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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 26, 2007 Page 20 censed vehicle); and if no compliance, then authorize issuance of a citation for all past violations, and any non-compliance. Mayor Klausing asked for a reading of the proposed motion, and called the ques- tion. Roll Call Ayes: Roe: Pust; Kough; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. Mr. Sundae sought legal counsel from City Attorney Anderson; with Mayor Klausing suggesting that Mr. Sundae discuss alternatives with his own legal coun- sel. g. Consider request of Community Development Department to perform a City Abatement at 196 County Road C to Correct Public Nuisance Violations Mr. Munson reviewed specifics of the proposed abatement of this subject property to resolve a nuisance violation on the property, currently vacant, and failed at- tempts to reach the property owner. Mr. Munson noted that, due to weather- related time constraints, staff was seeking authorization from the City Council to perform abatement for the yard (i.e., removal of discarded furniture, household items and junk/debris), in violation of City Code, Sections 407.02/d and 407.03H. Mr. Munson advised that additional City Code violations, including a much dete- riorated deck attached at the rear of the home, and a detached accessory building in significant disrepair remained pending, waiting for verification from the appar- ent lender, Wells Fargo, on ownership verification and potential negotiation for clean up, and or abatement and assessment. Mr. Munson advised that staff had only recently become aware of ownership changes in the property when utilities were disconnected, and contact information was obtained; with the City having posted the property over one month ago. Estimated costs for exterior yard abate- ment was estimated by staff at between $450 - $850. Mr. Munson advised the Council that the property owner of record had been noti- fied about tonight's meeting and staff-recommendations to the City Council. Mayor Klausing noted for the record that the property owner was not present at tonight's meeting. Pust moved, Roe seconded, authorization for staff to abate above-referenced pub- lic nuisance violations, as detailed by staff, on the property at 196 County Road C, by hiring a contractor to remove all refuse and debris from the yard, with costs of the abatement reported to the City Council following work; and the property owner then billed for actual and administrative costs; and if not paid, staff di- rected to recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07.B.