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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, oversized, two-stail, wood
4 frame garage located on property hereina8er referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as
5 1124 Conway Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
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Lots 19 and 20, Block 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before May 18, 2001, the following are the now lrnown
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properly:New Cenhuy Mortgage Co., 18400 Van Kannan
Ste. 1000, Irvine, CA 92612; Alice Weissman, 3677 Crrenada Circle, Oakdale, MN 55128
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated 7u1y 24, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested ar responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WI3EREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the shucture located on the Subject Property by August 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to consfitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served norice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �
2 Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
4 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
5 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all
6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolislung and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the structure to be
8 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 1124 Conway Street:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed mulriple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this buitding has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the l�own interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies shall make the Subject Property safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above
referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of t1�e shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject
4 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fitrther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in
accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Adopted by Council: Date �.�.,, t
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�,'iiy2`ou`ncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1124 Conway Street.
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`' "'�`1us �iiu�'�ingts�'is a ui's"aric�""�i1i"�c"�`ing`�"js a's'c�e"�i�'ied in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as,defined in Chapter 43 of
the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1124 Conway Street by August 8, 2001, and have
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City wiil spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
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A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Michael R Morehead Pro,¢rmn Manaxer
CTTY OF SAIIV'f PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
Nu'uance Buildirsg Code Enforcement
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SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council
schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance
building(s) located at: _ _
1124 Conway Street
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001
City Council Hearing - Wednesday,:SepYember 19, 2001
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
New Century Mort�age Co.
18400 Van Karman Ste. 1000
Interest
Mortgagee
Irvine, CA 92612
Alice Weissman
3677 Grenada Circle
Oakdale, MN 55128
Executor/Interested Party
The legal description of this property is:
Lots 19 and 20, Biock 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
1124 Conway Str'eet
August 10, 2001
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance" as defined by
Le�islative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown
responsible parties to elimivate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and
removing this buildin�(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated,
the community continues to suffer the blighring influence of this properiy. It is the recommendation of
the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible
parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that,
authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the
costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
S'teve JVlagner �
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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REPORT
Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 am.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislafive Hearing Officer
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over &om 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Che OctobeX 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Suimnary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOl O5A Properiy cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
70105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O5V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Paee Street East (70105A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathxnan recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $45.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edeerton Street (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winnipeg Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 Winnipe�Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Maenolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Topuin¢ (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Le�n t�on
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Sununary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 62 Winifred 5treet
West. If the owner fails to compiy, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerty Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnep Street East.
If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported tivs was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the properry. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting foz
the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested flus matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property.
The probate court approved the sell this morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
properiy.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property eleanup during June and part of Juty 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
30104C Demolition ot vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
J0105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1 I 19 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represe� the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeared and stated he was
asked by the owners to check into this. They were unawaze what this charge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, which was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properiy. The owners are willing to get rid of the property for what they owe on it or even a little
less.
Gerry Strathman stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up
furniture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, determined the
cleanup did not take place, and ordered the Ciry to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total charge is $288.00.
Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary
because the properiy was a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Meredith Price, National Mazketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and
staxed they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Aer
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party, This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. Nauonal Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three duxnpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the tlungs cleaned up were not on her
properry; there is an empty lot neart door. Her company has the crews to do this work.
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Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on 7uue 12, 2001; he d ����
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on 7une 12 to
Ameriquest and to the occupant at 914 Concordia. At the time, Ameriquest was listed as the
owner. Code Enforcement did not get any mail returned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the property in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Stratl�man asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
incnran�.
Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for
habitation. It had to be gutted.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received inconect information from
Ramsey County regarding ownerslup.
250 Pa¢e Street East (JOl O5A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (70105V)
The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cazs were
towed offthe properry.
Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. If a
vehicle has been sitting in one place for a long time, the inspector considers it inoperable, but the
vehicles cleazly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2001.
Mr. Stratlunan asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates
and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers.
Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed
the yeaz before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicle, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem with license plates being stolen
off of cazs. This happened when there was a lot of snow. He knocked the snow off the windows
so they were visible.
Mr. Strathman stated once the vehicies were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz
responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother
said a few weeks later that he had insurance waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but
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could not be driven. One of the vehicles was operable. There was a transmission and engine D �"�
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
insurance waiver, and photographs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approvai.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cieanup and she
wanted to lrnow what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Kearney stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yazd and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they
need to be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms.
Kearney had taken them out of the gazage so they could be taken to the recycling place.
Mr. Strathman reduced the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of
$95. The City crew did go out, and there were some things improperly stored; however, the
situation did not look that bad on the videotape.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeared and stated this property and rivo
others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On February 27, 2001, they
mutually agreed to end their partnership. These properties were in Mr. Burger's name. He did a
quick claun deed and put them all in the other person's name. The property probably did need to
be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the
owner.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. That
mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another adrkess.
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Hazoid Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taxation or the former partner to make sure the records get transfeaed.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and staxed they were on a contract
for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Charles Zeches because that name
was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Strathuian responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her papexwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleazung. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mamesses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks
and Chazles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City notified the owner of
record. The occupant was also notified, which goes beyond what is required. There was an 18
day period beriveen when she was notified and the City actually did the cieanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOl O5V)
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, G62
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her properiy. She wanted to
know why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the caz
was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never pazked there. Then, she got a bill.
Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Department Impound lot. No
one admitted to having the caz. The tabs were good, and the caz was operable. Ms. Keyes had
no need to drive the vehicle so she parked it at the property. It was not even there three days.
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicie was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicie had an expired
license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police
towed it on Febniary 20 with the license still expired.
Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the car because she did not know where it was located. Ms.
Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed.
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Mr. Strathman asked what triggered this inspection. Harold Robinson responded probably a d � -9 r?
complaint. It was towed by the police department.
Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is w�sure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ruusey County is
s� months behind in their record keeping.
967 Fdgerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the gazage for a while, then moved it out.
Some items were missing from the property. Mr. Abreu was going to hold this vehicle to see if he
would come back. The caz did not start and he had keys. Mr. Abreu called a police officer that is
a friend of his. This police officer ticketed the caz first. He said he would come back later, and if
the vehicle is still there, he would have it moved. A few days later, the velucle was gone, and Mr.
Abreu assumed this officer took it. Later, this officer asked what happened to the vehicle, and
Mr. Abreu received a bill in the mail.
Mr. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Ale�s Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Edgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the 7anuary notice, that is when he called his friend who
ticketed the vehicle.
Mr. Strathman asked if the police officer had ordered the vehicle towed, would the assessment go
to the properry owner. Mr. Robinson responded it would be an administrative tow. The car is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the properry
owner has to be present during an admniistrative tow to identify the vehicle.
Mr. Robinson stated if he had said to the inspector that a police officer is working on this and it
would be towed in a few days, there would not have been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winninee Avenue (JOl O5A)
65 Winnipeg, Avenue (JO105�
Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and Mr. Randall feels he is
responsible for what happens at the property. There are two assessments here. One involves a
vehicle that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup.
(The cleanup was discussed first.)
During the time of this assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash
companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not
have time to do anything.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and throw them in the rear of his house. The appliances came
from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company.
Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opportunity
for someone to do the cleanup.
Mr. Robinson stated orders went out on May 15, and a reinspection was done on May 23. The
occupants supposedly called the inspector on May 23 to say he would take care of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were still there, so he issued the
work order.
(Now, the vehicles were discussed.)
Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randall responded the inspector told him he had
to move the cars. He put one in the gazage and the other right beside the gazage on the slab. The
inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not park it there. Mr. Randall put
insurance on the car and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice.
Mr. Strathman stated orders were mailed on January 18, the inspector went out on February 5,
and again on February 21. Mr. Stratlunan asked did he have anything showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathmau asked when the vehicle was towed. Mr. Robinson responded he was not sure
when it was towed.
JOl O5A - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances cieaziy had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
70105 V- Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him somethiug
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was Yowed in February. If the owner
cannot supply hixn with that, then the assessment stands.
NO'I`E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon
checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the vehicle arrived there on Mazch 3.
Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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605 Mae.nolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the property recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. Ae works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought this friend had done the work..
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis
were notified at 605 Magnolia This was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the
work was done on May 29.
Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr.
Robinson responded the orders went out May 15.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the
property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has
the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that
title insurance should cover things like ttris.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lezington Parkwav
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strafluuan.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired Uus property on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach tlus properiy to another
properry adjacent to it. He would like to build a 12 unit townhouse. If that gets approved, this
property will be torn down. The approval process is lengthy on this. He would like to do this in
the fall. It is more likely to be six months.
Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood invoivement This property seems to be getting offto a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the property has been vacant since Mazch 1, 200Q. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tali grass, remove t.v. antenna, and
remove hazardous mud and sand on sidewalk. On June 19, 2001, an inspection of the building
was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and
photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on July 11, 2001, with
a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building fees are paid. A code compliance
inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is
$80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Mr. Magner would not have a problem
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with a short extension, although s'vc months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurred saying fhat this nuisance building cannot stand indefinitely.
Mr. Kratz stated he lives half a mile away. He has met all the neighbors. All the problems they
had were with the previous owner. Ae has given them all his cazd, and they Imow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up
the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new
building is buil�
Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 20Q l, Legislative Hearing. In that time, the owner
should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walier Moirtpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his property.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on lus properry. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyazd.
Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make
provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not
sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been
designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has areas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staff that can look at this property. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the
meantime, someone who knows about tlus issue can go to the properiy and make a determination.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conway Street. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since February 2,1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten summary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On Juty 20, 2001, an
inspection of the building was condueted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance buiiding
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date ofAugust 8, 2001. A bond has not been
posted. The cost to repair is $40,000 to $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
The building was condemned by the Sewer Division. The properiy l�as a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. When the owner purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be installed. The owner
would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he
died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the
connection. He stayed at the properry as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properiy has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 2001, au 3nspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute
a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance
building was issued on July l l, 2001, with a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building
fee are due. T�ation has placed an estimated mazket value of $22,600 on the properiy; estimated
cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of September 4, 2001, a
code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not been posted.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street
West If the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 velucles/trailers, and a11ow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999,
an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
was issued on January 4, 2QOO,with a compliance daie of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on
June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair
or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the ne�rt day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 18Q
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner,
and he is disappointed the owner is not here today.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
291 Tonnin� (JO105�
Harold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
The meeting was adjo�aned at 11:43 am.
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RESOLUTION
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1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, oversized, two-stail, wood
4 frame garage located on property hereina8er referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as
5 1124 Conway Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
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Lots 19 and 20, Block 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before May 18, 2001, the following are the now lrnown
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properly:New Cenhuy Mortgage Co., 18400 Van Kannan
Ste. 1000, Irvine, CA 92612; Alice Weissman, 3677 Crrenada Circle, Oakdale, MN 55128
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated 7u1y 24, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested ar responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WI3EREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the shucture located on the Subject Property by August 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to consfitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served norice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �
2 Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
4 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
5 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all
6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolislung and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the structure to be
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 1124 Conway Street:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed mulriple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this buitding has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the l�own interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies shall make the Subject Property safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above
referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of t1�e shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject
4 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fitrther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in
accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Adopted by Council: Date �.�.,, t
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�,'iiy2`ou`ncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1124 Conway Street.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
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`' "'�`1us �iiu�'�ingts�'is a ui's"aric�""�i1i"�c"�`ing`�"js a's'c�e"�i�'ied in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as,defined in Chapter 43 of
the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1124 Conway Street by August 8, 2001, and have
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City wiil spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
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A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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Michael R Morehead Pro,¢rmn Manaxer
CTTY OF SAIIV'f PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
Nu'uance Buildirsg Code Enforcement
IS W. Kellogo Blvd. Rm. 190 TeP 651-266-8440
SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council
schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance
building(s) located at: _ _
1124 Conway Street
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001
City Council Hearing - Wednesday,:SepYember 19, 2001
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
New Century Mort�age Co.
18400 Van Karman Ste. 1000
Interest
Mortgagee
Irvine, CA 92612
Alice Weissman
3677 Grenada Circle
Oakdale, MN 55128
Executor/Interested Party
The legal description of this property is:
Lots 19 and 20, Biock 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
1124 Conway Str'eet
August 10, 2001
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance" as defined by
Le�islative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown
responsible parties to elimivate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and
removing this buildin�(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated,
the community continues to suffer the blighring influence of this properiy. It is the recommendation of
the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible
parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that,
authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the
costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
S'teve JVlagner �
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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REPORT
Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 am.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislafive Hearing Officer
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over &om 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Che OctobeX 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Suimnary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOl O5A Properiy cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
70105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O5V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Paee Street East (70105A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathxnan recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $45.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edeerton Street (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winnipeg Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 Winnipe�Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Maenolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Topuin¢ (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Le�n t�on
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Sununary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 62 Winifred 5treet
West. If the owner fails to compiy, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerty Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnep Street East.
If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported tivs was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the properry. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting foz
the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested flus matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property.
The probate court approved the sell this morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
properiy.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property eleanup during June and part of Juty 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
30104C Demolition ot vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
J0105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1 I 19 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
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422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represe� the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeared and stated he was
asked by the owners to check into this. They were unawaze what this charge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, which was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properiy. The owners are willing to get rid of the property for what they owe on it or even a little
less.
Gerry Strathman stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up
furniture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, determined the
cleanup did not take place, and ordered the Ciry to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total charge is $288.00.
Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary
because the properiy was a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Meredith Price, National Mazketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and
staxed they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Aer
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party, This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. Nauonal Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three duxnpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the tlungs cleaned up were not on her
properry; there is an empty lot neart door. Her company has the crews to do this work.
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Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on 7uue 12, 2001; he d ����
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on 7une 12 to
Ameriquest and to the occupant at 914 Concordia. At the time, Ameriquest was listed as the
owner. Code Enforcement did not get any mail returned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the property in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Stratl�man asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
incnran�.
Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for
habitation. It had to be gutted.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received inconect information from
Ramsey County regarding ownerslup.
250 Pa¢e Street East (JOl O5A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (70105V)
The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cazs were
towed offthe properry.
Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. If a
vehicle has been sitting in one place for a long time, the inspector considers it inoperable, but the
vehicles cleazly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2001.
Mr. Stratlunan asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates
and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers.
Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed
the yeaz before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicle, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem with license plates being stolen
off of cazs. This happened when there was a lot of snow. He knocked the snow off the windows
so they were visible.
Mr. Strathman stated once the vehicies were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz
responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother
said a few weeks later that he had insurance waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but
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could not be driven. One of the vehicles was operable. There was a transmission and engine D �"�
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
insurance waiver, and photographs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approvai.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cieanup and she
wanted to lrnow what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Kearney stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yazd and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they
need to be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms.
Kearney had taken them out of the gazage so they could be taken to the recycling place.
Mr. Strathman reduced the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of
$95. The City crew did go out, and there were some things improperly stored; however, the
situation did not look that bad on the videotape.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeared and stated this property and rivo
others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On February 27, 2001, they
mutually agreed to end their partnership. These properties were in Mr. Burger's name. He did a
quick claun deed and put them all in the other person's name. The property probably did need to
be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the
owner.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. That
mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another adrkess.
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Hazoid Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taxation or the former partner to make sure the records get transfeaed.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and staxed they were on a contract
for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Charles Zeches because that name
was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Strathuian responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her papexwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleazung. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mamesses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks
and Chazles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City notified the owner of
record. The occupant was also notified, which goes beyond what is required. There was an 18
day period beriveen when she was notified and the City actually did the cieanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOl O5V)
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, G62
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her properiy. She wanted to
know why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the caz
was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never pazked there. Then, she got a bill.
Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Department Impound lot. No
one admitted to having the caz. The tabs were good, and the caz was operable. Ms. Keyes had
no need to drive the vehicle so she parked it at the property. It was not even there three days.
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicie was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicie had an expired
license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police
towed it on Febniary 20 with the license still expired.
Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the car because she did not know where it was located. Ms.
Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed.
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Mr. Strathman asked what triggered this inspection. Harold Robinson responded probably a d � -9 r?
complaint. It was towed by the police department.
Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is w�sure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ruusey County is
s� months behind in their record keeping.
967 Fdgerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the gazage for a while, then moved it out.
Some items were missing from the property. Mr. Abreu was going to hold this vehicle to see if he
would come back. The caz did not start and he had keys. Mr. Abreu called a police officer that is
a friend of his. This police officer ticketed the caz first. He said he would come back later, and if
the vehicle is still there, he would have it moved. A few days later, the velucle was gone, and Mr.
Abreu assumed this officer took it. Later, this officer asked what happened to the vehicle, and
Mr. Abreu received a bill in the mail.
Mr. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Ale�s Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Edgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the 7anuary notice, that is when he called his friend who
ticketed the vehicle.
Mr. Strathman asked if the police officer had ordered the vehicle towed, would the assessment go
to the properry owner. Mr. Robinson responded it would be an administrative tow. The car is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the properry
owner has to be present during an admniistrative tow to identify the vehicle.
Mr. Robinson stated if he had said to the inspector that a police officer is working on this and it
would be towed in a few days, there would not have been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winninee Avenue (JOl O5A)
65 Winnipeg, Avenue (JO105�
Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and Mr. Randall feels he is
responsible for what happens at the property. There are two assessments here. One involves a
vehicle that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup.
(The cleanup was discussed first.)
During the time of this assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash
companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not
have time to do anything.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and throw them in the rear of his house. The appliances came
from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company.
Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opportunity
for someone to do the cleanup.
Mr. Robinson stated orders went out on May 15, and a reinspection was done on May 23. The
occupants supposedly called the inspector on May 23 to say he would take care of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were still there, so he issued the
work order.
(Now, the vehicles were discussed.)
Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randall responded the inspector told him he had
to move the cars. He put one in the gazage and the other right beside the gazage on the slab. The
inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not park it there. Mr. Randall put
insurance on the car and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice.
Mr. Strathman stated orders were mailed on January 18, the inspector went out on February 5,
and again on February 21. Mr. Stratlunan asked did he have anything showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathmau asked when the vehicle was towed. Mr. Robinson responded he was not sure
when it was towed.
JOl O5A - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances cieaziy had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
70105 V- Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him somethiug
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was Yowed in February. If the owner
cannot supply hixn with that, then the assessment stands.
NO'I`E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon
checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the vehicle arrived there on Mazch 3.
Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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605 Mae.nolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the property recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. Ae works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought this friend had done the work..
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis
were notified at 605 Magnolia This was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the
work was done on May 29.
Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr.
Robinson responded the orders went out May 15.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the
property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has
the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that
title insurance should cover things like ttris.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lezington Parkwav
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strafluuan.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired Uus property on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach tlus properiy to another
properry adjacent to it. He would like to build a 12 unit townhouse. If that gets approved, this
property will be torn down. The approval process is lengthy on this. He would like to do this in
the fall. It is more likely to be six months.
Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood invoivement This property seems to be getting offto a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the property has been vacant since Mazch 1, 200Q. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tali grass, remove t.v. antenna, and
remove hazardous mud and sand on sidewalk. On June 19, 2001, an inspection of the building
was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and
photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on July 11, 2001, with
a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building fees are paid. A code compliance
inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is
$80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Mr. Magner would not have a problem
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with a short extension, although s'vc months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurred saying fhat this nuisance building cannot stand indefinitely.
Mr. Kratz stated he lives half a mile away. He has met all the neighbors. All the problems they
had were with the previous owner. Ae has given them all his cazd, and they Imow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up
the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new
building is buil�
Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 20Q l, Legislative Hearing. In that time, the owner
should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walier Moirtpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his property.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on lus properry. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyazd.
Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make
provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not
sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been
designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has areas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staff that can look at this property. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the
meantime, someone who knows about tlus issue can go to the properiy and make a determination.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conway Street. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since February 2,1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten summary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On Juty 20, 2001, an
inspection of the building was condueted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance buiiding
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date ofAugust 8, 2001. A bond has not been
posted. The cost to repair is $40,000 to $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
The building was condemned by the Sewer Division. The properiy l�as a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. When the owner purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be installed. The owner
would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he
died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the
connection. He stayed at the properry as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properiy has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 2001, au 3nspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute
a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance
building was issued on July l l, 2001, with a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building
fee are due. T�ation has placed an estimated mazket value of $22,600 on the properiy; estimated
cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of September 4, 2001, a
code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not been posted.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street
West If the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 velucles/trailers, and a11ow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999,
an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
was issued on January 4, 2QOO,with a compliance daie of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on
June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair
or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the ne�rt day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 18Q
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner,
and he is disappointed the owner is not here today.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
291 Tonnin� (JO105�
Harold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
The meeting was adjo�aned at 11:43 am.
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RESOLUTION
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1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, oversized, two-stail, wood
4 frame garage located on property hereina8er referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as
5 1124 Conway Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
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Lots 19 and 20, Block 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before May 18, 2001, the following are the now lrnown
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properly:New Cenhuy Mortgage Co., 18400 Van Kannan
Ste. 1000, Irvine, CA 92612; Alice Weissman, 3677 Crrenada Circle, Oakdale, MN 55128
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated 7u1y 24, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested ar responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WI3EREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the shucture located on the Subject Property by August 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to consfitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WI�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served norice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City �
2 Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
4 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
5 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all
6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolislung and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the structure to be
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 1124 Conway Street:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed mulriple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this buitding has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the l�own interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foilowing order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies shall make the Subject Property safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above
referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of t1�e shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject
4 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fitrther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in
accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�,'iiy2`ou`ncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1124 Conway Street.
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`' "'�`1us �iiu�'�ingts�'is a ui's"aric�""�i1i"�c"�`ing`�"js a's'c�e"�i�'ied in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as,defined in Chapter 43 of
the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1124 Conway Street by August 8, 2001, and have
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City wiil spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
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A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Michael R Morehead Pro,¢rmn Manaxer
CTTY OF SAIIV'f PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
Nu'uance Buildirsg Code Enforcement
IS W. Kellogo Blvd. Rm. 190 TeP 651-266-8440
SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council
schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance
building(s) located at: _ _
1124 Conway Street
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001
City Council Hearing - Wednesday,:SepYember 19, 2001
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
New Century Mort�age Co.
18400 Van Karman Ste. 1000
Interest
Mortgagee
Irvine, CA 92612
Alice Weissman
3677 Grenada Circle
Oakdale, MN 55128
Executor/Interested Party
The legal description of this property is:
Lots 19 and 20, Biock 8, H. F. Schwabe's Addition to St. Paul, Minnesota.
1124 Conway Str'eet
August 10, 2001
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance" as defined by
Le�islative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown
responsible parties to elimivate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and
removing this buildin�(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated,
the community continues to suffer the blighring influence of this properiy. It is the recommendation of
the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible
parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that,
authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the
costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
S'teve JVlagner �
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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REPORT
Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 am.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislafive Hearing Officer
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over &om 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Che OctobeX 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Suimnary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOl O5A Properiy cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
70105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOl O5V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Paee Street East (70105A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathxnan recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $45.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edeerton Street (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winnipeg Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 Winnipe�Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Maenolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Topuin¢ (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Le�n t�on
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Sununary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 62 Winifred 5treet
West. If the owner fails to compiy, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerty Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnep Street East.
If the owner faiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported tivs was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the properry. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting foz
the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested flus matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property.
The probate court approved the sell this morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
properiy.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property eleanup during June and part of Juty 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
30104C Demolition ot vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
J0105V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1 I 19 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105�
(No one appeazed to represe� the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOlOSA)
Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeared and stated he was
asked by the owners to check into this. They were unawaze what this charge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, which was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properiy. The owners are willing to get rid of the property for what they owe on it or even a little
less.
Gerry Strathman stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up
furniture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, determined the
cleanup did not take place, and ordered the Ciry to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total charge is $288.00.
Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary
because the properiy was a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Meredith Price, National Mazketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and
staxed they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Aer
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party, This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. Nauonal Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three duxnpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the tlungs cleaned up were not on her
properry; there is an empty lot neart door. Her company has the crews to do this work.
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Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on 7uue 12, 2001; he d ����
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on 7une 12 to
Ameriquest and to the occupant at 914 Concordia. At the time, Ameriquest was listed as the
owner. Code Enforcement did not get any mail returned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the property in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Stratl�man asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
incnran�.
Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for
habitation. It had to be gutted.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received inconect information from
Ramsey County regarding ownerslup.
250 Pa¢e Street East (JOl O5A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (70105V)
The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cazs were
towed offthe properry.
Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. If a
vehicle has been sitting in one place for a long time, the inspector considers it inoperable, but the
vehicles cleazly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2001.
Mr. Stratlunan asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates
and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers.
Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed
the yeaz before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicle, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem with license plates being stolen
off of cazs. This happened when there was a lot of snow. He knocked the snow off the windows
so they were visible.
Mr. Strathman stated once the vehicies were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz
responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother
said a few weeks later that he had insurance waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but
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could not be driven. One of the vehicles was operable. There was a transmission and engine D �"�
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
insurance waiver, and photographs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approvai.
408 B�1 Street (JOlOSA)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cieanup and she
wanted to lrnow what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Kearney stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yazd and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they
need to be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms.
Kearney had taken them out of the gazage so they could be taken to the recycling place.
Mr. Strathman reduced the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of
$95. The City crew did go out, and there were some things improperly stored; however, the
situation did not look that bad on the videotape.
657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeared and stated this property and rivo
others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On February 27, 2001, they
mutually agreed to end their partnership. These properties were in Mr. Burger's name. He did a
quick claun deed and put them all in the other person's name. The property probably did need to
be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the
owner.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. That
mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another adrkess.
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Hazoid Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taxation or the former partner to make sure the records get transfeaed.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and staxed they were on a contract
for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Charles Zeches because that name
was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Strathuian responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her papexwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleazung. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mamesses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks
and Chazles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City notified the owner of
record. The occupant was also notified, which goes beyond what is required. There was an 18
day period beriveen when she was notified and the City actually did the cieanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JOl O5V)
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, G62
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her properiy. She wanted to
know why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the caz
was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never pazked there. Then, she got a bill.
Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Department Impound lot. No
one admitted to having the caz. The tabs were good, and the caz was operable. Ms. Keyes had
no need to drive the vehicle so she parked it at the property. It was not even there three days.
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicie was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicie had an expired
license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police
towed it on Febniary 20 with the license still expired.
Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the car because she did not know where it was located. Ms.
Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed.
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Mr. Strathman asked what triggered this inspection. Harold Robinson responded probably a d � -9 r?
complaint. It was towed by the police department.
Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is w�sure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ruusey County is
s� months behind in their record keeping.
967 Fdgerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the gazage for a while, then moved it out.
Some items were missing from the property. Mr. Abreu was going to hold this vehicle to see if he
would come back. The caz did not start and he had keys. Mr. Abreu called a police officer that is
a friend of his. This police officer ticketed the caz first. He said he would come back later, and if
the vehicle is still there, he would have it moved. A few days later, the velucle was gone, and Mr.
Abreu assumed this officer took it. Later, this officer asked what happened to the vehicle, and
Mr. Abreu received a bill in the mail.
Mr. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Ale�s Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Edgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the 7anuary notice, that is when he called his friend who
ticketed the vehicle.
Mr. Strathman asked if the police officer had ordered the vehicle towed, would the assessment go
to the properry owner. Mr. Robinson responded it would be an administrative tow. The car is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the properry
owner has to be present during an admniistrative tow to identify the vehicle.
Mr. Robinson stated if he had said to the inspector that a police officer is working on this and it
would be towed in a few days, there would not have been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winninee Avenue (JOl O5A)
65 Winnipeg, Avenue (JO105�
Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and Mr. Randall feels he is
responsible for what happens at the property. There are two assessments here. One involves a
vehicle that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup.
(The cleanup was discussed first.)
During the time of this assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash
companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not
have time to do anything.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and throw them in the rear of his house. The appliances came
from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company.
Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opportunity
for someone to do the cleanup.
Mr. Robinson stated orders went out on May 15, and a reinspection was done on May 23. The
occupants supposedly called the inspector on May 23 to say he would take care of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were still there, so he issued the
work order.
(Now, the vehicles were discussed.)
Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randall responded the inspector told him he had
to move the cars. He put one in the gazage and the other right beside the gazage on the slab. The
inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not park it there. Mr. Randall put
insurance on the car and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice.
Mr. Strathman stated orders were mailed on January 18, the inspector went out on February 5,
and again on February 21. Mr. Stratlunan asked did he have anything showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathmau asked when the vehicle was towed. Mr. Robinson responded he was not sure
when it was towed.
JOl O5A - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances cieaziy had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
70105 V- Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him somethiug
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was Yowed in February. If the owner
cannot supply hixn with that, then the assessment stands.
NO'I`E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon
checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the vehicle arrived there on Mazch 3.
Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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605 Mae.nolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the property recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. Ae works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought this friend had done the work..
Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis
were notified at 605 Magnolia This was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the
work was done on May 29.
Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr.
Robinson responded the orders went out May 15.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the
property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has
the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that
title insurance should cover things like ttris.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lezington Parkwav
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strafluuan.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired Uus property on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach tlus properiy to another
properry adjacent to it. He would like to build a 12 unit townhouse. If that gets approved, this
property will be torn down. The approval process is lengthy on this. He would like to do this in
the fall. It is more likely to be six months.
Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood invoivement This property seems to be getting offto a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the property has been vacant since Mazch 1, 200Q. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tali grass, remove t.v. antenna, and
remove hazardous mud and sand on sidewalk. On June 19, 2001, an inspection of the building
was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and
photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on July 11, 2001, with
a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building fees are paid. A code compliance
inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is
$80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Mr. Magner would not have a problem
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with a short extension, although s'vc months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurred saying fhat this nuisance building cannot stand indefinitely.
Mr. Kratz stated he lives half a mile away. He has met all the neighbors. All the problems they
had were with the previous owner. Ae has given them all his cazd, and they Imow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up
the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new
building is buil�
Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 20Q l, Legislative Hearing. In that time, the owner
should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walier Moirtpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his property.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on lus properry. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyazd.
Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make
provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not
sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been
designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has areas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staff that can look at this property. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the
meantime, someone who knows about tlus issue can go to the properiy and make a determination.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conway Street. If
the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since February 2,1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten summary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On Juty 20, 2001, an
inspection of the building was condueted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance buiiding
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date ofAugust 8, 2001. A bond has not been
posted. The cost to repair is $40,000 to $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
The building was condemned by the Sewer Division. The properiy l�as a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. When the owner purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be installed. The owner
would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he
died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the
connection. He stayed at the properry as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properiy has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 2001, au 3nspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute
a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance
building was issued on July l l, 2001, with a compliance date of August 10. The vacant building
fee are due. T�ation has placed an estimated mazket value of $22,600 on the properiy; estimated
cost to repair, $75,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. As of September 4, 2001, a
code compliance inspection has not been applied for, and a$2,000 bond has not been posted.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street
West If the owaer fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 velucles/trailers, and a11ow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999,
an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
was issued on January 4, 2QOO,with a compliance daie of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taaces aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on
June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair
or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the ne�rt day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 18Q
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner,
and he is disappointed the owner is not here today.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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Harold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
The meeting was adjo�aned at 11:43 am.
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