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scheduled a reinspection for October 7, 2020. An administrative search warrant sought after to inspect and document all violations on the property. e. September 29, 2020 - The City sent second formal notice via US Mail and included citation per City process. f. October 13, 2020 — Inspection of the property. Property had made progress, but still outstanding items onsite. g. November 20, 2020 — Email correspondence to John Kidd, who has identified himself as homeowner's husband, laying out steps to compliance. h. November 24, 2020 - Call to verify Mr. Kidd received email laying out steps to compliance. i. February 8, 2021- The City completed an inspection of the property with an administrative search warrant in order to take photos of the property and do a full inspection of rear yard area. j. April 20, 2021 - The City sent third formal notice via US Mail with citation per City process. 9. The City Council authorized the abatement of the property following the proposed processed outlined below. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants approval of the proposed code enforcement action plan on the Subject Property as outlined below, contingent upon verification of any violation(s) of City Code: 1. The City of Ramsey shall utilize Northstar Towing and Reshetar Systems Inc. for abatement services per City policy. 2. The City of Ramsey shall inspect on May 12, 2021 as planned with the property owner. 3. If there are outstanding items on May 12, 2021, Staff will send an abatement notice with a $250 citation indicating planned abatement for the week of May 26, 2021. 4. That the week of May 26, 2021, the City of Ramsey will work with the abatement contractors listed above to remove pieces of machinery, salvage parts, vehicles in violation of off-street parking regulations and other nuisance items stored outside that are not being put to their intended use. 5. That Staff is authorized to seek any necessary permits or warrants the City Attorney deems necessary for the abatement. 6. That future violations within twelve (12) months of the same type will result in financial penalties and quicker escalation of violation notices, including immediate $250 citation with first notice of violation and abatement notice 2 weeks after first notice of violation. 7. That the City Council reserves the right to escalate future violations directly to District Court for Temporary Restraining Order. RESOLUTION #21-132 Page 2 of 4