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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 24, 2017 Page 12 As an eight-year renter of this property, Mr. Ide referenced his receipt of a copy -- of the list of things needing repair. However, specific to the lawn mowers, Mr. Ide stated that he was unaware that they were in violation of city code. Mr. Ide provided an update of his attempts at compliance to-date and his intent to contin- ue addressing those items. Mr. Ide stated that he wasn't seeking to make excuses, but with his limited mobility necessitating a scooter or wheelchair, it took longer to accomplish his intent. Mayor Roe confirmed that Mr. Ide was the renter and not the property owner; and also clarified those things included in tonight's abatement request and those that would be subsequently addressed. Councilmember Etten thanked Mr. Ide for his work in addressing these issues; but opined this also fell under the purview of the property owner and not necessarily the renter. However, Councilmember Etten asked Mr. Ide for his estimate of time needed to clear up the other issues of non-compliance on the property. Coun- cilmember Etten asked if it was reasonable to Mr. Ide if the city provided a one week delay in the abatement (August 4, 2017); at which point staff would be au- thorized to address any remaining issues as shown in this abatement request to adequately address the issues without causing Mr. Ide— as the renter versus prop- erty owner—any undue hardship. Mr. Ide responded that he could accomplish it probably within two days to a week if he could get help from his family to do so. Councilmember Willmus offered his support in allowing Mr. Ide additional time. However, Councilmember Willmus sought clarification from staff if they had been in communication with the actual property owner about these issues. Mr. Englund advised that staff had attempted contact with the property owner several times, with no response to-date. Mayor Roe clarified that any abatement costs would be billed directly to the prop- erty owner and if unpaid, would be assessed to the property taxes. Etten moved, Willmus seconded, directing Community Development staff to abate the public nuisance at 405 Highway 36, unless current violations are com- pleted by the renter and/or property owner by August 4, 2017, by hiring contrac- tors to repair and paint the shed, and remove the junk and debris; with the proper- ty owner billed for actual and administrative costs; and if those charges are not paid, staff will recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07B; and fur- ther directing staff to issue an administrative fine for unregistered rental in the amount of$100.00. With Councilmember Willmus seeking that the situation be cognizant in recogniz- ing those items under the responsibility of the property owner versus renter;