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00-174ORIGI�IAL �,'f`('�e-Y�d� — � —\ot —�oeo Council File # �O � �7 � Green Sheet # �a�0� S RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3d Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 4 5 6 7 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 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hoid public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a stone foundation and porch supports and a detached two-stall, wood frame gazage located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 1216 Reaney Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before July 30, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 2° Street South, 2n Floox, Mpls., MN 55401; First Preston, 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202, Burnsville, MN 55337, WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 9, 1999; and WF�REAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WI�REAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 11, 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 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legis:ative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public heazings; and CO-l�J+.t 0 7 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Heuing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 to heaz tesfvnony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Sub}ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1216 Reaney Avenue: That the Subject Properiy comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Q � 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORJER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrnnental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within�ee�s a$er the date of the Council Hearing• S �• �,�� rr.o �.�s — ORE�I��AL oa-�� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary 3 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Appr By: Citizen Service Office� Code Enf -cement sy �� i Form Approved by City Attorney . � proved by Mayor for Submission to uncil . ��(�'�R-L(i°C l�� Adopted by Council: Date � ��_ �c1� ao -i�� GREEN SHEET Michael R. Morehead 266-8439 y�,C" UST BE ON COUNCIL AGQJDA BY (DAT� TOTAL #OF SIGNATURE �.µ,�.�,� N m„�,c.. AE81GN � �. A MUYBERFOR V+ d1YAiTORIEY /� �V , QIYpiNI( ROUfiN�. ORDER ❑ AYIKMLiERNCFf➢R AYIMJLLtFANI�CCf6 �wroRl��+arwm ❑ :S � (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FDR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply wath the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1216 Reaney Avenue. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has fhis Pe�Mrm ererxrorked uMer a wnhaU for thic departmenY) VES NO Has thie ceB�rm e�er heen a eilv emvbv�'+ YES NO Dces this P�� P�e a ddll nd rwrmallYP�ssed bY �Y curreM dry employce4 YES NO IS thie ptvaoNfirm a tarpetetl ventloYt , � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 4S and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue by October 1-1, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. IF APPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisanae condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. oFrnnt�sncnoNt $8,000 - $9,000 SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement COST/REVENUEBUDCETED(CIRCLEON� ( ncrn�nNUra�c 33261 NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj CiO�,�Pt�� R�s�arC� �°�?t�� CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City C[erk �Q —�7� DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEME.NC M+chael R Morehead Program Manazer C i� �r p�Z� PAtJl, NuisanceBuildingCodeEnforcement � Narm Coteman, Mayor 1.i W. Ke[logg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 657-266-8440 ��. Saint Pau[, MN 55702 Fac: 651-266-8426 I i 7anuary 21, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members oftkae City Council Citizen Service Office, V acant/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: 1216 Reaney Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 'The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 2" Street South, 2° Floor Mpls., MN 55401, First Preston 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202 Bumsville, Mt� 55337, The le�al description of this property is: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition Interest Fee Owner Interested Party G�i.t�s::� ;.�,;��Pa�., e�*��,��_ a�s��a rg ., �%'� � c� L�J� d0-l�y 1216 Reaney Avenue January 21, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctins thz deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). � Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failin� tt�at, 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. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI ca Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desigi Me�han Riley, City Attomeys OfFce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph c�-l�y �:��z.�� Date: April 4, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. (130 p.m. for 240 Sycamore) Piace: Room 330 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2000. Appeal of Suuimary Abatement Order for 240 Svcamore Street West. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to May 2, 2000. rrn �o - i�y MII3L7TES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Stratbman, Legislarive Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 131 p.m. Staff Present: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathxnan stated this property was laid over from February 15 because HUD (Housing and Urban Development) requested addirional time to sell it. Steve Magner reported he has not heard any more feedback from HiJD or First Preston Management Company. They have had three purchase contracts on the property, and none of them have closed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. It the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since 10-23-98. Eight suminary abatement notices haue been issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure dwelling, and remove snow/ice. On 11-10-99, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $53,900 on this properry. On 1-25-00, a code compliance inspection was completed. A bond has not been posted. The esfimated cost to repair is $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,500 to $$,500. Larry Bauer, owner, appeazed and stated Code Enforcement came to the properiy. He thought he would be sent a list of items to repair, but he never received anything. Mr. Magner responded Mr. Bauer should have received a copy of the code compliance inspection from Aon Wagner of the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection (LIEP). Mr. Strathman asked is he planning to repair the building. Mr. Bauer responded yes but he did not know what to do. (Mr. Strathman gave Mr. Bauer a copy of the code enforcement inspection report.) ea-l�y LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES, Apri14, 2000 Page 2 A bond would need to be posted if Mr. Bauer wants to rehabilitate this building, stated Mr. Sttathman. (Mr. Magner explained where tYte bond should be posted.) Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner si�c months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2QOQ. The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m. rrn Od -1'14 REPORT Date: February 15, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. � 6 0 -�'1 �{ MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, February 15,2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted by Sally Peterson. They were later returned.) Sally Peterson reported the building has been vacant since July 1998. The properry owner is HiJD (Housing and Urban Development). Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 8-25-99 and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. Vacant building fees are not paid. Real estate t�es are paid. Estimated market value of the properry is $48,800; estnnated cost to repair, $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. On 7-2'7-99, a code compliance inspection was completed. A$2,OQQ bond has not been posted. Pat Olawsky and Rich Lemcke appeared. Mr. Olawsky stated the properiy was sold for $50,000; however, that person reneged on the agreement. There were four other offers, and they plan to go back to these other offers to sell the properry. This may take 45 days at the masimum. Gerry Strathman asked is the building secure. Ms. Peterson responded yes. Is the exterior being maintained, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Olawsky responded the sidewalks are being shoveled, and he is personally inspecting the property once a week. Did Code Enforcement have any problems with the granting of additional time, asked Mr. Strathxnan. Ms. Peterson responded she spoke to Steve Magner this morning who is fine with additional time being granted. Margazet Mudek, 119 E. Isabel, appeared and stated the properiy has been on sale since August when she first bid on it. A$20,000 bid is not realistic on this building because of the repair work that is needed. The building is not secured well. The $50,000 estimate quoted by Code Enforcement may not be conect anymore because the Jacuzzi bathtub has been stolen and the building has been broken into numerous tunes. The police have been called, the building is open, the back doors and windows are kicked in. Bids have been $60,000 to fix the building. The last buyer dropped out of her bid because she could not afford the repairs. 00 -i�y LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF 2-15-00 Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked when the building was last checked. Ms. Peterson responded on January 24. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. This will allow the owners time to go through the active bidders for the property. If there is not a successful sale by Apri14, then this matter will be looked at again. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted.) Sally Peterson reported the properry was condemned June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has moved out of state and would like the property demolished. Habitat for Humanity is planning to build a home on the property. Seven sunuiiary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 10-18-99, an inspection was done on the property and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. The vacant building fees are not paid. Real Estate t�es are unpaid in the amount of $4006.85. The estimated market value is $30,300; estimated cost to repair, $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m. rrn ORIGI�IAL �,'f`('�e-Y�d� — � —\ot —�oeo Council File # �O � �7 � Green Sheet # �a�0� S RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3d Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 4 5 6 7 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 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hoid public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a stone foundation and porch supports and a detached two-stall, wood frame gazage located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 1216 Reaney Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before July 30, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 2° Street South, 2n Floox, Mpls., MN 55401; First Preston, 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202, Burnsville, MN 55337, WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 9, 1999; and WF�REAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WI�REAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 11, 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 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legis:ative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public heazings; and CO-l�J+.t 0 7 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Heuing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 to heaz tesfvnony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Sub}ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1216 Reaney Avenue: That the Subject Properiy comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Q � 7 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 Property. 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, VacanUNuisance 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. ORJER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrnnental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the 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�ee�s a$er the date of the Council Hearing• S �• �,�� rr.o �.�s — ORE�I��AL oa-�� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary 3 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Appr By: Citizen Service Office� Code Enf -cement sy �� i Form Approved by City Attorney . � proved by Mayor for Submission to uncil . ��(�'�R-L(i°C l�� Adopted by Council: Date � ��_ �c1� ao -i�� GREEN SHEET Michael R. Morehead 266-8439 y�,C" UST BE ON COUNCIL AGQJDA BY (DAT� TOTAL #OF SIGNATURE �.µ,�.�,� N m„�,c.. AE81GN � �. A MUYBERFOR V+ d1YAiTORIEY /� �V , QIYpiNI( ROUfiN�. ORDER ❑ AYIKMLiERNCFf➢R AYIMJLLtFANI�CCf6 �wroRl��+arwm ❑ :S � (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FDR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply wath the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1216 Reaney Avenue. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has fhis Pe�Mrm ererxrorked uMer a wnhaU for thic departmenY) VES NO Has thie ceB�rm e�er heen a eilv emvbv�'+ YES NO Dces this P�� P�e a ddll nd rwrmallYP�ssed bY �Y curreM dry employce4 YES NO IS thie ptvaoNfirm a tarpetetl ventloYt , � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 4S and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue by October 1-1, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. IF APPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisanae condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. oFrnnt�sncnoNt $8,000 - $9,000 SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement COST/REVENUEBUDCETED(CIRCLEON� ( ncrn�nNUra�c 33261 NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj CiO�,�Pt�� R�s�arC� �°�?t�� CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City C[erk �Q —�7� DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEME.NC M+chael R Morehead Program Manazer C i� �r p�Z� PAtJl, NuisanceBuildingCodeEnforcement � Narm Coteman, Mayor 1.i W. Ke[logg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 657-266-8440 ��. Saint Pau[, MN 55702 Fac: 651-266-8426 I i 7anuary 21, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members oftkae City Council Citizen Service Office, V acant/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: 1216 Reaney Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 'The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 2" Street South, 2° Floor Mpls., MN 55401, First Preston 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202 Bumsville, Mt� 55337, The le�al description of this property is: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition Interest Fee Owner Interested Party G�i.t�s::� ;.�,;��Pa�., e�*��,��_ a�s��a rg ., �%'� � c� L�J� d0-l�y 1216 Reaney Avenue January 21, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctins thz deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). � Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failin� tt�at, 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. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI ca Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desigi Me�han Riley, City Attomeys OfFce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph c�-l�y �:��z.�� Date: April 4, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. (130 p.m. for 240 Sycamore) Piace: Room 330 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2000. Appeal of Suuimary Abatement Order for 240 Svcamore Street West. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to May 2, 2000. rrn �o - i�y MII3L7TES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Stratbman, Legislarive Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 131 p.m. Staff Present: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathxnan stated this property was laid over from February 15 because HUD (Housing and Urban Development) requested addirional time to sell it. Steve Magner reported he has not heard any more feedback from HiJD or First Preston Management Company. They have had three purchase contracts on the property, and none of them have closed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. It the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since 10-23-98. Eight suminary abatement notices haue been issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure dwelling, and remove snow/ice. On 11-10-99, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $53,900 on this properry. On 1-25-00, a code compliance inspection was completed. A bond has not been posted. The esfimated cost to repair is $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,500 to $$,500. Larry Bauer, owner, appeazed and stated Code Enforcement came to the properiy. He thought he would be sent a list of items to repair, but he never received anything. Mr. Magner responded Mr. Bauer should have received a copy of the code compliance inspection from Aon Wagner of the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection (LIEP). Mr. Strathman asked is he planning to repair the building. Mr. Bauer responded yes but he did not know what to do. (Mr. Strathman gave Mr. Bauer a copy of the code enforcement inspection report.) ea-l�y LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES, Apri14, 2000 Page 2 A bond would need to be posted if Mr. Bauer wants to rehabilitate this building, stated Mr. Sttathman. (Mr. Magner explained where tYte bond should be posted.) Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner si�c months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2QOQ. The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m. rrn Od -1'14 REPORT Date: February 15, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. � 6 0 -�'1 �{ MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, February 15,2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted by Sally Peterson. They were later returned.) Sally Peterson reported the building has been vacant since July 1998. The properry owner is HiJD (Housing and Urban Development). Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 8-25-99 and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. Vacant building fees are not paid. Real estate t�es are paid. Estimated market value of the properry is $48,800; estnnated cost to repair, $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. On 7-2'7-99, a code compliance inspection was completed. A$2,OQQ bond has not been posted. Pat Olawsky and Rich Lemcke appeared. Mr. Olawsky stated the properiy was sold for $50,000; however, that person reneged on the agreement. There were four other offers, and they plan to go back to these other offers to sell the properry. This may take 45 days at the masimum. Gerry Strathman asked is the building secure. Ms. Peterson responded yes. Is the exterior being maintained, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Olawsky responded the sidewalks are being shoveled, and he is personally inspecting the property once a week. Did Code Enforcement have any problems with the granting of additional time, asked Mr. Strathxnan. Ms. Peterson responded she spoke to Steve Magner this morning who is fine with additional time being granted. Margazet Mudek, 119 E. Isabel, appeared and stated the properiy has been on sale since August when she first bid on it. A$20,000 bid is not realistic on this building because of the repair work that is needed. The building is not secured well. The $50,000 estimate quoted by Code Enforcement may not be conect anymore because the Jacuzzi bathtub has been stolen and the building has been broken into numerous tunes. The police have been called, the building is open, the back doors and windows are kicked in. Bids have been $60,000 to fix the building. The last buyer dropped out of her bid because she could not afford the repairs. 00 -i�y LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF 2-15-00 Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked when the building was last checked. Ms. Peterson responded on January 24. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. This will allow the owners time to go through the active bidders for the property. If there is not a successful sale by Apri14, then this matter will be looked at again. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted.) Sally Peterson reported the properry was condemned June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has moved out of state and would like the property demolished. Habitat for Humanity is planning to build a home on the property. Seven sunuiiary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 10-18-99, an inspection was done on the property and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. The vacant building fees are not paid. Real Estate t�es are unpaid in the amount of $4006.85. The estimated market value is $30,300; estimated cost to repair, $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m. rrn ORIGI�IAL �,'f`('�e-Y�d� — � —\ot —�oeo Council File # �O � �7 � Green Sheet # �a�0� S RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3d Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 2 4 5 6 7 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 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hoid public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a stone foundation and porch supports and a detached two-stall, wood frame gazage located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 1216 Reaney Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before July 30, 1999, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 2° Street South, 2n Floox, Mpls., MN 55401; First Preston, 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202, Burnsville, MN 55337, WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 9, 1999; and WF�REAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WI�REAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 11, 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 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legis:ative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public heazings; and CO-l�J+.t 0 7 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Heuing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 to heaz tesfvnony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Sub}ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1216 Reaney Avenue: That the Subject Properiy comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Q � 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORJER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrnnental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within�ee�s a$er the date of the Council Hearing• S �• �,�� rr.o �.�s — ORE�I��AL oa-�� 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 2 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary 3 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Appr By: Citizen Service Office� Code Enf -cement sy �� i Form Approved by City Attorney . � proved by Mayor for Submission to uncil . ��(�'�R-L(i°C l�� Adopted by Council: Date � ��_ �c1� ao -i�� GREEN SHEET Michael R. Morehead 266-8439 y�,C" UST BE ON COUNCIL AGQJDA BY (DAT� TOTAL #OF SIGNATURE �.µ,�.�,� N m„�,c.. AE81GN � �. A MUYBERFOR V+ d1YAiTORIEY /� �V , QIYpiNI( ROUfiN�. ORDER ❑ AYIKMLiERNCFf➢R AYIMJLLtFANI�CCf6 �wroRl��+arwm ❑ :S � (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FDR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply wath the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1216 Reaney Avenue. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfTTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has fhis Pe�Mrm ererxrorked uMer a wnhaU for thic departmenY) VES NO Has thie ceB�rm e�er heen a eilv emvbv�'+ YES NO Dces this P�� P�e a ddll nd rwrmallYP�ssed bY �Y curreM dry employce4 YES NO IS thie ptvaoNfirm a tarpetetl ventloYt , � YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 4S and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue by October 1-1, 1999, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. IF APPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisanae condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community oFrnnt�sncnoNt $8,000 - $9,000 SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement COST/REVENUEBUDCETED(CIRCLEON� ( ncrn�nNUra�c 33261 NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj CiO�,�Pt�� R�s�arC� �°�?t�� CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City C[erk �Q —�7� DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEME.NC M+chael R Morehead Program Manazer C i� �r p�Z� PAtJl, NuisanceBuildingCodeEnforcement � Narm Coteman, Mayor 1.i W. Ke[logg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 657-266-8440 ��. Saint Pau[, MN 55702 Fac: 651-266-8426 I i 7anuary 21, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members oftkae City Council Citizen Service Office, V acant/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: 1216 Reaney Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 'The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 2" Street South, 2° Floor Mpls., MN 55401, First Preston 900 128`� Street West, Ste 202 Bumsville, Mt� 55337, The le�al description of this property is: Lot 6, Block 2, E. C. Bowen's Addition Interest Fee Owner Interested Party G�i.t�s::� ;.�,;��Pa�., e�*��,��_ a�s��a rg ., �%'� � c� L�J� d0-l�y 1216 Reaney Avenue January 21, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctins thz deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). � Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failin� tt�at, 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. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI ca Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desigi Me�han Riley, City Attomeys OfFce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph c�-l�y �:��z.�� Date: April 4, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. (130 p.m. for 240 Sycamore) Piace: Room 330 City Ha11 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2000. Appeal of Suuimary Abatement Order for 240 Svcamore Street West. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to May 2, 2000. rrn �o - i�y MII3L7TES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Stratbman, Legislarive Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 131 p.m. Staff Present: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-15-00) Gerry Strathxnan stated this property was laid over from February 15 because HUD (Housing and Urban Development) requested addirional time to sell it. Steve Magner reported he has not heard any more feedback from HiJD or First Preston Management Company. They have had three purchase contracts on the property, and none of them have closed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 358 Aurora Avenue. It the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since 10-23-98. Eight suminary abatement notices haue been issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure dwelling, and remove snow/ice. On 11-10-99, an inspection of the building was conducted, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. Taxation has placed a mazket value of $53,900 on this properry. On 1-25-00, a code compliance inspection was completed. A bond has not been posted. The esfimated cost to repair is $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,500 to $$,500. Larry Bauer, owner, appeazed and stated Code Enforcement came to the properiy. He thought he would be sent a list of items to repair, but he never received anything. Mr. Magner responded Mr. Bauer should have received a copy of the code compliance inspection from Aon Wagner of the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection (LIEP). Mr. Strathman asked is he planning to repair the building. Mr. Bauer responded yes but he did not know what to do. (Mr. Strathman gave Mr. Bauer a copy of the code enforcement inspection report.) ea-l�y LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES, Apri14, 2000 Page 2 A bond would need to be posted if Mr. Bauer wants to rehabilitate this building, stated Mr. Sttathman. (Mr. Magner explained where tYte bond should be posted.) Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner si�c months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of April 12, 2QOQ. The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m. rrn Od -1'14 REPORT Date: February 15, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reanev Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. � 6 0 -�'1 �{ MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, February 15,2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1216 Reaney Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted by Sally Peterson. They were later returned.) Sally Peterson reported the building has been vacant since July 1998. The properry owner is HiJD (Housing and Urban Development). Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 8-25-99 and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. Vacant building fees are not paid. Real estate t�es are paid. Estimated market value of the properry is $48,800; estnnated cost to repair, $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. On 7-2'7-99, a code compliance inspection was completed. A$2,OQQ bond has not been posted. Pat Olawsky and Rich Lemcke appeared. Mr. Olawsky stated the properiy was sold for $50,000; however, that person reneged on the agreement. There were four other offers, and they plan to go back to these other offers to sell the properry. This may take 45 days at the masimum. Gerry Strathman asked is the building secure. Ms. Peterson responded yes. Is the exterior being maintained, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Olawsky responded the sidewalks are being shoveled, and he is personally inspecting the property once a week. Did Code Enforcement have any problems with the granting of additional time, asked Mr. Strathxnan. Ms. Peterson responded she spoke to Steve Magner this morning who is fine with additional time being granted. Margazet Mudek, 119 E. Isabel, appeared and stated the properiy has been on sale since August when she first bid on it. A$20,000 bid is not realistic on this building because of the repair work that is needed. The building is not secured well. The $50,000 estimate quoted by Code Enforcement may not be conect anymore because the Jacuzzi bathtub has been stolen and the building has been broken into numerous tunes. The police have been called, the building is open, the back doors and windows are kicked in. Bids have been $60,000 to fix the building. The last buyer dropped out of her bid because she could not afford the repairs. 00 -i�y LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF 2-15-00 Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked when the building was last checked. Ms. Peterson responded on January 24. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Apri14, 2000, Legislative Hearing. This will allow the owners time to go through the active bidders for the property. If there is not a successful sale by Apri14, then this matter will be looked at again. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 411 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were submitted.) Sally Peterson reported the properry was condemned June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has moved out of state and would like the property demolished. Habitat for Humanity is planning to build a home on the property. Seven sunuiiary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 10-18-99, an inspection was done on the property and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. The vacant building fees are not paid. Real Estate t�es are unpaid in the amount of $4006.85. The estimated market value is $30,300; estimated cost to repair, $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m. rrn