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· In Blaine, violators have seven (7) days after receiving a citation to either pay the' fine ot <br /> request a hearing (this is for immediate citations where the violation may not exist for <br /> very long, i.e. barking dogs). <br /> <br /> · Other violations have thirty (30) days to be corrected. A follow-up notice must be sent <br /> out five (5) days before Notice of Violation expiration date. The site must be reinspected <br /> within five (5) days of the expiration date. Each inspection Should produce photos 'of said <br /> violations. Ifa violation still exists, a citation must be issued (for administrative hearing, <br /> for more significant Violations, one may proceed with Criminal 'action through the City <br /> Attorney). <br /> <br />· Repeat offenders (within a twelve (ri2) month period) penalty in dollars is increased by'. <br /> 25% for the same or substantially similar offense. <br /> <br /> · The hearing must be within thirty (30) days of the aCcUsed request for the administrative <br /> hearing and, at least ten (10) days pi'i~r to the 'heating, a notice' shall be sent to the <br /> Hearing Officer and all parties involved stating the date, time, and location of the hearing. <br /> <br />· In the City of Coon Rapids, they generally give the accused twenty (20) days .to correct <br /> the violation, although this can vary depending on the violation. <br /> <br />· Almost all types of violations can be abated. The City of Coon Rapids have a contract <br /> with a vendor for towing vehicles and semi-trailers and they bid out any large ($500.00 or <br /> greater) clean-up projects. <br /> <br />· The cost of abatement measures is assessed against the sUbject property. <br /> <br />· Code Enforcement Officers can enter upon private propertyto attempt to verify whether <br /> violations exist. ' <br /> <br />· In the City of Blaine, the Hearing Officer'S decision is final Without the right to make an <br /> administrative appeal. However, if the accused wishes, they may pursue the matter 'in <br /> district court (at their own expense). <br /> <br />· In the City of Coon Rapids, they used' to contract a .hearing examiner to review all <br /> appeals. However, about three years ago, they transferred those duties over to the <br /> Board of Adjustments and APPeals because they were the body that revieWed code <br /> interpretations. If the petitioner is unsatisfied with this deciSion, they. have .the right, within <br /> ten (10) days, to notify the Zoning Administrator of their 'desire to appeal .the decision to <br /> the City Council. The appeal shall be placed on the next regular Council meeting..An <br /> amendment or rejection of the appeal shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of at least <br /> two-thirds (2/3).of all members of the Council. <br /> <br />These appeared to be the highlights of the information I received from. Blaine and Coon <br />Rapids. We can certainly contact either City with any questions or for further clarification., <br /> <br />· Page 2 <br /> <br />-25- <br /> <br /> <br />