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260668 i /�^ WHITE - CITY CLERK COL111C11 ��v V�8 PINK - FINANCE � BLUE/ YtMAVORTMENT GITY OF SAINT PALTL � File NO. �• �� ; Co n ' �Zesolution : Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date � �` f �n the ma.tter of hazardous buildings being that two and one-half story frame duplex and attached shed known and de�cribed as 82 Leech Street irt{the City of Saint Paul and situated upq� those premises legally described a� the West 2 of Lot 14, Block 7, Leech' syAddition to Saint , Paul, according to the plat on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. WHEREAS pursua.nt to resolution, C. F. No. 260438, approved January 5, 1�73, a public hearing was duly held on January 18, 1973 before the Council of the City of Saint Paul, said hearing �., pertaining to the condition of the structure located at 82 Leech Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, upon the facts_presented at the hearing consisting of photog�aph�, inspection reports and the recorrrt�endatians �f the Building Department, it is found and determined by the City Council that according to the records and files in the office of the Register of Deeds, the last record owner of the aboue de�cribed property is the Estate of Gyle M. Johnson, Alton V. Johnson, Administrator; and that there are no lien holders of record; and tha.t it is further determined that the above described building constitutes a hazardous building within the definition of Minnesota Statutes Section 463. 15 for the following reasons: a. The building is standing vacant, abandoned and is subject to being entered by unauthorized persons; COUIVCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Hunt Konopatzki [n Favor Levine Meredith Against By Sprafka . Tedesco Mme.President Butler Form roved by City A Adopted by Council: Date t c Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by MaXor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council . 9 � ,�,�� gY By f � 7"�.n � . . � . # ��5�� b. The exterior condition of the building is as follows: The front porch is in a weakened condition and in danger of collapse. Pieces of lap siding are missing. Two sets of exterior steps have been removed and one other set is in a dangerous condition. The north porch and stoop are in need of repair. Parts of the roof cornice and other trim are missing. The limestone foundation has eroded mortar joints; c. The interior- condition of the building is as follows: There are four rooms and bath on both first and second floors. Vandals have dama.ged the floors, walls, ceilings, and wood trim. The �windows have been broken. Plumbing and electrical fixtures have been destroyed by vandals. There is no central heating. An attached shed at the back of the dwelling has roof damage and the rafters are overspaned; d. The building in the above condition is beyond reasonable repair; e. The building is unfit for human habitation in its present condition and the above corrections must be ma.de in compliance with the Building Code and the Housing Code of the City:, of Saint Faul in order to ma.ke the same habitable; --- f. The building constitutes a nuisance and a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare because of its - physical damage, dilapidation and inadequate ma.intenance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 463. 15 through 463. 26, and based upon the foregoing Findings of the City Council, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby make the following Order: ORDER 1. The owner of the above described building sha.11 make the same safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare by having the said building razed and the materials therefrom removed from the premises within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of this Order; 2. Unless such corrective action is taken to comply with this Order or an answer served upon the City of Saint Paul and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota within twenty (20) days from the date of the service of this Order, a Motion for Summary Enforcement of this Order to raze an.d remove the said building will be ma.de to the Ramsey County District Court; ! WH17E - CITY CLERK . ff►► PINK - FINANCE CO1111C11 �� 'f-�� BLUErY-;MAYORTMENT � GITY OF SAINT PAITL File NO. ` v � � ' Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date 3. In the event that the building is to be razed by the City of Saint Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court, all personal property or fixtures which may unreasonably inter- fere with the razin and removal of this building shall be removed within ten �10) days from the entry of judgment; and if not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such personal property and fixtures as provided by law; 4. If the City of Saint Paul is compelled to take any corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the above described real estate and collected as other taxes ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution and incorporated Order herein be served upon the last record owner of the above described property in the manner provided by law. COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Hunt Konopatzki In Favor Levine Meredith � Against BY ��oed Cer Tedesco Mme.President Butler FEB 9 �73 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certifi a ed by cil etary BY By Appr by Ma Date ' 73 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY PUBLISH�'1 FEB 171973 �Ua��j+�'�i 1 � , ; �, ' ; CITY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY KENNETH J. FITZPATRiCK February 8, 197� I�ir. Albert B. Olson Council Recording Secretary City Clerk' s Office Re: �o�, �`tt'C/ii ,�QjG2Gw Dear Mr. Olson: Attached hereto is resolution/order pertaining to the above hazardous building. . Upon passa e of the same by the City CounciZ, please forward �_ certified copies to me. Yours truly, /��! � . PaUL F. MC CLOSKEY, JR. Assistant City Attorney PFM:j r ` Enc. • 8 certified aopies made 2-13-73 3� City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 612 223-5� ?1 � �� i .y .i4' m�'��z s { �:f �^�'. 2 "�.*'� . � ��. �"t� �'c" �o-�°� -��4r'`��t�I'�b t cj:i F 'm.�'#'e ` `� �' d. �s m �'i��a rv r �' �� -;.� '.X �, .�;`'-�° ' � ��`�� 5'�''� � �te�{'e� ' , � r� z ,� �a t � n � � t d y�5 � � � �47� xr � �g �*'+,� � i^ � �b � �y 5 � ,�� "�e �p ��,��? �� ¢a u t , M' 'w.: , � i k��` P � .��k r ��,y ��7" , .. >�*� �� y,� { �'� k� ya �t�t �,,�,i�a� -- �� . �_, � �� „�'�� ''��i" : .�.�£'�,= �� '+ �" �� ,k�4� ,+ �n � ,-,� z - iy r�� `"r�� .�`� � i� ! o� �� a �� A;�� ,�� - ��,6 ' �, i�y, �� „ ,y � -° �/ �:�a� y� 's`a � 'E �,;�'� "�� y ,�,;; � . 5� � , • � � � L� ::� ,c.> � t"`�Y� ��#��';ti�'�'"� ^ �.::: ..: � - :� s � j � � � �y 'y �.�� ' ..�2 .:� ��" s�;r4: P. _�< - - ..�f!�a`.;,."�y _�'„�. .i i' 4-`- '=''"�` �- �� 6 �. BUREAU OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS 445 City Hall, 55102 223-4212 January 16 , 1973 Madam President and Members of the City Council Re: 82 Leech File #2309 Honorable Council: The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement is hereby submitting its report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owners of record are the Estate of Amelia H. Huspek and Mrs. Frank Johnson. The legal description of the property is W. 2 of Lot 14 , Block 7, Leech' s Addition. The building is a 2� story frame duplex. The exterior is in a �,eteriorated and dilapidated condition. The front porch is in a weakened condition and in danger of collapse. Pieces of lap siding are missing. Two sets of exterior steps have been removed and one other set is in a dangerous condition. The north porch and stoop are in need of repair. Parts of the roof cornice and other trim are missing. The limestone foundation has eroded mortar joints . There are four rooms and bath on both first and second floors . Vandals have damaged the floors, walls, ceilings, and wood trim. Windotirs have been broken. Plumbing and electrical fixtures have been destroyed by uandals. There is no central heating. An at- tached shed at the back of the dwelling has roof damage and the rafters are overspaned. The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since July 25, 1972. The owners through their attorney indicated that they will sign , an agreement to; all.ow the city to wreck this structure without court action. t � � � '__ . 55 {.�� j � , �� / � ' ��: 1 „ s r , , Madam President and Members of the Gity Council January 16, 1973 (2� Inasmuch as the physical damage and the dilapidated conditions outlined above constitute a public hazard and the owner has indicated that he will not satisfactorily repair the damage but, will sign an agreement allowing the city to wreck and remove this building, it is the recommendation of this bureau that this matter be referred to the City Attorney's office for razing and removal. U y truly yours, lenn A. Erickson Asst. City Architect GAE/RJP/gd cc: Messrs. Lawrence D. Cohen, Mayor P. McCloskey, City Attorney Office W. Shimek, Fire Marshal F. Staffenson, Iiousing Code L. Levine WHITE - CITY CLEftK 1 ^"�� ?WK - FINANCE CITY OF SAINT l,AUL COU11C11 N" � � CANARV - DEPARTMENT �) BLU E � -- MAri-'�R File N O• .� � � � � ncil Resolution � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, the Department of Community Services , Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the advisability and necessity of the correction or wrecking and removal of the following described buildings, said structures having been reported to constitute a public hazard: Address Legal Description Type of Structure 82 Leech W, z of Lot 14 , 2 z story frame Block 7 , Leech' s duplex T Addition WHEREAS , it appears that the last known record owners of said buildings are as follows: Estate of Amelia H. Huspel� THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held. by and before the Council of the City of Saint Paul in the Co�ncil Chamber of the Court Hcuse in said city at 10: 00 a.m. on Januarv 18 , 1973 to con�ider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correctic�n or wrecking and removal of said structures on the above described property inasmuch as said structures are reported to constitute a hazard to public health, safety and welfare; be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement, on behalf of the City Council, notify by mail the record owners of the property in question at the last known addrESS, as well as other interested persons of record, of the date and time of the hearing. tNEw) COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Hut�t . Communit Serv ' e Konopatzki �i In Favor /� / Levine �� . Meredith �� Agalnst B Sprafka /; Tedesco �� Mme.President Butler Adopted by Council: Date JAN 4 t9�3 Form Approved by ity to y Certifie a ed by Co ncil e retary BY By , , Approved.by M ar: Date - 1973 Approved b or S is 'on to Council � 1 � _ � � �___ ; � �� c By BY _ ' �``' .T�uaxy 18, 19"�3 Mr. Kenneth �'itx�satrick City Attorney Room 6k7, City Hell St. Paul, Mir�neecata DeB�r Sir. ��t City Council reqv.est8 that you prepare a re�olution ordering the coz�rection or �rrecking eirtd rentc►va]. oP a hazardous dwelling �t $2 Leech St. Yours 'v+�ry tru1Y, City Clerk ABO:�mrt