HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2018 Work SessionMeeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: March 5, 2018
Time of Meeting: 7:00 PM
Location of Meeting: Conference Room #1
Purpose of Meeting: Work Session
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM
Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmembers Murzyn Jr, Williams, Novitsky and Buesgens
Also present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Lenny Austin; Police Chief, Andy Museus; Sergeant, Gary
Gorman; Fire Chief, and Katie Bruno; City Clerk.
Discussion regarding Public Hearin for Revocation; 4625 and 4633 Tyler St.
Police Chief Lenny Austin reported there has been a disproportionate number of police calls for the
properties at 4625 and 4633 Tyler St. The property owner; Brad Schumacher has not been responsive.
Sergeant Andy Museus reviewed the Conduct on Licensed Premise and the Nuisance Calls for Service
ordinances. Museus reported Brad Schumacher has received three letters regarding Conduct on
Licensed Premise violations, requiring termination of the tenancy. Mr. Schumacher has not evicted any
of the problem tenants. In comparison with like properties in the City since 2009, the two properties
account for 5% of the 4- plexes and 20% of the calls for service.
Chief Austin reported a Crime Mitigation Plan was established in late in 2010. During that time, there
was a decrease in incidents, however calls have always been considerably higher than average. Austin
reported that Mr. Schumacher has failed to respond to recent communication.
Chief Austin reported that if the Council revokes the licenses; Mr. Schumacher will not be able to have a
landlord license for five years. Councilmember Buesgens and Novitsky commented that because no
effort has been made, they would support revocation. Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. and Williams agreed.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if assistance will be offered to the other tenants in the buildings. Austin
confirmed that there are agencies available to assist.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:16 PM
Respectively Submitted,
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Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk