Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 322 WINONA STREET WEST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 1/7/25 (originally 12/17)
Time of LH: 10 am
Date of CPH: 2/19/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $402.50
Service Charge: $164
Total Assessment: $566.50
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Emily Lobitz
Type of Order/Fee: SAO
Nuisance: SA to 1) remove/dispose trash bags and contents, scrap wood, brush pile from around house, on deck and from entire property, including yard; 2) remove/cut plant growth and branches hanging over any portion of alley pavement to a clear height of 14 ft.
Date of Orders: 6/27/24. Found a house that is lacking maintenance, a severely deteriorated garage, yard is lacking ground cover, OHV in the alley, trash on the deck and a brush pile in the yard. Photos taken. SA & CN sent. RK
Compliance Date: 7/10/24
Re-Check Date: 7/24/24 Found the OHV has not been cut yet by City Work Order, and the garage is in very poor condition, took photos, sending EC/RK
*Compliance Recheck - 8/7/24. Found repairs on the garage and house have not been completed. Photos taken. EC sent. RK
Date Work Done: 8/9/24 - Confirm by Insp - Sean Westenhofer - 8-9-2024 - Work Order completed by DSI Contractor. SW
Work Order #: 24-057456
Returned Mail?: No
Comments:
History of Orders on Property: 5/30/24-TGW (no action)
Body
WHEREAS, the Office of Financial Services Assessment Section has attached to this Council File both a report of completion outlining the costs and fees associated with Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during August 1 to 30, 2024. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515) and the assessment roll including all properties for which these assessments are proposed for Council ratification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council’s Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed an appeal of this assessment and developed a recommendation for the City Council with respect to this assessment; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing having been conducted for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council and having been considered financially satisfactory; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Saint Paul City Charter, said assessment is hereby ratified and made payable over 2 years.