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262165 WHITE - CITY CLERK �'t INK � 1 FINANCE CO1111C11 BLUERY-MAYORTMENT GIT PAIIL File NO. 2�21 � - . o ' ution Presented y Referred To Committee: ate Out of Committee By Date In the ma.tter of hazardous buildings being that 22 story apart- ment building and garage at 568-574 Dayton Avenue in the City of Saint Paul and situated upon those premises legally described as Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, Woodland Park Addition, according to the plat on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and f or the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution, C. F. No. 261185, approved Ma.y 7, 1973, a public hearing was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 1973 before the Council of the City of Saint Paul, said hearing pertaining to the condition of the structures located at 568-574 Da.yton Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, upon facts presented at said hearing consisting of photographs, inspection reports and the recommendation of the Building Department, it is £ound 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 above described property is Wallace W. Orfield and that there are no lien holders of record; and that it is further determined that the above described building and garage constitute hazardous buildings within the definition of Minnesota Statutes �ection 463. 15 for the following reasons: a. The building is standing vacant, abandoned and is subject to being entered by unauthor ized persons; COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Hunt " �� Konopatzki � In FaVOr Levine v Meredith Against BY Sprafka Tedesco Mme.President Butler Form pproved City t r Adopted by Council: Date ,! Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by MaXor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci By , BY � � � �C�� b. The exterior condition of the building is as follows: The exterior br:ick walls are �'ull of diagonal cracks and missing br:i-cks. The ba�k stoop porches have been removed. Frame aanopies and attached sheds are in a dilapidated condition. The roof cornice boards are falling �rom the cornice. The roof parapets have loose and spalling bricks. Part of the roo� is open allowing water to enter. Window frames have dry rot and some window sash are missing. The frame �ire escape is in a state o� collapse; c. The interior condition of the building is as follows: The interior walls and ceilings have loose and falling plaster. Water stains indicate roof leaks. There is illegal electrical wiring. There are numerous housing code violations which ,include worn and uneven floors, inoperative electrical �ixtures and outlets, peeling paint, lack of required plumbing fixtures and missing handrails; 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 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 building constitutes a nuisance and a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare because o� its physical damage, dilapidation and inadequate maintenance; g. There is a six car garage at the rear of the lot which is of frame construction. This garage has a shed type roof which is in a state o� collapse due to overstress and dry rot in the framing members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 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: WH17E - CITY CLERK COU11C11 �s21�5 � ^PiroK � - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAITL CANARY -.DEPARTMENT BLUE - MAYOR File NO. � Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date ORDER . l. The owner 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 and garage 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 District Gourt 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 and remove the said building and garage will be made to the Ramsey County District Court; 3. In the event that the building and garage are to be razed by the City of Saint Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court, all personal property or fixtures which ma.p un- reasonably interfere with the razing and removal of this building and garage shall be removed wit hin 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 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. COUPTCILMEI�1 Requested by Department of: Yeas Butler Nays �}C Konopatzki In Favor Levine Meredith � Against BY � Roedler Tedesco Mme.President�G�7C HL1L1't Adopted by Council: Date SEP 1 8 1973 Form Approved by City Attorney Certifi sed by C il ary BY By Approv by Ma Date 1 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY pUat�s�s► SEP 2 2 �973 � . .. . 262165 . CiTY OF SA1 NT PAUL OFFiCE OF THE CfTY ATTORNEY . . � • KENNETH j. FlTZPP.TRICK . . , S , . . I�Ir. Albert B. Olson C.ouncil Recordino Secretary • City Clerk' s Office Re: 568-574 �ayton Avenue � Dear Mr. Olson: Attached hereto is resolution/order pertaining to the above hazardous building. Upon passa�e of the same by the City Council, pleas_e forcaard certified copies to n_e. Yours truly, � PAUL F. MC CLOSKEY, JR. � Assistant City Attorney PFM:j r Enc. 6� certified copies made 9-19-73 jmw City Hali, Saint Paul, Mir.nesota 5510: 6l2 223-5Z2" � � e a �. # �"#w^; � �f � �� F�pA�",'�k�� ti �� ; � � �� T.�F� �� vt41 N T ��P�►�U � � �� w� , , , 4. �"{� � - - . v' �t �t`i�p�, ,. � M Ay '��. �t � L�1'� 1 �; � ;�, �` - �1'1��'!l��i`"� ',�t�8ft�` ,-� �� ,, �= � �� 'f �� w '� �, �� .�� ;�. t. _ � , _ �� d�� ,�� 'y ��. � t ,��t� �� ` ._�' .. ,4�,� �, � �...-.,... ��" . � .. . ' *.. . 1.�.r., �': + �i�� •• � ,r . ... �i = _. � r f�'-` �S;x . .: �p." _ a. # �1-'. �,w : � m`- ' a. ,y .j�" ,�� "�5�h�� 5 ' : �',�� 's��, c�."�k' ,�'eu� + �� `'k,�'`�`""�'`r � . ':x� _ ,v„. `��'--�� .,� =.c � *,� �..: Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement 445 City Hall, 55102 298�4212 PZay 15, 19 7 3 Madam President and ?Zembers of the City Council Re: 568-74 Dayton Honorable Council: File #2126 The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement is herehy submitting its report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owner of record is Wallace W. Orfield. The legal description of the property is Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, ��Toodland Park Addition. . The building is a 42 ' x 76 ' ordinary construction, 22 story apart- ment building. The exterior brick walls are full ofdiagonal cracks and missing bricks. Back stoop porches have been removed. Frame canopies and attached sheds are in a dilapidated condition. The roof cor- nice boards are falling from the cornice. The roof perapets have loose and spalling bricks. Part of the roof is open allowing water to enter. Window frames have dry rot and some window sash are missing. The frame fire escape is in a state of collapse. The interior walls and ceilings have loose and falling plaster. Water stains indicate roof leaks. There is illegal electrical wiring. There are numerous housing code violations which include worn and uneven floors , inoperative electrical fixtures and outlets, peeling paint, lack of required plumbing fixtures and missing hand- rails. There is a six car garage at the rear of the lot which is of frame construction. This garage has a shed type roof whicn is in a state of collapse due to overstress and dry rot in the framing members. � ', , �� z� ��.�.. � �� ,� �� 1 -, 55 �� i `�r h Madam President and ' Members of the City Council May 15 , 1973 (2) The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since August 19 , 19 71. Inasmuch as physical damage and the dilapidated condition 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 proce ings. Ve � uly y , enn 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 , , � . i t:�.�� , ___ .� � p.. � WH17E- - CITV CLERK � � C�� PINK �� - FINANCE TT .COUIICI'1 - '' -�� CANpRY -DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAVL t - 'v ��J � .'"��BLUE --QAAYOR - � . � F11E NO. � � . . � - nc�l Resol�stion Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date -- WHEREAS , the Division o� 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 building (s) , said structure (s) having been reported to constitute a public hazard: Address Legal Description Type of Structure 568-74 Dayton Lots 2 and 3, Block 3 , Ordinary construction Woodland Park Addition WHEREAS, it appears that the last known record owners of said �uilding (s) are as follows: Wallace W. Orfield THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be _ held by and before the Council of the City of Saint Paul in the Council Chamber of the Court House in said city at 10 : 00 a.m. _ on May 17, 1973 to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and removal of said structure (s) on the above described property inasmuch as said structure {�) are reported to constitute a hazard to public health, safety and welfare; be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Division of Housing and Building Code Enfnrcement, 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. (NEW) COUIVCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Butler Nays �r Co unit S vice Konopatzki In Favor � Levine , Meredith � Against B ^ ' �pr�pc Roedler Tedesco q Q7 Mme.Pcesident Butlec� j�n� MAY J �vr� Form rove Cit ey - Adopted by Council: Date � Certifi Pa ed by Co il c tary /;•f BY By � + , Approve b Ma _ r: Date � Approve y ay iQn o uncil ; �By BY � : . Avgust 16, 1973 Mr. Scott Davi�a Citp Attor��y Da�tr Mr. Daviee s The City Counail requeste th+�t �rou pre�pe�rea e� reaolution ordering the correGtion Qr wr�ecitir�g and x�e�oaava]. o! �, building at 568-7�+ Daytan Avenue. Vex'Y ��,Y Y4�'a, City Cierk AO/ve May 17, i973 Mr. Glenn A. Erickson Asst. City �rchi�ect ��5 City Hall Dear Uir: The City Council today adopted m motion laying over to A�ust loth the rnatter af' the condemnation of' �the bui].din� at 5�ayton Ave. Very truly yours� City Clerk �