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99-1176�� RESOLUTION CITY„OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To 1 SE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby 2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer as follows: � 3 Pro e�rry A�pealed 4 559 McKnieht Road South (Laid over to the November 30 5(Code Enforcement willlift the "Notice of Condemnation < 6 dated 5-20-49.) Order withdrawn; the matter is closed. �� d�- � �� -` „ 7 Blakey 8 Coleman 9 Hanis 10 Benanav 11 Reiter 12 Bostrom 13 Lantry 14 Adopted by 15 16 Adoprion C 17 By: _ 18 19 ApprovedlS 20 21 By: _ Date by Council Secretary Mayor: Date Council File # 9 � -�� (� Green Sheet # �01641 a� Committee Date and approves the November 30, tive Hearing Officer per City Council) for Huxnan Habitation and Order to Vacate" Requested by Deparhnent o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � °Iq -tt'�� DEPARTMENTlOFFICEfCOUNCIL DATE INRNTEO c�t coun�� 11-30-99 GREEN SHEET No � 016!� 1 CONTACT PERSON 8 PFiONE N� �� Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 , �„�„� MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY @4'f� ItSSIGM December 8� 1999 �� cn�tron�r a�rc�eK aounxc atnex ❑ wuxu��amucuort � rx�w.vLLmmaccro ❑ WroRlulAii6fMI11 ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTm Approving the 11-30-99 decisi4n of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for 559 McICnight Road South. RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) VERSONAL SERVICE CONiRACfS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWiNG QUES7IONSs 7. Has this PemaMrtn e�er worked under a caNaot fw this depaAment? PLANNINGCOMMISSION YES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Fias Mis persoMfirm evex been a eily empbyee9 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION vES No 3. Ooes this persoMfim� potsess a sldll not norrtalNP� bY �Y �+rteM city employce7 YES NO 4. Is this peison/firm a tarp�ed ventlaYt YES NO F�ylain ail yes answrs on aeparate aheet a�M attach to Oreen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WFw, What, When, Wliere, Why) ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED ��°t"G;� ��:��2�C'E �4?�;t�r NQV 3 0 1999 DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED �ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CAET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE � ACTMTY NUMBER FlN4NCULL INFORMATON (IXPWi� ��l- \� b NOTES OF TI-IE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �` ' November 30, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 2:16 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Meghan Riley, City Attomey's Office; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement 559 MCI�iIGHT ROAD SOUTH Note: The meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Leonard Anderson was not present at the meeting. This meeting reconvened at 2:16 p.m. Gerry Strathman stated this meeting is to hear an appeal filed by Leonard Anderson. Mr. Anderson is appealing an order issued relative to kris properiy at 559 McKnight Road South. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned on 5-20-99. The building had obvious hazards and defects that effected its use and livability. Mr. Anderson has repaired most of the defects that would cause it to be unfit to live in. However, he is not complete as stipulated on the agreement he signed with Code Enforcement. At this time, Code Enforcement is prepared to lift the arder to vacate and would ask Mr. Anderson to allow Code Enforcement to make an interior inspection of the building. Mr. Votel observed items that were of a life safety nature in 1994, and he would like to make an interior inspection to complete the report on the building and look at the building in its entirety. Mr. Votel is not sure how to pursue getting those items repaired. Mr. Strathman asked Leonazd Anderson what he thinks of Mr. Votel's proposal. Leonard Anderson apologized for being late. He has been having health problems. He would like to leave Saint Paul and a11 problems associated with trying to live here. Carol Berg has helped hun immensely. Every time Mr. Anderson does one item, something else is found to be wrong. Mr. Anderson has made arrangements to sell the home to Edina Realty; therefore, Mr. Votel can deal with the new owners. The things that Mr. Votel has done in the past aze criminal. He came on the properiy and took a crane. It did not have to have a license. Mr. Strathman stated he is aware there is a long history here and asked Mr. Anderson to focus on the issue at hand. He has a file on his property that is seven inches thick, stated Mr. Anderson. He has done eveiything in his power to bring the properiy up to code. He has applied two times to the Saint Paul home loan fund. The last time he applied, he was told he could not have it because he had a snow plow. Mr. Votel took the snow plow, picnic table, and a bicycle. Some of the things are delayed because he is constantly jumping through hoops, stated Mr. Anderson. Carol Berg supplied a lot of money to do the rehab of the properiy. He has a video to � �\ � 559 MCKrtIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Property Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 2 show the properry is clean, tidy, and nice. Also, he hired an azchitect to refute Mr. Votel's statements. Mr. Strathman stated Mr. Votel proposed they would lift the condemnation order. If they do that, there would be nothing to prohibit Mr. Anderson from inhabiting the house. Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Anderson seliing the property or has it been sold. Mr. Anderson responded it is in the process of being sold. The new purchaser is Dick Nicholson and it is being sold by Edina Realty. Is there a closing date, asked Mr. Strathman. No, responded Mr. Anderson, because he has been under pressure from the holidays. The closing date may be nea�t week. (Mr. Anderson explained some of his health problems.) Mr. Strathman asked Mr. Anderson is his posifion as follows: he will not allow an interior inspection of the home at this rime, the property is about to be sold, and perhaps the City can deal with the new owner for exterior violations. Mr. Anderson responded that is his position. If Code Enforcement can leave the situation alone, it will solve itself quickly. He needs 6me to go through his documents and straighten them out. He does not want Mr. Votel in the house. Mr. Anderson stated he planned to have the realtor and the new owner here today. He has a video and some letters from neighbors to share with Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman asked for Mr. VotePs response. Would Mr. Anderson a11ow another enforcement officer to do an interior inspection, asked Mr. Votel. Mr. Anderson responded he needs tnne away from this issue to deal with some of his health issues. He talked to Racquel, who told him a letter was suppose to be delivered to him the other day. Carol Berg took two hours off of work because they thought there would be a hearing in front of the City Council, but the letter said otherwise. Later in the day, Mr. Votel came out to deliver the letter, but Mr. Anderson toid him to go away because he already had it. On an earlier visit, Mr Votel said progress was being made. Mr. Votel would not shake Mr. Anderson's hand, and was hostile, arrogant, and rude. There is no credibility anymore. Would it be agreeable for someone else to do the inspection, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Anderson responded that is an absolute no. Mr. Strathman asked for fiirther comments from Mr. Votel. Mr. Votel responded he is prepared to lift the condemnation. Code Enforcement will review whether they will seek a seazch warrant of the premises. Carol Berg stated it is unconscionable what the Ciry has done to Mr. Anderson. There are homes in worse shape than his. Everything has been brought up to code. �i�1- \\`1 I� 559 MCKNIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Properiy Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 3 Mr. Strathman stated this matter is closed. Code Enforcement has withdrawn their 5-20-99 "Notice of Condemnation as LJnfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate", there is nothing to appeal at this point, and there is nothing to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. rtn �� RESOLUTION CITY„OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To 1 SE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby 2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer as follows: � 3 Pro e�rry A�pealed 4 559 McKnieht Road South (Laid over to the November 30 5(Code Enforcement willlift the "Notice of Condemnation < 6 dated 5-20-49.) Order withdrawn; the matter is closed. �� d�- � �� -` „ 7 Blakey 8 Coleman 9 Hanis 10 Benanav 11 Reiter 12 Bostrom 13 Lantry 14 Adopted by 15 16 Adoprion C 17 By: _ 18 19 ApprovedlS 20 21 By: _ Date by Council Secretary Mayor: Date Council File # 9 � -�� (� Green Sheet # �01641 a� Committee Date and approves the November 30, tive Hearing Officer per City Council) for Huxnan Habitation and Order to Vacate" Requested by Deparhnent o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � °Iq -tt'�� DEPARTMENTlOFFICEfCOUNCIL DATE INRNTEO c�t coun�� 11-30-99 GREEN SHEET No � 016!� 1 CONTACT PERSON 8 PFiONE N� �� Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 , �„�„� MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY @4'f� ItSSIGM December 8� 1999 �� cn�tron�r a�rc�eK aounxc atnex ❑ wuxu��amucuort � rx�w.vLLmmaccro ❑ WroRlulAii6fMI11 ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTm Approving the 11-30-99 decisi4n of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for 559 McICnight Road South. RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) VERSONAL SERVICE CONiRACfS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWiNG QUES7IONSs 7. Has this PemaMrtn e�er worked under a caNaot fw this depaAment? PLANNINGCOMMISSION YES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Fias Mis persoMfirm evex been a eily empbyee9 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION vES No 3. Ooes this persoMfim� potsess a sldll not norrtalNP� bY �Y �+rteM city employce7 YES NO 4. Is this peison/firm a tarp�ed ventlaYt YES NO F�ylain ail yes answrs on aeparate aheet a�M attach to Oreen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WFw, What, When, Wliere, Why) ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED ��°t"G;� ��:��2�C'E �4?�;t�r NQV 3 0 1999 DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED �ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CAET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE � ACTMTY NUMBER FlN4NCULL INFORMATON (IXPWi� ��l- \� b NOTES OF TI-IE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �` ' November 30, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 2:16 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Meghan Riley, City Attomey's Office; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement 559 MCI�iIGHT ROAD SOUTH Note: The meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Leonard Anderson was not present at the meeting. This meeting reconvened at 2:16 p.m. Gerry Strathman stated this meeting is to hear an appeal filed by Leonard Anderson. Mr. Anderson is appealing an order issued relative to kris properiy at 559 McKnight Road South. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned on 5-20-99. The building had obvious hazards and defects that effected its use and livability. Mr. Anderson has repaired most of the defects that would cause it to be unfit to live in. However, he is not complete as stipulated on the agreement he signed with Code Enforcement. At this time, Code Enforcement is prepared to lift the arder to vacate and would ask Mr. Anderson to allow Code Enforcement to make an interior inspection of the building. Mr. Votel observed items that were of a life safety nature in 1994, and he would like to make an interior inspection to complete the report on the building and look at the building in its entirety. Mr. Votel is not sure how to pursue getting those items repaired. Mr. Strathman asked Leonazd Anderson what he thinks of Mr. Votel's proposal. Leonard Anderson apologized for being late. He has been having health problems. He would like to leave Saint Paul and a11 problems associated with trying to live here. Carol Berg has helped hun immensely. Every time Mr. Anderson does one item, something else is found to be wrong. Mr. Anderson has made arrangements to sell the home to Edina Realty; therefore, Mr. Votel can deal with the new owners. The things that Mr. Votel has done in the past aze criminal. He came on the properiy and took a crane. It did not have to have a license. Mr. Strathman stated he is aware there is a long history here and asked Mr. Anderson to focus on the issue at hand. He has a file on his property that is seven inches thick, stated Mr. Anderson. He has done eveiything in his power to bring the properiy up to code. He has applied two times to the Saint Paul home loan fund. The last time he applied, he was told he could not have it because he had a snow plow. Mr. Votel took the snow plow, picnic table, and a bicycle. Some of the things are delayed because he is constantly jumping through hoops, stated Mr. Anderson. Carol Berg supplied a lot of money to do the rehab of the properiy. He has a video to � �\ � 559 MCKrtIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Property Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 2 show the properry is clean, tidy, and nice. Also, he hired an azchitect to refute Mr. Votel's statements. Mr. Strathman stated Mr. Votel proposed they would lift the condemnation order. If they do that, there would be nothing to prohibit Mr. Anderson from inhabiting the house. Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Anderson seliing the property or has it been sold. Mr. Anderson responded it is in the process of being sold. The new purchaser is Dick Nicholson and it is being sold by Edina Realty. Is there a closing date, asked Mr. Strathman. No, responded Mr. Anderson, because he has been under pressure from the holidays. The closing date may be nea�t week. (Mr. Anderson explained some of his health problems.) Mr. Strathman asked Mr. Anderson is his posifion as follows: he will not allow an interior inspection of the home at this rime, the property is about to be sold, and perhaps the City can deal with the new owner for exterior violations. Mr. Anderson responded that is his position. If Code Enforcement can leave the situation alone, it will solve itself quickly. He needs 6me to go through his documents and straighten them out. He does not want Mr. Votel in the house. Mr. Anderson stated he planned to have the realtor and the new owner here today. He has a video and some letters from neighbors to share with Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman asked for Mr. VotePs response. Would Mr. Anderson a11ow another enforcement officer to do an interior inspection, asked Mr. Votel. Mr. Anderson responded he needs tnne away from this issue to deal with some of his health issues. He talked to Racquel, who told him a letter was suppose to be delivered to him the other day. Carol Berg took two hours off of work because they thought there would be a hearing in front of the City Council, but the letter said otherwise. Later in the day, Mr. Votel came out to deliver the letter, but Mr. Anderson toid him to go away because he already had it. On an earlier visit, Mr Votel said progress was being made. Mr. Votel would not shake Mr. Anderson's hand, and was hostile, arrogant, and rude. There is no credibility anymore. Would it be agreeable for someone else to do the inspection, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Anderson responded that is an absolute no. Mr. Strathman asked for fiirther comments from Mr. Votel. Mr. Votel responded he is prepared to lift the condemnation. Code Enforcement will review whether they will seek a seazch warrant of the premises. Carol Berg stated it is unconscionable what the Ciry has done to Mr. Anderson. There are homes in worse shape than his. Everything has been brought up to code. �i�1- \\`1 I� 559 MCKNIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Properiy Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 3 Mr. Strathman stated this matter is closed. Code Enforcement has withdrawn their 5-20-99 "Notice of Condemnation as LJnfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate", there is nothing to appeal at this point, and there is nothing to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. rtn �� RESOLUTION CITY„OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To 1 SE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby 2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer as follows: � 3 Pro e�rry A�pealed 4 559 McKnieht Road South (Laid over to the November 30 5(Code Enforcement willlift the "Notice of Condemnation < 6 dated 5-20-49.) Order withdrawn; the matter is closed. �� d�- � �� -` „ 7 Blakey 8 Coleman 9 Hanis 10 Benanav 11 Reiter 12 Bostrom 13 Lantry 14 Adopted by 15 16 Adoprion C 17 By: _ 18 19 ApprovedlS 20 21 By: _ Date by Council Secretary Mayor: Date Council File # 9 � -�� (� Green Sheet # �01641 a� Committee Date and approves the November 30, tive Hearing Officer per City Council) for Huxnan Habitation and Order to Vacate" Requested by Deparhnent o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � °Iq -tt'�� DEPARTMENTlOFFICEfCOUNCIL DATE INRNTEO c�t coun�� 11-30-99 GREEN SHEET No � 016!� 1 CONTACT PERSON 8 PFiONE N� �� Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 , �„�„� MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY @4'f� ItSSIGM December 8� 1999 �� cn�tron�r a�rc�eK aounxc atnex ❑ wuxu��amucuort � rx�w.vLLmmaccro ❑ WroRlulAii6fMI11 ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTm Approving the 11-30-99 decisi4n of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for 559 McICnight Road South. RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) VERSONAL SERVICE CONiRACfS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWiNG QUES7IONSs 7. Has this PemaMrtn e�er worked under a caNaot fw this depaAment? PLANNINGCOMMISSION YES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Fias Mis persoMfirm evex been a eily empbyee9 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION vES No 3. Ooes this persoMfim� potsess a sldll not norrtalNP� bY �Y �+rteM city employce7 YES NO 4. Is this peison/firm a tarp�ed ventlaYt YES NO F�ylain ail yes answrs on aeparate aheet a�M attach to Oreen sheet INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WFw, What, When, Wliere, Why) ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED ��°t"G;� ��:��2�C'E �4?�;t�r NQV 3 0 1999 DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED �ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CAET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE � ACTMTY NUMBER FlN4NCULL INFORMATON (IXPWi� ��l- \� b NOTES OF TI-IE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �` ' November 30, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 2:16 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Meghan Riley, City Attomey's Office; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement 559 MCI�iIGHT ROAD SOUTH Note: The meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Leonard Anderson was not present at the meeting. This meeting reconvened at 2:16 p.m. Gerry Strathman stated this meeting is to hear an appeal filed by Leonard Anderson. Mr. Anderson is appealing an order issued relative to kris properiy at 559 McKnight Road South. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned on 5-20-99. The building had obvious hazards and defects that effected its use and livability. Mr. Anderson has repaired most of the defects that would cause it to be unfit to live in. However, he is not complete as stipulated on the agreement he signed with Code Enforcement. At this time, Code Enforcement is prepared to lift the arder to vacate and would ask Mr. Anderson to allow Code Enforcement to make an interior inspection of the building. Mr. Votel observed items that were of a life safety nature in 1994, and he would like to make an interior inspection to complete the report on the building and look at the building in its entirety. Mr. Votel is not sure how to pursue getting those items repaired. Mr. Strathman asked Leonazd Anderson what he thinks of Mr. Votel's proposal. Leonard Anderson apologized for being late. He has been having health problems. He would like to leave Saint Paul and a11 problems associated with trying to live here. Carol Berg has helped hun immensely. Every time Mr. Anderson does one item, something else is found to be wrong. Mr. Anderson has made arrangements to sell the home to Edina Realty; therefore, Mr. Votel can deal with the new owners. The things that Mr. Votel has done in the past aze criminal. He came on the properiy and took a crane. It did not have to have a license. Mr. Strathman stated he is aware there is a long history here and asked Mr. Anderson to focus on the issue at hand. He has a file on his property that is seven inches thick, stated Mr. Anderson. He has done eveiything in his power to bring the properiy up to code. He has applied two times to the Saint Paul home loan fund. The last time he applied, he was told he could not have it because he had a snow plow. Mr. Votel took the snow plow, picnic table, and a bicycle. Some of the things are delayed because he is constantly jumping through hoops, stated Mr. Anderson. Carol Berg supplied a lot of money to do the rehab of the properiy. He has a video to � �\ � 559 MCKrtIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Property Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 2 show the properry is clean, tidy, and nice. Also, he hired an azchitect to refute Mr. Votel's statements. Mr. Strathman stated Mr. Votel proposed they would lift the condemnation order. If they do that, there would be nothing to prohibit Mr. Anderson from inhabiting the house. Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Anderson seliing the property or has it been sold. Mr. Anderson responded it is in the process of being sold. The new purchaser is Dick Nicholson and it is being sold by Edina Realty. Is there a closing date, asked Mr. Strathman. No, responded Mr. Anderson, because he has been under pressure from the holidays. The closing date may be nea�t week. (Mr. Anderson explained some of his health problems.) Mr. Strathman asked Mr. Anderson is his posifion as follows: he will not allow an interior inspection of the home at this rime, the property is about to be sold, and perhaps the City can deal with the new owner for exterior violations. Mr. Anderson responded that is his position. If Code Enforcement can leave the situation alone, it will solve itself quickly. He needs 6me to go through his documents and straighten them out. He does not want Mr. Votel in the house. Mr. Anderson stated he planned to have the realtor and the new owner here today. He has a video and some letters from neighbors to share with Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman asked for Mr. VotePs response. Would Mr. Anderson a11ow another enforcement officer to do an interior inspection, asked Mr. Votel. Mr. Anderson responded he needs tnne away from this issue to deal with some of his health issues. He talked to Racquel, who told him a letter was suppose to be delivered to him the other day. Carol Berg took two hours off of work because they thought there would be a hearing in front of the City Council, but the letter said otherwise. Later in the day, Mr. Votel came out to deliver the letter, but Mr. Anderson toid him to go away because he already had it. On an earlier visit, Mr Votel said progress was being made. Mr. Votel would not shake Mr. Anderson's hand, and was hostile, arrogant, and rude. There is no credibility anymore. Would it be agreeable for someone else to do the inspection, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Anderson responded that is an absolute no. Mr. Strathman asked for fiirther comments from Mr. Votel. Mr. Votel responded he is prepared to lift the condemnation. Code Enforcement will review whether they will seek a seazch warrant of the premises. Carol Berg stated it is unconscionable what the Ciry has done to Mr. Anderson. There are homes in worse shape than his. Everything has been brought up to code. �i�1- \\`1 I� 559 MCKNIGHT ROAD SOUTH, Properiy Code Enforcement Meeting,l 1-30-99 Page 3 Mr. Strathman stated this matter is closed. Code Enforcement has withdrawn their 5-20-99 "Notice of Condemnation as LJnfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate", there is nothing to appeal at this point, and there is nothing to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. rtn