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08-835Council File # � — � �j� Green Sheet # 305700 RESOLUTION OF SA1NT PAUL,-MIN�IESOTa4------- 3 � --- � Presented 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, based on a review of the legislative hearing record and testimony heard at public hearing on 7uly 16, 2008 hereby memorializes its decision to certify and approve the July 8, 2008 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for the following address: ADDRESS 1036 Minnehaha Avenue West APELLANT Jenneh K Matthews Decision: Appeal denied; orders were lifted by the Department as the appellant was in compliance. Carter Bostrom Harris � Form Approved by City Attomey By: Adopted by Council: Date Ab — Se �� Requested by Deparhnent of: Adoption Certified by Coun�il Secretary / By: � Approved a r Date By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � � -co���i ConWCt Person & Phone: Marcia Mcermond 6-8570 Must Be on Cnuncil Agem Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E•Document Required: Y Document ConWct: Mai Vang ConUct Phone: 6-8563 � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip Afl Locations for Signature) 0 OPOCII I oqnu7 De armient D"uector 2 ' Clerk Ci Clerk 3 4 5 Resolution memorializing City Council actio� taken July 16, 2008 denying the appeal for properry at 1036 Minnehaha Avenue West, per the reoommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer. idations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Pewonal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm everworked under a contred for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Pro61em, issues, Opportunity {Who, What, When, Where, Why): Advantages If Approved: DisadvanWges If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: Transaction: Funding Source: Financial Information: (Explain) Activity Number: CostlRevenue Budgeted: Juiy 18, 2008 9:57 AM Page 1 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Richard Lippen, Manager of Code Enforcement CT�`Y O�' SAINT PAUL _ ---- UB - $� - �� - 1600 White Bear Ave N Tel: (6� I) 266-19Q0 SaintPaul,MN55106 Fax: (6.i1)266-1926 June 10, 2008 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND ORDER TO VACATE Jenneh K Matthews 1036 Minnehaha Ave W St Paul MN 55104-1546 Dear Sir or Madam: The Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, has deterxnined that the dwelling and premises at 1036 MINNEHAHA AVE W is "L3nfit for Human Habitation°. In accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 23, the premises will be placarded on June 10, 2008 and ordered vacated no later than June 16, 2008. Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.23, Subsection 6 entitled, "Vacation of Structure or Unit": "Any residential structure or residential unit which has been condemned or placarded as unfit for human habitation shall be vacated within the time set forth in the placard andJor order. It shall be unlawful for any person to let to any person for human habitation any structure or unit so condemned or placarded, and no person shall occupy the structure or unit after the date set forth in the placard and/or notice." THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABTTATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL; DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS, DIVISION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AA-ADA-EEO Employer Principal Violations: These deficiencies must be corrected before this condemnation and vacate order will be removed. D 8 ' � 35 — 1. Lack basia€ae%liEies. Electric ar�/�r gas service shutoff. -- -- --- ---- -- � -----�u�ai�ant�T*��sl�kese�lwe�l��g�(s)-wili�ot�giventmtilitisdenronstrat�zl that all principal violations have been corrected and that no new conditions exist wluch could consritute material endangerment or which threaten the peace, health, safety or welfare of the occupants oftlus building. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, #200, Commerce Building, (651) 266-9090. You may file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (651) 266-8688. Any appea7 must be made in writing witivn 10 days of the date of this notice. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured and to properly maintain the premises at all times. If you have any quesfions concerning this matter, please contact the Inspector, Kelly Booker, at 651-266-1940. To arrange an appointment or request an extension of time to complete repairs, you will need to speak directly to the inspector. Sincerely, RICHARD LIPPERT Richard Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement as a Community Stabilization Project HALO - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services \\willae\Amanda\DSI-COde\Templates\uhh.dot AA-ADA-HEOEmO�oyer DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS � Dick Lipperl, Manger of Code Enfarcement---d��� `t� �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �60o whr:e a�rAve. N. r�r�,�. 6sr-z66_r4no _ M¢yOr SaintPaul,MN551061608 Facsimile.6�1-266-/9?6 June 3, 2008 Yog hais tias koj hais lus Hmoob thiab koj 6is to taub tsab niawv no, hu au ns tehais lus ntawm (fi51) 266-1918. Nws yog pab dawb zwb. � Si usted habla el Espaz�ol y no entiende esta nota, llama (651)266-6008 parn vn traductor. No costo. �' Jenneh K Matthews 1036 Minnehaha Ave W St Paul MN 55104-1546 CORRECTION NOTICE RE: 1036 MINNEHAHA AVE W File #: 08-085337 Dear Sir or Madam: The City of Saint Paul, Deparlxnent of Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has inspected the above referenced properry on June 03, 2008 and has determined that the following deficiencies exist in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electrical service. Failure to provide proper electrical service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Aabitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of candles, fuel operated lighting or extension cord wiring is not permitted while the power is off. You aze hereby notified to correct these deficiencies in accordance with the appropriate codes. The Enforcement Officer will reinspect these premises on or after June 09, 2008, by which date the violations noted must be corrected. Failure to correct these deficiencies may result in the issuance of criminal charges andlor a civil lawsuit, and possible abatementlassessment by the City. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits may be obtained by calling 651-266-9090. You may file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 651-266-8688. Any appeal must be made in writing within 10 days of this notice. (You must submit a copy of this Notice when you appeal, and pay a filing fee.) AA-ADA-EEO Employer DatEA1tD 1036 MINNEHAHA AVE W Page 2 �-��s If yt� §ave-aey qaesEieas et� �eques� addiEiauaf information, piease contact me. artange --" an appointment or request an e� of ti me to complete repairs, you will need t o speak — -- — �it�ectty to me a�b�1=Z6b=I�4D. Sincerely, Kelly Booker Badge # 328 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Footnotes: ' To see the Legislative Code go to wc��cv.stpaul.gov on the intemet, click on "Deparhnents", then click on "Department of Safety and Inspections", scroll down the page for the "Codes". Most Correction Notices derive from Chapter 34. Z Criminal charges can be brought on the day the violation is observed, but generally we allow time to correct unless this is a repeat violation. kb WARNING Code mspecHOn and enforcement inps cost the taxpayers money. If the violations are not corrected withm [he time penod reqmred m this notice, the city's costs m conducting a remspec4on after the due date for compliance w�ll be collected from the owner rather than bemg paid by the taxpayers of the ciTy. It addilional nea� violations are discovered within the next following 12 mo�ths, the ciry's costs m conduceng additional mspechons at tfis same location within such 12 months will be collected from the owner ra[her than being paid by the t2epayers of the ciry Any such future costs anll be collected by aesessment agamst the real property and are m addidon to any otk�er fines or assessments wh�ch may be levied against you and your property cn60100 5/07 ox-�3� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING ----- - -_ ORDERS TO RENIOVE/REPAIR, CONDEMNATIONS, ABATEMENT ASS QA�E�� ___-- — —_ _ _ — Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Room 330 City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. West Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer The hearing was called to order at 3:00 p.m. STAFF PRE5ENT: Leanna Shaff, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspection (DSn - Fire; Mai Vang, City Council Offices; and Nhia V ang, City Council Offices 1. Appeal of Jenneh Matthews to a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate for property at 1036 Minnehaha Avenue West Ms. Moermond noted that the inspector received this meeting notice from the City Clerk's office and the inspector did not understand that she needed to be here far the hearing. Ms. Moermnd informed Ms. Matthews that she needs to discuss what is going on here. Ms. Moermond questioned Ms. Matthews as to whether she lives at 1036 Minnehaha Avenue West. Ms. Matthews answered that she is living with friends and has been out of the house since April. Ms. Matthews has three children, ages 16, 14, and 2-1/2; they have been living elsewhere. She explained that she had just gotten a job on Friday. Ms. Moermond asked Ms. Matthews how much she owes in utility bills; Mr. Matthews responded $2,000. Ms. Matthews owns the property. Her mortgage payments are current. She has been in the house since 1990 and has never before had the power shut off. Ms. Matthews stated she cannot understand why her house was condemned. Ms. Moermond noted that the City ordered that the utilities be restared. Ms. Moermond queried Ms. Matthews as to when she plans to move back into the house. Ms. Matthews answered that she will move back in when she is able to pay the utility bill. Ms. Moermond explained that because Ms. Matthews is not living there, the house could become a Registered Vacant Building. She indicated that she would like to give Ms. Matthews the chance to get the power restored. She encouraged Ms. Matthews to contact Xcel Energy to work out a payment plan and to contact emergency assistance organizations. She suggested Ms. Matthews should inquire about financial assistance and counseling. Ms. Moermond suggested she contact Kay Wittgenstein, with the House Calls program, and SMRLS' representative working with shut- offs. Ms. Moermond stated that she will hold this at bay for some weeks on the condition that Ms. Matthews does not occupy the property. She stressed that Ms. Matthews and her children continue not to live there. She emphasized that Ms. Matthews contact the suggested organizations. Ms. Moermond stated that she will set this up for another legislative hearing on July 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. ��/��� �� — - 1VI�T(J'�'FS-O� T� L�CISLA'FIVE HEARING - - ------- - - - — ORDERS TO REMOVE/REPAII2, CONDEMNATIONS, -- - ----- �T�it�� ATE�ORDER� Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Room 330 City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. West Mazcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer The hearing was called to order at 3:15 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Booker, Department of Safety and Inspection (DSn - Code Enforcement Appeal of Jenneh Matthews to a Notice of Condemnation and Order Vacate for property at 1036 Minnehaha Avenue West Ms. Moermond noted that Tnspector Booker was present; Ms. Matthews, the property owner, was not present. Ms. Booker stated that Kay Wittgenstein, from the House Calls, called her and stated that the Xcel Energy has been paid. She added that she had not heard from the property owner. Ms. Booker also stated that she had sent the placard removal letter, as the house is no longer condexnned. Ms. Moermond noted that the Department has removed the Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate.