Title
Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 857 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2505C, Assessment No. 252005) (July 15, 2025 Legislative Hearing)
Hearing Date(s)
Date of LH: 7/15/25 (originally 6/10/25)
Time of LH: 10am
Date of CPH: 7/16/25
Tax Assessment Worksheet
Cost: $35,676
Service Charge: $989.99
Total Assessment: $48,580.09
Name of Property Owner/Representative of Management Co.: Lisa Proechel obo Matt Heimann (current owner is Donjia Coleman)
Type of Order/Fee: Demolition
Nuisance: demolition of a Cat 2 property
Date of Orders: 6/25/24
Date Work Done: 11/21/24-razed by the city
Work Order #: None
Returned Mail?:
Comments: Owner is requesting that assessment is made payable ove 10 years.
History of Orders on Property: 12 complaints, 5 work orders done
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 Demolition services from November to December 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J2505C, Assessment No. 252005) 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 forthcoming, pending July 15, 2025 Legislative Hearing.