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01-56Council File # �� Presented Refened To RESOLUTIOIV CfTY OF SAINT PAUL, MtNNESOTA 1 !o Committee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the January 16, 2001 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Ap ero aled A� eln lant 1120 Grand Avenue Thomas Fabel Decision: Laid over to the Legislative Hearing on March 6, 20Q1. 6 1706 Hillcrest Avenue 7 Decision: E�tension granted until July i, 2001. 8 1637 East Fourth Street 9 Decision: Appeal denied. 10 1223 Selbv Avenue 11 (No one apgeazed to represent this property) 12 Decision: Appeals denied. Dean Durby Catharina Capuzzi Beth Fischer Requested by Department of: By: Fo=n Approved by City Attomey � Mayar for Submission to Council $Y� �_� � i--� ,-.- `� Q „�.—r� Approved by Mayor: Date �� � � ��l By � ������� f:3� Green Sheet # �� � Adopted by Council: Date c� �=c� O Adoption CertiSed by Council S retary o`-S� � �- GREEN SHEET No106014 ONiACi PERSON 8 RiONE i 7xlhuaa MuWUwn Gerry Stiathman 1�2b6-85b0 . � �,�_ usr eeoni c�r+cancErna ar c��7 � 1-24-01 �� ❑arrwnaAar unuauc aasraw orta¢s ❑ wuxeukmanrs:oa � w�nra�m�vuxro ❑ WWII(ORAftR1Wry ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL IOCATI�NS FOR SIGNATUREy Approving the January 16, 2001, decisions of the Legislative Aearing Officer on the Property Code Enforcement Appealsfor the following addresses: 1120 Gzand Avenue, 1706 Aillcrest Avenue, 1637 East Fourth Street, 1223 Selby Avenue. PV W NING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIT'fEE CIVIL SERVICE C6MMISSION OFTRANSAC770N ties tnie pewarJfi'm everwoiketl undera convaarorvus tlepertmen�9 YES No Hac Ws P� e� bad� a dly amployee? YES NO �oes fhie Pe�sotNam D� asl� not �amal�YP� M' �Y currenf ciFl emPbYee? YES MO Is Wa persaMUm a tarydetl �eMof7 YE$ � �a?;I�T�?n. Tai� YEE !i0 ACTIVIiY MilMBER o� � S� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, 7anuary 16, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry 5tratl�man, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Paula Seeley, Code Enforcement; Pat Cahanes, Public Works. The meeting was called to order at 132 pm. 882 7"' Street West Laid over to Legislative Hearing on March 6, 2001. 1706 Hillcrest Avenue Dean Durby, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the Rainleader Ordinance. The extemal rainleaders were disconnected from the city's sanitary sewer. However, the northeast rainleader could not be placed faz enough away from the property. When this was attempted the rain water was dispersed into the basement and onto the walkway. The water would freeze on the sidewalk and create a hazard. An extension was granted for five yeazs. To divert the water would be cosdy and unsightly. It would be very expensive to install a dry well. The current rainleader functions well, with proper maintenance. Pat Cahanes appeared and stated most of the homes in 5aint Paul do have a down spout that crosses the sidewalk. One option would be to place an extension on, to cross the sidewalk, diverting the water away from the foundation. Another option would be to rehang a portion o£ the rainleaders so the water would discharge to the north end of the property. Also, a pipe could be buried and it could outfall in the yard north of the foundation. A five year extension was granted in 1995, at that time the owner did receive some bids on rehanging the rainleaders, which was a conditions to the extension. In response to Gerry Strathman's question why the rainleader has not been disconnected, Mr. Durby responded it would be to costly. Gerry Strathman stated the City is in a difficult position. The City is doing the rainleader disconnect, pursuant to an agreement the City made with the Federal Government. The agreement simply stipulated that all rainleaders would no longer discharge rainwater into the sewer system. The ordinance that setup the rainleader disconnect prog•�m provided no mechanism for granting variances. The only option is to grant addirional tune. However, this cannot continue indefuutely. There have been conversations among Councilmembers about amending the ordinance to allow for variances in certain situations. However, the City Attorney advises that to do so would be a violation of the agreement with the Federal Government. Perhaps an amendment should be made, and the agreement with the Federal Government and conversely with the city ordinance, that would allow variances under certain circumstances. This could be possible to achieve, however, there is no one actively pursuing it at this tnne. Gerry Strathman granted an e�ension until July l, 2001. c��—S� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOT'ES OF 1-016-2001 Page 2 1637 East Fourth Street Catharina Capuzzi, owner, appeared and stated she is appealing the compliance date, stated in the conection nodce, to have the ea-terior porch fixed by January 2, 2001. A friend is doing the wark on the deck on his own time, and with the cost of materials it was difficult to complete the work by the compliance date. In response to Gerry Strathman's quesrion about the extent of completion of the deck, Mrs. Capuzzi responded it is almost complete. The expected date of completion will be the weekend of 7anuary 19, 2001. Gerry Strathman asked about the smoke detector's and the kitchen remodeling. Ms. Capuzzi responded the smoke detector's have been repiaced. The appellant spoke with Jack Reardon, Inspector, and established a verbal agreement to have the correcrions made to the kitchen in a timely manner. There is concern with the requirement, listed on the conection notice, to comply with the rental registration program. This is not rental property, and she is not a landlord. A friend was allowed to room in the home during troubled tnnes. A verbal agreement was made between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate, that the living arrangement would be for a couple of months, until she was back on her feet. She has been in the home now since April. In December, 2000, the roommate was told she needed to contribute more towards rent, because of an increase in cost of utilities. This caused a disagreement between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate. The roommate still resides in the home, but an eviction notice was given, and there currently is an unlawful detainer against her. In response to Gerry Stratl�man's question about when the roommate will be moving out of the home, Ms. Capuzzi responded in about one month. Gerry Strathman stated the appeal wili be denied. However, this should not cause any problems because this matter will not be finalized until it goes before the City Council on January, 24, 2001. By this time the porch should be completed. The interior remodeling is completed, and the rental registration matter should be handled. In response to Ms. Capuzzi's statement that she does not understand, Mr. Strathman responded there is a two part process in appeais. The first part is the Legislafive Hearing, at which tune a decision is made by the Legislative Hearing Officer, then the matter goes before the City Council. The City CounciT will not make a final decision unfil January 24, 2001. The city will not take any enforcement action until after the City Council has made a final decision. If the porch and remodeling are completed, and fire extinguisher's are replaced before January 24, 2001, there is no issue. Ms. Capuzzi stated the porch and fire extinguisher's have been completed The interior remodeling has not been completed, but a verbal agreement was made with Jack Reardon to have this completed in a timely manner. However, there is notUiiig in writing to this effect. Gerry Strathman responded a verbal agreement is acceptable, but it would not be a bad idea to get something in writing from Mr. Reardon stating that an agreement has been made. The �1—S �o PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 1-016-2001 Page 3 rental registration should not be an issue if the person residing there now moves out, however, if renting is continued, the property will have to be registered. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1223 Selby Avenue (No one appeared to represent this property) Gerry Strathman stated this is an appeal on two summary abatement arders. The first one is an appeai of a conection order issued by Paula Seeley on January 24, 2001, to repair or remove multiple deficiencies. T`he second appeal is for a suimnary abatement order to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. A phone call was received on January 16, 2001 in the morning, from the appellant, Beth Fischer. Ms. Fischer requested rescheduling the hearing to a later date. Mr. Strathman is not inclined to favor her request because this matter has been scheduled for some time and the issues are problematic. There is no basis in Ms. Fischers correspondence, to grant the appeals. Paula Seeley has advised Mr. Strathman this property continues to be a problem, and it has continued for sometime. The secretary to Mr. Strathman will notify Ms. Fischer that her appeals were denied, and this will be before the City Council on January 24, 2000. Also, if Ms. Fisher would like to appeal the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer, something in writing must be submitted and received by Mr. Strathman by noon on Thursday, Januaay 18, 2001. Gerry Strathman denied the appeals. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. sjw Council File # �� Presented Refened To RESOLUTIOIV CfTY OF SAINT PAUL, MtNNESOTA 1 !o Committee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the January 16, 2001 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Ap ero aled A� eln lant 1120 Grand Avenue Thomas Fabel Decision: Laid over to the Legislative Hearing on March 6, 20Q1. 6 1706 Hillcrest Avenue 7 Decision: E�tension granted until July i, 2001. 8 1637 East Fourth Street 9 Decision: Appeal denied. 10 1223 Selbv Avenue 11 (No one apgeazed to represent this property) 12 Decision: Appeals denied. Dean Durby Catharina Capuzzi Beth Fischer Requested by Department of: By: Fo=n Approved by City Attomey � Mayar for Submission to Council $Y� �_� � i--� ,-.- `� Q „�.—r� Approved by Mayor: Date �� � � ��l By � ������� f:3� Green Sheet # �� � Adopted by Council: Date c� �=c� O Adoption CertiSed by Council S retary o`-S� � �- GREEN SHEET No106014 ONiACi PERSON 8 RiONE i 7xlhuaa MuWUwn Gerry Stiathman 1�2b6-85b0 . � �,�_ usr eeoni c�r+cancErna ar c��7 � 1-24-01 �� ❑arrwnaAar unuauc aasraw orta¢s ❑ wuxeukmanrs:oa � w�nra�m�vuxro ❑ WWII(ORAftR1Wry ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL IOCATI�NS FOR SIGNATUREy Approving the January 16, 2001, decisions of the Legislative Aearing Officer on the Property Code Enforcement Appealsfor the following addresses: 1120 Gzand Avenue, 1706 Aillcrest Avenue, 1637 East Fourth Street, 1223 Selby Avenue. PV W NING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIT'fEE CIVIL SERVICE C6MMISSION OFTRANSAC770N ties tnie pewarJfi'm everwoiketl undera convaarorvus tlepertmen�9 YES No Hac Ws P� e� bad� a dly amployee? YES NO �oes fhie Pe�sotNam D� asl� not �amal�YP� M' �Y currenf ciFl emPbYee? YES MO Is Wa persaMUm a tarydetl �eMof7 YE$ � �a?;I�T�?n. Tai� YEE !i0 ACTIVIiY MilMBER o� � S� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, 7anuary 16, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry 5tratl�man, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Paula Seeley, Code Enforcement; Pat Cahanes, Public Works. The meeting was called to order at 132 pm. 882 7"' Street West Laid over to Legislative Hearing on March 6, 2001. 1706 Hillcrest Avenue Dean Durby, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the Rainleader Ordinance. The extemal rainleaders were disconnected from the city's sanitary sewer. However, the northeast rainleader could not be placed faz enough away from the property. When this was attempted the rain water was dispersed into the basement and onto the walkway. The water would freeze on the sidewalk and create a hazard. An extension was granted for five yeazs. To divert the water would be cosdy and unsightly. It would be very expensive to install a dry well. The current rainleader functions well, with proper maintenance. Pat Cahanes appeared and stated most of the homes in 5aint Paul do have a down spout that crosses the sidewalk. One option would be to place an extension on, to cross the sidewalk, diverting the water away from the foundation. Another option would be to rehang a portion o£ the rainleaders so the water would discharge to the north end of the property. Also, a pipe could be buried and it could outfall in the yard north of the foundation. A five year extension was granted in 1995, at that time the owner did receive some bids on rehanging the rainleaders, which was a conditions to the extension. In response to Gerry Strathman's question why the rainleader has not been disconnected, Mr. Durby responded it would be to costly. Gerry Strathman stated the City is in a difficult position. The City is doing the rainleader disconnect, pursuant to an agreement the City made with the Federal Government. The agreement simply stipulated that all rainleaders would no longer discharge rainwater into the sewer system. The ordinance that setup the rainleader disconnect prog•�m provided no mechanism for granting variances. The only option is to grant addirional tune. However, this cannot continue indefuutely. There have been conversations among Councilmembers about amending the ordinance to allow for variances in certain situations. However, the City Attorney advises that to do so would be a violation of the agreement with the Federal Government. Perhaps an amendment should be made, and the agreement with the Federal Government and conversely with the city ordinance, that would allow variances under certain circumstances. This could be possible to achieve, however, there is no one actively pursuing it at this tnne. Gerry Strathman granted an e�ension until July l, 2001. c��—S� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOT'ES OF 1-016-2001 Page 2 1637 East Fourth Street Catharina Capuzzi, owner, appeared and stated she is appealing the compliance date, stated in the conection nodce, to have the ea-terior porch fixed by January 2, 2001. A friend is doing the wark on the deck on his own time, and with the cost of materials it was difficult to complete the work by the compliance date. In response to Gerry Strathman's quesrion about the extent of completion of the deck, Mrs. Capuzzi responded it is almost complete. The expected date of completion will be the weekend of 7anuary 19, 2001. Gerry Strathman asked about the smoke detector's and the kitchen remodeling. Ms. Capuzzi responded the smoke detector's have been repiaced. The appellant spoke with Jack Reardon, Inspector, and established a verbal agreement to have the correcrions made to the kitchen in a timely manner. There is concern with the requirement, listed on the conection notice, to comply with the rental registration program. This is not rental property, and she is not a landlord. A friend was allowed to room in the home during troubled tnnes. A verbal agreement was made between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate, that the living arrangement would be for a couple of months, until she was back on her feet. She has been in the home now since April. In December, 2000, the roommate was told she needed to contribute more towards rent, because of an increase in cost of utilities. This caused a disagreement between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate. The roommate still resides in the home, but an eviction notice was given, and there currently is an unlawful detainer against her. In response to Gerry Stratl�man's question about when the roommate will be moving out of the home, Ms. Capuzzi responded in about one month. Gerry Strathman stated the appeal wili be denied. However, this should not cause any problems because this matter will not be finalized until it goes before the City Council on January, 24, 2001. By this time the porch should be completed. The interior remodeling is completed, and the rental registration matter should be handled. In response to Ms. Capuzzi's statement that she does not understand, Mr. Strathman responded there is a two part process in appeais. The first part is the Legislafive Hearing, at which tune a decision is made by the Legislative Hearing Officer, then the matter goes before the City Council. The City CounciT will not make a final decision unfil January 24, 2001. The city will not take any enforcement action until after the City Council has made a final decision. If the porch and remodeling are completed, and fire extinguisher's are replaced before January 24, 2001, there is no issue. Ms. Capuzzi stated the porch and fire extinguisher's have been completed The interior remodeling has not been completed, but a verbal agreement was made with Jack Reardon to have this completed in a timely manner. However, there is notUiiig in writing to this effect. Gerry Strathman responded a verbal agreement is acceptable, but it would not be a bad idea to get something in writing from Mr. Reardon stating that an agreement has been made. The �1—S �o PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 1-016-2001 Page 3 rental registration should not be an issue if the person residing there now moves out, however, if renting is continued, the property will have to be registered. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1223 Selby Avenue (No one appeared to represent this property) Gerry Strathman stated this is an appeal on two summary abatement arders. The first one is an appeai of a conection order issued by Paula Seeley on January 24, 2001, to repair or remove multiple deficiencies. T`he second appeal is for a suimnary abatement order to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. A phone call was received on January 16, 2001 in the morning, from the appellant, Beth Fischer. Ms. Fischer requested rescheduling the hearing to a later date. Mr. Strathman is not inclined to favor her request because this matter has been scheduled for some time and the issues are problematic. There is no basis in Ms. Fischers correspondence, to grant the appeals. Paula Seeley has advised Mr. Strathman this property continues to be a problem, and it has continued for sometime. The secretary to Mr. Strathman will notify Ms. Fischer that her appeals were denied, and this will be before the City Council on January 24, 2000. Also, if Ms. Fisher would like to appeal the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer, something in writing must be submitted and received by Mr. Strathman by noon on Thursday, Januaay 18, 2001. Gerry Strathman denied the appeals. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. sjw Council File # �� Presented Refened To RESOLUTIOIV CfTY OF SAINT PAUL, MtNNESOTA 1 !o Committee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the January 16, 2001 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Ap ero aled A� eln lant 1120 Grand Avenue Thomas Fabel Decision: Laid over to the Legislative Hearing on March 6, 20Q1. 6 1706 Hillcrest Avenue 7 Decision: E�tension granted until July i, 2001. 8 1637 East Fourth Street 9 Decision: Appeal denied. 10 1223 Selbv Avenue 11 (No one apgeazed to represent this property) 12 Decision: Appeals denied. Dean Durby Catharina Capuzzi Beth Fischer Requested by Department of: By: Fo=n Approved by City Attomey � Mayar for Submission to Council $Y� �_� � i--� ,-.- `� Q „�.—r� Approved by Mayor: Date �� � � ��l By � ������� f:3� Green Sheet # �� � Adopted by Council: Date c� �=c� O Adoption CertiSed by Council S retary o`-S� � �- GREEN SHEET No106014 ONiACi PERSON 8 RiONE i 7xlhuaa MuWUwn Gerry Stiathman 1�2b6-85b0 . � �,�_ usr eeoni c�r+cancErna ar c��7 � 1-24-01 �� ❑arrwnaAar unuauc aasraw orta¢s ❑ wuxeukmanrs:oa � w�nra�m�vuxro ❑ WWII(ORAftR1Wry ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL IOCATI�NS FOR SIGNATUREy Approving the January 16, 2001, decisions of the Legislative Aearing Officer on the Property Code Enforcement Appealsfor the following addresses: 1120 Gzand Avenue, 1706 Aillcrest Avenue, 1637 East Fourth Street, 1223 Selby Avenue. PV W NING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIT'fEE CIVIL SERVICE C6MMISSION OFTRANSAC770N ties tnie pewarJfi'm everwoiketl undera convaarorvus tlepertmen�9 YES No Hac Ws P� e� bad� a dly amployee? YES NO �oes fhie Pe�sotNam D� asl� not �amal�YP� M' �Y currenf ciFl emPbYee? YES MO Is Wa persaMUm a tarydetl �eMof7 YE$ � �a?;I�T�?n. Tai� YEE !i0 ACTIVIiY MilMBER o� � S� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, 7anuary 16, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry 5tratl�man, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Paula Seeley, Code Enforcement; Pat Cahanes, Public Works. The meeting was called to order at 132 pm. 882 7"' Street West Laid over to Legislative Hearing on March 6, 2001. 1706 Hillcrest Avenue Dean Durby, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the Rainleader Ordinance. The extemal rainleaders were disconnected from the city's sanitary sewer. However, the northeast rainleader could not be placed faz enough away from the property. When this was attempted the rain water was dispersed into the basement and onto the walkway. The water would freeze on the sidewalk and create a hazard. An extension was granted for five yeazs. To divert the water would be cosdy and unsightly. It would be very expensive to install a dry well. The current rainleader functions well, with proper maintenance. Pat Cahanes appeared and stated most of the homes in 5aint Paul do have a down spout that crosses the sidewalk. One option would be to place an extension on, to cross the sidewalk, diverting the water away from the foundation. Another option would be to rehang a portion o£ the rainleaders so the water would discharge to the north end of the property. Also, a pipe could be buried and it could outfall in the yard north of the foundation. A five year extension was granted in 1995, at that time the owner did receive some bids on rehanging the rainleaders, which was a conditions to the extension. In response to Gerry Strathman's question why the rainleader has not been disconnected, Mr. Durby responded it would be to costly. Gerry Strathman stated the City is in a difficult position. The City is doing the rainleader disconnect, pursuant to an agreement the City made with the Federal Government. The agreement simply stipulated that all rainleaders would no longer discharge rainwater into the sewer system. The ordinance that setup the rainleader disconnect prog•�m provided no mechanism for granting variances. The only option is to grant addirional tune. However, this cannot continue indefuutely. There have been conversations among Councilmembers about amending the ordinance to allow for variances in certain situations. However, the City Attorney advises that to do so would be a violation of the agreement with the Federal Government. Perhaps an amendment should be made, and the agreement with the Federal Government and conversely with the city ordinance, that would allow variances under certain circumstances. This could be possible to achieve, however, there is no one actively pursuing it at this tnne. Gerry Strathman granted an e�ension until July l, 2001. c��—S� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOT'ES OF 1-016-2001 Page 2 1637 East Fourth Street Catharina Capuzzi, owner, appeared and stated she is appealing the compliance date, stated in the conection nodce, to have the ea-terior porch fixed by January 2, 2001. A friend is doing the wark on the deck on his own time, and with the cost of materials it was difficult to complete the work by the compliance date. In response to Gerry Strathman's quesrion about the extent of completion of the deck, Mrs. Capuzzi responded it is almost complete. The expected date of completion will be the weekend of 7anuary 19, 2001. Gerry Strathman asked about the smoke detector's and the kitchen remodeling. Ms. Capuzzi responded the smoke detector's have been repiaced. The appellant spoke with Jack Reardon, Inspector, and established a verbal agreement to have the correcrions made to the kitchen in a timely manner. There is concern with the requirement, listed on the conection notice, to comply with the rental registration program. This is not rental property, and she is not a landlord. A friend was allowed to room in the home during troubled tnnes. A verbal agreement was made between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate, that the living arrangement would be for a couple of months, until she was back on her feet. She has been in the home now since April. In December, 2000, the roommate was told she needed to contribute more towards rent, because of an increase in cost of utilities. This caused a disagreement between Ms. Capuzzi and her roommate. The roommate still resides in the home, but an eviction notice was given, and there currently is an unlawful detainer against her. In response to Gerry Stratl�man's question about when the roommate will be moving out of the home, Ms. Capuzzi responded in about one month. Gerry Strathman stated the appeal wili be denied. However, this should not cause any problems because this matter will not be finalized until it goes before the City Council on January, 24, 2001. By this time the porch should be completed. The interior remodeling is completed, and the rental registration matter should be handled. In response to Ms. Capuzzi's statement that she does not understand, Mr. Strathman responded there is a two part process in appeais. The first part is the Legislafive Hearing, at which tune a decision is made by the Legislative Hearing Officer, then the matter goes before the City Council. The City CounciT will not make a final decision unfil January 24, 2001. The city will not take any enforcement action until after the City Council has made a final decision. If the porch and remodeling are completed, and fire extinguisher's are replaced before January 24, 2001, there is no issue. Ms. Capuzzi stated the porch and fire extinguisher's have been completed The interior remodeling has not been completed, but a verbal agreement was made with Jack Reardon to have this completed in a timely manner. However, there is notUiiig in writing to this effect. Gerry Strathman responded a verbal agreement is acceptable, but it would not be a bad idea to get something in writing from Mr. Reardon stating that an agreement has been made. The �1—S �o PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 1-016-2001 Page 3 rental registration should not be an issue if the person residing there now moves out, however, if renting is continued, the property will have to be registered. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1223 Selby Avenue (No one appeared to represent this property) Gerry Strathman stated this is an appeal on two summary abatement arders. The first one is an appeai of a conection order issued by Paula Seeley on January 24, 2001, to repair or remove multiple deficiencies. T`he second appeal is for a suimnary abatement order to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. A phone call was received on January 16, 2001 in the morning, from the appellant, Beth Fischer. Ms. Fischer requested rescheduling the hearing to a later date. Mr. Strathman is not inclined to favor her request because this matter has been scheduled for some time and the issues are problematic. There is no basis in Ms. Fischers correspondence, to grant the appeals. Paula Seeley has advised Mr. Strathman this property continues to be a problem, and it has continued for sometime. The secretary to Mr. Strathman will notify Ms. Fischer that her appeals were denied, and this will be before the City Council on January 24, 2000. Also, if Ms. Fisher would like to appeal the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer, something in writing must be submitted and received by Mr. Strathman by noon on Thursday, Januaay 18, 2001. Gerry Strathman denied the appeals. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. sjw