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MEMORANDUM To: City Council, City of Saint Anthony Village From: Richard Sonterre, City Code Official Date: April 22, 2025 City Council Meeting Request: Abatement Process and Request 3208 Skycroft Drive The City of St. Anthony Village mission statement is “to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services.” We put a priority on making sure that properties are maintained as they result in higher property values which transforms into better neighborhoods, schools and a place of doing business. Since 2020, city staff has made numerous attempts through in-person, educational materials, violation notices and direct mail in an attempt to encourage Mr. John Kelly who resides at 3208 Skycroft Drive in St. Anthony. Many of the violations started as complaints from his neighbors while others were proactive actions from code enforcement inspectors. The violations were documented both in written form as well as numerous photos which have been taken over the past several years. I have included various photos and observation dates and efforts for you to view. The common violations were vehicles in inoperable condition, expired registrations, significant amount of household items and debris stored both outside on the front drive as well as in the vehicles themselves. Various areas that code compliance focuses on are the health, safety and welfare of both the residents and their properties. Keeping significant debris in areas for long periods can promote rodent harborage. This can have far reaching consequences for the neighboring properties from both a safety standpoint as well as an overall negative impact on their residences. In short, this large amount of debris does detract from the other well maintained properties on this street. The amount of debris and household items on this property has been changing over the years. One area that has not are the vehicles that have been parked and used as storage vessels for the debris. Our goal over the years has been to try to work with Mr. Kelly. We have tried numerous times to speak to him be it in person or over the phone and numerous letters have been left at his residence asking him to call the City Code official directly. However, we are continually being ignored. The abatement process is in our opinion is the only option left to gain any resolution on this matter. We are asking that following violations be abated at the property: • Vehicle with expired tabs and used as a storage vessel, plate RFJ-905 • Vehicle used as a storage vessel, collector plate 025719 • Commercial vehicle not meeting the parking requirements in an R-1 zoned property, plate LM8407 • Any household items/debris stored outside on the front yard, including the driveway, which we will work with him to identify the specific items 93