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Appeal of Minister Scarlet Rose to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Purpose of Appeal: Proper time to review and respond to allegations; unfounded
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: January 30, 2026
Inspector/Key Staff: Der Vue
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: Application for Appeal was sent via email. Phil came to the office to pay the appeal fee.
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Minister Scarlet Rose to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council temporarily allow occupancy of the property, as Xcel has restored gas and electrical services as of the morning of February 3, 2026 pending an interior and exterior inspection of the property to ensure hazards related to the 1) 500 pound propane tank; 2) operation of 2 generators in an accessory structure and extension cord wiring providing electrical service to the house; 3) sanitation and high fire load/excess accumulation of flammable materials as reported by the Fire Department; and other critical life safety issues which may be identified in the course of an inspection of the interior of the premise; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the Department of Safety & Inspections be authorized to vacate the property on an emergency basis through Tuesday February 10, 2026, should they deem it's necessary to take this emergency action, which would be reviewed in Legislative Hearing February 10, 2026 to determine if the vacate order should remain in place; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.