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RESOLUTION '
CITY OF SA T PAUL, MINNESOTA �d�"
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Presented By �
Referred To Committee: Date
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to
hold public heari;ngs to consider the advisability and necessity of the repair oi
�- wrecking and removal of a �`E story, partly boarded, single family, wood frame,
deteriorated abandoned house located on property hereafter referred to as the
"Subject Property" and commonly known as 1488 Charles Avenue. This Torrens
property is legally described as:
Lot 10, Block 1 , Lyman D. Baird's Addition, Files of Registrar of
Title6, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota.
WHEREAS', based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on
July 25, 1990 and other information available to the Division of Public Health
on or befor� October 9, 1990, the following persons are owners, interested and/or
responsible part�eti of the Subject Property: Catherine S. Mestnik, 1728 Edward
Street, Saint Paul, MN 55109-4214.
The addres� of the above noted persons was obtained from various sources
inclu.ding the tax records, phone books, mortgaoe companies, etc. ; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an ord�r identified as
an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated July 26, 1990 which is attached and
incorporatad as art of this Resolution by this reference, This order was served
in accordance w�th the provisions of Ch�.pter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property
then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these
parties that the single family, wood frame, one story, deteriorated, condemned
� and boardec� hou�e located on the Subject Prop�erty is an abandoned building and
a nuisance ;purcuant to Sections 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint
Paul Legis�ative Code. The July 26, 1990 order also had attached to it a list
of deficie�cies regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is
attached a d incorporated as part of this resolution; and
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WHER AS, the July 26, 1990 order informed all then known owners, interested
parties an responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the
Subject P opert',y by correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the
structure, ;; either action to take place by August 26, 1990; and
WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the July 26,
1990 notice and 'order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested
that a public hearing be scheduled to take place on December 10, 1990 before the
Neighborhood Se�vices Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a
recommendation to be reviewed and decided on December 11 , 1990 by the Saint Paul
City Council in considerinb the advisability and necessity of ordering the
correction of the nuisance condition or, in the �lternative, to consider the
demolition and �removal of this structure; and
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WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible pai�ties
have been ser��ed notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearings
before the �Teiohhorhood Services Cornmitt�e of the City of Saint Pau1 City Council
on Decernber 10, 1990 and the Saint Paul City COLlY1C11 011 DP_Cel?1bP_Y' 11, 1990 in
�ccord�nce ��ith the p�ovi.sions of Chapter 45 of the S�int Paul Leoislative Code;
and
WHEREAS, alhe�rin� was held before the Neibhborhood Services Committee of
the Saint Paul C�.ty Council on DecPmber 10, 1490 and all testimony and evidence
was consid.ered. b'ly the committee; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee, after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the r-econ�raendation to approve a request by the Division of Public
Health to ord_er the above leferenced owners, interested parties and responsible
parties and their as�igns to make the Subject Propert.y s�fe and not detrimental.
to the public peace, health, safety and. welfare and. remove its blightino
influence on the! community by L-ehabilitating this structure and correcting those
deficiencies set forth in the li�t previously referenced in accordance with all
applicable ' codes and ordinances, or in thP alternative hy demolishin; the
stru.cture �nd fillinb the site in accordance with all applicable codes and
ordinances, The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed
within thirty (30} day• of the date of mailing of t.his re�olution; �nd
WHEREAS, a hearin;; wa� held before the Saint Paul Citv Council on December
11 , 1990 �nd all testimony �nd evidence includina the action taken by the
Neiohborhobd Se 'rvices Cornmittee was consid_ered by the COLl11C11� and
NOW �'HERF_�'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based. upon all of the testimony and
evider�ce p�esen�ed at the December 11 , 1990 hearino, the Saint PaLil City Council
herehy �do�pts the followino Findings �nd. Ordei concerning the house at 1488
Charles AvenLie:
l . That in A�i�ust of 1987 the house located on the Subject Property was
determined to be unoccupied. The house has rem�ined vacant and has
been either open to access or boarded since Novernber of 1987.
2 Th�k the Division of Public He�lth of the Cit.y of Saint Paul
canklemned. thi� struct�ire as Unfit for Hurnan Habit�tion urider
• Chapter 34 of th� Saint Pau.l Leoi�lative Code" in October of 1987.
The bLUld.ing i� still subject to this condemr1ation order .
3. That. since Novemb?r of 1987 the City of Saint Paul has on numerous
occasions issued orders to the o�ners to make thi� house secure and.
not accessible. On two occasions, l�ecause of the inaction on thP
pai�t. of the owners, the City has h�d to hire a private contractor to
?'[lc�ke tI1P_ YI011SP_ SPCUYP_,
4. Th�t theie �re now and have been since November of 1987 multiple
ex erior Housino Code or Buildino Code viol�tioris in e?�istence at
the Subject Property,
5. Th�lt the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this
ho�se are as previou.sly stated in this resolu.tion. These
individuals have t�een properly served. notice of thP December 11,
1990 hearino concerni��o tYiis house.
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2. If t e above corrective action is not completed within the thirty
(30}�day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint
Paul� are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
d.emolish this structure and. fill the site and charge the costs
incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions ot
Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Leoislative Code.
3. In t�e event the huildinb is to be demolished by the City of Saint
P�Lil�� all personal property or fixtures of any kind �which shall
' unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be
removed from the building by the owners, interested parties and
responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30} day time period.
If the personal propeity is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul
shal�. ,remove and dispose of such property and fiatures as is
piovlded by law.
4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a certified copy of this resolution and
the incorporated Order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the
last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible
parties pursuant to Section 45 .11 , Subdivision (5} of the Saint Paul.
Legislative Code.
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICFJOOUNqL DATE INITIATED
Community Service 11-14-90 GREEN SHEET No. �07Q
OONTACT PER�N 8 PHONE INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE
Steven R. Roy 298 4153 � �°EP'�ar""E"T a�croR �CITY COUNCIL
NUM�@t ROR �CRY ATTORNEY �L , po �CITY CI.ERK
MUBT BE ON COUNpI AOENDA BY AT� ROUTMKi �BUDf�ET DIRECTOR �FlN.8 MOT.$ERVICE8 DIR.
December 11, 1990 �auvon��nse,sr,wn �
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"��cil to p ss t is resolution which will order the owner to remove or comp e e e
repair of the ref renc d building within thirty (30) days from the mailing of this
resolution. If t e ow er fails to comply with the Resolution, the City will be authorized
to remove the bui ding The subject property is located at 1488 Charles Avenue.
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INITIATINO PROBLEM�18BUE. NfTY ,Whet.WMn�NRNro.1Nh�:
The building is nui ance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The
owners, interest d pa ties and responsible parties known to the Division of Public Health
were given an or er t repair or remove the building at 1488 Charles Avenue by August 26,
1990. All parti s fa'led to comply with those orders. The building has remained
unoccupied since Augu t of 1987.
ADVANTAQES IF APPROVED:
The City will el mina e a nuisance.
o�wvNrr�s��vEn:
A cost of approx"mate y $4,000 - $5,000 for removal of the building, if necessary. This
cost will be ass ssed against the property taxes. ,
DISADVANTAOEB IF NOT APPROVED
If the building is n torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard
(potential fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting
influence on th nei borhood), will remain within the City.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSA i S4,OOO - SS,OOO CdST/REVENUE SUDAETED(CIRCLE ON� YES NO
�uNa�o sou� Nui ance Housing Abatement ACTMTY NUM�R 33261
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�'; CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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. OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
� RECEIVED
DAVE THUNS ��„4i�O
Counc�7member
CtTY Cl.ERK
' Members:
Dave Thune, Chair
Janice Rettman
Roger Goswitz
Date: December 10, 1990
COMMITTEE R�PORTs Date: DECEMBER 10. 1990
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
3rd Floor City Hall
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE
1. Resolutjon - �ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referenred building, located at 874 Marion Street. If the owner fails to
comply with �his resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the
building.
Resolution was recommended to Council with the understanding that a
purchas�r for! the property��would provide a work plan for full compliance
to the Counciil within 40-45 days.
2. Resolut on - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referen ed b ilding, located at �8_��.1es Avenue. If the owner fails
to comply wi h this 'resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the
buildin . '
Resolut�on w �s recommended to Council .
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CITY HALL SEVE'NTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612j298-5679
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
,,,. 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
(6�2)292-7711
JAMES SCHEIBEL �����VE�
MAYOR
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NovembPr 14, 1990 C�.�.� C�ERK
Council Presid�nt and
Membeis of the City Council
RE: 1488 Chakles Avenue
Date of Hearing: Decembei� 11 , 1990
City Coun�il W�rd.: 4 District Council: 11
Dear Councilmernber:
The Divis�.on of Public Health is herebv submitting its' report on the
condition', of t1�e structure at the location referred to above.
The nwner�, irltnrestecl parties ancl responsible parties of record �re:
Name a�id LaSt Known Address Inter��t
Catherine S. M�stnik Fee t�wner
1?2� Edwa�d Stieet
S�int Pa.u1, MN' 55109-4214
The leoal d.escription of thi� Torrens pioperty is:
Lot, 10, Block l , L:yman D. Baird's Addition, Files of Rebi�t.r�r ot
Tit,les, COLl11ty of Rarnsey, State of Minnesota
The building i� a single family, wood frame, one story, �leterioratPd,
c�ndemned' and board.ed abandoned hou�e.
The subject property has been llT10CCU�1P_C� since Auou.st of 198i.
The build;inb m_ets one or more of the conditions that constitute an Abandoned
Buildin; '�s de�iried in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Le;islative Code.
On July 26, 19'90 the Aivisioil of P�iblic Health mailed. an order to the then
known owilers, �.nterested partie� and responsihle p�xties of this build�ng
requirin� th�t! the Uuildino be either repaired., by coirecting the at.t.ached
list of dPficilencies, or d.eniolished on or befor� August 26, 1990.
Inasmuch as th�e orders have nor been completed. to the sat�_sfaction of this
D1V1S1071 and t1�e continued �bandonPd condition of the buildino contribut.e� a
blighting influer�ce and potential hazard. to the nei�hbc�ihood, it is the
recomrnendation of this Di�%ision that the City Council pass a resolution
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Notice of Public Hearitlo — 14$8 Charles Aveilue
November 14, 1�90
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ordering the owners, interested. and/or responsible parties to eithei repair �r
derriolish the bvilding in a tirnely nianner to the s�tisfactiot� of the City,
In the event the owner�, ir�terested and/or responsible parties fail t.o cornply
with the Courlcil Resolution, tl�e Division of Public Health should he
a�tthorized to �_ernolish the l�uilding and. ac�e�s all co�ts incurred in the
demolitiori aoa�nst the real estate as � special assessment. to be collected in
tne sar.n.e m�nne�- as taxes,
This matter wi11 h�ve a. Public Heaiino before the Neijhborhood SP_1V1Cf'S
Com?nittee as w�?11 �.s the fu.11 City Council,
Yo r,� truly,
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Steven R, Roy (°,•�
Environrne�ta]. I3ealth Froora�n Supe.rvisor
Enclosure
C: Ed.�;in Lee, Assr_, City Attorney
St�ve ZaccaLCl, Fire M�rshall
Jan C.a�terland., Buildinb Inspect.i.oi� and De�ibn Divi�io��
Y.aren GJ�.lson, PED
Jim rfurphy, 702 City Hall
District Hous�_iio Irispector
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Community Services 11-14-90 GREEN SHEET r,o. 0070
INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE
,CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE a DEPARTMENT DIfiECTOR �CITY COUNCIL
Steven R. Roy 2�8—�F 15'3 ASSICiN �CITY ATTORNEY �CITY CLERK
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MUS7 BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA B (DATE) , ROUTIN� �BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN.S MGT.SERVICES DIR.
December 11� 19 � ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn �
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"�����°��cil to pass 'this resolution which will order the owner_.to remove or comp e e e
repair of the' r�fere�ced building within thirty (30) days from the mailing of this
resolution. If the �wner fails to comply with.the Resolution, the City will be authorized
to remove the buildi g. The subject property is located at 1488 Charles Avenue..
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INITIATING PROBLEM,I$SUE,OPPORTUNIIY(Who,What,When,Where,Why):
The building is a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint �Pau1 Legislative Cod.e. The
owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Division of Public Health
were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1488 Charles Avenue .by August 26,
1990. All parties failed to comply with those orders. The building has remained
unoccupied since August of 1987.
ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
The City will �liminate a nuisance.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
A cost of approximately $4,000 - $5,000 for removal of ;the building, if necessary. This
cost will be assessed against the property taxes. ,
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPRONED: I
If the buildim� is ,not torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard
(potential fire da�ger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting
influence on the neighborhood) , will remain within the City,
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRAN$ACTION S S 4,OOO — $S,OOO COST/REVENUE BUDCiETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE Nu1S3TLC2 HOUS1Tlg Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261
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' RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to
hold. puUlic hearings to consider the ad.visability and necessity of the repair or
wrecking and removal of a two story, partly boarded, single family, wood f rame,
deteriorated abaudoned house located on property hereafter referred. to as the
"Subject Property" and commonly known as 1488 Charles Avenue. This Torrens
property is leoally described as:
Lot 10, Block l , Lyrnan D. Baird.'s Addition, Files of Registrar of
Ti�les, County of Ramsev, State of Minnesota.
WHER�AS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Uf�ice on
July 25 , 1990 and other information available to the Division of Public He�lth
on or hefore October 9, 1990, the follo�cing per�ons are owners, ir�terested and./or
responsible partie� of the Subject Property: Catherine S. Mestnik, 172Fs Edward
Street, Saint Paul , hiN 55109-4214.
The add�'ess of the above noted persons was obtained frorn various sources
inclu.ding the. tax records, phone hooks, mortgage companies, etc. ; and
WHEREAS, the Division of PLiblic Health has issued. an ord.er identitied as
an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated Ju1y 26, 1990 ��hich is attached and.
incorporated as parC of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint P�u.l Legislative
Code on all owners, interested and/or respon�ible parties of the Subject Property
then knawn to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these
parties that the single family, wood frame, one story, deteriorated, condemned
and boari,ded house located on the Subject Prop�erty is an abandoned buildiiig and.
a nuisaixce pursuant to Sections 45 .01 , Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint
Paul Le�islative Code. The July 26, 1990 order �lso had attached to it a list.
of defi�ienc�es regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is
attachec� and �lincorporated as part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the July 26, 1990 orcler inforrned_ all then knowi� owners, 111tP_YE?StP_Cl
parties and responsible parties that they mu�t either rep�ir the structure on t.11e
Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or d.ernoli�h the
stru.cture, e�;ther action to take place by Aubu.st 26, 1990 ; and
[J�ERE9$, no act.ion has been taken re5ardir�g cornpliar�ce wit.h the July 26,
1990 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Publ�_c Health requ.e�ted.
that a public 1learin� be scheduled to talce place on December 10, 1990 before the
Neighborhood. Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Cou.ncil to prepare a.
recornrne�dation to Ue revie��ed. and_ decided on DecernUer 11 , 1990 by the Saint Pau.l
City Cottncil' in con�iderinb the ad.visabilitv and necessity of orderinb the
cor.rection o� the nuisance condition or, in the alternative, to consider the
demolition ar�d remov�l of this stru.ctu.re; aiid
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WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties
have bee�z served notice of the time, place ar�d purpose of the public hearings
before tl�e Neighhorhood Services Comniittee of the City of Saint Paul City Council
on December 1D, 1990 and the Saint Paul City Council on December 11 , 1990 in
accordance wi�h the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Le;islati_ve Code ;
and
WH�REAS p a hearii�g was held before the Neibhborhood Services Cornrnittee of
the Saint Pau1 City Cou.ncil on Decernber 10, 1990 and all testi?r�ony and evidence
was considered_ by the co?nmittee; and
WHEREAS, the Neibhborhood Services Co?nrnittee, after receivino testirr�ony and.
evidence„ made the reco??irt�endation to approve a request by the Division of Pu.blic
Health tp order the above referericed owners, interested parties and_ responsiblP
parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental
to the public peace, health, safety and. welfare and remove its bli;htino
influencp on the community by rehahilitating this structure and correctino those
deficienCies �et forth in the list previously referenced. in accordance with all
applicaUlle cqdes and ordinar�ces, or in the alternative l�y demolishino the
ctructur�e an fillinb the site in accordance with all applic�.ble codes and
ordinan.ce�. �Phe rehabi].itation or demolition of the structure to be cornpleted
within tllirtyl i30) days of the clate of mailing of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, a hearinb was held. before rhe Saint Paul City Council on Decerr:ber
�1 , 199�J a.�d all t���.timcny an� cvi:�ence ii.cl��d�r,g tY:� a^tio� �a?ten by the
, Neiohborhood. Services Cornmittee was con�id.ered. by the Counci]. ; and.
; �OW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon all of the �.P_StlYr'i011)r and
, evid.ence presentecl. at t.he Decernber 11 , 1990 hearing, t.he Sa.ir.it Paul City Council
hereby �dopts the followiiio Findings and. t�rder concerning t11P. hou.se at 1488
Charles Avenue:
1 , That in g�tgust of 1987 the house located cn the S�lbject Property was
determined to be unoccu.pied. The house has Y'ern3lried vacant and has
beei� either open to access or boarded S111C� Nove?nber of 198i.
�. '1"hat the Divisioti of Public Health of the City of Saiiit Paul
I cond.emned. thi` �tr�icture a� "Unfit for HLl?rap Habitation under
', C.hapter 34 of the Saiiit Paul Lebislative Code" in Octobez- of 198' .
I T,he b�lil�.in; is still subject to thi� cond.emnation ord_e�-,
�,. T,hat. �ince November of 198; thF City of Saint Paul l�ia• oii ilun,erou.�
QCC�SlOT1S 1SSUeC�. O1C�.P_Y'S tU t1'iP_ O�+'11P_Y'S t0 make t�11S �"lOL1SP �E?Cll.YP c11�1C�.
not acc�s�.ible. OTl two occasions, because of t}�e inact.�.o�l oti the
�aart of the owners, the City has had to hire a private cotitractor to
ntake i.he house SP_CUYP_,
4, That there are now and 11clVP_ been since Novernber of 198? ?.r:illtiple
e?:terior Hou.sinb Code or Bu.ildino Code �Tiolatioris in eaistence ar
thP Subject F'loperty.
5 . '�hat the owner�, intEre�ted partie� and. re�pon�ible pat�ti�s of thi�
hot�se are as previou.sly stated in this resolu.C:ior.. The�e
. inciivid.uals have been properly �erved notice of the Dece�7:ber 11 ,
1990 heariii� concernici;; thi� hou�e,
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6. That on July 26, 1990 aii Abandoned Buildinb Notice was sent. to the
owners, interested parties and responsiUle parties orderin� these
persons to either demolish the hou.se or make repairs and cure the
list of deficiencies by August 26, 1990.
7 , Th�t tl�e order of Ju.ly 26, 1990 has bPen clisrP;axded by the owners,
interested parties ai�d responsible parties.
3. Th�t all owners, interested partie� �.nd recponsible parties known to
the Division of Public Health have been infor�med on numeroLl`
oc�asions of the rPquirerr�ents to repair thi� structure and have
failed_ to do so.
9. That the single farnily, wood frame, one story, d.eteriorated,
condemned and boarded abandoned house located on the Subject
Froperty is an ab�.ndoned building accordino to Section 45 .01 , Subd.,
1 , of the Saint Paul Lebislative Code in that it is "a building or
portion thereof which has stood LlI10CCt1j�12C�. fOY" I OIloP_Y than one (1 )
year" and during that period of time it ha� been either "unsecured",
"boarded" , or has had "rnultiple e�terior Housinb Code or Building
Code violations" or ha� been placarded as "Utlfit for Hu.man
Habitat.ion" puisuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul LP°b1S�c1.t1VP
COCl2,n
l0. T.h�L rhe ci,l�le family, wood frame, or_? stoxy, j_atarlp�-aterl ,
condemned and boarded abandoned house l�cated on the Subjec't
Pr�operty is a nuisance a� iricluded. under Sairit Paul Lebi�lat.ive Code
Se�ction 45 .02, Subd. 11 , iti that it is an abandoned build.in� located
in the City of Saint P�ul tYiat has cr�ated :� d_ln�,erous or u;�healthy
condition or which threateri� the public peace, health, safety or
�anitary condition of the City or which is affensive ar has a
bliohting �_nflu.ence oi� the cornmunity.
11 . That the costs of abater.r,ent of this nuis�nce are estirn�ted. to e?�ceed.
tcao thousand dollars l,$2,000.00} or the abatemer�t involves
' derr�olition of a buildino other thar� a struct,ire accessory to a
residential buildinb.
ORDER
Th� Sairrt Paul City COL1T1C1� Y1PT�P�V rnalces the followinb ord.er:
1 � Tlie ahove referenced. o�;ners, interested parties and respo�l�ible
' parties and their a��igns shall rnake the SLtbject Froperty s�fe and
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nat detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, and welfare 3nd
', r�rnove its blightino inrluence on the co�'nrnunity by rehabilitatii�o
' t11is �tl"L1.CLLi1"P and correcticlg thos� C1P_f1C]_2T1C7_PS set forth izi thE�
' 1�i�t previously referenced_ in accord.ance with all applica}�le cod.es
311C� OY'C�1T1311CP_=�, or in �CI12 �.�tP_7'T1�tJ_VP_ by dernol.ishi�ib the structure
at�d filling the �ite in accr�rd.ance with all applicable code� and.
ord.inance� , The rehabilitation or cl.e�r�olition of the sti�u.ctu.re must
be cornp].eted. c.ithin thirty ;;0 i d.ay� of the date of n?ailir�� of this
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2. If the above corrective action is not completed within the thirty
i3 ) day tirne period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint
! Paul are hereby authorized to t�.ke whatever steps are necessary to
! d.emolish this structure and fill the site and charge the co�ts
incurrect against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of
' Section 45.03 of the Saint P�ul Leoislative Code.
3. In the event the building a.s to be demolished by the City of Saint
Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind �which shall
unreasonahly iriterfere with the demolition �.nd removal shall be
rednoved from the build.in; by the owner�, inteiested parties and
responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period.
If the per�onal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul
shall .remove and d.ispose of such property and fiatures as is
provided. by law,
4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a certified copy of this resolution and
the incorporated Order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the
last known address of the owners, interested. parties and responsible
parties pursuant to Section 45 , 11 , Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul
Legislative Cod.e.
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(612)292-7711
)AMES SCHEIBEL
MAYOR
ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE
July 26, 1990
Catherine S. M�e�tnik
1728 Edwards Street
St. Paul, MN 55109-4214
RE: 14$8 Charles Avenue
Wood Frame, one and one-half storv, residential �tructure
. Lyman D. Baird� Addition Lot 10 Blk 1
Dear Sir or- Madam:
The Division af Public Health has determined that the above noted buildinb is
an abandoned k�uilding, khich �hapter 45 of the Saint Paul Le,�islative Codes
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"ar�y building or portion of a building which has stood with an
incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any
buildin� or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than
on� (1} ',year and which meets one or more of the follo�:ing criteria;
(a) urlsecured, or
(b) boarded, or
(c) having multiple exterior Housino Code or Buildino Code violation�,
or
� (d} placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Ch�pter 3=�
' o� the Saint Paul Legislative Code." �
The ordi�ance further states that an abandoned buildino i` a nuisance and it
may be o�dere� torn down by the City.
NOTE: I� you do not want to have the City begin action to have the buildino
torn dow#i, th n the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must
tear the�, buil ing down on or before August 26, 1990.
Any repa�r or�ldemolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable
laws. '
If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building down by the
above da!te, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City
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Council to recleive authority to tear dokn the building. �11 cocts 1T1CUY"L'PCL in
wrecking the b ilding will be charbed aoainst the real estate a� a �peci.zl
accessment to e collected in the same m�nner as taxes, The City Council c:ill
schedule a public hearin; to consider if the building should be torn d.oc:n. It
a public heari',ng becomes neces�ary, you will be notified of the time and date
of the hearino and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City
Council.
A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and �
Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the
Ramsey Caunty Recorder's Ofiice. Compliance with the attached list of
deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings
but it does not mean that the building complies will �11 applicable Hou�ing
and Building Codes.
The d.ate for compliance with tY1F�:P ord.ers shall not be P_SitP_11C12f� unle�s you
receive kritten approval from the Division of Pt�.blic Healt.h.
If you wish to have the City te�.r d.own your buildinb, you may do so by
req�i?stir�g a �onsent. form be sent to vou -from our office, s..�,onino it and _
returning it to us. However, please be aware that all owners 3nd intere:ted
parties must �ign the form before the City can tear the building doGi� �:ithout
a City Council order. 91so be aware that the cost of the demolition, if
performed by C.he Cit.y, would become a special assessment aoainst the property.
If you h�ve amy questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Buildino
Section at (612)298-4153 .
Sincerel�,
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Environm�ntal Health Prooram Manaoer
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CC: Karek� Wi15on
Planhing �nd Economic Development
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DEFICIENCY LIST
FOR
' 1488 Charles Avenue
' June 8, 1990
All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the
appro�riate codes. Permits must be obtained where chan�es andlor additions to
an electrical system require up;rading of the service �ize to current National
Electrical Cod� (N.E.C. ) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate
updating of th� fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any
repair or new installation.. Permits may be obtained from the Buil�ing
Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall.
Interior
South Side Porch
1 . Scr�en door is broken, vandalized and deteriorated.
2. Pai�t is peelino. Repaint.
3 . Entry is covered with debris. Remove debris 311d cle3n.
Kit�hen '
�t. DYimary door 1S V3:l�dI1Z?d and tl'!2 IOCk 1� ��'Ok?11, �OQ�- k?1n�i i c mzG�;ng, .
Rep�.ir or replace door.
5 . Ceiling �hows signs of water damage and has cracked plaster and flaking
paint, �tepair and paint.
6. Walls ha�ue cracked and peeling paint and show signs of water damace.
Rep�ir a�►d paint.
7. Floor covering is cracked and has missing section�. Replace floor
covering,
8. Fix�ures are filthy. Clean.
Bathroom
9. Cei�ing is water damaged. Repair.
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10. Sho�aer s�all missing fixtures and is filthy and moldy. Repair, clean
and' paint.
11. Bathroom''� lacks a handsink. Provide a handsink.
12. Bathroom lacks an electrical outlet. Provide an outlet in accordance
with the' Saint Paul Housing Code.
13. Toilet trap is dry. Repair toilet if necessary and provide water.
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14. The electric meter is in the bathroom. Relocate to a more appropriate
location in accordance with the Natiorial Electrical Code.
Wesfi Sid� Bedroom
15. Ceiling shous sions of water damage and i` c�-acked. Paint is peelino.
Repair arld paint.
16. Walls have cracks and shows signs of water damage, have come holes iri
them. Repair and paint.
17. Windows �re broken and lacking sash cords. Rep�ir windows.
18. Room has one duplex outlet and one sinole outlet. Provide an addition�l
duplex outlet.
19. Carpeting is filthy and in need of cleaning. Clean and �anitize, or
replace.
20. Sig�s of ' rodent infestation, feces on floor. Eliminate rodent
infestation.
Liv�ng ROom
21 . Ceilinos have holes in them and have cracked and loose plaster, peelino
pai�t. Repair and paint. _
22. Walls ha�e missing and cracked plaster. Repair and paint.
23. Dam�oed cover plate to outlet on northside wall. Replace.
24. Floor co�Tering is filthy, Clean and sanitize.
Northside Bedroom
25. Ceiling �hows signs of water damage and the wood paneling on the ceiling
is rotted and partially falling. Replace or repair.
26. Paneling, on walls is water damaged. Repair.
27. Windows are boarded and several are cracked. Repair and replace as
necessary.
28. Room only has one outlet. Provide additional outlet.
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Deficiency List
June 8, 1990
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. Northside Entry Hallway
29. Steps lack handrail. Provide handrail.
30. Rise and run of steps is uneven. Repair.
31 . Ceiling is water damaged. Repair.
3�2. There is carpeting tacked onto the wall. Remove carpeting.
33 . Floor covering is dirty and water damaged. Replace or repair.
34. Prim�e ent�y door is dete•riorated and lacks proper locks and knob.
Repair or, replace.
Exterior
East' Side
'� '"h 30 a,��p s�rv�ce entrar.ce �r. th� eas: side �L" �he �":OL�e ��hich
,,., . � zre is a _
is disconnected. Repair and upgrade to National Electrical Code
Standards.
North Sidie
36. Porch shoiws signs of heavy deterioration and wa�er da-^age. Repair.
37. Shingles �.re missing and damaoed on the porch root. Regair or replace
roof on piorch.
38. Winclows alre broken out and boarded. Remove boards and replace with
g 1 asls. ',
39. Sidijng ha� cracks. Repair.
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40. Sid�ng har loose and peeling paint. Repair and p�int as necessary.
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41 . Roof� on n�orth side has many missing shingles and the sheathing appears
to ble deteriorated and rotted underneath. Repair roof and replace
shir�gles.
42. Chimney has loose bricks and missing mortar. Repair chimney and
tucl�point.
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West Side
43. There ar� some holes in the �iding and some �reas that have loose and
pee�ino paint. Repair and paint.
44. Some siding boardc are damaged. Repair or replace.
45 . The foundation has some cracks and missing mortar. Repair.
Garage Attachment
46. The roof is deteriorated and is missing shingles and the sheathing is
deteriorated and rotted. Repair roof.
47. Garage windows are boarded and t�roken. Repair.
48. Garage wood trim and doors have peelino and missin; paint. Repair and
paint as necessary.
49. Walls have some mi�sinb ��iorta�. Repair. �•
South Side
50. RodL" is '�,bowing and sagging in places. Repair and replace shingles as
necessary.
51 . Wood siding and trim is peeling and some areas are deteriorated, crac�ed
or miss�ng. Repair aiid paint.
52. Wir�dows ',are cracked and partly boarded. Repair windowc and replace
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53. Sill on south side ot house shows much deterioration, and rot. the sill
has approximately a two inch gap in places between the foundation and
th� sill. Replace sill board.
54. Fo�ndat�on is cracked and has missing mortar. Repair foundation.
55. St�ps to house lack handrail and are deteriorated. Provide handrail and
re�air 4r replace steps.
Ea$t Side
56. Ro�f sh�ws signs of sagging and loose shingles. Repair roof.
57. Siding and trim has loose and peeling paint. Repaint.
58. Foundat�on is cracked and has missing mortar. Repair foundation.
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East Sid� - continued:
59. Soffit and facia area show �ions of estensive rot. Rep�ir soffit ai�d
facia areas.
General �?xterior
60. There are �everal trees orowino around the foundation and aoainst the
house, probably causino damaoe to the foundation and siding. Remove
trees and brush, and repair any damage to foundation.
61 . Steps at the west side ot the property lack handrail. Provide handrail
and. repair steps.
Basxc Facilities
6?. House 1ack� electrical service. Provide electrical ser.vice.
G3 . House lacks Fater service. Provide water servic�, and•make any
necessary repairs to plumbin� to code.
NOTE:
64. Could not access the attic �rea. Repai.r any structural damaje in the
attic.
65 . Cou1d not accesc the basernent area. Repair anv structural , elect•rica�
�r mechanical deficiencies.
66. Could fi�d no equipment to heat hot water. Provide a water heater in
accordanCe with the plumbing code.
67. Could tind no furnace. Install a furnace to heat the building. All
installations must be in accordance with the Minnesota Mechanical Code.
If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the
premises�ito comply with this order, there are state and local
rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about
these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic
Developm�nt, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to
a loan officer.
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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JAMES SCHEIBEL ' � . �
MAYOR /`�✓ �,�
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November 14, 1990 �
Saint Pau� Legal Ledger
640 Minne�ota Building
46 E. 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
RE: 1488 Charles Avenue
Dear Sir br Madam:
Please publish on Tuesday, Nove��nber 20 , 19�0 and Ttiesday, Novernber 27, 1990
the enclosed nmtice of a Neighborhooc� Services Committee Pu.bl�_c He�iino and a
Saint Pau� Cit� Council Public Hearing.
You rnay b�ll the Saint Paul Division of Pu.blic Health for tha. costs. Send the
billing to the Division of Public Health, Vacant Buildino Sec.tion, 555 Cedar
Street, Saint Paul, MN . 55101 .
Also, please � tbrnit to us an affidavit of publication,
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Environmental Health Program Supervisor
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��._.,, GTY OF SAINT PAUL
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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(612)292-7711
JAMES SCHEIBEL
MAYOR '
November 14, 1990
NOTICE �F PUBLIC HE�RING TO ORDER REPAIR
TO ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
RE: 1488 Char.les A�venue
Single family, wood frame, one story, deteriorated, condemried and boarded abandoned
house
Lot 10, Block 1 , Lyman D. Baird's Adclition, Files of Registrar of Titles, County of
Ramsey, State of Minnesota
Dear Sir or Madar�:
This is to notify you that the City Council and the Neighborhood. Services Committee, in
response to a request by the Division of Public Health, has �chedu'Yed pu�lic hearir�os to
considei the advisah�lity and. necessi.ty of_ the repair or wrecking,,�,nd removal of the above
noted building. Al1 'owners and any other partiec with a known iriterest in this buildino
are required to be notified of the�e hearings to allow them �.n opportunity to object to
the action requested. hy the Division of Public Health.
Please be �.dvi�ed the{ Public Hearino before the Neiohborhood. Services Committee is
schPduled for: ,
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Monday, Decembelr 10, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City
Hall, 15 West K,ellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Please be advised thel Public Hearin; before the City COLlT1C11 is scheduled_ for:
Tuesday, Ilecemb%er 11, 1990 at 9:00 a.m, in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor,
City Hall, 15 G�est Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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At these hearin s you will be allowed to present �ny evidence you may h�.ve to object to
the recommendat �ons of the Division of Public Health.
If the City Courycil orders the correction or wieckino and remo��al, all costs incurred to
perform this woi�k, includ.ing inspections costs, administrative costs, title searches,
filino fees and �the a�ctu.al dernolition and removal e�,penses, will be assessed against the
real estate as a special assessmenr_ to be collectecl. iri the same ar�annei as real. e�tate
taaes. If you have any ��e�tions concernin; this matter please call the Vacarit Buildit��
Section at (612;298-4153 .
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Environmental He�lth Prooram Supervisor
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BUILDING EVALUATION
BUILDING ADDRESS 1488 Charles Avenue
TYPE OF ST�tUCTURE Residential X Commercial Industrial �
PROJECT EVI�LUATORS Joe Gomez
DATE OF INaPECTION
I . STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS Yes � No
Comments �Iouse full of rot--does not appear , sound
II . E�CTEN'� OF REHABILITATION
� Extensive
Moderate
� Minimal
COmmer�ts House too small--rear or nouse on alie�.
vPr� poor condition Rehab cost estimate S65 000
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III . SUITA�ILITY OF LOT
I� Yes
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� Too small
' Poor soil
� Bad topography
� It�com atible use
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Commer�ts Lot on carner 40 ' X116 '
IV. MARKETABILITY � Yes _ No
Comments Lot Only Good neighborhood--near shopping , �
school and bus line
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V. L�gal '�Concerns _ Yes _ No
Comments
VI . Potential Reuse
Rehabilitation
_ As Housing _ As Commercial
� Demolition and Redevelopment
� As Housiiig _ As Commercial
Demolitioii and hold for
� Bui:ldiug moved to location
Other Use
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Note: Enviromental Health will proceed to issue orders to repair
or raze.
Neighborhood Development will contact owner regarding Vacant
Commercial Program. �
Ho�sing Division will contact owner regarding Rehabilitation
Pragram.
� Housiiig Divisioii will coritact owner regarding acquisition.
P. ' E. D. is
Interested in vacant lot
, Not interested in vacant lot
N TE: ' Property is located across from vacant Smaritan Hospital
! site and the community and Justin Properties are looking
at redevelopment options .
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