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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 08, 2008 Page 13 Mr. Munson amended the staff report and cost estimate to include both the west and south wall, with an increased cost as well. Mr. Munson advised that this side of the duplex was anowner-occupied unit. Mr. Munson advised Councilmembers that the property owner had sought bids for installing new siding on his half of the duplex, and was requesting that the City consider installing similar siding on the other half of the duplex, with estimates at $8,000 for vinyl siding. Mr. Munson noted that the abatement process did not au- thorize staff to improve properties; and staff was not recommending this option. Mr. Munson further noted that this property had remained in violation for over two years; and while the property owner indicated that a contract with the siding company was ready to sign, but that staff was still seeking to ensure compliance. Mr. Munson advised that the property owner had contacted the bank (mortgage holder) to determine their interest in installing siding on 1780, but the bank had declined to pursue that. Mayor Klausing confirmed that the property owner was not present. Discussion included realistic timing for contract signing and abatement of non compliance issues; whether it would be less expensive to paint the entire structure at the same time, with staff clarifying their intent to paint the entire structure at the same time; and common practice for differing townhome facades on units, if this specific property owner chose to install the vinyl siding as well. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, directing staff to abate public nuisance violations at 1782 Centennial Drive by hiring a general contractor to correct existing code violations, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated September 8, 2008, at an amended estimated cost of approximately $2,500.00; and further directing that 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; and amended that abatement would consist of painting both the south and west sides of the structure. Councilmember Roe suggested the Council may wish to amend the motion to in- clude aspecific timeframe for completion, consistent with actions on past abate- ments. Councilmembers concurred. Roe moved, Pust seconded to amend the original motion that the City would insti- tute abatement after 10 days unless the property owner brings the property into compliance before that time. Roll Call [Amendment] Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None.