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. . . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION MONDAY, .JULY 20,1998 4:45 P.M. - CITY HALL, 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger, opened the meeting at 4:47 p.m. in the absence of Mayor Dennis Probst, or appointment ofan acting Mayor. Present were Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Susan Keirn, Gregg Larson; and Paul Malone; City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; Community Development Director, Cindy Walsh; Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; City Accountant, Terrance Post; Administrative Secretary, Sheila Stowell; and Building Inspector, David Scherbel. Mayor Probst arrived at 5: 15 p.m. CITY ISSUES - SHORT TERM a. Code Enforcement Update Discussion Cindy Walsh, Community Development Director, and David Scherbel, Building Inspector, provided an update and status report on several outstanding code enforcement issues as follows: . 3171/3183 Lexington Avenue Mr. Scherbel reported that a certified letter had been mailed to the property owner on July 6, 1998, allowing him until August 14, 1998 to improve the property. Mr. Scherbel reported that apparently the property owner was attempting to sell the properties. Mr. Scherbel stated that, if no resolution was forthcoming in resolving the matter, implementation of condemnation proceedings would be requested at a future Council meeting. Mr. Scherbel noted that previous file photos indicate that a prior condemnation may have been initiated by the City. . 1875 Lake Lane Mr. Scherbel reported that the property owner had been allowed until August II, 1998 to bring the property up to code. Mr. Scherbel stated that, if no resolution was forthcoming in resolving the matter, implementation of condemnation proceedings would be requested at a future Council meeting. . Indian Oaks Cirele Ms. Walsh and Mr. Schcrbel reported that several outstanding boundary issues have been encountered in the Indian Oaks area. City Attorney Filla has sent a letter to area property owners stating that the City will be issuing no permits in the neighborhood until all property dispute concerns are resolved. Mr. Scherbel stated that, when the property owners have resolved their various issues, the City has offered to re-plat the area for the neighborhood. Mr. Scherbel has provided mediation information to the residents.