HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100719 - VIII-C-2MEMO
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Charlene A. Stark, Finance Director
RE: Write off - Receivable -Grass Mowing
DATE: July 13, 2010
The Code Enforcement Department received a letter requesting write off of a
grass mowing bill received by Richard Freitag. The letter is attached. Mr.
Freitag feels that since he purchased the home on June 15 and the lawn was
mowed on June 21 that the former owner, Best Assets should have to pay the
bill. Code Enforcement officer Dawn West did make attempts to get Best Asset
to take care of the lawn issue before the City had to on June 21
Staff recommends the fee stands as the work was done. Staff believes Mr.
Freitag had opportunity to see that the lawn needed immediate attention upon
taking ownership of the property on June 15
Recommended Council Action
Staff requests denial of the waiver of fee.
City of Hastier * 101 Foul Street EEst * Ha &rings, MN p:651-48C-2350 * 1:&51437-4082 .v.himUrgs.,mn.Lis
July 1, 2010
Council Members, City of Hastings
Grass mowing bill for 140117 th Street, West, Hastings, MN
Attention Char Stark:
On June 15, 2010 1 finalized the purchase of the above mentioned horns. On July 10, 2 010 1
received a bill from the City of Hastings f or lawn cutting. I have attached a copy of that b ill,
along with a report of the repeated requests from the Inspections /Code Enforcement
department to have the former o wner, Best Assets cart the lawn. From that re port, I see that
the hone was Red Carded on June 18 and that the lawn was cut on June J.'
I have failed in ray attempt to have Best Assets take responsibility for this bill, even though it is
obvious that they ignored the upkeep of this property. When i inspected the home upon
closing the sale of it, I did not see a Red Card at the home. 1 have had the lam cut on a regular
basis since I took possession of it and will continue to keep it mowed. I am also 'improving the
landscaping of the property with a nevi, high quality Versa-Lok retaining wall and perennial
plantings. Upon completion of the renovation, the home will be an asset to the neighborhoods
Since I was not given notice of the City's intent to cut the lawn, I feel that the bill to rune is in
error. Therefore, I ask that I not be charged $103.40 for the lawn mowing.
appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely, �
chard G. Freitag
11253 St. Groin Trail, South
Hastings., MN 55033
65 14378852