Housing Board of Appeals
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Purpose |
The board hears and acts upon appeals brought forth by property owners or responsible parties for a property that has received orders defining a violation of the Housing Maintenance Code. The property representative and the inspector who issued the orders present relevant facts to the board. These facts, along with matters ‘useful to a reasoned balancing between the public objectives…and the probable economic and social consequences to all persons … concerned’ are weighed prior to the final decision of the board. All decisions of the board are final. |
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Meeting Schedule |
Second Wednesday of every other month, starting in January |
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Department |
Regulatory Services, Inspections Division |
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Phone Number |
612-673-5850 |
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Number of Members |
Total of 15 members, 3 are non-voting members. 8 Public Members, 1 Alternative, Supervisor of Housing Inspection Services (non-voting), Rep from the City Attorney’s office (non-voting), Designee of the Director of MCDA (non-voting), Designee of Director of Inspections, Designee of Chief of Fire Prevention, Designee of Commissioner of Health. |
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Appointment Process |
Applications submitted to department. Department brings before Council for approval., using the Citys open appointment process |
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Term of Appointment |
2 years |
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Compensation |
$50 per meeting – parking validation for each meeting |
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Residency Requirement |
Yes - The 8 public members and 1 alternate must be residents of Minneapolis |
Last updated Sep. 27, 2011