Laserfiche WebLink
his word to the residents and also to the City. A year ago he had stated he was getting <br />plans for tl~e house to a draftsman; no one belier'es him any more. Mr. Denny added "we <br />hate Io be i pain but we will be if we have to be. "I'm sure between Al and the City, <br />something ~hould be done". He asked that the concerned residents be updated frequently. <br />"We are angry. We will not settle". <br /> <br />Bob Adams,, 5850 - I41st Lane N.W., Ramsey, stated "we are not here to lie. We were <br />told by builders, Realtors, and Koenig that they would be pushing it (house) in or adding <br />$25,000 to it. This is the second fall and he has done nothing. You would think the <br />developer w~uld abide. He is not exempt from the rules. People have been calling the City <br />for a year an~;d a half to get something done. You would think the City could do something. <br />I have been promised a lot and have not seen anything." Mr. Adams added that sometimes <br />there are eight to ten cars parked on the yard. He added that he quit putting money into his <br />own house and that one of his neighbors is trying to sell their house and they feel the <br />condition of Mr. Koenig's house is affecting the sale. <br /> <br />Mr. Denny s~ated that this neighborhood was established over two years ago. He felt that <br />some of thel people would be "moving on" and this house (Koenig's) will affect the <br />property value. <br /> <br />1',~. Adams felt it would be a "different story" if they had not been told something would be <br />done about tt~e house. <br /> <br />Mr. Denny stated "We would like action. We are prepared to file suit". <br /> <br />Mayor Hardin inquired of Mr. Denny when his last conversation with Mr. Koenig was. <br /> <br />Mr. Denny re, plied "about eight months ago". He let him (Koenig) know the neighbors <br />were concerned. Mr. Koenig had talked about how busy he was but that his wife was <br />working on a plan. It's been almost a year since that conversation. Mr. Denny continued <br />that at one point Mr. Koenig told him this was not of his business. Mr. Denny stated it is <br />his business, i~'s his home, and they have been promised something would be done about <br />this house. H~ added that he was surprised the City didn't get something in writing about <br />this house from Mr. Koenig. <br /> <br />Mayor Hardin stated he spoke with Mr Koenig last Friday and was assured he (Koenig) <br />would be mak~ g some ~mprovements th~s spnng. He asked Mr. Koemg for a letter and a <br />time table; however, that had not yet been received. He added that he did not know if he <br />would receive ~ letter this week or not. Mayor Hardin stated this is the action he has taken <br />as a result of a ~hone conversation with Mr. Denny. <br /> <br />Mr. Denny stated if a person does not put in a hard driveway, then the City should do it <br />and charge the homeowner for it. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated it is the responsibility of the City to ensure a hard driveway <br />is installed. ~e asked the residents if they have anything signed by Mr. Koenig, with <br />regard to restrictions, etc. <br /> <br />Mr. Denny inquired if Mr. Goodrich was questioning whether or not the list of <br />requirements was from Mr. Koenig. He added that the City should be able to commit fight <br />now that it will install the driveway if Mr. Koenig does not. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that Staff will see to it this is accomplished. <br /> <br />City Council/January 10, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />