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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 23, 2012 Page 31 Mr. Munson provided an update, including pictures, of current violations, con- sisting of fascia boards with peeling paint and some sections rotted, various windows with peeling point, deck sagging badly and protective paint mostly peeled off, lower garage door panel in need of protective paint (all violations of City Code, Sections 407.02.J & K); and piles of dead brush in the yard (viola- tion of City Code, Section 407.02.D). Mr. Munson estimated that the abate- ment, consisting of replacing rotted fascia, painting fascia and windows where replaced and/or where paint is peeling, painting the deck and lower garage door panel; disposal of dead brush; and disposal of empty plastic jugs would cost ap- proximately$2,250.00 Mr. Munson noted that the owner was not present at tonight's meeting. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Munson advised that staff had been unable to confirm that this home was actually in foreclosure; and clarified the process in assessing the property for an abatement and eventual recovery of the money. Public Comment Matthew Snyder,2201 Draper Avenue (next door) Mr. Snyder clarified that this house had been vacant for approximately one (1) year; and he had last observed the owner this past spring. Mr. Snyder advised that it was his understanding that the owner currently lived in Bloomington, MN, and was not currently interested in selling the home, but that he did not understand the house to be in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure. Mr. Snyder noted that the neighbors had paid to have the lawn mown periodically, and that the home continued to need additional upkeep, with staff only addressing a few of those items. Mr. Snyder opined that the roof was in very bad shape, and sus- pected it was leaking, and suggested that when the abatement was performed, staff may become aware of that additional issue. Since the owner, when she visits the property, frequently opens the windows for extended times, Mr. Snyder opined that he also suspected development of a mold issue due to this apparent leaking roof. Johnson moved, Pust seconded, authorization to the Community Development staff to abate the public nuisance violations at 2211 Draper Avenue, by hiring a general contractor to replace rotted fascia, paint fascia where replaced and where paint is peeling, paint windows where paint is peeling, and fix deck sup- ports where sagging, paint deck and lower garage door panel, dispose of dead brush, and dispose of empty plastic jugs; at an estimated cost of$2,250.00; with actual abatement and administrative costs billed to the property owner; and if not paid, staff is directed to recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07B.