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City Council Minutes Page 3 <br /> April 23,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Fischer indicated residents can submit code enforcement complaints via the <br /> city's website. She stated she didn't believe additional staff would be required for <br /> proactive enforcement. <br /> Councilmember Christianson believes a public education/awareness campaign may <br /> be beneficial as many residents may not know what violates city ordinance. <br /> Councilmember Wagner indicated she doesn't love the idea of proactive code <br /> enforcement and questioned at what point does it become not welcoming. <br /> Chief Nierenhausen explained the Police Department can assist with reporting code <br /> enforcement issues as they are out and about. He believes being proactive has a lot <br /> of value and believes most people take notice if they drive through a community that <br /> is well-kept. <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated he believes some residents ail to submit complaints because <br /> they get frustrated with the amount of time it takes to clear it up. He believes a <br /> majority of residents would appreciate the city putting more effort in to>code <br /> enforcement. <br /> Councilmember Ovall questioned if the enforcement process can be accelerated. He <br /> also questioned our timelines compared to other cities. Mr. Carlton explained the <br /> process is set by ordinance or policy and can be changed if the Council sees fit. He <br /> noted he has not researched timelines of other cities. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard explained the city should follow the rules it requires <br /> residents to follow. He believes the city has been lax on some mowing and leaving <br /> grass clippings behind. He cited an example on 193Td Avenue between Dodge <br /> Avenue and Twin Lakes Road. He indicated the city only allows certain size garages <br /> and some residents cannot fit their vehicles and trailers inside. He questioned if the <br /> city can be flexible on the size requirements. Mr. Carlton noted vehicles and trailers <br /> can be parked outside in driveways for as long as they want as long as they are <br /> properly licensed and on an approved surface. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard added the city has two major right-of-ways not <br /> controlled by the city that have become littered. He stated it might be an opportunity <br /> to workwith. .volunteer group to keep it clean. <br /> Point of Sale Inspection r <br /> Council and staff discussed the pros and cons of point of sale inspections. Mr. <br /> Carlton stated he would like Council feedback. <br /> Councilmember Ovall indicated his experience with point of sale inspections is it <br /> slows down house sales and upsets current and new owners in the process. <br /> Councilmember Wagner indicated she doesn't believe the city's role is to provide <br /> point of sale inspections. <br /> POWERED 9r <br /> UREJ <br />