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City of 3t. Faul �, ��,���� C FIL NC�. - ��
RESOLUTION RATIFYING A3SESSML1�iT ,�`� I� �o �
F'ile a. J9 9RA, J�6(79TDBC1
Assessment No. 9714, 9715
Voting
Ward In the matter c�f the esser�sa►erxt of ben�fita, cost end �xpens�s far
2 �396Q9AA. (�714} summary Abatement {Prop�rty clesn-up) for May
thru mid-July I996 for property lacated at;
1129 MinnPhehe Aup. E.
J960�TDBC1 (9715) 8umafary Abatement (Property clean-up� for
May thru mid-July 1996 fvr raperty located
at: 3�8 Lexingtan Pkv�ryy N. � '(�SS eS S 1m Yv }—
'Q�.\�.��� �
Te Legileti�ve Hesririg t)fficer - 10-1-96
Iatid ov�r by Council on - 9-25-9� to 10-9-96
Preliminary C�rder xx appraved xx
Final Order xx approved xx
A public hearing havin� been had upon the as9essment for the above improvement,
and said assessment having been further cansidered l�y the Cauncil, and having been
can�idered finaZly �atiafactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the �aid as�e�sment be and the �ame i' hereby in all resge�t�
ratifiec�.
RESOLVED FVRTI�R, Tta.�it the said e�sESSmer�t be axxd it is �.ereby determined to
be payeble in��equal installments.
��=���1 Adopted by the C�uncil: Pate � \�c��
Yes�s� Nays 'T�'-
VB�key Lertified Pa9�e9 by t�ounail Secretary
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vl�ettmen �Against Mayc,r
/J!'�une
� T6 Legislative Hearing Officer - 10-1-96
Laid over by Council on 9-25-96 to 10-9-96 RE 9-30-96 / `� � �`'a��
DEPMqTMEMAFFICFlCOUNCIL DATE INITIATED 3 9 4�J
Finance De artment/Real Estate 9-26-96 G R E E N SH E ET
CONTACT PERSON 3 PHONE INITIAUDATE I N I T I A U D A T E
�DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNCIL
Roxanna Flink 266�8859 �SS��N �CITYATTORNEY �CITYCLERK
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGEN BY(DATE) NUMBlR FOp �BUDOET DiRECTOR �FIN.&MaT.SERVICES DIR.
LAID OVER BY nour�Na
ORDER MAYOR(OR A3SISTANn Council R
COUNCIL ON 9-25-96 TO 10-9-96 � �
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ACTION REQUESTED:
At Council's request on 9-25-96, Summary Abatements (Property clean-up) for May thru mid-
July 1996 for properties located at: 1129 Minnehaha Ave. E. and 328 Lexington Pkwy N.
were laid over for further discussion to 10-9-96. File No. �s J9609AA asmt 4�9714 &
J9609TDBC1 asmt. ,1�9715.
RECOMMENDA710NS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING�UESTIONB:
_PLANNINO COMMISSIQN _CIVIL 3ERVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under e contr8C1 fOr this dep8rtment?
_CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO
�STAFF A Public Health 2• Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
YES NO
_oI3TRIC7 CouR7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a akill not normall sessed
y pos by any current city employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVET Ward 2 YES NO
Explain ell yes answen on ssparats shest and sttach to presn sheat
Neighborhoods
INITIATINQ PROBIEM,ISSUE,OPPOFiTUNITY(Who,What,When,Where,Why):
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 39452"
ADVANTAOEB IF APPROVED:
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DISADVANTAOES IFAPPROVED:
DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETEO(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDI(aG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORI4iATION:(EXPLAIN)
�.-lity of St. Paul
R�al Est�t� DiviSicsr�
Dapt. of Fiaanaa & Management Sarv. t�G�UNCIL FILE N�i. � � � ���
REFORT dF CQMPLETION OF ASSESSI�NT File No._J'iiiU±�3p,p.� J���U9TL�BC1
Asse�r�mErit N�. �714, '�715
Vc�t inq —
W�rd Ir� thE metter af tti� assESSmer�t af be2iefits, cc�st �r,d expenses fc�r
2 J�603AA (9714) �ummary Abatement {Froperty clear�-up) for May
thru mid-July 1956 for property Zvcated �t:
112� Mirmeheha Ave. E.
�7960gTDF�C1 (9715} vummary Abatement (Froperty clean-up) fUr
May triru mid-JuZy 1�9F fc�r F�ro��erty lc�cated
at: i�8 L�xirigtan Fkwy N.
Ta Laqi�la�tivs H*�rinq Offic�r - 10-1-96
Laid aver by Counail an - 9-25-96 to 10-9-96
Preliminary C�rder xx ap�roved xx
Final t�rder xr. $�F,rr,ved r.x
To the Council of the ility af �t. Paul
Trie Valustion �.nd Aa�e�sm�n.t Enqineer r�FrS�fy re��rt� tc� tl-ie e���1nci1 the
follawirig as a str�tem�nt af the expEn�titures r�ec:e�sarily incurr�d fc�r and in
�onnection �rith the making �f the above imgrovement, viz:
Tatal con��ruc-ti�n cc��t� Y�j�,50
E7igir�eerini� and Izis�+ectiar, $
Valuation and A�aessm�nt Services $
Administratian Charge - Public Health $ �O,t70
Re-C;heck Charqe - Public Health $
Arstemerlt Servic� Gh$rg� a 30.00
TUTAL EXPENDITUP.ES $620.50
Charqe To $
$
Net Assessment $610.5�
Said V�luation ar�a Assessment Engineer further reports that he has asses�ed and
levied the tatal amount a� above ascErtained, to-wit: ths �um of S6I0.50 upon each
and every lat, part c�r parcel �f land de�med henefit�d ry the said impravement, end
in the ca�e of e�.ch lr�t, part or parcel of land in acc�rdance with the benefits
conferred therec�n; that the said assessment has been c:ampleted, �nd t2�at hereto
attached, identified by the 9ignature of the �aid Valuatian and .As�e�sment Enqineer,
ar��i made a �art her��f, is the �aid asse�smer�t as cGmpleted by r�iat, aiid Wni�r� is
herewith �ubmitted to the C�uncil for su�h action there�n �� may be consiclered
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Public Hearing Date - September 25, 1996 � _ __
DEI'l�RTMENTI'OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED �'^_ �a��3 9 4 5 2
GREEN SHEET �
F nance De artme t Real Estate 8-5-96 INITIAVDATE IN�TIAUDATE
CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOH �CITY COUNCIL
Roxanna Flink � 266-8859 ASSICN �CITYATfORNEY �CITY CLERK
NUMBERFOR
'ST BE ON COUNCIL AGEN A BYSDATE) 8 21 6 ROUTING �BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN,d MGT.SERVICES DIR.
111St be in Council Re5E3IC�_Q��#CE ORDER �MAYOR(ORASSISTANn 0 Council e e T
Fr'da l t�
TOTAL# OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACTIONREOUESTED: J96O9TDBC� 9710; J9609A, 9711; Setting date of public hearing. Approve
assessments for Summary Abatements (Property clean-up) for May thru mid-July 1996.
RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Rejact(R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING�UESTIONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �• Has this personRirm ever worked under a contract tor this department?
_C�B COMMITTEE _ YES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employeel
�,..STAFF — YES NO
_ DiSTRiC7 COUaT _ 3. Does this personRirm possess e skill not normally possessed by any current city emptoyee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE7 Ward 2 YES NO
Explatn all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to preen sheet
Neighborhoods
INITtATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When,Wt�ere,Why):
Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of
Saint Paul when their property is not kept up.
'4NTAGES IF APPROVED:
�ost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements. This includes cutting
tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all
household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofa chairs and all other items. In
winter this includes the removal of snow and ice: from sidewalk and cross walks.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the
assessment. Assessments payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if
not paid.
DISAOVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline
Nobody would. take care of their property, especially vacant or'rental properties
Rodents, filth garbage and trash would accumlate everywhere. Disease and pests could
become a problem.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S 65,246.HS COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDIIiG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORNfATION:(EXPLAIN) .
205 property owners will be notified of the public hearing and charges.
REPORT Date: October 1, 1996
� � - ► a� ?
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
� Legislative Hearing Officer
1. Resolutions ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatements for the
following (laid over from 9/17/96 Legislative Hearing):
J9609AA--Property clean up for May through mid July, 1996
J9609TDBC1--Property clean up for May through mid July, 1996
328 Lexington Pkwy (J9609TDBC1)--Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommended deleting the
assessment.
1129 E. Minnehaha (J9609AA)--Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval.
2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at Hat
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at .�024 Milton
tre . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the November 5, 1996
Legislative Hearing.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $74-878 Se1bX
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner be granted 180 days to repair the building
provided a $2,000 bond is posted by October 9, 1996.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1Z 2 Wells
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval.
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6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 460 Beaumont
treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval.
7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 232 CottaQe
Avenue W. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the
building. �
Legislative Hearing OfCcer recommended approval.
MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING
� October 1, 1996 ��o' I�"��
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Public Health; Guy Willits, Public Health; Cathy Ries, Real Estate
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
1. Resolutions ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatements for
the following (laid over from 9/17/96 Legislative Hearing):
J9609AA--Property clean up for May through mid July, 1996
J9609TDBC1--Property clean up for May through mid July, 1996
�28 LexinQton Pkwy
Guy Wilrts, Public Health, reviewed the staff report and presented pictures of the property. The orders
were posted on the property on June 28, 1996 and the order was mailed on July 2, 1996 with a compliance
date of July 3, 1996.
Mohammed Shahidullah, property owner, appeared and stated that he had not received a letter notifying
him to cut the tall grass and weeds. It was his contention that he had cut the grass and the remainder of
the lawn was not growing.
Mr. Strathman stated that in looking at the pictures, it did not appear that the lawn was overgrown. He
also did not believe that mailing the order on 7uly 2 with a compliance date of July 3 was reasonable. He
recommended deleting the assessment.
1129 E. Minnehaha
No one appeared; recommended approval of the assessment.
2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at �
Hatch Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
Chuck Votel, Public Health, reviewed the staff report. He had been in contact with the Ramsey County
Tax Exempt Office, owners of the property, and they indicated that they did not believe the building was
salvageable.
Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the order.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1Q24
Milton Street N. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered
to remove the building.
Minutes of Legislative Hearing Gl �__ I ���
October 1, 1996
Page - 2 -
Mr. Votel reviewed the staff report. The property had been vacant since April, 1995 and was now owned
by Ramsey County Trust Exempt. They had indicated that they believed the property was worth
rehabilitating. The estimated cost to repair the building was $25,000 and estimated cost to demolish was
$8,000.
Brett Larson, Ramsey County Trust Exempt, appeared and stated that this property was scheduled to be
placed for auction on October 23 and he had several interested parties who desired to purchase the
property. He believed the building was salvageable.
Mr. Strathman recommended laying this matter over to the November 5, 1996 Legislative Hearing.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 74-
�lZy Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
r�move the building.
Mr. Votel reviewed the staff report. This was a commercial building which had suffered fire damage and
was condemned in April, 1996. The estimated cost to repair the building was $50,000 and the estimated
cost to demolish was $25,000.
Jim Bergstrom, Liberty State Bank, appeared and stated that the bank had foreclosed on the property which
took some time. He believed the building could be restored and they had found a potential buyer for the
property and were willing to provide financing to afford the repairs. A code compliance inspection had
been done on the property.
Russell Hamilton, potential buyer of the property, appeared and stated that he had surveyed the building
on more than one occasion and believed the building was salvageable. He had intended to secure
ownership some tune ago, however, there were problems with the title which prevented him from
purchasing the property.
Mr. Strathman recommended that the owner be granted 180 days to bring the building into compliance
provided a $2,000 bond was posted prior to the Council meeting on October 9, 1996.
5. Resolution ordering the o��vner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 712
Wells Street. If the owner fails to comply �vith the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
Mr. Votel reviewed the staff report. He had been in contact with the owner and the owner was in
agreement that the building should be demolished.
The property owner did not appear.
Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the order.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at �
Beaumont Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered
to remove the building.
Minutes of Legislative Hearing � � "� ���
October 1, 1996 �
Page - 3 -
Mr. Votel reviewed the staff report. The building was condemned in September, 1995. The estimated cost
to repair the building was $20,000 and the cost for demolition was $10,000.
James Geske, attorney representing the mortgage company Transamerica Financial, appeared and stated
that the warranty deed conveying title to the present owner had never been recorded and they were not
aware that there was a different owner of this property. The present owner had filed bankruptcy and the
owner was advised not to sell the property to a potential buyer. He requested that this matter be continued.
Nick Puente, representing the Railroad Island Task Force, appeared and presented a memorandum outlining
the initiative of the Task Force. He also presented a petition with 32 signatures of the surrounding
neighbors who wished to see the building demolished. The property had been seriously neglected and he
believed it was not worth rehabilitating.
Gordon-�ieitzman, neighboring property owner, appeared and stated that the property had been a
continuous problem in the neighborhood and he wished to see the building demolished.
Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the order.
7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 232
�otta�e Avenue W. If the o«�ner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered
to remove the building.
Mr. Votel reviewed the staff report. The building had several add-on structures and was condemned in
May, 1996. The current owner had not made any contact as to his intentions with the property. It was
his opinion that it was not economically feasible to repair the building. The estimated cost to demolish the
building was $7,300.
Lawrence Zielke, representing Alliance Mortgage, appeared and stated that they foreclosed on the property
on June 12, 1996 and the six month redemption period had not expired. He requested that they be allowed
additional time to secure title to the property in order to convey it to HUD for re-sale.
Delores Hartzell, neighboring property owner, appeared and presented pictures of the property. The
property had been a continuing nuisance in the neighborhood and she and the neighbors wanted the building
demolished.
Mr. Strathman stated that he had received a phone call from a representative of the owner who indicated
that he was unable to attend the meeting. He recommended approval of th orde
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. %
Gerry Stra an, Legislative Hearing Officer