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99-538o��tNa� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame dwelling and attached shed, on the north side of the 22 Douglas Street 4 property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 20 Douglas Street. This 5 property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 11, Block 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 8, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W-Suite 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1557; Judy A. Leith, 22 Douglas Street, St. Paul, NIN 55102-2302 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 Februaty 25, 1999; and WE3EREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 29, 1999; 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 WF�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Heazing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, 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 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 38 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to 39 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and 40 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all 41 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 42 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition of the structure to be 43 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and RESOLUTION council File # �q - / 53g Green Sheet # � \�b 5 CIT�Y„�F� INT PAUL� INNESOTA ��, � �� %' � �. � �� °Ca s3�' 2 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning 7 the Subject Property at 20 Douglas Street: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� • The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 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 conecting 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. ORIGINA� �g ss� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Pau1 Legislafive Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personai property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 fiirther ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Benanav B a� Bostrom Co� Harris Lantry Reiter Adopted by Council: Adoption C iEied �� By: Secretary Approved by �yor: Date � � r �� By: C_(6�� C-�''ti.�C('.,/ � Requested by Department of: Citiz ic Office• Code Enforcement By: Form A oved by City Attorney B �_ �.�C _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci � Y= of Code Enforcement .. :� S Q`i . TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE OATE INI7UTED OS/07/99 GREEN SHEET u,..,�rt ow�.w� � ��.K.. �Cq �S3d' 61665 •ss�cx xureatFOx arv�non�r anetau RqlfB1G � ❑ Ni11MCMLiERNCFtOR RYNtl�LfFRV/ACCf6 �wrailwl�wsr � :S � (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, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 20 Douglas Street. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Where. Has this petsoNfrm e.er worked urMer a contract farthis tlepartment? vES ra Fias mis pereoNfirm ever been a ary empwyee7 YES NO Ooes this P�rm D� a s�dll not normalNP� bY anY art�t cily empbyee4 YES NO Ia ihia peisoMfi�m a tmpMetl vendoYt YES NO Nain all ves answ�vs on seoarate ahcet aM attach to areen sheM This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at ZO Douglas Street by March 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. _, .,,, ADVAMAGES IF APPROVED � ' , ':S''.��,`� � �, ;::;;i The CiTy will eliminate a nuisance. JISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED 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 proper[y ta�ces. i will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. AMOUNTOF7RANSAC710NS �7�VVV-�DV�VVv Nuisance Housing Abatement 10 SOURCE (IXPWN) COST/REVENUE BtlDliETm (GRCLE ONk� {YES / NO 33261 v �crivm Nu�eeere �Qt�S?a;S� t�$�ap3P�� .�svi3�@f '� �,: 4 � I:�t. 4 � ' i ��.ts..a..,r..+vk r+t.r..n4�______ ---a° CI'fIZE.1 SERVICE OFFICE Fred Avusu, Ciry Clerk °l9 �� 3�' DNISIOi I OF PROPERTY CODE EDIFORCEMENT ' R'arren R Bostrom, ProRram MawQer . ��Y QF S'�r p[,�, NuiranreBui7dingCodeEnfoscement '� NormColeman,Mayor ISWKelloggBlvdRm.I90 Tel: 6�1-266-8140 SaintPau[.MNSSIO2 Fax:651-266-8426 [ � .�s�S}c.`'vi S z..�r�.�.; €t$� May 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �� ' '� Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance 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: 20 Douglas Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Heari�tg - Tuesday, June 1, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 50 Kello�g Blvd. W-Suite 620B St. Paul, NIlV 55102-1557 Interest Judy A. Leith 22 Dou�las Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2302 The legal description of this property is: Lot 11, BIock 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. Fee Owner Fee Owner Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildina(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�m responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removin� this building(s). 20 Douglas Street May 7, 1999 Pa�e 2 c�q -ss� 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 properiy. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible par[ies to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a dmely 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 taxes. Sin ly, Reneta � eiss s � �� Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� Date: June 1, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATTVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wesk (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) q q S.�' Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for Gre disposal pius the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolutaon ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douelas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwrieht Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 I.egislative Hearing. 0 qq s 3 f' MINVI'ES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I:.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wes� (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman stated this issue was laid over in order to view the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Mel Allen, owner, appeazed and stated he told the inspector that the materials would not be removed un61 the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be lefr there. The items were not hazardous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and conection nodces on this property. The paperwork indicates a message was left for the owner to remove the items. Mr. Allen responded he did not receive a call nor was a message received. The inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Atlen. What is the amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yazds of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Suathman stated the necessary notification was given and the work was done. Mr. Allen responded the property was under construction. The neighbors were calling the inspector because they did not like the condition of the property. The inspector was looking for anything to cite Mr. Allen. Crerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire clisposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. Mr. Allen responded that is acceptable. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Steven Wold, Beth Lilyquist, and 7effrey Priemesberger a11 appeared. Ms. Lilyquist stated her client—Mr. Wold—will be in negotiations with Mr. Priemesberger to purchase the property. This will be resolved by the end of the week. �f9-s?� I.EGISLATIVE HEARING D�IINUTES OF 6-1-99 Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this is a one story, brick, commercial structure. The City has issued two summary abatement noTices to secure the property. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Taration has placed an estimated mazket value of $30,000 on this property. The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry wili be asking the owner to pay the vacant building fee, complete a code compliance inspection, and post a$2,000 bond by June 9. The inspection has been done, said Ms. Liliquist. Mr. Priemesberger stated he will be out of town for a few days and retuming on June 16. Mr. Votel responded he does not have a major problem with the bond being posted by June 23. Mr. Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douglas Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeazed to represent the property. Chuck Votel stated the owners aze the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and Judy Leith. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The estimated cost to repair is over $50,000. The property is very deteriorated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicte Abatement Order for 1I83 Arkwrighf Street. Gerry Strathman stated he has received a letter from an attorney representing Donald Drouin. Mr: Drouin is hospitalized. They have requested a layover for a few weeks. Guy Willits reported a number of extensions and four correction notices have been given. There aze other issues at this property; he is concerned about these other items being laid over. Mr. Strathman responded the only item being appealed is the vehicle abatement. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legisla6ve Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m. rrn o��tNa� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame dwelling and attached shed, on the north side of the 22 Douglas Street 4 property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 20 Douglas Street. This 5 property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 11, Block 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 8, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W-Suite 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1557; Judy A. Leith, 22 Douglas Street, St. Paul, NIN 55102-2302 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 Februaty 25, 1999; and WE3EREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 29, 1999; 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 WF�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Heazing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, 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 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 38 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to 39 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and 40 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all 41 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 42 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition of the structure to be 43 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and RESOLUTION council File # �q - / 53g Green Sheet # � \�b 5 CIT�Y„�F� INT PAUL� INNESOTA ��, � �� %' � �. � �� °Ca s3�' 2 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning 7 the Subject Property at 20 Douglas Street: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� • The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 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 conecting 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. ORIGINA� �g ss� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Pau1 Legislafive Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personai property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 fiirther ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Benanav B a� Bostrom Co� Harris Lantry Reiter Adopted by Council: Adoption C iEied �� By: Secretary Approved by �yor: Date � � r �� By: C_(6�� C-�''ti.�C('.,/ � Requested by Department of: Citiz ic Office• Code Enforcement By: Form A oved by City Attorney B �_ �.�C _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci � Y= of Code Enforcement .. :� S Q`i . TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE OATE INI7UTED OS/07/99 GREEN SHEET u,..,�rt ow�.w� � ��.K.. �Cq �S3d' 61665 •ss�cx xureatFOx arv�non�r anetau RqlfB1G � ❑ Ni11MCMLiERNCFtOR RYNtl�LfFRV/ACCf6 �wrailwl�wsr � :S � (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, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 20 Douglas Street. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Where. Has this petsoNfrm e.er worked urMer a contract farthis tlepartment? vES ra Fias mis pereoNfirm ever been a ary empwyee7 YES NO Ooes this P�rm D� a s�dll not normalNP� bY anY art�t cily empbyee4 YES NO Ia ihia peisoMfi�m a tmpMetl vendoYt YES NO Nain all ves answ�vs on seoarate ahcet aM attach to areen sheM This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at ZO Douglas Street by March 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. _, .,,, ADVAMAGES IF APPROVED � ' , ':S''.��,`� � �, ;::;;i The CiTy will eliminate a nuisance. JISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED 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 proper[y ta�ces. i will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. AMOUNTOF7RANSAC710NS �7�VVV-�DV�VVv Nuisance Housing Abatement 10 SOURCE (IXPWN) COST/REVENUE BtlDliETm (GRCLE ONk� {YES / NO 33261 v �crivm Nu�eeere �Qt�S?a;S� t�$�ap3P�� .�svi3�@f '� �,: 4 � I:�t. 4 � ' i ��.ts..a..,r..+vk r+t.r..n4�______ ---a° CI'fIZE.1 SERVICE OFFICE Fred Avusu, Ciry Clerk °l9 �� 3�' DNISIOi I OF PROPERTY CODE EDIFORCEMENT ' R'arren R Bostrom, ProRram MawQer . ��Y QF S'�r p[,�, NuiranreBui7dingCodeEnfoscement '� NormColeman,Mayor ISWKelloggBlvdRm.I90 Tel: 6�1-266-8140 SaintPau[.MNSSIO2 Fax:651-266-8426 [ � .�s�S}c.`'vi S z..�r�.�.; €t$� May 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �� ' '� Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance 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: 20 Douglas Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Heari�tg - Tuesday, June 1, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 50 Kello�g Blvd. W-Suite 620B St. Paul, NIlV 55102-1557 Interest Judy A. Leith 22 Dou�las Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2302 The legal description of this property is: Lot 11, BIock 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. Fee Owner Fee Owner Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildina(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�m responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removin� this building(s). 20 Douglas Street May 7, 1999 Pa�e 2 c�q -ss� 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 properiy. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible par[ies to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a dmely 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 taxes. Sin ly, Reneta � eiss s � �� Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� Date: June 1, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATTVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wesk (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) q q S.�' Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for Gre disposal pius the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolutaon ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douelas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwrieht Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 I.egislative Hearing. 0 qq s 3 f' MINVI'ES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I:.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wes� (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman stated this issue was laid over in order to view the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Mel Allen, owner, appeazed and stated he told the inspector that the materials would not be removed un61 the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be lefr there. The items were not hazardous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and conection nodces on this property. The paperwork indicates a message was left for the owner to remove the items. Mr. Allen responded he did not receive a call nor was a message received. The inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Atlen. What is the amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yazds of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Suathman stated the necessary notification was given and the work was done. Mr. Allen responded the property was under construction. The neighbors were calling the inspector because they did not like the condition of the property. The inspector was looking for anything to cite Mr. Allen. Crerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire clisposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. Mr. Allen responded that is acceptable. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Steven Wold, Beth Lilyquist, and 7effrey Priemesberger a11 appeared. Ms. Lilyquist stated her client—Mr. Wold—will be in negotiations with Mr. Priemesberger to purchase the property. This will be resolved by the end of the week. �f9-s?� I.EGISLATIVE HEARING D�IINUTES OF 6-1-99 Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this is a one story, brick, commercial structure. The City has issued two summary abatement noTices to secure the property. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Taration has placed an estimated mazket value of $30,000 on this property. The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry wili be asking the owner to pay the vacant building fee, complete a code compliance inspection, and post a$2,000 bond by June 9. The inspection has been done, said Ms. Liliquist. Mr. Priemesberger stated he will be out of town for a few days and retuming on June 16. Mr. Votel responded he does not have a major problem with the bond being posted by June 23. Mr. Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douglas Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeazed to represent the property. Chuck Votel stated the owners aze the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and Judy Leith. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The estimated cost to repair is over $50,000. The property is very deteriorated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicte Abatement Order for 1I83 Arkwrighf Street. Gerry Strathman stated he has received a letter from an attorney representing Donald Drouin. Mr: Drouin is hospitalized. They have requested a layover for a few weeks. Guy Willits reported a number of extensions and four correction notices have been given. There aze other issues at this property; he is concerned about these other items being laid over. Mr. Strathman responded the only item being appealed is the vehicle abatement. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legisla6ve Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m. rrn o��tNa� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame dwelling and attached shed, on the north side of the 22 Douglas Street 4 property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 20 Douglas Street. This 5 property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 11, Block 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 8, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W-Suite 620B, St. Paul, MN 55102-1557; Judy A. Leith, 22 Douglas Street, St. Paul, NIN 55102-2302 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 Februaty 25, 1999; and WE3EREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 29, 1999; 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 WF�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Heazing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, 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 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and 38 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to 39 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and 40 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all 41 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 42 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition of the structure to be 43 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and RESOLUTION council File # �q - / 53g Green Sheet # � \�b 5 CIT�Y„�F� INT PAUL� INNESOTA ��, � �� %' � �. � �� °Ca s3�' 2 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced 6 public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning 7 the Subject Property at 20 Douglas Street: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� • The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 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 conecting 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. ORIGINA� �g ss� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Pau1 Legislafive Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personai property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 fiirther ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Benanav B a� Bostrom Co� Harris Lantry Reiter Adopted by Council: Adoption C iEied �� By: Secretary Approved by �yor: Date � � r �� By: C_(6�� C-�''ti.�C('.,/ � Requested by Department of: Citiz ic Office• Code Enforcement By: Form A oved by City Attorney B �_ �.�C _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci � Y= of Code Enforcement .. :� S Q`i . TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE OATE INI7UTED OS/07/99 GREEN SHEET u,..,�rt ow�.w� � ��.K.. �Cq �S3d' 61665 •ss�cx xureatFOx arv�non�r anetau RqlfB1G � ❑ Ni11MCMLiERNCFtOR RYNtl�LfFRV/ACCf6 �wrailwl�wsr � :S � (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, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 20 Douglas Street. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Where. Has this petsoNfrm e.er worked urMer a contract farthis tlepartment? vES ra Fias mis pereoNfirm ever been a ary empwyee7 YES NO Ooes this P�rm D� a s�dll not normalNP� bY anY art�t cily empbyee4 YES NO Ia ihia peisoMfi�m a tmpMetl vendoYt YES NO Nain all ves answ�vs on seoarate ahcet aM attach to areen sheM This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at ZO Douglas Street by March 29, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. _, .,,, ADVAMAGES IF APPROVED � ' , ':S''.��,`� � �, ;::;;i The CiTy will eliminate a nuisance. JISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED 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 proper[y ta�ces. i will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. AMOUNTOF7RANSAC710NS �7�VVV-�DV�VVv Nuisance Housing Abatement 10 SOURCE (IXPWN) COST/REVENUE BtlDliETm (GRCLE ONk� {YES / NO 33261 v �crivm Nu�eeere �Qt�S?a;S� t�$�ap3P�� .�svi3�@f '� �,: 4 � I:�t. 4 � ' i ��.ts..a..,r..+vk r+t.r..n4�______ ---a° CI'fIZE.1 SERVICE OFFICE Fred Avusu, Ciry Clerk °l9 �� 3�' DNISIOi I OF PROPERTY CODE EDIFORCEMENT ' R'arren R Bostrom, ProRram MawQer . ��Y QF S'�r p[,�, NuiranreBui7dingCodeEnfoscement '� NormColeman,Mayor ISWKelloggBlvdRm.I90 Tel: 6�1-266-8140 SaintPau[.MNSSIO2 Fax:651-266-8426 [ � .�s�S}c.`'vi S z..�r�.�.; €t$� May 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �� ' '� Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance 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: 20 Douglas Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Heari�tg - Tuesday, June 1, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 50 Kello�g Blvd. W-Suite 620B St. Paul, NIlV 55102-1557 Interest Judy A. Leith 22 Dou�las Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2302 The legal description of this property is: Lot 11, BIock 3, Samuel Leeches Addition. Fee Owner Fee Owner Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildina(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�m responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removin� this building(s). 20 Douglas Street May 7, 1999 Pa�e 2 c�q -ss� 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 properiy. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible par[ies to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a dmely 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 taxes. Sin ly, Reneta � eiss s � �� Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� Date: June 1, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATTVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wesk (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) q q S.�' Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for Gre disposal pius the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolutaon ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douelas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwrieht Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 I.egislative Hearing. 0 qq s 3 f' MINVI'ES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I:.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue Wes� (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman stated this issue was laid over in order to view the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Mel Allen, owner, appeazed and stated he told the inspector that the materials would not be removed un61 the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be lefr there. The items were not hazardous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and conection nodces on this property. The paperwork indicates a message was left for the owner to remove the items. Mr. Allen responded he did not receive a call nor was a message received. The inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Atlen. What is the amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yazds of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Suathman stated the necessary notification was given and the work was done. Mr. Allen responded the property was under construction. The neighbors were calling the inspector because they did not like the condition of the property. The inspector was looking for anything to cite Mr. Allen. Crerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire clisposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. Mr. Allen responded that is acceptable. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-18-99) Steven Wold, Beth Lilyquist, and 7effrey Priemesberger a11 appeared. Ms. Lilyquist stated her client—Mr. Wold—will be in negotiations with Mr. Priemesberger to purchase the property. This will be resolved by the end of the week. �f9-s?� I.EGISLATIVE HEARING D�IINUTES OF 6-1-99 Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this is a one story, brick, commercial structure. The City has issued two summary abatement noTices to secure the property. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Taration has placed an estimated mazket value of $30,000 on this property. The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry wili be asking the owner to pay the vacant building fee, complete a code compliance inspection, and post a$2,000 bond by June 9. The inspection has been done, said Ms. Liliquist. Mr. Priemesberger stated he will be out of town for a few days and retuming on June 16. Mr. Votel responded he does not have a major problem with the bond being posted by June 23. Mr. Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 23, 1999. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 20 Douglas Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeazed to represent the property. Chuck Votel stated the owners aze the State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and Judy Leith. The owners have not discussed their intentions with Code Enforcement. The estimated cost to repair is over $50,000. The property is very deteriorated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. Vehicte Abatement Order for 1I83 Arkwrighf Street. Gerry Strathman stated he has received a letter from an attorney representing Donald Drouin. Mr: Drouin is hospitalized. They have requested a layover for a few weeks. Guy Willits reported a number of extensions and four correction notices have been given. There aze other issues at this property; he is concerned about these other items being laid over. Mr. Strathman responded the only item being appealed is the vehicle abatement. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legisla6ve Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m. rrn