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Ci3' Council N~utes July 21, 2003 Page 12 NLr. Maurer stated that a road realignment is possible and if it could be realigned away from the small properties and more toward the properties owned by developers, then the developer could pick up the expense of most of the right-of-way. 8. Other Business 8.1. Sherburne County. Fair Update - Coun¢ilmember Tveite Councilmember Tveite stated that overall everything went ~vell at the fair. He stated that attendance ~vas low on Saturday, possibly due to severe weather in the area. He also stated that the new entrance (moved due to the construction of the public safety facility) worked out very well. 9. Staff Updates 9.1. Thn Smith House Removal City. Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the city ~vent to court to obtain a financial penalty from Mr. Smith but Judge Pendleton denied the city's request. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that both parties had entered into an agreement that if the house was not removed by a certain date, the city could charge a financial penalty for each day the house remained. This agreement had been approved by Judge Pendleton. ~vk. Beck stated that the Judge decided the violation by Mr. Smith, per the stipulation, was considered contempt of court and that dae city should have fried for a court order for each day that Mr. Smith was in contempt. The more appropriate course of action was for the city to take civil action. Discussion was held regarding the city's power in enforcing nuisance issues and the amount of time and expense involved. Mr. I~daers stated that the city received one appeal regarding the Boston/Concord Street assessments. ~,[r. I~aers stated that some of the downtown businesses are meeting on July 22 to discuss concerns related to the downtown revitalization project. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor I¥~inzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 9:50 p.m. Trna Allard Recording Secretary