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01-762City of St. Pau1 0 R 1 G l�l A L RSSOLUTION RATIFYING AS5&SSMENT CO I FILE O �� 7� By �; �4 � File No. SEE BELOW Asses5ment No. SEE BELOW Ame�. - '�� o�s c3001 VOtirig l�oa. C 4YY'O�� {�� c_ —� e-�c� ��^-e-- 4ss �ssm�� , Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOISNOWI (0913) Summary abatement isnow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB 50103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/52o Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean-up) of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WERE LAID OVfiR BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 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 satisfactoxy, therefore, be it RBSOLVED, 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 equal installments. Except file #J0102C1 assmt #0915 to be payable in Ten equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓Benanav f�j�zi.�" Blakey �BOStrom FvColeman ✓Harris r/Lantry ��i5c�rv�Reiter "��In Favor �Against a ��:�' Adopted by the Council: Date �� LL � � Certified Passes by Council Secretary r To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public HearinQ Date - 7-25-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DMSION Date: ;ontack Person and Phoae Number: Roganna Fiin �l�j- - �'� 266-8859 STAFF a � .1�,?- 111528 & MGi. SVC. DIR ist be on Council Agenda by: izt6einCouncilResearchOCfice YOR(ORASSLSTAN'I) 1 UIItiCQ.1tESEARCH noon on Friday PUBLIC HEARING 7-25-01 DTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION ItEQUESTED: At councils request on 6-27-01 to 7-25-01 the foliowing were laid over for further discussion. Summ Abate (snow andlor ice removal) at 1002 Carroll Ave, Demo. of vac. bidg. at 1093 Seventh St. W. & 520 Bay St., Boarding-up for properties at 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. and Samm Abate (property clean-up) at 729 Edmund Ave. FYle No.'s JOISNOWI, J0102C1, J0102BB and J0103AA. ___ pLANMNG C0�IMISSIOP7 CML SERVICE COM�IISSIOY A A Pub�1c Heaith 7/5/Ol Green Sheet Number: EPAR]'MEi`7'C DIItECiOR CTfY CO' Y ATT014�IEY CIIY CLl DIItEC[OR Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department'. Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? . Does this person/firm possess a ski�� not normally possessed by any CIBCOMMITTEE A vacantbldg �urrentCityemployee? rts whidh Cauncil Objective Ezplain all YES answers on a separate shee[ and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 _w P°� �.TIYG PROBLE�t, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, N6at, When, �Vhere, Why?): �� "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135" AN7AGES IF APPROYED: IF APPROVED: ANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $1(J�23'�.83 n�vcsooxcE: Assessments only UYCIALINFOR�iATION:(EXPLAIY) 5 pXOperty owners will be notified of the public hea .�. �. �' .�1�� COST/REVENUE BODGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ACTIVITY NUMBER: � a �,,.�g,� . s�,. �:s�,ivi+�. '.. ��'' �' �:k�i YES NO and charges. CCtpSA^,� �r$P��fC�9 � ^' �oo� YES NO YES NO YES NO f City of St . Paul o R � � � ! � � � Real Estate Division Degt. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. RBPORT OF OF ASS$SSM$NT File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW d � �140�- Voting Ward In the matter oE the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOlSNOWl (0913) Summary abatement (snow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB J0103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/520 Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WPsRE LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Code Enforcement Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $18,571.00 $ $529.33 $37.50 $100.00 $19,237.83 $19,237.83 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 519,237.83upon 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 ther n a(� ma be considered proper. �4 1I � f�^�.� � � Dated 1� 5-� � � S Valu��a �me t Engineer � O � � � ' r � � a a P W Q � � O � F S � � Q 0 N 0 0 �o N � ,m �� A,o H � O � 1 � F � r� C4 � � W�M d i N O�� c4 � m a cv i i N � M 1 U1 I OOO II O E� o tn o n in 2 i . . �� . 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STAFF PRESINT: John Bet� Code Enforcement; Roxanna Flink, Reai Estate; Fong Lor, LIEP (License, InsQections, Environmental Protection); Steve Magier, Code Enforcement; dohn Saumweber, Reai Estate Laid Over 5ummary Abatements: JOI5NOW1 Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; J0102C1 Demolition at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; and J0103AA Property clean np at 729 Edmnnd Avenne. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor translated for the owner. Gerry Strathman told Mr. Lor to explain to the owners of 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue that lus duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Yee Lor, owner, 305 Aurora Avenue, appeared. Mr. Strathman stated this is a chazge for emergency boazding by the Fire Department. It was ordered on 1-5-01, 5:30 a.m. The chazge is for $795. He asked why the owner feels he should not pay it. Mr. Lor asked is it his responsibility to pay the fee or should his insurance company pay the fee. Mr. Strathman responded this is paid by the insurauce company as part of the e�ense related to the fire customazily. $e shmild prasent the bill to the insurance company. (Mr. Lor showed paperwork to Mr. Strathman.) Mr. Strathman looked at the paperwork and stated the coverage should pay for the cost of the boazding up, although he is not an expert on these things. Mr. Magner stated the insurance company generally requires an insurer to m*,+,m;�Q any furkhar dainage to the property. The inc�*ance company usually wants the properky boazded as soon as possible. If the owner has problems getting the company to pay it, he shouid go to a state examiner. Mr. Lor stated he cannot live at the properiy anymore, and he asked is it his responsibility to clean up azound the house, the lawn, ekc. Mr. Strathman responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when a bill would be received in this matter. Roxanna Flink esplained the owner should receive a bill within a few weeks. o� ��z LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Page 2 (NOTE: there aze two assessments for 729 Edmund Avenue: J0103AA and J0102BB. JOIQ3AA was discussed ai the Legislative Hearing on 7une 19, and the Hearing Officer approved the assessment at the time. At the Legislative Hearing Officer's request, the City Council laid over 74103AA and J0102BB to today's hearing for an interpreter to be present.) 729 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor trxnslated for the owner. Mr. Lor had previously e�lained to the owner that his duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Ger Yang, owner, appeazed. Mr. Strathman stated ti�is is a charge for $345 for an emergency boarding by the Police Deparhnent. He asked why the owner should not pay this assessment. Mr. Yang responded the house was already boazded when he purchased it. Mr. Strathman e�lained that when a house is purchased, a buyer also buys a11 the responsibilities associated with the house; however, the seller is obligated to tell the buyer about pending assessments. If the owner was not told, then Mr. Yang should go to the seller and seek accommodations. A�. Yang responded the seller came to the City to get an order to evict the tenants. Mr. Yang was not told about any pending assessment. Because he is the current owner, stated Mr. Strattunan, the City will look to him to pay these fees. Mr. Yang asked can the City ask the seller about ihe pending assessment. Mr. Strathman responded this is a private transaction between the seller and the purchaser. The City cannot be involved. Gerry StratUman recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) (Fong Lor translated for the owner.) (See above regarding another assessment.) Ger Yang stated the garbage inside and outside was cleaned up. No one lives at the property. He called the City to notify them about neighbors throwing fumiture on the property, and he has not gotten any response. Steve Magner reported this was already heazd at the last legislative hearing on June 19. A videotape was shown at that time, and the assessment was approved. T4ie owner clauns there o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2001 Page 3 were things dumped on the property, but it is still the owner's zesponsibiliry. Once the owner is made awaze of it, he is required to remove it. If it is not removed, the City will send people to remove it. Mr. Yang stated at the time of the assessment, he was not the owner. Mr. Magner responded the summary abatement was issued on 2-13-01. He asked when the property was purchased. Mr. Yang responded he became the owner on 2-5-01. Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenx The chazge goes to the properry owner regardless of whether he owned it at the time of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street Wesk 520 Bay Street (J0102C1) Robyn Matshall, owner, address of 804 Stewazt, appeared and stated she does not believe the contractor did what they were suQpose to do for the asbestos removal. They didn't do anything for the Second Floor and they said they would do something in both of the bathrooms. Steve Magner reported the building was ordered to be removed by resolution. The cost to the demolition went to the low bidder which was Holst Excavating. They were required to obtain a licensed abatement to identify and remove any asbestos out of the property. They abated the asbestos and then raised the structure. Mr. Magner does not verify removal of asbestos; it is monitored by the State Departnient of Health and the MPCA (Ivlinnesota Pollution Co�trol Agency)- There is a ten day waiting period after the building is raised and spot inspections are done. The City is not required to follow up on that. It has to be a licensed abatement contractor to remove the asbestos. Mr. Strathman asked about the charges. Mr. Magner responded the original demolition bid is $12,200, not including the asbestos. And then another $4,800 for the abatement of the asbestos. Ms. Mazshall stated they only did a third of the floor on the Third Level and noUring on the Second Level. They did not do haif of what they were suppose to do. She does not feel she should be charged for the full amount. Mr. Stratlunan stated he has no idea how this matter can be resolved. The company contracted to remove asbestos, did it under whatever supervision the State exercises over asbestos removal, and the City received a bill. Ms. Marshall responded she has photographs showing the business did not do amything. They ripped up the tile on the Third Floor and that's what they did for $5,000. Mr. Magner stated the building has been removed. Tf there was a concern at the time when she was out there, she should have comacted the City or the State. He asked what was left on site. Ms. Mazshall responded they only did a third of the floor on the First Level, but the tile ran through the entire First Floor. They said it was asbestos contained tile. They said they included both bathrooms on the Second Floor. Mr. Magner responded sometimes it is not the file, but the underlayment, the backing under the tile, or the linoleum. The contractor is responsible to make C�\-��Z. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLX 17, 2001 Page 4 sure removed items do not have asbestos bearing materiais. If the properry was demolished with the asbestos tiles taken to the landfill, the conh�actor can be held legally responsible for it. One load of unrecorded asbestos brought into a landfill has *n;n;*num $10,000 fines. The contractor is xequued by State law to have the asbestos abated before demolition. Mr. Magner stated he has no way to prove anything. A photograph of a tile does not pmve that was the tile in question. Mr. 3trathman responded it is a serious allegation; charging for work that a person did not do is a fraudulent activity. There has to be some conclusive evidence to show that ihe contractor engaged in tius and he would guess the contractor would be reluctant to admit it. Ms. Mazshall suggested asking them for a list of what was done for the charge. She has a videotape and photographs. Mr. Shatiunan stated he and Mr. Magner aze reluctant to approach the contractor and accuse him of fraud. It is unlikely the Ciiy will do that unless there is evidence. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. 1002 Carroll Avenue (JOISNOWI) Lee Walker, owner, appeared and stated he received the abatement and cleaned it up right after he received it. He put down salt as well. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Walker stated he got the norice on a Friday and cleaned it up on Saturday. John Betz responded the notice was mailed on 3-6-01, the reinspection was 3-9-02, and the work was done on 3-15-01. (The videotape was shown again.) Mr. Walker stated the units aze so close together that maybe the wrong address was cited. He kept his sidewalk clean all winter. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. He wili take the owner's word that the sidewalk was kept clean. (NOTE: There aze two assessments for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East: 701SLJMA and J0104V. J01 SLJMA has been laid over from 6-19-01.) File 3015UMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenne East Gerry Strathman stated this is an assessment for removing tires, refuse, metals, etc. P.udrew Phazn, owner, appeared and stated he received notice and he did the work. He told the clean up crew that the work was already in progress, but they told him they were there on an a\-��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�IUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Page 5 order for it to be done now. They had to call the police because he was asking them questions, such as did they have the proper paperwork_ He is here to say that he has all the motivations to get it done and he has been getting it done. Gerry S�athman stated there are a couple of issues here and in some sense they both have been answered: 1) By Code Enforcement's records and by the owner's acknowledgment, a notice was sent. 2) There is a videotape and the owner acknowledged that the crew came out and did the work. There is no basis for not approving the assessment. Mr. Pham stated he had some legal issues. By charging the abatements and pushing the schedule ahead is not getting the property finished any sooner. He is a student and a future business owner. His recources are limited. He keeps Harold Robinson (Code Enforcement) informed of his progress. Mr. Pham says the City was a little too enthusiastic about getting it done so eazly. Everything was ready to be taken away and the City came too soon. Mr. Stratl�man stated lus paperwork reads that orders were issued on 10-12-00, and the work was to be completed by 10-16-00. The work was not done until 10-25-00. It seems the City crew was late instead of early. Mr. Fong responded there were more things he was doing at the time. Everything was by the fence area ready to be moved. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. It seems the City gave the owner proper notice. Summary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during April and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property dnring January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104� (5ee above regazding another assessment.) Andrew Pham asked why it cost $1,469.60 to tow the vehicle. Mr. Strathman responded it does seem like a lot. Roxanne Flink responded it was one velucle. Mr. Pham stated the vehicle was legally pazked. The City jumped to conclusions and illegally entered the property. The City tore ug barriers to get to a vehicle that was in its place. That is wrong and illegal. Gerry Strathman stated he will reduce the assessment to $500 plus the $4i service fee. Mr. Pham asked how he came to that amount. Mr. Strathman responded he has consulted with the lieutenant and commander in chazge and they believe if a vehicle is disposed within 30 days, which is a reasonable amount of time, the cost would be about $500. For some reason, it seems this vehicle must have been on the Impound Lot longer than normal. O � ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JLTLY 17, 2001 �.:- . Mr. Pham stated that is because he had taken legal action on tlus. This was a 1958 Buick Berkeley B90. It was a raze and collectible vehicle. It was not abandoned. It was properly stored. Mr. Shathman responded he cannot help him because that issue will have to be dealt with in court. Mr. Pham stated he is in legal proceedings with that. A tow costs $125. He was in the process of getting that vehicle out. He and Commander Morehead have some unremained issues here and that is why he made it difficult for Mr. Pham to acquire the vehicle. Mr. Pham did not have the op6on to get it out. Steve Magner stated there is a letter to Andrew Fong dated 3-4-01 from Mike Morehead. The letter says the City removed the ve3ucie from the proper[y. The letter stipulated what needed to be done to acquire the velucle. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $500 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. 349 Cook Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerty Strathman recommended approval. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) (No one appeared to repres�nt the property.} Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 650 Aurora Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Dave HarvieLix, owner, appeazed and stated the first notice he received was on June 30. He contacted Code Enforcement and he was toid notices were sent to the previous owner. Mr. o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARIi3G MINUTES OF JL3LY 17, 2001 page 7 Hazvieus purchased the building April 2000 on a contract for deed. The proper documents were recorded with the Ramsey County in May 2001 because he had not received a taY statement from Ramsey County. He contacted them and was told the documents bad never been recorded. He followed up with Ramsey County, they called him back, and said they made a mistake. Also, when he did call, he inquired about what needed to be done. He was told there was an uphoLstered chair, carpet, and a bag of refuse on a deck. He removed these items from the deck himself. Perl�aps there is another chair, carpet, and bag of refuse. John Betz reported he used Ramsey County tai� records to find out where to send the notices. Mr. Strathman asked who told him in Ramsey County the records were in error. Mr. Harvieiix responded Debbie in the Recorder's Office. He could get document numbers. He got the notice for today's meeting because they updated their records. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it was clear from the videotape there was trash on the deck, but it was not cleaz it was the same trash that was listed. The person on the videotape mentioned a tire and trash. Those items aze not cited on his paperwork. Mr. Harvieux responded it was hard to see what they took. Mr. $etz stated there were two issues here: one was trash on the back deck, and the other was the carpet aad chair somewhere in the yazd azea by the gazage. That was not part of the videotape, so his presumption wouid be it was not there when the crew got there. The crew cleaned up bags of trash, which would indicate they were there. Gerry Strathrnan recommends deleting the assessment. There aze serious problems as to whether he was notified and whether the cleanup done was the same cleanup in the order. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 157 Front Street (J0104A) Pa Hang, owner, appeared and stated she and her brother own this property. Some personal items were taken that were stored properly. Mr. Strathman asked was she notified. Ms. Hang responded yes, but she already lived in the house. She cannot do heavy jobs because her hand hurts. She tried to pay peopie to do the cleanup, but she cannot afford much. o� ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARII3G MINL3TES OF JLTI,Y 17, 2001 I� Mr. Sirathman stated if she feels the City took things they should not have taken, she can file a claim against the City. Mr. Hang stated the chazge of $899.00 was not worth it for the cleanup. She would like to see the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman r�ommends appmvai of the assessment. It looks like a major cleanup. The assessment is not excessive given the amount of work that had to be done. 1660 Davton Avenue (JO1Q4A) Connie Williams, owner, 1290 Belmont Lane East, Maplewood, appeared and stated she did not own the properry when the cleanup was done. At the time of the cleanup, other people were in the process of moving in. Her ownership ended 3-1-Oi. The new owner is Benjamin Bordman (phonetic). John Betz reported the notice was sent to the listed owner. Yesterday, it was still listed as Williams. John Saumweber responded Real Estate got the notice returned in the mail. Roxanna Flink reported Real Estate got a notice from Pazks and Recreation that they did the wark on 4-6-01. It was not pending when Ms. Williams sold it to the new people. The new owner was notified of the hearing today, and the new owner will get the bill. Ms. Williams stated that it was her junk. The new owner said he never goi notice until it was bulldozed. She never received a norice either. She had a broken hand, and was unable to clean it. She picked up what she couid when it was out of the ice. Mr. Betz stated Ramsey County ta�c records show she was the owner, and a notice was sent to her at her address. It was returned undeliverable. The new owner has never registered the contract. Until now, they never had a name for the new owner. It is someone's responsibility to register the contxact and change the ownership. Ms. Williazns responded she has called her new address into the City a number of times. Roxanna Flink stated whoever handled the closing should be contacted about why the ownership was not changed. Her office knew of the new owner because of the return mail. It is the properry owner's responsibility to make sure the zecords are coaect. In Minnesota, a person is not required to file a deed. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment He does not doubt the work was done, but he is concemed about notification requirements. o t ---��Z LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JiJLY 17, 2601 122 Lvton Place (J0104� .,__ . Creg Flesvig, owner, appeared and stated notices were sent to the previous owner. The only notice he received was the one to come here today. He was told that his tenants received the notice. John Betz reported Ramsey County Taz�ation Records indicated two other people were the owners. Notice was sent to them and the occupants of 122 Lyton Place. He did a printout of the ownerslup on Friday and it comes up with Flesvig at 122 Lyton Place. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 1165 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 515 Nevada Avenue East (J0104A) Bazb Bartok, owner, appeared and stated a stacked pile of wood by the shed was removed. She had major surgery in Mazch, and depended on other people to help her. Mr. Betz reported the final notice was mailed 2-23-01. Ms. Bartok stated the yard was dug up when ihe City took the items. She asked why the cut wood was taken. Mr. Strathman responded because it was not properly stored he presumes. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it does not look lik� much of a eleaau}a. (The videotape was shown again.) Ms. $artok asked about the gouges ia her yard. Mt. Sttatlrman stated she should file a claim against the City for damages. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. The owner was notified, but the assessment is too lugh. 164 Robie Street West (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Sirathman recommends approval of the assessment. � � �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2Q01 327 Winifred S�eet Fast (30104A) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment Page 10 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street If the owner fails to comp3y with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Lori Pagel stated they have accepted an agreement with NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). They will purchase the property and rehabilitate it. Ms. Pagel is working with the tide insurance company to cleaz the tifle. NEAR has signed a letter of intent. They have had an architect go through the property. The purchase agreement has not been signed. Gerry Strathman asked when the closing will be. Ms. Pagel responded they have not set a date. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legislative Hearing to a11ow time for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). He requested Ms. Pagel notify him when the closing has happened. Then, he will deal with NEAR about the property from that poini forwazd. NEAR will be notified at that point to post a bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 790 Selby Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolnrion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Manoucher Rostamkhani, owner, and Kristine Kujala, Ramsey County Tax Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated that Mr. Bostamkhani is the contract purchaser on this property that he purchased ai auction. T33is properiy has a long iustory 4f nothing being done on it. Steve Magner reported the building has been vacant sinoe 6-26-84. The current owner is Manoucher Rostamkhani, who purchased the property &om Ramsey County at auction. There have been 18 summary abatement notices issued to clean the property, secure it, cut tall grass, remove snow, restore hazard fencing. fln 4-2G-Ol, �u ins�ectifln flf the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which cvnstitate a musance condiiion was developed, and photographs were taken. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees have been paid. Rea1 estate ta�ces aze paid. The estimated market value is $45,000, estimated cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $10,000 to $11,000. The building is gutted: there is no heating, elecirical, or plumbing operable. Mr. Rostamkhani purchased a bond five days ago. The dwelling has to be rehabilitated as a single family or a duplex. The previous owner only lost the dwelling and one of the parcels. The other parcel has the gazage and some decks, which still belong to the previous owner. Mr. Ro�+a*nkha,,; stated he plans to furish this buiiding. o� �c�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF TULY 17, 2001 Page 11 Mr. Strathman stated the only thing missing is the code compliance inspection in order to know what has to be done to bring it up to code. Mr. Rosta�khar,; responded he did not know about it. Gerry Stratbman recommends tfie owner be given si�c months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that a code compliance inspection is applied for by noon of July 25, 2001. 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A} John Betz mported he spoke to the owner today. Mr. Betz reviewed the file, photographs, and the videotape. Mr. Betz requests that tlus be deleted. There were a lot of c'ucwnstances here. Gerry Straihman zecommends deleting the assessment. 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) 7ohn Betz requested tivs be laid over to the next meeting. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 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Laid Over Suuimary Abatements: JOISNOWI Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; JO1d2C1 Demolirion at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; J0103AA Properry clean up at 729 Edmund Avenue. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �29 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB} Legislaflve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street West. 520 Bav Street (J0102C1} Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1002 Carroll Avenue (701SNOVJI) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 2. File JOl SLTMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment. 3. Sununary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during Aprii and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private properiy during January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $500 pius the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. c � .��z- LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR JULY 17, 2001 349 Cook Avenue East (JQ104A) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) I,�gis3ative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment. 650 Auron Avenue (JOtt?4A) Legislative Aearing Officer recommends appraval of tfie assessment. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recoma�ends deleting the assessment. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. i �7 Frout Str$et (74104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval of the assessmen� 1b6Q Davton Avenue (30104Aj Legislative Hearing Off:cer recommends deleting the assessment. 122 Lvton Place (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. t 265 Mitivehaha Avenue East jJOi 04A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommeuds approvat of the assessment. Page 2 515 Nevada Avenue East (70104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. ibk Rotrie SYreet �4'est (Jai(k}A) Legislative He�ng Offic,�r recommea�ds approvat ofi�e assessment. 327 Winifred �et Fast (3Uli�Aj Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of fhe assessment 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A) LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. b \ •1!r'�' LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR NLY 17, 2001 Page 3 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Heariug Officer recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Itesolu�ion ordeang the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Legislarive Heariag Officer recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legisiative Hearing to a11ow tzme for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitali2ation, Inc.}. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building at 790 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bueiding. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends the owner be given six moaths to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the owaer apply for a code compliance inspection by noon of July 25, 2001. rrn TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING PUBLIC HEARZNG DATE T.M.S. REAL ESTATE )MACT PERSOtJ 8 PHONE„ . „ . �.oxanna F1i JUNE 19, 2001 JUNE 27, 2001 DATElNRWTED N _ 4/24/01 to set date of public In Council Research office no Sater than noon on Friday �.z.r.�� NUMBERFOR ROUTiNO TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i RE 4/24/01 GREEN SHEET oEruRrort owcttaR � N� 111135 cmrcouwcu. ❑ CffYAROAMEY � CliYCLFPK ❑ FW�NdPLiE0.NCFi01R ❑ iWNCILLfERYIAGLTG �,,,,,RroR„�s*,,,m X❑ Council Research {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ,CTIONREQUESTFA Setting date Of public hearing SRd approve 35SII1"LS iOi 6eID011uo[t �i va�.mu �.iusa for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of Eebruary and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February 2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200��'and snow/ice removal for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed. J0102C, J0103A, J0102B, J0103V, JOISNOW or � $ PL4NNING COMMiSSiON CIB COMMITiEE CiVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff V dC2Rt �L�1d1RE5 C�a� Fnforcement Ward 2 Has thts perso�rm rrer vrorked under a wntract tor Mis department? YES NO Has ihis persoNfirm ever been a tiry emPIOY�T YES NO Dces tti�s personlfirtn fwssess a sWn not nomialrypoagessed by any curtent cdy emptoye YES NO Is [his persoNfirtn a Wrpeted vendoR YE3 NO lITIATING PROBLEM ISSl1E. O➢POR7UNITY (YJho, Wha[, When, Where, Why) . Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. ]VANTAGESIFAPPROVt.0 Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for DemoZitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehic Summary Abatements and snow/ice removal from sidewalks. This includes cutting ta11 grass and weeds, haulin� away all garba�e, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigera ors, stoves, so as, chairs and all other items. In winter this include the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. 'ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO j pay the assessment not paid. ouncil does not approve these charges, General Fund would be requir Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property tax ISADVANiAGESIPNOTAPPROVE� Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decZine. Nobody w� take care of their pro especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth�� ga a�e and trash would accumula PvervwharP D'cPa�e and �parc ontld hP n a a f OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUDCETED (CIRCIE ON� YE3 NO SOURCE ASSe55i42I1t5 OLilY ACTNITYNUMSEA �NFORMnnoNiFSrwN� 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charg City of St. Pau1 0 R 1 G l�l A L RSSOLUTION RATIFYING AS5&SSMENT CO I FILE O �� 7� By �; �4 � File No. SEE BELOW Asses5ment No. SEE BELOW Ame�. - '�� o�s c3001 VOtirig l�oa. C 4YY'O�� {�� c_ —� e-�c� ��^-e-- 4ss �ssm�� , Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOISNOWI (0913) Summary abatement isnow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB 50103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/52o Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean-up) of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WERE LAID OVfiR BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 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 satisfactoxy, therefore, be it RBSOLVED, 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 equal installments. Except file #J0102C1 assmt #0915 to be payable in Ten equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓Benanav f�j�zi.�" Blakey �BOStrom FvColeman ✓Harris r/Lantry ��i5c�rv�Reiter "��In Favor �Against a ��:�' Adopted by the Council: Date �� LL � � Certified Passes by Council Secretary r To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public HearinQ Date - 7-25-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DMSION Date: ;ontack Person and Phoae Number: Roganna Fiin �l�j- - �'� 266-8859 STAFF a � .1�,?- 111528 & MGi. SVC. DIR ist be on Council Agenda by: izt6einCouncilResearchOCfice YOR(ORASSLSTAN'I) 1 UIItiCQ.1tESEARCH noon on Friday PUBLIC HEARING 7-25-01 DTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION ItEQUESTED: At councils request on 6-27-01 to 7-25-01 the foliowing were laid over for further discussion. Summ Abate (snow andlor ice removal) at 1002 Carroll Ave, Demo. of vac. bidg. at 1093 Seventh St. W. & 520 Bay St., Boarding-up for properties at 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. and Samm Abate (property clean-up) at 729 Edmund Ave. FYle No.'s JOISNOWI, J0102C1, J0102BB and J0103AA. ___ pLANMNG C0�IMISSIOP7 CML SERVICE COM�IISSIOY A A Pub�1c Heaith 7/5/Ol Green Sheet Number: EPAR]'MEi`7'C DIItECiOR CTfY CO' Y ATT014�IEY CIIY CLl DIItEC[OR Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department'. Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? . Does this person/firm possess a ski�� not normally possessed by any CIBCOMMITTEE A vacantbldg �urrentCityemployee? rts whidh Cauncil Objective Ezplain all YES answers on a separate shee[ and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 _w P°� �.TIYG PROBLE�t, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, N6at, When, �Vhere, Why?): �� "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135" AN7AGES IF APPROYED: IF APPROVED: ANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $1(J�23'�.83 n�vcsooxcE: Assessments only UYCIALINFOR�iATION:(EXPLAIY) 5 pXOperty owners will be notified of the public hea .�. �. �' .�1�� COST/REVENUE BODGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ACTIVITY NUMBER: � a �,,.�g,� . s�,. �:s�,ivi+�. '.. ��'' �' �:k�i YES NO and charges. CCtpSA^,� �r$P��fC�9 � ^' �oo� YES NO YES NO YES NO f City of St . Paul o R � � � ! � � � Real Estate Division Degt. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. RBPORT OF OF ASS$SSM$NT File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW d � �140�- Voting Ward In the matter oE the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOlSNOWl (0913) Summary abatement (snow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB J0103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/520 Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WPsRE LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Code Enforcement Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $18,571.00 $ $529.33 $37.50 $100.00 $19,237.83 $19,237.83 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 519,237.83upon 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 ther n a(� ma be considered proper. �4 1I � f�^�.� � � Dated 1� 5-� � � S Valu��a �me t Engineer � O � � � ' r � � a a P W Q � � O � F S � � Q 0 N 0 0 �o N � ,m �� A,o H � O � 1 � F � r� C4 � � W�M d i N O�� c4 � m a cv i i N � M 1 U1 I OOO II O E� o tn o n in 2 i . . �� . 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STAFF PRESINT: John Bet� Code Enforcement; Roxanna Flink, Reai Estate; Fong Lor, LIEP (License, InsQections, Environmental Protection); Steve Magier, Code Enforcement; dohn Saumweber, Reai Estate Laid Over 5ummary Abatements: JOI5NOW1 Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; J0102C1 Demolition at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; and J0103AA Property clean np at 729 Edmnnd Avenne. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor translated for the owner. Gerry Strathman told Mr. Lor to explain to the owners of 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue that lus duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Yee Lor, owner, 305 Aurora Avenue, appeared. Mr. Strathman stated this is a chazge for emergency boazding by the Fire Department. It was ordered on 1-5-01, 5:30 a.m. The chazge is for $795. He asked why the owner feels he should not pay it. Mr. Lor asked is it his responsibility to pay the fee or should his insurance company pay the fee. Mr. Strathman responded this is paid by the insurauce company as part of the e�ense related to the fire customazily. $e shmild prasent the bill to the insurance company. (Mr. Lor showed paperwork to Mr. Strathman.) Mr. Strathman looked at the paperwork and stated the coverage should pay for the cost of the boazding up, although he is not an expert on these things. Mr. Magner stated the insurance company generally requires an insurer to m*,+,m;�Q any furkhar dainage to the property. The inc�*ance company usually wants the properky boazded as soon as possible. If the owner has problems getting the company to pay it, he shouid go to a state examiner. Mr. Lor stated he cannot live at the properiy anymore, and he asked is it his responsibility to clean up azound the house, the lawn, ekc. Mr. Strathman responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when a bill would be received in this matter. Roxanna Flink esplained the owner should receive a bill within a few weeks. o� ��z LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Page 2 (NOTE: there aze two assessments for 729 Edmund Avenue: J0103AA and J0102BB. JOIQ3AA was discussed ai the Legislative Hearing on 7une 19, and the Hearing Officer approved the assessment at the time. At the Legislative Hearing Officer's request, the City Council laid over 74103AA and J0102BB to today's hearing for an interpreter to be present.) 729 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor trxnslated for the owner. Mr. Lor had previously e�lained to the owner that his duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Ger Yang, owner, appeazed. Mr. Strathman stated ti�is is a charge for $345 for an emergency boarding by the Police Deparhnent. He asked why the owner should not pay this assessment. Mr. Yang responded the house was already boazded when he purchased it. Mr. Strathman e�lained that when a house is purchased, a buyer also buys a11 the responsibilities associated with the house; however, the seller is obligated to tell the buyer about pending assessments. If the owner was not told, then Mr. Yang should go to the seller and seek accommodations. A�. Yang responded the seller came to the City to get an order to evict the tenants. Mr. Yang was not told about any pending assessment. Because he is the current owner, stated Mr. Strattunan, the City will look to him to pay these fees. Mr. Yang asked can the City ask the seller about ihe pending assessment. Mr. Strathman responded this is a private transaction between the seller and the purchaser. The City cannot be involved. Gerry StratUman recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) (Fong Lor translated for the owner.) (See above regarding another assessment.) Ger Yang stated the garbage inside and outside was cleaned up. No one lives at the property. He called the City to notify them about neighbors throwing fumiture on the property, and he has not gotten any response. Steve Magner reported this was already heazd at the last legislative hearing on June 19. A videotape was shown at that time, and the assessment was approved. T4ie owner clauns there o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2001 Page 3 were things dumped on the property, but it is still the owner's zesponsibiliry. Once the owner is made awaze of it, he is required to remove it. If it is not removed, the City will send people to remove it. Mr. Yang stated at the time of the assessment, he was not the owner. Mr. Magner responded the summary abatement was issued on 2-13-01. He asked when the property was purchased. Mr. Yang responded he became the owner on 2-5-01. Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenx The chazge goes to the properry owner regardless of whether he owned it at the time of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street Wesk 520 Bay Street (J0102C1) Robyn Matshall, owner, address of 804 Stewazt, appeared and stated she does not believe the contractor did what they were suQpose to do for the asbestos removal. They didn't do anything for the Second Floor and they said they would do something in both of the bathrooms. Steve Magner reported the building was ordered to be removed by resolution. The cost to the demolition went to the low bidder which was Holst Excavating. They were required to obtain a licensed abatement to identify and remove any asbestos out of the property. They abated the asbestos and then raised the structure. Mr. Magner does not verify removal of asbestos; it is monitored by the State Departnient of Health and the MPCA (Ivlinnesota Pollution Co�trol Agency)- There is a ten day waiting period after the building is raised and spot inspections are done. The City is not required to follow up on that. It has to be a licensed abatement contractor to remove the asbestos. Mr. Strathman asked about the charges. Mr. Magner responded the original demolition bid is $12,200, not including the asbestos. And then another $4,800 for the abatement of the asbestos. Ms. Mazshall stated they only did a third of the floor on the Third Level and noUring on the Second Level. They did not do haif of what they were suppose to do. She does not feel she should be charged for the full amount. Mr. Stratlunan stated he has no idea how this matter can be resolved. The company contracted to remove asbestos, did it under whatever supervision the State exercises over asbestos removal, and the City received a bill. Ms. Marshall responded she has photographs showing the business did not do amything. They ripped up the tile on the Third Floor and that's what they did for $5,000. Mr. Magner stated the building has been removed. Tf there was a concern at the time when she was out there, she should have comacted the City or the State. He asked what was left on site. Ms. Mazshall responded they only did a third of the floor on the First Level, but the tile ran through the entire First Floor. They said it was asbestos contained tile. They said they included both bathrooms on the Second Floor. Mr. Magner responded sometimes it is not the file, but the underlayment, the backing under the tile, or the linoleum. The contractor is responsible to make C�\-��Z. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLX 17, 2001 Page 4 sure removed items do not have asbestos bearing materiais. If the properry was demolished with the asbestos tiles taken to the landfill, the conh�actor can be held legally responsible for it. One load of unrecorded asbestos brought into a landfill has *n;n;*num $10,000 fines. The contractor is xequued by State law to have the asbestos abated before demolition. Mr. Magner stated he has no way to prove anything. A photograph of a tile does not pmve that was the tile in question. Mr. 3trathman responded it is a serious allegation; charging for work that a person did not do is a fraudulent activity. There has to be some conclusive evidence to show that ihe contractor engaged in tius and he would guess the contractor would be reluctant to admit it. Ms. Mazshall suggested asking them for a list of what was done for the charge. She has a videotape and photographs. Mr. Shatiunan stated he and Mr. Magner aze reluctant to approach the contractor and accuse him of fraud. It is unlikely the Ciiy will do that unless there is evidence. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. 1002 Carroll Avenue (JOISNOWI) Lee Walker, owner, appeared and stated he received the abatement and cleaned it up right after he received it. He put down salt as well. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Walker stated he got the norice on a Friday and cleaned it up on Saturday. John Betz responded the notice was mailed on 3-6-01, the reinspection was 3-9-02, and the work was done on 3-15-01. (The videotape was shown again.) Mr. Walker stated the units aze so close together that maybe the wrong address was cited. He kept his sidewalk clean all winter. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. He wili take the owner's word that the sidewalk was kept clean. (NOTE: There aze two assessments for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East: 701SLJMA and J0104V. J01 SLJMA has been laid over from 6-19-01.) File 3015UMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenne East Gerry Strathman stated this is an assessment for removing tires, refuse, metals, etc. P.udrew Phazn, owner, appeared and stated he received notice and he did the work. He told the clean up crew that the work was already in progress, but they told him they were there on an a\-��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�IUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Page 5 order for it to be done now. They had to call the police because he was asking them questions, such as did they have the proper paperwork_ He is here to say that he has all the motivations to get it done and he has been getting it done. Gerry S�athman stated there are a couple of issues here and in some sense they both have been answered: 1) By Code Enforcement's records and by the owner's acknowledgment, a notice was sent. 2) There is a videotape and the owner acknowledged that the crew came out and did the work. There is no basis for not approving the assessment. Mr. Pham stated he had some legal issues. By charging the abatements and pushing the schedule ahead is not getting the property finished any sooner. He is a student and a future business owner. His recources are limited. He keeps Harold Robinson (Code Enforcement) informed of his progress. Mr. Pham says the City was a little too enthusiastic about getting it done so eazly. Everything was ready to be taken away and the City came too soon. Mr. Stratl�man stated lus paperwork reads that orders were issued on 10-12-00, and the work was to be completed by 10-16-00. The work was not done until 10-25-00. It seems the City crew was late instead of early. Mr. Fong responded there were more things he was doing at the time. Everything was by the fence area ready to be moved. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. It seems the City gave the owner proper notice. Summary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during April and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property dnring January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104� (5ee above regazding another assessment.) Andrew Pham asked why it cost $1,469.60 to tow the vehicle. Mr. Strathman responded it does seem like a lot. Roxanne Flink responded it was one velucle. Mr. Pham stated the vehicle was legally pazked. The City jumped to conclusions and illegally entered the property. The City tore ug barriers to get to a vehicle that was in its place. That is wrong and illegal. Gerry Strathman stated he will reduce the assessment to $500 plus the $4i service fee. Mr. Pham asked how he came to that amount. Mr. Strathman responded he has consulted with the lieutenant and commander in chazge and they believe if a vehicle is disposed within 30 days, which is a reasonable amount of time, the cost would be about $500. For some reason, it seems this vehicle must have been on the Impound Lot longer than normal. O � ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JLTLY 17, 2001 �.:- . Mr. Pham stated that is because he had taken legal action on tlus. This was a 1958 Buick Berkeley B90. It was a raze and collectible vehicle. It was not abandoned. It was properly stored. Mr. Shathman responded he cannot help him because that issue will have to be dealt with in court. Mr. Pham stated he is in legal proceedings with that. A tow costs $125. He was in the process of getting that vehicle out. He and Commander Morehead have some unremained issues here and that is why he made it difficult for Mr. Pham to acquire the vehicle. Mr. Pham did not have the op6on to get it out. Steve Magner stated there is a letter to Andrew Fong dated 3-4-01 from Mike Morehead. The letter says the City removed the ve3ucie from the proper[y. The letter stipulated what needed to be done to acquire the velucle. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $500 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. 349 Cook Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerty Strathman recommended approval. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) (No one appeared to repres�nt the property.} Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 650 Aurora Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Dave HarvieLix, owner, appeazed and stated the first notice he received was on June 30. He contacted Code Enforcement and he was toid notices were sent to the previous owner. Mr. o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARIi3G MINUTES OF JL3LY 17, 2001 page 7 Hazvieus purchased the building April 2000 on a contract for deed. The proper documents were recorded with the Ramsey County in May 2001 because he had not received a taY statement from Ramsey County. He contacted them and was told the documents bad never been recorded. He followed up with Ramsey County, they called him back, and said they made a mistake. Also, when he did call, he inquired about what needed to be done. He was told there was an uphoLstered chair, carpet, and a bag of refuse on a deck. He removed these items from the deck himself. Perl�aps there is another chair, carpet, and bag of refuse. John Betz reported he used Ramsey County tai� records to find out where to send the notices. Mr. Strathman asked who told him in Ramsey County the records were in error. Mr. Harvieiix responded Debbie in the Recorder's Office. He could get document numbers. He got the notice for today's meeting because they updated their records. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it was clear from the videotape there was trash on the deck, but it was not cleaz it was the same trash that was listed. The person on the videotape mentioned a tire and trash. Those items aze not cited on his paperwork. Mr. Harvieux responded it was hard to see what they took. Mr. $etz stated there were two issues here: one was trash on the back deck, and the other was the carpet aad chair somewhere in the yazd azea by the gazage. That was not part of the videotape, so his presumption wouid be it was not there when the crew got there. The crew cleaned up bags of trash, which would indicate they were there. Gerry Strathrnan recommends deleting the assessment. There aze serious problems as to whether he was notified and whether the cleanup done was the same cleanup in the order. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 157 Front Street (J0104A) Pa Hang, owner, appeared and stated she and her brother own this property. Some personal items were taken that were stored properly. Mr. Strathman asked was she notified. Ms. Hang responded yes, but she already lived in the house. She cannot do heavy jobs because her hand hurts. She tried to pay peopie to do the cleanup, but she cannot afford much. o� ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARII3G MINL3TES OF JLTI,Y 17, 2001 I� Mr. Sirathman stated if she feels the City took things they should not have taken, she can file a claim against the City. Mr. Hang stated the chazge of $899.00 was not worth it for the cleanup. She would like to see the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman r�ommends appmvai of the assessment. It looks like a major cleanup. The assessment is not excessive given the amount of work that had to be done. 1660 Davton Avenue (JO1Q4A) Connie Williams, owner, 1290 Belmont Lane East, Maplewood, appeared and stated she did not own the properry when the cleanup was done. At the time of the cleanup, other people were in the process of moving in. Her ownership ended 3-1-Oi. The new owner is Benjamin Bordman (phonetic). John Betz reported the notice was sent to the listed owner. Yesterday, it was still listed as Williams. John Saumweber responded Real Estate got the notice returned in the mail. Roxanna Flink reported Real Estate got a notice from Pazks and Recreation that they did the wark on 4-6-01. It was not pending when Ms. Williams sold it to the new people. The new owner was notified of the hearing today, and the new owner will get the bill. Ms. Williams stated that it was her junk. The new owner said he never goi notice until it was bulldozed. She never received a norice either. She had a broken hand, and was unable to clean it. She picked up what she couid when it was out of the ice. Mr. Betz stated Ramsey County ta�c records show she was the owner, and a notice was sent to her at her address. It was returned undeliverable. The new owner has never registered the contract. Until now, they never had a name for the new owner. It is someone's responsibility to register the contxact and change the ownership. Ms. Williazns responded she has called her new address into the City a number of times. Roxanna Flink stated whoever handled the closing should be contacted about why the ownership was not changed. Her office knew of the new owner because of the return mail. It is the properry owner's responsibility to make sure the zecords are coaect. In Minnesota, a person is not required to file a deed. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment He does not doubt the work was done, but he is concemed about notification requirements. o t ---��Z LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JiJLY 17, 2601 122 Lvton Place (J0104� .,__ . Creg Flesvig, owner, appeared and stated notices were sent to the previous owner. The only notice he received was the one to come here today. He was told that his tenants received the notice. John Betz reported Ramsey County Taz�ation Records indicated two other people were the owners. Notice was sent to them and the occupants of 122 Lyton Place. He did a printout of the ownerslup on Friday and it comes up with Flesvig at 122 Lyton Place. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 1165 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 515 Nevada Avenue East (J0104A) Bazb Bartok, owner, appeared and stated a stacked pile of wood by the shed was removed. She had major surgery in Mazch, and depended on other people to help her. Mr. Betz reported the final notice was mailed 2-23-01. Ms. Bartok stated the yard was dug up when ihe City took the items. She asked why the cut wood was taken. Mr. Strathman responded because it was not properly stored he presumes. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it does not look lik� much of a eleaau}a. (The videotape was shown again.) Ms. $artok asked about the gouges ia her yard. Mt. Sttatlrman stated she should file a claim against the City for damages. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. The owner was notified, but the assessment is too lugh. 164 Robie Street West (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Sirathman recommends approval of the assessment. � � �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2Q01 327 Winifred S�eet Fast (30104A) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment Page 10 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street If the owner fails to comp3y with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Lori Pagel stated they have accepted an agreement with NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). They will purchase the property and rehabilitate it. Ms. Pagel is working with the tide insurance company to cleaz the tifle. NEAR has signed a letter of intent. They have had an architect go through the property. The purchase agreement has not been signed. Gerry Strathman asked when the closing will be. Ms. Pagel responded they have not set a date. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legislative Hearing to a11ow time for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). He requested Ms. Pagel notify him when the closing has happened. Then, he will deal with NEAR about the property from that poini forwazd. NEAR will be notified at that point to post a bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 790 Selby Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolnrion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Manoucher Rostamkhani, owner, and Kristine Kujala, Ramsey County Tax Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated that Mr. Bostamkhani is the contract purchaser on this property that he purchased ai auction. T33is properiy has a long iustory 4f nothing being done on it. Steve Magner reported the building has been vacant sinoe 6-26-84. The current owner is Manoucher Rostamkhani, who purchased the property &om Ramsey County at auction. There have been 18 summary abatement notices issued to clean the property, secure it, cut tall grass, remove snow, restore hazard fencing. fln 4-2G-Ol, �u ins�ectifln flf the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which cvnstitate a musance condiiion was developed, and photographs were taken. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees have been paid. Rea1 estate ta�ces aze paid. The estimated market value is $45,000, estimated cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $10,000 to $11,000. The building is gutted: there is no heating, elecirical, or plumbing operable. Mr. Rostamkhani purchased a bond five days ago. The dwelling has to be rehabilitated as a single family or a duplex. The previous owner only lost the dwelling and one of the parcels. The other parcel has the gazage and some decks, which still belong to the previous owner. Mr. Ro�+a*nkha,,; stated he plans to furish this buiiding. o� �c�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF TULY 17, 2001 Page 11 Mr. Strathman stated the only thing missing is the code compliance inspection in order to know what has to be done to bring it up to code. Mr. Rosta�khar,; responded he did not know about it. Gerry Stratbman recommends tfie owner be given si�c months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that a code compliance inspection is applied for by noon of July 25, 2001. 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A} John Betz mported he spoke to the owner today. Mr. Betz reviewed the file, photographs, and the videotape. Mr. Betz requests that tlus be deleted. There were a lot of c'ucwnstances here. Gerry Straihman zecommends deleting the assessment. 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) 7ohn Betz requested tivs be laid over to the next meeting. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 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Laid Over Suuimary Abatements: JOISNOWI Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; JO1d2C1 Demolirion at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; J0103AA Properry clean up at 729 Edmund Avenue. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �29 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB} Legislaflve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street West. 520 Bav Street (J0102C1} Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1002 Carroll Avenue (701SNOVJI) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 2. File JOl SLTMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment. 3. Sununary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during Aprii and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private properiy during January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $500 pius the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. c � .��z- LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR JULY 17, 2001 349 Cook Avenue East (JQ104A) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) I,�gis3ative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment. 650 Auron Avenue (JOtt?4A) Legislative Aearing Officer recommends appraval of tfie assessment. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recoma�ends deleting the assessment. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. i �7 Frout Str$et (74104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval of the assessmen� 1b6Q Davton Avenue (30104Aj Legislative Hearing Off:cer recommends deleting the assessment. 122 Lvton Place (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. t 265 Mitivehaha Avenue East jJOi 04A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommeuds approvat of the assessment. Page 2 515 Nevada Avenue East (70104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. ibk Rotrie SYreet �4'est (Jai(k}A) Legislative He�ng Offic,�r recommea�ds approvat ofi�e assessment. 327 Winifred �et Fast (3Uli�Aj Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of fhe assessment 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A) LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. b \ •1!r'�' LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR NLY 17, 2001 Page 3 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Heariug Officer recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Itesolu�ion ordeang the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Legislarive Heariag Officer recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legisiative Hearing to a11ow tzme for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitali2ation, Inc.}. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building at 790 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bueiding. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends the owner be given six moaths to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the owaer apply for a code compliance inspection by noon of July 25, 2001. rrn TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING PUBLIC HEARZNG DATE T.M.S. REAL ESTATE )MACT PERSOtJ 8 PHONE„ . „ . �.oxanna F1i JUNE 19, 2001 JUNE 27, 2001 DATElNRWTED N _ 4/24/01 to set date of public In Council Research office no Sater than noon on Friday �.z.r.�� NUMBERFOR ROUTiNO TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i RE 4/24/01 GREEN SHEET oEruRrort owcttaR � N� 111135 cmrcouwcu. ❑ CffYAROAMEY � CliYCLFPK ❑ FW�NdPLiE0.NCFi01R ❑ iWNCILLfERYIAGLTG �,,,,,RroR„�s*,,,m X❑ Council Research {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ,CTIONREQUESTFA Setting date Of public hearing SRd approve 35SII1"LS iOi 6eID011uo[t �i va�.mu �.iusa for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of Eebruary and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February 2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200��'and snow/ice removal for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed. J0102C, J0103A, J0102B, J0103V, JOISNOW or � $ PL4NNING COMMiSSiON CIB COMMITiEE CiVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff V dC2Rt �L�1d1RE5 C�a� Fnforcement Ward 2 Has thts perso�rm rrer vrorked under a wntract tor Mis department? YES NO Has ihis persoNfirm ever been a tiry emPIOY�T YES NO Dces tti�s personlfirtn fwssess a sWn not nomialrypoagessed by any curtent cdy emptoye YES NO Is [his persoNfirtn a Wrpeted vendoR YE3 NO lITIATING PROBLEM ISSl1E. O➢POR7UNITY (YJho, Wha[, When, Where, Why) . Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. ]VANTAGESIFAPPROVt.0 Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for DemoZitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehic Summary Abatements and snow/ice removal from sidewalks. This includes cutting ta11 grass and weeds, haulin� away all garba�e, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigera ors, stoves, so as, chairs and all other items. In winter this include the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. 'ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO j pay the assessment not paid. ouncil does not approve these charges, General Fund would be requir Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property tax ISADVANiAGESIPNOTAPPROVE� Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decZine. Nobody w� take care of their pro especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth�� ga a�e and trash would accumula PvervwharP D'cPa�e and �parc ontld hP n a a f OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUDCETED (CIRCIE ON� YE3 NO SOURCE ASSe55i42I1t5 OLilY ACTNITYNUMSEA �NFORMnnoNiFSrwN� 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charg City of St. Pau1 0 R 1 G l�l A L RSSOLUTION RATIFYING AS5&SSMENT CO I FILE O �� 7� By �; �4 � File No. SEE BELOW Asses5ment No. SEE BELOW Ame�. - '�� o�s c3001 VOtirig l�oa. C 4YY'O�� {�� c_ —� e-�c� ��^-e-- 4ss �ssm�� , Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOISNOWI (0913) Summary abatement isnow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB 50103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/52o Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean-up) of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WERE LAID OVfiR BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 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 satisfactoxy, therefore, be it RBSOLVED, 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 equal installments. Except file #J0102C1 assmt #0915 to be payable in Ten equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays ✓Benanav f�j�zi.�" Blakey �BOStrom FvColeman ✓Harris r/Lantry ��i5c�rv�Reiter "��In Favor �Against a ��:�' Adopted by the Council: Date �� LL � � Certified Passes by Council Secretary r To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public HearinQ Date - 7-25-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DMSION Date: ;ontack Person and Phoae Number: Roganna Fiin �l�j- - �'� 266-8859 STAFF a � .1�,?- 111528 & MGi. SVC. DIR ist be on Council Agenda by: izt6einCouncilResearchOCfice YOR(ORASSLSTAN'I) 1 UIItiCQ.1tESEARCH noon on Friday PUBLIC HEARING 7-25-01 DTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION ItEQUESTED: At councils request on 6-27-01 to 7-25-01 the foliowing were laid over for further discussion. Summ Abate (snow andlor ice removal) at 1002 Carroll Ave, Demo. of vac. bidg. at 1093 Seventh St. W. & 520 Bay St., Boarding-up for properties at 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. and Samm Abate (property clean-up) at 729 Edmund Ave. FYle No.'s JOISNOWI, J0102C1, J0102BB and J0103AA. ___ pLANMNG C0�IMISSIOP7 CML SERVICE COM�IISSIOY A A Pub�1c Heaith 7/5/Ol Green Sheet Number: EPAR]'MEi`7'C DIItECiOR CTfY CO' Y ATT014�IEY CIIY CLl DIItEC[OR Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department'. Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? . Does this person/firm possess a ski�� not normally possessed by any CIBCOMMITTEE A vacantbldg �urrentCityemployee? rts whidh Cauncil Objective Ezplain all YES answers on a separate shee[ and attach. Neighborhoods Ward 2 _w P°� �.TIYG PROBLE�t, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, N6at, When, �Vhere, Why?): �� "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135" AN7AGES IF APPROYED: IF APPROVED: ANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $1(J�23'�.83 n�vcsooxcE: Assessments only UYCIALINFOR�iATION:(EXPLAIY) 5 pXOperty owners will be notified of the public hea .�. �. �' .�1�� COST/REVENUE BODGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ACTIVITY NUMBER: � a �,,.�g,� . s�,. �:s�,ivi+�. '.. ��'' �' �:k�i YES NO and charges. CCtpSA^,� �r$P��fC�9 � ^' �oo� YES NO YES NO YES NO f City of St . Paul o R � � � ! � � � Real Estate Division Degt. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. RBPORT OF OF ASS$SSM$NT File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No_ SEE BELOW d � �140�- Voting Ward In the matter oE the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 JOlSNOWl (0913) Summary abatement (snow and/or ice removal) From property at 1002 Carroll Ave. J0102C1 J0102BB J0103AA (0915) (0916) (0917) Demolition vacant building located at 1093 Seventh St. W/520 Bay Street. Boarding-up of building at the following Properties: 664 Edmund Ave and 729 Edmund Ave. Summary abatement (property clean of Property located at 729 Edmund Ave. WPsRE LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 7-25-01 LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS ON 7-17-01 To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Code Enforcement Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $18,571.00 $ $529.33 $37.50 $100.00 $19,237.83 $19,237.83 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 519,237.83upon 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 ther n a(� ma be considered proper. �4 1I � f�^�.� � � Dated 1� 5-� � � S Valu��a �me t Engineer � O � � � ' r � � a a P W Q � � O � F S � � Q 0 N 0 0 �o N � ,m �� A,o H � O � 1 � F � r� C4 � � W�M d i N O�� c4 � m a cv i i N � M 1 U1 I OOO II O E� o tn o n in 2 i . . �� . 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O M O II M O M O II M •II O 6� O II �1 c� r c� n ,� o a vr n �n �N II r II r .� n .a vr u ir n u n n u n n n u n n II n II UI W II z F w u �O�ii i li � O H ,'� II O WqWii f] FC �n n H 11 U aaanw a a � u h E E F n O H�FE y a U � a a w W 0 � W V Q a � N a � � W u'� �z"' a' G7 � 6 � � �w a � 3 6 w w E Z � H �� 6 O 1-�� G � �1t�Z MINtTTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heating Officer Room 330 Courthouse The meeting was called to order at 10:04 am. STAFF PRESINT: John Bet� Code Enforcement; Roxanna Flink, Reai Estate; Fong Lor, LIEP (License, InsQections, Environmental Protection); Steve Magier, Code Enforcement; dohn Saumweber, Reai Estate Laid Over 5ummary Abatements: JOI5NOW1 Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; J0102C1 Demolition at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; and J0103AA Property clean np at 729 Edmnnd Avenne. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor translated for the owner. Gerry Strathman told Mr. Lor to explain to the owners of 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue that lus duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Yee Lor, owner, 305 Aurora Avenue, appeared. Mr. Strathman stated this is a chazge for emergency boazding by the Fire Department. It was ordered on 1-5-01, 5:30 a.m. The chazge is for $795. He asked why the owner feels he should not pay it. Mr. Lor asked is it his responsibility to pay the fee or should his insurance company pay the fee. Mr. Strathman responded this is paid by the insurauce company as part of the e�ense related to the fire customazily. $e shmild prasent the bill to the insurance company. (Mr. Lor showed paperwork to Mr. Strathman.) Mr. Strathman looked at the paperwork and stated the coverage should pay for the cost of the boazding up, although he is not an expert on these things. Mr. Magner stated the insurance company generally requires an insurer to m*,+,m;�Q any furkhar dainage to the property. The inc�*ance company usually wants the properky boazded as soon as possible. If the owner has problems getting the company to pay it, he shouid go to a state examiner. Mr. Lor stated he cannot live at the properiy anymore, and he asked is it his responsibility to clean up azound the house, the lawn, ekc. Mr. Strathman responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when a bill would be received in this matter. Roxanna Flink esplained the owner should receive a bill within a few weeks. o� ��z LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. Page 2 (NOTE: there aze two assessments for 729 Edmund Avenue: J0103AA and J0102BB. JOIQ3AA was discussed ai the Legislative Hearing on 7une 19, and the Hearing Officer approved the assessment at the time. At the Legislative Hearing Officer's request, the City Council laid over 74103AA and J0102BB to today's hearing for an interpreter to be present.) 729 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) (Fong Lor trxnslated for the owner. Mr. Lor had previously e�lained to the owner that his duties are to translate and not act as an advocate.) Ger Yang, owner, appeazed. Mr. Strathman stated ti�is is a charge for $345 for an emergency boarding by the Police Deparhnent. He asked why the owner should not pay this assessment. Mr. Yang responded the house was already boazded when he purchased it. Mr. Strathman e�lained that when a house is purchased, a buyer also buys a11 the responsibilities associated with the house; however, the seller is obligated to tell the buyer about pending assessments. If the owner was not told, then Mr. Yang should go to the seller and seek accommodations. A�. Yang responded the seller came to the City to get an order to evict the tenants. Mr. Yang was not told about any pending assessment. Because he is the current owner, stated Mr. Strattunan, the City will look to him to pay these fees. Mr. Yang asked can the City ask the seller about ihe pending assessment. Mr. Strathman responded this is a private transaction between the seller and the purchaser. The City cannot be involved. Gerry StratUman recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) (Fong Lor translated for the owner.) (See above regarding another assessment.) Ger Yang stated the garbage inside and outside was cleaned up. No one lives at the property. He called the City to notify them about neighbors throwing fumiture on the property, and he has not gotten any response. Steve Magner reported this was already heazd at the last legislative hearing on June 19. A videotape was shown at that time, and the assessment was approved. T4ie owner clauns there o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2001 Page 3 were things dumped on the property, but it is still the owner's zesponsibiliry. Once the owner is made awaze of it, he is required to remove it. If it is not removed, the City will send people to remove it. Mr. Yang stated at the time of the assessment, he was not the owner. Mr. Magner responded the summary abatement was issued on 2-13-01. He asked when the property was purchased. Mr. Yang responded he became the owner on 2-5-01. Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenx The chazge goes to the properry owner regardless of whether he owned it at the time of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street Wesk 520 Bay Street (J0102C1) Robyn Matshall, owner, address of 804 Stewazt, appeared and stated she does not believe the contractor did what they were suQpose to do for the asbestos removal. They didn't do anything for the Second Floor and they said they would do something in both of the bathrooms. Steve Magner reported the building was ordered to be removed by resolution. The cost to the demolition went to the low bidder which was Holst Excavating. They were required to obtain a licensed abatement to identify and remove any asbestos out of the property. They abated the asbestos and then raised the structure. Mr. Magner does not verify removal of asbestos; it is monitored by the State Departnient of Health and the MPCA (Ivlinnesota Pollution Co�trol Agency)- There is a ten day waiting period after the building is raised and spot inspections are done. The City is not required to follow up on that. It has to be a licensed abatement contractor to remove the asbestos. Mr. Strathman asked about the charges. Mr. Magner responded the original demolition bid is $12,200, not including the asbestos. And then another $4,800 for the abatement of the asbestos. Ms. Mazshall stated they only did a third of the floor on the Third Level and noUring on the Second Level. They did not do haif of what they were suppose to do. She does not feel she should be charged for the full amount. Mr. Stratlunan stated he has no idea how this matter can be resolved. The company contracted to remove asbestos, did it under whatever supervision the State exercises over asbestos removal, and the City received a bill. Ms. Marshall responded she has photographs showing the business did not do amything. They ripped up the tile on the Third Floor and that's what they did for $5,000. Mr. Magner stated the building has been removed. Tf there was a concern at the time when she was out there, she should have comacted the City or the State. He asked what was left on site. Ms. Mazshall responded they only did a third of the floor on the First Level, but the tile ran through the entire First Floor. They said it was asbestos contained tile. They said they included both bathrooms on the Second Floor. Mr. Magner responded sometimes it is not the file, but the underlayment, the backing under the tile, or the linoleum. The contractor is responsible to make C�\-��Z. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLX 17, 2001 Page 4 sure removed items do not have asbestos bearing materiais. If the properry was demolished with the asbestos tiles taken to the landfill, the conh�actor can be held legally responsible for it. One load of unrecorded asbestos brought into a landfill has *n;n;*num $10,000 fines. The contractor is xequued by State law to have the asbestos abated before demolition. Mr. Magner stated he has no way to prove anything. A photograph of a tile does not pmve that was the tile in question. Mr. 3trathman responded it is a serious allegation; charging for work that a person did not do is a fraudulent activity. There has to be some conclusive evidence to show that ihe contractor engaged in tius and he would guess the contractor would be reluctant to admit it. Ms. Mazshall suggested asking them for a list of what was done for the charge. She has a videotape and photographs. Mr. Shatiunan stated he and Mr. Magner aze reluctant to approach the contractor and accuse him of fraud. It is unlikely the Ciiy will do that unless there is evidence. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. 1002 Carroll Avenue (JOISNOWI) Lee Walker, owner, appeared and stated he received the abatement and cleaned it up right after he received it. He put down salt as well. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Walker stated he got the norice on a Friday and cleaned it up on Saturday. John Betz responded the notice was mailed on 3-6-01, the reinspection was 3-9-02, and the work was done on 3-15-01. (The videotape was shown again.) Mr. Walker stated the units aze so close together that maybe the wrong address was cited. He kept his sidewalk clean all winter. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. He wili take the owner's word that the sidewalk was kept clean. (NOTE: There aze two assessments for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East: 701SLJMA and J0104V. J01 SLJMA has been laid over from 6-19-01.) File 3015UMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenne East Gerry Strathman stated this is an assessment for removing tires, refuse, metals, etc. P.udrew Phazn, owner, appeared and stated he received notice and he did the work. He told the clean up crew that the work was already in progress, but they told him they were there on an a\-��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MII�IUTES OF NLY 17, 2001 Page 5 order for it to be done now. They had to call the police because he was asking them questions, such as did they have the proper paperwork_ He is here to say that he has all the motivations to get it done and he has been getting it done. Gerry S�athman stated there are a couple of issues here and in some sense they both have been answered: 1) By Code Enforcement's records and by the owner's acknowledgment, a notice was sent. 2) There is a videotape and the owner acknowledged that the crew came out and did the work. There is no basis for not approving the assessment. Mr. Pham stated he had some legal issues. By charging the abatements and pushing the schedule ahead is not getting the property finished any sooner. He is a student and a future business owner. His recources are limited. He keeps Harold Robinson (Code Enforcement) informed of his progress. Mr. Pham says the City was a little too enthusiastic about getting it done so eazly. Everything was ready to be taken away and the City came too soon. Mr. Stratl�man stated lus paperwork reads that orders were issued on 10-12-00, and the work was to be completed by 10-16-00. The work was not done until 10-25-00. It seems the City crew was late instead of early. Mr. Fong responded there were more things he was doing at the time. Everything was by the fence area ready to be moved. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. It seems the City gave the owner proper notice. Summary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during April and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property dnring January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104� (5ee above regazding another assessment.) Andrew Pham asked why it cost $1,469.60 to tow the vehicle. Mr. Strathman responded it does seem like a lot. Roxanne Flink responded it was one velucle. Mr. Pham stated the vehicle was legally pazked. The City jumped to conclusions and illegally entered the property. The City tore ug barriers to get to a vehicle that was in its place. That is wrong and illegal. Gerry Strathman stated he will reduce the assessment to $500 plus the $4i service fee. Mr. Pham asked how he came to that amount. Mr. Strathman responded he has consulted with the lieutenant and commander in chazge and they believe if a vehicle is disposed within 30 days, which is a reasonable amount of time, the cost would be about $500. For some reason, it seems this vehicle must have been on the Impound Lot longer than normal. O � ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JLTLY 17, 2001 �.:- . Mr. Pham stated that is because he had taken legal action on tlus. This was a 1958 Buick Berkeley B90. It was a raze and collectible vehicle. It was not abandoned. It was properly stored. Mr. Shathman responded he cannot help him because that issue will have to be dealt with in court. Mr. Pham stated he is in legal proceedings with that. A tow costs $125. He was in the process of getting that vehicle out. He and Commander Morehead have some unremained issues here and that is why he made it difficult for Mr. Pham to acquire the vehicle. Mr. Pham did not have the op6on to get it out. Steve Magner stated there is a letter to Andrew Fong dated 3-4-01 from Mike Morehead. The letter says the City removed the ve3ucie from the proper[y. The letter stipulated what needed to be done to acquire the velucle. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $500 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. 349 Cook Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerty Strathman recommended approval. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) (No one appeared to repres�nt the property.} Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 650 Aurora Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Dave HarvieLix, owner, appeazed and stated the first notice he received was on June 30. He contacted Code Enforcement and he was toid notices were sent to the previous owner. Mr. o�� LEGISLATIVE HEARIi3G MINUTES OF JL3LY 17, 2001 page 7 Hazvieus purchased the building April 2000 on a contract for deed. The proper documents were recorded with the Ramsey County in May 2001 because he had not received a taY statement from Ramsey County. He contacted them and was told the documents bad never been recorded. He followed up with Ramsey County, they called him back, and said they made a mistake. Also, when he did call, he inquired about what needed to be done. He was told there was an uphoLstered chair, carpet, and a bag of refuse on a deck. He removed these items from the deck himself. Perl�aps there is another chair, carpet, and bag of refuse. John Betz reported he used Ramsey County tai� records to find out where to send the notices. Mr. Strathman asked who told him in Ramsey County the records were in error. Mr. Harvieiix responded Debbie in the Recorder's Office. He could get document numbers. He got the notice for today's meeting because they updated their records. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it was clear from the videotape there was trash on the deck, but it was not cleaz it was the same trash that was listed. The person on the videotape mentioned a tire and trash. Those items aze not cited on his paperwork. Mr. Harvieux responded it was hard to see what they took. Mr. $etz stated there were two issues here: one was trash on the back deck, and the other was the carpet aad chair somewhere in the yazd azea by the gazage. That was not part of the videotape, so his presumption wouid be it was not there when the crew got there. The crew cleaned up bags of trash, which would indicate they were there. Gerry Strathrnan recommends deleting the assessment. There aze serious problems as to whether he was notified and whether the cleanup done was the same cleanup in the order. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 157 Front Street (J0104A) Pa Hang, owner, appeared and stated she and her brother own this property. Some personal items were taken that were stored properly. Mr. Strathman asked was she notified. Ms. Hang responded yes, but she already lived in the house. She cannot do heavy jobs because her hand hurts. She tried to pay peopie to do the cleanup, but she cannot afford much. o� ��2 LEGISLATIVE HEARII3G MINL3TES OF JLTI,Y 17, 2001 I� Mr. Sirathman stated if she feels the City took things they should not have taken, she can file a claim against the City. Mr. Hang stated the chazge of $899.00 was not worth it for the cleanup. She would like to see the videotape. (A videotape was shown.) Gerry Strathman r�ommends appmvai of the assessment. It looks like a major cleanup. The assessment is not excessive given the amount of work that had to be done. 1660 Davton Avenue (JO1Q4A) Connie Williams, owner, 1290 Belmont Lane East, Maplewood, appeared and stated she did not own the properry when the cleanup was done. At the time of the cleanup, other people were in the process of moving in. Her ownership ended 3-1-Oi. The new owner is Benjamin Bordman (phonetic). John Betz reported the notice was sent to the listed owner. Yesterday, it was still listed as Williams. John Saumweber responded Real Estate got the notice returned in the mail. Roxanna Flink reported Real Estate got a notice from Pazks and Recreation that they did the wark on 4-6-01. It was not pending when Ms. Williams sold it to the new people. The new owner was notified of the hearing today, and the new owner will get the bill. Ms. Williams stated that it was her junk. The new owner said he never goi notice until it was bulldozed. She never received a norice either. She had a broken hand, and was unable to clean it. She picked up what she couid when it was out of the ice. Mr. Betz stated Ramsey County ta�c records show she was the owner, and a notice was sent to her at her address. It was returned undeliverable. The new owner has never registered the contract. Until now, they never had a name for the new owner. It is someone's responsibility to register the contxact and change the ownership. Ms. Williazns responded she has called her new address into the City a number of times. Roxanna Flink stated whoever handled the closing should be contacted about why the ownership was not changed. Her office knew of the new owner because of the return mail. It is the properry owner's responsibility to make sure the zecords are coaect. In Minnesota, a person is not required to file a deed. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment He does not doubt the work was done, but he is concemed about notification requirements. o t ---��Z LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JiJLY 17, 2601 122 Lvton Place (J0104� .,__ . Creg Flesvig, owner, appeared and stated notices were sent to the previous owner. The only notice he received was the one to come here today. He was told that his tenants received the notice. John Betz reported Ramsey County Taz�ation Records indicated two other people were the owners. Notice was sent to them and the occupants of 122 Lyton Place. He did a printout of the ownerslup on Friday and it comes up with Flesvig at 122 Lyton Place. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 1165 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104A) (No one appeared to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 515 Nevada Avenue East (J0104A) Bazb Bartok, owner, appeared and stated a stacked pile of wood by the shed was removed. She had major surgery in Mazch, and depended on other people to help her. Mr. Betz reported the final notice was mailed 2-23-01. Ms. Bartok stated the yard was dug up when ihe City took the items. She asked why the cut wood was taken. Mr. Strathman responded because it was not properly stored he presumes. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it does not look lik� much of a eleaau}a. (The videotape was shown again.) Ms. $artok asked about the gouges ia her yard. Mt. Sttatlrman stated she should file a claim against the City for damages. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. The owner was notified, but the assessment is too lugh. 164 Robie Street West (J0104A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Sirathman recommends approval of the assessment. � � �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 17, 2Q01 327 Winifred S�eet Fast (30104A) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment Page 10 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street If the owner fails to comp3y with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Lori Pagel stated they have accepted an agreement with NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). They will purchase the property and rehabilitate it. Ms. Pagel is working with the tide insurance company to cleaz the tifle. NEAR has signed a letter of intent. They have had an architect go through the property. The purchase agreement has not been signed. Gerry Strathman asked when the closing will be. Ms. Pagel responded they have not set a date. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legislative Hearing to a11ow time for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitalization, Inc.). He requested Ms. Pagel notify him when the closing has happened. Then, he will deal with NEAR about the property from that poini forwazd. NEAR will be notified at that point to post a bond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 790 Selby Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolnrion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Manoucher Rostamkhani, owner, and Kristine Kujala, Ramsey County Tax Forfeited Lands, appeared. Ms. Kujala stated that Mr. Bostamkhani is the contract purchaser on this property that he purchased ai auction. T33is properiy has a long iustory 4f nothing being done on it. Steve Magner reported the building has been vacant sinoe 6-26-84. The current owner is Manoucher Rostamkhani, who purchased the property &om Ramsey County at auction. There have been 18 summary abatement notices issued to clean the property, secure it, cut tall grass, remove snow, restore hazard fencing. fln 4-2G-Ol, �u ins�ectifln flf the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which cvnstitate a musance condiiion was developed, and photographs were taken. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees have been paid. Rea1 estate ta�ces aze paid. The estimated market value is $45,000, estimated cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $10,000 to $11,000. The building is gutted: there is no heating, elecirical, or plumbing operable. Mr. Rostamkhani purchased a bond five days ago. The dwelling has to be rehabilitated as a single family or a duplex. The previous owner only lost the dwelling and one of the parcels. The other parcel has the gazage and some decks, which still belong to the previous owner. Mr. Ro�+a*nkha,,; stated he plans to furish this buiiding. o� �c�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF TULY 17, 2001 Page 11 Mr. Strathman stated the only thing missing is the code compliance inspection in order to know what has to be done to bring it up to code. Mr. Rosta�khar,; responded he did not know about it. Gerry Stratbman recommends tfie owner be given si�c months to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that a code compliance inspection is applied for by noon of July 25, 2001. 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A} John Betz mported he spoke to the owner today. Mr. Betz reviewed the file, photographs, and the videotape. Mr. Betz requests that tlus be deleted. There were a lot of c'ucwnstances here. Gerry Straihman zecommends deleting the assessment. 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) 7ohn Betz requested tivs be laid over to the next meeting. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 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Laid Over Suuimary Abatements: JOISNOWI Snow and/or ice removal at 1002 Carroll Avenue; JO1d2C1 Demolirion at 1093 Seventh Street West and 520 Bay Street; J0102BB Boardings-up at 664 Edmund Avenue and 729 Edmund Avenue; J0103AA Properry clean up at 729 Edmund Avenue. 664 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. �29 Edmund Avenue (J0102BB} Legislaflve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 729 Edmund Avenue (J0103AA) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1093 Seventh Street West. 520 Bav Street (J0102C1} Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1002 Carroll Avenue (701SNOVJI) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 2. File JOl SLTMA - Laid over summary abatement for 916 Minnehaha Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment. 3. Sununary Abatements: J0104A Property clean-up during Aprii and May 2001; J0103C Demolition of buildings during April and May 2001; J0103B Boarding-up of vacant buildings during March and Apri12001; J0104V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private properiy during January 2001. 916 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $500 pius the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $545. c � .��z- LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR JULY 17, 2001 349 Cook Avenue East (JQ104A) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1612 Alameda Street (J0103B) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 905 Iroquois Avenue (J0103B) I,�gis3ative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment. 650 Auron Avenue (JOtt?4A) Legislative Aearing Officer recommends appraval of tfie assessment. 597 Blair Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recoma�ends deleting the assessment. 1910 Chelton Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. i �7 Frout Str$et (74104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval of the assessmen� 1b6Q Davton Avenue (30104Aj Legislative Hearing Off:cer recommends deleting the assessment. 122 Lvton Place (J0104V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. t 265 Mitivehaha Avenue East jJOi 04A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommeuds approvat of the assessment. Page 2 515 Nevada Avenue East (70104A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment to $250 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295. ibk Rotrie SYreet �4'est (Jai(k}A) Legislative He�ng Offic,�r recommea�ds approvat ofi�e assessment. 327 Winifred �et Fast (3Uli�Aj Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of fhe assessment 1744 Carroll Avenue (J0104A) LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. b \ •1!r'�' LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT FOR NLY 17, 2001 Page 3 1075 Portland Avenue (J0104A) Legislative Heariug Officer recommends laying over to the July 24, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Itesolu�ion ordeang the owner to remove or repair the building at 843 Rice Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 6-5-01) Legislarive Heariag Officer recommends laying over to the August 21, 2001, Legisiative Hearing to a11ow tzme for closing of sale to NEAR (North End Area Revitali2ation, Inc.}. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building at 790 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bueiding. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends the owner be given six moaths to complete the rehabilitation of the property on condition that the owaer apply for a code compliance inspection by noon of July 25, 2001. rrn TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING PUBLIC HEARZNG DATE T.M.S. REAL ESTATE )MACT PERSOtJ 8 PHONE„ . „ . �.oxanna F1i JUNE 19, 2001 JUNE 27, 2001 DATElNRWTED N _ 4/24/01 to set date of public In Council Research office no Sater than noon on Friday �.z.r.�� NUMBERFOR ROUTiNO TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES i RE 4/24/01 GREEN SHEET oEruRrort owcttaR � N� 111135 cmrcouwcu. ❑ CffYAROAMEY � CliYCLFPK ❑ FW�NdPLiE0.NCFi01R ❑ iWNCILLfERYIAGLTG �,,,,,RroR„�s*,,,m X❑ Council Research {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ,CTIONREQUESTFA Setting date Of public hearing SRd approve 35SII1"LS iOi 6eID011uo[t �i va�.mu �.iusa for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of Eebruary and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February 2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200��'and snow/ice removal for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed. J0102C, J0103A, J0102B, J0103V, JOISNOW or � $ PL4NNING COMMiSSiON CIB COMMITiEE CiVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Staff V dC2Rt �L�1d1RE5 C�a� Fnforcement Ward 2 Has thts perso�rm rrer vrorked under a wntract tor Mis department? YES NO Has ihis persoNfirm ever been a tiry emPIOY�T YES NO Dces tti�s personlfirtn fwssess a sWn not nomialrypoagessed by any curtent cdy emptoye YES NO Is [his persoNfirtn a Wrpeted vendoR YE3 NO lITIATING PROBLEM ISSl1E. O➢POR7UNITY (YJho, Wha[, When, Where, Why) . Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. ]VANTAGESIFAPPROVt.0 Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for DemoZitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehic Summary Abatements and snow/ice removal from sidewalks. This includes cutting ta11 grass and weeds, haulin� away all garba�e, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigera ors, stoves, so as, chairs and all other items. In winter this include the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks. 'ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO j pay the assessment not paid. ouncil does not approve these charges, General Fund would be requir Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property tax ISADVANiAGESIPNOTAPPROVE� Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decZine. Nobody w� take care of their pro especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth�� ga a�e and trash would accumula PvervwharP D'cPa�e and �parc ontld hP n a a f OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUDCETED (CIRCIE ON� YE3 NO SOURCE ASSe55i42I1t5 OLilY ACTNITYNUMSEA �NFORMnnoNiFSrwN� 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charg