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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, September 23, 2019
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 18-19
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams reported on the United Lao Council Meeting she attended at the Unison
Restaurant and Banquet Center in Maplewood.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor
Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Absent
William Knutson, Councilmember
Present
Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember
Present
Bryan Smith, Councilmember
Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda item J2 was removed from the agenda.
Agenda item F1 b was added to the agenda.
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 9, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the September 9, 2019 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. September 9, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the September 9, 2019 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave an update to the council calendar; reviewed other topics of
concern or interest requested by councilmembers; and gave an overview of upcoming
events in the community.
b. Introduction of New Assistant City Manager/HR Director
City Manager Coleman introduced Mike Sable, new Assistant City Manager/HR Director.
Assistant City Manager/HR Director Sable gave some background information about
himself.
2. Council Presentations
Organics Recycling
Mayor Abrams reported on the Ramsey County Home Composting program.
3. Leaders in Local Government Award for the North End Vision Plan
Community Development Director Thomson gave the report.
4. Resolution for Commissioner Reappointments
City Manager Coleman gave the report.
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the resolution for Commission
reappointments.
Resolution 19-09-1729
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
Hereby appoints the following individuals, who the Maplewood City Council has
reviewed, to be reappointed to the following commissions:
Environmental & Natural Resources Commission
Candace Okeson
Ann Palzer
Ted Redmond
Housing & Economic Development Commission
Mark Jenkins
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Joy Tkachuck
All commissioners are appointed to a three year term that will expire on September 30,
2022.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
5. Presentation from Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt
Ramsey County Commissioner Reinhardt addressed the council to give an overview on
the County's budget process and other items the county is currently working on.
G. CONSENT AGENDA — Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-
controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember
requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote
should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be
taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a
separate item.
Agenda items G2 and G3 were highlighted.
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve agenda items G1 -G3.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$ 592,878.96 Checks #104236 thru #104260
dated 09/10/19
$ 374,889.26 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/03/19 thru 09/06/19
$ 1,245,580.27 Checks # 104261 thru #104306
dated 09/17/19
$ 732,848.45 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/09/19 thru 09/13/19
$ 2,946,196.94 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
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$ 640,112.98 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/06/19
$ 2,924.30 Payroll Deduction check # 99103891 thru # 99103894 dated 09/06/19
$ 643,037.28 Total Payroll
$ 3,589,234.22 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Maplewood Area Historical Society Annual Appropriation
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the annual appropriation of $5,000 to the
Maplewood Area Historical Society.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Resolution Accepting Donation from the Family of Gregory Garcia
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the resolution accepting a donation in the
amount of $500.00 from the family of Gregory Garcia for a memorial bench plaque at
Fish Creek Preserve.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS — If you are here fora Public Hearing please familiarize yourself
with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk
before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address
clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council.
The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to
comments.
1. Rental Housing Licensing Program
a. Public Hearing
b. Ordinance Establishing Rental Licensing Requirements for Rental
Dwellings
c. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance by Title and Summary (4
votes)
Community Development Director Thomson gave the presentation.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Pat Flaherty, Owner of Birch Glen Apartments
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2. Brenda O'Connell, 1255 County Rd D Property Manager
3. John Wegleitner, 367 Belmont Lane
4. Steve Batisto, PO Box 13546, 55113
5. Diane Pelzer, Maplewood Rental Housing Owner
6. Bob Werneke, Property Owner of 1950 Manton
7. John Olson, Owner of Property on Phalen Place
8. Paul Schreier, Owner of Apartments at McKnight & Maryland
9. Garrett Krueger, Property Owner of 1076 Mary Street
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Staff answered questions that were asked during public comments.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the ordinance establishing rental licensing
reauirements for rental dwellinas.
Ordinance 1006
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RENTAL
LICENSING REQUIREMENT FOR RENTAL DWELLINGS
The City Council of the City of Maplewood ordains as follows:
Section I. The Maplewood City Code, Chapter 12 -Buildings and Building
Regulations is hereby amended by adding Article XIII -Licensing of Rental
Dwellings:
ARTICLE XIII - LICENSING OF RENTAL DWELLINGS
Sec. 12-600. - Purpose.
It is the purpose of this Chapter to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the
City by adopting a rental dwelling licensing, inspection, and maintenance program that
corrects substandard conditions, maintains standards for existing and newly constructed
rental dwellings, and ensures neighborhood stability in the City. The operation of rental
properties is a business enterprise that includes certain responsibilities. Rental dwelling
owners and managers are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary
to ensure that the residents who occupy such rental units, as well as neighboring
properties, may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings
that are safe, secure, sanitary, free from noise, nuisances and annoyances, and free
from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and property.
Sec. 12-601. - Definitions.
Words used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings unless otherwise defined
in this Chapter.
(1) City Manager means the City of Maplewood City Manager or his or her
designee.
(2) Dwelling means a building or one or more portions of a building occupied or
intended to be occupied for residential purposes.
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(3) Let or Rent means to permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling by a
person who is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to the terms of a
written or unwritten lease.
(4) Licensee means an Owner that operates a rental dwelling and is required to be
licensed under this Chapter.
(5) Manager means any person who has charge, care, or control of a rental
dwelling.
(6) Occupant means any person occupying, living, or sleeping or having
possession of a space within any dwelling.
(7) Operate means to charge a rental charge, fee or other form of monetary or
non -monetary compensation for the use of a rental dwelling.
(8) Owner means a person or person holding title to a property or otherwise having
control of the property, as recorded in the official State, County, or City records.
(9) Person may be an individual, corporation, firm, association, company,
partnership, organization or any other group acting as a unit.
(10) Qualifying Relative means the owner's parent, stepparent, child, stepchild,
grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece. This
relationship may be either by blood or by marriage.
(11) Rental Dwelling means any building or portion of a building which is let or rent
to one or more persons who are not the owner or qualifying relative.
(12) Rental Dwelling Inspection Certificate means a certificate issued by the City
Manager after the rental dwelling has passed a rental dwelling inspection.
(13) Tenant means any person occupying a dwelling unit or having possession of a
space within a dwelling unit who pays, in any manner, for the right to occupy
such space or who has a leasehold right to occupy the dwelling unit.
Sec. 12-602. - License Required.
(1) General Rule. No person may operate a rental dwelling in the City without a
license from the City.
(2) Exceptions.
(a) These rental licensing requirements do not apply to a residential dwelling
that is occupied by the Owner or the Owner's qualifying relatives.
(b) These rental licensing requirements do not apply to a residential dwelling
when the dwelling is rented for a period of less than 120 consecutive days
and the Owner occupies the property during the remainder of the year.
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(c) These rental licensing requirements do not apply to Minnesota Department
of Health—licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes,
nursing homes, hotels, motels, or cooperatives.
(d) These rental licensing requirements do not apply to a facility for which a
reasonable accommodation has been granted by the city under the Federal
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
(3) Application Requirements. An Owner of a rental dwelling must complete an
application on an official application form provided by the City and submit the
required application fee. Renewal applications may be submitted by an Owner
on a simplified renewal form provided by the City. The City Manager must be
notified in writing within 30 days of any changes to the information provided on
the application. Applications must include the following information at a
minimum:
(a) The name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and date of birth of
the property Owner.
(b) The name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and date of birth of
a designated local Manager if the Owner resides outside of the Twin Cities
metropolitan service area.
(c) The local address of the rental dwelling and the number of units and types
of units (condominium, apartment, townhome, etc.) within the rental
dwelling.
(d) Property Contact Information. The license applicant must provide 24 hour
contact information for the following people:
At least one Owner of the rental dwelling;
ii. At least one Manager, if different from the Owner, who is responsible for
managing the property in compliance with this and any other Code
requirement pertaining to the rental dwelling who must reside in the
Twin Cities metropolitan service area; or
iii. If the Owner uses a property management company for management of
the rental dwelling, the name and contact information of the person at
the property management company responsible for managing the rental
dwelling.
(4) Fees. There shall be a licensing fee as established by the City's Fee Schedule.
All fees and fines shall be charged to and payable by the Owner.
Sec. 12-603. - Rental Dwelling Inspection Certificate.
Prior to operating a rental dwelling, the Licensee must obtain a rental dwelling inspection
certificate from the City. Rental dwellings will be inspected on a schedule between one
and three years as determined by the City Manager. The City Manager will adopt an
inspection policy for rental dwellings taking into account the property's inspection history,
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history of compliance with Federal, State and Local Law, and the history of inspections,
property maintenance violations, and other code enforcement violations at the property.
Sec. 12-604. - Written Tenant Application and Lease Agreement Required.
The Licensee must screen all potential tenants using a written tenant application. The
Licensee must use a written lease agreement for all tenants. The Licensee must have all
tenants execute a Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum. The written tenant
application must include sufficient information so that the Licensee can conduct an
appropriate criminal background check on prospective tenants. The written tenant
application and written lease agreement and the Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease
Addendum for each tenant must be part of the Licensee's files. Upon request the
Licensee must show proof, satisfactory to the City, that the Licensee is maintaining the
documents required by this section. Failure to use, maintain, or provide these
documents to the City upon request is a violation of this Chapter.
Sec. 12-605. - Changes in Ownership.
A license is non -transferable. If there is a change in the ownership of the rental dwelling
the license automatically expires. The new owner must apply for a license under this
Chapter prior to the change in ownership.
Sec. 12-606. - Changes in the Rental Dwelling.
If changes are made in the number or type of units within the licensed premises, the
Licensee shall file an application to amend the rental license. Depending on the nature
of the changes, the City may require a new property inspection.
Sec. 12-607. - Annual License
Licenses issued under this division shall have a duration period of one year. The
expiration date of the license is as may be imposed, set, established and fixed by the
Building Official. A license renewal application must be submitted to the city prior to the
expiration date.
Sec. 12-608. - Tenant Background Checks and Roster.
As a condition of the license, the Licensee must, as a continuing obligation, conduct a
criminal background check on all prospective tenants and maintain a current roster of
tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupy the rental dwelling. The
Licensee must designate the name of the person or persons who will have possession of
the roster and must promptly notify the City Manager of any change in the identity,
address or telephone numbers of the designee. The roster must be available for
inspection by City officials upon request. If a person under investigation by the City
claims a lawful right to occupy a rental dwelling or be present on the rental property, the
City Manager may request to inspect the lease for the unit in which the person claims to
reside. Upon such request, the Licensee shall provide the lease for inspection.
Sec.12-609. - Notification Requirements for Public Hearings
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The Licensee must, as a continuing obligation of the license, provide written notice to
tenants or in the alternative, post the written notice in the lobby or common area of the
rental dwelling for any public hearing notice received by the Licensee that pertains to the
rental dwelling, the property on which the rental dwelling is located, or any adjacent
rights of way.
Sec. 12-610. - Display of License Certificate.
For dwellings containing four or more dwelling units, the rental license certificate must be
displayed in the lobby or other common area visibly accessible to all tenants of the
licensed dwelling. The license certificate must be encased in a frame with a clear glass
or plastic surface over the certificate and must be mounted securely to a wall. For
dwellings containing fewer than four dwelling units, the Licensee must provide a copy of
the rental license certificate to each tenant by attaching the copy to the Tenant's copy of
the executed lease agreement.
Sec. 12-611. - Compliance with Minn. Stat. §211 B.20.
Licensee must comply with the requirements of Minn. Stat. §211 B.20 and allow access
to candidates who have filed for election to public office and seek admittance to the
rental dwelling solely for the purpose of campaigning.
Sec. 12-612. - Crime -Free Rental Housing Phase I Training Required.
The Licensee or the Manager with control over the rental dwellings must attend, at a
minimum, the Phase I crime -free rental housing educational course or similar course as
approved by the City Manager as a condition of receiving or renewing a license. The
cost of attending the educational requirements under this section shall be paid in
addition to any license and inspection fees. Course attendance will be required on a
schedule to be determined by the City Manager.
Sec. 12-613. - Responsibility for Acts of Manager.
Licensees are responsible for the acts or omissions of their Managers as it pertains to
the rental dwelling.
Sec. 12-614. - Maintenance Standards.
(1) It is the responsibility of the Licensee to assure that every rental dwelling is
maintained in compliance with all City Ordinances and State and Federal laws.
A violation of any of the following City Code Titles or Chapters constitutes a
public nuisance and may be abated under the provisions of the Nuisances
Chapter (18-26) or Administrative Offenses Chapter (Sec 1-17) of City Code:
a. Building and Building Regulations Code (Chapter 12),
b. Zoning Code (Chapter 44),
c. Animals Code (Chapter 10),
d. Fire Prevention and Protection Code (Chapter 20),
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e. Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions (Chapter 24).
f. Environment (Chapter 18).
(2) Snow and Ice Removal. Rental dwellings containing four or more dwelling units
must remove snowfalls of one inch or more, or successive snowfalls
accumulating to a depth of one inch or more, from all walkways, sidewalks and
steps within 12 hours of cessation of the snowfall. Rental dwellings containing
four or more dwelling units must remove snowfalls of three inches or more, or
successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches or more from
parking aisles, parking areas, and drives within 72 hours of cessation of the
snowfall.
(3) Inspections. The Building Official, Fire Chief, Police Chief and their respective
representatives are authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to
enforce this Chapter. All authorized inspectors have the authority to enter any
rental dwelling at all reasonable times. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
5048.211, the Licensee is responsible for scheduling the inspection and
notifying any existing tenant of the inspection. The Licensee must provide
access to the requesting City Official at the date and time of the scheduled
inspection. Failure to provide access for any reason may result in a re-
inspection fee, in addition to any other sanctions imposed for noncompliance.
(4) Access by Occupant. Each occupant of a rental dwelling shall give the
Licensee or Manager or authorized City Official access to any part of such
rental dwelling at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance,
repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this
Chapter.
(5) Solid Waste. Rental dwellings must comply with the Solid Waste Management
ordinance (Chapter 30) for trash and recycling collection.
Sec. 12-615. - License Denial, Suspension, or Revocation.
(1) Grounds for Denial, Suspension or Revocation. The City Manager may deny or
not renew a license and the City Council may revoke or suspend a license for
any of the following reasons that shall also constitute a violation of this
Chapter:
(a) The property does not conform to City Code;
(b) The property does not comply with a health, building, maintenance, or other
provisions of the City Code or State Law;
(c) The Licensee has failed to pay the license fee, inspection fees, or a fine
that has been imposed;
(d) The Licensee has made fraudulent statements, misrepresentations, or false
statements in the application or investigation or in any information required
by this Chapter;
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(e) The Licensee has been convicted of a background check crime as defined
in Minnesota Statutes Section 299C.67, subd.2, as may be amended from
time to time, or any crime related to the licensed business, and failure to
show, by competent evidence, rehabilitation and present fitness to perform
the duties of the business;
(f) Operating or allowing the rental property to be used in such a manner as to
constitute a breach of the peace, a menace to the health, safety, and
welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the
residents of the City, upon recommendation of the Chief of Police;
(g) Actions unauthorized or beyond the scope of the license granted;
(h) The Licensee's rental license to operate another rental dwelling in the City
of Maplewood or in another jurisdiction has been denied, revoked, or
suspended within the past year;
(i) Failure to schedule or allow inspections of the licensed premises for the
purpose of ensuring compliance with rental licensing requirements, City
Code requirements, State building codes, or other applicable State or
Federal law;
(j) Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required in the approval of
the license;
(k) Real estate taxes or city fees for the property are delinquent
(1) Violation of any regulation or provision of the City Code applicable to the
activity for which the license has been granted, or any regulation or State or
Federal law that may be applicable;
(m) Excessive calls for service as determined by the Chief of Police under
Section 1-15.5, based on the number and nature of the calls compared to
the number of dwelling units on the property when the Licensee has been
notified of the calls by the Chief of Police and the Licensee has failed to
supply an appropriate written action plan for reducing the calls for service,
or when the calls for service exceed an established threshold a second time
within 12 months of completing an action plan for previously exceeding the
threshold.
(n) Failure to actively pursue the eviction of tenants who have violated the
provisions of the crime free lease addendum or who have otherwise
created a nuisance in violation of the provisions of the written lease; or
(o) Other good cause as determined by the City Council after conducting a
public hearing.
(2) The City Council may revoke a license or suspend a license for a set period of
time or until violations of City Code, or State or Federal law are corrected and,
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in addition, impose a civil penalty for each violation or impose a combination of
these sanctions.
(3) Temporary Suspension. The City Council may temporarily suspend a license
pending a hearing on the suspension or revocation when, in its judgment, the
public health, safety, and welfare is endangered by the continuance of the
licensed activity.
(4) Notice. Before the suspension or revocation of the rental license, the City must
provide written notice informing the Licensee of the right to a hearing. The
notice must provide at least 20 calendar days notice of the time and place of
the hearing and must state the grounds for the proposed suspension or
revocation of the license. The notice may be served upon the Licensee
personally, by leaving the notice at the licensed premises with the designated
Manager, or by certified mail to the address listed on the license application.
(5) Hearing. A hearing will be conducted before the City Council at a public
meeting. The Licensee shall have the right to be represented by Counsel, the
right to respond to the charged violations, and the right to present evidence
through witnesses. The rules of evidence do not apply to the hearing and the
City Council may rely on all evidence it determines to be reasonably credible.
The determination to suspend or revoke the license shall be made upon a
preponderance of the evidence. It is not necessary that criminal charges be
brought in order to support a suspension or revocation of a license violation nor
does the dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to
suspension or revocation.
(6) Final Decision. Following the hearing, the Council may revoke or suspend the
license for all or any part of the licensed premises, may stay the revocation or
suspension upon such terms and conditions as it deems reasonable and
necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Chapter, or grant or continue the
license. If the Council suspends or revokes the rental license, the Council may
also order that any rent payable during the suspension or revocation period be
paid into an escrow account to be maintained by the City. The City may use the
escrowed funds to pay for the cost of abating violations at the property. Funds
that remain in the escrow account after paying for abatement items shall be
returned to the Licensee upon the Licensee receiving a valid rental license or
upon the sale of the rental to an unrelated purchaser and after the rental
dwelling has been brought into full compliance with City Code. The decision by
the City Council following a hearing is final. Upon a decision to suspend a
license, no new application from the current Licensee for the same rental
dwelling will be accepted for a period of time specified in the Council's decision,
not exceeding one year. A decision to revoke a license will result in no new
application being accepted from the same Licensee for a minimum of one year.
(7) Appeal of Decision to Deny or not Renew License. If the City Manager denies
or does not renew a license, the Licensee shall be notified in writing, specifying
the reasons for denying or not renewing the license. If the Licensee corrects
the conditions leading to the denial or non -renewal within seven days, the City
Manager shall issue the license. A Licensee whose license has been denied or
not renewed by the City Manager may appeal the decision by filing with the
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City Manager a written notice of appeal within seven days of receiving notice of
the City Manager's decision. The hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section
12-615(5).
(8) Notification to Tenants. Upon denial, suspension, revocation or other
enforcement action of a license, the City will notify all affected tenants of the
action against the license. If the license is revoked or suspended the Licensee
may not let, rent or allow to be occupied any vacant dwelling units, or dwelling
units that become vacant during the revocation or suspension period.
Sec. 12-616. - Summary Action.
(1) Emergency. When the conduct of any Licensee, Manager, or Tenant, or the
condition of the rental dwelling, or the property in or on which it is located, is
detrimental to the public health, sanitation, safety and general welfare of the
community, or residents of the rental dwelling so as to constitute a nuisance,
fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an
emergency, the Building Official has the authority to summarily condemn or
close areas of the rental dwelling as the Building Official deems necessary, or
may take other action to protect the residents and general public as deemed
necessary.
(2) Notice. Notice of summary action will be mailed to the Licensee by certified
mail and posted at the dwelling units or areas affected and will describe the
dwelling units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice
other than the Building Official or a designated representative.
(3) Costs. If the dwelling or dwelling unit is not condemned or closed pursuant to
this section, the costs of any services performed by the City to prevent the
condemnation or closure of the dwelling or dwelling unit may be levied against
the property as a special assessment.
(4) Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a summary action of the Building Official
shall be entitled to appeal to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal with
the City Manager within five days of the summary action. The City Manager
must schedule a date for hearing before the City Council and notify the
aggrieved person of the date. The hearing will be conducted pursuant to
Section 12-615(5).
Sec. 12-617. - Posted to Prevent Occupancy.
Whenever any rental dwelling is found to be hazardous or unfit for human habitation, it
shall be posted by the Building Official or designee on the door of the rental dwelling to
prevent further occupancy. No person, other than the Building Official or designee, shall
remove or alter any posting. The Building Official or designee will post the date the rental
dwelling shall be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied
that rental dwelling until the Building Official or City Council permits it.
Sec. 12-618. - Falsely Reporting Violations.
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No person shall report a violation of this Chapter knowing or having reason to know that
the report is false with the intent to affect the licensing status or inspection schedule of
the rental dwelling.
Sec. 12-619. - Violations.
In addition to any other sanctions or administrative penalties imposed, any violation of
this Chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor offense, punishable as defined by State
law. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
Sec. 12-620. - Rules, Policies, and Procedures
By resolution the City Council may adopt, from time to time, rules, policies, and
procedures for the implementation of this Chapter. Violation of any such rule, policy, or
procedure by a Property Owner shall be considered a violation of this Ordinance.
Sec. 12-621. - No Warranty by City.
By enacting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter, neither the City nor its Council,
agents or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any rental
dwelling in the City. Licensees and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect
their interests, health, safety and welfare.
Sec. 12-622. — Fair Housing Act
Licensee shall adhere to the requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Section II. This ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2020.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the resolution authorizing publication of
ordinance by title and summary.
Resolution 19-09-1730
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1006 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Maplewood has adopted Ordinance No.
1006, an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the city code regarding licensing of rental
dwellings; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, § 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title
and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance is several pages in length; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly
inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 1006
to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The Maplewood City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1006, which amends Chapter
12 of the City Code regarding licensing of rental dwellings. The ordinance requires rental
dwelling units to obtain an annual license from the City, with limited exceptions. As part
of the annual license, the ordinance requires rental properties to pass an inspection and
be maintained in accordance with City ordinances. The ordinance also requires owners
of rental properties or their property managers to attend crime -free housing training,
screen all potential tenants with a written application and criminal background check,
have a written lease with all people that live in the rental unit, and provide 24-hour
contact information for a person who resides within the twin cities metropolitan area who
is responsible for code compliance of the rental property. The ordinance also requires
notifying tenants of public hearings, displaying the license certificate, and complying with
Minn. Statute 211 B.20.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood that
the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
Review of 2020 Charitable Gambling Requests
City Manager Coleman gave the report.
Representatives from the following organizations addressed the council to give
information about their organization and request charitable gambling funds:
Maplewood Area Historical Society
North St. Paul High School Choir
Silver Lake Improvement Association
Child Incorporated
MCC/YMCA
Council will independently score requests and expect to present the results at the
October 14, 2019 City Council Meeting.
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2. 90 Day Myth Operational Action Plan Evaluation
This was removed from the agenda.
The council took a 5 minute recess.
3. Fire Station Realignment
a. Consolidate the Central and North Fire Stations
b. Develop a Professional Services Agreement with Wold Architects and
Engineers to Conduct a Fire Station Needs Assessment and Design
Recommendations
City Manager Coleman introduced the item
Fire Chief Lukin continued the presentation
IAFF 4470 read a statement of support.
EMS Chief Mondor began the presentation.
Firefighter Crawford, President of Local
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve Fitch & Associate's and staff
recommendations to consolidate Fire Department operations from three to two stations.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve staff to develop a professional services
agreement with Wold Architects and Engineers to conduct a fire station needs
assessment and desian recommendations.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
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