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99-278ORIGINAL 5�j Council File # ( ^ 2.�g Green Slieet # � � �3 Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee: Date 1 WFiEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a galvanized metal frame quonset hut located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 995 Kennard Street. This properry is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 8 17 "Oak Park". 10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and informauon 11 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 11, 1998, the following are the 12 now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: State of MN, Trust Exempt, 13 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 14, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 29, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer 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 I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City 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 99-z78 O�� n��EREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �i� Tuesday, March 2, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 evidence, made the recommendation to approve Yhe request to order the interested or responsible parties to 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 siructure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternauve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolirion of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a heuing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, March 10, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislarive Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 995 Kennard Street: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Sub}ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Off'ices, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norificarion requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and wrrecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ORiGINAL qq-29$ 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze 3 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 4 againstthe S�bject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 5 Legislative Code. 6 9 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property 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 Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY -�� . � cr-��-^�^-� Approved by Mayor: Date ( L30 ��'( B cZ�� Citiz S r' Of£ice• Code En£orcement By : ! �� Form Approved by City Attorney $ �_ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Adopted by Council : Date �w- ��q ision of Code Enforcement 'ACTPERSON&PFiONE rren R Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL # OF S1GPfATURE 02/OS/99 I GREEN SHEET �...,�.�,� 4�•z�8 No 61634 P InMYYOaIe '�� NUIIBERFOR �plYlliTOR�EY pI1ttQK ROI7T11K �� ❑ wtulClilLaFrtlnCFSGR ❑ AIIf1eJ4f6RVlACCfa �MYORI�MMEIiiYI�� ❑ iS (Ct1P ALL LOCA710NS FOR SIGNATURE7 .y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code forcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 995 Kennard Street. w PL4NNING COMMISSIQN CIB COMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Wlw, Wh City will elnninate a nuisaxice. Has this perso�rm ev�u xa�ked uMler a conhact torthis tlepartmenl7 YES NO Has this pe�soMrm ever heen a cily empbyee9 YES NO Daes fhis persoMrm G� a sidll riU normallypossessed M anY curterM1 city emDloyee7 YES PIO ktliieP��MrmaMrpetedvendM . YES NO ��;3 1 t 1�93 �� ^ �� ,�"` : 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. �� souece Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (p(PINN) COST/RBYENUE BUD6ETED (qRCLE ON� ( VES ) NO �� _ 3 3261 94-Z�s REPORT Date: Mazch 16, 1999 Time: lO:OQ am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislarive Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 993 Burr Stree� If the owner faiLs to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is completed by noon of March 24, 1999. . 2. File J98TDBC2 Su�mmary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition of vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs For 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 �ile J9812A Summary abatements (property ciean-up) from August thmugh December 1998 File J9812V Abandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L,exington Pazkway North Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislative Hearing. 1533 W�nne Avenue Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 L.egislative Hearing. 0 Chazles Avenue (Pazkin2 LOtI Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 326 Oneida Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 708 Preble Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. qq. z�s L.EGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 3-16-99 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearing. 297 Morton Street East Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearina. Page 2 319 Eaele Street Gerty Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings the assessment to a totai of $125. 900 Mar�and Avenue East Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewey Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry 3traYhman recommended approval of the resolufion. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 WakefSeid Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buulding. (I.aid over from 2-16-99) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Suathman recommended approval of the resolution. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 am. � CITIZEtS SERVICE OFFICE Fred Ovntsu, City Clerk 9�-Z�s DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bosbom, Program Manager CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Norm Calenwn, Mayor Febniary 18, 1999 Nuisance Building Code Enforcement ISW Ke[[oggBlvd Rm 190 TeC 651-266-8440 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:657-266-8426 *AMENDEDx NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enfarcement 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: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 161999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of MN Trust Exempt 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE qQ - '� �g Fred Owusq Ciry Cterk � DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEAgNC Wanen R Bostrom. Proxram Manazer CTI'Y OF SAII�'f PAiJL Nuisance Building Code Enjorce�nent Norm Coleman, Mayor IS W. Kel(oggBlvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8d40 SaintPau{ MN55102 Fax: 651-266-8426 Februazy 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 2,1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday,lVlarch 10, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: I�3ame and Last Known Address Interest State of NN Trust Exempt Fee Owner 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, B1ock 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11. 12, 15, � 6 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). �q-2�8 995 Kennard Street February 5, 1999 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order 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 recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City 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 incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Si rely, � �d Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office :fi�'�[I cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Mazshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division `�t_ MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, Mazch 16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathtnan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 943 Burr Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since April 1998. The City has issued 3 summary abatement notices. The City has boazded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fee and real estate tases aze paid. Ramsey County has esiimated the market value to be $46,800. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $45,000; the cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. According to Ramsey County taac records, the groperty owner is Equi Credit Corporation. They have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. Beth Asmussen, Shapiro and Nordmeyer, representing Equi Credit Cotporation, appeazed and stated they acquired the property in a mortgage foreclosure. The building is now listed with a realtor, who intends to sell it as is. Ms. Asmussen requested 6 months to make repairs. Equi Credit is willing to post a performance bond and have a code compliance inspection done. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is compieted by noon of Mazch 24, 1999. File J98TDBC2 Summary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition oF vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs for 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 Fyle J9812A Summary abatements (property clean-up) from August through December 1998 File 39812V Ahandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L.exington Pazkw� North Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he did not know what this is about. Chuck Votel reported that he did not receive the required green postcazd from the owner requesting a hearing; therefore, Mr. Votel does not have the paperwork nor the videotape. °1�=�.�t� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES OF 3-16-99 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislauve Hearing. 1533 Wvnne Avenue Page 2 Guy Willits reported he just received the green postcard today and does not have the videotape with him. Joseph Borgstrom, owner, appeazed and stated he was not aware of any cleanup other than what he paid for himsel£ He purchased this house from the government. There has been constant cleaning up, and cutting down bushes and tree branches. At any given time, there may have been something on the property. Gerry Strathman stated an order was issued on November 5, 1998, mailed, and posted. Work was done on November 13. It involved cleaning up discazded appliances, branches, brush, refuse, and loose debris from the reaz yard. Mr. Borgstrom responded he lives there and nothing was posted. He cleaned up those items. Gerry Strathman suggested Joseph Borgstrom make arrangements with Guy Willits to view the videotape, ff Mr. Borgstrom is not satisfied, he should attend the April 6 I.egisiative Heazing and Mr. Strathman will look into this matter at that time. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 0 Charles Avenue (Parking L,otl Guy Willits stated he did not receive the green postcard requesting a hearing. Chuck Votel stated he did not have the file here. Ed Sheehy, owner, appeazed and stated he mailed the postcazd. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 L,egislative Heazing. 326 Oneida Street (A videotape was shown.) Rattanak Yin, owner, appeazed and stated he called the company he deals with to pick up the trash, and the trash was removed. Gerry Strathman stated orders were issued on September 24 and November 10, 1998. The property was checked on November 23 and the items were removed by the City on November 30. Rattanak Yin stated he did not receive the notice. Chuck Votel responded he sent the notices to an address in Bumsville. None of the notices came back undeliverable. �� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINIJTES OF 3-16-99 Page 3 Rattanak Yin stated he did the initial cleanup from the list Code Enforcement gave him. This was the second pile. He ]eft it there for a couple of days. Mr. Yin does not live there. He does everything that Code Enforcement asks him to do. He is not neglecting the property. Chuck Votel responded he gets a lot of complaints about this address because there is a restaurant across the street. He suggested the owner get a dumpster so that trash is not left in a pile on the ground. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. It seems the notice was mailed and the work was done. 708 Preble Street Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on November 25, 1998, to discard auto parts/refuse with a comply date of November 30. The work was not done and the items were removed on December 2. The inspector wrote that there had been an ongoing probiem with improperly stored vehicles and refuse. There have been numerous orders issued. The inspector tried calling the owner, but did not get in contact with him. No mailed orders were returned. Chazles Crotty, owner, appeazed stated he did not receive notice about this from December until recently. He would like to be notified right away. His tenants have since moved, and Mr. Crotty has no way of recovering this money. Roxanne Flink responded the City Council approves the assessments on Mazch 24; invoices aze sent out afterwards. Gerry Strathman stated there is a legal process the City has to go through. There has to be a hearing and then approval by the City Council. Roxanne Flink added anyone can call to find out about assessments. Also, when an invoice is sent out, people have 30 days to pay it without any interest added. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman stated he received a letter from Jeanette Kamman in which she writes that the cleanup was for one small bundle. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval citing the videotape shows it is cleazly more than one small bundle. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended ]aying over to the Aprii 6 Legislative Hearing per Guy Willits. �� LEGISLATNE HEARING MINUTES OF 3-16-99 297 Morton Street East Page 4 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legisiative Hearing per Guy Willits. 319 Eagle Street Guy Willits reported the owner asked for this fee to be cut in half. The owner was out of town during the assessment. Mr. Willits was working with the manager of the building who gave the wrong information to Code Enforcement, and Code Enforcement made a mistake with the dates. The owner is willing to pay half the fee. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings it to a tota] of $125. 900 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei reported the owner couid not be found, it was important to get the building secured, and a contractor was called. If this contractor is already on the road when the matter is cance]ed, Code Enforcement pays the contractor $200. The owner showed up with his own contractor. There was a glitch in the pagerwork that assessed this amount against the property; however, no work was done. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewev Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since August 1998 and condemned since Febnzary 1998. The owners are Edwazd and Joanne Soltau and the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The City has issued five summary abatements. The City has boarded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fees are due. Ramsey County has estimated the market value to be $35,000. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000, the cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. James Gilliland, 1920 Roblyn Avenue, appeared and stated he is surprised to hear the City would teaz down a building which looks repairable when there aze enough vacant lots in the City. Ramsey County has made a decision to put the house on their Apri129 auction. Mr. Gilliland suggested let6ng the auction take place. He walked through the house, and feels there is nothing structuraliy wrong with the foundation. A lot of labor needs to be done on the inside walls. Mr. Gilliland may be interested in purchasing the home at a later date. Even if the home is sold for $1 to a contractor to repair, the home would stay on the ta�c rolis and everyone will be better off. Gerry Strathman asked has Code Enforcement heard from Ramsey County. Chuck Votel responded he has no notes in the file about this. Mr. Strathman stated this property is an eyesore �� LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING MINLITES OF 3-16-99 Page 5 and numerous complaints have been received. One of the criticisms from neighbors is that the City moves so slowly on properties. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Without the owner and the tax exempt property personnel coming forwazd, it would be problematic to let this matter sit for a while. Tax Exempt properties will be notified of Mr. Strathman's decision, and they can come forward with a plan to the Ciry Council. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 Wakefield Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 2-16-99) Chuck Votel reported that aY the meeting on February 16, the attorney for the mortgage company intended to convey this property to HUD. Code Enforcement has not heazd from the attorney; no bonds or pernuts have been posted. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel stated this is state owned land. The building is an old Quonset. It is an eyesore, and has been a neighborhood hangout for kids. Gerry Strathman recommended approva] of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buitding. Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The property has been vacant since Mazch 1998. There have been 9 summary abatement notices issued. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $3.56133. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $40,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. rrn ORIGINAL 5�j Council File # ( ^ 2.�g Green Slieet # � � �3 Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee: Date 1 WFiEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a galvanized metal frame quonset hut located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 995 Kennard Street. This properry is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 8 17 "Oak Park". 10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and informauon 11 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 11, 1998, the following are the 12 now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: State of MN, Trust Exempt, 13 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 14, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 29, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer 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 I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City 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 99-z78 O�� n��EREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �i� Tuesday, March 2, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 evidence, made the recommendation to approve Yhe request to order the interested or responsible parties to 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 siructure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternauve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolirion of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a heuing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, March 10, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislarive Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 995 Kennard Street: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Sub}ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Off'ices, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norificarion requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and wrrecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ORiGINAL qq-29$ 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze 3 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 4 againstthe S�bject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 5 Legislative Code. 6 9 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property 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 Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY -�� . � cr-��-^�^-� Approved by Mayor: Date ( L30 ��'( B cZ�� Citiz S r' Of£ice• Code En£orcement By : ! �� Form Approved by City Attorney $ �_ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Adopted by Council : Date �w- ��q ision of Code Enforcement 'ACTPERSON&PFiONE rren R Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL # OF S1GPfATURE 02/OS/99 I GREEN SHEET �...,�.�,� 4�•z�8 No 61634 P InMYYOaIe '�� NUIIBERFOR �plYlliTOR�EY pI1ttQK ROI7T11K �� ❑ wtulClilLaFrtlnCFSGR ❑ AIIf1eJ4f6RVlACCfa �MYORI�MMEIiiYI�� ❑ iS (Ct1P ALL LOCA710NS FOR SIGNATURE7 .y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code forcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 995 Kennard Street. w PL4NNING COMMISSIQN CIB COMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Wlw, Wh City will elnninate a nuisaxice. Has this perso�rm ev�u xa�ked uMler a conhact torthis tlepartmenl7 YES NO Has this pe�soMrm ever heen a cily empbyee9 YES NO Daes fhis persoMrm G� a sidll riU normallypossessed M anY curterM1 city emDloyee7 YES PIO ktliieP��MrmaMrpetedvendM . YES NO ��;3 1 t 1�93 �� ^ �� ,�"` : 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. �� souece Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (p(PINN) COST/RBYENUE BUD6ETED (qRCLE ON� ( VES ) NO �� _ 3 3261 94-Z�s REPORT Date: Mazch 16, 1999 Time: lO:OQ am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislarive Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 993 Burr Stree� If the owner faiLs to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is completed by noon of March 24, 1999. . 2. File J98TDBC2 Su�mmary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition of vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs For 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 �ile J9812A Summary abatements (property ciean-up) from August thmugh December 1998 File J9812V Abandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L,exington Pazkway North Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislative Hearing. 1533 W�nne Avenue Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 L.egislative Hearing. 0 Chazles Avenue (Pazkin2 LOtI Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 326 Oneida Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 708 Preble Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. qq. z�s L.EGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 3-16-99 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearing. 297 Morton Street East Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearina. Page 2 319 Eaele Street Gerty Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings the assessment to a totai of $125. 900 Mar�and Avenue East Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewey Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry 3traYhman recommended approval of the resolufion. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 WakefSeid Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buulding. (I.aid over from 2-16-99) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Suathman recommended approval of the resolution. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 am. � CITIZEtS SERVICE OFFICE Fred Ovntsu, City Clerk 9�-Z�s DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bosbom, Program Manager CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Norm Calenwn, Mayor Febniary 18, 1999 Nuisance Building Code Enforcement ISW Ke[[oggBlvd Rm 190 TeC 651-266-8440 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:657-266-8426 *AMENDEDx NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enfarcement 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: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 161999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of MN Trust Exempt 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE qQ - '� �g Fred Owusq Ciry Cterk � DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEAgNC Wanen R Bostrom. Proxram Manazer CTI'Y OF SAII�'f PAiJL Nuisance Building Code Enjorce�nent Norm Coleman, Mayor IS W. Kel(oggBlvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8d40 SaintPau{ MN55102 Fax: 651-266-8426 Februazy 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 2,1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday,lVlarch 10, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: I�3ame and Last Known Address Interest State of NN Trust Exempt Fee Owner 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, B1ock 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11. 12, 15, � 6 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). �q-2�8 995 Kennard Street February 5, 1999 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order 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 recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City 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 incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Si rely, � �d Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office :fi�'�[I cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Mazshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division `�t_ MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, Mazch 16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathtnan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 943 Burr Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since April 1998. The City has issued 3 summary abatement notices. The City has boazded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fee and real estate tases aze paid. Ramsey County has esiimated the market value to be $46,800. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $45,000; the cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. According to Ramsey County taac records, the groperty owner is Equi Credit Corporation. They have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. Beth Asmussen, Shapiro and Nordmeyer, representing Equi Credit Cotporation, appeazed and stated they acquired the property in a mortgage foreclosure. The building is now listed with a realtor, who intends to sell it as is. Ms. Asmussen requested 6 months to make repairs. Equi Credit is willing to post a performance bond and have a code compliance inspection done. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is compieted by noon of Mazch 24, 1999. File J98TDBC2 Summary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition oF vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs for 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 Fyle J9812A Summary abatements (property clean-up) from August through December 1998 File 39812V Ahandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L.exington Pazkw� North Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he did not know what this is about. Chuck Votel reported that he did not receive the required green postcazd from the owner requesting a hearing; therefore, Mr. Votel does not have the paperwork nor the videotape. °1�=�.�t� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES OF 3-16-99 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislauve Hearing. 1533 Wvnne Avenue Page 2 Guy Willits reported he just received the green postcard today and does not have the videotape with him. Joseph Borgstrom, owner, appeazed and stated he was not aware of any cleanup other than what he paid for himsel£ He purchased this house from the government. There has been constant cleaning up, and cutting down bushes and tree branches. At any given time, there may have been something on the property. Gerry Strathman stated an order was issued on November 5, 1998, mailed, and posted. Work was done on November 13. It involved cleaning up discazded appliances, branches, brush, refuse, and loose debris from the reaz yard. Mr. Borgstrom responded he lives there and nothing was posted. He cleaned up those items. Gerry Strathman suggested Joseph Borgstrom make arrangements with Guy Willits to view the videotape, ff Mr. Borgstrom is not satisfied, he should attend the April 6 I.egisiative Heazing and Mr. Strathman will look into this matter at that time. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 0 Charles Avenue (Parking L,otl Guy Willits stated he did not receive the green postcard requesting a hearing. Chuck Votel stated he did not have the file here. Ed Sheehy, owner, appeazed and stated he mailed the postcazd. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 L,egislative Heazing. 326 Oneida Street (A videotape was shown.) Rattanak Yin, owner, appeazed and stated he called the company he deals with to pick up the trash, and the trash was removed. Gerry Strathman stated orders were issued on September 24 and November 10, 1998. The property was checked on November 23 and the items were removed by the City on November 30. Rattanak Yin stated he did not receive the notice. Chuck Votel responded he sent the notices to an address in Bumsville. None of the notices came back undeliverable. �� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINIJTES OF 3-16-99 Page 3 Rattanak Yin stated he did the initial cleanup from the list Code Enforcement gave him. This was the second pile. He ]eft it there for a couple of days. Mr. Yin does not live there. He does everything that Code Enforcement asks him to do. He is not neglecting the property. Chuck Votel responded he gets a lot of complaints about this address because there is a restaurant across the street. He suggested the owner get a dumpster so that trash is not left in a pile on the ground. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. It seems the notice was mailed and the work was done. 708 Preble Street Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on November 25, 1998, to discard auto parts/refuse with a comply date of November 30. The work was not done and the items were removed on December 2. The inspector wrote that there had been an ongoing probiem with improperly stored vehicles and refuse. There have been numerous orders issued. The inspector tried calling the owner, but did not get in contact with him. No mailed orders were returned. Chazles Crotty, owner, appeazed stated he did not receive notice about this from December until recently. He would like to be notified right away. His tenants have since moved, and Mr. Crotty has no way of recovering this money. Roxanne Flink responded the City Council approves the assessments on Mazch 24; invoices aze sent out afterwards. Gerry Strathman stated there is a legal process the City has to go through. There has to be a hearing and then approval by the City Council. Roxanne Flink added anyone can call to find out about assessments. Also, when an invoice is sent out, people have 30 days to pay it without any interest added. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman stated he received a letter from Jeanette Kamman in which she writes that the cleanup was for one small bundle. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval citing the videotape shows it is cleazly more than one small bundle. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended ]aying over to the Aprii 6 Legislative Hearing per Guy Willits. �� LEGISLATNE HEARING MINUTES OF 3-16-99 297 Morton Street East Page 4 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legisiative Hearing per Guy Willits. 319 Eagle Street Guy Willits reported the owner asked for this fee to be cut in half. The owner was out of town during the assessment. Mr. Willits was working with the manager of the building who gave the wrong information to Code Enforcement, and Code Enforcement made a mistake with the dates. The owner is willing to pay half the fee. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings it to a tota] of $125. 900 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei reported the owner couid not be found, it was important to get the building secured, and a contractor was called. If this contractor is already on the road when the matter is cance]ed, Code Enforcement pays the contractor $200. The owner showed up with his own contractor. There was a glitch in the pagerwork that assessed this amount against the property; however, no work was done. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewev Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since August 1998 and condemned since Febnzary 1998. The owners are Edwazd and Joanne Soltau and the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The City has issued five summary abatements. The City has boarded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fees are due. Ramsey County has estimated the market value to be $35,000. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000, the cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. James Gilliland, 1920 Roblyn Avenue, appeared and stated he is surprised to hear the City would teaz down a building which looks repairable when there aze enough vacant lots in the City. Ramsey County has made a decision to put the house on their Apri129 auction. Mr. Gilliland suggested let6ng the auction take place. He walked through the house, and feels there is nothing structuraliy wrong with the foundation. A lot of labor needs to be done on the inside walls. Mr. Gilliland may be interested in purchasing the home at a later date. Even if the home is sold for $1 to a contractor to repair, the home would stay on the ta�c rolis and everyone will be better off. Gerry Strathman asked has Code Enforcement heard from Ramsey County. Chuck Votel responded he has no notes in the file about this. Mr. Strathman stated this property is an eyesore �� LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING MINLITES OF 3-16-99 Page 5 and numerous complaints have been received. One of the criticisms from neighbors is that the City moves so slowly on properties. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Without the owner and the tax exempt property personnel coming forwazd, it would be problematic to let this matter sit for a while. Tax Exempt properties will be notified of Mr. Strathman's decision, and they can come forward with a plan to the Ciry Council. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 Wakefield Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 2-16-99) Chuck Votel reported that aY the meeting on February 16, the attorney for the mortgage company intended to convey this property to HUD. Code Enforcement has not heazd from the attorney; no bonds or pernuts have been posted. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel stated this is state owned land. The building is an old Quonset. It is an eyesore, and has been a neighborhood hangout for kids. Gerry Strathman recommended approva] of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buitding. Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The property has been vacant since Mazch 1998. There have been 9 summary abatement notices issued. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $3.56133. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $40,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. rrn ORIGINAL 5�j Council File # ( ^ 2.�g Green Slieet # � � �3 Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee: Date 1 WFiEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a galvanized metal frame quonset hut located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 995 Kennard Street. This properry is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 8 17 "Oak Park". 10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and informauon 11 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before September 11, 1998, the following are the 12 now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: State of MN, Trust Exempt, 13 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 14, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 29, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer 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 I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City 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 99-z78 O�� n��EREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �i� Tuesday, March 2, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 evidence, made the recommendation to approve Yhe request to order the interested or responsible parties to 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 siructure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternauve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolirion of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a heuing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, March 10, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislarive Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 995 Kennard Street: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Sub}ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Off'ices, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norificarion requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and wrrecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ORiGINAL qq-29$ 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze 3 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 4 againstthe S�bject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 5 Legislative Code. 6 9 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property 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 Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY -�� . � cr-��-^�^-� Approved by Mayor: Date ( L30 ��'( B cZ�� Citiz S r' Of£ice• Code En£orcement By : ! �� Form Approved by City Attorney $ �_ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Adopted by Council : Date �w- ��q ision of Code Enforcement 'ACTPERSON&PFiONE rren R Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL # OF S1GPfATURE 02/OS/99 I GREEN SHEET �...,�.�,� 4�•z�8 No 61634 P InMYYOaIe '�� NUIIBERFOR �plYlliTOR�EY pI1ttQK ROI7T11K �� ❑ wtulClilLaFrtlnCFSGR ❑ AIIf1eJ4f6RVlACCfa �MYORI�MMEIiiYI�� ❑ iS (Ct1P ALL LOCA710NS FOR SIGNATURE7 .y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code forcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 995 Kennard Street. w PL4NNING COMMISSIQN CIB COMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Wlw, Wh City will elnninate a nuisaxice. Has this perso�rm ev�u xa�ked uMler a conhact torthis tlepartmenl7 YES NO Has this pe�soMrm ever heen a cily empbyee9 YES NO Daes fhis persoMrm G� a sidll riU normallypossessed M anY curterM1 city emDloyee7 YES PIO ktliieP��MrmaMrpetedvendM . YES NO ��;3 1 t 1�93 �� ^ �� ,�"` : 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. �� souece Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMATION (p(PINN) COST/RBYENUE BUD6ETED (qRCLE ON� ( VES ) NO �� _ 3 3261 94-Z�s REPORT Date: Mazch 16, 1999 Time: lO:OQ am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislarive Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 993 Burr Stree� If the owner faiLs to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is completed by noon of March 24, 1999. . 2. File J98TDBC2 Su�mmary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition of vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs For 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 �ile J9812A Summary abatements (property ciean-up) from August thmugh December 1998 File J9812V Abandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L,exington Pazkway North Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislative Hearing. 1533 W�nne Avenue Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 L.egislative Hearing. 0 Chazles Avenue (Pazkin2 LOtI Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 326 Oneida Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 708 Preble Street Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. qq. z�s L.EGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 3-16-99 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearing. 297 Morton Street East Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legislative Hearina. Page 2 319 Eaele Street Gerty Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings the assessment to a totai of $125. 900 Mar�and Avenue East Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewey Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry 3traYhman recommended approval of the resolufion. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 WakefSeid Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buulding. (I.aid over from 2-16-99) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Suathman recommended approval of the resolution. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 am. � CITIZEtS SERVICE OFFICE Fred Ovntsu, City Clerk 9�-Z�s DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bosbom, Program Manager CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Norm Calenwn, Mayor Febniary 18, 1999 Nuisance Building Code Enforcement ISW Ke[[oggBlvd Rm 190 TeC 651-266-8440 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:657-266-8426 *AMENDEDx NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enfarcement 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: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 161999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of MN Trust Exempt 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE qQ - '� �g Fred Owusq Ciry Cterk � DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEAgNC Wanen R Bostrom. Proxram Manazer CTI'Y OF SAII�'f PAiJL Nuisance Building Code Enjorce�nent Norm Coleman, Mayor IS W. Kel(oggBlvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8d40 SaintPau{ MN55102 Fax: 651-266-8426 Februazy 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Councii schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 995 Kennard Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, March 2,1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday,lVlarch 10, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: I�3ame and Last Known Address Interest State of NN Trust Exempt Fee Owner 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Ste 620B St. Paul, MN 55102-1693 The legal description of this property is: Lots 3 and 4, B1ock 1, Ames & Kiefer's Re-arrangement of Lots 10, 11. 12, 15, � 6 & 17 "Oak Pazk". 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). �q-2�8 995 Kennard Street February 5, 1999 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order 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 recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City 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 incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Si rely, � �d Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office :fi�'�[I cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Mazshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division `�t_ MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, Mazch 16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathtnan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 943 Burr Street. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since April 1998. The City has issued 3 summary abatement notices. The City has boazded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fee and real estate tases aze paid. Ramsey County has esiimated the market value to be $46,800. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $45,000; the cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. According to Ramsey County taac records, the groperty owner is Equi Credit Corporation. They have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. Beth Asmussen, Shapiro and Nordmeyer, representing Equi Credit Cotporation, appeazed and stated they acquired the property in a mortgage foreclosure. The building is now listed with a realtor, who intends to sell it as is. Ms. Asmussen requested 6 months to make repairs. Equi Credit is willing to post a performance bond and have a code compliance inspection done. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted and a code compliance inspection is compieted by noon of Mazch 24, 1999. File J98TDBC2 Summary abatements (grass cutting by TDBC) from July through October 1998 File J9812C Demolition oF vacant buildings from August through November 1998, also administrative costs for 774 Ashland File J9812B Boardings-up of vacant properties during July and September 1998 Fyle J9812A Summary abatements (property clean-up) from August through December 1998 File 39812V Ahandoned vehicles towed during July, August, and September 1998 File J9812A1 Summary abatements (property clean-up) from October through December 1998 328 L.exington Pazkw� North Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he did not know what this is about. Chuck Votel reported that he did not receive the required green postcazd from the owner requesting a hearing; therefore, Mr. Votel does not have the paperwork nor the videotape. °1�=�.�t� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES OF 3-16-99 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 I.egislauve Hearing. 1533 Wvnne Avenue Page 2 Guy Willits reported he just received the green postcard today and does not have the videotape with him. Joseph Borgstrom, owner, appeazed and stated he was not aware of any cleanup other than what he paid for himsel£ He purchased this house from the government. There has been constant cleaning up, and cutting down bushes and tree branches. At any given time, there may have been something on the property. Gerry Strathman stated an order was issued on November 5, 1998, mailed, and posted. Work was done on November 13. It involved cleaning up discazded appliances, branches, brush, refuse, and loose debris from the reaz yard. Mr. Borgstrom responded he lives there and nothing was posted. He cleaned up those items. Gerry Strathman suggested Joseph Borgstrom make arrangements with Guy Willits to view the videotape, ff Mr. Borgstrom is not satisfied, he should attend the April 6 I.egisiative Heazing and Mr. Strathman will look into this matter at that time. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 Legislative Hearing. 0 Charles Avenue (Parking L,otl Guy Willits stated he did not receive the green postcard requesting a hearing. Chuck Votel stated he did not have the file here. Ed Sheehy, owner, appeazed and stated he mailed the postcazd. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the April 6 L,egislative Heazing. 326 Oneida Street (A videotape was shown.) Rattanak Yin, owner, appeazed and stated he called the company he deals with to pick up the trash, and the trash was removed. Gerry Strathman stated orders were issued on September 24 and November 10, 1998. The property was checked on November 23 and the items were removed by the City on November 30. Rattanak Yin stated he did not receive the notice. Chuck Votel responded he sent the notices to an address in Bumsville. None of the notices came back undeliverable. �� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINIJTES OF 3-16-99 Page 3 Rattanak Yin stated he did the initial cleanup from the list Code Enforcement gave him. This was the second pile. He ]eft it there for a couple of days. Mr. Yin does not live there. He does everything that Code Enforcement asks him to do. He is not neglecting the property. Chuck Votel responded he gets a lot of complaints about this address because there is a restaurant across the street. He suggested the owner get a dumpster so that trash is not left in a pile on the ground. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. It seems the notice was mailed and the work was done. 708 Preble Street Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on November 25, 1998, to discard auto parts/refuse with a comply date of November 30. The work was not done and the items were removed on December 2. The inspector wrote that there had been an ongoing probiem with improperly stored vehicles and refuse. There have been numerous orders issued. The inspector tried calling the owner, but did not get in contact with him. No mailed orders were returned. Chazles Crotty, owner, appeazed stated he did not receive notice about this from December until recently. He would like to be notified right away. His tenants have since moved, and Mr. Crotty has no way of recovering this money. Roxanne Flink responded the City Council approves the assessments on Mazch 24; invoices aze sent out afterwards. Gerry Strathman stated there is a legal process the City has to go through. There has to be a hearing and then approval by the City Council. Roxanne Flink added anyone can call to find out about assessments. Also, when an invoice is sent out, people have 30 days to pay it without any interest added. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 53 Dale Street North Gerry Strathman stated he received a letter from Jeanette Kamman in which she writes that the cleanup was for one small bundle. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval citing the videotape shows it is cleazly more than one small bundle. 474 Webster Street Gerry Strathman recommended ]aying over to the Aprii 6 Legislative Hearing per Guy Willits. �� LEGISLATNE HEARING MINUTES OF 3-16-99 297 Morton Street East Page 4 Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri16 Legisiative Hearing per Guy Willits. 319 Eagle Street Guy Willits reported the owner asked for this fee to be cut in half. The owner was out of town during the assessment. Mr. Willits was working with the manager of the building who gave the wrong information to Code Enforcement, and Code Enforcement made a mistake with the dates. The owner is willing to pay half the fee. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced by half plus the cost of the service chazges, which brings it to a tota] of $125. 900 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei reported the owner couid not be found, it was important to get the building secured, and a contractor was called. If this contractor is already on the road when the matter is cance]ed, Code Enforcement pays the contractor $200. The owner showed up with his own contractor. There was a glitch in the pagerwork that assessed this amount against the property; however, no work was done. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 382 Dewev Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since August 1998 and condemned since Febnzary 1998. The owners are Edwazd and Joanne Soltau and the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The City has issued five summary abatements. The City has boarded the building to secure it against trespass. The registration fees are due. Ramsey County has estimated the market value to be $35,000. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000, the cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. James Gilliland, 1920 Roblyn Avenue, appeared and stated he is surprised to hear the City would teaz down a building which looks repairable when there aze enough vacant lots in the City. Ramsey County has made a decision to put the house on their Apri129 auction. Mr. Gilliland suggested let6ng the auction take place. He walked through the house, and feels there is nothing structuraliy wrong with the foundation. A lot of labor needs to be done on the inside walls. Mr. Gilliland may be interested in purchasing the home at a later date. Even if the home is sold for $1 to a contractor to repair, the home would stay on the ta�c rolis and everyone will be better off. Gerry Strathman asked has Code Enforcement heard from Ramsey County. Chuck Votel responded he has no notes in the file about this. Mr. Strathman stated this property is an eyesore �� LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING MINLITES OF 3-16-99 Page 5 and numerous complaints have been received. One of the criticisms from neighbors is that the City moves so slowly on properties. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Without the owner and the tax exempt property personnel coming forwazd, it would be problematic to let this matter sit for a while. Tax Exempt properties will be notified of Mr. Strathman's decision, and they can come forward with a plan to the Ciry Council. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1099 Wakefield Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 2-16-99) Chuck Votel reported that aY the meeting on February 16, the attorney for the mortgage company intended to convey this property to HUD. Code Enforcement has not heazd from the attorney; no bonds or pernuts have been posted. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 995 Kennard Street. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel stated this is state owned land. The building is an old Quonset. It is an eyesore, and has been a neighborhood hangout for kids. Gerry Strathman recommended approva] of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 430 Blair Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buitding. Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The property has been vacant since Mazch 1998. There have been 9 summary abatement notices issued. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $3.56133. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $40,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. rrn