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00-465City of St. Paul RESOLUTION RATIEI'ING ASSESSMENT � �o�i e.1 Assessment I3o. SEE BELOW �1�[��Y�3.c�, — ` _� �y \�` c�}-oFi c V Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�:penses for 2 9901T (9039) �`cc�e r.� mex�.'rs ; COUN FILE N O � � $y 3� File o. SEE BELOW Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. �v �r��,e.- — �Q e\ t,� � --�-t�e_ c�ss �ssm t- � as� — VJ e. ��-� � a ;s s c ss mc � 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 rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in-Ax�-equal installments. FI+IE COUNCILPERSON Yeas/ Nays `�� nanav 1/ $iakey f/� strom �/Cqleman �I rris �ntry �iter Adopted by the Council: Date� �� Certi£ied Passes by Council Secretar n BY ��_ � I�� J. L In Favor � � Against �/��/ Mayor / .., �..,�,��auve nearing Officer - May 2. ?000 Pub]ic Hearin� Date - May 10, 2000 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Roxanna 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: 4-j-00 be in Council ResearcL Oftim on 3-7A-00 AL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � Green Sheet Number: 104653 DIRECTOR CITS' COU!:CIL � STY ATTORNEY �DGET DIRECTOR YOR (OA ASSIST:��'T) 1 ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGN r a.Exic R MGT. 5VC. DIR \CII. RF:SFARCH )N REQITESTED: Setting date of public hearing for removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. File No. 9901T PL�T*!NG CQMMISSION CIVIL SERV7CE CONIMLSSIOIG CIB cOMMIIT£E tts whidh Coutxil ObjeRive Neighborhoods A SiAFF A PublicHealth A Vi'ard 2 Has the personlfirm ever worked under a contrac[ tor t6is department? ti Has this persoWfSrm ever been a City employee? Does this persoNfirm possess a sldll not norm�+lly possessed by any curreM cny emplayeeY em Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (R'hq WLat, Wlten, Wllere, Why'): YES NO YES NO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Pau1 when their propertv is not kent un. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover e�cpenses for Diseased elm trees. This includes cutting tail grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all honsehold items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. �ISADVANTAGES 1FAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not SADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property vatues wouid dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especiaily vacant or rental properties. Rodents, fiith, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. !'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $j�(7 COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO DING SOURCE: ASSPSSIRCRYS OriI}' ACTIVII'Y NUMBER: NCLAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIlh 8 property owners will be notified of the and G�?R��P MAR � � 2000 RE-March 10, 2000 -`i tS Date: 317/00 ✓ City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Techaology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE NO. Fi1e No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 9901T (9039) Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. To the Council of the City of St. Paul �c—yc5 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 $1,510.30 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $ 160.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,670.30 Charge To Net Assessment $1,670.30 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 51,670.30 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 thereon as may be considered proper. 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RESOLVED FURTHER, That a public hearing be had on said assessment on the lOth dav of Mav. 2000, at the hour of 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter, stating in said notice tlie time and place of hearing, t2ie nature of [he improvemenk, and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to wkom the notice is directed. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �bs<�- — genanav �1 akey es<..�- Sostrom �leman vK"arris xantry �iter 5 In Favor O Against a. Rbs�r�' Adopted by the Council: Date �......� Certified Passed by Council Secretary By�� 1- . � � .. .� Mayor ti Oo—��S REPORT Date: May 2, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Piace: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Keilogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Off3cer 1. Summary Abatements: File JOOOlA Property Clean-Up during January and February 2000 File JOOOIB Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January Zoao File J0001 V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1999. 392 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 461 Edmund Avenue (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 873 Marion Street (J0001� Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 518 Ohio Street (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment by haif making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795. DO -`k� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 925 Sia-th Street East (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Page 2 1385 White Bear Avenue North (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $145. 541 Superior Street (JOOOlA) I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 1350 Laurel Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended laying over to the May 1 b Legislative Hearing. 478 Lafond Avenue (J0001� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Azate Street (JOOOIA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 80 Snellin¢ Avenue South (JOOOIA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary Abatements: File 99Q1T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. 1481 Reaney Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 0 Kilburn Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemarle Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridee Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. oo-�I.G� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Robie Street East Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Appeal of summary abatement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. Page 3 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradlev Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 818 Charies Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six monihs to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. rrn MINiJTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 2, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:61 am. �� Z� STAFF PRESENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Dick Lippert, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement; David Sundmazk, Pazks and Recreation-Forestry Summary Abatements: File 30001A Property Clean-Up during Jattnary and February 2000 File JO�O1B Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January 2000 File 30001V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1499. 342 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Janyta Loney and Ben Loney appeazed. Ms. Loney stated she is looking for the actual date of the pickup. The card they received is postmarked January 5, and the letter is dated December 27. (Mr. Strathman and Sally Peterson viewed the envelope. It was later rehuned.) Ms. Peterson responded it looks like a 3 or a 5. This could have happened because of the delay in delivering holiday mail. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment citing inadequate notification. The notice is posted at the site; however, the owners should have received the mail notification. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOQIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Sally Peterson reported the notice was mailed 2-3-00 to remove graffiti with a compliance date of 2-13-00. It was rechecked on 2-14-00 and the graffiti was not removed. The work was done 2-18-00. Lyda Pulestott, owner, appeared and stated the notice was sent to the contract for deed holder, who did not notify her. Ms. Puleston lives in the buildiug and nothing was posted on it. This building is part warehouse and has an apartment in the back. Since then, there was another incident, but she painted over it right away. ��-�t� S LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINL3TES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 2 Ms. Peterson stated the norice was mailed to the mortgagee Irvin Bergsagel. According to the inspector, he talked to Mr. Bergsagel on 2-7-00 who said he wouid take caze of it. Ms. Puleston responded she did not know that Mr. Bergsagel had talked to someone. Mr. Stratl�man asked what is the process suppose to be whereby she is informed. Ms. Puleston responded she does not know because she has not had anything like this occur. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 'There is a notification process and technically speaking the City met their obligations. He suggested Ms. Puleston work out something with Mr. Bergsagel. In the future, Mr. Strathman will not delete assessments at this address based on notification. 461 Bdmund Avenue (30001 V) Sa11y Peterson reported this concems a vehicle lacking current tabs. The notice was mailed on 7-1-49 with a compliance date of 7-15-99. Orders were sent to the Police Department on 9-14- 99, and the work was done by the City on 9-36-99. Kristine Kujala and Jim Cartoll, Ramsey County Tas Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated this property was forfeited to the State of Minnesota in August 1999. Ramsey County was managing the property for the State. The prior owner has filed an application to repurchase, which was recently granted. Ms. Kujala's concern is notification: as these properties aze turned over, she would like to have proper notification to manage the property. Once the property is forfeited, it is a matter of switching it into the tax system, removing all the fee owners, and adding the State of Minnesota. However, she is fine with this assessment. Gerry Strathman asked who was notified. Sally Peterson responded three parties were notified: a person at 1157 Sherburne, the occupant at 461 Edmund Avenue, and TCF Bank at 801 Marquette. Mr. Strathman stated the notice was issued in July, but the cleanup order was not issued until two months later. This is unusual because the clean up order usually follows quickly. Ms. Peterson responded she did not laiow why it took so long. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlAj Sally Peterson reparted arders were xnailed on 12-24-99 to remove tires, toilet, boxes, bottles, debris from lullside vacant lot with a compliance date of 1-3-00. The work was done on 1-21-00. State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and the Boazd of Water commissioners were notified. Kristiue Kuj ala, Ramsey County Ta�c Forfeited Lands, appeazed and stated there is a dispute about whether the City or State owns the land. Razusey County owns a small portion of the land which is adjacent to this property. They cleaned up what they thought was their properry. They � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 3 left the rema;n;ng property and informed Code Enforcement it was left in the street right-of-way. This street dead ends, and people dump gubage there. Mr. Strathman asked are there three pieces of property: one owned by the water boazd, one owned by the City, and one owned by the Counry. Ms. Peterson responded everyone was notified. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on Ms. Kujala's representation that this is not the property of Ramsey County. 873 Marion Street (30001� (No one appeazed representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) The following appeared: Richard Greeman, representing the owner; Richazd Greeman, Jr., owner, and Tim Rundell, tenant. Sally Peterson reported this was a vehicle abatement. The orders were mailed on 6-7-99 for a red Dodge. They were given 9 days to comply. It was rechecked on 10-6-99. Work orders were sent to the police, and the work was done on 10-9-99. Orders were also issued 4-15-94 and 6-7-94. Four months later the vehicle was towed. Mr. Greeman stated on 6-7-94 the vehicle was towed to 2042 Arlington Avenue for repair. (Mr. Greeman showed Mr. Strathman a receipt from a towing company indicating the vehicle was stored in the summer.) The vehicle was not there the entire period of time the ciry alleged. According to the ordinance, it is 30 days before they can tow it, but it was towed 'an 26 days. (Mr. Cneeman showed Mr, Strathman paperwork indicating the vehicle was towed back.) Mr. Strathman asked what the $385.90 assessment is for and stated his guess is the assessment includes stonge fees. Ms. Peterson responded she does not have the breakdown. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Mr. Greeman made his case that the veiucle was moved and returned back to the premises and, therefore, not there for the 30 days. 518 Ohio Street (JOOO1 V) Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed 11-5-99 to abate a vehicle that lacked current license tabs with a compliance date of I 1-23-99. A work order was sent to the police departrnent and was done on I 1-30-99. The license plates did not belong to that vehicle. �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 .,.- . 7ohn Henly, owner, appeared and stated ttus is a duplex rental properry and the vehicle belonged to one of the tenants. Notice was sent to the property address in his name, but Mr. Henly does not live there. The hearing notice was sent to his correct address. Mr. Strathman asked why one notice was sent to 518 Ohio Street and another notice was sent to another address. Ms. Peterson responded Ramsey County gave the address of 518 02uo for Mr. Henly. Ms. Peterson stated the inspector tried to find Mr. Heniy's phone number bnt it was not published. Mr. Henry responded his number is in the telephone directory. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on inadequate notification. He is persuaded that the owner did not know about it. It is perQleacing why the nofice was sent to a different address then the one on record. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Sa11y Peterson reported there was extensive fire damage with hazardous chemicals involved. Police had yellow tagged the area and fire investigators were on the site. Inspector Phil Owens said there would be no interior inspections because of the danger. There had to be an emergency boazding. On 12-12-00, police personnel said there would be no access to the building. Robyn Marshall, owner, appeared and stated the person she hired to board up the building was not allowed to do that. She was never given a reason why. He could have done the work for half the aost. Steve Magner reported at the time of the fire, the site was considered a crime scene in an alleged methamphetamine lab. Police and fire were investigating the crime and were not turning the properiy over. After they deemed it necessary, a City contractor was called to have it boarded immediately. Mr. Magner has no knowiedge of the owner's request to have it boazded up. This matter was huned over to Code Enforcement after the fact. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hired a contractor, and no one was aliowed inside the building. The building was completely boazded. Gerty Strathman recommended reducing the assessment by half making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795 Citing he will take the owner's word that this work could have been done for half the cost. 425 Sixth Street East (d0001A) No one appeazed to represent the property. Gerry Strathxnan recommended approval of the assessment. 00- ��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 1385 White Beaz Avenue North {J0001� Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed on 8-9-99 and ordezs were sent to the Police Department on 9-7-99. She does not have the date the work was done. Page 5 James Pritschet, owner, appeazed and stated he was in the process of selling the vehicle. He went to court for an abandoned vehicle charge even though the vehicle was on his properiy. The vehicle valued at $500 was taken, He paid the fine and thought it was ali done. He called a few people and no one could explain why he was being chazged over $900 on this assessment. Dick Lippert stated criminal proceedings and civil proceedings aze two different things. This was cleared through the criminal process. When the caz was found, it was towed. Mr. Strathman stated when the vehicle gets towed, the charge is for the towing, processing, and daily storage fees while it sits at the Impound Lot. After a period of tnne if no one retrieves it, it goes to auction and is sold. The assessment cost is the amount not offset by the sell. Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessmeni of $145. This should cover the City's towing chazges. The owner is legally responsible for the assessment, but it does seem like a lot of money to have a caz disappear. 541 Superior Street (JOOOIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 16 Legislafive Hearing citing the owner requested a layover. 1350 Laurel Avettue (JOOOIB), 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB), 478 Lafond Avenue (30001 V), 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) (Appellants appeazed on the above addresses; however, Code Enforcement did not receive their green card. Therefore, Code Enforcement did not have paperwork today regazding these addresses.) Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Agate Street (JOOOlA) Sally Peterson reported that orders were mailed 2-11-00 to remove papers, trash, broken computer terminals, broken glass, debris, broken storm door, wood debris with a compliance date of 2-18-00. The work was done on 2-23-00. (A videotape was shown.) LEGISLA'TIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 �� 3�. Page 6 Joy Agbaza, owner, appeazed and stated someone wanted the computer. She did not lmow it was never picked up, and it is not in the public view. A neighbor called and said kids were throwing rocks. That was how the windows got broken. The police were calied by the neighbor but the police did not do anything. She put a new door on the outside of the house. Also, there was junk across from her house that was there for three months. Steve Magner has something against her, said Ms. Agbara. When the notice was received, why wasn't it cleaned up, asked Mr. Strathman. Ms. Agbara responded the computers were frozen on the floor and she was waiting for it to melt. Mr. Strathman asked about the wood. Ms. Agbaza responded that was wood from when she was fixing the house. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. Wood is not allowed to be stored outdoors. There was almost two weeks between the time the owner was notified and when it was picked up. The assessment is appropriate and the owner was properly notified. The glass was not swept up. Mr. Sirathman does not believe the items were frozen to the ground. If the City removed it, Ms. Agbaza could have removed it. 80 Sneliing Avenue South (JOOOIA) Gerry Stratlunan received a letter from Don Schroer, owner, Insty Lube, Inc., 80 Snelling Avenue South indicating he had planned to clean up the graffiti and he had not done so because it was winter. If the City can paint it, so can he, stated Mr. Strathman. He had ample time to do it. He was cleazly notified because he was preparing to do it. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Summary Abatements: File 9901T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property dnring 1999. 1481 Reanev Avenue Chris Kujala stated she did not receive notification. David Sundmark reported they aze having the same problem as faz as notification for taic exempt properties. The trees were mazked on 9-10-98. A letter was sent to the owner listed with Ramsey County Taxation. It was rechecked on 10-30-98. The tree was removed 11-23-98. A bill was sent to Jim Burney. The properiy was transferred to the State of Ivlinnesota. Gerry Strathman asked when it was transfened. Ms. Kujala responded August 1998. Mr. Sundmark stated the biil was sent in May 1999 to Mr. Burney who eventually called and said he no longer owned it. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. �- �� LEGISLAT'IVE HEARII�3G MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Kilburn Street Page 7 David Sundmazk stated a letter was sent to the State of Minuesota on October 15. The tree was removed on 1-25-99. Chris Kujala asked who it was sent to. Mr. Sundmark responded State of Minuesota Trust Exempt, 50 Keilogg Boulevard West, Suite 620B. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemazle Street Chris Kujala, Ramsey County Tas Exempt, appeazed. David Sunmark reported the notice was sent 8-28-98. Tt was sent to the same address as the tree on Kiiburn (see above). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridge Street David Sundmark reported this was sent to the State of Minnesota. It was rechecked on 12-4-98 and given to the crews to remove on 1-25-99. It is the lot north of 863 and the address is 865. Cluis Kujala stated there aze two vacant lots adjacent to each other in the middle of the block. Five trees were marked. It was thought that four out of the five trees were on someone else's property. Ramsey County also took down another tree in the middle of the two vacant lots. Mr. Sundmark responded Ms. Kujala is speaking of trees mazked in 1999, but the tree an question today is from 1998: an 8 inch tree removed from the middle of the lot. Mr. Sundmazk stated he has contacted the city attorney's office for notification and requested guidelines on how to notify fee owners, contract-for-deed holders, tax payers. He has not heazd back from them. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Robie Street East David Sundmark reported the elms were on a vacant lot and marked on 9-24-9$. A letter was sent to ihe State on 9-29-98. They were rechecked on 11-17-98 and removed in November or December. The assessment is $179.69 plus the $20 service fee. Gerald and Doris 5chillinger, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Schillinger stated the properiy was purchased in October. She does not know when they were mazked. The diseased trees were cut down by Mr. Schillinger. C�C�- �tC�� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 8 Mr. Schillinger stated they did not own the property at that time. They received a piece of paper that reads there is no assessment against the ptoperty when they paid for it at auction. Mr. Strathman responded he did not think Ramsey County ever certified that. (Mrs. Sclullinger showed Mr. Strathman some papenvork.) Fioxanna Flink stated the County has no right to say there is no pending assessment. The County's check could have been weeks prior to the sell. Other paperwork should read that the owner is responsible for any pending assessment. They should have checked with the City. Mrs. Schillinger responded she checked with the City and no one knew anytiung. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Technicatly the owners aze responsible for this and Ramsey County should not certify there aze no pending assessments because assessment stays with the property. On the other hand, these circumstances are unusual. Appeai of summary a6atement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. (No one appeared representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradley Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this has been a vacant building since July 1997. The curreni owner is First Choice Rental. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to cut tall grass and remove snow. On I 1-9-99, an inspection of the building was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $4,996.12. The estimated mazket value is $59,400; estimated cost to repair, $40,000; estunated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8.000, Pat O'Kane, properry manager, and Kermit Olson, owner, appeared. Mr. O'Kane stated the code compliance inspection was done a yeaz ago. Mr. Magner stated the inspection that was done August 1998 expired a year later. Mr. O'Kane stated they have replaced the roof, the plumbing system has been removed and roughed in, the entire electrical system has been removed, the windows have been replaced, and the doors have been replaced. Their intent is to finish the building. Don Wagner (of the office of License, Inspecrion, Environmental Protection) asked for a letter from them explaining their approximate completion. The vacant building fee has been paid. After that, they received notice that the City wanted to tear the building down. ��—�lc�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 9 Steve Magner stated Code Enforcement said they would give them time to pay the bond and start work on the building. A letter was submitted on 12-16-99 indicating the work would be completed azound the third week of May 2000. The first week of May there was no bond or report. Mr. O'Kane responded those were approximate dates and he did not know a bond was needed at that time. Gerry Sttathman asked when the building will be completed. Mr. O'Kane responded sis to eight weeks to complete the work, roughly July 1. They will start within two weeks. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 818 Charles Avenue. If 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 August 1996. The current owner is Security Pacific National Bank Trustee. Code Enforcement knows Gary Torgerson as the person in charge of the property. There have been eleven summary abatement notices mentioned to secure the dwelling, remove refuse, cut tall grass, remove snow and remove vehicle. On 4-6-99, 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 are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid of $4,118.01. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $53,QQ0 on the properry. A bond was posted on 4-28-00. The last code compliance inspecrion was on 3-11-97 and is expired. Gary Torgerson, owner, appeazed and stated he purchased the bond on 4-28-00. About 70% of the repairs are done. This building should be completed in 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. The meeting was adjourned at 11.22 a.m. rrn City of St. Paul RESOLUTION RATIEI'ING ASSESSMENT � �o�i e.1 Assessment I3o. SEE BELOW �1�[��Y�3.c�, — ` _� �y \�` c�}-oFi c V Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�:penses for 2 9901T (9039) �`cc�e r.� mex�.'rs ; COUN FILE N O � � $y 3� File o. SEE BELOW Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. �v �r��,e.- — �Q e\ t,� � --�-t�e_ c�ss �ssm t- � as� — VJ e. ��-� � a ;s s c ss mc � 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 rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in-Ax�-equal installments. FI+IE COUNCILPERSON Yeas/ Nays `�� nanav 1/ $iakey f/� strom �/Cqleman �I rris �ntry �iter Adopted by the Council: Date� �� Certi£ied Passes by Council Secretar n BY ��_ � I�� o.�_ J. L In Favor � Against �/��/ Mayor / .., �..,�,��auve nearing Officer - May 2. ?000 Pub]ic Hearin� Date - May 10, 2000 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Roxanna 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: 4-j-00 be in Council ResearcL Oftim on 3-7A-00 AL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � Green Sheet Number: 104653 DIRECTOR CITS' COU!:CIL � STY ATTORNEY �DGET DIRECTOR YOR (OA ASSIST:��'T) 1 ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGN r a.Exic R MGT. 5VC. DIR \CII. RF:SFARCH )N REQITESTED: Setting date of public hearing for removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. File No. 9901T PL�T*!NG CQMMISSION CIVIL SERV7CE CONIMLSSIOIG CIB cOMMIIT£E tts whidh Coutxil ObjeRive Neighborhoods A SiAFF A PublicHealth A Vi'ard 2 Has the personlfirm ever worked under a contrac[ tor t6is department? ti Has this persoWfSrm ever been a City employee? Does this persoNfirm possess a sldll not norm�+lly possessed by any curreM cny emplayeeY em Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (R'hq WLat, Wlten, Wllere, Why'): YES NO YES NO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Pau1 when their propertv is not kent un. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover e�cpenses for Diseased elm trees. This includes cutting tail grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all honsehold items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. �ISADVANTAGES 1FAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not SADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property vatues wouid dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especiaily vacant or rental properties. Rodents, fiith, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. !'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $j�(7 COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO DING SOURCE: ASSPSSIRCRYS OriI}' ACTIVII'Y NUMBER: NCLAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIlh 8 property owners will be notified of the and G�?R��P MAR � � 2000 RE-March 10, 2000 -`i tS Date: 317/00 ✓ City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Techaology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE NO. Fi1e No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 9901T (9039) Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. To the Council of the City of St. Paul �c—yc5 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 $1,510.30 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $ 160.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,670.30 Charge To Net Assessment $1,670.30 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 51,670.30 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 thereon as may be considered proper. 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RESOLVED FURTHER, That a public hearing be had on said assessment on the lOth dav of Mav. 2000, at the hour of 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter, stating in said notice tlie time and place of hearing, t2ie nature of [he improvemenk, and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to wkom the notice is directed. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �bs<�- — genanav �1 akey es<..�- Sostrom �leman vK"arris xantry �iter 5 In Favor O Against a. Rbs�r�' Adopted by the Council: Date �......� Certified Passed by Council Secretary By�� 1- . � � .. .� Mayor ti Oo—��S REPORT Date: May 2, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Piace: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Keilogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Off3cer 1. Summary Abatements: File JOOOlA Property Clean-Up during January and February 2000 File JOOOIB Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January Zoao File J0001 V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1999. 392 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 461 Edmund Avenue (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 873 Marion Street (J0001� Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 518 Ohio Street (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment by haif making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795. DO -`k� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 925 Sia-th Street East (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Page 2 1385 White Bear Avenue North (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $145. 541 Superior Street (JOOOlA) I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 1350 Laurel Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended laying over to the May 1 b Legislative Hearing. 478 Lafond Avenue (J0001� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Azate Street (JOOOIA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 80 Snellin¢ Avenue South (JOOOIA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary Abatements: File 99Q1T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. 1481 Reaney Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 0 Kilburn Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemarle Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridee Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. oo-�I.G� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Robie Street East Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Appeal of summary abatement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. Page 3 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradlev Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 818 Charies Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six monihs to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. rrn MINiJTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 2, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:61 am. �� Z� STAFF PRESENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Dick Lippert, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement; David Sundmazk, Pazks and Recreation-Forestry Summary Abatements: File 30001A Property Clean-Up during Jattnary and February 2000 File JO�O1B Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January 2000 File 30001V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1499. 342 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Janyta Loney and Ben Loney appeazed. Ms. Loney stated she is looking for the actual date of the pickup. The card they received is postmarked January 5, and the letter is dated December 27. (Mr. Strathman and Sally Peterson viewed the envelope. It was later rehuned.) Ms. Peterson responded it looks like a 3 or a 5. This could have happened because of the delay in delivering holiday mail. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment citing inadequate notification. The notice is posted at the site; however, the owners should have received the mail notification. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOQIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Sally Peterson reported the notice was mailed 2-3-00 to remove graffiti with a compliance date of 2-13-00. It was rechecked on 2-14-00 and the graffiti was not removed. The work was done 2-18-00. Lyda Pulestott, owner, appeared and stated the notice was sent to the contract for deed holder, who did not notify her. Ms. Puleston lives in the buildiug and nothing was posted on it. This building is part warehouse and has an apartment in the back. Since then, there was another incident, but she painted over it right away. ��-�t� S LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINL3TES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 2 Ms. Peterson stated the norice was mailed to the mortgagee Irvin Bergsagel. According to the inspector, he talked to Mr. Bergsagel on 2-7-00 who said he wouid take caze of it. Ms. Puleston responded she did not know that Mr. Bergsagel had talked to someone. Mr. Stratl�man asked what is the process suppose to be whereby she is informed. Ms. Puleston responded she does not know because she has not had anything like this occur. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 'There is a notification process and technically speaking the City met their obligations. He suggested Ms. Puleston work out something with Mr. Bergsagel. In the future, Mr. Strathman will not delete assessments at this address based on notification. 461 Bdmund Avenue (30001 V) Sa11y Peterson reported this concems a vehicle lacking current tabs. The notice was mailed on 7-1-49 with a compliance date of 7-15-99. Orders were sent to the Police Department on 9-14- 99, and the work was done by the City on 9-36-99. Kristine Kujala and Jim Cartoll, Ramsey County Tas Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated this property was forfeited to the State of Minnesota in August 1999. Ramsey County was managing the property for the State. The prior owner has filed an application to repurchase, which was recently granted. Ms. Kujala's concern is notification: as these properties aze turned over, she would like to have proper notification to manage the property. Once the property is forfeited, it is a matter of switching it into the tax system, removing all the fee owners, and adding the State of Minnesota. However, she is fine with this assessment. Gerry Strathman asked who was notified. Sally Peterson responded three parties were notified: a person at 1157 Sherburne, the occupant at 461 Edmund Avenue, and TCF Bank at 801 Marquette. Mr. Strathman stated the notice was issued in July, but the cleanup order was not issued until two months later. This is unusual because the clean up order usually follows quickly. Ms. Peterson responded she did not laiow why it took so long. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlAj Sally Peterson reparted arders were xnailed on 12-24-99 to remove tires, toilet, boxes, bottles, debris from lullside vacant lot with a compliance date of 1-3-00. The work was done on 1-21-00. State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and the Boazd of Water commissioners were notified. Kristiue Kuj ala, Ramsey County Ta�c Forfeited Lands, appeazed and stated there is a dispute about whether the City or State owns the land. Razusey County owns a small portion of the land which is adjacent to this property. They cleaned up what they thought was their properry. They � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 3 left the rema;n;ng property and informed Code Enforcement it was left in the street right-of-way. This street dead ends, and people dump gubage there. Mr. Strathman asked are there three pieces of property: one owned by the water boazd, one owned by the City, and one owned by the Counry. Ms. Peterson responded everyone was notified. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on Ms. Kujala's representation that this is not the property of Ramsey County. 873 Marion Street (30001� (No one appeazed representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) The following appeared: Richard Greeman, representing the owner; Richazd Greeman, Jr., owner, and Tim Rundell, tenant. Sally Peterson reported this was a vehicle abatement. The orders were mailed on 6-7-99 for a red Dodge. They were given 9 days to comply. It was rechecked on 10-6-99. Work orders were sent to the police, and the work was done on 10-9-99. Orders were also issued 4-15-94 and 6-7-94. Four months later the vehicle was towed. Mr. Greeman stated on 6-7-94 the vehicle was towed to 2042 Arlington Avenue for repair. (Mr. Greeman showed Mr. Strathman a receipt from a towing company indicating the vehicle was stored in the summer.) The vehicle was not there the entire period of time the ciry alleged. According to the ordinance, it is 30 days before they can tow it, but it was towed 'an 26 days. (Mr. Cneeman showed Mr, Strathman paperwork indicating the vehicle was towed back.) Mr. Strathman asked what the $385.90 assessment is for and stated his guess is the assessment includes stonge fees. Ms. Peterson responded she does not have the breakdown. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Mr. Greeman made his case that the veiucle was moved and returned back to the premises and, therefore, not there for the 30 days. 518 Ohio Street (JOOO1 V) Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed 11-5-99 to abate a vehicle that lacked current license tabs with a compliance date of I 1-23-99. A work order was sent to the police departrnent and was done on I 1-30-99. The license plates did not belong to that vehicle. �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 .,.- . 7ohn Henly, owner, appeared and stated ttus is a duplex rental properry and the vehicle belonged to one of the tenants. Notice was sent to the property address in his name, but Mr. Henly does not live there. The hearing notice was sent to his correct address. Mr. Strathman asked why one notice was sent to 518 Ohio Street and another notice was sent to another address. Ms. Peterson responded Ramsey County gave the address of 518 02uo for Mr. Henly. Ms. Peterson stated the inspector tried to find Mr. Heniy's phone number bnt it was not published. Mr. Henry responded his number is in the telephone directory. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on inadequate notification. He is persuaded that the owner did not know about it. It is perQleacing why the nofice was sent to a different address then the one on record. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Sa11y Peterson reported there was extensive fire damage with hazardous chemicals involved. Police had yellow tagged the area and fire investigators were on the site. Inspector Phil Owens said there would be no interior inspections because of the danger. There had to be an emergency boazding. On 12-12-00, police personnel said there would be no access to the building. Robyn Marshall, owner, appeared and stated the person she hired to board up the building was not allowed to do that. She was never given a reason why. He could have done the work for half the aost. Steve Magner reported at the time of the fire, the site was considered a crime scene in an alleged methamphetamine lab. Police and fire were investigating the crime and were not turning the properiy over. After they deemed it necessary, a City contractor was called to have it boarded immediately. Mr. Magner has no knowiedge of the owner's request to have it boazded up. This matter was huned over to Code Enforcement after the fact. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hired a contractor, and no one was aliowed inside the building. The building was completely boazded. Gerty Strathman recommended reducing the assessment by half making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795 Citing he will take the owner's word that this work could have been done for half the cost. 425 Sixth Street East (d0001A) No one appeazed to represent the property. Gerry Strathxnan recommended approval of the assessment. 00- ��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 1385 White Beaz Avenue North {J0001� Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed on 8-9-99 and ordezs were sent to the Police Department on 9-7-99. She does not have the date the work was done. Page 5 James Pritschet, owner, appeazed and stated he was in the process of selling the vehicle. He went to court for an abandoned vehicle charge even though the vehicle was on his properiy. The vehicle valued at $500 was taken, He paid the fine and thought it was ali done. He called a few people and no one could explain why he was being chazged over $900 on this assessment. Dick Lippert stated criminal proceedings and civil proceedings aze two different things. This was cleared through the criminal process. When the caz was found, it was towed. Mr. Strathman stated when the vehicle gets towed, the charge is for the towing, processing, and daily storage fees while it sits at the Impound Lot. After a period of tnne if no one retrieves it, it goes to auction and is sold. The assessment cost is the amount not offset by the sell. Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessmeni of $145. This should cover the City's towing chazges. The owner is legally responsible for the assessment, but it does seem like a lot of money to have a caz disappear. 541 Superior Street (JOOOIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 16 Legislafive Hearing citing the owner requested a layover. 1350 Laurel Avettue (JOOOIB), 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB), 478 Lafond Avenue (30001 V), 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) (Appellants appeazed on the above addresses; however, Code Enforcement did not receive their green card. Therefore, Code Enforcement did not have paperwork today regazding these addresses.) Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Agate Street (JOOOlA) Sally Peterson reported that orders were mailed 2-11-00 to remove papers, trash, broken computer terminals, broken glass, debris, broken storm door, wood debris with a compliance date of 2-18-00. The work was done on 2-23-00. (A videotape was shown.) LEGISLA'TIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 �� 3�. Page 6 Joy Agbaza, owner, appeazed and stated someone wanted the computer. She did not lmow it was never picked up, and it is not in the public view. A neighbor called and said kids were throwing rocks. That was how the windows got broken. The police were calied by the neighbor but the police did not do anything. She put a new door on the outside of the house. Also, there was junk across from her house that was there for three months. Steve Magner has something against her, said Ms. Agbara. When the notice was received, why wasn't it cleaned up, asked Mr. Strathman. Ms. Agbara responded the computers were frozen on the floor and she was waiting for it to melt. Mr. Strathman asked about the wood. Ms. Agbaza responded that was wood from when she was fixing the house. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. Wood is not allowed to be stored outdoors. There was almost two weeks between the time the owner was notified and when it was picked up. The assessment is appropriate and the owner was properly notified. The glass was not swept up. Mr. Sirathman does not believe the items were frozen to the ground. If the City removed it, Ms. Agbaza could have removed it. 80 Sneliing Avenue South (JOOOIA) Gerry Stratlunan received a letter from Don Schroer, owner, Insty Lube, Inc., 80 Snelling Avenue South indicating he had planned to clean up the graffiti and he had not done so because it was winter. If the City can paint it, so can he, stated Mr. Strathman. He had ample time to do it. He was cleazly notified because he was preparing to do it. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Summary Abatements: File 9901T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property dnring 1999. 1481 Reanev Avenue Chris Kujala stated she did not receive notification. David Sundmark reported they aze having the same problem as faz as notification for taic exempt properties. The trees were mazked on 9-10-98. A letter was sent to the owner listed with Ramsey County Taxation. It was rechecked on 10-30-98. The tree was removed 11-23-98. A bill was sent to Jim Burney. The properiy was transferred to the State of Ivlinnesota. Gerry Strathman asked when it was transfened. Ms. Kujala responded August 1998. Mr. Sundmark stated the biil was sent in May 1999 to Mr. Burney who eventually called and said he no longer owned it. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. �- �� LEGISLAT'IVE HEARII�3G MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Kilburn Street Page 7 David Sundmazk stated a letter was sent to the State of Minuesota on October 15. The tree was removed on 1-25-99. Chris Kujala asked who it was sent to. Mr. Sundmark responded State of Minuesota Trust Exempt, 50 Keilogg Boulevard West, Suite 620B. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemazle Street Chris Kujala, Ramsey County Tas Exempt, appeazed. David Sunmark reported the notice was sent 8-28-98. Tt was sent to the same address as the tree on Kiiburn (see above). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridge Street David Sundmark reported this was sent to the State of Minnesota. It was rechecked on 12-4-98 and given to the crews to remove on 1-25-99. It is the lot north of 863 and the address is 865. Cluis Kujala stated there aze two vacant lots adjacent to each other in the middle of the block. Five trees were marked. It was thought that four out of the five trees were on someone else's property. Ramsey County also took down another tree in the middle of the two vacant lots. Mr. Sundmark responded Ms. Kujala is speaking of trees mazked in 1999, but the tree an question today is from 1998: an 8 inch tree removed from the middle of the lot. Mr. Sundmazk stated he has contacted the city attorney's office for notification and requested guidelines on how to notify fee owners, contract-for-deed holders, tax payers. He has not heazd back from them. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Robie Street East David Sundmark reported the elms were on a vacant lot and marked on 9-24-9$. A letter was sent to ihe State on 9-29-98. They were rechecked on 11-17-98 and removed in November or December. The assessment is $179.69 plus the $20 service fee. Gerald and Doris 5chillinger, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Schillinger stated the properiy was purchased in October. She does not know when they were mazked. The diseased trees were cut down by Mr. Schillinger. C�C�- �tC�� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 8 Mr. Schillinger stated they did not own the property at that time. They received a piece of paper that reads there is no assessment against the ptoperty when they paid for it at auction. Mr. Strathman responded he did not think Ramsey County ever certified that. (Mrs. Sclullinger showed Mr. Strathman some papenvork.) Fioxanna Flink stated the County has no right to say there is no pending assessment. The County's check could have been weeks prior to the sell. Other paperwork should read that the owner is responsible for any pending assessment. They should have checked with the City. Mrs. Schillinger responded she checked with the City and no one knew anytiung. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Technicatly the owners aze responsible for this and Ramsey County should not certify there aze no pending assessments because assessment stays with the property. On the other hand, these circumstances are unusual. Appeai of summary a6atement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. (No one appeared representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradley Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this has been a vacant building since July 1997. The curreni owner is First Choice Rental. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to cut tall grass and remove snow. On I 1-9-99, an inspection of the building was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $4,996.12. The estimated mazket value is $59,400; estimated cost to repair, $40,000; estunated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8.000, Pat O'Kane, properry manager, and Kermit Olson, owner, appeared. Mr. O'Kane stated the code compliance inspection was done a yeaz ago. Mr. Magner stated the inspection that was done August 1998 expired a year later. Mr. O'Kane stated they have replaced the roof, the plumbing system has been removed and roughed in, the entire electrical system has been removed, the windows have been replaced, and the doors have been replaced. Their intent is to finish the building. Don Wagner (of the office of License, Inspecrion, Environmental Protection) asked for a letter from them explaining their approximate completion. The vacant building fee has been paid. After that, they received notice that the City wanted to tear the building down. ��—�lc�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 9 Steve Magner stated Code Enforcement said they would give them time to pay the bond and start work on the building. A letter was submitted on 12-16-99 indicating the work would be completed azound the third week of May 2000. The first week of May there was no bond or report. Mr. O'Kane responded those were approximate dates and he did not know a bond was needed at that time. Gerry Sttathman asked when the building will be completed. Mr. O'Kane responded sis to eight weeks to complete the work, roughly July 1. They will start within two weeks. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 818 Charles Avenue. If 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 August 1996. The current owner is Security Pacific National Bank Trustee. Code Enforcement knows Gary Torgerson as the person in charge of the property. There have been eleven summary abatement notices mentioned to secure the dwelling, remove refuse, cut tall grass, remove snow and remove vehicle. On 4-6-99, 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 are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid of $4,118.01. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $53,QQ0 on the properry. A bond was posted on 4-28-00. The last code compliance inspecrion was on 3-11-97 and is expired. Gary Torgerson, owner, appeazed and stated he purchased the bond on 4-28-00. About 70% of the repairs are done. This building should be completed in 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. The meeting was adjourned at 11.22 a.m. rrn City of St. Paul RESOLUTION RATIEI'ING ASSESSMENT � �o�i e.1 Assessment I3o. SEE BELOW �1�[��Y�3.c�, — ` _� �y \�` c�}-oFi c V Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�:penses for 2 9901T (9039) �`cc�e r.� mex�.'rs ; COUN FILE N O � � $y 3� File o. SEE BELOW Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. �v �r��,e.- — �Q e\ t,� � --�-t�e_ c�ss �ssm t- � as� — VJ e. ��-� � a ;s s c ss mc � 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 rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in-Ax�-equal installments. FI+IE COUNCILPERSON Yeas/ Nays `�� nanav 1/ $iakey f/� strom �/Cqleman �I rris �ntry �iter Adopted by the Council: Date� �� Certi£ied Passes by Council Secretar n BY ��_ � I�� o.�_ J. L In Favor � Against �/��/ Mayor / .., �..,�,��auve nearing Officer - May 2. ?000 Pub]ic Hearin� Date - May 10, 2000 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Roxanna 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: 4-j-00 be in Council ResearcL Oftim on 3-7A-00 AL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � Green Sheet Number: 104653 DIRECTOR CITS' COU!:CIL � STY ATTORNEY �DGET DIRECTOR YOR (OA ASSIST:��'T) 1 ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGN r a.Exic R MGT. 5VC. DIR \CII. RF:SFARCH )N REQITESTED: Setting date of public hearing for removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. File No. 9901T PL�T*!NG CQMMISSION CIVIL SERV7CE CONIMLSSIOIG CIB cOMMIIT£E tts whidh Coutxil ObjeRive Neighborhoods A SiAFF A PublicHealth A Vi'ard 2 Has the personlfirm ever worked under a contrac[ tor t6is department? ti Has this persoWfSrm ever been a City employee? Does this persoNfirm possess a sldll not norm�+lly possessed by any curreM cny emplayeeY em Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (R'hq WLat, Wlten, Wllere, Why'): YES NO YES NO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Pau1 when their propertv is not kent un. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover e�cpenses for Diseased elm trees. This includes cutting tail grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all honsehold items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. �ISADVANTAGES 1FAPPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not SADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property vatues wouid dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especiaily vacant or rental properties. Rodents, fiith, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. !'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $j�(7 COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO DING SOURCE: ASSPSSIRCRYS OriI}' ACTIVII'Y NUMBER: NCLAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIlh 8 property owners will be notified of the and G�?R��P MAR � � 2000 RE-March 10, 2000 -`i tS Date: 317/00 ✓ City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Techaology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF COUNCIL FILE NO. Fi1e No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 9901T (9039) Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. To the Council of the City of St. Paul �c—yc5 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 $1,510.30 Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $ Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $ 160.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,670.30 Charge To Net Assessment $1,670.30 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 51,670.30 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 thereon as may be considered proper. 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RESOLVED FURTHER, That a public hearing be had on said assessment on the lOth dav of Mav. 2000, at the hour of 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter, stating in said notice tlie time and place of hearing, t2ie nature of [he improvemenk, and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to wkom the notice is directed. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �bs<�- — genanav �1 akey es<..�- Sostrom �leman vK"arris xantry �iter 5 In Favor O Against a. Rbs�r�' Adopted by the Council: Date �......� Certified Passed by Council Secretary By�� 1- . � � .. .� Mayor ti Oo—��S REPORT Date: May 2, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Piace: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Keilogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Off3cer 1. Summary Abatements: File JOOOlA Property Clean-Up during January and February 2000 File JOOOIB Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January Zoao File J0001 V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1999. 392 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 461 Edmund Avenue (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 873 Marion Street (J0001� Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 518 Ohio Street (JOOOIV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment by haif making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795. DO -`k� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 925 Sia-th Street East (JOOOlA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Page 2 1385 White Bear Avenue North (J0001 V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $145. 541 Superior Street (JOOOlA) I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 1350 Laurel Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended laying over to the May 1 b Legislative Hearing. 478 Lafond Avenue (J0001� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Azate Street (JOOOIA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 80 Snellin¢ Avenue South (JOOOIA) Legislarive Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary Abatements: File 99Q1T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property during 1999. 1481 Reaney Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 0 Kilburn Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemarle Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridee Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. oo-�I.G� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Robie Street East Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deleting the assessment. 3. Appeal of summary abatement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. Page 3 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradlev Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 818 Charies Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner six monihs to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. rrn MINiJTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 2, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:61 am. �� Z� STAFF PRESENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Dick Lippert, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Sally Peterson, Code Enforcement; David Sundmazk, Pazks and Recreation-Forestry Summary Abatements: File 30001A Property Clean-Up during Jattnary and February 2000 File JO�O1B Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during December 1999 and January 2000 File 30001V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during September, October, and November 1499. 342 Arbor Street (JOOOlA) Janyta Loney and Ben Loney appeazed. Ms. Loney stated she is looking for the actual date of the pickup. The card they received is postmarked January 5, and the letter is dated December 27. (Mr. Strathman and Sally Peterson viewed the envelope. It was later rehuned.) Ms. Peterson responded it looks like a 3 or a 5. This could have happened because of the delay in delivering holiday mail. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment citing inadequate notification. The notice is posted at the site; however, the owners should have received the mail notification. 406 Bates Avenue (JOOQIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 571 Cypress Street (JOOOIA) Sally Peterson reported the notice was mailed 2-3-00 to remove graffiti with a compliance date of 2-13-00. It was rechecked on 2-14-00 and the graffiti was not removed. The work was done 2-18-00. Lyda Pulestott, owner, appeared and stated the notice was sent to the contract for deed holder, who did not notify her. Ms. Puleston lives in the buildiug and nothing was posted on it. This building is part warehouse and has an apartment in the back. Since then, there was another incident, but she painted over it right away. ��-�t� S LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINL3TES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 2 Ms. Peterson stated the norice was mailed to the mortgagee Irvin Bergsagel. According to the inspector, he talked to Mr. Bergsagel on 2-7-00 who said he wouid take caze of it. Ms. Puleston responded she did not know that Mr. Bergsagel had talked to someone. Mr. Stratl�man asked what is the process suppose to be whereby she is informed. Ms. Puleston responded she does not know because she has not had anything like this occur. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 'There is a notification process and technically speaking the City met their obligations. He suggested Ms. Puleston work out something with Mr. Bergsagel. In the future, Mr. Strathman will not delete assessments at this address based on notification. 461 Bdmund Avenue (30001 V) Sa11y Peterson reported this concems a vehicle lacking current tabs. The notice was mailed on 7-1-49 with a compliance date of 7-15-99. Orders were sent to the Police Department on 9-14- 99, and the work was done by the City on 9-36-99. Kristine Kujala and Jim Cartoll, Ramsey County Tas Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated this property was forfeited to the State of Minnesota in August 1999. Ramsey County was managing the property for the State. The prior owner has filed an application to repurchase, which was recently granted. Ms. Kujala's concern is notification: as these properties aze turned over, she would like to have proper notification to manage the property. Once the property is forfeited, it is a matter of switching it into the tax system, removing all the fee owners, and adding the State of Minnesota. However, she is fine with this assessment. Gerry Strathman asked who was notified. Sally Peterson responded three parties were notified: a person at 1157 Sherburne, the occupant at 461 Edmund Avenue, and TCF Bank at 801 Marquette. Mr. Strathman stated the notice was issued in July, but the cleanup order was not issued until two months later. This is unusual because the clean up order usually follows quickly. Ms. Peterson responded she did not laiow why it took so long. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 623-655 State Street (JOOOlAj Sally Peterson reparted arders were xnailed on 12-24-99 to remove tires, toilet, boxes, bottles, debris from lullside vacant lot with a compliance date of 1-3-00. The work was done on 1-21-00. State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and the Boazd of Water commissioners were notified. Kristiue Kuj ala, Ramsey County Ta�c Forfeited Lands, appeazed and stated there is a dispute about whether the City or State owns the land. Razusey County owns a small portion of the land which is adjacent to this property. They cleaned up what they thought was their properry. They � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 3 left the rema;n;ng property and informed Code Enforcement it was left in the street right-of-way. This street dead ends, and people dump gubage there. Mr. Strathman asked are there three pieces of property: one owned by the water boazd, one owned by the City, and one owned by the Counry. Ms. Peterson responded everyone was notified. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on Ms. Kujala's representation that this is not the property of Ramsey County. 873 Marion Street (30001� (No one appeazed representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1991 Nebraska Avenue East (J0001 V) The following appeared: Richard Greeman, representing the owner; Richazd Greeman, Jr., owner, and Tim Rundell, tenant. Sally Peterson reported this was a vehicle abatement. The orders were mailed on 6-7-99 for a red Dodge. They were given 9 days to comply. It was rechecked on 10-6-99. Work orders were sent to the police, and the work was done on 10-9-99. Orders were also issued 4-15-94 and 6-7-94. Four months later the vehicle was towed. Mr. Greeman stated on 6-7-94 the vehicle was towed to 2042 Arlington Avenue for repair. (Mr. Greeman showed Mr. Strathman a receipt from a towing company indicating the vehicle was stored in the summer.) The vehicle was not there the entire period of time the ciry alleged. According to the ordinance, it is 30 days before they can tow it, but it was towed 'an 26 days. (Mr. Cneeman showed Mr, Strathman paperwork indicating the vehicle was towed back.) Mr. Strathman asked what the $385.90 assessment is for and stated his guess is the assessment includes stonge fees. Ms. Peterson responded she does not have the breakdown. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Mr. Greeman made his case that the veiucle was moved and returned back to the premises and, therefore, not there for the 30 days. 518 Ohio Street (JOOO1 V) Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed 11-5-99 to abate a vehicle that lacked current license tabs with a compliance date of I 1-23-99. A work order was sent to the police departrnent and was done on I 1-30-99. The license plates did not belong to that vehicle. �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 .,.- . 7ohn Henly, owner, appeared and stated ttus is a duplex rental properry and the vehicle belonged to one of the tenants. Notice was sent to the property address in his name, but Mr. Henly does not live there. The hearing notice was sent to his correct address. Mr. Strathman asked why one notice was sent to 518 Ohio Street and another notice was sent to another address. Ms. Peterson responded Ramsey County gave the address of 518 02uo for Mr. Henly. Ms. Peterson stated the inspector tried to find Mr. Heniy's phone number bnt it was not published. Mr. Henry responded his number is in the telephone directory. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment based on inadequate notification. He is persuaded that the owner did not know about it. It is perQleacing why the nofice was sent to a different address then the one on record. 1093 Seventh Street West (JOOOIB) Sa11y Peterson reported there was extensive fire damage with hazardous chemicals involved. Police had yellow tagged the area and fire investigators were on the site. Inspector Phil Owens said there would be no interior inspections because of the danger. There had to be an emergency boazding. On 12-12-00, police personnel said there would be no access to the building. Robyn Marshall, owner, appeared and stated the person she hired to board up the building was not allowed to do that. She was never given a reason why. He could have done the work for half the aost. Steve Magner reported at the time of the fire, the site was considered a crime scene in an alleged methamphetamine lab. Police and fire were investigating the crime and were not turning the properiy over. After they deemed it necessary, a City contractor was called to have it boarded immediately. Mr. Magner has no knowiedge of the owner's request to have it boazded up. This matter was huned over to Code Enforcement after the fact. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hired a contractor, and no one was aliowed inside the building. The building was completely boazded. Gerty Strathman recommended reducing the assessment by half making it $750 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $795 Citing he will take the owner's word that this work could have been done for half the cost. 425 Sixth Street East (d0001A) No one appeazed to represent the property. Gerry Strathxnan recommended approval of the assessment. 00- ��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF MAY 2, 2000 1385 White Beaz Avenue North {J0001� Sally Peterson reported orders were mailed on 8-9-99 and ordezs were sent to the Police Department on 9-7-99. She does not have the date the work was done. Page 5 James Pritschet, owner, appeazed and stated he was in the process of selling the vehicle. He went to court for an abandoned vehicle charge even though the vehicle was on his properiy. The vehicle valued at $500 was taken, He paid the fine and thought it was ali done. He called a few people and no one could explain why he was being chazged over $900 on this assessment. Dick Lippert stated criminal proceedings and civil proceedings aze two different things. This was cleared through the criminal process. When the caz was found, it was towed. Mr. Strathman stated when the vehicle gets towed, the charge is for the towing, processing, and daily storage fees while it sits at the Impound Lot. After a period of tnne if no one retrieves it, it goes to auction and is sold. The assessment cost is the amount not offset by the sell. Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessmeni of $145. This should cover the City's towing chazges. The owner is legally responsible for the assessment, but it does seem like a lot of money to have a caz disappear. 541 Superior Street (JOOOIA) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 16 Legislafive Hearing citing the owner requested a layover. 1350 Laurel Avettue (JOOOIB), 358 Aurora Avenue (JOOOIB), 478 Lafond Avenue (30001 V), 815 Robert Street South (JOOOIB) (Appellants appeazed on the above addresses; however, Code Enforcement did not receive their green card. Therefore, Code Enforcement did not have paperwork today regazding these addresses.) Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 16 Legislative Hearing. 805 Agate Street (JOOOlA) Sally Peterson reported that orders were mailed 2-11-00 to remove papers, trash, broken computer terminals, broken glass, debris, broken storm door, wood debris with a compliance date of 2-18-00. The work was done on 2-23-00. (A videotape was shown.) LEGISLA'TIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 �� 3�. Page 6 Joy Agbaza, owner, appeazed and stated someone wanted the computer. She did not lmow it was never picked up, and it is not in the public view. A neighbor called and said kids were throwing rocks. That was how the windows got broken. The police were calied by the neighbor but the police did not do anything. She put a new door on the outside of the house. Also, there was junk across from her house that was there for three months. Steve Magner has something against her, said Ms. Agbara. When the notice was received, why wasn't it cleaned up, asked Mr. Strathman. Ms. Agbara responded the computers were frozen on the floor and she was waiting for it to melt. Mr. Strathman asked about the wood. Ms. Agbaza responded that was wood from when she was fixing the house. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. Wood is not allowed to be stored outdoors. There was almost two weeks between the time the owner was notified and when it was picked up. The assessment is appropriate and the owner was properly notified. The glass was not swept up. Mr. Sirathman does not believe the items were frozen to the ground. If the City removed it, Ms. Agbaza could have removed it. 80 Sneliing Avenue South (JOOOIA) Gerry Stratlunan received a letter from Don Schroer, owner, Insty Lube, Inc., 80 Snelling Avenue South indicating he had planned to clean up the graffiti and he had not done so because it was winter. If the City can paint it, so can he, stated Mr. Strathman. He had ample time to do it. He was cleazly notified because he was preparing to do it. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Summary Abatements: File 9901T Removal of diseased elm trees from private property dnring 1999. 1481 Reanev Avenue Chris Kujala stated she did not receive notification. David Sundmark reported they aze having the same problem as faz as notification for taic exempt properties. The trees were mazked on 9-10-98. A letter was sent to the owner listed with Ramsey County Taxation. It was rechecked on 10-30-98. The tree was removed 11-23-98. A bill was sent to Jim Burney. The properiy was transferred to the State of Ivlinnesota. Gerry Strathman asked when it was transfened. Ms. Kujala responded August 1998. Mr. Sundmark stated the biil was sent in May 1999 to Mr. Burney who eventually called and said he no longer owned it. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. �- �� LEGISLAT'IVE HEARII�3G MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 0 Kilburn Street Page 7 David Sundmazk stated a letter was sent to the State of Minuesota on October 15. The tree was removed on 1-25-99. Chris Kujala asked who it was sent to. Mr. Sundmark responded State of Minuesota Trust Exempt, 50 Keilogg Boulevard West, Suite 620B. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Albemazle Street Chris Kujala, Ramsey County Tas Exempt, appeazed. David Sunmark reported the notice was sent 8-28-98. Tt was sent to the same address as the tree on Kiiburn (see above). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 865 Woodbridge Street David Sundmark reported this was sent to the State of Minnesota. It was rechecked on 12-4-98 and given to the crews to remove on 1-25-99. It is the lot north of 863 and the address is 865. Cluis Kujala stated there aze two vacant lots adjacent to each other in the middle of the block. Five trees were marked. It was thought that four out of the five trees were on someone else's property. Ramsey County also took down another tree in the middle of the two vacant lots. Mr. Sundmark responded Ms. Kujala is speaking of trees mazked in 1999, but the tree an question today is from 1998: an 8 inch tree removed from the middle of the lot. Mr. Sundmazk stated he has contacted the city attorney's office for notification and requested guidelines on how to notify fee owners, contract-for-deed holders, tax payers. He has not heazd back from them. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 0 Robie Street East David Sundmark reported the elms were on a vacant lot and marked on 9-24-9$. A letter was sent to ihe State on 9-29-98. They were rechecked on 11-17-98 and removed in November or December. The assessment is $179.69 plus the $20 service fee. Gerald and Doris 5chillinger, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Schillinger stated the properiy was purchased in October. She does not know when they were mazked. The diseased trees were cut down by Mr. Schillinger. C�C�- �tC�� LEGISLATTVE HEARING NIINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 8 Mr. Schillinger stated they did not own the property at that time. They received a piece of paper that reads there is no assessment against the ptoperty when they paid for it at auction. Mr. Strathman responded he did not think Ramsey County ever certified that. (Mrs. Sclullinger showed Mr. Strathman some papenvork.) Fioxanna Flink stated the County has no right to say there is no pending assessment. The County's check could have been weeks prior to the sell. Other paperwork should read that the owner is responsible for any pending assessment. They should have checked with the City. Mrs. Schillinger responded she checked with the City and no one knew anytiung. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. Technicatly the owners aze responsible for this and Ramsey County should not certify there aze no pending assessments because assessment stays with the property. On the other hand, these circumstances are unusual. Appeai of summary a6atement order at 786 Hawthorne Avenue East. (No one appeared representing the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1031 Bradley Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this has been a vacant building since July 1997. The curreni owner is First Choice Rental. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to cut tall grass and remove snow. On I 1-9-99, an inspection of the building was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condifion was developed and photographs were taken. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $4,996.12. The estimated mazket value is $59,400; estimated cost to repair, $40,000; estunated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8.000, Pat O'Kane, properry manager, and Kermit Olson, owner, appeared. Mr. O'Kane stated the code compliance inspection was done a yeaz ago. Mr. Magner stated the inspection that was done August 1998 expired a year later. Mr. O'Kane stated they have replaced the roof, the plumbing system has been removed and roughed in, the entire electrical system has been removed, the windows have been replaced, and the doors have been replaced. Their intent is to finish the building. Don Wagner (of the office of License, Inspecrion, Environmental Protection) asked for a letter from them explaining their approximate completion. The vacant building fee has been paid. After that, they received notice that the City wanted to tear the building down. ��—�lc�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2000 Page 9 Steve Magner stated Code Enforcement said they would give them time to pay the bond and start work on the building. A letter was submitted on 12-16-99 indicating the work would be completed azound the third week of May 2000. The first week of May there was no bond or report. Mr. O'Kane responded those were approximate dates and he did not know a bond was needed at that time. Gerry Sttathman asked when the building will be completed. Mr. O'Kane responded sis to eight weeks to complete the work, roughly July 1. They will start within two weeks. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on the condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate, 2) post a$2,000 bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 818 Charles Avenue. If 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 August 1996. The current owner is Security Pacific National Bank Trustee. Code Enforcement knows Gary Torgerson as the person in charge of the property. There have been eleven summary abatement notices mentioned to secure the dwelling, remove refuse, cut tall grass, remove snow and remove vehicle. On 4-6-99, 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 are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid of $4,118.01. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $53,QQ0 on the properry. A bond was posted on 4-28-00. The last code compliance inspecrion was on 3-11-97 and is expired. Gary Torgerson, owner, appeazed and stated he purchased the bond on 4-28-00. About 70% of the repairs are done. This building should be completed in 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommended granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 10, 2000: obtain a code compliance inspection if the current one is found to be inadequate. The meeting was adjourned at 11.22 a.m. rrn