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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-1971 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, October 28, 1971 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 71 - 44 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:46 P.M. by Mayor Axdahl. *Meeting delayed for 15 minutes to wait for the arrival of Councilwoman Olson as requested by the Mayor and agreed upon by the three Councilmen. B. ROLL CALL Lester G. Axdahl, Mayor Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Harald L. Haugan, Councilman Present Patricia L. Olson, Councilwoman Absent Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 380 Skillman - Hobbs.`; House a. Mayor Axdahl stated the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion regarding the remodeling of the house at 380 E. Skillman. A temporary order to suspend the work on the dwelling was issued by the Council on October 21, 1971. The Council met on Monday, October 25, 1971 to make an inspection of the dwelling. b. Manager Miller stated the staff did not have any further recommend- ations to make. c. Mr. Fred Norton, Commerce Building, St. Paul, Minnesota, attorney re- presenting Mr. Hobbs, stated his client has a considerable amount of money invested in the dwelling. d. Councilman Greavu stated that he found the dwelling to be virtually a fire hazard, About 90% of the house has to be brought up to the Mun- icipal Code fequirements. There is a lack of "headers" between the studs, and the furnace and chimney have to be replaced. e, Mr. Hobbs spoke on behalf of the remodeling and work he has done. He stated he was not required to remove any plaster, but had to complete the wiring and bring it up to code. He further stated he would replace the chimney. f. Village Planner Seida read the letter dated July 16, 1971 and sent to Mr. Rosenblum with a copy sent to Twin City Federal, stating the recommend- ation to demolish the structure due to all the repairs that would be re- quired to bring it up to code. Thirty days was given to obtain the nec- essary permits for demolishing the said structure. Village Planner Seida - 1 - 10/28 also read the recommendations from the Electrical and Heating Inspector that accompanied the letter to Mr. Rosenblum. g. Village Attorney Isis read Section 602.050, Subdivision C, dealing with nuisances in regards to public use and safety and Section 301.73, the demolition or removal of buildings. h. Attorney Norton answered further questions and stated Mr. Hobbs never felt that remodeling the house was a gamble of approximately $1,000.00, but figured this to be a reasonable deal where there was no risk, just hard work. i. Mr. Hobbs stated he recalls that at the time he was granted the 90 days to complete the work, Council stated that if more time was needed it would be granted. Council stated they didn't recall any statement,such as that, being said. Mr. Hobbs did not attend the meeting where the action regarding the 90 days took place. Mr. Hobbs further stated that he was granted the 90 days to complete the remodeling and that the house will be restored by then. j. Councilman Haugan moved that the suspension of the remodeling permit be lifted. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Motion carried. k. Councilman Greavu to Council a list and Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. 2. Deferred Assessments Ayes - Mayor Axdahl, Councilmen Haugan and Wiegert. Nay - Councilman Greavu. uct the Building Officie ements needed, of things n up to the Village Code ack to the Council at th Ayes - all, t PIN a. Councilman Greavu stated that Mrs. Sarrack's property was divided, but she cannot build on it because of deed restrictions and the Village has now been notified of a deferred assessment that will be levied. b. Attorney Lais stated that the hearing had been held, and Mrs. Sarrack had been notified but filed no objections. A lot division was granted to her and a law suit was started by her attorney to see if a court dec- ision could be obtained which would clear up the deed restrictions re- garding lot size or whatever the deed restrictions are; don't know what the outcome to that would be, it will probably take a year to a year and a half to come up in court. The unfortunate part is that she got the notice and didn't show up, therefore her property was assessed. C. Staff will investigate and report to Council at the next meeting to see chat all is involved and to see if there are other persons in that area with the same problem. - 2 - 10/28 D. ADJOUPMENT 9:13 P.M. Ci Clerk - 3 - 10/28