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01-903City of St_ P.aul COUNCIL FILE NO_ ('� � -qo3 RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By GV File No. SEE BEL � Assessment No. SEE BELOW voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LBGISLATIVPs HSARING IS 8-07-01 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 satisfactory, therefore, be it RSSOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in al1 respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTH£R, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. Yeas Nays Rbs�,rt Benanav {}b,�...-t- Blakey ✓�ostrom �leman vFfarris �antry (.1,� —Reiter �In Favor Q Against 3 A-bser�' Adopted by the Council: Date � l Certified Passes by Council Secretary /./; � ��iii' ,� ��•��. / ✓ . To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public Hearins Date - 7-ZS-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE L .�tact Person and Phone Num Roxanna Flink� be on Council Agenda by: be ia Council Research Ofiice noon on Friday 01- °►o� ( Green Sheet Number: 111143 DIRECIOR TCY COITICII. ATLORNEY DIRECf011 YOR (OR ASSISTANT) CLERK bIGT. SVC. DIR. # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ 1___ (CLIP ALL LOCATTONS FOR SIGNA Date: 5l30/Ol ) 56-5$59 �" 6-27-01 6-15-01 'ION REQUESTED: 5etting date of public hearing to approve Summ Abate (property cIean-up) during April & May 2001, Demo of Bldgs. during April & May 2001, Boarding-up of vac. bldgs. during March & April 20Q1 and Towing aband. vehicles during January 2Q01. File No.'s J0104A, J0103C, J0103B and J0104V. Q�i IENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) � i A J t A � a A � i : PLANNL�IG COk4�IGSSION A STAFF . Has the person/firm ever worked under a coutract Cor this department? YES NO CIVIL SERVICE CO�IMISSION A Public Health • Ha5 this persoNfvm ever been a City employee? YES NO CIB CO�(�(ITCEE rts whidh Councii Objective A VacantBldg Does tivs persodFirm possess a sid31 not normafly possessed by any YES NO curren[ City employee? 1�`eighborhoods Ward 2 Explain aif YES answers ou a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM� ISSUE, OPPORTUNITP (�Vho, �Vha[, �Vhen, �Vhere, Why?): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent ua. TF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Demolition, Boarding-up and Towing aband. Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, sfoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRAVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Generat Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values wvuld decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate evervwhere. Disease and nests could become a TAL AMOUN'I' OF TRaNSACTIO\: $168�'733.44 COST/REVENi1E BUDGETED (CIRCLE O��`E) Fi7NDINGSOURCE: ASSfSSR1CIlt50IIIy' ACTIVITYNi)MBER: YES NO 1NANCIAL INFO&1-IATION: (EXPLAI� 173 property owners �vill be notified of the City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology � Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLBTION OF ASSBSSMENT COL3NCIL FILE NO_ File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW Ol-Ro3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and ezcpenses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVBR BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LEGISLATIVB HEARING IS 8-�7-01 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 EXPEAIDITURES Charge To Net As5essment $22,030.12 $ S50.00 $ $40.00 $23,030.12 523,030.12 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $23,030.12 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the bene£its conferre@ thereon; that the said assessment has been comgleted, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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(Laid over from 7-24-01) Legisiative Hearing Officer recouimends deleting the assessment. 2. Laid over summary abatements: 30103CC Demolition of bnilding at 381 Univezsiry Avenue West, Aemolition of building at 387 University Avenue West. 381 University Avenue West Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West Legislative Aearing Officer reoommends approval of the assessment. 3. Resolu#ion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 4, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair t�e property at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcemeixt is ordered to removs the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends agproval. MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Q�.�O'3 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESBNT': Jason Broberg, Code Enforcemeut; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement The meeting was called w rnd� at 1t3:04 a.m. Laid over snmmary abatement: J0104AA Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from 7-24-01) The following appeared: Phyllis Brown, daughter of deceased owners, 1149 Laurel Avenue, and Ruth Jones, daughter of deceased owners, 1075 Fortland Avenue. Ms. Brown stated that her mother passed away Mazch 20, and her father passed away Apri19. Her parents lived at 1075 Portland for many ye.ars, anct took care of their own personal business matters. Her mother was in a hospice. Her father had lung cancer surgery and had been sick during the time of this cleanup. Ms. Brown found out about this assessment when she was going through a lot of their paperwork. She was aware that her father had a lot of excess items on the deck outside the kitchen door. The only thing she is aware of in the back of the gazage was the caz which she in turn towed. The family has been preoccupied with the parents' dying process and was not aware of ihe assessment. 'Phey i�ave � Yhree estate sales on May 4, 5, 19, and three gazage sai�s an Iune 22, 23, 24. The family has paid property ta2�es on time, paid lots of miscellaneaus autstanding bills, and are still paying burial elcpenses. Ms. Brown is protesting the $306. She is not aware of what was actually hauled away by the City. She has been hauling lots of items that have accumulated through her pazents 54 years of marriage in that home. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it looks like the City removed waoci, debris, and picked up the garbage. Ms. Jones stated fhey foun& the notice by accident. She did not find the listed items outside. Ms. Brown stated she talked to John Betz (Code Enforcement) and he said the items were hauled on March 27. Her mother was buried on March 26. The family was besieged with more important matters at the time of tlris assessfrient. Gerry Strathman deleted t2ie �s�cme�a#. It is cl�ar �otice was sent and that the City did the work. A few weeks before ��vemess �e ��oth die, these is a serious quesiion as to if they were in a gosliion � recognize the signifir�� f #hes� natices and deat vv�th effectively. As aa act ef uaderstanding, the assessment should be deleted. Laid over summary abatements: J0103CC Demolition of building at 381 University Avenue West, Demolition of building at 387 I3niversity Avenue West. 01_'103 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 page 2 381 University Avenue West Steve Magner reported the building has two addresses on the front of it: 381 and 383 University aze one building and 38i and 387 l3niversity aze the other building. In March 2001, there was a fire that originated at 385 Universiiy. It �gutfed that building and spread to the neighboring building of 381 and 383 Universdy. 77�ere was a lazge Elier Media sign on the roof of the building. The sign started to collapse. The Fire Department requested a contractor pull the sign down and remove some of the debris so they could put out the fire. (Mt. Magner showed a photograph of tbe building u+iih the sign starting to collapse.) Mr. Magner stated he went to the site at 4:30 p.m. The Fire Depariment ordered the building razed at the time of the fire. The demolition was completed the neact day, and the cost of the demolition was split between the two properties with the cost of the crane and more rubble at 387 University. T'here was quite a bit of rubble left on 385 that had to be demolished. That is how the contractor split the bill. Choua Yang, 790 Tuscazora Avenue, and Long Her, 381 University Avenue West, appeared. Ms. Yang stated they bring business to the University azea, pay taxes, and improved the area. They plan on rebuilding there. This assessment is causing them financial hardship. Mr. Strathman stated he understands tlus is a lot of money. It was ordered by the Fire Department and is cleazly a public nuisance. All the City is doing is recovering the money paid to the conbactor tv remove the building. There is no profit in this for the City. Steve Magner statecl his office has been in contact wiYh the insurance company for 385 and 387 University Avenue. They aze making attempts to pay the assessment for that properiy. Mr. Magner's recommendation is that the owner pursues ttus with the insurance company. Primarily, the in�„ra„� company wili accept this as part of the loss, pay it as a bill, and they may go after the insurance company of ihe other property for reimbursement. Mr. Magner asked what did the insuraace �ompany say about t3us. Ms. Yang responded they have uot h�d back. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West (No one appeazed to represent the propercy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MiNLITES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 a t -'�03► Page 3 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidney Street East. If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. Steve Magner reported flus property was condemned in January 2000. It has been vacant since 2-16-00. The curreat owner is Claudia Tendrup. There have been five sumuiary abatement notices issued to remove refus�, secure garage aad house, cut tall grass, r�move large tree limb and firewood. On 6-5-02, an insgecEi�aa af fi�e building was conducYed, a list of deficiencies which canstitute a nuisance condition was developed, a�d photogragbs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-13-01 with a compliance date of 7-13-Oi. The property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaxe taxes are unpaid of $2,970.27. Estimated mazket value is $72,700; estimated cost to repair, $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of today, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Mr. Magner stated there have been numerous phone calls, e-mails, letters from neighbors that would like the City to take action on tlus property. Mr. Magner and another inspector met with a representative from Lutheran Sociai Services to go over the building again. A parry from a neighborhood goup was there. Mr. Magner was okay going t�rough the building, but the inspector became ill because of the extensive mold growth in the properry. Humid weather like today, asthma, and breativng conditions can make it difficult to handle being in the house. George F. Borer, Sweeney, Borer & Sweeney, representing Lutheran Social Services, appeazed and stated Luiiieran Social Services was appointed a year ago as Ms. Tendrup's conservator with the direction to take ali reasonable effarts to refurn her to her home. Record keeping consisted of gazbage bags of decades worth of bills, investments, etc., a11 of which haue not been fully sorted out. In some of the bags in the house, problems date back to the eazly 1990's. Also, the house is titled in Ms. Tendrup's father's name. His estate was probated several years ago and the house was overlooked at that time; therefore, the house was not formally passed from the estate into Ms. Tendtup's name. She has no finances to return home, has no finances for a bond, and has no assets. A. physician has indicated she wiil not be retuming to her home. Yesterday, the home was shown to three people, and one person indicated an offer would be submitted this week. A neighbor also indicated they will present a purchase. Lutheran Social Services has listed the property with a Realtar who iadicated he has a buyer who wants tn present an offer. Any offer has �tc� cover the bacY taa€es, assessmen#, etc. There are two getitions which aze needed to sell the properiy: I) Reopen the estate. A hearing has been scheduled with no objections, 2) Probate court has to order the sell. There is enough evidence that Ms. Tendrup will not return home. Mr. Borer stated he understands this properry is a mrisance to the City, and he will attempi to sell it as soon as possible. Ivu'• Magner stated the bu�lding is a nuisaue� and there are heatth issues, but fie believes the building caa be rel�aPriiitatted. The issue wilt resaPve arouud f� cost of purchasing it and whether they can put the numbers together. He asked was there another issue. Mr. Borer responded the buyer will have to pay the assessment plus the court requires two appraisals, which will be $6Q�. There will not be any fees to Lutheran Sociai Services nor attorney fees. o � -�t�►� LEGISLATIVB HEARiNG MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Magner stated Lutheran Social Services is not looking to make money on ttris. There have been previous inquiries from some neighborhood groups. The neighbors ultimate concern is that the house be rehabilitated, not necessarily abated or removed. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame. If the offers do not meet the cost to get rid of the properiy, responded Mr. Borer, he does not anticipate bringing tl�e legal motions, other than a petition to abandon. Assumin� an offer comes in, a month is all it woutd take. There is no mortgage on the property. The owner is not on medicat assistance; therefore, there is no medical assistance lien. The tifle is clear other than the probate issue. Gerry Sfrathmaa recommenas iaying over to the September 4, 2UU1, 3.egislative Hearing. At that time, if there is uo bona fide sale thaf has taken place or in process, he will recommend remove or repair. Mr. Borer responded that is more than fair. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner #aiis to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were presented) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated this properiy was condemned July 2000. It has been vacant since 8-7-00. The curretat awner is the Secretary of Veterans Affairs per Rau�sey County records, but a Gordon Anderson is representing himself as the owner. One summary abatement no6ce was issued to temove an inoperabie vehicle. On 5-30-01, an inspection of ihe building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-12-01 with a compliance date of 7-12-01. The pmperry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code_ The vaeant building fees are paid by Mr. Anderson. Estimated mazket value, $65,900; estimated repairs, $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. There there is an issue of possible illegat occupancy with the property. Gerry Strathman asked was there any communication from the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Magner responded there has been no response from them. Mr. Strathman stated a Bo�ie Anderson is listed as hauing "equitable title." He asked what that meaas. A 3asoa Bmberg responded ti�ere is a contract for dced in the interim period before the contract is satisfied. Mr. Strathman asked for the relationship beiweea Bonnie Anderson and Gordon Anderson. Mr. Magner responded he does not know. The first flaor is packed to appra�mately four feet off the ground. The second floor has a large accumulation. Mr. Anderson is a collector and a recluse. Mr. Strathman asked how the VA (Secretary of Veterans Affairs) became the owner. Mr. Broberg responded the VA is the coniractor. They sold Bonnie Anderson the property on a LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 o� -�o� Page 5 contract for deed. Mr. Magner stated the house was originally sold to an individual on a VA loan. That individual foreclosed on it by the VA. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 am. 0 City of St_ P.aul COUNCIL FILE NO_ ('� � -qo3 RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By GV File No. SEE BEL � Assessment No. SEE BELOW voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LBGISLATIVPs HSARING IS 8-07-01 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 satisfactory, therefore, be it RSSOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in al1 respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTH£R, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. Yeas Nays Rbs�,rt Benanav {}b,�...-t- Blakey ✓�ostrom �leman vFfarris �antry (.1,� —Reiter �In Favor Q Against 3 A-bser�' Adopted by the Council: Date � l Certified Passes by Council Secretary /./; � ��iii' ,� ��•��. / ✓ . To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public Hearins Date - 7-ZS-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE L .�tact Person and Phone Num Roxanna Flink� be on Council Agenda by: be ia Council Research Ofiice noon on Friday 01- °►o� ( Green Sheet Number: 111143 DIRECIOR TCY COITICII. ATLORNEY DIRECf011 YOR (OR ASSISTANT) CLERK bIGT. SVC. DIR. # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ 1___ (CLIP ALL LOCATTONS FOR SIGNA Date: 5l30/Ol ) 56-5$59 �" 6-27-01 6-15-01 'ION REQUESTED: 5etting date of public hearing to approve Summ Abate (property cIean-up) during April & May 2001, Demo of Bldgs. during April & May 2001, Boarding-up of vac. bldgs. during March & April 20Q1 and Towing aband. vehicles during January 2Q01. File No.'s J0104A, J0103C, J0103B and J0104V. Q�i IENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) � i A J t A � a A � i : PLANNL�IG COk4�IGSSION A STAFF . Has the person/firm ever worked under a coutract Cor this department? YES NO CIVIL SERVICE CO�IMISSION A Public Health • Ha5 this persoNfvm ever been a City employee? YES NO CIB CO�(�(ITCEE rts whidh Councii Objective A VacantBldg Does tivs persodFirm possess a sid31 not normafly possessed by any YES NO curren[ City employee? 1�`eighborhoods Ward 2 Explain aif YES answers ou a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM� ISSUE, OPPORTUNITP (�Vho, �Vha[, �Vhen, �Vhere, Why?): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent ua. TF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Demolition, Boarding-up and Towing aband. Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, sfoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRAVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Generat Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values wvuld decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate evervwhere. Disease and nests could become a TAL AMOUN'I' OF TRaNSACTIO\: $168�'733.44 COST/REVENi1E BUDGETED (CIRCLE O��`E) Fi7NDINGSOURCE: ASSfSSR1CIlt50IIIy' ACTIVITYNi)MBER: YES NO 1NANCIAL INFO&1-IATION: (EXPLAI� 173 property owners �vill be notified of the City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology � Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLBTION OF ASSBSSMENT COL3NCIL FILE NO_ File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW Ol-Ro3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and ezcpenses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVBR BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LEGISLATIVB HEARING IS 8-�7-01 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 EXPEAIDITURES Charge To Net As5essment $22,030.12 $ S50.00 $ $40.00 $23,030.12 523,030.12 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $23,030.12 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the bene£its conferre@ thereon; that the said assessment has been comgleted, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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(Laid over from 7-24-01) Legisiative Hearing Officer recouimends deleting the assessment. 2. Laid over summary abatements: 30103CC Demolition of bnilding at 381 Univezsiry Avenue West, Aemolition of building at 387 University Avenue West. 381 University Avenue West Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West Legislative Aearing Officer reoommends approval of the assessment. 3. Resolu#ion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 4, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair t�e property at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcemeixt is ordered to removs the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends agproval. MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Q�.�O'3 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESBNT': Jason Broberg, Code Enforcemeut; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement The meeting was called w rnd� at 1t3:04 a.m. Laid over snmmary abatement: J0104AA Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from 7-24-01) The following appeared: Phyllis Brown, daughter of deceased owners, 1149 Laurel Avenue, and Ruth Jones, daughter of deceased owners, 1075 Fortland Avenue. Ms. Brown stated that her mother passed away Mazch 20, and her father passed away Apri19. Her parents lived at 1075 Portland for many ye.ars, anct took care of their own personal business matters. Her mother was in a hospice. Her father had lung cancer surgery and had been sick during the time of this cleanup. Ms. Brown found out about this assessment when she was going through a lot of their paperwork. She was aware that her father had a lot of excess items on the deck outside the kitchen door. The only thing she is aware of in the back of the gazage was the caz which she in turn towed. The family has been preoccupied with the parents' dying process and was not aware of ihe assessment. 'Phey i�ave � Yhree estate sales on May 4, 5, 19, and three gazage sai�s an Iune 22, 23, 24. The family has paid property ta2�es on time, paid lots of miscellaneaus autstanding bills, and are still paying burial elcpenses. Ms. Brown is protesting the $306. She is not aware of what was actually hauled away by the City. She has been hauling lots of items that have accumulated through her pazents 54 years of marriage in that home. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it looks like the City removed waoci, debris, and picked up the garbage. Ms. Jones stated fhey foun& the notice by accident. She did not find the listed items outside. Ms. Brown stated she talked to John Betz (Code Enforcement) and he said the items were hauled on March 27. Her mother was buried on March 26. The family was besieged with more important matters at the time of tlris assessfrient. Gerry Strathman deleted t2ie �s�cme�a#. It is cl�ar �otice was sent and that the City did the work. A few weeks before ��vemess �e ��oth die, these is a serious quesiion as to if they were in a gosliion � recognize the signifir�� f #hes� natices and deat vv�th effectively. As aa act ef uaderstanding, the assessment should be deleted. Laid over summary abatements: J0103CC Demolition of building at 381 University Avenue West, Demolition of building at 387 I3niversity Avenue West. 01_'103 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 page 2 381 University Avenue West Steve Magner reported the building has two addresses on the front of it: 381 and 383 University aze one building and 38i and 387 l3niversity aze the other building. In March 2001, there was a fire that originated at 385 Universiiy. It �gutfed that building and spread to the neighboring building of 381 and 383 Universdy. 77�ere was a lazge Elier Media sign on the roof of the building. The sign started to collapse. The Fire Department requested a contractor pull the sign down and remove some of the debris so they could put out the fire. (Mt. Magner showed a photograph of tbe building u+iih the sign starting to collapse.) Mr. Magner stated he went to the site at 4:30 p.m. The Fire Depariment ordered the building razed at the time of the fire. The demolition was completed the neact day, and the cost of the demolition was split between the two properties with the cost of the crane and more rubble at 387 University. T'here was quite a bit of rubble left on 385 that had to be demolished. That is how the contractor split the bill. Choua Yang, 790 Tuscazora Avenue, and Long Her, 381 University Avenue West, appeared. Ms. Yang stated they bring business to the University azea, pay taxes, and improved the area. They plan on rebuilding there. This assessment is causing them financial hardship. Mr. Strathman stated he understands tlus is a lot of money. It was ordered by the Fire Department and is cleazly a public nuisance. All the City is doing is recovering the money paid to the conbactor tv remove the building. There is no profit in this for the City. Steve Magner statecl his office has been in contact wiYh the insurance company for 385 and 387 University Avenue. They aze making attempts to pay the assessment for that properiy. Mr. Magner's recommendation is that the owner pursues ttus with the insurance company. Primarily, the in�„ra„� company wili accept this as part of the loss, pay it as a bill, and they may go after the insurance company of ihe other property for reimbursement. Mr. Magner asked what did the insuraace �ompany say about t3us. Ms. Yang responded they have uot h�d back. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West (No one appeazed to represent the propercy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MiNLITES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 a t -'�03► Page 3 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidney Street East. If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. Steve Magner reported flus property was condemned in January 2000. It has been vacant since 2-16-00. The curreat owner is Claudia Tendrup. There have been five sumuiary abatement notices issued to remove refus�, secure garage aad house, cut tall grass, r�move large tree limb and firewood. On 6-5-02, an insgecEi�aa af fi�e building was conducYed, a list of deficiencies which canstitute a nuisance condition was developed, a�d photogragbs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-13-01 with a compliance date of 7-13-Oi. The property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaxe taxes are unpaid of $2,970.27. Estimated mazket value is $72,700; estimated cost to repair, $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of today, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Mr. Magner stated there have been numerous phone calls, e-mails, letters from neighbors that would like the City to take action on tlus property. Mr. Magner and another inspector met with a representative from Lutheran Sociai Services to go over the building again. A parry from a neighborhood goup was there. Mr. Magner was okay going t�rough the building, but the inspector became ill because of the extensive mold growth in the properry. Humid weather like today, asthma, and breativng conditions can make it difficult to handle being in the house. George F. Borer, Sweeney, Borer & Sweeney, representing Lutheran Social Services, appeazed and stated Luiiieran Social Services was appointed a year ago as Ms. Tendrup's conservator with the direction to take ali reasonable effarts to refurn her to her home. Record keeping consisted of gazbage bags of decades worth of bills, investments, etc., a11 of which haue not been fully sorted out. In some of the bags in the house, problems date back to the eazly 1990's. Also, the house is titled in Ms. Tendrup's father's name. His estate was probated several years ago and the house was overlooked at that time; therefore, the house was not formally passed from the estate into Ms. Tendtup's name. She has no finances to return home, has no finances for a bond, and has no assets. A. physician has indicated she wiil not be retuming to her home. Yesterday, the home was shown to three people, and one person indicated an offer would be submitted this week. A neighbor also indicated they will present a purchase. Lutheran Social Services has listed the property with a Realtar who iadicated he has a buyer who wants tn present an offer. Any offer has �tc� cover the bacY taa€es, assessmen#, etc. There are two getitions which aze needed to sell the properiy: I) Reopen the estate. A hearing has been scheduled with no objections, 2) Probate court has to order the sell. There is enough evidence that Ms. Tendrup will not return home. Mr. Borer stated he understands this properry is a mrisance to the City, and he will attempi to sell it as soon as possible. Ivu'• Magner stated the bu�lding is a nuisaue� and there are heatth issues, but fie believes the building caa be rel�aPriiitatted. The issue wilt resaPve arouud f� cost of purchasing it and whether they can put the numbers together. He asked was there another issue. Mr. Borer responded the buyer will have to pay the assessment plus the court requires two appraisals, which will be $6Q�. There will not be any fees to Lutheran Sociai Services nor attorney fees. o � -�t�►� LEGISLATIVB HEARiNG MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Magner stated Lutheran Social Services is not looking to make money on ttris. There have been previous inquiries from some neighborhood groups. The neighbors ultimate concern is that the house be rehabilitated, not necessarily abated or removed. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame. If the offers do not meet the cost to get rid of the properiy, responded Mr. Borer, he does not anticipate bringing tl�e legal motions, other than a petition to abandon. Assumin� an offer comes in, a month is all it woutd take. There is no mortgage on the property. The owner is not on medicat assistance; therefore, there is no medical assistance lien. The tifle is clear other than the probate issue. Gerry Sfrathmaa recommenas iaying over to the September 4, 2UU1, 3.egislative Hearing. At that time, if there is uo bona fide sale thaf has taken place or in process, he will recommend remove or repair. Mr. Borer responded that is more than fair. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner #aiis to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were presented) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated this properiy was condemned July 2000. It has been vacant since 8-7-00. The curretat awner is the Secretary of Veterans Affairs per Rau�sey County records, but a Gordon Anderson is representing himself as the owner. One summary abatement no6ce was issued to temove an inoperabie vehicle. On 5-30-01, an inspection of ihe building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-12-01 with a compliance date of 7-12-01. The pmperry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code_ The vaeant building fees are paid by Mr. Anderson. Estimated mazket value, $65,900; estimated repairs, $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. There there is an issue of possible illegat occupancy with the property. Gerry Strathman asked was there any communication from the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Magner responded there has been no response from them. Mr. Strathman stated a Bo�ie Anderson is listed as hauing "equitable title." He asked what that meaas. A 3asoa Bmberg responded ti�ere is a contract for dced in the interim period before the contract is satisfied. Mr. Strathman asked for the relationship beiweea Bonnie Anderson and Gordon Anderson. Mr. Magner responded he does not know. The first flaor is packed to appra�mately four feet off the ground. The second floor has a large accumulation. Mr. Anderson is a collector and a recluse. Mr. Strathman asked how the VA (Secretary of Veterans Affairs) became the owner. Mr. Broberg responded the VA is the coniractor. They sold Bonnie Anderson the property on a LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 o� -�o� Page 5 contract for deed. Mr. Magner stated the house was originally sold to an individual on a VA loan. That individual foreclosed on it by the VA. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 am. 0 City of St_ P.aul COUNCIL FILE NO_ ('� � -qo3 RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By GV File No. SEE BEL � Assessment No. SEE BELOW voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LBGISLATIVPs HSARING IS 8-07-01 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 satisfactory, therefore, be it RSSOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in al1 respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTH£R, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. Yeas Nays Rbs�,rt Benanav {}b,�...-t- Blakey ✓�ostrom �leman vFfarris �antry (.1,� —Reiter �In Favor Q Against 3 A-bser�' Adopted by the Council: Date � l Certified Passes by Council Secretary /./; � ��iii' ,� ��•��. / ✓ . To Legislative Hearing Officer - 7-17-01 Public Hearins Date - 7-ZS-01 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE L .�tact Person and Phone Num Roxanna Flink� be on Council Agenda by: be ia Council Research Ofiice noon on Friday 01- °►o� ( Green Sheet Number: 111143 DIRECIOR TCY COITICII. ATLORNEY DIRECf011 YOR (OR ASSISTANT) CLERK bIGT. SVC. DIR. # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ 1___ (CLIP ALL LOCATTONS FOR SIGNA Date: 5l30/Ol ) 56-5$59 �" 6-27-01 6-15-01 'ION REQUESTED: 5etting date of public hearing to approve Summ Abate (property cIean-up) during April & May 2001, Demo of Bldgs. during April & May 2001, Boarding-up of vac. bldgs. during March & April 20Q1 and Towing aband. vehicles during January 2Q01. File No.'s J0104A, J0103C, J0103B and J0104V. Q�i IENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) � i A J t A � a A � i : PLANNL�IG COk4�IGSSION A STAFF . Has the person/firm ever worked under a coutract Cor this department? YES NO CIVIL SERVICE CO�IMISSION A Public Health • Ha5 this persoNfvm ever been a City employee? YES NO CIB CO�(�(ITCEE rts whidh Councii Objective A VacantBldg Does tivs persodFirm possess a sid31 not normafly possessed by any YES NO curren[ City employee? 1�`eighborhoods Ward 2 Explain aif YES answers ou a separate sheet and attach. PROBLEM� ISSUE, OPPORTUNITP (�Vho, �Vha[, �Vhen, �Vhere, Why?): Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent ua. TF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Demolition, Boarding-up and Towing aband. Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, sfoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRAVED: If Council does not approve these charges, Generat Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values wvuld decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate evervwhere. Disease and nests could become a TAL AMOUN'I' OF TRaNSACTIO\: $168�'733.44 COST/REVENi1E BUDGETED (CIRCLE O��`E) Fi7NDINGSOURCE: ASSfSSR1CIlt50IIIy' ACTIVITYNi)MBER: YES NO 1NANCIAL INFO&1-IATION: (EXPLAI� 173 property owners �vill be notified of the City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology � Management Serv REPORT OF COMPLBTION OF ASSBSSMENT COL3NCIL FILE NO_ File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW Ol-Ro3 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and ezcpenses for 2 J0103CC (0920) Demolition of buildings at 381 and 387 University Ave. West. LAID OVBR BY COUNCIL ON 7-25-01 to 8-22-01 LEGISLATIVB HEARING IS 8-�7-01 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 EXPEAIDITURES Charge To Net As5essment $22,030.12 $ S50.00 $ $40.00 $23,030.12 523,030.12 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $23,030.12 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the bene£its conferre@ thereon; that the said assessment has been comgleted, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated ? -3G -Q! /��r�,.,��, . ��C�-u.1"�- �,,,y3luation and Assessment Engineer r�,v - l� ri w � � a �J a W C7 � N O � � � N 4 � � N 0 � N � � O 1 � 1 1 '{ f ri 1 Q 1`y I fi I H � O � O I N 1 y� 1 C 1 H � � i N � i i i G] � M � r� � d � N � N � Olt �f se�m �m a�N �N � �� m � �o � r� , ri � � Ul � M O O II (� � T O O II 01 � E+�rioo nco �roo nr � 2 ; . . . n . � . . . n . � p ui �,n o n o � a� in o u m i O�� N N 11 lD � N N IV II l0 � � i Ct�RL} 11 C'I ��OtRl? il l0 � 11 . - 11 . � �ro nm �m nm � {x ,.n nr+ �ur u+�r � O �vr nvr � n [+ i n i u O � n n � ct � n � n �. i n � u � i mi000 �000 � E�000 i000 � H � 0100 � 4100 � Z� M O O � P O O � p� . . . � . . . i � �nin� i c�nN ry' i ei N � N N p � f0 ��O 1 E1 1(�1 1 Q� I U � N � a� � � w , � � � � � w�000 �000 Ei000 �000 i .1 � o 0 0 � o 0 0 � w � r�+ H o �.�+.i o i F N N � H I � z 1 1 1 � � ' ; 1 I � I 1 ' 1 � � ' 1 I 1 I 1 W 1 � � � � i � 1 I ; 2 � N O� 1 H O U � �FUW �E+UW � W� t-i U � f+ V � ��Ea ��a � � w�q �Aam � I 1 1 � � r N � 1 rf t f{ 1 1 1 O � O � I `{ I N I Q � � , � � 1 H 1 Ul Cn � �x m �x w � r � � � � a � �w a � � � o o�o � o o� � W � W .-t � G+ ,y � Q ' � m F x � � H �.' � r�a wa �N wa� � a � � O � � 0 � W ` �'. rl N .i i �'. '1 � .y ' 1 FI � 1 EI � 1 a�E �� u1 FC W r] ��i] fC W.7 � � � � � � � � � � � ct � � � � i o i o i }� i i � 3ti � 3�+ � i 6.' � C I W ry � W � M W N � i W W rn7uf i RS W rn5uf i W i � Q M � � � O it � � � � p+ i W o N ^� 5 0'i� .. � .t � w a. .-+ [-� w� u a+ N N w� w � .7E�ni-+O � F��-+O � H�na1 O�+in�n � �i�W `y ; H (� � O' x. H .'J r.y z � H� FJ 7' 1 �-1 � H � � w� c� a�z a a.�+ � 3�omEWa�]roH�a� p�.] �n VI x x� I] �"r iA + a i N O O 11 N .-1 O O II r4 . ii . 000no C N C II M O� LT U? 11 O II N II M N II N � il K u n n i n n n n n n 11 W 6 C'711 � II 2Nxii OcnU n M O II ' V ii Q ,a2,i+nF O �+ > �� O WqWii pt�n nE aaaiiw q Q Q n 7 FFE+ ii O 000na F F E+ n o, w a w a Q a F w W X W 0 m a W U � a N � � _ `� �i O 1-q�� ;. . , . LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: Au�ust 7, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg $oulevard Gerry Strathman Legislalive Hearing Officer Laid over summary abatemern: J0104AA Properiy cleanup at 1075 Portiand Avenue. (Laid over from 7-24-01) Legisiative Hearing Officer recouimends deleting the assessment. 2. Laid over summary abatements: 30103CC Demolition of bnilding at 381 Univezsiry Avenue West, Aemolition of building at 387 University Avenue West. 381 University Avenue West Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West Legislative Aearing Officer reoommends approval of the assessment. 3. Resolu#ion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 4, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair t�e property at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcemeixt is ordered to removs the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends agproval. MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Q�.�O'3 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESBNT': Jason Broberg, Code Enforcemeut; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement The meeting was called w rnd� at 1t3:04 a.m. Laid over snmmary abatement: J0104AA Property cleannp at 1075 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from 7-24-01) The following appeared: Phyllis Brown, daughter of deceased owners, 1149 Laurel Avenue, and Ruth Jones, daughter of deceased owners, 1075 Fortland Avenue. Ms. Brown stated that her mother passed away Mazch 20, and her father passed away Apri19. Her parents lived at 1075 Portland for many ye.ars, anct took care of their own personal business matters. Her mother was in a hospice. Her father had lung cancer surgery and had been sick during the time of this cleanup. Ms. Brown found out about this assessment when she was going through a lot of their paperwork. She was aware that her father had a lot of excess items on the deck outside the kitchen door. The only thing she is aware of in the back of the gazage was the caz which she in turn towed. The family has been preoccupied with the parents' dying process and was not aware of ihe assessment. 'Phey i�ave � Yhree estate sales on May 4, 5, 19, and three gazage sai�s an Iune 22, 23, 24. The family has paid property ta2�es on time, paid lots of miscellaneaus autstanding bills, and are still paying burial elcpenses. Ms. Brown is protesting the $306. She is not aware of what was actually hauled away by the City. She has been hauling lots of items that have accumulated through her pazents 54 years of marriage in that home. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Strathman stated it looks like the City removed waoci, debris, and picked up the garbage. Ms. Jones stated fhey foun& the notice by accident. She did not find the listed items outside. Ms. Brown stated she talked to John Betz (Code Enforcement) and he said the items were hauled on March 27. Her mother was buried on March 26. The family was besieged with more important matters at the time of tlris assessfrient. Gerry Strathman deleted t2ie �s�cme�a#. It is cl�ar �otice was sent and that the City did the work. A few weeks before ��vemess �e ��oth die, these is a serious quesiion as to if they were in a gosliion � recognize the signifir�� f #hes� natices and deat vv�th effectively. As aa act ef uaderstanding, the assessment should be deleted. Laid over summary abatements: J0103CC Demolition of building at 381 University Avenue West, Demolition of building at 387 I3niversity Avenue West. 01_'103 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 page 2 381 University Avenue West Steve Magner reported the building has two addresses on the front of it: 381 and 383 University aze one building and 38i and 387 l3niversity aze the other building. In March 2001, there was a fire that originated at 385 Universiiy. It �gutfed that building and spread to the neighboring building of 381 and 383 Universdy. 77�ere was a lazge Elier Media sign on the roof of the building. The sign started to collapse. The Fire Department requested a contractor pull the sign down and remove some of the debris so they could put out the fire. (Mt. Magner showed a photograph of tbe building u+iih the sign starting to collapse.) Mr. Magner stated he went to the site at 4:30 p.m. The Fire Depariment ordered the building razed at the time of the fire. The demolition was completed the neact day, and the cost of the demolition was split between the two properties with the cost of the crane and more rubble at 387 University. T'here was quite a bit of rubble left on 385 that had to be demolished. That is how the contractor split the bill. Choua Yang, 790 Tuscazora Avenue, and Long Her, 381 University Avenue West, appeared. Ms. Yang stated they bring business to the University azea, pay taxes, and improved the area. They plan on rebuilding there. This assessment is causing them financial hardship. Mr. Strathman stated he understands tlus is a lot of money. It was ordered by the Fire Department and is cleazly a public nuisance. All the City is doing is recovering the money paid to the conbactor tv remove the building. There is no profit in this for the City. Steve Magner statecl his office has been in contact wiYh the insurance company for 385 and 387 University Avenue. They aze making attempts to pay the assessment for that properiy. Mr. Magner's recommendation is that the owner pursues ttus with the insurance company. Primarily, the in�„ra„� company wili accept this as part of the loss, pay it as a bill, and they may go after the insurance company of ihe other property for reimbursement. Mr. Magner asked what did the insuraace �ompany say about t3us. Ms. Yang responded they have uot h�d back. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 387 Universitv Avenue West (No one appeazed to represent the propercy.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. LEGISLATTVE HEARING MiNLITES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 a t -'�03► Page 3 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidney Street East. If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. Steve Magner reported flus property was condemned in January 2000. It has been vacant since 2-16-00. The curreat owner is Claudia Tendrup. There have been five sumuiary abatement notices issued to remove refus�, secure garage aad house, cut tall grass, r�move large tree limb and firewood. On 6-5-02, an insgecEi�aa af fi�e building was conducYed, a list of deficiencies which canstitute a nuisance condition was developed, a�d photogragbs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-13-01 with a compliance date of 7-13-Oi. The property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estaxe taxes are unpaid of $2,970.27. Estimated mazket value is $72,700; estimated cost to repair, $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of today, a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Mr. Magner stated there have been numerous phone calls, e-mails, letters from neighbors that would like the City to take action on tlus property. Mr. Magner and another inspector met with a representative from Lutheran Sociai Services to go over the building again. A parry from a neighborhood goup was there. Mr. Magner was okay going t�rough the building, but the inspector became ill because of the extensive mold growth in the properry. Humid weather like today, asthma, and breativng conditions can make it difficult to handle being in the house. George F. Borer, Sweeney, Borer & Sweeney, representing Lutheran Social Services, appeazed and stated Luiiieran Social Services was appointed a year ago as Ms. Tendrup's conservator with the direction to take ali reasonable effarts to refurn her to her home. Record keeping consisted of gazbage bags of decades worth of bills, investments, etc., a11 of which haue not been fully sorted out. In some of the bags in the house, problems date back to the eazly 1990's. Also, the house is titled in Ms. Tendrup's father's name. His estate was probated several years ago and the house was overlooked at that time; therefore, the house was not formally passed from the estate into Ms. Tendtup's name. She has no finances to return home, has no finances for a bond, and has no assets. A. physician has indicated she wiil not be retuming to her home. Yesterday, the home was shown to three people, and one person indicated an offer would be submitted this week. A neighbor also indicated they will present a purchase. Lutheran Social Services has listed the property with a Realtar who iadicated he has a buyer who wants tn present an offer. Any offer has �tc� cover the bacY taa€es, assessmen#, etc. There are two getitions which aze needed to sell the properiy: I) Reopen the estate. A hearing has been scheduled with no objections, 2) Probate court has to order the sell. There is enough evidence that Ms. Tendrup will not return home. Mr. Borer stated he understands this properry is a mrisance to the City, and he will attempi to sell it as soon as possible. Ivu'• Magner stated the bu�lding is a nuisaue� and there are heatth issues, but fie believes the building caa be rel�aPriiitatted. The issue wilt resaPve arouud f� cost of purchasing it and whether they can put the numbers together. He asked was there another issue. Mr. Borer responded the buyer will have to pay the assessment plus the court requires two appraisals, which will be $6Q�. There will not be any fees to Lutheran Sociai Services nor attorney fees. o � -�t�►� LEGISLATIVB HEARiNG MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Magner stated Lutheran Social Services is not looking to make money on ttris. There have been previous inquiries from some neighborhood groups. The neighbors ultimate concern is that the house be rehabilitated, not necessarily abated or removed. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame. If the offers do not meet the cost to get rid of the properiy, responded Mr. Borer, he does not anticipate bringing tl�e legal motions, other than a petition to abandon. Assumin� an offer comes in, a month is all it woutd take. There is no mortgage on the property. The owner is not on medicat assistance; therefore, there is no medical assistance lien. The tifle is clear other than the probate issue. Gerry Sfrathmaa recommenas iaying over to the September 4, 2UU1, 3.egislative Hearing. At that time, if there is uo bona fide sale thaf has taken place or in process, he will recommend remove or repair. Mr. Borer responded that is more than fair. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy at 633 Randolph Avenue. If the owner #aiis to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Photographs were presented) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated this properiy was condemned July 2000. It has been vacant since 8-7-00. The curretat awner is the Secretary of Veterans Affairs per Rau�sey County records, but a Gordon Anderson is representing himself as the owner. One summary abatement no6ce was issued to temove an inoperabie vehicle. On 5-30-01, an inspection of ihe building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 6-12-01 with a compliance date of 7-12-01. The pmperry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code_ The vaeant building fees are paid by Mr. Anderson. Estimated mazket value, $65,900; estimated repairs, $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. There there is an issue of possible illegat occupancy with the property. Gerry Strathman asked was there any communication from the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Magner responded there has been no response from them. Mr. Strathman stated a Bo�ie Anderson is listed as hauing "equitable title." He asked what that meaas. A 3asoa Bmberg responded ti�ere is a contract for dced in the interim period before the contract is satisfied. Mr. Strathman asked for the relationship beiweea Bonnie Anderson and Gordon Anderson. Mr. Magner responded he does not know. The first flaor is packed to appra�mately four feet off the ground. The second floor has a large accumulation. Mr. Anderson is a collector and a recluse. Mr. Strathman asked how the VA (Secretary of Veterans Affairs) became the owner. Mr. Broberg responded the VA is the coniractor. They sold Bonnie Anderson the property on a LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 7, 2001 o� -�o� Page 5 contract for deed. Mr. Magner stated the house was originally sold to an individual on a VA loan. That individual foreclosed on it by the VA. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 am. 0