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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 12, 2009 Page 8 Mr. Munson suggested that Councilmembers consider approving the abatement, directing that if the repairs were not completed by June 1, 2009, the process would move forward. Pust moved, Johnson seconded, directing staff to abate public nuisance violation at 648 Iona Lane by hiring a general contractor to repair and repaint the exterior of the house and to remove and dispose of the outside storage, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated January 12, 2009, at an estimated cost of ap- proximately $10,000 - $15,000; 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; said action amended to specify review by staff of substantial completion of the outstanding work by the property owner no later than May 15, 2009; as indicated by them at tonight's meeting, prior to proceeding with the abatement. Councilmember Pust expressed hope that staff would communicate with the City Council the progress of the project; with the ultimate goal to resolve code viola- tions at this property. Mayor Klausing concurred, suggesting that the property owner take responsibility for keeping staff aware of their progress and intent, rather than waiting for staff to make contact. Habib's uncle thanked Councilmembers stating, "We won't let you down." Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Pust; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Authorize Ramsey County Citation - Albrecht's, 1408 West County Road C Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed the request of the Community Devel- opment Department staff to issue a Ramsey County Court Citation for unresolved violations of City Code at 1408 County Road C, as detailed in the request for Council action dated January 12, 2009. Mr. Munson reviewed ongoing viola- tions, and continuing complaints from adjacent residential property owners related to those code violations, with the subject property occupied by Albrecht Land- scaping, and the current owner Mr. Dwayne Albrecht, residing at 2200 Boswell Avenue in St. Paul, MN, and also in attendance at tonight's meeting. Mr. Munson advised that many of these issues are in violation of the conditions for the property's Special Use Permit (SUP) approved in 1976, with many com- plaints going back approximately 20 years.