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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 27, 2010 Page 12 City Manager Malinen advised that he would discuss a potential combination of surveys with Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke; and timing of either or both surveys; with six weeks anticipated for the Community Survey process. Mayor Klausing suggested that this item be tabled to a future meeting when fur- ther information was available. Councilmember Roe opined that the survey could be delayed to 2011, or to com- plete the survey in two stages. Councilmember Pust expressed discomfort in delaying action based on whether a full Council was present. c. Consider City Abatement for City Code Violations at 885 County Road C -2 Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated September 27, 2010; providing a visual update on the property as of today of this owner occupied, single family detached home, located at 885 County Road C -2 West; and currently owned by Mr. Lee Tschida. Mr. Munson summarized the proposed abatement initiated through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), consisting of deteriorated siding, trim and garage door, due to peeling paint and damaged siding, with the repair es- timated at approximately $1,500. Staff recommended that the Community Development Department be authorized to abate the unresolved City Code violations at 883 County Road C -2 West. Mr. Munson noted that the property owner was not present at tonight's meeting. Roe moved, Klausing seconded, directing staff to abate the above referenced pub- lic nuisance violation at 885 County Road C -2 West by hiring general contractors to repair the siding and the window; then repainting siding, trim and garage door; as detailed in Request for Council Action dated September 27, 2010, if the owner did not complete the work by October 10, 2010; at an estimated cost of approx- imately $1,500; and further directing that the property owner be billed for all ac- tual and administrative costs; and if those charges remain unpaid, staff is to re- cover 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; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. d. Consider City Abatement for Violations of City Code at 2875 Griggs Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated September 27, 2010; providing a visual