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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -July 12, 2010 3 6. Public Hearings (continued) A. Resolution 2010-037 Ordering Abatement at 1960 County Road E2 for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in Compliance with City Regulations B. Resolution 2010-036 Ordering Abatement at 4108 Valentine Crest Road for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in Compliance with City Regulations Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated due to complaints regarding grass and weed growth, Staff inspected 1960 County Road E2 and 4108 Valentine Crest Road. After the inspection, it was determined that the properties were in violation of Section 602.02 Subd. 6 of the City Code: noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation upon public or private property in excess of eight (8} inches. This type of violation allows the City to use the accelerated abatement process in Section 602.07 of the City Code. A letter was sent to the property owners informing them of the code violation on June 8 and June 16, 2010. The letter was also posted at the properties. The property owners did not contact the City or resolve the violation; therefore, a certified letter was sent on June 24, 2010, requesting compliance by July 6, 2010. The property owners have not made any attempt to resolve the situation or to contact the City to set up a compliance schedule. Due to the ongoing nature of the violations and since the property owners have made no attempt to contact the City to resolve the violation, Staff is requesting the City Council issue an order for abatement of noxious weeds and growth of vegetation in excess of eight inches at 1960 County Road E2 and 4108 Valentine Crest Road and to continue the abatement order for atwo-year period. The property owners have seven days from the Council's order to complete the work before the City can have the work completed. An abatement order allows the City to hire a contractor to complete the work on the property and charge the cost back to the property owner. The charge is 125 percent of the cost of the work plus administrative costs. If the charges are not paid, the charges will be certified against the properties for collection with the property taxes. The City has secured a contractor that is also used by the Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View. The contractor charges between $SO and $70 per lot depending on the size. If the same violation reoccurs within two years of the Council's order, Staff can order abatement without an additional Council hearing or action. A letter would be sent to the property owner ordering the violation to be resolved within seven working days. If the violation is not resolved, Staff can order the abatement and charge the expense back to the property owner. Prior to any action, the Council must provide a hearing for the property owner. The property owners were notified of the hearing in conformance with the City Code. Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Mayor Harpstead closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion t,_ o approve Resolution 2010-037 Ordering Abatement at 1960 County Road E2 and Resolution 2010-036 Ordering Abatement at 4108 Valentine Crest Road for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in __- Compliancewith City Regulations. The motion carried unanimously (_5 0)_