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02-1096Council File # 0�� ` Green Sheet # ��a y �� RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented sy Referred To �� 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 ardering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage 4 located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 278 Topping 5 Street. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Atwater Street Addition to the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn 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 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before March 31, 2002, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:Kenneth E. Abosi and Janice M. Abosi, 683 Hague Ave. Apt. # 6, St. Paul, MN 55104-6967; Bank One, NA Foreclosure Dept., N54 W 13600, Woodale Drive North, Mail Station WII - 4033, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051; Estate of Robert Larkin Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., C/O Thomas C. Mahlum, 2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402; Katherine Edmondson, P.O. Box 1998, St. Paul, MN 55101; Double-K Enterprise, Inc., C/O Janice Abosi, 683 Hague Ave. Apt. # 6, St. Paul, MN 55104-6967; Rapit Printing C/O Dunkley, Bennett, Christensen & Madigan, P.A., 701 Fourth Ave. South # 700, Minneapolis, MN 55415; Victor A. Abba, 1029 Atlantic Street # 102, St. Paul, MN 55101; American Accounts & Advisers Inc., 3904 Cedarvale Drive, Eagan, MN 55122; Minnesota Deparhnent of Revenue, 600 N. Robert 3treet, St. Paul, NIN 55102 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 August 22, 2002; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 23, 2002; 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, this nuisance condition has 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 AA-ADA-EEO Employer WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the 7 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 public hearings; and 0�-�° WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion 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 siructure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure 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, November 20, 2002 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 278 Topping Street: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 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 lmown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: AA-ADA-EEO Employer oa 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the comxnunity by rehabilitating this struchue and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all appiicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, ali personal property 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. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: �� —�� _�� Citizen Ser ice Office• Code Enforcement Bv: � Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date � � i► By . Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY: Approved By: ,Date �-y by Employer oa-i,�q� Division of Code Enforcement 10/18/02 . cor�racr a�rzson� s ��or� . Andy Dawkins 266-8427 � � MUSf BE ON COUNCILAG@i7A BY (d1TE1 ;' AESi�x Wednesda November20 2002 ,�� Ra11iQ16 OR��FR TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _ _ SHEET N 10241 1 �� crtrwnaxrr '� ❑rnrawc wu�r��aaxc� ❑�wuxan�aaw.ce.c MYORWR�� ❑ (CIIP ALL LO NS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the teferenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 278 Topping Street. PLANNING COMMISSION qBCOMMfTTEE , CIVII SERVICE COMMISSION . ,�"-.��'�� r� m� a� �r�a a,a� a��cc ra m� a�amneni� VES NO Fias Vxs P� e`efbeen e CiIY emPbYee? rES r+o, ooec mis.oe�sa�Tum v� a slan not nomm�ba� Mr anv current c�i emdoreev YE3 NO Is tlus peisorilKmi a fatgNed verMoR _ YES NO : INI7IATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNI7Y (Who, Whaf, Wfien, Wfbre, Why) . ' This buiiding(s) is.a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of , the.Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement �r:- � - , Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building aY'278 Topping Street by September 23, 2002, and have failed to comply with orders. iiy��:z.rr�.� �,, .. I The City wi11 eliminate a nuisance. RECEIVED NOV 12 2002 I�nAY�R'S OFFICc The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment a�ainst the property taaces. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. AOUNTOFTRANSACTION� ��vvv-.pu�vvv CpyT/REVENUEBUDGETED(GRCLEONk� �'.YEE�J NO ��! sourece Nuisance Housing Abatement � 33261 INFORMATION (IXPWN) � � � ' S:IbI l ,�, L��A `''` � i'.. f AA-ADA-EEO EmploYer , ,� � E 5 �� 1�A � 1 .�sz REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 12, 2002 Time: ? 0:00 am. 130 p.m. - 1560 Western Place: Room 330 City Hail 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Mazcia Moermond Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 860 Euclid Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement (NHPn is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-8-02) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 706 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) pay the $200 vacant building fee. 3. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 695 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. � 4. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 278 Toppin¢ Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) pay the $200 vacant building fee, 3) apply for a code compliance inspection. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 136 Wilder Street North. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the properry if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 2 6. Appeal of Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 1560 Western Avenue North. (T-Ieazd at 1:30 meeting.) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. rrct MINFJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 12, 2002 Room 330 Courthouse Mazcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. �Z �d� � SZ. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Neighborhood Housing and Properiy Improvement (NHPI�; Fallon Kelly, NHPI Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 860 Euclid Stree� If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement (NFIPn is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-8-02) (No one appeazed to represent the property.) Steve Magner reported the owner was not planning on attending today. The owner knew this was the third and final layover, and he has until November 20 to soive a11 of his issues. He is hoping to get a sign off by Bill Singer, LIEP (License, Inspections, Environmental Protection) by that tune. The originallegislative hearing was Mazch 26, 2002. The discussion was continued several times so the new owner could finish the project. He made progress, but has not completed the work on the property. Mazcia Moermond asked was there a code compliance inspection. Mr. Magn°r responded yes and that most of the work is completed. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the resolution and noted it is anticipated that the nuisance conditions will be conected by November 20, 2002. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 706 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. (Note: the City Council referred tlus matter back to the Legislative Hearing Officer.) Chesley Dailey, co-owner, appeazed and stated he and his wife own the property. Steve Magner reported this is a 1%z story wood frame single family structurz. It was condemned December 19, 2001, and has been vacant since December 26, 2001. The current owners aze Josala Landvick and Chesley Dailey. There haue been two summary abatement notices issued to cut grass, remove refuse, and secure the building. On Mazch 7, 2002, 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 August 28, 2002, with a cornpliance date of September 27, 2002. As of this date, this properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legisiative code. The $200 vacant building fee is due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid in the amount of $1,282.98 for 2001 and LEGISLATIVE HEARING ��VIJTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 20Q2 vZ �� Page 2 2002. Tasation has placed an estimated mazket value of $5,100 on the land and $42,100 on the building. As of today, a bond has not been posted. NHPI Officers estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 to $70,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. (3osala Landvick, co-owner, arrived.) Mr. Dailey stated he has done most of the work and there is not much left. The codes, vacant building fee, and taYes had not been paid because he did not have the money. In another 45 to 60 days, he could have the property where it is suppose to be. None of the tenants paid the rent. When it was raided, it got wrecked. Not much has to be done. Mr. Dailey is requesting an extension of time to complete the work. Marcia Moermond stated they have not posted the band that is required, nor the vacant building fee, and the taxes aze owing on this properry. These aze not good indicators. Mr. Dailey responded he would like to refinance the place, and Ms. Landvick will switch it over to his name. Ms. Landvick stated she and Mr. Dailey aze going through a divorce. He was supposed to get two houses, and shQ was suppose to maintain responsibility for her part. Mr. Dailey has not been paying any fines, said Ms. Landvick, and he let his son live there, who did not pay any rent. Ms. Landvick is paying the mortgage, which is in her name. Mr. Dailey is not responsible enough to take caze of the property and maintain it; therefore, she will take responsibility for the property until everyN�ing is transferred into his name. Whatever fines need to be paid, she can work somethiug out. In the fuhue, everytivng should be mailed and billed to her. Mr. Dailey stated most of the work is done. 3im Singer and Don Wagner (LIEP) looked over the list, and checked off the things that need to b� finished. He had to pay for the code compliance inspection. He asked his wife to help him because he did not have the money. Based on what is in front of her and the building's condi6ons, Ms. Moermond stated, she finds that NHPI acted corre:.tly in issuing an order to remove or repair 706 Chazles. When the Council has its next public hearing, her recommendation will be that the resolution stands. If the owners post a bond and pay the vacant building fee, the City Council may grant an extension, as those would be signs that the owners aze serious about making progress. Mr. Magner stated the owners need to post the bond and otatain the rest of the permits needed for rehabilitation. In answer to questions from Ms. Landvick, Mr. Magner went on to say that the bond is a$2,000 performance bond posted with LIEP. The owner can go to a bonding agency to buy a bond. Once the bond is posted, the owners can pull the other pernuts. The pernvt costs are based on the scope of work provided. The bond requirement cannot be waived once a property gets to this stage. The City is asking for a bond to guarantee that the owners have some monies to compiete the project. Once the bond is posted, the owner will have 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property. OZ ��c � LEGISLATNE T.�ARING MINU1'ES pF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Page 3 Ms. Landvick asked - when someane was at the property to inspect it. Mr. Magner responded the code compliance inspection was done in March 2002. The owner can go to LIEP to get a copy of the inspection. Ms. Landvick stated she will try to get the bond and the vacant building fee paid by November 20. Ms. Moermond recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property ifthe following is done by noon ofNovember 20, 2002: 1) $2,000 bond is posted, 2) $200 vacant building fee is paid. Also, Ms. Moermond reminded the owners that the taxes will be a problem if they aze not paid. (Mr. Magner gave Ms. Landvick address information for posting the bond and paying the vacant building fee. Ms. Landvick gave Mr. Magner her coaect address information.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 695 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) James L. Redwood, 991 Seiby Avenue, appeazed and stated he had a fire at the home and is in the process of selling it. He has a lien on the property for ctrild support. He offered the State a settlement, and he is waiting for the settlement to come back. Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame house. It was condemned August 19, 20�2, by NHPI. It has been vacant since February 16, 2002. There have been four summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse and cut tall grass. On August 13, 2002, 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 August 19, 2002, with a compiiance date of September 18. As of this date, this properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislafive code. The vacant building fee is due. Real Estate taxes aze unpaid of $249. Taa�ation has placed an estimated mazket value of $2,300 on the land, $20,000 for the building. As of today, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for nor a$2,000 bond posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. Mazcia Moermond asked is TaYation's mazket value done before or after the fue. Mr. Magner responded he would suspect that was before the fire. Those numbers are generally not changed very quickly unless the evaluator was in the neighborhood right after the fire. Ms. Moermond asked did Mr. Redwood disagree with any of the facts presented. Mr. Redwood responded not really. He thought the adjuster had handled all of that. He is waiting for an answer from child support collections because they had a lien on the properry. As soon as they accept a settlement, he wiil be selling the properry. If they do not accept the settlement, he will still be selling the property. LEGI�.LATIVE HEARING MINI.'TES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 5Z. C�Z �O�t � Page 4 Ms. Moermond asked were these azrangements made before the fire occurred in August. Mr. Redcwood responded they were made after the fire. Mr. Magner stated there were two fires at this property. The original fire call was brought to NHPI's attention on Februazy 16. The building was registered as a vacant building at that time. Based on the facts in front of her, Ms. Moermond stated, NHPI officers acted reasonably and consistently on the facts issued in this order; therefore, she will recommend the Council approve the order at their City Council meeting on November 20. Mr. Redwood asked about selling it. Ms. Moermond responded the condemnation order and the order to remove or repair aze based on the building's condition, and not based on the circumstances having to do with the sale and transfer of this property. The building is in a condition that is dangerous. The owner needs to deal with that first and foremost. Ms. Moermond suggests that he contact the Councilmember representing that wazd. Mr. Redwood asked how NHPI derives at $50,000 for repairs if they have not seen the inside of the building. Mr. Magner responded it is based on the estimate from the fire loss reports, which total in excess of $30,000. Also, they look at the condition of the house besides the fire. Ms. Moermond suggested that Mr. Redwood post the bond and pay the vacant building fees to indicate his seriousness in rehabilitating this structure or selling it to someone who will do so. Mr. Magner added the owner needs to get a truth-in-housing or code compliance inspection to be in compliance with the truth and sell of housing ordinance. The truth-in-housing would be best because the owner will need that anyway to sell the property. The owner cannot show the properry without obtaining one of those docwtients. For a single family residence, that would be $100. Ms. Moermond asked if he understood her recommendation to the Council. Mr. Redwood responded in the affirmative. Mr. Redwood asked what would happen if he does not post the bond by noon of November 20. Ms. Moermond responded she will recommend that the building be removed or repaired regardless of whether the bond is posted; however, if he posts the bond, that will be a strong indicator that he is going to rehabilitate the building. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the resolution. � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 278 Topping Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NHPI is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this is a two story single family structure. It has been vacant since April 19, 2001. The current owner is Kenneth Abosi. 'There have been four smnmary abatement notices to clean the yard, cut tall grass, and secure the property. On August_ 15, 2002, an LB�'iISLATIVE HEARiNG MINLJTES OF NOVEI4IBER 12, 2002 oZ �o� e Page 5 inspection of the building was condu�ted, 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 August 22, 2002, with a compliance date of September 23. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislarive code. A citation was issued charging the owner with failure to pay the vacant building fee. Real estate taxes aze unpaid of $3,106.01. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $7,400 on the land; $23,700 on the building. As of today, no bond has not been posted, nor has a code compliance inspection been done. Marcia Moermond asked for clarification on the vacant building fee because they have been paid, yet a citation was issued. Mr. Magner responded they had to issue a citation to get compliance for the ordinance. They were last paid July 2001, so they aze due again. Kenneth Abosi, owner, 683 Hague Avenue #3, appeared and stated he, his wife, and their two children are going to move into the properry. The previous tenant was not paying rent, and he evicted her. Mr. Abosi lost his job. The contractor he paid took off with the money. Since then, they aze trying to raise money to fix up the properry. He now has started an export business, which tied up his money. He brought back $10,000 to start on the house. Ms. Moermond stated the real estate tases aze unpaid. Mr. Abosi responded his recards say he owes $311 for 2001. Mr. Magner responded that the time for paying the 2002 taxes has expired. Ms. Moermond asked did the owner understand that he cannot move into this building until the building has come into compliance. Mr. Abosi responded in the affirmarive. Ms. Moermond recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the properry if the following is done by noon of November 20, 2002: 1) post the $2,000 bond, 2) paid the $200 vacant building fee, 3) apply for a code compliance inspection. Although it is unforiunate what happened with the contractor, Ms. Moermond has to make her decision based on whether the Code Enfarcement officers acted reasonably and if the building circumstances merited the actions they recommend with the order to remove or repair. It appeazs they do. ResoluYion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 136 Wilder Street North. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, NFIPI is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Peter Kem, 709 Hague Avenue, appeazed and stated he is representing the owner Mr. Fitzpatrick. Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame structure. The building was condemned on September 11, 2000, and has been vacant since August 30, 2000. Four summary abatement notices haue been issued to secure the structure, eliminate the hazazdous conditions of unapproved electrical services, remove election signs, remove refuse, and cut grass. On August 13, 2002, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a O� �CF� (�, LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF NOVEMBEiZ 12, 2C�2 Page 6 nuisance condition was developed, and photograpbs svere iake�i. An order to abate a nuisance condition was issued on August 20, 2002, with a comgliznce date of September 19. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees aze paid. Real estate taYes are unpaid of $1,453.00. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $15,900 for the land and $101,500 for the house. NHPI estimates the cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $9,000. A code compliance inspection was done in May 2002. Mr. Kern stated he is a friend of the family and Mr. Fitzpatrick asked him to purchase the properry. Mr. Kern agreed to buy it, and he has a letter of intent. He also has a letter to the City Council President and the attorney. Mr. Kern had a code compliance inspection performed in May 2002. He would like an extension to bring the properry up to code. He does not want the City to tear down the prop�rty. He owns three other rental properties, which he rehabilitated. Mr. Fitzpatrick is getting older, has medical complications, cannot do the work, and is hoping the City Council will allow Mr. Kern to purchase the property. (Mr. Kern submitted the letters.) Mazcia Moermond stated she will recommend granting the owner 180 days to rehabilitate the property if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. Mr. Kem asked who posts the bond. Mr. Magner responded the owner of record needs to post the bond. If the owner wants to have someone else post the bond, there is a form at LIEP that Mr. Fitzpatrick has to sign. Also, the 180 days begins on the day the bond is posted. If the City Council accepts the recommendati�n of 180 days and if 50% of the repairs are completed, Mr. Kern ean apply for another i 80 days. Ms. Moermond recommends granting the owner 180 days to rehabilitate the property if the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of November 20, 2002. The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 a.m. aa a 3 C S 1 1 �F' S� P[1V L Nuitance Building Cnde Enfortement Rarsdy C. Ke11p. ,�fm�or 1600 Nonh White Bear Avenue Tel: 65l-266-7900 - SaimP¢u[,MNS510? Fax:651-266-1926 October 18, 2002 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council oa-►�� Citizen Service Office, Vacant/�uisance 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: . �,. , . , _� 278 Topping Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: ;�:: . Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address , �. Kenneth E. Abosi and Janice M. Abosi 683 Ha�ue Ave. Apt. # 6 St. Paul, MN 55104-6967 Bank One, NA Foreclosure Dept. N54 W 13600 Woodale Drive North Mail Station WII - 4033 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Estate of Robert Larkin Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. C/O Thomas C. Mahlum 2800 LaSalle Plaza 800 LaSalle Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 A.4-ADA-EEO Employer C[TIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Donald J. Luna, Ciry Clerk DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Andy Dmvla'ns, Program Manager Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee Mortgage Lienor/Mortgagee r� ,__ -� � F LL � i � S t f � � . '�� I, � �; , �� . ,,; � t 278 Topping Street October 18, 2002 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Katherine Edmondson P.O. Box 1998 St. Paul, MN 55101 Double-K Enterprise, Inc C/O Janice Abosi 683 Haa e Ave. Apt. # 6 St. Paul, MN �5104-6967 Rapit Printing C/O Dunkley, Bennett, Christensen & Madigan, P.A. 701 Fourth Ave. South # 700 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Victor A. Abba 1029 Atlantic Street # 102 St. Paul, MI3 55101 American Accounts & Advisers Inc. 3904 Cedarvale Drive Eagan, MN 55122 Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55102 The legal description of 2his property is: Interest Judgment Lienor o�.-t�ac. Possible Judgment Lienor Conciliation Judgment Lienor Conciliation Judgment Lienor h Conciliation Judgment Lienor Tax Lienor (State of MN) Lots t and 6, Block 2, Atwater Street Addition to the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn Division of Code Enforcement has declazed 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 known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razin� and removing this building(s). AP.-ADA-EEO Employer 278 Toppin� Street October 18, 2002 Pa�e 3 �a�G Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the communiry continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, 10 . , � � �� . i Steve Magner Vacant Buildin�s Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph AA-ADA-EEO Employer