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Appeal of Florence Cherry Kimmel Minister Scarlet Rose to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH: Final Determination. (Refer to Public Hearing February 15, 2026)
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AMENDED 2/11/26
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Florence Cherry Kimmel Minister Scarlet Rose to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH, was considered by the City Council February 4, 2026 in RLH VO 26-7; and
WHEREAS, the City Council allowed temporary 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 information gathered in the February 5, 2026 inspection of 787 HOWELL STREET NORTH must be considered prior to a final determination on the appeal of the vacate order and any emergency vacate order issued by the Department of Safety & Inspections;
WHEREAS, based on a Legislative Hearing conducted February 10, 2026, the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation is to lift the condemnation and allow temporary occupancy of the property to have Energy Assistance restore gas service by February 25, 2026; grant to March 31, 2026 for removal of the bagsters and grant to April 1, 2026 for removal of the tank forthcoming; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.