HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-22 City Council Work Session Packet
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
John Murzyn, Jr.
Connie Buesgens
Nick Novitsky
Kt Jacobs
City Manager
Kelli Bourgeois
Public Safety Bldg—Training Room, 825 41st Ave NE
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
7:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering
meeting ID 844 2355 5962 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84423555962. For questions
please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Embedded Social Worker 6 Month Review.
2. Axon Body Cam and Taser Contract.
3. Rental Density for Single-Family Rental Dwellings – Draft Ordinance.
4. Rental Licensing: Incentive-Based Licensing Program Update.
5. Property Maintenance Discussion.
6. Maintained Natural Landscape Ordinance Follow-up.
7. Local Business Recognition.
8. Earlier Council Meeting Start Times.
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEMS
MEETING DATE JULY 5, 2022
ITEM: RENTAL DENSITY FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS – DRAFT ORDINANCE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Minerva Hark, City Planner / 6/20/22
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
_Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2022, Staff presented their research pertaining to rental density for single-family rental dwellings
at a City Council Work Session. Staff received feedback from the City Council and was given direction to draft
amendments to City Code Section 5A, Article IV in order to regulate the density of detached single-family
dwelling rentals Citywide.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The draft ordinance intends to amend Chapter 5A, Article IV of the Columbia Heights City Code. The purpose
of the ordinance is to regulate the density of detached single-family rental dwellings in all residential zones by
allowing no more than ten percent of the single-family lots on any City block to be eligible to obtain a rental
license. The ordinance defines “BLOCK” and introduces the concept of temporary rental licenses. It also
regulates the status of rental licenses in blocks that exceed the ten percent density.
NEXT STEPS
Before bringing the ordinance forward for two readings at two regular City Council meetings, and before we
can fully implement this ordinance, Staff has identified the following action items:
Receive input from City Councilmembers on Draft Ordinance.
Work with GIS and Planning staff to get a thorough count of lots per City block and legal single-family
dwellings in all residential zoning districts.
Finalize a Rental Density Map for Single-Family Lots per City block that is maintained and updated on a
consistent basis.
Work internally to designate new responsibilities to City staff, such as map updating and temporary
rental license application review.
Notify all current single-family rental license holders of ordinance update and what they’re subject to
moving forward.
Create a designated City website that provides information of the ordinance change and current Rental
Density Map.
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CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council direct Staff to take the next steps in further developing the ordinance
for the regulation of rental density for single-family rental dwellings.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft Ordinance
Draft Single-Family Rental Density Map
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A ARTICLE IV OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
REGULATE RENTAL DENSITY FOR DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
5A.401 of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
5A.401 OCCUPANCY LICENSE REQUIRED.
(A) No person, firm, government agency or corporation shall own a premises that is rented, leased, let, or
used for any type of occupancy in the city City without having first obtained an occupancy license (license)
as hereinafter provided and outlined in the Property Maintenance Inspection Policy. Each such license
shall register annually with the city City. If the license is denied, no occupancy of a premises, then vacant
or which become vacant, is permitted until a license has been issued. Apartment units within an
unlicensed apartment building for which a license application has been made and which units are in
compliance with this chapter may be occupied provided that the unlicensed units within the apartment
building do not create a hazard to the health and safety of persons in occupied units.
(B) Rental Density for Detached Single-Family Rental Dwellings.
(1) In any R-1, R-2A, R-3, or R-4 zoning district, no more than ten percent of the single-family lots on
any block shall be eligible to obtain a rental license, unless a temporary license is granted by the
City Council as provided herein. Table 1 indicates how many single-family lots per block are able
to be licensed as a rental property based on the number of lots that exist in a block.
TABLE 1
Lots/Block Rental Units Allowed
1-14 1
15-24 2
25-34 3
35-44 4
45-54 5
55-64 6
65-74 7
75-84 8
85-94 9
(2) The following guidelines shall apply to determine eligible blocks and lots:
(a) For the purposes of this section, a BLOCK shall be defined as an area of land enclosed
within the perimeter of streets, watercourses, public parks, municipally owned lots, and
City boundaries and further defined by an official map maintained by the City.
(b) This section shall apply to legally conforming lots of record and legally nonconforming lots
of record. For the purposes of this section, lots of record may also be referred to as
PROPERTIES, PROPERTY, or LOTS.
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(c) If a block contains more than one type of zoning district, only R-1, R-2A, R-3, and R-4
zoning district lots shall be included in the calculation of the total number of lots per block.
(d) Two-family residential, townhome/twinhome residential, multiple family residential,
commercial, public, institutional, and industrial uses located in an R-1, R-2A, R-3, or R-4
zoning district shall not be included in the calculation of the total number of lots per block.
(3) If the number of rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted number of rental properties
per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, no
additional rental licenses shall be approved for the block, unless a temporary license is granted
by the City Council as provided herein. Existing rental licenses may be renewed; however, should
a rental license not be renewed, terminated due to the sale of a property by the current license
holder, transfer of property ownership occurs, or if the rental license is revoked or lapses, the
rental license shall not be reinstated unless it is in conformance with this section and other
applicable sections of the City Code.
(4) If the number of rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted number of rental properties
per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, a
property owner may request a temporary license to allow an additional rental property for that
block. The property owner must hire a licensed professional property management company to
manage the property. The City Council may grant or deny a temporary license in its sole discretion.
Persons requesting a temporary license must make an annual application to the City. No property
owner shall hold a temporary rental license for the same property for more than two consecutive
years.
(C) Exception. Owner occupied Single-family home occupancies.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07; Ord. XXXX, passed XX-XX-XX)
Section 2
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
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Attest:
___________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Single Family Rentals - Draft Map
Date Created: June 21, 2022
Disclaimer: The provider makes no representation or warranties with respect to the reuse of this data.7
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEMS
MEETING DATE JULY 5, 2022
ITEM: Rental Licensing: Incentive-Based Licensing Program.
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Dan O’Brien, 6/29/2022
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
_Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND:
Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien will present an update on information on Rental Licensing.
This is a system by which the city uses criteria gathered from several sources to evaluate the condition and
management of the property. Using a calculation, the properties are placed into tiers, which then determine
the frequency of their inspections and their licensing fee.
The system is based on the concept of rewarding well-managed and maintained properties with less frequent
inspections and cheaper license fees because, overall, they consume fewer city services. In this system, a “tier
1” property generally requires little city intervention and is well maintained while a “tier 3” rental property is
considered to consume excessive city services and is often poorly maintained. The city of Minneapolis uses a
system like this. While complex, their system appears to be a fair and reasonably designed system.
Using two calculated elements, the Property Conditions and the Property Management score, the incentive-
based tier system generates a fee for each score, which is then added together to determine the licensing fee.
The scores are dynamic so a rental license fee can differ from year to year based on the conditions/scores at
the time of licensing. This can incentivize a property owner to improve their property’s tier to obtain a cheaper
license and have fewer inspections.
For this discussion, I have removed the fee amounts presented in the previous version to focus on the
discussion of the system and process. If the Council decides to move forward with this system, we will conduct
a comprehensive comparison of rental licensing fees to determine.
In addition to the tiered licensing fees, the program contains fees for:
conversion of a property to rental property
late renewal application/payment
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change of ownership (transfer)
and late change of ownership application (administrative)
Appeal fees
Notice of Revocation of License Fees
Landlord “Best Practices” discounts
Implementation of this, or a similar, program will take several months. However, I am confident that the
program could be “live” for the 2023 rental licensing cycle. This program will require:
additional research, analysis, and discussion to determine fees/rates
changes to city ordinance(s)
adoption of resolution for fee schedule
changes to Fire Department records management system
changes to inspection reporting/letters/violation notices, etc.
creation of educational materials for property owners and tenants
community meetings and education with the public, landlords, and tenants
changes to the city’s website
Optional: The city’s Property Maintenance Code, based on the International Property Maintenance Code, has
not been comprehensively reviewed by staff since 2011. It makes sense to evaluate and change/update the
ordinance/code if changes are going to be made by the Council to accommodate an incentive -based licensing
program. An updated code could include tenant protections such as relocation assistance and/or screening
criteria for prospective tenants.
The previous staff time estimate of 250-300 hours to implement the different aspects of the incentive-based
fee program remains accurate. Additional staff time is required if staff is directed to perform a comprehensive
review and update to the ordinance. Current department staffing levels should be sufficient to accommodate
the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an incentive-based licensing program for 2023 that rewards well-managed and maintained properties
with less frequent inspections and cheaper license fees.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2022-07-05 Incentive-Based Rental Licensing Program.pdf
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INCENTIVE -BASED
RENTAL LICENSING
VERSION: JUL 05 2022
DRAFTED BY D O’BRIEN, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
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RENTAL LICENSING
OVERVIEW
Incentive-based Licensing Structure
FIRE DEPARTMENT/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Create a system by which the city ranks each rental property using empirical data/criteria to place a
property into tiers that determine the inspection cycle and licensing fee. Well-managed and maintained
properties have cheaper license fees and are inspected less frequently.
DISCUSSION
INCENTIVE-BASED LICENSING STRUCTURE
This is a system by which the city ranks each rental property based upon several criteria to place it in a
tier. The system is based on the concept of rewarding well-managed and maintained properties with
less frequent inspections and cheaper license fees because, overall, they consume fewer city services. In
this system, tier 1 properties generally require very little city intervention and are well maintained while
tier 3 rental properties are considered to need excessive city services and are often poorly maintained.
While complex, an incentive-based program appears to be a fair and reasonable system.
Using two calculated elements, the Property conditions and the Property Management score, the
proposed tier system generates a fee for each score, which are then added together to determine the
licensing fee. The scores are dynamic so a rental license fee can differ from year to year based on the
conditions/scores at the time of licensing. This can incentivize a property owner to improve their
property’s tier to obtain a cheaper license and have fewer inspections.
Property
Conditions Tier +
Property
Management
Score + Fee Level
Determines
inspection cycle
and per unit
renewal fee
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Property Conditions Tier
The first part in the licensing fee calculation is the Property Conditions Tier. This focuses on the
violations found during inspections from the previous two years. A property with a higher property
conditions tier is inspected more frequently and charged a higher fee. All properties will receive an
exterior/common area inspection each year regardless of tier.
Tier 1, Three-year inspection cycle. Well-maintained, and meets minimum applicable codes. A
property’s tier is determined by looking back at the last two years of data. As a result, properties
that have not been inspected or had any issues reported to the City in those two years are
labeled as a Tier 1.
Tier 2, Two-year cycle. Property is well-maintained but has a few documented issues that may
have an urgent impact on renter safety and habitability.
Tier 3, One-year cycle. Property may be poorly maintained. There are several documented
issues, and it is likely that more than one has an urgent impact on renter health and safety.
The elements used to calculate the property condition tier are in the table below. Each code
section/violation is divided into one of several categories and assigned a points violation score. The
violation points from each inspection within the two-year period are added up to create the overall
score and used to determine the Property Conditions Tier. The current records management system
used by Columbia Heights can accommodate assigning violation points to each violation in the system.
Property Conditions Tier Elements
Element Description Points per
Violation
Life Safety Violation
Life-Threatening and Severe Violations
Life Safety Violations indicate an urgent health or safety
risk to the renter. Examples include smoke or carbon
monoxide detectors, fire exits or emergency lighting.
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Quality of Life Violations
Violations of a technical nature
Quality of Life Violations indicate an urgent issue with a
direct impact on habitability. Examples include pests
and water heater repair.
5
Additional Code
Violations
Administrative Violations
Any other housing or fire code violations are counted
here. Examples include signage, cleanliness, and
doorbells.
1
Nuisance Violations
Nuisance Violations include outside storage, tall
grass/weeds/scrub growth, and snow/ice accumulation
violation as well as PD response.
0.5
Notice to Condemn Notice to Condemn was given to their properties. 10
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
0-19 20-39 40+
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Property Management Score
The Property Management Score reflects how long it takes a property owner to comply with rental
licensing standards. Multiple repeat inspections, late payments and citations count toward a building’s
ultimate license fee. This allows the city to focus inspections on the properties needing them most.
The elements used in the Property Management Score can be customized for Columbia Heights’ needs
before or after the implementation of the program. For example, elements for attending, or NOT
attending, landlord meetings and/or participating in a “best practices” program may be added to the
calculation.
As with the Property Conditions Score calculation, the records management system used by Columbia
Heights can accommodate assigning points to these elements as well.
Property Management Score Elements
Element Description Points per
Violation
Inspections
Additional inspections conducted following the first re-
inspection of initial violations. An extension of time for a
violation does not count towards this.
2
Administrative Citations A fee charged to gain compliance. 5
Delinquent License Fee Late application, fees, or unscheduled inspection for
renewal rental license. 3
Assessments/
Authorizations
Special assessments for unpaid citations and/or
abatements. 3
Rental License Actions Actions including Operating Condition Agreements and
Tenant Remedy Actions. 10
Revocations Action taken to revoke a rental license. 40
Putting it Together
Adding the Property Management Score to the Property Conditions Tier determines the Licensing Fee
Level.
PC + PM = Fee Level 1 Fee Level 1 Fee Level 3
0-19 20-39 40+
The Fee Level is the supplemental fee added to the license bill to determine the total licensing fee. If a
fee level is higher than the Property Conditions Tier, it means that unnecessary city resources were
spent in making sure that the issues found were addressed and fixed.
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Properties start in Tier 1 and move up or down the tier structure with point accumulation. Once a
property accumulates a level of points across a two-year rolling period, it is immediately moved into the
next tier.
Tiering Administrative Reviews
If a property owner believes their property was scored incorrectly, they can ask for an administrative
review. Administrative reviews would only be undertaken if the rental license fee is paid. To ensure all
customers are treated equitably, a property’s tier would only change if the information used to score it
is inaccurate. The city may elect to charge a fee for tiering administrative reviews or limit how often one
may be requested as they are time consuming.
Other Fees
Late Fee
Property Owners are required to renew their rental license annually. Prior to the expiration of their
active license, the property owner is required to have their application, disclosures, supplemental
information, and fees submitted to the office and have the initial renewal inspection of the property
performed. If the license expires and any of these items are not completed, a late fee is charged, and
the revocation process is started.
The initial inspection for a new rental license is performed by the Building Official. Once the property
has passed the Building Official’s inspection and the applicant is notified of the satisfactory inspection,
the new license applicant has 10 days to submit their application, disclosures, supplemental
information, and fees to the Fire Department inspection department or a late fee is charged.
Currently, the late fee for Columbia Heights is set at $150 while the Minneapolis program has a penalty
charge of 25% of the license fee.
Change of Ownership Fee/Transfer Fee
Within the license period, rental properties with a rental license in good standing that changes
ownership can transfer the license to a new owner meeting the requirements to hold a license for a
$25.00 fee.
Administration Fee
After purchasing an existing rental property, the new owner must apply for a license within 30 days of
the transfer of ownership, or an administrative fee is charged. This administrative fee starts at $250.00
and increases by $20.00 for each additional unit.
Conversion Fee
When a dwelling is converted to rental property or has not had a license for the past 12 months, it must
be inspected for compliance with code. The fee for this inspection is $1000.00 and is performed by the
Building Official.
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Appeal Fee
Property Owners are required to renew their rental license annually. Prior to the expiration of their
active license
Notice of Revocation Fees
The recent change in the process for notification for a 2nd revocation of a rental license in which a
Licensee will lose the ability to hold an interest in a license for a period of five year s highlights a gap in
the city’s fee structure. Currently, the city’s rental program absorbs the expense of notification. A $150
fee is charged for each inspection following the first failed inspection. This fee barely covers the time
staff spends to schedule and perform “pre-Council” inspections prior to the Public Hearing being held.
Letters and postings for notification are sent to Property Contacts and Tenants at three points during
the revocation process; Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of License Revocation, and Unlawful to Occupy.
For a single license revocation, only the tenants of the property involved are notified. However, a
change to our process of notification for a second revocation of a license now includes notification to all
property contacts and all tenants of every property we can identify as the Property Owner having an
interest in. The number of properties involved in notification for a second license revocation can range
from one property to 100+ properties.
Overview of License Revocation Process. Assuming each inspection is Unsatisfactory
1. Initial Inspection
2. Failed re-inspection. A Statement of Cause/Notice of Public Hearing for revocation
a. Letter to all Property Ownership/management contacts as well as legal address on
file with Anoka County
b. Letters to tenants, one copy mailed to tenants, one copy posted on their unit door
3. Pre-Council Inspection (usually 7-10 days prior to council meeting)
4. Public Hearing before council/Revocation of license
a. License revocation Notice Letter to all Property Ownership/management contacts as
well as legal address on file with Anoka County
b. Notice of License Revocation Posting
c. Letters to tenants, one copy mailed to tenants, one copy posted on their unit door
5. 45-day wait period
6. Property Unlawful to Occupy
a. Letter to all Property Ownership/management contacts as well as legal address on
file with Anoka County
b. Unlawful to Occupy Posting on property
c. Letters to tenants, one copy mailed to tenants, one copy posted on their unit door
7. Citations for Occupancy
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The recent notification for the Midwest GIR revocation hearing is a good example of this gap. Staff spent
approximately half a day or more for the notification for the Public Hearing. This included verifying
contacts and information, printing approximately 1000 sheets of paper for all the letters and postings,
sorting/collating the letters, folding, and stuffing envelopes. In addition, 100s of dollars in postage were
used to send most of the letters via mail, the rest were hand-delivered posted on the unit doors of each
of the seven buildings involved by our inspectors.
The creation of a fee for revocation notices using a base fee per affected building + per unit fee format
will recover some of the expense incurred by the city for revocation postings.
Example using a base fee of $100 per building, $10 per effected unit.
Midwest GIR Example
# Buildings Fee Per building # Units Fee per Unit Total
7 $100 64 $10 $1,340
LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
NOTE: FEES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND MAY NOT REFLECT ADOPTED FEES
License Fee
(based on property condition tier)
Supplemental Fee
(based on property management fee level)
1-3 Unit Buildings 4+ Unit Buildings 1-3 Unit Buildings 4+ Unit Buildings
Building Fee Fee Per Unit Building Fee Fee Per Unit Fee Level 1 $0 $0
Tier 1 $80 $30 $140 $10 Fee Level 2 $100 $155
Tier 2 $85 $60 $165 $20 Fee Level 3 $205 $410
Tier 3 $100 $160 $195 $80
FEE CALCULATION
1. Number of units:
2. Multiply number of units by per unit license fee from above table:
3. Building fee:
4. Supplemental fee, if applicable:
5. $250 administrative fee, if applicable:
6. $450 change of ownership fee, if applicable:
7. $1000 or $750 (see next page) conversion fee, if applicable:
Total lines 2 through 7:
FEES
Late Fee $150
Inspection Fee $150
Conversion Fee $1000
Appeal Fee
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Administration Fee
License Transfer Fee $25 per unit
Expired License Reapplication Fee License Fee + $100
Landlord “Best Practices” discounts
Many cities reward Landlords for participating in programs that promote good management. Some of
these are “Best Practices”, membership in Property Management Associations and the Safer Tenants
and Rentals program (STAR). The level of participation and certification of managers and owners
determines the discount (or shift in tier fees) an owner receives.
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Comprehensive Rental Licensing Code Review
The majority of Article IV of the city’s rental occupancy licensing code was adopted in 2007 with a few
sections amended in 2011. In the twelve years following the last amendment to the code, the landscape
of rental property ownership and problems has changed enough to consider a systematic review of the
licensing code to determine if sections of the code can be improved or added to increase the
effectiveness of the code in accomplishing the goal of protecting the character and stability of all
premises within the city, prevent substandard property and blight, and preserve the value of land and
buildings throughout the city.
Tenant Support Options
Minneapolis provides several tenant assistance sections in their rental licensing code.
Renter Screening
There are two options for screening renters. Owners can use the inclusive screening criteria in
Minneapolis’ ordinance or do an individual assessment. Even if a rental property owner doesn't charge
an application fee, they are required to use one of these options.
Inclusive Screening Criteria
Under this option, standards can't be stricter than the standards in the Minneapolis ordinance,
but they may be less restrictive. The inclusive guidelines cover criminal, rental, and credit history.
Criminal History
• Cannot consider misdemeanors with dates of sentencing older than three years
• Cannot consider felonies with dates of sentencing older than seven years
• Cannot consider convictions for certain felonies with dates of sentencing older than 10 years,
including: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, third-degree murder, first-degree
manslaughter, kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first degree assault, first
degree arson and first degree aggravated robbery
Rental History
• Cannot consider evictions where judgment was entered three or more years from date of
application
• Cannot consider settlements entered one or more years before applicant submits application
• Cannot consider dismissed evictions or evictions resulting in judgment for the applicant
• Cannot screen out for insufficient rental history
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• If a landlord requires an income equal to three times the rent or higher, the landlord must
allow an exception where the applicant can demonstrate a history of successful rent
payment with an income less than three times the rent
Credit History
• Cannot screen based on credit score, but can consider information in a credit report if
relevant to ability to pay rent
• Cannot screen out for insufficient credit history
Individual Assessment Option
If a property owner wants to use criteria stricter than those in the ordinance, they must evaluate
applicants using an individual assessment. The property owner must consider all additional
evidence provided by the applicant to explain, justify, or negate the relevance of information
revealed by screening.
In an individual assessment, a property owner must consider:
• The nature and severity of the incidents that would lead to a denial
• The number and type of the incidents
• The time that has passed since the incidents occurred
• The age of the individual at the time the incidents occurred
Exceptions
A property owner may screen out any applicant in these situations:
• Applicants convicted of drug offenses as defined in Section 102 of the federal Controlled
Substances Act
• Applicants convicted of offenses that would exclude them from federally assisted
housing, including but not limited to when any member of the household is subject to a
lifetime sex offender registration requirement under a state sex offender registration
program
Security Deposit Caps
Security deposits are capped at a single month's rent.
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If a property owner chooses to ask for more than a single month's rent up front, the security deposit is
limited to 50% of a single month's rent. In this case, the renter must have the ability to pay the security
deposit in up to three installments.
A common example of this is when a landlord asks for both the first and last month's rent in advance--in
this situation, the security deposit would be limited to 50% of a month's rent, and the renter must be
able to pay the security deposit in installments over three months.
Exceptions
In situations where a renter has a referral from a government agency or non-profit service provider, one
and one-half month's rent may be collected as a security deposit.
Tenant relocation assistance required.
(An Excerpt from city of Minneapolis code)
(a) When a rental dwelling license or provisional license has been revoked, denied, or canceled based on
condemnation, such action having been attributable to inadequate maintenance or management by the
landlord, the landlord, as that term is defined in Minn. Statute Section 504B.001, shall pay relocation
assistance to the tenant of any affected dwelling unit occupied at any point between the date the
revocation, denial or cancelation is noticed and the date the revocation, denial or cancelation becomes
final. The requirement imposed by this subsection to pay relocation assistance shall also apply to any
tenants a landlord allows to occupy an affected dwelling unit after the revocation, denial, or cancelation
becomes final and prior to the issuance of a new and valid rental dwelling license. The requirement shall
additionally apply when tenants are required to vacate an unlicensed dwelling unit pursuant to section
244.1970, when such vacation is caused by the landlord or property owner's failure to obtain or qualify
for a valid and current rental dwelling license or provisional license, after notice, upon proper
application as required by this chapter. Upon the commencement or occurrence of a qualifying
revocation, denial or cancelation action, the city shall notify the landlord of the requirements of this
section, and provide a copy of such notice to the tenants. The relocation assistance shall be in an
amount equal to three (3) months of the current total monthly contract rent, or actual rent if
demonstrably higher. The relocation assistance shall be paid without regard to whether the tenant is
current on rent or other charges or fees owed, and not later than the day the tenant is ordered to
vacate pursuant to sections 244.1970 or 244.1925 of this Code, or within seven (7) days of the
revocation, denial or cancelation action becoming final, whichever is sooner. The landlord shall be
required to provide sufficient records and proof of compliance with the terms of this section, in a
manner established or ordered by the director or the director's designee. Should a landlord dispute a
determination made by the director or the director's designee pursuant to this section, the dispute shall
be subject to an expedited appeal hearing to be conducted and determined by an administrative
hearing officer pursuant to Chapter 2 of this Code.
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(b)In addition to any other remedy available at equity or law, including but not limited to the rent
escrow provisions and other actions and defenses authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B,
failure to comply with the provisions of this section may result in criminal prosecution, adverse rental
license action against all rental dwelling licenses in which the owner maintains an interest, and/or
administrative enforcement, fines, restrictions, or penalties as provided in Chapter 2 or any other
applicable section of this Code. A violation of this section as to each dwelling unit shall constitute a
separate offense. A notice of violation, as described in section 244.150, shall not be required to establish
or enforce a violation of this article. The requirements of this section are enacted as a health and safety
law of the City of Minneapolis, as that term is utilized pursuant to Minn. Statute Section 504B.161.
(c)Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the administrative fine for a violation of this
section shall be the sum of any outstanding or delinquent amount of relocation assistance plus five
hundred dollars ($500.00) for each affected dwelling unit. The city may establish a program or process
to advance the relocation assistance amounts owed to tenants under this section that utilizes any
available funding or budgetary source, and shall further be authorized to collect any delinquent
amounts owed pursuant to this section through any available and authorized method.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEMS
MEETING DATE JULY 5, 2022
ITEM: Property Maintenance Discussion.
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Dan O’Brien, 6/30/2022
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
_Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND:
Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien will discuss several pending property maintenance Public Hearings.
1. Discussion of violations for the property located at 4224 2nd St that will be presented to the council for
consideration of declaration as a Public Nuisance on an upcoming Regular Council Meeting.
2. Discussion of tabled agenda item from 3821 Reservoir Blvd NE.
3. Discussion of Emergency Abatement board up of 4518 Monroe St.
4. Discussion of Emergency Abatement board up for 4528 Tyler St NE and 4634 Tyler St NE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
None. Discussion/background information only.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2021-06-18 Notice of Violation_4224 2nd St NE.pdf
2021-09-28 Notice of Final Extension_3821 Reservoir Blvd NE.pdf
2021-08-23 Notice of Violation_4518 Monroe St NE.pdf
2022-06-29 Notice to Close Vacant Property_4628 Tyler St NE.pdf
2022-06-29 Notice to Close Vacant Property_4634 Tyler St NE.pdf
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Item 5.
June 18, 2021
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
John A Holmberg
4224 2nd St
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
PROPERTY
4224 2nd St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION
After 7 AM
SEP
13
John A Holmberg:
On 6/18/2021 representatives from several city departments conducted a complaint-based inspection of your
property and found conditions representing violations of City and/or State Fire Code requiring your attention.
The results of the inspection are listed in the attached inspection report summary. The violations found during
the inspection span multiple city departments, which complicates a compliance timeline. The correction and
prevention of conditions adversely affecting or likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare, and
health of occupants and the public take precedence over all others.
I have assigned an initial compliance date of 9/13/2021. In the time between now and then:
1) Please carefully read through the correction order violation details and contact the appropriate department
immediately for clarification on any of the violations.
2) Initiate Work on removing/repairing the “pallet bridge” life safety hazard.
3) Draft and submit to the fire department inspection office a plan for compliance that includes a reasonable
timeline, benchmark dates, and date of completion.
Once approved, the compliance plan allows the city to work with you to grant the time required for correction of
the violations. Communication is crucial throughout the compliance process; communication between you and
the city, the city and you, as well as city inter-departmental communication. Knowing this, I am acting as your
first contact for general inquiries. Inquiries regarding specific violations from other departments should be
addressed to the appropriate contact listed below.
Remedies. The city may issue a citation and/or abate any outstanding violations by hiring a contractor to bring
the property into compliance. The property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and
administrative fees. The city recovers unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable
with the property taxes the following year.
Please call 763-706-8154 or email dobrien@columbiaheightsmn.gov immediately if you have any questions
regarding this notice.
Daniel O’Brien | Assistant Fire Chief
City of Columbia Heights | Fire Department
dobrien@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Main: (763) 706-8150 | Direct: (763) 706-8154
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OTHER CITY CONTACTS:
[Engineering]
Kathy Young | Assistant City Engineer
City of Columbia Heights | Public Works Department
637 38th Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
KYoung@ColumbiaHeightsMN.gov
Direct: (763) 706-3704
Main: (763) 706-3700
[Zoning/Com Dev]
Minerva Hark, MPA | City Planner
City of Columbia Heights | Community Development Department
590 40th Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
mhark@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Direct: (763) 706-3673
Main: (763) 706-3670
[Building Official]
Ryan Smith | Building Official
City of Columbia Heights | Community Development Department
590 40th Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
rsmith@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Direct: 763-706-3677
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Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Holmberg, John A Inspection Date
4224 2nd St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/18/2021 8:30 AM
Instructions
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct
all violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 9/13/2021 after 7:00 am.
Failure to correct violations can result in the issue of a citation and/or all remaining
uncorrected violations are subject to correction (abatement) by a contractor hired by
the city. The property owner is personally responsible for all costs for inspection fees,
the abatement and administrative fees and is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
Inspection Information
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Violations Found
Inspection #: 21-0002547
Inspector: D O'Brien
Next Inspection
SEP
13 After 7 AM
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Violation Description and Detail
Violation # 1 [Building Official]
§1300.0120 (11) Expiration. Every permit issued expires unless the work authorized by the permit is
commenced within 180 days after its issuance. The building official shall grant, in writing, extensions of
time, for periods not more than 180 days each if the applicant demonstrates justifiable cause for the
extension to the building official.
Corrective Actions: Building Permit 2019-01227 is expired. The Building Official Permit can consider
reopening the permit if Applicant submits a written request. Once reopened, all work must be inspected
within 180 days.
Note on future development: The slab in the backyard may not be built on until the Building Official issues
the necessary permits and the slab has undergone x-ray testing by an approved testing agency to verify
compliance with the Minnesota State Residential Code.
Violation # 2 [Engineering]
§ 5A.202 (C): Shall grade and maintain the premise to prevent the erosion of soil and the accumulation of
stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. Drainage from a property shall not
adversely affect adjoining premises.
Corrective Actions: Shall repair/replace/cut drain pipe located in the alley to prevent damage from snow
plows (too close to alley).
Shall redirect drainage of drain pipe located on the Northwest corner of the property to the alley to
prevent drainage on to neighboring properties.
Violation # 3 [Engineering]
§9.106 (J)(2) Land alterations. In general. No person, firm or corporation may engage in any excavation,
grading or filling of any land in the city without first having secured a permit from the Public Works
Director.
(4) Land alteration permit required. A land alteration permit from the Public Works Director is required
for any of the following activities:
(a) Placement, removal or grading of more than ten cubic yards of earthen material on steep slopes
adjacent to a lake or wetland, or within the shore or bluff impact zone of a lake or wetland.
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(b) Placement, removal or grading of more than 50 cubic yards of earthen material anywhere in the
city.
(c) Placement, removal or grading of earthen material within ten feet of any property line, or when
such activity alters the drainage patterns of adjacent property.
(5) Conditional use permit required. A conditional use permit is required for any of the following
activities:
(a) Placement, removal or grading of more than 500 cubic yards of earthen material on developed
property zoned R-1 or R-2.
(6) Submittal requirements. An application for a land alteration permit shall include the following:
(a) A legal description of the land to be altered.
(b) The nature of the proposed alteration and future use of the property.
(c) The starting date and completion date of the land alteration.
(d) The names and addresses of all the owners of all the land to be altered.
(e) Scaled plans, showing the existing and proposed topography with two- foot contour intervals, and
signed by a registered surveyor or engineer in the State of Minnesota.
(f) A scaled plan, showing existing and proposed vegetation and ground cover.
(g) An erosion and sedimentation control plan.
– City Right-of-Way (ROW).
Corrective Actions: Turf and concrete entrance walk disturbed by the City or other utility company will be
restored in kind by the responsible entity. All other landscaping within the City’s ROW is done at the
property owners’ risk and expense for removal and restoration.
– Entrance Walk within ROW. No permanent structures, such as footings, can be placed within the City ’s
ROW.
Corrective Actions: If entrance walk construction will be other than concrete sidewalk or steps, submit a
detailed plan showing construction methods and materials to the Engineering Department prior to
construction.
– Rain Garden within ROW
Corrective Actions: Apply for proper permit by contacting Public Works.
1) Conduct 3 percolation tests in the proposed rain garden area. Coordinate with the City’s Storm Water
Specialist.
2) If the percolation rate suggests the soils will drain within 48 hours, the City will install a curb cut near the
south end of the property and a curb opening near the north end of the property. The curb opening (north
end of the property) must be connected to a perforated PVC drain tile pipe placed perpendicular to the
curb. The pipe shall be surrounded with filter fabric and rock.
3) If the percolation rate suggests the soils will not drain within 48 hours, the City will not permit the
installation of curb cuts.
4) The City will allow a culvert or similar structure be placed in the rain garden to allow flow from the south
end of the property to the north end of the property.
5) Place a 12” flat buffer next to the curb with low growth plants to minimize plants hanging into the street.
6) Submit a site plan to the Engineering Department. The site plan must include the rain garden grades,
pipes, plantings, depth of mulch and hard surface areas.
– Erosion Control
Corrective Actions:
Temporary: Place bio-logs in front of the wood chips at the front of the property and in front of the
compost area in the rear of the property near the alley.
Regrade and stabilize all exposed soils.
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Violation # 4 [Zoning/Com Dev]
§9.104(C)(8) If substantial development or construction has not taken place within one year of the date of
City Council approval of an application of land use or development approval, the approval shall be
considered void unless a petition for time extension has been granted by the City Council. Such extension
shall be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the approval and shall state facts
showing a good faith effort to complete the work permitted under the original approval. This provision shall
not apply to zoning amendments or vacations of streets, alleys or public rights-of-way.
Corrective Action: A Variance was granted in 2015 but no substantial development or construction
pertaining to said Variance has since occurred. Work with the Building Official and Zoning Administrator to
establish an extension on the proposed work should you choose to move forward with it. Additionally, the
Variance mentioned multiple sheds on the property that were to be removed to meet zoning compliance.
Additional accessory structures in excess of 1,000 total square feet shall be removed from the property.
Violation # 5 [Zoning/Com Dev]
§9.106(E)(2)
(a) No fence shall exceed seven feet in height. Fences exceeding six feet in height shall be deemed
structures and shall require a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) Fences along any rear property line that abut a public alley or street shall be located no closer than
three feet from the alley or street right-of-way.
(c) A fence extending across or into the required front yard setback shall not exceed 42 inches (3.5 feet) in
height; however, fences that are less than 50% opaque may be up to 48 inches (4 feet) in height.
Corrective Action: Ensure and demonstrate how all perimeter fencing is compliant with the above listed
code sections. Height is to be measured from average grade.
Violation # 6 [Zoning/Com Dev]
§9.106(M)(4)(a) All required setbacks shall be landscaped with turf grass, native grasses, trees, shrubs,
vines, perennial flowering plants, or other pervious ground cover.
Corrective Action: Properly install full landscaping in the front and back yard setbacks of the property.
Questions?Workmanlike Right of Appeal
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Policy on granting extensions for violations
can be found at
www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
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Item 5.
September 28, 2021
NOTICE OF FINAL EXTENSION
Juan A Ortiz
Carpio, Julia T.
3821 Reservior Blvd NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
PROPERTY
3821 Reservoir Blvd NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
FINAL INSPECTION JUN
1
Juan A Ortiz:
This letter serves as your notice that the city has reviewed your violations and is granting you a Final Extension
for time to repair your code violations. This is the final extension the city will grant you to complete repair of
the violations.
Our inspector returns on 6/01/2022 to determine compliance with the correction order. If the property owner
has not corrected the violations before the inspector's return, the city may issue a citation and/or schedule a
public hearing with the City Council for declaration of the violations as a public nuisance and arrange to abate
any outstanding violations by hiring a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The property owner is
financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees for the abatement. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please call 763-706-8156 or email fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov immediately if you have any
questions regarding this notice.
Regards,
Daniel O’Brien | Assistant Fire Chief
City of Columbia Heights | Fire Department
825 41st Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Main: (763) 706-8150 | Direct: (763) 706-8154
dobrien@columbiaheightsmn.gov
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COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Ortiz, Juan Alvarado Inspection Date
3821 Reservoir Blvd NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 9/28/2021
Instructions
Please correct all violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your final
inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 6/01/2022.
Failure to correct violations can result in the issue of a citation and/or all remaining
uncorrected violations are subject to correction (abatement) by a contractor hired by
the city. The property owner is personally responsible for all costs for inspection fees,
the abatement and administrative fees and is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
Inspection Information
Status: Extended
Property Maintenance
Seasonal Extension
Inspection #: 21-0001800
Inspector: D O'Brien
Final Inspection
JUN
1
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Violation Description and Detail
Violation # 1 2011 PMC § 5A.202 (C) 5A.202 (C): Shall grade and maintain the premise to prevent the erosion of soil and
the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. Drainage Runoff
from excavation of property shall not adversely affect adjoining premises.
Violation # 2 2011 PMC § 5A.202 (D) 5A.202 (D): Shall sod or landscape with shrubs, trees, gardens, or other ornamental
landscape materials any/all areqas of the property that are not devoted to driveways, parking areas,
sidewalks, or patios, Ground cover areas shall be maintained free of weeds, trash, yard waste, garbage and
outside storage. Materials used for landscaping, including but not limited to, stone, brick, wood, edging
materials, plastic, weed barriers shall be maintained. Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be repaired
or replaced.
Violation # 3 2011 PMC § 5A.202 (E) Final grades with a slope ratio of greater than three (3) to one (1) will not be
permitted without special approved treatment such as special ground covers or reforestation, terracing, or
retaining walls. Shall obtain any/all necessary permits and permissions for retaining wall. Permit for
retaining wall is obtained from Columbia Heights Building Department.
Questions?Workmanlike Right of Appeal
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation, please call the Columbia
Heights Fire Department Inspection Office
at 763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Policy on granting extensions for violations
can be found at
www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Your time to appeal the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, alternate
interpretations of the provisions of the code, and
variances from orders issued has expired.
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Item 5.
August 23, 2021
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Zehra Sultana
2817 Anthony Lane #203
Saint Anthony, MN 55418
PROPERTY
4518 Monroe St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION
After 7 AM
SEP
22
Dear Property Owner:
On 8/23/2021 our inspector conducted an inspection of your property and found conditions representing
violations of City and/or State Fire Code that require your attention. The results of the inspection are listed in the
attached inspection report summary. The nature of the violations determines the time frame the city allows the
responsible party to correct code violations. Please read through the correction order violation details carefully
and contact our office immediately if you do not understand any of the violations or feel that you cannot correct
the violations in the assigned time frame.
Our inspector returns on 9/22/2021 after 7 AM to determine compliance with this correction order. If the
property owner has not corrected the violations before the inspector's return, the city may issue a citation and/or
abate any outstanding violations by hiring a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The property owner
is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers unpaid fees through a
special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following year.
Please call 763-706-8156 or email fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov immediately if you have any questions
regarding this notice.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
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COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Sultana, Zehra Inspection Date
4518 Monroe St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 8/23/2021
Instructions
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct
all violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 9/22/2021 after 7:00 am.
Failure to correct violations can result in the issue of a citation and/or all remaining
uncorrected violations are subject to correction (abatement) by a contractor hired by
the city. The property owner is personally responsible for all costs for inspection fees,
the abatement and administrative fees and is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
Inspection Information
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Violations Found
Inspection #: 21-0003821
Inspector: D O'Brien
Next Inspection
SEP
22
After 7 AM
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and Detail Violation # 1
Shall close vacant structure. All openings shall be properly boarded up. Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is
vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the
Code Official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to
order the structure closed up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close
up the premises within the time specified in the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be
closed and secured through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost
to close and secure structures shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is
located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.Violation # 2 §
5A.211 (C) Shall repair/replace electrical hazard of broken power mast on electrical meter entrance.Violation # 3
Property shall be brought into compliance with code or removed. Any/all required applications and permits for work
or demolition of structure shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to any work being performed. 5A.
203 (
B) Shall maintain all exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, siding, doors, door and window frames, cornices,
porches, trim, balconies, signs (including pilon and monument), canopies, lighting, posts/poles,
decks, retaining walls and fences in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods,
shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.
Rotting and deteriorated surfaces shall be replaced. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated
and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and
the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all
surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains
shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt
from this requirement. If any structure is remove or demolished for any purpose, all parts of the demolished
structure are to be removed, including utilities, foundations and footings, unless those parts are
to be reused for a new structure and is approved by the Building Official.42563279*Page
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Violation # 4 § 5A.501 (A) Unsafe structures.
1) Shall immediately remove the unsupported structure on the on west side second floor entrance of the
structure.
2) Shall board all windows/doors to prevent entry to the structure. This includes second floor windows and
entrances. Wood shall be painted or treated to resist weathering.
An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public
or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in
the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed,
dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or
complete collapse is possible.
Questions?Workmanlike Right of Appeal
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Policy on granting extensions for violations
can be found at
www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
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Item 5.
August 23, 2021
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
CLIFTON PROPERTIES
8445 CENTER DR NE
SPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432
PROPERTY
4518 Monroe St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION
After 7 AM
SEP
22
Dear Property Owner:
On 8/23/2021 our inspector conducted an inspection of your property and found conditions representing
violations of City and/or State Fire Code that require your attention. The results of the inspection are listed in the
attached inspection report summary. The nature of the violations determines the time frame the city allows the
responsible party to correct code violations. Please read through the correction order violation details carefully
and contact our office immediately if you do not understand any of the violations or feel that you cannot correct
the violations in the assigned time frame.
Our inspector returns on 9/22/2021 after 7 AM to determine compliance with this correction order. If the
property owner has not corrected the violations before the inspector's return, the city may issue a citation and/or
abate any outstanding violations by hiring a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The property owner
is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers unpaid fees through a
special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following year.
Please call 763-706-8156 or email fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov immediately if you have any questions
regarding this notice.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
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Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
CLIFTON PROPERTIES Inspection Date
4518 Monroe St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 8/23/2021
Instructions
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct
all violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 9/22/2021 after 7:00 am.
Failure to correct violations can result in the issue of a citation and/or all remaining
uncorrected violations are subject to correction (abatement) by a contractor hired by
the city. The property owner is personally responsible for all costs for inspection fees,
the abatement and administrative fees and is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
Inspection Information
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Violations Found
Inspection #: 21-0003821
Inspector: D O'Brien
Next Inspection
SEP
22
After 7 AM
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and Detail Violation # 1
Shall close vacant structure. All openings shall be properly boarded up. Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is
vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the
Code Official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to
order the structure closed up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close
up the premises within the time specified in the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be
closed and secured through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost
to close and secure structures shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is
located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.Violation # 2 §
5A.211 (C) Shall repair/replace electrical hazard of broken power mast on electrical meter entrance.Violation # 3
Property shall be brought into compliance with code or removed. Any/all required applications and permits for work
or demolition of structure shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to any work being performed. 5A.
203 (
B) Shall maintain all exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, siding, doors, door and window frames, cornices,
porches, trim, balconies, signs (including pilon and monument), canopies, lighting,posts/poles,
decks, retaining walls and fences in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods,
shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.
Rotting and deteriorated surfaces shall be replaced. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated
and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and
the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight.
All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all
surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion.Oxidation stains
shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt
from this requirement. If any structure is remove or demolished for any purpose, all parts of the demolished
structure are to be removed, including utilities, foundations and footings, unless those parts are
to be reused for a new structure and is approved by the Building Official.42563279*Page
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Item 5.
Violation # 4 §5A.501 (A) Unsafe structures.
1) Shall immediately remove the unsupported structure on the on west side second floor entrance of the
structure.
2) Shall board all windows/doors to prevent entry to the structure. This includes second floor windows and
entrances. Wood shall be painted or treated to resist weathering.
An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of the public
or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in
the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed,
dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or
complete collapse is possible.
Questions?Workmanlike Right of Appeal
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Policy on granting extensions for violations
can be found at
www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
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Item 5.
AFFIDAVIT OF DELIVERY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
_________________________________, of the city of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, in the State
of Minnesota, being duly sworn, says that on the ____ day of ______________, ________ they served a
copy of the
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
Upon the property:
Name and Address:
FinckInc LLC
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
By:
Posting on the structure and/or posting on unit doors
Hand delivered to the unit of the occupant
___________________________________
(Signature of the Affiant)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
the ______ day of ______________, ________.
___________________________________
Notary Public
*47380653*Page 1 of 16/29/22 10:46 36
Item 5.
This building building located at
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
IS IN VIOLATION OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5A, CITY
CODE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHER ENTITIES ARE HEREBY ADVISED:
THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE, UNLAWFUL OR, CONDITIONS CONSTITUTE A
HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE STRUCTURE OR TO THE PUBLIC.
OWNER MAY ENTER AT OWN RISK TO REMOVE PROPERTY OR REMEDY HAZARDS ONLY.
CONTINUOUS OCCUPANCY IS PROHIBITED.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to comply with any of the provisions
of the code may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute
a separate offense.
The Code Official may post, to prevent occupancy or use of any equipment, building, or structure in violation of
this chapter. No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper
with this, or any posting used pursuant to this chapter.
If you have any questions, contact the Inspection Office at 763-706-8156.
DATE POSTED: 6/29/2022 Inspector: D O'Brien
*47380653*Page 1 of 46/29/22 10:46 37
Item 5.
This building building located at
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
IS IN VIOLATION OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5A, CITY
CODE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHER ENTITIES ARE HEREBY ADVISED:
THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE, UNLAWFUL OR, CONDITIONS CONSTITUTE A
HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE STRUCTURE OR TO THE PUBLIC.
OWNER MAY ENTER AT OWN RISK TO REMOVE PROPERTY OR REMEDY HAZARDS ONLY.
CONTINUOUS OCCUPANCY IS PROHIBITED.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to comply with any of the provisions
of the code may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute
a separate offense.
The Code Official may post, to prevent occupancy or use of any equipment, building, or structure in violation of
this chapter. No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper
with this, or any posting used pursuant to this chapter.
If you have any questions, contact the Inspection Office at 763-706-8156.
DATE POSTED: 6/29/2022 Inspector: D O'Brien
*47380653*Page 2 of 46/29/22 10:46 38
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
Christopher D Finck
FinckInc LLC
2901 S Wayzata Blvd #100
Minneapolis, MN 55405
PROPERTY
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47380653*Page 3 of 46/29/22 10:46 39
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4628 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002707
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47380653*Page 4 of 46/29/22 10:46 40
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
Heather Lumley
The Stepping Stone Group
2901 S Wayzata Blvd #100
Minneapolis, MN 55405
PROPERTY
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47380653*Page 1 of 26/29/22 10:46 41
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4628 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002707
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47380653*Page 2 of 26/29/22 10:46 42
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
Chris Finck
FinckInc LLC
17059 Livorno Dr
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
PROPERTY
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47380653*Page 1 of 26/29/22 10:46 43
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4628 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002707
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47380653*Page 2 of 26/29/22 10:46 44
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
FINCKLINC LLC
FinckInc LLC
17059 LIVORNO DR
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272
PROPERTY
4628 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47380653*Page 1 of 26/29/22 10:46 45
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4628 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002707
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47380653*Page 2 of 26/29/22 10:46 46
Item 5.
AFFIDAVIT OF DELIVERY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
_________________________________, of the city of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, in the State
of Minnesota, being duly sworn, says that on the ____ day of ______________, ________ they served a
copy of the
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
Upon the property:
Name and Address:
FinckInc LLC
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
By:
Posting on the structure and/or posting on unit doors
Hand delivered to the unit of the occupant
___________________________________
(Signature of the Affiant)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
the ______ day of ______________, ________.
___________________________________
Notary Public
*47381529*Page 1 of 16/29/22 10:44 47
Item 5.
This building building located at
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
IS IN VIOLATION OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5A, CITY
CODE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHER ENTITIES ARE HEREBY ADVISED:
THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE, UNLAWFUL OR, CONDITIONS CONSTITUTE A
HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE STRUCTURE OR TO THE PUBLIC.
OWNER MAY ENTER AT OWN RISK TO REMOVE PROPERTY OR REMEDY HAZARDS ONLY.
CONTINUOUS OCCUPANCY IS PROHIBITED.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to comply with any of the provisions
of the code may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute
a separate offense.
The Code Official may post, to prevent occupancy or use of any equipment, building, or structure in violation of
this chapter. No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper
with this, or any posting used pursuant to this chapter.
If you have any questions, contact the Inspection Office at 763-706-8156.
DATE POSTED: 6/29/2022 Inspector: D O'Brien
*47381529*Page 1 of 46/29/22 10:44 48
Item 5.
This building building located at
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
IS IN VIOLATION OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5A, CITY
CODE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, AND OTHER ENTITIES ARE HEREBY ADVISED:
THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE, UNLAWFUL OR, CONDITIONS CONSTITUTE A
HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE STRUCTURE OR TO THE PUBLIC.
OWNER MAY ENTER AT OWN RISK TO REMOVE PROPERTY OR REMEDY HAZARDS ONLY.
CONTINUOUS OCCUPANCY IS PROHIBITED.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to comply with any of the provisions
of the code may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute
a separate offense.
The Code Official may post, to prevent occupancy or use of any equipment, building, or structure in violation of
this chapter. No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper
with this, or any posting used pursuant to this chapter.
If you have any questions, contact the Inspection Office at 763-706-8156.
DATE POSTED: 6/29/2022 Inspector: D O'Brien
*47381529*Page 2 of 46/29/22 10:44 49
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
Christopher D Finck
FinckInc LLC
2901 S Wayzata Blvd #100
Minneapolis, MN 55405
PROPERTY
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47381529*Page 3 of 46/29/22 10:44 50
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4634 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002710
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47381529*Page 4 of 46/29/22 10:44 51
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
Christopher D Finck
FinckInc LLC
17059 Livorno Dr
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
PROPERTY
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47381529*Page 1 of 26/29/22 10:44 52
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4634 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002710
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47381529*Page 2 of 26/29/22 10:44 53
Item 5.
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION: UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
June 29, 2022
FINCKINC LLC
FinckInc LLC
17059 KUVIRBI DR
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272
PROPERTY
4634 Tyler St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
NEXT INSPECTION JUL
11
Dear Property Owner/Manager:
On 6/29/2022 our inspector conducted an inspection of your rental property and found code violations requiring
your attention. The inspection results are are listed in the attached inspection report summary.
The structure on the property is unfit for human occupancy and is hereby condemned and placarded pursuant to
Article IV § 5A.501 Hazardous building declaration, subsection (C) Unsafe structures. A structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the Code Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of
storage or debris which causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment
within the structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure
constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
See violation description and details section on next page for additional information.
Continuous occupancy of the structure is prohibited. The structure is hereby ordered to be immediately closed
up so as not to constitute a public nuisance. The property owner may enter at their own risk to remove property
or remedy hazards only.
No person, firm, or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper with the
placard, notice, or any posting used pursuant city code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating or refusing to
comply with this order may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation exists may constitute a separate
offense.
Correction of the violations is the responsibility of the property owner. Failure to correct the violations may result
in revocation of your rental license by the City Council, the city issuing the property owner a citation and/or
abatement of the outstanding violations by hiring of a contractor to bring the property into compliance. The
property owner is financially responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers
unpaid fees through a special assessment against the property, payable with the property taxes the following
year.
Please contact the inspection office at 763-706-8156 to discuss this order or if you have any questions.
Columbia Heights Inspection Office
*47381529*Page 1 of 26/29/22 10:44 54
Item 5.
COMPLIANCE ORDER: VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS
Columbia Heights Property Maintenance 825 41st Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-706-8156 fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.gov
FinckInc LLC INSPECTED DATE
4634 Tyler St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 6/29/2022
INSTRUCTIONS
Below are the details of the code violations found during the inspection. Please correct all
violations in this order in a workmanlike manner prior to your next inspection date.
Call our office IMMEDIATELY at 763-706-8156 if you need clarification of any of the
violation details or have questions regarding this notice.
Inspectors will perform a follow-up inspection on 7/11/2022 after 7:00 am. If there are
violation in the interior of the structure, please ensure that you or your representative is
present to provide inspectors access to all areas.
Failure to correct violations can result in the revocation of your rental license by the City
Council, a citation, and/or all remaining uncorrected violations are subject to correction
(abatement) by a contractor hired by the city. The property owner is personally
responsible for all costs for inspection fees, the abatement and administrative fees and
is assessed to the property's taxes until paid.
INSPECTION INFO
Status: Unsatisfactory
Property Maintenance
Condemned: Unfit for Human Occupancy
Inspection #: 22-0002710
Inspector: D O'Brien
NEXT INSPECTION
JUL
11
Minnesota Statute 504B.211 requires landlords to make a good faith effort to give the tenant reasonable notice of
your intent to enter for inspection purposes. Inspectors will not conduct inspections of properties where the tenant(s)
do not receive reasonable notice by the landlord and our office will schedule a license revocation hearing.
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VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AND DETAIL
Violation # 1 § 5A.502 (A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public
agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure structures shall be
charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
Property is being illegally occupied, possibly by squatters. Police report drug overdoses, theft suspects
hiding in the properties, and reports of suspicious persons in and around the property. PD has discovered
multiple forced entry points to the properties.
Shall immediately close/board up the vacant structure that presents a public nuisance. All windows and
doors shall be secured/boarded up and all bare wood shall be painted. Failure to secure the property before
the next inspection will result in the city performing an Emergency Abatement of the property to close it
up. The Property owner is responsible for all fees associated with an abatement.
QUESTIONS?WORKMANLIKE RIGHT OF APPEAL
If you have any questions regarding this
notice of violation or feel that you cannot
complete the repairs in the time frame
assigned, please call the Columbia Heights
Fire Department Inspection Office at
763-706-8156 or email us at
fireinspections@columbiaheightsmn.govlicy
on granting extensions for violations can be
found at www.ci.columbiaheightsmn.gov
All repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations shall be executed and
installed in a skilled and professional manner including obtaining all necessary
city/state permits, inspections, approvals of the authority having jurisdiction,
adherence to all applicable codes, installation to manufacturer's specifications,
the use of proper materials for designed purposes, installation to current
architectural or engineering standards, surfaces (material, color, texture) to
conform to current surrounding areas, and all work shall be generally plumb,
level, square, in line, undamaged and without marring adjacent work.
Minnesota Statutes and City Code state that any
person may appeal an order issued to them or
action taken by the local governing body on
issues regulated by fire or city code. Appeals
may be made only within the initial violation
period to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction, to provide
for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the code, and for variances from orders
issued.
*47381529*Page 2 of 26/29/22 10:44 55
Item 5.