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6.3.A John Derksen Public Nuisance Abatement Dawn Bittner stated she and Council Member Akerson visited the John Derksen property in September and all code violations had been removed except the snowmobiles. Ms. Bittner added that Staff is recommending to amend the definitions of recreational equipment and recreational vehicles as well as amending the exterior storage section to be more specific and requested Council direction. Council discussion ensued and the consensus was to direct the Planning Commission to look into it further and bring a recommendation back to the Council. 6.3.B Robert Swenson Public Nuisance Abatement Dawn Bittner stated the property at 31051 Pine Street was declared a public nuisance in 2017 and although the existing buildings are not hazardous, they are poorly maintained and are a blight to the community. Ms. Bittner added the City Attomey and Staff are recommending to amend the City Code to include an exterior maintenance ordinance. Council discussion ensued and consensus was to have the Planning Commission look into this matter further and bring a recommendation back to the Council. 6.4. Tax ForFeit Parcel Dawn Bittner explained Crow Wing County is proposing to reclassify Parcel #291000010150009 and offer it for sale and the Planning Commission is unanimously recommending the subject property not be reclassified "Non- Conservation° until the adjacent parcel to the north, Parcel #291000010140009, becomes tax forFeited next year so they can be offered together for sale. COUNCIL MEMBER LAKOUTA MOVED TO NOT ALLOW PARCEL #29100001015009 BE RECLASSIFIED "NON-CONSERVATION" UNTIL THE ADJACENT PARCEL#291000010140009 BECOMES TAX FORFEITED AND BOTH PARCELS CAN BE OFFERED TOGETHER FOR SALE. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Adams requested the property be monitored so it does not become a detriment to the neighborhood. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5 Sians April i9, 2oi8 Staff Report Page 2