In response to Mr. Humphrey, spokesman for St Paul's Department of Safety and Inspections

In response to your verbatim rendition of the official statement released by Mike Hahm, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation to the local press, that you posted on Facebook as an acknowledgement of the petition of over 250 signatures in support of Mr. Adams and The Peoples' Park:

1. In a post on Facebook dated July 16, 2013, Mr. Humphrey, spokesman for St. Paul's Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) states that "upon transfer of the land at 680 Wells Street on the east side of St. Paul, it was discovered that Mr. Adams had constructed an art park and sculpture garden" on the until then abandoned city property.
• Is it not true Mr. Humphrey that following the demolition of the property that once sat upon that property there was a series of letters to the city requesting the construction of a retaining wall to keep the hill from sliding and that each of those attempts to obtain a retaining wall  that would live up to your standards was rejected on the grounds that it was not cost effective? 
• This was 13 years ago. 'Arjo' was told if he wanted a wall he should build a retaining wall himself.

In the interest of not only maintaining a stable foundation for his place of residence, but also for the safety of all of the foot traffic that entered the Heritage Park pathways from behind his property, he did just that.  

• Is it not also true Mr. Humphrey, that in October, 2006, Tom Riddering-St Paul Building Official, gave that very wall a thumbs up? Should I quote him for you to refresh your memory? "Most of the retaining walls are soundly built, and do not pose a danger and should be allowed to remain in place".  

Are we to understand that Mr. Riddering is no longer considered a reliable authority in this capacity? Has his opinion lost some of its luster in your eyes Mr. Humphrey? Why would you not honor the opinion of a man who has an outstanding record in his position.

I am curious Mr. Humphrey... how is it that Mr. Adams would have been responsible for not to mention able to obtain a permit to build a wall that he was told to build by the city of St. Paul on their property 

2. The second issue with which I take some issue is the matter of the timing for all of this.  It seems that this is coming rather fast.  Granted, the first compliance order in this matter was issued a year ago.  It is also true that your inspectors have not physically inspected inside this house in nearly a year.  

• How do you know that you are condemning the same home you inspected?  Yes there were permits.  I've done my research as should you.  
• Permits were pulled between the time of issue of the compliance order and the time of condemnation.  Those permits were no longer honored by DSI because this building was now a 'vacant building' due to the condemnation order.  What about the work done under those permits Mr. Humphrey? Why was it never inspected? What is your true motive?
• For the water heater, purchased at Home Depot, installed by Home Depot contractors under a permit that they pulled for that purpose, your people refused to inspect or honor their permit.  Why issue a permit you have no intention of honoring?

I don't understand this DSI and Marcia Moermond! Your service to the community is only a service when it provides a service, not a hardship!!! 

You are showing your true colors to a large amount of followers of this park, this home, this issue and this man.

According to these letters from EVERY ONE of his neighbors, the public opinion is that this is a huge disservice.  

It is my opinion that this is a travesty with a hidden agenda.