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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 14 Mayor Klausing clarified that the motion was not to rewrite the zoning code, but to authorize staff to seek qualifications for a consultant to assist with revisions to the zoning code. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff would return with specifics of a Request for Propos- als (RFP) to the City Council, with staff recommendations, to facilitate further discus- sion at that time. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the example of form-based zoning was in- teresting; however, he was not sure if it was the best fit for Roseville; and noted this was the staff's rationale for keeping all options open at this time, and allow for input from available expertise from consultants. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of a comprehensive look at the zoning code as part of this action; noting that the current code had been in place, as amended, for 50 years; and was an ad hoc code at this point, making it difficult to interpret and en- force, as well as difficult for property owners and developers to interpret; and opined that this was an opportunity to update that code. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; Roe; and Klausing. Nays: None. d. Discuss Twin Lakes Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Councilmember Ihlan initiated discussion related to citizen concerns related to Twin Lakes code enforcement issues, as detailed in the Council packet materials. Coun- cilmember Ihlan questioned why code enforcement violations in the Twin Lakes area were not being enforced, and how could they be addressed more systematically; and whether such derelict buildings could be demolished at the property owner's expense rather than spending public monies to remediate blighted properties. Councilmember Ihlan sought to encourage Councilmembers to direct code enforcement action on the identified vacant properties to address public safety concerns. Mr. Trudgeon noted his a-mail response to the concerned adjacent property owner, providing a context and past history. Mr. Trudgeon clarified that repeated code viola- tions were not justified and imminent redevelopment of the site played a part in the condition of the property. Mr. Trudgeon noted that code enforcement remained com- plaint driven, given current staffing constraints, and that he had ordered inspection staff to begin categorizing violations. Mr. Trudgeon advised that, at City Council di- rection, staff could begin the notification process. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the goal of everyone in the long-term was to see the buildings removed and redevelopment proceed; but that he didn't anticipate current property owners to invest money to bring the buildings up to code. Mr. Trudgeon further advised that two of the build- ings identified would be demolished as part of this year's anticipated redevelopment in the area. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the best solution would for demolition; how- ever, noted that there was a definite distinction between nuisance and blight; and that multiple policy issues were indicated.