01-30-95 agenda
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1995
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE APPEAL BY BRADLEY PIEPER, OWNER
OF BRADLEY EXTERMINATING AT 6237 LYNDALE AVENUE, OF PUBLIC
SAFETY'S DETERMINATION OF AN ILLEGAL SIGN AND AN INOPERABLE
VEHICLE
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 38
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 3 8
Agenda January 30, 1995
Issue Statement:
Public hearings regarding the appeal by Bradley Pieper, owner of Bradley
Exterminating at 6237 Lyndale Avenue, of Public Safety's determination of an illegal
sign and an inoperable vehicle.
Background:
Over the past 12 to 18 months, Public Safety, acting on complaints from neighbors, has
been attempting to obtain compliance from Bradley Exterminating Company with the
City's sign ordinance and inoperable vehicle ordinance. Because staffs efforts with
voluntary compliance were at an impasse, charges were filed through the City
Prosecutor, charging Mr. Pieper with violating Sections 416.07, and Section 1320.13 of
the Richfield City Ordinances.
After a series of phone calls and meetings, Mr. Pieper and his attorney pointed out that
Section 320 and Section 1320.13 of the ordinance provides for an appeal to the
Council.
• The City Prosecutor, Martin Costello, will present the City's case and it is assumed that
Mr. Pieper and/or his attorney will present their appeal.
Recommended Motion:
The Council, acting as the Board of Appeals, should hear the issues separately and
make a determination as to whether the ordinance(s) have been violated..
Alternative Recommendation:
The Council does not need to render its decision at this meeting. A decision could be
provided at another meeting. The City Attorney will be at this hearing providing legal
advice to the Council
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Conduct two separate appeal hearings as requested by Bradley Pieper and render an
opinion.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven L. Devich
Acting City Manager
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