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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2009 Page 14 Mr. Young advised that, if the City thought the damaged vehicle was dangerous, a pier could be built to place the vehicle upon. Mr. Young advised that he had talked to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to determine if they were in- terested in the car to use as a teaching instrument, but had yet to hear back from them. Mr. Young advised that the sister of the vehicle remained traumatized after 18 months; and that American Family Insurance was no longer interested in stor- ing the vehicle, and was going to tow it back to a former residence of the de- ceased; and he had taken the vehicle as evidence pending litigation. Mr. Young advised that he could understand the concern if it were hazardous, but assured Councilmembers that it was not being used for advertising. Mayor Klausing clarified that the issue of advertising or signing was not included in tonight's requested action; however, storage of a junk vehicle in clear violation of City Code was the issue. Mayor Klausing advised that people had brought it to his personal attention; and from his perspective, opined that the issue was a clear violation of City Code. Mayor Klausing respectfully requested, if that would pro- vide incentive to Mr. Young, that he remove the vehicle, that it presented a haz- ard, and was unsightly; and asked that Mr. Young store the vehicle elsewhere. Mr. Young advised that he was awaiting a decision from MADD, or from the next of kin, before moving it. Mayor Klausing sought a clear timeframe for Mr. Young to remove this violation; with Mr. Young unable to provide a timeframe. Mr. Young opined that a violation of City ordinance, under these circumstances, warranted issuing a Citation. Councilmember Ihlan opined that this was something that could be worked out; and that if Mr. Young could find somewhere else to store the vehicle sooner than later, the violation could be corrected and the vehicle stored appropriately if it was to be used for evidence in future litigation. Mayor Klausing noted Mr. Young's previous comment about installing a pier upon which to place the vehicle, indicating that Mr. Young was considering long- term storage and continuing violation of City Code through such a suggestion. Mr. Young stated that "this is not a cat and mouse situation; if you push me, I'll push back." Mayor Klausing respectfully reiterated his request that Mr. Young assure Coun- cilmembers that the vehicle would be removed by the end of this week, to avoid authorizing staff to issue a Court Citation.