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Department Approval � �: i � 6 p> " Y . ��i � REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 04-12-10 Item No.: 12.a City Manager Approval Item Description: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney and Community Development Department staff to abate City Code, Building Maintenance and Preservation Code, Minnesota Statue and MN State Building Code violations at 2433 Simpson Street. BACKGROUND: • A recap of public nuisance violations at 2433 Simpson Street: o The subject property is a single-family detached home. o The property owners began an addition to their property in 2003. They are living in the property while it is being remodeled. o In 2005, following complaints from neighbors, the City had to threatened legal action if the open excavation for the basement was not backfilled or protected in some manner. Subsequently the property owner erected a fence around the back yard. o In 2007 the property owner began further construction on the project. A two-story addition was framed, it was roofed and the walls wrapped in Tyvek However, no siding or soffits were installed, the temporary electrical service was not finished and the chimney was not raised to a code compliant leveL In November of 2007 construction halted. Since then, no additional exterior work has been completed. o Since the spring of 2008 the City has been receiving complaints from the neighbors who claim the property is an eyesore, a public nuisance and affecting property values. o In November of 2008, May of 2009 and again in July of 2009 notices were sent to the property owner identifying the condition of the exterior of the home as a violation of Roseville's City Code, a violation of Roseville's Building Maintenance and Preservation Code and a violation of the MN State Building Code. The City's July correspondence also included the names and phone numbers of a number of organizations that possibly could assist the owner in completing this exterior work. In September of 2009 City Council authorized staff to issue a Ramsey County Court Citation to the owners of 2433 Simpson Street. The intent was to request of the court that if the property owner did not comply with a court order to abate the violations, by a specific date, the court would then authorize the City to abate the violations. This process was deemed preferable because of; anticipated vocal opposition from the property owner, the likelihood of being denied access to the property and the subsequent necessity of court action for access. • City attorneys changed in January of 2010. The new city attorney has indicated that if the Page 1 of 3