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RESOLUTION
PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented
Referred To
Council File # 9� _ r {gs
Green Sheet # �� S
Committee Date
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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Decision: Grant appeal with respect to compost pile; appeal withdrawn by Public Health concerning firewood;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.
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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.
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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:
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— 2. Has this persoNtirm ever been a ciy employee?
_ STAFF
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ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
DISADVqNTAGESIF APPROVED:
DISADVANTAGES IF N07 APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRpNSACTION $ COST(REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) YES NO
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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
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837 E. Jessamine
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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.
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