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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 5 B. Resolution 2010 -048 Ordering Abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in Compliance with City Regulations City Planner Beekman stated due to complaints regarding excessive grass and weed growth, Staff inspected 2028 Edgewater Avenue on August 4, 2010. After inspection it was determined that the property was in violation of Section 602.02 Subd 6 of the City Code. This type of violation allows the City to use the accelerated abatement process in Section 602.07 of the City Code. A certified letter was sent to the property owner informing them of the code violation on August 6, 2010, and requesting the violation be corrected within 10 days. The property owners did not resolve the violation and a second and final certified letter was sent on August 27, 2010. The homeowners have completed the removal of a fence that was located on City property; however, the excessive weed and grass growth has not been resolved. Due to the ongoing nature of the violations, Staff is requesting the City Council to issue an order for abatement and to continue the abatement for a period of two years. The property owner has seven days from the Council's order to complete the work before the City can have the work completed. If the same violation occurs within two years of the Council's order, Staff can order abatement without an additional Council hearing or action. Councilmember Grant asked if the City would use the same vendor for these services that was used previously. City Planner Beekman stated the City would use the same vendor. Councilmember Holmes asked if this property was a foreclosed property or if it was occupied. City Planner Beekman stated the property was occupied and the City's Code Enforcement Officer had been in contact with the occupants. The occupants had indicated they would take care of the lawn but this had not been accomplished by the deadlines set by the City. If the abatement order is approved, the property owner will be notified and given seven days to bring the lawn into conformance before the City hires a contractor to do the job. She also stated the property owners did remove a fence along the Elmer L Anderson trail that was encroaching on City property. The fence was in disrepair and the backyard has not been maintained. Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:33p.m. Mayor Harpstead closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2010 -048 Ordering Abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for Noxious Weeds and Other Growths of Vegetation Not in Compliance with City Regulations. Councilmember Grant asked if the fence had hidden the backyard from view before it was taken down.