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261372 WHI�7E - CITV CLERK COUI1C11 1 -�y/ CAN�ARY �EPA TMENT �� ■ "X�/� BLUE �AYOR GITY OF SAINT PAIIL File NO. -�-� , ` " esol�tion Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date In the matter of hazardous buildings being that frame duplex known and described as 203 Charles in the City of Saint Paul and situated upon those premises legally described as the E. 2 of Lot 1, Michel' s Rearrange- ment of Block 14 of Robertson and Van Ettens Addition to St. Paul, according to the plat on f ile and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution, C. F. No. 261143, approved April 27, 1973, a public hearing was duly held on Ma.y 10, 1973, before the Council of the City of Saint Paul, said hearing per- taining to the condition of the structure located at 203 Charles, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and WFiLRE�S, upon facts presented at the said hearing consisting of photographs, inspection reports and the recommendations_.of 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 owners of the above described- property are Violet Barnett, John E. Blomquist and the Veterans Administration; and that there are no lien holders of record; and that 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: COUIVCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Hunt Konopatzki In Favor Levine Meredith Against BY � Roedler Tedesco Mme.President Butler Fotm proved Cit ne Adopted by Council: Date c Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by MaXor: Date Approve M 'on to ouncil By BY . A ' . ��„�r�y'�� , a. The building is standing vacant, abandoned and is subject to being entered by unauthorized persons ; b. The exterior condition of the building is as follows: The exterior walls have asbestos siding which is cracked, damaged and has pieces missing. The roof and exterior window trim have dry rot and parts are missing. The front porch has decking which has dry rot. The chimney above the roof line is in need of repair. The rear door has � a rotted sill. The roof covering is weathered, torn and leaking. The rear second floor landing has collapsed due to deterioration. The west exterior wall is bulging. The foundation walls are of lime- stone which is crumbling and has eroded mortar joints. There are also missing foundation stones, leaving holes in the foundation. Some of the basement joists have , ' ��� been cut off without providing support for the joist h4�w�.. `;b��,���> ends. Several joists have dry rot on their ends. Some ,�, ; joists are overspanned and have deflection. Basement windows have dry rot. An excessive amount of water permeates through the foundation. c. The interior condition of the building is as follows: The interior trim has been damaged through- out the building. Plastered walls and ceilings have cracked and are peeling. Ceiling tile is stained and warped. The flooring is uneven and warped. Th�re _�.s . inadequate electric wiring with only a 30 amp service. There are many plumbing and housing code violations. d. The building in the above condition is beyond - reasonable repair; e. The building is unfit for huma.n habitation in its present condition and the above corrections must be made in compliance with the Building Code and the Housing Code of the City of Saint Paul in order to make the same habitable; f. The bta.ilding 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, _l�e; �t RESOLVED, That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 463. 15 through 463. 25, and based upon the foregoing findings of the City Council, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby ma.ke the following Order: WH17E - CITY CLERK f PINK - FiNANCE COUIICII �'. ('j BLUERV-MAVORTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. ���'�`- � , � ' Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date ORDER 1. The owners of the above described building shall ma.ke the same safe and not detrimental to the public peace, �.,.:-. health, safety and welfare by.having the said building razed and the ma.terials therefrom removed from the premises within a 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 Ordex .to raze and remove the said building will be made to the Ramsey County District Court; . 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 f ixtures which may unreasonably interfere with the razing 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 owners of the above described property in the manner prov?_ded by law. COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas �t��r Nays I�Fmrt-- Konopatzki In Favor _ Levine �:... ._ �� Ro�c�ler : Q Against By , Tedesco A e� Mme.President B�rt�er- HUIl'1', MAY v O � Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certifi s d by Coun ' ecr By B Appro d by Max • Date AY 1 1 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By ,PUBLI'HED . � ` �� � ��/7 i � !'t � ��� - CITY UF SAfNT PAUL QFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY May 16, :197,3 .,, . KENNETH J. FlTZPATRICK Itilr. Albert B. Olson Council Recording Secretary City Clerk' s Office Re: 203 Charles Dear Mr. Olson: Attached hereto is resolution/order pertaining to the above ha.zardous building. Upon passage of the same by the City Council, please forward 8 certified copies to� me. Yours truly, PAUi� F. MC CLOSKEY, JR. Assistant City Attorney PFi�I:j r Enc. • 8 Certified copies sent to Mr. McCloskey on 6-11-73 ng � City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�a2 612 223-5121 =.i� • � �„� "i����*������ .�:, � 1TY C��,, S�;1NT P�►UL k � � a �.��' � �;. s � � �..�� �� , � �'���pitaar�� ar��'I�I�n�esot ��° ,� � � m. „ ,; � , , , . � , � , ,, . � L � �t 4t � � �t* ... �� �ia r�t, �; t{tF �.r, � ..t: .. , � r, .. � � - �: n . �.:� � ` 1 � �'? ... ;' .iy . . � � 'y 1 ,. � . � ..; k�t��" t rst r '' 4Y� . . . . 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Roof and exterior window trim have dry rot and parts missing. The front porch has decking, which has dry rot. The chimney above the roof line is in need of repair. The rear door has a rotted sill. Roof covering is weathered, torn and lealcing. The rear second floor landing has collapsed due to deterioration. The west exterior wall is bulging. Foundation walls are of limestone , which is crumbling and have eroded mortar joints . There are also missing foundation stones leaving holes in the foundation. Some of the basement joist have been cut off without providing support for the joist ends . Several joist have dry rot on their ends . 5ome joist are overspanned and have deflection. Basement window units have dry rot. An excessive amount of water permeates through the foundation. Interior trim has been damaged throughout the building. Plastered walls and ceilings have cracked and are peeling. Ceiling tile is stained and warped. Flooring is uneven and warped. � i r�� �.�c„t�fi'� �`�y �aa`�: 55 / � l� � J , . ' � , � ' � , Madam President and Members of the City Council May 8, 1973 (2) There is inadequate electric wiring with only a 30 amp service. There are many plumbing and housing code violations . The Housing and redevelopment Authority is not in the process of acquiring this property. The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since Sept- ember 13, 1972. Inasmuch as the dilapidation and physical damage outlined above constitute a public hazard and the owner has made no attempt to satisfactorily repair the damage despite our warnings, and the continued vacant and boarded up condition contributes a blighting influence on the neighborhood, it is the recommendation of this bureau that this matter be referred to the City Attorney' s office for razing and removal through District Court proceedings. Ve uly y rs, lenn A. Erickson Asst. City Architect GAE/RJP/gd cc: Messrs . Lawrence D. Cohen, Mayor P. McCloskey,City Attorney's Office W. Shimek, Fire Marshal L. Levine, Councilman F. Staffenson, Housing Code , WHI7E - CITY CLERK PINK - F{NANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council (((��� BLU�RY- MAVORTMENT File NO. �������• Council Re Qlution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date RESOLVED, that the election of Leonard W. Levine as a member of the Metropolitan Transit Commission for a four—year term commencing July 1, 1973, is hereby confirmed. COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas �_. Nays Konopatzki In Favor Levine � � Against BY Tedesco Mme.President� �t Adopted by Council: Date �AY �O � Form Approved by City Attorney , Certif' ed by Co ecr BY � g�A a�� ��c�, By Approv by Mayo Da � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY P�au�r� JUN 1�73 . . .� i , � STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) COUNTY OF RAMSEY ) ss ) CITY OF ST. PAUL ) I, Leonard W. Levine do solemnly swear (or affirm) to support the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Minnesota and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as Member of the Metropolitan Tra,nsit Com�ission of the City of Saint Paul to the best of my judgment and ability. R Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 12 day of J�es 19 73. ��� City Clerk . , ... _ - � � j .�7� June 11' 19?3 Mr. Arle�, I. Erdahl �ecr��ary of 5tate atate 0�'fice I3ttilding St„ Paul�, Minnesota Dear S�.r z Att�ched for Filing in your c�ffiGe 1� the oath of office of Leonard W. I,evin� as a member of �he MetropolitatY 3'ra�ait Commisaion. Very tru�}r yours e City Cl�rk ao/ng . At�ach. Jwae 11 i 1973 M�tropolitan Transit Comr�3.ssion 3�� Metra Square Bui.ld3r� �t. Paul� Minnesots Gentlemeui Attached for your inform,atian i� a copy of the oath of offie� of Leonard W. L�v�� aa a m�mber ot' t.he Me#,ropol3tata Traneit Commia��ion. S have a1�o filed a copy o�` the oath wit� the S�c�etary og State. VerY trulY' Yaurs� City Clerk AO/u� Attach.