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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 08, 2008 Page 11 the property owner be billed for all actual and administrative costs; and if those charges remain unpaid, staff is to recover costs as specified in Minnesota Statute, Section 407.07B; with costs to be reported to the City Council following the abatement. Councilmember Roe concurred with other City Councilmember comments and connections to previous issues with this same property owner; specifically when this property was in an area of Roseville with existing issues. Councilmember Roe encouraged the HRA to keep close tabs on the situation. Councilmember Pust sought clarification from City Attorney Squires as to how the assessment would be applied for payment: to that of Cotttonwood Holdings or to the property owners of the three sold and occupied units. City Attorney Squires advised that he would need. to review the Condominium Association Bylaws and other provisions, as he was not familiar with the history of the ownership before tonight's meeting. Councilmember Pust clarified that it was certainly the obvious will of the City Council, from her perspective, that this financial hit was felt by the developer, not the three occupied units; and for the record, stipulated that intent for staff as they proceeded with the abatement, and any resulting action in assessing the property. Councilmember Ihlan suggested amending the motion to make that intent clear in the requested action; directing staff to assess the property owner. Councilmember Willmus suggested specifically naming the developer, Cotton- wood Holdings. City Attorney Squires suggested identifying "the developer," and specifically set- ting aside the three individual owners. After further discussion, it was consensus opinion that any action to certify as- sessments would come back before the City Council at a Public Hearing this fall for assessment roll approval; and staff was directed to flag this property to ensure Council intent to assess the developer at that time, and set aside the three property owners occupying the building at this time. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. d. Consider Request for City Abatement at 1780 Centennial Drive Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the staff report dated September 8, 2008; status of the property and ownership;