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.3,66 Staff report re: Apple Classic Bicycle Race extra staff, and constituting an effective respnnse by the City to the University neighborhood concerns about zoning violations as expressed in the Neighborhood Study. Mr. Hendri× stated that if the inspectors are refused entry and have probable cause to believe that a violation exists, a search warrant would be sought to gain entry. Mr. Albro suggested that occupants and owners be informed hy inspectors of their right to refuse entry and Mr. Hendrix agreed that there would be no problem in complying with this request. Mr. Conover inquired what other sanctions are available if a correction is not made. Mr, Hendrix stated that the City would prosecute violators if necessary but there has never been a situation that required it to date. Mr. Hendrix stated that usually the unauthorized occupants are given until the end of the school semester to move out of the unit and/or other methods of correction are used, such as altering the structure of the unit to achieve compliance. Mr. Conover asked if notice of violations are furnished to landlords as well as tenants and Mr. Hendrix replied that they were as it is the landlord's responsibility to be in compliance with zoning regulations. Mr. Conover expressed the concern that.major violations (with more than just a few un'authorized tenants residing in one unit) could occur and wondered if giving the violators till the end of t~he semester to move was an effective way to correct vi61ations, since students and landlords could effect leases from January through December with no effective action by the City. Mr. Hendrix expressed his reluctance to apply the informal policy on any kind of discriminatory basis and talked about the hardship to students of having to move in the middle of the semester. After some discussion, it was agreed to leave this matter to the discretion of the staff. By common consent, Council approved the proposed annual inspection program, with the understanding that City inspectors would inform occupants of their right to refuse entry at the time of random inspections. Mr. Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager~ explained the results of a recent survey of downtown residents, businesses and churches on the Apple Classic Bicycle Race held 'in October. He stated that the majority of complaints concerned correctable problems like traffic management and parking. Those involved with this Second ~nnual event felt generally pleased with the organization and turnout of the race. The survey yielded the following recommendations for the next race in October, 1981: (1) Make a more assertive effort to notify area businesses and residents well in advance of the event; (2) Study feasibility, of a later starting time, preferably after church services; (3) Consider cost of printing more descriptive "no parking" signs and seek a more suitable time for erecting signs; (4) Monitor more closely the noise levels as well as trash and litter deposits. Mr. Marc Kruger of Kruger Farms, the sponsor of the race, said he would be submitting his written report to Council within a week or two and commented that he was generally pleased with the race.