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October 15, 2003 Ms. Shu Lien Wu 2071 Fry St. N Roseville, MN 55113 RE: 2012 Eldridge Ave – Unsafe Structure and Public Nuisance Violations Dear Ms. Wu: The property you own at 2012 Eldridge Ave was recently inspected by City of Roseville Code Enforcement Officers who were accompanied by your son Mr. Frank Wu. This inspection was in regard to concerns the structure might be an unsafe structure as defined in the building code. This correspondence is a report on the finding of this inspection. Also included in this correspondence are the results of a subsequent inspection which addressed the structure’s exterior, of which, the city has received numerous complaints. Background: The property located at 2012 Eldridge Ave is vacant and has been in a deteriorating condition since at least 1991. In eight of the last thirteen years the City has received complaints about the structure’s deteriorating condition and lack of yard maintenance. In 1998 the City abated a peeling paint code violation by having the structure’s exterior painted. In many of the last six years the City has contracted to have the grass cut at times each summer. The only maintenance to the structure observed recently has been the filling of exterior holes (allowing rodent entry) with spray foam and the trimming of bushes. A failed attempt to purchase the home through the City’s HRA program revealed that a portion of the structure’s foundation (crawl space) wall had failed. The City continues to receive complaints from area residents about the structure’s condition, yard maintenance, and the negative effect this property is having on the neighborhood. Because of the reported foundation wall failure the City requested the property owner allow City inspectors inside the structure to determine if the structure was unsafe. Inspection: th On August 29, 2003 City Code Enforcement Officers Rick Talbot and Don Munson were allowed entry (and accompanied) by Mr. Frank Wu, son of the property owner (you) for the