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99-539City of St. Paul /�iy/�✓4� RESOI,UTZON RATIFYING ASSESSMENT OR1GiNAL Assessment No BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 £or property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 I,EGISLATIVE AEARING 6-1-99 �O � Amendment - Reduce assessment to $90.00 for trash disposal, $10.00 for tire disposal, and payment of the $40.00 administrative fee for a total payment of $140.00 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓ Benanav ✓ Blakey ,/ Bostrom ,/ Coleman ,/ Harris ;/ Lantry ,� Reiter �In Favor �Aqainst �u,/� 9 �OUNCIL FILE No Adopted by the Council: Certified� sses l/;�a�t 4 /�19 �' 1 Secretary Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer 6-1-99 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION :oatact Person and P6o e N ber: Roxana Flink'�� 266-8859 rlust be un Cuuncil Agenda by: I.aid over by Council on i-5-99 to 6-9-99. vlust be in Council Researc6 O�ce RE-5-11-99 c� at _s�°► Date: 516/99 GreenSheetNumber. �p37,ja, EPARTMENiDIItEC[OR TYCOUi�CQ. ITYATCORNEY CLERK ET DIREGTOR 4Y-&MG7.SVC.DIIi. RESEARCH # OF ALL LOCATIONS FOR At Council's request on 5-5-99 To 6-9-99, Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9901A2, 9827. 1MENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVICE CON RACTS MUST AN WER THE FOLLO ING: PLANNING COMMISSWN A 1. Aas the person/firm ever worked under a contract for [his department? YES NO StAFF CIVILSERVICE CONMISSION A e„nro eww • Has this persoNfirm ever been a CiTy employee? yES NO . Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any as commrrree current City employee? rts whidh Council Objective Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 �TING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 63673" IF APPROVED: IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: g� a� �' `� �� :�r � ADIOUNT OF TRANSACTION: ��L. �� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) J !GSOURCE: nc��C�rn J-� ��l ACTIVITYNUMBER: /7 Y l /C/ `/ y 'I.4L [NFORMA"CION: (EXPLAIN) � ^ P �� a � � t . I/-� � , )�LL !7� / `� G T / Ic,O .Y � �� [N�UG�. C�IJ YES NO YES NO To Leaislative Hearing Officer - April 20, 1999 Public Hearina Date - Mav 5. 1999 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ' �ct Peiswi and Plione Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 sst be on Cauncii Agenda by: ist be ui Comuil Research OfLce noon m� Fridav 3-17-99 RE-2-26-99 Date: 2/19/99 �< q9 - s �°� � Green Sheet Number: 63673 DIl2ECTOR ITY COi7�CIL ATTOIL�'EY DII2ECTOR CLERK 6 il1GT. SVC DIR. 3-5-99 I I �YOR(ORASSISTANn I 1�COUitiCILRESEARCH # OF SIGNATUI2E PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR )N REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Boardings-up during Aug & Dec 1998 (J9901B); Boardings-up during Oct & Nov 1998 (J9901B1); Towing abandoned vehicles during Oct 1998 (J9901�; Demolition of vac bldgs during Dec 1998 and Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901C); Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901A1) and Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 PLA�\NING CO\1�i IISSION CIVIL SERVICE CObLbIISSION CIB CO\ISIITIEE rts wl�itlh Council Ohjective Neiehborhoods A sraFe A PublicHealth A Vacant IIldg Ward 2 fYas the personlFirni ever �vorked under a contract for this departniert? Has tlus persmdfirni ever been a C1ty employee? Does tliis perso�dfinn possess a s1riR not norn�ally possessed by any current C1ty entployee? EYplaui alt YFS muweis on a sep:�rnte 5heef an1 atiadi. YES NO YES n0 YES n0 ISSUE, OPPORTWi ITY (Nlio, �Vhat, �Vl�en, Wl�ere, �Vhy?): Property owners or renters create a heaith hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their arooertv is not kent uu. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Towing �bindoned vehicles, Demolitions and Summnry Abatements. This includes cutting tall grnss and weeds, hauling nway all glrbnge, debris, refuse nnd tires. Also, all household items such ns refrigerltors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removnl of snow and ice from sidewalk nnd cross walks. IFAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Gener�l Fund would be required to pny the �ssessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorlte and property values would decline. Nobody would take c�re of their property, especially v�cant or rent�l properties. Rodents, filth, garbage 1nd trnsh would accumulate everywhere. Aiselse and pests could become a problem. AL A\IOU\T OFTRU\SACl'IO\: $9$�$�J.3S WST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\H) DI\"G SOURCE: 1�SSCSSITlCi1CS O ACTIVITY nUDIBER: �'ES n0 1L I\FOR�fATIOY: (EXPLAIh� 194 property o�vners will be notified of the public hearing and City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. o£ Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW oi�-5 �°t Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 LEGISLATIVE HEARING 6-1-99 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $415 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ 25 Abatement Service Charge $ 15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $455 $ $455 00 00 00 00 00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 5455.00 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action�hereon as may be considered proper. �� Dated �j —�� -9 q/ � C� Q w Q 0.� W a Q � r N m m a E E � � � m � � O rvt r N N � � N i � � Q I fl H i p i I I 1 7� � N � z � °' � w�M � a�N � o�� a�m � a � �., � �� m i o 0 o II o H� o 0 o n o� z� . . . n • � O i t�l if) N II U1 � � ct N ci II �fl � � I p i?t? II C I � � 11 � � 11 i a � ii O n i E � II U � n � ry � n � W i II � U1 � 000 i H�000 H i O O O i � ; O O O � � � N rl ri 0.�. � ri O � a� i N � � U� � W � i i W o0o i H�000 i cC � o00 a � . . . i i � � � i N� N� H i � � � i i i � i i � CL i i � W W i � E � � � W i r�, i � � FCUU i i i ��+UU i H £x� � U i U F4 i W t � W'Ul � i i i i i i � iW i O�E H � FC � Fiu i a � t; � Hiq W i W�2 E � �� z � W i . r i Q i Q O W i r�w H � �-+zmww � ce �wo a�+� w�a�Ma�� a � wH�+ ,� � O� F H a i fk � FQE++ O W i�W q /�O Si i i i i I W V1 01 1 � a a °' �� W u 1 3 N � � �2m W r+ i W W�C��i w � Zau�i4o � � w u� a � � � ar� F�n E � az�w`� � O� W U i-] U .�7. � � W 'J utH � a � a�n�coA � w � oa�oz � 7 I a' m O[t] t 3 � [.xoEOa, i O� O o m e+ i 0 0 o n o 0 0 o I I o • ii . lfl In N 11 Ifl .-i N .-i 11 N y� vtv} u c� vr n +n n � II II II II 11 II II �� n n • W W II w u� c9 n � [pO�ii rjUU II n �xw na�, U U 11 W H II F x > �� o � U fL' n E W W II U] W' U] II F aaaiiw aaa��h EFE II O FE�iiw � � � A � t7 W V � ti �q_S�q °l 9 -5 � °t REPORT Date: June 1, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard - - �_: : 1► Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue West (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to compty 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 Stree� 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 Arkwright Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legislative Aearing. irn MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING -`� S �� Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer - STAFF PRESFNT: 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 West (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 until the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be left there. The items were not hazudous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and correction nofices 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. Ttie inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Allen. What is ttie amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yards of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Strathman stated the necessary notifica6on 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. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal 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 Stree� 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 Jeffrey Priemesberger all appeazed. 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. �� -S � LEGLSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES 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 properry. The vacant building fees aze due. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Tazation has placed an estimated market value of $3Q,000 on this property. `The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the esYimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry will 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 returning 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 treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared 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. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwri,�ht 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. 'Phere are 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 July 6 Legislative Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 1024 a.m. � City of St. Paul /�iy/�✓4� RESOI,UTZON RATIFYING ASSESSMENT OR1GiNAL Assessment No BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 £or property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 I,EGISLATIVE AEARING 6-1-99 �O � Amendment - Reduce assessment to $90.00 for trash disposal, $10.00 for tire disposal, and payment of the $40.00 administrative fee for a total payment of $140.00 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓ Benanav ✓ Blakey ,/ Bostrom ,/ Coleman ,/ Harris ;/ Lantry ,� Reiter �In Favor �Aqainst �u,/� 9 �OUNCIL FILE No Adopted by the Council: Certified� sses l/;�a�t 4 /�19 �' 1 Secretary Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer 6-1-99 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION :oatact Person and P6o e N ber: Roxana Flink'�� 266-8859 rlust be un Cuuncil Agenda by: I.aid over by Council on i-5-99 to 6-9-99. vlust be in Council Researc6 O�ce RE-5-11-99 c� at _s�°► Date: 516/99 GreenSheetNumber. �p37,ja, EPARTMENiDIItEC[OR TYCOUi�CQ. ITYATCORNEY CLERK ET DIREGTOR 4Y-&MG7.SVC.DIIi. RESEARCH # OF ALL LOCATIONS FOR At Council's request on 5-5-99 To 6-9-99, Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9901A2, 9827. 1MENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVICE CON RACTS MUST AN WER THE FOLLO ING: PLANNING COMMISSWN A 1. Aas the person/firm ever worked under a contract for [his department? YES NO StAFF CIVILSERVICE CONMISSION A e„nro eww • Has this persoNfirm ever been a CiTy employee? yES NO . Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any as commrrree current City employee? rts whidh Council Objective Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 �TING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 63673" IF APPROVED: IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: g� a� �' `� �� :�r � ADIOUNT OF TRANSACTION: ��L. �� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) J !GSOURCE: nc��C�rn J-� ��l ACTIVITYNUMBER: /7 Y l /C/ `/ y 'I.4L [NFORMA"CION: (EXPLAIN) � ^ P �� a � � t . I/-� � , )�LL !7� / `� G T / Ic,O .Y � �� [N�UG�. C�IJ YES NO YES NO To Leaislative Hearing Officer - April 20, 1999 Public Hearina Date - Mav 5. 1999 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ' �ct Peiswi and Plione Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 sst be on Cauncii Agenda by: ist be ui Comuil Research OfLce noon m� Fridav 3-17-99 RE-2-26-99 Date: 2/19/99 �< q9 - s �°� � Green Sheet Number: 63673 DIl2ECTOR ITY COi7�CIL ATTOIL�'EY DII2ECTOR CLERK 6 il1GT. SVC DIR. 3-5-99 I I �YOR(ORASSISTANn I 1�COUitiCILRESEARCH # OF SIGNATUI2E PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR )N REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Boardings-up during Aug & Dec 1998 (J9901B); Boardings-up during Oct & Nov 1998 (J9901B1); Towing abandoned vehicles during Oct 1998 (J9901�; Demolition of vac bldgs during Dec 1998 and Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901C); Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901A1) and Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 PLA�\NING CO\1�i IISSION CIVIL SERVICE CObLbIISSION CIB CO\ISIITIEE rts wl�itlh Council Ohjective Neiehborhoods A sraFe A PublicHealth A Vacant IIldg Ward 2 fYas the personlFirni ever �vorked under a contract for this departniert? Has tlus persmdfirni ever been a C1ty employee? Does tliis perso�dfinn possess a s1riR not norn�ally possessed by any current C1ty entployee? EYplaui alt YFS muweis on a sep:�rnte 5heef an1 atiadi. YES NO YES n0 YES n0 ISSUE, OPPORTWi ITY (Nlio, �Vhat, �Vl�en, Wl�ere, �Vhy?): Property owners or renters create a heaith hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their arooertv is not kent uu. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Towing �bindoned vehicles, Demolitions and Summnry Abatements. This includes cutting tall grnss and weeds, hauling nway all glrbnge, debris, refuse nnd tires. Also, all household items such ns refrigerltors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removnl of snow and ice from sidewalk nnd cross walks. IFAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Gener�l Fund would be required to pny the �ssessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorlte and property values would decline. Nobody would take c�re of their property, especially v�cant or rent�l properties. Rodents, filth, garbage 1nd trnsh would accumulate everywhere. Aiselse and pests could become a problem. AL A\IOU\T OFTRU\SACl'IO\: $9$�$�J.3S WST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\H) DI\"G SOURCE: 1�SSCSSITlCi1CS O ACTIVITY nUDIBER: �'ES n0 1L I\FOR�fATIOY: (EXPLAIh� 194 property o�vners will be notified of the public hearing and City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. o£ Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW oi�-5 �°t Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 LEGISLATIVE HEARING 6-1-99 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $415 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ 25 Abatement Service Charge $ 15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $455 $ $455 00 00 00 00 00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 5455.00 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action�hereon as may be considered proper. �� Dated �j —�� -9 q/ � C� Q w Q 0.� W a Q � r N m m a E E � � � m � � O rvt r N N � � N i � � Q I fl H i p i I I 1 7� � N � z � °' � w�M � a�N � o�� a�m � a � �., � �� m i o 0 o II o H� o 0 o n o� z� . . . n • � O i t�l if) N II U1 � � ct N ci II �fl � � I p i?t? II C I � � 11 � � 11 i a � ii O n i E � II U � n � ry � n � W i II � U1 � 000 i H�000 H i O O O i � ; O O O � � � N rl ri 0.�. � ri O � a� i N � � U� � W � i i W o0o i H�000 i cC � o00 a � . . . i i � � � i N� N� H i � � � i i i � i i � CL i i � W W i � E � � � W i r�, i � � FCUU i i i ��+UU i H £x� � U i U F4 i W t � W'Ul � i i i i i i � iW i O�E H � FC � Fiu i a � t; � Hiq W i W�2 E � �� z � W i . r i Q i Q O W i r�w H � �-+zmww � ce �wo a�+� w�a�Ma�� a � wH�+ ,� � O� F H a i fk � FQE++ O W i�W q /�O Si i i i i I W V1 01 1 � a a °' �� W u 1 3 N � � �2m W r+ i W W�C��i w � Zau�i4o � � w u� a � � � ar� F�n E � az�w`� � O� W U i-] U .�7. � � W 'J utH � a � a�n�coA � w � oa�oz � 7 I a' m O[t] t 3 � [.xoEOa, i O� O o m e+ i 0 0 o n o 0 0 o I I o • ii . lfl In N 11 Ifl .-i N .-i 11 N y� vtv} u c� vr n +n n � II II II II 11 II II �� n n • W W II w u� c9 n � [pO�ii rjUU II n �xw na�, U U 11 W H II F x > �� o � U fL' n E W W II U] W' U] II F aaaiiw aaa��h EFE II O FE�iiw � � � A � t7 W V � ti �q_S�q °l 9 -5 � °t REPORT Date: June 1, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard - - �_: : 1► Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue West (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to compty 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 Stree� 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 Arkwright Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legislative Aearing. irn MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING -`� S �� Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer - STAFF PRESFNT: 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 West (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 until the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be left there. The items were not hazudous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and correction nofices 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. Ttie inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Allen. What is ttie amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yards of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Strathman stated the necessary notifica6on 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. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal 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 Stree� 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 Jeffrey Priemesberger all appeazed. 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. �� -S � LEGLSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES 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 properry. The vacant building fees aze due. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Tazation has placed an estimated market value of $3Q,000 on this property. `The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the esYimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry will 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 returning 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 treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared 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. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwri,�ht 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. 'Phere are 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 July 6 Legislative Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 1024 a.m. � City of St. Paul /�iy/�✓4� RESOI,UTZON RATIFYING ASSESSMENT OR1GiNAL Assessment No BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 £or property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 I,EGISLATIVE AEARING 6-1-99 �O � Amendment - Reduce assessment to $90.00 for trash disposal, $10.00 for tire disposal, and payment of the $40.00 administrative fee for a total payment of $140.00 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓ Benanav ✓ Blakey ,/ Bostrom ,/ Coleman ,/ Harris ;/ Lantry ,� Reiter �In Favor �Aqainst �u,/� 9 �OUNCIL FILE No Adopted by the Council: Certified� sses l/;�a�t 4 /�19 �' 1 Secretary Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer 6-1-99 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION :oatact Person and P6o e N ber: Roxana Flink'�� 266-8859 rlust be un Cuuncil Agenda by: I.aid over by Council on i-5-99 to 6-9-99. vlust be in Council Researc6 O�ce RE-5-11-99 c� at _s�°► Date: 516/99 GreenSheetNumber. �p37,ja, EPARTMENiDIItEC[OR TYCOUi�CQ. ITYATCORNEY CLERK ET DIREGTOR 4Y-&MG7.SVC.DIIi. RESEARCH # OF ALL LOCATIONS FOR At Council's request on 5-5-99 To 6-9-99, Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9901A2, 9827. 1MENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVICE CON RACTS MUST AN WER THE FOLLO ING: PLANNING COMMISSWN A 1. Aas the person/firm ever worked under a contract for [his department? YES NO StAFF CIVILSERVICE CONMISSION A e„nro eww • Has this persoNfirm ever been a CiTy employee? yES NO . Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any as commrrree current City employee? rts whidh Council Objective Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 �TING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 63673" IF APPROVED: IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: g� a� �' `� �� :�r � ADIOUNT OF TRANSACTION: ��L. �� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) J !GSOURCE: nc��C�rn J-� ��l ACTIVITYNUMBER: /7 Y l /C/ `/ y 'I.4L [NFORMA"CION: (EXPLAIN) � ^ P �� a � � t . I/-� � , )�LL !7� / `� G T / Ic,O .Y � �� [N�UG�. C�IJ YES NO YES NO To Leaislative Hearing Officer - April 20, 1999 Public Hearina Date - Mav 5. 1999 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ' �ct Peiswi and Plione Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 sst be on Cauncii Agenda by: ist be ui Comuil Research OfLce noon m� Fridav 3-17-99 RE-2-26-99 Date: 2/19/99 �< q9 - s �°� � Green Sheet Number: 63673 DIl2ECTOR ITY COi7�CIL ATTOIL�'EY DII2ECTOR CLERK 6 il1GT. SVC DIR. 3-5-99 I I �YOR(ORASSISTANn I 1�COUitiCILRESEARCH # OF SIGNATUI2E PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR )N REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Boardings-up during Aug & Dec 1998 (J9901B); Boardings-up during Oct & Nov 1998 (J9901B1); Towing abandoned vehicles during Oct 1998 (J9901�; Demolition of vac bldgs during Dec 1998 and Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901C); Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 (J9901A1) and Summ Abate during Jan & Feb 1999 PLA�\NING CO\1�i IISSION CIVIL SERVICE CObLbIISSION CIB CO\ISIITIEE rts wl�itlh Council Ohjective Neiehborhoods A sraFe A PublicHealth A Vacant IIldg Ward 2 fYas the personlFirni ever �vorked under a contract for this departniert? Has tlus persmdfirni ever been a C1ty employee? Does tliis perso�dfinn possess a s1riR not norn�ally possessed by any current C1ty entployee? EYplaui alt YFS muweis on a sep:�rnte 5heef an1 atiadi. YES NO YES n0 YES n0 ISSUE, OPPORTWi ITY (Nlio, �Vhat, �Vl�en, Wl�ere, �Vhy?): Property owners or renters create a heaith hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their arooertv is not kent uu. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Towing �bindoned vehicles, Demolitions and Summnry Abatements. This includes cutting tall grnss and weeds, hauling nway all glrbnge, debris, refuse nnd tires. Also, all household items such ns refrigerltors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removnl of snow and ice from sidewalk nnd cross walks. IFAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Gener�l Fund would be required to pny the �ssessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorlte and property values would decline. Nobody would take c�re of their property, especially v�cant or rent�l properties. Rodents, filth, garbage 1nd trnsh would accumulate everywhere. Aiselse and pests could become a problem. AL A\IOU\T OFTRU\SACl'IO\: $9$�$�J.3S WST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\H) DI\"G SOURCE: 1�SSCSSITlCi1CS O ACTIVITY nUDIBER: �'ES n0 1L I\FOR�fATIOY: (EXPLAIh� 194 property o�vners will be notified of the public hearing and City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. o£ Technology & Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE N0. File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW oi�-5 �°t Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J9901A2 (9827) Summary abatement (property clean-up) during the month of January 1999 for property at 805 Central Ave. W. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 5-5-99 TO 6-9-99 LEGISLATIVE HEARING 6-1-99 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $415 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ 25 Abatement Service Charge $ 15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $455 $ $455 00 00 00 00 00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 5455.00 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action�hereon as may be considered proper. �� Dated �j —�� -9 q/ � C� Q w Q 0.� W a Q � r N m m a E E � � � m � � O rvt r N N � � N i � � Q I fl H i p i I I 1 7� � N � z � °' � w�M � a�N � o�� a�m � a � �., � �� m i o 0 o II o H� o 0 o n o� z� . . . n • � O i t�l if) N II U1 � � ct N ci II �fl � � I p i?t? 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Summary Abatement Appeal for 805 Central Avenue West (File J9901A2) (Laid over from 4-20-99) Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal plus the $40 administration fee, which brings the assessment to a total of $140. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1047 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to compty 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 Stree� 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 Arkwright Street. Gerry Strathman recommended a lay over to the 7uly 6 Legislative Aearing. irn MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING -`� S �� Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer - STAFF PRESFNT: 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 West (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 until the workers completed their work. He informed the inspector to call him when the items could no longer be left there. The items were not hazudous. Guy Willits reported the inspector had given a number of extensions and correction nofices 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. Ttie inspector was at a block club meeting in April and indicated there that he did not call Mr. Allen. What is ttie amount of the assessment, asked Mr. Strathman. The total is $415, responded Chuck Votel: $315 for 1.5 hours, five yards of refuse for $90, two tires for $10. Mr. Strathman stated the necessary notifica6on 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. Gerry Strathman recommended the assessment be reduced to $90 for trash disposal and $10 for tire disposal 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 Stree� 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 Jeffrey Priemesberger all appeazed. 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. �� -S � LEGLSLATIVE HEARING MINUTES 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 properry. The vacant building fees aze due. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $2,997.10. Tazation has placed an estimated market value of $3Q,000 on this property. `The building has been vacant since August 1998. The estimated cost to repair is $20,000; the esYimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. If additional time is granted to complete the property, stated Mr. Strathman, the Ciry will 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 returning 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 treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared 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. Vehicle Abatement Order for 1183 Arkwri,�ht 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. 'Phere are 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 July 6 Legislative Hearing on the vehicle abatement order. The meeting was adjoumed at 1024 a.m. �