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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT, CONTINUED Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the above -listed permit. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *24. CLAIMS/BMLS Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Loftus stated she and the Mayor are currently working with Minnetonka Beach and Spring Park relating to the police contracts. Loftus stated a change to the cost formula will likely be coming before the City Council at some point in the future. Loftus noted the City Attorney will be amending the covenants regulating Lurton Park to allow the dog park. Loftus reported year-to-date the City has had 50,000 views on its website, with the police department having the most views at 15,000 -plus views, permit applications having over 5,000 views, and the City Council meetings having approximately 4,900 views. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 25. HAZARDOUS BUILDING DESIGNATION, 1735 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD — RESOLUTION NO. 6573 Mattick stated the City has initiated these sorts of actions in the past when it comes to the attention of the building department. The building inspector reviewed this property earlier in the year and then met with the property owner. The property owner had indicated at that time that he would like to renovate the structure but that has not come to pass and the building has deteriorated further. The most recent inspection on October 13 showed the house is unsecure with damage to the roof, siding, paint, and windows. The resolution and the drafted order require the property owner to remedy the health and safety hazards within 20 days. If they are not addressed within that day, the City will hire the demolition of the structure and repair of the property, with the costs to be billed to the property owner. Levang asked if the taxes have been paid on the property. Barnhart indicated they have been paid. Mattick stated the structure will be torn down, the foundation removed, and fill will be brought in to mitigate the hazard. Levang commented it is a safety issue and it should be addressed. Cornick stated he can see where there has been correspondence with the son but that the letters to Toney Williams have come back saying return to sender. Cornick stated he is not sure if the property owner is aware of this action. Cornick asked if the City is obligated to make sure the owner is aware of it. Page 43 of 44