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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 08, 2009 Page 13 b. Approve Community Development Department Request to Issue a Ramsey County Court Citation for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 648 Iona Lane Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon provided Councilmembers with a narrative and photographical update on the subject property since the origi- nal public nuisance was sent out in June of 2008; ongoing discussion with the property owner(s); and recent activities of the property owner to resolve remain- ing issues, based on repeated re-inspections by staff. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the most recent re-inspection by staff was done on May 18, and May 26, 2009, and that this had apparently prompted the property owner, upon receipt to the property owner of tonight's Request for Council Action. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff could no longer provide abatement of the remaining issues, since the siding had been removed from a major portion of the home by the property owner(s). Mr. Trudgeon noted that staff was reassured by the progress being made by the prop- erty owner; however, sought authority from the City Council for issuing a Cita- tion if the owner did not complete the work in a timely manner, based on past de- lays experienced. Mr. Trudgeon assured Councilmembers that, prior to filing the Citation with Ramsey County, staff would make a final inspection for compli- ance; and if the work had been completed, would not file the Citation. Discussion included staff timing for preparation of the Citation; the process itself with a Preliminary Hearing by Ramsey County; and intent of the property owner. Property owner representative; son of Manzoor and Mahroof Moghul The property owner's son provided Councilmembers with their receipt of notice of tonight's proposed action and their work prior to that notice (including new windows and purchase of siding). Discussion included storage of the materials off-site and their subsequent theft; lack of funds to repurchase replacement siding; and their intent to complete the project as soon as possible. The property owner's son requested a delay in issuing the Citation to allow them to complete the work within the next few days, weather allowing.. The property owner was assured that if they continued to work at their current rate, they could be able to finish the work and avoid the Citation; but that the City Council would ask to authorize staff to issue a Citation to ensure that the property owner remained motivated and continued to pursue completion and realize the se- riousness of the situation. The Moghul's son promised Councilmembers and staff that the work would be completed. Johnson moved, Pust seconded, directing staff to proceed with issuance of a Ram- sey County Court Citation to the property owner of 648 Iona Lane to ensure abatement of remaining City Code violations and public nuisances, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated June 8, 2009.