Legislative Hearings
Regular MeetingSt. Paul, MN · January 15, 2019
Minutes
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Legislative Hearings
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer
Mai Vang, Hearing Coordinator
Jean Birkholz, Hearing Secretary
legislativehearings@ci.stpaul.mn.us
651-266-8585
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:00 AM Room 330 City Hall & Court House
9:00 a.m. Hearings
Remove/Repair Orders
1 RLH RR 18-51 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 667
OHIO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the January 2, 2019, City Council
Public Hearing. (To be referred to Legislative Hearing on January 15, 2019;
City Council public hearing to be continued to January 23, 2019)
Sponsors: Noecker
Dennis Winge appeared.
Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Manager: read letter sent out Dec 28, 2018 to
Dennis Winge & Neal Christopherson (attached); conditions to be met today (2nd
opportunity):
1. provide contractual agreement between Dennis Winge and the owner. This will be a
contractual agreement which must stipulate that Dennis Winge, as the purchaser, will
be undertaking the rehabilitation of the property while the property is still owned by Mr.
Neal Christopherson and that title is not transferred until the rehabilitation is completed
and a code compliance certificate is issued. This agreement is subject to approval by
the City;
2. A detailed work plan or sworn construction statement, including timelines, for
completing the work required in the code compliance inspection report will need to be
provided, including subcontractor bids;
3. Documentation of financing sufficient to execute the above work plan will need to be
demonstrated (line of credit, construction loan, personal bank account). The City
estimates the cost to repair to exceed $50,000; however, Dennis Winge has estimated
the work to be $80,000; documentation of financing must show funds commensurate
with the bids and construction statements;
4. If the funds being used are not tied to the project (such as a construction loan), an
affidavit is required that states the necessary funds will be set aside from other
business or personal accounts; and
5. The property must continue to be maintained.
If these conditions are not met, Ms. Moermond will recommend that the City Council
order the building razed and removed. The City Council Public Hearing will be January
23, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 300 City Hall.
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-re addendum H in the Purchase Agreement: I was a little confused when I reviewed it
because it's hard to tell what the rest of the document is indicating
-we assume that he has the capacity to rehab this structure while it's a Cat 3 VB for
Mr. Christopherson, who at the time after the code compliance certificate is issued by
DSI, there'll be a transfer of title & that's usually what we see in these situations
Ms. Moermond: could you please provide the rest of the Purchase Agreement?
Mr. Winge: I'm sure I can
Ms. Moermond: looking at the Construction proposal from Nicko Construction &
Koehler Electric, I feel like I'm missing components of the work plan; your estimate
was $80,000
Mr. Winge: everyone's coming in with lower bids; it'll be around $50,000; I also have
mechanical from Nicko (scanned)
Ms. Moermond: I need to know what each contractor's bid looks like in detail; we also
need a schedule about when this work is going to be done
-do you have your Purchase Agreement with you?
-do you have any financial info? we talked about depositing that check before
Mr. Winge: looking for paperwork; I have the PA (scanned)
-I still have the check for ___ ; it's hard to get a loan when you don't actually own
something yet
-right now the total cost is around $54,000; will deposit check today
Ms. Moermond: if we can see that check/money deposited in an account; we can
provide a sample affidavit
-last piece is a schedule on how you'll complete this; specifically, what will be done
when
Mr. Winge: house is cleaned out today; contractors are ready to go; they've been
bugging me
Mr. Magner: just a simple work plan with time frames
Mr. Magner: Nicko is doing majority of bldg work; Mpls St. Paul Mechanical doing the
furnace; Koehler is doing the new electricals; Willy Plumbing - bathroom - $4900
Ms. Moermond: looking for: bank statement; affidavit; work plan with schedules
-City Council Public Hearing Jan 23, 2019
-financials are needed by this Fri, Jan 18
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Recommendation is forthcoming.
Owner needs to bring forth affidavit of financial capacity to do the rehab such as a
bank statement and revised work plan which includes a timeline, by close of business
on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Referred to the City Council due back on 1/23/2019
2 RLH RR 19-2 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 650
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AURORA AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the February 13, 2019, City
Council Public Hearing.
Sponsors: Thao
Owner to post the $5,000 performance deposit by February 6. Legislative Hearing
continued to February 12 (per owner's request; originally laid over to Jan 29).
Hearing Officer is looking for the following conditions to be presented at the February
12 hearing:
1) the vacant building fee must be paid;
2) a work plan or sworn construction statement, with timelines, for the completion of
the rehab;
3) provide subcontractor bids
4) provide financial documentation indicating the amount of funds to do the rehab (line
of credit, construction loan, or personal bank account);
5) must provide an affidavit indicating the dedication of funds from an account for the
project; and
6) the property must be maintained.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/13/2019
3 RLH RR 19-3 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 899
GERMAIN STREET within fifteen (15) days after the February 13, 2019, City
Council Public Hearing.
To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on March 12.
Legislative Hearing Officer is looking for the following conditions to be presented at the
March 12 hearing:
1) A workplan demonstrating how the rehabilitation will be completed must be
submitted and approved prior to the Council granting time for the work to occur. This
workplan should include some detail on how the code compliance inspection report
items will be addressed, by whom, for how much and on what schedule. The
Legislative Hearing Officer is anticipating you will have talked to qualified contractors
and subcontractors and gotten some initial bids. Based on these, there should be
some sound preliminary estimates on the project cost to be discussed at the next
Legislative Hearing;
2) provide general and subcontractor bids; and
3) the property must be maintained.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/13/2019
10:00 a.m. Hearings
4 RLH RR 19-1 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 735
MARGARET STREET in Council File RLH RR 18-3.
Sponsors: Prince
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Nuisance is not abated but work plan and financing in place to complete the project
and will recommend granting an additional 180 days to complete the rehab.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/6/2019
5 RLH RR 18-53 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 830
UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 18-22. (To be referred
to Legislative Hearing on January 15, 2019)
Sponsors: Thao
Andrew Kim and Bruce Nelson appeared.
Ms. Moermond: according to Jim Seeger, 65% of the rehab is complete
-I found your Scope of Work to be skimpy; it wasn't clear to me how this plan
connects back to the contract that was in place with the rehabber; I have this
document saying that the job's going to be done in 180 days & will cost $80,000+; I
also have this that says, "This isn't done; we're going to give you these number of lines
to tell you how we're going to get done;" it's not an official addendum on this contract
that's been agreed to by all & signed off on; it doesn't address the problem at hand;
the Council would say that you didn't do your work plan & you're failing by 6 months
Mr. Kim: what's on that sheet of paper is what's remaining to be done; we're ready to
get this job done; once we finish all these given items, we should be finished
Ms. Moermond: can you provide a better document?
-also, I see an account balance of $34,000 but I don't have any idea how much has
been paid on the $80,000; I don't know if this amount of money will address completing
this contract
-these pieces of paper don't telll me what I need to know
Mr. Kim: we should have sent you more information
-we spent about $44,000 on the house of the $80,000; & we are looking to spend
another $49,000 to complete the house; the extra cost comes from renovating the
boiler system, which we didn't expect we'd have to do; the heating system wasn't
functioning properly; it took us a while to get bids from a number of companies just to
get radiators; then, we decided to replace the old system & get forced air, which took
us another 2 weeks to schedule for bids & another 2 weeks to schedule for installment
& another 2 weeks to get things done (winter is the busiest time of the year for
installing furnaces); that threw us off schedule; now, we are on track to get it done in a
couple of months
Ms. Moermond: get me documentation that addresses my concerns
Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Manager: I'm just looking for a revised Work Plan
with timelines
Mr. Kim: we can get that info to you by the end of this week or early next week
Ms. Moermond:
-I will put this in front of City Council on Jan 23, 2019
-get it to me by the end of this week
-show me an agreement as an addendum to the work plan showing where we're at & we
all agree; where the money is at & we all agree & where is the $49,000 coming from?
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Recommendation is forthcoming.
Owner needs to bring forth affidavit of financial capacity, financing of $49,000 for the
balance of the work being done and revised addendum to the work plan by Friday,
January 18.
Referred to the City Council due back on 1/23/2019
11:00 a.m. Hearings
Summary Abatement Orders
6 RLH SAO 19-2 Appeal of John Lesch to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1211 COMO
BOULEVARD WEST.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Grant to June 15, 2019 for compliance.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/6/2019
Correction Orders
7 RLH CO 18-45 Appeal of Francis Garcia to a Correction Notice at 312 BRIMHALL STREET.
Sponsors: Tolbert
Deny and grant to February 1, 2019 for tenant to vacate the upper level; grant the
appeal on the one-inch throw deadbolt lock order.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/6/2019
8 RLH CO 19-1 Appeal of David Johnson, Jr. to a Correction Notice at 1038 BLAIR AVENUE.
Sponsors: Thao
Deny the appeal.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/6/2019
9 RLH CO 19-3 Appeal of Curtis Zitzman to a Correction Notice at 1026 REANEY AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
Deny the appeal and grant to February 22, 2019 for compliance. (Inspection to occur
on February 25 @ 10 a.m.)
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/6/2019
11:30 a.m. Hearings
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Orders To Vacate, Condemnations and Revocations (NONE)
1:30 p.m. Hearings
Fire Certificates of Occupancy
10 RLH FCO 19-7 Appeal of John S. Jagiela to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 134
MONTROSE PLACE.
Sponsors: Jalali Nelson
Layover to January 22 to get additional information on relevant sections of electrical
code; grant to July 1, 2019 for the exterior peeling paint.
John S. Jagiela, owner, appeared.
Fire Supervisor Leanna Shaff: Fire Inspection Correction Notice from inspection Dec
11, 2018 by Fire Inspector Steve Pieczykolan
-being appealed: basement washer which was plugged into a power strip; Insp says
that it must be plugged directly into a permanent wall outlet; and Mr. Jagiela is looking
for more time to address the peeling paint throughout the exterior of the bldg & the
garage
Ms. Moermond: makes sense to address the peeling paint in warmer weather; Ms.
Shaff is looking for the other doable things to be done first; then, she would
automatically extend the paint job
-you attached the 2002 electrical code; you think you should be able to plug the
washer into a power strip (?)
Mr. Jagiela: right, because the code cited by the fire inspector applies to compressor
motors; it doesn't apply to washing machines; when I bought the washing machine,
they sold me this power strip because the outlet is too far away from where the
washing machine needs to go - next to the tub; they said that it was an approved power
strip; I've done that for 29 years & there've been a lot of inspectors that have come out
there in 29 years
-Sears said that I could plug it into a power strip
-there's a difference between air conditioners, refrigerators, with compressor motors;
the washer just has a motor that spins around the drum
Ms. Moermond: I've never heard of that
-we're not operating out of a 2002 code & I'm not aware of any listing that would allow
for it to be plugged into a power strip; so, I'm looking for some additional information
from you
-do we have photos from the inspector
Ms. Shaff: not of that
Ms. Moermond: we could use some photos of what's going on here & confirm with the
Sr. Electrical Insp about
Ms. Shaff: I spoke to Mr. Moynihan, Sr. Electrical Insp, earlier today; he confirmed
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that a power strip isn't OK for a couple of reasons even on a washing machine
-we require that all appliances be listed "appliances" so anything other than a direct
wall outlet would probably void the listing for the washing machine & a power strip
would not be listed for use for a washing machine
Mr. Jagiela: the problem is that he cited these electrical code provisions that apply to
compressor motors & that code provision doesn't really apply to washers
Ms. Moermond: 440.13 here in the Order might be the same as 440.13 in the 2002
code & it might not because these codes get re-worked & things move around; what I
need to know is if we still have a match between the citation he's using in the Orders,
what you provided me & what the current code is; we can get the electrical insp to
produce it but what the Sr. Electrical Inspector said was that in his opinion, the
electrical code does not allow for use of a power strip for washing machines; we can
provide that code citation to you; we'll make sure that happens
Ms. Shaff: just because something has been allowed before doesn't mean it's allowed
to continue, according to the many code books I've read
-if the insp provided the wrong code section, we will immediately change it to the right
one, which will require that you cease using a power strip with a washing machine
Ms. Moermond: I will talk with Mr. Moynihan to get a current citation & get it into your
hands
-if we need to schedule another LH, we'll let you know
-I'll grant an extension to Jul 1, 2019 for the exterior painting
Mr. Jagiela: the house is stucco; so, when I bought it in 1990, the previous owner had
painted the stucco, which is not what you're supposed to do; so, either I hire someone
to sandblast the house & put stucco back on & get a 20 year fix or I paint it; I have
painted it 4-5 times (they always claim that it'll last 10 years but it never lasts 10
years); the fire inspector said that you just can't have peeling paint; so take it off, even
if the stucco isn't painted, it's fine; I need to look into having it sandblasted &
re-stuccoed but I haven't talked to a contractor yet
Ms. Moermond: so, you don't know what your choice is going to be & based on that
choice, you don't know how much time you'll need
Mr. Jagiela: for sure, I think that I can get the peeling paint off the bldg
Ms. Moermond: repairs need to be done in a workman like manner; so, be aware of
that
-let's continue this conversation in 2 weeks, Jan 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Mr. Jagiela: I have a trial that starts on Jan 28 in Hennepin County & it's on a 3-week
calendar
Ms. Moermond: so let's go with Jan 22, 2019; call your contractor & figure out how you
want to approach this problem with peeling paint on stucco & we'll close conversation
on the power strip/washer; right now, I'm looking at an extension of bringing things into
compliance by Jul 1, 2019
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Laid Over to the Legislative Hearings due back on 1/22/2019
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2:30 p.m. Hearings
Vacant Building Registrations
11 RLH VBR 19-2 Appeal of Stephanie Carr to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning
Letter at 121 HATCH AVENUE.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Deny the appeal. No one appeared.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/13/2019
12 RLH VBR 19-4 Appeal of Betty Gruber to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary
Abatement Order at 675 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Betty Gruber, owner, appeared.
Ms. Moermond: I understand that you're in the VB Program because of a Fire C of O
Revocation
Fire Supervisor Leanna Shaff: Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation
-we been here for the same property for a multitude of reasons: this one, in particular
got started with more of my involvement in Jul 2017 where we found a meth lab in the
garage; it had a C of O at that time, the garage was contaminated; in order to give Mr.
& Mrs. Gruber enough time as possibe, we condemned just the garage; the renters
were in the house moved on; unfortunately, the people who had started the lab were
reported to be living in the garage; I was called by SPPD that people were living in that
garage when we began the Fire C of O process in May 2018; we were dealing with the
tenants a lot & I had to remind him that he was not the property owner; we had difficulty
numerous times getting a response from Mr. or Mrs. Gruber
-at the initial inspection in May 2018, I called out the exterior items & I incorporated the
issues with the garage clean up into those Orders
-there were inspections in May, Jun, Sep, with no movement on any of that
-I understand that Spalding Decontamination was out there & decontaminated the
garage but I still have not received paperwork for that from the Grubers; so, I can't
substantiate all of that
-on Nov 1, 2018, I again, was not met at the property by the Grubers; in fact, Terry
Olson, the person who had caused them much angst & issues, was actually working
on their house at 671 Hawthorne Ave E;
-consequently, I Revoked the Fire C of O for long term noncompliance
-the tenants are not there; the mailbox reads "Vacant;" I've been able to look into the
windows & see that it was vacant
-the last time I spoke with Mrs. Gruber, she said that she wanted to use 675 for
storage; I told her that was not OK for a vacant bldg
Supervisor Matt Dornfeld, VB Program: Insp Friel met a person who identified himself
as Roger at the property on Jan 3, 2019; he stated that property owners were allowing
him to stay there; I told him he could not & suggested the owner file an appeal; house
was referred with a Revoked C of O by Fire Insp Shaff; house has peeling paint,
defects in soffit/fascia as well as a number of deficiencies included on the Revocation
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list; 2-car garage is open; detached wood shed is secure; open Cat 2 VB file; issued
SA to secure garage
Mrs. Gruber: he was supposed to be fixing up the place & that Spalding - according
to him, the garage is all cleaned up; I told him that we needed paperwork; he said, "I
don't want to deal with you; I want to deal with her" (Ms. Shaff); he acted like he was
going to call you
-somebody stole the light right off the garage
Mr. Dornfeld: Insp Friel put into his report that Roger said he was living at 675 (Jan 3,
2019)
-for the record, 1576 Griggs St N which shows up as Ms. Gruber's homesteaded
address, was Condemned & made a Cat 2 VB back in Jul for severe gross unsanitary
conditions; it has been secured multiple times by Restoration Professionals; there
have been police calls
Mrs. Gruber: he was supposed to just be fixing; well, at that time, we didn't have the
VB letter
-Griggs got broken into; they ransacked the house; threw everything on the floor
-we had gotten it all cleaned up; now, we're cleaning up again
Ms. Moermond: I see that the Reg VB letter from DSI went out on Jan 7, 2019 but Ms.
Gruber, the C of O was Revoked well before that
Ms. Shaff: that bldg was ordered vacated effective Nov 30, 2018; that Revocation
letter dated Nov 1, 2018 was addressed to Betty Gruber, 671 Hawthorne Ave E
Mrs. Gruber: we had a problem with our mail at that time; I had my purse stolen &
someone had put "return to sender" on the mail so, we weren't getting it; we never got
that letter
Ms. Shaff: I was in phone/email contact with Aaron, the tenant at 671, who assured
me that he had spoken to you, Ms. Gruber; you were having him try to do your dealings
Ms. Gruber: because he had a computer; he said that he emailed you the contracts
for him to do fixing; they were going to come over to paint the house & then, we got all
that rain; so, they postponed it
Ms. Moermond: could you describe the conditions?; I don't have the Revocation handy
Ms. Shaff: I haven't been inside the house for quite some time now; I know that the
garage is wide open & as far as SPPD is concerned, that's a good thing at this point
so Mr. Olson & his friends don't move into the garage & shed again
-house & garage need paint; documentation of compliance for decontamination of
garage; damaged electrical fixture on garage; garage apron needing to be repaired;
shed needs painting; steps to rear doorway were deteriorated & unsafe
Ms. Gruber: the house is all fixed up now; he was the son of a minister so, we trusted
him; he did some cleaning & that Roger guy was fixing up
-we will not rent the house again
-we wanted someone in there, because my husband is disabled, to mow the grass &
shovel snow - pay no rent
Ms. Moermond: it would still have to have a C of O whether or not you charge rent
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Ms. Gruber: Mr. Gruber is at home, 671 Hawthorne, & I'm laid off; he has a nurse who
comes over once a week & his foot is almost healed up
Ms. Shaff: In a few months past, I've spoken with Mr. Gruber & he doesn't seem to
know who I am even after dealing with him for a few years on these properties, so with
the house not being secured, I don't trust that other people won't be moving in; it's
sound like this Roger has moved in again
Ms. Moermond: you need to get Spalding's paperwork to the city; the city will hold you
accountable; other than that, there's not too much wrong with the property & without
you living there, you'll need a C of O for it to be occupied
-it makes sense to me that if you can get the documentation that the meth lab clean
up has occurred that you'd be given a certain length of time to get your Certificate
re-instated but you don't want to have anybody live there so, we're kind of in the VB
Program
Ms. Gruber: we just want to fix it up to sell it
Ms. Moermond: first, contact a realtor who will represent you in this, someone who you
trust & maybe they can help you talk with Spalding to get that much needed paperwork
-the garage is Condemned until the city gets documentation that the meth lab is
cleaned up
-emphasized getting realtor advice
-this should be in the VB Program (house remains a Cat 2 because the garage is
Condemned)
-I'll waive the VB fee for 90 days
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Deny appeal but waive the VB fee for 90 days.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/13/2019
13 RLH VBR 19-3 Appeal of Anna Louise Kennen-Pitches to a Vacant Building Registration
Notice at 884 WESTMINSTER STREET.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Anna Kennin-Pitches & Micheal Pitches appeared.
Supervisor Matt Dornfeld, Vacant Buildings: was made a Cat 2 VB on Dec 11, 2018
per a code enforcement referral; Insp Friel's notes state: 1 1/2 story wood frame single
family house; vacant & secure; house mostly gutted on 1st floor; wires hanging; bare
walls, etc; exterior is defective with holes in siding & holes thru to interior; peeling
paint; defects in roof; chimney leaning; screens/windows defective or unfinished, etc;
detached 1-car garage is secure; large amount of wood, metal debris, bags of rubbish
in yard & front porch; porch attached shed is open; no current permits on file
-he issued Summary Abatement for the stuff mentioned in yard/porch
-Dec 24,2018 he stated the bldgs remain vacant & secure; owner present
-Jan 4, 2019 an appeal was filed; enforcement stayed
Ms. Moermond: why are you appealing?
Mr. Pitches: we have a business together; she just started it up - wanted to get into
flipping houses
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-we went through the process & looked at many places with realtors & found this
occupied place that was up for sale; so, she decided that was the one she wanted to
buy
Ms. Pitches: I bought the property on Sep 21, 2018 and we were just going to do
some light stuff but once I got in there, I decided to make it nicer; maybe I'll live there;
I have a dog & there's a backyard; I live in a townhome now
Mr. Pitches: I spoke to Tom Friel & he gave me details of the situation & what we had
to do; on Dec 28, he said that the property was still, officially, registered in the name of
the previous owner; then, I rang Racquel from here & she told me that the date was
passed to put in an appeal; so, I came to see her & what I'm thinking is that the actual
Notice for the VB was sent to the previous owner because we still hadn't rec'd anything
-we plan to do quite a bit of work ourselves because we can't afford to just hire
contractors
-we feel like there was mistaken identity as far as the VB because we've had it for
months & we're working on it so, we're not really sure why it was actually a VB
Ms. Pitches: there's no debris in the yard; we took care of it all with the dumpsters
Mr. Pitches: the small rehab has turned into quite a big project; it almost will be a
brand new house once it's done
Ms. Moermond: the title co at the table normally assumes responsibility for getting
current info to the Recorders Office; now, Ramsey Co Taxation lists Louise David
Investing LLC
Mr. Pitches: that's us but we didn't receive anything from the City of St. Paul yet;
Racquel gave me a copy
-Mr. Friel said on Jan 2 or 3 that on a couple days previous to that he found that it had
been registered in our name with the city; but we weren't aware of this until one of our
friends did a drive-by, checking on the place & said that we had a sticker on the
window
Ms. Pitches: we had a TISH prior to the purchase & it did not say anything about a
Cat 2
Ms. Moermond: provided some background on how the city code works in this case
-staff found the house uninhabitable & empty when someone called in about the mess
in the yard; so, staff referred it to the VB Program; they monitor the property & set a
minimum benchmark for what the property needs repaired in order to be re-occupied;
in this case, they are looking for you to have a code compliance inspection report
prepared; that report will be the list for your contractors to address; provided an
application for the CCI to the Pitches
-you'll need a lockbox (on already)
-I'd like to help you out with the fee for registering it as a VB
-I can waive the VB fee for 90 days
Mr. Pitches: we want the property on the market at the end of Feb; at the very latest,
the first week in Mar
Ms. Moermond: apply for that code compliance insp right away to get those inspectors
in there because you won't be able to pull permits until you get that inspection report
done
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-a 90 day fee waiver will buy you 3 months from Dec 13, 2018; if you aren't able to get
your Certificate by Mar 13, 2019, we'll be talking about getting a bill for that $2000 &
I'd expect you'd appeal that proposed assessment so we could work on prorating it
down to the portion of the year that you were in the VB Program
Mai Vang: the warning letter went out yesterday; it will say this bill hasn't been paid
-the mail was going to Eden Prairie & Edina
Ms. Moermond: Mr. Dornfeld has made a note of this hearing in the computer system,
so you're fine
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Deny the appeal but will waive the VB fee for 90 days.
Referred to the City Council due back on 2/13/2019
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Agenda
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN 55102
Meeting Agenda - 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, January 15, 2019 9:00 AM Room 330 City Hall & Court House
9:00 a.m. Hearings
Remove/Repair Orders
1 RLH RR Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 667
18-51 OHIO STREET within fifteen (15) days after the January 2, 2019, City
Council Public Hearing. (To be referred to Legislative Hearing on January
15, 2019; City Council public hearing to be continued to January 23, 2019)
Sponsors: Noecker
2 RLH RR 19-2 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 650
AURORA AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the February 13, 2019,
City Council Public Hearing.
Sponsors: Thao
3 RLH RR 19-3 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 899
GERMAIN STREET within fifteen (15) days after the February 13, 2019,
City Council Public Hearing.
10:00 a.m. Hearings
4 RLH RR 19-1 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 735
MARGARET STREET in Council File RLH RR 18-3.
Sponsors: Prince
5 RLH RR Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 830
18-53 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 18-22. (To be
referred to Legislative Hearing on January 15, 2019)
Sponsors: Thao
11:00 a.m. Hearings
Summary Abatement Orders
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6 RLH SAO Appeal of John Lesch to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1211 COMO
19-2 BOULEVARD WEST.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
Correction Orders
7 RLH CO Appeal of Francis Garcia to a Correction Notice at 312 BRIMHALL
18-45 STREET.
Sponsors: Tolbert
8 RLH CO Appeal of David Johnson, Jr. to a Correction Notice at 1038 BLAIR
19-1 AVENUE.
Sponsors: Thao
9 RLH CO Appeal of Curtis Zitzman to a Correction Notice at 1026 REANEY
19-3 AVENUE.
Sponsors: Prince
11:30 a.m. Hearings
Orders To Vacate, Condemnations and Revocations (NONE)
1:30 p.m. Hearings
Fire Certificates of Occupancy
10 RLH FCO Appeal of John S. Jagiela to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 134
19-7 MONTROSE PLACE.
Sponsors: Jalali Nelson
2:30 p.m. Hearings
Vacant Building Registrations
11 RLH VBR Appeal of Stephanie Carr to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning
19-2 Letter at 121 HATCH AVENUE.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
12 RLH VBR Appeal of Betty Gruber to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and
19-4 Summary Abatement Order at 675 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
13 RLH VBR Appeal of Anna Louise Kennen-Pitches to a Vacant Building Registration
19-3 Notice at 884 WESTMINSTER STREET.
Sponsors: Brendmoen
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