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<br />City of Centerville <br />August 14,2002 <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />because things were getting so bad. She then said that the stench and trash flow over <br />onto her property and she would like an update on how things are progressing. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated Council had given him direction to begin the process of <br />preparing an administrative search warrant to allow access to the home and property to <br />determine what the hazards are. He then explained that, based on what is found, the <br />process may turn into a hazardous building declaration. He further explained that he is <br />not sure if the building official, Fire Chief, or Police Chief will be signing the application <br />but he will finalize the application very soon and submit it to the courts. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson asked if Staff would be able to notify Elizabeth Wagner of when <br />anything is going to be done at the property that would disturb the bees so that she could <br />make sure she is indoors. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated that once the search warrant is obtained officials will go <br />onto the property and into the residence to determine what needs to be done so he would <br />not anticipate anything happening immediately. He then indicated that the Fire <br />Department, Police Department and the Building Official will determine whether there <br />are any circumstances that pose a health or safety issue for the resident or the neighbors <br />and proceed from there. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the City contacted Anoka County and <br />whether the County will be assisting the resident. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she <br />contacted Anoka County and was told the County is familiar with the situation but cannot <br />go in and assist if the resident refuses help. She then indicated she had contacted the state <br />to see if there was anyone who could help and was referred to the County. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated he would be contacting Anoka County before entering the <br />property to ask that they have someone present. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the City would be violating any privacy <br />laws if, as the process moves along, the City does mailings to keep the adjoining property <br />owners informed of what is going to be happening. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated the City could send mailings to the adjoining property <br />owners' as the information is public. He then cautioned that opinions should be left out <br />of the matter and factual information relayed. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers said she would like communication kept up with the <br />neighbors and she felt a mailing would save time for Staff rather than telephoning each <br />resident. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated the City could notify residents when something will <br />happen at the property. He then commented that, based on information received, it <br />appears that an independent contractor may be necessary to come in and do considerable <br />clean up. <br /> <br />Page 9 of2l <br />