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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 12, 2009 Page 5 Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed the request of the Community Devel- opment Department staff to perform abatement for unresolved issues at 648 Iona Lane, as detailed in the request for Council action dated January 12, 2009. Mr. Munson reviewed ongoing violations, and continuing complaints from adjacent property owners related to those code violations, specifically exterior building maintenance and exterior storage of building materials. Mr. Munson advised that the property owners were Manzoor and Mahroof Moghul, residents at the prop- erty, and also in attendance at tonight's meeting. Mr. Munson provided updated pictures of the maintenance issues; and extensive siding and window work required beyond painting. Mr. Munson advised that the property owners had completed re-roofing the property earlier in 2008, and had pulled a permit in August for replacement of the existing siding with vinyl; how- ever, noted that they had not accomplished re-siding, and that staff continued to receive ongoing complaints from adjacent property owners. Discussion between staff and Councilmembers including timing of this request given weather related constraints; the perceived intent of the property owner hav- ing pulled a Building Permit for re-siding, and their intent to complete the work in the spring of 2009; and the validity and time frame under the current Building Permit estimated through March of 2009 without making reapplication or seeking an extension. Mr. Munson advised that it would take time for staff to pursue the abatement process; noted that communication efforts of the property owner to staff had not been evident; and sought a deadline from the City Council for the property owner to complete the work or authorize staff to pursue abatement. Mr. Munson advised that masonite to vinyl siding replacement could be accomplished now, without painting until the weather warmed up. Further discussion included the number of vehicles parked on the property, in- cluding on the grass, and whether that was a typical occurrence, with staff advis- ing that they had received complaints; however, noting that this was not a viola- tion that staff could pursue. Manzoor and Mahroof Moghul Habib Moghul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Moghul, spoke on behalf of the property owner and family, and addressed delays at the request of Mayor Klausing. Habib advised that financial difficulties had prevented the family from completing the job, but wanted Councilmembers to know they had done the best they could with available monies by completing the roof, even though this project really hurt the family financially. Mr. Habib advised that the family had contacted the Build- ing Inspector every three weeks to let him know they were moving along. Habib advised Councilmembers that they still intended to replace the windows and sid-