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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2009 Page 14 current owners have moved out-of--state and have no resources to bring the prop- erty into compliance. Discussion included safety issues with the pool and security fencing for this above-ground pool; and additional observations of removal of additional safety fencing that will be addressed as a separate action due to notice and timing re- quirements. Mr. Munson summarized the proposed abatement, consisting of removal and dis- posal of junk and debris from the rear yard area; and repair of three fence sec- tions, for a total abatement cost estimated at $500.00, which was an additional $100 over that originally requested in the Request, based on recent observation of additional junk and debris. Further discussion included options for making the pool safe; need to delay action for notice requirements and immediate installation of a temporary orange security fence as applicable, with more permanent options available for a new owner as to the future of the pool. Mr. Munson advised that the property was in foreclosure; however, in discussions with the current owner, a short sale was being attempted; and that the parties were aware of tonight's requested action before the City Council. Staff recommended that the Community Development Department be authorized to abate the public nuisance violations at 807 Sandhurst Drive. Roe moved, Johnson seconded, directing staff to abate the above-referenced pub- lic nuisance violation(s) at 807 Sandhurst Drive, by hiring a general contractor to remove and dispose of junk and debris from the rear yard area; and to repair three fence sections, as detailed in Request for Council Action dated October 19, 2009, in addition to additional junk and debris observed by the pool, at an estimated cost of approximately $500.00; 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. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. d. Approve City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 681 Lov- ell Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the staff report dated October 19, 2009; providing a visual update on the property as