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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 28, 2011 Page 12 Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. b. Consider City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 2030 Lexington Permit Coordinator Don Munson reviewed the violation at this single-family de- tached home, used as rental property, located at 2030 Lexington Avenue, with current owner of record Ryan Colbert, residing in Coon Rapids, MN; and as de- tailed in the RCA dated March 28, 2011. Mr. Munson provided a visual and narr- ative update on this complaint from neighbors of building maintenance issues consisting of a leaking roof, and window trim needing repair and paint, at an es- timated abatement cost of$2,000.00. Mr. Munson advised that the biggest con- cern was the leaking roof, with a number of neighbor complaints originally re- ceived last fall, and many addressed by the owner with the exception of the roof and trim. Mr. Munson advised that the owner claimed he didn't have the money to repair the leaks and deteriorated trims; with staff sending information on hous- ing resource options to Mr. Colbert, who did not qualify for any of the programs. Mayor Roe noted that the property owner was present at tonight's meeting. Discussion among Councilmembers and staff included how the City would repair the wood trim with wood filler or through replacement, not just painting over the trim; interior ceiling damage and potential molds, with staff clarifying that the City did not perform interior abatements, and at this time it appeared that the ceil- ings were only stained, that no other damage to insulation or indicating mold had been observed, but would be inspected when potential roofers reviewed the struc- ture prior to submitting a bid, at which time staff would return to the City Council for further direction before proceeding; and confirmation by staff that this proper- ty was registered with the City as a rental property. Ryan Colbert, Property Owner Mr. Colbert concurred with staff that a number of items were originally cited, and confirmed that he had addressed the majority of them, including the painting that remained pending until the weather warmed up again, as he had been unable to complete that project last fall. Mr. Colbert noted that the roof was flat and not friendly to Minnesota winters; and while he had tried a number of options to re- pair the roof, they had failed in the long-term. Mr. Colbert concurred with staff's assessment that he had not qualified for any grant funds; and admitted that he was an "exhausted landlord." Mr. Colbert advised that he had recently put the proper- ty on the market; and that the structure needed a new roof, but he didn't have suf- ficient funds to complete that work. Mr. Colbert advised that he would complete the painting when the weather allowed him to do so, but that he couldn't afford to replace the roof at this point.