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January 28, 2020 Page 2 of 7 lord of South Minneapolis before he was kicked out. Eric Williams, 2050 14th Street NW in Unit #206, explained he signed his lease in November of 2019 with Cedar Management. He indicated he was a veteran and a single dad. He noted the lease he signed was a six month option. He stated it was unfortunate that his apartment building had sold because he would have to move himself and his son again. He commented he was previously homeless for nine months and he did not have a great credit score. He expressed frustration that the new management was not willing to resign leases or assist with relocation expenses. He reported his lease was supposed to end on May 1st. He stated he had no idea where he would go. He indicated he has lost two vehicles due to unlawful towing that was conducted by QT Properties. He requested the City step in and help with relocating the displaced residents. Calandra Chandler, 1476 20th Avenue NW, stated she received notice on January 1st to vacate her apartment. She commented QT Properties has had no communication with the tenants since that point. She reported the residents of Pike Lake Apartments formed an association to assist with addressing this situation. She stated Mr. Quilling had been invited to sit down with the residents and no word has been received. She requested the Council provide the association with a letter of support. She indicated the residents need more time to relocate. She noted she had two grandkids and it was the middle of winter. She asked the Council to help in any way possible. Noel Pronto, 1476 20th Avenue NW, reported she has lived in her building for the last 13 years. She explained she was looking forward to her building renovated and was quite surprised when she received an eviction notice. She commented it was not her choice to move and there has been no communication with management since January 1st. She stated she used to feel safe living in this apartment and was now struggling with the fact she would have to move in the middle of winter. She stated she was feeling a huge sense of loss. She indicated she no longer wanted to live at this apartment complex given the fact the new company was horrible to its residents. She stated she has found a new apartment and was pleased she could remain in New Brighton. She asked that the City Council request more time from QT Properties for the residents. April Brown stated she and her three daughters love living in New Brighton. She indicated the school district was wonderful. She discussed her situation noting she moved into Pike Lake Apartments last November. She commented on the money she spent to move into the building and described how corrupt the management was. She reported she has been accused of being a squatter and she was now facing a court case. She explained she has always worked to help take care of others and she now needed help with from the City in order to take care of her family. She stated she was really scared about what would happen to her family. Angelica Vega indicated she was from Puerto Rico, along with her husband and children. She noted she has lived in her apartment for several months. She explained her husband and children were sick and have been sick since the carpeting was removed from her building. She has been told she has to find a new place to live. She indicated she wants a better life for her family and has a daughter with special needs. She commented she did not have the money to move nor did she have help from her family. She requested the City step in and help. Mayor Johnson asked if the carpeting had been removed from the units or the hallways. Ms. Vega explained the carpeting had been removed from the hallways. She commented further on the mold that has been located in her apartment unit. Ivory Taylor, 462 9th Avenue NW, explained she was a lead advocate at Home Line. She commented on the calls she has received from tenants at Pike Lake Apartments. She stated for years she has received hotline calls from QT Property tenants. She discussed their practices and noted tenants across the metro area have been pushing back against these practices. She reported QT Properties was well aware of the impact of their actions on community members. She noted QT Properties was not acting in good faith in this community and any upgrades or renovations should benefit the people who live in the building currently. She encouraged the