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RESOLUTION
. CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WfIEREAS, Cirizen 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 wrecking and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with metal frame shed located on property
4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 304 Lawson Avenue East. This
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before October 25, 2001, the following are the now
lrnown interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: John V. Eggers, 304 Lawson Ave. E.,
St. Paul, MN 55101; Belinda Joy Roubik, 5480 Rush Point Dr., Rush City, MN 55069; Westem Bank,
663 University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104, Re: loan # 30819; Green Tree Financial Co., 1550 E. 79` St. Ste.
800, Bloomington, MN 55425, Re: loan # 6904392704; David P. Steinkamp, U.S. Attorney, 600 U.S.
Courthouse, 300 A�` St. S., Mpls., MN 55415
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enfarcement 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 February 4, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Properiy is a nuisance build'ang(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 March 6, 2002; and
WFIEREAS, 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 condirion has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the 5aint Paul City Council; and
WHBREAS, 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
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WIiEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri19, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and weifare and
remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the struciure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
com leted witbin ��� s, after `e da��te of the Council Hearin d
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Sauit Paul Ci �'o�imciTon�e�esday, Apnl 24 , 200
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 presen e a e a ove reference
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Properiy at 304 Lawson Avenue East:
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That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined ixa 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 violarions 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 tivs nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Bnforcement 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.
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.
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The Saint Paul City Councii hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the 5ubject Properiy safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating 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 rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure
must be completed witkun ��days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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1 2. If the above conective action is not completed witlun this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject
4 Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
property or fixtinres of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the properry by the responsibie parties by the end o£ this tune period. If all personal properry
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such properry 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.
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is �rdgr��d
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 304 Lawson Avenue East. °����.°`�" `~"' "".
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This building(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, interasted parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement
Officer were given an ord�r to repair or remove the building at 304 T.awson Avenue East by Mazch 6, 2002, and
have failed to comply with those orders.
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The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properry,
collected as a special assessment against the properry taxes.
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A nuisance condition will remain unabated in tt�e City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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LEGISLATIVE AEEARING REPORT OF APRII, 9, 2002
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1109 Maenolia Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
5 7essamine Avem�e East (3Q106A)
Legislafive Aeazing OH'ic� recoznmemds laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Q€&cer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
,.,�i6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 304 Lawson
�� Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner s'v� months to rehabilitate the
property on condirion that the following is done by noon of Apri124, 2002: pay the
vacant building fee, get a code compliance inspecfion, and post a$2,000 bond.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2002
1109 Magnolia Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
124 Dale Sia�eet Nortfi (J0106A)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
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Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing, at the
owner's request.
� Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 304 Lawson Avenue
East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
Belinda Joy Roubik, attorney for owner, appeazed and stated there was an arson investigation and
another investigation regazding fraudulent insurance putchased on the property. Her client took
over the property. When she taiked to Mr. Magner, there were already norices sent to the address
regazding substance in the yazd. The fire damage was cleaned up. Ms. Roubik stated she
boazded up the property well, although Mr. Magner stated someone was trying to enter the
properry again. They are hying to seek financial arrangement to bring the properry up to code.
Ms. Roubik is requesting an e�ension on the bond. The renters were evicted. They set the
house on fue the ne�rt day.
Steve Magner reported tlus building has been vacant since April 30, 2002. The current owner is
John Eg,gers. Three summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, cut tall
grass, iemove snow and ice. On 7anuary 30, 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 February 4, 2002, with a compliance
date of Mazch 6, 2002. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a
nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The City had to boazd the building to secure it
against trespass. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid of $823.22.
Taxation has placed an escimated market value of $7,600 on the land and $32,800 on the
building. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for. A bond has not been posted.
The estimated cost to repair is $80,0�0; estimated cost to demolish, $9,000 to $10,000.
Mr. Strathman stated her intent is to rehabilitate this properry. Ms. Roubik responded yes. The
floor has not been burned all the way through so they plan to rehabilitate this properly.
Mr. Strathman stated she will need to pay the vacant building fee, get a code compliance
inspection, and post a$2,000 bond. If they do these ttungs by noon of April 24, he will
recommend six months to rehabilitate the praperty. Mr. Roubik stated they cannot do anything
else until the investigation comes to an end.
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Ms. Roubik asked can she get an eactension. Mr. Strathman responded she can attend ffie City
Council meeting on Apri124; they have the authority to do whatever they think is appropriate.
Gerry Strathman recommends the owner be given six months to rehabilitate the properry on
condition that the followiug is done by noon of April 24, 2002: pay the vacant building fee, get a
code compliance inspection, and post a$2,000 bond. If these requirements are not met, his
recommendation will be to remove or repair the property within 15 days. Mr. Magner ieiterated
the recommendation.
The meeting was adjoumed at 1:41 p.m.
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25 Maryland Avenue East (J0106A)
After the meeting, Gerry StraYhman recommended laying over to the Apri123, 2002, L,egislative
Hearing, at the owner's request.
REPORT
Date: Apri19, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 Ciiy Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legisiative Hearing Officer
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i. Resolntion ordering the owner Yo remove or repair the bnilding at 418 Blair Avenue.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolutios, Code Enfomemeat is ordered to
remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to rehabilitate the
property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri124, 2002.
2. Summary �lbatements:
J0106A Property clean-up darmg part of July 2041 to January 2002.
J0103G Grass cutting by private contractor during part of July 20Q1
through November 2001.
JOlOSB Board-up of vacant buildings from July 2001 through December
2001.
J01�6V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of
Apri12001 to July 2001.
JOlOSC Demoliiaoa of vacant buildings during part of July 2001 through
Jaaaary 2402.
301TRASHQ4 Provide weekly garbage hauling service for the fourth quarter of
2001.
604 York Avenue (T0106A)
Legislative Hearing (�fficer recommends approval of the assessment.
331 Aurora Avenue (I41�YSB}
've I-�e�ring Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1266 Berkelev Avenue (JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recoaunends approval of the assessmenT.
1180 Ha@ue Avenue (JOl O5B)
i.egisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1000 Idaho Avenue West (JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF APRIL 9, 2002
1022 James Avenue (70105B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Jessie Street (J0106B and J0103G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessments.
667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0103G and JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
122 Manitoba Avenue (J0106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
1732 Munster AvQnue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
11 fl5 Oxford Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1117 Portland Avenue (JOI OSB)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
811 �tryker Aweaue (JOI OSB)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
646 Thomas Avenue (J0103G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
23d$ Victoria Street North (30145B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
346 Hope Street (J0106A)
LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
173 Acker Street East (JO1Q3G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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492 Andrew Stc�t (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recomuieuds layin.g Qver ta t�e Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
731 Aurora Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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LEGISLATIVE HEAR1NCs REPORT OF APRIL 9, 2002
834 Beech Street (J0106�
Legislafive Hearing O�cer recommends reducing the assessment from $632.05 to
$293.53 plus the $45.00 adnvnistrative fee for a total assessment of $338.53.
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1083 Beech Street (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
711 Blair Avenue (J0106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,200 to $1,000
plus the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $1,045.
1188 Bush Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 adininistrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
706 Chazles Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
928 Case Avenne (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
542 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $438 to $318 plus
the $45 adminisirative fce for a total assessme� of $363.
838 Cieaz Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
28fi Cangzess Street East (JOI06A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
57 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
929 Euclid 5treet (T0106A)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval af the assessment.
838 Fifth Street East
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
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767 Fourth Street East (30106A}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
63 Front Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
231 Front Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
370 Fuller Avenue (J0106�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
597 Geranium Avenue East (J0106A)
LegislaYive Heazing �fficer recommends approval of the assessment.
528 Harrison Avenue (J0106V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hone Street (J0106V)
Legislativa Heari�zg Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
&00 Iglehart Avenue (JOIOfiA)
I.egrslatiee Heaaing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment.
844 Jenks Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $150 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessmea[ of $195.
425 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legisiative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
59 Lawson Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends thaY the assessment be paid over a ten year
period.
952 Lawson Avenue East (7Q106A)
i,egislative Hearing Qfficer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
106 Litchfield Street (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1116 Marvland Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to fhe April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
10421viciean Avenue (T0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
426 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0106�
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment.
1346 Minnehaha Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
327 Morton Street East (J0106A)
Legislative I�eariag Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
6Q6 Ohio Street (J0106V)
Legislative I-Iearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
668 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommeuds approval of the assessment.
1204 Ross Avenue (J�106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1278 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
724 Seventh Street WesY {JOi06A)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment
1$20 Suas Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1884 Sk Clair Avenve kd04(Ybli�
Legislative Aearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
429 Sherburne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment &om $390 to $120 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $165.
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600 Strvker Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
457 Third Stceet Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
502'Thomas Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
803 Thomas Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
302 Universitv Avenue West (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
885 Wilson Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
305 Winifred Street East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
896 YarPcc Avznue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Of�cQr recflmmends deleting the assessment.
964 Woodbridee Street (J0165B)
L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends taying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
291 Top inp_e Street {70106�
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
935 University Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, Apri19, 2002
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
Room 330 Courthouse
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFR PRESENf: 3olm Betz, Cade F�forceme� Bob Coanor, City Council Offices; Roxanne
Flink, Real Estate; Fong Lor, LIEP (Licensing, Inspections, Environmental Protection); Steve
Magner, Code Enforcement; Aarold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 418 Blair Avenue. If the
owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
The fo�lowing agpeared: Calvin Jones, owner, 310 Arundel Street Apartment A, and Denise
Hester (phonetic), tenant.
Steve Magner reported the building was condemned May 2001 and it has been vacant since June
15, 2001. There have been six summary abatement notices issued to secure buildings, cut tall
grass, and remove refuse. On January 29, 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 February 4, 2002, with a compliance
date of Mazch 6. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance
as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze paid.
Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $8,700 on the land and $48,500 on the
building. A code compliance inspectioa was obtained within the last week. A bond has not been
posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $50,000; esrimated cost to demolish,
$10,000 to $12,000.
Mr. Strathman asked the plans for this buitding. Mr. 3ones responded his plans aze to get an
impravement loan and remodel the building. Ms. Hester responded she got a code compliance
inspecrion last week. They wanted a step in the front and a beam in the basement.
Mr: Strathman stated they will need to post a$2,000 hond in order to complete the rehabilitation.
Mr. Magner stated ihe plumb�atg and heating need to be inspected. It did go through the winter
without heat.
Ms. Hester asked will the vacant building desig�aon be ceased. Mr. Strathman responded when
the properry is bro�aght up to code, it wiH be removed from the vacant building list.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to rehabilitate the property on the
condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri124, 2002.
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Sammary Abatements:
J0106A Property clean-np during part of July 2001 to January 2002.
J0103G Grass cntring by private contractor dnring part of July 2001 through
November 2001.
JOlOSB Board-up of vacant buildings from Jniy 2001 throngh December 2001.
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of ApriI 2001
to Juty 2001.
JOlOSC Demolition of vacant buildings during past of 3uly 2001 thsough 3anuary
2002.
JOITRASHQ4 Provide weekiy garbage hauling service for the fourth quarter of 2001.
604 York Avenue (J0106A)
Note: Fong Lor provided interpreting services for tlus property. Mr. Strathman told Mr. Lor to
explain to the owner t�at fie is a City employee, he is here as a translator, and not as an advocate.
Houa Her, owner, appeazed. Ms. Her stated that the properry was cleaned. Her neighbors threw
gazbage azound. She did not get a notice from the CiTy, and now she has a bill.
Gerry Strathman asked what information the City has on this properry and did the owner receive
notification. Steve Magner responded an inspection of the properry was conducted on August 13.
A refrigerator was found iu tlxe reaz yard. Ms. Her responded the refrigerator and tires were
thrown in her rear yard from the neighbors. The rest of the junk was put in the back of the
property, but some items were too heavy to move.
Mr. Magner went on to say the original conection order was issued with a compliance date of
August 21 to the owner of record: Chia Xiong and Houa Her. There was no compliance and a
summary abatement was issued to the same parties and to occupant at 604 York for just the
refrigerator with a compliance date of September 11_ Qn Ssptember 19, the City removed one
refrigerator.
Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The City did the work and this is the
cost the City paid to have it cleaned up. The cleanup order was issued to her and mailed to her.
331 Aurora Avenue (JOl O5B}
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1266 Berkeley Avenue (JOlOSB)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1180 Hague Avenue (JOl O5B)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1000 Idaha Avemie VJest (JO105$)
(No one appeared to represent t�e property.)
Gerry Slrathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1022 James Avenue (JOI OSB)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Jessie Street (two assessment: J0106V and J0103G)
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Chris Fiksen, owner, P.O. Box 26, Champlin, appeared and stated he had two notices of
assessment. He would like to address J0106V first. He asked why the assessment was not
recorded at the time of occurrence. He purchased the properry on 7uly 20, 2001. This
assessment happened second quarter of 2001. The title company said there was no record of this
assessment. Mr. Suathman responded the assessment was probably pending at that time. The
owner was probably notified to remove the vehicle. The seller is suppose to advise the buyer of
pending assessments.
Mr. F"sksen asiced why the assessment was not recorded so the title company can find out about
these things. Mr. Strathman responded the assessment is not placed against the property until it
is approved by the City Council. This hearing is preliminary to that approval.
Mr: Fiksen asked what information they have about it. Mr. Strathman responded it is a gray
Pontiac which lacked current license tabs, unsecured, missing parts. The owner was notified on
May 3I, 2001, that the vehicle would be removed, it was reinspected on 7une 11, and towed by
the police department on June 20. The total cost is $632.05. The other abatement order
(J0103G) was issued on ivtay 31, 2001, to clean up tall grass and rank plant growth. It was not
cleaned up by 3une i l, and the City had the grass cut on June 16 for $270.
Mr. Fiksen said he went into that neighborhood and turned the property azound. Mr. Strathman
responded these aze not penalties, but costs the City incurred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The owner may haue recourse with
the seller, but that is a civil matter.
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667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0103G and JOl O5B)
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Vicki Knight, owner, appeared and stated this is an assessment for securing the building. Ms.
Knight responded there was a fire in December 2000. They have not collected the money from
the insurance compaay. Tiiey had to take them to court. They paid off the mortgage on the
property. The City has torn down fhe buildings. T�ey are paying three times their amount on
rent now and living without a lot. She does not have the money to pay this.
Gerry Strathman stated the cost is $&6.50 and the total cost is $181.50. Mr. Magner responded
that is an error; the total should be $131.50.
Mr. Strathman asked can she delay paying this. Roxanna Flink responded they have to charge
interest because that is the law. The owner can make payments. This will be before the City
Council on Apri124. After that, Real Estate will send out invoices which will allow people 30
days to pay any part of it or all of it with no interest. After November 15, the owner will pay
Ramsey County whatever is left on the taY statements.
Mr. Magner asked why the service charge has an e�ra $50. Ms. Flink responded she would
check on that.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
122 Manitoba Avenue (J0106A?
Pang Doua �'ang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared and stated he received a letter that he has
to pay $384, but trhis pmperiy is code ce>amgliant. They purchased the properiy in September. Mr.
Straflunan responded this happened before they owned the property. This is for a cleanup on
August 21.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The assessment goes with the
property. Even though the owner did not own the properiy when the work was done, he now
owns it and is responsibte for the cosi The seller had an obligation to inform the buyer about the
assessment. Mr_ Fang nee3s to pay Yt�is assessmern or go to the seller.
1732 Munster Avenue (70106A)
(No one appeared ta repzesent the property.j
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1105 O�cford Street North (30106A)
John Conway, representing owner David Schell, appeared and stated he does not know what this
is about. Mr. Strathman responded this is about impmperly stored and accumulated refuse, old
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refrigerators, tall grass. An order were mailed on October 23, 2001. It was stiil not cleaned up
by November 1. The work was done on November 5.
Mr. Conway stated his situation is similaz to the previous two couples: the owner purchased the
property after The assessment occurred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment The owner shouid go to the seller.
1117 Portland Avenue (JOl O5B)
(I3o one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
81 I Strvker Avenue (JOl O5B)
(No one appeated to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
646 Thomas Avenue (J0103G)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathcnan recommends approval of the assessment.
1308 Victoria 5treet North (JOl O5B)
(I3o one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
345 Hone Street (J0106A)
(A videotape was sh�wn.)
Soliving K. Kong, owner, appeared and stated he got a notice from the Citzen Service Office
about a tire in t$e track yazd. He removed one tire. The neat day, he called the City and the tire
had been taken care of. The ne�rt week, his neighbor threw a mattress and box spring in his a11ey.
He called the City again and said he would like to make a report because the neighbor dumped a
box spring in the alley. He was told that nothing could be done because he did not actually see
anyone throw them in the alley. The person told him to talk to the neighbor and ask him to
remove the mamess. Mr. Kong said that he could not do that and did not have the authority. A
week later, the mattress had been removed.
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Gerry Strathman asked about the order. Hazold Robinson responded it reads discazded mattress
in alley and north yazd. The tire abatement was sepazate from the mattress abatement. The tires
were gone on the techeck. An order was sent to Song Kong and Lee Her at 346 Hope Street. No
letters were returned from the post office.
Bob Connor asked was there a question about the number of mattresses. Mr. Kong responded he
does not think there were seven. Mr. Robinson responded the videotape showed seven
mattresses and Pazks and Recreation removed seven mattresses.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment It seems the owner was first notified
on November 6, and the City did the cleanup on November 29.
173 Acker Street East (J0103G)
(No one appeued to represent the property.)
Gerry 5trathman recoa�mends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0106t�}
(A videotape was shown.)
Doman Kollander, owner, 19827 White Pine Street, Deerwood, Minnesota, appeazed and stated
this was a rental properiy. He was in the process of evicting the tenants and he could not get
their stuff out ofthe groperty. He fmally had to give her the papers when she was in jail. It took
him 60 days to get her to court and another 30 days to get her out of the house. He tried to
cleanup the property several times_ Iis had the police there. She said she would sue him if he
removed anything. He told the City he would clean it up. T'he truck and trailer were his. The
truck on the videotape was currently licensed, but it was towed later. He never received a notice.
The notice was posted on the house, but the tenant took it off.
Gerry Strathman stated the address for this order is Deerwood, Minnesota. Mr. Kollander
responded that he talked to Joel Essling (Code Enforcement) about this and Mr. Essling agreed
that it was never mailed to him, but it was mailed to 492 Andrew.
Mr. Strathman stated i�e has a copy of the order. It has his name and address on it. Mr. Robinson
responded Code Enforcement nev$r received any returned mail. Mr. Kollander stated he already
spoke to iVir. Essling and it was never mailed to him. The tenant kept the mail. Mr. Kollander
owns other properties and cooperates with the City to take care of these matters. Tkris particulaz
tenant was very difficult. Two sheriffs had to physically remove them from the house.
Roxanna Flink stated they printed their hearing list on March 12, and it still showed Dozian
Kollander at 492 Andrew Street. They remailed the notice of this hearing to 19827 White Pine
Drive. They picked up that address from returned mail. Ramsey County records still show up
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the address as 492 Andrew Street. Mr. Kollander responded he called Mr. Essling and gave him
the proper address.
Mr. Strathman summarized: he talked to Mr. Essling prior to this work being done and Mr.
Essling knew the correct address. Mr. Kollander responded that is conect.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislarive Heating in order to
talk to Mr. Essling. Mr. Berz and Mr. Strathman told Mr. Kollander that he should change his
address with Ramsey County.
731 Aurora Avenue (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Awora Avenue, appeared again.
Gerry Stratbman recommends approval of the assessment. The work was done by the City on
November 5, 2001. This assessment was done before they owned the property. Again, the
owner will have to go to the seller.
834 Beech Street (J0106V)
(No one appeared Yo represent the property.)
Gerry Stratiunan recommends reducing the assessment from $632.05 to $293.53 plus the $45.00
administrative fee for a total assessment of $338.53. Mike Morehead (Code Enforcement) felt
the assessment should be cut in half due to an enoneous property tasation address on the
notification.
1083 Beech Sireet tJ0106A)
Malika Keo, owner, 7597 Sherwood Road, VJoodbury, appeazed and stated she had a cleanup on
her rental property. They were out of town for two weeks. They put things by the trash container
and the trash company was suppose to pick it up.
Hazold Robinson reported the notification went to V ann Yean and Malika Narin Keo at 1083
Beech Street. I3o mail has been returned. Also, the return address on the green card was 1083
Beech Street.
Ms. Keo stated the adci�ess was changed. For the property t�es, it was sent correctly to their
address.
(A videotape was shown.}
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $145. It did not look like much of a cleanup. The
owner was notified.
LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT�S OF APRIL 9, 2002
711 Blair Avenue (J0106A)
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Zack Madison, owner, appeared and stated he is doing a remodeling on his property. He had a
big pile in the backyazd. Instead of getting a dumpster, he left it out there because a dumpster is
charged by the day. He never received a notice. He was aY the properry everyday working on it
at the time. He does not Imow if anythiug was posted at the properry. When the people came to
clean it up, he asked them to stop right away and he would take care of the rest. They said they
couldn't do that. He does not think the assessment should be deleted, said Mr. Madison, but he
is looking for a little relief.
(A videotape was shown.)
John Betz stated Ramsey County has the notice as Ralph Madison, 711 Blair. The inspector
knocked on the door. He did find a telephone number for Ralph Madison, tried to call him, and
was not able to reach him. Zack Madison responded that is his dad.
Mr. Strathman asked for details on the cost. Mr. Betz responded the City was there for three
hours for $675, they leased a mac truck for three hours for $90, 20 yards of refuse for $360, one
appliance for $30.
Mr. Madison asked why the City did not stop when he asked them to. Mr. 5trathman responded
they have orders to proceed. It is the same situation as when a tow truck has a caz: they have
already incurred a large amount of the cost by snnply getting there and renting the equipment.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the $1,200 assessment to $1,000 plus the $45
administrative fee for a#o4a1 assessment of $1,045.
1188 Bush Avenue (J0106A)
The foilowing a�peared; Chao Tao Moua, owner, and Yee Chang, son.
(A videotape was partially shown.)
Mr. Chang stated his dad did not receive the order. He wonders what other notices were sent to
the house. He purchased the house on October 25.
Hazold Robinson aeported the orders were mailed on November I3. The owner was Matthew
Carlson at 1188 Bush. Nothing has been returned to Code Enforcement. That was the only
notice sent out. Mr. Chang stated that was the only notice his father received.
Mr. Strathman asked when Mr. Moua purchased the property. Mr. Chang responded October 25,
2001, but he did not get the norice. During that time, Mr. Carlson said he would take caze of
everything that was his. He came by almost everyday to do some work.
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Mr. Chang asked why the City cannot go to the previous owner. Mr. Strathman responded the
assessment is against the property and the City goes to the owner of the property. That is where
the City's authority resides and that is the way it has to be done.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessmern of $145. It seems the $288 is too much for pickiug up a
desk. The owner can pay it or talk to the seller.
706 Chazles Avenue (30106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: At the meeting, Mr. Sirathman's decision was approval of the assessment; however, the
owner appeazed later in the afternoon because she thought the hearing was at 330 p.m.
Therefore, Mr. Strathman changed his recommendation.)
928 Case Avenue (J0106A)
Lee Johnson, owner, 2580 Westem Avenue North, Roseville, appeazed and stated he received a
notice. There was brush and rubble in back of their garage. They moved the brush and the
rubble to the neighbors where it belongs.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. It appeazs the rubble was not on his
property.
542 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Lee Johnson, owner, 25$9 Westem Avenue North, Roseville, appeazed again and stated he
responded tv tiae abatement orders. He wonders what this is about.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Johnson stated that is the house, but $438 is too lugh_ From lookiug at the videotape, the
grass was tall and there were plants in and out of the fence.
Gerry Strathman sfated � is one hour for cleanup and one hour for grass. He asked is iY the
same crew that does the grass and also picks up the t.v. Mr. Robinson responded he cannot
answer this one specifically, but his understanding is that there is a minimum.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $438 to $318 plus the $45
administrative fee for a totai assessment of $363.
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838 Cleaz Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
286 Congress Street Fast (J0106A)
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The following appeared: Darlene t`Jannon, Office Manager for REM, and Jen Cadwell, Director
of Program Services at REM, both of 1951 LTnivcrsity Avenue. Ms. Cadwell stated she received
a notice to cleanup brush, and they had the work done. Ttien, they got a bill from the City.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Cadwell stated they will take up ttris matter with the people who said they did it. REM paid
to have it done.
Gerry Si�athman recommends approval of the assessment.
57 Dale Street North (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
929 Buclid 5treet (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai of ihe assessment.
838 Fifth Street East (J0106A)
Sandy Triemert, owner, appeared and stated there is a problem with people driving through her
alley and dumping refuse. She pays for the gazbage to be removed.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Triemert stated she received no notice. Mr. Strathman responded it was mailed on August
23, 2001.
Mr. Strathman stated the order reads box spring, but he did not see one on the videotape. On the
reinspection, responded Harold Robinson, the box spring was gone.
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Ms. Triemert and Mr. Strathman asked is the alley her property. Mr. Robinson responded haif
the alley. Public VJorks will pick up things that are blocking the alley. Ms. Triemert stated
people push the items into the bushes near her property.
(The videotape was shown again.)
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
adminishative fee for a total assessment of $145. The owner was notified, but the charge does
look too high.
767 Fourth Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
63 Front Avenue (J0106A)
The following appeared: Richazd and Bonnie Carver, owners. Mrs. Carver stated they never
received a notice. They do have signs on the properCy with their name and phone number if there
aze any concerns about the property. They would like to know what was done and proof of any
notice that was sent.
Hazold Robinson reported the notice was mailed on August 8, 2001, to Richazd Carver at 1051
Sherburne Avenue and occupant at 63 Front. Nothiug was rehuned from the post office. Mrs.
Carver responded 1051 Sherburne is not the correct address. Steve Magner responded 63 Front
is listed with Ramsey County. The inspector found some sort of posting for 1051 Sherburne
Avenue.
Mr. Strathman asked do they live at 63 Front. Mrs, Carver responded no. Mr. Carver responded
their P.O. box is posted ai the properiy. They received the notice for today's hearing at their box.
(A videotape was showa.)
Mr. Strathman asked who is living at 63 Frorn. Mrs. Carver responded renters. The cement in
the videotape is on the neighbors' paopeaty.
Mr. Strathman asked why the mail did not go to the posted address. Mr. Betz responded they do
not routinely look through buildings for a posted address.
Mr. Strathman asked why Ramsey Counry does not have the conect address. Ms. Flink
responded there is a post office box there now. Sometime between August and now the address
has been changed. Mrs. Carver responded she is not sure how far behind Ramsey County is in
their records, but she should not be penalazed for that. They had the address posted, which is
according to the law. There aze no piles of garbage there. There is weekly gazbage service. Mr.
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Carver stated he has receipts for trailer loads of trash hauled out of there because he was in the
middle of cleaning it up.
Mrs. Carver stated they drive by their properties almost every day. Mr. Sh stated they
should have seen the mess. Mr. Carver responded that is why he was constantly cleaning. It is
messed up again two days later.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenf. The City sent the notice to the address
listed with Ramsey County. They went fiuther and sent it to the Sherburne Address, even though
that is not where the Carvers live. It did seem like it was a significant cleanup. If the owners had
kept the Ramsey County Property Records cutrent, they would ha�e received a notice. The City
met its responsibility of legal notice.
231 Front Avenue (JQ106A)
Maria Yuardao, owner, appeazed and stated she does not know what happened.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Yuardao stated the tires were not hers. She does not know why people dump on her
property, and it is not fair.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The owner is responsible for keeping
the yard and alley around the property clear of debris.
370 Fuller Avenue (70106V)
The following appeared: Terry Luther, owner, 890 Rice Street, and Maria Meyer, 372 Fuller
Ave�aaFep �e tenant. Mr. Luther stated he would like to know more about the abandoned vehicle.
John Betz reported notice was mailed to Terrance Luther at 840 Rice and the occupant at 370
Fuller to remove a black Ford with expired plates by June 8, 2001. A reinspection was
conducted on June 8, and the vehicle was impounded on June 13.
(Photographs of the velucle was shown to Mr. Luther.)
Ms. Meyer watched the previous tenant and Mr. Luther move the velucle off the properry.
Mr. Betz stated the golice towed the vehicle. He asked is the owner saying it was not fhere on
June 8. Mr. Luther responded it was there, but he and the vehicle owner moved it to the street
before the police came.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legisla6ve Hearing in order to
find out where the vehicle was when the police picked it up. If the vehicle was in the street, he
will delete the assessment. If the vehicle was still on the property, the assessment will stand.
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597 Geranium Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Siratbman recommends approval of the assessment.
528 Harrison Avenue (J0145V)
(No one appeared to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hope Street (J0106V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerty Strativnan recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing. The owner
was here earlier, but had to leave.
8d0 Iglehart Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
844 Jenks Avenue (J4106A)
Rosa Siluk, owner, appeared and stated she and her husband never received notice about the
cleanup.
Haroid Robinson reported a notice was sent on December 3, 2001, to occupant at 844 Jenks and
Dennis and Rosa Siiuk_ It vaas cleaned up in January.
Mrs Siluk stated she rented the property. The tenants picked up the trash every week. In
November, when the tenant moved out, some items were left.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman asked when she became the owner. Mrs. Siluk responded October 2000.
Harold Robinson reported it was mailed to the listed owner: Dennis and Rosa Siluk at 844
3enks. Mrs. Siluk responded she never received the notice.
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Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $150 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $195. He did not see much that needed to be done at
the property.
425 Jessamine Avenue East (JQ 106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of tfie assessment.
59 Lawson Avenue West (J0106A)
Jacqueline Malaski, owner, appeared and stated she is not saying the garage did not need to be
fixed. Her question is where the items went She did get a notice to clean the garage. She was
going through a divorce and her husband was in the workhouse. She only received two notices.
He was fixing up some of the ifems. He was suppose to be here today, but he did not show up.
There were a lot of things in the garage: tools, clothes, wood.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strati�nan stated the answer to her question is that the items went to the landfill except for
the materials they left behind. The caz was towed to �udget Towing and probably auctioned off
as a junk car. Looking at its condi5on, it probably wasn't worth anything. The workers are
instructed to leave behind things that aze in good working order or of value.
Roxanna Flink asked could he recommend a ten yeaz payback.
Gerry Strathman recommends that Yhe assessment be paid over a ten year period.
952 Lawson Avenue East (J0106A)
Allen VJoods, P.O. Box 65142, appeazed and stated he would like to Irnow the nature of the
complaint.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Stratbman asked wha was notifie3. Hazoid Robinson responded tjuality Residences at 952
E. Lawson Avenue and Edward and Shirley Chadnowski (phonetic) at 952 E. Lawson. The
Chadnowski letter was retwned ta the City by the post office; the other one was not.
Mr. Woods stated he leased the properiy with the option to purchase it during this time. Then he
subleased it. He exercised his option after this assessment, and he is now the owner. He is
responsible for the taYes citiuing the period he leased. He never received a notice. Quality
Residences' address is in Minnetonka. The properties they own aze always mailed to the same
address. The tenants that were in there during this period were in eviction. He imagines they
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rehuned it and did not open it. Mr. Woods was never aware of this action. Mr. Woods owns SQ
nni in Saint Paul and manages another 50. He has never had this problems before. He handles
the gazbage problems himself.
Hazold Robinson reported Qualiry Residences lists their address at 952 Lawson at the tnne of the
assessment There was no other Tisting at the property nor any phone calls.
From eaiperience, stated Mr. Woods, he knows that when the County gets something to record,
they don't obey the instructions. If a person gves a mailing address other thau the groperty
address, it will sometimes still get recorded with the property address. He also knows they are six
months behind in recording it.
Mr. Woods asked wl�at is his recourse if Ramsey County is not recording things properly. Mr.
Strathman responded he does not lrnow the answer; the owner may put that question to the
County Attomey.
Mr. Woods stated he can get a copy of the deed with the proper address as recorded. Then, he
can demonstrate it was improperly recorded by Ramsey County. Quality Residences would
never ask that their records go to rental property. He requested that this properry be laid over.
Gerty Stratlunan recomraends laying over this matter tn the April 23, 20Q2, Legislative Hearing
in order for the owner to show a cogy of his deed.
106 Litchfield Street (J0106A)
Sandra Van Tassell, owner, appeazed and stated the only thing she received in the mail was about
a vehicle in her backyard, which she had removed.
(A videoiape was shown.)
Ms. Van Tassell asked when tius took place. Mr. Strathman responded October 19, 2001.
Mr: Srathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Gordon and Sandra Van Tassell
at 106 Litchfield Street The vehicle was removed on renvspection. Mr. S4athman stated the
velucle and the summary abatemeirt notic� were sent the same day. Mr. Robinson stated they
were mailed in the same envelope.
If it came in the same envelope, stated Ms. Van Tassell, she n3ay not have looked at the other
piece of papes and assumed it was about the car.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Maryland Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
1042 Mclean Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
426 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0106�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends apgroval of the assessment.
1346 Minnehaha Avenue VJest (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
327 Morton Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Sh°aat&man recommeads approval of the assessment.
606 Ohio Street (J0106V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strattuuan recommends approval of the assessment.
668 Payne Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommeads approval of the assessment.
1204 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1278 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
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Dan Tacheny, owner, 2303 Minnehaha Avenue East, appeared and stated after he purchased the
properry, he hauled off four fifteen yazd dumpsters costing over $1,000.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated it is clear most of what is cited on his report was cleaned up before the
work crew got there. The only thing that remained was the brush. Mr. Tacheny responded his
agent purchased the groperiy for Irim ia December. He got a phoae call that the previous owner
disclosed he was in an azgument with the City about property cleanup. His agent contacted the
City and was told there were no outstanding abatements. All he can do, said Mr. Tacheny, is
come to the City and hope the employees aze diligent enough to find the record.
Roxanne F}ink stated Code Enforcement sent out a notice for work to be done. At that time, the
owner has time to take care of the problem. If the building has been rechecked and the work has
been done, the notice goes away. If on the recheck the items aze still there, then there is a work
order issued. Once the City does the work, they fill out a work order, and then fas over the
information to ReaI Estate. On the outset there is 48 hours when the order is pending. Prior to
ihat, only Code Enforcement would know about the order.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. The assessment may haue been in
process during the time, and there was not much to clean up anyway.
724 Seventh Street East (Ja106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1820 Sims Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Slrathman recommends appmval of the assessment
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: At the meeting, Mr. Strathman's decision was approval of the assessment; however, the
owner appeazed later in the a8ernoon because she thought the hearing was at 330 p.m.
Therefore, Mr. Strathman changed his recommendation.)
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1884 St. Clair Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
429 Sherbume Avenue (30106A)
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Anton Nguyen, owner, appeazed and stated this is a duplex. He has a problem with the neighbors
and children. Also, he has a problem with people driving by and dumping. He rented a
container. When he goes to the property, he puts things in there. Everything else, he puts in his
pickup.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated it looks like they picked up tires.
John Betz reported the owner was charged $225 an hour minimum and $10 per tire for $120.
Mr. Strathman responded he did not se� 12 tires in the videotape.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $390 to $120 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $165.
600 Shvker Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommegds appmvat of the assessment.
957 Tfaird Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approval of the assessment.
502 Thomas Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent ffie property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
803 Thomas Avenue (J0106A)
Benfley Durband, owner, appeared and stated he recendy received an assessment for property
cleanup. He spoke to someone about it and he was told there were some items to pick up. There
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was a refrigerator and a stove in the back of the garage. There were two assessments sent out.
He was told one was sent out in November. Mr. Durband does remember receiving an order to
pick up refuse behind the garage. These were items that were not picked up by the trash service_
There was also a notice sent in December, which was sent back to Code Enforcement by the post
office. If he had received it, he would have placed the obj ects in a more suitable place.
Gerry Strathman asked where the notic,� was sent John Betz responded it was sent to 803
Thomas to Bentley Durband to remove appliances. The mail was not returned from the post
office. Mr. Betz went back to reinspect it, it was not taken caze of, and he sent out a summary
abatement notice. That came back from the post off ce. The first norice was sent to 603 Thomas
by the post office. Code Enforcement did not get any mail rehuned untii after the abatement.
One notice was received and one notice was not.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment because the owner did not receive proper
notification xegarding the abatement order.
302 Universitv Avenue West (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
885 Wilson Avenue (70106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Hazold itobinson reported he is recommending deletion because there was confusion between
881 and 885.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment due to improper notification.
305 Winifred Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to repaesent the properEy.}
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
896 York Avenue (30106A)
Audrey McConville, 7540 15th Street Lane North, Oakdale, appeared and stated she is the
property manager for 896 York Avenue. She did not receive notice from the City because they
had the wrong address for the owner, but she received the notice on Mazch 19 through a family
member of the owner. The properiy tax had the corrent and incorrect address. The trash they
were talking about in August was trash that the residents left. Ms. McConville stated she was in
there cleaning. She ordered a dumpster. The City must have done the wark in between
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dumpsters. Section 8 came out and inspected the properry, they saw the trash, and she told them
that a dwnpster was coming that day to pick it up. Ms. McConville stated she has a notice from
Section S that the refuse was picked up. She has pictures of the trash that was put in the
dumpster by her and her son. The new tenant had new beds and mattresses. She called BFI and
somehow the City got there before BFI did. She did pay BFI and she is checking on that.
Gerry Strathman stated she cleaned up the material from ttris order and the materials the City did
pick up was the stuffthat came later. Ms. McConville responded that is coaect and she never
received an order on that.
Mr. StraYhman asked why the items they cleaned up matches the stuff on the order. Ms.
McConville responded the dates do not match. The order from August 22 did not belong to the
tenant because she did not move in until September 1.
Mr. Strathman stated the City went out on August 22 and saw a table, mattresses, and cardboard
boxes. They went back on September 5 and still saw the same things. When the crew came out
on September 10, the table, mattresses, and boxes were still there. Ms. McConville responded
she has proof they were cleaned up. Section 8 will not give permission for someone to move in
without having the property cleaned up.
(Gerry S�athmaa looked at the paperwork from 5ection 8.)
Mr. Strathmau stated the inspector says there is a lazge pile of trash in the back yard. Seetion 8 is
saying it is okay according to the paperwork.
Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment, although the situation is a little skeptical.
964 Woodbrid¢e Street (JOl O5B)
Steve R�iagner stated this was for an emergency boarding after a fue. It has been a vacant
building since November 1999. This was possibly azson. The Fire Department put out the fue
and then requested an emergency boarding.
Yee Fang, owner, 95? Reaney, appeazed and stated this happened on October 25.
Mr. Sttat}�man stated the insurance company will pay to secute the building after a fire. Mr.
Fang responded tfie insurance wi11 not p�y far anything. He talked to his insurance adjuster, and
they said they would not pay for anything that the City does around the building. They say they
aze not responsible. Mr. 5trathman responded that is unusual. His experience is the insurance
company will pay for the cost of securing the building after a fire. Mr. Magner concurred and
stated that is part of the loss. The owner should get an official denial letter from the insurauce
company.
Mr. Strathman stated the City does not make money at this. There is a contractor that does it.
The Fire Department determined this contractor was needed to protect the building from further
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damage and for public safety. They sent the City a bill, which the City passed to the owner for
payment. Again, he is surprised the insurance company is unwilling to pay this. He cannot
reduce the assessment; this is what it costs the City.
Mr. Fang stated the $1,000 cost is ridiculous. Mr. Magner responded it is 23 boards for $21.75
per boazd.
Mr. Robinson stated he worked in Vacant Buildings for eight years, and this is the first time he
has heard of an insurance company not paying for a boarding.
Gerry Stratbman recommends approval of the assessment.
231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
(Note: the green card was not returned on this one; therefore, the videotape was not available.)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again.
John Betz stated this is for a properry cleanup that took place on January 16, 2002.
Gezry Strathman stated this has to do with an accumulation of bagged refuse in the backyard. If
they want to see the videotape, they can come back in two weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
(Note: ihe green card was not returned on this one; therefore, the videotape was not available.)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
291 Toppine Street (J0106�
Gerrq Strati�maa iecommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Heazing at the
request of 301� Betz who said the owner was unable to attend today.
935 Universitv Avenue West
Gerry Sirathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing at the
request of 3ohn Betz who said the owner was unable to attend today.
CTTY OF SAINf PAUL
Rnndy C. Kelly, Ivfayos
CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE
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DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT � P� � 7
Michael R hforel�ead, Pragram hfanager
Ihuisance Bui[ding Code Enforcemenf
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NOTiCE OF PUBLIC HEARIN�� ""
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division l�as requested the City
Cotuicil schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the
nuisance building(s) located at:
304 Lawson Ave�ue East
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, Apri19, 2002
City Council Aearing - Wednesday, Apri124, 2002
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
I�Tame and Last Known Address
7ohn V. Eggers
304 Lawson Ave. E.
St. Paul, iVii3 55101
Belinda Joy Roubik
5480 Rush Point Dr.
Rush City, MN 55064
Western Bank
663 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Re: loan # 30819
Interest
Fee Owner
Attomey-in-fact for 7ohn V. Eggers
Mortga�ee
304 Lawson Avenue East
March 15, 2002
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IQame and Last Known Address
Green Tree Financial Co.
1550 E. 79�' St. Ste. 800
Bloomin�ton, MN 55425
Re: loan # 6904392704
David P. Steinkamp
U.S. Attomey
600 U.S. Courthouse
300 4` St. S.
Mpls., N1iV 55415
The legal description of this property is:
Lot 8, Brookvale 2"
Interest
Mortgagee
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Attomey for Jud�ment Lienor
United States of America
Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(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 conecting the deficiencies or
by razing and removin� this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community contimies to suffer the bli�htin� influence of this property. It is the
recoinmendation of the Division of Code Enforceinent 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 speciai assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
�teve �a�ne�
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supen�isor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desia
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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RESOLUTION
. CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WfIEREAS, Cirizen 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 wrecking and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with metal frame shed located on property
4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 304 Lawson Avenue East. This
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before October 25, 2001, the following are the now
lrnown interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: John V. Eggers, 304 Lawson Ave. E.,
St. Paul, MN 55101; Belinda Joy Roubik, 5480 Rush Point Dr., Rush City, MN 55069; Westem Bank,
663 University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104, Re: loan # 30819; Green Tree Financial Co., 1550 E. 79` St. Ste.
800, Bloomington, MN 55425, Re: loan # 6904392704; David P. Steinkamp, U.S. Attorney, 600 U.S.
Courthouse, 300 A�` St. S., Mpls., MN 55415
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enfarcement 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 February 4, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Properiy is a nuisance build'ang(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 March 6, 2002; and
WFIEREAS, 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 condirion has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the 5aint Paul City Council; and
WHBREAS, 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
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WIiEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri19, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and weifare and
remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the struciure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
com leted witbin ��� s, after `e da��te of the Council Hearin d
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Sauit Paul Ci �'o�imciTon�e�esday, Apnl 24 , 200
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 presen e a e a ove reference
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Properiy at 304 Lawson Avenue East:
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That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined ixa 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 violarions 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 tivs nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Bnforcement 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.
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.
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The Saint Paul City Councii hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the 5ubject Properiy safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating 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 rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure
must be completed witkun ��days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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1 2. If the above conective action is not completed witlun this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
2 Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject
4 Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
property or fixtinres of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the properry by the responsibie parties by the end o£ this tune period. If all personal properry
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such properry 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.
Adopted by Council: Date 8�p �
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary '
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is �rdgr��d
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 304 Lawson Avenue East. °����.°`�" `~"' "".
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This building(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, interasted parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement
Officer were given an ord�r to repair or remove the building at 304 T.awson Avenue East by Mazch 6, 2002, and
have failed to comply with those orders.
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The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properry,
collected as a special assessment against the properry taxes.
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A nuisance condition will remain unabated in tt�e City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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LEGISLATIVE AEEARING REPORT OF APRII, 9, 2002
Page 7
1109 Maenolia Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
5 7essamine Avem�e East (3Q106A)
Legislafive Aeazing OH'ic� recoznmemds laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Q€&cer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
,.,�i6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 304 Lawson
�� Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner s'v� months to rehabilitate the
property on condirion that the following is done by noon of Apri124, 2002: pay the
vacant building fee, get a code compliance inspecfion, and post a$2,000 bond.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2002
1109 Magnolia Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
124 Dale Sia�eet Nortfi (J0106A)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
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Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing, at the
owner's request.
� Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 304 Lawson Avenue
East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
Belinda Joy Roubik, attorney for owner, appeazed and stated there was an arson investigation and
another investigation regazding fraudulent insurance putchased on the property. Her client took
over the property. When she taiked to Mr. Magner, there were already norices sent to the address
regazding substance in the yazd. The fire damage was cleaned up. Ms. Roubik stated she
boazded up the property well, although Mr. Magner stated someone was trying to enter the
properry again. They are hying to seek financial arrangement to bring the properry up to code.
Ms. Roubik is requesting an e�ension on the bond. The renters were evicted. They set the
house on fue the ne�rt day.
Steve Magner reported tlus building has been vacant since April 30, 2002. The current owner is
John Eg,gers. Three summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, cut tall
grass, iemove snow and ice. On 7anuary 30, 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 February 4, 2002, with a compliance
date of Mazch 6, 2002. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a
nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The City had to boazd the building to secure it
against trespass. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid of $823.22.
Taxation has placed an escimated market value of $7,600 on the land and $32,800 on the
building. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for. A bond has not been posted.
The estimated cost to repair is $80,0�0; estimated cost to demolish, $9,000 to $10,000.
Mr. Strathman stated her intent is to rehabilitate this properry. Ms. Roubik responded yes. The
floor has not been burned all the way through so they plan to rehabilitate this properly.
Mr. Strathman stated she will need to pay the vacant building fee, get a code compliance
inspection, and post a$2,000 bond. If they do these ttungs by noon of April 24, he will
recommend six months to rehabilitate the praperty. Mr. Roubik stated they cannot do anything
else until the investigation comes to an end.
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Ms. Roubik asked can she get an eactension. Mr. Strathman responded she can attend ffie City
Council meeting on Apri124; they have the authority to do whatever they think is appropriate.
Gerry Strathman recommends the owner be given six months to rehabilitate the properry on
condition that the followiug is done by noon of April 24, 2002: pay the vacant building fee, get a
code compliance inspection, and post a$2,000 bond. If these requirements are not met, his
recommendation will be to remove or repair the property within 15 days. Mr. Magner ieiterated
the recommendation.
The meeting was adjoumed at 1:41 p.m.
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25 Maryland Avenue East (J0106A)
After the meeting, Gerry StraYhman recommended laying over to the Apri123, 2002, L,egislative
Hearing, at the owner's request.
REPORT
Date: Apri19, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 Ciiy Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legisiative Hearing Officer
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i. Resolntion ordering the owner Yo remove or repair the bnilding at 418 Blair Avenue.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolutios, Code Enfomemeat is ordered to
remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to rehabilitate the
property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri124, 2002.
2. Summary �lbatements:
J0106A Property clean-up darmg part of July 2041 to January 2002.
J0103G Grass cutting by private contractor during part of July 20Q1
through November 2001.
JOlOSB Board-up of vacant buildings from July 2001 through December
2001.
J01�6V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of
Apri12001 to July 2001.
JOlOSC Demoliiaoa of vacant buildings during part of July 2001 through
Jaaaary 2402.
301TRASHQ4 Provide weekly garbage hauling service for the fourth quarter of
2001.
604 York Avenue (T0106A)
Legislative Hearing (�fficer recommends approval of the assessment.
331 Aurora Avenue (I41�YSB}
've I-�e�ring Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1266 Berkelev Avenue (JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recoaunends approval of the assessmenT.
1180 Ha@ue Avenue (JOl O5B)
i.egisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1000 Idaho Avenue West (JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF APRIL 9, 2002
1022 James Avenue (70105B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Jessie Street (J0106B and J0103G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessments.
667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0103G and JOl O5B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
122 Manitoba Avenue (J0106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
1732 Munster AvQnue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
11 fl5 Oxford Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1117 Portland Avenue (JOI OSB)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
811 �tryker Aweaue (JOI OSB)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
646 Thomas Avenue (J0103G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
23d$ Victoria Street North (30145B)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
346 Hope Street (J0106A)
LegisIative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
173 Acker Street East (JO1Q3G)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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492 Andrew Stc�t (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recomuieuds layin.g Qver ta t�e Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
731 Aurora Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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834 Beech Street (J0106�
Legislafive Hearing O�cer recommends reducing the assessment from $632.05 to
$293.53 plus the $45.00 adnvnistrative fee for a total assessment of $338.53.
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1083 Beech Street (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
711 Blair Avenue (J0106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,200 to $1,000
plus the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $1,045.
1188 Bush Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 adininistrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
706 Chazles Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
928 Case Avenne (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
542 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $438 to $318 plus
the $45 adminisirative fce for a total assessme� of $363.
838 Cieaz Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
28fi Cangzess Street East (JOI06A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
57 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
929 Euclid 5treet (T0106A)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval af the assessment.
838 Fifth Street East
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $145.
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767 Fourth Street East (30106A}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
63 Front Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
231 Front Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
370 Fuller Avenue (J0106�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
597 Geranium Avenue East (J0106A)
LegislaYive Heazing �fficer recommends approval of the assessment.
528 Harrison Avenue (J0106V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hone Street (J0106V)
Legislativa Heari�zg Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
&00 Iglehart Avenue (JOIOfiA)
I.egrslatiee Heaaing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment.
844 Jenks Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $150 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessmea[ of $195.
425 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legisiative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
59 Lawson Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends thaY the assessment be paid over a ten year
period.
952 Lawson Avenue East (7Q106A)
i,egislative Hearing Qfficer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
106 Litchfield Street (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1116 Marvland Avenue Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to fhe April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
10421viciean Avenue (T0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
426 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0106�
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment.
1346 Minnehaha Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
327 Morton Street East (J0106A)
Legislative I�eariag Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
6Q6 Ohio Street (J0106V)
Legislative I-Iearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
668 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommeuds approval of the assessment.
1204 Ross Avenue (J�106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1278 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
724 Seventh Street WesY {JOi06A)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment
1$20 Suas Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1884 Sk Clair Avenve kd04(Ybli�
Legislative Aearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
429 Sherburne Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment &om $390 to $120 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $165.
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600 Strvker Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
457 Third Stceet Fast (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
502'Thomas Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment
803 Thomas Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
302 Universitv Avenue West (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
885 Wilson Avenue (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
305 Winifred Street East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
896 YarPcc Avznue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Of�cQr recflmmends deleting the assessment.
964 Woodbridee Street (J0165B)
L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends taying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
291 Top inp_e Street {70106�
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
935 University Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, Apri19, 2002
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
Room 330 Courthouse
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFR PRESENf: 3olm Betz, Cade F�forceme� Bob Coanor, City Council Offices; Roxanne
Flink, Real Estate; Fong Lor, LIEP (Licensing, Inspections, Environmental Protection); Steve
Magner, Code Enforcement; Aarold Robinson, Code Enforcement
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 418 Blair Avenue. If the
owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
The fo�lowing agpeared: Calvin Jones, owner, 310 Arundel Street Apartment A, and Denise
Hester (phonetic), tenant.
Steve Magner reported the building was condemned May 2001 and it has been vacant since June
15, 2001. There have been six summary abatement notices issued to secure buildings, cut tall
grass, and remove refuse. On January 29, 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 February 4, 2002, with a compliance
date of Mazch 6. As of this date, the properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance
as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze paid.
Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $8,700 on the land and $48,500 on the
building. A code compliance inspectioa was obtained within the last week. A bond has not been
posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $50,000; esrimated cost to demolish,
$10,000 to $12,000.
Mr. Strathman asked the plans for this buitding. Mr. 3ones responded his plans aze to get an
impravement loan and remodel the building. Ms. Hester responded she got a code compliance
inspecrion last week. They wanted a step in the front and a beam in the basement.
Mr: Strathman stated they will need to post a$2,000 hond in order to complete the rehabilitation.
Mr. Magner stated ihe plumb�atg and heating need to be inspected. It did go through the winter
without heat.
Ms. Hester asked will the vacant building desig�aon be ceased. Mr. Strathman responded when
the properry is bro�aght up to code, it wiH be removed from the vacant building list.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to rehabilitate the property on the
condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri124, 2002.
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Sammary Abatements:
J0106A Property clean-np during part of July 2001 to January 2002.
J0103G Grass cntring by private contractor dnring part of July 2001 through
November 2001.
JOlOSB Board-up of vacant buildings from Jniy 2001 throngh December 2001.
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of ApriI 2001
to Juty 2001.
JOlOSC Demolition of vacant buildings during past of 3uly 2001 thsough 3anuary
2002.
JOITRASHQ4 Provide weekiy garbage hauling service for the fourth quarter of 2001.
604 York Avenue (J0106A)
Note: Fong Lor provided interpreting services for tlus property. Mr. Strathman told Mr. Lor to
explain to the owner t�at fie is a City employee, he is here as a translator, and not as an advocate.
Houa Her, owner, appeazed. Ms. Her stated that the properry was cleaned. Her neighbors threw
gazbage azound. She did not get a notice from the CiTy, and now she has a bill.
Gerry Strathman asked what information the City has on this properry and did the owner receive
notification. Steve Magner responded an inspection of the properry was conducted on August 13.
A refrigerator was found iu tlxe reaz yard. Ms. Her responded the refrigerator and tires were
thrown in her rear yard from the neighbors. The rest of the junk was put in the back of the
property, but some items were too heavy to move.
Mr. Magner went on to say the original conection order was issued with a compliance date of
August 21 to the owner of record: Chia Xiong and Houa Her. There was no compliance and a
summary abatement was issued to the same parties and to occupant at 604 York for just the
refrigerator with a compliance date of September 11_ Qn Ssptember 19, the City removed one
refrigerator.
Mr. Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The City did the work and this is the
cost the City paid to have it cleaned up. The cleanup order was issued to her and mailed to her.
331 Aurora Avenue (JOl O5B}
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1266 Berkeley Avenue (JOlOSB)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1180 Hague Avenue (JOl O5B)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1000 Idaha Avemie VJest (JO105$)
(No one appeared to represent t�e property.)
Gerry Slrathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1022 James Avenue (JOI OSB)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Jessie Street (two assessment: J0106V and J0103G)
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Chris Fiksen, owner, P.O. Box 26, Champlin, appeared and stated he had two notices of
assessment. He would like to address J0106V first. He asked why the assessment was not
recorded at the time of occurrence. He purchased the properry on 7uly 20, 2001. This
assessment happened second quarter of 2001. The title company said there was no record of this
assessment. Mr. Suathman responded the assessment was probably pending at that time. The
owner was probably notified to remove the vehicle. The seller is suppose to advise the buyer of
pending assessments.
Mr. F"sksen asiced why the assessment was not recorded so the title company can find out about
these things. Mr. Strathman responded the assessment is not placed against the property until it
is approved by the City Council. This hearing is preliminary to that approval.
Mr: Fiksen asked what information they have about it. Mr. Strathman responded it is a gray
Pontiac which lacked current license tabs, unsecured, missing parts. The owner was notified on
May 3I, 2001, that the vehicle would be removed, it was reinspected on 7une 11, and towed by
the police department on June 20. The total cost is $632.05. The other abatement order
(J0103G) was issued on ivtay 31, 2001, to clean up tall grass and rank plant growth. It was not
cleaned up by 3une i l, and the City had the grass cut on June 16 for $270.
Mr. Fiksen said he went into that neighborhood and turned the property azound. Mr. Strathman
responded these aze not penalties, but costs the City incurred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The owner may haue recourse with
the seller, but that is a civil matter.
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667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0103G and JOl O5B)
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Vicki Knight, owner, appeared and stated this is an assessment for securing the building. Ms.
Knight responded there was a fire in December 2000. They have not collected the money from
the insurance compaay. Tiiey had to take them to court. They paid off the mortgage on the
property. The City has torn down fhe buildings. T�ey are paying three times their amount on
rent now and living without a lot. She does not have the money to pay this.
Gerry Strathman stated the cost is $&6.50 and the total cost is $181.50. Mr. Magner responded
that is an error; the total should be $131.50.
Mr. Strathman asked can she delay paying this. Roxanna Flink responded they have to charge
interest because that is the law. The owner can make payments. This will be before the City
Council on Apri124. After that, Real Estate will send out invoices which will allow people 30
days to pay any part of it or all of it with no interest. After November 15, the owner will pay
Ramsey County whatever is left on the taY statements.
Mr. Magner asked why the service charge has an e�ra $50. Ms. Flink responded she would
check on that.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
122 Manitoba Avenue (J0106A?
Pang Doua �'ang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared and stated he received a letter that he has
to pay $384, but trhis pmperiy is code ce>amgliant. They purchased the properiy in September. Mr.
Straflunan responded this happened before they owned the property. This is for a cleanup on
August 21.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The assessment goes with the
property. Even though the owner did not own the properiy when the work was done, he now
owns it and is responsibte for the cosi The seller had an obligation to inform the buyer about the
assessment. Mr_ Fang nee3s to pay Yt�is assessmern or go to the seller.
1732 Munster Avenue (70106A)
(No one appeared ta repzesent the property.j
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1105 O�cford Street North (30106A)
John Conway, representing owner David Schell, appeared and stated he does not know what this
is about. Mr. Strathman responded this is about impmperly stored and accumulated refuse, old
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refrigerators, tall grass. An order were mailed on October 23, 2001. It was stiil not cleaned up
by November 1. The work was done on November 5.
Mr. Conway stated his situation is similaz to the previous two couples: the owner purchased the
property after The assessment occurred.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment The owner shouid go to the seller.
1117 Portland Avenue (JOl O5B)
(I3o one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
81 I Strvker Avenue (JOl O5B)
(No one appeated to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
646 Thomas Avenue (J0103G)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathcnan recommends approval of the assessment.
1308 Victoria 5treet North (JOl O5B)
(I3o one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
345 Hone Street (J0106A)
(A videotape was sh�wn.)
Soliving K. Kong, owner, appeared and stated he got a notice from the Citzen Service Office
about a tire in t$e track yazd. He removed one tire. The neat day, he called the City and the tire
had been taken care of. The ne�rt week, his neighbor threw a mattress and box spring in his a11ey.
He called the City again and said he would like to make a report because the neighbor dumped a
box spring in the alley. He was told that nothing could be done because he did not actually see
anyone throw them in the alley. The person told him to talk to the neighbor and ask him to
remove the mamess. Mr. Kong said that he could not do that and did not have the authority. A
week later, the mattress had been removed.
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Gerry Strathman asked about the order. Hazold Robinson responded it reads discazded mattress
in alley and north yazd. The tire abatement was sepazate from the mattress abatement. The tires
were gone on the techeck. An order was sent to Song Kong and Lee Her at 346 Hope Street. No
letters were returned from the post office.
Bob Connor asked was there a question about the number of mattresses. Mr. Kong responded he
does not think there were seven. Mr. Robinson responded the videotape showed seven
mattresses and Pazks and Recreation removed seven mattresses.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment It seems the owner was first notified
on November 6, and the City did the cleanup on November 29.
173 Acker Street East (J0103G)
(No one appeued to represent the property.)
Gerry 5trathman recoa�mends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0106t�}
(A videotape was shown.)
Doman Kollander, owner, 19827 White Pine Street, Deerwood, Minnesota, appeazed and stated
this was a rental properiy. He was in the process of evicting the tenants and he could not get
their stuff out ofthe groperty. He fmally had to give her the papers when she was in jail. It took
him 60 days to get her to court and another 30 days to get her out of the house. He tried to
cleanup the property several times_ Iis had the police there. She said she would sue him if he
removed anything. He told the City he would clean it up. T'he truck and trailer were his. The
truck on the videotape was currently licensed, but it was towed later. He never received a notice.
The notice was posted on the house, but the tenant took it off.
Gerry Strathman stated the address for this order is Deerwood, Minnesota. Mr. Kollander
responded that he talked to Joel Essling (Code Enforcement) about this and Mr. Essling agreed
that it was never mailed to him, but it was mailed to 492 Andrew.
Mr. Strathman stated i�e has a copy of the order. It has his name and address on it. Mr. Robinson
responded Code Enforcement nev$r received any returned mail. Mr. Kollander stated he already
spoke to iVir. Essling and it was never mailed to him. The tenant kept the mail. Mr. Kollander
owns other properties and cooperates with the City to take care of these matters. Tkris particulaz
tenant was very difficult. Two sheriffs had to physically remove them from the house.
Roxanna Flink stated they printed their hearing list on March 12, and it still showed Dozian
Kollander at 492 Andrew Street. They remailed the notice of this hearing to 19827 White Pine
Drive. They picked up that address from returned mail. Ramsey County records still show up
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the address as 492 Andrew Street. Mr. Kollander responded he called Mr. Essling and gave him
the proper address.
Mr. Strathman summarized: he talked to Mr. Essling prior to this work being done and Mr.
Essling knew the correct address. Mr. Kollander responded that is conect.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislarive Heating in order to
talk to Mr. Essling. Mr. Berz and Mr. Strathman told Mr. Kollander that he should change his
address with Ramsey County.
731 Aurora Avenue (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Awora Avenue, appeared again.
Gerry Stratbman recommends approval of the assessment. The work was done by the City on
November 5, 2001. This assessment was done before they owned the property. Again, the
owner will have to go to the seller.
834 Beech Street (J0106V)
(No one appeared Yo represent the property.)
Gerry Stratiunan recommends reducing the assessment from $632.05 to $293.53 plus the $45.00
administrative fee for a total assessment of $338.53. Mike Morehead (Code Enforcement) felt
the assessment should be cut in half due to an enoneous property tasation address on the
notification.
1083 Beech Sireet tJ0106A)
Malika Keo, owner, 7597 Sherwood Road, VJoodbury, appeazed and stated she had a cleanup on
her rental property. They were out of town for two weeks. They put things by the trash container
and the trash company was suppose to pick it up.
Hazold Robinson reported the notification went to V ann Yean and Malika Narin Keo at 1083
Beech Street. I3o mail has been returned. Also, the return address on the green card was 1083
Beech Street.
Ms. Keo stated the adci�ess was changed. For the property t�es, it was sent correctly to their
address.
(A videotape was shown.}
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $145. It did not look like much of a cleanup. The
owner was notified.
LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT�S OF APRIL 9, 2002
711 Blair Avenue (J0106A)
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Zack Madison, owner, appeared and stated he is doing a remodeling on his property. He had a
big pile in the backyazd. Instead of getting a dumpster, he left it out there because a dumpster is
charged by the day. He never received a notice. He was aY the properry everyday working on it
at the time. He does not Imow if anythiug was posted at the properry. When the people came to
clean it up, he asked them to stop right away and he would take care of the rest. They said they
couldn't do that. He does not think the assessment should be deleted, said Mr. Madison, but he
is looking for a little relief.
(A videotape was shown.)
John Betz stated Ramsey County has the notice as Ralph Madison, 711 Blair. The inspector
knocked on the door. He did find a telephone number for Ralph Madison, tried to call him, and
was not able to reach him. Zack Madison responded that is his dad.
Mr. Strathman asked for details on the cost. Mr. Betz responded the City was there for three
hours for $675, they leased a mac truck for three hours for $90, 20 yards of refuse for $360, one
appliance for $30.
Mr. Madison asked why the City did not stop when he asked them to. Mr. 5trathman responded
they have orders to proceed. It is the same situation as when a tow truck has a caz: they have
already incurred a large amount of the cost by snnply getting there and renting the equipment.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the $1,200 assessment to $1,000 plus the $45
administrative fee for a#o4a1 assessment of $1,045.
1188 Bush Avenue (J0106A)
The foilowing a�peared; Chao Tao Moua, owner, and Yee Chang, son.
(A videotape was partially shown.)
Mr. Chang stated his dad did not receive the order. He wonders what other notices were sent to
the house. He purchased the house on October 25.
Hazold Robinson aeported the orders were mailed on November I3. The owner was Matthew
Carlson at 1188 Bush. Nothing has been returned to Code Enforcement. That was the only
notice sent out. Mr. Chang stated that was the only notice his father received.
Mr. Strathman asked when Mr. Moua purchased the property. Mr. Chang responded October 25,
2001, but he did not get the norice. During that time, Mr. Carlson said he would take caze of
everything that was his. He came by almost everyday to do some work.
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Mr. Chang asked why the City cannot go to the previous owner. Mr. Strathman responded the
assessment is against the property and the City goes to the owner of the property. That is where
the City's authority resides and that is the way it has to be done.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessmern of $145. It seems the $288 is too much for pickiug up a
desk. The owner can pay it or talk to the seller.
706 Chazles Avenue (30106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: At the meeting, Mr. Sirathman's decision was approval of the assessment; however, the
owner appeazed later in the afternoon because she thought the hearing was at 330 p.m.
Therefore, Mr. Strathman changed his recommendation.)
928 Case Avenue (J0106A)
Lee Johnson, owner, 2580 Westem Avenue North, Roseville, appeazed and stated he received a
notice. There was brush and rubble in back of their garage. They moved the brush and the
rubble to the neighbors where it belongs.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. It appeazs the rubble was not on his
property.
542 Pavne Avenue (J0106A)
Lee Johnson, owner, 25$9 Westem Avenue North, Roseville, appeazed again and stated he
responded tv tiae abatement orders. He wonders what this is about.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Johnson stated that is the house, but $438 is too lugh_ From lookiug at the videotape, the
grass was tall and there were plants in and out of the fence.
Gerry Strathman sfated � is one hour for cleanup and one hour for grass. He asked is iY the
same crew that does the grass and also picks up the t.v. Mr. Robinson responded he cannot
answer this one specifically, but his understanding is that there is a minimum.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $438 to $318 plus the $45
administrative fee for a totai assessment of $363.
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838 Cleaz Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
286 Congress Street Fast (J0106A)
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The following appeared: Darlene t`Jannon, Office Manager for REM, and Jen Cadwell, Director
of Program Services at REM, both of 1951 LTnivcrsity Avenue. Ms. Cadwell stated she received
a notice to cleanup brush, and they had the work done. Ttien, they got a bill from the City.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Cadwell stated they will take up ttris matter with the people who said they did it. REM paid
to have it done.
Gerry Si�athman recommends approval of the assessment.
57 Dale Street North (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
929 Buclid 5treet (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai of ihe assessment.
838 Fifth Street East (J0106A)
Sandy Triemert, owner, appeared and stated there is a problem with people driving through her
alley and dumping refuse. She pays for the gazbage to be removed.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Triemert stated she received no notice. Mr. Strathman responded it was mailed on August
23, 2001.
Mr. Strathman stated the order reads box spring, but he did not see one on the videotape. On the
reinspection, responded Harold Robinson, the box spring was gone.
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Ms. Triemert and Mr. Strathman asked is the alley her property. Mr. Robinson responded haif
the alley. Public VJorks will pick up things that are blocking the alley. Ms. Triemert stated
people push the items into the bushes near her property.
(The videotape was shown again.)
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45
adminishative fee for a total assessment of $145. The owner was notified, but the charge does
look too high.
767 Fourth Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
63 Front Avenue (J0106A)
The following appeared: Richazd and Bonnie Carver, owners. Mrs. Carver stated they never
received a notice. They do have signs on the properCy with their name and phone number if there
aze any concerns about the property. They would like to know what was done and proof of any
notice that was sent.
Hazold Robinson reported the notice was mailed on August 8, 2001, to Richazd Carver at 1051
Sherburne Avenue and occupant at 63 Front. Nothiug was rehuned from the post office. Mrs.
Carver responded 1051 Sherburne is not the correct address. Steve Magner responded 63 Front
is listed with Ramsey County. The inspector found some sort of posting for 1051 Sherburne
Avenue.
Mr. Strathman asked do they live at 63 Front. Mrs, Carver responded no. Mr. Carver responded
their P.O. box is posted ai the properiy. They received the notice for today's hearing at their box.
(A videotape was showa.)
Mr. Strathman asked who is living at 63 Frorn. Mrs. Carver responded renters. The cement in
the videotape is on the neighbors' paopeaty.
Mr. Strathman asked why the mail did not go to the posted address. Mr. Betz responded they do
not routinely look through buildings for a posted address.
Mr. Strathman asked why Ramsey Counry does not have the conect address. Ms. Flink
responded there is a post office box there now. Sometime between August and now the address
has been changed. Mrs. Carver responded she is not sure how far behind Ramsey County is in
their records, but she should not be penalazed for that. They had the address posted, which is
according to the law. There aze no piles of garbage there. There is weekly gazbage service. Mr.
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Carver stated he has receipts for trailer loads of trash hauled out of there because he was in the
middle of cleaning it up.
Mrs. Carver stated they drive by their properties almost every day. Mr. Sh stated they
should have seen the mess. Mr. Carver responded that is why he was constantly cleaning. It is
messed up again two days later.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenf. The City sent the notice to the address
listed with Ramsey County. They went fiuther and sent it to the Sherburne Address, even though
that is not where the Carvers live. It did seem like it was a significant cleanup. If the owners had
kept the Ramsey County Property Records cutrent, they would ha�e received a notice. The City
met its responsibility of legal notice.
231 Front Avenue (JQ106A)
Maria Yuardao, owner, appeazed and stated she does not know what happened.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Yuardao stated the tires were not hers. She does not know why people dump on her
property, and it is not fair.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. The owner is responsible for keeping
the yard and alley around the property clear of debris.
370 Fuller Avenue (70106V)
The following appeared: Terry Luther, owner, 890 Rice Street, and Maria Meyer, 372 Fuller
Ave�aaFep �e tenant. Mr. Luther stated he would like to know more about the abandoned vehicle.
John Betz reported notice was mailed to Terrance Luther at 840 Rice and the occupant at 370
Fuller to remove a black Ford with expired plates by June 8, 2001. A reinspection was
conducted on June 8, and the vehicle was impounded on June 13.
(Photographs of the velucle was shown to Mr. Luther.)
Ms. Meyer watched the previous tenant and Mr. Luther move the velucle off the properry.
Mr. Betz stated the golice towed the vehicle. He asked is the owner saying it was not fhere on
June 8. Mr. Luther responded it was there, but he and the vehicle owner moved it to the street
before the police came.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legisla6ve Hearing in order to
find out where the vehicle was when the police picked it up. If the vehicle was in the street, he
will delete the assessment. If the vehicle was still on the property, the assessment will stand.
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597 Geranium Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Siratbman recommends approval of the assessment.
528 Harrison Avenue (J0145V)
(No one appeared to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hope Street (J0106V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerty Strativnan recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing. The owner
was here earlier, but had to leave.
8d0 Iglehart Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
844 Jenks Avenue (J4106A)
Rosa Siluk, owner, appeared and stated she and her husband never received notice about the
cleanup.
Haroid Robinson reported a notice was sent on December 3, 2001, to occupant at 844 Jenks and
Dennis and Rosa Siiuk_ It vaas cleaned up in January.
Mrs Siluk stated she rented the property. The tenants picked up the trash every week. In
November, when the tenant moved out, some items were left.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman asked when she became the owner. Mrs. Siluk responded October 2000.
Harold Robinson reported it was mailed to the listed owner: Dennis and Rosa Siluk at 844
3enks. Mrs. Siluk responded she never received the notice.
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Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $150 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $195. He did not see much that needed to be done at
the property.
425 Jessamine Avenue East (JQ 106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of tfie assessment.
59 Lawson Avenue West (J0106A)
Jacqueline Malaski, owner, appeared and stated she is not saying the garage did not need to be
fixed. Her question is where the items went She did get a notice to clean the garage. She was
going through a divorce and her husband was in the workhouse. She only received two notices.
He was fixing up some of the ifems. He was suppose to be here today, but he did not show up.
There were a lot of things in the garage: tools, clothes, wood.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strati�nan stated the answer to her question is that the items went to the landfill except for
the materials they left behind. The caz was towed to �udget Towing and probably auctioned off
as a junk car. Looking at its condi5on, it probably wasn't worth anything. The workers are
instructed to leave behind things that aze in good working order or of value.
Roxanna Flink asked could he recommend a ten yeaz payback.
Gerry Strathman recommends that Yhe assessment be paid over a ten year period.
952 Lawson Avenue East (J0106A)
Allen VJoods, P.O. Box 65142, appeazed and stated he would like to Irnow the nature of the
complaint.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Stratbman asked wha was notifie3. Hazoid Robinson responded tjuality Residences at 952
E. Lawson Avenue and Edward and Shirley Chadnowski (phonetic) at 952 E. Lawson. The
Chadnowski letter was retwned ta the City by the post office; the other one was not.
Mr. Woods stated he leased the properiy with the option to purchase it during this time. Then he
subleased it. He exercised his option after this assessment, and he is now the owner. He is
responsible for the taYes citiuing the period he leased. He never received a notice. Quality
Residences' address is in Minnetonka. The properties they own aze always mailed to the same
address. The tenants that were in there during this period were in eviction. He imagines they
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rehuned it and did not open it. Mr. Woods was never aware of this action. Mr. Woods owns SQ
nni in Saint Paul and manages another 50. He has never had this problems before. He handles
the gazbage problems himself.
Hazold Robinson reported Qualiry Residences lists their address at 952 Lawson at the tnne of the
assessment There was no other Tisting at the property nor any phone calls.
From eaiperience, stated Mr. Woods, he knows that when the County gets something to record,
they don't obey the instructions. If a person gves a mailing address other thau the groperty
address, it will sometimes still get recorded with the property address. He also knows they are six
months behind in recording it.
Mr. Woods asked wl�at is his recourse if Ramsey County is not recording things properly. Mr.
Strathman responded he does not lrnow the answer; the owner may put that question to the
County Attomey.
Mr. Woods stated he can get a copy of the deed with the proper address as recorded. Then, he
can demonstrate it was improperly recorded by Ramsey County. Quality Residences would
never ask that their records go to rental property. He requested that this properry be laid over.
Gerty Stratlunan recomraends laying over this matter tn the April 23, 20Q2, Legislative Hearing
in order for the owner to show a cogy of his deed.
106 Litchfield Street (J0106A)
Sandra Van Tassell, owner, appeazed and stated the only thing she received in the mail was about
a vehicle in her backyard, which she had removed.
(A videoiape was shown.)
Ms. Van Tassell asked when tius took place. Mr. Strathman responded October 19, 2001.
Mr: Srathman asked who was notified. Mr. Robinson responded Gordon and Sandra Van Tassell
at 106 Litchfield Street The vehicle was removed on renvspection. Mr. S4athman stated the
velucle and the summary abatemeirt notic� were sent the same day. Mr. Robinson stated they
were mailed in the same envelope.
If it came in the same envelope, stated Ms. Van Tassell, she n3ay not have looked at the other
piece of papes and assumed it was about the car.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Maryland Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
1042 Mclean Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
426 Minnehaha Avenue East (J0106�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends apgroval of the assessment.
1346 Minnehaha Avenue VJest (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
327 Morton Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Sh°aat&man recommeads approval of the assessment.
606 Ohio Street (J0106V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strattuuan recommends approval of the assessment.
668 Payne Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommeads approval of the assessment.
1204 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1278 Ross Avenue (J0106A)
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Dan Tacheny, owner, 2303 Minnehaha Avenue East, appeared and stated after he purchased the
properry, he hauled off four fifteen yazd dumpsters costing over $1,000.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated it is clear most of what is cited on his report was cleaned up before the
work crew got there. The only thing that remained was the brush. Mr. Tacheny responded his
agent purchased the groperiy for Irim ia December. He got a phoae call that the previous owner
disclosed he was in an azgument with the City about property cleanup. His agent contacted the
City and was told there were no outstanding abatements. All he can do, said Mr. Tacheny, is
come to the City and hope the employees aze diligent enough to find the record.
Roxanne F}ink stated Code Enforcement sent out a notice for work to be done. At that time, the
owner has time to take care of the problem. If the building has been rechecked and the work has
been done, the notice goes away. If on the recheck the items aze still there, then there is a work
order issued. Once the City does the work, they fill out a work order, and then fas over the
information to ReaI Estate. On the outset there is 48 hours when the order is pending. Prior to
ihat, only Code Enforcement would know about the order.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. The assessment may haue been in
process during the time, and there was not much to clean up anyway.
724 Seventh Street East (Ja106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1820 Sims Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Slrathman recommends appmval of the assessment
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: At the meeting, Mr. Strathman's decision was approval of the assessment; however, the
owner appeazed later in the a8ernoon because she thought the hearing was at 330 p.m.
Therefore, Mr. Strathman changed his recommendation.)
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1884 St. Clair Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
429 Sherbume Avenue (30106A)
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Anton Nguyen, owner, appeazed and stated this is a duplex. He has a problem with the neighbors
and children. Also, he has a problem with people driving by and dumping. He rented a
container. When he goes to the property, he puts things in there. Everything else, he puts in his
pickup.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated it looks like they picked up tires.
John Betz reported the owner was charged $225 an hour minimum and $10 per tire for $120.
Mr. Strathman responded he did not se� 12 tires in the videotape.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $390 to $120 plus the $45
administrative fee for a total assessment of $165.
600 Shvker Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommegds appmvat of the assessment.
957 Tfaird Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approval of the assessment.
502 Thomas Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent ffie property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
803 Thomas Avenue (J0106A)
Benfley Durband, owner, appeared and stated he recendy received an assessment for property
cleanup. He spoke to someone about it and he was told there were some items to pick up. There
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was a refrigerator and a stove in the back of the garage. There were two assessments sent out.
He was told one was sent out in November. Mr. Durband does remember receiving an order to
pick up refuse behind the garage. These were items that were not picked up by the trash service_
There was also a notice sent in December, which was sent back to Code Enforcement by the post
office. If he had received it, he would have placed the obj ects in a more suitable place.
Gerry Strathman asked where the notic,� was sent John Betz responded it was sent to 803
Thomas to Bentley Durband to remove appliances. The mail was not returned from the post
office. Mr. Betz went back to reinspect it, it was not taken caze of, and he sent out a summary
abatement notice. That came back from the post off ce. The first norice was sent to 603 Thomas
by the post office. Code Enforcement did not get any mail rehuned untii after the abatement.
One notice was received and one notice was not.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment because the owner did not receive proper
notification xegarding the abatement order.
302 Universitv Avenue West (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
885 Wilson Avenue (70106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Hazold itobinson reported he is recommending deletion because there was confusion between
881 and 885.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment due to improper notification.
305 Winifred Street East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to repaesent the properEy.}
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
896 York Avenue (30106A)
Audrey McConville, 7540 15th Street Lane North, Oakdale, appeared and stated she is the
property manager for 896 York Avenue. She did not receive notice from the City because they
had the wrong address for the owner, but she received the notice on Mazch 19 through a family
member of the owner. The properiy tax had the corrent and incorrect address. The trash they
were talking about in August was trash that the residents left. Ms. McConville stated she was in
there cleaning. She ordered a dumpster. The City must have done the wark in between
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dumpsters. Section 8 came out and inspected the properry, they saw the trash, and she told them
that a dwnpster was coming that day to pick it up. Ms. McConville stated she has a notice from
Section S that the refuse was picked up. She has pictures of the trash that was put in the
dumpster by her and her son. The new tenant had new beds and mattresses. She called BFI and
somehow the City got there before BFI did. She did pay BFI and she is checking on that.
Gerry Strathman stated she cleaned up the material from ttris order and the materials the City did
pick up was the stuffthat came later. Ms. McConville responded that is coaect and she never
received an order on that.
Mr. StraYhman asked why the items they cleaned up matches the stuff on the order. Ms.
McConville responded the dates do not match. The order from August 22 did not belong to the
tenant because she did not move in until September 1.
Mr. Strathman stated the City went out on August 22 and saw a table, mattresses, and cardboard
boxes. They went back on September 5 and still saw the same things. When the crew came out
on September 10, the table, mattresses, and boxes were still there. Ms. McConville responded
she has proof they were cleaned up. Section 8 will not give permission for someone to move in
without having the property cleaned up.
(Gerry S�athmaa looked at the paperwork from 5ection 8.)
Mr. Strathmau stated the inspector says there is a lazge pile of trash in the back yard. Seetion 8 is
saying it is okay according to the paperwork.
Mr. Strathman recommends deleting the assessment, although the situation is a little skeptical.
964 Woodbrid¢e Street (JOl O5B)
Steve R�iagner stated this was for an emergency boarding after a fue. It has been a vacant
building since November 1999. This was possibly azson. The Fire Department put out the fue
and then requested an emergency boarding.
Yee Fang, owner, 95? Reaney, appeazed and stated this happened on October 25.
Mr. Sttat}�man stated the insurance company will pay to secute the building after a fire. Mr.
Fang responded tfie insurance wi11 not p�y far anything. He talked to his insurance adjuster, and
they said they would not pay for anything that the City does around the building. They say they
aze not responsible. Mr. 5trathman responded that is unusual. His experience is the insurance
company will pay for the cost of securing the building after a fire. Mr. Magner concurred and
stated that is part of the loss. The owner should get an official denial letter from the insurauce
company.
Mr. Strathman stated the City does not make money at this. There is a contractor that does it.
The Fire Department determined this contractor was needed to protect the building from further
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damage and for public safety. They sent the City a bill, which the City passed to the owner for
payment. Again, he is surprised the insurance company is unwilling to pay this. He cannot
reduce the assessment; this is what it costs the City.
Mr. Fang stated the $1,000 cost is ridiculous. Mr. Magner responded it is 23 boards for $21.75
per boazd.
Mr. Robinson stated he worked in Vacant Buildings for eight years, and this is the first time he
has heard of an insurance company not paying for a boarding.
Gerry Stratbman recommends approval of the assessment.
231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
(Note: the green card was not returned on this one; therefore, the videotape was not available.)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again.
John Betz stated this is for a properry cleanup that took place on January 16, 2002.
Gezry Strathman stated this has to do with an accumulation of bagged refuse in the backyard. If
they want to see the videotape, they can come back in two weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the April 23, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
(Note: ihe green card was not returned on this one; therefore, the videotape was not available.)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
291 Toppine Street (J0106�
Gerrq Strati�maa iecommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Heazing at the
request of 301� Betz who said the owner was unable to attend today.
935 Universitv Avenue West
Gerry Sirathman recommends laying over to the Apri123, 2002, Legislative Hearing at the
request of 3ohn Betz who said the owner was unable to attend today.
CTTY OF SAINf PAUL
Rnndy C. Kelly, Ivfayos
CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE
Donn(d J. Lunq City C(erk �)�
DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT � P� � 7
Michael R hforel�ead, Pragram hfanager
Ihuisance Bui[ding Code Enforcemenf
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March 15, 2002
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NOTiCE OF PUBLIC HEARIN�� ""
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildin�s Enforcement Division l�as requested the City
Cotuicil schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the
nuisance building(s) located at:
304 Lawson Ave�ue East
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, Apri19, 2002
City Council Aearing - Wednesday, Apri124, 2002
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
I�Tame and Last Known Address
7ohn V. Eggers
304 Lawson Ave. E.
St. Paul, iVii3 55101
Belinda Joy Roubik
5480 Rush Point Dr.
Rush City, MN 55064
Western Bank
663 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Re: loan # 30819
Interest
Fee Owner
Attomey-in-fact for 7ohn V. Eggers
Mortga�ee
304 Lawson Avenue East
March 15, 2002
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IQame and Last Known Address
Green Tree Financial Co.
1550 E. 79�' St. Ste. 800
Bloomin�ton, MN 55425
Re: loan # 6904392704
David P. Steinkamp
U.S. Attomey
600 U.S. Courthouse
300 4` St. S.
Mpls., N1iV 55415
The legal description of this property is:
Lot 8, Brookvale 2"
Interest
Mortgagee
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Attomey for Jud�ment Lienor
United States of America
Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(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 conecting the deficiencies or
by razing and removin� this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community contimies to suffer the bli�htin� influence of this property. It is the
recoinmendation of the Division of Code Enforceinent 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 speciai assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
�teve �a�ne�
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supen�isor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
SM:mI
cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Desia
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division