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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 28, 2011 Page 14 Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, directing Community Development staff to pursue further communication with the property owner and her family; and based on the results of that communication, bring the issue back to the City Council for further direction; or proceed with abatement of the public nuisance violations at 1430 Brenner Avenue by hiring general contractors to perform the following re- pairs on both the house and garage: replace roof shingles and rotted sheathing, re- pair soffits and fascia, repair window and paint peeling trim and garage door; at a cost estimated at $16,000; with the actual abatement and administrative costs to be billed to the property owner; and if not paid, staff directed to recover costs as specified in City Code, Section 407.07B. Councilmembers concurred that either way, staff provide a follow-up report to the City Council on their findings. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; McGehee; Willmus; Pust; and Roe. Nays: None. c. Consider City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 1863 Fernwood Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed the violation at this single-family de- tached home located at 1863 Fernwood Avenue, with current owners Warren and Janet Dahle, an elderly couple having lived there for many years. Mr. Munson provided an update on this complaint from neighbors that a utility trailer had been parked in the front yard for an extended period of time, and re- peated requests that the trailer be relocated rearward into the side yard area where it is allowed by City Code. Mr. Munson advised that the owner had indicated to him that he would not be present at tonight's meeting; and addressed discussions by staff with the owner and his allegations that he didn't receive either notice; and was physically unable to move the trailer, especially now with the excessive snow. Mr. Munson suggested that Mr. Dahle be given until April 15, 2011 to move the trailer. Johnson moved, McGehee seconded, directing Community Development staff to abate the public nuisance violations at 1863 Fernwood Avenue by hiring general contractors to move the trailer rearward in to the side yard area (where it is al- lowed) if it is still in violation of City Code after April 15, 2011; at a cost esti- mated to be $250.00; with the actual abatement and administrative costs to be billed to the property owner; and if not paid, staff directed to recover costs as spe- cified in City Code, Section 407.07B. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; McGehee; Willmus; Pust; and Roe. Nays: None.