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To: James Andre, City Manager --7 From: Gordon Beseth, Chief Code Enforcement Officer ~~~ Re: License request from Highland Park Tree Service Date: November 20, 1987 Mr. Huseyin Babacan has approached the City of Roseville again with a request to be licensed as a tree contractor. This license request was denied by the city council on July 27, 1987. This action was taken because of past unacceptable performance due to citizen complaints, unsatisfactory performance, and an unprofessional manner. Highland Park Tree Service first began work in the city as the result of approval of their license during the Christmas season of 1986. At that time, the staff expressed reservations about this firm receiving a contractor's license, but it was concluded that the contractor would be provided an opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities rather than denying the license at that time. Unfortunately, problems have occurred in conjunction with this contractor. As a result, the staff would recommend that a contractor's license not be issued. The following is a list of reasons to form the rationale for the decision: 1. The Highland Park Tree Service Company also operated without a contractor's license in 1985 and performed unsatisfactory work as per a complaint by Mrs. McKee of 1671 Stanbridge. Mrs. McKee has recently revealed unsatisfactory performance and direct intimidation by Mr. Huseyin Babacan and court action is pending. 2. The city has received two formal written complaints from 731 Roselawn and 1185 Brooks. In addition, several other inquiries from unhappy property owners were received. 3. The contractor did not respond to renewal notices at the beginning of the year and has operated since January 1987, without a license in violation of the city regulations. Roseville issued a citation for working without a contractor's license on October 26, 1987, and court action is being taken. Mr. Babacan applied for a contractor's license in July, 1987, after a citizen complaint was received and was denied a license on July 27, 1987. He continued to operate even without a license.