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File #: RLH VBR 25-20    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Vacant Building Registration Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 7/23/2025
Title: Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.
Sponsors: Anika Bowie
Ward: Vacant Building Registration, Ward - 1
Attachments: 1. 767 University Ave W.appeal.5-2-25, 2. 767 University Ave W.Bowen Dawkins Ltr.5-16-25, 3. 767 University Ave W.updated orders.6-12-25, 4. 767 University Ave W.Bowen Dawkins Ltr.7-11-25, 5. 767 University Ave.RLH VBR 24-70.2-5-25
Related files: RLH TA 14-7, RLH TA 16-172, RLH TA 23-167, RLH VBR 24-70

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Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.

 

Date/Time of 1st LH:  5/13/25

Purpose of Appeal:  (in handout)

Date of Order(s) Under Appeal:  4/24/25

Inspector/Key Staff:  Matt Dornfeld

Legislative Hearing Staff Comments:  STAMP note from Matt Dornfeld on 3/24/25: "Recheck - File returns to VB program as PO's (Rick Bowen and Andy Dawkins) failed to comply with LHO's most recent ruling and timeline. PO/Bowen stated he has been hospitalized for an "extended period of time." LHO requested that a new VB file be opened and that PO's should appeal again. ~MD"

 

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AMENDED 7/23/2025

 

WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of Andy Dawkins and Richard Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and

 

WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer's adopted recommendation in RLH VBR 24-70 was "that the City Council grant to March 21, 2025 for orders related to interior items and wires; grant to October 31, 2025 for exterior related items, except for repair or replacement of broken windows which has extension to June 1, 2025; grant the appeal to be released from the Vacant Building Program" and

 

WHEREAS, the conditions outlined in RLH VBR 24-70 have been met to date and the matter is referred to Legislative Hearing for the development of a finding related to the conditions to be met with a deadline of October 31, 2025; Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.

 

 

 

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