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98-991� ORiG1NAL Presented By Referred To OF RESOLUTION �.'Ol1RC11 Fi1e # { r • • Green sheet # 61620 3� Committee: Date VJHEREAS, Department of Fire and S ty Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public he s to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly known as 932 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 2, Block 1, Carroll Court WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 7, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Propeny: Open Door Baptist Church, c/o Della Vernell, Unity Baptist Church, 118 Victoria Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Rev. David Johnson WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated June 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7uly 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry CouncIl and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demoliflon of the strucriue to be completed wiflu��tftee�5�days after the date of the Council Hearing; and �� _ 10�3sr�q8' ORIGINAL q�-qql WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, ttiat based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heatings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 932 Concordia Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in 5aint Paul Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternafive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-£�i€teetr{�5}+days after the date of the Council Hearing. V Si..cr� �:ve. �lS � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 By: Appx By: ORIGINAL aP-q�l 2. If the above corrective ac6on is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of.this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enfo�'cement Division BY=! .� 1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �-u'l¢.a T S�,Xa..,�e� Adopted by Council: Date Q Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAI # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 09-25-98 I GREEN SHEET �� °lS�-q�1 No 61620 ��. �� 41VAiTOMEt ❑ CRYCLiR% ❑ wwc`uaoexcFac.� ❑ wurr�uaomKero �1YYdt1oR Axi) ❑ � (CLIP CATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 932 Concordia Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �c m�s �ersor��m e.erwm�ea ��er a wno-aa r« mi� ae,art�rr VES NO Hes this perooNfirtn e�er been a cilY �PbYee? YES NO Dces this persoNfirm poaaess a sidll not norma0yposcescetl by any current c�ty empbyee7 YES NO Is ih're pelmM�m a tarye4ed vendoYt � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chagter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 932 Cancordia Avenue bv 3ulv 15. 1998, and have failed to comnlv with those orders. __ ._ �uvwn�nGea �r nvrncwcu � ' ��_ " �� ; �°" �,,�,�i.s7 p � <� �x `_'�. r� `� T �ib� OCT 1 � 199� ��Q � J ��' The City will eliminate a nuisance. �, �� 5 � f-F��¢�__ � �a��'g CS�FIC� �_ � `� � 11S4DVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. �D��VVV - .Dlv�vVl �UlIT OF TRANSAC710N L Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCB INFORMA7ION (F1�WM COSTIREYENUE BUOGEf W tCIRCLE ONE) YES NO 61 ACTIVITY NUMBER Vc <;i#av�.�v? � iic`; ..- o�T � -��- �6�� DEPP.RTMENT OF FIRE pND SAFE'iY SERVICES Trmothy K FuRer, Fi�e Chref D[V[SION OF PROPERTY CODE E,IFORCEMENC �� Charles I�otel, Program Orrectar � � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor September 25, 1998 NOTICE O�' PUBLIC HEARINGS Nuis¢ncz Burlding Code Enforcemen! SSSCedarSVeet Te1: 651d98-4153 Sairt[ Paul, M,Y S.i101-?260 fax: 657-228-3170 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council � �� €� 0 �� Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 932 Concordia Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Open Door Baptist Church c/o Della Vemell Unity Baptist Church 118 Victoria Street North St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Rev. David Johnson Tnterest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, B1ock 1, Carroll Court W� i�:� iSP�¢��Ut� i+.�.'i�: Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). 932 Concordia Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 Q g�_�91 Inasmuch as this Qrder to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendauon of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurted against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y, �'�� I�� 1 � �) 4s�J ��,id Renet Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Councii Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall � Paul Mordors!ti, PED-Housing Division Oi-98 ��.�ql REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE � .,^.�; VG Gerry Strathman I.egislauve Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolufion ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply wiCh the order, Code Enforcement is ordeted to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 199$ legislative hearing. � MINU'I'ES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Suathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer Staff Present: Terry O'Rourke, Parks and Recreation; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Richard Wiener, Pazks and Recreation; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Summarv Abatement Apneal for 1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) Sharon Bougie and het attorney R. Donald Hawkinson appeazed. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to what happened. There was not anyone from the cleanup crew present at the previous meeting nor was there a videotape available. Chuck Votel responded there is a videotape now and members of the cleanup crew aze here as well. (A videotape was shown of the property before the cleanup and afterwazds.) Gerry Strathman asked for the basis of the appeal. R. Donald Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before the cleanup crew arrived, the crew wrongfully opened the garage door, and they did not have a search warrant. Richard Weiner and Terry O'Rourke, who both worked on the cleanup of this site, appeared. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they arrived. Mr. O'Rourke responded the door was open about 2 feet, which was enough for him to see inside of it. G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicating the garage door was unlocked. (Mr. Hawkinson presented these letters to Getry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from Lorraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. Tt had previously been nailed closed. The only way to get into the garage was with a garage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there are two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the property, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting. As for the other issue, paperwork indicates notices were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q � "q � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was aiven and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informed the appeilants that if they disaa eed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Sirathman by noon of October 22. This notice wi11 be provided to the councilmembers for consideration before making their final declsion on this matter at the October 28 Ciry Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to reuair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to com� with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Pastor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Bapfist Church, appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The current property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citafion has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. The real estate ta�ces are unpaid. Ramsey County Talcation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $60,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David Johnson stated their plan is to demolish the buiiding. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Unity Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Park Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occuned in Februaz'y 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval of a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. Johnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and Co demolish the buIlding. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference between the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not include asbestos removal nor additional gazbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollars, however the difference between the estimates still seems high. Pastor David 7ohnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company. Gerry 5trathman asked how long it will take to get trus building demolished. Pastor David Johnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kept clean. Pastor David Johnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other a� � —q91 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJ'I`ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the resources nor the people to take caze of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constantly open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David 7ohnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildina. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeazed and stated they purchased the buAding from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they are almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical permit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Ying Vang stated he had the fumace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative heazing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn � ORiG1NAL Presented By Referred To OF RESOLUTION �.'Ol1RC11 Fi1e # { r • • Green sheet # 61620 3� Committee: Date VJHEREAS, Department of Fire and S ty Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public he s to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly known as 932 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 2, Block 1, Carroll Court WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 7, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Propeny: Open Door Baptist Church, c/o Della Vernell, Unity Baptist Church, 118 Victoria Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Rev. David Johnson WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated June 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7uly 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry CouncIl and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demoliflon of the strucriue to be completed wiflu��tftee�5�days after the date of the Council Hearing; and �� _ 10�3sr�q8' ORIGINAL q�-qql WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, ttiat based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heatings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 932 Concordia Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in 5aint Paul Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternafive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-£�i€teetr{�5}+days after the date of the Council Hearing. V Si..cr� �:ve. �lS � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 By: Appx By: ORIGINAL aP-q�l 2. If the above corrective ac6on is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of.this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enfo�'cement Division BY=! .� 1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �-u'l¢.a T S�,Xa..,�e� Adopted by Council: Date Q Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAI # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 09-25-98 I GREEN SHEET �� °lS�-q�1 No 61620 ��. �� 41VAiTOMEt ❑ CRYCLiR% ❑ wwc`uaoexcFac.� ❑ wurr�uaomKero �1YYdt1oR Axi) ❑ � (CLIP CATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 932 Concordia Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �c m�s �ersor��m e.erwm�ea ��er a wno-aa r« mi� ae,art�rr VES NO Hes this perooNfirtn e�er been a cilY �PbYee? YES NO Dces this persoNfirm poaaess a sidll not norma0yposcescetl by any current c�ty empbyee7 YES NO Is ih're pelmM�m a tarye4ed vendoYt � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chagter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 932 Cancordia Avenue bv 3ulv 15. 1998, and have failed to comnlv with those orders. __ ._ �uvwn�nGea �r nvrncwcu � ' ��_ " �� ; �°" �,,�,�i.s7 p � <� �x `_'�. r� `� T �ib� OCT 1 � 199� ��Q � J ��' The City will eliminate a nuisance. �, �� 5 � f-F��¢�__ � �a��'g CS�FIC� �_ � `� � 11S4DVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. �D��VVV - .Dlv�vVl �UlIT OF TRANSAC710N L Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCB INFORMA7ION (F1�WM COSTIREYENUE BUOGEf W tCIRCLE ONE) YES NO 61 ACTIVITY NUMBER Vc <;i#av�.�v? � iic`; ..- o�T � -��- �6�� DEPP.RTMENT OF FIRE pND SAFE'iY SERVICES Trmothy K FuRer, Fi�e Chref D[V[SION OF PROPERTY CODE E,IFORCEMENC �� Charles I�otel, Program Orrectar � � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor September 25, 1998 NOTICE O�' PUBLIC HEARINGS Nuis¢ncz Burlding Code Enforcemen! SSSCedarSVeet Te1: 651d98-4153 Sairt[ Paul, M,Y S.i101-?260 fax: 657-228-3170 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council � �� €� 0 �� Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 932 Concordia Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Open Door Baptist Church c/o Della Vemell Unity Baptist Church 118 Victoria Street North St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Rev. David Johnson Tnterest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, B1ock 1, Carroll Court W� i�:� iSP�¢��Ut� i+.�.'i�: Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). 932 Concordia Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 Q g�_�91 Inasmuch as this Qrder to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendauon of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurted against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y, �'�� I�� 1 � �) 4s�J ��,id Renet Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Councii Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall � Paul Mordors!ti, PED-Housing Division Oi-98 ��.�ql REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE � .,^.�; VG Gerry Strathman I.egislauve Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolufion ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply wiCh the order, Code Enforcement is ordeted to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 199$ legislative hearing. � MINU'I'ES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Suathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer Staff Present: Terry O'Rourke, Parks and Recreation; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Richard Wiener, Pazks and Recreation; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Summarv Abatement Apneal for 1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) Sharon Bougie and het attorney R. Donald Hawkinson appeazed. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to what happened. There was not anyone from the cleanup crew present at the previous meeting nor was there a videotape available. Chuck Votel responded there is a videotape now and members of the cleanup crew aze here as well. (A videotape was shown of the property before the cleanup and afterwazds.) Gerry Strathman asked for the basis of the appeal. R. Donald Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before the cleanup crew arrived, the crew wrongfully opened the garage door, and they did not have a search warrant. Richard Weiner and Terry O'Rourke, who both worked on the cleanup of this site, appeared. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they arrived. Mr. O'Rourke responded the door was open about 2 feet, which was enough for him to see inside of it. G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicating the garage door was unlocked. (Mr. Hawkinson presented these letters to Getry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from Lorraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. Tt had previously been nailed closed. The only way to get into the garage was with a garage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there are two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the property, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting. As for the other issue, paperwork indicates notices were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q � "q � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was aiven and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informed the appeilants that if they disaa eed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Sirathman by noon of October 22. This notice wi11 be provided to the councilmembers for consideration before making their final declsion on this matter at the October 28 Ciry Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to reuair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to com� with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Pastor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Bapfist Church, appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The current property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citafion has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. The real estate ta�ces are unpaid. Ramsey County Talcation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $60,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David Johnson stated their plan is to demolish the buiiding. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Unity Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Park Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occuned in Februaz'y 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval of a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. Johnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and Co demolish the buIlding. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference between the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not include asbestos removal nor additional gazbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollars, however the difference between the estimates still seems high. Pastor David 7ohnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company. Gerry 5trathman asked how long it will take to get trus building demolished. Pastor David Johnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kept clean. Pastor David Johnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other a� � —q91 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJ'I`ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the resources nor the people to take caze of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constantly open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David 7ohnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildina. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeazed and stated they purchased the buAding from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they are almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical permit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Ying Vang stated he had the fumace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative heazing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn � ORiG1NAL Presented By Referred To OF RESOLUTION �.'Ol1RC11 Fi1e # { r • • Green sheet # 61620 3� Committee: Date VJHEREAS, Department of Fire and S ty Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public he s to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly known as 932 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 2, Block 1, Carroll Court WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 7, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Propeny: Open Door Baptist Church, c/o Della Vernell, Unity Baptist Church, 118 Victoria Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Rev. David Johnson WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated June 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7uly 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry CouncIl and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demoliflon of the strucriue to be completed wiflu��tftee�5�days after the date of the Council Hearing; and �� _ 10�3sr�q8' ORIGINAL q�-qql WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul Ciry Council on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, ttiat based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heatings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 932 Concordia Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in 5aint Paul Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternafive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-£�i€teetr{�5}+days after the date of the Council Hearing. V Si..cr� �:ve. �lS � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 By: Appx By: ORIGINAL aP-q�l 2. If the above corrective ac6on is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of.this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enfo�'cement Division BY=! .� 1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �-u'l¢.a T S�,Xa..,�e� Adopted by Council: Date Q Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAI # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 09-25-98 I GREEN SHEET �� °lS�-q�1 No 61620 ��. �� 41VAiTOMEt ❑ CRYCLiR% ❑ wwc`uaoexcFac.� ❑ wurr�uaomKero �1YYdt1oR Axi) ❑ � (CLIP CATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 932 Concordia Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �c m�s �ersor��m e.erwm�ea ��er a wno-aa r« mi� ae,art�rr VES NO Hes this perooNfirtn e�er been a cilY �PbYee? YES NO Dces this persoNfirm poaaess a sidll not norma0yposcescetl by any current c�ty empbyee7 YES NO Is ih're pelmM�m a tarye4ed vendoYt � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chagter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 932 Cancordia Avenue bv 3ulv 15. 1998, and have failed to comnlv with those orders. __ ._ �uvwn�nGea �r nvrncwcu � ' ��_ " �� ; �°" �,,�,�i.s7 p � <� �x `_'�. r� `� T �ib� OCT 1 � 199� ��Q � J ��' The City will eliminate a nuisance. �, �� 5 � f-F��¢�__ � �a��'g CS�FIC� �_ � `� � 11S4DVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. �D��VVV - .Dlv�vVl �UlIT OF TRANSAC710N L Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCB INFORMA7ION (F1�WM COSTIREYENUE BUOGEf W tCIRCLE ONE) YES NO 61 ACTIVITY NUMBER Vc <;i#av�.�v? � iic`; ..- o�T � -��- �6�� DEPP.RTMENT OF FIRE pND SAFE'iY SERVICES Trmothy K FuRer, Fi�e Chref D[V[SION OF PROPERTY CODE E,IFORCEMENC �� Charles I�otel, Program Orrectar � � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor September 25, 1998 NOTICE O�' PUBLIC HEARINGS Nuis¢ncz Burlding Code Enforcemen! SSSCedarSVeet Te1: 651d98-4153 Sairt[ Paul, M,Y S.i101-?260 fax: 657-228-3170 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council � �� €� 0 �� Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 932 Concordia Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Open Door Baptist Church c/o Della Vemell Unity Baptist Church 118 Victoria Street North St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Rev. David Johnson Tnterest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, B1ock 1, Carroll Court W� i�:� iSP�¢��Ut� i+.�.'i�: Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). 932 Concordia Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 Q g�_�91 Inasmuch as this Qrder to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendauon of the Division of Code Enforcement that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurted against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y, �'�� I�� 1 � �) 4s�J ��,id Renet Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Councii Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall � Paul Mordors!ti, PED-Housing Division Oi-98 ��.�ql REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE � .,^.�; VG Gerry Strathman I.egislauve Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolufion ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply wiCh the order, Code Enforcement is ordeted to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 199$ legislative hearing. � MINU'I'ES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Suathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer Staff Present: Terry O'Rourke, Parks and Recreation; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Richard Wiener, Pazks and Recreation; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Summarv Abatement Apneal for 1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) Sharon Bougie and het attorney R. Donald Hawkinson appeazed. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to what happened. There was not anyone from the cleanup crew present at the previous meeting nor was there a videotape available. Chuck Votel responded there is a videotape now and members of the cleanup crew aze here as well. (A videotape was shown of the property before the cleanup and afterwazds.) Gerry Strathman asked for the basis of the appeal. R. Donald Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before the cleanup crew arrived, the crew wrongfully opened the garage door, and they did not have a search warrant. Richard Weiner and Terry O'Rourke, who both worked on the cleanup of this site, appeared. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they arrived. Mr. O'Rourke responded the door was open about 2 feet, which was enough for him to see inside of it. G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicating the garage door was unlocked. (Mr. Hawkinson presented these letters to Getry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from Lorraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. Tt had previously been nailed closed. The only way to get into the garage was with a garage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there are two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the property, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting. As for the other issue, paperwork indicates notices were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q � "q � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was aiven and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informed the appeilants that if they disaa eed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Sirathman by noon of October 22. This notice wi11 be provided to the councilmembers for consideration before making their final declsion on this matter at the October 28 Ciry Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to reuair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to com� with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Pastor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Bapfist Church, appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The current property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citafion has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. The real estate ta�ces are unpaid. Ramsey County Talcation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $60,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David Johnson stated their plan is to demolish the buiiding. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Unity Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Park Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occuned in Februaz'y 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval of a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. Johnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and Co demolish the buIlding. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference between the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not include asbestos removal nor additional gazbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollars, however the difference between the estimates still seems high. Pastor David 7ohnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company. Gerry 5trathman asked how long it will take to get trus building demolished. Pastor David Johnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kept clean. Pastor David Johnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other a� � —q91 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJ'I`ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the resources nor the people to take caze of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constantly open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David 7ohnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildina. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeazed and stated they purchased the buAding from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they are almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical permit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Ying Vang stated he had the fumace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative heazing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn