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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. (th APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION - 2990 CASCO POINT ROAD, Continued) Attorney Barrett pointed out that Mr. Pekarik could petition the City to change the Ordinances; however, this evening was an appeal of what was happening to his property under current codes. He reminded the resident that this was an enforcement issue. Pekarik stated that he would like to present new options for the Code. While he acknowledged that some of the items were beginning to pile up on his property and needed to be cleaned up, he wished to keep some of the pieces that he viewed as valuable. He stated that he had complied with 1 S of 19 violations and wished to address the remaining ones, noting that he did obtain a title for the boat on his property, and would be licensing the remaining car, and attempting to sell the car parts. Mayor Peterson pointed out that even with current tabs, the vehicle must be operable. Curtis stated that the suburban parts must be stored off site, though an extension could be granted for die parts for sale. Pekarik stated that he would try to sell the parts within the next 90 days. San severe stated that he felt the city was being extremely flexible, allowing Pekarik an additional 90 days to remove the remaining items. Attorney Barrett stated that a resolution could be drafted confirming the recommendation of staff that the property be brought up to code within 90 days. Pekarik asked if he could be allowed to keep his items until he petitioned staff hr a change to the Code. Barrett stated diat it is die law diat the items in violation must be removed under current code. Mayor Peterson moved. White seconded, to conlinn the conchulon of the staff rtrsnsmmdatlTrn that the property owner be brought Into compliance within 90 days. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *12. AGREEMENT FOR VEGETATED WETLAND BUFFER MAINTENANCE- MCWD/ORONO - WILLOW VIEW - RESOLUTION NO. 5375 White moved, Sanscverc seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 5375, a Reaointlon **Anthoitdng Eiecntlon of the Agreement for Vegetated Wetland Buffer Maintenance Between the City of Orono and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District*. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORT Sansevere suggested the Council give some thought to auditor Malloy’s comments with regard to golf courses and consider adding revenue generating activities such as offering kids classes. With regard to the letter received from Champion Auto, Sansevere felt the City should allow the property owners within Navarre to take some action to improve the area. PAGE 7 of 9