HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-033RESOLUTION NO.2023-33
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code of
that certain property rental license held by Lee Yan of GS Columbia Holdings LLC (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, License Holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 940 39th Avenue NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council
action contained herein was given to the License Holder on May 22, 2023, of a public hearing to be held on
July 10, 2023.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on March 31, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights inspected the property described
above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the
owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
2. That on May 4, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that violations remained uncorrected.
3. That on May 22, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the rental housing license application.
4. That on June 28, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that violations remained uncorrected.
5. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the
City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit:
a. Shall repair or replace and secure wobbly toilets in units 8 and 9.
b. Shall repair/replace buckled wall tiles behind toilet, sink and throughout unit 3 bathroom.
c. Shall repair/replace broken living room window in unit 2 and repair/replace kitchen window in
unit 2 so that it latches. Repairs shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and conform to
surrounding areas.
d. Shall remove hasp and padlock for unit 10 bedroom door (remove any locking device that
requires a key, tool, combination thereof, any other special knowledge or effort to operate).
e. Shall provide, replace or properly -install the following fuel -fired appliance: oven in unit 2.
f. Shall repair/replace damage to unit 9 front entry door, drywall, trim and framing.
g. Shall repair/replace broken bedroom door in unit 8.
h. Shall remove ground plug adapter and install switch plate cover for outlet behind unit 10
refrigerator.
L Shall allow access to unit 10 locked bedroom for inspection.
j. Shall repair/replace missing carpet for rear basement stairs.
k. Shall repair/replace missing baseboard trim in unit 2 kitchen hallway.
I. Shall repair/replace/mitigate damaged ceiling and walls in unit 3 bathroom.
m. Shall repair/replace damaged ceiling in unit 9.
n. Shall repair/replace chipping/breaking ceiling patch in unit 10 kitchen.
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o. Shall repair/replace leaking water main next to water meter in utility closet.
p. Shall remove threaded end on over -pressure drop pipe on right water heater in laundry room.
6. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
23-0006000 is hereby revoked.
2. Any person or owner who has had an interest in two or more licenses revoked pursuant to City Code
shall be ineligible to hold or have an interest in an occupancy license for a period of five years from the
date of this Order.
3. The city will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered
by the license held by License Holder.
4. The premises become Unlawful to Occupy 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking
the license as held by the License Holder.
Passed this 10th day of July, 2023
Offered by:
Buesgens
Seconded by:
Spriggs
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Attest:
Sa on, City Clerk/Council Secretary