HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-067RESOLUTION NO.2023-67
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 Ruofei Xu (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, License Holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1153/1155 Cheery Lane 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 October 19, 2023, of a public hearing to be held on
November 13, 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 September 1, 2023, inspectors for the city of Columbia Heights were scheduled to inspect the
property described above but were not allowed access to the property for inspection.
2. That on September 15, 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.
3. That on October 19, 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 November 3, 2023, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property
and noted that the 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/replace broken/non-functioning windows/hardware in 1153 living room. Repairs
shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and conform to surrounding areas.
b. Shall repair/replace leaking dryer exhaust venting on 1153 side.
c. Shall repair/replace non-functioning closet doors in the 1153 basement right side bedroom.
d. Shall provide emergency escape and rescue openings (openable from the inside without use of
keys or tools) for 1153 front bedroom.
e. Shall immediately replace the non-operable/expired smoke detector in the 1153 basement
bedroom on the right side.
f. Shall repair/replace water damaged vanity underlayment in 1153 basement bathroom.
g. Shall mitigate water intrusion/flooding in 1153 basement. Shall thoroughly dry, clean, or replace
any/all surfaces that are wet and/or damaged from water. Shall investigate water damage to find
and abate/remove the source.
h. Shall repair/replace 1153 loose/damaged flooring in hallway and transitions to rooms. All interior
surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean, sanitary, and weatherproofed condition.
i. Shall repair/replace any/all leaking gutters/missing down spouts/extensions.
j. Shall repair/replace improperly spaced spindles on exterior decks and stairs.
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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
23-0006840 is hereby revoked.
2. The city will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered
by the license held by License Holder.
3. 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 13th day of November, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All Ayes
4A6da Marquez Si � -, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary