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00-11901��,� ��.� Presented By Refened To 3� Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has.requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame, single family, dwelling with asbestos siding located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 689 Orleans Street. This 5 properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 All that part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to West St Paul, which is bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, situated 74.5 feet in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Southerly direction at right angles to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southerly boundary of said Lot 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced with said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in an Easterly direction along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in a Westerly direction along the Northerly line of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Divasion of Code Enforcement on or before September 18, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Nancy J. Roussopoulos, 404 Curtice Street West, St. Paul, MN 55107; Associates Industrial Loan Co., 3300 Edinborough Way, Ste. 600.:- Edina, MN 55435 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 24, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or deinolish the structure located on the Subject Property by November 8, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declarin� this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and A � c ,.� �.� Fs,b . ar� 'C�-00� Council File # pp � l\gt� Green Sheet # �oa3 �L RESOLUTION CITY OF S N PAUL, MINNESOTA I /� 1/l�.�L,_ � iJ�.l �; J�'' S� A�S, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the ° e��1t0 �� v�s�sf Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the � 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and OT�e.. M�w�.s�l ty.�r �t0 WHEREAS, a hearing was helc��efore the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 689 Orleans Sh 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. � 7 � That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. •'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within days aft r the ate of the Council Hearing. oe�cw .! e:a�� so� � �� l � ` Q ° ` a � 0 0 -llgo 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 7 9 10 11 12 � In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. ORI�I�lAL Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date �.� - � �p� B "`-'rii"`�'L�'�,�'� v Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney s B . � /�. � Anroroved bv Mavor: Date �� > � �" �� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: oo-l�qo Division of Code Enforcement I 11/09/00 December GREEN SHEET No 102�16 �rehead 266-8439 M,� �.�,��.� �� \GENDA BY (DA7E) ' 2�� q /j xureat wit ��r�nouar �� ❑ anet,cpic _ iP I ROIIiiNG OROQt ❑ A1111YJ{LfpNICFfGR " ❑ A1�NG111LfERV/ACRC TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ �wroRla�umrwn/� ❑ (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 689 Orleans Street. � PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION OPPOR7UNITY Has this Pe��rm eoervrorketl untler a contrac[ forthis deparlmenl? YES NO Has tAie o�eanrfirm eoer been a ciy� emMovee4 YE3 NO Dces ihis D&�rm O�ess a sldN int nomal�YP� �' anY cuneM dty employeA7 YES NO Is thia pe�aorvFm� a targeted vendoR YES NO Nain all ves answe�s on seoa2[e sheet and attaeh W areen shee[ . , This buiiding(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 689 Orleans Street by November 8, 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. < �s " �' „�, The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'�° °� yE �� !i � ? � �v'�(; � � C i � �� .�`�°' a P r� w . . �. IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �� The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs.will be-assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nronerlv taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OF TRANSACTION - \ .� .• �. _�. "��"� eoarmev�ue euoeereo �artc� oriel , ( rea / No ACTIVRYNUMBEFt ��'I�l� �Y�`i'$,�,� ��r�� W��E �� 200� � ✓ do-�/9� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearutg Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street ff the owner faiLs to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to compty with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. oo-e� 40 Minutzs of the Legislative Iieating 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspection. The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed. Mr. Okalna acknowledged he is ia agreement with Mr. Connor. �enY 5 �� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation with the following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on February 28, 2001. �/ Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If �) the owner fails to comply with the resolutioa, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over &om 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Gerry Strathman) Sieve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned in June, 2000, and has been vacant since July, 2000. The cuirent property owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy Roussopoulos. However, the mortgage company is now entitled. There have been two summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the grass, and secure the dwelling. On October 17, 2000 an inspecrion was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issned on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 8, 2000. As of tlris date the pmperty remains ia a condi6on which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. The Humane Society antl Saint Paul Animal Control have inspeeted the property for numerous cat problems. The vacant building fees are paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $570.53. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On 7anuary 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted with the Building Depariment Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,000. 7ohn Boukurt, representing Associates Indush�ial Loan Co,, appeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired on February 1, 2001. The property was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been mei. Associates industriat Loan Co. is currently considering the value of the property. VJhen a value is determined there will be a purchase agreement Garry Strathman stated that bond has been posted and vacated building fees aze paid, he will recommended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 Edmand Avenue. If tLe owner fails to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman,) Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The building has been vacant � � �� = 317 i1�IINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATTVE HEARING � Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Cotuthouse C*anY Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Gerry Stratlsman called the meefing to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcemen� Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolntion orderiag the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 981 Euc6d Street. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcemenf is ordered to remove the 6niiding. (Steve Magner Presented PhotoS*aPhs to Gerry Slrathmaa.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood &ame dwelling. The building was condemned in February,1999 by Code Enforcement and has beett vacant since Febraaty 16, 2999. Tiie current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla. There have been twelve summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable velricles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, aa iuspection was condugted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An prder w Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of January 2, 2001. As of flris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace deSned by the Legislative Code. 'fhe City has had to board tlris building to secure it against trespass. Vacant . building fees are due and owing. Reat estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has PIaced an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of Fe6mary 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the propercy. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $'7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projeeted completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The aciva2 coy4 to completc; rehabilitation was more tlian anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing that is lacking at this time. Code Eaforcement would support an extension of 180 days, providing the building is regiy�tered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to KathY Lantry, appeared and y�ated he has �ived reports that there have been people living in the building. Mr. Okanla responded that the building is boarded, but people have been brealdng ia 8irough the windows, The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. � Mr• Stratl�man stated the building has to be boarded No one can live in this building uatil it 00 -�! lo Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 . since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton. There have been four summary abatement notices issved to remove snow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued oa November 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date ttris properiy remains in a condifion wlrich comprises a nuisaace as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $751.76. T'axation has placed an estimated market value of $31,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, aad the $2,000.00 bond has not beea posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. Paul Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeared and stated he is representing the Greater Frog'fown Community Development Corporation. He was hopeful to negotiate with the owner of this property, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is lus impression that tius building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry S�athman recommend approval. Resolution ordering the owaer to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcement is ordered to remove the � buflding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Stratlunan, they were returned at the end of the meeting.) The foliowing individuals appeared and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geof&ey Warner, potentiat buyer, Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association; Steve Gibbs, Western National; Nancy Jawbro, Westem National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacaut since December 3, 1999. The current property owners are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been Sve summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tall grass, remove brush, clesn the yazd, and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the building was aonducte�l, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condifion which comprises a nuisance as deSned by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building registra$on fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has noi been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enfarcement Officers estimate the coy�t to repair is $100,000-$I50,000. The . estimated cost to demolish is $12,000-$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzet stated U.S. $ank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, � because of defauIt, files were sent to their attomey to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in fust position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a tetephone call identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On Januazy 4, 2001 it was discovered that the property was vacant. On January 8, U.S. Bank seciueded the building, winterized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding with foreclosure action and a sate has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is vacant, they are expecting to get a reduction in the redemption period U.S. Bank is expec6ng a five week redemption period following the sa1e. A settlement I�as been yvorked o� �yce the two mortgage companies to find a bnper, assi8n the buYer to follow City requirements, post bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffrey Warnaz responded that in ]ris pmfessionai opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wilT barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this P�P�Y because it has suffered Sre damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is Put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the wst to save the smicture itself and rehabilitate itr Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regarding these �ssues• Mr• VVarnar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase offer together to buy the property and wmplctely rehabilitate the buiIding, Mr, Wamaz wants to be able to work with the struchu�e. Mr• Strathman stated it is his undersianding that the mortgage companies have worked out an • agreement that will atlow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that the property could available for sale in Aprii. There is one potential buyer, who has testified that in his professional opinion it makes economical sense w rehabilitate the ProPeT�Y• �''�9 5 �� r�%ommended laying over to the Legislative Aearing on Apri117, 2001 and the City CouaciI Public Heariag on Apri124, 2001. The meetin8 was adjoumed at 1Q36 a.m. sjw i; ; � � u LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-OS-2000 REPORT Date: December 5, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 00 � 1�4Q Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street VJest. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 2, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the January 24, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that the following is completed by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. � 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluUon, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the February 6, 2001 Legislafive Hearing and the February 28, 2001 City Council meeting in order for the mortgagee to obtain ownership of the properry with the condition that the following is completed by February 6, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. �� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING ��`�� Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were retumed at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building is a one and one half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. It has suffered significant fire damage and has been vacant since February 11, 2000. The current owner is I3ations Credit. Seven Summary Abatements were issued to clean the yazd, remove vehicles, secure the building, and cut the grass. An inspection was conducted on 09-26-2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate Nuisance Building was issued on 10-03-2000 with a compliance date of 11-02-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislafive Code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaze taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,400. The estimated market value of the property is $75,300., prior to the fire. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $9,000. Lany Zeiike, attorney for Nations Credit, appeazed and stated his office was obtained by the mortgagee to close the mortgage. A foreclosure sale was held in Ramsey County on April, 28, 2000, subject to the statutory six month redemption period. Court action was taken to reduce the redemption, the reguest was denied because the owner appeazed at the hearing. The six month redemption period has expired and the properry has just arrived at their department. Mr. Zeilke is requesting additional time to determine if this properry is worth saving. Gerry Strathman stated he understands the situation the mortgage company is in, but the city is in a situation with a property that is cleazly a blighting influence on the neighborhood. Mr. Strathman asked hova long it would take for the mortgage company to determine if it will rehabilitate this building. Mr. Zeilke responded he would like four weeks to analyze the building. If the mortgage company decides to rehabilitate the building, the vacant building fee and bond requirements would be taken care of. In response to Mr. Strathmans question about the litter and gazbage on the property, Mr. Magner responded at the cities expense, the yazd has been cleaned through the abatement process. There would not be an opposition to laying this over for a short period of tune, providing that the mortgage company maintains the property and secures it against trespass. LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 �!!a �� Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked if the properry is an active hazard in the neighborhood while it is secured. Mr. Magner responded it is a nuisance in the neighborhood and constituents aze requesting that something is immediately done with the building. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee one month to determine if rehabilitation of the property will commence, with the condition that the following is done by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, January 2, 2000. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling with asbestos siding. The current owner is Nancy Roussopoulos. The building was condemned in June 2000, by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since July 3, 2000. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to clean up the yazd and to secure the building. An inspection was conducted on 10-17- 2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate nuisance conditions was issued on 10-24-2000 with a compliance date of 11-08-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The city has secured this building against trespass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Auimal Control removed approximately twenty cats from the dwelling. Vacant building fees are due. Real estate ta�ces are unpaid in the amount of $500.00. T`he estimated mazket value of the property is $39,000. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. The photographs will not reflect the sever nature of this properiy. The previous owner had numerous cats on the property that were allowed to run wild, those animals were removed and destroyed due to the conditions allowed inside the properry. This is a small dwelling on a small lot, rebuilding might not be a possibility due to the size and dimension of the lot. The primary probiem is the foundation failure of the properry, which can be costly, and that is why the owner did not rehabilitate. In response to Gerry Strathmans question about the headstones, Mr. Manger responded the previous owner had a friend who had access to damaged headstones and they were used for a walkway. The city has removed them because they do not constitute a sidewalk. John Boukurt, representing Associates Industrial Loan Co., appeared and stated they have been retained to foreclose the mortgage and foreclosing is in process. The properry is vacant and has been re-keyed. They are proceeding to shorten the redemption period to five weeks. The properry will be for sale on 12-13-2000. Five weeks after the sale, Associated Industrial Loan Co. will obtain ownership. Until ownership of the property is obtained, Associates Industrial is not in a position Yo put substantial dollars into the properry. Personal from Associates Industrial aze LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 -��Q Page 3 currenfly monitoring the property, and have estimated the cost to repair at $20,000; estimated cost to sell $40,000. There aze potential buyers lined up for this property. Mr. Strathman asked what type of a nuisance this properry is creating. Mr. Magner responded the nuisance is primarily the dwelling in a dilapidated condirion and stench. This time of yeaz the stench has been eliminated due to cold weather. The concern is that this needs to be resolved during the cold weather. It is imperative that the mortgage company retains the city to perform a code compliance inspection, and develop bids that will be an honest reflection of what it will cost to rehabilitate. The previous structures that have been rehabilitated in this condition have been completely striped and gutted down to the studs. The urine has penetrated into the hazdwood floors and it becomes difficult to remove the stench of urine without removing the structure. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee two months to obtain ownership of the property and to determine if rehabilitation will commence, with the condition that the following is done by February 6, 2001: I) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, February 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourued at 10:20 a.m. s�w CIT[ZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk DIVISIOY OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEivtENT lvfichaet R. Morehead, Program bfonnger cj� �F S 1 Avy., IJuisnnceBuildingCode£nfarcemerst Narm Coleman, lVtay'or [5 W. Kellogg Blvd. Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-84�10 SaintPau[,MNSi102 Fax:6�1-266-8426 November 9, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Cotmcil 3_ Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution orderin� the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 689 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 5, 2000 CiYy Council Hearing - Wednesday, December Z0, 2000 The owners and responsible parCies of record are: Name and Last Known Address Nancy 7. Roussopoulos 404 Curtice Street West St. Pau1, NiN 55107 Interest Owner Associates Industrial Loan Co. 3300 Edinborou�h �iTay, Ste. 600 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: i�lortgagee All tha± part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to �Vest St Paul, �ti�hich is bounded as follows: Commencin� at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, siriiated 74.5 fzzt in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceedin� in a Southerly direction at ri�ht an�les to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southeriy boundazy of said Lat 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced �vith said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceedui� in an Easterly direction alon� the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast comer of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceedin� in a�VesterlV direction along the Nartherly3ine of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. �6 -�C 9� �D-�l�a 689 Orleans Street November 9, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�vn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razin� and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resohrtion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remo� e this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Superviso: Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi;n Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office I�'ancy Anderson, Assistant 5ecretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division c^noh 1��,� ��.� Presented By Refened To 3� Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has.requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame, single family, dwelling with asbestos siding located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 689 Orleans Street. This 5 properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 All that part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to West St Paul, which is bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, situated 74.5 feet in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Southerly direction at right angles to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southerly boundary of said Lot 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced with said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in an Easterly direction along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in a Westerly direction along the Northerly line of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Divasion of Code Enforcement on or before September 18, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Nancy J. Roussopoulos, 404 Curtice Street West, St. Paul, MN 55107; Associates Industrial Loan Co., 3300 Edinborough Way, Ste. 600.:- Edina, MN 55435 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 24, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or deinolish the structure located on the Subject Property by November 8, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declarin� this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and A � c ,.� �.� Fs,b . ar� 'C�-00� Council File # pp � l\gt� Green Sheet # �oa3 �L RESOLUTION CITY OF S N PAUL, MINNESOTA I /� 1/l�.�L,_ � iJ�.l �; J�'' S� A�S, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the ° e��1t0 �� v�s�sf Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the � 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and OT�e.. M�w�.s�l ty.�r �t0 WHEREAS, a hearing was helc��efore the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 689 Orleans Sh 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. � 7 � That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. •'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within days aft r the ate of the Council Hearing. oe�cw .! e:a�� so� � �� l � ` Q ° ` a � 0 0 -llgo 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 7 9 10 11 12 � In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. ORI�I�lAL Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date �.� - � �p� B "`-'rii"`�'L�'�,�'� v Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney s B . � /�. � Anroroved bv Mavor: Date �� > � �" �� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: oo-l�qo Division of Code Enforcement I 11/09/00 December GREEN SHEET No 102�16 �rehead 266-8439 M,� �.�,��.� �� \GENDA BY (DA7E) ' 2�� q /j xureat wit ��r�nouar �� ❑ anet,cpic _ iP I ROIIiiNG OROQt ❑ A1111YJ{LfpNICFfGR " ❑ A1�NG111LfERV/ACRC TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ �wroRla�umrwn/� ❑ (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 689 Orleans Street. � PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION OPPOR7UNITY Has this Pe��rm eoervrorketl untler a contrac[ forthis deparlmenl? YES NO Has tAie o�eanrfirm eoer been a ciy� emMovee4 YE3 NO Dces ihis D&�rm O�ess a sldN int nomal�YP� �' anY cuneM dty employeA7 YES NO Is thia pe�aorvFm� a targeted vendoR YES NO Nain all ves answe�s on seoa2[e sheet and attaeh W areen shee[ . , This buiiding(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 689 Orleans Street by November 8, 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. < �s " �' „�, The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'�° °� yE �� !i � ? � �v'�(; � � C i � �� .�`�°' a P r� w . . �. IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �� The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs.will be-assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nronerlv taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OF TRANSACTION - \ .� .• �. _�. "��"� eoarmev�ue euoeereo �artc� oriel , ( rea / No ACTIVRYNUMBEFt ��'I�l� �Y�`i'$,�,� ��r�� W��E �� 200� � ✓ do-�/9� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearutg Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street ff the owner faiLs to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to compty with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. oo-e� 40 Minutzs of the Legislative Iieating 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspection. The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed. Mr. Okalna acknowledged he is ia agreement with Mr. Connor. �enY 5 �� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation with the following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on February 28, 2001. �/ Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If �) the owner fails to comply with the resolutioa, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over &om 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Gerry Strathman) Sieve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned in June, 2000, and has been vacant since July, 2000. The cuirent property owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy Roussopoulos. However, the mortgage company is now entitled. There have been two summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the grass, and secure the dwelling. On October 17, 2000 an inspecrion was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issned on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 8, 2000. As of tlris date the pmperty remains ia a condi6on which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. The Humane Society antl Saint Paul Animal Control have inspeeted the property for numerous cat problems. The vacant building fees are paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $570.53. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On 7anuary 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted with the Building Depariment Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,000. 7ohn Boukurt, representing Associates Indush�ial Loan Co,, appeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired on February 1, 2001. The property was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been mei. Associates industriat Loan Co. is currently considering the value of the property. VJhen a value is determined there will be a purchase agreement Garry Strathman stated that bond has been posted and vacated building fees aze paid, he will recommended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 Edmand Avenue. If tLe owner fails to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman,) Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The building has been vacant � � �� = 317 i1�IINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATTVE HEARING � Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Cotuthouse C*anY Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Gerry Stratlsman called the meefing to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcemen� Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolntion orderiag the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 981 Euc6d Street. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcemenf is ordered to remove the 6niiding. (Steve Magner Presented PhotoS*aPhs to Gerry Slrathmaa.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood &ame dwelling. The building was condemned in February,1999 by Code Enforcement and has beett vacant since Febraaty 16, 2999. Tiie current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla. There have been twelve summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable velricles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, aa iuspection was condugted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An prder w Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of January 2, 2001. As of flris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace deSned by the Legislative Code. 'fhe City has had to board tlris building to secure it against trespass. Vacant . building fees are due and owing. Reat estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has PIaced an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of Fe6mary 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the propercy. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $'7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projeeted completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The aciva2 coy4 to completc; rehabilitation was more tlian anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing that is lacking at this time. Code Eaforcement would support an extension of 180 days, providing the building is regiy�tered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to KathY Lantry, appeared and y�ated he has �ived reports that there have been people living in the building. Mr. Okanla responded that the building is boarded, but people have been brealdng ia 8irough the windows, The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. � Mr• Stratl�man stated the building has to be boarded No one can live in this building uatil it 00 -�! lo Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 . since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton. There have been four summary abatement notices issved to remove snow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued oa November 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date ttris properiy remains in a condifion wlrich comprises a nuisaace as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $751.76. T'axation has placed an estimated market value of $31,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, aad the $2,000.00 bond has not beea posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. Paul Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeared and stated he is representing the Greater Frog'fown Community Development Corporation. He was hopeful to negotiate with the owner of this property, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is lus impression that tius building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry S�athman recommend approval. Resolution ordering the owaer to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcement is ordered to remove the � buflding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Stratlunan, they were returned at the end of the meeting.) The foliowing individuals appeared and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geof&ey Warner, potentiat buyer, Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association; Steve Gibbs, Western National; Nancy Jawbro, Westem National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacaut since December 3, 1999. The current property owners are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been Sve summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tall grass, remove brush, clesn the yazd, and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the building was aonducte�l, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condifion which comprises a nuisance as deSned by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building registra$on fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has noi been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enfarcement Officers estimate the coy�t to repair is $100,000-$I50,000. The . estimated cost to demolish is $12,000-$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzet stated U.S. $ank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, � because of defauIt, files were sent to their attomey to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in fust position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a tetephone call identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On Januazy 4, 2001 it was discovered that the property was vacant. On January 8, U.S. Bank seciueded the building, winterized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding with foreclosure action and a sate has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is vacant, they are expecting to get a reduction in the redemption period U.S. Bank is expec6ng a five week redemption period following the sa1e. A settlement I�as been yvorked o� �yce the two mortgage companies to find a bnper, assi8n the buYer to follow City requirements, post bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffrey Warnaz responded that in ]ris pmfessionai opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wilT barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this P�P�Y because it has suffered Sre damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is Put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the wst to save the smicture itself and rehabilitate itr Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regarding these �ssues• Mr• VVarnar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase offer together to buy the property and wmplctely rehabilitate the buiIding, Mr, Wamaz wants to be able to work with the struchu�e. Mr• Strathman stated it is his undersianding that the mortgage companies have worked out an • agreement that will atlow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that the property could available for sale in Aprii. There is one potential buyer, who has testified that in his professional opinion it makes economical sense w rehabilitate the ProPeT�Y• �''�9 5 �� r�%ommended laying over to the Legislative Aearing on Apri117, 2001 and the City CouaciI Public Heariag on Apri124, 2001. The meetin8 was adjoumed at 1Q36 a.m. sjw i; ; � � u LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-OS-2000 REPORT Date: December 5, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 00 � 1�4Q Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street VJest. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 2, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the January 24, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that the following is completed by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. � 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluUon, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the February 6, 2001 Legislafive Hearing and the February 28, 2001 City Council meeting in order for the mortgagee to obtain ownership of the properry with the condition that the following is completed by February 6, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. �� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING ��`�� Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were retumed at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building is a one and one half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. It has suffered significant fire damage and has been vacant since February 11, 2000. The current owner is I3ations Credit. Seven Summary Abatements were issued to clean the yazd, remove vehicles, secure the building, and cut the grass. An inspection was conducted on 09-26-2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate Nuisance Building was issued on 10-03-2000 with a compliance date of 11-02-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislafive Code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaze taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,400. The estimated market value of the property is $75,300., prior to the fire. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $9,000. Lany Zeiike, attorney for Nations Credit, appeazed and stated his office was obtained by the mortgagee to close the mortgage. A foreclosure sale was held in Ramsey County on April, 28, 2000, subject to the statutory six month redemption period. Court action was taken to reduce the redemption, the reguest was denied because the owner appeazed at the hearing. The six month redemption period has expired and the properry has just arrived at their department. Mr. Zeilke is requesting additional time to determine if this properry is worth saving. Gerry Strathman stated he understands the situation the mortgage company is in, but the city is in a situation with a property that is cleazly a blighting influence on the neighborhood. Mr. Strathman asked hova long it would take for the mortgage company to determine if it will rehabilitate this building. Mr. Zeilke responded he would like four weeks to analyze the building. If the mortgage company decides to rehabilitate the building, the vacant building fee and bond requirements would be taken care of. In response to Mr. Strathmans question about the litter and gazbage on the property, Mr. Magner responded at the cities expense, the yazd has been cleaned through the abatement process. There would not be an opposition to laying this over for a short period of tune, providing that the mortgage company maintains the property and secures it against trespass. LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 �!!a �� Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked if the properry is an active hazard in the neighborhood while it is secured. Mr. Magner responded it is a nuisance in the neighborhood and constituents aze requesting that something is immediately done with the building. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee one month to determine if rehabilitation of the property will commence, with the condition that the following is done by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, January 2, 2000. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling with asbestos siding. The current owner is Nancy Roussopoulos. The building was condemned in June 2000, by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since July 3, 2000. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to clean up the yazd and to secure the building. An inspection was conducted on 10-17- 2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate nuisance conditions was issued on 10-24-2000 with a compliance date of 11-08-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The city has secured this building against trespass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Auimal Control removed approximately twenty cats from the dwelling. Vacant building fees are due. Real estate ta�ces are unpaid in the amount of $500.00. T`he estimated mazket value of the property is $39,000. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. The photographs will not reflect the sever nature of this properiy. The previous owner had numerous cats on the property that were allowed to run wild, those animals were removed and destroyed due to the conditions allowed inside the properry. This is a small dwelling on a small lot, rebuilding might not be a possibility due to the size and dimension of the lot. The primary probiem is the foundation failure of the properry, which can be costly, and that is why the owner did not rehabilitate. In response to Gerry Strathmans question about the headstones, Mr. Manger responded the previous owner had a friend who had access to damaged headstones and they were used for a walkway. The city has removed them because they do not constitute a sidewalk. John Boukurt, representing Associates Industrial Loan Co., appeared and stated they have been retained to foreclose the mortgage and foreclosing is in process. The properry is vacant and has been re-keyed. They are proceeding to shorten the redemption period to five weeks. The properry will be for sale on 12-13-2000. Five weeks after the sale, Associated Industrial Loan Co. will obtain ownership. Until ownership of the property is obtained, Associates Industrial is not in a position Yo put substantial dollars into the properry. Personal from Associates Industrial aze LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 -��Q Page 3 currenfly monitoring the property, and have estimated the cost to repair at $20,000; estimated cost to sell $40,000. There aze potential buyers lined up for this property. Mr. Strathman asked what type of a nuisance this properry is creating. Mr. Magner responded the nuisance is primarily the dwelling in a dilapidated condirion and stench. This time of yeaz the stench has been eliminated due to cold weather. The concern is that this needs to be resolved during the cold weather. It is imperative that the mortgage company retains the city to perform a code compliance inspection, and develop bids that will be an honest reflection of what it will cost to rehabilitate. The previous structures that have been rehabilitated in this condition have been completely striped and gutted down to the studs. The urine has penetrated into the hazdwood floors and it becomes difficult to remove the stench of urine without removing the structure. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee two months to obtain ownership of the property and to determine if rehabilitation will commence, with the condition that the following is done by February 6, 2001: I) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, February 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourued at 10:20 a.m. s�w CIT[ZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk DIVISIOY OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEivtENT lvfichaet R. Morehead, Program bfonnger cj� �F S 1 Avy., IJuisnnceBuildingCode£nfarcemerst Narm Coleman, lVtay'or [5 W. Kellogg Blvd. Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-84�10 SaintPau[,MNSi102 Fax:6�1-266-8426 November 9, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Cotmcil 3_ Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution orderin� the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 689 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 5, 2000 CiYy Council Hearing - Wednesday, December Z0, 2000 The owners and responsible parCies of record are: Name and Last Known Address Nancy 7. Roussopoulos 404 Curtice Street West St. Pau1, NiN 55107 Interest Owner Associates Industrial Loan Co. 3300 Edinborou�h �iTay, Ste. 600 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: i�lortgagee All tha± part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to �Vest St Paul, �ti�hich is bounded as follows: Commencin� at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, siriiated 74.5 fzzt in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceedin� in a Southerly direction at ri�ht an�les to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southeriy boundazy of said Lat 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced �vith said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceedui� in an Easterly direction alon� the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast comer of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceedin� in a�VesterlV direction along the Nartherly3ine of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. �6 -�C 9� �D-�l�a 689 Orleans Street November 9, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�vn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razin� and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resohrtion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remo� e this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Superviso: Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi;n Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office I�'ancy Anderson, Assistant 5ecretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division c^noh 1��,� ��.� Presented By Refened To 3� Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has.requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a one-story, wood frame, single family, dwelling with asbestos siding located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 689 Orleans Street. This 5 properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 All that part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to West St Paul, which is bounded as follows: Commencing at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, situated 74.5 feet in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Southerly direction at right angles to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southerly boundary of said Lot 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced with said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in an Easterly direction along the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceeding in a Westerly direction along the Northerly line of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Divasion of Code Enforcement on or before September 18, 2000, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Nancy J. Roussopoulos, 404 Curtice Street West, St. Paul, MN 55107; Associates Industrial Loan Co., 3300 Edinborough Way, Ste. 600.:- Edina, MN 55435 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 24, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or deinolish the structure located on the Subject Property by November 8, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declarin� this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and A � c ,.� �.� Fs,b . ar� 'C�-00� Council File # pp � l\gt� Green Sheet # �oa3 �L RESOLUTION CITY OF S N PAUL, MINNESOTA I /� 1/l�.�L,_ � iJ�.l �; J�'' S� A�S, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the ° e��1t0 �� v�s�sf Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the � 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and OT�e.. M�w�.s�l ty.�r �t0 WHEREAS, a hearing was helc��efore the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 689 Orleans Sh 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. � 7 � That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. •'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within days aft r the ate of the Council Hearing. oe�cw .! e:a�� so� � �� l � ` Q ° ` a � 0 0 -llgo 1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office, 2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 4 Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 7 9 10 11 12 � In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. ORI�I�lAL Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date �.� - � �p� B "`-'rii"`�'L�'�,�'� v Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney s B . � /�. � Anroroved bv Mavor: Date �� > � �" �� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: oo-l�qo Division of Code Enforcement I 11/09/00 December GREEN SHEET No 102�16 �rehead 266-8439 M,� �.�,��.� �� \GENDA BY (DA7E) ' 2�� q /j xureat wit ��r�nouar �� ❑ anet,cpic _ iP I ROIIiiNG OROQt ❑ A1111YJ{LfpNICFfGR " ❑ A1�NG111LfERV/ACRC TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ �wroRla�umrwn/� ❑ (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 689 Orleans Street. � PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION OPPOR7UNITY Has this Pe��rm eoervrorketl untler a contrac[ forthis deparlmenl? YES NO Has tAie o�eanrfirm eoer been a ciy� emMovee4 YE3 NO Dces ihis D&�rm O�ess a sldN int nomal�YP� �' anY cuneM dty employeA7 YES NO Is thia pe�aorvFm� a targeted vendoR YES NO Nain all ves answe�s on seoa2[e sheet and attaeh W areen shee[ . , This buiiding(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 689 Orleans Street by November 8, 2000, and have failed to comply with those orders. < �s " �' „�, The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��'�° °� yE �� !i � ? � �v'�(; � � C i � �� .�`�°' a P r� w . . �. IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �� The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs.will be-assessed to the property, collected as a snecial assessment a�ainst the nronerlv taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OF TRANSACTION - \ .� .• �. _�. "��"� eoarmev�ue euoeereo �artc� oriel , ( rea / No ACTIVRYNUMBEFt ��'I�l� �Y�`i'$,�,� ��r�� W��E �� 200� � ✓ do-�/9� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearutg Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street ff the owner faiLs to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to compty with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. oo-e� 40 Minutzs of the Legislative Iieating 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspection. The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed. Mr. Okalna acknowledged he is ia agreement with Mr. Connor. �enY 5 �� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation with the following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on February 28, 2001. �/ Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If �) the owner fails to comply with the resolutioa, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over &om 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Gerry Strathman) Sieve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned in June, 2000, and has been vacant since July, 2000. The cuirent property owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy Roussopoulos. However, the mortgage company is now entitled. There have been two summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the grass, and secure the dwelling. On October 17, 2000 an inspecrion was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issned on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 8, 2000. As of tlris date the pmperty remains ia a condi6on which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. The Humane Society antl Saint Paul Animal Control have inspeeted the property for numerous cat problems. The vacant building fees are paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $570.53. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On 7anuary 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted with the Building Depariment Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,000. 7ohn Boukurt, representing Associates Indush�ial Loan Co,, appeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired on February 1, 2001. The property was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been mei. Associates industriat Loan Co. is currently considering the value of the property. VJhen a value is determined there will be a purchase agreement Garry Strathman stated that bond has been posted and vacated building fees aze paid, he will recommended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabilitation. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 Edmand Avenue. If tLe owner fails to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman,) Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The building has been vacant � � �� = 317 i1�IINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATTVE HEARING � Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Cotuthouse C*anY Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Gerry Stratlsman called the meefing to order at 10:02 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcemen� Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolntion orderiag the owner to remove or repair the buiiding at 981 Euc6d Street. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcemenf is ordered to remove the 6niiding. (Steve Magner Presented PhotoS*aPhs to Gerry Slrathmaa.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood &ame dwelling. The building was condemned in February,1999 by Code Enforcement and has beett vacant since Febraaty 16, 2999. Tiie current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla. There have been twelve summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable velricles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, aa iuspection was condugted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An prder w Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of January 2, 2001. As of flris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace deSned by the Legislative Code. 'fhe City has had to board tlris building to secure it against trespass. Vacant . building fees are due and owing. Reat estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has PIaced an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of Fe6mary 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the propercy. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $'7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projeeted completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The aciva2 coy4 to completc; rehabilitation was more tlian anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing that is lacking at this time. Code Eaforcement would support an extension of 180 days, providing the building is regiy�tered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to KathY Lantry, appeared and y�ated he has �ived reports that there have been people living in the building. Mr. Okanla responded that the building is boarded, but people have been brealdng ia 8irough the windows, The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. � Mr• Stratl�man stated the building has to be boarded No one can live in this building uatil it 00 -�! lo Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 . since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton. There have been four summary abatement notices issved to remove snow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued oa November 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date ttris properiy remains in a condifion wlrich comprises a nuisaace as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $751.76. T'axation has placed an estimated market value of $31,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, aad the $2,000.00 bond has not beea posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. Paul Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeared and stated he is representing the Greater Frog'fown Community Development Corporation. He was hopeful to negotiate with the owner of this property, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is lus impression that tius building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry S�athman recommend approval. Resolution ordering the owaer to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcement is ordered to remove the � buflding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Stratlunan, they were returned at the end of the meeting.) The foliowing individuals appeared and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geof&ey Warner, potentiat buyer, Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association; Steve Gibbs, Western National; Nancy Jawbro, Westem National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacaut since December 3, 1999. The current property owners are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been Sve summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tall grass, remove brush, clesn the yazd, and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the building was aonducte�l, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condifion which comprises a nuisance as deSned by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building registra$on fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has noi been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enfarcement Officers estimate the coy�t to repair is $100,000-$I50,000. The . estimated cost to demolish is $12,000-$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzet stated U.S. $ank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, � because of defauIt, files were sent to their attomey to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in fust position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a tetephone call identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On Januazy 4, 2001 it was discovered that the property was vacant. On January 8, U.S. Bank seciueded the building, winterized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding with foreclosure action and a sate has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is vacant, they are expecting to get a reduction in the redemption period U.S. Bank is expec6ng a five week redemption period following the sa1e. A settlement I�as been yvorked o� �yce the two mortgage companies to find a bnper, assi8n the buYer to follow City requirements, post bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffrey Warnaz responded that in ]ris pmfessionai opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wilT barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this P�P�Y because it has suffered Sre damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is Put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the wst to save the smicture itself and rehabilitate itr Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regarding these �ssues• Mr• VVarnar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase offer together to buy the property and wmplctely rehabilitate the buiIding, Mr, Wamaz wants to be able to work with the struchu�e. Mr• Strathman stated it is his undersianding that the mortgage companies have worked out an • agreement that will atlow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that the property could available for sale in Aprii. There is one potential buyer, who has testified that in his professional opinion it makes economical sense w rehabilitate the ProPeT�Y• �''�9 5 �� r�%ommended laying over to the Legislative Aearing on Apri117, 2001 and the City CouaciI Public Heariag on Apri124, 2001. The meetin8 was adjoumed at 1Q36 a.m. sjw i; ; � � u LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF 12-OS-2000 REPORT Date: December 5, 2000 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 00 � 1�4Q Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street VJest. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 2, 2001 Legislative Hearing and the January 24, 2001 City Council meeting with the condition that the following is completed by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. � 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluUon, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the February 6, 2001 Legislafive Hearing and the February 28, 2001 City Council meeting in order for the mortgagee to obtain ownership of the properry with the condition that the following is completed by February 6, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. �� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING ��`�� Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 45 Winona Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were retumed at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building is a one and one half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. It has suffered significant fire damage and has been vacant since February 11, 2000. The current owner is I3ations Credit. Seven Summary Abatements were issued to clean the yazd, remove vehicles, secure the building, and cut the grass. An inspection was conducted on 09-26-2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate Nuisance Building was issued on 10-03-2000 with a compliance date of 11-02-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislafive Code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaze taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,400. The estimated market value of the property is $75,300., prior to the fire. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $9,000. Lany Zeiike, attorney for Nations Credit, appeazed and stated his office was obtained by the mortgagee to close the mortgage. A foreclosure sale was held in Ramsey County on April, 28, 2000, subject to the statutory six month redemption period. Court action was taken to reduce the redemption, the reguest was denied because the owner appeazed at the hearing. The six month redemption period has expired and the properry has just arrived at their department. Mr. Zeilke is requesting additional time to determine if this properry is worth saving. Gerry Strathman stated he understands the situation the mortgage company is in, but the city is in a situation with a property that is cleazly a blighting influence on the neighborhood. Mr. Strathman asked hova long it would take for the mortgage company to determine if it will rehabilitate this building. Mr. Zeilke responded he would like four weeks to analyze the building. If the mortgage company decides to rehabilitate the building, the vacant building fee and bond requirements would be taken care of. In response to Mr. Strathmans question about the litter and gazbage on the property, Mr. Magner responded at the cities expense, the yazd has been cleaned through the abatement process. There would not be an opposition to laying this over for a short period of tune, providing that the mortgage company maintains the property and secures it against trespass. LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 �!!a �� Page 2 Mr. Strathman asked if the properry is an active hazard in the neighborhood while it is secured. Mr. Magner responded it is a nuisance in the neighborhood and constituents aze requesting that something is immediately done with the building. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee one month to determine if rehabilitation of the property will commence, with the condition that the following is done by January 2, 2001: 1) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, January 2, 2000. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave photographs to Gerry Strathman; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling with asbestos siding. The current owner is Nancy Roussopoulos. The building was condemned in June 2000, by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since July 3, 2000. Two summary abatement notices have been issued to clean up the yazd and to secure the building. An inspection was conducted on 10-17- 2000, and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate nuisance conditions was issued on 10-24-2000 with a compliance date of 11-08-2000. The property remains in a condition that comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The city has secured this building against trespass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Auimal Control removed approximately twenty cats from the dwelling. Vacant building fees are due. Real estate ta�ces are unpaid in the amount of $500.00. T`he estimated mazket value of the property is $39,000. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. The photographs will not reflect the sever nature of this properiy. The previous owner had numerous cats on the property that were allowed to run wild, those animals were removed and destroyed due to the conditions allowed inside the properry. This is a small dwelling on a small lot, rebuilding might not be a possibility due to the size and dimension of the lot. The primary probiem is the foundation failure of the properry, which can be costly, and that is why the owner did not rehabilitate. In response to Gerry Strathmans question about the headstones, Mr. Manger responded the previous owner had a friend who had access to damaged headstones and they were used for a walkway. The city has removed them because they do not constitute a sidewalk. John Boukurt, representing Associates Industrial Loan Co., appeared and stated they have been retained to foreclose the mortgage and foreclosing is in process. The properry is vacant and has been re-keyed. They are proceeding to shorten the redemption period to five weeks. The properry will be for sale on 12-13-2000. Five weeks after the sale, Associated Industrial Loan Co. will obtain ownership. Until ownership of the property is obtained, Associates Industrial is not in a position Yo put substantial dollars into the properry. Personal from Associates Industrial aze LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 12-OS-2000 00 -��Q Page 3 currenfly monitoring the property, and have estimated the cost to repair at $20,000; estimated cost to sell $40,000. There aze potential buyers lined up for this property. Mr. Strathman asked what type of a nuisance this properry is creating. Mr. Magner responded the nuisance is primarily the dwelling in a dilapidated condirion and stench. This time of yeaz the stench has been eliminated due to cold weather. The concern is that this needs to be resolved during the cold weather. It is imperative that the mortgage company retains the city to perform a code compliance inspection, and develop bids that will be an honest reflection of what it will cost to rehabilitate. The previous structures that have been rehabilitated in this condition have been completely striped and gutted down to the studs. The urine has penetrated into the hazdwood floors and it becomes difficult to remove the stench of urine without removing the structure. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the mortgagee two months to obtain ownership of the property and to determine if rehabilitation will commence, with the condition that the following is done by February 6, 2001: I) obtain a code compliance inspection, 2) post a$2,000 bond, 3) pay vacant building fee. Laid over to Tuesday, February 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourued at 10:20 a.m. s�w CIT[ZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owusu, Ciry Clerk DIVISIOY OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEivtENT lvfichaet R. Morehead, Program bfonnger cj� �F S 1 Avy., IJuisnnceBuildingCode£nfarcemerst Narm Coleman, lVtay'or [5 W. Kellogg Blvd. Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-84�10 SaintPau[,MNSi102 Fax:6�1-266-8426 November 9, 2000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Cotmcil 3_ Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution orderin� the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 689 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 5, 2000 CiYy Council Hearing - Wednesday, December Z0, 2000 The owners and responsible parCies of record are: Name and Last Known Address Nancy 7. Roussopoulos 404 Curtice Street West St. Pau1, NiN 55107 Interest Owner Associates Industrial Loan Co. 3300 Edinborou�h �iTay, Ste. 600 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: i�lortgagee All tha± part of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Olivier's Addition to �Vest St Paul, �ti�hich is bounded as follows: Commencin� at a point on the Northerly line of said lot, siriiated 74.5 fzzt in a Westerly direction from the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3, thence proceedin� in a Southerly direction at ri�ht an�les to the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to a point on the Southeriy boundazy of said Lat 3, situated at the intersection of the line so produced �vith said Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3; thence proceedui� in an Easterly direction alon� the Southerly boundary line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast comer of said Lot 3, thence proceeding in a Northerly direction along the Easterly line of said Lot 3 up to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 3; thence proceedin� in a�VesterlV direction along the Nartherly3ine of said Lot 3 a distance of 74.5 feet to the point of commencement. �6 -�C 9� �D-�l�a 689 Orleans Street November 9, 2000 Pa�e 2 Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�vn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razin� and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resohrtion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remo� e this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Superviso: Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desi;n Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office I�'ancy Anderson, Assistant 5ecretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division c^noh