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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 26, 2007 Page 18 d. Council Discussion of City Code Enforcement This item was removed by staff to allow provision of additional information at a later meeting for City Council review and consideration. e. Consider request of Community Development Department to issue Ramsey County Court Citation against the Owner of 2967 Galtier Street for a Public Nuisance Violation At the request of Mayor Klausing, City Building Codes Coordinator Don Munson advised that the final remaining violation, a commercial dump truck in the drive- way, had been resolved and removed. Mayor Klausing sought assurances that additional or recurrent violations would not occur if the City Council didn't authorize issuance of a citation. Mr. Munson advised that the property owner, in the past, had complied, and of- fered the owner the benefit of the doubt, based on discussions with and apparent intents for compliance by the owner. Mr. Munson noted, however, that the same compassion would not apply if there were repeat violations in the future. f. Consider request of Community Development Department to issue Ramsey County Court Citation against the owner of Rental Property at 2040-42 Brenner Avenue for ongoing Public Nuisance Violations Mr. Munson noted that a representative of the property owner was present tonight to speak. Mr. Don Munson reviewed the various repeat violations and their status at this property, in addition to ongoing and repeat complaints from the neighbors; lack of compliance due to disputes between the property owner and tenants as to who was the responsible party; current violations remaining as of earlier today of an unli- censed vehicle and a spare tire on the property. Mr. Munson reviewed options before the City Council, and staff's recommenda- tion that the Council authorize staff to work with the Prosecuting Attorney to is- sue aRamsey County Court Citation against the owner of rental property at 2040- 42 Brenner Avenue for ongoing public nuisance violations. Mr. Munson noted that it would be recommended to the judge that a fine and jail time be provided, due to past and ongoing violations, with that sentence stayed if no more violations occurred within the next twelve (12) months and to emphasize the need for the property owner to take responsibility for the condition of his property. Discussion included the court citation process and monitoring compliance; and ongoing violation history of this property.