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00-530Council File # oo - S3p ORlGlNAL r Presented Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # i o�k 3�i �. ao Committee Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WHEREAS, the Boazd of Ramsey County Coxnmissioners has referred a repurchase application for property at 224 Avon Street to the City of Saint Paul for a recommendation, and WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has reviewed police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years, and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul does not consider the properry at 224 Avon Street to be a municipal problem, now, therefore, be it 9 RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul recommends that the Board ofRamsey County Commissioners approve the 10 repurchase application for the properry at 224 Avon Street. Requested by Department o£ Benanav Bostrom Coleman Harris Lanhy Reiter � Form Approved by City Attorney � � — r+�� Adopted by Council: Date Adoprion Certified by CouncIl S V e � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council sy: '"� 3- ��-�-_� By. Approved by Mayor: Date��f,Y�►7eC1� . ' ` By. � �� J � � � Cily Reiter 266-8650 BE IXJ COUNCILAGHJOA BY (Q4'f� June a, 2000 May 26, 2000 �� rtaurwc onoae TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET oe S3o No 1 �4�42 u�� u�� ❑ OIYAT�OAEY ❑ OIYCLi111! ❑ wuwcw�m�xcFSOw. ❑ wuwau.a ❑ r�voala��unr.urt/ ❑ {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution recommending that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners approve the repurchase application for properiy at 224 Avon Street. PIANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMIT'TEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Wl�ere. WhY) � m� ve�� »�d �� a�a ro.u,� a�m�m�r YES NO Fies ihie P�aoMrm e+er been a cry empbyee9 YES NO ooes u�is ae�saNfirm a� a sla�� nat nonne�lypossessetl bY �v wnent cflr emabveev VES NO' Is Mis persoNfirm a tarpeted venda? YES NO tlain au ves anawefs on seoarate sheet ana � to areen sheet r � ny_�.�:r.��a.� G�9.cr.l�i�.1 t COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� YEE NO SOURCE � ACTNITYNUMBER INFORMATON (D�WI� Property Records a,nd Revenne Richard J. Wendt, Division Manager 620B Government Genter West 50 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102-1557 April 21, 2000 Fred Owusu City Clerk City Hall, Room 170 15 Kellogg Blvd W St. Paul MN 55102 Re: 224 Avon Street repurchase application relating to tax-forFeited land Dear Mr. Owusu, 00 -s �o Fax:651-266-2210 Enclosed please find the documentation regarding the repurchase application of the property located at 224 Avon Street by Drewco, Inc. At a recent Ramsey County Board Meeting on April 18, 2000, Commissioner Haigh made a motion to lay this item over until receipt of a Resolution from the City of St. Paul City Council regarding the recommendation to approve or deny the repurchase application. Recent County Board policy adopted December 21, 1999, No. 99-507, allows for "each repurchase application to be referred to the municipality in which the property is located. The municipality will document whether the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years. The municipality, by resolution, shall recommend that the County Board approve or deny the repurchase application and return the repurchase application to Ramsey County along with the resolution and documentation of any violations." A1ong with the repurchase application, enclosed are the following documents to assist you: 1) Ramsey County Board action, dated April 18, 2000; 2) Code Violation Reports; 3) Police history summary; 4) Resolution No. 99-507, regarding the Tax Forfeited Lands repurchase policy recently adopted; and 5) all correspondence the department has received. Minnesota's First Home ENe Connty printed on recYCled papermth a mimmum o[ 10%pos4consumef eantent � Oo —S30 While the repurchase policy does not have a specific timeline for action by the City Council, we know that the applicant is eager for this to be resoived. We ask that, if possible, we receive the Council's recommendation within 60 days. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed documents, or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (651) 266-2081. Sinc ely, � �--��,�, Kr" tine A. Kujala, Supervisor Tax Forfeited Lands cc: Dorothy McClung Drewco, Inc. (without attachments) APPLICATION TO REPURCHASE AFTER FORFEITURE DATE: 1 ��^�� OO�S30 z / we , the undersigned, ��4�CO3 � � G, c ►1 { �� 1�9�k�� hereby make an application to repu chase rom the State of Minnesota, "Trust Exenpt"� as tr st the described land situated in Ransey County: kj� �,�qVt� �1'L°X 4E1-r"`-K .+2� PIN: Qa� -��3-c1i.3-Ic�L-D�12-� ABST/TORR:�_ NOTICE �r � lU�� PROPERTY ADDRESS: a�� l��Yl ��"v'�� IUDy� S� �� L1 -�ib Z� DATE OF FORFEITURE: �- 3-�`"I R C i CARSON I30: S�'� DESCRIPTION: �--�� Ql�C�C- � U% ��^d �c7t�h� �lt��S /-tdd��iou. �n l-lolrowt1oe`s /-�d�li�idv, � S{-, P�. Applicant states and shows that he repurchase said.land by virtue o£ _ Applicant further state that said reasons: . ►�� she �hey "� are r(`t �itled to s r �- ' WN Q .� -c o ��`C c'�'tA--�- s became delinquent for the following a s �c� 1 �'�� Appl cant agrees to pay the sum total of all the delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, cost and interests. Payment will be made by certified check, made payable to the Department of Property Records and Revenue and submitted to the Office of Tax Forfeited Lands, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Suite 620B, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102-1693, Telephone No. 266-2082 APPLICANT � APPLICAN�' �� J � ��t 1 �� PLEASE PRINT HERE FILL-OUT BELOW HOW NAME(S) SHOULD � APPEAR ON DEEDS/DOCUMENTS. MAILING ADDRESS I �' �i��'�N 5�� `�" CITY/STATE/ IP CODE � 5� ^ 2" Z' 2~ �/�5 IF NAME IS DIFFERENT FROM COMPUTER TELEPHONE NO. MiJST HAVE DOCUMENT(S) SHOWING NAME CHANGE. IF IT SHOULD BE IN THE 23AME OF TFiE ESTATE FILL-OUT ACCORDINGLY OR HAVE PROOF OF PROBATE SHOWING NEW OWNER(S). FORM-9 / REVISED 2-23-96TFL � � REQUEST FOR RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD ACTION �� Oo—S30 Type of Agenda: � Policy � Consent Administrative � Information Requesting Department: Property Records and Revenue Committee: Committee: C�unty-Wiele Ramifications � er Affcctel C�mmissioner District(s) #: 4 ❑ Pubiic Hearing ❑ Ordinance �/ �� Meeting Date: Meeting Date: Board Meeting Date: 4-18-2000 Boazd Meeting Date: SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax-forfeited property for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. JUSTIFICATION: The property located at 224 Avon Street North, a residential duplex, has had serious police complaints and numerous code violations cited to the property. To be consistent regarding these types of issues relating to County Board policy, normally the recommendation is to deny the repurchase application. Denial of this application will result in the Tax Forfeited Lands Section either offering the property for sale at public auction or allow a governmental agency to acquire the property. ACTION REQUESTED: In order to be consistent with County Board policy in regard to TaY Forfeited Land relating to nuisance properties and public best interest, the application should be denied on the following property: 1 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT.i 4 J PIN:02-28-23-12-O011-8 � � PA: 224 Avon Street North, �afnt. Paul MN 55104-6628 SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax forfeited properiy for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. ATTACHMENTS: i. Tax Forfeited Lands Repurchase Application Siuiunary Form. 2. Cover Memorandum - Dorothy A. McClung, Director - Dated: Mazch 7, 2000. 3. Map of pazcel. PREVIOUS ACTION: COUNTY MANAGER COMMENTS: According to documents submitted by the Department of Property Records and Revenue, the property located at 224 Avon S�eet, has a history of problems relating to building code violations, cited by the City of St. Paui Code Enforcement Division, along with a history of visits by the St. Paul Police Department, and would be considered a nuisance property. The County Manager supports the request for denial of the repurchase application based on County Board policy regarding property that is considered a municipai problem with documented police calls and building code violations. SI/BJECT.� � vuua�] tf�iul110�' — HLLI.LVI]lCLL J1�llQ�LLi 7 �"? _C ��;�-�-`-' � �� ; �OLD Date -r s- �o;� o r�; �._��. � ., �:. °_ . . � <�� ate � Oo-S�O SUGGESTED RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tax Forfeited Lands has received an application to repurchase one tax- forfeited property by the prior owner at the time of forfeifure; and WHEREAS, This property is located in the City of Saint Paul, County of Ramsey, and is legaily described as follows: COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 Lot 11, Block 1, Nininger and Donnelly's Addition to Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul P I N: 02-2 8-23-12-0011-8 PA: 224 Rvon Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104-6628 FORFEITED: August 3, 1999; and WHEREAS, All and any payments received have been deposited into the Tax Forteited Land Accounts; and WHEREAS, The prior owner has entered into an agreement to repurchase the property back from the Tax Forfeited Lands Section for the purpose of repaying the outstanding back taxes, interest and penalties on the property and has further agreed to keep all future real estate taxes current; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has determined that the repurchase application should be denied due to the documented police complaints, building code violations, and summary abatement history that have been cited to the property and prior owner; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is unable to determine the undue hardship or injustice that may have resulted from the forfeiture of this property and that the repurehase will not promote the best use of the property that will serve the public's best interest; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners hereby denies approval of the repurchase application of one tax-forteited property by the prior owner, Drewco, Inc., PIN: 02-28-23-12-0011-8, for the property located at 224 Avon Street North. i � c {y � U �`� a?,T Z C �� ry O� d ji T N h � N �,= o�Eme=m>y „ _: a a i a bo 30 �, � � � O C Q O U1 t �p fl. 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The property is a residential duplex Iocated at 224 Avon Street North, in the City of Saint Paul. Since acquisition, no property taxes were paid. A portion of the 1994 taxes along with the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 taxes remain unpaid. The property forfeited on August 3, 1999 and the Tax Forfeited Land section of Property Records and Revenue is managing the property. Shortly following the forfeiture, Larry Alexander contacted the Tax Forfeited Land section and advised that bankruptcy proceedings were underway. The County Attorney contacted the Bankruptcy Court and found that the statement of assets did not include this property. Mr. Alexander was advised that unless he amended the bankruptcy statement, the bankruptcy action would not delay the forfeiture proceeding. The bankruptcy statement was not amended. Mr. Alexander filed an application to repurchase the property on September 22, 1999 on behalf of Drewco, Inc. The property is an uppeNlower duplex and tenants occupied both units at forteiture. The tenants were advised of the forfeiture in August and directed to make rent paymertts to the Tax Forfeited Land section. The rental payments by the tenant in the upper unit were less than expected for the first months and we learned that a portion of the rent was paid by Section 8. The Section 8 payments were sent to Drewco even though Drewco had no interest in the property after forfeiture. In December, Section 8 payments were sent to Tax Forfeited Land after they notified the appropriate authorities. At the time of forteiture, the tenants complained of an existing plumbing problem on the second floor. Tax Forfeited Lands arranged to repair the obvious problem in the fall of .—�'� Minnesota's First Home Eale Couniy printed on mycledyeperwlW amioWm� of IO%A�co�ermnknt � po -S3o 1999. Mr. Alexander acknowledged that Drewco was aware of the problem, but never followed up. At the time of forfeiture, several months of water biils remained unpaid. Mr. Alexander brought in a bill to Tax Forfeited Land and suggested that the utility bill should be paid by TFL. It was pointed out that the biil, though dated after the forfeiture, was a third notice of delinquency for three months prior to the forfeiture. Ultimately Tax Forteited Lands paid $270.00 to the City ofi Saint Paul to transfer the bifling records. Drewco, Inc. has indicated that they play an active role in the community to provide emergency housing for families in transition but neither tenants at forteiture were part of this housing program. A search of code enforcement records shows an extensive, reoccurring trash and garbage probiem beginning in 1995 with improvement in recent years. The St. Paul poiice records show a lengthy history of response calls from January 1997 through August 1999. Mr. Alexander indicated that the forfeiture occurred because the company did not receive the delinquent notifications because of a US postal probiem relating to a personal nature. There is no evidence in the file or application that forfeiture of this property constituted undue hardship or injustice. Conciusion Minnesota Statutes authorize a County Board to aliow a repurchase only after the adoption of a resolution determining that the repurchase will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that the repurchase will promote the use of the property that wili best serve the public interest. The Department of Property Records and Revenue, upon review of the file and the application by the prior owner, recommends that this repurchase be denied since no hardship or injustice was created by the forfeiture and the repurchase of this properry with its history of code violations and police calls will not best serve the public interest. DAM:ek 2 � COMMISSIONER DISTRICTY 224 AVON ST 02-2&23-12-0011 � MP�RSHALL AVE � F- � � �� ._ . _. _ . 1 � Z � � O Q � � , � DAYTON AV� , ! ! i � � ' ' � , i T N W�E s , I i ; � COMMISSIONER DISTRICT`� 224 AVON ST 02-28-23-12-0011 MARSHALL AVE � � � � �� Z � _. I � O � Q � C� DAYTON AVE ; � � � , OU - 5,3p N W�E S ' � � CITY OF iA1NT PAUL CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE VISION OF CODE EP[FORCEMENT Room 190, City Haii 15W. Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paui, Minnesota 55102 VENICLE ABATEMENT ORDER o. BY To: �,��r.�/�o G�vL � aaa f ! /l�IU��T To: �'7S L�1"��fG /IY.E aaaf�r. � Z y �o� ST n/ S7 ��L !'�ir/ s,�/6 `� ' /Lt/'s s�oy To: , a�� . � As owner or person(s) responsible for: Z you are hereby ordered to eliminate the con r 1 MAKE: L�` G MAKE: _ COLOR: ��/�'� COLOR: _ LICENSE: ��/L /�C� LICENSE: S/� � vehicle(s} listed below. 3 MAKE: COLOR: LICENSE: VEHICLES LEFT IN THE FOLLOWING COND9TIONS ARE IN VIOLATI�DN O�' �HAPTERS 45 AND 163 OF THE SAINT PAUL LEGISLATIVE COD�: ,� A) LACKS CURRENT LICENSE/TABS � B) OPEN TO ENTRY/UNSECURED � C) MISSING VITAL PARTS/DISMANTLED �D) UNDRIVEABLE/INOPERATIVE � E) ON PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S PERMISSION � F) UNLAWFULLY PARKED/UNDESIGNATED PARKING AREA � G) UNAPPROVED PARKING SURFACE AREA CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: --►- REPAIR TO CORRECT ALL THE VIOLATIONS LISTED ABOVE, or —�— STORE IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE, or —� REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. APPFALS: Y ou mar appcul this order and obtain a fiearina before the Citv CovnciV Ap filin� :� written myvest �ritl+ H}e Cih' CIerA Detore the appeal deadline aoted abos'e. or uven -- p) days after We date mailed, x'hichever comec first. No appeals may be filed afcer tha[ date. You ma}' oAtain an upplica[ion Gom the Ciry' Clerk's Offic4 Room 370. Gb H�11. SL'; {. .Paul M.\ 5570i 2he [elephone number Cs (651) 266-SYS9. )'ou must submi� a cup�' of tliis order xith yuur apptiution. � -.'-.�� .{� t;� ��'�->�,� 4 _ . .. . ... , : .c,�„ . s . S e.x...'.1� ��3�9 y Dar� lssu�n �� EAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN TAGGING AND/OR TOWING. CHARGES: If [he City impounds and disposes of the vehicle(s), the chazges assessed to the above property will be approximately $600.00 for each vehicle. This chaz�e does not include impound fees and other related costs for release of vehicle(s). � Saint Paul Public Health . COdE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS � - 555 Cedar Street SaintPaui, Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 ---- CORRECTION NOTICE DO-S�o (_-��!-57 Daxe Iss:� To: � f P,� n �.,< , Address: �� L,z,,>' � L 5� . P . l /�t LV S ti /✓ �j' To: i .P i .� Address: 1 7 C i�/ L A-� � �.,,�., �. l� /� c�,. �"� P,. � M/� T s� To: Address: As owner, lessee, agent or occupant of � i ! '/-1 �� pL , you are hereby notified to eliminate the following Gode Vialation(s): �.n �.�� , � s �,�� i n �..n COMPLY BEFORE: �" FAiWRE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN COURT ACTION. Issued by: n 1"" . �- S Pi S c � INSPECfpR� , If you have an� the requirements or the deadline, you should call the Inspector at 292-7771 between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m onday Chrougti�Friday:-For appeals iriformafion, call 266-5989. -"- � �; � Fen asss ' CrI'Y OF SAII�7I PAUL DIVISION OF PARKS AI�ID RECRFATiON t � ' ' SUMMARY ABATEMENT �A�: 4� �z � w. o. �: /Y�3S� r oca�tzox: o�� DiV ��Y�� /�rT�7 D�-�-a3-/�=00// rn.g CHAItGE TO: C.S. AUl'HORITY: 7 DR . ;:�_y��...g.� 555 Cedar Street David Weisberg Inspector 03230 T��. ��: $ ��3• S a r _ � � i L � wC __'__ - DESIT APPROPRtA7fON N° 014635 'ED BELOW: ement Programs, having irties for the p operty :R & DOkNELLY'S DD. TO 02 1); ted after: Ap il 17, : ORDER CODE: �l costs to Sai t Paul s property taxe as a is work order, please if this work s not s notice, retu n this :ntified below t 292- ., Larry Alexar�der. � THE ABOVE tS NE�SSARY AND AUTI-lORIZED BY: file #: PIN#: D2-28-23-12-0011 Assessment #: wa�d: �,1G.,t � p s 30 � SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY Public Health Code Enforcement Programs Add�ess: 224 Avon St. N. Dateorde�smailed: April 11, 1996 and posted. Nuisance: Remove garbage and mattress from yard. Complyby: April 17, 1996 Rechecked: Ap�il 17 7996 Wark orde� sent ro Parks: Work Order Number 14635 Datewo�kdone:Apri119, 1996 Comments: Uwner states that this is "new" garbage, orders specifically say in capitol letters you must maintain the premises in clean condition at all times. Histo�y: Over fifteeni15) calls for service in 1995 for same violations. Cost: $163.50 Date Prepared: May 1, 1996 Action Taken: LHO:Mayd7 7996 date CC: "T�/,u., r�n-� date Service Charge �' �szs.00.sis.00i = Total cost: $203.5U Prepared by: Guy Willits 10/07/99 ST. PAUL POLICE SINGLE INCIDENT TRACKING SYSTEM QADR - PUBLIC HISTORY OF 224 AVON ST I3 164000 SECTOR: 1 GRID: 128 O1/O1/97 - 10/07/99 10:01:37 D o -S3o CN DATE TIME INCIDENT DISP APT 99-138-697 O8/26/99 2223 INVESTIGATE SNR 99-138-64a 08/26/99 2101 INVESTIGATE SNR g-3-5y 99-129-821 08/16/99 1131 INVESTIGATE ADV - �o��c�� 99-103-171 07f09/99 2133 OTH ASLT DQM SS RCV 99-087-314 06/15/99 2231 NO D.L. RCV 99-062-465 OS/OS/99 1923 DOMESTICS DTX 98-209-812 12/29/98 1854 INVESTIGATE CAN 2 98-170-543 10/14/98 0225 DOMESTICS ADV 98-167-721 10/09/98 0851 PREVIOUS CN GOA LWR 98-120-457 07/29/98 0909 DOMESTICS C,AN 98-115-728 07/22/98 0910 THEFT" ?�DV 98-105-976 07/07/98 1053 THEFT� ADV 2 98-102-172 07/02/98 0324 NARCOTICS DRUGS UNF DOWN 98-072-361 OS/17/98 1341 DOMESTICS SNR 98-071-004 O5/15/98 1731 INVESTIGATE CAN 98-068-649 OS/11/98 2328 DOMESTICS DUP DOWN 98-068-647 OS/11/98 2327 INVESTIGATE� DUP DOWN 98-066-�27 O5/08/98 2311 RUNAWAY RCV 2 98-023-543 02/18/98 1522 ._OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV UPPE 97-206-764 12/22/97 1042 OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV 97-203-727 12/16/97 1702 DOMESTICS ADV 97-155-492 09/21/97 2000 DOMESTICS ADV 1 FL 97-153-989 09/19/97 1450 DOMESTICS ADV 97-133-982 97-131-806 97-130-403 97-121-206 97-095-538 97-060-078 97-018-147 97-010-814 97-010-808 08/20/97 08/16/97 08/14/97 08/O1/97 06/24/97 04/30j97 02/07/97 O1/23/97 O1/23/97 1326 2152 1746 1741 2336 1542 1915 2147 2133 DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS INVESTIGATE' OTHER VIOLATION SUSP ACTIVITY SEARCH WARRANT WEAPONS ADV ADV CAN ADV CAN RCV ADV RCV DUP UP 2 .•t. P.3lr � pi iLIfr SPPD RMS QUERY Address Search Address Search: 224 AVON ST N(Sector: 1 Grid: 128 ) from 01/01/1999 to 04/25/2000 Retrieved 9records Complaint # 26633 99195108 99185799 99138697 99138644 99129827 99103175 99087314 99062465 Occur Date 8. Time oviaiz000 �s:�o 1'I 1�7�'1999 07:42 11/03/1999 11:10 08/26/1999 2223 08/26/'1999 21:01 08/16/1999 11:31 07/09/1999 2t 33 O6/15/1999 22:31 05/OS/1999 1923 Incident Type SUSP ACTIVITY INVESTiGATE ASSIST CALLS INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE OTH ASLT DOM SS NO D.L. DOMESTICS Disposi6on Apt# Calier ADV LOW TONY ADV THOMAS GRAHMS ADV SNR ACON,MARIANNE SNR ACON,MARIANNE ADV ACON,MARIANNE RCV DETRA R4LLS RCV p7X ACON,MARIANNE o a -s3o Information requested by: (152800) 1 Printed at:04i25i2000 10:57:30 Resolution Board of Ramsez,� Countz,� Commissioners 00 -530 Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99-547 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Page 1 of 5 Dorothy hlcClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands G9HEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners desires to establish a repurchase policy for tax forfeited lands that is consistent with Minnesota Statutes and reflects the Board's standards for promoting the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board intends to establish a fair and equitable process for the repurchase of tax forfeited land that will correct any undue hardship or injustice or promote the.use of such lands that will serve the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners acknowledges the responsibility of local governments to establish ordinances governing the use and maintenance of properties in their jurisdictions and supports efforts of locai governments to strengthen neighborhoods by ridding the neighborhoods of nuisances; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, That the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will approve a repurchase application of tax forfeited lands by a prior oc•rner upon a finding by the Board that such repurchase either will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that such repurchase will promote the use of such lands thaC will best serve the public interest; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That a repurchase application �aill be processed by Property Records and Revenue in the following manner: a) Recommendation of T4unicipality Each repurchase application will be referrecl to the municipality in cvhich the property is located. ..The municipality will document wheCher the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal actiJity, or health violations within the past five years. RA�4SEY COU1'TY B0.4RD OF CO�t�IISSIONERS 1'EA NAY OTHER .y Bennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janice Rettman Tan �Viessner � Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jzckelen ChieF Cleck - County Boacd Resolution Board of Ramsey. Countz,� Commissioners �Presented By Commissioner Rettman .4ttention: Date December 21, 1999No. 9__9_507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McClung, property Records & RevenuePagy 2 of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands b) Resolution by a Municipality The municipality, by resolution, shall Board approve or deny the repurchase repurchase application to Ramsey Count� and documentation of any violations. recommend that application and r along with the the County return the resolution c} Recommendation of the Director of Property Records and Revenue If a municipality finds no.violations in the past f?ve years, the Director will forward the application to the County Board with the recommendation to approve the application. If a municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past iive years, but recommends approval of the application, the Director will recommend approval and transmit-the entire record to the Cn?ef Clerk for referral to the Chair of the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee. If the municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past five years and recommends denial of the application, the Director will recommend denial and transmit the entire record to the Chief Clerk for referral to the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee; and Be It Furth=r RESOLVED, Director to the handled in the a) Notification That a repurchase application reierred by the Pinance, Personnel and Management Co<<nittee will be follov�ing manner: The Chief Clerk wi11 schedule a hearing on each repurchase application before the Finance, Personnel and Manag�m�nt Committee. Property Records and Revenue will send a notice Lo the applicant notifying the applicant of the time and date o= the hearing. Notices will also be sent to the municipality and any other persons who have asked to receive such nor.;�P� An-ISEY COWi TY $OARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER �ny Bennett ino Guerin iz Haigh ifaelOrtega - - " ctoria Reinhardt aice Rettman � tiViessner RaEael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y t3onnie C. Jackelen Chief Clerk - Co¢nry goard Resolution Board of Q O -53'� Ramsey Countz,� Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Paa= 3 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands b) Hearing procedures The Finance, Personnel and Management Committee v:ill review the application and the recommendation from the r��nicipality. The applicant will be allowed to present any information that may be pertinent. The Chair of the Committee may alloca other interested persons to present pertinent information. Based on the information presented on the application, - the recommer.dation from the municipality and information presented at th= hearing, the Committee will recommend approval or denial of the appiication. The Committee may include restrictions or conditions o:? the repurchase. The final recommendation of the Committee will be forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. c) County Board Procedures Recommendations from the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee will be included in the administrativ� agenda of the County Board. The County Board will consider the recommendation and record from the Committee. No additional ��stimony will be permitted unless a majority votes to allow suc:� testimony. The County Board may approve the application, deny the application or approve the application with restrictions or co�ditions on the repurchase. For every repurchase application considere3 by the County Board, the final resolution will contain 1.) A determination of whether or not undue hardship or injustice resuited from the forfeiture and whether repurchase will correct t�� undue hardship or injustice; and 2.) A determination of wh��her or not the repurchase will promote the use of the property that best serves the public interest; and Be It Further RA\4SEY COtI\Tl' BOARD OF COMMISSIO\'ERS 1'EA NA�' OTHER y Sennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janicz Rettman Tan \Viessner _ Rafael Ortega, Chair _ (Continued) _ BY Bonnie C. lz:kzlen Chief Clzrk - County Board Resolution Board of Ramsey. Count�y Commzssioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman tlttention: Date December 21, 1999 No. 9 9 - 507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McCZung, Property Records & Revenue c of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands RESOLVED, That repurchases, terms as described Herein: a) Homestead Property if approved, will be allowed on Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of property classified for property tax purposes as homestead property at the time of repurchase, will be allowed�installment pGy,;ients calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.2'1, Subdivision 1. . b) All Other Property Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of non property will be allowed installment payments calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.161, Subdivision 3. c) Payment in Full If the County Board has good cause to believe that a,-epurchase installment payment plan for a particular parcel is unnecessary and not in the public interest, the County Board may reauire that the entire repurchase price be paid in full as a condition of the repurchase. If the applicant has had repurchase coatracts on the same or other properties which were canceled or, ?f a current contract, are in arrears and a cancellation is pending, the repurchase u�i11 require payment in full; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the County Board imposes the following additional restrictions on repurchases: �b4SEY COWi TY BOARD OF CO�IMISSIO\'ERS YEA NAY OTHER ny Bennett io Guerin ° Haigh fael Ortega �toria Reinhardt ice Rettman �Viessner Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jack:len Chief Clerk - County Board Resolution Board of Racrosey County Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. Attention: gudgeting and Accounting p�c� 5 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands ao -s3'� 99-507 a) Code Compliance Any property that is being repurchased but is cond�r.Lned at the time of repurchase shall be subject to code compliance. The repurchaser shall present and file a certificate of code cor•.�gliance with the Director within six months from the date of County Board approval. The certificate of code compliance must be certified by an appropriate city official and must' indicate that the property has been inspected and that it conforms with any ordinanc2s, building and zoning laws applicable to the properCy. Thes� conditions of repurchase will be entered on the repurchase receipt and, if the repurchaser defaults on the code compliance requirement, the repurchase and the installment contract shall be subject to cancellation as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 559.21. b) Insurance Requirements Repurchasers of tax forfeited properties that have structures and are being repurchased under a contract must orovide proof of insurance in an amount equal to the Assessor's m�r'.�et value of the structure and must have Ramsey County listed as aaaitional insured on the policy; and Be It Further RESOLVED, Tnat this policy is efrective for a�l nevr repurchase applications received after January 1, 2000 and supersedes Resolution 97-3�2; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the Property Records and ➢e':enue Department wi11 work H�ith the City of Saint Paul, its plan-zng councils and the other municipalities in Ramsey County to explain the tax forfeited processes and provide sample resolutio�s for use by the city councils. RA�4SEY COU�'T1 BOARD OF CO�tMISSiO\rERS YEA NAY OTHER ry Bennett X .o Guerin X 5ue Haioh _� RafaelOrtega ,�_ Victoria Reinhardt �_ Janice Rettman _�{_ Jan Niessner �_ Rafael Ortega, Chair By ' ` Bonnie C. Lckel Chief Clzrk - o ry Board 00 -S3o DREWCO, INC 875 Lawel Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone 651-222-5759 February 14, 2000 Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Forfeited Properiy 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: 224 N. AVON STREET ST. PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Deaz Ms. Kujala: As you are aware, Drewco, Inc. has made application to repurchase property above-referenced and we reaffirm that desire. In response to facts and circumstances involving the property indicated to St. Paul City Councilmember 7erry A. Blakey, the Taxpayer makes the following responses; 1: Upon the lapsing of our redemption period [October 1999] the Taxpayer surrendered the property to the County and to the best of ow knowledge, the property was well maintained. There was a problem with a minor leak from plumbing on the second floor [which we believed to be a wax ring or an overflow valve connection] which was causing a problem down below. The problem was intermittent. We were unsuccessful in locating the actual problem and issues intervened before we resolved the leak. 2. Ta�cpayer states that upon surrender of the property there was no trash problem and the furnace, providing heat to the first floor unit worked. The removal of trash (accruing October 1999 forward] and the repair of the fumace by the County is just a part of maintaining property. 3. Taacpayer states that upon surrender of the property there were no outstanding bills in the name of said party due and owing against the property. The water bill in the name of Larry Alexander was not an obligation of the T�payer, in fact it was discharged by Alexander's banknxptcy. 4. Taxpayer states that each tenant in their respective unit were responsible for their own NSP billings — not the T�payer. ff the County elected to use rent receipts to pay tenants' utility bills, creating a short-fall in cash flow, such ought not impact the Ta�cpayer. 5. Taxpayer states that it has in no way interFered in the County's management or custody of the property pending the processing of the application for repurchase; February 14, 2000 Kristine A Kujala 00 -S30 6. Since early 1996, Taxpayer has acted as a captive emergency housing resource for St. Paul Urban Leawe and at present, Trusring Neighbors, community-based social service agencies, which deals with families in transition. Foreseeably, our residents have come to the property with varying social problems, i.e. domestic abuse, displacement, divorce, eviction with children, resulting in a more than normal amount of police calls to the property. More to point, the Taxpayer was not aware of the eactent of police activities, however, believes that the property and the manner in wluch we have worked with social service agencies in the Summit-University community is constnxctive and positive. T�payer was aware of the two instances when the property was cited by the City of St. Paui. Rubbish — The rubbish was the result of a move-out [which resulted in substantial damage to the property] and our efforts to tepair and remove abandoned property in the unit. The rubbish situation was resolved within the period of time directed by city officials. Automobile — The automobile belonged to a tenant, who had allowed the registration to lapse, as she was experiencing some health issues. Once the city cited the automobile, T�payer immediately contacted the tenant and the issue was resolved when the tenant applied for and secured up-dated tabs for the vehicle and the vehicle was moved. This situation was resolved with a week. Taxpayer has been in contact with residents in the area and knows that the property is not perceived as a nuisance or problem property. The Taxpayer has always been active and engaged in the management ofthe subject property and plans to continue upon repurchase. Sincerely, c.c. Jerry A. Blakey, St. Paul City Council St. Paul Urban League Trusting Neighbors 2 cs** o R� 7 k ± < y E JERRY BLAKEY Councilmember CZTY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 22, 2000 I{ristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 F.E: 2?4 N�: th As�ca S*reet Saint Paul, Minnesota Dear Ms. Ku}ala: I am aware of DREWCO, Inc.'s application to repurchase the properiy above-referenced, which the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will be considering sometime in Mazch 2000. 0o-S3o DREWCO has had a commendable reputation and has worked with various community agencies providing emergency housing to families in crisis here in the Summit University community. Finding properiy owners who are willing to work with our worthwhile social service agencies as they endeavor to help displaced citizens is a daunting task. It is obvious, providing this type of housing assistance under adverse circumstances and with vazious attending problems, in particular, domestic abuse and an abnormal amount of police calls is a necessary evil. DREWCO's residents have had vazious restraining orders against their spouse/partner, and the courts encourage police calls. My office is quite active and routinely receives complaints, however, my office has yet to receive a complaint about the properiy. DREWCO has reaffirmed iYs desire to continue to work with our community. I know that such continued activities by DREWCO will be eood for Ward One. I lend my voice in support of DREWCO and believe that this property should be returned to the taxpayer. 224 North Avon Street has not been a nuisance. Please call me if you have any concerns. I appreciate your attention to this matter. CITY FIAT,L THIRD FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1615 651/266-8610 s�<s Printed on Recycled Paper cc: Susan Haigh Dorothy McClung �t. Paul Urban �eague o S3� s � 401 �elby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 224-5771 Fax 224-8009 February 29, 2000 BOARD OF AIRECTORS CHAIR Dr. Delores Henderson ist VICE-CHAIRPERSON Susan K. Moore 2nd VICE-CHAIRPERSON Dazryl G. Gibson SECRETARY LeClair G. Lambert TREASURER Samuel Simmons EX-OFFICIO Eugene Barringer Jennie M Bro�vn Jackie Cooper K.Cynthia Fashaw Robert G. Lewis Harry D. Melander, Jr. Ann M. Seifert Peter T Shimabukuro Rev. Ronald A. Smith Deborah Watts HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Senator Frances Fazley Rec Kneely Williams PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Willie Mae Wilson �4 Ms. Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: DREWCO, INC. Dear Ms. Kujala: DREWCO, property owner, has worked with the St. Paul Urban League's housing assistance program. In the past, they have made its property at 224 N. Avon Street available for some of our clients. Our relationship with DREWCO has been excellent so therefare we support their request. Do not hesitate to call if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, ��,�� f� Richazd Rolle, Sr. � Vice President c.c. Sue Haigh Darothy McClung 76 years of service to it�e community-MemberAgency, United Way of the Saint Paul Arza - At7 with Ihe National Urban Lzague Council File # oo - S3p ORlGlNAL r Presented Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # i o�k 3�i �. ao Committee Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WHEREAS, the Boazd of Ramsey County Coxnmissioners has referred a repurchase application for property at 224 Avon Street to the City of Saint Paul for a recommendation, and WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has reviewed police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years, and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul does not consider the properry at 224 Avon Street to be a municipal problem, now, therefore, be it 9 RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul recommends that the Board ofRamsey County Commissioners approve the 10 repurchase application for the properry at 224 Avon Street. Requested by Department o£ Benanav Bostrom Coleman Harris Lanhy Reiter � Form Approved by City Attorney � � — r+�� Adopted by Council: Date Adoprion Certified by CouncIl S V e � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council sy: '"� 3- ��-�-_� By. Approved by Mayor: Date��f,Y�►7eC1� . ' ` By. � �� J � � � Cily Reiter 266-8650 BE IXJ COUNCILAGHJOA BY (Q4'f� June a, 2000 May 26, 2000 �� rtaurwc onoae TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET oe S3o No 1 �4�42 u�� u�� ❑ OIYAT�OAEY ❑ OIYCLi111! ❑ wuwcw�m�xcFSOw. ❑ wuwau.a ❑ r�voala��unr.urt/ ❑ {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution recommending that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners approve the repurchase application for properiy at 224 Avon Street. PIANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMIT'TEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Wl�ere. WhY) � m� ve�� »�d �� a�a ro.u,� a�m�m�r YES NO Fies ihie P�aoMrm e+er been a cry empbyee9 YES NO ooes u�is ae�saNfirm a� a sla�� nat nonne�lypossessetl bY �v wnent cflr emabveev VES NO' Is Mis persoNfirm a tarpeted venda? YES NO tlain au ves anawefs on seoarate sheet ana � to areen sheet r � ny_�.�:r.��a.� G�9.cr.l�i�.1 t COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� YEE NO SOURCE � ACTNITYNUMBER INFORMATON (D�WI� Property Records a,nd Revenne Richard J. Wendt, Division Manager 620B Government Genter West 50 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102-1557 April 21, 2000 Fred Owusu City Clerk City Hall, Room 170 15 Kellogg Blvd W St. Paul MN 55102 Re: 224 Avon Street repurchase application relating to tax-forFeited land Dear Mr. Owusu, 00 -s �o Fax:651-266-2210 Enclosed please find the documentation regarding the repurchase application of the property located at 224 Avon Street by Drewco, Inc. At a recent Ramsey County Board Meeting on April 18, 2000, Commissioner Haigh made a motion to lay this item over until receipt of a Resolution from the City of St. Paul City Council regarding the recommendation to approve or deny the repurchase application. Recent County Board policy adopted December 21, 1999, No. 99-507, allows for "each repurchase application to be referred to the municipality in which the property is located. The municipality will document whether the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years. The municipality, by resolution, shall recommend that the County Board approve or deny the repurchase application and return the repurchase application to Ramsey County along with the resolution and documentation of any violations." A1ong with the repurchase application, enclosed are the following documents to assist you: 1) Ramsey County Board action, dated April 18, 2000; 2) Code Violation Reports; 3) Police history summary; 4) Resolution No. 99-507, regarding the Tax Forfeited Lands repurchase policy recently adopted; and 5) all correspondence the department has received. Minnesota's First Home ENe Connty printed on recYCled papermth a mimmum o[ 10%pos4consumef eantent � Oo —S30 While the repurchase policy does not have a specific timeline for action by the City Council, we know that the applicant is eager for this to be resoived. We ask that, if possible, we receive the Council's recommendation within 60 days. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed documents, or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (651) 266-2081. Sinc ely, � �--��,�, Kr" tine A. Kujala, Supervisor Tax Forfeited Lands cc: Dorothy McClung Drewco, Inc. (without attachments) APPLICATION TO REPURCHASE AFTER FORFEITURE DATE: 1 ��^�� OO�S30 z / we , the undersigned, ��4�CO3 � � G, c ►1 { �� 1�9�k�� hereby make an application to repu chase rom the State of Minnesota, "Trust Exenpt"� as tr st the described land situated in Ransey County: kj� �,�qVt� �1'L°X 4E1-r"`-K .+2� PIN: Qa� -��3-c1i.3-Ic�L-D�12-� ABST/TORR:�_ NOTICE �r � lU�� PROPERTY ADDRESS: a�� l��Yl ��"v'�� IUDy� S� �� L1 -�ib Z� DATE OF FORFEITURE: �- 3-�`"I R C i CARSON I30: S�'� DESCRIPTION: �--�� Ql�C�C- � U% ��^d �c7t�h� �lt��S /-tdd��iou. �n l-lolrowt1oe`s /-�d�li�idv, � S{-, P�. Applicant states and shows that he repurchase said.land by virtue o£ _ Applicant further state that said reasons: . ►�� she �hey "� are r(`t �itled to s r �- ' WN Q .� -c o ��`C c'�'tA--�- s became delinquent for the following a s �c� 1 �'�� Appl cant agrees to pay the sum total of all the delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, cost and interests. Payment will be made by certified check, made payable to the Department of Property Records and Revenue and submitted to the Office of Tax Forfeited Lands, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Suite 620B, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102-1693, Telephone No. 266-2082 APPLICANT � APPLICAN�' �� J � ��t 1 �� PLEASE PRINT HERE FILL-OUT BELOW HOW NAME(S) SHOULD � APPEAR ON DEEDS/DOCUMENTS. MAILING ADDRESS I �' �i��'�N 5�� `�" CITY/STATE/ IP CODE � 5� ^ 2" Z' 2~ �/�5 IF NAME IS DIFFERENT FROM COMPUTER TELEPHONE NO. MiJST HAVE DOCUMENT(S) SHOWING NAME CHANGE. IF IT SHOULD BE IN THE 23AME OF TFiE ESTATE FILL-OUT ACCORDINGLY OR HAVE PROOF OF PROBATE SHOWING NEW OWNER(S). FORM-9 / REVISED 2-23-96TFL � � REQUEST FOR RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD ACTION �� Oo—S30 Type of Agenda: � Policy � Consent Administrative � Information Requesting Department: Property Records and Revenue Committee: Committee: C�unty-Wiele Ramifications � er Affcctel C�mmissioner District(s) #: 4 ❑ Pubiic Hearing ❑ Ordinance �/ �� Meeting Date: Meeting Date: Board Meeting Date: 4-18-2000 Boazd Meeting Date: SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax-forfeited property for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. JUSTIFICATION: The property located at 224 Avon Street North, a residential duplex, has had serious police complaints and numerous code violations cited to the property. To be consistent regarding these types of issues relating to County Board policy, normally the recommendation is to deny the repurchase application. Denial of this application will result in the Tax Forfeited Lands Section either offering the property for sale at public auction or allow a governmental agency to acquire the property. ACTION REQUESTED: In order to be consistent with County Board policy in regard to TaY Forfeited Land relating to nuisance properties and public best interest, the application should be denied on the following property: 1 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT.i 4 J PIN:02-28-23-12-O011-8 � � PA: 224 Avon Street North, �afnt. Paul MN 55104-6628 SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax forfeited properiy for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. ATTACHMENTS: i. Tax Forfeited Lands Repurchase Application Siuiunary Form. 2. Cover Memorandum - Dorothy A. McClung, Director - Dated: Mazch 7, 2000. 3. Map of pazcel. PREVIOUS ACTION: COUNTY MANAGER COMMENTS: According to documents submitted by the Department of Property Records and Revenue, the property located at 224 Avon S�eet, has a history of problems relating to building code violations, cited by the City of St. Paui Code Enforcement Division, along with a history of visits by the St. Paul Police Department, and would be considered a nuisance property. The County Manager supports the request for denial of the repurchase application based on County Board policy regarding property that is considered a municipai problem with documented police calls and building code violations. SI/BJECT.� � vuua�] tf�iul110�' — HLLI.LVI]lCLL J1�llQ�LLi 7 �"? _C ��;�-�-`-' � �� ; �OLD Date -r s- �o;� o r�; �._��. � ., �:. °_ . . � <�� ate � Oo-S�O SUGGESTED RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tax Forfeited Lands has received an application to repurchase one tax- forfeited property by the prior owner at the time of forfeifure; and WHEREAS, This property is located in the City of Saint Paul, County of Ramsey, and is legaily described as follows: COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 Lot 11, Block 1, Nininger and Donnelly's Addition to Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul P I N: 02-2 8-23-12-0011-8 PA: 224 Rvon Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104-6628 FORFEITED: August 3, 1999; and WHEREAS, All and any payments received have been deposited into the Tax Forteited Land Accounts; and WHEREAS, The prior owner has entered into an agreement to repurchase the property back from the Tax Forfeited Lands Section for the purpose of repaying the outstanding back taxes, interest and penalties on the property and has further agreed to keep all future real estate taxes current; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has determined that the repurchase application should be denied due to the documented police complaints, building code violations, and summary abatement history that have been cited to the property and prior owner; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is unable to determine the undue hardship or injustice that may have resulted from the forfeiture of this property and that the repurehase will not promote the best use of the property that will serve the public's best interest; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners hereby denies approval of the repurchase application of one tax-forteited property by the prior owner, Drewco, Inc., PIN: 02-28-23-12-0011-8, for the property located at 224 Avon Street North. i � c {y � U �`� a?,T Z C �� ry O� d ji T N h � N �,= o�Eme=m>y „ _: a a i a bo 30 �, � � � O C Q O U1 t �p fl. 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The property is a residential duplex Iocated at 224 Avon Street North, in the City of Saint Paul. Since acquisition, no property taxes were paid. A portion of the 1994 taxes along with the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 taxes remain unpaid. The property forfeited on August 3, 1999 and the Tax Forfeited Land section of Property Records and Revenue is managing the property. Shortly following the forfeiture, Larry Alexander contacted the Tax Forfeited Land section and advised that bankruptcy proceedings were underway. The County Attorney contacted the Bankruptcy Court and found that the statement of assets did not include this property. Mr. Alexander was advised that unless he amended the bankruptcy statement, the bankruptcy action would not delay the forfeiture proceeding. The bankruptcy statement was not amended. Mr. Alexander filed an application to repurchase the property on September 22, 1999 on behalf of Drewco, Inc. The property is an uppeNlower duplex and tenants occupied both units at forteiture. The tenants were advised of the forfeiture in August and directed to make rent paymertts to the Tax Forfeited Land section. The rental payments by the tenant in the upper unit were less than expected for the first months and we learned that a portion of the rent was paid by Section 8. The Section 8 payments were sent to Drewco even though Drewco had no interest in the property after forfeiture. In December, Section 8 payments were sent to Tax Forfeited Land after they notified the appropriate authorities. At the time of forteiture, the tenants complained of an existing plumbing problem on the second floor. Tax Forfeited Lands arranged to repair the obvious problem in the fall of .—�'� Minnesota's First Home Eale Couniy printed on mycledyeperwlW amioWm� of IO%A�co�ermnknt � po -S3o 1999. Mr. Alexander acknowledged that Drewco was aware of the problem, but never followed up. At the time of forfeiture, several months of water biils remained unpaid. Mr. Alexander brought in a bill to Tax Forfeited Land and suggested that the utility bill should be paid by TFL. It was pointed out that the biil, though dated after the forfeiture, was a third notice of delinquency for three months prior to the forfeiture. Ultimately Tax Forteited Lands paid $270.00 to the City ofi Saint Paul to transfer the bifling records. Drewco, Inc. has indicated that they play an active role in the community to provide emergency housing for families in transition but neither tenants at forteiture were part of this housing program. A search of code enforcement records shows an extensive, reoccurring trash and garbage probiem beginning in 1995 with improvement in recent years. The St. Paul poiice records show a lengthy history of response calls from January 1997 through August 1999. Mr. Alexander indicated that the forfeiture occurred because the company did not receive the delinquent notifications because of a US postal probiem relating to a personal nature. There is no evidence in the file or application that forfeiture of this property constituted undue hardship or injustice. Conciusion Minnesota Statutes authorize a County Board to aliow a repurchase only after the adoption of a resolution determining that the repurchase will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that the repurchase will promote the use of the property that wili best serve the public interest. The Department of Property Records and Revenue, upon review of the file and the application by the prior owner, recommends that this repurchase be denied since no hardship or injustice was created by the forfeiture and the repurchase of this properry with its history of code violations and police calls will not best serve the public interest. DAM:ek 2 � COMMISSIONER DISTRICTY 224 AVON ST 02-2&23-12-0011 � MP�RSHALL AVE � F- � � �� ._ . _. _ . 1 � Z � � O Q � � , � DAYTON AV� , ! ! i � � ' ' � , i T N W�E s , I i ; � COMMISSIONER DISTRICT`� 224 AVON ST 02-28-23-12-0011 MARSHALL AVE � � � � �� Z � _. I � O � Q � C� DAYTON AVE ; � � � , OU - 5,3p N W�E S ' � � CITY OF iA1NT PAUL CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE VISION OF CODE EP[FORCEMENT Room 190, City Haii 15W. Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paui, Minnesota 55102 VENICLE ABATEMENT ORDER o. BY To: �,��r.�/�o G�vL � aaa f ! /l�IU��T To: �'7S L�1"��fG /IY.E aaaf�r. � Z y �o� ST n/ S7 ��L !'�ir/ s,�/6 `� ' /Lt/'s s�oy To: , a�� . � As owner or person(s) responsible for: Z you are hereby ordered to eliminate the con r 1 MAKE: L�` G MAKE: _ COLOR: ��/�'� COLOR: _ LICENSE: ��/L /�C� LICENSE: S/� � vehicle(s} listed below. 3 MAKE: COLOR: LICENSE: VEHICLES LEFT IN THE FOLLOWING COND9TIONS ARE IN VIOLATI�DN O�' �HAPTERS 45 AND 163 OF THE SAINT PAUL LEGISLATIVE COD�: ,� A) LACKS CURRENT LICENSE/TABS � B) OPEN TO ENTRY/UNSECURED � C) MISSING VITAL PARTS/DISMANTLED �D) UNDRIVEABLE/INOPERATIVE � E) ON PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S PERMISSION � F) UNLAWFULLY PARKED/UNDESIGNATED PARKING AREA � G) UNAPPROVED PARKING SURFACE AREA CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: --►- REPAIR TO CORRECT ALL THE VIOLATIONS LISTED ABOVE, or —�— STORE IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE, or —� REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. APPFALS: Y ou mar appcul this order and obtain a fiearina before the Citv CovnciV Ap filin� :� written myvest �ritl+ H}e Cih' CIerA Detore the appeal deadline aoted abos'e. or uven -- p) days after We date mailed, x'hichever comec first. No appeals may be filed afcer tha[ date. You ma}' oAtain an upplica[ion Gom the Ciry' Clerk's Offic4 Room 370. Gb H�11. SL'; {. .Paul M.\ 5570i 2he [elephone number Cs (651) 266-SYS9. )'ou must submi� a cup�' of tliis order xith yuur apptiution. � -.'-.�� .{� t;� ��'�->�,� 4 _ . .. . ... , : .c,�„ . s . S e.x...'.1� ��3�9 y Dar� lssu�n �� EAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN TAGGING AND/OR TOWING. CHARGES: If [he City impounds and disposes of the vehicle(s), the chazges assessed to the above property will be approximately $600.00 for each vehicle. This chaz�e does not include impound fees and other related costs for release of vehicle(s). � Saint Paul Public Health . COdE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS � - 555 Cedar Street SaintPaui, Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 ---- CORRECTION NOTICE DO-S�o (_-��!-57 Daxe Iss:� To: � f P,� n �.,< , Address: �� L,z,,>' � L 5� . P . l /�t LV S ti /✓ �j' To: i .P i .� Address: 1 7 C i�/ L A-� � �.,,�., �. l� /� c�,. �"� P,. � M/� T s� To: Address: As owner, lessee, agent or occupant of � i ! '/-1 �� pL , you are hereby notified to eliminate the following Gode Vialation(s): �.n �.�� , � s �,�� i n �..n COMPLY BEFORE: �" FAiWRE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN COURT ACTION. Issued by: n 1"" . �- S Pi S c � INSPECfpR� , If you have an� the requirements or the deadline, you should call the Inspector at 292-7771 between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m onday Chrougti�Friday:-For appeals iriformafion, call 266-5989. -"- � �; � Fen asss ' CrI'Y OF SAII�7I PAUL DIVISION OF PARKS AI�ID RECRFATiON t � ' ' SUMMARY ABATEMENT �A�: 4� �z � w. o. �: /Y�3S� r oca�tzox: o�� DiV ��Y�� /�rT�7 D�-�-a3-/�=00// rn.g CHAItGE TO: C.S. AUl'HORITY: 7 DR . ;:�_y��...g.� 555 Cedar Street David Weisberg Inspector 03230 T��. ��: $ ��3• S a r _ � � i L � wC __'__ - DESIT APPROPRtA7fON N° 014635 'ED BELOW: ement Programs, having irties for the p operty :R & DOkNELLY'S DD. TO 02 1); ted after: Ap il 17, : ORDER CODE: �l costs to Sai t Paul s property taxe as a is work order, please if this work s not s notice, retu n this :ntified below t 292- ., Larry Alexar�der. � THE ABOVE tS NE�SSARY AND AUTI-lORIZED BY: file #: PIN#: D2-28-23-12-0011 Assessment #: wa�d: �,1G.,t � p s 30 � SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY Public Health Code Enforcement Programs Add�ess: 224 Avon St. N. Dateorde�smailed: April 11, 1996 and posted. Nuisance: Remove garbage and mattress from yard. Complyby: April 17, 1996 Rechecked: Ap�il 17 7996 Wark orde� sent ro Parks: Work Order Number 14635 Datewo�kdone:Apri119, 1996 Comments: Uwner states that this is "new" garbage, orders specifically say in capitol letters you must maintain the premises in clean condition at all times. Histo�y: Over fifteeni15) calls for service in 1995 for same violations. Cost: $163.50 Date Prepared: May 1, 1996 Action Taken: LHO:Mayd7 7996 date CC: "T�/,u., r�n-� date Service Charge �' �szs.00.sis.00i = Total cost: $203.5U Prepared by: Guy Willits 10/07/99 ST. PAUL POLICE SINGLE INCIDENT TRACKING SYSTEM QADR - PUBLIC HISTORY OF 224 AVON ST I3 164000 SECTOR: 1 GRID: 128 O1/O1/97 - 10/07/99 10:01:37 D o -S3o CN DATE TIME INCIDENT DISP APT 99-138-697 O8/26/99 2223 INVESTIGATE SNR 99-138-64a 08/26/99 2101 INVESTIGATE SNR g-3-5y 99-129-821 08/16/99 1131 INVESTIGATE ADV - �o��c�� 99-103-171 07f09/99 2133 OTH ASLT DQM SS RCV 99-087-314 06/15/99 2231 NO D.L. RCV 99-062-465 OS/OS/99 1923 DOMESTICS DTX 98-209-812 12/29/98 1854 INVESTIGATE CAN 2 98-170-543 10/14/98 0225 DOMESTICS ADV 98-167-721 10/09/98 0851 PREVIOUS CN GOA LWR 98-120-457 07/29/98 0909 DOMESTICS C,AN 98-115-728 07/22/98 0910 THEFT" ?�DV 98-105-976 07/07/98 1053 THEFT� ADV 2 98-102-172 07/02/98 0324 NARCOTICS DRUGS UNF DOWN 98-072-361 OS/17/98 1341 DOMESTICS SNR 98-071-004 O5/15/98 1731 INVESTIGATE CAN 98-068-649 OS/11/98 2328 DOMESTICS DUP DOWN 98-068-647 OS/11/98 2327 INVESTIGATE� DUP DOWN 98-066-�27 O5/08/98 2311 RUNAWAY RCV 2 98-023-543 02/18/98 1522 ._OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV UPPE 97-206-764 12/22/97 1042 OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV 97-203-727 12/16/97 1702 DOMESTICS ADV 97-155-492 09/21/97 2000 DOMESTICS ADV 1 FL 97-153-989 09/19/97 1450 DOMESTICS ADV 97-133-982 97-131-806 97-130-403 97-121-206 97-095-538 97-060-078 97-018-147 97-010-814 97-010-808 08/20/97 08/16/97 08/14/97 08/O1/97 06/24/97 04/30j97 02/07/97 O1/23/97 O1/23/97 1326 2152 1746 1741 2336 1542 1915 2147 2133 DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS INVESTIGATE' OTHER VIOLATION SUSP ACTIVITY SEARCH WARRANT WEAPONS ADV ADV CAN ADV CAN RCV ADV RCV DUP UP 2 .•t. P.3lr � pi iLIfr SPPD RMS QUERY Address Search Address Search: 224 AVON ST N(Sector: 1 Grid: 128 ) from 01/01/1999 to 04/25/2000 Retrieved 9records Complaint # 26633 99195108 99185799 99138697 99138644 99129827 99103175 99087314 99062465 Occur Date 8. Time oviaiz000 �s:�o 1'I 1�7�'1999 07:42 11/03/1999 11:10 08/26/1999 2223 08/26/'1999 21:01 08/16/1999 11:31 07/09/1999 2t 33 O6/15/1999 22:31 05/OS/1999 1923 Incident Type SUSP ACTIVITY INVESTiGATE ASSIST CALLS INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE OTH ASLT DOM SS NO D.L. DOMESTICS Disposi6on Apt# Calier ADV LOW TONY ADV THOMAS GRAHMS ADV SNR ACON,MARIANNE SNR ACON,MARIANNE ADV ACON,MARIANNE RCV DETRA R4LLS RCV p7X ACON,MARIANNE o a -s3o Information requested by: (152800) 1 Printed at:04i25i2000 10:57:30 Resolution Board of Ramsez,� Countz,� Commissioners 00 -530 Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99-547 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Page 1 of 5 Dorothy hlcClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands G9HEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners desires to establish a repurchase policy for tax forfeited lands that is consistent with Minnesota Statutes and reflects the Board's standards for promoting the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board intends to establish a fair and equitable process for the repurchase of tax forfeited land that will correct any undue hardship or injustice or promote the.use of such lands that will serve the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners acknowledges the responsibility of local governments to establish ordinances governing the use and maintenance of properties in their jurisdictions and supports efforts of locai governments to strengthen neighborhoods by ridding the neighborhoods of nuisances; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, That the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will approve a repurchase application of tax forfeited lands by a prior oc•rner upon a finding by the Board that such repurchase either will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that such repurchase will promote the use of such lands thaC will best serve the public interest; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That a repurchase application �aill be processed by Property Records and Revenue in the following manner: a) Recommendation of T4unicipality Each repurchase application will be referrecl to the municipality in cvhich the property is located. ..The municipality will document wheCher the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal actiJity, or health violations within the past five years. RA�4SEY COU1'TY B0.4RD OF CO�t�IISSIONERS 1'EA NAY OTHER .y Bennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janice Rettman Tan �Viessner � Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jzckelen ChieF Cleck - County Boacd Resolution Board of Ramsey. Countz,� Commissioners �Presented By Commissioner Rettman .4ttention: Date December 21, 1999No. 9__9_507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McClung, property Records & RevenuePagy 2 of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands b) Resolution by a Municipality The municipality, by resolution, shall Board approve or deny the repurchase repurchase application to Ramsey Count� and documentation of any violations. recommend that application and r along with the the County return the resolution c} Recommendation of the Director of Property Records and Revenue If a municipality finds no.violations in the past f?ve years, the Director will forward the application to the County Board with the recommendation to approve the application. If a municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past iive years, but recommends approval of the application, the Director will recommend approval and transmit-the entire record to the Cn?ef Clerk for referral to the Chair of the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee. If the municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past five years and recommends denial of the application, the Director will recommend denial and transmit the entire record to the Chief Clerk for referral to the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee; and Be It Furth=r RESOLVED, Director to the handled in the a) Notification That a repurchase application reierred by the Pinance, Personnel and Management Co<<nittee will be follov�ing manner: The Chief Clerk wi11 schedule a hearing on each repurchase application before the Finance, Personnel and Manag�m�nt Committee. Property Records and Revenue will send a notice Lo the applicant notifying the applicant of the time and date o= the hearing. Notices will also be sent to the municipality and any other persons who have asked to receive such nor.;�P� An-ISEY COWi TY $OARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER �ny Bennett ino Guerin iz Haigh ifaelOrtega - - " ctoria Reinhardt aice Rettman � tiViessner RaEael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y t3onnie C. Jackelen Chief Clerk - Co¢nry goard Resolution Board of Q O -53'� Ramsey Countz,� Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Paa= 3 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands b) Hearing procedures The Finance, Personnel and Management Committee v:ill review the application and the recommendation from the r��nicipality. The applicant will be allowed to present any information that may be pertinent. The Chair of the Committee may alloca other interested persons to present pertinent information. Based on the information presented on the application, - the recommer.dation from the municipality and information presented at th= hearing, the Committee will recommend approval or denial of the appiication. The Committee may include restrictions or conditions o:? the repurchase. The final recommendation of the Committee will be forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. c) County Board Procedures Recommendations from the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee will be included in the administrativ� agenda of the County Board. The County Board will consider the recommendation and record from the Committee. No additional ��stimony will be permitted unless a majority votes to allow suc:� testimony. The County Board may approve the application, deny the application or approve the application with restrictions or co�ditions on the repurchase. For every repurchase application considere3 by the County Board, the final resolution will contain 1.) A determination of whether or not undue hardship or injustice resuited from the forfeiture and whether repurchase will correct t�� undue hardship or injustice; and 2.) A determination of wh��her or not the repurchase will promote the use of the property that best serves the public interest; and Be It Further RA\4SEY COtI\Tl' BOARD OF COMMISSIO\'ERS 1'EA NA�' OTHER y Sennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janicz Rettman Tan \Viessner _ Rafael Ortega, Chair _ (Continued) _ BY Bonnie C. lz:kzlen Chief Clzrk - County Board Resolution Board of Ramsey. Count�y Commzssioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman tlttention: Date December 21, 1999 No. 9 9 - 507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McCZung, Property Records & Revenue c of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands RESOLVED, That repurchases, terms as described Herein: a) Homestead Property if approved, will be allowed on Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of property classified for property tax purposes as homestead property at the time of repurchase, will be allowed�installment pGy,;ients calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.2'1, Subdivision 1. . b) All Other Property Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of non property will be allowed installment payments calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.161, Subdivision 3. c) Payment in Full If the County Board has good cause to believe that a,-epurchase installment payment plan for a particular parcel is unnecessary and not in the public interest, the County Board may reauire that the entire repurchase price be paid in full as a condition of the repurchase. If the applicant has had repurchase coatracts on the same or other properties which were canceled or, ?f a current contract, are in arrears and a cancellation is pending, the repurchase u�i11 require payment in full; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the County Board imposes the following additional restrictions on repurchases: �b4SEY COWi TY BOARD OF CO�IMISSIO\'ERS YEA NAY OTHER ny Bennett io Guerin ° Haigh fael Ortega �toria Reinhardt ice Rettman �Viessner Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jack:len Chief Clerk - County Board Resolution Board of Racrosey County Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. Attention: gudgeting and Accounting p�c� 5 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands ao -s3'� 99-507 a) Code Compliance Any property that is being repurchased but is cond�r.Lned at the time of repurchase shall be subject to code compliance. The repurchaser shall present and file a certificate of code cor•.�gliance with the Director within six months from the date of County Board approval. The certificate of code compliance must be certified by an appropriate city official and must' indicate that the property has been inspected and that it conforms with any ordinanc2s, building and zoning laws applicable to the properCy. Thes� conditions of repurchase will be entered on the repurchase receipt and, if the repurchaser defaults on the code compliance requirement, the repurchase and the installment contract shall be subject to cancellation as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 559.21. b) Insurance Requirements Repurchasers of tax forfeited properties that have structures and are being repurchased under a contract must orovide proof of insurance in an amount equal to the Assessor's m�r'.�et value of the structure and must have Ramsey County listed as aaaitional insured on the policy; and Be It Further RESOLVED, Tnat this policy is efrective for a�l nevr repurchase applications received after January 1, 2000 and supersedes Resolution 97-3�2; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the Property Records and ➢e':enue Department wi11 work H�ith the City of Saint Paul, its plan-zng councils and the other municipalities in Ramsey County to explain the tax forfeited processes and provide sample resolutio�s for use by the city councils. RA�4SEY COU�'T1 BOARD OF CO�tMISSiO\rERS YEA NAY OTHER ry Bennett X .o Guerin X 5ue Haioh _� RafaelOrtega ,�_ Victoria Reinhardt �_ Janice Rettman _�{_ Jan Niessner �_ Rafael Ortega, Chair By ' ` Bonnie C. Lckel Chief Clzrk - o ry Board 00 -S3o DREWCO, INC 875 Lawel Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone 651-222-5759 February 14, 2000 Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Forfeited Properiy 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: 224 N. AVON STREET ST. PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Deaz Ms. Kujala: As you are aware, Drewco, Inc. has made application to repurchase property above-referenced and we reaffirm that desire. In response to facts and circumstances involving the property indicated to St. Paul City Councilmember 7erry A. Blakey, the Taxpayer makes the following responses; 1: Upon the lapsing of our redemption period [October 1999] the Taxpayer surrendered the property to the County and to the best of ow knowledge, the property was well maintained. There was a problem with a minor leak from plumbing on the second floor [which we believed to be a wax ring or an overflow valve connection] which was causing a problem down below. The problem was intermittent. We were unsuccessful in locating the actual problem and issues intervened before we resolved the leak. 2. Ta�cpayer states that upon surrender of the property there was no trash problem and the furnace, providing heat to the first floor unit worked. The removal of trash (accruing October 1999 forward] and the repair of the fumace by the County is just a part of maintaining property. 3. Taacpayer states that upon surrender of the property there were no outstanding bills in the name of said party due and owing against the property. The water bill in the name of Larry Alexander was not an obligation of the T�payer, in fact it was discharged by Alexander's banknxptcy. 4. Taxpayer states that each tenant in their respective unit were responsible for their own NSP billings — not the T�payer. ff the County elected to use rent receipts to pay tenants' utility bills, creating a short-fall in cash flow, such ought not impact the Ta�cpayer. 5. Taxpayer states that it has in no way interFered in the County's management or custody of the property pending the processing of the application for repurchase; February 14, 2000 Kristine A Kujala 00 -S30 6. Since early 1996, Taxpayer has acted as a captive emergency housing resource for St. Paul Urban Leawe and at present, Trusring Neighbors, community-based social service agencies, which deals with families in transition. Foreseeably, our residents have come to the property with varying social problems, i.e. domestic abuse, displacement, divorce, eviction with children, resulting in a more than normal amount of police calls to the property. More to point, the Taxpayer was not aware of the eactent of police activities, however, believes that the property and the manner in wluch we have worked with social service agencies in the Summit-University community is constnxctive and positive. T�payer was aware of the two instances when the property was cited by the City of St. Paui. Rubbish — The rubbish was the result of a move-out [which resulted in substantial damage to the property] and our efforts to tepair and remove abandoned property in the unit. The rubbish situation was resolved within the period of time directed by city officials. Automobile — The automobile belonged to a tenant, who had allowed the registration to lapse, as she was experiencing some health issues. Once the city cited the automobile, T�payer immediately contacted the tenant and the issue was resolved when the tenant applied for and secured up-dated tabs for the vehicle and the vehicle was moved. This situation was resolved with a week. Taxpayer has been in contact with residents in the area and knows that the property is not perceived as a nuisance or problem property. The Taxpayer has always been active and engaged in the management ofthe subject property and plans to continue upon repurchase. Sincerely, c.c. Jerry A. Blakey, St. Paul City Council St. Paul Urban League Trusting Neighbors 2 cs** o R� 7 k ± < y E JERRY BLAKEY Councilmember CZTY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 22, 2000 I{ristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 F.E: 2?4 N�: th As�ca S*reet Saint Paul, Minnesota Dear Ms. Ku}ala: I am aware of DREWCO, Inc.'s application to repurchase the properiy above-referenced, which the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will be considering sometime in Mazch 2000. 0o-S3o DREWCO has had a commendable reputation and has worked with various community agencies providing emergency housing to families in crisis here in the Summit University community. Finding properiy owners who are willing to work with our worthwhile social service agencies as they endeavor to help displaced citizens is a daunting task. It is obvious, providing this type of housing assistance under adverse circumstances and with vazious attending problems, in particular, domestic abuse and an abnormal amount of police calls is a necessary evil. DREWCO's residents have had vazious restraining orders against their spouse/partner, and the courts encourage police calls. My office is quite active and routinely receives complaints, however, my office has yet to receive a complaint about the properiy. DREWCO has reaffirmed iYs desire to continue to work with our community. I know that such continued activities by DREWCO will be eood for Ward One. I lend my voice in support of DREWCO and believe that this property should be returned to the taxpayer. 224 North Avon Street has not been a nuisance. Please call me if you have any concerns. I appreciate your attention to this matter. CITY FIAT,L THIRD FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1615 651/266-8610 s�<s Printed on Recycled Paper cc: Susan Haigh Dorothy McClung �t. Paul Urban �eague o S3� s � 401 �elby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 224-5771 Fax 224-8009 February 29, 2000 BOARD OF AIRECTORS CHAIR Dr. Delores Henderson ist VICE-CHAIRPERSON Susan K. Moore 2nd VICE-CHAIRPERSON Dazryl G. Gibson SECRETARY LeClair G. Lambert TREASURER Samuel Simmons EX-OFFICIO Eugene Barringer Jennie M Bro�vn Jackie Cooper K.Cynthia Fashaw Robert G. Lewis Harry D. Melander, Jr. Ann M. Seifert Peter T Shimabukuro Rev. Ronald A. Smith Deborah Watts HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Senator Frances Fazley Rec Kneely Williams PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Willie Mae Wilson �4 Ms. Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: DREWCO, INC. Dear Ms. Kujala: DREWCO, property owner, has worked with the St. Paul Urban League's housing assistance program. In the past, they have made its property at 224 N. Avon Street available for some of our clients. Our relationship with DREWCO has been excellent so therefare we support their request. Do not hesitate to call if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, ��,�� f� Richazd Rolle, Sr. � Vice President c.c. Sue Haigh Darothy McClung 76 years of service to it�e community-MemberAgency, United Way of the Saint Paul Arza - At7 with Ihe National Urban Lzague Council File # oo - S3p ORlGlNAL r Presented Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # i o�k 3�i �. ao Committee Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WHEREAS, the Boazd of Ramsey County Coxnmissioners has referred a repurchase application for property at 224 Avon Street to the City of Saint Paul for a recommendation, and WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has reviewed police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years, and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul does not consider the properry at 224 Avon Street to be a municipal problem, now, therefore, be it 9 RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul recommends that the Board ofRamsey County Commissioners approve the 10 repurchase application for the properry at 224 Avon Street. Requested by Department o£ Benanav Bostrom Coleman Harris Lanhy Reiter � Form Approved by City Attorney � � — r+�� Adopted by Council: Date Adoprion Certified by CouncIl S V e � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council sy: '"� 3- ��-�-_� By. Approved by Mayor: Date��f,Y�►7eC1� . ' ` By. � �� J � � � Cily Reiter 266-8650 BE IXJ COUNCILAGHJOA BY (Q4'f� June a, 2000 May 26, 2000 �� rtaurwc onoae TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET oe S3o No 1 �4�42 u�� u�� ❑ OIYAT�OAEY ❑ OIYCLi111! ❑ wuwcw�m�xcFSOw. ❑ wuwau.a ❑ r�voala��unr.urt/ ❑ {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Resolution recommending that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners approve the repurchase application for properiy at 224 Avon Street. PIANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMIT'TEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Wl�ere. WhY) � m� ve�� »�d �� a�a ro.u,� a�m�m�r YES NO Fies ihie P�aoMrm e+er been a cry empbyee9 YES NO ooes u�is ae�saNfirm a� a sla�� nat nonne�lypossessetl bY �v wnent cflr emabveev VES NO' Is Mis persoNfirm a tarpeted venda? YES NO tlain au ves anawefs on seoarate sheet ana � to areen sheet r � ny_�.�:r.��a.� G�9.cr.l�i�.1 t COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� YEE NO SOURCE � ACTNITYNUMBER INFORMATON (D�WI� Property Records a,nd Revenne Richard J. Wendt, Division Manager 620B Government Genter West 50 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102-1557 April 21, 2000 Fred Owusu City Clerk City Hall, Room 170 15 Kellogg Blvd W St. Paul MN 55102 Re: 224 Avon Street repurchase application relating to tax-forFeited land Dear Mr. Owusu, 00 -s �o Fax:651-266-2210 Enclosed please find the documentation regarding the repurchase application of the property located at 224 Avon Street by Drewco, Inc. At a recent Ramsey County Board Meeting on April 18, 2000, Commissioner Haigh made a motion to lay this item over until receipt of a Resolution from the City of St. Paul City Council regarding the recommendation to approve or deny the repurchase application. Recent County Board policy adopted December 21, 1999, No. 99-507, allows for "each repurchase application to be referred to the municipality in which the property is located. The municipality will document whether the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal activity, or health violations within the past five years. The municipality, by resolution, shall recommend that the County Board approve or deny the repurchase application and return the repurchase application to Ramsey County along with the resolution and documentation of any violations." A1ong with the repurchase application, enclosed are the following documents to assist you: 1) Ramsey County Board action, dated April 18, 2000; 2) Code Violation Reports; 3) Police history summary; 4) Resolution No. 99-507, regarding the Tax Forfeited Lands repurchase policy recently adopted; and 5) all correspondence the department has received. Minnesota's First Home ENe Connty printed on recYCled papermth a mimmum o[ 10%pos4consumef eantent � Oo —S30 While the repurchase policy does not have a specific timeline for action by the City Council, we know that the applicant is eager for this to be resoived. We ask that, if possible, we receive the Council's recommendation within 60 days. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed documents, or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (651) 266-2081. Sinc ely, � �--��,�, Kr" tine A. Kujala, Supervisor Tax Forfeited Lands cc: Dorothy McClung Drewco, Inc. (without attachments) APPLICATION TO REPURCHASE AFTER FORFEITURE DATE: 1 ��^�� OO�S30 z / we , the undersigned, ��4�CO3 � � G, c ►1 { �� 1�9�k�� hereby make an application to repu chase rom the State of Minnesota, "Trust Exenpt"� as tr st the described land situated in Ransey County: kj� �,�qVt� �1'L°X 4E1-r"`-K .+2� PIN: Qa� -��3-c1i.3-Ic�L-D�12-� ABST/TORR:�_ NOTICE �r � lU�� PROPERTY ADDRESS: a�� l��Yl ��"v'�� IUDy� S� �� L1 -�ib Z� DATE OF FORFEITURE: �- 3-�`"I R C i CARSON I30: S�'� DESCRIPTION: �--�� Ql�C�C- � U% ��^d �c7t�h� �lt��S /-tdd��iou. �n l-lolrowt1oe`s /-�d�li�idv, � S{-, P�. Applicant states and shows that he repurchase said.land by virtue o£ _ Applicant further state that said reasons: . ►�� she �hey "� are r(`t �itled to s r �- ' WN Q .� -c o ��`C c'�'tA--�- s became delinquent for the following a s �c� 1 �'�� Appl cant agrees to pay the sum total of all the delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, cost and interests. Payment will be made by certified check, made payable to the Department of Property Records and Revenue and submitted to the Office of Tax Forfeited Lands, 50 Kellogg Blvd. W. Suite 620B, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102-1693, Telephone No. 266-2082 APPLICANT � APPLICAN�' �� J � ��t 1 �� PLEASE PRINT HERE FILL-OUT BELOW HOW NAME(S) SHOULD � APPEAR ON DEEDS/DOCUMENTS. MAILING ADDRESS I �' �i��'�N 5�� `�" CITY/STATE/ IP CODE � 5� ^ 2" Z' 2~ �/�5 IF NAME IS DIFFERENT FROM COMPUTER TELEPHONE NO. MiJST HAVE DOCUMENT(S) SHOWING NAME CHANGE. IF IT SHOULD BE IN THE 23AME OF TFiE ESTATE FILL-OUT ACCORDINGLY OR HAVE PROOF OF PROBATE SHOWING NEW OWNER(S). FORM-9 / REVISED 2-23-96TFL � � REQUEST FOR RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD ACTION �� Oo—S30 Type of Agenda: � Policy � Consent Administrative � Information Requesting Department: Property Records and Revenue Committee: Committee: C�unty-Wiele Ramifications � er Affcctel C�mmissioner District(s) #: 4 ❑ Pubiic Hearing ❑ Ordinance �/ �� Meeting Date: Meeting Date: Board Meeting Date: 4-18-2000 Boazd Meeting Date: SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax-forfeited property for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. JUSTIFICATION: The property located at 224 Avon Street North, a residential duplex, has had serious police complaints and numerous code violations cited to the property. To be consistent regarding these types of issues relating to County Board policy, normally the recommendation is to deny the repurchase application. Denial of this application will result in the Tax Forfeited Lands Section either offering the property for sale at public auction or allow a governmental agency to acquire the property. ACTION REQUESTED: In order to be consistent with County Board policy in regard to TaY Forfeited Land relating to nuisance properties and public best interest, the application should be denied on the following property: 1 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT.i 4 J PIN:02-28-23-12-O011-8 � � PA: 224 Avon Street North, �afnt. Paul MN 55104-6628 SUBJECT: One application to repurchase a tax forfeited properiy for Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, by Larry Alexander. ATTACHMENTS: i. Tax Forfeited Lands Repurchase Application Siuiunary Form. 2. Cover Memorandum - Dorothy A. McClung, Director - Dated: Mazch 7, 2000. 3. Map of pazcel. PREVIOUS ACTION: COUNTY MANAGER COMMENTS: According to documents submitted by the Department of Property Records and Revenue, the property located at 224 Avon S�eet, has a history of problems relating to building code violations, cited by the City of St. Paui Code Enforcement Division, along with a history of visits by the St. Paul Police Department, and would be considered a nuisance property. The County Manager supports the request for denial of the repurchase application based on County Board policy regarding property that is considered a municipai problem with documented police calls and building code violations. SI/BJECT.� � vuua�] tf�iul110�' — HLLI.LVI]lCLL J1�llQ�LLi 7 �"? _C ��;�-�-`-' � �� ; �OLD Date -r s- �o;� o r�; �._��. � ., �:. °_ . . � <�� ate � Oo-S�O SUGGESTED RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tax Forfeited Lands has received an application to repurchase one tax- forfeited property by the prior owner at the time of forfeifure; and WHEREAS, This property is located in the City of Saint Paul, County of Ramsey, and is legaily described as follows: COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 Lot 11, Block 1, Nininger and Donnelly's Addition to Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul P I N: 02-2 8-23-12-0011-8 PA: 224 Rvon Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104-6628 FORFEITED: August 3, 1999; and WHEREAS, All and any payments received have been deposited into the Tax Forteited Land Accounts; and WHEREAS, The prior owner has entered into an agreement to repurchase the property back from the Tax Forfeited Lands Section for the purpose of repaying the outstanding back taxes, interest and penalties on the property and has further agreed to keep all future real estate taxes current; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has determined that the repurchase application should be denied due to the documented police complaints, building code violations, and summary abatement history that have been cited to the property and prior owner; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is unable to determine the undue hardship or injustice that may have resulted from the forfeiture of this property and that the repurehase will not promote the best use of the property that will serve the public's best interest; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners hereby denies approval of the repurchase application of one tax-forteited property by the prior owner, Drewco, Inc., PIN: 02-28-23-12-0011-8, for the property located at 224 Avon Street North. i � c {y � U �`� a?,T Z C �� ry O� d ji T N h � N �,= o�Eme=m>y „ _: a a i a bo 30 �, � � � O C Q O U1 t �p fl. 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X N d � � � Q � � ^' � C N Z` � r ,3 �ca�a�in'n �z�� N V � C�N �` O �`� ZN :', 6�.�N�¢�� r� N c N =�: `pQa+— � .,,�_; d C(A V J ��'�,� � � � 3 C Q / �zfvo�v�a ProperLy B.ecords and $evenne Director DorothyA. McClung 845 Government Center West 50 West Keliogg Boulevard St. Pau1, MN 55102-1696 Memorandum To: Commissioner Rafael Ortega, Chair Commissioner Jan Wiessner, Vice Chair Commissioner Tony Bennett Commissioner Janice Rettman Commissioner Susan Haigh Commissioner Dino Guerin Commissioner Victoria einhardt h'�,� � ;` From: Dorothy A. McClun�irecto� Richard Wendt, Manager - Date: April 3, 2000 Re: Repurchase application for Drewco, Inc., by Larry Alexander, for tax-forfeited property located in the City of Saint Paul Fas: 266-2199 TTDffi: 266-2002 Tax Forfeifed Lands has received one repurcF�ase application by Drewco, Inc., the prior owner, for property that has forfeited to the State of Minnesota, "Trust ExempY', for non- payment of real estate taxes. The property is a residential duplex Iocated at 224 Avon Street North, in the City of Saint Paul. Since acquisition, no property taxes were paid. A portion of the 1994 taxes along with the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 taxes remain unpaid. The property forfeited on August 3, 1999 and the Tax Forfeited Land section of Property Records and Revenue is managing the property. Shortly following the forfeiture, Larry Alexander contacted the Tax Forfeited Land section and advised that bankruptcy proceedings were underway. The County Attorney contacted the Bankruptcy Court and found that the statement of assets did not include this property. Mr. Alexander was advised that unless he amended the bankruptcy statement, the bankruptcy action would not delay the forfeiture proceeding. The bankruptcy statement was not amended. Mr. Alexander filed an application to repurchase the property on September 22, 1999 on behalf of Drewco, Inc. The property is an uppeNlower duplex and tenants occupied both units at forteiture. The tenants were advised of the forfeiture in August and directed to make rent paymertts to the Tax Forfeited Land section. The rental payments by the tenant in the upper unit were less than expected for the first months and we learned that a portion of the rent was paid by Section 8. The Section 8 payments were sent to Drewco even though Drewco had no interest in the property after forfeiture. In December, Section 8 payments were sent to Tax Forfeited Land after they notified the appropriate authorities. At the time of forteiture, the tenants complained of an existing plumbing problem on the second floor. Tax Forfeited Lands arranged to repair the obvious problem in the fall of .—�'� Minnesota's First Home Eale Couniy printed on mycledyeperwlW amioWm� of IO%A�co�ermnknt � po -S3o 1999. Mr. Alexander acknowledged that Drewco was aware of the problem, but never followed up. At the time of forfeiture, several months of water biils remained unpaid. Mr. Alexander brought in a bill to Tax Forfeited Land and suggested that the utility bill should be paid by TFL. It was pointed out that the biil, though dated after the forfeiture, was a third notice of delinquency for three months prior to the forfeiture. Ultimately Tax Forteited Lands paid $270.00 to the City ofi Saint Paul to transfer the bifling records. Drewco, Inc. has indicated that they play an active role in the community to provide emergency housing for families in transition but neither tenants at forteiture were part of this housing program. A search of code enforcement records shows an extensive, reoccurring trash and garbage probiem beginning in 1995 with improvement in recent years. The St. Paul poiice records show a lengthy history of response calls from January 1997 through August 1999. Mr. Alexander indicated that the forfeiture occurred because the company did not receive the delinquent notifications because of a US postal probiem relating to a personal nature. There is no evidence in the file or application that forfeiture of this property constituted undue hardship or injustice. Conciusion Minnesota Statutes authorize a County Board to aliow a repurchase only after the adoption of a resolution determining that the repurchase will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that the repurchase will promote the use of the property that wili best serve the public interest. The Department of Property Records and Revenue, upon review of the file and the application by the prior owner, recommends that this repurchase be denied since no hardship or injustice was created by the forfeiture and the repurchase of this properry with its history of code violations and police calls will not best serve the public interest. DAM:ek 2 � COMMISSIONER DISTRICTY 224 AVON ST 02-2&23-12-0011 � MP�RSHALL AVE � F- � � �� ._ . _. _ . 1 � Z � � O Q � � , � DAYTON AV� , ! ! i � � ' ' � , i T N W�E s , I i ; � COMMISSIONER DISTRICT`� 224 AVON ST 02-28-23-12-0011 MARSHALL AVE � � � � �� Z � _. I � O � Q � C� DAYTON AVE ; � � � , OU - 5,3p N W�E S ' � � CITY OF iA1NT PAUL CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE VISION OF CODE EP[FORCEMENT Room 190, City Haii 15W. Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paui, Minnesota 55102 VENICLE ABATEMENT ORDER o. BY To: �,��r.�/�o G�vL � aaa f ! /l�IU��T To: �'7S L�1"��fG /IY.E aaaf�r. � Z y �o� ST n/ S7 ��L !'�ir/ s,�/6 `� ' /Lt/'s s�oy To: , a�� . � As owner or person(s) responsible for: Z you are hereby ordered to eliminate the con r 1 MAKE: L�` G MAKE: _ COLOR: ��/�'� COLOR: _ LICENSE: ��/L /�C� LICENSE: S/� � vehicle(s} listed below. 3 MAKE: COLOR: LICENSE: VEHICLES LEFT IN THE FOLLOWING COND9TIONS ARE IN VIOLATI�DN O�' �HAPTERS 45 AND 163 OF THE SAINT PAUL LEGISLATIVE COD�: ,� A) LACKS CURRENT LICENSE/TABS � B) OPEN TO ENTRY/UNSECURED � C) MISSING VITAL PARTS/DISMANTLED �D) UNDRIVEABLE/INOPERATIVE � E) ON PROPERTY WITHOUT OWNER'S PERMISSION � F) UNLAWFULLY PARKED/UNDESIGNATED PARKING AREA � G) UNAPPROVED PARKING SURFACE AREA CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: --►- REPAIR TO CORRECT ALL THE VIOLATIONS LISTED ABOVE, or —�— STORE IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE, or —� REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. APPFALS: Y ou mar appcul this order and obtain a fiearina before the Citv CovnciV Ap filin� :� written myvest �ritl+ H}e Cih' CIerA Detore the appeal deadline aoted abos'e. or uven -- p) days after We date mailed, x'hichever comec first. No appeals may be filed afcer tha[ date. You ma}' oAtain an upplica[ion Gom the Ciry' Clerk's Offic4 Room 370. Gb H�11. SL'; {. .Paul M.\ 5570i 2he [elephone number Cs (651) 266-SYS9. )'ou must submi� a cup�' of tliis order xith yuur apptiution. � -.'-.�� .{� t;� ��'�->�,� 4 _ . .. . ... , : .c,�„ . s . S e.x...'.1� ��3�9 y Dar� lssu�n �� EAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN TAGGING AND/OR TOWING. CHARGES: If [he City impounds and disposes of the vehicle(s), the chazges assessed to the above property will be approximately $600.00 for each vehicle. This chaz�e does not include impound fees and other related costs for release of vehicle(s). � Saint Paul Public Health . COdE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS � - 555 Cedar Street SaintPaui, Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 ---- CORRECTION NOTICE DO-S�o (_-��!-57 Daxe Iss:� To: � f P,� n �.,< , Address: �� L,z,,>' � L 5� . P . l /�t LV S ti /✓ �j' To: i .P i .� Address: 1 7 C i�/ L A-� � �.,,�., �. l� /� c�,. �"� P,. � M/� T s� To: Address: As owner, lessee, agent or occupant of � i ! '/-1 �� pL , you are hereby notified to eliminate the following Gode Vialation(s): �.n �.�� , � s �,�� i n �..n COMPLY BEFORE: �" FAiWRE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN COURT ACTION. Issued by: n 1"" . �- S Pi S c � INSPECfpR� , If you have an� the requirements or the deadline, you should call the Inspector at 292-7771 between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m onday Chrougti�Friday:-For appeals iriformafion, call 266-5989. -"- � �; � Fen asss ' CrI'Y OF SAII�7I PAUL DIVISION OF PARKS AI�ID RECRFATiON t � ' ' SUMMARY ABATEMENT �A�: 4� �z � w. o. �: /Y�3S� r oca�tzox: o�� DiV ��Y�� /�rT�7 D�-�-a3-/�=00// rn.g CHAItGE TO: C.S. AUl'HORITY: 7 DR . ;:�_y��...g.� 555 Cedar Street David Weisberg Inspector 03230 T��. ��: $ ��3• S a r _ � � i L � wC __'__ - DESIT APPROPRtA7fON N° 014635 'ED BELOW: ement Programs, having irties for the p operty :R & DOkNELLY'S DD. TO 02 1); ted after: Ap il 17, : ORDER CODE: �l costs to Sai t Paul s property taxe as a is work order, please if this work s not s notice, retu n this :ntified below t 292- ., Larry Alexar�der. � THE ABOVE tS NE�SSARY AND AUTI-lORIZED BY: file #: PIN#: D2-28-23-12-0011 Assessment #: wa�d: �,1G.,t � p s 30 � SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY Public Health Code Enforcement Programs Add�ess: 224 Avon St. N. Dateorde�smailed: April 11, 1996 and posted. Nuisance: Remove garbage and mattress from yard. Complyby: April 17, 1996 Rechecked: Ap�il 17 7996 Wark orde� sent ro Parks: Work Order Number 14635 Datewo�kdone:Apri119, 1996 Comments: Uwner states that this is "new" garbage, orders specifically say in capitol letters you must maintain the premises in clean condition at all times. Histo�y: Over fifteeni15) calls for service in 1995 for same violations. Cost: $163.50 Date Prepared: May 1, 1996 Action Taken: LHO:Mayd7 7996 date CC: "T�/,u., r�n-� date Service Charge �' �szs.00.sis.00i = Total cost: $203.5U Prepared by: Guy Willits 10/07/99 ST. PAUL POLICE SINGLE INCIDENT TRACKING SYSTEM QADR - PUBLIC HISTORY OF 224 AVON ST I3 164000 SECTOR: 1 GRID: 128 O1/O1/97 - 10/07/99 10:01:37 D o -S3o CN DATE TIME INCIDENT DISP APT 99-138-697 O8/26/99 2223 INVESTIGATE SNR 99-138-64a 08/26/99 2101 INVESTIGATE SNR g-3-5y 99-129-821 08/16/99 1131 INVESTIGATE ADV - �o��c�� 99-103-171 07f09/99 2133 OTH ASLT DQM SS RCV 99-087-314 06/15/99 2231 NO D.L. RCV 99-062-465 OS/OS/99 1923 DOMESTICS DTX 98-209-812 12/29/98 1854 INVESTIGATE CAN 2 98-170-543 10/14/98 0225 DOMESTICS ADV 98-167-721 10/09/98 0851 PREVIOUS CN GOA LWR 98-120-457 07/29/98 0909 DOMESTICS C,AN 98-115-728 07/22/98 0910 THEFT" ?�DV 98-105-976 07/07/98 1053 THEFT� ADV 2 98-102-172 07/02/98 0324 NARCOTICS DRUGS UNF DOWN 98-072-361 OS/17/98 1341 DOMESTICS SNR 98-071-004 O5/15/98 1731 INVESTIGATE CAN 98-068-649 OS/11/98 2328 DOMESTICS DUP DOWN 98-068-647 OS/11/98 2327 INVESTIGATE� DUP DOWN 98-066-�27 O5/08/98 2311 RUNAWAY RCV 2 98-023-543 02/18/98 1522 ._OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV UPPE 97-206-764 12/22/97 1042 OTH ASLT DOM OS RCV 97-203-727 12/16/97 1702 DOMESTICS ADV 97-155-492 09/21/97 2000 DOMESTICS ADV 1 FL 97-153-989 09/19/97 1450 DOMESTICS ADV 97-133-982 97-131-806 97-130-403 97-121-206 97-095-538 97-060-078 97-018-147 97-010-814 97-010-808 08/20/97 08/16/97 08/14/97 08/O1/97 06/24/97 04/30j97 02/07/97 O1/23/97 O1/23/97 1326 2152 1746 1741 2336 1542 1915 2147 2133 DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS DOMESTICS INVESTIGATE' OTHER VIOLATION SUSP ACTIVITY SEARCH WARRANT WEAPONS ADV ADV CAN ADV CAN RCV ADV RCV DUP UP 2 .•t. P.3lr � pi iLIfr SPPD RMS QUERY Address Search Address Search: 224 AVON ST N(Sector: 1 Grid: 128 ) from 01/01/1999 to 04/25/2000 Retrieved 9records Complaint # 26633 99195108 99185799 99138697 99138644 99129827 99103175 99087314 99062465 Occur Date 8. Time oviaiz000 �s:�o 1'I 1�7�'1999 07:42 11/03/1999 11:10 08/26/1999 2223 08/26/'1999 21:01 08/16/1999 11:31 07/09/1999 2t 33 O6/15/1999 22:31 05/OS/1999 1923 Incident Type SUSP ACTIVITY INVESTiGATE ASSIST CALLS INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE INVESTIGATE OTH ASLT DOM SS NO D.L. DOMESTICS Disposi6on Apt# Calier ADV LOW TONY ADV THOMAS GRAHMS ADV SNR ACON,MARIANNE SNR ACON,MARIANNE ADV ACON,MARIANNE RCV DETRA R4LLS RCV p7X ACON,MARIANNE o a -s3o Information requested by: (152800) 1 Printed at:04i25i2000 10:57:30 Resolution Board of Ramsez,� Countz,� Commissioners 00 -530 Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99-547 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Page 1 of 5 Dorothy hlcClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands G9HEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners desires to establish a repurchase policy for tax forfeited lands that is consistent with Minnesota Statutes and reflects the Board's standards for promoting the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board intends to establish a fair and equitable process for the repurchase of tax forfeited land that will correct any undue hardship or injustice or promote the.use of such lands that will serve the public interest; and WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners acknowledges the responsibility of local governments to establish ordinances governing the use and maintenance of properties in their jurisdictions and supports efforts of locai governments to strengthen neighborhoods by ridding the neighborhoods of nuisances; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, That the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will approve a repurchase application of tax forfeited lands by a prior oc•rner upon a finding by the Board that such repurchase either will correct any undue hardship or injustice resulting from the forfeiture or that such repurchase will promote the use of such lands thaC will best serve the public interest; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That a repurchase application �aill be processed by Property Records and Revenue in the following manner: a) Recommendation of T4unicipality Each repurchase application will be referrecl to the municipality in cvhich the property is located. ..The municipality will document wheCher the property is considered a municipal problem based on documented police, building code, illegal actiJity, or health violations within the past five years. RA�4SEY COU1'TY B0.4RD OF CO�t�IISSIONERS 1'EA NAY OTHER .y Bennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janice Rettman Tan �Viessner � Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jzckelen ChieF Cleck - County Boacd Resolution Board of Ramsey. Countz,� Commissioners �Presented By Commissioner Rettman .4ttention: Date December 21, 1999No. 9__9_507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McClung, property Records & RevenuePagy 2 of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands b) Resolution by a Municipality The municipality, by resolution, shall Board approve or deny the repurchase repurchase application to Ramsey Count� and documentation of any violations. recommend that application and r along with the the County return the resolution c} Recommendation of the Director of Property Records and Revenue If a municipality finds no.violations in the past f?ve years, the Director will forward the application to the County Board with the recommendation to approve the application. If a municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past iive years, but recommends approval of the application, the Director will recommend approval and transmit-the entire record to the Cn?ef Clerk for referral to the Chair of the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee. If the municipality finds that violations have occurred within the past five years and recommends denial of the application, the Director will recommend denial and transmit the entire record to the Chief Clerk for referral to the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee; and Be It Furth=r RESOLVED, Director to the handled in the a) Notification That a repurchase application reierred by the Pinance, Personnel and Management Co<<nittee will be follov�ing manner: The Chief Clerk wi11 schedule a hearing on each repurchase application before the Finance, Personnel and Manag�m�nt Committee. Property Records and Revenue will send a notice Lo the applicant notifying the applicant of the time and date o= the hearing. Notices will also be sent to the municipality and any other persons who have asked to receive such nor.;�P� An-ISEY COWi TY $OARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER �ny Bennett ino Guerin iz Haigh ifaelOrtega - - " ctoria Reinhardt aice Rettman � tiViessner RaEael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y t3onnie C. Jackelen Chief Clerk - Co¢nry goard Resolution Board of Q O -53'� Ramsey Countz,� Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. 99 Attention: gudgeting and Accounting Paa= 3 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands b) Hearing procedures The Finance, Personnel and Management Committee v:ill review the application and the recommendation from the r��nicipality. The applicant will be allowed to present any information that may be pertinent. The Chair of the Committee may alloca other interested persons to present pertinent information. Based on the information presented on the application, - the recommer.dation from the municipality and information presented at th= hearing, the Committee will recommend approval or denial of the appiication. The Committee may include restrictions or conditions o:? the repurchase. The final recommendation of the Committee will be forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. c) County Board Procedures Recommendations from the Finance, Personnel and Management Committee will be included in the administrativ� agenda of the County Board. The County Board will consider the recommendation and record from the Committee. No additional ��stimony will be permitted unless a majority votes to allow suc:� testimony. The County Board may approve the application, deny the application or approve the application with restrictions or co�ditions on the repurchase. For every repurchase application considere3 by the County Board, the final resolution will contain 1.) A determination of whether or not undue hardship or injustice resuited from the forfeiture and whether repurchase will correct t�� undue hardship or injustice; and 2.) A determination of wh��her or not the repurchase will promote the use of the property that best serves the public interest; and Be It Further RA\4SEY COtI\Tl' BOARD OF COMMISSIO\'ERS 1'EA NA�' OTHER y Sennett � Guerin Sue Haigh Rafael Ortega Victoria Reinhardt Janicz Rettman Tan \Viessner _ Rafael Ortega, Chair _ (Continued) _ BY Bonnie C. lz:kzlen Chief Clzrk - County Board Resolution Board of Ramsey. Count�y Commzssioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman tlttention: Date December 21, 1999 No. 9 9 - 507 Budgeting and Accounting Dorothy McCZung, Property Records & Revenue c of 5 Tax Forfeited Lands RESOLVED, That repurchases, terms as described Herein: a) Homestead Property if approved, will be allowed on Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of property classified for property tax purposes as homestead property at the time of repurchase, will be allowed�installment pGy,;ients calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.2'1, Subdivision 1. . b) All Other Property Except as provided in clause c) below, repurchasers of non property will be allowed installment payments calculated in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 282.161, Subdivision 3. c) Payment in Full If the County Board has good cause to believe that a,-epurchase installment payment plan for a particular parcel is unnecessary and not in the public interest, the County Board may reauire that the entire repurchase price be paid in full as a condition of the repurchase. If the applicant has had repurchase coatracts on the same or other properties which were canceled or, ?f a current contract, are in arrears and a cancellation is pending, the repurchase u�i11 require payment in full; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the County Board imposes the following additional restrictions on repurchases: �b4SEY COWi TY BOARD OF CO�IMISSIO\'ERS YEA NAY OTHER ny Bennett io Guerin ° Haigh fael Ortega �toria Reinhardt ice Rettman �Viessner Rafael Ortega, Chair B (Continued) Y Bonnie C. Jack:len Chief Clerk - County Board Resolution Board of Racrosey County Commissioners Presented By Commissioner Rettman Date December 21, 1999 No. Attention: gudgeting and Accounting p�c� 5 of 5 Dorothy McClung, Property Records & Revenue Tax Forfeited Lands ao -s3'� 99-507 a) Code Compliance Any property that is being repurchased but is cond�r.Lned at the time of repurchase shall be subject to code compliance. The repurchaser shall present and file a certificate of code cor•.�gliance with the Director within six months from the date of County Board approval. The certificate of code compliance must be certified by an appropriate city official and must' indicate that the property has been inspected and that it conforms with any ordinanc2s, building and zoning laws applicable to the properCy. Thes� conditions of repurchase will be entered on the repurchase receipt and, if the repurchaser defaults on the code compliance requirement, the repurchase and the installment contract shall be subject to cancellation as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 559.21. b) Insurance Requirements Repurchasers of tax forfeited properties that have structures and are being repurchased under a contract must orovide proof of insurance in an amount equal to the Assessor's m�r'.�et value of the structure and must have Ramsey County listed as aaaitional insured on the policy; and Be It Further RESOLVED, Tnat this policy is efrective for a�l nevr repurchase applications received after January 1, 2000 and supersedes Resolution 97-3�2; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the Property Records and ➢e':enue Department wi11 work H�ith the City of Saint Paul, its plan-zng councils and the other municipalities in Ramsey County to explain the tax forfeited processes and provide sample resolutio�s for use by the city councils. RA�4SEY COU�'T1 BOARD OF CO�tMISSiO\rERS YEA NAY OTHER ry Bennett X .o Guerin X 5ue Haioh _� RafaelOrtega ,�_ Victoria Reinhardt �_ Janice Rettman _�{_ Jan Niessner �_ Rafael Ortega, Chair By ' ` Bonnie C. Lckel Chief Clzrk - o ry Board 00 -S3o DREWCO, INC 875 Lawel Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone 651-222-5759 February 14, 2000 Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Forfeited Properiy 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: 224 N. AVON STREET ST. PAUL, MIlVNESOTA Deaz Ms. Kujala: As you are aware, Drewco, Inc. has made application to repurchase property above-referenced and we reaffirm that desire. In response to facts and circumstances involving the property indicated to St. Paul City Councilmember 7erry A. Blakey, the Taxpayer makes the following responses; 1: Upon the lapsing of our redemption period [October 1999] the Taxpayer surrendered the property to the County and to the best of ow knowledge, the property was well maintained. There was a problem with a minor leak from plumbing on the second floor [which we believed to be a wax ring or an overflow valve connection] which was causing a problem down below. The problem was intermittent. We were unsuccessful in locating the actual problem and issues intervened before we resolved the leak. 2. Ta�cpayer states that upon surrender of the property there was no trash problem and the furnace, providing heat to the first floor unit worked. The removal of trash (accruing October 1999 forward] and the repair of the fumace by the County is just a part of maintaining property. 3. Taacpayer states that upon surrender of the property there were no outstanding bills in the name of said party due and owing against the property. The water bill in the name of Larry Alexander was not an obligation of the T�payer, in fact it was discharged by Alexander's banknxptcy. 4. Taxpayer states that each tenant in their respective unit were responsible for their own NSP billings — not the T�payer. ff the County elected to use rent receipts to pay tenants' utility bills, creating a short-fall in cash flow, such ought not impact the Ta�cpayer. 5. Taxpayer states that it has in no way interFered in the County's management or custody of the property pending the processing of the application for repurchase; February 14, 2000 Kristine A Kujala 00 -S30 6. Since early 1996, Taxpayer has acted as a captive emergency housing resource for St. Paul Urban Leawe and at present, Trusring Neighbors, community-based social service agencies, which deals with families in transition. Foreseeably, our residents have come to the property with varying social problems, i.e. domestic abuse, displacement, divorce, eviction with children, resulting in a more than normal amount of police calls to the property. More to point, the Taxpayer was not aware of the eactent of police activities, however, believes that the property and the manner in wluch we have worked with social service agencies in the Summit-University community is constnxctive and positive. T�payer was aware of the two instances when the property was cited by the City of St. Paui. Rubbish — The rubbish was the result of a move-out [which resulted in substantial damage to the property] and our efforts to tepair and remove abandoned property in the unit. The rubbish situation was resolved within the period of time directed by city officials. Automobile — The automobile belonged to a tenant, who had allowed the registration to lapse, as she was experiencing some health issues. Once the city cited the automobile, T�payer immediately contacted the tenant and the issue was resolved when the tenant applied for and secured up-dated tabs for the vehicle and the vehicle was moved. This situation was resolved with a week. Taxpayer has been in contact with residents in the area and knows that the property is not perceived as a nuisance or problem property. The Taxpayer has always been active and engaged in the management ofthe subject property and plans to continue upon repurchase. Sincerely, c.c. Jerry A. Blakey, St. Paul City Council St. Paul Urban League Trusting Neighbors 2 cs** o R� 7 k ± < y E JERRY BLAKEY Councilmember CZTY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 22, 2000 I{ristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 F.E: 2?4 N�: th As�ca S*reet Saint Paul, Minnesota Dear Ms. Ku}ala: I am aware of DREWCO, Inc.'s application to repurchase the properiy above-referenced, which the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will be considering sometime in Mazch 2000. 0o-S3o DREWCO has had a commendable reputation and has worked with various community agencies providing emergency housing to families in crisis here in the Summit University community. Finding properiy owners who are willing to work with our worthwhile social service agencies as they endeavor to help displaced citizens is a daunting task. It is obvious, providing this type of housing assistance under adverse circumstances and with vazious attending problems, in particular, domestic abuse and an abnormal amount of police calls is a necessary evil. DREWCO's residents have had vazious restraining orders against their spouse/partner, and the courts encourage police calls. My office is quite active and routinely receives complaints, however, my office has yet to receive a complaint about the properiy. DREWCO has reaffirmed iYs desire to continue to work with our community. I know that such continued activities by DREWCO will be eood for Ward One. I lend my voice in support of DREWCO and believe that this property should be returned to the taxpayer. 224 North Avon Street has not been a nuisance. Please call me if you have any concerns. I appreciate your attention to this matter. CITY FIAT,L THIRD FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1615 651/266-8610 s�<s Printed on Recycled Paper cc: Susan Haigh Dorothy McClung �t. Paul Urban �eague o S3� s � 401 �elby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 224-5771 Fax 224-8009 February 29, 2000 BOARD OF AIRECTORS CHAIR Dr. Delores Henderson ist VICE-CHAIRPERSON Susan K. Moore 2nd VICE-CHAIRPERSON Dazryl G. Gibson SECRETARY LeClair G. Lambert TREASURER Samuel Simmons EX-OFFICIO Eugene Barringer Jennie M Bro�vn Jackie Cooper K.Cynthia Fashaw Robert G. Lewis Harry D. Melander, Jr. Ann M. Seifert Peter T Shimabukuro Rev. Ronald A. Smith Deborah Watts HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Senator Frances Fazley Rec Kneely Williams PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Willie Mae Wilson �4 Ms. Kristine A. Kujala Ramsey County Government Center Property Recordsand Revenue 50 Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: DREWCO, INC. Dear Ms. Kujala: DREWCO, property owner, has worked with the St. Paul Urban League's housing assistance program. In the past, they have made its property at 224 N. Avon Street available for some of our clients. Our relationship with DREWCO has been excellent so therefare we support their request. Do not hesitate to call if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, ��,�� f� Richazd Rolle, Sr. � Vice President c.c. Sue Haigh Darothy McClung 76 years of service to it�e community-MemberAgency, United Way of the Saint Paul Arza - At7 with Ihe National Urban Lzague