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Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 25-20.
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WHEREAS, the City Council adopted RLH RR 25-20 on July 23, 2025 which granted an additional 180 days to repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance Report at 674 Magnolia Avenue East; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed this case on June 24, 2025 and July 15, 2025 to determine if the owner and/or responsible party abated the nuisance conditions and found these conditions were partially abated; and
WHEREAS, the owner submitted an updated detailed work plan and evidence of financing indicating the project is to be completed in November 2025 and posted an additional $5,000 performance deposit; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommended that the City Council grant of an additional 180 days for the completion of the rehabilitation and continue the first $5,000 performance deposit and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer will review this case again on January 13, 2026 to determine if the owner and/or responsibity party abated the nuisance conditions and found these conditions [abated/not abated]; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council adopts the findings and recommenation of the legislative hearing officer that the nuisance condition is [abated and the matter resolved / not abated and therefore authorizes the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with this substantial abatement].