HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-122RESOLUTION NO. 2017-122
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving an eight (8) -month provisional rental
license for the property rental license held by 2015 -3 I1-12 BORROWER LP (Hereinafter "License Holder ").
Whereas, License Holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1030 Polk PL 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
November 13, 2017 of a public hearing to be held on November 27, 2017.
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
I. That from 2000 -2013, the property generated 14 calls for service and from 2013 to present generated
30 calls for service. Invitation Homes began managing the property in 2013.
2. That on 08/12/16, two adults and one juvenile were listed as moving into the residence.
3. That between September 2016 and February 2017, there were six calls for service at the residence
involving the renters on the lease.
4. That on 08/11/17, the renter told CHPD they had moved out in May 2017 and her 18- year -old son was
staying in the house with multiple juveniles while committing several crimes, to include underage
drinking, smoking marijuana, and fighting.
5. That between 07/19/17 and 08/25/17, there were 19 calls for service at the address and none involved
adult renters on the lease.
6. On 08/14/17, the CHPD called Portfolio Manager, Delisa Collette, and requested a meeting to discuss
the criminal activity at the property, and the request was denied. CHPD also requested copies of
background checks and lease; the request was denied and CHPD was told a subpoena was needed.
7. That crimes were committed on the property or associated with the property, including but not limited
to; First Degree Aggravated Robbery, Tampering with a Witness, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Criminal
Damage to Property, and False Name to Police.
8. That at no time from August 2016 to present did Invitation Homes initiate communication with the
CHPD to inquire about activity on their property.
9. 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
F16291 is hereby granted as an eight (8) -month provisional rental license with the following
six conditions:
a. Monthly meeting (more if needed) between CHPD (and CHFD if needed) and Invitation
Homes to review calls and activity on property and other Invitation Homes properties in
Columbia Heights
b. Provide lease and documentation of backgrounds of all prospective tenants for PD review
during Provisional license.
C. Reduce calls for service to reflect average calls for service from previous years.
d. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) study to be conducted on the
property and implement any reasonable recommendations.
e. Fulfill all requests to meet with CHPD and CHFD during provisional licensing period.
f. The property manager will attend quarterly landlord meetings during the 8 month period.
2. The City will consider full reinstatement of the license after eight (8) months if all conditions are met by
License Holder.
3. Council may revoke license at anytime during provisional period if conditions are not met.
Passed this 27th day of November, 2017
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr.
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: 3 Ayes, 2 Nays, Motion Carried
Ayes: Schmitt, Williams and Murzyn, Jr.
Nays: Buesgens and Novitsky
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Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Attest:
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary