1982 - Summary of City Government

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� DEP�t#2ThE�i�T: Pubi i c 1•lorics PQ�ICY TITLE: Weed Contral �ACKGROU��D STATE�1Ef•JT: The existance o� unsightly and unmaintained ground c�ver vegetation is a constantly reoccurring situation throughout the tilorm weather periods. This situation is particular�y prevalent in undeveloped and vacant propert�es. The uncontrol]ed growth €requently generates the gro�ivth o� rroxi ous 1}leeds that are detri mental to the i3ea1 th and comfort of segments ot the citizenry. In addition, th� situation is generally regarded as unsightly and a blighting influence on the surrounding area. POLICY SiATEPrt�VT: Upon notification of suspected weed situations, the City Weed inspector promptly investigates the compla3nt to determine if State or City regulations are being vio�ated and moves to eliminate the weeds in ac- cordance with the provisions af these regulatians. PROCEt3f�RE STATEt4�«T : Wi thi n two +�rorlci ng days o�F recei vi ng a+r�eed compl ai nt, the Code Enforcement De�artment visually inspects ii�e area and makes a de- terR�ination of �he situation based on training and experience. If �ither tF�e State Statute or city code is fau�ci to be viola�ted, ti�e following s�eps � wauld be followed until the weeds are brough� into com�liance: � 1) The ot�rner is contacted and verbal3y reque5ted to have the problem al1eviated avithin 3 to 5 days. 2} A registered letter containing a co�y of S�a�e Departmen� of Agricuiiure Form 415-1 is mailed ardering the weeds des- troyed s•rithin three {3) days. 3) A pre-screened private coniractor is aut�rorized ta cu� t�ie weeds by issuing Sta�e Department of Agriculture Form 4. The private contxactor w�uld then bill the a�wncx. If the bi.1.1 �.s not prcmptly pa.id, the City pays t-l�.e bi.Zl and in turn cer�ifies to the County Auditor as a Ievy aga.ixist the property. Author.ity: Minneso�a Statutes 1905, Chap�er 18 and R.osevilie Ordinar�ce 2Q1.040. F�vzewed by Council an 3-21-77