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01-433City of St. Paul �-- ,. RESOLIITION RATIFYING ASSESSMEN'P .- T _ COISNCIL•FILE NQ. v � W By ag File No. J0ISUMAA Assessment No_ 0904 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�tpenses for 2 JOISUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4"' City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (J01SUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COUNCIL HEARING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One (1) equal installment. � �� Adopted by the Council: Date `, O 1 Yeas� Nays � ✓B�e anav Certified Passes by Council Secretary vBlakey �s trom ` �,/� � � eman By ' }\ c _ � � � � ris �In Favor ` � ��✓ �a�tY`y ✓keiter �1 Against Mayor sf 3�/ J RE 4/18/O1 TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING 4/3/Ol LAID OVER TO 4/17/O1 CITY COUNCIL PIIBLIC HF.ARTN(: 4/4M1 i.nin nvFU mn 4 T.M.S. Real Estate Roxanna Flink� 266-8859 UST BE ON COUNCIL AGETIDA BY (DATE) Public Hearing 4/25/O1 4/4/O1 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i LAID OVER TO 5/15/O1 S/O1 LAID OVER TO 5/23/O1 GREEN SHEET No ,: », : -, - - r• � �.a ��,+�� O 1—�{� 11134 ❑ arcwnan�r ❑ anaa� _ ❑ w,sx�n�smycFSUx ❑ w++xeut.aEavaecro ❑ wvae�aensssmxh � o �nci 1 Ri (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of laid—over property from Council Hearing on April 4th as listed: 980 Euclid Street. (JO15UM) PLANNING COMMISSION Gl8 COMMIITEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff ('nda Fnfnrramant Has this perso�rm e�er worked uMer a contract for Nis depaAment9 VES NO tias tnis person(��m ever heen a cilY �abr�� YES NO Dces this PersoNfitm D�s a sldll not rwrtnallYP�� bY anY airteM citY empbyee? YES NO Is Mis person/firtn a farpeted ventloYt YES NO sheet antl attach W areen sheet See Green Sheet 11104819 � OFTRANSACTIONS �3 SOURCE Assessments CASTIREVENUE 6UDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) AC71VI7Y NUMBER YES NO ��"� 1 property owner City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF OF COUNCIL FILE NO. File No. JOlSUMAA Assessment No_0904 0 t -y,33 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 JOlSUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4 City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (JOlSUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COL3NCIL HEARII�3G WEDNESDAY, To the Council of the City of St. Paul MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the £ollowing as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Admn. Charge - Code Enforcememt Re-Check Charge - Code Enforcement Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $_ 337.00 _ $ $ $ $_ 25.00 $_ 20.00_ $_ 382.00 $ $_ 382.00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $66,035.35 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. ^ � ( 1 � Dated ��67 � � Va7�73ation an Assessment Engineer � N � a w a A a w Q � E C O � F £ � N Q 0 m ti 0 r 0 ,� ,M Q 1 N I H � O I 1 1 fi I a�� ' W�N � W i N O a�m [L 1 N � M � � 1 !n 1 O O O II O F� o 0 o n o 2 i - n a� I� 1f1 O il N O��"1 N N il 6J � � n aR+/t 11 M � i vT n +n � n a �� o �� E+ i n i � � u � i n i m � n � � `n o00 F�000 i H � O O O � I O O O I � L� fl 'i � 1 M Q I � E• � � U� a � W i � GI � o00 � � i o 0 o i � O o O i 1 . . . i 1 .yNO 1 F � N N H z � o� � � � � � � � � �wm� � �H a w�a�a � �a' � a ° c � z� �Nxw � x�au� � � � � �c � w � c � � � �X i a �w � � � �w � � 0 oma � H � i w��Na � H 1 (n 'N W a � Q • H � U�mqE O � m � �n�z � � 2 r � Q �H��Xm � �+ i N� r7RCf� � F�HazrowN� w��z�oaro� W � £ H F cv .i � K� Q- O F+ O i [L � qt�q0 �a�aa �� ° � 0 � � a � � o � � � io m i rx � �n o W io i Q i >+ �F w W � W H �ncn0 � � 2cn�n [� i i- Ca2Q � � � x.-��a o�EUaSZ � a � �wa --� w � w ao2- 3 � m o � am�n. � � 0 0 o n o 0 0 o II o •II t�vfo II N M N N 11 W CI v1 t? II M *�r n m i n n •�w ii wmc� n �£aii Q�Uii 11 a+xw na L� U U II 4[ W H n H x>no S U a n F mau iiF aaaiiw �c a �c n n �OOOi� F H F n a m a w u � a a W W 0 � a U � a � V C �� V oi- y33 REPORT Date: May 15, 2001 Time: 1�:00 a.r. Place: Room 330 Ci?y Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid Over Sununary Abatements: S5WREPAIRI Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle from private properry at 915 A¢ate Street. J0102AA Properry clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOl O1BB Boazding-up of a properry at 609 Smith Avenue South. 1787 Ames Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 915 A�ate Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 927 Hudson Road Legislauve Aearing Officer recommends granting the owner two yeazs to pay the assessment. 6Q9 Smith Avenue South Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $250.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. 2. File JO l Si JMA: Laid over siunmary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Heaiing. • .7� 3. File JOISUMAA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �I-y� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF NLAY 15, 2001 Page 2 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the'�uilding at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (City Council changed the lay over date from 6-19-01 to 5-15-01.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Resoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair Che building at 423 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the proper[y on condition that a$2,Od0 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. rrn To Leg"islative Hearing Officer - 3-20-01 RE-1-17-01 � Q 1—�{'a'} �iiblic Hearine Aate - 4-4-01 _ T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO�t tact Person and Pho \ ber: Rosanna Flink� U 266-88�9 bcon Council A s e�a� by: 3-7-01 to set date lic hearing for 4-4-01 be in Council Researth Otfce noan on Fritlay �TAL # OF SIG�iATURE PAGES REQLfESTED: Date: 1/11/Ol GreenSheetNumber: 104819 EPAFLT�tEATD(RECTOR R'YCOUNCIL RYATfOA\EY lTYCLERI: GDGET D[RECTOR I\,&�ICT.St'C.DIR I.�YOR(ORASS[S7A\� 1 OL'�C(LRESE,�RCF[ _ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Demo of vac bldes durine Nov & Dec 2000, Boardina up for June thru Oct 2000, Grass cutting during Aug, Sept, & part of Oct Z000, Aband vehicles towed from private property at 611 `Vhitall also, towed during June thru Sept 2000 a�d Summ Abate during Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, andlor Dec 2000. Fite �'s JOlO1C, 9884; JOIBDTJP, 9885; JOlO1G, 9886; JOlO1V, 9887; JOISUM, 9889 d)tESD.1TtU�S:APPROYB(A)ORREJECT(R) fRSOSALSBR�'ICECO\TRaCCSMO'57.�.�5«ERTHEFOILOK"I�G: PLAVVI\G CO>U(ISSIOY A STAFF L Nas the person/firm ever worked under a con[nct for Ihis departmcnt^ YES \G CI�'IL SERYICE CO>UI(SSiO� CIB CO?IIIITTfE :ts whi1A Coun<if Oby¢<ti�c M1cighborhood> A Publi<}lealth A �•uaol e�ag. Esplain �II Y'ES answers on a separate shect and attach. 1'ES �0 �•es �o T!\C PR06LEN, [SSI;E, OPPORTU\ITl' (\1'ho, R'hat, «'hen, \Phere, ��'hy�^): Property o�vners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul vvhen their propert,y is not kept up. IFAPPROYED: Has this persan/frm ever been a Cit}� empio��ee'. Docs this persan/firm passcss a sluil not normall}' possessc� by any current Cicy empioyee^. Cost recot•er}' programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boarding-up, Grass cutting, Abandoned vehicles and summar}� abntements. This includes cuttin; talt grass and �ti•eeds, hauling atiti•ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and zll other items. In rvinter this iacludes the removal of snotiv and ice from sidewalk and cross �vatks. A\TACES IF APPRO�'ED: If Council does not appro�•e these charges, General Fund vvould be required to pa}• the assessR�ent. Assessments are pa}'able or•er 1}�ear and coliected rvith the propert}� taxes if not � ISAD4'A\TAGES IE \OT APPRO�'ED: Neighborhoods tisould be leFt to deteriorate and property vllues r�•ould dedine. Nobod}� �vould take care of their propert}', especiail}' �':�cant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumullte e��er�•�shere Dise�se znd pests could become a problem OTAIA>IOC\TOFTR4�SAC7I0�: s?I4 ,4SS.37 FC\DI\GSOI'RCE: �SSfS5R1C[1�SOIlI1' Fl\.qVCI.{ll\FOft>(qT10\:(E\PLA(S) COST/REYE�CE 6CDCfTED (CIRCLE OSE) 1'ES ACTI�'ITl' Nt�\I6ER: o� -y'33 REPORT Date: April 17, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Hudson Road Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (701BDL1P) Leb slative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenue (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 615 Charles Avenue (JOlO1V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISUM) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (JOl SLT1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITM). (This was on the 4-3-01 agenda; the Legislative Hearing Officer heard this again.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 3. 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condifion that the exterior of the building is maintained. o ► -y33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 4-3-01 '7 ' �� Page 1 Date: Apri13, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement: 980 Euclid Street (JOl SUIvn (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. sjw a� -y33 NIIl�tLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 4, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Bstaxe; John Betz, Code Enforcement. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Summary Abatements: File JO15UM Property clean-up during the months of August, September, October, November and/or December, 2000. 980 Euclid Street(JOISUM) (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeared to represent the property) Gerry Strathman stated this is regazding an appeal of an assessment at 980 Euclid Street. An order was issued to remove rubish, brush, scrap wood, and debris in the yard. The property owner is not present to explain why the assessment should not be approved. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 1230 p.m. sjw fi/e #: J01 SUM Assessment #: 9889 Ward: � o�-y33 P/N #: 33-29-22-31-0138 SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY CITI2EN SERVICE OFFICE DtViSION OF PROPERTY CODE EN�ORCEMENT Address: 980 Euclid Street Date orders mai/ed: 07110100 Nuisance: Rubbish, brush, scrap wood and debris in yard. Comp/y by: 07113100 Rechecked: 07121100 Workordersentto: ParksDepartment WorkOrder#{:18627 Date work done: 08101100 Comments: History: C,ost: 5337.00 Date Prepared: 04102101 Action Taken: LHO: date CC: date + Service Charge IS25.00+g20.001 - Prepared by: JB Tatal cost: 5382.00 MINIJTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 17, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magier, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Andson Road �S _ ��-�3� Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (JOIBDUP) James Fitzpatrick, owner, stated he is being charged with boarding up a gazage door. He had some personal injuries, which delayed him closing up the garage. Also, it took a week to get a garage door ordered and installed. Steve Magner reported he issued a summary abatement order on 8-31-00 to secure the gazage. On 9-7-00, one window was boarded, but the vacant building placazds were torn down. The work order was sent on 9-13-00 about a wide open vehicle door, attached garage. There was no response from the owner. On 12-9-00, the garage was still open. The inspector tried to contact the property owner and left a detailed message. (Mr. Magner showed a photograph.) Gerry Strathman stated the owner had a couple of weeks to make the repair and staff attempted to contact him. It is unclear why the repair was not made. Mr. Fitzpatrick responded he was injiued while doing the work, wYuch delayed it. Also, he had na problem with the door. Mr. Strathman explained that the City code requires that all buildings be secured and access restricted to prevent them from being an ariracfive nuisance for children, vagrants, criminals, etc. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenne (JOIBDUP) Mark Boeitl, owner, appeazed and stated he had an arson on his garage on 10-30-00. The Fire Deparhnent got done about 2:00 am. and said they had to secure the building. It was boarded at about 4:00 a.m. He found out later he was charged to secure the building. If he had known this, he would haue gotten his own wood. C�\-�-t3� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked why the insucance would not pay for it. Mr. Boeltl responded they paid for the contents of the garage. They paid $8300 and it cost $8800 to rebuild it. Also, there aze not many people roaming the streets at 230 am. Mr. Strathman responded the Fire Department has orders not to leave the property unsecured because the City is liable if something happens. Mr. Boeld responded he has seen garages open, Steve Magner stated the Fue Deparhnent will not leave a scene without securing it, particulazly an arson, because it is technically a crime scene. Mr. Strathman asked about the number of boazds. Mr. Magner responded there were nine boards and a secure. The cost reflects what the contractor did. Mr. Strathman e�lained that annually the City puts out an RFP (Request for Proposal) for people who want to do these emergency boazdings. Boelfl questioned the cost, which is $745. Mr. Magner responded the cost includes the following: nine boazds at $50 a piece, secuting one door, the trip charge of $200, and $45 service fee. Cserry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) (Note: 1165 Hudson has two summary abatements. J01 SiJM has already been ratified by the City Council. The secretary made a mistake, and it should have been laid over. Both assessments will be discussed here.) Gerald Frisch, 2350 W. 7�' Sh�eet, owner, appeazed and stated he is a developer and attorney. He is the owner of this properly and is in partnership with the City of St. Paul PED (Planning and Economic Development). He is preparing to go before the Metropolitan Planning Commission for money to clean up the site, which has been vacant for a yeaz. He has worked with Councilmember Lantry's office, Brian Sweeney (PED), Sheryl Pemberton (PED), the neighborhood, and the district council. Mr. Frisch has a contract for someone to clean up the properry. Mr. Frisch has cooperated with the Ciiy to have snow dumped there this yeaz. He does not think he should haue this assessment because he has no knowledge of this work being done by the City. Whenever he received notices, it is taken care of. If this is sometlung that slipped through the cracks, he should not have a fiuther assessment. He is in the process of arranging for the demolition of this building and the construction of senior housing. Gerry Strathman stated orders were sent on August 11, 20, and September 5. Mr. Frisch responded that each time, the problem has been cleazed. Dumping is done there all the time. He has spent about $S,OOO last yeaz in removing debris that other peopie have brought onto the property. Steve Magner stated there is a dumping problem there. There was a summary abatement issued on 9-5-00 to cut the grass and secure ihe building. The grass was cut, but the building was still open to access. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner. Mr. Frisch never sent back the vacant building registrarion form or the $20 vacant building fee. Code Enforcement just has the c��- �3�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 3 company name and could not find the phone number; therefore, the inspector could not speak to anyone verbally. The clean up was $18.98 plus the $45 administrative charges. (A videotape was shown) Mr. Frisch stated there is no doubt that new debris was delivered there, but nothing shows it was there for an estended period of time. He is paying $22,000 in taaces, has undertaken a mayor renovation in Saint Paul, and is entided to certain consideration by the City. Gerry Strathtnan recommends approval of the assessment. Notice was given and the work was done. Mr. Magner stated he has talked to Mr. Frisch a number of times about this issue. The parties that aze opening lus mail should fill out ffie vacant building registrarion form properly, and then Code Enforcemettt would have documentation of phone numbers so that someone could be called to avoid future assessments. 615 Charles Avenue (701U1V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISLJM) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (J01 SiTM) Va Yang, owner, appeared and stated he did not receive notice. The couch and refrigerator had only been there for a few days. 7ohn Betz reported a notice was mailed on 10-15-00 for rubbish, discarded fiuniture, and appliances in yazd to be removed by 10-24-00. Mr. Yang responded he cleans the yazd every week. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmexrt. A notice was sent by U.S. Mail, which is considered delivery by law. It is unlrnown why Mr. Yang did not receive it. The City did the work. 0��-�33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIN[JTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 •,_- . 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) (Photographs were presented and later retumed J Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association, appeazed. Ms. Benzel stated there was a foreclosure sale on 3-2-01, The property owners filed an affidavit saying the properry was not abandoned. The owners have a full redemption rights of siY months before U.S. Bank can do anything with the properry. If the property is not redeemed, U.S. Bank will continue forwazd with Uaeir plan, which is to get the properiy marketed and sold. They have people interested in the property. Gerry Strathman stated the pmperry has an abandoned look to it. He asked did the owners say what they intended to do with the building. Ms. Benzel responded their attorney filed an affidavit essentially saying it was not abandoned. Steve Magner stated he was surprised that the mortgagee filed that affidavit. The properry has been neglected for a long time. Prior to the mortgage company taking caze of the outside of the property, the City had to do it Mr. Magner does not see the benefit of giving the owner more leeway. The properry is in dire straits. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. Bank will continue to take care of the property. The redemption period will end 9-2-01. They aze bound by law. Mr. Strathman stated he wanted to be cleaz on the maintenance of the e�+terior. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. bank has secured the building, taken caze of the sidewalks, and will be taking care of the lawn throughout the summer. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condition that the e�rterior of the building is maintained. Resolution ordering the owner ta remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbri�e Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-20-01) (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Steve Magner reported the last time this was laid over was for the closing of a sale. The new owner is required to post a bond and will be granted 180 days to complete rehabilitation of this property. Yee Fang appeazed and stated he talked to Mr. Magner yesterday. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the O\- �-l3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRII, 17, 2001 Page 5 properry on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri125, 2001. Mr. Magner added that if a bond is not posted, the resolution will revert back to removing the building within fifteen days. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Galtier Street. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building (Laid over firom 2-2Q-Ol) Wally Neison, Box 836, Lake Elmo, appeazed and stated he was here previously and asked for a layover. By the time it gets to the City Council, he hopes to have this matter settled. He is not looking for additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 2, 2001: 1) obtain pertnits, 2) post a $2,000 bond. � Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITII�. (Note: this was on the 4-3-01 Legislative Hearing agenda; the City Council referred this property back to the Legislative Aearing Officer.) Renee McKinney, owner, appeared and stated she has no recollection of a cleanup. Also, she did not receive a notice. Mr. Strathman responded notice was sent on 7-10-00, and the cleanup was done on 7-21-00. (Ms. McKinney was shown a copy of the notice and received a copy.) (A videotape was shown.) Ms. McKinuey sta#ed there are two properties shown. A tree fell in her yazd and she had it cut down. Her electric box had to be replaced. The wood logs from the tree are hers. The debris around it is not. John Betz stated he could go to the pmperty and look at the situation. There is always a possibility that the wrong property was cited. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. If the owner is not happy with the solution Mr. BeYz proposes, she can retum on May 15. o�- 4�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Summary Abatements: J0102A J0102V JOlO1B SSWREPAIR Page 6 Property clean-np dnring January 2001 and part of February 2001. Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during October and November 2000. Addirional properties to be assessed are: 873 Marion 5 � towed November 1999; 810 Sherburne Conwav, 2052 Fairmount, towed January 2000; Minnehaha towed March 2000; 45 Winona and 1037 Pavne, towed Apri12000. Boarding np of vacant properties during November and December 2000. Sanitary sewer service repairs 927 Hudson Road (70102A) (The owner appeared for the property; however, Code Enforcement had not received the green card indicating this address would be appealed.) Gerry 5trathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 915 A¢ate Street (J0102V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) John Betz reported there seemed to be confusion at the Impound Lot; this assessment may not be warranted. He suggested a layover. Gerry Strathman recomxnends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 1787 Ames Avenue (SSWREPAIR) (No one appeared to represent the property, and the appeal was denied. However, the owner called Mr. Strathman after the meeting and requested that she be heard at another legislative hearing. Therefore, Mr. 5trathman changed his recommendation.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 416 Charles Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent tlris property.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 958 Marvland Avenue East (J0102A) Thomas and Lola Alvazado, owners, appeazed. Ms. Alvarado stated they never received a norice. She thixilcs the items are from the neighbors. She does not have access to that side of the gazage a\- y`3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 where this cleanup was done. (A videotape was shown.) Page 7 Mr. Alvarado stated that is not his property. If he had received notice, he would have cleaned it. They have no tires in their garage. (Mr. Betz showed a photograph.) After viewing the photograph, Gerry Sirathman stated the trash is right against the gazage. Mr. Alvarado responded he did not kaow that was their properly. Ms. Alvarado stated she had a realtor look at the site and she was toid that is their property line; however, that is not their garbage. She does not have access to that side of the gazage. The ne�rt door neighbors enter that side and pazk there. The Alvazados aze on the other side of the gazage. They drive a 1999 vehicle and would have no business with six tires on that side of the gazage. The neighbors continue to dump gazbage. The Alvarados installed a temporary fencing. Mr. Strathman asked did they receive notice. Ms. Alvarado responded no and she is home everyday and gets the mail everyday. John Betz reported there was a problem with ownership information received from Ramsey County for about two months. The notice was sent to the Hudsons. Ms. Alvazado respanded that is who the house was purchased from. Gerry Stratl�man recommends deleting the assessment because of a notification problem. He wamed the owners that they are responsible for what is on their property whether it is their garage or not. Ms. Alvazado stated they plan to install a privacy fence. 754 Minnehaha Avenue West (SSWREPAIR) Cameron Lepisto, owner, appeazed and stated he had sewer problems. He received a notice to get it repaired, which he did. Within a week, he got a notice that more sewer work needed to be done on the second ha1f. He wouid like any duplication of charges to be taken off lus assessment. John Betz reported that there was a break in the sewer line discovered by the Sewer Division of Public Works. Someone contacted Code F.nforcement to have the work done so it could be billed as an assessment. The contractor went to Public Works and was told the break was in the middle of the street and the service to the property had fallen off the main sewer system. The contractor completed the work. As he was getting in his truck, he found rodent holes in the boulevazd. Unbeknownst to him, the building is serviced by two sepazate lines. He proceeded to repair it. Mr. Betz called the contractor and asked him if he could have done it ail at one time and how much were the duplication costs. T1ie contractor stated it would have been between $200 to $300 O\ �13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�ILTTES OF APRiL 17, 2001 page 8 to bring all the equipment back again. The Sewer Division informed the contractor there was one sewer line going to the building when actually there was two. The contractor could have done them both at the same time. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $300 for a total assessment of $6,825.02. 1027 Park Street (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1037 Paune Street (J0102� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 596 Portland Avenue (70102A) Raymond Heichel, owner, appeared and stated he purchased a refrigerator at Twin City Appliance. They were to pick up the old refrigerator, but they could not do it that day. If Mr. Heichel had been given a notice, he would haue taken the refrigerator to them. John Betz reported his office issued a notice on 12-28-00 to discard a refrigerator, doors, rubbish with a compliance date of i-4-01. The City removed the refrigerator on 1-10-01. An inspector knocked on the door and received no answer. (Mr. Betz showed Mr. Heichel a copy of the notice.) Mr. Heichel stated sometimes his mail goes to another address, and the mail is not brought back. He asked that this assessment be waived. Mr. Strathman responded that he could not do that because his records show that the notice was sent. Mr. Betz asked does he lives at 596 Pordand. Mr. Heichel responded he does, but sometimes he is not there. Mr. Strathman asked was he gone during Christmas. Mr. Heichel responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Notification was sent and the work was done. Legal requirement is to send it by U.S. mail. 675 Sherbume Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) O1- 43� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 730 Sherbume Avenue (Note: this address was levied on 4-4-01.) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 687 Western Avenue North (J0102� .,__ . Anthony Oji, owner, appeared and stated he cannot get a tifle on the vehicle. The car was taken away from the pazking lot and then he was told to come here. 3ohn Betz reported there were no current plates on the vehicle. The City considers a vehicle abandoned if the plates aze more than 90 days old and the vehicle is inoperable, unsecured. If they aze in these conditions, the vehicle has to be kept in a gazage. On 10-7-00, an inspector found three vehicles and none had plates. Notice was sent to Mr. Oji to bring it into compliance, remove them, or garage them by 10-21-00. The inspector was back on 10-23-00 and one vehicle remained. The inspector tried to ca11 Mr. Oji, but the phone system would not accept unidentified calls, which come out of the police facility. A work order was sent to the Police Aepartment, and they impounded the vehicle. Mr. Strathman asked how long did he have the caz before it was towed. Mr. Oji responded since August 8. Mr. Strathman stated it was three months waiting for repair. Under the City's law, vehicles cannot be stored outdoors. Mr. Betz stated he is not awaze of what happens when a velricle is purchased from the Impound Lot. He asked was there any temporary licensing situatiom (Mr. Betz looked at the paperwork provided by Mr. Oji.) Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $637.10 to $400.00 plus the $45.00 service fee for a total assessment of $445.00. The owner was notified properly and the vehicle was improperly stored; however, the vehicle charge is too lugh. 336 Lafond Avenue (J0102A) Edgar Poland and his daughter appeared. The daughter stated there was a fire on a Saturday afternoon. She heazd the fire trucks, realized it was her father's house, and went to the house. She told the firemen she would boazd the property. When she got back, the house was already boazded. She did not think much about it because her father was having open heart surgery at the time. The firemen threw out some debris onto the sidewalk. When she got there Monday morning, the debris was gone and there was a bill on one of the windows. She is protesting that she was there at the scene, was willing to do the work, the work was done without her G� 433 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 10 knowledge, and the bill was for over $900. Steve Magner reported the boazd up is not on the agenda today; the only item on the agenda today is the cleanup for $334. Steve Magner reported the fire occurred on 2-3-01. There was debris all over the sidewaik. It was a hazard because of the items that were used to put out the fire. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner, but were unable to reach him. An emergency summary abatement was issued to clean up the sidewalk. Mr. Magner posted a copy on the door at 12:45 p.m. indicating the action would be takea Pazks and Recreation went out that aftemoon to do the cleanup. The work was done on 2-5-01. Gerry Strathman recommends appmval of the assessment. The actions the City took were reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. 543 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 609 Smith Avenue 5outh (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 675 Portland Avenue (30101B) Lois Casey, owner, appeazed and stated she was awakened about her garage being on fire. She told the Fire Deparhnent that she would lock up the garage. The garage was boazded the next morning without her consent. Used wood was put on the garage, it was put on at an angle, and is not covering the entire hole. Gerry Strathman responded the wood is trivial. The real charge is for the conhactor coming out in the middle of the night. Ms. Casey stated her insurance company said they would pay the fee. Mr. Magner responded most insurance companies pick up the cost of securing the properiy to stop further degradation. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Robert and Marlyn Weber, owners, appeared. �\-�-13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF APRII,17, 2001 Page 11 Steve Magaer reported the certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued to remove velucles, cut grass, remove tires, secure building, remove snow. On 1-31-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance conditions was developed, and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees have ben paid Real estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,564. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $74,800 on tlus properry. As of 417-01, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not bene posted. The cost to repair is estimated at $80,000 to $100, 000; cost to demolish, $16,000 to $18,000. Ms. Weber stated she is looking for an extension of time because they are planning to sell the property. If things were posted, sometimes they aze taken off of the building. The fust letter they received was in February and fonvazded to them in Alabama. It got there four days after the inspection. She wrote a letter on 2-21-01 to inform the City that she would like this matter put on hold until they rehun on Apri14. She received a letter delivered by hand about this hearing. She didn't see anything posted on the building. She would like some time to contact the realtor and to get some idea of the value. It is a sound building. They were worried about the roof caving in during the winter, but it didn't. Gerry Strathman asked how long it would take to sell this building. Ms. Weber stated she did not know. Mr. Weber responded three months. Mr. Magner reported there were a number of complaints about this property over the yeazs. The certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995 by the Fire Department for failure to bring the building into compliance, which means the building cannot be used for any form of occupancy. Code Enforcement mailed out a vacant building registration notice. Mr. Magner had a conversation with the owners on 5-24-00. At that time, they wanted to sell the building and to figure out what they needed to do. Mr. Magner stated he would hold off enforcement of the vacant building fees for 90 days provided they fill out the vacant building notice. At the end of the 90 days, the understanding was the owners were to submit a plan for the structure. Finally, they paid the fees on 7-28-00. At that time, they said they would sell as is. Mr. Magner does not see any cooperation from the owners. Ms. Weber asked about the cars. Mr. Strathman responded that is not before him today. Today, we aze talking about whether the City will order the building removed. If the City proceeds with this action, the City will demolish the property, and the owners will have a vacant lot and a bill. Ms. Weber stated she would like extra time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman responded this has gone on for a long time. He will allow 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Appea! of Summary Abatement Order for 775 Ashland Avenue. Dr. James Shelton, owner, appeared and stated he had a garage that went down because of the ice. He has insurance, a claim number, an adjuster. He is suppose to have a check coming in the O\ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 12 mail for repairing the garage. He is upset because so many people at today's hearing got layovers and time extensions. An inspector came out to his property on a Wednesday, an abatement order was mailed on Thursday, and Mr. Shelton is suppose to have the building down on Monday. He feels that is ridiculous. All the people on the agenda had more time than he. Also, he filed the appeal on Apri19, and he received a letter dated Mazch 2. (The secretary responded that it was a error from the Citizen Service Offce.) Gerry Strathman asked when the building collapsed. Mr. Shelton responded he did not know. Snow was still on the ground. The garage is on lus property, and he does not understand what is going on. (John Betz presented a photograph, which was later returned.) Mr. Betz stated this was called in from concemed neighbors. Code Enforcement feels it is a dangerous situation. Children do not pay attention to property lines, and this has the potenrial of collapsing on a child. Code Enforcement considered it dangerous enough to give the owner the m;n;mum aznount of tnne. Code Enforcement wants it knocked down. It does not have to be taken away. Mr. Shelton responded it is braced against the walls and it will not fall down. Mr. Strathman asked when he will get rid of it. Mr. Shelton responded as soon as the check comes, which he should have any day. Mr. Strathman responded he would like something more definite. Mr. Strathman asked can it be down by the end of the week. Mr. Shelton responded he can try. He has to pay someone to do it, and he does not haue the check yet. Mr. Strathman stated the City now knows there is a situation and there is an inspector that believes it to be dangerous. If there is an accident at that properry, whoever suffers as a result of that accident will sue the City saying the City knew it was a hazardous situa6on and did not take effective action to remedy it. The City is exposed legally as long as this situation ea�ists. Mr. Strathxnan wants to be fair with the owner and also limit the City's legal exposure. Mr. Shelton would be named in a lawsuit as well. There is a common interest to get this dangerous situation remedied. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the Summary Abatement Order compliance date to April 24, 2001. The owner shouid remedy the danger by that time. If something is preventing the owner from demolishing the property, Mr. Betz should be called to access the situation and he will give more time if he feels it is necessary. T'he meeting was adjoumed at 12:20 p.m. �1 U � �k3� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Gerry Stcathman called the meering to order at 10:02 am. Laid Over Snmmary Abatements: SSWREPAII21 Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle &om private property at 915 Agate Street. J0102AA Property clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOlO1BB Boarding-up of a property at 609 Smith Avenue 5outh. 1787 Ames Avenue (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 915 Agate StreeY Steve Magner reported that he would like the assessment deleted because the owner repurchased and picked up his vehicle. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment per recommendation of staff. 927 Hudson Road (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Straihman recommends approval of the assessment and granting the owner two years to pay. (Note: The owner appeared after the meeting commenced to request that he be given 2 years to pay. Mr. Strathman accepted this request and added it to his recommendation.) 609 Smith Avenue South Shirley Williams, owner, 5423 Williams Avenue, White Bear Township, appeazed and stated on 12-30-00, her great grandson set fire to a mattress at 611 Smith Avenue South. The Fire Department put out the fire and l�ocked a hole in the window of the small bedroom. The Fire Department called someone in to boazd the window. It took one boazd, maybe sis nails, and maybe 20 minutes. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARiNG MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2001 page 2 Steve Magner reported the chazge for an emergency boazding is based on a contractual rate. The City stipulates the specifications. From there, it is open for bids, and the City goes with the lowest bidder. There aze two prices: one for daytime scheduled boazdings and the other boazding is for emergencies where the company has to be on site within two hours of receiving the call from the off cial City depariment. The emergency rates are $200 to respond to the scene and $50 per opening. Mr. Magner suggests the owner tum over the assessment costs to her i*+�,TMance company as part of the loss. Generally, the inc,,,�„ce companies cover tlris cost because the insured is suppose to limit any more liability or loss that can happen from leaving the building open. Gerry Strathman stated they should break down the cost for the owner. Mr. Magner responded the charge is $200 for the contractor to show up, there was one boazd, and one secure. The inspector did not indicate where the secure location was, but Mr. Magner can assume the contractor secured the sh ucture when he left. A lot of the time, the Fire Department requires the con�actor to put a hasp and a padlock on the properry. It is unknown if they did that in this case. Ms. Williams responded the house has never been vacated and it is open for the other side to come in. It is a side by side duplex. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $255.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. It is not clear from the record what the charge of the secure is for. File JOISUMA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. (The owner appeazed for the May 1, 2001, Legislative Hearing because he was not notified that it had been canceled. He requested that his appeal be heard at the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing.) � File 301SUMAA: Laid over snmmary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Steve Magner stated John Betz (Code Enforczment} went to the property and found that all the cleanup occurred on the property that was cited. Gerry Sttathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Heard on 417-01. Also, the City Council changed the lay over date to 5-15-01.) Gerry Strathman stated the owners indicated they wanted to sell the building and needed some time to do that. Mr. Strathman agreed to continue this matter to June 19, and his recommendation went to the City Council. The City Council did noY accept the recommendafion, v��c3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF MAY I5, 2001 Page 3 and sent it back to Mr. Strathman for a hearing today. Now, he needs to make another finding to send to the City Council. Mazlyn and Robert Weber, owners, 4859 Gershwin Avenue North, Oakdale, appeazed. Mrs. Weber stated two Realtors have be�n approached. They have had rivo mazket analyses; one analysis read that the property has potential. There were two people interested in buying the property. She is asking for addirional time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman stated he will have to recommend approval of the order to remove or repair. That recommendation will go to the Ciry Council on June 6, 2001. He suggested the owners attend this City Council meeting, and make their appeal direcfly to them. Mr. Magner suggested the owners apply for a team inspection from the Fire Department so they could get a list of the repair items to be completed to bring the building into compliance. Mr. Magner also suggested that the owners post a$2,000 performance bond to obtain six months to rehabilitate the structure. Mrs. Weber stated one person interested in the property has been present at some meetings and knows the background of this property. The other buyer has been told they need to post a bond. Mrs. Weber stated they have had one month and that is not enough time to get started with anything. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council may be getting pressure from the neighborhood to do something about this building. That may be why they aze unwilling to allow additionai time. Mrs. Weber asked is there another City Council meeting after June 6 because they have a commitment on that day. Mr. Strathman responded this has to be at a public hearing, and it will have to be June 6. He suggested the owners speak to Councilmember Lantry to request additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Steve Magner reported the building was condemned in February 2000. Eight summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building against trespass, tall grass, remove refuse, remove snow. On 2-24-01, an inspection of the building was conducted and 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 2-23-01 with a compliance date of 3-26-01. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees have been paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,683.73. Estimated market value is $32,200. On 4-30-01, a code compliance � � u3`� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 15, 2001 Page 4 inspection was completed. Estimated cost to repair, $35,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,500 to $7,500. Stephen Kennedy, owner, appeared and stated he talked to his mortgage company to get a short sell with them. He had a buyer, but they were still negotiating. Mr. Kennedy is irying to get another loan so he can do the repairs. Mr. Strathman asked does he plan to rehabilitate the building. Mr. Kennedy responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. rrn City of St. Paul �-- ,. RESOLIITION RATIFYING ASSESSMEN'P .- T _ COISNCIL•FILE NQ. v � W By ag File No. J0ISUMAA Assessment No_ 0904 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�tpenses for 2 JOISUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4"' City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (J01SUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COUNCIL HEARING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One (1) equal installment. � �� Adopted by the Council: Date `, O 1 Yeas� Nays � ✓B�e anav Certified Passes by Council Secretary vBlakey �s trom ` �,/� � � eman By ' }\ c _ � � � � ris �In Favor ` � ��✓ �a�tY`y ✓keiter �1 Against Mayor sf 3�/ J RE 4/18/O1 TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING 4/3/Ol LAID OVER TO 4/17/O1 CITY COUNCIL PIIBLIC HF.ARTN(: 4/4M1 i.nin nvFU mn 4 T.M.S. Real Estate Roxanna Flink� 266-8859 UST BE ON COUNCIL AGETIDA BY (DATE) Public Hearing 4/25/O1 4/4/O1 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i LAID OVER TO 5/15/O1 S/O1 LAID OVER TO 5/23/O1 GREEN SHEET No ,: », : -, - - r• � �.a ��,+�� O 1—�{� 11134 ❑ arcwnan�r ❑ anaa� _ ❑ w,sx�n�smycFSUx ❑ w++xeut.aEavaecro ❑ wvae�aensssmxh � o �nci 1 Ri (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of laid—over property from Council Hearing on April 4th as listed: 980 Euclid Street. (JO15UM) PLANNING COMMISSION Gl8 COMMIITEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff ('nda Fnfnrramant Has this perso�rm e�er worked uMer a contract for Nis depaAment9 VES NO tias tnis person(��m ever heen a cilY �abr�� YES NO Dces this PersoNfitm D�s a sldll not rwrtnallYP�� bY anY airteM citY empbyee? YES NO Is Mis person/firtn a farpeted ventloYt YES NO sheet antl attach W areen sheet See Green Sheet 11104819 � OFTRANSACTIONS �3 SOURCE Assessments CASTIREVENUE 6UDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) AC71VI7Y NUMBER YES NO ��"� 1 property owner City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF OF COUNCIL FILE NO. File No. JOlSUMAA Assessment No_0904 0 t -y,33 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 JOlSUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4 City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (JOlSUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COL3NCIL HEARII�3G WEDNESDAY, To the Council of the City of St. Paul MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the £ollowing as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Admn. Charge - Code Enforcememt Re-Check Charge - Code Enforcement Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $_ 337.00 _ $ $ $ $_ 25.00 $_ 20.00_ $_ 382.00 $ $_ 382.00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $66,035.35 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. ^ � ( 1 � Dated ��67 � � Va7�73ation an Assessment Engineer � N � a w a A a w Q � E C O � F £ � N Q 0 m ti 0 r 0 ,� ,M Q 1 N I H � O I 1 1 fi I a�� ' W�N � W i N O a�m [L 1 N � M � � 1 !n 1 O O O II O F� o 0 o n o 2 i - n a� I� 1f1 O il N O��"1 N N il 6J � � n aR+/t 11 M � i vT n +n � n a �� o �� E+ i n i � � u � i n i m � n � � `n o00 F�000 i H � O O O � I O O O I � L� fl 'i � 1 M Q I � E• � � U� a � W i � GI � o00 � � i o 0 o i � O o O i 1 . . . i 1 .yNO 1 F � N N H z � o� � � � � � � � � �wm� � �H a w�a�a � �a' � a ° c � z� �Nxw � x�au� � � � � �c � w � c � � � �X i a �w � � � �w � � 0 oma � H � i w��Na � H 1 (n 'N W a � Q • H � U�mqE O � m � �n�z � � 2 r � Q �H��Xm � �+ i N� r7RCf� � F�HazrowN� w��z�oaro� W � £ H F cv .i � K� Q- O F+ O i [L � qt�q0 �a�aa �� ° � 0 � � a � � o � � � io m i rx � �n o W io i Q i >+ �F w W � W H �ncn0 � � 2cn�n [� i i- Ca2Q � � � x.-��a o�EUaSZ � a � �wa --� w � w ao2- 3 � m o � am�n. � � 0 0 o n o 0 0 o II o •II t�vfo II N M N N 11 W CI v1 t? II M *�r n m i n n •�w ii wmc� n �£aii Q�Uii 11 a+xw na L� U U II 4[ W H n H x>no S U a n F mau iiF aaaiiw �c a �c n n �OOOi� F H F n a m a w u � a a W W 0 � a U � a � V C �� V oi- y33 REPORT Date: May 15, 2001 Time: 1�:00 a.r. Place: Room 330 Ci?y Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid Over Sununary Abatements: S5WREPAIRI Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle from private properry at 915 A¢ate Street. J0102AA Properry clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOl O1BB Boazding-up of a properry at 609 Smith Avenue South. 1787 Ames Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 915 A�ate Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 927 Hudson Road Legislauve Aearing Officer recommends granting the owner two yeazs to pay the assessment. 6Q9 Smith Avenue South Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $250.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. 2. File JO l Si JMA: Laid over siunmary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Heaiing. • .7� 3. File JOISUMAA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �I-y� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF NLAY 15, 2001 Page 2 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the'�uilding at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (City Council changed the lay over date from 6-19-01 to 5-15-01.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Resoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair Che building at 423 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the proper[y on condition that a$2,Od0 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. rrn To Leg"islative Hearing Officer - 3-20-01 RE-1-17-01 � Q 1—�{'a'} �iiblic Hearine Aate - 4-4-01 _ T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO�t tact Person and Pho \ ber: Rosanna Flink� U 266-88�9 bcon Council A s e�a� by: 3-7-01 to set date lic hearing for 4-4-01 be in Council Researth Otfce noan on Fritlay �TAL # OF SIG�iATURE PAGES REQLfESTED: Date: 1/11/Ol GreenSheetNumber: 104819 EPAFLT�tEATD(RECTOR R'YCOUNCIL RYATfOA\EY lTYCLERI: GDGET D[RECTOR I\,&�ICT.St'C.DIR I.�YOR(ORASS[S7A\� 1 OL'�C(LRESE,�RCF[ _ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Demo of vac bldes durine Nov & Dec 2000, Boardina up for June thru Oct 2000, Grass cutting during Aug, Sept, & part of Oct Z000, Aband vehicles towed from private property at 611 `Vhitall also, towed during June thru Sept 2000 a�d Summ Abate during Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, andlor Dec 2000. Fite �'s JOlO1C, 9884; JOIBDTJP, 9885; JOlO1G, 9886; JOlO1V, 9887; JOISUM, 9889 d)tESD.1TtU�S:APPROYB(A)ORREJECT(R) fRSOSALSBR�'ICECO\TRaCCSMO'57.�.�5«ERTHEFOILOK"I�G: PLAVVI\G CO>U(ISSIOY A STAFF L Nas the person/firm ever worked under a con[nct for Ihis departmcnt^ YES \G CI�'IL SERYICE CO>UI(SSiO� CIB CO?IIIITTfE :ts whi1A Coun<if Oby¢<ti�c M1cighborhood> A Publi<}lealth A �•uaol e�ag. Esplain �II Y'ES answers on a separate shect and attach. 1'ES �0 �•es �o T!\C PR06LEN, [SSI;E, OPPORTU\ITl' (\1'ho, R'hat, «'hen, \Phere, ��'hy�^): Property o�vners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul vvhen their propert,y is not kept up. IFAPPROYED: Has this persan/frm ever been a Cit}� empio��ee'. Docs this persan/firm passcss a sluil not normall}' possessc� by any current Cicy empioyee^. Cost recot•er}' programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boarding-up, Grass cutting, Abandoned vehicles and summar}� abntements. This includes cuttin; talt grass and �ti•eeds, hauling atiti•ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and zll other items. In rvinter this iacludes the removal of snotiv and ice from sidewalk and cross �vatks. A\TACES IF APPRO�'ED: If Council does not appro�•e these charges, General Fund vvould be required to pa}• the assessR�ent. Assessments are pa}'able or•er 1}�ear and coliected rvith the propert}� taxes if not � ISAD4'A\TAGES IE \OT APPRO�'ED: Neighborhoods tisould be leFt to deteriorate and property vllues r�•ould dedine. Nobod}� �vould take care of their propert}', especiail}' �':�cant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumullte e��er�•�shere Dise�se znd pests could become a problem OTAIA>IOC\TOFTR4�SAC7I0�: s?I4 ,4SS.37 FC\DI\GSOI'RCE: �SSfS5R1C[1�SOIlI1' Fl\.qVCI.{ll\FOft>(qT10\:(E\PLA(S) COST/REYE�CE 6CDCfTED (CIRCLE OSE) 1'ES ACTI�'ITl' Nt�\I6ER: o� -y'33 REPORT Date: April 17, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Hudson Road Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (701BDL1P) Leb slative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenue (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 615 Charles Avenue (JOlO1V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISUM) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (JOl SLT1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITM). (This was on the 4-3-01 agenda; the Legislative Hearing Officer heard this again.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 3. 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condifion that the exterior of the building is maintained. o ► -y33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 4-3-01 '7 ' �� Page 1 Date: Apri13, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement: 980 Euclid Street (JOl SUIvn (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. sjw a� -y33 NIIl�tLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 4, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Bstaxe; John Betz, Code Enforcement. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Summary Abatements: File JO15UM Property clean-up during the months of August, September, October, November and/or December, 2000. 980 Euclid Street(JOISUM) (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeared to represent the property) Gerry Strathman stated this is regazding an appeal of an assessment at 980 Euclid Street. An order was issued to remove rubish, brush, scrap wood, and debris in the yard. The property owner is not present to explain why the assessment should not be approved. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 1230 p.m. sjw fi/e #: J01 SUM Assessment #: 9889 Ward: � o�-y33 P/N #: 33-29-22-31-0138 SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY CITI2EN SERVICE OFFICE DtViSION OF PROPERTY CODE EN�ORCEMENT Address: 980 Euclid Street Date orders mai/ed: 07110100 Nuisance: Rubbish, brush, scrap wood and debris in yard. Comp/y by: 07113100 Rechecked: 07121100 Workordersentto: ParksDepartment WorkOrder#{:18627 Date work done: 08101100 Comments: History: C,ost: 5337.00 Date Prepared: 04102101 Action Taken: LHO: date CC: date + Service Charge IS25.00+g20.001 - Prepared by: JB Tatal cost: 5382.00 MINIJTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 17, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magier, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Andson Road �S _ ��-�3� Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (JOIBDUP) James Fitzpatrick, owner, stated he is being charged with boarding up a gazage door. He had some personal injuries, which delayed him closing up the garage. Also, it took a week to get a garage door ordered and installed. Steve Magner reported he issued a summary abatement order on 8-31-00 to secure the gazage. On 9-7-00, one window was boarded, but the vacant building placazds were torn down. The work order was sent on 9-13-00 about a wide open vehicle door, attached garage. There was no response from the owner. On 12-9-00, the garage was still open. The inspector tried to contact the property owner and left a detailed message. (Mr. Magner showed a photograph.) Gerry Strathman stated the owner had a couple of weeks to make the repair and staff attempted to contact him. It is unclear why the repair was not made. Mr. Fitzpatrick responded he was injiued while doing the work, wYuch delayed it. Also, he had na problem with the door. Mr. Strathman explained that the City code requires that all buildings be secured and access restricted to prevent them from being an ariracfive nuisance for children, vagrants, criminals, etc. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenne (JOIBDUP) Mark Boeitl, owner, appeazed and stated he had an arson on his garage on 10-30-00. The Fire Deparhnent got done about 2:00 am. and said they had to secure the building. It was boarded at about 4:00 a.m. He found out later he was charged to secure the building. If he had known this, he would haue gotten his own wood. C�\-�-t3� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked why the insucance would not pay for it. Mr. Boeltl responded they paid for the contents of the garage. They paid $8300 and it cost $8800 to rebuild it. Also, there aze not many people roaming the streets at 230 am. Mr. Strathman responded the Fire Department has orders not to leave the property unsecured because the City is liable if something happens. Mr. Boeld responded he has seen garages open, Steve Magner stated the Fue Deparhnent will not leave a scene without securing it, particulazly an arson, because it is technically a crime scene. Mr. Strathman asked about the number of boazds. Mr. Magner responded there were nine boards and a secure. The cost reflects what the contractor did. Mr. Strathman e�lained that annually the City puts out an RFP (Request for Proposal) for people who want to do these emergency boazdings. Boelfl questioned the cost, which is $745. Mr. Magner responded the cost includes the following: nine boazds at $50 a piece, secuting one door, the trip charge of $200, and $45 service fee. Cserry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) (Note: 1165 Hudson has two summary abatements. J01 SiJM has already been ratified by the City Council. The secretary made a mistake, and it should have been laid over. Both assessments will be discussed here.) Gerald Frisch, 2350 W. 7�' Sh�eet, owner, appeazed and stated he is a developer and attorney. He is the owner of this properly and is in partnership with the City of St. Paul PED (Planning and Economic Development). He is preparing to go before the Metropolitan Planning Commission for money to clean up the site, which has been vacant for a yeaz. He has worked with Councilmember Lantry's office, Brian Sweeney (PED), Sheryl Pemberton (PED), the neighborhood, and the district council. Mr. Frisch has a contract for someone to clean up the properry. Mr. Frisch has cooperated with the Ciiy to have snow dumped there this yeaz. He does not think he should haue this assessment because he has no knowledge of this work being done by the City. Whenever he received notices, it is taken care of. If this is sometlung that slipped through the cracks, he should not have a fiuther assessment. He is in the process of arranging for the demolition of this building and the construction of senior housing. Gerry Strathman stated orders were sent on August 11, 20, and September 5. Mr. Frisch responded that each time, the problem has been cleazed. Dumping is done there all the time. He has spent about $S,OOO last yeaz in removing debris that other peopie have brought onto the property. Steve Magner stated there is a dumping problem there. There was a summary abatement issued on 9-5-00 to cut the grass and secure ihe building. The grass was cut, but the building was still open to access. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner. Mr. Frisch never sent back the vacant building registrarion form or the $20 vacant building fee. Code Enforcement just has the c��- �3�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 3 company name and could not find the phone number; therefore, the inspector could not speak to anyone verbally. The clean up was $18.98 plus the $45 administrative charges. (A videotape was shown) Mr. Frisch stated there is no doubt that new debris was delivered there, but nothing shows it was there for an estended period of time. He is paying $22,000 in taaces, has undertaken a mayor renovation in Saint Paul, and is entided to certain consideration by the City. Gerry Strathtnan recommends approval of the assessment. Notice was given and the work was done. Mr. Magner stated he has talked to Mr. Frisch a number of times about this issue. The parties that aze opening lus mail should fill out ffie vacant building registrarion form properly, and then Code Enforcemettt would have documentation of phone numbers so that someone could be called to avoid future assessments. 615 Charles Avenue (701U1V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISLJM) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (J01 SiTM) Va Yang, owner, appeared and stated he did not receive notice. The couch and refrigerator had only been there for a few days. 7ohn Betz reported a notice was mailed on 10-15-00 for rubbish, discarded fiuniture, and appliances in yazd to be removed by 10-24-00. Mr. Yang responded he cleans the yazd every week. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmexrt. A notice was sent by U.S. Mail, which is considered delivery by law. It is unlrnown why Mr. Yang did not receive it. The City did the work. 0��-�33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIN[JTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 •,_- . 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) (Photographs were presented and later retumed J Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association, appeazed. Ms. Benzel stated there was a foreclosure sale on 3-2-01, The property owners filed an affidavit saying the properry was not abandoned. The owners have a full redemption rights of siY months before U.S. Bank can do anything with the properry. If the property is not redeemed, U.S. Bank will continue forwazd with Uaeir plan, which is to get the properiy marketed and sold. They have people interested in the property. Gerry Strathman stated the pmperry has an abandoned look to it. He asked did the owners say what they intended to do with the building. Ms. Benzel responded their attorney filed an affidavit essentially saying it was not abandoned. Steve Magner stated he was surprised that the mortgagee filed that affidavit. The properry has been neglected for a long time. Prior to the mortgage company taking caze of the outside of the property, the City had to do it Mr. Magner does not see the benefit of giving the owner more leeway. The properry is in dire straits. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. Bank will continue to take care of the property. The redemption period will end 9-2-01. They aze bound by law. Mr. Strathman stated he wanted to be cleaz on the maintenance of the e�+terior. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. bank has secured the building, taken caze of the sidewalks, and will be taking care of the lawn throughout the summer. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condition that the e�rterior of the building is maintained. Resolution ordering the owner ta remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbri�e Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-20-01) (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Steve Magner reported the last time this was laid over was for the closing of a sale. The new owner is required to post a bond and will be granted 180 days to complete rehabilitation of this property. Yee Fang appeazed and stated he talked to Mr. Magner yesterday. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the O\- �-l3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRII, 17, 2001 Page 5 properry on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri125, 2001. Mr. Magner added that if a bond is not posted, the resolution will revert back to removing the building within fifteen days. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Galtier Street. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building (Laid over firom 2-2Q-Ol) Wally Neison, Box 836, Lake Elmo, appeazed and stated he was here previously and asked for a layover. By the time it gets to the City Council, he hopes to have this matter settled. He is not looking for additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 2, 2001: 1) obtain pertnits, 2) post a $2,000 bond. � Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITII�. (Note: this was on the 4-3-01 Legislative Hearing agenda; the City Council referred this property back to the Legislative Aearing Officer.) Renee McKinney, owner, appeared and stated she has no recollection of a cleanup. Also, she did not receive a notice. Mr. Strathman responded notice was sent on 7-10-00, and the cleanup was done on 7-21-00. (Ms. McKinney was shown a copy of the notice and received a copy.) (A videotape was shown.) Ms. McKinuey sta#ed there are two properties shown. A tree fell in her yazd and she had it cut down. Her electric box had to be replaced. The wood logs from the tree are hers. The debris around it is not. John Betz stated he could go to the pmperty and look at the situation. There is always a possibility that the wrong property was cited. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. If the owner is not happy with the solution Mr. BeYz proposes, she can retum on May 15. o�- 4�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Summary Abatements: J0102A J0102V JOlO1B SSWREPAIR Page 6 Property clean-np dnring January 2001 and part of February 2001. Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during October and November 2000. Addirional properties to be assessed are: 873 Marion 5 � towed November 1999; 810 Sherburne Conwav, 2052 Fairmount, towed January 2000; Minnehaha towed March 2000; 45 Winona and 1037 Pavne, towed Apri12000. Boarding np of vacant properties during November and December 2000. Sanitary sewer service repairs 927 Hudson Road (70102A) (The owner appeared for the property; however, Code Enforcement had not received the green card indicating this address would be appealed.) Gerry 5trathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 915 A¢ate Street (J0102V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) John Betz reported there seemed to be confusion at the Impound Lot; this assessment may not be warranted. He suggested a layover. Gerry Strathman recomxnends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 1787 Ames Avenue (SSWREPAIR) (No one appeared to represent the property, and the appeal was denied. However, the owner called Mr. Strathman after the meeting and requested that she be heard at another legislative hearing. Therefore, Mr. 5trathman changed his recommendation.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 416 Charles Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent tlris property.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 958 Marvland Avenue East (J0102A) Thomas and Lola Alvazado, owners, appeazed. Ms. Alvarado stated they never received a norice. She thixilcs the items are from the neighbors. She does not have access to that side of the gazage a\- y`3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 where this cleanup was done. (A videotape was shown.) Page 7 Mr. Alvarado stated that is not his property. If he had received notice, he would have cleaned it. They have no tires in their garage. (Mr. Betz showed a photograph.) After viewing the photograph, Gerry Sirathman stated the trash is right against the gazage. Mr. Alvarado responded he did not kaow that was their properly. Ms. Alvarado stated she had a realtor look at the site and she was toid that is their property line; however, that is not their garbage. She does not have access to that side of the gazage. The ne�rt door neighbors enter that side and pazk there. The Alvazados aze on the other side of the gazage. They drive a 1999 vehicle and would have no business with six tires on that side of the gazage. The neighbors continue to dump gazbage. The Alvarados installed a temporary fencing. Mr. Strathman asked did they receive notice. Ms. Alvarado responded no and she is home everyday and gets the mail everyday. John Betz reported there was a problem with ownership information received from Ramsey County for about two months. The notice was sent to the Hudsons. Ms. Alvazado respanded that is who the house was purchased from. Gerry Stratl�man recommends deleting the assessment because of a notification problem. He wamed the owners that they are responsible for what is on their property whether it is their garage or not. Ms. Alvazado stated they plan to install a privacy fence. 754 Minnehaha Avenue West (SSWREPAIR) Cameron Lepisto, owner, appeazed and stated he had sewer problems. He received a notice to get it repaired, which he did. Within a week, he got a notice that more sewer work needed to be done on the second ha1f. He wouid like any duplication of charges to be taken off lus assessment. John Betz reported that there was a break in the sewer line discovered by the Sewer Division of Public Works. Someone contacted Code F.nforcement to have the work done so it could be billed as an assessment. The contractor went to Public Works and was told the break was in the middle of the street and the service to the property had fallen off the main sewer system. The contractor completed the work. As he was getting in his truck, he found rodent holes in the boulevazd. Unbeknownst to him, the building is serviced by two sepazate lines. He proceeded to repair it. Mr. Betz called the contractor and asked him if he could have done it ail at one time and how much were the duplication costs. T1ie contractor stated it would have been between $200 to $300 O\ �13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�ILTTES OF APRiL 17, 2001 page 8 to bring all the equipment back again. The Sewer Division informed the contractor there was one sewer line going to the building when actually there was two. The contractor could have done them both at the same time. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $300 for a total assessment of $6,825.02. 1027 Park Street (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1037 Paune Street (J0102� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 596 Portland Avenue (70102A) Raymond Heichel, owner, appeared and stated he purchased a refrigerator at Twin City Appliance. They were to pick up the old refrigerator, but they could not do it that day. If Mr. Heichel had been given a notice, he would haue taken the refrigerator to them. John Betz reported his office issued a notice on 12-28-00 to discard a refrigerator, doors, rubbish with a compliance date of i-4-01. The City removed the refrigerator on 1-10-01. An inspector knocked on the door and received no answer. (Mr. Betz showed Mr. Heichel a copy of the notice.) Mr. Heichel stated sometimes his mail goes to another address, and the mail is not brought back. He asked that this assessment be waived. Mr. Strathman responded that he could not do that because his records show that the notice was sent. Mr. Betz asked does he lives at 596 Pordand. Mr. Heichel responded he does, but sometimes he is not there. Mr. Strathman asked was he gone during Christmas. Mr. Heichel responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Notification was sent and the work was done. Legal requirement is to send it by U.S. mail. 675 Sherbume Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) O1- 43� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 730 Sherbume Avenue (Note: this address was levied on 4-4-01.) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 687 Western Avenue North (J0102� .,__ . Anthony Oji, owner, appeared and stated he cannot get a tifle on the vehicle. The car was taken away from the pazking lot and then he was told to come here. 3ohn Betz reported there were no current plates on the vehicle. The City considers a vehicle abandoned if the plates aze more than 90 days old and the vehicle is inoperable, unsecured. If they aze in these conditions, the vehicle has to be kept in a gazage. On 10-7-00, an inspector found three vehicles and none had plates. Notice was sent to Mr. Oji to bring it into compliance, remove them, or garage them by 10-21-00. The inspector was back on 10-23-00 and one vehicle remained. The inspector tried to ca11 Mr. Oji, but the phone system would not accept unidentified calls, which come out of the police facility. A work order was sent to the Police Aepartment, and they impounded the vehicle. Mr. Strathman asked how long did he have the caz before it was towed. Mr. Oji responded since August 8. Mr. Strathman stated it was three months waiting for repair. Under the City's law, vehicles cannot be stored outdoors. Mr. Betz stated he is not awaze of what happens when a velricle is purchased from the Impound Lot. He asked was there any temporary licensing situatiom (Mr. Betz looked at the paperwork provided by Mr. Oji.) Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $637.10 to $400.00 plus the $45.00 service fee for a total assessment of $445.00. The owner was notified properly and the vehicle was improperly stored; however, the vehicle charge is too lugh. 336 Lafond Avenue (J0102A) Edgar Poland and his daughter appeared. The daughter stated there was a fire on a Saturday afternoon. She heazd the fire trucks, realized it was her father's house, and went to the house. She told the firemen she would boazd the property. When she got back, the house was already boazded. She did not think much about it because her father was having open heart surgery at the time. The firemen threw out some debris onto the sidewalk. When she got there Monday morning, the debris was gone and there was a bill on one of the windows. She is protesting that she was there at the scene, was willing to do the work, the work was done without her G� 433 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 10 knowledge, and the bill was for over $900. Steve Magner reported the boazd up is not on the agenda today; the only item on the agenda today is the cleanup for $334. Steve Magner reported the fire occurred on 2-3-01. There was debris all over the sidewaik. It was a hazard because of the items that were used to put out the fire. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner, but were unable to reach him. An emergency summary abatement was issued to clean up the sidewalk. Mr. Magner posted a copy on the door at 12:45 p.m. indicating the action would be takea Pazks and Recreation went out that aftemoon to do the cleanup. The work was done on 2-5-01. Gerry Strathman recommends appmval of the assessment. The actions the City took were reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. 543 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 609 Smith Avenue 5outh (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 675 Portland Avenue (30101B) Lois Casey, owner, appeazed and stated she was awakened about her garage being on fire. She told the Fire Deparhnent that she would lock up the garage. The garage was boazded the next morning without her consent. Used wood was put on the garage, it was put on at an angle, and is not covering the entire hole. Gerry Strathman responded the wood is trivial. The real charge is for the conhactor coming out in the middle of the night. Ms. Casey stated her insurance company said they would pay the fee. Mr. Magner responded most insurance companies pick up the cost of securing the properiy to stop further degradation. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Robert and Marlyn Weber, owners, appeared. �\-�-13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF APRII,17, 2001 Page 11 Steve Magaer reported the certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued to remove velucles, cut grass, remove tires, secure building, remove snow. On 1-31-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance conditions was developed, and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees have ben paid Real estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,564. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $74,800 on tlus properry. As of 417-01, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not bene posted. The cost to repair is estimated at $80,000 to $100, 000; cost to demolish, $16,000 to $18,000. Ms. Weber stated she is looking for an extension of time because they are planning to sell the property. If things were posted, sometimes they aze taken off of the building. The fust letter they received was in February and fonvazded to them in Alabama. It got there four days after the inspection. She wrote a letter on 2-21-01 to inform the City that she would like this matter put on hold until they rehun on Apri14. She received a letter delivered by hand about this hearing. She didn't see anything posted on the building. She would like some time to contact the realtor and to get some idea of the value. It is a sound building. They were worried about the roof caving in during the winter, but it didn't. Gerry Strathman asked how long it would take to sell this building. Ms. Weber stated she did not know. Mr. Weber responded three months. Mr. Magner reported there were a number of complaints about this property over the yeazs. The certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995 by the Fire Department for failure to bring the building into compliance, which means the building cannot be used for any form of occupancy. Code Enforcement mailed out a vacant building registration notice. Mr. Magner had a conversation with the owners on 5-24-00. At that time, they wanted to sell the building and to figure out what they needed to do. Mr. Magner stated he would hold off enforcement of the vacant building fees for 90 days provided they fill out the vacant building notice. At the end of the 90 days, the understanding was the owners were to submit a plan for the structure. Finally, they paid the fees on 7-28-00. At that time, they said they would sell as is. Mr. Magner does not see any cooperation from the owners. Ms. Weber asked about the cars. Mr. Strathman responded that is not before him today. Today, we aze talking about whether the City will order the building removed. If the City proceeds with this action, the City will demolish the property, and the owners will have a vacant lot and a bill. Ms. Weber stated she would like extra time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman responded this has gone on for a long time. He will allow 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Appea! of Summary Abatement Order for 775 Ashland Avenue. Dr. James Shelton, owner, appeared and stated he had a garage that went down because of the ice. He has insurance, a claim number, an adjuster. He is suppose to have a check coming in the O\ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 12 mail for repairing the garage. He is upset because so many people at today's hearing got layovers and time extensions. An inspector came out to his property on a Wednesday, an abatement order was mailed on Thursday, and Mr. Shelton is suppose to have the building down on Monday. He feels that is ridiculous. All the people on the agenda had more time than he. Also, he filed the appeal on Apri19, and he received a letter dated Mazch 2. (The secretary responded that it was a error from the Citizen Service Offce.) Gerry Strathman asked when the building collapsed. Mr. Shelton responded he did not know. Snow was still on the ground. The garage is on lus property, and he does not understand what is going on. (John Betz presented a photograph, which was later returned.) Mr. Betz stated this was called in from concemed neighbors. Code Enforcement feels it is a dangerous situation. Children do not pay attention to property lines, and this has the potenrial of collapsing on a child. Code Enforcement considered it dangerous enough to give the owner the m;n;mum aznount of tnne. Code Enforcement wants it knocked down. It does not have to be taken away. Mr. Shelton responded it is braced against the walls and it will not fall down. Mr. Strathman asked when he will get rid of it. Mr. Shelton responded as soon as the check comes, which he should have any day. Mr. Strathman responded he would like something more definite. Mr. Strathman asked can it be down by the end of the week. Mr. Shelton responded he can try. He has to pay someone to do it, and he does not haue the check yet. Mr. Strathman stated the City now knows there is a situation and there is an inspector that believes it to be dangerous. If there is an accident at that properry, whoever suffers as a result of that accident will sue the City saying the City knew it was a hazardous situa6on and did not take effective action to remedy it. The City is exposed legally as long as this situation ea�ists. Mr. Strathxnan wants to be fair with the owner and also limit the City's legal exposure. Mr. Shelton would be named in a lawsuit as well. There is a common interest to get this dangerous situation remedied. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the Summary Abatement Order compliance date to April 24, 2001. The owner shouid remedy the danger by that time. If something is preventing the owner from demolishing the property, Mr. Betz should be called to access the situation and he will give more time if he feels it is necessary. T'he meeting was adjoumed at 12:20 p.m. �1 U � �k3� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Gerry Stcathman called the meering to order at 10:02 am. Laid Over Snmmary Abatements: SSWREPAII21 Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle &om private property at 915 Agate Street. J0102AA Property clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOlO1BB Boarding-up of a property at 609 Smith Avenue 5outh. 1787 Ames Avenue (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 915 Agate StreeY Steve Magner reported that he would like the assessment deleted because the owner repurchased and picked up his vehicle. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment per recommendation of staff. 927 Hudson Road (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Straihman recommends approval of the assessment and granting the owner two years to pay. (Note: The owner appeared after the meeting commenced to request that he be given 2 years to pay. Mr. Strathman accepted this request and added it to his recommendation.) 609 Smith Avenue South Shirley Williams, owner, 5423 Williams Avenue, White Bear Township, appeazed and stated on 12-30-00, her great grandson set fire to a mattress at 611 Smith Avenue South. The Fire Department put out the fire and l�ocked a hole in the window of the small bedroom. The Fire Department called someone in to boazd the window. It took one boazd, maybe sis nails, and maybe 20 minutes. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARiNG MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2001 page 2 Steve Magner reported the chazge for an emergency boazding is based on a contractual rate. The City stipulates the specifications. From there, it is open for bids, and the City goes with the lowest bidder. There aze two prices: one for daytime scheduled boazdings and the other boazding is for emergencies where the company has to be on site within two hours of receiving the call from the off cial City depariment. The emergency rates are $200 to respond to the scene and $50 per opening. Mr. Magner suggests the owner tum over the assessment costs to her i*+�,TMance company as part of the loss. Generally, the inc,,,�„ce companies cover tlris cost because the insured is suppose to limit any more liability or loss that can happen from leaving the building open. Gerry Strathman stated they should break down the cost for the owner. Mr. Magner responded the charge is $200 for the contractor to show up, there was one boazd, and one secure. The inspector did not indicate where the secure location was, but Mr. Magner can assume the contractor secured the sh ucture when he left. A lot of the time, the Fire Department requires the con�actor to put a hasp and a padlock on the properry. It is unknown if they did that in this case. Ms. Williams responded the house has never been vacated and it is open for the other side to come in. It is a side by side duplex. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $255.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. It is not clear from the record what the charge of the secure is for. File JOISUMA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. (The owner appeazed for the May 1, 2001, Legislative Hearing because he was not notified that it had been canceled. He requested that his appeal be heard at the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing.) � File 301SUMAA: Laid over snmmary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Steve Magner stated John Betz (Code Enforczment} went to the property and found that all the cleanup occurred on the property that was cited. Gerry Sttathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Heard on 417-01. Also, the City Council changed the lay over date to 5-15-01.) Gerry Strathman stated the owners indicated they wanted to sell the building and needed some time to do that. Mr. Strathman agreed to continue this matter to June 19, and his recommendation went to the City Council. The City Council did noY accept the recommendafion, v��c3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF MAY I5, 2001 Page 3 and sent it back to Mr. Strathman for a hearing today. Now, he needs to make another finding to send to the City Council. Mazlyn and Robert Weber, owners, 4859 Gershwin Avenue North, Oakdale, appeazed. Mrs. Weber stated two Realtors have be�n approached. They have had rivo mazket analyses; one analysis read that the property has potential. There were two people interested in buying the property. She is asking for addirional time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman stated he will have to recommend approval of the order to remove or repair. That recommendation will go to the Ciry Council on June 6, 2001. He suggested the owners attend this City Council meeting, and make their appeal direcfly to them. Mr. Magner suggested the owners apply for a team inspection from the Fire Department so they could get a list of the repair items to be completed to bring the building into compliance. Mr. Magner also suggested that the owners post a$2,000 performance bond to obtain six months to rehabilitate the structure. Mrs. Weber stated one person interested in the property has been present at some meetings and knows the background of this property. The other buyer has been told they need to post a bond. Mrs. Weber stated they have had one month and that is not enough time to get started with anything. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council may be getting pressure from the neighborhood to do something about this building. That may be why they aze unwilling to allow additionai time. Mrs. Weber asked is there another City Council meeting after June 6 because they have a commitment on that day. Mr. Strathman responded this has to be at a public hearing, and it will have to be June 6. He suggested the owners speak to Councilmember Lantry to request additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Steve Magner reported the building was condemned in February 2000. Eight summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building against trespass, tall grass, remove refuse, remove snow. On 2-24-01, an inspection of the building was conducted and 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 2-23-01 with a compliance date of 3-26-01. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees have been paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,683.73. Estimated market value is $32,200. On 4-30-01, a code compliance � � u3`� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 15, 2001 Page 4 inspection was completed. Estimated cost to repair, $35,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,500 to $7,500. Stephen Kennedy, owner, appeared and stated he talked to his mortgage company to get a short sell with them. He had a buyer, but they were still negotiating. Mr. Kennedy is irying to get another loan so he can do the repairs. Mr. Strathman asked does he plan to rehabilitate the building. Mr. Kennedy responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. rrn City of St. Paul �-- ,. RESOLIITION RATIFYING ASSESSMEN'P .- T _ COISNCIL•FILE NQ. v � W By ag File No. J0ISUMAA Assessment No_ 0904 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�tpenses for 2 JOISUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4"' City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (J01SUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COUNCIL HEARING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One (1) equal installment. � �� Adopted by the Council: Date `, O 1 Yeas� Nays � ✓B�e anav Certified Passes by Council Secretary vBlakey �s trom ` �,/� � � eman By ' }\ c _ � � � � ris �In Favor ` � ��✓ �a�tY`y ✓keiter �1 Against Mayor sf 3�/ J RE 4/18/O1 TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING 4/3/Ol LAID OVER TO 4/17/O1 CITY COUNCIL PIIBLIC HF.ARTN(: 4/4M1 i.nin nvFU mn 4 T.M.S. Real Estate Roxanna Flink� 266-8859 UST BE ON COUNCIL AGETIDA BY (DATE) Public Hearing 4/25/O1 4/4/O1 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i LAID OVER TO 5/15/O1 S/O1 LAID OVER TO 5/23/O1 GREEN SHEET No ,: », : -, - - r• � �.a ��,+�� O 1—�{� 11134 ❑ arcwnan�r ❑ anaa� _ ❑ w,sx�n�smycFSUx ❑ w++xeut.aEavaecro ❑ wvae�aensssmxh � o �nci 1 Ri (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of laid—over property from Council Hearing on April 4th as listed: 980 Euclid Street. (JO15UM) PLANNING COMMISSION Gl8 COMMIITEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff ('nda Fnfnrramant Has this perso�rm e�er worked uMer a contract for Nis depaAment9 VES NO tias tnis person(��m ever heen a cilY �abr�� YES NO Dces this PersoNfitm D�s a sldll not rwrtnallYP�� bY anY airteM citY empbyee? YES NO Is Mis person/firtn a farpeted ventloYt YES NO sheet antl attach W areen sheet See Green Sheet 11104819 � OFTRANSACTIONS �3 SOURCE Assessments CASTIREVENUE 6UDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) AC71VI7Y NUMBER YES NO ��"� 1 property owner City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF OF COUNCIL FILE NO. File No. JOlSUMAA Assessment No_0904 0 t -y,33 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 JOlSUMAA (0904) Laid-over property from April 4 City Council Public Hearing as listed: 980 Euclid St. (JOlSUM) LAID OVER BY COUNCIL TO TUESDAY, LEGISLATIVE HEARING. CITY COL3NCIL HEARII�3G WEDNESDAY, To the Council of the City of St. Paul MAY 15 MAY 23, 2001 The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the £ollowing as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Admn. Charge - Code Enforcememt Re-Check Charge - Code Enforcement Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $_ 337.00 _ $ $ $ $_ 25.00 $_ 20.00_ $_ 382.00 $ $_ 382.00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $66,035.35 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. ^ � ( 1 � Dated ��67 � � Va7�73ation an Assessment Engineer � N � a w a A a w Q � E C O � F £ � N Q 0 m ti 0 r 0 ,� ,M Q 1 N I H � O I 1 1 fi I a�� ' W�N � W i N O a�m [L 1 N � M � � 1 !n 1 O O O II O F� o 0 o n o 2 i - n a� I� 1f1 O il N O��"1 N N il 6J � � n aR+/t 11 M � i vT n +n � n a �� o �� E+ i n i � � u � i n i m � n � � `n o00 F�000 i H � O O O � I O O O I � L� fl 'i � 1 M Q I � E• � � U� a � W i � GI � o00 � � i o 0 o i � O o O i 1 . . . i 1 .yNO 1 F � N N H z � o� � � � � � � � � �wm� � �H a w�a�a � �a' � a ° c � z� �Nxw � x�au� � � � � �c � w � c � � � �X i a �w � � � �w � � 0 oma � H � i w��Na � H 1 (n 'N W a � Q • H � U�mqE O � m � �n�z � � 2 r � Q �H��Xm � �+ i N� r7RCf� � F�HazrowN� w��z�oaro� W � £ H F cv .i � K� Q- O F+ O i [L � qt�q0 �a�aa �� ° � 0 � � a � � o � � � io m i rx � �n o W io i Q i >+ �F w W � W H �ncn0 � � 2cn�n [� i i- Ca2Q � � � x.-��a o�EUaSZ � a � �wa --� w � w ao2- 3 � m o � am�n. � � 0 0 o n o 0 0 o II o •II t�vfo II N M N N 11 W CI v1 t? II M *�r n m i n n •�w ii wmc� n �£aii Q�Uii 11 a+xw na L� U U II 4[ W H n H x>no S U a n F mau iiF aaaiiw �c a �c n n �OOOi� F H F n a m a w u � a a W W 0 � a U � a � V C �� V oi- y33 REPORT Date: May 15, 2001 Time: 1�:00 a.r. Place: Room 330 Ci?y Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid Over Sununary Abatements: S5WREPAIRI Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle from private properry at 915 A¢ate Street. J0102AA Properry clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOl O1BB Boazding-up of a properry at 609 Smith Avenue South. 1787 Ames Avenue Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 915 A�ate Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 927 Hudson Road Legislauve Aearing Officer recommends granting the owner two yeazs to pay the assessment. 6Q9 Smith Avenue South Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $250.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. 2. File JO l Si JMA: Laid over siunmary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Heaiing. • .7� 3. File JOISUMAA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �I-y� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF NLAY 15, 2001 Page 2 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the'�uilding at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (City Council changed the lay over date from 6-19-01 to 5-15-01.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Resoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair Che building at 423 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the proper[y on condition that a$2,Od0 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. rrn To Leg"islative Hearing Officer - 3-20-01 RE-1-17-01 � Q 1—�{'a'} �iiblic Hearine Aate - 4-4-01 _ T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO�t tact Person and Pho \ ber: Rosanna Flink� U 266-88�9 bcon Council A s e�a� by: 3-7-01 to set date lic hearing for 4-4-01 be in Council Researth Otfce noan on Fritlay �TAL # OF SIG�iATURE PAGES REQLfESTED: Date: 1/11/Ol GreenSheetNumber: 104819 EPAFLT�tEATD(RECTOR R'YCOUNCIL RYATfOA\EY lTYCLERI: GDGET D[RECTOR I\,&�ICT.St'C.DIR I.�YOR(ORASS[S7A\� 1 OL'�C(LRESE,�RCF[ _ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Setting date of public hearing and approve assmts for Demo of vac bldes durine Nov & Dec 2000, Boardina up for June thru Oct 2000, Grass cutting during Aug, Sept, & part of Oct Z000, Aband vehicles towed from private property at 611 `Vhitall also, towed during June thru Sept 2000 a�d Summ Abate during Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, andlor Dec 2000. Fite �'s JOlO1C, 9884; JOIBDTJP, 9885; JOlO1G, 9886; JOlO1V, 9887; JOISUM, 9889 d)tESD.1TtU�S:APPROYB(A)ORREJECT(R) fRSOSALSBR�'ICECO\TRaCCSMO'57.�.�5«ERTHEFOILOK"I�G: PLAVVI\G CO>U(ISSIOY A STAFF L Nas the person/firm ever worked under a con[nct for Ihis departmcnt^ YES \G CI�'IL SERYICE CO>UI(SSiO� CIB CO?IIIITTfE :ts whi1A Coun<if Oby¢<ti�c M1cighborhood> A Publi<}lealth A �•uaol e�ag. Esplain �II Y'ES answers on a separate shect and attach. 1'ES �0 �•es �o T!\C PR06LEN, [SSI;E, OPPORTU\ITl' (\1'ho, R'hat, «'hen, \Phere, ��'hy�^): Property o�vners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul vvhen their propert,y is not kept up. IFAPPROYED: Has this persan/frm ever been a Cit}� empio��ee'. Docs this persan/firm passcss a sluil not normall}' possessc� by any current Cicy empioyee^. Cost recot•er}' programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boarding-up, Grass cutting, Abandoned vehicles and summar}� abntements. This includes cuttin; talt grass and �ti•eeds, hauling atiti•ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and zll other items. In rvinter this iacludes the removal of snotiv and ice from sidewalk and cross �vatks. A\TACES IF APPRO�'ED: If Council does not appro�•e these charges, General Fund vvould be required to pa}• the assessR�ent. Assessments are pa}'able or•er 1}�ear and coliected rvith the propert}� taxes if not � ISAD4'A\TAGES IE \OT APPRO�'ED: Neighborhoods tisould be leFt to deteriorate and property vllues r�•ould dedine. Nobod}� �vould take care of their propert}', especiail}' �':�cant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumullte e��er�•�shere Dise�se znd pests could become a problem OTAIA>IOC\TOFTR4�SAC7I0�: s?I4 ,4SS.37 FC\DI\GSOI'RCE: �SSfS5R1C[1�SOIlI1' Fl\.qVCI.{ll\FOft>(qT10\:(E\PLA(S) COST/REYE�CE 6CDCfTED (CIRCLE OSE) 1'ES ACTI�'ITl' Nt�\I6ER: o� -y'33 REPORT Date: April 17, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Hudson Road Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (701BDL1P) Leb slative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenue (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 615 Charles Avenue (JOlO1V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISUM) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (JOl SLT1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITM). (This was on the 4-3-01 agenda; the Legislative Hearing Officer heard this again.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 3. 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condifion that the exterior of the building is maintained. o ► -y33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 4-3-01 '7 ' �� Page 1 Date: Apri13, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement: 980 Euclid Street (JOl SUIvn (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. sjw a� -y33 NIIl�tLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 4, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Bstaxe; John Betz, Code Enforcement. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Summary Abatements: File JO15UM Property clean-up during the months of August, September, October, November and/or December, 2000. 980 Euclid Street(JOISUM) (Laid over from Mazch 20, 2001) (No one appeared to represent the property) Gerry Strathman stated this is regazding an appeal of an assessment at 980 Euclid Street. An order was issued to remove rubish, brush, scrap wood, and debris in the yard. The property owner is not present to explain why the assessment should not be approved. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai. The meeting was adjourned at 1230 p.m. sjw fi/e #: J01 SUM Assessment #: 9889 Ward: � o�-y33 P/N #: 33-29-22-31-0138 SUMMARY ABATEMENT HISTORY CITI2EN SERVICE OFFICE DtViSION OF PROPERTY CODE EN�ORCEMENT Address: 980 Euclid Street Date orders mai/ed: 07110100 Nuisance: Rubbish, brush, scrap wood and debris in yard. Comp/y by: 07113100 Rechecked: 07121100 Workordersentto: ParksDepartment WorkOrder#{:18627 Date work done: 08101100 Comments: History: C,ost: 5337.00 Date Prepared: 04102101 Action Taken: LHO: date CC: date + Service Charge IS25.00+g20.001 - Prepared by: JB Tatal cost: 5382.00 MINIJTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, April 17, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magier, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am. Laid over summary abatements from the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2001 File JO1L0 Boarding-up of vacant buildings at the following addresses: 136 Wilder Street,1197 Ross Avenue,1165 Andson Road �S _ ��-�3� Abandoned vehicle at the following address: 615 Charles Avenue Property Clean-up at the following addresses: 1835 St. Clair Avenue, 707 Jessamine Avenue East 136 Wilder Street North (JOIBDUP) James Fitzpatrick, owner, stated he is being charged with boarding up a gazage door. He had some personal injuries, which delayed him closing up the garage. Also, it took a week to get a garage door ordered and installed. Steve Magner reported he issued a summary abatement order on 8-31-00 to secure the gazage. On 9-7-00, one window was boarded, but the vacant building placazds were torn down. The work order was sent on 9-13-00 about a wide open vehicle door, attached garage. There was no response from the owner. On 12-9-00, the garage was still open. The inspector tried to contact the property owner and left a detailed message. (Mr. Magner showed a photograph.) Gerry Strathman stated the owner had a couple of weeks to make the repair and staff attempted to contact him. It is unclear why the repair was not made. Mr. Fitzpatrick responded he was injiued while doing the work, wYuch delayed it. Also, he had na problem with the door. Mr. Strathman explained that the City code requires that all buildings be secured and access restricted to prevent them from being an ariracfive nuisance for children, vagrants, criminals, etc. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1197 Ross Avenne (JOIBDUP) Mark Boeitl, owner, appeazed and stated he had an arson on his garage on 10-30-00. The Fire Deparhnent got done about 2:00 am. and said they had to secure the building. It was boarded at about 4:00 a.m. He found out later he was charged to secure the building. If he had known this, he would haue gotten his own wood. C�\-�-t3� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked why the insucance would not pay for it. Mr. Boeltl responded they paid for the contents of the garage. They paid $8300 and it cost $8800 to rebuild it. Also, there aze not many people roaming the streets at 230 am. Mr. Strathman responded the Fire Department has orders not to leave the property unsecured because the City is liable if something happens. Mr. Boeld responded he has seen garages open, Steve Magner stated the Fue Deparhnent will not leave a scene without securing it, particulazly an arson, because it is technically a crime scene. Mr. Strathman asked about the number of boazds. Mr. Magner responded there were nine boards and a secure. The cost reflects what the contractor did. Mr. Strathman e�lained that annually the City puts out an RFP (Request for Proposal) for people who want to do these emergency boazdings. Boelfl questioned the cost, which is $745. Mr. Magner responded the cost includes the following: nine boazds at $50 a piece, secuting one door, the trip charge of $200, and $45 service fee. Cserry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1165 Hudson Road (JOIBDUP) (Note: 1165 Hudson has two summary abatements. J01 SiJM has already been ratified by the City Council. The secretary made a mistake, and it should have been laid over. Both assessments will be discussed here.) Gerald Frisch, 2350 W. 7�' Sh�eet, owner, appeazed and stated he is a developer and attorney. He is the owner of this properly and is in partnership with the City of St. Paul PED (Planning and Economic Development). He is preparing to go before the Metropolitan Planning Commission for money to clean up the site, which has been vacant for a yeaz. He has worked with Councilmember Lantry's office, Brian Sweeney (PED), Sheryl Pemberton (PED), the neighborhood, and the district council. Mr. Frisch has a contract for someone to clean up the properry. Mr. Frisch has cooperated with the Ciiy to have snow dumped there this yeaz. He does not think he should haue this assessment because he has no knowledge of this work being done by the City. Whenever he received notices, it is taken care of. If this is sometlung that slipped through the cracks, he should not have a fiuther assessment. He is in the process of arranging for the demolition of this building and the construction of senior housing. Gerry Strathman stated orders were sent on August 11, 20, and September 5. Mr. Frisch responded that each time, the problem has been cleazed. Dumping is done there all the time. He has spent about $S,OOO last yeaz in removing debris that other peopie have brought onto the property. Steve Magner stated there is a dumping problem there. There was a summary abatement issued on 9-5-00 to cut the grass and secure ihe building. The grass was cut, but the building was still open to access. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner. Mr. Frisch never sent back the vacant building registrarion form or the $20 vacant building fee. Code Enforcement just has the c��- �3�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 3 company name and could not find the phone number; therefore, the inspector could not speak to anyone verbally. The clean up was $18.98 plus the $45 administrative charges. (A videotape was shown) Mr. Frisch stated there is no doubt that new debris was delivered there, but nothing shows it was there for an estended period of time. He is paying $22,000 in taaces, has undertaken a mayor renovation in Saint Paul, and is entided to certain consideration by the City. Gerry Strathtnan recommends approval of the assessment. Notice was given and the work was done. Mr. Magner stated he has talked to Mr. Frisch a number of times about this issue. The parties that aze opening lus mail should fill out ffie vacant building registrarion form properly, and then Code Enforcemettt would have documentation of phone numbers so that someone could be called to avoid future assessments. 615 Charles Avenue (701U1V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1835 St. Clair Avenue (JOISLJM) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Jessamine Avenue East (J01 SiTM) Va Yang, owner, appeared and stated he did not receive notice. The couch and refrigerator had only been there for a few days. 7ohn Betz reported a notice was mailed on 10-15-00 for rubbish, discarded fiuniture, and appliances in yazd to be removed by 10-24-00. Mr. Yang responded he cleans the yazd every week. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmexrt. A notice was sent by U.S. Mail, which is considered delivery by law. It is unlrnown why Mr. Yang did not receive it. The City did the work. 0��-�33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIN[JTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 •,_- . 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. (Laid over from 2-13-01) (Photographs were presented and later retumed J Jennifer Benzel, U.S. Bank National Association, appeazed. Ms. Benzel stated there was a foreclosure sale on 3-2-01, The property owners filed an affidavit saying the properry was not abandoned. The owners have a full redemption rights of siY months before U.S. Bank can do anything with the properry. If the property is not redeemed, U.S. Bank will continue forwazd with Uaeir plan, which is to get the properiy marketed and sold. They have people interested in the property. Gerry Strathman stated the pmperry has an abandoned look to it. He asked did the owners say what they intended to do with the building. Ms. Benzel responded their attorney filed an affidavit essentially saying it was not abandoned. Steve Magner stated he was surprised that the mortgagee filed that affidavit. The properry has been neglected for a long time. Prior to the mortgage company taking caze of the outside of the property, the City had to do it Mr. Magner does not see the benefit of giving the owner more leeway. The properry is in dire straits. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. Bank will continue to take care of the property. The redemption period will end 9-2-01. They aze bound by law. Mr. Strathman stated he wanted to be cleaz on the maintenance of the e�+terior. Ms. Benzel responded U.S. bank has secured the building, taken caze of the sidewalks, and will be taking care of the lawn throughout the summer. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 18, 2001, Legislative Hearing on condition that the e�rterior of the building is maintained. Resolution ordering the owner ta remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbri�e Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-20-01) (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Steve Magner reported the last time this was laid over was for the closing of a sale. The new owner is required to post a bond and will be granted 180 days to complete rehabilitation of this property. Yee Fang appeazed and stated he talked to Mr. Magner yesterday. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the O\- �-l3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRII, 17, 2001 Page 5 properry on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri125, 2001. Mr. Magner added that if a bond is not posted, the resolution will revert back to removing the building within fifteen days. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Galtier Street. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building (Laid over firom 2-2Q-Ol) Wally Neison, Box 836, Lake Elmo, appeazed and stated he was here previously and asked for a layover. By the time it gets to the City Council, he hopes to have this matter settled. He is not looking for additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 2, 2001: 1) obtain pertnits, 2) post a $2,000 bond. � Summary Abatement Appeal for 980 Euclid Street (JOISITII�. (Note: this was on the 4-3-01 Legislative Hearing agenda; the City Council referred this property back to the Legislative Aearing Officer.) Renee McKinney, owner, appeared and stated she has no recollection of a cleanup. Also, she did not receive a notice. Mr. Strathman responded notice was sent on 7-10-00, and the cleanup was done on 7-21-00. (Ms. McKinney was shown a copy of the notice and received a copy.) (A videotape was shown.) Ms. McKinuey sta#ed there are two properties shown. A tree fell in her yazd and she had it cut down. Her electric box had to be replaced. The wood logs from the tree are hers. The debris around it is not. John Betz stated he could go to the pmperty and look at the situation. There is always a possibility that the wrong property was cited. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. If the owner is not happy with the solution Mr. BeYz proposes, she can retum on May 15. o�- 4�3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Summary Abatements: J0102A J0102V JOlO1B SSWREPAIR Page 6 Property clean-np dnring January 2001 and part of February 2001. Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during October and November 2000. Addirional properties to be assessed are: 873 Marion 5 � towed November 1999; 810 Sherburne Conwav, 2052 Fairmount, towed January 2000; Minnehaha towed March 2000; 45 Winona and 1037 Pavne, towed Apri12000. Boarding np of vacant properties during November and December 2000. Sanitary sewer service repairs 927 Hudson Road (70102A) (The owner appeared for the property; however, Code Enforcement had not received the green card indicating this address would be appealed.) Gerry 5trathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 915 A¢ate Street (J0102V) (No one appeared to represent the property.) John Betz reported there seemed to be confusion at the Impound Lot; this assessment may not be warranted. He suggested a layover. Gerry Strathman recomxnends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 1787 Ames Avenue (SSWREPAIR) (No one appeared to represent the property, and the appeal was denied. However, the owner called Mr. Strathman after the meeting and requested that she be heard at another legislative hearing. Therefore, Mr. 5trathman changed his recommendation.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 416 Charles Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent tlris property.) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 15, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 958 Marvland Avenue East (J0102A) Thomas and Lola Alvazado, owners, appeazed. Ms. Alvarado stated they never received a norice. She thixilcs the items are from the neighbors. She does not have access to that side of the gazage a\- y`3 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 where this cleanup was done. (A videotape was shown.) Page 7 Mr. Alvarado stated that is not his property. If he had received notice, he would have cleaned it. They have no tires in their garage. (Mr. Betz showed a photograph.) After viewing the photograph, Gerry Sirathman stated the trash is right against the gazage. Mr. Alvarado responded he did not kaow that was their properly. Ms. Alvarado stated she had a realtor look at the site and she was toid that is their property line; however, that is not their garbage. She does not have access to that side of the gazage. The ne�rt door neighbors enter that side and pazk there. The Alvazados aze on the other side of the gazage. They drive a 1999 vehicle and would have no business with six tires on that side of the gazage. The neighbors continue to dump gazbage. The Alvarados installed a temporary fencing. Mr. Strathman asked did they receive notice. Ms. Alvarado responded no and she is home everyday and gets the mail everyday. John Betz reported there was a problem with ownership information received from Ramsey County for about two months. The notice was sent to the Hudsons. Ms. Alvazado respanded that is who the house was purchased from. Gerry Stratl�man recommends deleting the assessment because of a notification problem. He wamed the owners that they are responsible for what is on their property whether it is their garage or not. Ms. Alvazado stated they plan to install a privacy fence. 754 Minnehaha Avenue West (SSWREPAIR) Cameron Lepisto, owner, appeazed and stated he had sewer problems. He received a notice to get it repaired, which he did. Within a week, he got a notice that more sewer work needed to be done on the second ha1f. He wouid like any duplication of charges to be taken off lus assessment. John Betz reported that there was a break in the sewer line discovered by the Sewer Division of Public Works. Someone contacted Code F.nforcement to have the work done so it could be billed as an assessment. The contractor went to Public Works and was told the break was in the middle of the street and the service to the property had fallen off the main sewer system. The contractor completed the work. As he was getting in his truck, he found rodent holes in the boulevazd. Unbeknownst to him, the building is serviced by two sepazate lines. He proceeded to repair it. Mr. Betz called the contractor and asked him if he could have done it ail at one time and how much were the duplication costs. T1ie contractor stated it would have been between $200 to $300 O\ �13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�ILTTES OF APRiL 17, 2001 page 8 to bring all the equipment back again. The Sewer Division informed the contractor there was one sewer line going to the building when actually there was two. The contractor could have done them both at the same time. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $300 for a total assessment of $6,825.02. 1027 Park Street (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 1037 Paune Street (J0102� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 596 Portland Avenue (70102A) Raymond Heichel, owner, appeared and stated he purchased a refrigerator at Twin City Appliance. They were to pick up the old refrigerator, but they could not do it that day. If Mr. Heichel had been given a notice, he would haue taken the refrigerator to them. John Betz reported his office issued a notice on 12-28-00 to discard a refrigerator, doors, rubbish with a compliance date of i-4-01. The City removed the refrigerator on 1-10-01. An inspector knocked on the door and received no answer. (Mr. Betz showed Mr. Heichel a copy of the notice.) Mr. Heichel stated sometimes his mail goes to another address, and the mail is not brought back. He asked that this assessment be waived. Mr. Strathman responded that he could not do that because his records show that the notice was sent. Mr. Betz asked does he lives at 596 Pordand. Mr. Heichel responded he does, but sometimes he is not there. Mr. Strathman asked was he gone during Christmas. Mr. Heichel responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Notification was sent and the work was done. Legal requirement is to send it by U.S. mail. 675 Sherbume Avenue (J0102A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) O1- 43� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 730 Sherbume Avenue (Note: this address was levied on 4-4-01.) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 687 Western Avenue North (J0102� .,__ . Anthony Oji, owner, appeared and stated he cannot get a tifle on the vehicle. The car was taken away from the pazking lot and then he was told to come here. 3ohn Betz reported there were no current plates on the vehicle. The City considers a vehicle abandoned if the plates aze more than 90 days old and the vehicle is inoperable, unsecured. If they aze in these conditions, the vehicle has to be kept in a gazage. On 10-7-00, an inspector found three vehicles and none had plates. Notice was sent to Mr. Oji to bring it into compliance, remove them, or garage them by 10-21-00. The inspector was back on 10-23-00 and one vehicle remained. The inspector tried to ca11 Mr. Oji, but the phone system would not accept unidentified calls, which come out of the police facility. A work order was sent to the Police Aepartment, and they impounded the vehicle. Mr. Strathman asked how long did he have the caz before it was towed. Mr. Oji responded since August 8. Mr. Strathman stated it was three months waiting for repair. Under the City's law, vehicles cannot be stored outdoors. Mr. Betz stated he is not awaze of what happens when a velricle is purchased from the Impound Lot. He asked was there any temporary licensing situatiom (Mr. Betz looked at the paperwork provided by Mr. Oji.) Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $637.10 to $400.00 plus the $45.00 service fee for a total assessment of $445.00. The owner was notified properly and the vehicle was improperly stored; however, the vehicle charge is too lugh. 336 Lafond Avenue (J0102A) Edgar Poland and his daughter appeared. The daughter stated there was a fire on a Saturday afternoon. She heazd the fire trucks, realized it was her father's house, and went to the house. She told the firemen she would boazd the property. When she got back, the house was already boazded. She did not think much about it because her father was having open heart surgery at the time. The firemen threw out some debris onto the sidewalk. When she got there Monday morning, the debris was gone and there was a bill on one of the windows. She is protesting that she was there at the scene, was willing to do the work, the work was done without her G� 433 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 10 knowledge, and the bill was for over $900. Steve Magner reported the boazd up is not on the agenda today; the only item on the agenda today is the cleanup for $334. Steve Magner reported the fire occurred on 2-3-01. There was debris all over the sidewaik. It was a hazard because of the items that were used to put out the fire. Code Enforcement tried to contact the owner, but were unable to reach him. An emergency summary abatement was issued to clean up the sidewalk. Mr. Magner posted a copy on the door at 12:45 p.m. indicating the action would be takea Pazks and Recreation went out that aftemoon to do the cleanup. The work was done on 2-5-01. Gerry Strathman recommends appmval of the assessment. The actions the City took were reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. 543 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 609 Smith Avenue 5outh (JOl O1B) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 675 Portland Avenue (30101B) Lois Casey, owner, appeazed and stated she was awakened about her garage being on fire. She told the Fire Deparhnent that she would lock up the garage. The garage was boazded the next morning without her consent. Used wood was put on the garage, it was put on at an angle, and is not covering the entire hole. Gerry Strathman responded the wood is trivial. The real charge is for the conhactor coming out in the middle of the night. Ms. Casey stated her insurance company said they would pay the fee. Mr. Magner responded most insurance companies pick up the cost of securing the properiy to stop further degradation. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs.) Robert and Marlyn Weber, owners, appeared. �\-�-13� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF APRII,17, 2001 Page 11 Steve Magaer reported the certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued to remove velucles, cut grass, remove tires, secure building, remove snow. On 1-31-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance conditions was developed, and photographs were taken. Vacant building fees have ben paid Real estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,564. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $74,800 on tlus properry. As of 417-01, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not bene posted. The cost to repair is estimated at $80,000 to $100, 000; cost to demolish, $16,000 to $18,000. Ms. Weber stated she is looking for an extension of time because they are planning to sell the property. If things were posted, sometimes they aze taken off of the building. The fust letter they received was in February and fonvazded to them in Alabama. It got there four days after the inspection. She wrote a letter on 2-21-01 to inform the City that she would like this matter put on hold until they rehun on Apri14. She received a letter delivered by hand about this hearing. She didn't see anything posted on the building. She would like some time to contact the realtor and to get some idea of the value. It is a sound building. They were worried about the roof caving in during the winter, but it didn't. Gerry Strathman asked how long it would take to sell this building. Ms. Weber stated she did not know. Mr. Weber responded three months. Mr. Magner reported there were a number of complaints about this property over the yeazs. The certificate of occupancy was revoked in 1995 by the Fire Department for failure to bring the building into compliance, which means the building cannot be used for any form of occupancy. Code Enforcement mailed out a vacant building registration notice. Mr. Magner had a conversation with the owners on 5-24-00. At that time, they wanted to sell the building and to figure out what they needed to do. Mr. Magner stated he would hold off enforcement of the vacant building fees for 90 days provided they fill out the vacant building notice. At the end of the 90 days, the understanding was the owners were to submit a plan for the structure. Finally, they paid the fees on 7-28-00. At that time, they said they would sell as is. Mr. Magner does not see any cooperation from the owners. Ms. Weber asked about the cars. Mr. Strathman responded that is not before him today. Today, we aze talking about whether the City will order the building removed. If the City proceeds with this action, the City will demolish the property, and the owners will have a vacant lot and a bill. Ms. Weber stated she would like extra time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman responded this has gone on for a long time. He will allow 60 days. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Appea! of Summary Abatement Order for 775 Ashland Avenue. Dr. James Shelton, owner, appeared and stated he had a garage that went down because of the ice. He has insurance, a claim number, an adjuster. He is suppose to have a check coming in the O\ LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2001 Page 12 mail for repairing the garage. He is upset because so many people at today's hearing got layovers and time extensions. An inspector came out to his property on a Wednesday, an abatement order was mailed on Thursday, and Mr. Shelton is suppose to have the building down on Monday. He feels that is ridiculous. All the people on the agenda had more time than he. Also, he filed the appeal on Apri19, and he received a letter dated Mazch 2. (The secretary responded that it was a error from the Citizen Service Offce.) Gerry Strathman asked when the building collapsed. Mr. Shelton responded he did not know. Snow was still on the ground. The garage is on lus property, and he does not understand what is going on. (John Betz presented a photograph, which was later returned.) Mr. Betz stated this was called in from concemed neighbors. Code Enforcement feels it is a dangerous situation. Children do not pay attention to property lines, and this has the potenrial of collapsing on a child. Code Enforcement considered it dangerous enough to give the owner the m;n;mum aznount of tnne. Code Enforcement wants it knocked down. It does not have to be taken away. Mr. Shelton responded it is braced against the walls and it will not fall down. Mr. Strathman asked when he will get rid of it. Mr. Shelton responded as soon as the check comes, which he should have any day. Mr. Strathman responded he would like something more definite. Mr. Strathman asked can it be down by the end of the week. Mr. Shelton responded he can try. He has to pay someone to do it, and he does not haue the check yet. Mr. Strathman stated the City now knows there is a situation and there is an inspector that believes it to be dangerous. If there is an accident at that properry, whoever suffers as a result of that accident will sue the City saying the City knew it was a hazardous situa6on and did not take effective action to remedy it. The City is exposed legally as long as this situation ea�ists. Mr. Strathxnan wants to be fair with the owner and also limit the City's legal exposure. Mr. Shelton would be named in a lawsuit as well. There is a common interest to get this dangerous situation remedied. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the Summary Abatement Order compliance date to April 24, 2001. The owner shouid remedy the danger by that time. If something is preventing the owner from demolishing the property, Mr. Betz should be called to access the situation and he will give more time if he feels it is necessary. T'he meeting was adjoumed at 12:20 p.m. �1 U � �k3� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Gerry Stcathman called the meering to order at 10:02 am. Laid Over Snmmary Abatements: SSWREPAII21 Sanitary sewer service repair at 1787 Ames Avenue. J0102W Towing of abandoned vehicle &om private property at 915 Agate Street. J0102AA Property clean-up at 927 Hudson Road. JOlO1BB Boarding-up of a property at 609 Smith Avenue 5outh. 1787 Ames Avenue (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 915 Agate StreeY Steve Magner reported that he would like the assessment deleted because the owner repurchased and picked up his vehicle. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment per recommendation of staff. 927 Hudson Road (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Straihman recommends approval of the assessment and granting the owner two years to pay. (Note: The owner appeared after the meeting commenced to request that he be given 2 years to pay. Mr. Strathman accepted this request and added it to his recommendation.) 609 Smith Avenue South Shirley Williams, owner, 5423 Williams Avenue, White Bear Township, appeazed and stated on 12-30-00, her great grandson set fire to a mattress at 611 Smith Avenue South. The Fire Department put out the fire and l�ocked a hole in the window of the small bedroom. The Fire Department called someone in to boazd the window. It took one boazd, maybe sis nails, and maybe 20 minutes. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARiNG MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2001 page 2 Steve Magner reported the chazge for an emergency boazding is based on a contractual rate. The City stipulates the specifications. From there, it is open for bids, and the City goes with the lowest bidder. There aze two prices: one for daytime scheduled boazdings and the other boazding is for emergencies where the company has to be on site within two hours of receiving the call from the off cial City depariment. The emergency rates are $200 to respond to the scene and $50 per opening. Mr. Magner suggests the owner tum over the assessment costs to her i*+�,TMance company as part of the loss. Generally, the inc,,,�„ce companies cover tlris cost because the insured is suppose to limit any more liability or loss that can happen from leaving the building open. Gerry Strathman stated they should break down the cost for the owner. Mr. Magner responded the charge is $200 for the contractor to show up, there was one boazd, and one secure. The inspector did not indicate where the secure location was, but Mr. Magner can assume the contractor secured the sh ucture when he left. A lot of the time, the Fire Department requires the con�actor to put a hasp and a padlock on the properry. It is unknown if they did that in this case. Ms. Williams responded the house has never been vacated and it is open for the other side to come in. It is a side by side duplex. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment by $50, which brings the assessment to $255.00 plus the $45.00 administrative fees for a total assessment of $295.00. It is not clear from the record what the charge of the secure is for. File JOISUMA: Laid over summary abatement appeal for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. (Laid over from 3-20-01) Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing. (The owner appeazed for the May 1, 2001, Legislative Hearing because he was not notified that it had been canceled. He requested that his appeal be heard at the June 19, 2001, Legislative Hearing.) � File 301SUMAA: Laid over snmmary abatement appeal for 980 Euclid Street. (Laid over from 4-17-01) Steve Magner stated John Betz (Code Enforczment} went to the property and found that all the cleanup occurred on the property that was cited. Gerry Sttathman recommends approval of the assessment. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1236 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Heard on 417-01. Also, the City Council changed the lay over date to 5-15-01.) Gerry Strathman stated the owners indicated they wanted to sell the building and needed some time to do that. Mr. Strathman agreed to continue this matter to June 19, and his recommendation went to the City Council. The City Council did noY accept the recommendafion, v��c3� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF MAY I5, 2001 Page 3 and sent it back to Mr. Strathman for a hearing today. Now, he needs to make another finding to send to the City Council. Mazlyn and Robert Weber, owners, 4859 Gershwin Avenue North, Oakdale, appeazed. Mrs. Weber stated two Realtors have be�n approached. They have had rivo mazket analyses; one analysis read that the property has potential. There were two people interested in buying the property. She is asking for addirional time to sell the property. Mr. Strathman stated he will have to recommend approval of the order to remove or repair. That recommendation will go to the Ciry Council on June 6, 2001. He suggested the owners attend this City Council meeting, and make their appeal direcfly to them. Mr. Magner suggested the owners apply for a team inspection from the Fire Department so they could get a list of the repair items to be completed to bring the building into compliance. Mr. Magner also suggested that the owners post a$2,000 performance bond to obtain six months to rehabilitate the structure. Mrs. Weber stated one person interested in the property has been present at some meetings and knows the background of this property. The other buyer has been told they need to post a bond. Mrs. Weber stated they have had one month and that is not enough time to get started with anything. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council may be getting pressure from the neighborhood to do something about this building. That may be why they aze unwilling to allow additionai time. Mrs. Weber asked is there another City Council meeting after June 6 because they have a commitment on that day. Mr. Strathman responded this has to be at a public hearing, and it will have to be June 6. He suggested the owners speak to Councilmember Lantry to request additional time. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 923 Marion Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 5-1-01 because the meeting was canceled) Steve Magner reported the building was condemned in February 2000. Eight summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building against trespass, tall grass, remove refuse, remove snow. On 2-24-01, an inspection of the building was conducted and 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 2-23-01 with a compliance date of 3-26-01. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees have been paid. Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $1,683.73. Estimated market value is $32,200. On 4-30-01, a code compliance � � u3`� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF MAY 15, 2001 Page 4 inspection was completed. Estimated cost to repair, $35,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,500 to $7,500. Stephen Kennedy, owner, appeared and stated he talked to his mortgage company to get a short sell with them. He had a buyer, but they were still negotiating. Mr. Kennedy is irying to get another loan so he can do the repairs. Mr. Strathman asked does he plan to rehabilitate the building. Mr. Kennedy responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 6, 2001. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. rrn