01-788City oP St. Paul COUNC FILE N_ ��� t�(
RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By % �
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Q R� V I N A L Fi1e No_ SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave.'
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LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LBGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
A public hearing having been had upon the assessment £or the above
improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and
having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
ratified.
RESOLVED FURTAER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file #J0102CC assmt #0910 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yeas Nays
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,�farris
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Adopted by the Council: Date � a co�
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
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To Legislarive Hearing Officer - 7-24-01
Public HearinQ Date - 8-1-01
T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Date:
:ontaM Person aqd Phon nmber:
Roxanna FtiB�c� `I�` 266-8859
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At Conncils request on 6-27-01 to 8-1-01 the following were laid over for further discussion.
Demo. of bldg. at 1317 Arkwright St and Summ Abate (snow and/or ice removal) at 1016 Beech
Ave. �le No.s J0102CC and JOISNOW2.
PLANNING COMhIISSION
C1VII, SERVICE WMMISSION
Cm Cohmiq
rfs whidh Council Objective
Neighborhoods
A sr,�
A Public Health
A vacant bldg.
Ward 2
Has the person/firm ever worked uoder a rnnhact for this department? YES NO
Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO
Does this persodfirm possess a sldll not normally passessed by any YES NO
curren[ CiTy employee?
Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach.
YG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?):
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135"
7/6/Ol � Green Sheet Number:
ATTORNEY
IF APPROVED:
IF APPROVED:
IF NOT APPROVED:
,��� p �, 2001
AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $9�']3S.4S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIIiCLE ONE)
c sovxcE: Assessments only A�TrnTr� �sEx:
'IAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
2 nronertv owners will be notified of the nublic hearing and charges.
YES NO
City of St. Paul 0 R( G( N A L
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. COUNCIL FZLE NO.
REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSSSSMENT File No. SEE BELOW
Assessment No. SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave_
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
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 - Code Enforcement
Abatement Service Charge
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Charge To
Net Assessment
$9,167.00
$
$515.95
$12.50
$40.00
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$9,735.45
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 59,735.45upon
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 comg ete by him, and which is
herewith submitted to the Council for such action th}'����n� �e co�sidered
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proper. ,;�����✓t;�i�i�1 '�.
Dated '/ �•ra�^ S.�'Wh1tE `b` �
Valuation and AssessmentJEngineer
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REPORT
Date: July 24, 2001
Time: 10:00 a_m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
1. Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwrieht Street.
JO i SNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri t Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
2. Laid Over Suminary Abatement:
J0104A Properry cleanup at 1075 Portland Avenue.
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Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwri t Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair
the property on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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'TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING JUNE 19, 2001
PUBLIC HEARING DATE JUNE 27, 2001
PARTMENT/OFF�����L � DATEINITIATED
T.M.S. REAL ESTATE DIVISION 4/24/Ol
iMACT PERSIXJ 8 PHONE.. .., /. i /
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5/9/O1 to set date of public
In Council Research office no
later than noon on Friday
FOR
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1
RE 4/24/O1
GREEN SHEET
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u:iiunHt�utsitu JetLing aace oi puoiic: nearing ana uyyr.uve a5sw �o ,.v� ucw.,����.... ..� .....u..,. .,�.,s,
for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of
February and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February
2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200gj�'and snow/ice removal
for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed.
J0102C, J0103A, J0102B, J0103V, JOISNOW
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PLANNING COMM�SSION
CIB COMMITTEE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Staff
Vacant Buildines
Code Enforcement
borhoods
Ward 2
ILSONAL SENVICE CUIY 11(Nlli MY51 AIYS W LN 1 �fL � V LLV W 11YY �jYCi 11V 1�i:
Has fhis person/firtn ever worked under a w�t2ct for this department?
YES NO
Has this persoNfirm erer been a ciry empbyee�
YES NO
Dces this persoMirtn possess a sWli not normallyposses,uC by any curtent cdy employee7
YES NO
Is this persoNfirm a Wrpeted vendoR
YES NO
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VITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wha, What, 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.
�vHrviHmca�rnrrn�vcv
Gost recovety programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehicles,
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, a11 household items
such as refrigera�ors, stoves, so�as, chairs and all oth,er items. In winter this includes
the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks.
ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to
pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property taxes if
not paid.
�AGESIt NUTAYYKUVtU
borhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
care of their oroperty, esvecially vacant or_rental properties. .Rodents, filth�,
ASSIGX
fOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 , 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUOGETED �CIRCLE ONfl Y5S NO
=UNOINGSOURCE Assessments ORLV ACTIVINNUMBER
�INANCIALINFORMATION(EXPWNJ 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charges.
MINiTI'ES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 2_III.
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STAFF PRESENT: 7ohn Betz, Code Enforcemeat; Roxanna Flink, Real Esiate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement
Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwright Street
JOISNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri�ht Street
(No one appeared to represent ihe properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
(A videotape was shown.}
Moira Gaidzanwa, owner, appeared. Her sidewalk has less snow than the adjacent property. It
looked like it was plowed the previous day and was snowed over in the morning.
John Betz reported that upon receipt of a complaint, a letter was mailed on 1-19-01 to the
property owner at 451 Lynnhwst Avenue East. An inspection was conducted on 1-24-01. The
inspector n4ted there was snow aod ir.e built up ou the sidewatk. A handwritten notice was sent
to the propertp ovs�ner at #he same addzess. It was reinspected on 1-31-01. It read that the snow
and ice remained and the sidewa(k was l�azardous.
Ms. Gaidzauwa stated she did not receive the notice. Mr. Betz responded the first notice was
generated from the Citizen Service Office. Several notices were sent out from lus office for
rental registration, correction notices. None of these have been rehuned as undeliverable.
Mr. Sirathman stated that the L'ity sea3 �tices through the U.S. mail system, and that is
considered delivered under tlie law. h� Gaid�anwa responded she would not choose to ignore
this notice when siue respuads 4o all ot� leiYeis the City seads her. She has someone that takes
care of the snow. It looks like less fhan an inch of accumulation. 7ohn Betz responded that City
ordinance reads that snow is to be removed within 24 hours.
Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Technically, the City has met its burden of
proof. From the videotape, it does not seem a case of serious neglect. The owner assures him
that she did not receive notice, and he will take her word for it this time.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2001
Laid Over snmmary Abatement:
J0104A Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperry.)
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John Be�-i reported this was laid over because the owner was out of town due to a tragedy in the
family. She was suppose to call Mr. Betz back, but did not do so. He suggested that tlus be laid
over again.
Gerry Stratbman laid over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative Hearing.
Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwright Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Photograplvs were presented)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been condemned since 12-10-99 and has been vacant
since 5-8-00. There have been four suxnmary abatement notices issued to remove vehicles, cut
tall grass, remove refuse. On 5-9-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken.
As of today, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant buiiding fees are due. Real estate taxes aze paid. Estimated mazket
value is $52,900, estimated cost to repair, $20,000 to $50,000; cost to demolish, $8,000 to
$9,000. The lazge gap for repair is due to Code EnforcemenYs inability to completely inspect the
PI'oP�Y•
Donald Drouin, owner, appeared and stated he i�as a signed purchase agreement from the
adjacent property. Within six mon8ts, the hmase wiil be moved or demolished. He does not
understand the rush.
Gerry S#rathman asked aimut the closing date on the purchase agreement. Mr. Drouin responded
no more thaa I SU days from Apri125, which may be September 23. He would like an extension
of time to cover the period of the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman asked does the purchase agreement cail for the closing to occur by the September
date. Mr. Drouin responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated there is a gas station called MaraBaon Oil adjacent to 1183 Arkwright Street.
They a�e pucchasing the propzrly, perhaps to eapand the operation there. Mr. Magner concern is
the tune limit. He has aot s�n the purchase agreement and would like some finality with the
whoie issue.
Mr. Drouin stated that several meetings ago, he gave whoever was here the name and phone
number of the person in the regional real estate office of Mazathon Oil. Mr. Magner responded
that Mr. Drouin could have brought with him a copy of the agreement.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINtTTES OF NLY 24, 2001
Page 3
Mike Morehead reported there is a long history with this house. It is considered a trash house.
Over a year ago, Mr. Morehead found 17 cats in the house, storage in the basement up to the
rafters, storage on the main floor shoulder height. The house was littered with cat feces. He
talked to someone in the City Attomey's Office to prosecute the owner for failure to pay the
vacant building fee. The case was originatly di�,,;e�� on assivances that the owner was going
to pay the vacant building fee. There is a history here of noncompliance and no follow through.
A couple of weeks ago, the porch was packed full of stuff. Mr. Morehead woutd like the
following: 1) Follow through on the vacant building fee, 2) A bond posted, 3) a determination as
to whether the house is marketable. The oniy way to detemune that is to get the contents and
animals out. No one is supposedly living in there. The property should be emptied to the bare
walls so a prospective purchaser may determine its worth. The house is so permeated with cat
urine that no one will want it. 4) The fuel in the house is dangerous.
Mr. Drouin stated he objects to the demand for a bond. He is a disabled vet living on a fixed
income. Ae does not have bond fimds. There are no feces in the house. The house is not fuil of
junk. He tried to get the properry cleaned up. As of a yeaz ago May, he could not get specific
criteria of what was required beyond cleaning up the trash in the house. Mr. Morehead saw the
dumpster at the property, said Mr. Drouin, so his office knows the work is being done. They
cannot say he is being noncompliant when he is working on this.
Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Drouin unable or unwilling to post a bond. Mr. Drouin responded he
is unable to post a bond. The money went to rent a dumpster.
Since ihe prospective buyer is Marathon oil, stated Mr. Strathman, it seems they have no
intention of occupying this house. He asked what difference it makes if the house is demolished
by the City. Mr. Drouin responded he does not want to pay for the demolition. That is a wst that
the buyer is to incur as per the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman stated he would like to see the parchase agreement to understand its terms. Mr.
Magner stated if the owner is going to go ahead with the purchase agreement, by the time the
house is demolished and the assessment ratified, it would be in the hands of Marathon Oil, who
wouid a�eceive the bill.
Mr. Morehead stated he woutd l�e to see Mr. Drouin ge# the full value of his property. At the
same time, Mr. Morehead would like to protect neigliboring property and Yo have Mr. Drouin
follow the law. If the City demolishes the building, all that would be left is a vacant lot. Mr.
Morehead is looking fcn a solution so t3�at aeighbors azen't in any danger, and the house is in
compiiance. He would like the p�schase agreement accelerated.
Mr. Magner stated landfills do not accept municipal waste mixed in with the construction
landfill. The property will have to be cleaned out before the demolition.
Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend approval of the order on condition that the vacant
building fee is paid by August 1. The order will be amended from 15 days to 90 days, which
allows for the transfer of ownership and for the new buyer to demolish the properiy before the
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 24, 2001
Page 4
City. His decision does not address any immediate hazards there may be to the surrounding
neighbors. It is a tolerable risk. This gives Mr. Drouin opportunity to recover the full value of
his property.
Mr. Morehead suggested an amendmeat to Mr. Stathman's decision: bring the interior to the
bare wells in a certain amount of time and no animals in the properry. Mr. Strathman responded
he is willing to do the part about animals because this is a vacant building and should not have
any animals in it. He is reluctant to put the burden on the owner to empty this property because
Mr. S�athman is not sure Mr. Drouin has the finances and the wherewithal to do it.
Mr. Drouin responded he cannot hire a mover until he closes on the properry and gets a check.
Once the carpet is removed, there is little damage to the floors. Also, he would like the due date
to be August 3. Sociai security does not disperse until then. As for the animals, he needs time to
place them. He was told he could not live in the house, but no one said anything about the
animals. He was told he could take caze of them. There aze about 13. Mr. Morehead stated
there aze too many cats in the building. The ordinance is very cleaz. If the cats aze not gone by
August 1, they will go to Animal Control.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair the properiy on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001. If the vacant building
fee is not paid by then, the resolution to remove or repair will revert to 15 days.
itesoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperty. Photographs were presented.)
Steve Magner stated this building has been vacant since 11-18-97. Current owner is Lois
Haaington. Five summary abatea�eg# no#ices have been issued to remove refuse, secure garage
door, anti caE tali grass. Qn 5-Id�-til, an iaspectir,n of the btulding was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were talcen.
An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 5-21-01 with a compliance date of 6-20-01.
As of tlus date, ttus property remains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real taxes are unpaid in the amount of
$1,557.15. Estimated market value is $64,900; estimated cost to repair, $45,000; estuuated cost
to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. A code compliance has not been applied for.
Mr. Magner stated he receivecl a phone eall from a Don La�son, who ciaaais to be i.ois
Harrington's son. Mr. Larson at oge time filled out the vacant building regiskation form
indicatiag he woald be t� one responsible for rehabilitating the property. He now denies he
filled out tiie document, but asked for a layover. Mr. Magner refeaed him to Mr. Strathman.
Mr. Strathman stated that Mr. Larson called Mr. Strathman's secretary this morning, indicated he
could not find lus mother, and asked for additionat time.
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Page 5
Mr. Strathman asked about the market value. Mr. Magner responded that amount is too high
based on the condition of the property. He does not believe there is much value listed to the
property. Sometimes, the assessor is not looking that close. That amount also includes land.
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By % �
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Q R� V I N A L Fi1e No_ SEE BELOW
r �� Assessment No. SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave.'
C�e3 .�� k�,.a. �o-Yr�
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LBGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
A public hearing having been had upon the assessment £or the above
improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and
having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
ratified.
RESOLVED FURTAER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file #J0102CC assmt #0910 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yeas Nays
✓Benanav
,/�lakey
�ostrom
,,.C`oleman
,�farris
,iLantry
�eiter
� In Favor
� Against
Adopted by the Council: Date � a co�
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
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To Legislarive Hearing Officer - 7-24-01
Public HearinQ Date - 8-1-01
T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Date:
:ontaM Person aqd Phon nmber:
Roxanna FtiB�c� `I�` 266-8859
noon o
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� Cooncil Ageoda by: ET DIItECTOR .& MGi. SVC. DIR.
�. Countil Research Otfice
n E�iday PUBLIC HEARING S-1-Ol YOR(ORASSLSfANT) 1 OUNCII. RFCx�euCg
L# OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
)N REQLTESTED:
At Conncils request on 6-27-01 to 8-1-01 the following were laid over for further discussion.
Demo. of bldg. at 1317 Arkwright St and Summ Abate (snow and/or ice removal) at 1016 Beech
Ave. �le No.s J0102CC and JOISNOW2.
PLANNING COMhIISSION
C1VII, SERVICE WMMISSION
Cm Cohmiq
rfs whidh Council Objective
Neighborhoods
A sr,�
A Public Health
A vacant bldg.
Ward 2
Has the person/firm ever worked uoder a rnnhact for this department? YES NO
Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO
Does this persodfirm possess a sldll not normally passessed by any YES NO
curren[ CiTy employee?
Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach.
YG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?):
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135"
7/6/Ol � Green Sheet Number:
ATTORNEY
IF APPROVED:
IF APPROVED:
IF NOT APPROVED:
,��� p �, 2001
AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $9�']3S.4S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIIiCLE ONE)
c sovxcE: Assessments only A�TrnTr� �sEx:
'IAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
2 nronertv owners will be notified of the nublic hearing and charges.
YES NO
City of St. Paul 0 R( G( N A L
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. COUNCIL FZLE NO.
REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSSSSMENT File No. SEE BELOW
Assessment No. SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave_
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
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 - Code Enforcement
Abatement Service Charge
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Charge To
Net Assessment
$9,167.00
$
$515.95
$12.50
$40.00
E�
$9,735.45
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 59,735.45upon
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 comg ete by him, and which is
herewith submitted to the Council for such action th}'����n� �e co�sidered
i:, l r � �, � � '; "'..
proper. ,;�����✓t;�i�i�1 '�.
Dated '/ �•ra�^ S.�'Wh1tE `b` �
Valuation and AssessmentJEngineer
,
REPORT
Date: July 24, 2001
Time: 10:00 a_m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
1. Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwrieht Street.
JO i SNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri t Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
2. Laid Over Suminary Abatement:
J0104A Properry cleanup at 1075 Portland Avenue.
a � .'lrl'
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwri t Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair
the property on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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PUBLIC HEARING DATE JUNE 27, 2001
PARTMENT/OFF�����L � DATEINITIATED
T.M.S. REAL ESTATE DIVISION 4/24/Ol
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for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of
February and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February
2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200gj�'and snow/ice removal
for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed.
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Ward 2
ILSONAL SENVICE CUIY 11(Nlli MY51 AIYS W LN 1 �fL � V LLV W 11YY �jYCi 11V 1�i:
Has fhis person/firtn ever worked under a w�t2ct for this department?
YES NO
Has this persoNfirm erer been a ciry empbyee�
YES NO
Dces this persoMirtn possess a sWli not normallyposses,uC by any curtent cdy employee7
YES NO
Is this persoNfirm a Wrpeted vendoR
YES NO
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VITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wha, What, 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.
�vHrviHmca�rnrrn�vcv
Gost recovety programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehicles,
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, a11 household items
such as refrigera�ors, stoves, so�as, chairs and all oth,er items. In winter this includes
the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks.
ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to
pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property taxes if
not paid.
�AGESIt NUTAYYKUVtU
borhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
care of their oroperty, esvecially vacant or_rental properties. .Rodents, filth�,
ASSIGX
fOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 , 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUOGETED �CIRCLE ONfl Y5S NO
=UNOINGSOURCE Assessments ORLV ACTIVINNUMBER
�INANCIALINFORMATION(EXPWNJ 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charges.
MINiTI'ES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 2_III.
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STAFF PRESENT: 7ohn Betz, Code Enforcemeat; Roxanna Flink, Real Esiate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement
Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwright Street
JOISNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri�ht Street
(No one appeared to represent ihe properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
(A videotape was shown.}
Moira Gaidzanwa, owner, appeared. Her sidewalk has less snow than the adjacent property. It
looked like it was plowed the previous day and was snowed over in the morning.
John Betz reported that upon receipt of a complaint, a letter was mailed on 1-19-01 to the
property owner at 451 Lynnhwst Avenue East. An inspection was conducted on 1-24-01. The
inspector n4ted there was snow aod ir.e built up ou the sidewatk. A handwritten notice was sent
to the propertp ovs�ner at #he same addzess. It was reinspected on 1-31-01. It read that the snow
and ice remained and the sidewa(k was l�azardous.
Ms. Gaidzauwa stated she did not receive the notice. Mr. Betz responded the first notice was
generated from the Citizen Service Office. Several notices were sent out from lus office for
rental registration, correction notices. None of these have been rehuned as undeliverable.
Mr. Sirathman stated that the L'ity sea3 �tices through the U.S. mail system, and that is
considered delivered under tlie law. h� Gaid�anwa responded she would not choose to ignore
this notice when siue respuads 4o all ot� leiYeis the City seads her. She has someone that takes
care of the snow. It looks like less fhan an inch of accumulation. 7ohn Betz responded that City
ordinance reads that snow is to be removed within 24 hours.
Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Technically, the City has met its burden of
proof. From the videotape, it does not seem a case of serious neglect. The owner assures him
that she did not receive notice, and he will take her word for it this time.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2001
Laid Over snmmary Abatement:
J0104A Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperry.)
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John Be�-i reported this was laid over because the owner was out of town due to a tragedy in the
family. She was suppose to call Mr. Betz back, but did not do so. He suggested that tlus be laid
over again.
Gerry Stratbman laid over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative Hearing.
Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwright Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Photograplvs were presented)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been condemned since 12-10-99 and has been vacant
since 5-8-00. There have been four suxnmary abatement notices issued to remove vehicles, cut
tall grass, remove refuse. On 5-9-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken.
As of today, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant buiiding fees are due. Real estate taxes aze paid. Estimated mazket
value is $52,900, estimated cost to repair, $20,000 to $50,000; cost to demolish, $8,000 to
$9,000. The lazge gap for repair is due to Code EnforcemenYs inability to completely inspect the
PI'oP�Y•
Donald Drouin, owner, appeared and stated he i�as a signed purchase agreement from the
adjacent property. Within six mon8ts, the hmase wiil be moved or demolished. He does not
understand the rush.
Gerry S#rathman asked aimut the closing date on the purchase agreement. Mr. Drouin responded
no more thaa I SU days from Apri125, which may be September 23. He would like an extension
of time to cover the period of the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman asked does the purchase agreement cail for the closing to occur by the September
date. Mr. Drouin responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated there is a gas station called MaraBaon Oil adjacent to 1183 Arkwright Street.
They a�e pucchasing the propzrly, perhaps to eapand the operation there. Mr. Magner concern is
the tune limit. He has aot s�n the purchase agreement and would like some finality with the
whoie issue.
Mr. Drouin stated that several meetings ago, he gave whoever was here the name and phone
number of the person in the regional real estate office of Mazathon Oil. Mr. Magner responded
that Mr. Drouin could have brought with him a copy of the agreement.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINtTTES OF NLY 24, 2001
Page 3
Mike Morehead reported there is a long history with this house. It is considered a trash house.
Over a year ago, Mr. Morehead found 17 cats in the house, storage in the basement up to the
rafters, storage on the main floor shoulder height. The house was littered with cat feces. He
talked to someone in the City Attomey's Office to prosecute the owner for failure to pay the
vacant building fee. The case was originatly di�,,;e�� on assivances that the owner was going
to pay the vacant building fee. There is a history here of noncompliance and no follow through.
A couple of weeks ago, the porch was packed full of stuff. Mr. Morehead woutd like the
following: 1) Follow through on the vacant building fee, 2) A bond posted, 3) a determination as
to whether the house is marketable. The oniy way to detemune that is to get the contents and
animals out. No one is supposedly living in there. The property should be emptied to the bare
walls so a prospective purchaser may determine its worth. The house is so permeated with cat
urine that no one will want it. 4) The fuel in the house is dangerous.
Mr. Drouin stated he objects to the demand for a bond. He is a disabled vet living on a fixed
income. Ae does not have bond fimds. There are no feces in the house. The house is not fuil of
junk. He tried to get the properry cleaned up. As of a yeaz ago May, he could not get specific
criteria of what was required beyond cleaning up the trash in the house. Mr. Morehead saw the
dumpster at the property, said Mr. Drouin, so his office knows the work is being done. They
cannot say he is being noncompliant when he is working on this.
Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Drouin unable or unwilling to post a bond. Mr. Drouin responded he
is unable to post a bond. The money went to rent a dumpster.
Since ihe prospective buyer is Marathon oil, stated Mr. Strathman, it seems they have no
intention of occupying this house. He asked what difference it makes if the house is demolished
by the City. Mr. Drouin responded he does not want to pay for the demolition. That is a wst that
the buyer is to incur as per the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman stated he would like to see the parchase agreement to understand its terms. Mr.
Magner stated if the owner is going to go ahead with the purchase agreement, by the time the
house is demolished and the assessment ratified, it would be in the hands of Marathon Oil, who
wouid a�eceive the bill.
Mr. Morehead stated he woutd l�e to see Mr. Drouin ge# the full value of his property. At the
same time, Mr. Morehead would like to protect neigliboring property and Yo have Mr. Drouin
follow the law. If the City demolishes the building, all that would be left is a vacant lot. Mr.
Morehead is looking fcn a solution so t3�at aeighbors azen't in any danger, and the house is in
compiiance. He would like the p�schase agreement accelerated.
Mr. Magner stated landfills do not accept municipal waste mixed in with the construction
landfill. The property will have to be cleaned out before the demolition.
Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend approval of the order on condition that the vacant
building fee is paid by August 1. The order will be amended from 15 days to 90 days, which
allows for the transfer of ownership and for the new buyer to demolish the properiy before the
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 24, 2001
Page 4
City. His decision does not address any immediate hazards there may be to the surrounding
neighbors. It is a tolerable risk. This gives Mr. Drouin opportunity to recover the full value of
his property.
Mr. Morehead suggested an amendmeat to Mr. Stathman's decision: bring the interior to the
bare wells in a certain amount of time and no animals in the properry. Mr. Strathman responded
he is willing to do the part about animals because this is a vacant building and should not have
any animals in it. He is reluctant to put the burden on the owner to empty this property because
Mr. S�athman is not sure Mr. Drouin has the finances and the wherewithal to do it.
Mr. Drouin responded he cannot hire a mover until he closes on the properry and gets a check.
Once the carpet is removed, there is little damage to the floors. Also, he would like the due date
to be August 3. Sociai security does not disperse until then. As for the animals, he needs time to
place them. He was told he could not live in the house, but no one said anything about the
animals. He was told he could take caze of them. There aze about 13. Mr. Morehead stated
there aze too many cats in the building. The ordinance is very cleaz. If the cats aze not gone by
August 1, they will go to Animal Control.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair the properiy on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001. If the vacant building
fee is not paid by then, the resolution to remove or repair will revert to 15 days.
itesoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperty. Photographs were presented.)
Steve Magner stated this building has been vacant since 11-18-97. Current owner is Lois
Haaington. Five summary abatea�eg# no#ices have been issued to remove refuse, secure garage
door, anti caE tali grass. Qn 5-Id�-til, an iaspectir,n of the btulding was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were talcen.
An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 5-21-01 with a compliance date of 6-20-01.
As of tlus date, ttus property remains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real taxes are unpaid in the amount of
$1,557.15. Estimated market value is $64,900; estimated cost to repair, $45,000; estuuated cost
to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. A code compliance has not been applied for.
Mr. Magner stated he receivecl a phone eall from a Don La�son, who ciaaais to be i.ois
Harrington's son. Mr. Larson at oge time filled out the vacant building regiskation form
indicatiag he woald be t� one responsible for rehabilitating the property. He now denies he
filled out tiie document, but asked for a layover. Mr. Magner refeaed him to Mr. Strathman.
Mr. Strathman stated that Mr. Larson called Mr. Strathman's secretary this morning, indicated he
could not find lus mother, and asked for additionat time.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF NLY 24, 2001
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Mr. Strathman asked about the market value. Mr. Magner responded that amount is too high
based on the condition of the property. He does not believe there is much value listed to the
property. Sometimes, the assessor is not looking that close. That amount also includes land.
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City oP St. Paul COUNC FILE N_ ��� t�(
RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By % �
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Q R� V I N A L Fi1e No_ SEE BELOW
r �� Assessment No. SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave.'
C�e3 .�� k�,.a. �o-Yr�
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LBGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
A public hearing having been had upon the assessment £or the above
improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and
having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
ratified.
RESOLVED FURTAER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file #J0102CC assmt #0910 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yeas Nays
✓Benanav
,/�lakey
�ostrom
,,.C`oleman
,�farris
,iLantry
�eiter
� In Favor
� Against
Adopted by the Council: Date � a co�
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
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To Legislarive Hearing Officer - 7-24-01
Public HearinQ Date - 8-1-01
T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION Date:
:ontaM Person aqd Phon nmber:
Roxanna FtiB�c� `I�` 266-8859
noon o
o �-�rY
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� Cooncil Ageoda by: ET DIItECTOR .& MGi. SVC. DIR.
�. Countil Research Otfice
n E�iday PUBLIC HEARING S-1-Ol YOR(ORASSLSfANT) 1 OUNCII. RFCx�euCg
L# OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
)N REQLTESTED:
At Conncils request on 6-27-01 to 8-1-01 the following were laid over for further discussion.
Demo. of bldg. at 1317 Arkwright St and Summ Abate (snow and/or ice removal) at 1016 Beech
Ave. �le No.s J0102CC and JOISNOW2.
PLANNING COMhIISSION
C1VII, SERVICE WMMISSION
Cm Cohmiq
rfs whidh Council Objective
Neighborhoods
A sr,�
A Public Health
A vacant bldg.
Ward 2
Has the person/firm ever worked uoder a rnnhact for this department? YES NO
Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO
Does this persodfirm possess a sldll not normally passessed by any YES NO
curren[ CiTy employee?
Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach.
YG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?):
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 111135"
7/6/Ol � Green Sheet Number:
ATTORNEY
IF APPROVED:
IF APPROVED:
IF NOT APPROVED:
,��� p �, 2001
AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $9�']3S.4S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIIiCLE ONE)
c sovxcE: Assessments only A�TrnTr� �sEx:
'IAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
2 nronertv owners will be notified of the nublic hearing and charges.
YES NO
City of St. Paul 0 R( G( N A L
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. COUNCIL FZLE NO.
REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSSSSMENT File No. SEE BELOW
Assessment No. SEE BELOW
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Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for
2 J0102CC
JOlSNOW2
(0910)
(0914)
Demolition of Building at 1317 Arkwright St.
Summary Abatement (Snow and/or ice removal) from
property located at 1016 Beech Ave_
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-27-01 TO 8-1-01
LEGISLATIVE HEARING IS 7-24-01
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 - Code Enforcement
Abatement Service Charge
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Charge To
Net Assessment
$9,167.00
$
$515.95
$12.50
$40.00
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$9,735.45
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 59,735.45upon
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 comg ete by him, and which is
herewith submitted to the Council for such action th}'����n� �e co�sidered
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Dated '/ �•ra�^ S.�'Wh1tE `b` �
Valuation and AssessmentJEngineer
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REPORT
Date: July 24, 2001
Time: 10:00 a_m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
1. Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwrieht Street.
JO i SNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri t Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
2. Laid Over Suminary Abatement:
J0104A Properry cleanup at 1075 Portland Avenue.
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Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwri t Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair
the property on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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'TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING JUNE 19, 2001
PUBLIC HEARING DATE JUNE 27, 2001
PARTMENT/OFF�����L � DATEINITIATED
T.M.S. REAL ESTATE DIVISION 4/24/Ol
iMACT PERSIXJ 8 PHONE.. .., /. i /
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5/9/O1 to set date of public
In Council Research office no
later than noon on Friday
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u:iiunHt�utsitu JetLing aace oi puoiic: nearing ana uyyr.uve a5sw �o ,.v� ucw.,����.... ..� .....u..,. .,�.,s,
for January & February 2001; Summary Abatements (property Clean-Up) for the months of part of
February and all of March 2001; Boarding-Up of vacant buildings during January and February
2001; Towing of abandoned vehicles during November and December 200gj�'and snow/ice removal
for the winter season of 2000 and 2001. Also sanding of walks if needed.
J0102C, J0103A, J0102B, J0103V, JOISNOW
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PLANNING COMM�SSION
CIB COMMITTEE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Staff
Vacant Buildines
Code Enforcement
borhoods
Ward 2
ILSONAL SENVICE CUIY 11(Nlli MY51 AIYS W LN 1 �fL � V LLV W 11YY �jYCi 11V 1�i:
Has fhis person/firtn ever worked under a w�t2ct for this department?
YES NO
Has this persoNfirm erer been a ciry empbyee�
YES NO
Dces this persoMirtn possess a sWli not normallyposses,uC by any curtent cdy employee7
YES NO
Is this persoNfirm a Wrpeted vendoR
YES NO
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VITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Wha, What, 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.
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Gost recovety programs to recover expenses for Demolitions, Boardings-Up, Abandoned Vehicles,
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, a11 household items
such as refrigera�ors, stoves, so�as, chairs and all oth,er items. In winter this includes
the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and cross walks.
ISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to
pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with property taxes if
not paid.
�AGESIt NUTAYYKUVtU
borhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
care of their oroperty, esvecially vacant or_rental properties. .Rodents, filth�,
ASSIGX
fOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION f 164 , 715 . 04 COST/REVENUE BUOGETED �CIRCLE ONfl Y5S NO
=UNOINGSOURCE Assessments ORLV ACTIVINNUMBER
�INANCIALINFORMATION(EXPWNJ 262 property owners will be notified of the public hearings and charges.
MINiTI'ES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 2_III.
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STAFF PRESENT: 7ohn Betz, Code Enforcemeat; Roxanna Flink, Real Esiate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement
Laid Over Summary Abatements:
J0102CC Demolition of 1317 Arkwright Street
JOISNOW2 Snow and/or ice removal from 1016 Beech Street
1317 Arkwri�ht Street
(No one appeared to represent ihe properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1016 Beech Street
(A videotape was shown.}
Moira Gaidzanwa, owner, appeared. Her sidewalk has less snow than the adjacent property. It
looked like it was plowed the previous day and was snowed over in the morning.
John Betz reported that upon receipt of a complaint, a letter was mailed on 1-19-01 to the
property owner at 451 Lynnhwst Avenue East. An inspection was conducted on 1-24-01. The
inspector n4ted there was snow aod ir.e built up ou the sidewatk. A handwritten notice was sent
to the propertp ovs�ner at #he same addzess. It was reinspected on 1-31-01. It read that the snow
and ice remained and the sidewa(k was l�azardous.
Ms. Gaidzauwa stated she did not receive the notice. Mr. Betz responded the first notice was
generated from the Citizen Service Office. Several notices were sent out from lus office for
rental registration, correction notices. None of these have been rehuned as undeliverable.
Mr. Sirathman stated that the L'ity sea3 �tices through the U.S. mail system, and that is
considered delivered under tlie law. h� Gaid�anwa responded she would not choose to ignore
this notice when siue respuads 4o all ot� leiYeis the City seads her. She has someone that takes
care of the snow. It looks like less fhan an inch of accumulation. 7ohn Betz responded that City
ordinance reads that snow is to be removed within 24 hours.
Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Technically, the City has met its burden of
proof. From the videotape, it does not seem a case of serious neglect. The owner assures him
that she did not receive notice, and he will take her word for it this time.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2001
Laid Over snmmary Abatement:
J0104A Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperry.)
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John Be�-i reported this was laid over because the owner was out of town due to a tragedy in the
family. She was suppose to call Mr. Betz back, but did not do so. He suggested that tlus be laid
over again.
Gerry Stratbman laid over to the August 7, 2001, Legislative Hearing.
Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1183 Arkwright Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Photograplvs were presented)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been condemned since 12-10-99 and has been vacant
since 5-8-00. There have been four suxnmary abatement notices issued to remove vehicles, cut
tall grass, remove refuse. On 5-9-01, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken.
As of today, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant buiiding fees are due. Real estate taxes aze paid. Estimated mazket
value is $52,900, estimated cost to repair, $20,000 to $50,000; cost to demolish, $8,000 to
$9,000. The lazge gap for repair is due to Code EnforcemenYs inability to completely inspect the
PI'oP�Y•
Donald Drouin, owner, appeared and stated he i�as a signed purchase agreement from the
adjacent property. Within six mon8ts, the hmase wiil be moved or demolished. He does not
understand the rush.
Gerry S#rathman asked aimut the closing date on the purchase agreement. Mr. Drouin responded
no more thaa I SU days from Apri125, which may be September 23. He would like an extension
of time to cover the period of the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman asked does the purchase agreement cail for the closing to occur by the September
date. Mr. Drouin responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated there is a gas station called MaraBaon Oil adjacent to 1183 Arkwright Street.
They a�e pucchasing the propzrly, perhaps to eapand the operation there. Mr. Magner concern is
the tune limit. He has aot s�n the purchase agreement and would like some finality with the
whoie issue.
Mr. Drouin stated that several meetings ago, he gave whoever was here the name and phone
number of the person in the regional real estate office of Mazathon Oil. Mr. Magner responded
that Mr. Drouin could have brought with him a copy of the agreement.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINtTTES OF NLY 24, 2001
Page 3
Mike Morehead reported there is a long history with this house. It is considered a trash house.
Over a year ago, Mr. Morehead found 17 cats in the house, storage in the basement up to the
rafters, storage on the main floor shoulder height. The house was littered with cat feces. He
talked to someone in the City Attomey's Office to prosecute the owner for failure to pay the
vacant building fee. The case was originatly di�,,;e�� on assivances that the owner was going
to pay the vacant building fee. There is a history here of noncompliance and no follow through.
A couple of weeks ago, the porch was packed full of stuff. Mr. Morehead woutd like the
following: 1) Follow through on the vacant building fee, 2) A bond posted, 3) a determination as
to whether the house is marketable. The oniy way to detemune that is to get the contents and
animals out. No one is supposedly living in there. The property should be emptied to the bare
walls so a prospective purchaser may determine its worth. The house is so permeated with cat
urine that no one will want it. 4) The fuel in the house is dangerous.
Mr. Drouin stated he objects to the demand for a bond. He is a disabled vet living on a fixed
income. Ae does not have bond fimds. There are no feces in the house. The house is not fuil of
junk. He tried to get the properry cleaned up. As of a yeaz ago May, he could not get specific
criteria of what was required beyond cleaning up the trash in the house. Mr. Morehead saw the
dumpster at the property, said Mr. Drouin, so his office knows the work is being done. They
cannot say he is being noncompliant when he is working on this.
Mr. Strathman asked is Mr. Drouin unable or unwilling to post a bond. Mr. Drouin responded he
is unable to post a bond. The money went to rent a dumpster.
Since ihe prospective buyer is Marathon oil, stated Mr. Strathman, it seems they have no
intention of occupying this house. He asked what difference it makes if the house is demolished
by the City. Mr. Drouin responded he does not want to pay for the demolition. That is a wst that
the buyer is to incur as per the purchase agreement.
Mr. Strathman stated he would like to see the parchase agreement to understand its terms. Mr.
Magner stated if the owner is going to go ahead with the purchase agreement, by the time the
house is demolished and the assessment ratified, it would be in the hands of Marathon Oil, who
wouid a�eceive the bill.
Mr. Morehead stated he woutd l�e to see Mr. Drouin ge# the full value of his property. At the
same time, Mr. Morehead would like to protect neigliboring property and Yo have Mr. Drouin
follow the law. If the City demolishes the building, all that would be left is a vacant lot. Mr.
Morehead is looking fcn a solution so t3�at aeighbors azen't in any danger, and the house is in
compiiance. He would like the p�schase agreement accelerated.
Mr. Magner stated landfills do not accept municipal waste mixed in with the construction
landfill. The property will have to be cleaned out before the demolition.
Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend approval of the order on condition that the vacant
building fee is paid by August 1. The order will be amended from 15 days to 90 days, which
allows for the transfer of ownership and for the new buyer to demolish the properiy before the
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City. His decision does not address any immediate hazards there may be to the surrounding
neighbors. It is a tolerable risk. This gives Mr. Drouin opportunity to recover the full value of
his property.
Mr. Morehead suggested an amendmeat to Mr. Stathman's decision: bring the interior to the
bare wells in a certain amount of time and no animals in the properry. Mr. Strathman responded
he is willing to do the part about animals because this is a vacant building and should not have
any animals in it. He is reluctant to put the burden on the owner to empty this property because
Mr. S�athman is not sure Mr. Drouin has the finances and the wherewithal to do it.
Mr. Drouin responded he cannot hire a mover until he closes on the properry and gets a check.
Once the carpet is removed, there is little damage to the floors. Also, he would like the due date
to be August 3. Sociai security does not disperse until then. As for the animals, he needs time to
place them. He was told he could not live in the house, but no one said anything about the
animals. He was told he could take caze of them. There aze about 13. Mr. Morehead stated
there aze too many cats in the building. The ordinance is very cleaz. If the cats aze not gone by
August 1, they will go to Animal Control.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner 90 days to remove or repair the properiy on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of August 6, 2001. If the vacant building
fee is not paid by then, the resolution to remove or repair will revert to 15 days.
itesoiution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1003 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the pmperty. Photographs were presented.)
Steve Magner stated this building has been vacant since 11-18-97. Current owner is Lois
Haaington. Five summary abatea�eg# no#ices have been issued to remove refuse, secure garage
door, anti caE tali grass. Qn 5-Id�-til, an iaspectir,n of the btulding was conducted, a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were talcen.
An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 5-21-01 with a compliance date of 6-20-01.
As of tlus date, ttus property remains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real taxes are unpaid in the amount of
$1,557.15. Estimated market value is $64,900; estimated cost to repair, $45,000; estuuated cost
to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. A code compliance has not been applied for.
Mr. Magner stated he receivecl a phone eall from a Don La�son, who ciaaais to be i.ois
Harrington's son. Mr. Larson at oge time filled out the vacant building regiskation form
indicatiag he woald be t� one responsible for rehabilitating the property. He now denies he
filled out tiie document, but asked for a layover. Mr. Magner refeaed him to Mr. Strathman.
Mr. Strathman stated that Mr. Larson called Mr. Strathman's secretary this morning, indicated he
could not find lus mother, and asked for additionat time.
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Page 5
Mr. Strathman asked about the market value. Mr. Magner responded that amount is too high
based on the condition of the property. He does not believe there is much value listed to the
property. Sometimes, the assessor is not looking that close. That amount also includes land.
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