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01-989Council File # 8 j� q�q Green Sheet # �033 i-( 7 CITY Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION PAUL, MINNESOTA 3R Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecldng and 3 removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, one-stall, wood 4 frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly l�own as 5 847 Lexington Parkway South. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Lot 1, Harhnan's Rear. 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:Zukunft - 1 Trust, Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee, c/o Larry Plank, 2515 27"' Avenue North, Mpls., MN 55411-1001; Household Financial Services, 961 Weigel Drive, Elm Hurst, IL 60126; 7ohn Kratz, 1424 Edgcuxnbe Rd., St. Paul, MN 55116 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 order informed the then laiown 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 Property by August 10, 2001; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, ttus nuisance condition kas not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties haue 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 O 1-'lP1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving tesrimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinauces. The rehabilitation or demolition of the siructure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 and the testunony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legslative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properiy at 847 Le�ngton Pazkway South: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � � E� That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building 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 condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subj ect 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. 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. ••� • 2. The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subj ect Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitaring this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the shuchue 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, oi-�t� 1 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 2 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 3 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiafive Code. 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. ff all personal property is not removed, it shali be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paui Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date N��, a1.�.� app� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � a Approved by Mayor: Date � B '�,�.� C��,�',�-� ,� Form Approved by City Attorney Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councii By: GREEN SHE�ET �� TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES oi-at� No 1023'�7 �� .,,,� ❑ �„� ❑ ,.�.,�. �.�. ❑ ..�.�,�.a Q �,��.,�.,�, ❑. (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ��rty�ounciY to pass tYris resolution which will arder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 847 Leaington Parkway South. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION Hes tlus Pe��m e.erwarked under a conhact for thia dePartment? YES NO Hes this G��Tfin ever heen a cilY �DbYee? YES NO Daes this P��m possess a sld8 not �wimallyD� M�Y curtmt dry emDbyee7 YES t� Is Nia pnaoM,m a�er0�ed vendoR YES NO � E+mlain all Yes answx�s an sepaiate sheet and atlach to Creen she� �"��ii anws"ane�iu"�hi �g�s "as iie"�i�ed in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of : the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement K.. Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 847 Lexington. Parkway, South by August 10, 2001, and have failed to comply with those orders. - The City will eliminate a nuisance. i1SADVqNTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. SOURCE $7,000 - $8,000 Nuisance Housing Abatement COSTIREVENUE BUD6E7ED�(CIRCLE ON� _ nn iIL' Covt��3 Research Cer�fier A�� 1 �OQ1 NO - �w ; u :...___ , �,._..�:_.,:.. CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusrz, Ciry Clerk 81 �9J'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEbfEIY"f Michae! R Morehead ProRram Manager CTTY OF SAIlVT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Cade Enforcement IS W. Kellogg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8440 Saint Paul, MN55102 F¢z: 657-2668426 E�llb St 1�� 2��1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council G,itizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 847 Lexington Parkway South The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address John Kratz 1424 Edgcumbe Rd. St. Paul, MN 55116 Interest Fee Owner Household Financial Services 961 Weigel Drive Elm Hurst, IL. 60126 Zukunft - 1 Trust Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee c/o Lany Plank 2515 27�` Avenue North Mpls., MN 55411-1001 Mortgagee Interested Party 847 Lexington Parkway South August 10, 2001 Pa�e 2 The le�al description of this property is: Lot 1, Hartman's Rear. 01'qi''► Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown _ responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of thia property. It is the recommendarion of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timely manner, and failin� that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, . Steve �I�lagner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to tha Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 6, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 705 Suns Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of this properiy on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexineton Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Appeal of suminary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. (Case closed.) 6. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of swvmary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. � REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 4, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer o�_�r� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (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 Ju1y 2001; JOl O5A 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 JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of July 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV) Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. O\-qt1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 2 250 Page Street Fast (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� Legislative Aeazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Mr. Strat�man recommends reducing ihe assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $95. 657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 462 Edmund Avenue (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 967 Edgerton Street (70105V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winni,�eg Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 65 Winnipeg Avenue (70105� Legislative Heazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 6fl5 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval of the assessment. 291 Tonnine (JOlOSV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin tg_on Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. 0) 1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street. If the owaer 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 property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. � MINUTES OF TT3E 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. Resolnrion ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy 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) 0�-1i'`I Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and Lutheran Social Servicss to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal to seli the property to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested tlus matter be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond. George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property. The probate court approved the sell tlus morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier. Gerry Suathman laid over tlus matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the properiy. Summary Abatements J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001; JOlOSA Property 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 vehicies towed from private property during June and part of Ju�y 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. LEGISLATIVE HEARING �JTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Crerry Strathman recommends approval. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathnnan recommends approval. 555 Biair Avenue (JOl O5A) Page 2 O1-'� � Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeazed and stated he was asked by the owners to check into this. They were unaware what tlus chazge was for. The property has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the property, which was completed yesterday. 'The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the property. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry for what they owe on it or even a little less. Gerry Stratlunan stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up fumiture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, deternuned the cleanup did not take place, and ordered the City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The total charge is $288.00. Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary because the property was a probiem. Gerry S#�athman recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Meredith Price, Naflonal Marketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement pmceeding. Her understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party. This was a vacant house. It was under renovation. Narional Marketing 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 properry; there is an empty lot nea�t door. Her company has the crews to do this work. 0�-��1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on June 12, 2001; he asked who it was sent to. Harold 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 returned. Ms. Price responded that her company acquired the properry in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating. Mr. Shathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have title incnran�, � Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for habitation. It had to be gutted. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from Ramsey County regarding ownership. 250 Page Street East (70105A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated lhree cars were towed off the properry. Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. Tf 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, 2001. Mr. Stratl�man asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers. Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed the yeaz before all this took place. Ae had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem 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. Strathxnan stated once the vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother said a few weeks later that he had insurauce waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but o�.�ic1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 4 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 velucles were licensed, the ;nc�,*ance waiver, and photographs. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Kimie Keamey, owner, appeazed and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cleanup and she wanted to la�ow what was done. (A videotape was shown.) Ms. Kearney 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. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they need Yo be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms. Kearney had taken fhem out of the garage 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, appeared and stated this property and two others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On Febraary 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 properry probably did need to be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the owner. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. T'hat mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another address. c� xr�t LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 5 Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29. Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger deal with Tasation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (70105A) 7ean 7ohnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and stated they were on a contract for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Chazles Zeches because that name was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Straflunan 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 appro�mately May 30. It did need cleaning. She looked at the backyard after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses and gazbage there. Mr. Strathman asked who was norified. Hazold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks and Charles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East. Cerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City natified 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 (JOlOSV) The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462 Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Gazrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms. Buiditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her property. She wanted to know why because she gave her tenant permission to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the car was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never parked there. Then, she got a bill. Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Depattment Impound lot. No one admitted to having the car. 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 caz there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was gone. Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on 7anuary 26, 2001. The velucle had an expired license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police towed it on February 20 with the license still expired. Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the caz because she did not know where it was located. Ms. Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed. a�-�rq LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 6 Mr. Strathmau asked what triggered flus inspection. Hazold Robinson responded probably a complaint. It was towed by the police department. Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is unsure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner the caz was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ramsey County is siac months behind in their record keeping. 967 Edeerton 5treet (JO105� Ale�s Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the 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. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed twice: January 24, 2001, and Febniary 12 to Ale�cis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967 Edgerton. 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 administrative tow. The car 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 have been a problem. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winnipe¢ Avenue (JOlOSA) 65 Winnipe� Avenue (J0105V) Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and lv� responsible for what happens at the property. There aze two assessments here. vehicie that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup. (The cleanup was discussed first.) Randall feels he is One involves a During the time of tkus assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up. Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had o�-Ki1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 page 7 instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not have time to do anything. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and tluow them in the reaz of his house. The appliances came from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company. Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was oppominity 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 still there, so he issued the work order_ (Now, the vehicles were discussed.) Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randatl responded the inspector told him he l�ad to move the cazs. He put one in the garage and the other right beside the garage on the slab. The inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not pazk it there. Mr. Randall put insurance on the caz and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on the vehicle when it was towed. He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice. Mr. Sttathman stated orders were mailed on January I8, the inspector went out on February 5, and again on February 21. Mr. Sirathman asked did he haue anything 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. JO I OSA - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances clearly 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. NOT'E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the velucle arrived there on March 3. Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. a►-� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 8 605 Magnolia Avenue East (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 trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr. Guyett thought this friend had done the work.. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis were nofified at 605 Magnolia. Tlris was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the work was done on May 29. Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr. Robinson responded the orders went out May 15. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that tide 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 property on August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this property to another property 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 ttus in the fall. It is more likely to be six months. Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Stratl�man asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be lughly chazged with neighborhood involvement. This 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 property has been vacant since March 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 7uly 1 l, 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 would not have a problem O �•1F1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 9 with a short eaitension, although six months may not be feasible aY flus time unless a bond is posted. Mr. Strathman concurred 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 has given them all his card, and they know who to call if there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new building is built. Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. In that time, the owner should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepared to remove it. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. Walter Montpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regarding a wildlife gazden on his property. It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch sepazated. It is part of the landscaping scheme on lus property. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyard. Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in. Mr. MontpeUt 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 staff that can look at this properiy. Mr. Robinson responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of ttris issue. Just tall grass and weeds do not qualify. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the meantime, someone who lrnows about this issue can go to the properry and make a determination. Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conw� Street. If the owner fails to wmply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (No one appeared to represent the property.) (Steve Ma�er submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is deceased. Ten sumtnary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tail grass, remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an inspecrion of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building a�.�r9 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 10 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; esrimated 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. When the owner purchased the properry, he failed to check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer sry=stems be installed. The owner would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the connection. He stayed at the property as long as he could. lvlr. Magner stated he and Mr. Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On June 26, 2001, 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. Taxation 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 Stratlunan recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Steve Magner this properry has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove 16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a miisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 7anuary 4, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased the building the next day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180 days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner, and he is disappointed the owner is not here today. d��f l LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 11 Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 291 Tonvine (JO105� Hazold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 am. � � `I � V � MINLJTES OF 'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Gerry 5trathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Room 330 Courthouse The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 705 Sims Avenue. If the owner £aiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Mike Haus, 2357 Rogers, Mendota Heights, appeared and stated he does not own the property now. He purchased the property in 1994 and sold it on a contract for deed. It was owner occupied. The new owner was given $2,000 to do gazage wark at the time. They did not do the work, they stopped making payment, and stopped doing repairs on the home. Mr. Haus became the owner again after four nonpayments. He obtained a list for the repair work to be done, and paid the $2,000 bond to ensure the work would be done. The new buyer is purchasing the property on a contract for deed; he should be at this meeting shortly. Mr. Haus is funding 100% of whatever he needs to do to bring it up to code. The work has already been started, siding has already been removed, and other siding has been purchased. Gerry Strathman asked are they intending to rehabilitate this property and post the bond. Mr. Haus responded the bond has been posted, and a permit has been taken out with the City. The work has been started. This has all been done within 30 days of gaining back ownership of the property_ Steve Magner reported that Code Enforcement condemned the property October 9, 2000. At that time, Sherri Beth Fonest was the occupant and was purchasing it on a contract for deed. Since that time, Code Enforcement has perFormed about 100 inspections, including night inspections. They have issued numerous citations for illegal occupancy. On about three occasions, the Police Department has removed people from the house. Code Enforcement has spent thousands of dollars of summary abatement money in boarding up the properiy, cleaning the yard, removing junk vehicles, etc. The properiy is no longer in the Forrest's hands, and the properry has gone back to the contract holder. There is a new contract with a second party. Mr. Magner would like the City to be assured that the rehabilitation would occur in a tnnely manner and the contract purchaser follows all the guidelines. The vacant building fee needs to be paid. Gerry Strathman asked about the other parties on the notice of public hearing: Jason MaY Clazk, Eric Scott Peterson, Randi Rae-Ann Linderman. Mr. Magner responded those are parties that were removed far unlawful occupancy of the dwelling and issued citations. 'I'tiey aze associates ar blood relatives of Ms. Forrest. Warren Abel, 701 Sims Avenue, appeared and stated this property has been a problem for a number of yeazs for debris in the yard, cazs left on the street, people coming and going, and o� � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 2 possible illegal activities. When it became vacant about seven yeazs ago, Mr. Abel was on the boazd of ESNDC (East Side Neighborhood Development Company), which looked at the property for rehabilitation. There were shuctural problems with the property. They were unable to come to an agreement with the heirs about the price. It went out onto the common market for sale, and the structural problems were covered over. Mr. Abel would be concerned that the work presenfly being done would continue to leave the problems covered over. The asbestos siding was removed over the weekend. Mr. Abel was told on Friday, that the owner was not going to get a state permit to remove the asbestos because he and his friends were going to do it. Last night, they were at the house unti110:45 hammering and n,nn;ng saws. Mr. Abel would like to see the property returned to a state in which they will not cause a problem. Several million dollars have been put into this neighborhood. He would like to see this properly raised to that level. Mr. Magner stated he had a frank conversation with the new contract purchaser, who is supposedly coming today. He explained the work would have to be done to code by a licensed person. Also, he explained the properiy cannot be legally occupied until Don Wagner (License, Inspections, Environmental Protection) or one of his designees issues a code compliance certificate. He indicated he wanted to have people in the property guarding it and working at the property a11 day and night. The City's main concem is that the dwelling is rehabilitated in a timely fashion. Gerry Strathman recommends the owner be granted six months to rehabilitate this building on the condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. Don Wagner said he will accept the current code inspection, stated Mr. Magner. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman stated this property was in the process of going taz� forFeit. Steve Magner responded the property did go tas forfeit after Code EnforcemenY s original notice was sent. There were a number of parties that have to be notified for this process; Code Enfarcement has now done the proper notificafion, and they aze prepared to move forward on this matter today. Mr. Magner reported this was formerly a Laundromat. It has been vacant since October 16, 1998. The current owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. There have been nine sutumary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure property, and abatement vehicles. On July 11, 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 23, 2001, with a compliance date of August 22, 2001. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined c��-��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING NIIN[JTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 3 by the legislative code. The vacant building fees aze due. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $11,300 on the land and $72,300 on the building. As of today, no one has applied for the code compliance inspection and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $14,000. Because it was used as a Laundromat and dry cleaning facility, stated Mr. Magner, there may be possible contaminants on the site. Code Enforcement would not remove any of those contaminauts; they would leave that up to the Staxe. Ramsey County does not have imxnediate plans to sell this properry and they haue no plans to stop the resolution at ttris tune. Theodore Kvasnik, 2190 Mazshall Avenue, Sew What Corporation, appeared and stated his company does laundry and dry cleaning services. He has not been in the building to examine it for possible purchase. Mr. Strathman responded they need to contact Ramsey County Trust Exempt Properiy Division. Mr. Kvasnik stated he was not awaze that dry cleaning was done in that building. He had done business with them for a number of years. He was aware of the boilers. Mr. Magner responded he and Ramsey County have had no ability to contact the previous owner to idenfify what happened at the site. Based on heazsay evidence, they feel there is pollution on the site. There is already evidence of other pollutants. Also, there was automobile repair in the back of the building. There are auto parts, motors, lazge oil spills, and antifreeze in the back. Mr. Kvasnik asked about the $100,000 to repair. Mr. Magner responded the roof is bad and the first floor is possibly falling through. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. �/ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin Parkwa ��" South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) (Steve Magnex submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated the owner asked for a layover to identify his plans. He has purchased the adjoining properiy and has obtained a wrecking permit to remove the structure. Code Bnforcement will give the owner time to demolish the properry, but they recommend approval of the resolution. Gerry Sirathman recoxnmends approval of the resolution. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJT'ES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 4 Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Mr. Magner reported this property has been vacant since December 7, 2000. It suffered a severe fire at that time. There haue been five sutun�ary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure front door, cut tall grass, and abate velucles. On August 30, 2001, an inspecfion 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 September 10, 2001, with a compliance date of September 25, 2001. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces are unpaid of $3,282. Estimated market value is $13,200 on the land; estimated market value of the building prior to the fire, $49,600. As of today a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a$2,000 bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $15,000. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Appeal of summary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. Gerry Strathman stated the garage has been removed per Joe Yannazeliy (Code Enforcement). . (Case closed.) Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. The meeting was adjourned at 1037 a.m. 0 Council File # 8 j� q�q Green Sheet # �033 i-( 7 CITY Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION PAUL, MINNESOTA 3R Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecldng and 3 removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, one-stall, wood 4 frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly l�own as 5 847 Lexington Parkway South. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Lot 1, Harhnan's Rear. 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:Zukunft - 1 Trust, Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee, c/o Larry Plank, 2515 27"' Avenue North, Mpls., MN 55411-1001; Household Financial Services, 961 Weigel Drive, Elm Hurst, IL 60126; 7ohn Kratz, 1424 Edgcuxnbe Rd., St. Paul, MN 55116 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 order informed the then laiown 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 Property by August 10, 2001; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, ttus nuisance condition kas not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties haue 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 O 1-'lP1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving tesrimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinauces. The rehabilitation or demolition of the siructure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 and the testunony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legslative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properiy at 847 Le�ngton Pazkway South: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � � E� That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building 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 condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subj ect 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. 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. ••� • 2. The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subj ect Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitaring this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the shuchue 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, oi-�t� 1 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 2 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 3 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiafive Code. 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. ff all personal property is not removed, it shali be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paui Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date N��, a1.�.� app� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � a Approved by Mayor: Date � B '�,�.� C��,�',�-� ,� Form Approved by City Attorney Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councii By: GREEN SHE�ET �� TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES oi-at� No 1023'�7 �� .,,,� ❑ �„� ❑ ,.�.,�. �.�. ❑ ..�.�,�.a Q �,��.,�.,�, ❑. (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ��rty�ounciY to pass tYris resolution which will arder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 847 Leaington Parkway South. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION Hes tlus Pe��m e.erwarked under a conhact for thia dePartment? YES NO Hes this G��Tfin ever heen a cilY �DbYee? YES NO Daes this P��m possess a sld8 not �wimallyD� M�Y curtmt dry emDbyee7 YES t� Is Nia pnaoM,m a�er0�ed vendoR YES NO � E+mlain all Yes answx�s an sepaiate sheet and atlach to Creen she� �"��ii anws"ane�iu"�hi �g�s "as iie"�i�ed in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of : the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement K.. Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 847 Lexington. Parkway, South by August 10, 2001, and have failed to comply with those orders. - The City will eliminate a nuisance. i1SADVqNTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. SOURCE $7,000 - $8,000 Nuisance Housing Abatement COSTIREVENUE BUD6E7ED�(CIRCLE ON� _ nn iIL' Covt��3 Research Cer�fier A�� 1 �OQ1 NO - �w ; u :...___ , �,._..�:_.,:.. CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusrz, Ciry Clerk 81 �9J'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEbfEIY"f Michae! R Morehead ProRram Manager CTTY OF SAIlVT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Cade Enforcement IS W. Kellogg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8440 Saint Paul, MN55102 F¢z: 657-2668426 E�llb St 1�� 2��1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council G,itizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 847 Lexington Parkway South The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address John Kratz 1424 Edgcumbe Rd. St. Paul, MN 55116 Interest Fee Owner Household Financial Services 961 Weigel Drive Elm Hurst, IL. 60126 Zukunft - 1 Trust Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee c/o Lany Plank 2515 27�` Avenue North Mpls., MN 55411-1001 Mortgagee Interested Party 847 Lexington Parkway South August 10, 2001 Pa�e 2 The le�al description of this property is: Lot 1, Hartman's Rear. 01'qi''► Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown _ responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of thia property. It is the recommendarion of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timely manner, and failin� that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, . Steve �I�lagner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to tha Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 6, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 705 Suns Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of this properiy on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexineton Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Appeal of suminary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. (Case closed.) 6. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of swvmary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. � REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 4, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer o�_�r� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (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 Ju1y 2001; JOl O5A 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 JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of July 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV) Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. O\-qt1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 2 250 Page Street Fast (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� Legislative Aeazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Mr. Strat�man recommends reducing ihe assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $95. 657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 462 Edmund Avenue (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 967 Edgerton Street (70105V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winni,�eg Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 65 Winnipeg Avenue (70105� Legislative Heazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 6fl5 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval of the assessment. 291 Tonnine (JOlOSV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin tg_on Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. 0) 1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street. If the owaer 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 property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. � MINUTES OF TT3E 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. Resolnrion ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy 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) 0�-1i'`I Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and Lutheran Social Servicss to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal to seli the property to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested tlus matter be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond. George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property. The probate court approved the sell tlus morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier. Gerry Suathman laid over tlus matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the properiy. Summary Abatements J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001; JOlOSA Property 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 vehicies towed from private property during June and part of Ju�y 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. LEGISLATIVE HEARING �JTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Crerry Strathman recommends approval. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathnnan recommends approval. 555 Biair Avenue (JOl O5A) Page 2 O1-'� � Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeazed and stated he was asked by the owners to check into this. They were unaware what tlus chazge was for. The property has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the property, which was completed yesterday. 'The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the property. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry for what they owe on it or even a little less. Gerry Stratlunan stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up fumiture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, deternuned the cleanup did not take place, and ordered the City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The total charge is $288.00. Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary because the property was a probiem. Gerry S#�athman recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Meredith Price, Naflonal Marketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement pmceeding. Her understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party. This was a vacant house. It was under renovation. Narional Marketing 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 properry; there is an empty lot nea�t door. Her company has the crews to do this work. 0�-��1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on June 12, 2001; he asked who it was sent to. Harold 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 returned. Ms. Price responded that her company acquired the properry in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating. Mr. Shathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have title incnran�, � Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for habitation. It had to be gutted. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from Ramsey County regarding ownership. 250 Page Street East (70105A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated lhree cars were towed off the properry. Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. Tf 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, 2001. Mr. Stratl�man asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers. Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed the yeaz before all this took place. Ae had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem 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. Strathxnan stated once the vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother said a few weeks later that he had insurauce waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but o�.�ic1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 4 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 velucles were licensed, the ;nc�,*ance waiver, and photographs. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Kimie Keamey, owner, appeazed and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cleanup and she wanted to la�ow what was done. (A videotape was shown.) Ms. Kearney 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. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they need Yo be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms. Kearney had taken fhem out of the garage 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, appeared and stated this property and two others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On Febraary 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 properry probably did need to be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the owner. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. T'hat mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another address. c� xr�t LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 5 Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29. Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger deal with Tasation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (70105A) 7ean 7ohnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and stated they were on a contract for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Chazles Zeches because that name was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Straflunan 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 appro�mately May 30. It did need cleaning. She looked at the backyard after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses and gazbage there. Mr. Strathman asked who was norified. Hazold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks and Charles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East. Cerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City natified 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 (JOlOSV) The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462 Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Gazrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms. Buiditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her property. She wanted to know why because she gave her tenant permission to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the car was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never parked there. Then, she got a bill. Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Depattment Impound lot. No one admitted to having the car. 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 caz there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was gone. Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on 7anuary 26, 2001. The velucle had an expired license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police towed it on February 20 with the license still expired. Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the caz because she did not know where it was located. Ms. Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed. a�-�rq LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 6 Mr. Strathmau asked what triggered flus inspection. Hazold Robinson responded probably a complaint. It was towed by the police department. Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is unsure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner the caz was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ramsey County is siac months behind in their record keeping. 967 Edeerton 5treet (JO105� Ale�s Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the 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. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed twice: January 24, 2001, and Febniary 12 to Ale�cis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967 Edgerton. 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 administrative tow. The car 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 have been a problem. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winnipe¢ Avenue (JOlOSA) 65 Winnipe� Avenue (J0105V) Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and lv� responsible for what happens at the property. There aze two assessments here. vehicie that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup. (The cleanup was discussed first.) Randall feels he is One involves a During the time of tkus assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up. Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had o�-Ki1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 page 7 instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not have time to do anything. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and tluow them in the reaz of his house. The appliances came from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company. Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was oppominity 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 still there, so he issued the work order_ (Now, the vehicles were discussed.) Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randatl responded the inspector told him he l�ad to move the cazs. He put one in the garage and the other right beside the garage on the slab. The inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not pazk it there. Mr. Randall put insurance on the caz and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on the vehicle when it was towed. He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice. Mr. Sttathman stated orders were mailed on January I8, the inspector went out on February 5, and again on February 21. Mr. Sirathman asked did he haue anything 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. JO I OSA - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances clearly 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. NOT'E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the velucle arrived there on March 3. Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. a►-� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 8 605 Magnolia Avenue East (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 trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr. Guyett thought this friend had done the work.. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis were nofified at 605 Magnolia. Tlris was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the work was done on May 29. Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr. Robinson responded the orders went out May 15. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that tide 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 property on August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this property to another property 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 ttus in the fall. It is more likely to be six months. Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Stratl�man asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be lughly chazged with neighborhood involvement. This 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 property has been vacant since March 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 7uly 1 l, 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 would not have a problem O �•1F1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 9 with a short eaitension, although six months may not be feasible aY flus time unless a bond is posted. Mr. Strathman concurred 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 has given them all his card, and they know who to call if there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new building is built. Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. In that time, the owner should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepared to remove it. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. Walter Montpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regarding a wildlife gazden on his property. It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch sepazated. It is part of the landscaping scheme on lus property. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyard. Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in. Mr. MontpeUt 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 staff that can look at this properiy. Mr. Robinson responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of ttris issue. Just tall grass and weeds do not qualify. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the meantime, someone who lrnows about this issue can go to the properry and make a determination. Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conw� Street. If the owner fails to wmply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (No one appeared to represent the property.) (Steve Ma�er submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is deceased. Ten sumtnary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tail grass, remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an inspecrion of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building a�.�r9 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 10 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; esrimated 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. When the owner purchased the properry, he failed to check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer sry=stems be installed. The owner would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the connection. He stayed at the property as long as he could. lvlr. Magner stated he and Mr. Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On June 26, 2001, 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. Taxation 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 Stratlunan recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Steve Magner this properry has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove 16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a miisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 7anuary 4, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased the building the next day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180 days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner, and he is disappointed the owner is not here today. d��f l LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 11 Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 291 Tonvine (JO105� Hazold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 am. � � `I � V � MINLJTES OF 'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Gerry 5trathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Room 330 Courthouse The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 705 Sims Avenue. If the owner £aiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Mike Haus, 2357 Rogers, Mendota Heights, appeared and stated he does not own the property now. He purchased the property in 1994 and sold it on a contract for deed. It was owner occupied. The new owner was given $2,000 to do gazage wark at the time. They did not do the work, they stopped making payment, and stopped doing repairs on the home. Mr. Haus became the owner again after four nonpayments. He obtained a list for the repair work to be done, and paid the $2,000 bond to ensure the work would be done. The new buyer is purchasing the property on a contract for deed; he should be at this meeting shortly. Mr. Haus is funding 100% of whatever he needs to do to bring it up to code. The work has already been started, siding has already been removed, and other siding has been purchased. Gerry Strathman asked are they intending to rehabilitate this property and post the bond. Mr. Haus responded the bond has been posted, and a permit has been taken out with the City. The work has been started. This has all been done within 30 days of gaining back ownership of the property_ Steve Magner reported that Code Enforcement condemned the property October 9, 2000. At that time, Sherri Beth Fonest was the occupant and was purchasing it on a contract for deed. Since that time, Code Enforcement has perFormed about 100 inspections, including night inspections. They have issued numerous citations for illegal occupancy. On about three occasions, the Police Department has removed people from the house. Code Enforcement has spent thousands of dollars of summary abatement money in boarding up the properiy, cleaning the yard, removing junk vehicles, etc. The properiy is no longer in the Forrest's hands, and the properry has gone back to the contract holder. There is a new contract with a second party. Mr. Magner would like the City to be assured that the rehabilitation would occur in a tnnely manner and the contract purchaser follows all the guidelines. The vacant building fee needs to be paid. Gerry Strathman asked about the other parties on the notice of public hearing: Jason MaY Clazk, Eric Scott Peterson, Randi Rae-Ann Linderman. Mr. Magner responded those are parties that were removed far unlawful occupancy of the dwelling and issued citations. 'I'tiey aze associates ar blood relatives of Ms. Forrest. Warren Abel, 701 Sims Avenue, appeared and stated this property has been a problem for a number of yeazs for debris in the yard, cazs left on the street, people coming and going, and o� � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 2 possible illegal activities. When it became vacant about seven yeazs ago, Mr. Abel was on the boazd of ESNDC (East Side Neighborhood Development Company), which looked at the property for rehabilitation. There were shuctural problems with the property. They were unable to come to an agreement with the heirs about the price. It went out onto the common market for sale, and the structural problems were covered over. Mr. Abel would be concerned that the work presenfly being done would continue to leave the problems covered over. The asbestos siding was removed over the weekend. Mr. Abel was told on Friday, that the owner was not going to get a state permit to remove the asbestos because he and his friends were going to do it. Last night, they were at the house unti110:45 hammering and n,nn;ng saws. Mr. Abel would like to see the property returned to a state in which they will not cause a problem. Several million dollars have been put into this neighborhood. He would like to see this properly raised to that level. Mr. Magner stated he had a frank conversation with the new contract purchaser, who is supposedly coming today. He explained the work would have to be done to code by a licensed person. Also, he explained the properiy cannot be legally occupied until Don Wagner (License, Inspections, Environmental Protection) or one of his designees issues a code compliance certificate. He indicated he wanted to have people in the property guarding it and working at the property a11 day and night. The City's main concem is that the dwelling is rehabilitated in a timely fashion. Gerry Strathman recommends the owner be granted six months to rehabilitate this building on the condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. Don Wagner said he will accept the current code inspection, stated Mr. Magner. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman stated this property was in the process of going taz� forFeit. Steve Magner responded the property did go tas forfeit after Code EnforcemenY s original notice was sent. There were a number of parties that have to be notified for this process; Code Enfarcement has now done the proper notificafion, and they aze prepared to move forward on this matter today. Mr. Magner reported this was formerly a Laundromat. It has been vacant since October 16, 1998. The current owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. There have been nine sutumary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure property, and abatement vehicles. On July 11, 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 23, 2001, with a compliance date of August 22, 2001. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined c��-��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING NIIN[JTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 3 by the legislative code. The vacant building fees aze due. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $11,300 on the land and $72,300 on the building. As of today, no one has applied for the code compliance inspection and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $14,000. Because it was used as a Laundromat and dry cleaning facility, stated Mr. Magner, there may be possible contaminants on the site. Code Enforcement would not remove any of those contaminauts; they would leave that up to the Staxe. Ramsey County does not have imxnediate plans to sell this properry and they haue no plans to stop the resolution at ttris tune. Theodore Kvasnik, 2190 Mazshall Avenue, Sew What Corporation, appeared and stated his company does laundry and dry cleaning services. He has not been in the building to examine it for possible purchase. Mr. Strathman responded they need to contact Ramsey County Trust Exempt Properiy Division. Mr. Kvasnik stated he was not awaze that dry cleaning was done in that building. He had done business with them for a number of years. He was aware of the boilers. Mr. Magner responded he and Ramsey County have had no ability to contact the previous owner to idenfify what happened at the site. Based on heazsay evidence, they feel there is pollution on the site. There is already evidence of other pollutants. Also, there was automobile repair in the back of the building. There are auto parts, motors, lazge oil spills, and antifreeze in the back. Mr. Kvasnik asked about the $100,000 to repair. Mr. Magner responded the roof is bad and the first floor is possibly falling through. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. �/ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin Parkwa ��" South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) (Steve Magnex submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated the owner asked for a layover to identify his plans. He has purchased the adjoining properiy and has obtained a wrecking permit to remove the structure. Code Bnforcement will give the owner time to demolish the properry, but they recommend approval of the resolution. Gerry Sirathman recoxnmends approval of the resolution. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJT'ES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 4 Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Mr. Magner reported this property has been vacant since December 7, 2000. It suffered a severe fire at that time. There haue been five sutun�ary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure front door, cut tall grass, and abate velucles. On August 30, 2001, an inspecfion 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 September 10, 2001, with a compliance date of September 25, 2001. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces are unpaid of $3,282. Estimated market value is $13,200 on the land; estimated market value of the building prior to the fire, $49,600. As of today a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a$2,000 bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $15,000. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Appeal of summary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. Gerry Strathman stated the garage has been removed per Joe Yannazeliy (Code Enforcement). . (Case closed.) Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. The meeting was adjourned at 1037 a.m. 0 Council File # 8 j� q�q Green Sheet # �033 i-( 7 CITY Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION PAUL, MINNESOTA 3R Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecldng and 3 removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, one-stall, wood 4 frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly l�own as 5 847 Lexington Parkway South. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Lot 1, Harhnan's Rear. 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:Zukunft - 1 Trust, Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee, c/o Larry Plank, 2515 27"' Avenue North, Mpls., MN 55411-1001; Household Financial Services, 961 Weigel Drive, Elm Hurst, IL 60126; 7ohn Kratz, 1424 Edgcuxnbe Rd., St. Paul, MN 55116 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 order informed the then laiown 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 Property by August 10, 2001; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, ttus nuisance condition kas not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties haue 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 O 1-'lP1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving tesrimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with a11 applicable codes and ordinauces. The rehabilitation or demolition of the siructure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 and the testunony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legslative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properiy at 847 Le�ngton Pazkway South: That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � � E� That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building 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 condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subj ect 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. 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. ••� • 2. The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subj ect Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitaring this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the shuchue 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, oi-�t� 1 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 2 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject 3 Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiafive Code. 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. ff all personal property is not removed, it shali be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paui Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citizen Service Office Code Enforcement Adopted by Council: Date N��, a1.�.� app� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � a Approved by Mayor: Date � B '�,�.� C��,�',�-� ,� Form Approved by City Attorney Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councii By: GREEN SHE�ET �� TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES oi-at� No 1023'�7 �� .,,,� ❑ �„� ❑ ,.�.,�. �.�. ❑ ..�.�,�.a Q �,��.,�.,�, ❑. (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ��rty�ounciY to pass tYris resolution which will arder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 847 Leaington Parkway South. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CML SERVICE CAMMISSION Hes tlus Pe��m e.erwarked under a conhact for thia dePartment? YES NO Hes this G��Tfin ever heen a cilY �DbYee? YES NO Daes this P��m possess a sld8 not �wimallyD� M�Y curtmt dry emDbyee7 YES t� Is Nia pnaoM,m a�er0�ed vendoR YES NO � E+mlain all Yes answx�s an sepaiate sheet and atlach to Creen she� �"��ii anws"ane�iu"�hi �g�s "as iie"�i�ed in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of : the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement K.. Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 847 Lexington. Parkway, South by August 10, 2001, and have failed to comply with those orders. - The City will eliminate a nuisance. i1SADVqNTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. SOURCE $7,000 - $8,000 Nuisance Housing Abatement COSTIREVENUE BUD6E7ED�(CIRCLE ON� _ nn iIL' Covt��3 Research Cer�fier A�� 1 �OQ1 NO - �w ; u :...___ , �,._..�:_.,:.. CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusrz, Ciry Clerk 81 �9J'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEbfEIY"f Michae! R Morehead ProRram Manager CTTY OF SAIlVT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Cade Enforcement IS W. Kellogg Blvd Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-8440 Saint Paul, MN55102 F¢z: 657-2668426 E�llb St 1�� 2��1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council G,itizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 847 Lexington Parkway South The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, September 4, 2001 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address John Kratz 1424 Edgcumbe Rd. St. Paul, MN 55116 Interest Fee Owner Household Financial Services 961 Weigel Drive Elm Hurst, IL. 60126 Zukunft - 1 Trust Peter F. Plank Jr. - Trustee c/o Lany Plank 2515 27�` Avenue North Mpls., MN 55411-1001 Mortgagee Interested Party 847 Lexington Parkway South August 10, 2001 Pa�e 2 The le�al description of this property is: Lot 1, Hartman's Rear. 01'qi''► Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown _ responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of thia property. It is the recommendarion of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a timely manner, and failin� that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, . Steve �I�lagner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to tha Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 6, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 705 Suns Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of this properiy on condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properry at 847 Lexineton Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 5. Appeal of suminary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. (Case closed.) 6. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of swvmary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. � REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 4, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer o�_�r� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 393 Sidnev Street East. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (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 Ju1y 2001; JOl O5A 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 JOl O5V Abandoned vehicles towed from private property during June and part of July 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JOlOSV) Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOlOSA) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 555 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. O\-qt1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 2 250 Page Street Fast (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� Legislative Aeazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Mr. Strat�man recommends reducing ihe assessment to $50 plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $95. 657 Dale Street North (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 462 Edmund Avenue (JO105� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 967 Edgerton Street (70105V) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winni,�eg Avenue (JOlOSA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 65 Winnipeg Avenue (70105� Legislative Heazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 6fl5 Magnolia Avenue East (JOl O5A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval of the assessment. 291 Tonnine (JOlOSV) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin tg_on Parkwav South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 4. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. 0) 1� Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conwav Street. If the owaer 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 property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. � MINUTES OF TT3E 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. Resolnrion ordering the owner to remove or repair the properiy 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) 0�-1i'`I Steve Magner reported this was laid over in order for the attorney representing the fee owner and Lutheran Social Servicss to sell the property. The attorney submitted to Mr. Magner a proposal to seli the property to the West Side Neighborhood Development Alliance. They aze waiting for the closing and have to obtain a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magner suggested tlus matter be laid over for the closing of the sell and so NEDA can obtain a bond. George F. Borer appeazed to request an extension of a month in order to close on the property. The probate court approved the sell tlus morning. The other status was cleared up eazlier. Gerry Suathman laid over tlus matter to October 2, 2001, in order for NEDA to close on the properiy. Summary Abatements J0102B Grass cutting (by private contractor) during June and part of July 2001; JOlOSA Property 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 vehicies towed from private property during June and part of Ju�y 2001. 579 Van Buren Avenue (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1119 Geranium Avenue East (J0104B) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. LEGISLATIVE HEARING �JTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 422 Jessamine Avenue East (JO105� (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 811 Van Buren Avenue (J0102G) (No one appeazed to represent the properry.) Crerry Strathman recommends approval. 456 Lawson Avenue West (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathnnan recommends approval. 555 Biair Avenue (JOl O5A) Page 2 O1-'� � Steve Plowman, Real Estate Broker, 386 Wabasha Street North, appeazed and stated he was asked by the owners to check into this. They were unaware what tlus chazge was for. The property has been condemned. People were hired to clean out the property, which was completed yesterday. 'The owner of the company that did the cleaning is interested in purchasing the property. The owners are willing to get rid of the properry for what they owe on it or even a little less. Gerry Stratlunan stated his information is that orders were sent on May 17, 2001, to clean up fumiture, refuse, bike parts by May 29. The inspector went out again on May 30, deternuned the cleanup did not take place, and ordered the City to do it. The City crew went out on June 6. The total charge is $288.00. Mr. Strathman stated he could see the videotape. Mr. Plowman responded that is not necessary because the property was a probiem. Gerry S#�athman recommends approval of the assessment. 914 Concordia Avenue (JOl O5A) Meredith Price, Naflonal Marketing, 12249 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, appeazed and stated they never received notice that there was going to be an abatement pmceeding. Her understanding is that it was sent to the wrong party. This was a vacant house. It was under renovation. Narional Marketing 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 properry; there is an empty lot nea�t door. Her company has the crews to do this work. 0�-��1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 3 Gerry Strathman stated the information he has is that orders were mailed on June 12, 2001; he asked who it was sent to. Harold 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 returned. Ms. Price responded that her company acquired the properry in March. Ramsey County may be behind in their updating. Mr. Shathman asked was the sell recorded. Ms. Price responded yes and they have title incnran�, � Mr. Strathman asked who was living there in June. Ms. Price responded no one. It was unfit for habitation. It had to be gutted. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment on the basis of inconect notification. The City did what it was suppose to do, but it is evident that Code Enforcement received incorrect information from Ramsey County regarding ownership. 250 Page Street East (70105A) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 1595 Thomas Avenue (JO105� The following appeazed: Terry Glanz and Greg Glanz, owners. Terry stated lhree cars were towed off the properry. Hazold Robinson reported the vehicles appeazed inoperable and no licenses were visible. Tf 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, 2001. Mr. Stratl�man asked what they have to show that the vehicles were licensed. Terry Glanz responded he has paperwork and his brother went through the process of getting license plates and tabs after the notices were received. They have insurance waivers. Mr. Strathman asked when did they get them licensed. Greg Glanz responded they were licensed the yeaz before all this took place. Ae had the license plates on the vehicie, he took them off, and put them inside the vehicle in the window. There was a problem 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. Strathxnan stated once the vehicles were towed, why were they not retrieved. Terry Glanz responded he did not try because he did not know his brother had insurance waivers. His brother said a few weeks later that he had insurauce waivers and the vehicles were legally licensed but o�.�ic1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 4 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 velucles were licensed, the ;nc�,*ance waiver, and photographs. Gerry Strathman deleted the assessment. 639 Blair Avenue (JOl O5A) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 408 Banfil Street (JOlOSA) Kimie Keamey, owner, appeazed and stated she has a$288 assessment for yazd cleanup and she wanted to la�ow what was done. (A videotape was shown.) Ms. Kearney 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. Strathman stated the storage of trash in the bags was not in compliance with City codes; they need Yo be in containers. Ms. Kearney responded it was her granddaughter's recycling. Ms. Kearney had taken fhem out of the garage 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, appeared and stated this property and two others were in a partnership between himself and someone else. On Febraary 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 properry probably did need to be cleaned up, but at the time he was not responsible for the properties. He is not currently the owner. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Berger responded it was mailed to 1107 Jenks. T'hat mail was returned to the City. The City mailed it to another address. c� xr�t LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 5 Hazold Robinson reported the last time there was an abatement at that address was June 29. Their records still show Michael Burger at 1107 Jenks. Mr. Robinson suggested that Mr. Burger deal with Tasation or the former partner to make sure the records get transferred. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. 324 Jenks Avenue (70105A) 7ean 7ohnson, 5000 Otter Lake Road, White Bear, appeared and stated they were on a contract for deed at the time this occurred. The information went to Chazles Zeches because that name was still on it. She asked when this was done. Mr. Straflunan 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 appro�mately May 30. It did need cleaning. She looked at the backyard after she was handed the notice, and there were mattresses and gazbage there. Mr. Strathman asked who was norified. Hazold Robinson responded "OccupanY' at 324 Jenks and Charles Zeches at 777 Sixth Street East. Cerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. The City natified 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 (JOlOSV) The following appeazed: Wanda Bulditz, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale; Marie Keyes, 462 Edmund Avenue #1; and Heriberto Gazrido, owner, 7062 19th Street North, Oakdale. Ms. Buiditz stated she got a notice regazding a vehicle removed from her property. She wanted to know why because she gave her tenant permission to pazk a vehicle there. A week later, the car was not there so Ms. Bulditz assumed the vehicle was never parked there. Then, she got a bill. Ms. Keyes stated this was her daughter's car. She called the Police Depattment Impound lot. No one admitted to having the car. 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 caz there Monday night. When she came home on Thursday, the vehicle was gone. Mr. Robinson stated the inspection was done on 7anuary 26, 2001. The velucle had an expired license. The recheck was done on February 2 and an impound order was sent in. The police towed it on February 20 with the license still expired. Mr. Strathman asked did she not get the caz because she did not know where it was located. Ms. Keyes responded no one would tell her that it was towed. a�-�rq LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 6 Mr. Strathmau asked what triggered flus inspection. Hazold Robinson responded probably a complaint. It was towed by the police department. Mr. Strathman deleted the assessment. He is unsure why the Impound Lot did not tell the owner the caz was there. Ms. Bulditz stated she is a real estate agent and knows that Ramsey County is siac months behind in their record keeping. 967 Edeerton 5treet (JO105� Ale�s Abreu, owner, appeazed and stated this vehicle belonged to a tenant that lived at the property. The tenant bought the vehicle, stored it in the 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. Strathman asked when the orders were mailed. Mr. Robinson responded orders were mailed twice: January 24, 2001, and Febniary 12 to Ale�cis Abreu and the occupant, both of 967 Edgerton. 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 administrative tow. The car 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 have been a problem. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. 65 Winnipe¢ Avenue (JOlOSA) 65 Winnipe� Avenue (J0105V) Milt Randall, tenant, appeazed and stated the owner lives in Wisconsin and lv� responsible for what happens at the property. There aze two assessments here. vehicie that was towed and the other assessment is for a cleanup. (The cleanup was discussed first.) Randall feels he is One involves a During the time of tkus assessment, said Mr. Randall, he was in the process of switching trash companies. For a month, he had to call his trash company because they were not picking it up. Then he got the assessment. He thought the company had finally taken the trash, but the City had o�-Ki1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 page 7 instead. The assessment was sent to Wisconsin. By the time it got to Mr. Randall, he did not have time to do anything. (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Randall stated kids strip bikes and tluow them in the reaz of his house. The appliances came from his house and were suppose to be picked up by the trash company. Gerry Strathman stated the owner was notified, the occupant received notice, and it was almost two weeks between the time notice was sent and the City did the cleanup. There was oppominity 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 still there, so he issued the work order_ (Now, the vehicles were discussed.) Gerry Strathman asked about the vehicles. Mr. Randatl responded the inspector told him he l�ad to move the cazs. He put one in the garage and the other right beside the garage on the slab. The inspector told him the plates were not current so he could not pazk it there. Mr. Randall put insurance on the caz and current plates. Three days later, the car was towed. The tabs were on the vehicle when it was towed. He purchased the tabs the day after he received the notice. Mr. Sttathman stated orders were mailed on January I8, the inspector went out on February 5, and again on February 21. Mr. Sirathman asked did he haue anything 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. JO I OSA - Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The two appliances clearly 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. NOT'E: Mr. Randall did bring in evidence that he purchased tabs on February 24, 2001. Upon checking with the Impound Lot, it was found that the velucle arrived there on March 3. Therefore, Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. a►-� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 8 605 Magnolia Avenue East (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 trailer to take it out of there. He has a friend who will sometimes do surprise things for him. Mr. Guyett thought this friend had done the work.. Mr. Strathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Todd K. and Mary Kay Lewis were nofified at 605 Magnolia. Tlris was done on May 15, 2001, rechecked on May 12, and the work was done on May 29. Mr. Strathman asked when he became the owner. Mr. Guyett responded about July 7, 2001. Mr. Robinson responded the orders went out May 15. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. When the owner purchased the property, he became responsible for the assessment. The seller is required to certify that there aze no pending assessments. If there are, the owner is suppose to take care of them. The owner has the right to go to the previous owner because they aze responsible for it. Mr. Magner added that tide 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 property on August 1. He would like to lay over this matter and would like to attach this property to another property 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 ttus in the fall. It is more likely to be six months. Given his plan to remove the building and given that the property is a blight, Gerry Stratl�man asked, what is the problem with the property being removed now. Mr. Kratz responded his plan would be to rehabilitate the building if his plan is not approved. These matters can be lughly chazged with neighborhood involvement. This 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 property has been vacant since March 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 7uly 1 l, 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 would not have a problem O �•1F1 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 9 with a short eaitension, although six months may not be feasible aY flus time unless a bond is posted. Mr. Strathman concurred 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 has given them all his card, and they know who to call if there is a problem. He does not anticipate there will be more complaints. He does not want to knock it down so soon because his costs go up so much. He would have to haul in fill to fill up the hole and there is too much fill on the side already that he has to haul out when the new building is built. Gerry Strathman laid over to the November 6, 2001, Legisiative Hearing. In that time, the owner should be prepared to post a bond and rehabilitate the property or be prepared to remove it. Summary Abatement Order Appeal for 1598 Hazel Street North. Walter Montpetit, owner, appeared and stated this is regarding a wildlife gazden on his property. It is 1,500 square feet. He has a 100 square foot patch sepazated. It is part of the landscaping scheme on lus property. He received an order to cut it. It is in the backyard. Gerry Strathman stated he has some remembrance about the City amending its notice to make provisions for native plantings. He asked would this qualify. Mr. Robinson responded he is not sure the notice stipulated what plantings could be in a native habitat. Sandy Pappas has been designated by an organization to deternune what plants should be put in. Mr. MontpeUt 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 staff that can look at this properiy. Mr. Robinson responded he has a name and phone number of the organization in charge of ttris issue. Just tall grass and weeds do not qualify. Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the September 25, 2001, Legislative Hearings In the meantime, someone who lrnows about this issue can go to the properry and make a determination. Resolation ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1124 Conw� Street. If the owner fails to wmply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (No one appeared to represent the property.) (Steve Ma�er submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this properry has been vacant since February 2, 1998. The owner is deceased. Ten sumtnary abatement notices have been issued for vacant building, cut tail grass, remove unlawfully pazked vehicle, remove rubbish, and secure structure. On July 20, 2001, an inspecrion of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building a�.�r9 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 10 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; esrimated 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. When the owner purchased the properry, he failed to check with the City. The City is not allowing any new sewer sry=stems be installed. The owner would have to connect to the next closest City sewer, which could cost up to $45,000. Before he died, he said he would let the property go back to the mortgage company and he would not do the connection. He stayed at the property as long as he could. lvlr. Magner stated he and Mr. Robinson cut the owner more slack because he was in a terminal condition. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 245 Front Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry. Photographs were submitted.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since July 13, 2000. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued for cut tall grass, secure structure, and remove rubbish. On June 26, 2001, 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. Taxation 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 Stratlunan recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 62 Winifred Street West. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Steve Magner this properry has been vacant since July 30, 1990. There have been 20 summary abatement notices to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure building, remove snow and ice, remove 16 vehicles/trailers, and allow occupancy of a registered vacant building. On December 22, 1999, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a miisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on 7anuary 4, 2000,with a compliance date of February 15, 2000. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $1,659.92. A bond was forfeited on June 13, 2001. The estimated cost to repair is $25,000. There was a previous resolution to repair or remove the property; the resolution was passed by the City Council. A new owner purchased the building the next day. The City Council amended the resolution to give the new owner 180 days. They failed to finish the project. Mr. Magner has had little or no response from the owner, and he is disappointed the owner is not here today. d��f l LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLITES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 Page 11 Gerry Strathman recommends approval. 291 Tonvine (JO105� Hazold Robinson recommended the assessment be deleted. Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 am. � � `I � V � MINLJTES OF 'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Gerry 5trathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Room 330 Courthouse The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 705 Sims Avenue. If the owner £aiLs to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Mike Haus, 2357 Rogers, Mendota Heights, appeared and stated he does not own the property now. He purchased the property in 1994 and sold it on a contract for deed. It was owner occupied. The new owner was given $2,000 to do gazage wark at the time. They did not do the work, they stopped making payment, and stopped doing repairs on the home. Mr. Haus became the owner again after four nonpayments. He obtained a list for the repair work to be done, and paid the $2,000 bond to ensure the work would be done. The new buyer is purchasing the property on a contract for deed; he should be at this meeting shortly. Mr. Haus is funding 100% of whatever he needs to do to bring it up to code. The work has already been started, siding has already been removed, and other siding has been purchased. Gerry Strathman asked are they intending to rehabilitate this property and post the bond. Mr. Haus responded the bond has been posted, and a permit has been taken out with the City. The work has been started. This has all been done within 30 days of gaining back ownership of the property_ Steve Magner reported that Code Enforcement condemned the property October 9, 2000. At that time, Sherri Beth Fonest was the occupant and was purchasing it on a contract for deed. Since that time, Code Enforcement has perFormed about 100 inspections, including night inspections. They have issued numerous citations for illegal occupancy. On about three occasions, the Police Department has removed people from the house. Code Enforcement has spent thousands of dollars of summary abatement money in boarding up the properiy, cleaning the yard, removing junk vehicles, etc. The properiy is no longer in the Forrest's hands, and the properry has gone back to the contract holder. There is a new contract with a second party. Mr. Magner would like the City to be assured that the rehabilitation would occur in a tnnely manner and the contract purchaser follows all the guidelines. The vacant building fee needs to be paid. Gerry Strathman asked about the other parties on the notice of public hearing: Jason MaY Clazk, Eric Scott Peterson, Randi Rae-Ann Linderman. Mr. Magner responded those are parties that were removed far unlawful occupancy of the dwelling and issued citations. 'I'tiey aze associates ar blood relatives of Ms. Forrest. Warren Abel, 701 Sims Avenue, appeared and stated this property has been a problem for a number of yeazs for debris in the yard, cazs left on the street, people coming and going, and o� � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 2 possible illegal activities. When it became vacant about seven yeazs ago, Mr. Abel was on the boazd of ESNDC (East Side Neighborhood Development Company), which looked at the property for rehabilitation. There were shuctural problems with the property. They were unable to come to an agreement with the heirs about the price. It went out onto the common market for sale, and the structural problems were covered over. Mr. Abel would be concerned that the work presenfly being done would continue to leave the problems covered over. The asbestos siding was removed over the weekend. Mr. Abel was told on Friday, that the owner was not going to get a state permit to remove the asbestos because he and his friends were going to do it. Last night, they were at the house unti110:45 hammering and n,nn;ng saws. Mr. Abel would like to see the property returned to a state in which they will not cause a problem. Several million dollars have been put into this neighborhood. He would like to see this properly raised to that level. Mr. Magner stated he had a frank conversation with the new contract purchaser, who is supposedly coming today. He explained the work would have to be done to code by a licensed person. Also, he explained the properiy cannot be legally occupied until Don Wagner (License, Inspections, Environmental Protection) or one of his designees issues a code compliance certificate. He indicated he wanted to have people in the property guarding it and working at the property a11 day and night. The City's main concem is that the dwelling is rehabilitated in a timely fashion. Gerry Strathman recommends the owner be granted six months to rehabilitate this building on the condition that the vacant building fee is paid by noon of November 28, 2001. Don Wagner said he will accept the current code inspection, stated Mr. Magner. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 531 Ohio Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-2-01) (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Gerry Strathman stated this property was in the process of going taz� forFeit. Steve Magner responded the property did go tas forfeit after Code EnforcemenY s original notice was sent. There were a number of parties that have to be notified for this process; Code Enfarcement has now done the proper notificafion, and they aze prepared to move forward on this matter today. Mr. Magner reported this was formerly a Laundromat. It has been vacant since October 16, 1998. The current owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. There have been nine sutumary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut tall grass, secure property, and abatement vehicles. On July 11, 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 23, 2001, with a compliance date of August 22, 2001. As of this date, the property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined c��-��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING NIIN[JTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 3 by the legislative code. The vacant building fees aze due. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $11,300 on the land and $72,300 on the building. As of today, no one has applied for the code compliance inspection and a bond has not been posted. The estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $14,000. Because it was used as a Laundromat and dry cleaning facility, stated Mr. Magner, there may be possible contaminants on the site. Code Enforcement would not remove any of those contaminauts; they would leave that up to the Staxe. Ramsey County does not have imxnediate plans to sell this properry and they haue no plans to stop the resolution at ttris tune. Theodore Kvasnik, 2190 Mazshall Avenue, Sew What Corporation, appeared and stated his company does laundry and dry cleaning services. He has not been in the building to examine it for possible purchase. Mr. Strathman responded they need to contact Ramsey County Trust Exempt Properiy Division. Mr. Kvasnik stated he was not awaze that dry cleaning was done in that building. He had done business with them for a number of years. He was aware of the boilers. Mr. Magner responded he and Ramsey County have had no ability to contact the previous owner to idenfify what happened at the site. Based on heazsay evidence, they feel there is pollution on the site. There is already evidence of other pollutants. Also, there was automobile repair in the back of the building. There are auto parts, motors, lazge oil spills, and antifreeze in the back. Mr. Kvasnik asked about the $100,000 to repair. Mr. Magner responded the roof is bad and the first floor is possibly falling through. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. �/ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 847 Lexin Parkwa ��" South. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 9-4-01) (Steve Magnex submitted photographs.) (No one appeared to represent the property.) Steve Magner stated the owner asked for a layover to identify his plans. He has purchased the adjoining properiy and has obtained a wrecking permit to remove the structure. Code Bnforcement will give the owner time to demolish the properry, but they recommend approval of the resolution. Gerry Sirathman recoxnmends approval of the resolution. o� �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJT'ES OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 4 Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1619 Seventh Street East If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Mr. Magner reported this property has been vacant since December 7, 2000. It suffered a severe fire at that time. There haue been five sutun�ary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure front door, cut tall grass, and abate velucles. On August 30, 2001, an inspecfion 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 September 10, 2001, with a compliance date of September 25, 2001. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taaces are unpaid of $3,282. Estimated market value is $13,200 on the land; estimated market value of the building prior to the fire, $49,600. As of today a code compliance inspection has not been applied for and a$2,000 bond has not been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $13,000 to $15,000. Gerry Strathman recommends approval. Appeal of summary abatement order for 1539 Blair Avenue. Gerry Strathman stated the garage has been removed per Joe Yannazeliy (Code Enforcement). . (Case closed.) Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1323 Bush Avenue. (No one appeazed to represent the properiy.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 1327 Bush Avenue. (No one appeared to represent the properry.) Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. The meeting was adjourned at 1037 a.m. 0