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84-671 WHITE - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council CANAaY�- DEPARTMENT x/} //f /�/..�/J BLUE - MAVOR File NO. �/ ``�/ / • • • � Council es tion �� - Presented By , � '' --�-- Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, the Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the ad- visability and necessity of the correction or wrecking and removal of the following described building, said structure having been reported to constitute a public hazard: 618 York Lot 5, Block 35, Charles Weides Vandalized wood Subdivision of Block 35 of frame residential Arlington Hills Addition structure WHEREAS, it appears that the fee owners of the property are Louella A Larsen, Joan Long� Carole Peterson andBetty Lau Bakkethun. John F . Gerten, Palm & Gerten, P.A. , Attorneys at Law� 1014 Payne Ave , r St. Paul , Minn. 55101 is the attorney on behalf of the fee owners. The contract purchaser of this property is Richard Ward, 899 Payne Ave . , St. Paul, Mn. 55101 . There are no mortgages or li�ns of record filed against the property. There are personal judgments filed of recorc� against the contract purchaser as follows:State Tax lien against Richard Ward of 352 Bates as of June 21, 1983, #2182316 in the amount of $13,671 .12 . The following judgments and tax liens were foun�. against Richard C . Ward: As of 12/22/82 #460370 in the amount of $2343 .26 by Capitol City Distribut- ing Co. , Inc. , 295 State St. , St. Paul, MN As of 9/�/82 #2191922 in the amount of $29 ,032 .11--State Tax lien. As of �/2n/83 #�190107 in the amount of $1,834 .38--Federal tax lien. As of 4/17/84 #2217385 in the amount of $1 ,618 .51--Federal tax lien. Above information as of 5-07-84 . WHEREAS , the Division of Housing and Building �ode Enforcement, on behalf of the City Council, did notify by mail the abave noted parties of interest through their attorney and/or at their last known addresso WHEREAS , a public hearing was held by and before the Council of the City of St. Paul in the Council Chamber of the Court House in said city at 10 : 00 a.m. on Thursday, rday 24 , 1984 to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and removal of s�.id COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department oE: Yeas Nays Fletcher Community Services °fe1nr In Favor Masanz NfCOSia Scheibel __ Against BY Tedesco Wilson Form Appr ved by City ttocney Adopted by Council: Date /' � /� CL:� Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY s By, A�pproved by �Navor. Date _ �►PP by Mayor for Subm' ' n to C ncil By — B . , . �� �y��7/ structure on the above described property inasmuch as said structure is reported to constitute a hazard to public health, safety and welfare; WHEREASr upon the facts presented at the said hearin� consisting of photographs, inspection reports and the recommendation of the Build- ing Department, it is further determined that the above building con- stitutes a hazardous building within the definition of Minnesota Statutes 463 15 �or the following reasonsq l, The building has been vandalized; 2 , Because of age, deterioration and lack or proper maintenance the following list of specific deficiencies contributes to the blighting influence the hazardous building has on the neighborhood: Kitchen ,_.-.._.._,_._-r- l . Electric service panel is undersized for current standardse 2 . The window and the door have been vandalized . 3 , The kitchen sink has been removed and the waste pipe is uncapped , 4 . Walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 5 . Ceiling plaster is sagged. 6 . The electric wiring has been vandalized . Bathroom 7 . There are holes in the wall plaster. 8 . The wall has been vandalized, 9 , The plursbing fixtures have been removed; the waste pipes are uncapped , 10 . The electric wiring has been vandalized* Dining Room 11. The walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 12 , Ceiling plaster is sagged� 13 . The windows have been vandalized. 14 . Uncovered heat duct in floor of this room Approx . 3 ' x 3 ' . 15 Electric wiring has been vandalized. 2 . � �'� �y- � �% Living Room 16 . Walls have been vandalized and large sections of pZaster have been removed. 17 . The ceiling plaster is cracked, 18 , The windows have been vandalized. 19 . The electric wiring has been vandalized, Front Porch 20 . All windows have been vandalized� Front Entry 21 . The electric wiring has been vandalized � 22 . Handrail to 2nd floor has been removed, lst Floor - West Bedroom 23 . The walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed, 24 . The ceiling plaster is sagged, 25 , The window has been vandalized, 26 . Electric wiring has been vandalized. 2nd Floor - Front Bedroom 27 , The walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 28 . The windows and doors have been vandalized 29 . Electric wiring has been vandalized. 2nd Floor T West Bedroom 30 . The windows have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 31 . The windows have been vandalized. 32 . Electric wiring has been vandalized. 2nd Floor - East Bedro�m 33 . The walls have been vandalized and large sections ot plaster have been removed . 3 � � � � �r= �� - (�i 34 . The windows and door have been vandalized. 2nd Floor - Rear Bedroom 35 . The walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed, General ...�..�-�-�.�-.�..-. 378 The furnace has been vandalized .; 38 , The electric service, gas service and water service have been discontinued to the house. E�terior -�-.�-.�-..-, 39 . Cornice and eaves have deteriorated areas 40 . Electric light fixtures have been vandalized, 41 . Rear p6�ch walls and ceiling have been vandalized, 42 . Cracked stucco west side (Rear) . 43 . Front and rear doors are vandalized . 44R Gutters are rusted. 3 , The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since April, 1983 . 4 . This building has been broken into several times and the owner has failed to keep the building properly secure thus creating a potential hazard, 5 . The conditions outlined above constitute a public hazard. 6 . The owner has made no attempt to satisfactorily repair the damage despite our warnings; 7 , The continued vacant and boarded up condition contributes a blighting influence on the neighborhood; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 463 .15 through 463 .25 and based upon the foregoing findings of the City Council , the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby make the following Order: 4 WMITE - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANCE G I TY O F SA I NT PA LT L Council /'� CANMRV�- DEPARTMENT File NO. ��_� • / BLUE. - MAVOR . � � � Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date �RDER 1. The owners of the above described building shall make the same safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare by having the said building razed and the materials therefrom removed from the premises within thirty (3�1) days from the date of the service of this Order; 2. Unless such corrective action is taken to comply with this Order or an answer served upon the City of Saint Paul and filed in the office of the Clerk of District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota within twenty (2f�) days from the date of the service of this Order, a Motion for summary enforcement of this Order to raze and remove the said building will be made to the Ramsey County District Court; 3. In the event that the building is to be razed by the City of Saint Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which may unreasonably interfere with the razing and removal of this building shall be removed within ten (1�!) days from the entry of judgment; and if not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such personal property and fixtures as provided by law; 4. If the City of Saint Paul is com pelled to take any corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the above described real estate and collected as other taxes; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that a certified copy of this resolution and incorporated Order herein be served upon the last record owners of the above described property in the manner provided by law. 5 . COUNCILMEN Requested b partment of: Yeas Nays Fletcher � D rtment o ommunit Services Drew [R FBVOC Masanz Sc�hei�b� � __ Against BY �idescd' Wilson MAY 2 � �g84 Form Ap ved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date C/' a, Certifie assed Co cil S retary BY , C �""''�/ S g � r. . � !�p ro by Mavor: Date MAY 2 5 �gg� Appro y Mayor for Subm' ion ouncil B _ By ������ �uc� � - �se� . . - g �;� - �, �i F����==o, , CITY OF SAINT PAUL a � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � uui�niu , � m� tun � � � � '°°• DIVISION OF HOUSING AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT George Latimer City Hall,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 Mayor 612-298-4212 NL�.y 22, 1984 HEARING DATE Mr. President and Members of the City Council 5-24-84 Re: 618 York Ave. File #4214 Honorable CoLmcil: The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement is hereby submitting its report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owners of record are: 1. Fee: Louella A. Larsen et. al. , 855 McKnight Rd. No. , St. Paul, MN. 55119, 2. Unrecorded owner: Richard Ward, 899 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN. 55101. The legal description of the property is:Lot 5, Block 35, Chas Weides Sub of Blk 35 of Arlington Hills Add. The building is a vandalized wood frame residential structure. The subject property has been boarded up by the ownex since April, 1983. This building because of age, deterioration, lack of proper ma.intenance and the attached list of specific deficiencies is a blighting influence on the neighborhood. This building has been broken into several times and the owner has failed to keep the building properly secured thus creating a potential hazard. Inasmuch as the conditions outlined above constitute a public hazard and the owner has made no attempt to satisfactorily repair the damage despite our warn- ings, and the continued vacant and boarded up condition contributes a blight- ing in ence on the neighborhood, it is the recommenda.tion of this Division that s matter be referred to the City Attorney's office for razing and re- mov through District Court proceedings. � �� � __� Yo lY �;,-c � �� c,r lenn A. Eri �`� � �'Supervisor of Code Enforcement �.� � o .-� ...,- � �� r GAE:SRR:rd =�,a �'0` �n � cc: Messrs. George Latimer, Mayor � .,°"� John McCormick, Asst. City Attorney Fire Marshal Frank Staffenson, Housing Code � �� . - April 20, 1984 618 York List of deficiencies. KITQ-IEN 1. Electric service panel is tmdersized for current standards. 2. The window and the d�or have been vandalized. 3. The kitchen sink has been removed and the waste pipe is Lmcapped. 4. Walls have been vanda.lized and large sections of plaster have been removed. S. Ceiling plaster is sagged. 6. The electric wiring has been vandalized. BATHROOM 7. There are holes in the wall plaster. 8. The wall has been vandalized. 9. The plumbing fixtures have been removed,the waste pipes are Lmcapped. 10. The electric wiring has been vandalized. DINING ROOM 11. The walls have been vanda.lized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 12. Ceiling plaster is sagged. 13. The windows ha.ve been vandalized 14. Uncovered heat duct in floor of this room- Approx. 3'x 3' 15. Electric wiring has been vandalized. LIVING ROOT4 16. Walls have been vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 17. The ceiling plaster is cracked. 18. The windows have been vandalized. 19. The electric wiring has been vandalized. FRONT PORCH 20. All windows have been vanda.lized. FRONT ENTRY 21. The electric wiring has been vanda.lized. 22. Handrail to 2nd floor has been removed. A • °� .� ° Page 2 618 York List of deficiencies lst FLOOR - WEST BEDROOM 23. e wa s ave een van lized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 24. The ceiling plaster is sagged. 25. The window has been vandalized. 26. Electric wiring has been vanda.lized. 2nd FLOOR - FRONT BEDRQOM 27. e wa ls ave een van lized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 28. The windows and doors have been vandalized. 29. Electric wiring has been vandalized. 2nd FLOOR - WEST BEDROOM 30. e wa ls ve een van lized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 31. The windows have been vandalized. 32. Electric wiring ha.s been vanda.lizeci. 2nd FLOOR- EAST BEDR0�1 33. e wa s ve een vandalized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 34. The windows and door have been vanda.lized. 2nd FLOOR - REAR BEDROOM 35. e wa s aue een van ized and large sections of plaster have been removed. 36. The windows �, doors have been vandalized. GENERAL 37. T�ie�u-rnace has been vandalized. 38. The electric service, gas service and water service have been discontinued to the house. EXTERIOR 39. Co ecrni and eaves have deteriorated areas. 40. Electric light fixtures have been vandalized. 41. Rear porch walls � ceiling have been vandalized. 42. Cracked stucco west side (Rear) 43. Front � Rear doors are vanda.lized 44. Gutters are rusted. � � � �� ���7� May 10, 1984 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING James Rosenbaum U.S. Attorney s Office Luella A. Larson Richard Ward 234 U.S. Court House Joan Long c/o 899 Pay�e Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55401 Carole Peterson St. Paul, I�Il�i 5510t Betty Lou Bakkethun ' c/o John F. Guertin, Atty. State Atty. General Palm & Guertin, F.A. 102 Capitol Bldg. 1014 Payne Avenue St. Paul, NIDi 55155 St. Paul, NII�T 55101 Capitol City Distributing Co. , Inc. 295 State Street St. �aul, NII�T 55107 RE: 618 York Avenue, St. Paul, 1�T File No . 4214 To Whom It May Concern: This is to notify you that the City Council has ordered a public hearing to consider the advisability of ordering that the above named property be repaired or wrecked and removed. The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement must notify the owner and all parties of interest of. the date and place of said hearing. Therefore, please be advised that the Public Hearing will be held as follows: TIME : 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 24, 1984 PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER IN CITY HALL, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. If you wish to appear at the hearing, you will be given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the City Council at that time. If it becomes necessary for the City to wreck and remove the building, any costs incurred for performing this work will be levied against the property and collected as taxes . Yours truly, Glenn A. Erickson � Supervisor of Code Enforcement GAE:TS: bmf . cc: U.S. Attorney General, Washington, D.C. . , _, .,� - _ :. :. ._ : . _ � ; �- . �_ _ :..-��^�n - � � ��� �y-��� �.,�'�., CITY OF SAINT PAUL o �� OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY a r �iiii,u ii �� �m „_ EDWARD P. STARR, CITY ATTORNEY � �� �U�cm����° 647 Ciry'Hall, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 GEORGE LATIMER 612-298-5121 MAYOR May 9, 1984 Steve Roy Housing and Building Code Enforcement 445 City Hall Bldg. Re; 618 York Our file S84-0265 Your file 4214 Dear Steve: Enclosed is the resolution for presentation to the City Council on May 24 , 1984 . This resolution was requested in your letter of April 25th. If you have any questions, please call me , Sincerely, �� JOHN B. McCORMICK Assistant City Attorney JBMcC:rl Enc . � � �� ��=��� May 10, 1984 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING James Rosenbaum U.S. Attorney' s Office Luella A. Larson Richard Ward 234 U.S. Court House Joan Long c/o 899 Payne Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55401 Carole Peterson St. Paul , MN 5510T. Betty Lou Bakkethun � c/o John F. Guertin, Atty. State Atty. General Palm & Guertin, P.A. 102 Capitol Bldg. 1014 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55155 St. Paul, MN 55101 Capitol City Distributing Co. , Inc. 295 State 5treet ' St. Paul, MN 55107 RE: 618 York Avenue, St. Paul , NIN File No. 4214 . To Whom It May Concern: This is to notify you that the City Council has ordered a public hearing to consider the advisability of ordering that the above named property be repaired or wrecked and removed. The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement must notify the owner and all parties of interest of the date and place of said hearing. Therefore, please be advised that the Public Flcaring will be held as follows: T,IME: 10: 00 A.M. Thursday, May 24 , 1984 PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER IN CITY EIALL, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. If you wish to appear at the hearing, you will be given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the City Council at that time. If it becomes necessary for the City to wreck and remove the building, any costs incurred for performing this work will be levied against the property and collected as taxes . Yo�rs truly, � � Glenn A. Erickso�i � Supervisor of Code Enforcement GAE:TS:bmf cc: U.S. Attorney General, Washington, D.C. .,�.:��:��•�� _ _ .. � - ��-�.� _�.�w...�•���....��.o� � 4 �� �y� �� May 10, 1984 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING James Rosenbaum U.5. Attorney' s Office Luella A. Larson Richard Ward 234 U.5. Court House Joan Long c/o 899 Payne Ave. Minneapolis , MN 55401 Carole Peterson St. Paul , MN 5510I , Betty Lou Bakkethun c/o John F. Guertin, Atty. State Atty. General Palm & Guertin, P.A. 102 Capitol Bldg. 1014 Payne Avenue 5t. Paul, MN 55155 5t. Paul, MN 55101 Capitol City Distributing Co. , Inc. 295 5tate Street St. Paul , MN 55107 RE: 618 York Avenue, 5t. Paul , NIlV File No . 4214 • To Whom It May Concern: This is to notify you that the City Council has ordered a public hearing to consider the advisability of ordering that the above named property be repaired or wrecked and removed. The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement must notify the owner and all parties of interest of the date and place of said hearing. Therefore, please be advised that the Public Hearing will be held as follows: TIME: 10: 00 A.M. Thursday, May 24 , 1984 PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBER IN CITY HALL, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. If you wish to appear at the hearing, you will be given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the City Council at that time. If it becomes necessary for the City to wreck and remove the building, any costs incurred for performing this work will be levied against the property and collected as taxes . Yo�s truly, �. � Glenn A. Erickso�i Supervisor of Code Enforcement GAE:TS:bmf cc: U.S. Attorney General, Washington, D.C. i , �� �`�� � �� Communi�Gy Services pEPARTl�1ENT Steven 1�ov CONTACT . �n o .+i c� PHONE � �� ' Ma 9 19 8 4 DATE re e (Routing and Explanation Sheet) Assign Numbei,r for Routing Order (Clip All Locations for Mayoral Signature): 2 Depart�nent Di rector R,EC��v�D 1 City attorney 0���`P MAY 1 ' 4 Di rect�or of Manac�ment/Mayor ���` 1 i984 _,�Fi nanqe and Management Servi ces Di rector � �A Y QR'S pFF1�E City Clerk Budget Di rector i�hat Will be Achieved by Taking Action on the Attached Materials? (Purpose/Rationale) : Owner will be ordered to repair or remove the vacant and vandalized building at 613 York Ave. The building is vandalized and a blighting influence to the neighborhood. Financial , Budgetary and Personnel Impacts Anticipated: If the owner fails to repair or raze the building, the City will raze it and assess the costs against the property taxes . City Council has already funded this activity. Funding Source and Fund Activity Nurr�er Charged or Credited: Fund ;;03326 Attachments (List and Number all Attachmentsl : Resolution DEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW x Yes No Council Resolution Required? Resolution Required? Yes No Yes x No Insurance Required? Insurance Sufficient? Yes No Yes x No Insurance Attached? Revision of October, 1982 (See Reverse Side for 'Instructions)