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98-783City o£ St. Paul COUNCIL FILE NO. W�� V� JTION RATIE'YING ASSESSMENT By � �7'/�///�G✓ �a � { File No.J9803AA, J9803W ��I Assessment No.9804, 9805 l�1�� lr ��ti�.�e� - g�a�(qg Voting Ward 0 In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for J9803AA (9804� Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue a11 referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. J9803VV (9805) Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from property at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8/26/1998 ��e �1��ns�e..� s`. � W` ��s i�ss �ss c v.�' b� c�> �� ev er 'tf�dG�'i`6 A -�c�..sc a +-��va-s. \333 Pwc;S:�.S�.—.�Q�i,,. osscssme•r��"�� o.ao �or w o<.. 4SSCSSrrev� C�'� o� �'� Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installment Yeas Nays ✓enanav ✓�lakey �strom �oleman :if�arris ✓Lantry �Iteiter � In Favo� �Against Adopted by the Council: Date �$' Certified Passes by Council Secretary TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING - AUGUST 18, 1998 N°_ 52141� •'TO PUBLIC HEARING - AUGUST 26, 1998 RE 8/13/98 G18'�� $ 3 DEP11R7MENLOFFICEICOUNCIL DATE INRIATED T.M.S. Real Esta e 8)12/98 G REEN SHEE CONTACf PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAL/DATE INITIAVDATE O DEPARTMENTDIRE � CITYGOUNCIL Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCRYATfORNEY �CITYCLERK MUST BE ON CAUNQL NGENDA BY (DATE) NUNBER POfl O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FW. 8 MGL SEFVICES DIR. HOUTING La' ver by Council OII $�12�98 [O ORDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) �� R TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) PCTION PEQUESTED: At Council`s request on 8/12/98, 1333 Pacific requested a layover for an abandoned vehicle, and 886 Case, 975 Wilson, and 741 Van Buren requested a layover fox Summazy Abatements (property clean-up) File 59803W (9805) and J9803AA (9804) RECOMMENDA710NS� Approve (A) or Reject (P) pEHSONAL SERVICE CONiHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOILOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CqMMISSION �- Has this person/firm ever wwketl untler a contract for ihis tlepartment> _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO 2. Has this personttirm ever been a ciry emD�oyee? A STAFF � Haal }1 nPgt YES NO _ DISiRICT COUPi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city emDloyae? SUPPORTS WHICN COUNqL OBJEGTIVE'+ YES NO Neighborhoods Ward 6 Explain all yes enswers on aeparate sheet and attach to green aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who. Whffi, When. Where. Why): SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET �/52085 ADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: a � 7 �.. OsQU .�'i �i�-�., i�rt'�. ��1v 1 � 3�� TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSACTION $ 2 498. SS. COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ FUNDIWGSOURCE Assessments only qCT1V1TYNUMBER FINANCIAL INFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) ��/. /(/.� � Itl.. �lLVVJ To Pu61ic Heaiing - August 12, 1998 RE 6j6/98 �� DEW�RTAENTqFFICE/COUNCII D.TEIMITIATED GREEN SHEE �V _ • �� T.M::S: Iteal._E C8 0 D1V1S10R 6j3J98 INITIAVDA7E INITIAVDA7E ��NTACT PEpSON b 7HONE � DEPARTMEHT DIREGTOR � CiTYGOUNr�� oxanna Flink ' 266-8859 ASSIGN �C�TVATfOFNEV ��INCLEAK NUMBEF FON BE ON CqUNCII. AGEN� BY tDATE! 6 98 AOUSING � BUOGET O�PEGiOP � FIN L MGT. SERYICES D�R. Must be 1R C011NC� 1 R BL no ONDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) 4_('mmril R 2 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 3 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncrioNaeouesreo: Setting date of public hearing for August 12, 1998 Approve Assessments for Summary Abatements (J98�3A), Boarding-Ups for March (39803B) Demolitions for April and May (J9803C), Administrative Charges prior to rehab at 796 Laurel (J9801C1), Towing of Abandoned Vehicles for Feb and March (J9803V) REC�MMEHOATIONS: Approve (A) or Rejea(R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVII SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this Derson?rm ever worked under a Contreti tor Ihis department? _ CIB COMMITfEE _A. pnhl i r Heal Th YES NO , �_ STnf�. � V a r an t R1 d�_ 2' Has this personKrm ever been a ciry employee? YES NO __ DISTRICTCOURT _ 3. Does ihis person/tirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry emplpyee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE9 YES NO NelghboThoodS WaTd 6 Ezplain e11 yea enswers on seperete sheet and atteoh to grean aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, I$$UE.OPPORTUNIiV (W�o. What, Whan Whera. Why): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when Cheir property is nct kept up. VTACaESIFAPPROVEO: st recovery programs to recover expenses £or Summary Abatements, Boarding-Up, Demolitions, Towiug Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and a11 other discared items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. OISADVANTAGES IF APPftOVEO If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes with interest if not paid. DISAOVANTAGES 16 NOTAPPRO�ED' Neighbozhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Rh � R 1 7. 7� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE Assessments OR�.}] qCTIVITYNUMBER FINANC�ALINFORlriATION:(EXPLAIW 116 Property owners Wl�.], be notified Of the public hearings and charges City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No.J9803AA, J9803W Assessment No.9804, 9805 qg-?�3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses for 6 J9803AA (9804) J98�3W (98�5) the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue all referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from propert� at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998 LAID OVER BY COUNCL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8126/1998. Preliminary Order Final Order XX To the Council of the City of St. Paul approved approved XX XX The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $ 2,338.55 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ 25.00 Re-Check Charqe - Public Health $ 75.00 Abatement Service Charge $ 60.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2�498.55 Charge To S S Net Assessment $ 2,498.55 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $ 2,498.55 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated d '�7- /O �� -/�� T Valuation and Assessment Engineer ° ig'� �3 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1005 Jess3e Street. No action needed. Date: August 18, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Sffathman Legislative Hearing Officer 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1204 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (I,aid over from August 4) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September Z, 1998. 3. 5ummary Abatement Appeal for 741 Van Buren Avenue. (Laid over from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 4. Summary Abatement Appeai for 975 Wilson Avenue. (Rescheduled from August 4) The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and apgroval of the assessment. 5. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1333 Pacific Street. (Rescheduled from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessment to $249.55. �18'�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 8-18-98 Page 2 6. 5ummary Abatement Appcal for 886 Cctsc Strcet East. (kcsciicclulc�l liuni Augusl -I) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 7. Vehicie Abatement Appeal for 82 Cook Avenue West. The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 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'� '' ' , ' ' , � i � � _. .___I--.�� _ „r5 i a-•�__�__�.__-"_____y_.____— - _- _ -_ _ _ - - _ _ - r ..� e�e c -�. n �- . -r . � n m c - . � n n .. - -� . - _ o n o n - -.�___.--i -=.—:J_-_-1--1y—.la �Jn a ^� _—__' _�=" _1"_ -"- �_ _ ___ L �g,�t83 MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING August 18, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer 3� �� Staff Present: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, owner, appeared and stated the issue has been taken caze of. Guy Willits concurred. No action needed. 1204 Edgerton Street (I,aid over from August 4) Pau] Weingazden, attomey for Chase Mortgage Services, appeazed and stated he had been waiting for a resolution of an insurance claim and advice from HUD (Housing and Urban Development) as to what they wanted done with the property. Now, the insurance claim has been resolved. HLTD has advised they want Chase Mortgage to fix the property; Chase is in agreement with this. Chase assured Mr. Weingazden the $200 vacant building fee has been paid. Gerry Suathman stated this will be on the Council agenda for August 26. Paul Weingarden asked for additional time because he has to go through various chains of command. Mr. Strathman stated it cou]d go on the agenda for September 2. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete zehabilitation on condition that a$2,Q00 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September 2, 1998. 741 Van Buren Avenue (Laid over from August 4) Xa Lee, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on March 1 l, 1498 and posted to remove improperly stored gazbage and refuse. The compliance date was Mazch 16; it was rechecked on that date. Parks and Recreation removed ti�e nuisance on April 10. The total is $1,120. A videotape was shown. Xa Lee stated he did not receive a notice from the City. Gerty 5trathman asked how was notice given. Chuck Votel responded a notice was posted at the property and also sent to 1601 � g -�1 �3 LEGTSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 2 Westminster Street because 741 Va�a Buren is a registered vacant building. Nothing was returned to Code Enforcement. Xa Lee stated he does not live at 1601 VJestminster. Gerry Strathman responded Code Enforcemeni sent the notice to the address listed with the tasation records. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the accurate address there. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 975 Wilson Avenue (Rescheduled from August 4) Guy Willits reported three sets of orders were mailed on January 8, January 2Q and February 23 1998. The orders were to remove a large pile of refuse, mattresses, bag of garbage, and tires near the alley and in the back yard. There were 6 different compliance dates given. The address was rechecked three times. A tag was issued in February, there was a guilty plea, and a fine of $40. Pazks and Recreation did the work on Mazch 26. The tota] is $650.00. A videotape was shown. Biilie Fleischman stated the property had been abandoned for three yeazs. Her and her husband are average people, they both work, and they have children. The Fleischmans have spent $16,000 worth of repair and cleanup on the house so faz. Ms. Fleischman stated she called right after receiving a notice and let Code Enforcement know she was waiung for a loan. The person she talked to seemed fine with the Fleischmans not cleaning it up right away. The Fleischmans did ttot receive any other notices, however notices may have been overlooked by the household. Ms. Fleischman has ten receipts from dumpsters because they were fixing the inside and the outside. She did not know there was debris on the other side of the fence unti] she received the notice. Gerry Strathman stated all the debris creates a public nuisance and a health hazazd. The owner was notified. It is cleaz from the video that the work was done. Billie Fleischman asked how she is going to pay for this. Roxanna Flink responded there are options to spread out the fee. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 1333 Pacific Street (Rescheduled from August 4) Melissa Hix, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported verbal orders were given February 2Q 1998 and the order was mailed out on February 23 to remove an abandoned vehicle on the property. The compliance date was February 27. It was rechecked on that date and not removed. The police removed it for a total of $449.55. A tag was issued in February with a fine of $50. �� 3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLTT'ES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 3 Melissa Hix stated the vehicle belongs to her neighbor who lives down the hill. By the time he went to get the caz, it was gone. Ms. Hix dces not feel she should be responsible for this. Her neighbor said he would sign something saying it was not Ms. Hix's car. Gerry Strathman asked why it was not removed when she received the notice. Ms. Hix responded she told the owner he had to remove it, but he was having personal probiems and it was not removed in time. Chuck Votel stated there could be recourse against the neighbor. Ms. Hix responded she is on good tertns with him. Also, the City took her baby stroller. Gerry Strathman asked was there any breakdown of the chatges. Guy Willits responded he did not have that information with him. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessmeni to $249.55. Mr. Strathman stated he will not reduce any more assessments and stressed this should not happen again. 886 Case Street East (Rescheduled from August 4) No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported orders were mailed on Mazch 11 for garbage and rubbish. There has been a long history of abandoned vehicles ai this property. The total cost is $279. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 82 Cook Avenue West No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported the owner appealed the order to remove a vehicle. When the inspector went back to recheck the property, there were two more junk vehicles there. There were also orders issued for gazbage and refuse in the yard. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:28 a.m. City o£ St. Paul COUNCIL FILE NO. W�� V� JTION RATIE'YING ASSESSMENT By � �7'/�///�G✓ �a � { File No.J9803AA, J9803W ��I Assessment No.9804, 9805 l�1�� lr ��ti�.�e� - g�a�(qg Voting Ward 0 In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for J9803AA (9804� Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue a11 referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. J9803VV (9805) Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from property at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8/26/1998 ��e �1��ns�e..� s`. � W` ��s i�ss �ss c v.�' b� c�> �� ev er 'tf�dG�'i`6 A -�c�..sc a +-��va-s. \333 Pwc;S:�.S�.—.�Q�i,,. osscssme•r��"�� o.ao �or w o<.. 4SSCSSrrev� C�'� o� �'� Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installment Yeas Nays ✓enanav ✓�lakey �strom �oleman :if�arris ✓Lantry �Iteiter � In Favo� �Against Adopted by the Council: Date �$' Certified Passes by Council Secretary TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING - AUGUST 18, 1998 N°_ 52141� •'TO PUBLIC HEARING - AUGUST 26, 1998 RE 8/13/98 G18'�� $ 3 DEP11R7MENLOFFICEICOUNCIL DATE INRIATED T.M.S. Real Esta e 8)12/98 G REEN SHEE CONTACf PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAL/DATE INITIAVDATE O DEPARTMENTDIRE � CITYGOUNCIL Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCRYATfORNEY �CITYCLERK MUST BE ON CAUNQL NGENDA BY (DATE) NUNBER POfl O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FW. 8 MGL SEFVICES DIR. HOUTING La' ver by Council OII $�12�98 [O ORDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) �� R TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) PCTION PEQUESTED: At Council`s request on 8/12/98, 1333 Pacific requested a layover for an abandoned vehicle, and 886 Case, 975 Wilson, and 741 Van Buren requested a layover fox Summazy Abatements (property clean-up) File 59803W (9805) and J9803AA (9804) RECOMMENDA710NS� Approve (A) or Reject (P) pEHSONAL SERVICE CONiHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOILOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CqMMISSION �- Has this person/firm ever wwketl untler a contract for ihis tlepartment> _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO 2. Has this personttirm ever been a ciry emD�oyee? A STAFF � Haal }1 nPgt YES NO _ DISiRICT COUPi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city emDloyae? SUPPORTS WHICN COUNqL OBJEGTIVE'+ YES NO Neighborhoods Ward 6 Explain all yes enswers on aeparate sheet and attach to green aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who. Whffi, When. Where. Why): SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET �/52085 ADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: a � 7 �.. OsQU .�'i �i�-�., i�rt'�. ��1v 1 � 3�� TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSACTION $ 2 498. SS. COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ FUNDIWGSOURCE Assessments only qCT1V1TYNUMBER FINANCIAL INFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) ��/. /(/.� � Itl.. �lLVVJ To Pu61ic Heaiing - August 12, 1998 RE 6j6/98 �� DEW�RTAENTqFFICE/COUNCII D.TEIMITIATED GREEN SHEE �V _ • �� T.M::S: Iteal._E C8 0 D1V1S10R 6j3J98 INITIAVDA7E INITIAVDA7E ��NTACT PEpSON b 7HONE � DEPARTMEHT DIREGTOR � CiTYGOUNr�� oxanna Flink ' 266-8859 ASSIGN �C�TVATfOFNEV ��INCLEAK NUMBEF FON BE ON CqUNCII. AGEN� BY tDATE! 6 98 AOUSING � BUOGET O�PEGiOP � FIN L MGT. SERYICES D�R. Must be 1R C011NC� 1 R BL no ONDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) 4_('mmril R 2 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 3 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncrioNaeouesreo: Setting date of public hearing for August 12, 1998 Approve Assessments for Summary Abatements (J98�3A), Boarding-Ups for March (39803B) Demolitions for April and May (J9803C), Administrative Charges prior to rehab at 796 Laurel (J9801C1), Towing of Abandoned Vehicles for Feb and March (J9803V) REC�MMEHOATIONS: Approve (A) or Rejea(R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVII SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this Derson?rm ever worked under a Contreti tor Ihis department? _ CIB COMMITfEE _A. pnhl i r Heal Th YES NO , �_ STnf�. � V a r an t R1 d�_ 2' Has this personKrm ever been a ciry employee? YES NO __ DISTRICTCOURT _ 3. Does ihis person/tirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry emplpyee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE9 YES NO NelghboThoodS WaTd 6 Ezplain e11 yea enswers on seperete sheet and atteoh to grean aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, I$$UE.OPPORTUNIiV (W�o. What, Whan Whera. Why): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when Cheir property is nct kept up. VTACaESIFAPPROVEO: st recovery programs to recover expenses £or Summary Abatements, Boarding-Up, Demolitions, Towiug Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and a11 other discared items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. OISADVANTAGES IF APPftOVEO If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes with interest if not paid. DISAOVANTAGES 16 NOTAPPRO�ED' Neighbozhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Rh � R 1 7. 7� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE Assessments OR�.}] qCTIVITYNUMBER FINANC�ALINFORlriATION:(EXPLAIW 116 Property owners Wl�.], be notified Of the public hearings and charges City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No.J9803AA, J9803W Assessment No.9804, 9805 qg-?�3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses for 6 J9803AA (9804) J98�3W (98�5) the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue all referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from propert� at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998 LAID OVER BY COUNCL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8126/1998. Preliminary Order Final Order XX To the Council of the City of St. Paul approved approved XX XX The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $ 2,338.55 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ 25.00 Re-Check Charqe - Public Health $ 75.00 Abatement Service Charge $ 60.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2�498.55 Charge To S S Net Assessment $ 2,498.55 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $ 2,498.55 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated d '�7- /O �� -/�� T Valuation and Assessment Engineer ° ig'� �3 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1005 Jess3e Street. No action needed. Date: August 18, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Sffathman Legislative Hearing Officer 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1204 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (I,aid over from August 4) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September Z, 1998. 3. 5ummary Abatement Appeal for 741 Van Buren Avenue. (Laid over from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 4. Summary Abatement Appeai for 975 Wilson Avenue. (Rescheduled from August 4) The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and apgroval of the assessment. 5. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1333 Pacific Street. (Rescheduled from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessment to $249.55. �18'�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 8-18-98 Page 2 6. 5ummary Abatement Appcal for 886 Cctsc Strcet East. (kcsciicclulc�l liuni Augusl -I) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 7. Vehicie Abatement Appeal for 82 Cook Avenue West. The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 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'� '' ' , ' ' , � i � � _. .___I--.�� _ „r5 i a-•�__�__�.__-"_____y_.____— - _- _ -_ _ _ - - _ _ - r ..� e�e c -�. n �- . -r . � n m c - . � n n .. - -� . - _ o n o n - -.�___.--i -=.—:J_-_-1--1y—.la �Jn a ^� _—__' _�=" _1"_ -"- �_ _ ___ L �g,�t83 MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING August 18, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer 3� �� Staff Present: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, owner, appeared and stated the issue has been taken caze of. Guy Willits concurred. No action needed. 1204 Edgerton Street (I,aid over from August 4) Pau] Weingazden, attomey for Chase Mortgage Services, appeazed and stated he had been waiting for a resolution of an insurance claim and advice from HUD (Housing and Urban Development) as to what they wanted done with the property. Now, the insurance claim has been resolved. HLTD has advised they want Chase Mortgage to fix the property; Chase is in agreement with this. Chase assured Mr. Weingazden the $200 vacant building fee has been paid. Gerry Suathman stated this will be on the Council agenda for August 26. Paul Weingarden asked for additional time because he has to go through various chains of command. Mr. Strathman stated it cou]d go on the agenda for September 2. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete zehabilitation on condition that a$2,Q00 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September 2, 1998. 741 Van Buren Avenue (Laid over from August 4) Xa Lee, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on March 1 l, 1498 and posted to remove improperly stored gazbage and refuse. The compliance date was Mazch 16; it was rechecked on that date. Parks and Recreation removed ti�e nuisance on April 10. The total is $1,120. A videotape was shown. Xa Lee stated he did not receive a notice from the City. Gerty 5trathman asked how was notice given. Chuck Votel responded a notice was posted at the property and also sent to 1601 � g -�1 �3 LEGTSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 2 Westminster Street because 741 Va�a Buren is a registered vacant building. Nothing was returned to Code Enforcement. Xa Lee stated he does not live at 1601 VJestminster. Gerry Strathman responded Code Enforcemeni sent the notice to the address listed with the tasation records. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the accurate address there. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 975 Wilson Avenue (Rescheduled from August 4) Guy Willits reported three sets of orders were mailed on January 8, January 2Q and February 23 1998. The orders were to remove a large pile of refuse, mattresses, bag of garbage, and tires near the alley and in the back yard. There were 6 different compliance dates given. The address was rechecked three times. A tag was issued in February, there was a guilty plea, and a fine of $40. Pazks and Recreation did the work on Mazch 26. The tota] is $650.00. A videotape was shown. Biilie Fleischman stated the property had been abandoned for three yeazs. Her and her husband are average people, they both work, and they have children. The Fleischmans have spent $16,000 worth of repair and cleanup on the house so faz. Ms. Fleischman stated she called right after receiving a notice and let Code Enforcement know she was waiung for a loan. The person she talked to seemed fine with the Fleischmans not cleaning it up right away. The Fleischmans did ttot receive any other notices, however notices may have been overlooked by the household. Ms. Fleischman has ten receipts from dumpsters because they were fixing the inside and the outside. She did not know there was debris on the other side of the fence unti] she received the notice. Gerry Strathman stated all the debris creates a public nuisance and a health hazazd. The owner was notified. It is cleaz from the video that the work was done. Billie Fleischman asked how she is going to pay for this. Roxanna Flink responded there are options to spread out the fee. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 1333 Pacific Street (Rescheduled from August 4) Melissa Hix, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported verbal orders were given February 2Q 1998 and the order was mailed out on February 23 to remove an abandoned vehicle on the property. The compliance date was February 27. It was rechecked on that date and not removed. The police removed it for a total of $449.55. A tag was issued in February with a fine of $50. �� 3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLTT'ES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 3 Melissa Hix stated the vehicle belongs to her neighbor who lives down the hill. By the time he went to get the caz, it was gone. Ms. Hix dces not feel she should be responsible for this. Her neighbor said he would sign something saying it was not Ms. Hix's car. Gerry Strathman asked why it was not removed when she received the notice. Ms. Hix responded she told the owner he had to remove it, but he was having personal probiems and it was not removed in time. Chuck Votel stated there could be recourse against the neighbor. Ms. Hix responded she is on good tertns with him. Also, the City took her baby stroller. Gerry Strathman asked was there any breakdown of the chatges. Guy Willits responded he did not have that information with him. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessmeni to $249.55. Mr. Strathman stated he will not reduce any more assessments and stressed this should not happen again. 886 Case Street East (Rescheduled from August 4) No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported orders were mailed on Mazch 11 for garbage and rubbish. There has been a long history of abandoned vehicles ai this property. The total cost is $279. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 82 Cook Avenue West No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported the owner appealed the order to remove a vehicle. When the inspector went back to recheck the property, there were two more junk vehicles there. There were also orders issued for gazbage and refuse in the yard. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:28 a.m. City o£ St. Paul COUNCIL FILE NO. W�� V� JTION RATIE'YING ASSESSMENT By � �7'/�///�G✓ �a � { File No.J9803AA, J9803W ��I Assessment No.9804, 9805 l�1�� lr ��ti�.�e� - g�a�(qg Voting Ward 0 In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for J9803AA (9804� Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue a11 referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. J9803VV (9805) Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from property at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8/26/1998 ��e �1��ns�e..� s`. � W` ��s i�ss �ss c v.�' b� c�> �� ev er 'tf�dG�'i`6 A -�c�..sc a +-��va-s. \333 Pwc;S:�.S�.—.�Q�i,,. osscssme•r��"�� o.ao �or w o<.. 4SSCSSrrev� C�'� o� �'� Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installment Yeas Nays ✓enanav ✓�lakey �strom �oleman :if�arris ✓Lantry �Iteiter � In Favo� �Against Adopted by the Council: Date �$' Certified Passes by Council Secretary TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING - AUGUST 18, 1998 N°_ 52141� •'TO PUBLIC HEARING - AUGUST 26, 1998 RE 8/13/98 G18'�� $ 3 DEP11R7MENLOFFICEICOUNCIL DATE INRIATED T.M.S. Real Esta e 8)12/98 G REEN SHEE CONTACf PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAL/DATE INITIAVDATE O DEPARTMENTDIRE � CITYGOUNCIL Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCRYATfORNEY �CITYCLERK MUST BE ON CAUNQL NGENDA BY (DATE) NUNBER POfl O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FW. 8 MGL SEFVICES DIR. HOUTING La' ver by Council OII $�12�98 [O ORDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) �� R TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) PCTION PEQUESTED: At Council`s request on 8/12/98, 1333 Pacific requested a layover for an abandoned vehicle, and 886 Case, 975 Wilson, and 741 Van Buren requested a layover fox Summazy Abatements (property clean-up) File 59803W (9805) and J9803AA (9804) RECOMMENDA710NS� Approve (A) or Reject (P) pEHSONAL SERVICE CONiHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOILOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CqMMISSION �- Has this person/firm ever wwketl untler a contract for ihis tlepartment> _ CIB COMMfTTEE _ YES NO 2. Has this personttirm ever been a ciry emD�oyee? A STAFF � Haal }1 nPgt YES NO _ DISiRICT COUPi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city emDloyae? SUPPORTS WHICN COUNqL OBJEGTIVE'+ YES NO Neighborhoods Ward 6 Explain all yes enswers on aeparate sheet and attach to green aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who. Whffi, When. Where. Why): SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET �/52085 ADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: a � 7 �.. OsQU .�'i �i�-�., i�rt'�. ��1v 1 � 3�� TOTAL AMOUNT OF 7RANSACTION $ 2 498. SS. COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NQ FUNDIWGSOURCE Assessments only qCT1V1TYNUMBER FINANCIAL INFORfhATION: (EXPLAIN) ��/. /(/.� � Itl.. �lLVVJ To Pu61ic Heaiing - August 12, 1998 RE 6j6/98 �� DEW�RTAENTqFFICE/COUNCII D.TEIMITIATED GREEN SHEE �V _ • �� T.M::S: Iteal._E C8 0 D1V1S10R 6j3J98 INITIAVDA7E INITIAVDA7E ��NTACT PEpSON b 7HONE � DEPARTMEHT DIREGTOR � CiTYGOUNr�� oxanna Flink ' 266-8859 ASSIGN �C�TVATfOFNEV ��INCLEAK NUMBEF FON BE ON CqUNCII. AGEN� BY tDATE! 6 98 AOUSING � BUOGET O�PEGiOP � FIN L MGT. SERYICES D�R. Must be 1R C011NC� 1 R BL no ONDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANT) 4_('mmril R 2 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 3 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncrioNaeouesreo: Setting date of public hearing for August 12, 1998 Approve Assessments for Summary Abatements (J98�3A), Boarding-Ups for March (39803B) Demolitions for April and May (J9803C), Administrative Charges prior to rehab at 796 Laurel (J9801C1), Towing of Abandoned Vehicles for Feb and March (J9803V) REC�MMEHOATIONS: Approve (A) or Rejea(R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVII SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this Derson?rm ever worked under a Contreti tor Ihis department? _ CIB COMMITfEE _A. pnhl i r Heal Th YES NO , �_ STnf�. � V a r an t R1 d�_ 2' Has this personKrm ever been a ciry employee? YES NO __ DISTRICTCOURT _ 3. Does ihis person/tirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry emplpyee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE9 YES NO NelghboThoodS WaTd 6 Ezplain e11 yea enswers on seperete sheet and atteoh to grean aheet INITIATING PROBLEM, I$$UE.OPPORTUNIiV (W�o. What, Whan Whera. Why): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when Cheir property is nct kept up. VTACaESIFAPPROVEO: st recovery programs to recover expenses £or Summary Abatements, Boarding-Up, Demolitions, Towiug Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and a11 other discared items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. OISADVANTAGES IF APPftOVEO If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes with interest if not paid. DISAOVANTAGES 16 NOTAPPRO�ED' Neighbozhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Rh � R 1 7. 7� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE Assessments OR�.}] qCTIVITYNUMBER FINANC�ALINFORlriATION:(EXPLAIW 116 Property owners Wl�.], be notified Of the public hearings and charges City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No.J9803AA, J9803W Assessment No.9804, 9805 qg-?�3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses for 6 J9803AA (9804) J98�3W (98�5) the following properties: 886 Case Avenue, 975 Wilson Avenue and 741 Van Buren Avenue all referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998. Summary Abatements (Property Clean-Up) for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle from propert� at 1333 Pacific Street referred to Legislative Hearing on August 18, 1998 LAID OVER BY COUNCL ON 8/12/1998 TO 8126/1998. Preliminary Order Final Order XX To the Council of the City of St. Paul approved approved XX XX The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $ 2,338.55 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ 25.00 Re-Check Charqe - Public Health $ 75.00 Abatement Service Charge $ 60.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2�498.55 Charge To S S Net Assessment $ 2,498.55 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $ 2,498.55 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated d '�7- /O �� -/�� T Valuation and Assessment Engineer ° ig'� �3 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1005 Jess3e Street. No action needed. Date: August 18, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Sffathman Legislative Hearing Officer 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1204 Edgerton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (I,aid over from August 4) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September Z, 1998. 3. 5ummary Abatement Appeal for 741 Van Buren Avenue. (Laid over from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 4. Summary Abatement Appeai for 975 Wilson Avenue. (Rescheduled from August 4) The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and apgroval of the assessment. 5. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1333 Pacific Street. (Rescheduled from August 4) The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessment to $249.55. �18'�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 8-18-98 Page 2 6. 5ummary Abatement Appcal for 886 Cctsc Strcet East. (kcsciicclulc�l liuni Augusl -I) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 7. Vehicie Abatement Appeal for 82 Cook Avenue West. The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 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'� '' ' , ' ' , � i � � _. .___I--.�� _ „r5 i a-•�__�__�.__-"_____y_.____— - _- _ -_ _ _ - - _ _ - r ..� e�e c -�. n �- . -r . � n m c - . � n n .. - -� . - _ o n o n - -.�___.--i -=.—:J_-_-1--1y—.la �Jn a ^� _—__' _�=" _1"_ -"- �_ _ ___ L �g,�t83 MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING August 18, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer 3� �� Staff Present: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, owner, appeared and stated the issue has been taken caze of. Guy Willits concurred. No action needed. 1204 Edgerton Street (I,aid over from August 4) Pau] Weingazden, attomey for Chase Mortgage Services, appeazed and stated he had been waiting for a resolution of an insurance claim and advice from HUD (Housing and Urban Development) as to what they wanted done with the property. Now, the insurance claim has been resolved. HLTD has advised they want Chase Mortgage to fix the property; Chase is in agreement with this. Chase assured Mr. Weingazden the $200 vacant building fee has been paid. Gerry Suathman stated this will be on the Council agenda for August 26. Paul Weingarden asked for additional time because he has to go through various chains of command. Mr. Strathman stated it cou]d go on the agenda for September 2. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete zehabilitation on condition that a$2,Q00 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is done by noon of September 2, 1998. 741 Van Buren Avenue (Laid over from August 4) Xa Lee, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on March 1 l, 1498 and posted to remove improperly stored gazbage and refuse. The compliance date was Mazch 16; it was rechecked on that date. Parks and Recreation removed ti�e nuisance on April 10. The total is $1,120. A videotape was shown. Xa Lee stated he did not receive a notice from the City. Gerty 5trathman asked how was notice given. Chuck Votel responded a notice was posted at the property and also sent to 1601 � g -�1 �3 LEGTSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 2 Westminster Street because 741 Va�a Buren is a registered vacant building. Nothing was returned to Code Enforcement. Xa Lee stated he does not live at 1601 VJestminster. Gerry Strathman responded Code Enforcemeni sent the notice to the address listed with the tasation records. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the accurate address there. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 975 Wilson Avenue (Rescheduled from August 4) Guy Willits reported three sets of orders were mailed on January 8, January 2Q and February 23 1998. The orders were to remove a large pile of refuse, mattresses, bag of garbage, and tires near the alley and in the back yard. There were 6 different compliance dates given. The address was rechecked three times. A tag was issued in February, there was a guilty plea, and a fine of $40. Pazks and Recreation did the work on Mazch 26. The tota] is $650.00. A videotape was shown. Biilie Fleischman stated the property had been abandoned for three yeazs. Her and her husband are average people, they both work, and they have children. The Fleischmans have spent $16,000 worth of repair and cleanup on the house so faz. Ms. Fleischman stated she called right after receiving a notice and let Code Enforcement know she was waiung for a loan. The person she talked to seemed fine with the Fleischmans not cleaning it up right away. The Fleischmans did ttot receive any other notices, however notices may have been overlooked by the household. Ms. Fleischman has ten receipts from dumpsters because they were fixing the inside and the outside. She did not know there was debris on the other side of the fence unti] she received the notice. Gerry Strathman stated all the debris creates a public nuisance and a health hazazd. The owner was notified. It is cleaz from the video that the work was done. Billie Fleischman asked how she is going to pay for this. Roxanna Flink responded there are options to spread out the fee. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 1333 Pacific Street (Rescheduled from August 4) Melissa Hix, owner, appeared. Guy Willits reported verbal orders were given February 2Q 1998 and the order was mailed out on February 23 to remove an abandoned vehicle on the property. The compliance date was February 27. It was rechecked on that date and not removed. The police removed it for a total of $449.55. A tag was issued in February with a fine of $50. �� 3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLTT'ES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 Page 3 Melissa Hix stated the vehicle belongs to her neighbor who lives down the hill. By the time he went to get the caz, it was gone. Ms. Hix dces not feel she should be responsible for this. Her neighbor said he would sign something saying it was not Ms. Hix's car. Gerry Strathman asked why it was not removed when she received the notice. Ms. Hix responded she told the owner he had to remove it, but he was having personal probiems and it was not removed in time. Chuck Votel stated there could be recourse against the neighbor. Ms. Hix responded she is on good tertns with him. Also, the City took her baby stroller. Gerry Strathman asked was there any breakdown of the chatges. Guy Willits responded he did not have that information with him. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $200.00, which brings the total cost of the assessmeni to $249.55. Mr. Strathman stated he will not reduce any more assessments and stressed this should not happen again. 886 Case Street East (Rescheduled from August 4) No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported orders were mailed on Mazch 11 for garbage and rubbish. There has been a long history of abandoned vehicles ai this property. The total cost is $279. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. 82 Cook Avenue West No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported the owner appealed the order to remove a vehicle. When the inspector went back to recheck the property, there were two more junk vehicles there. There were also orders issued for gazbage and refuse in the yard. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:28 a.m.