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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/2014 RegularMinutes of the City Council April 28, 2014 City Council Chambers, City Hall 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary Peterson at 7:02 p.m. 2. APPOINT SECRETARY PRO TEM Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams to appoint Carole Blowers as Secretary Pro Tem. Motion passed unanimously. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Schmitt, Williams, Diehin, Nawrocki; Mayor Peterson Also present: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director /City Engineer; Scott Nadeau, Police Chief; Gary Gorman, Fire Chief, Jim Hoeft, City Attorney. 4. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Dan Thompson of Heights Church. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited b. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) Councilmember Nawrocki stated that he would like to discuss the Associate Planner position later in the meeting. 7. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS Mayor Gary Peterson read the proclamation that Police Week is May 11 -17, 2014. On the evening of May 15, there will be a candlelight vigil at the capitol. Mayor Gary Peterson read the proclamation that May 2014 is Building Safety Month. 8. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) The City Manager requested that item E be removed from the consent agenda. The City Manager then went through the remainder of the consent items below: A. Approve Minutes of the City Council MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the Board of Appeals/ Equalization of April 14, 2014. MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 14, 2014. B. Accept Board and Commission Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to accept the January 28, 2014, HRA meeting minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the February 3, 2014, EDA meeting minutes. C. Approve Attached List of Rental Housing Licenses MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 28, 2014 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. D. Transfer of Monies to the Police Department's Budget MOTION: Move to transfer $6,890 of monies received in Public Safety Building Range rental fees to the Police Department's budget as follows: $2,089.99 to line item 4020, Building Repair and Maintenance, for hepa filters; $2,293.00 to line item 3050, Expert and Professional Services, for the mining of lead and installation of panels; and $2,507.01 to line item 2171, General Supplies, for necessary materials. F. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 28, 2014, as presented. G. Payment of Bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8, the City Council has received the list of claims paid covering check number 151967 through 152132 in the amount of $726,489.99. MOTION by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to approve the above Consent Agenda items. Motion passed unanimously. The following item which was removed from the consent agenda was then discussed: E. Approve Proposal from Leo A Daly for Development of a Construction Cost Estimate for a Public Library MOTION by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Williams to accept the proposal from Leo A. Daly in the amount of $39,180, plus reimburseables, for the preparation conceptual level drawings and a construction cost estimate for a City Library located on the 1.6 acre parcel north of 825 4P Avenue (former NEI site), and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an Agreement for the same. Funding will be provided from the Library Capital Building Fund 450 -51410 -3050. Discussion ensued. City Manager Walt Fehst explained that the $39,180 cost for preparing conceptual drawings and a construction cost estimate for the library at the former NEI site would come from the Library Capital Building fund to pay Leo A Daly. He stated the soil borings are done. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that the bids did not come back to the council; the council only authorized going out for bids. The Public Works Director stated that the borings and survey were under $1,500, which can be approved by the City Manager. To go forward with the building of the library, the City Council would have to approve that. The city has owned this property for the past thirteen years. We should know what is under the topsoil. Councilmember Nawrocki stated the intention is to put a new library on the former NEI site. It should have come back to the council before awarding the contract. That is the way it is supposed to be done. The City Manager pointed out that according to the League of Minnesota Cities handbook on expenditures, purchasing, and contracts, the city is not required by statute to following the competitive bidding process for professional services. Councilmember Nawrocki stated we are just trying to fool people. This contract will lead to a bigger contract for a new library. We need to go out for bids to get the best deal for our money. The City Manager stated we would most definitely go out for proposals. Councilmember Diehm stated she is OK with taking this step. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 2 of 13 The company is familiar with the project. Councilmember Schmitt asked if the Library Foundation previously paid for plans for a proposed library. The Public Works Director stated not for plans at this level. These will be in much more detail. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that a new library would be nice, but we need to keep city expenditures at a reasonable level. Columbia Heights home valuations are up. This item should be put on the ballot and let the people decide. Councilmember Schmitt stated that monies have been set aside from local fund balances for this project. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that no one has used the services of the library more than he has. The current building is a great inclement weather /emergency disaster building. The Mayor stated that no one doubts the fact that the current library is a rock hard building. We need soil borings to find out what is down below the topsoil on the old NEI property. When we tore down the old Burger King site, we had no idea what was under there. Councilmember Williams stated that he has read the numerous comments from citizens who use the current library. There are many people who are investing monies in our city, including people who own rental buildings. Councilmember Nawrocki stated at the last meeting he asked for a list of the deficiencies of the current library building, and the response was that it would be forthcoming with the minutes of that meeting. The City Manager stated the minutes would have the context of that discussion along with the list. The Mayor called the question. Councilmember Nawrocki stated we should give citizens a chance to speak on this issue at this time. The City Manager stated this is not a public hearing; we are only voting to spend monies as indicated above. Roll call vote: Ayes: Schmitt, Williams, Diehm, Peterson; Nay: Nawrocki. Motion passed. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions 2014 -21, 4616 Tyler Street N.E., and 2014 -22, 4622 Tyler Street N.E., being Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Approving Rental License Revocation for Failure to meet the Requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes Police Chief Nadeau spoke first about concerns for the health and safety of the residents at these units. We are aware that some of these buildings have changed ownership recently. Police Captain Lenny Austin reviewed the statistics of these seven -unit buildings, mitigation plans involved, and number of meetings that have been held with the owner. He also reviewed police calls and nuisance calls. Fire Chief Gorman reviewed emergency calls and inspection calls. At the 4616 building, they have had 25 times the normal amount of inspections; and the 4622 building has had 18 times the normal amount of inspections (normal= 1 or 2 inspections in one year). Councilmember Nawrocki asked what the incidents were. Chief Gorman stated most of them were medicals due to assaults, narcotics, loud parties, intoxicated parties, bed bugs. Many of these incidents give the Police Department a large amount of concern. The new owner of 4616 and 4622 Tyler Street, William Cullen, spoke. Mr. Cullen stated most of the work that needs to be done is inside the units. The tenant base is difficult. When asked what he would do about those tenants, he stated they will need to move. Councilmember Nawrocki asked if the previous owner has any interest in these properties (no). With the licenses previously pulled for the previous owner, they cannot get another license in our city for five years. The City Attorney stated that this revocation tonight has nothing to do with the new owner. The new owner is not affiliated with the former owner. Properties with ties to Azam cannot be relicensed here. If the revocation tonight is approved, the residents have to be vacated. In the past, we have not physically removed residents, but we have offered help to them to relocate. The new owner and the current tenants have legal rights too. Assistant Fire Chief John Larkin stated that the building would be posted tomorrow if the council votes to revoke the City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 3 of 13 license on these properties tonight. The tenants would have 45 days to vacate. Mr. Cullen stated he plans to apply for a new license after the violations have been corrected. He stated he would have a harder time removing problem tenants from the University Avenue properties. Previous management was the problem. Councilmember Diehm stated that she assumes he did due diligence, and we want to help him get a new license. The Mayor asked if anyone else in the audience wished to come forward on this item. Samantha Young, 4622 Tyler Street N.E. #2, spoke on behalf of numerous tenants on Tyler Street. Several tenants would like to stay there. They are grateful for the new owner. They feel safer since the new owner took over. The previous landlord only wanted to collect rent and did not fix the problems, and he owns other properties in Minneapolis which he is also trying to sell. The new owner is taking a chance to buy these properties —a chance to make a difference. He is humble and respectful and needs to get the new license. He already has arranged for pest control to come out. Richard Wiggins, 4616 Tyler Street N.E., stated a majority of the calls were for his wife who was very sick. He has lived there for seven years. Roger E. Flick, 4622 Tyler Street N.E. #6, has lived there for 22 years. It's close to stores, so he likes living there. The former owners only were interested in collected monies and did not fix anything. The new owner is good. Councilmember Nawrocki thought we should see what the new owner's experience has been in other problem properties elsewhere. If he has done a good job, we should work with him and see what his plan for getting rid of problem tenants. Councilmember Schmitt wanted to know how we can prevent Azam from renting again in Columbia Heights. The City Attorney stated we are getting off track. Tonight's item has nothing to do with the new owner. This will not affect the legal rights of the tenants or the new owner. Tenants will be treated equally, and they should explore their rights. We do not evaluate new owners as they apply for new licenses. We have several ordinances in place to regulate behavior. The City Manager stated we (Police and Fire) will work with the new owner; we know he has done other problem properties. The Assistant Fire Chief stated he would meet with the new owner and any interested tenants immediately after the council takes action on this item tonight. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2014 -21, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt, to adopt Resolution Number 2014 -21, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Diehm to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2014 -22, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Diehm, to adopt Resolution Number 2014 -22, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 4 of 13 approving revocations pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license. Motion passed unanimously. B. Adopt Resolution 2014 -28, 4655 Pierce Street N.E., being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Approving Rental License Revocation for Failure to meet the Requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes The City Attorney stated that the listed license holder of this property is Azam who had an ownership interest in the University and Tyler properties (which are both revoked now). Therefore, Azam can longer have an ownership interest in any property here in our city. We do not believe this property has been sold. This action would terminate the license for the current owner on this property. A tenant from 4655 Pierce Street stated a lot of people living there come out of shelters or were evicted. She was concerned about where they would move if this revocation takes place. Florence Taylor, 4655 Pierce Street #3, stated she has lived there several years. She likes living there and has diabetes, and does not want to move. People need to work together. The current owner does not work on problems quickly but always wants the rent. The building should be up to code. Pheaysia Lattimore, 4655 Pierce Street N.E., #2, stated she had a recent rent issue with the owner and worked with Judicare on it, and it was resolved. However, Azam is harassing the tenants and demanding rent. She was advised to contact Judicare again. The City Attorney again reiterated that the renters will still continue to have the same legal rights they had no matter what action the council takes tonight. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Diehm, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2014 -28, being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Diehm, to adopt Resolution Number 2014 -28, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license. Motion passed unanimously. C. Adopt Resolutions 2014 -26, 3723 Polk Street N.E., 2014 -27, 4355 Madison Street N.E., and 2014 -30, 3865 Tyler Street, being Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Approving Rental License Revocation for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes Councilmember Nawrocki asked who owns these three properties. Fire Chief Gorman advised that Fred Sila owns the Polk Street property, Geoff Allard owns the Madison Street property, and Olojan Gonzalo owns the Tyler property. Susan Travis, 3723 Polk St N.E., stated the current owner is slow to repair items. She has given her notice to vacate. On June 15, she will locate to a new place. If the council revokes these licenses tonight, she understands that she has 45 days to vacate. She was asking if there was any way she could stay another three days, because that would mean she would have to vacate her Polk Street residence prior to being able to move into her new place. The City Attorney advised that she should consult with legal counsel, like Judicare. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 5 of 13 MOTION by Councilmeniber Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2014 -26, 2014 -27, and 2014 -30 being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution Numbers 2014 -26, 2014 -27, and 2014 -30 being Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental licenses listed. Motion passed unanimously. D. Adopt Resolution 2014 -29, 4056 -4058 5th Street NE being a Declaration of Nuisance and Abate- ment of Violations Within the City of Columbia Heights Fire Chief Gorman stated that the license has been revoked on this building several months ago. The building was not secured; thus we are asking for an emergency abatement action. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt, to adopt Resolution Number 2014 -29, being a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions — None B. Bid Considerations - None C. New Business and Reports - None 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager The City Manager reported that he received an e -mail regarding the Parkview Villa sale with HUD. There will be a voluntary conversion with no conditions, no dictated rents, with 100% tenant vouchers. This process started three years ago. The end result is what we and the Met Council wanted all along. He thanked the Mayor, Councilmember Diehm, and the representatives from Aeon who met with Congressman Ellison in Washington this winter. Councilmember Williams also thanked these same people, as well as Scott Clark (who retired today as Community Development Director) and Joe Hogeboom, the new Community Development Director, for also meeting with Congressman Ellison. Councilmember Nawrocki stated there was a letter recently sent from the city regarding sewer line cleaning, and he asked if this only covered from the street to the house (yes). Councilmember Nawrocki stated that the debris from Central and 47th was picked up and thanked John Larkin, Assistant Fire Chief, for assisting in getting this done. Councilmember Nawrocki had questions about the Associate Planner position. His understanding was that the person who was the Community Development Intern is now in that position. The City Manager stated at budget time last year, they had discussed that the department could not operate the same way as last year, and they would be hiring a full time person. An Assistant Planner would mean about a $70,000 /year salary, and an Associate Planner is less than that. Nawrocki stated the salary was NOT in the budget and someone just created a new position. The Council should be the one to authorize the new position. We should have advertised this position, and the council should have authorized it and the salary for it. The Manager stated $50,000 was there in the budget. Nawrocki demanded several times to know where it says that in the budget. Diehm stated that the City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 6 of 13 Associate Planner is doing a good job and hopes this conversation does not affect her and her performance. Nawrocki stated this was a weird hiring process; the council should authorize positions and vote on salaries. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that he understands we advertised for the City Clerk position. It would have been nice to know who the finalists were, and that Administration was a little more up front before hiring someone. As far as appointing a Council Secretary, the City Manager advised that the city council can appoint any employee as their Council Secretary. Report of the City Attorney- None. 12. CITIZENS FORUM (At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agen- da. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his /her name and address for the record. ) Nile Harper, 1437 Glacier Lane, Fridley, stated he provided the city councilmembers earlier tonight with a letter from "Citizens in Support of a New Public Library in Columbia Heights ", which had about a dozen signatures on it. These people are taxpayers and homeowners here. He thanked the council for hiring Leo Daly; that was a positive step. The purpose of this letter is to reinforce that the preliminary work be done at both sites (Huset Park site and Public Safety Building site). Harold Hoium, 4200 3rd Street, stated the bridge over University needs lights on the steps and the light pole moved; also the steps should be painted yellow on the top and bottom. He thinks the snow should be removed before the trucks pack it down, like before 5 a.m. Vehicles cannot make the hill near his residence. He asked the Police Chief what was the procedure in the event of a shootout in town, and the chief responded that it's different in all situations and he would meet with him after the meeting to discuss that. Mr. Hoium thanked staff for getting rid of the bags of leaves before they end up going down the storm sewers. Chief Nadeau announced the Clean, Fed, and Warm event this coming Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 pm. at the Public Safety Building. This is a joint effort between SACA, the school, the city, and Kody's Closet. This is a fundraiser and there will be exhibits, a strolling accordion player, etc. The Mayor advised that the Activity Fund will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, water, and pop. Suggested donation is $10 /person; $20 /family. Councilmember Diehm advised that the Columbia Heights High School synchronized swimmers will have a fundraiser /show on May 1St at 6 p.m. There is also a spelling bee on May 1, 2, and 3 at 7 p.m. The Mayor announced the annual prayer breakfast is Wednesday, May 7th, at 7 a.m. at Murzyn Hall. There is also a play at St. Matthew's church on May 2, 3, and 4. He also recently attended a Pow Wow at the school; we have 99 Indian students in our school system. There were four different drum groups participating, and it was a wonderful event for our city. Remember our servicemen and servicewomen; don't take life so seriously —enjoy it; and do a random act of kindness. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 7 of 13 Respectfully submitted, Carole J. Blowers, Secretary Pro Tern RESOLUTION 2014 -21 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A of that certain residential rental license held by Sheffield Properties, LLC (Hereinafter "License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4616 Tyler Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 28, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The attached Exhibit A outlines the disproportionate number of police calls, criminal activity and housing code violations associated with 4616 Tyler Street NE. 2. Over the last several years, both the Columbia Heights Police Department and Columbia Heights Fire Department have worked extensively with the License Holder in an attempt to bring these issues down to a level that is similar to other rental properties of similar size in the City. 3. The disproportionate number of police calls, criminal activity and housing code violations have persisted at an unacceptable level. 4. The License Holder had an ownership interest in license number(s) F12254 and F12254A, both of which were revoked on March 24, 2014, effective April 1, 2014. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5A of the City of Columbia Heights City Code, the rental license for the property identified at 4616 Tyler Street NE, license number FI2342A, is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post, for the purpose of preventing occupancy, a copy of this order on said building. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this order. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 8 of 13 RESOLUTION 2014 -22 Resolution of the City= Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A of that certain residential rental license held by Sheffield Properties, LLC (Hereinafter "License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4622 Tyler Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 28, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The attached Exhibit A outlines the disproportionate number of police calls, criminal activity and housing code violations associated with 4622 Tyler Street NE. 2. Over the last several years, both the Columbia Heights Police Department and Columbia Heights Fire Department have worked extensively with the License Holder in an attempt to bring these issues down to a level that is similar to other rental properties of similar size in the City. 3. The disproportionate number of police calls, criminal activity and housing code violations have persisted at an unacceptable level. 4. The License Holder had an ownership interest in license number(s) F12254 and F12254A, both of which were revoked on March 24, 2014, effective April 1, 2014. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5A of the City of Columbia Heights City Code, the rental license for the property identified at 4622 Tyler Street NE, license number F12342, is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post, for the purpose of preventing occupancy, a copy of this order on said building. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this order. RESOLUTION 2014 -26 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Fred T Sila (Hereinafter "License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3723 Polk Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 9 of 13 causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 28, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on February 25, 2014 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on March 27, 2014 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a reinspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on April 8, 2014 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit: a. Shall repair cabinet under kitchen sink. b. Shall install /replace switch plate cover(s) throughout house. c. Shall repair sheetrock behind toilet. d. Shall repair outside light switch to function properly. e. Shall provide weather seal around side door. f. Shall repair /replace loose soffit and missing siding on exterior. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F13318 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2014 -27 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Geoff Allard (Hereinafter 'License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4355 Madison Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on April 7, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 10 of 13 Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on or about February 14, 2014 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property submit the rental license application for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on April 7, 2014 inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit: a. Failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL I . The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F12399 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2014 -28 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Salford Properties, LLC (Hereinafter "License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4655 Pierce Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 28, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on March 24, 2014 the City Council revoked the licenses for license number(s) F12254 and F12254A, effective April 1, 2014. 2. That on March 24, the License Holder had an ownership interest in said revoked licenses. 3. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page I I of 13 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F12477 is hereby revoked pursuant to Chapter 5A.408(E). 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2014 -29 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Federal National Mortgage Association (Hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4056 — 4058 5t11 Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on March 24, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on March 21, 2014 the Fire Department responded to a complaint at the address listed above. The Police Department noted that the structure was open and unsecured. 2. That on March 21, 2014 the Fire Chief ordered that Advance Companies secure the vacant structure. 3. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit: A. Approve the immediate abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4056 - 4058 5th Street N.E. 4. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4056 — 4058 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4056 — 4058 5th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 12 of 13 RESOLUTION 2014 -30 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Olojan Gonzalo (Hereinafter "License Holder"), Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3865 Tyler Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 21, 2014 of a public hearing to be held on April 28, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on or about March 4, 2014 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to submit a rental license application and schedule a rental inspection for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on March 21, 2014 inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit: a. Failure to schedule a rental property inspection. b. Failure to submit a rental license application and fees. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number U3865TY is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. City Council Minutes Monday, April 28, 2014 Page 13 of 13