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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 2009 Page 8 from performing ongoing code enforcement on the site, and opined that the two items seemed disconnected. Jim Walston, Attorney for Old Dominion Freight Line Mr. Walston advised that this was the first he'd heard of any potential code viola- tions on the site; and further advised that, should any noncompliance be evi- denced on the site, he would personally see that those items were resolved. Mr. Walston concurred with staff that there were numerous pieces of construction equipment on-site; and opined that this was a separate issue and that he would ad- dress it accordingly and promptly. Councilmember Pust thanked Mr. Walston for recognizing the City Council's concern, and for offering his respectful assurances. Johnson moved, Roe seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10708 entitled, "A Resolution Approving the Vacation of Certain Public Right-of--Way on Property Located at 2750 Cleveland Avenue (PF09-012);" pursuant to the Vacation and Re-Granting Agreement and affecting Outlot A of the Twin Lakes Addition Plat (Old Dominion). Councilmember Ihlan expressed appreciation for Mr. Walston, as the property owner's legal counsel, and his willingness to resolve any outstanding issues; and spoke in support of the motion with those assurances. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. 9. General Ordinances for Adoption 10. Presentations a. Joint Meeting with the Ethics Commission Mayor Klausing welcomed Ethics Commission members present: Chair LuAnne Pederson and Commissioner David Horsager. Ms. Pederson extended apologies from other Commissioners who were unable to attend tonight's meeting; and thanked Councilmembers for providing an opportu- nity on an annual basis for these joint meetings for Commissions to update Coun- cilmembers of accomplishments over the last year, and to receive any additional City Council direction for the upcoming year. Ms. Pederson briefed Councilmembers on the Commission's productive year and their ongoing and important goal for the Ethics Commission to keep the Ethics Code and its principles in front of everyone.