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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 2016 two (2) vacant positions on the Commission. Council consensus was that both individuals were well qualified. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King to Appoint Ms. Linda Broussard Vickers and Mr. Jon Grahek to the Planning & Zoning Commission. All in favor. Motion carried. A reminder was passed along to Mr. Grahek regarding his need to submit a resignation to the Parks & Recreation Committee. 3. P & Z Recommendation to Deny/Withdrawal by Applicant — Request for Rezone & Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment — 7007 — 20'h Avenue South from R-2 to B-1 Administrator Ericson stated that following extensive discussion and research, applicant Mr. Jeff Muellner withdraw his application. Administrator Ericson stated that the Commission received several neighbor's viewpoints regarding the rezoning and the existing business operating on the property. 4. Condition of Building Located at 7265 Main Street Administrator Ericson stated that the condition of the building has declined and in July, 2016 the existing owner and purchase contact holder had been notified by Attorney Glaser for the need to remove the building due to protection of the public and safety hazards. Attorney Glaser stated that plenty of time has transpired from today to the date of the letter that the City to step in and remove the building at the owner's expense. Building Official Palzer felt that the cost of removing the building would be $50,0004100,000 with a potential for additional costs due to additional hazards (asbestos, etc.). Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Building Official's powers under MN Statute to condemn the building with demolition, official City immunity of liability, discussions with the property owner for abatement, assessment associated with abatement if needed and the amount of ample time for the property owner to act to remove the building. Council directed Building Official Palzer to obtain a bid for the demolition of the building so that if necessary or late of abatement of the property owner occurred the City could act swiftly. Legal Counsel would research whether assessments associated with the removal of the building could be placed on the larger parcel owned by the same owner. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to Authorize Staff to Follow Through per State Statute to Commence the Demotion of the Building. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Res. #16-OXX — 2017 Appointments Administrator Ericson stated that as the outgoing and incoming members of Council take office it is important to have another person with check signing authority in case the incumbent Mayor is unable to be available. Mayor Elect Paar stated that Mayor Wilharber remains in office until Page 9 of 10 X