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<br />Administrative Services Director Lasher answered that going from part time to full time would not <br />impact Mr. Benson’s pay scale or anniversary date. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that she is supportive of this because it is in the budget for <br />this year, there are specific tasks to do, and Mr. Benson has a good work ethic. She stated if this <br />will help alleviate some of the other needs for maintenance staff at other facilities, she thinks that <br />is a benefit. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council was to approve maintenance worker, Mr. Erick Benson, moving to <br />full-time employment. <br /> <br />2.03: Discuss 8106 Alpine Drive NW <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated this property started with complaints about garbage and cat feces <br />and bags piled 15 feet high in the yard, which was taken care of but the property continued to be <br />an issue. At this time, staff may have found a resolution, which will be presented. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Raines reviewed the staff report updating the Council on the <br />efforts by staff to resolve State Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and Ramsey City <br />Code violations at 8106 Alpine Drive NW. This case started with an inspection with the police <br />and focus on the welfare of the cats and public nuisance violations. The current issues with the <br />property include not having running water, an electrical hazard, and water intrusion into the <br />structure. These are safety hazards that renders the structure uninhabitable. On October 1, 2021, <br />the Building Official posted a notice on the property and on October 7, 2021, the property owner <br />came in with a signed contract to have a well installed and applied for and was issued an electrical <br />permit. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked about the status of the dwelling and if considered uninhabitable, if the resident <br />is staying at the property. <br /> <br />Building Official Szykulski answered the resident has been staying there. He explained this item <br />was brought to the work session because staff was surprised that during the October 7, 2021 <br />meeting the owner presented a signed contract for a well to be installed. Up to then, he was going <br />to issue an order to vacate on November 1, 2021. Because of that, this report is more of an update <br />than ordering the property owner to vacate. Staff is hoping the well contractor will get started on <br />October 18, 2021 to put in the well, the line to the house, and get running water to the faucet. After <br />th <br />that staff will determine how the septic system reacts. During the October 7 meeting, the resident <br />insisted on doing the electrical work himself and a permit for that work was pulled that day. <br /> <br />Building Official Szykulski stated he talked to the lead inspector for electrical and he will meet <br />with City staff at the property on October 13, 2021, at 9 a.m. to determine what needs to be done <br />and talk with the homeowner. He explained by November 1, 2021, there is running water, the <br />septic system has been inspected, and the electrical system has been improved to prevent a fire <br />hazard. After that, the leak in the roof needs to be addressed before moving on to numerous code <br />violations. He stated this is a better outcome than had been expected. <br />City Council Work Session / October 12, 2021 <br />Page 10 of 13 <br /> <br />