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97-920Council File # �� �Q Green Sheet # 35673 ���n�1���� � `� , �.< < � � r ,� Presented by Referred To 1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Cou2 2 of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Prouertv Ap�ealed 4 308 Van Buren 5 Decision: Appeal Denied n 3a Committee Date City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the July 15 decision 6 914 East Sia�th Street 7 Decision: Appeal Crranted subject to repairs made by August 5 8 455 W. Maryland Avenue #307 9 Decision: Appeal Granted 10 56 Irvine Pazk 11 Decision: Appeal Granted 12 953 Desoto Avenue 13 Decision: Appeal Denied but vacate date amended to August 4 Agpellant Lani Hogan DouglasJensen/Kathleen Ryan Betty Ewalt James Malazo Dawn Hendrickson 14 1447 East Seventh Street Kazen Kodluboy 15 Decision: Laid over until January 15, 1498 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors 1 a��aao 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey � Bostrom � Harris �/ Megazd ✓ Morton ✓ Collins ✓ Thune ✓ � � 23 Adopted by Council: Date '� 24 Adop�fy �n Certified by Co cil Sec •etary 25 By: �"\ \ � a . 26 Approved by Mayor: Date �� Z�( 4 7— 27 B � ��,� Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � z a��q�c i, � � :ti, DEPAqTMENT/OFFICElGOUNCIL DA7E INITIATED O CITY COUNCIL ��si9� GREEN SHEE N_ 3 5 67 3 CANTACf PERSON & PHONE a DEPAFTMENT DIRE � CITYCAUNGII � Gerry StraThman 266-85'75 ASSIGN � CRYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUYBERFOR MUST BE O COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAT� pOUTiNG O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. Jil�y�19� OflDEfl � µpYOR (OR ASSISfANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) "����t$e decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the July 15, 1997 meeting. PECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (fi) PERSONAI SERYICE CANTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this perso�rm ever worked under a wntract for Mis department? - _ p6 COMMRTEE _ YES NO — � A � 2. Has this persONficm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ D�SiR�C7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/Firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curterrt ciry employee? SUPPORTSWH�CFICAUNGItO&IEC[IVE? YES NO Ezplain all yes answers on separata sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIT' (Who, Whet, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: MNN�� r . dHUI Os7Pli� JUL 1 � ��9� �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� TOTAL AMOUNT OG TqANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FIiNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �2 °C� _9 �-� Property Code Enforcement Meefing July 15,1997 Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 308 Van Buren Royce Lawson, attorney representing Lani Hogan, appeazed and stated there was a condemnation order on Ms. Hogan's unit in this duplex. Some conditions have been resolved and steps have been taken to resolve the othez conditions. They aze now taking estimates from cazpet cleaning establishments. The smoke detector issue has been addressed but there might be some question as to whether the repair is adequate. The windows have been resolved. Contractors are being secured to address the ceiling. The refrigeratorJfreezer has been cleaned. The door jamb has been repaired. The holes in the wall in the bedroom have been repaired. The kitchen floor has not been repaired yet, but is relatively minor for a condemnation. The oven door handle remains to be fixed. David Lichtor, attorney for landlord, appeared and stated the owner accepts responsibility for the ceiling and possibly the kitchen floor. The other items are the responsibility of the tenants for causing them. There are feces throughout some areas which has created a stench both inside and outside of the building. The carpet was new four years ago. There are some other related matters in the courts that wili be heard to remedy the situation. The inspector reported that Item 9 on the principal violations list should be bathroom floar instead of kitchen floor and apologized for the enor. The inspector was there this morning and the stench is still present. The carpet may not be repairable. The smoke detectors aze operable although one needs batteries. The primary windows have been replaced. The refrigeratar has not been cleaned properly. The holes have been patched. The oven door handle is still broken. There are cockroaches in the unit. The inspector and David Lictor presented photos. Gerry Strathman stated it is extraordinary far a carpet to be worn out in four yeazs and asked who is responsible for replacing the carpering if it is cannot be cleaned. Royce Lawson responded his client is prepared to accept the responsibility for replacement. Resources aze being looked into. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal for order of condemnation. The acrion of the inspector to condemn the apartment is appropriate. Everyone has been properly notified. Not all violations have been addressed. This matter will go before the City Council on July 23 and additional information will be taken at that tnne. I ,��% �.�y��° Properry Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 2 914 East Sixth Street Douglas Jensen appeazed and stated he is appealing part of the corrections orders regarding repairs to the garage. All three orders aze from different inspectors. Since then, there has been a 4�' order for the parking space next to the gazage. Mr. Jensen feels he is being harassed and the orders are unreasonable. One side of the garage is in use. His long term plans aze to sell the property. He looked at replacing the gazage door, but does not feel the garage justifies any more of an expense. Jeff Hawkins reported the garage is deteriorating. Rats may be inside. There is a drooping in the roof, the foundation has slipped, and holes should be patched. Gerry Strathman stated this is probably not a public health hazard. Inspector Hawkins stated he was concerned about the patching of the lower edges. Douglas Jensen stated he is willing to do that. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal subject to nofification from Public Health that the patching repairs have been done by August 5. 455 W. Mar�and Avenue #307 Betry Ewalt and Brian Ewalt appeared. Ms. Ewalt stated she rents the property and spent $140 to get the carpet cleaned a few weeks ago. Pat Fish, Fire Prevention, reported an inspector was out this morning. The cat smell has diminished somewhat. This has been dealt with before and needs to be monitored. Gerry Strathman asked was it the same cat. Betty Ewalt responded she has had the same cat for eight years, five of which she lived next to the manager's office. She never had any complaints before this. The cat box is cleaned every other day. The inspector told her he did not caze that Ms. Ewa1t spent $14Q to clean the carpeting and not to bring the bill to this hearing. Pat Fish stated the inspector meant it is not a doilar issue, but whethez' the problem still exists. Ms. Ewa1t feels the new manager is trying to get rid of anyone who has animals and she plans to move. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal, but informed the Ewalts the Fire Department may continue to get complaints. � � ��t �-° Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 3 56 Irvine Park James Malazo, owner, appeazed and stated he lives in one of three condominiums. Two units have cosme6c water damage. Mr. Malaro does not thiuk the CiTy should impose a time line to do cosmetic work to the house. Pat Fish reported the certificate was revoked because minor work was not done over a period of tune and there were no-shows for appointments. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal. This building is owner occupied and not endangering anyone. The City's interest is not that great. 1447 East Seventh Street Pat Fish reported this is a fire door issue and is being laid over for a while. Gerry Strathman stated this will be laid over to January 15, 1998 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors. 953 Desoto Avenue Dawn Hendrickson and Mary Hawkins appeazed. Ms. Harper stated she is not able to move now and xequested an extension. Ms. Hendrickson stated she is the cazetaker, just moved in three months ago, and has three children. Every time the landlord fixes the place, the people on the third floor destroy it or vandalize it. Jack Kemp, owner, appeared and stated last fa11, the siding on the building was in bad shape. Mr. Kemp had orders to fix it. This is almost done. He also had arders to talce care of the damage in the hallways, which he did. There were problems with people hanging out at the building and friends of people living at the building. People were shooting dice and smoking in the hallways. Mr. Kemp did not want to be accused of discriminating so he drew from a pool which apartments would have to go. Mr. Kemp finally gave notices that Apartments 2 and 5 would have to leave or be evicted. Some of the tenants on the third floor called Pat Fish thiuking they would cause Mr. Kemp some problems. Mr. Kemp does not see his tenants putting much effort in finding another place to live. Some tenants have other people living in the apartment that were not there originally and pets that were not allowed to be there. Mary Hawkins staxed Jack Kemp has fixed up the buildings. Some tenants keep destroying the building by wriring on the wails and punching holes in the walls. ��.`la`� Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 4 Dawn Hendrickson stated ker children are scared to go into the hallway. The people there aze causing fhe problems. Pat Fish reported she went there on a compiaint on the two upper units. It was cleaz there were people in the building attempting to intirnidate her in the hallway. There is deterioration from one day to the next. It's a neighborhood and police problems. Gerry Strathtnan asked have they contacted the Housing Information Office. Dawn Hendrickson stazed she does not want to move, but will be on Section 8 soon. Pat Fish suggested not extending the vacate date for Apariments 5 and 6 because of previous condemnatian dates for those apartments. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal but changed the vacate date to August 4 for Apartments 1, 2, 3, and 4. Gerry Strathman adjourned the meeting at 236. Council File # �� �Q Green Sheet # 35673 ���n�1���� � `� , �.< < � � r ,� Presented by Referred To 1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Cou2 2 of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Prouertv Ap�ealed 4 308 Van Buren 5 Decision: Appeal Denied n 3a Committee Date City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the July 15 decision 6 914 East Sia�th Street 7 Decision: Appeal Crranted subject to repairs made by August 5 8 455 W. Maryland Avenue #307 9 Decision: Appeal Granted 10 56 Irvine Pazk 11 Decision: Appeal Granted 12 953 Desoto Avenue 13 Decision: Appeal Denied but vacate date amended to August 4 Agpellant Lani Hogan DouglasJensen/Kathleen Ryan Betty Ewalt James Malazo Dawn Hendrickson 14 1447 East Seventh Street Kazen Kodluboy 15 Decision: Laid over until January 15, 1498 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors 1 a��aao 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey � Bostrom � Harris �/ Megazd ✓ Morton ✓ Collins ✓ Thune ✓ � � 23 Adopted by Council: Date '� 24 Adop�fy �n Certified by Co cil Sec •etary 25 By: �"\ \ � a . 26 Approved by Mayor: Date �� Z�( 4 7— 27 B � ��,� Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � z a��q�c i, � � :ti, DEPAqTMENT/OFFICElGOUNCIL DA7E INITIATED O CITY COUNCIL ��si9� GREEN SHEE N_ 3 5 67 3 CANTACf PERSON & PHONE a DEPAFTMENT DIRE � CITYCAUNGII � Gerry StraThman 266-85'75 ASSIGN � CRYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUYBERFOR MUST BE O COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAT� pOUTiNG O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. Jil�y�19� OflDEfl � µpYOR (OR ASSISfANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) "����t$e decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the July 15, 1997 meeting. PECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (fi) PERSONAI SERYICE CANTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this perso�rm ever worked under a wntract for Mis department? - _ p6 COMMRTEE _ YES NO — � A � 2. Has this persONficm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ D�SiR�C7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/Firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curterrt ciry employee? SUPPORTSWH�CFICAUNGItO&IEC[IVE? YES NO Ezplain all yes answers on separata sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIT' (Who, Whet, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: MNN�� r . dHUI Os7Pli� JUL 1 � ��9� �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� TOTAL AMOUNT OG TqANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FIiNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �2 °C� _9 �-� Property Code Enforcement Meefing July 15,1997 Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 308 Van Buren Royce Lawson, attorney representing Lani Hogan, appeazed and stated there was a condemnation order on Ms. Hogan's unit in this duplex. Some conditions have been resolved and steps have been taken to resolve the othez conditions. They aze now taking estimates from cazpet cleaning establishments. The smoke detector issue has been addressed but there might be some question as to whether the repair is adequate. The windows have been resolved. Contractors are being secured to address the ceiling. The refrigeratorJfreezer has been cleaned. The door jamb has been repaired. The holes in the wall in the bedroom have been repaired. The kitchen floor has not been repaired yet, but is relatively minor for a condemnation. The oven door handle remains to be fixed. David Lichtor, attorney for landlord, appeared and stated the owner accepts responsibility for the ceiling and possibly the kitchen floor. The other items are the responsibility of the tenants for causing them. There are feces throughout some areas which has created a stench both inside and outside of the building. The carpet was new four years ago. There are some other related matters in the courts that wili be heard to remedy the situation. The inspector reported that Item 9 on the principal violations list should be bathroom floar instead of kitchen floor and apologized for the enor. The inspector was there this morning and the stench is still present. The carpet may not be repairable. The smoke detectors aze operable although one needs batteries. The primary windows have been replaced. The refrigeratar has not been cleaned properly. The holes have been patched. The oven door handle is still broken. There are cockroaches in the unit. The inspector and David Lictor presented photos. Gerry Strathman stated it is extraordinary far a carpet to be worn out in four yeazs and asked who is responsible for replacing the carpering if it is cannot be cleaned. Royce Lawson responded his client is prepared to accept the responsibility for replacement. Resources aze being looked into. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal for order of condemnation. The acrion of the inspector to condemn the apartment is appropriate. Everyone has been properly notified. Not all violations have been addressed. This matter will go before the City Council on July 23 and additional information will be taken at that tnne. I ,��% �.�y��° Properry Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 2 914 East Sixth Street Douglas Jensen appeazed and stated he is appealing part of the corrections orders regarding repairs to the garage. All three orders aze from different inspectors. Since then, there has been a 4�' order for the parking space next to the gazage. Mr. Jensen feels he is being harassed and the orders are unreasonable. One side of the garage is in use. His long term plans aze to sell the property. He looked at replacing the gazage door, but does not feel the garage justifies any more of an expense. Jeff Hawkins reported the garage is deteriorating. Rats may be inside. There is a drooping in the roof, the foundation has slipped, and holes should be patched. Gerry Strathman stated this is probably not a public health hazard. Inspector Hawkins stated he was concerned about the patching of the lower edges. Douglas Jensen stated he is willing to do that. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal subject to nofification from Public Health that the patching repairs have been done by August 5. 455 W. Mar�and Avenue #307 Betry Ewalt and Brian Ewalt appeared. Ms. Ewalt stated she rents the property and spent $140 to get the carpet cleaned a few weeks ago. Pat Fish, Fire Prevention, reported an inspector was out this morning. The cat smell has diminished somewhat. This has been dealt with before and needs to be monitored. Gerry Strathman asked was it the same cat. Betty Ewalt responded she has had the same cat for eight years, five of which she lived next to the manager's office. She never had any complaints before this. The cat box is cleaned every other day. The inspector told her he did not caze that Ms. Ewa1t spent $14Q to clean the carpeting and not to bring the bill to this hearing. Pat Fish stated the inspector meant it is not a doilar issue, but whethez' the problem still exists. Ms. Ewa1t feels the new manager is trying to get rid of anyone who has animals and she plans to move. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal, but informed the Ewalts the Fire Department may continue to get complaints. � � ��t �-° Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 3 56 Irvine Park James Malazo, owner, appeazed and stated he lives in one of three condominiums. Two units have cosme6c water damage. Mr. Malaro does not thiuk the CiTy should impose a time line to do cosmetic work to the house. Pat Fish reported the certificate was revoked because minor work was not done over a period of tune and there were no-shows for appointments. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal. This building is owner occupied and not endangering anyone. The City's interest is not that great. 1447 East Seventh Street Pat Fish reported this is a fire door issue and is being laid over for a while. Gerry Strathman stated this will be laid over to January 15, 1998 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors. 953 Desoto Avenue Dawn Hendrickson and Mary Hawkins appeazed. Ms. Harper stated she is not able to move now and xequested an extension. Ms. Hendrickson stated she is the cazetaker, just moved in three months ago, and has three children. Every time the landlord fixes the place, the people on the third floor destroy it or vandalize it. Jack Kemp, owner, appeared and stated last fa11, the siding on the building was in bad shape. Mr. Kemp had orders to fix it. This is almost done. He also had arders to talce care of the damage in the hallways, which he did. There were problems with people hanging out at the building and friends of people living at the building. People were shooting dice and smoking in the hallways. Mr. Kemp did not want to be accused of discriminating so he drew from a pool which apartments would have to go. Mr. Kemp finally gave notices that Apartments 2 and 5 would have to leave or be evicted. Some of the tenants on the third floor called Pat Fish thiuking they would cause Mr. Kemp some problems. Mr. Kemp does not see his tenants putting much effort in finding another place to live. Some tenants have other people living in the apartment that were not there originally and pets that were not allowed to be there. Mary Hawkins staxed Jack Kemp has fixed up the buildings. Some tenants keep destroying the building by wriring on the wails and punching holes in the walls. ��.`la`� Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 4 Dawn Hendrickson stated ker children are scared to go into the hallway. The people there aze causing fhe problems. Pat Fish reported she went there on a compiaint on the two upper units. It was cleaz there were people in the building attempting to intirnidate her in the hallway. There is deterioration from one day to the next. It's a neighborhood and police problems. Gerry Strathtnan asked have they contacted the Housing Information Office. Dawn Hendrickson stazed she does not want to move, but will be on Section 8 soon. Pat Fish suggested not extending the vacate date for Apariments 5 and 6 because of previous condemnatian dates for those apartments. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal but changed the vacate date to August 4 for Apartments 1, 2, 3, and 4. Gerry Strathman adjourned the meeting at 236. Council File # �� �Q Green Sheet # 35673 ���n�1���� � `� , �.< < � � r ,� Presented by Referred To 1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Cou2 2 of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Prouertv Ap�ealed 4 308 Van Buren 5 Decision: Appeal Denied n 3a Committee Date City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the July 15 decision 6 914 East Sia�th Street 7 Decision: Appeal Crranted subject to repairs made by August 5 8 455 W. Maryland Avenue #307 9 Decision: Appeal Granted 10 56 Irvine Pazk 11 Decision: Appeal Granted 12 953 Desoto Avenue 13 Decision: Appeal Denied but vacate date amended to August 4 Agpellant Lani Hogan DouglasJensen/Kathleen Ryan Betty Ewalt James Malazo Dawn Hendrickson 14 1447 East Seventh Street Kazen Kodluboy 15 Decision: Laid over until January 15, 1498 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors 1 a��aao 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey � Bostrom � Harris �/ Megazd ✓ Morton ✓ Collins ✓ Thune ✓ � � 23 Adopted by Council: Date '� 24 Adop�fy �n Certified by Co cil Sec •etary 25 By: �"\ \ � a . 26 Approved by Mayor: Date �� Z�( 4 7— 27 B � ��,� Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � z a��q�c i, � � :ti, DEPAqTMENT/OFFICElGOUNCIL DA7E INITIATED O CITY COUNCIL ��si9� GREEN SHEE N_ 3 5 67 3 CANTACf PERSON & PHONE a DEPAFTMENT DIRE � CITYCAUNGII � Gerry StraThman 266-85'75 ASSIGN � CRYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUYBERFOR MUST BE O COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAT� pOUTiNG O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. Jil�y�19� OflDEfl � µpYOR (OR ASSISfANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) "����t$e decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properry Code Enforcement Appeals for the July 15, 1997 meeting. PECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (fi) PERSONAI SERYICE CANTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this perso�rm ever worked under a wntract for Mis department? - _ p6 COMMRTEE _ YES NO — � A � 2. Has this persONficm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ D�SiR�C7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/Firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curterrt ciry employee? SUPPORTSWH�CFICAUNGItO&IEC[IVE? YES NO Ezplain all yes answers on separata sheet and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIT' (Who, Whet, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: MNN�� r . dHUI Os7Pli� JUL 1 � ��9� �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� TOTAL AMOUNT OG TqANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FIiNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �2 °C� _9 �-� Property Code Enforcement Meefing July 15,1997 Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 308 Van Buren Royce Lawson, attorney representing Lani Hogan, appeazed and stated there was a condemnation order on Ms. Hogan's unit in this duplex. Some conditions have been resolved and steps have been taken to resolve the othez conditions. They aze now taking estimates from cazpet cleaning establishments. The smoke detector issue has been addressed but there might be some question as to whether the repair is adequate. The windows have been resolved. Contractors are being secured to address the ceiling. The refrigeratorJfreezer has been cleaned. The door jamb has been repaired. The holes in the wall in the bedroom have been repaired. The kitchen floor has not been repaired yet, but is relatively minor for a condemnation. The oven door handle remains to be fixed. David Lichtor, attorney for landlord, appeared and stated the owner accepts responsibility for the ceiling and possibly the kitchen floor. The other items are the responsibility of the tenants for causing them. There are feces throughout some areas which has created a stench both inside and outside of the building. The carpet was new four years ago. There are some other related matters in the courts that wili be heard to remedy the situation. The inspector reported that Item 9 on the principal violations list should be bathroom floar instead of kitchen floor and apologized for the enor. The inspector was there this morning and the stench is still present. The carpet may not be repairable. The smoke detectors aze operable although one needs batteries. The primary windows have been replaced. The refrigeratar has not been cleaned properly. The holes have been patched. The oven door handle is still broken. There are cockroaches in the unit. The inspector and David Lictor presented photos. Gerry Strathman stated it is extraordinary far a carpet to be worn out in four yeazs and asked who is responsible for replacing the carpering if it is cannot be cleaned. Royce Lawson responded his client is prepared to accept the responsibility for replacement. Resources aze being looked into. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal for order of condemnation. The acrion of the inspector to condemn the apartment is appropriate. Everyone has been properly notified. Not all violations have been addressed. This matter will go before the City Council on July 23 and additional information will be taken at that tnne. I ,��% �.�y��° Properry Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 2 914 East Sixth Street Douglas Jensen appeazed and stated he is appealing part of the corrections orders regarding repairs to the garage. All three orders aze from different inspectors. Since then, there has been a 4�' order for the parking space next to the gazage. Mr. Jensen feels he is being harassed and the orders are unreasonable. One side of the garage is in use. His long term plans aze to sell the property. He looked at replacing the gazage door, but does not feel the garage justifies any more of an expense. Jeff Hawkins reported the garage is deteriorating. Rats may be inside. There is a drooping in the roof, the foundation has slipped, and holes should be patched. Gerry Strathman stated this is probably not a public health hazard. Inspector Hawkins stated he was concerned about the patching of the lower edges. Douglas Jensen stated he is willing to do that. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal subject to nofification from Public Health that the patching repairs have been done by August 5. 455 W. Mar�and Avenue #307 Betry Ewalt and Brian Ewalt appeared. Ms. Ewalt stated she rents the property and spent $140 to get the carpet cleaned a few weeks ago. Pat Fish, Fire Prevention, reported an inspector was out this morning. The cat smell has diminished somewhat. This has been dealt with before and needs to be monitored. Gerry Strathman asked was it the same cat. Betty Ewalt responded she has had the same cat for eight years, five of which she lived next to the manager's office. She never had any complaints before this. The cat box is cleaned every other day. The inspector told her he did not caze that Ms. Ewa1t spent $14Q to clean the carpeting and not to bring the bill to this hearing. Pat Fish stated the inspector meant it is not a doilar issue, but whethez' the problem still exists. Ms. Ewa1t feels the new manager is trying to get rid of anyone who has animals and she plans to move. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal, but informed the Ewalts the Fire Department may continue to get complaints. � � ��t �-° Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 3 56 Irvine Park James Malazo, owner, appeazed and stated he lives in one of three condominiums. Two units have cosme6c water damage. Mr. Malaro does not thiuk the CiTy should impose a time line to do cosmetic work to the house. Pat Fish reported the certificate was revoked because minor work was not done over a period of tune and there were no-shows for appointments. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal. This building is owner occupied and not endangering anyone. The City's interest is not that great. 1447 East Seventh Street Pat Fish reported this is a fire door issue and is being laid over for a while. Gerry Strathman stated this will be laid over to January 15, 1998 for the City Council to reconsider the City's policy on fire doors. 953 Desoto Avenue Dawn Hendrickson and Mary Hawkins appeazed. Ms. Harper stated she is not able to move now and xequested an extension. Ms. Hendrickson stated she is the cazetaker, just moved in three months ago, and has three children. Every time the landlord fixes the place, the people on the third floor destroy it or vandalize it. Jack Kemp, owner, appeared and stated last fa11, the siding on the building was in bad shape. Mr. Kemp had orders to fix it. This is almost done. He also had arders to talce care of the damage in the hallways, which he did. There were problems with people hanging out at the building and friends of people living at the building. People were shooting dice and smoking in the hallways. Mr. Kemp did not want to be accused of discriminating so he drew from a pool which apartments would have to go. Mr. Kemp finally gave notices that Apartments 2 and 5 would have to leave or be evicted. Some of the tenants on the third floor called Pat Fish thiuking they would cause Mr. Kemp some problems. Mr. Kemp does not see his tenants putting much effort in finding another place to live. Some tenants have other people living in the apartment that were not there originally and pets that were not allowed to be there. Mary Hawkins staxed Jack Kemp has fixed up the buildings. Some tenants keep destroying the building by wriring on the wails and punching holes in the walls. ��.`la`� Property Code Enforcement Meeting July 15, 1997 Page 4 Dawn Hendrickson stated ker children are scared to go into the hallway. The people there aze causing fhe problems. Pat Fish reported she went there on a compiaint on the two upper units. It was cleaz there were people in the building attempting to intirnidate her in the hallway. There is deterioration from one day to the next. It's a neighborhood and police problems. Gerry Strathtnan asked have they contacted the Housing Information Office. Dawn Hendrickson stazed she does not want to move, but will be on Section 8 soon. Pat Fish suggested not extending the vacate date for Apariments 5 and 6 because of previous condemnatian dates for those apartments. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal but changed the vacate date to August 4 for Apartments 1, 2, 3, and 4. Gerry Strathman adjourned the meeting at 236.