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96-795�RIGf�l�L RESOLUTION PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To Council File # 9� _ r {gs Green Sheet # �� S Committee Date yg i BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the July 2,1996 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Property A�pealed 4 625 N. Pascal Street 5 Decision: Deny appeal. Appeliant Vicki Moerer 1692 Highland Parkway Jim Turner Decision: Grant appeal with respect to compost pile; appeal withdrawn by Public Health concerning firewood; deny appeal for yard waste. 613 E. Minnehaha Decision: Deny appeal. 10 11 12 837 E. Jessamine Decision: Deny appeal. Tim Nelson Billy West and 3ean Yates 13 FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action shall become effective ixnmediately upon approval of the Mayor. Requested by Departrnent of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: By: Appxoved by Mayor: Date 7 U( �� By: /Y14. .��Y•'�...^'",' Adopted by Council: Date O Adoption Certified by Council Secretary �[ G - 'Z95 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED O - c�� courrcn. Z/2(96 GREEN SHEE N_ 3 5 6 8 5 iNmawnTe w�mnwnse CANTACTPERSON&PHONE OOEPAViTMENTDIREGTOR �CfTYCAUNCIL GCII'Y SII2TI]II73II Z()S-SS�IS ASSIGN O CIZ`! AiT�RNEY � CITY CIERK MUSi BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BV (DATE) NUYBER FOR O BUDGEf DIRECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. BOUTING IllIY LO� I�G , �� � MAVOR (OR ASS15fANT) � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� 1.CT�ON ilEQUESTED: Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properiy:Code Enfoxcement Appeals for the July 2, 1946 meeting. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: __ PLANNMG CONMISSION _ CIVIL SEpV10E CAMMISSION S� Nas this perso�rm ever wwketl urWer a corrtraIX for Mis departrnenl? � _ CIBCOMMRTEE YES NO — 2. Has this persoNtirm ever been a ciy employee? _ STAFF — YES NO _ DiSTRICi CqUHi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normall y po5sessetl by any curreM city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO Ezplaln ali yes answers on saparote sheet entl attaeh to green aheet IPlIT1ATMIG PqOBLEM. ISSUE. OPPOqTUNIN (Who. What. When. WNere. WhY): ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: DISADVqNTAGESIF APPROVED: DISADVANTAGES IF N07 APPROVED: TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRpNSACTION $ COST(REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIHG SOUqCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL MFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) 9`-�95 Property Code Enforcement Meeting Juty 2,1996 625 N. Pascal Sheet Vicki Moerer, property owner, appeazed and stated that she was appealing the registered vacant building status and fee. She had purchased the property in Mazch, 1996 and had made the necessary improvements to the building. She had not received notice from Public Health that the building was considered vacant until May 22, 1996. It was her contention that the building was not vacant and she did not believe she should be required to pay the fee. She had placed the properry on the mazket for sale, however, the vacant building notice which was posted on the properiy was a detriment to any potential buyer. Cazolyn Shepazd, Public Heaith, stated that the property was declazed vacant on August 25, 1995. The prior owner did not pay the vacant building fee and the code required the new owner to pay the fee if not previously paid. She indicated that the building would be removed from the vacant building list once the property was sold and the building occupied. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, denied the appeal regazding the designaUon of the building as being vacant and he denied the appeat regarding the payment of the registered vacant building fee. 1692 Hiahland ParkwaX Jim Turner, property owner, appeazed and stated that he was appealing the order concerning the compost pile and the storage of firewood on his property. Concerning the compost pile, this was in accordance with the Ramsey County guidelines for compost piles and he did not believe this was in violation. Concerning the firewood, this was stored against a concrete wall, was elevated off the ground and was sheltered from the elements. He had cleaned up the remainder of the yazd waste, excluding the lumber. Jim Prill, Public Health, stated that he inspected the property on a complaint that the wood pile was a fire hazazd. On inspection, he did not believe the wood pile was in violation as it was not a rodent harborage. The yard waste which was stored on the properiy would need to be removed or stored in an enclosed shelter. Concerning the compost pile, he indicated that this was stored in an enclosed container, however, branches and twigs were not appropriate compost material. Mr. Strathman granted the appeal with respect to the compost pile. He denied the appeal concerning the yard waste. Public Heaith withdrew the appeal concerning the firewood. 613 E. Minnehaha Tim Neison, properiy owner, appeazed and stated that he was appealing the condemnation order. He had repaired the building as ordered by Pubiic Health and had a potentiat purchaser for the properry. Tom Friel, Public Health, stated that he had not recenfly inspected the property but would do so as soon as possible. Mr. Strathman denied the appeal and stated that upon inspection, Public Health could remove the condemnation order. Properry Code Enforcement Notes July 2, 1996 Page-2- 837 E. Jessamine °► c� - �i9 s Regina Wagner, attorney with SMRI.S representing tenants Billy West and Jean Yates, appeazed and stated that they were appealing the condemnarion and order to vacate the buiiding. They were proceeding a TenanPs Remedies Act through Housing Court and were scheduled to appear on July 9 and July 19 requesting that the owner make the necessary repairs to the building. The tenants were also proceeding to make some of the necessary repairs to the building as well. If the owner does not comply, they will request that an adniinistrator be appointed to make the repairs to the building and make it habitable. They were requesting an extension of tune to vacate the building. Maynazd Vinge, Public Heaith, stated that he inspected the properiy the previous day and found that an electrician had inspected the wiring, a plumber was scheduled to look at the plumbing that day, the glass had been remo�zed, the tenants presented a receipt indicating that the screens were being repaired, and a dumpster to remove the refuse was being delivered that day. He indicated that they must provide proper trash containers with regular garbage pick up. Public Health's concern was whether the tenants intended to repair the building themselves or whether they desired an extension of time to find other accommodations. They were mainly concemed for the safety and welfare of the family. Ms. Wagner stated that it was the tenants' desire to have the building repaired as they were a rather lazge family and finding other accommodations would be difficult. She requested a three week extension of time to vacate the building. Mr. Stratlmian denied the appeaL He suggested that the if the tenants satisfied the requirements as indicated by Public Health, Public Health would likely e�rtend the date to vacate the building. vsns