Evenson v. City of Saint Paul Board of Appeals

OPINION

AMUNDSON, Judge

The City of St. Paul assessed a vacant building fee against Milton Evenson. Respondents denied his request to waive the fee. By writ of certiorari, the trial court affirmed respondents’ decision. This appeal followed.

FACTS

This appeal concerns the assessment of fees authorized by the City of St. Paul vacant building registration ordinance. The fee was assessed against Milton A. Evenson. Until his death on January 29, 1990, Milton Evenson owned a vacant single family house located at 703 Wells Street in St. Paul. His son, Martin Even-son, as personal representative,…