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City Council Minutes April 3, 2018 Page 3 of 7 ----------------------------- 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 Attorney 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 Siqns Chris Monroe, PL Chamber Director addressed the Council. Ms. Monroe stated she has had conversations with many business owners who agree that it is important to address signage along Highway 371 as quickly as possible to let travelers know that there is a community here and we are open for business.