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City Council Minutes <br />April 3, 2017 <br />Page 8 <br />Mr. Portner further noted staff cant inspect behind a wall or under a floor to see if <br />work has been completed properly. He stated there is a Mechanic's Lien on the <br />property so staff could send a letter asking for an explanation of the allegations. <br />It was noted staff could make contact with the homeowner to see how open they are <br />to discussing the allegations. <br />Mr. Ruprecht stated staff can review the situation if the homeowner invites the city. <br />He noted if a contractor is not licensed, he is not sure how they could be located. <br />Council directed staff to send a letter to the complainant stating the city is looking <br />into the issue. <br />Mr. Portner stated Council could consider a point of sale type program to catch <br />these types of issues. <br />10.4 Proctor Avenue Redevelopment <br />Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He noted he needs direction to solicit <br />appraisals. <br />Mr. Femrite stated this project would allow the city to downsize some of its assets <br />and future work slated for Quinn Avenue would go away. He discussed quiet zone <br />timing and how the county's need for additional right-of-way along Proctor Avenue <br />will pinch the properties. <br />There was discussion regarding access, timing, and quiet zones. <br />Councilmember Westgard stated it makes sense to explore options. <br />Mayor Dietz concurred. <br />Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with properties, highlighted in red on <br />the map, not involved in the discussion at this point. She expressed concern for the <br />impact to the applicant and how long this may hold up his project because the city <br />wants to do something different. <br />Mr. Carlton stated he has talked with the applicant who stated he sees the benefit for <br />the changes. He stated the applicant has been okay with a delay for the time being <br />but knows he can move forward with his current application at any time. <br />JL Brickman, builder for the applicant,stated he, and another consultant counseled <br />the applicant to not wait on his project. He stated the applicant really wants to work <br />on the whole plan the city has envisioned because it will be better for him and the <br />community. He further stated the applicant is under a time crunch and the city needs <br />F01I1a I Ir <br />NATURE <br />