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City Council Regular Meeting - 01/08/07 Minutes - Page 27 Rita Zoff, 412 Lovell Avenue (one home removed from house under discussion) Ms. Zoff advised that the property owner had been in business for a considerable time, and alleged that the property owner knew they were violating City Code when then began using the property for business use. Ms. Zoff noted that there were other neighbors concerned, but unable to attend tonight's meeting. Harold Ristow Mr. Ristow opined that if the applicant wasn't present, they apparently had nothing to say; and further opined that the City Council needed to take steps to shut them down. Mayor Klausing thanked the residents for their comments; noting they would be retained as part of the record, as the City considered this issue. Following further discussion, Mr. Stark requested additional time for staff to ensure that the applicant had received proper written notice of tonight's meeting and proposed discussion of their appeal. Mr. Stark clarified that the business had been operating at this site since October I, 2006. City Attorney Anderson concurred that, pursuant to City Code, Section 108 and the City Council acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, adequate written notice should be provided to the property owner. Mr. Stark noted that noticing responsibility language was a scope of ordinance language that needed to be clarified further in separate action, allowing more consistency and providing more clear direction for staff to interpret. Mayor Klausing and Councilmembers Pust and Ihlan concurred that they had heard no evidence to-date that the administrative ruling was incorrect; and assured residents that the delay was to ensure a legal and appropriate process for all parties. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, tabling action regarding appeal of the Community development Director's Administrative Ruling