HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-075RESOLUTION NO. 2022-75
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code of
that certain property rental license held by Jehoshaphat Oyugi (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4610/4612 Washington Street NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council
action contained herein was given to the License Holder on August 4, 2022, of a public hearing to be held on
August 22, 2022.
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 June 27, 2022, 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 July 29, 2022, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection 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 August 12, 20222, 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/replace non-functioning carbon monoxide detector in 4610 main floor common area.
b. Shall investigate electrical issues in 4610 kitchen and laundry room to include non-functioning
electrical outlets, refrigerator plugged in with extension cord, fuses blowing, etc. All electrical
equipment, wiring, and appliances shall be installed and maintained to the Minnesota State
Building Code.
c. Shall grant access to 4612 for inspection.
d. This property is licensed as a duplex rental property. Inspectors have noted that a third unit has
been added and multiple families are occupying the property. Owner has 30 days to contact the
city of Columbia Heights Building Official at (763) 706-3670 and obtain the permits and
inspections to make this property a legal triplex or the third illegal unit must be removed to bring
the property into compliance.
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.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
Page 2
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
22-0005005 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.
Passed this 22nd day of August, 2022
Offered by: Novitsky
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes, Murzyn Jr. Absent
r
Am da Marquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary