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15 West Kellogg Blvd. City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN 55102 Minutes - Final Legislative Hearings Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer Mai Vang, Hearing Coordinator Jean Birkholz, Hearing Secretary legislativehearings@ci.stpaul.mn.us 651-266-8585 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 9:00 AM Room 330 City Hall & Court House 9:00 a.m. Hearings Remove/Repair Orders 1 RLH RR 16-10 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 750 AURORA AVENUE within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the April 6, 2016, City Council Public Hearing. Sponsors: Thao Grant 180 days to complete the repairs. Steve Magner, DSI (Department of Safety and Inspections): - this is a layover - the owner was at the last hearing and presented a plan for rehabilitation - DSI received an affidavit and a work plan - Magner reviewed them and does not have any concerns - if the recommendation is 180 days, it is fitting - when asked about bids, Magner responded he is a licensed contractor - resources show he has the funds available - he put $5,000 at risk - if he fails to complete that, the City will remove the structure Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - recommends granting 180 days to rehabilitate the property Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 2 RLH RR 16-6 Denying request for a stay of enforcement of Council File RLH RR 15-37 ordering the rehabilitation or razing and the demolition of the structures at 2227 BEECH STREET within 30 days after the October 7, 2015 City Council Public Hearing. (To be withdrawn) Sponsors: Prince This resolution to be withdrawn at Council. Grant stay of enforcement for 180 days will be drafted under new resolution. 2227 Beech Street (No one appeared representing the property.) City of Saint Paul Page 1 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspections: - first, no one showed up and then they did - they put together a plan - he is not having any concern with moving forward with 180 days to rehabilitate - the last stay was to refer to the previous file Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - the property is stayed for 180 days Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 3 RLH RR 15-44 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 689 CONWAY STREET within fifteen (15) days after the December 16, 2015, City Council Public Hearing. (To refer back to Legislative Hearing on March 8, 2016) Sponsors: Prince Continued to April 26. 689 Conway Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspections: - gave a staff report - (read the last letter from Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer) John Dockry, representing Wells Fargo, the current owner after a foreclosure: - his client had difficulty getting answers from investors - he reached out to Jim Urchel, but they are not interested because of the amount of rehabilitation, which was over $100,000 - because of the location, there are a handful of similar homes - he got the word last night that the investor is willing to donate the property as is to a nonprofit that is exempted from the sale requirements or donate to the city - because of the historical designation, some community members do not want to see it demolished - his client has deposited the $5,000, the code compliance inspection, a work order from his client was in the process or already being done - they have the bids on file - he thinks with the Councils approval that they quality for that 6 month period - a vacant building registration fee came due this month - he received a secondary warning letter - he received notice that a check was issued Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - asked are they requesting 6 months Dockry: - they need time to figure out who is taking on the property - he is hopeful that they can find the organization in a few weeks - with the resources, the rehabilitation can be completed in that six month period Allison Suhan, HPC (Historic Preservation Comission): - Dayton's Bluff Vacant Building Home Tour is being organized with other properties on April 17 - maybe it can be added to that home tour City of Saint Paul Page 2 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Magner: - they received the payment on March 11 - that vacant building fee is paid - a plan has not been submitted yet - the issue is that he has a limited pool of parties that can acquire this - the next stop is the HRA (Housing and Redevelopment Authority) - it does preclude another CDC - Frogtown is doing some rehabilitation - there are other agencies Dockry: - there is Rondo Land Trust Magner: - it could be laid over to see if progress is made Vang: - laid over to April 26 to come back with a work plan and to see if there are any CDCs (community development corporations) interested in taking on this project Laid Over to the Legislative Hearings due back on 4/26/2016 4 RLH RR 15-13 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 870 FULLER AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 3, 2015, City Council Public Hearing. (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on January 26) Sponsors: Thao Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - we were here February 23 - she asked for an update. Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspections: - (read a letter that was sent to the appellant) - since that communication, there was an e-mail sent to Mai Vang (Legislative Hearing Coordinator) - the real issue goes back quite a while - they were trying to identify someone to rehab the structure Laura Krenz: - they started probate in 2006 - there was a will - the good news is that Diane is the personal representative for her mother - there are 3 additional heirs - there was a medical assistance claim that needs to be resolved - at the last hearing, there was a question of whether the property could be transferred to her son - there are a number of lenders Magner: - said there is no way around that unless Summer enters into a contractural agreement - there could be a contract, which is different than an actual transfer of title - HRA and their partners are exempt and the appellant could engage them Krenz: City of Saint Paul Page 3 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - asked for another month to make an arrangement with Rondo Community Land Trust - when asked about heirs, Prince said there are Summer’s cousins - they are not close Vang: - laid over to April 26 to find heirs and transfer ownership if they are able Laid over to April 26 Legislative Hearing 5 SR 16-7 Reviewing request of owner to have Council reconsider its Order to Remove or Repair the Structures at 805 HUDSON ROAD. Sponsors: Prince Ms. Vang stated that this is to be laid over to June 7; however, we don't conduct remove or repair hearings on that day. Therefore, it's now on June 14. 805 Hudson Road Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspection: - read a letter from Mai Vang (Legislative Hearing Coordiantor) - the appellant had tried to do some rezoning or appeals on that - this was laid over so that a conforming use or change of zoning could be done Pat Seumen, owner: - he has been working for Paul Dubruiel and Bill Dermody - yesterday he met again with Dermody - he is going through nonconforming use - he will be getting the document notarized - he has zoning and Planning Commission dates - he is trying to meet the date of 4-28 - in those meetings, they are reviewing the new applications - assuming that is approved, he will get contractor bids, team inspections, etc. - when aske dhis intentions, he responded a small café - the drive through window is not part of the plans - it is a T1 and not a T2 request Magner: - there are a lot of these building that fall on their vacant building status - if a nonconforming use ceases to exist, that use goes away and has to be re-established by the Planning Commission - he is working through the process - he took the option to do a rezoning - it seems prudent to lay this over to the next Legislative Hearing after May 27 Vang: - lay over to June 7 Laid Over to the Legislative Hearings due back on 6/14/2016 6 RLH RR 16-8 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 595 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the March 16, 2016, City Council Public Hearing. (To be referred to April 12 Legislative Hearing; Council public hearing to be continued to May 4) City of Saint Paul Page 4 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Sponsors: Bostrom It was a no-show hearing; owner called after the hearing and stated he missed the hearing; thought it was Wednesday. Ms. Vang ok'd to have the matter referred back to Legislative Hearing on April 12 and continue the City Council Public Hearing to May 4. In the meantime, a letter will be sent out to outline conditions to be met. 595 Jessamine Mai Vang, Legislative Hearing Coordinator: - they were requesting a layover due to a death in the family Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspections: - they said they were going to move ahead with the rehabilitation of the structure - they were going to use proceeds - the neighboring property has been rehabilitated - fire occurred on February 11 - it was his understanding that some family members were going to step up and do the rehabilitation Mai Vang: - called someone about today’s hearing, but that was several weeks ago Magner: - recommended moving forward with 15 days removal - if they want, it can be brought back to Legislative Hearing one more time Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - remove within 15 days with no option for repair Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 7 RLH RR 16-11 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1698 LAFOND AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the April 6, 2016, City Council Public Hearing. (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on April 12; Council public hearing to be continued to May 4) Sponsors: Stark To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on April 12, 2016 and to continue City Council Public Hearing to May 4, 2016. 1698 Lafond Avenue Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspection: - gave a staff report - Ayd has reached out to Nhia. Alison Suhan, HPC (Historic Preservation Commission) Representative: - gave HPC report - there are some alterations that have taken place - they would encourage rehabilitation over demolition Richard Ayd: - he was removed from his bungalow and taken to United Hospital for suicide - then he was taken to Union Gospel Mission - he has not received any mail City of Saint Paul Page 5 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - everything the City sent to him has come back return to sender - his intention is to live in it - Snelling Companies installed a new furnace, hot water heater, light fixture in the kitchen, bathroom, cleaned air ducts, and did total rewiring - Cheta installed a new toilet, bathroom, tub - the house has been reroofed, new windows - he put in new steps on the front and back porch - one problem: he has been unemployed since 2008 - he has periods of depression where he cannot leave his house or bed - he is on medication for depression and suicide - the house is on the corner - shoveling is sometimes difficult - he tries try to keep up a garden, cut the grass - he is upset the City boarded up the doors and windows - the boards were screwed through the window wrap - everything he owned is inside the house - he needs assistance getting the boards off the doors and windows - he will start cleaning out the interior - he just moved into 1757 Thomas, corner of Thomas and Wheeler, Unit 1, one block away - he has a current e-mail address Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - asked does he plan to move back into the property Ayd: - he has money put away in a fund for - he put a $5,000 bond down - when asked about the real estate, Ayd responded the taxes are paid; he never paid the assessments - when told 2012 and 2013 are delinquent, Ayd responded the property tax portion is paid Vang: - said the assessments are $13,000 Ayd: - he is requesting the vacant building status be removed - he put down a $6,000 deposit to two women to paint every ceiling and wall in the house; they did the kitchen and dining room and disappeared - he put in a new kitchen floor and counter top - the steps have been remade Vang: - asked about permits Magner: - permits were pulled for mechanical and they were not signed off; they would still have to be tested - the tax issue goes back to 2013 (Magner talked about the taxes and what has been paid) Ayd: - he paid the real estate tax without the assessment addition - he was living at Mary Hall - the women who disappeared were from Agape Services City of Saint Paul Page 6 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - they were both named Shelley - the last thing on the code compliance was the painting of every room - when they left, he never had the city sign off on the other issues because they were never completed Vang: - asked about reinspections Magner: - the trade permits have to be signed off - of those permits from 2012, there was mechanical, electrical never finaled or inspected Ayd: - they were done by Snelling companies but the city was not invited back - he does not understand why Cheeta Companies did not follow through - he would assume they would take out the permit before starting the work - it is his fault that he never invited the City back to sign off on the work - the major work has been completed - the house has new roof and windows Ayd: - the City came on December 12 and took everything from the backyard - he needs to get inside to clean up the property Magner: - they would request a third party clean up the property - that is evident with the experience they have had - the only way these get resolved is to get a third party, put together a cleanout plan, indicate where the funds are, and manage those funds - without a third party, they cannot move forward with this - It is of high concern from DSI and legal representatives that they do not want Ayd moving back into the property Ayd: - he is getting assistance form Ramsey County - disability is his only income - he will have a payee service writing out checks - his case manager is Sheila Greaser, Mental Health Resources, 651-728-0663 mobile, and he sees her once a month Vang: - she will lay this over to April 12 - in the meantime, she wants him to work with the County to get the assessment paid down - she would like verification for that Ayd: - he would like someone to help him remove the back door - for the last three months, he is only living with what he has Magner: - he could contact Matt Dornfeld to have the front door opened - they open the property for a certain amount of time: 10:00 to noon, for example - take what you need and then the board will be put back on - the property is condemned; if he goes in there, he is breaking the law City of Saint Paul Page 7 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - they took the steps to get an administrative warrant to get inside the property - there needs to be a third party to advocate for him to make sure all these things are getting taken care of - he has to find someone to do that Ayd: - asked could Sheila do this Magner: - they really need a project manager Ayd: - it is possible that he cannot move back in, but he would like to sell it Vang: - lay over to April 12 Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 8 RLH RR 15-40 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 719 PAYNE AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the November 4, 2015, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove the structure within five (5) days) Sponsors: Prince 719 Payne Avenue Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspections: - a letter was generated to the owners indicating that the Legislative Hearing Officer was recommending it be laid over - at the time of the last year, it was brought to our attention that the appellant and parties were working with Thomasgard - they were looking at options: demolition, rebuilding - the Legislative Hearing Officer granted time for them to do that research - they have bids and talked about the City's bidding process Abdiwali Ali and Rich Thomasgard: - would like to demolish and get new construction started by beginning of August - hoping Saint Paul can do the demolition Magner: - can start the bidding process - when Council passes the resolution to remove, then City will hire a contractor - most of the cost of the demolition will be up front - there are unknown things, such as hazardous waste - they are looking at the mid 30 range for cost - the City could use City's funding source to pay for demolition, process the assessment, and the applicant can appeal those costs or ask the assessment to be put out for a longer period for payment Ali: - said he understood Magner: - they have had time to review this City of Saint Paul Page 8 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Ali: - when asked when they intend to rebuild, he answered late August, September - they have an application - they are also looking at private financing sources - the family is putting equity into this Magner: - when asked about rezoning requirements, he responded it is B zoning, he thinks - they have already talked to their zoning people - there is no spot zoning - when asked about performance deposit, he responded they did - their bond is returned when the demolition is moved forward Thomasgard: - there is a vacant building fee Magner: - it sounds like they will be processing a resolution - they will hold off on the vacant building fee Mai Vang, Legislative Hearing Coordinator: - public hearing is April 6 Magner: - asked if there should be a 5 day remove - in the meantime, they will do the purchase order when the bids come in - his concern is they do the demolition and get it out of the way Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - recommends the building be removed within 5 days. It will be on for April 6 City Council Public Hearing. (There was further discussion about curb cuts.) Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 9 RLH RR 16-9 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 839 THOMAS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 16, 2016, City Council Public Hearing. (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on April 12; Council public hearing to be continued to May 4) Sponsors: Thao 839 Thomas Avenue Steve Magner, Department of Safety and Inspection: - read the letter sent out by Mai Vang (Legisltiave Hearing Coordinator) to Mr. McKusick) Mr. McKusick: - said he received the proper bond form - he got it to the insurance agent - it was processed yesterday and he signed it last night - the bond is done today - it is coming out of Tennessee - he will receive it in 3 days - he asked what was next City of Saint Paul Page 9 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Steve Magner, DSI (Department of Safety and Inspections): - it goes to DSI at 375 Jackson - it will be walked in - appellant should receive it Friday and hand deliver it on Monday Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislatie Hearing Officer: - asked how the property looks McKusick: - he has been working full-time to get the money he needs - he went in Monday to make agreement with property taxes - on April 5, he will bring in money and set up a payment plan to DSI - when asked about a work plan, he responded he has a 60 day work plan - he will be doing 98% of the work - the issue is that the trade work has to be done by licensed contractors - he can’t do the boilers Magner: - any work under plumbing, heating, electrical has to be done under permit and by a master or someone under his discretion Vang: - he needs to provide subcontractor bids as well McKusick: - when asked about financials, he responded he is working on this Vang: - we will meet again on April 12 Referred to the City Council due back on 4/6/2016 (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on April 12 and to continue to Public Hearing on May 4) 1:30 p.m. Hearings Fire Certificates of Occupancy 10 RLH FCO 16-44 Appeal of Cal Prince to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 908 BEECH STREET. Sponsors: Prince Layover for STAFF REPORT. Supervisor Shaff will do an inspection on April 11 to find out if the items are addressed. 908 Beech Street Leanna Shaff, Department of Safety and Inspections: - this property has 904 and 906 Beech on it - there are four units in 904 and 906 - 908 is separate - Cal Prince said it is a total of four units Shaff: - every building on a lot has a fire certificate of occupancy City of Saint Paul Page 10 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - she is not sure why it was not separated out - she asked the inspector to separate 908 Beech to have its own fire certificate of occupancy - there was a complaint there was no heat in the 908 unit and the people had been to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning - the building was immediately condemned - the heating system has to be at 68 at all times - the tenant in 908 had cancer - on Monday, she got a call of no heat issues - hse called the tenant back; tenant said they stayed in a hotel - it looks like Thomas went forth and did the fire certificate of occupancy on 904 - he failed to separate out 908 - the permit was finally pulled on the furnace on 1/29 - she received a call because the hospice care people would not go into 908 because of the condemnation - in order to get the inspectors out there to make that woman’s last time comfortable, Inspector Thomas lifted the condemnation - 904 and 906 are not condemned Cal Prince: - his biggest frustration is with James Thomas - he is rude - we thought he was doing an initial inspection - Thomas sent another letter to another address - when they were at the property, Thomas had not communicated that he had orders for 908 - James Thomas does not talk to Prince - Thomas condemned that house when he knew the woman had cancer - Thomas failure to communicate and return messages - on January 14, the tenants went to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning - the tenants took out the detector and not Prince - his contractor has a state license and not a city license - most contractors were two weeks out, would not touch it because we didn’t buy it from them - he called everyone on the list - one contractor said he would do it for $3,000 to hook it up for half an hour - when he met James Thomas there, he brought four electric heaters - they stayed in a hotel that night because it was chilly - the maintenance guys were there and unthawed everything - the four heaters made the house okay - they didn’t want to move or go anywhere - Wednesday, the installer came out and met Jim there - they had a flu cleaning service come out and install it - they had heat. - he contacted James Thomas, who was rude to him - they had four electrical heaters and did not want to leave the unit - he left messages for James Thomas - no communication back, and all of a sudden there was a condemnation sticker on the door - he got contacted by Rich Singerhouse that he has a vacant building - Prince thought all of this was installed - Carolyn Brown stopped Thomas; he said if you close the Mechanical permit, then you will be done. Shaff: - gave Prince some advice and told him to attend the property class being held City of Saint Paul Page 11 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - when someone does not have heat, they condemn it right away - space heaters are supplemental heat - she has concerns when he is not aware of some of this - we have a hospice person, people who are going to the hospital - we have to come together in the middle Prince: - he was pushing hard - he did pull the permit; he did install it Shaff: - it is the building owner and property managers we hold responsible - it is their responsibility to contact the tenants - Ramsey County is the keeper of the ownership information - on this one, the installer did it incorrectly - Thomas did go back later and look at it Shaff: - Item 8 is separated now - in 906, the toilet is not caulked Prince: - Thomas didn’t say anything about it Shaff: - they enforce the state’s fire code - it would have been better if he had discussed this with you Prince: - he was at the inspection Nhia: - Regarding Items 11 and 12, 11 should be lifted (Leeanna gave him something to look at) Shaff: - Prince is going to have a meeting with Owens tomorrow - recommends laying over for 2 to 3 weeks - we will do a staff report Nhia: - laid over to April 12 for a staff report Laid Over to the Legislative Hearings due back on 4/12/2016 11 RLH FCO 16-40 Appeal of Richard A. Cardenas to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 66 NINTH STREET EAST. Sponsors: Noecker Layover to give appellant time to find financial assistance/resources for getting the door closer into compliance. 66 Ninth Street East Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: City of Saint Paul Page 12 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 - there was a no show hearing last time Leanna Shaff, Department of Safety and Inspection: - this started with a fire certificate of occupancy - the orders are dated 2-26-16 - this is City Walk Condominiums and owner occupied - there are rental units, also - when we inspect, we inspect the common areas and owner occupied units - Inspector Niemeyer discovered the door closer for the unit entry was removed from the unit door - the reason is departmentalization: the occupants leave the unit, the door latches on its own, keeping the issue in the unit - corridors are a sacred place - the code requires the separation of the unit - the appellant has some different abilities - the door closer needs to be back there - they can’t have one unit sacrificing the safety of the other units Richard Cardenas: - when asked how many floors, he responded 27 floors, and he is on 19th Shaff: - there are some unlocking mechanisms that would help the appellant get out of his unit on a regular basis. Cardenas: - he lived there since 1988 - back in the beginning, we knew the door had the automatic closure - since 1988, it has not had an automatic closure - they asked if he had the letter from that time, and he did not; it was at least a verbal - he sent pictures over, but he is not sure it shows what happens - he has little strength in his right arm - if there is a fire, he can’t get out - he has to push the door handle down and then push the button (on his wheelchair) - there hasn’t been a fire there in 30 years - that is his defense for the removal of that - automatic door handles are $3,000, but he can’t afford that - he is not sure of the safe area on his floor - it would be another door he could not get into - there is an automatic door exit Vang: - they should find out what the price is for the door thing Cardenas: - the only solution is Medicare Vang: - she will give him time to find out the cost of the door Carnenas: - responded he needs a few weeks Vang: - laid over to April 26 3-30-16: Due to fire inspection training, laid over to May 3. mxv City of Saint Paul Page 13 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Laid Over to the Legislative Hearings due back on 5/3/2016 2:30 p.m. Hearings Vacant Building Registrations 12 RLH VBR 16-18 Appeal of Phil Beaumia, Osaka Homes MN First LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 955 BRADLEY STREET. Sponsors: Brendmoen Deny the appeal. 955 Bradley Street Phil Beaumia, property manager, appeared. Leanna Shaff, Department of Safety and Inspection - this is a certificate of occupancy revocation by inspector James Thomas - this began in September 2015 - Thomas had inspections taking place on various dates - there are numerous deficiencies - one of the items being the unsafe heating appliance that is red tagged - other include exterior items - long term noncompliance along with the heating plant being inoperable and red tagged, we vacated the building Matt Dornfeld, Department of Safety and Inspections - opened a Category 2 because of Shaff’s testimony Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer - asked about it being boarded up Beaumia: - responded it is not boarded up - the tenant is breaking in and caught him there twice - after the condemnation, we couldn’t get him out - the time they met the sheriff and did the move out was March 3 - they would repair holes in wall and replace carpets - batteries in smoke detectors are being pulled out - he has bids - they hired Twin Cities Boiler Masters - the tenant would not give access and the basement was locked - they installed padlocks without our permission - it is an issue when you get to the property and they won’t let you in Shaff: - it is not our responsibility to vacate their building Vang: - asked what took so long to evict Beaumia: - they said they were going to leave and kept saying that - that was an error on our part to believing that City of Saint Paul Page 14 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Vang: - asked why it took so long to enforce the eviction Beaumia: - they tried telling him not to get a conviction on his record and just leave Vang: - it when they had the opportunity to evict and enforcement was not followed throught; deny the appeal - they will need to go through the code compliance inspection to reinstate the certificate of occupancy Referred to the City Council due back on 4/20/2016 13 RLH VBR 16-19 Appeal of Cynthia Strusz, BLM Management Co., to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1159 BUSH AVENUE. Sponsors: Bostrom Deny the appeal. 1159 Bush Avenue Cynthia Strusz: - when asked what is being appealed, she responded the status - there were homeless people in there - things had to be redone - they want to remodel and sell it Matt Dornfeld, Department of Safety and Inspections: - it is Category 2 since 4-5-11 - it has had two code compliances and both have expired - work has never been completed - an inspection needs to happen before it it can be sold - this is the third time - the previous inspection is only good for one year Strusz: - if the property sold, it would be up to the new owners Dornfeld: - Jim performed the last inspection - if Jim is willing to work with the property owner on that inspection, that would be up to Jim Strusz: - these properties she didn’t know existed are appearing Dornfeld: - they got the original inspection, nothing was done, it was sold - another reinspection was ordered, permits were pulled, never completed, the permits sat, became outdated and are now expired Nhia Vang, Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer: - deny the appeal City of Saint Paul Page 15 Legislative Hearings Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 Referred to the City Council due back on 4/20/2016 City of Saint Paul Page 16