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RESOLUTlON
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WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar wrecking and
removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage
and wood shed located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known
as 245 Front Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 7, Block 46, Auerbach & Hands Addition to the City of St. Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 11, 2001, the following are the now known
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Midfizst Bank, 3232 West Reno, Oklahoma City,
OK 73107; Midfirst Bank, c/o Midland Mortgage Co., P.O. Box 268950, Oklahoma City, OK 73126,
Attn: Foreclosure Dept.
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 July 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by August 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condi6on; 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 Legislarive Hearing Officer of the City
Councii and the Saint Paul CiTy Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice 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
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2 Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to ozder the interested or responsibie parties to
4 make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 aitemative by demolishing and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation 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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Wf�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the tesrimony and evidence including the acrion 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 Paui City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concersring
the Subject Property at 245 Front Avenue:
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 removai of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Buiiding code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condirion have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foliowing order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties 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 correcting 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 the shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
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Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
properry or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the property 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 Paui shall remove and
dispose of such properiy as provided by law.
It is fiuther 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.
Requested by Department of:
Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement
Adopted by Council: Date �,�, �� ao
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�if"y'�'o"uricil 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 245 Front Avenue.
PLANNING COMMISSION
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CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION
t50NAL SERVICE CONiRAC75 MUST ANSWER TXE�F(
Has fhis PersaMrm ever varked under a contract fw this
YES NO
Has thia P��m� ever heen a dlY emPbYce4
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Does fhis P�mi D� a sidll not namallYP� bY anY wrrent ciH emDbYee?
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Is this pe'soMrm a tarpetetl verWOYt
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�1�'��Yft4�I'�'�' 'c�"'�tu"T'd$i'I in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of
the Saint Paui Legiskative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 245 Front Avenue by August 10, 2001, and haue
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Nuisance Housing Abatement
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INFORMATION (EXPWN)
COSTrttEVENUE BUIXiE[m /dRCLE ONE)
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING
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Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
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Resolurion orderzng the owner to remove or repair Yhe properly at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the October 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition ofvacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private properry during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legisla6ve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (J0105V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
8ll Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Page Street East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of ffie assessment
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (J0205A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment.
408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $95.
657 Dale Street North (J4105A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Fdmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edgerton Street (JOIOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 VJinni�e� Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 �nnipeg Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Tonnine (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexin¢ton
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislarive Hearing Off cer recom�nends taying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the pmperry at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry 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 Street
West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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�JTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Stteet East
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for
the closing and haue to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested this matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeared 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 cleazed up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
property.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOlOSV Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvat.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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422 Jessamine Avenue Fast (JO105�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
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 flus chazge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, wluch was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properry. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry 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 City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total chazge 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
stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Her
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong pariy. This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. National Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three dumpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the things cleaned up were not on her
properiy; there is an empty lot neat 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 June 12, 2001; he
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on June 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 rehuned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the properry in Mazch. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Strathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
insurance.
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 incorrect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from
Ramsey County regazding ownership.
250 Page Street East (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
The following appeared: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cars were
towed off the property.
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 clearly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2002.
Mr. Strathman asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and lus 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. Crreg Glanz responded they were licensed
the year before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a pmblem with license plates being stolen
off of cars. 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 vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glan�
responded he did not try because he did not lrnow 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
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
in�*�nce waiver, and photogaphs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
408 Banfil Street {JOl O5A)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yard cleanup and she
wanted to know what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Keamey stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yard and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathxnan 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.
Keamey 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 (JOlOSA)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeazed and stated this properry and two
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 claim 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. Straflunan 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 address.
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Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records stilt show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taa�ation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (70105A)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Beaz, appeazed and stated 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. Strathman responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her paperwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleaning. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Stratlunan asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "Occupant" 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 between when she was notified and the City actually did the cleanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JO105�
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regarding a vehicle removed from her properry. She wanted to
laiow why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a velucle there. A week later, the car
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 caz. 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 pazked it at the properry. It was not even there three days,
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicle 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
complaint. It was towed by the police depaztment.
Mr. Sh�athman deleted the assessment. He is unsute why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and l�ows that Ramsey County is
six months behind in their record keeping.
967 Edeerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeared and stated this velucle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the garage 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 vehicle 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. Stratlunan asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Alexis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Fdgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the January 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 adminisfrafive tow. The caz is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the property
owner has to be present during an administrative 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 haue been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winnineg Avenue (JOl O5A)
65 Winni�� 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 aze 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 ii up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had fmally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to VJisconsin. 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 hoase 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 aimost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opporiunity
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 caze of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were sfill fhere, 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 cazs. 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 caz and cunent plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed. He pwchased 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. Strathman asked did he have anythuig showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathman 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 cleazly had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
JOl O5V - Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him something
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was towed in February. If the owner
cannot supply him with that, then the assessment stands.
NOTE: 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 Magnolia Avenue Fast (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the properry recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. He works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
t�ailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought tUis friend had done the work..
Mr. Stratliman 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. S�athman 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
properry, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there aze, 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 this.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexington Parkway
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strathman.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired this properry on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this properiy to another
properiy 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 ihat the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the properry being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his pian is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood involvement Tlus properry seems to be getting off to a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the properry has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tall 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 aze 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 wouid not have a problem
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with a short extension, although siai months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurted saying that 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. He hzs given them all his card, and they �ow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
lrnock 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 built.
Gerry StratUman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. In that lime, the owner
should be prepazed to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walter Montpetit, owner, appeazed and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his properry.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on his property. 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
designaxed by an organization to determine wh8t plants shouid be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has azeas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staffthat can look at this properry. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in chazge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 200i, Legislative I3earings In the
meantime, someone who knows about ttris issue can go to the property 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 Magtter submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported 8ris property has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten suminary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an
inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date of August 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 property has a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. Vdhen the owuer purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be instatled. 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 property as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was ia a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owner faiLs to comply, Code �nforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photograplvs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven snmmary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure struciure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 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
fee aze due. Taacation 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. Tf fhe owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No ane appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. T'here have been 20 sununary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut taIl grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant buitding. 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, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taYes 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 properry; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the nea�t day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had Iittle 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 Toonine (JO105�
Harold Robinson recomu2ended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 am.
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WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar wrecking and
removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage
and wood shed located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known
as 245 Front Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 7, Block 46, Auerbach & Hands Addition to the City of St. Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 11, 2001, the following are the now known
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Midfizst Bank, 3232 West Reno, Oklahoma City,
OK 73107; Midfirst Bank, c/o Midland Mortgage Co., P.O. Box 268950, Oklahoma City, OK 73126,
Attn: Foreclosure Dept.
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 July 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by August 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condi6on; 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 Legislarive Hearing Officer of the City
Councii and the Saint Paul CiTy Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the
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3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to ozder the interested or responsibie parties to
4 make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 aitemative by demolishing and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
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Wf�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the tesrimony and evidence including the acrion 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 Paui City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concersring
the Subject Property at 245 Front Avenue:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
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That the costs of demolition and removai of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Buiiding code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condirion have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foliowing order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties 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 correcting 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 the shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
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Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
properry or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the property 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 Paui shall remove and
dispose of such properiy as provided by law.
It is fiuther 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.
Requested by Department of:
Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement
Adopted by Council: Date �,�, �� ao
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�if"y'�'o"uricil 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 245 Front Avenue.
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Has fhis PersaMrm ever varked under a contract fw this
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the Saint Paui Legiskative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 245 Front Avenue by August 10, 2001, and haue
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Nuisance Housing Abatement
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING
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Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
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Resolurion orderzng the owner to remove or repair Yhe properly at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the October 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition ofvacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private properry during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legisla6ve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (J0105V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
8ll Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Page Street East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of ffie assessment
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (J0205A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment.
408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $95.
657 Dale Street North (J4105A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Fdmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edgerton Street (JOIOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 VJinni�e� Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 �nnipeg Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Tonnine (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexin¢ton
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislarive Hearing Off cer recom�nends taying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the pmperry at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry 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 Street
West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Stteet East
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for
the closing and haue to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested this matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeared 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 cleazed up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
property.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOlOSV Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvat.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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422 Jessamine Avenue Fast (JO105�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
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 flus chazge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, wluch was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properry. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry 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 City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total chazge 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
stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Her
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong pariy. This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. National Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three dumpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the things cleaned up were not on her
properiy; there is an empty lot neat 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 June 12, 2001; he
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on June 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 rehuned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the properry in Mazch. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Strathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
insurance.
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 incorrect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from
Ramsey County regazding ownership.
250 Page Street East (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
The following appeared: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cars were
towed off the property.
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 clearly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2002.
Mr. Strathman asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and lus 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. Crreg Glanz responded they were licensed
the year before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a pmblem with license plates being stolen
off of cars. 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 vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glan�
responded he did not try because he did not lrnow 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
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
in�*�nce waiver, and photogaphs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
408 Banfil Street {JOl O5A)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yard cleanup and she
wanted to know what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Keamey stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yard and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathxnan 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.
Keamey 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 (JOlOSA)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeazed and stated this properry and two
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 claim 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. Straflunan 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 address.
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Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records stilt show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taa�ation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (70105A)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Beaz, appeazed and stated 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. Strathman responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her paperwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleaning. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Stratlunan asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "Occupant" 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 between when she was notified and the City actually did the cleanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JO105�
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regarding a vehicle removed from her properry. She wanted to
laiow why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a velucle there. A week later, the car
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 caz. 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 pazked it at the properry. It was not even there three days,
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicle 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
complaint. It was towed by the police depaztment.
Mr. Sh�athman deleted the assessment. He is unsute why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and l�ows that Ramsey County is
six months behind in their record keeping.
967 Edeerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeared and stated this velucle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the garage 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 vehicle 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. Stratlunan asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Alexis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Fdgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the January 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 adminisfrafive tow. The caz is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the property
owner has to be present during an administrative 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 haue been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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65 Winni�� 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 aze 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 ii up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had fmally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to VJisconsin. 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 hoase 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 aimost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opporiunity
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 caze of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were sfill fhere, 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 cazs. 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 caz and cunent plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed. He pwchased 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. Strathman asked did he have anythuig showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathman 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 cleazly had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
JOl O5V - Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him something
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was towed in February. If the owner
cannot supply him with that, then the assessment stands.
NOTE: 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 Magnolia Avenue Fast (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the properry recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. He works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
t�ailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought tUis friend had done the work..
Mr. Stratliman 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. S�athman 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
properry, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there aze, 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 this.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexington Parkway
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strathman.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired this properry on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this properiy to another
properiy 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 ihat the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the properry being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his pian is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood involvement Tlus properry seems to be getting off to a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the properry has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tall 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 aze 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 wouid not have a problem
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with a short extension, although siai months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurted saying that 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. He hzs given them all his card, and they �ow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
lrnock 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 built.
Gerry StratUman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. In that lime, the owner
should be prepazed to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walter Montpetit, owner, appeazed and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his properry.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on his property. 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
designaxed by an organization to determine wh8t plants shouid be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has azeas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staffthat can look at this properry. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in chazge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 200i, Legislative I3earings In the
meantime, someone who knows about ttris issue can go to the property 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 Magtter submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported 8ris property has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten suminary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an
inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date of August 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 property has a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. Vdhen the owuer purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be instatled. 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 property as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was ia a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owner faiLs to comply, Code �nforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photograplvs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven snmmary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure struciure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 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
fee aze due. Taacation 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. Tf fhe owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No ane appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. T'here have been 20 sununary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut taIl grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant buitding. 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, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taYes 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 properry; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the nea�t day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had Iittle 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 Toonine (JO105�
Harold Robinson recomu2ended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 am.
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WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar wrecking and
removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage
and wood shed located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known
as 245 Front Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 7, Block 46, Auerbach & Hands Addition to the City of St. Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before May 11, 2001, the following are the now known
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Midfizst Bank, 3232 West Reno, Oklahoma City,
OK 73107; Midfirst Bank, c/o Midland Mortgage Co., P.O. Box 268950, Oklahoma City, OK 73126,
Attn: Foreclosure Dept.
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 July 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by August 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condi6on; 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 Legislarive Hearing Officer of the City
Councii and the Saint Paul CiTy Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice 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
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2 Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to ozder the interested or responsibie parties to
4 make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 aitemative by demolishing and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
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Wf�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19,
2001 and the tesrimony and evidence including the acrion 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 Paui City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concersring
the Subject Property at 245 Front Avenue:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
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That the costs of demolition and removai of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Buiiding code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condirion have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the foliowing order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties 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 correcting 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 the shucture
must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
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Division of Code Bnforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
properry or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the property 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 Paui shall remove and
dispose of such properiy as provided by law.
It is fiuther 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.
Requested by Department of:
Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement
Adopted by Council: Date �,�, �� ao
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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�if"y'�'o"uricil 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 245 Front Avenue.
PLANNING COMMISSION
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Has fhis PersaMrm ever varked under a contract fw this
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Has thia P��m� ever heen a dlY emPbYce4
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Does fhis P�mi D� a sidll not namallYP� bY anY wrrent ciH emDbYee?
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the Saint Paui Legiskative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 245 Front Avenue by August 10, 2001, and haue
failed to comply with those orders.
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Nuisance Housing Abatement
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING
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Date: September 4, 2001
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman
Legislarive Hearing Officer
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Resolurion orderzng the owner to remove or repair Yhe properly at 393 Sidney Street East.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the October 2, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
2. Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boazding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition ofvacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private properry during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legisla6ve Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
422 Jessamine Avenue East (J0105V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
8ll Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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250 Page Street East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of ffie assessment
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (J0205A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvat of the assessment.
408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA)
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $95.
657 Dale Street North (J4105A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
462 Fdmund Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
967 Edgerton Street (JOIOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
65 VJinni�e� Avenue (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
65 �nnipeg Avenue (JOlOSV)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
605 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
291 Tonnine (JO105�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexin¢ton
Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
Legislarive Hearing Off cer recom�nends taying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative
Hearing.
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4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001,
Legislative Hearing.
5. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the pmperry at 1124 Conwav Street.
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry 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 Street
West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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�JTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Stteet East
If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-7-01)
Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and
Lutheran Social Services to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal
to sell the properiy to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for
the closing and haue to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested this matter
be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond.
George F. Borer appeared 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 cleazed up eazlier.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the
property.
Summary Abatements
J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001;
JOlOSA Property cleanup during June and part of July 2001;
J0104B Boarding up of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001;
J0104C Demolition of vacant buildings during June and part of July 2001; and
JOlOSV Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of
July 2001.
579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvat.
1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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422 Jessamine Avenue Fast (JO105�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
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 flus chazge was for. The
properry has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the properry, wluch was completed
yesterday. The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the
properry. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry 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 City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The
total chazge 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
stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement proceeding. Her
understanding is that it was sent to the wrong pariy. This was a vacant house. It was under
renovation. National Mazketing took it over, and hauled out three dumpsters of refuse. The
items cleaned up by the City were not theirs. Some of the things cleaned up were not on her
properiy; there is an empty lot neat 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 June 12, 2001; he
asked who it was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded orders were mailed on June 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 rehuned. Ms. Price responded that her company
acquired the properry in Mazch. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating.
Mr. Strathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have tifle
insurance.
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 incorrect notification. The City did what
it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from
Ramsey County regazding ownership.
250 Page Street East (JOlOSA)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105�
The following appeared: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated three cars were
towed off the property.
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 clearly had no visible licenses. Terry L. Glanz was notified at 1595 Thomas Avenue.
Orders were mailed on January 25, 2002.
Mr. Strathman asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz
responded he has paperwork and lus 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. Crreg Glanz responded they were licensed
the year before all this took place. He had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and
put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a pmblem with license plates being stolen
off of cars. 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 vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glan�
responded he did not try because he did not lrnow 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
being worked on. The Horizon was waiting for an engine also.
The Glanzes showed Mr. Strathman some documents showing the vehicles were licensed, the
in�*�nce waiver, and photogaphs.
Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment.
639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
408 Banfil Street {JOl O5A)
Kimie Kearney, owner, appeared and stated she has a$288 assessment for yard cleanup and she
wanted to know what was done.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Keamey stated it was four bags of recycled cans for $288. She had mowed the yard and she
is letting the bushes grow a bit.
Mr. Strathxnan 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.
Keamey 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 (JOlOSA)
Michael Burger, owner, 915 Reed Street, Mankato, appeazed and stated this properry and two
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 claim 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. Straflunan 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 address.
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Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29.
Their records stilt show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger
deal with Taa�ation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
324 Jenks Avenue (70105A)
Jean Johnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Beaz, appeazed and stated 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. Strathman responded the notice was sent on
May 10, 2001, and the work was done on May 29.
Ms. Johnson stated a tenant handed her paperwork on approximately May 30. It did need
cleaning. She looked at the backyazd after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses
and gazbage there.
Mr. Stratlunan asked who was notified. Harold Robinson responded "Occupant" 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 between when she was notified and the City actually did the cleanup.
462 Edmund Avenue (JO105�
The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462
Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Garrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms.
Bulditz stated she got a notice regarding a vehicle removed from her properry. She wanted to
laiow why because she gave her tenant pernussion to pazk a velucle there. A week later, the car
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 caz. 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 pazked it at the properry. It was not even there three days,
She brought the car there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was
gone.
Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on January 26, 2001. The vehicle 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
complaint. It was towed by the police depaztment.
Mr. Sh�athman deleted the assessment. He is unsute why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner
the car was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and l�ows that Ramsey County is
six months behind in their record keeping.
967 Edeerton Street (JO105�
Alexis Abreu, owner, appeared and stated this velucle belonged to a tenant that lived at the
property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the garage 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 vehicle 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. Stratlunan asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed
twice: January 24, 2001, and February 12 to Alexis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967
Fdgerton. Mr. Abreu stated when he got the January 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 adminisfrafive tow. The caz is
cited, towed, and the vehicle owner has to recover the vehicle. Steve Magner stated the property
owner has to be present during an administrative 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 haue been a problem.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
65 Winnineg Avenue (JOl O5A)
65 Winni�� 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 aze 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 ii up.
Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had fmally taken the trash, but the City had
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instead. The assessment was sent to VJisconsin. 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 hoase 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 aimost
two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was opporiunity
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 caze of it by the
weekend. The inspector went over there on May 30, the items were sfill fhere, 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 cazs. 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 caz and cunent plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on
the vehicle when it was towed. He pwchased 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. Strathman asked did he have anythuig showing the vehicle had
current plates. Mr. Randall responded he did not have anything with him.
Mr. Strathman 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 cleazly had
been stored there. The owner had more than two weeks to get rid of them.
JOl O5V - Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment if the owner can get him something
showing the vehicle had legal tabs and legal plates when it was towed in February. If the owner
cannot supply him with that, then the assessment stands.
NOTE: 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 Magnolia Avenue Fast (JOl O5A)
Mel Guyett, owner, appeared and stated he purchased the properry recenfly. A fence was
installed and bushes were removed. He was making arrangements to haul them away. He works
about 12 hours a day and he could only do it on the weekend. He came home with a truck and a
t�ailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr.
Guyett thought tUis friend had done the work..
Mr. Stratliman 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. S�athman 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
properry, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze
no pending assessments. If there aze, 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 this.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexington Parkway
South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Mr. Magner showed photographs to Mr. Strathman.)
John Kratz, owner, 1424 Edgcumbe Road, appeazed and stated he just acquired this properry on
August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this properiy to another
properiy 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 ihat the property is a blight, Gerry Strathman
asked, what is the problem with the properry being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan
would be to rehabilitate the building if his pian is not approved. These matters can be highly
charged with neighborhood involvement Tlus properry seems to be getting off to a friendlier
start with the neighbors and he is more optimistic about the development.
Steve Magner reported the properry has been vacant since Mazch 1, 2000. Eight summary
abatement notices have been issued to secure the house, cut tall 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 aze 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 wouid not have a problem
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with a short extension, although siai months may not be feasible at this time unless a bond is
posted. Mr. Strathman concurted saying that 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. He hzs given them all his card, and they �ow who to call if
there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to
lrnock 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 built.
Gerry StratUman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. In that lime, the owner
should be prepazed to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepazed to remove it.
Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North.
Walter Montpetit, owner, appeazed and stated this is regazding a wildlife gazden on his properry.
It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch separated. It is part of the landscaping
scheme on his property. 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
designaxed by an organization to determine wh8t plants shouid be put in.
Mr. Montpetit says that Harriet Island has azeas that look like the same type of scheme he is
doing.
Mr. Strathman asked is there someone on City staffthat can look at this properry. Mr. Robinson
responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in chazge of this issue. Just tall
grass and weeds do not qualify.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 200i, Legislative I3earings In the
meantime, someone who knows about ttris issue can go to the property 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 Magtter submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported 8ris property has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is
deceased. Ten suminary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tall grass,
remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an
inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
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was issued on July 24, 2001, with a compliance date of August 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 property has a septic tank, which
collapsed. The property was condemned. Vdhen the owuer purchased the property, he failed to
check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer systems be instatled. 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 property as long as he could. Mr. Magner stated he and Mr.
Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was ia a terminal condition.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenne. If
the owner faiLs to comply, Code �nforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No one appeazed to represent the properry. Photograplvs were submitted.)
Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven snmmary
abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure struciure, and remove rubbish. On
June 26, 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
fee aze due. Taacation 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. Tf fhe owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(No ane appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner this property has been vacant since July 30, 1990. T'here have been 20 sununary
abatement notices to remove refuse, cut taIl grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove
16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant buitding. 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, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building
fees aze due. Real estate taYes 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 properry; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased
the building the nea�t day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180
days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had Iittle 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 Toonine (JO105�
Harold Robinson recomu2ended the assessment be deleted.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 am.
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