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RESOLUTION
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WI-lEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, metal shed and
wood shed located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as
952 Farrington Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 3 and 4, Block 1, Matz Subdivision of Lot 11, Wilkin and Heyward's Outlots to St.
Paul, Minn.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 21, 2001, the following are the now
known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Irene E. Nelson, 952 Farrington St.,
St. Paul, MN 55117-5212; Texas Commerce National Bank Association, 801 West Greens Road,
Houston, TX 77067, Re: Loan # 3042629; Ameriquest Mtg. Co., 1100 Town and County Rd Ste. 200,
Orange, CA 92868, Re: Loan # 20397410-5503; Ameriquest Mtg. Co., PO Box 11507, Santa Ana, CA
92711, Re: Loan # 20397410-5503; Nancy Nordmeyer, Lawrence Zielke, Beth Asmussen, Shapiro &
Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Blvd. Ste. 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306, Re: File # 01-21925; 952 Farrington St.;
St. Paul, MN 55117; Neighborhood Housing Services of America, Inc., 1970 Broadway, Ste. 470,
Oakland, CA 94612
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 March 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WIIEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 21, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, o£the rime, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri123, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to arder the interested or responsible parties to
make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ardinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2002
and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 952 Farrington Street:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
4. 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).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitared by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
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The above referenced interested or responsible parkies shail make the Subject Property 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 conecring 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinarLC��habilitation or demolition and removal of the structure
must be completed within ays after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property 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 ar fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properiy
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such properiy as pzovided 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 xeferenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Cifizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 952 Farrington Street.
PL4NNING COMMISSION
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Has mie pe�sonlfim� eRrv.arired uoae.a ca�6aa r« mis tl�amment�,
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Is ihis pe�eoruLrm a iarpeted vendofl
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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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 952 Farrington Street by March 25, 2002, and
have failed to comply with those orders.
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Tha City will eluninate 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 property,
A nuisance con3ition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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REPORT
Date: June 4, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 VJest Kellogg Boulevazd
LBGISLATNE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
I.egislative Hearing Officer
1. Laid Over Summary Abatements:
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 V�
Legislafive Heazing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $737.10 to $555
plus tiie $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201 W)
Legislative Hearittg Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $707.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
872 Ha..u.ue Avenue (J0201W)
Legislative Hearing recommends deleting the assessment.
1011 Sherburue Avenue (J0201 CC)
Legislative Hezring officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $465.00.
706 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 W)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends teducing the assessment from $917.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a tota! assessment of $600.
i&24 Busfi Avenue jd�20i W)
Legislat�ve Hearing [3fficer recommends reducing the assessment from $890 to $355 plus
the $45 service fee for a totai assessmem of $400.
418 Blair Avenue (J0201AA)
i,egislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval.
912 Canoll Avenue {J0201AA)
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval.
11D5 Dale Street North (30201AA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington
5treek If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 4-23-02}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
3. JOl06AAAA Property clean up at 1109 Magnolia Avenue East.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June i l, 2002, Legislative
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4. 1015 Sherburne Avenne (J0201 C)
(Note: this assessment has aiready been ratified by the City Councii.)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $465.00.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEAIZING
Tuesday, June 4, 2002
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry S�athman, Legislarive Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code F,nforcement; Roxanna Flink, Real Esta#e; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Tchu Yajh, (PED) Planning and Economic Development
Laid Over Snmmary Abatements:
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 W)
Jeff Wukawitz, representing Wukawitz Properiies LLC at 4858 Bloom Avenue, VJhite Bear
Lake, appeared and stated there was a vehicle towed from 871 Fourth Street East. The process
begun prior to his purchasing the property. Ae was never informed that a vehicle was being
towed off his property, even though the towing occurred after his possession. He asked if
someone steals a car and parks it in his driveway, why he should be ta�ted for having it towed.
Mr. Strathman responded this is not a tax; the City is recovering costs.
John Betz reported ihe notice was ssnt on August 6, 2001, to the recorded owners at the time of
the dsoIation: Anthomy aad Pataicia Ackerman. Ti�e inspector tried to call the ownexs, but the
phone was disconnected. The work order was sern to the Police Depazhnent, who towed the
vehicle. Mr. Wukawitz responded that was two previous ovvners ago.
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $737.10 to $555 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $600. The City did notify the owners on record. There may be some
recourse Yo the seller or title insurance. However, the assessment is high under the
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1051 Sfinson Street (J0201VV)
(Tchu Yajh provided an interpreting service for this address.)
Xhon Chaag 5�ang, owner, appeared and stated someone towed his vehicle. In October, he saw a
cop give ham a parlang tickei. The cop asked lum what he was planning to do with the car. He
told tfie cop that he was planning to fix it, and if he cannot fiY it, then he would have it towed
away. Mr. Yang went to the hospitai where he was visiting his wife, returned to the house, and
the car was gone.
Gerry Strathman stated Iris information shows the owner was notified August 16, and it was not
towed until September 17. Mr. Yang responded he never received a letter. (Note: the vehicle
was rechecked on 5eptember 1'7; it was actualiy towed on October 23, 2(}Ol .)
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John Betz reported his office sent a notice on August 16 to Ching Yang and Mao Thor at 1051
Stinson. Mr. Yang responded that is his name, but he never received the notice. The kids may
have received it and misplaced it. He did not think the City would tow the vehicie that soon.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $600 because the assessment is lugj�er
than customary. Ivlr. Yang responded he will have a hard time coming up with $600. He just
lost }ris job. He and lus wife aze living on unemployment.
(There was discussion among Roxanne Flink, Gerry Siratttman, and Mr. Yang about extending
the length of pay for Yhis assessment. Mr. Yang said he woutd pay the assessment over one year.
Ms. Flink eaplained this is nom�al and that no special recommendation is necessary.)
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $707.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600.
872 Hague Avenue (J0201 V�
Bill Hazrison, owner, appeared and stated he brought proof that he had tabs on the car.
(Gerry 3trathman looked at the document.)
Mr. Sfrathman stated the vehicle �vas fowed on November i4, 2001
the owner purchased tabs on November 2, which would have been
and a day after it was rechecked.
(John Betz and Steve Magner looked at the document.)
Gerry Strathman recommends deleted ihe assessment.
1011 Sherbume Avsnue {J03fliC�}
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12 days before it was towed
Arthur Schwarz, owner, appeared and stated there was a police chase down the aliey. They
knocked down two gazages. The police took the person away. The City wants Mr. Schwarz to
pay for hauling away the garage.
(Mr. Schwarz showed some pho#ographs.)
Steve Magner repc��ed there was a police chase involving a stolen vehicle. As a result, a velricle
hit two d�#ached garages in the alley. At the scene, the buildings were severely damaged and
needed to be removed. A conixactor who was on caii came out, removed the garages, and the
assessment was split between the two properties so the City could recover the funds.
Mr. Strathman asked about insurance. Mr. Schwarkz responded lus insurance paid $465 for
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Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $465.00. The owner should not have to pay sucfi a high assessment because
of the result of poiice acrion.
706 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 V�
Alan Stage, 706 3essamine Avenue East, appeared and stated he is representing his patents. (He
read a letter from his dad T'imothy Stage.j
John Betz n�ported notices were sen# iwice regazding this vehicle. A correc�on notice was sent
out on 23ovember 9, 2001, to Timothy and Bazbara Stage at 706 Jessamine Avenue East with a
compliance date of November 14. On the reinspection, the velucle was still there. A summary
abatement notice was mailed to the same owners and address with a new compliance date of
December 10. The police impound the vehicle on December 22. The vehicle lacked current
plates and appeared to be inoperable.
Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owners did not receive the notices. The
notices were sent via i3.5. Mail, which is considered legal service. Normally, only one notice is
sent. A vehicle not properly licensed is considered to be abandoned. It does appear the City met
iis notice requirement.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $917.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessmeni of $60E}.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 W)
Mary Haugen, owner, appeared and stated it was her caz that was towed.
7ohn $etz reportesi his office �ssued orders on November 20, 2fl01, with a campliance of
November 29. The reinspectian was on December 5, the vehicle was stili in violation, a work
-arder was sent to the Police Department, and the vehicle was impounded on December 13.
Ms. Haugen asked does the norice read that it will be siored. Mr. Betz responded the notice reads
that the charges for #he removal of #he vehscle wi�I be approximately $6pp for each velucie.
Sometimes ii goes over thaf amowrt depending on what bappens at the poiice department lot and
other factors.
Ms. Iiaugea stated she did not consider it an abandoned velucle, but she did not know it is an
abandoned vehicle if the tags aze not renewed.
Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $890 to $355 plus the $45 service fee for a total
assessment of $400. This recommendation takes into considerafion the $200 that the City
received for the veYucle.
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418 Blair Avenue (J0201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
412 Carroll Avenue (30201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
I 105 Dale Street North (J0201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the buildiag. (Laid over from 4-23-02}
Steve Magner r�ported this was a singie fan�ily dwelling that had a north wa11 cave in. The
mortgage company's attorney Lazry Zielke was the �epresentative at the meeting on April 23. He
indicated he needed a short period of time to find out what the martgage company wanted to do.
He indicated he was going to let the City demolish the building or end up representing it. Mr.
Zielke received a lay over letter and he was called about today's hearing. Code Enforcement is
going to follow ti�rough with the 15 day repair or remove order.
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approvai.
J0106AAAA Properiy el8an np at 1109 Magnolia Avenue East.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying ovra to #�e June 11, 2(?02, T egisiative Hearing at the request
of the owner.
10i� Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
(Note: this assessment has already been ratified by the City Council.}
Janet Hall, owner, appeazed.
Steve Magner stated tYris is the same situation as 1011 Sherburne, which was heard earlier.
Gerry Strathman stated the owner of 1011 Sherbume indicated he had insurance and received a
reimbursement. He asked Ms. Aall how much she received. Ms. Hall responded the insurance
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company paid her to replace the gazage. 5he does not mind paying the assessment, but her
objecrion is to the amount.
Roxanna Flink reported that this assessment has already been approved by the City Council, and
the invoice ]ras been i�sqed.
Gerry Sirathman reduced the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420 pius tt�e $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $465.00. He will need to get a resolution from a Councilmember to reduce
this assessment because it has already been ratified by the City Council. He will talk to
Councilmember Blakey about this issue.
Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 1036 Lombard Avenue.
(Stephen R. Amott wrote a letter informing the City that he is withdrawing his appeal.)
The meting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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Date: May 14, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Haii
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEAkING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing Officer
1. J0106AAA - Laid Over Snmmary Abatements
462 Hopkins Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1884 St. Ciair Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 service fee, for a total assessment of $145.
11Q4 Rice Street
L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West in Item 2)
1493 Universitv Avenue West
Legisiative Aearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
664 Edmund Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
2. Summary Abatements:
J02SNOW Snowiice removal andlor sanding of walks from January 2002 to part
of March 2002;
J0201A Property cleanup during part of January 2002 to part of March 2Q02;
J02Q1B Board-up of vacant buildings for January 20Q2;
J0201 V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from August
2001 to December 2001; and
J0201C Demolirion of vacant building from February 2002 through part of
March 2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai.
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1027 Beech Street (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201 �
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1105 Da1e StreetNortb (30201A}
Legisladve Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1514 York Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1314 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessxnent.
912 Carroll Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2Q02, Legislative
Hearing.
650 Central Avenue West (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
872 Hague Avenue (J0201 V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1093 Hudson Road (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
415 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,240.60 to $575
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $620.
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$92 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1708 Laurel Avenue (7Q201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,042.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
122 Rose Avenue West (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
925 Sixth Street East (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing O£ficer recommends reducing the assessment from $542.05 to $250
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
848 Third Street East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $887.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1036 Topping Street (30201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,457.65 to
$1130 plus the $70 service fee for a total assessment of $1200.
918 Universitv Avenue West (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Westminster Street (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
217 Winifred Street East (Jo201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
469 Whitall Street (J0201V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
1836 York Avenue (30201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $3Q6 to $150 plus
the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $195.
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706 Charles Avenue (30201A, J0201B, and J02SNOV�
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessments.
418 Blair Avenue (70201A)
Legislarive Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West in Item 1)
1493 University Avenue West (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (J0201B)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment.
647 Euclid Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
843 Westminster Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
66'7 Ma�nolia Avenue East (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment_
1015 Sherburne Avenue (J0201 C)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
1007 Milton Street North (J0201�
Legislative Hearing officer recommends deleting the assessment.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 875 WoodbridEe
Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
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Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the
rehabilitation of the property on condirion that the following is done by noon of May 22,
2002: 1) vacant building fee is paid, 1) a code compliance inspection is compieted, and
3) a$2,000 bond is posted.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 981 Euclid
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner three months to rehabilitate
the properiy.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 4-23-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
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Date: Apri123, 2002
Time: 1Q:00 am.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
IS VJest Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing Officer
1. Summary Abatements laid over from April 9:
J0106A Property cleanup during part of Juty 2001 to January 2002;
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private properly for part of
Apri12001 to July 2001.
231 Fuller Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recoxnmends approval of the assessment.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
935 University Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
291 Toppin¢ Street (J0105V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $61 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $106.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of Uae assessment.
952 Lawson Avenue East (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hope Street (J0106�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval of the assessment.
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124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Charles Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (30106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessmen�
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1195 Edserton Street (J0106V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $682.10 to $400
plus the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $445.
370 Fuller Avenue (J4106V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
2. Appeal of summary abatement order for 964 Hatch Avenue.
(Order withdrawn.)
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 952 Farrington
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legisiative Hearing O�cer recommends laying over to the May l4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1586 Point
Dou�las Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement
is ordered to remove the bnilding.
(Laid over from 3-26-02)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1114 Magnolia
Avenue East� If fhe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislaflve Hearing Officer recouunends approval.
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CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE
DonaleiJ L:�na, Ciry Cferk
D(VISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Michael R Morehead, Progrnm Manager --
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CIT'Y OF SAINT' PAiJL � N:�isanceBuildingCodeEnforcement
Randy G Kelly, May�or JS N. Kellogg Blvd. Rnc /90 Tel: 651-266-8440
SainEPaui,MN55102 F�:657-266-8426
March 29, 2002
N'OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARiNGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
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Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the Ciiy
Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the
nuisance building(s} located at:
952 Farrington Street
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foliows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, April 23, 2002
City Council Hearing - VVednesday, May 1, 20�2
The owners and responsible pariies of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Irene E. Nelson
952 Farrington St.
St. Paul, MN 55117-5212
Texas Commerce National Bank Association
841 West Greens Road
Houston, TX 77067
Re: Loan # 3042629
Ameriquest Mtg. Co.
1100 Town and County Rd Ste. 200
Orange, CA 92868
Re: Loan �' 20397410-5503
Ameriquest Mtg. Co.
PO Box 115�7
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Re: Loan # 20397410-5503
Interest
Pee Otivner
Mortgagee
Mortgagee
Mortgagee
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
952 Farrington Street
March 29, 20Q2
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Name and Last Known Address
Nancy Nordmeyer, Lawrence Zielke, Beth Asmussen
Shapiro & I3ardmeyer
730� Metro Blvd. Ste. 390
Edina, MI3 55439-2306
Re: Pile # O1-21925; 952 Farrington St.; St. Paul, MN 55117
Nei�hborhood Housing Services of America, Inc.
1970 Broadway, Ste. 470
Oakland, CA 94612
The legal description of this property is:
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Mortgagee's Attorney
Mortgagee
Lot 3 and 4, Block 1, Matz Subdivision of Lot 11, Wilkin and Heyward's Outlots
to St. Paul, Minn.
Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined
by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then
known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or
by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the
recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Counci] pass a resolution
orderin� the responsable 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 demolitfon
and removal, and to assess the costs incuned against the real estate as a special assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taYes.
Sincerely,
�teve �a�ner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildin�s Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Coimcil
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, Apri123, 2002
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold
Robinson, Code Enforcement
Summary Abatements laid over from Apri19:
J0106A Property cleanup during part of Jnly 2001 to January 2002
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of April 2001
to July 2001:
231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeazed and stated he received notice to pay $288. He
does not know why. He would like to see the videotape because he did not receive a summary
abatement order.
John Betz reported orders were issued to Pang Doua Fang at 231 Fuller Avenue on December 17,
2001, to remove bags of garbage on the yazd. The properiy was reinspected on January ?, and it
was still there. The work order was sent to Parks and Recreafion on January 16 and the refuse
was picked up.
(A videotape was shown.)
Cserry Strathman stated the norice was sent and the work was done.
Mr. Fang stated 231 Fuiler is not his address. His permanent address is 331 Edmund Avenue.
Mr. Strathman responded 231 Fuller is the address at Ramsey County Taxation. The City has to
send the norice to the name and address of the property owner on record there. To prevent this
from happening in the future, the owner should go to Ran�sey County and change his mailing
address. Mr. Fang responded right now he is moving from 331 Edmund Avenue and he already
sent a letter to them.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again and stated he received the order
and took care of it.
(A videotape was shown.)
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Mr. Fang stated his gazbage company gave him bad service. He cancelled his service with that
company because they did not pick up the trash when they said they would.
Gerry Strathman stated the notice was sent. There is notivng he can do to reduce the assessment
because Mr. Fang was notified and the work was done by the City.
Hazold Robinson reported Code Bnforcement first issued an order on November 1 to provide an
ampie amount of containers because this is a chronic problem at this property. On Novembez 4,
Code Enforcement issued a summary abatement to remove the refuse and debris. If the tenants
do not throw it in the wntainer, there is nothing Code Enforcement can do about that. There
have been too many problems at this properry.
Mr. Fang stated he already took care of some items.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner needs to go to Ramsey County TaYation Records to get his
property changed to the correct address.
Roxanna Flink reported Real Estate mailed their ttorice to 231 Fuller, and the post o�ce returned
it with a note to mail it to ?33 Laurei. If 231 Fuller is the conect address, the owner should let
the post office know.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment.
935 University Avenue West (JQ106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
7ohn Betz reported the notice went to the wrong peopie when lus office changed their computer
system.
Gerry Strathman recommends delering the assessment due to incorrect norification.
291 Topping Street (J0106V)
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
John Betz reported the notice went to the wrong people when his office changed their computer
system.
Gerry Strathman recommettds deleting the assessment due to incorrect notificarion.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Maryland Avenue East (70106A)
The following appeared: Sandra Schwartzbauer and Jason L'Heureiix.
Gerry Strathman stated this is regarding cleaning up refuse, branches, and brush.
(A videotape was shown.)
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Mr. L'Heureux stated he got an order to clean it up. They bundled the brush. They talked to
their trash company and threw a lot of it away. They only had about three bushels to go. He put
some bushels in the kennel so it was out of the alleyway. All they were told was to move it from
the alleyway. There was not much in the kennel.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $61 plus the $45
adminish�ative fee for a total assessment of $106.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommended approval.
952 Lawson Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the properly.)
Gerry Strathman recommended approval.
396 Hope Street (J0106�
The following appeazed: George Allen, owner, and Bill Dahn.
Harold Robinson reported orders were issued for a Ford pickup on Mazch 29, 2001, with a
compliance date of April 9. A recheck was done on April 12. The vehicle was picked up on
June 1, 2001. There were problems with the Impound Lot being full. A lot of the tow orders sat
for a long time before the vehicles were picked up. The other vehicle is a brown BMW with the
same set of orders.
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Mr. Allen stated the people upstairs own the pick up truck. Mr. Allen told the tow truck driver
that they were not his velucles. The BMW used to belong to him, but he sold it to another
person.
Mr. Strathman stated the City's recourse is aiways to the property owner. VJhen the City finds an
abandoned vehicle, they notify the property owner. If the property owner does not dispose of the
vehicle and the City does, the City charges the property owner. Mr. Allen responded it was his
understanding that he could not touch the vehicle. Mr. Strathman responded the police wili put a
managers tag on it, and a towing company will get it. For these vehicles, the Ciry has to pay the
towing company, they have to receive the veiricle, store it, and then auction it.
Mr. Strathman stated he has no basis for removing the assessment. This is the cost for two
vehicles. Tlie owner of the vehicle probabiy owes Mr. A11en $600.
Mr. Dahn stated the Ciry sells the vehicle and makes money off of it. They tow the vehicle off
the street, take it to the Impound Lot, and then sell it. Mr. Strathman responded the City
subtracts whatever they get at auction for the assessment.
Mr. Allen stated he can understand one vehicle, but tixe owner of the other vehicle was azguing
with the tow truck driver. Mr. Strathman resgonded he believes it is not Mr. Allen's vehicle, but
it does not matter who is the owner. If it is on Mr. Allen's property, he is assessed for it.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Sh�athman recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Chazles Avenue {J4206A)
(i3o one appeared Yo represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to regresent the property.)
Geiry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1195 Edgerton Street (30106�
Robert Anderson, owner, appeazed. He submitted a letter to Gerry Strathman.
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Mr. Anderson stated he is here to represent his mother's interest. His mother and brother thought
the vehicle was repossessed or stolen out of the yard until they received the last notice. They
thought the notice was about a pickup truck that was in the driveway. They found out it was not
the truck, but the car that was previously here. His mother is elderly, hard of hearing, and does
not understand th� like ttus.
Mr. Strathman asked who the notice was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded Neil Anderson,
1195 Fdgerton Stree� Mr. Anderson responded that is his deceased father.
Mr. Robinson stated the originai notice was for two vehicles, but the intemational pickup had
collector plates on the reinspection.
Mr. Anderson stated he does not know what the communication would have been beriveen his
mother and brotber. His brother is now deceased.
Mr. Anderson stated he wants to make sure his name and phone number are listed so if there is a
problem, he can be notified. Roxanne Flink responded that Mr. Anderson should add his name
and address as the alternate taxpayer for Ramsey County. That way, any nouces will also go to
him.
Mr. Strathman reduced the assessment from $682.10 to $400 plus the $45 administrative fee for
a total assessment of $445.
370 Fuller Avenue (J0106V)
Gerry Strathznan stated he received a letter from Commander Mike Morehead (Code
Enforcement) raising objeetfons to the claim made by the property owner. The property owner at
the Aprii 9 Legislative Hearing said he should not be assessed for the velucle tow because the
vetncle was removed from the street. Mr. Morehead took exception to that argument because the
owner had iliegally dumped the vehicle from his private property onto the street and, therefore,
should not be allowed to evade the assessment, Mr. Strathman stated he consulted the City
Attorney's Office who informed him the City may not under any circumstauces assess the cost of
towittg from a public street. This vehicle was cleazly towed fram a public street, even by
Commander Morehead's memorandum.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. If Commander Morehead wants to
pursue this as a police issue of illegai dumping, he can do that.
Appeal of summary abatement order for 964 Hatch Avenue.
Jim Brown, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter. Someone told him there was too
much animal feces in his yard. The person said he would retum the next morning; however,
there was five inches of snow on the ground, and the person could not see any feces. Mr. Brown
talked to Mike Morehead (Code Enforcement) who said someone would return in $ve days when
the snow meits. Mr. Brown stated he does not understand the written order for the extemvnation
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company. Mr. Brown never got ahold of Lisa Foster (Code Enforcement). He called five
exterminating companies. The first thing they do is come out and look for droppings. He does
not know if he has to pay them for that. The inspector should be able to look for droppings.
7ohn Betz reported the inspector was out there, there were dog feces and a ac�umulation of hags
of refuse. The bags of refuse had evidence of rodent infestation. The notice reads "Provide
proof of a licensed extemrinator to eliminate rodents." Mr. Betz stated he is not sure how
appropriate it was for the inspector to add that to the notice, but if there was evidence that rats
were infesting ihe gazbage, the inclination is to do something about it, such as get rid of the
gazbage. The properry was inspected yesterday, and the appliance and trash were gone. There
was accumulated dog feces in the yazd. He is closing this file, stated Mr. Betz. If there is an
accumulation of dog feces to the point where Code Enforcement does not think it is appropriate,
they will use the court system to deal with it and issue a ticket for not cleaning it up.
Mr. Brown asked how does he determine wkat is the right amount and how much is too much for
Code Enforcement. He has one dog. Mr. Betz responded he should clean it up every other day.
(The order is withdrawn. 3ohn Betz closed the file.)
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 952 Farrington Street.
If the oivner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the building.
(Steve Magner presented photographs. They were later returned.)
Larry Zielke, Shapiro and Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Boulevazd #390, Edina, representing
Ameriquest Mortgage, appeared and sta#ed Ameriquest started out fareclosing on this property.
There was a sale set for November, but it was postponed because of a pending insurance claim.
It is now scheduled for May 8. Mr. Zielke has gone to court and maintained an order that says
when they do go to sale, the redemption period will be five weeks. They are doing what then can
to expedite the issue. A decision from the insurance company will come in a few days.
(Mi�. Zielke submitted documents to Gerry Strathman, which were later raturned.)
Mr. Strathman asked if he looking for more time. Mr. Zielke responded yes. After the insurance
decision, tt�e mortgage con�pany will decide what they want to do with the properry.
Mr. Magner reported this properiy has been condemned since Apri12001 and vacant since
February 4, 2002. The owner is Irene Nelson. Five summary abatement notices have been
issued to secure the structure, cut tall grass, remove rubbish. On �ebruary 20, 2002, an
inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An otder to abate a nuisance building
was issued on March 6, 2002, with a campliance date of Mazch 21, 2Q02. As of this date, the
properLy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taaces are paid. T�ation has placed an estimated
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market value of $9,300 on fhe land and $41,900 on the building, but the building esiimate is prior
to any of these conditions. There is no code inspection nor bond posted. The estimated cost to
repair is $70,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $?,000 to $8,000.
Mr. Magner stated the dwelling is small, delapidated, deteriorated, and 3I4 of the north
foundation wall is collapsed. There is a partial basement. There are a number of inherent
building deficiencies thaY would have to be corrected if this building is to be saved. The
foundaiion will have to be completely tebuil� There will have to be an egress stair to the
basement. There is no functional plumbing system. There has been little or no maintenance.
T4ris is a very substandard properiy. It would be best off as a lot for redevelopment.
Mr. Strathman asked is it a hazard. Mr. Maguer responded the foundation failed last year at this
time. It is somewhat stabilized. He does not e�cpect more movement, but he cannot guarantee
anything. If the house collapsed in, tha# wouid constitute a life safety issue, and Code
Enforcement would take imtnediate ac6on.
Mr. Strathman asked how much time would they need. Mr. Zielke responded four weeks. It
would either go to sale by then, the mortgage company will make the decision to take it back, or
the company will walk away from the building. Mr. Magner stated that is a prudent course of
action at this time.
Gerry Strathman recommends Iaying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative Aearing.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1586 Point Douelas
Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
(Laid over from 3-26-02)
(No one appeared to represent the properCy.}
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported he had no contact with the owner. Mr. Magner was by the property
yesterday. It is still boazded.
Gerry StraUunan recommends approval of the resolution.
Resalution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1114 Magnolia Avenue
East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
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Steve Magner reported the building has been vacant since Mazch 2, 2001. There have been seven
snmmary abatement notices to remove snow and ice, secure building, and cut tall grass. On
February 13, 2002, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which
constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a
nuisance building was issued on February 21, 2002, with a compliance date of March 25. As of
ttris date, the properry rema;nc in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate ta�res aze unpaid of $1,330.37.
Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $15,600 on the land and $27,300 ott the
building. As of Apri123, 2002, a Code Compliance lnspection has not been applied for, nor has
a bond been posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair this struchue is $40,000 to
$50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
Mr. Magner stated he is surprised the owner is not here. Code Enforcement has not had recent
communication wittt the owner. The owner bought it as a possible project.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLA'TI VE HEARING
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
Room 334 City Hall
Gerry Strafliman, Legislative Hearing Offcer
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement; Racquel Naylor, City Council Offices;
Steve Rice, Housing Information Office; Chue Yang, PED (Planniug and Economic
Development)
The meeting was called to order at 10:07 am.
J0106AAA - Laid Over Summary Abatements:
462 Hopkins Street
Kevin Fertis, owner, appeared and stated the Ciiy cleaned up lus property. He received a notice
and did some cleaning. What they took out of his property was ail worth money: barrels, boxes
on the deck full of aluminum cans, a homemade table used for clothes, caz parts, and spaze tire.
The tire alone was worth $60. Gerry Strathman responded there does not seem to be an azguxnent
that the City did the cleanup, but Mr. Ferris feels things were taken that shouldn't have been.
What the owner needs to do is go to the City's Risk Management Office to file a claim. He can
itemize what the City took. The City Attorney's Office will deal with the claun.
Mr. Ferris asked why the City comes back every six months to check on the properry. Mr.
Strathman responded probably because someone is complainiug. The inspeetors nomially,}ust
respond to complaints.
Gerry Suatt�man recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Venus Pascu, owner, 308 Third Sh�eet North, Stiliwater, appeared and stated the trash was picked
up by BFI.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman stated it looks like the trash was there.
(Ms. Pascu showed Mr. Strathman paperwork.)
Mr. Strathman stated the city cleanup was done on December l9. Her paperwork is for a cleanup
in November.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1884 St. Clair Avenue
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Mary Anderson, owner, appeared and stated they were cited for brush. They cut down most of
the tree. They were not given sufficient time to clean it up. She purchased a chain saw so she
could cut up the tree. They hauled away a majority of the brush. The only thing left was a small
pile. Their plan was to buy a wood buming stove. They cut the wood and stacked it neatly next
to the house. She now laiows she cannot do that. She would request a reduction in the fine.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Anderson stated the videotape did not show a huge amount of brush. Mr. Sh�athman
concurred.
John Betz reported orders were issued on September 19, and it had not been removed. Another
set of orders were issued, and it still had not been removed. According to the ordinance,
firewood cazmot be stacked close to a habitable structure.
Gerry StraYhman recoxnmends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45 service
fee, for a total assessment of $145. He did not see much to pick up.
1104 Rice Street
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later, said she missed this hearing, and requested another hearing.)
664 Edmund Avenue
(Chue Yang provided Hmong translatiott for this issue.)
Yee Lor, former owner, appeared. Steve Magner explained that the new owner would take care
of this assessment. Racquel Naylor stated a letter was mailed to Mr. Lor that he did not hase to
attend today's meeting.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1443 Universitv Avenue West
(Note: tiie owner appeared later in the meeting on another assessment for 1493 University
Avenue West.)
(At this time, no one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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Summary Abatements:
J025NOW Snowiice removal and/or sanding of wall�s from January 2002 to part of
March 2002;
J0201A Property cleanup dnring part of 3anuary 2002 to part of March 2UO2;
J0201B Board-up of vacant bnildings for January 2002;
J0201V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from Angust 2001 to
December 2001; and
JU2Q1C Demolition of vacant building from �'ebruary 2002 through part of March
2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (30201A)
(No one appeazed to represent the pxoperty.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Beech Street (J02Q1V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201V)
7oe1 Rivazd, owner, 656 Lake Street North, Forest Lake, appeared and stated this is about a car
towed off his property. Both of his tenants would not claim the property. He called the police,
but he cannot remember what came of that.
Mr. Strathman s[ated the owner is suppose to call the police. They will put a tag on the vehicle,
and then it can be towed by a towing company. In this case, since it was not tagged, it was
determined to be an abandoned vehicle and a pubiic nuisance, and it was taken to the Impound
Lot The chazges for #Iris were $585; the City got $40 for the vehicle, which was credited toward
the assessment. This chazge is typical for a tow. There is the cost for towing it, and then it has to
sit at the Impound Lot for 30 days at $ I S a day for storage and other charges. The owner could
have avoided this if he had tagged and towed the vehicle himself.
Mr. Rivard stated he had just purchased the vehicle. He asked can it be reduced. Mr. Strathman
responded not in this case becanse this is a typical charge. If the charge is e�raordinarily Yngh,
sometimes he wiil lower it.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
(Steve Rice grovided Spanish translation for this issue.}
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Steve Magner reported they removed an appliance from the back yard for a one hour charge of
$225, the two appliance disposal for $60, plus the service fee, for a totai of $330.
Maria Estrada, owner, appeared and stated she is ready to pay the fee.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
110i Dale Street North (J0201A)
(Chue Yaag provided Hmong translation for this issue.)
Cha Pao Her, owner, appeared and stated he received a letter from the City.
John Betz reported the charge is $328. His office issued a notice on February 19 to remove
garbage, rubbish, furniture, vehicle parts from the yard and porch azea. Mr. Her responded he
removed all the gazbage and mbbish azound the yazd.
Gerry Sh�athman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing. The
videotape is not available because Code Enforcement did not know this owner was going to
appear.
1514 York Avenue (JQ201A)
Jeremy Hoffman, owner, appeazed and stated he did not send in his green cazd, and he would like
to reschedule for another day.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 11, 2D02, Legislative Hearing.
1319 Bush Avenue (30201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
912 Canoli Avenue (J0201A)
Jennifer Miller, owner, appeared and stated she received an assessment notice last month. It said
the cleanup took place between January and Mazch. That is not true. The cleanup took place
before she looked at the property, which was January I 1, and before she took possession of the
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house. The representative of the previous owner would like this issue held over to another
meeting.
Gerry Strathman stated the cleanup was done on January 28 according to his paperwork. Ms.
Miller responded that is not true. Also, she has a copy of the work order with the original date
crossed out.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman staxed the videotape has the date of September 24.
Mike Morehead reported he ordered this abatement in ihe fall. This is Mazk McGirl's house.
His attorney was cleazly put on notice that if the house was sold they were to disclose there was
an abatement on it. Tlus was an extremely dangerous siivarion because medical waste was stored
outside. This abatement was done on an emergency basis.
7ohn Betz responded the bill from the Parks and Recreation Department was dated January 28,
2002, but that must have been when they finalized the chazges. Bay West charged the City for
removal of the medical waste that dragged into Januazy.
Mr. Morehead stated there was a dispute as to whether the materiais was paint or medical waste.
They contracted with Bay West for the cleanup. Mr. Morehead apologized to Ms. Miller that the
bill was late; however, the attomey was notified of the assessment and toid to disclose it.
Ms. Miller stated she closed on the properry on January 31.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner was awaze that this assessment was pending and had an
obligation Yo inform her of it. She should go to the people that sold the property to pay this
assessment.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing at Ms.
Mi11er's request.
650 Central Avenue West (J0201A)
Phyllis Tra}cler, 1384 Thomas Avenue #1, appeared and stated she owns the properry now. It was
given to her by her father. This is an assessment of cleaning up gazbage, rubbish, furniture. She
could not understand what debris was taken. She has a bill from BFI for February 22. Gerty
5trathman responded this was done in the first of February.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. TraYler stated the bill is eapensive. There was no notice prior to the cieanup. Mr. Strathman
responded the notice was mailed on January 15. The City went back on January 24 and the work
was not done. The work was done on February 4 by the City.
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Ms. Traxler asked where the notice was sent. Mr. Magner responed 1384 Thomas #1. Mr. Betz
added that it was also sent to the occupant at 650 Central.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
871 Fourth Street Fast (JQ201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
�Note: Mr. Strathman recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later and requested another hearing.)
872 Hague Avenue (J0201�
Bill Harrison, owner, appeared and stated this is about an abandoned vehicle. He was told the
tire was flat. They took the caz and sent him the bill.
Gerry Strathman asked did he make an effort to get it back. Mr. Harrison responded they started
to and then decided they didn't need the caz.
Mr. Strathman stated it was kept at the Impound Lot for a long time. Mr. Betz responded there
were two vehicles in violation. The police report indicated one vehicle had current tabs. The
other vehicle was still not in compliance. Mr. Harris responded it had tabs on until December. It
was in compliance.
(John Betz showed Mr. Strathman a photograph of the vehicle.)
Mr. Betz stated the vehicle has yeaz 2000 tabs on it. Mr. Strathman stated current tabs were not
on the vehicle when the photograph was taken on November 1. It was towed on November 14.
Mr. Harrison responded it had tabs when it was towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing in order for
the owner to show proof that he purchased tabs for the velucle.
1093 Hudson Road (J0201V)
(No one apgeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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415 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201�
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Nosa Osifo, owner, appeared and stated he received a nofice that the vehicle was towed from his
properiy. He does not live there, he did not receive the nofice, and it was not his velucle.
John Betz reported that Mr. Osifo received a notice and so did the occupant.
Gerry Sirathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,240.60 to $575 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $620. The assessment amount is out of the normal range.
892 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1708 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
Mazion Degeest, owner, appeazed and stated someone was picking up the vehicle that evening. It
had only been there less than three weeks. It was a Wisconsin caz, and Wisconsin kept the plates.
Gerry Strathman stated notice was fust sent on November 16.
Mr. Degeest stated the police came and sat there until the tow truck arrived. She was told that as
long as the tow truck had been called, there was nothing they could do.
On reinspection on November 26, reported John Betz, they called the owner and left a message
telling her that she had not complied. The vehicle was towed on December 17. Ms. Degeest
responded that she had her voice mail taken off since then. She got samething signed by Paula
Seeley on I3ovember 11.
Mr. Morehead stated he does not remember the paz2icular conversarion. If she had called him
and said the tow huck was there, he wouid have pulled the file, but he will not stop the tow truck.
"There was a fair amount of time hetween the mailing of the notice and when the vehicle was
towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,042.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600. The City met its requirement in terms of notification
and went beyond what is legally required. The City received $38 for the vehicle.
122 Rose Avenue West (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the groperry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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925 Sixth Street East (30201�
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Tina Wines, 925 Sixth Sireet East, Apartment #1, appeazed and stated her boyfriend had a
motorcycle in the backyard. Someone told her she had to get rid of it, but if a tarp was over it,
then it was fine.
John Betz reported the inspector is on vacation, but it is not typical of the inspector. If iYs a
violation, then iYs a violation. If the inspector said it would be okay with a tarp, he would not
have senf a work order.
Gerry Strathman asked does it matter what type of vehicle it is. Mike Morehead responded it is
the same price regazdless of the vehicle. Storage is $15 a day.
Mr. Strathman asked did her boyfriend make an effort to retrieve the motorcycle. Ms. Wines
responded no. They thought it was stolen. They thought it was okay to be in the backyazd.
Mr. Strathman asked did they make a police report. Ms. Wines responded no.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $542.05 to $250 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $295. He understands it is he police department's practice to
charge the same storage fee for a motorcycle as a vehicle, but it seems excessive.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201V)
(No one appeazed to tepresent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Heariug.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later and requested another hearing.}
848 Third Sueet East (J0201�
Christopher Prior, 1961 Hyacinth Avenue East, owner, appeazed and stated this is rental
properry. He saw the car there for a month. He talked to ihe tenant, who said the mechanic nea�t
door was going to take care of the vehicle. Mr. Prior dces not know how many warnings were
sent out. It is unknown why the City does not have the correct address. Ae received a letter that
it was $887. If he knew a car was in the Impound Lot, he would pay it himself. The amount
seems excessive. He takes caze of his property. The notice went to the wrong address. Gerry
Strathman responded they use the address on file, which is required by law.
Mr. Prior stated the tenant cannot afford this. He asked cau it be lowered. Mr. Sizathman
responded there aze expenses in operating the Impound Lot. That is where the $15 a day gets
invoived. It was nnpounded for 50 days.
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Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $887.05 to $SSS plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1036 Topping Street (J0201�
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Lyle Crranlund, owner, appeazed and stated tlris is regarding an abandoned vehicle. The velucle
is a 1977 Chrysler Cazdoba One vehicle had a title lost. The grandchildren moved in with him
about four yeats ago. He is a single man and retired. He called and explained he did not have
money for tabs right now, and he does not have tide on the other. There were valuables in the
caz_ He could not retrieve them. There was nothing said about chazging him $2,000 after they
took the cars. He could dtive around his neighborhood and call the police everyday.
Gerry Strathman stated this is not a profit making enterprise for the City. If he wanted to dispose
of the velucle himself, he could haue for little money. Mr. Cttandlund responded he ran out of
money. Setting fines is easy to do. Mr. Strathman responded this is not a fine. It is a charge for
expenses with respect to removing, storage, auctioning and processing these two vehicles.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,457.65 to $1130 plus the $70
service fee for a tatal assessment of $1200. T'his assessment is lugh. If it is helpful, the amount
could be spread over a period of time.
918 University Avenue West (J0201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (JQ2Q1 V)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Weshninster Sueet (JQ201 V)
Blia Kong, owner, and her father, appeazed. Ms. Kong stated she was the property owner. The
vehicle belongs to her dad. He was cleaning out the gazage and put the vehicle an her properiy
for about two weeks. It was towed.
Gerry Strathman asked did they made an effort to get it back. Ms. Chang responded she
informed her dad.
Mr. Strathman stated a norice was mailed on November 13. They did not tow it until December.
There was ample time for him to remove it. Ms. Kong responded he had a lot of health
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problems, and he could not take the car away. He lives two houses away. There were a lot of
cazs azound that area that were not towed.
Mr. Strathman asked did one of them receive the notice. Ms. Kong responded she received the
notice.
Mr. Strathman stated he does not know how long the vehicle was there, but it was there at least
three weeks that the City knows of. He does not see any defect in the City's process. The
assessment is below the typical assessment for a towed vehicle.
Ms. Kong asked why thete were other vehicles around the neighborhood that were not towed.
Mr. 3lrathman responded someone must have complained. There was an opporiunity for the
owner to take care of the vehicle.
Ms. Kong asked if she pays the fine now, wiiat happens to the caz. Mr. Strathman responded this
is not a fine but charges related to the vehicle. The vehicle was auctioned for $38.55 when no
one claimed it. The $38.55 was subtracted from the costs.
Her father stated the neighbor's car had a tire off for a year, but his caz is towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. There is no basis for reducing the
amount or removing it.
217 Winifred Street East (J0201V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1118 Central Avenue West/385 Lexineton Parkway North (J025NOR�
Ethet Pratt, representittg the owner, appeazed and stated 385 Lexington was on the papers she
received. They aze both owned by the same man.
Steve Magner reported there was a summary abatement issued on 1118 Central. The PIN has
been changed because there has been a lot split there. The notice was sent to the right properry
and there is nothing wrong with the summary abatement. What was done wrong was the
assessment was put on the wrong PIN and the wrong address. This is adjoining properties. Code
Enforcement plans to delete this assessment and reassess it as 1118 Central.
Roxanna Flink stated everything was done correctly for ll 18 Central.
Mr. Strathman asked did she have objections to this assessment. Ms. Pratt responded she does.
She has two people contracted to do snow removal. In addifion, she and the owner have
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shoveled. She is not sure when this wouid have occurred. According to ihis it was done on
Ianuary 10.
Mr. Magner statetl the summary abatement was issued on December 27 far snow and ice
accumulation. This is a north facing walk and the dwelling sits on a hill and the sidewalk gets
blocked by the sun. A recheck on January 3 found it was noncompliant. Pazks did the work on
7anuary 10.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Pratt stated she has a check here and would pay the assessment.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner could have put sand and salt on it themselves.
City shovel. Mr. Betz responded that crews aze sent out to sand and salt often.
added that this is a standard procedure. It is a dangerous situation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
He asked did the
Mr. Magner
(Note: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate, stated this assessment will be deleted and reassessed to the
proper address.)
469 Whitall Street (J0201 V)
Michael Elman, resident, appeazed and stated he got a bunch of notices and he never complained
about it. He is now cleaning the property and fi�ng the inside. He got the notice. The City was
going to tow the vehicle on January 4. He spent $425 for vehicle parts and hired someone to
install them. On December 30, the vehicle was mm�ing fine. He planned to put the tags on later.
Before 3anuazy 4, the vehicle was towed.
John Betz stated he concurs with Mr. Elman and does not know why it was towed. Mr. Elman
responded there were two vehicles on the properry. They took one vehicle. The property was
bad. He was doing a lot of work on the property. This is the only assessment he is going to
compiain about.
(Mike Morehead took a few minutes to review the paperwork.)
Mr. Morehead stated Mr. Elman is conect. The paperwork indicates that Code Enforcement
gave him until7anuary 4 to get rid of his caz. Code Enforcement issued a work order on
December 24 prematurely. The City is in enor. Mr. Morehead apologized to Mr. Elman and
recommends the CiTy delete this assessment.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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Mike MacInnes, owner, appeazed and stated this property has one of the best yards in the
neighborhood: there aze fruit trees,l0 different kinds of rose bushes. Tfiey received a notice
about cleaning up the brush. His wife told them that she needed the brush because she makes
things out of them.
(Mr. MacInnes showed Mr. 5trathman a photograph of his wife's work.)
Mr. MacInnes stated the worker's came anyway. What disturbs him most is that the workers
were very rude to his wife. There were plastic bags full of leaves around the rose bushes. She
told them not to take those, and they told her to go away. She called Mr. MacInnes and was
crying. They now have three dead rose bushes. The Ciry took the divider they had, which was
obviousiy treated wood. They took the pile of brush. Mr. MacInnes was told to clean up the
brush in January when it was frozen.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated outdoor storage in plastic bags is not acceptable. Mr. MacInnes responded
the garden programs say to do that. It is mostly the brush that is the concern.
Mr. Strathman stated he received two notices on December 17 and 27 and asked did he follow up
on them. Mr. MacInnes responded he called once. He was told they could not make exceptions
for him because they would need to make exceptions for everyone. Also, it is not so much the
money, but the attitude. His wife was offended and upset over the situation.
Mr. Betz stated it was a one hour chazge for labor and two yards of waste for $306. Mr.
MacInnes responded they were there for 15 minutes, but they probably have to round it off.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $150 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $195. The assessment is correct. The owner was clearly notified,
and did not comply with the order; however, the assessment is excessive fox picking up trash
bags and debris. Also, the owner may want to speak to the supervisor because the Ciry does not
want City employees behaving inappropriately.
706 Chatles Avenue (J0201A, J0201B, and 702SNOV�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessments.
418 Blair Avenue (J0201A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmern.
1493 Universitv Avenue West (J0201A)
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West on Page 2.)
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Tuan Toseph Pham, president of Capital Development Company, 478 University Avenue West,
appeared and stated the assessment is not a good idea. Someone got sick, did not do the work,
and Public Works did the work. He is happy to pay the assessment because it is his mistake and
the City needs to be kept clean; however, someone dumped the garbage behind their building.
He cleaned up the building outside many times. There aze 200 police and they cannot catch the
people doing this. The victim is being charged.
Gerry Strathman stated his informa6on shows this is about graffiti. Mr. Pham responded yes.
He did remove it.
Steve Magner stated the February 4 was a work order sent to Parks and Recrearion to remove
graffiti on the building.
(A videotape was shown concerning a cleanup.)
Mr. Magner stated this must haue been a cleanup that was done last fall. They do not have a
videotape for the graffiti. There aze two issues here. There was a layover, which was called
earlier and the owner did not respond. This videotape was for the laid over item.
(The videotape was shown again.)
Mr. Magner stated this cleanup was $288 from last fall. The stuumary abatement for graffiti was
$225. Mr. Morehead added that a videotape for gr�ti is raze.
Cerry Strathman stated the City did a substantial cleanup at this property. The $288 is reasonable
and he is surprised it is not more. Mr. Pham responded he does not think the penalty is high or
more. He is not asking him to reduce the price, but he feels the City is penalizing the victim. He
asks that the City find out who is doing this.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (J0201B)
(No one appeared to present the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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697 Euclid Street (J0201�
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The following appeazed: Dennis Johnson, 7567 Lent Trail, Stacy, Minuesota, and Kathy Lunzer
(phonetic).
Ms. Lunzer stated this property is being assessed for three vehicles. This work was done in
September prior to 3ohnson Construction owning the property, which was purchased in
December. They had a track seazch and tide commitment work done when the property was
purchased. A seazch was also done yesterday. Nothing was recorded during both searches for
this assessment. It has gone through two owners since the assessment took place.
Mr. Magner stated the orders were issued on August 9 with a compiiance date of August 15, and
it was towed on September 27.
Ms. Lunzer stated her paperwork shows that the bank had possession during that time. Her
azgument is the timeliness of this. It is nine months since this took place. If it was done in a
timely manner, it would have been picked up on an assessment search and paid for by the bank.
Roxanne Flink stated her office became aware of this in February. Prior to that, the police
probably had knowledge.
Mr. Strathman stated the vehicles were towed last August and the assessment was not recorded
until February. The assessment charges were $435, $520, and 572, so the vehicles were there
approximately 40 days, and now it is May. Mr. Magner responded it should have been in the
previous assessments last month.
Mr. Strathman asked do they have a recourse to the previous owner. Ms. Lunzer responded the
property was in transition, a person had vacated the properry, and the bank had taken possession.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Her arguments aze well made that it is an
extraordinary amount of time between the work being done and when it was recorded. It does
make it difficult for her to uncover it and to make recourse to the seller. Mike Morehead asked
wouid his office have any objections if he assessed this towazd the bank. Mr. Stratluuau
responded no.
843 Westminster Street (J0201 V}
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0201�
Scott Bazrett, 1576 Oakdale Avenue, potential buyer, appeazed and stated the assessment is about
the value of the property. He requests a reducrion so he can purchase the property at a fair price.
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Steve Magner stated this was brought before the City Council on a resolution to remove or repair
the property. There was a total of three summary abatements: towing of a vehicle, boarding of
the buildiug, and a demolition of the building. The prospective buyer is concemed with the
demolition assessment. This was a fire. The property sat for a long period of time. The City
abated the nuisance and removed the vehicle. The cost ran $17,000 because of the work they had
to do to stop any further erosion and there was an e�tensive amount of persanal belongings that
had to be removed subsequent to the demolition because there cannot be miYed municipal waste
in that standazd demolition landfill. These aze all costs the City incurred. This is generally
assessed back onto the ta�Les.
Gerry Shathman asked what are the prospects of the City recovering this amount. Mr. Magner
responded if Mr. Barrett purchases the lot for $1, he would have to pay the taxes. The lot is not
worth $i7,000.
Mr. Strathman asked how much the lot is worth. Ivlr. Magner responded $12,200 on the land.
Mr. Barrett responded he tlunks it is worth more than that.
Mr. Strathman stated it is unlikely the owner is going to pay this assessment. Mr. Magner
responded it would probably go tax forfeit and sold at auction or the HRA (Housing and
Redevelopment Authority) would pick it up, in which they pay $26 to transfer the title.
Mr. Morehead asked aze they paying the owner money and his intentions with the lot. Mr.
Barrett responded he agreed to give $1,000 over what he can get the City to agree with. He plans
to build a house and sell it. Property taxes are $3,700 annually.
Gerry Stathman recommends approval of the assessment. He suggested Mr. Banett talk to
Council President Bostrom about this issue. If he finds the proposal in the interest of the
neighborhood, he may reduce the assessment.
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunazi recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendarion at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner requested to appeaz at another hearing_)
1015 Sherburne Avenue (J0201 C)
(No one appeared to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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492 Andrew Street (J0201�
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Dorian KoAander, owner, appeared and stated he has plates for 1ris truck. There was a cleanup
there. He could not put the plates or tabs on the truck because people would steal them. He had
permission from Joel Essling (Code Enforcement) to leave the truck there. He said he would be
in town for the eviction on the 22nd. He talked to Mr. Essling's immediate supervisor and was
told they would not tow it. He cazne down Monday and the huck was done. He called and was
told they made a mistake and it would be rectified if he came to the meeting. He lives three
block from the Impound Lot, and the tow amount is too much. He would like the fee cancelled.
He was in the middle of eviction and gave up on the truck.
Mr. Strathman stated lris azgument is that he has plates for the vehicle at the time it was towed,
they were not on it, and the inspectors knew it. He asked why he didn't pick up the vehicle since
he lives three blocks away. Mr. Kollander responded they wanted $300 to tow it. He never paid
more than $60 for a tow. A1so, they destroyed it when it was moved.
Mr. Magner stated Joel Essling issued a summary abatement. On the recheck, no compliance
was done. The work order was issued on Segtember 27.
Mike Morehead reported there was more than just tabs. There was a work order issued on
October 1 for the following: lack of current tabs, open to entry/unsecured, missing vital parts and
dismantled, inoperative. It was towed on October 5. T'he law requires that the tabs aze displayed.
There aze instances of people stealing tabs. People just have to file a police report that the tabs
are stolen to cover themselves and then get another set of tabs. Mr. Kollander responded he has
worked with Code Enforcement on other houses and everything turned out fine. He called them,
talked to Joel Essling, talked to his supervisor, and said he would be down Monday morning.
They towed it Friday beforehand.
Mr. Strathman asked was there anything in the record about the supervisor knowing about this.
Mr. Morehead responded there is a note in the file that Mr. Kollander did not give him an
alternate address.
(Mr. Morehead showed Gerry Strathman an e-mail from Joel Essling.)
Racquel Naylor stated the issue involving this e-mail has already been ratified by the City
Councii. Mr. Magner responded these matters happened simultaneously. One was a yazd
cleanup and the other was a vehicle tow. The tow happened before the yard cleanup. There is no
record in the file that they were not going to tow it.
In this e-mail, staxed Mr. Strathman, Joel Essling strongly suggests denying the appeal. He has
no recollection of what Mr. Kollander is claiming. He offers nothing to support Mr. Kollander's
conten6on. Mr. Kollander responded he does not mind paying the money, but he does not like
the lying.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201�
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Raul Gracia, owner, and his son appeared. His son stated flris is about a vehicle that was at Mr.
Gracia's house. The son did not understand much about the law. It was in the grass and they
moved it to the pavement The son was in the hospital at the time. There were no tabs on the
vehicle.
Mr. S�athman asked did the father receive the norice. The son responded he did.
Mr. Strathman stated this must have been a fairly good vehicle. The son responded it was a
custom older vehicle.
Mr. Magner stated this was a green Oldsmobile that lacked current tabs, appeazed to be open, and
was in the backyazd. An order was issued to the Mr. Gracia at 341 Lawson on August 8 with a
compliance date of August 20, 2001. On August 21, the inspector found the vehicle was in
violation. The vehicle was later towed.
Gerry Suathman recommends deleting the assessment. This vehicle brought $500 to auction,
which is about what the costs were or should have been. He will declaze it even and let the value
of the car take care of the tow and storage. Mr. Magner added that ali vehicles on the property
should be licensed, operable, secured, and parked on blacktop.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like this deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Sirathman recommends deleting the assessment.
1007 Mi]ton Street North (30201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like this deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Strattunan recommends deleting the assessment.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 875 Woodbridge Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfonement is ordered to remove
the building.
Berry and Joe Freese, 596 Hoyt Avenue East #306, appeazed. Mrs. Freese stated someone wants
to buy the property. By the end of the week, it will have a new ocvner. Anything against it will
be taken caze of by the new owner.
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Steve Magner reported the building has been vacated since January 2, 2001. There have been
four summary abatement for a vehicle lacking tabs, refuse, unsecured buildings. On January 2,
an inspectiott of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
was issued on February 28, 2002, with a compliance date of April 1, 2002. As of this date, the
properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The vacant building fees are due. Real estate tases aze unpaid in the amount of $3099.83.
Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $7,'700 on the land and $41,200 on the
building. As of May 14, there is no code compliance inspector nor bond posted. The estimated
cost to repair is $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
Gerry Strathruan asked when the transaction would close. Mrs. Freese responded the end of the
week.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitarion of the
property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 22, 2002: 1) vacant building fee
is paid, 1) a code compliance inspection is completed, and 3) a$2,000 bond is posted.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 981 Euclid Street. If the
owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
bnilding.
Tunde Akanla, 622 Sheridan Avenue North, Minneapolis, appeared and stated his sister owns the
properry, and he is here on her behalf.
Steve Magner reported the building was condemned February 1999 and vacant since February
16, 1999. There have been 17 summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut grass,
secure buildings, remove boat, cut trees/shrubs, remove snow and ice, abate vehicles. On
November 2, 2000, 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 November 30, 2000, with a compliance date of January 2, 2001.
As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. The vacant building fees haue been paid. Tasation has placed a market value of
$8,200 on the land and $45,900 on the building. The owner has posted two bonds, did some
work under them, but they have not obtained the code compliance inspection, and have lost the
two bonds. Mr. Magner could have taken this building directly to demolition, but they chose to
bring this back to this forum. A third bond was posted on May 8, 2002, and the vacant building
fees were just paid.
Mr. Akanla stated they aiready spent about $60,000 on the house. Since they started the work,
they have done four code compliance inspections in Saint Paul. They put some houses on the
mazket in October 2001. Someone has given him an offer to purchase this particulaz properry.
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Gerry Strathman stated lus concem is that it will not teally get finished. Mr. Okanla responded
he is confident he will get it done. He can finish it in one month if they do it nonstop.
Mr. Strathman stated nonstop is difficult. Ae asked will it be done in three months. Mr. Okanla
responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated the mortgage company notified them that the properry is in the foreclosure
depariment. The owner has shown over a two yeaz period to not be able to complete the project.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner three months to rehabilitate the property. Mr.
Okanla and his sister need to understand that the City is rnnning out of parience.
The meeting was adjoumed at 12:58 p.m.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the building.
(Laid over from 4-23-02)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislarive Hearing.
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WI-lEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, metal shed and
wood shed located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as
952 Farrington Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 3 and 4, Block 1, Matz Subdivision of Lot 11, Wilkin and Heyward's Outlots to St.
Paul, Minn.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 21, 2001, the following are the now
known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Irene E. Nelson, 952 Farrington St.,
St. Paul, MN 55117-5212; Texas Commerce National Bank Association, 801 West Greens Road,
Houston, TX 77067, Re: Loan # 3042629; Ameriquest Mtg. Co., 1100 Town and County Rd Ste. 200,
Orange, CA 92868, Re: Loan # 20397410-5503; Ameriquest Mtg. Co., PO Box 11507, Santa Ana, CA
92711, Re: Loan # 20397410-5503; Nancy Nordmeyer, Lawrence Zielke, Beth Asmussen, Shapiro &
Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Blvd. Ste. 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306, Re: File # 01-21925; 952 Farrington St.;
St. Paul, MN 55117; Neighborhood Housing Services of America, Inc., 1970 Broadway, Ste. 470,
Oakland, CA 94612
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 March 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WIIEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 21, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City
Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, o£the rime, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri123, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to arder the interested or responsible parties to
make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ardinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2002
and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 952 Farrington Street:
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
4. 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).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitared by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The above referenced interested or responsible parkies shail make the Subject Property 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 conecring 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinarLC��habilitation or demolition and removal of the structure
must be completed within ays after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service Office,
Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property 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 ar fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed
from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properiy
is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and
dispose of such properiy as pzovided 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 xeferenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Cifizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 952 Farrington Street.
PL4NNING COMMISSION
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Has mie pe�sonlfim� eRrv.arired uoae.a ca�6aa r« mis tl�amment�,
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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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 952 Farrington Street by March 25, 2002, and
have failed to comply with those orders.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
A nuisance con3ition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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REPORT
Date: June 4, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 VJest Kellogg Boulevazd
LBGISLATNE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
I.egislative Hearing Officer
1. Laid Over Summary Abatements:
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 V�
Legislafive Heazing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $737.10 to $555
plus tiie $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201 W)
Legislative Hearittg Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $707.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
872 Ha..u.ue Avenue (J0201W)
Legislative Hearing recommends deleting the assessment.
1011 Sherburue Avenue (J0201 CC)
Legislative Hezring officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $465.00.
706 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 W)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends teducing the assessment from $917.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a tota! assessment of $600.
i&24 Busfi Avenue jd�20i W)
Legislat�ve Hearing [3fficer recommends reducing the assessment from $890 to $355 plus
the $45 service fee for a totai assessmem of $400.
418 Blair Avenue (J0201AA)
i,egislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval.
912 Canoll Avenue {J0201AA)
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval.
11D5 Dale Street North (30201AA)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington
5treek If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolntion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 4-23-02}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
3. JOl06AAAA Property clean up at 1109 Magnolia Avenue East.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June i l, 2002, Legislative
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4. 1015 Sherburne Avenne (J0201 C)
(Note: this assessment has aiready been ratified by the City Councii.)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $465.00.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEAIZING
Tuesday, June 4, 2002
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry S�athman, Legislarive Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code F,nforcement; Roxanna Flink, Real Esta#e; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Tchu Yajh, (PED) Planning and Economic Development
Laid Over Snmmary Abatements:
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 W)
Jeff Wukawitz, representing Wukawitz Properiies LLC at 4858 Bloom Avenue, VJhite Bear
Lake, appeared and stated there was a vehicle towed from 871 Fourth Street East. The process
begun prior to his purchasing the property. Ae was never informed that a vehicle was being
towed off his property, even though the towing occurred after his possession. He asked if
someone steals a car and parks it in his driveway, why he should be ta�ted for having it towed.
Mr. Strathman responded this is not a tax; the City is recovering costs.
John Betz reported ihe notice was ssnt on August 6, 2001, to the recorded owners at the time of
the dsoIation: Anthomy aad Pataicia Ackerman. Ti�e inspector tried to call the ownexs, but the
phone was disconnected. The work order was sern to the Police Depazhnent, who towed the
vehicle. Mr. Wukawitz responded that was two previous ovvners ago.
Mr. Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $737.10 to $555 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $600. The City did notify the owners on record. There may be some
recourse Yo the seller or title insurance. However, the assessment is high under the
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1051 Sfinson Street (J0201VV)
(Tchu Yajh provided an interpreting service for this address.)
Xhon Chaag 5�ang, owner, appeared and stated someone towed his vehicle. In October, he saw a
cop give ham a parlang tickei. The cop asked lum what he was planning to do with the car. He
told tfie cop that he was planning to fix it, and if he cannot fiY it, then he would have it towed
away. Mr. Yang went to the hospitai where he was visiting his wife, returned to the house, and
the car was gone.
Gerry Strathman stated Iris information shows the owner was notified August 16, and it was not
towed until September 17. Mr. Yang responded he never received a letter. (Note: the vehicle
was rechecked on 5eptember 1'7; it was actualiy towed on October 23, 2(}Ol .)
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John Betz reported his office sent a notice on August 16 to Ching Yang and Mao Thor at 1051
Stinson. Mr. Yang responded that is his name, but he never received the notice. The kids may
have received it and misplaced it. He did not think the City would tow the vehicie that soon.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $600 because the assessment is lugj�er
than customary. Ivlr. Yang responded he will have a hard time coming up with $600. He just
lost }ris job. He and lus wife aze living on unemployment.
(There was discussion among Roxanne Flink, Gerry Siratttman, and Mr. Yang about extending
the length of pay for Yhis assessment. Mr. Yang said he woutd pay the assessment over one year.
Ms. Flink eaplained this is nom�al and that no special recommendation is necessary.)
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $707.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600.
872 Hague Avenue (J0201 V�
Bill Hazrison, owner, appeared and stated he brought proof that he had tabs on the car.
(Gerry 3trathman looked at the document.)
Mr. Sfrathman stated the vehicle �vas fowed on November i4, 2001
the owner purchased tabs on November 2, which would have been
and a day after it was rechecked.
(John Betz and Steve Magner looked at the document.)
Gerry Strathman recommends deleted ihe assessment.
1011 Sherbume Avsnue {J03fliC�}
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12 days before it was towed
Arthur Schwarz, owner, appeared and stated there was a police chase down the aliey. They
knocked down two gazages. The police took the person away. The City wants Mr. Schwarz to
pay for hauling away the garage.
(Mr. Schwarz showed some pho#ographs.)
Steve Magner repc��ed there was a police chase involving a stolen vehicle. As a result, a velricle
hit two d�#ached garages in the alley. At the scene, the buildings were severely damaged and
needed to be removed. A conixactor who was on caii came out, removed the garages, and the
assessment was split between the two properties so the City could recover the funds.
Mr. Strathman asked about insurance. Mr. Schwarkz responded lus insurance paid $465 for
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Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420 plus the $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $465.00. The owner should not have to pay sucfi a high assessment because
of the result of poiice acrion.
706 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 V�
Alan Stage, 706 3essamine Avenue East, appeared and stated he is representing his patents. (He
read a letter from his dad T'imothy Stage.j
John Betz n�ported notices were sen# iwice regazding this vehicle. A correc�on notice was sent
out on 23ovember 9, 2001, to Timothy and Bazbara Stage at 706 Jessamine Avenue East with a
compliance date of November 14. On the reinspection, the velucle was still there. A summary
abatement notice was mailed to the same owners and address with a new compliance date of
December 10. The police impound the vehicle on December 22. The vehicle lacked current
plates and appeared to be inoperable.
Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owners did not receive the notices. The
notices were sent via i3.5. Mail, which is considered legal service. Normally, only one notice is
sent. A vehicle not properly licensed is considered to be abandoned. It does appear the City met
iis notice requirement.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $917.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessmeni of $60E}.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 W)
Mary Haugen, owner, appeared and stated it was her caz that was towed.
7ohn $etz reportesi his office �ssued orders on November 20, 2fl01, with a campliance of
November 29. The reinspectian was on December 5, the vehicle was stili in violation, a work
-arder was sent to the Police Department, and the vehicle was impounded on December 13.
Ms. Haugen asked does the norice read that it will be siored. Mr. Betz responded the notice reads
that the charges for #he removal of #he vehscle wi�I be approximately $6pp for each velucie.
Sometimes ii goes over thaf amowrt depending on what bappens at the poiice department lot and
other factors.
Ms. Iiaugea stated she did not consider it an abandoned velucle, but she did not know it is an
abandoned vehicle if the tags aze not renewed.
Gerry Strathman reduced the assessment from $890 to $355 plus the $45 service fee for a total
assessment of $400. This recommendation takes into considerafion the $200 that the City
received for the veYucle.
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418 Blair Avenue (J0201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
412 Carroll Avenue (30201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
I 105 Dale Street North (J0201AA)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval.
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If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the buildiag. (Laid over from 4-23-02}
Steve Magner r�ported this was a singie fan�ily dwelling that had a north wa11 cave in. The
mortgage company's attorney Lazry Zielke was the �epresentative at the meeting on April 23. He
indicated he needed a short period of time to find out what the martgage company wanted to do.
He indicated he was going to let the City demolish the building or end up representing it. Mr.
Zielke received a lay over letter and he was called about today's hearing. Code Enforcement is
going to follow ti�rough with the 15 day repair or remove order.
Gerry Stratlunan recommends approvai.
J0106AAAA Properiy el8an np at 1109 Magnolia Avenue East.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying ovra to #�e June 11, 2(?02, T egisiative Hearing at the request
of the owner.
10i� Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
(Note: this assessment has already been ratified by the City Council.}
Janet Hall, owner, appeazed.
Steve Magner stated tYris is the same situation as 1011 Sherburne, which was heard earlier.
Gerry Strathman stated the owner of 1011 Sherbume indicated he had insurance and received a
reimbursement. He asked Ms. Aall how much she received. Ms. Hall responded the insurance
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company paid her to replace the gazage. 5he does not mind paying the assessment, but her
objecrion is to the amount.
Roxanna Flink reported that this assessment has already been approved by the City Council, and
the invoice ]ras been i�sqed.
Gerry Sirathman reduced the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420 pius tt�e $45 service fee for a
total assessment of $465.00. He will need to get a resolution from a Councilmember to reduce
this assessment because it has already been ratified by the City Council. He will talk to
Councilmember Blakey about this issue.
Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 1036 Lombard Avenue.
(Stephen R. Amott wrote a letter informing the City that he is withdrawing his appeal.)
The meting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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REPORT
Date: May 14, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Haii
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEAkING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing Officer
1. J0106AAA - Laid Over Snmmary Abatements
462 Hopkins Street
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1884 St. Ciair Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 service fee, for a total assessment of $145.
11Q4 Rice Street
L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West in Item 2)
1493 Universitv Avenue West
Legisiative Aearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
664 Edmund Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
2. Summary Abatements:
J02SNOW Snowiice removal andlor sanding of walks from January 2002 to part
of March 2002;
J0201A Property cleanup during part of January 2002 to part of March 2Q02;
J02Q1B Board-up of vacant buildings for January 20Q2;
J0201 V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from August
2001 to December 2001; and
J0201C Demolirion of vacant building from February 2002 through part of
March 2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai.
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1027 Beech Street (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201 �
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1105 Da1e StreetNortb (30201A}
Legisladve Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1514 York Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1314 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessxnent.
912 Carroll Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2Q02, Legislative
Hearing.
650 Central Avenue West (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
871 Fourth Street East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
872 Hague Avenue (J0201 V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
1093 Hudson Road (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
415 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,240.60 to $575
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $620.
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$92 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1708 Laurel Avenue (7Q201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,042.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
122 Rose Avenue West (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
925 Sixth Street East (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing O£ficer recommends reducing the assessment from $542.05 to $250
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
848 Third Street East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $887.05 to $555
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1036 Topping Street (30201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,457.65 to
$1130 plus the $70 service fee for a total assessment of $1200.
918 Universitv Avenue West (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Westminster Street (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
217 Winifred Street East (Jo201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
469 Whitall Street (J0201V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
1836 York Avenue (30201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $3Q6 to $150 plus
the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $195.
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706 Charles Avenue (30201A, J0201B, and J02SNOV�
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessments.
418 Blair Avenue (70201A)
Legislarive Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West in Item 1)
1493 University Avenue West (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (J0201B)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment.
647 Euclid Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
843 Westminster Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
66'7 Ma�nolia Avenue East (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment_
1015 Sherburne Avenue (J0201 C)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
1007 Milton Street North (J0201�
Legislative Hearing officer recommends deleting the assessment.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
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3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 875 WoodbridEe
Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
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Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete the
rehabilitation of the property on condirion that the following is done by noon of May 22,
2002: 1) vacant building fee is paid, 1) a code compliance inspection is compieted, and
3) a$2,000 bond is posted.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 981 Euclid
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner three months to rehabilitate
the properiy.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 4-23-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
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Date: Apri123, 2002
Time: 1Q:00 am.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
IS VJest Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing Officer
1. Summary Abatements laid over from April 9:
J0106A Property cleanup during part of Juty 2001 to January 2002;
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private properly for part of
Apri12001 to July 2001.
231 Fuller Avenue (70106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recoxnmends approval of the assessment.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
935 University Avenue West (J0106A)
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
291 Toppin¢ Street (J0105V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $61 plus
the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $106.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of Uae assessment.
952 Lawson Avenue East (30106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
396 Hope Street (J0106�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends appmval of the assessment.
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124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Charles Avenue (J0106A)
Legislative Heating Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (30106A)
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessmen�
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1195 Edserton Street (J0106V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $682.10 to $400
plus the $45 administrative fee for a total assessment of $445.
370 Fuller Avenue (J4106V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
2. Appeal of summary abatement order for 964 Hatch Avenue.
(Order withdrawn.)
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 952 Farrington
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legisiative Hearing O�cer recommends laying over to the May l4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1586 Point
Dou�las Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement
is ordered to remove the bnilding.
(Laid over from 3-26-02)
Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1114 Magnolia
Avenue East� If fhe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislaflve Hearing Officer recouunends approval.
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CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE
DonaleiJ L:�na, Ciry Cferk
D(VISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Michael R Morehead, Progrnm Manager --
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CIT'Y OF SAINT' PAiJL � N:�isanceBuildingCodeEnforcement
Randy G Kelly, May�or JS N. Kellogg Blvd. Rnc /90 Tel: 651-266-8440
SainEPaui,MN55102 F�:657-266-8426
March 29, 2002
N'OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARiNGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
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Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the Ciiy
Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the
nuisance building(s} located at:
952 Farrington Street
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foliows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, April 23, 2002
City Council Hearing - VVednesday, May 1, 20�2
The owners and responsible pariies of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Irene E. Nelson
952 Farrington St.
St. Paul, MN 55117-5212
Texas Commerce National Bank Association
841 West Greens Road
Houston, TX 77067
Re: Loan # 3042629
Ameriquest Mtg. Co.
1100 Town and County Rd Ste. 200
Orange, CA 92868
Re: Loan �' 20397410-5503
Ameriquest Mtg. Co.
PO Box 115�7
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Re: Loan # 20397410-5503
Interest
Pee Otivner
Mortgagee
Mortgagee
Mortgagee
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
952 Farrington Street
March 29, 20Q2
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Name and Last Known Address
Nancy Nordmeyer, Lawrence Zielke, Beth Asmussen
Shapiro & I3ardmeyer
730� Metro Blvd. Ste. 390
Edina, MI3 55439-2306
Re: Pile # O1-21925; 952 Farrington St.; St. Paul, MN 55117
Nei�hborhood Housing Services of America, Inc.
1970 Broadway, Ste. 470
Oakland, CA 94612
The legal description of this property is:
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Interest
Mortgagee's Attorney
Mortgagee
Lot 3 and 4, Block 1, Matz Subdivision of Lot 11, Wilkin and Heyward's Outlots
to St. Paul, Minn.
Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined
by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then
known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or
by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the
recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Counci] pass a resolution
orderin� the responsable 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 demolitfon
and removal, and to assess the costs incuned against the real estate as a special assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taYes.
Sincerely,
�teve �a�ner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildin�s Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Coimcil
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, Apri123, 2002
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold
Robinson, Code Enforcement
Summary Abatements laid over from Apri19:
J0106A Property cleanup during part of Jnly 2001 to January 2002
J0106V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property for part of April 2001
to July 2001:
231 Fuller Avenue (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeazed and stated he received notice to pay $288. He
does not know why. He would like to see the videotape because he did not receive a summary
abatement order.
John Betz reported orders were issued to Pang Doua Fang at 231 Fuller Avenue on December 17,
2001, to remove bags of garbage on the yazd. The properiy was reinspected on January ?, and it
was still there. The work order was sent to Parks and Recreafion on January 16 and the refuse
was picked up.
(A videotape was shown.)
Cserry Strathman stated the norice was sent and the work was done.
Mr. Fang stated 231 Fuiler is not his address. His permanent address is 331 Edmund Avenue.
Mr. Strathman responded 231 Fuller is the address at Ramsey County Taxation. The City has to
send the norice to the name and address of the property owner on record there. To prevent this
from happening in the future, the owner should go to Ran�sey County and change his mailing
address. Mr. Fang responded right now he is moving from 331 Edmund Avenue and he already
sent a letter to them.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
82 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
Pang Doua Fang, owner, 733 Aurora Avenue, appeared again and stated he received the order
and took care of it.
(A videotape was shown.)
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Mr. Fang stated his gazbage company gave him bad service. He cancelled his service with that
company because they did not pick up the trash when they said they would.
Gerry Strathman stated the notice was sent. There is notivng he can do to reduce the assessment
because Mr. Fang was notified and the work was done by the City.
Hazold Robinson reported Code Bnforcement first issued an order on November 1 to provide an
ampie amount of containers because this is a chronic problem at this property. On Novembez 4,
Code Enforcement issued a summary abatement to remove the refuse and debris. If the tenants
do not throw it in the wntainer, there is nothing Code Enforcement can do about that. There
have been too many problems at this properry.
Mr. Fang stated he already took care of some items.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner needs to go to Ramsey County TaYation Records to get his
property changed to the correct address.
Roxanna Flink reported Real Estate mailed their ttorice to 231 Fuller, and the post o�ce returned
it with a note to mail it to ?33 Laurei. If 231 Fuller is the conect address, the owner should let
the post office know.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment.
935 University Avenue West (JQ106A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
7ohn Betz reported the notice went to the wrong peopie when lus office changed their computer
system.
Gerry Strathman recommends delering the assessment due to incorrect norification.
291 Topping Street (J0106V)
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
John Betz reported the notice went to the wrong people when his office changed their computer
system.
Gerry Strathman recommettds deleting the assessment due to incorrect notificarion.
907 St. Anthonv Avenue (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1116 Maryland Avenue East (70106A)
The following appeared: Sandra Schwartzbauer and Jason L'Heureiix.
Gerry Strathman stated this is regarding cleaning up refuse, branches, and brush.
(A videotape was shown.)
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Mr. L'Heureux stated he got an order to clean it up. They bundled the brush. They talked to
their trash company and threw a lot of it away. They only had about three bushels to go. He put
some bushels in the kennel so it was out of the alleyway. All they were told was to move it from
the alleyway. There was not much in the kennel.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $61 plus the $45
adminish�ative fee for a total assessment of $106.
25 Marvland Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommended approval.
952 Lawson Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval.
5 Jessamine Avenue East (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the properly.)
Gerry Strathman recommended approval.
396 Hope Street (J0106�
The following appeazed: George Allen, owner, and Bill Dahn.
Harold Robinson reported orders were issued for a Ford pickup on Mazch 29, 2001, with a
compliance date of April 9. A recheck was done on April 12. The vehicle was picked up on
June 1, 2001. There were problems with the Impound Lot being full. A lot of the tow orders sat
for a long time before the vehicles were picked up. The other vehicle is a brown BMW with the
same set of orders.
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Mr. Allen stated the people upstairs own the pick up truck. Mr. Allen told the tow truck driver
that they were not his velucles. The BMW used to belong to him, but he sold it to another
person.
Mr. Strathman stated the City's recourse is aiways to the property owner. VJhen the City finds an
abandoned vehicle, they notify the property owner. If the property owner does not dispose of the
vehicle and the City does, the City charges the property owner. Mr. Allen responded it was his
understanding that he could not touch the vehicle. Mr. Strathman responded the police wili put a
managers tag on it, and a towing company will get it. For these vehicles, the Ciry has to pay the
towing company, they have to receive the veiricle, store it, and then auction it.
Mr. Strathman stated he has no basis for removing the assessment. This is the cost for two
vehicles. Tlie owner of the vehicle probabiy owes Mr. A11en $600.
Mr. Dahn stated the Ciry sells the vehicle and makes money off of it. They tow the vehicle off
the street, take it to the Impound Lot, and then sell it. Mr. Strathman responded the City
subtracts whatever they get at auction for the assessment.
Mr. Allen stated he can understand one vehicle, but tixe owner of the other vehicle was azguing
with the tow truck driver. Mr. Strathman resgonded he believes it is not Mr. Allen's vehicle, but
it does not matter who is the owner. If it is on Mr. Allen's property, he is assessed for it.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
124 Dale Street North (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Sh�athman recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Chazles Avenue {J4206A)
(i3o one appeared Yo represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0106A)
(No one appeazed to regresent the property.)
Geiry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1195 Edgerton Street (30106�
Robert Anderson, owner, appeazed. He submitted a letter to Gerry Strathman.
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Mr. Anderson stated he is here to represent his mother's interest. His mother and brother thought
the vehicle was repossessed or stolen out of the yard until they received the last notice. They
thought the notice was about a pickup truck that was in the driveway. They found out it was not
the truck, but the car that was previously here. His mother is elderly, hard of hearing, and does
not understand th� like ttus.
Mr. Strathman asked who the notice was sent to. Hazold Robinson responded Neil Anderson,
1195 Fdgerton Stree� Mr. Anderson responded that is his deceased father.
Mr. Robinson stated the originai notice was for two vehicles, but the intemational pickup had
collector plates on the reinspection.
Mr. Anderson stated he does not know what the communication would have been beriveen his
mother and brotber. His brother is now deceased.
Mr. Anderson stated he wants to make sure his name and phone number are listed so if there is a
problem, he can be notified. Roxanne Flink responded that Mr. Anderson should add his name
and address as the alternate taxpayer for Ramsey County. That way, any nouces will also go to
him.
Mr. Strathman reduced the assessment from $682.10 to $400 plus the $45 administrative fee for
a total assessment of $445.
370 Fuller Avenue (J0106V)
Gerry Strathznan stated he received a letter from Commander Mike Morehead (Code
Enforcement) raising objeetfons to the claim made by the property owner. The property owner at
the Aprii 9 Legislative Hearing said he should not be assessed for the velucle tow because the
vetncle was removed from the street. Mr. Morehead took exception to that argument because the
owner had iliegally dumped the vehicle from his private property onto the street and, therefore,
should not be allowed to evade the assessment, Mr. Strathman stated he consulted the City
Attorney's Office who informed him the City may not under any circumstauces assess the cost of
towittg from a public street. This vehicle was cleazly towed fram a public street, even by
Commander Morehead's memorandum.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. If Commander Morehead wants to
pursue this as a police issue of illegai dumping, he can do that.
Appeal of summary abatement order for 964 Hatch Avenue.
Jim Brown, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter. Someone told him there was too
much animal feces in his yard. The person said he would retum the next morning; however,
there was five inches of snow on the ground, and the person could not see any feces. Mr. Brown
talked to Mike Morehead (Code Enforcement) who said someone would return in $ve days when
the snow meits. Mr. Brown stated he does not understand the written order for the extemvnation
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company. Mr. Brown never got ahold of Lisa Foster (Code Enforcement). He called five
exterminating companies. The first thing they do is come out and look for droppings. He does
not know if he has to pay them for that. The inspector should be able to look for droppings.
7ohn Betz reported the inspector was out there, there were dog feces and a ac�umulation of hags
of refuse. The bags of refuse had evidence of rodent infestation. The notice reads "Provide
proof of a licensed extemrinator to eliminate rodents." Mr. Betz stated he is not sure how
appropriate it was for the inspector to add that to the notice, but if there was evidence that rats
were infesting ihe gazbage, the inclination is to do something about it, such as get rid of the
gazbage. The properry was inspected yesterday, and the appliance and trash were gone. There
was accumulated dog feces in the yazd. He is closing this file, stated Mr. Betz. If there is an
accumulation of dog feces to the point where Code Enforcement does not think it is appropriate,
they will use the court system to deal with it and issue a ticket for not cleaning it up.
Mr. Brown asked how does he determine wkat is the right amount and how much is too much for
Code Enforcement. He has one dog. Mr. Betz responded he should clean it up every other day.
(The order is withdrawn. 3ohn Betz closed the file.)
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 952 Farrington Street.
If the oivner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the building.
(Steve Magner presented photographs. They were later returned.)
Larry Zielke, Shapiro and Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Boulevazd #390, Edina, representing
Ameriquest Mortgage, appeared and sta#ed Ameriquest started out fareclosing on this property.
There was a sale set for November, but it was postponed because of a pending insurance claim.
It is now scheduled for May 8. Mr. Zielke has gone to court and maintained an order that says
when they do go to sale, the redemption period will be five weeks. They are doing what then can
to expedite the issue. A decision from the insurance company will come in a few days.
(Mi�. Zielke submitted documents to Gerry Strathman, which were later raturned.)
Mr. Strathman asked if he looking for more time. Mr. Zielke responded yes. After the insurance
decision, tt�e mortgage con�pany will decide what they want to do with the properry.
Mr. Magner reported this properiy has been condemned since Apri12001 and vacant since
February 4, 2002. The owner is Irene Nelson. Five summary abatement notices have been
issued to secure the structure, cut tall grass, remove rubbish. On �ebruary 20, 2002, an
inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An otder to abate a nuisance building
was issued on March 6, 2002, with a campliance date of Mazch 21, 2Q02. As of this date, the
properLy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taaces are paid. T�ation has placed an estimated
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market value of $9,300 on fhe land and $41,900 on the building, but the building esiimate is prior
to any of these conditions. There is no code inspection nor bond posted. The estimated cost to
repair is $70,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $?,000 to $8,000.
Mr. Magner stated the dwelling is small, delapidated, deteriorated, and 3I4 of the north
foundation wall is collapsed. There is a partial basement. There are a number of inherent
building deficiencies thaY would have to be corrected if this building is to be saved. The
foundaiion will have to be completely tebuil� There will have to be an egress stair to the
basement. There is no functional plumbing system. There has been little or no maintenance.
T4ris is a very substandard properiy. It would be best off as a lot for redevelopment.
Mr. Strathman asked is it a hazard. Mr. Maguer responded the foundation failed last year at this
time. It is somewhat stabilized. He does not e�cpect more movement, but he cannot guarantee
anything. If the house collapsed in, tha# wouid constitute a life safety issue, and Code
Enforcement would take imtnediate ac6on.
Mr. Strathman asked how much time would they need. Mr. Zielke responded four weeks. It
would either go to sale by then, the mortgage company will make the decision to take it back, or
the company will walk away from the building. Mr. Magner stated that is a prudent course of
action at this time.
Gerry Strathman recommends Iaying over to the May 28, 2002, Legislative Aearing.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1586 Point Douelas
Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
(Laid over from 3-26-02)
(No one appeared to represent the properCy.}
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Steve Magner reported he had no contact with the owner. Mr. Magner was by the property
yesterday. It is still boazded.
Gerry StraUunan recommends approval of the resolution.
Resalution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1114 Magnolia Avenue
East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
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Steve Magner reported the building has been vacant since Mazch 2, 2001. There have been seven
snmmary abatement notices to remove snow and ice, secure building, and cut tall grass. On
February 13, 2002, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which
constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a
nuisance building was issued on February 21, 2002, with a compliance date of March 25. As of
ttris date, the properry rema;nc in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate ta�res aze unpaid of $1,330.37.
Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $15,600 on the land and $27,300 ott the
building. As of Apri123, 2002, a Code Compliance lnspection has not been applied for, nor has
a bond been posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair this struchue is $40,000 to
$50,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
Mr. Magner stated he is surprised the owner is not here. Code Enforcement has not had recent
communication wittt the owner. The owner bought it as a possible project.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLA'TI VE HEARING
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
Room 334 City Hall
Gerry Strafliman, Legislative Hearing Offcer
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement; Racquel Naylor, City Council Offices;
Steve Rice, Housing Information Office; Chue Yang, PED (Planniug and Economic
Development)
The meeting was called to order at 10:07 am.
J0106AAA - Laid Over Summary Abatements:
462 Hopkins Street
Kevin Fertis, owner, appeared and stated the Ciiy cleaned up lus property. He received a notice
and did some cleaning. What they took out of his property was ail worth money: barrels, boxes
on the deck full of aluminum cans, a homemade table used for clothes, caz parts, and spaze tire.
The tire alone was worth $60. Gerry Strathman responded there does not seem to be an azguxnent
that the City did the cleanup, but Mr. Ferris feels things were taken that shouldn't have been.
What the owner needs to do is go to the City's Risk Management Office to file a claim. He can
itemize what the City took. The City Attorney's Office will deal with the claun.
Mr. Ferris asked why the City comes back every six months to check on the properry. Mr.
Strathman responded probably because someone is complainiug. The inspeetors nomially,}ust
respond to complaints.
Gerry Suatt�man recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Venus Pascu, owner, 308 Third Sh�eet North, Stiliwater, appeared and stated the trash was picked
up by BFI.
(A videotape was shown.)
Gerry Strathman stated it looks like the trash was there.
(Ms. Pascu showed Mr. Strathman paperwork.)
Mr. Strathman stated the city cleanup was done on December l9. Her paperwork is for a cleanup
in November.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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1884 St. Clair Avenue
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Mary Anderson, owner, appeared and stated they were cited for brush. They cut down most of
the tree. They were not given sufficient time to clean it up. She purchased a chain saw so she
could cut up the tree. They hauled away a majority of the brush. The only thing left was a small
pile. Their plan was to buy a wood buming stove. They cut the wood and stacked it neatly next
to the house. She now laiows she cannot do that. She would request a reduction in the fine.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Anderson stated the videotape did not show a huge amount of brush. Mr. Sh�athman
concurred.
John Betz reported orders were issued on September 19, and it had not been removed. Another
set of orders were issued, and it still had not been removed. According to the ordinance,
firewood cazmot be stacked close to a habitable structure.
Gerry StraYhman recoxnmends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus the $45 service
fee, for a total assessment of $145. He did not see much to pick up.
1104 Rice Street
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later, said she missed this hearing, and requested another hearing.)
664 Edmund Avenue
(Chue Yang provided Hmong translatiott for this issue.)
Yee Lor, former owner, appeared. Steve Magner explained that the new owner would take care
of this assessment. Racquel Naylor stated a letter was mailed to Mr. Lor that he did not hase to
attend today's meeting.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1443 Universitv Avenue West
(Note: tiie owner appeared later in the meeting on another assessment for 1493 University
Avenue West.)
(At this time, no one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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Summary Abatements:
J025NOW Snowiice removal and/or sanding of wall�s from January 2002 to part of
March 2002;
J0201A Property cleanup dnring part of 3anuary 2002 to part of March 2UO2;
J0201B Board-up of vacant bnildings for January 2002;
J0201V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from Angust 2001 to
December 2001; and
JU2Q1C Demolition of vacant building from �'ebruary 2002 through part of March
2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (30201A)
(No one appeazed to represent the pxoperty.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Beech Street (J02Q1V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201V)
7oe1 Rivazd, owner, 656 Lake Street North, Forest Lake, appeared and stated this is about a car
towed off his property. Both of his tenants would not claim the property. He called the police,
but he cannot remember what came of that.
Mr. Strathman s[ated the owner is suppose to call the police. They will put a tag on the vehicle,
and then it can be towed by a towing company. In this case, since it was not tagged, it was
determined to be an abandoned vehicle and a pubiic nuisance, and it was taken to the Impound
Lot The chazges for #Iris were $585; the City got $40 for the vehicle, which was credited toward
the assessment. This chazge is typical for a tow. There is the cost for towing it, and then it has to
sit at the Impound Lot for 30 days at $ I S a day for storage and other charges. The owner could
have avoided this if he had tagged and towed the vehicle himself.
Mr. Rivard stated he had just purchased the vehicle. He asked can it be reduced. Mr. Strathman
responded not in this case becanse this is a typical charge. If the charge is e�raordinarily Yngh,
sometimes he wiil lower it.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
(Steve Rice grovided Spanish translation for this issue.}
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Steve Magner reported they removed an appliance from the back yard for a one hour charge of
$225, the two appliance disposal for $60, plus the service fee, for a totai of $330.
Maria Estrada, owner, appeared and stated she is ready to pay the fee.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
110i Dale Street North (J0201A)
(Chue Yaag provided Hmong translation for this issue.)
Cha Pao Her, owner, appeared and stated he received a letter from the City.
John Betz reported the charge is $328. His office issued a notice on February 19 to remove
garbage, rubbish, furniture, vehicle parts from the yard and porch azea. Mr. Her responded he
removed all the gazbage and mbbish azound the yazd.
Gerry Sh�athman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing. The
videotape is not available because Code Enforcement did not know this owner was going to
appear.
1514 York Avenue (JQ201A)
Jeremy Hoffman, owner, appeazed and stated he did not send in his green cazd, and he would like
to reschedule for another day.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 11, 2D02, Legislative Hearing.
1319 Bush Avenue (30201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
912 Canoli Avenue (J0201A)
Jennifer Miller, owner, appeared and stated she received an assessment notice last month. It said
the cleanup took place between January and Mazch. That is not true. The cleanup took place
before she looked at the property, which was January I 1, and before she took possession of the
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house. The representative of the previous owner would like this issue held over to another
meeting.
Gerry Strathman stated the cleanup was done on January 28 according to his paperwork. Ms.
Miller responded that is not true. Also, she has a copy of the work order with the original date
crossed out.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman staxed the videotape has the date of September 24.
Mike Morehead reported he ordered this abatement in ihe fall. This is Mazk McGirl's house.
His attorney was cleazly put on notice that if the house was sold they were to disclose there was
an abatement on it. Tlus was an extremely dangerous siivarion because medical waste was stored
outside. This abatement was done on an emergency basis.
7ohn Betz responded the bill from the Parks and Recreation Department was dated January 28,
2002, but that must have been when they finalized the chazges. Bay West charged the City for
removal of the medical waste that dragged into Januazy.
Mr. Morehead stated there was a dispute as to whether the materiais was paint or medical waste.
They contracted with Bay West for the cleanup. Mr. Morehead apologized to Ms. Miller that the
bill was late; however, the attomey was notified of the assessment and toid to disclose it.
Ms. Miller stated she closed on the properry on January 31.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner was awaze that this assessment was pending and had an
obligation Yo inform her of it. She should go to the people that sold the property to pay this
assessment.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing at Ms.
Mi11er's request.
650 Central Avenue West (J0201A)
Phyllis Tra}cler, 1384 Thomas Avenue #1, appeared and stated she owns the properry now. It was
given to her by her father. This is an assessment of cleaning up gazbage, rubbish, furniture. She
could not understand what debris was taken. She has a bill from BFI for February 22. Gerty
5trathman responded this was done in the first of February.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. TraYler stated the bill is eapensive. There was no notice prior to the cieanup. Mr. Strathman
responded the notice was mailed on January 15. The City went back on January 24 and the work
was not done. The work was done on February 4 by the City.
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Ms. Traxler asked where the notice was sent. Mr. Magner responed 1384 Thomas #1. Mr. Betz
added that it was also sent to the occupant at 650 Central.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
871 Fourth Street Fast (JQ201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
�Note: Mr. Strathman recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later and requested another hearing.)
872 Hague Avenue (J0201�
Bill Harrison, owner, appeared and stated this is about an abandoned vehicle. He was told the
tire was flat. They took the caz and sent him the bill.
Gerry Strathman asked did he make an effort to get it back. Mr. Harrison responded they started
to and then decided they didn't need the caz.
Mr. Strathman stated it was kept at the Impound Lot for a long time. Mr. Betz responded there
were two vehicles in violation. The police report indicated one vehicle had current tabs. The
other vehicle was still not in compliance. Mr. Harris responded it had tabs on until December. It
was in compliance.
(John Betz showed Mr. Strathman a photograph of the vehicle.)
Mr. Betz stated the vehicle has yeaz 2000 tabs on it. Mr. Strathman stated current tabs were not
on the vehicle when the photograph was taken on November 1. It was towed on November 14.
Mr. Harrison responded it had tabs when it was towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing in order for
the owner to show proof that he purchased tabs for the velucle.
1093 Hudson Road (J0201V)
(No one apgeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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415 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201�
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Nosa Osifo, owner, appeared and stated he received a nofice that the vehicle was towed from his
properiy. He does not live there, he did not receive the nofice, and it was not his velucle.
John Betz reported that Mr. Osifo received a notice and so did the occupant.
Gerry Sirathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,240.60 to $575 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $620. The assessment amount is out of the normal range.
892 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1708 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
Mazion Degeest, owner, appeazed and stated someone was picking up the vehicle that evening. It
had only been there less than three weeks. It was a Wisconsin caz, and Wisconsin kept the plates.
Gerry Strathman stated notice was fust sent on November 16.
Mr. Degeest stated the police came and sat there until the tow truck arrived. She was told that as
long as the tow truck had been called, there was nothing they could do.
On reinspection on November 26, reported John Betz, they called the owner and left a message
telling her that she had not complied. The vehicle was towed on December 17. Ms. Degeest
responded that she had her voice mail taken off since then. She got samething signed by Paula
Seeley on I3ovember 11.
Mr. Morehead stated he does not remember the paz2icular conversarion. If she had called him
and said the tow huck was there, he wouid have pulled the file, but he will not stop the tow truck.
"There was a fair amount of time hetween the mailing of the notice and when the vehicle was
towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,042.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600. The City met its requirement in terms of notification
and went beyond what is legally required. The City received $38 for the vehicle.
122 Rose Avenue West (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the groperry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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925 Sixth Street East (30201�
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Tina Wines, 925 Sixth Sireet East, Apartment #1, appeazed and stated her boyfriend had a
motorcycle in the backyard. Someone told her she had to get rid of it, but if a tarp was over it,
then it was fine.
John Betz reported the inspector is on vacation, but it is not typical of the inspector. If iYs a
violation, then iYs a violation. If the inspector said it would be okay with a tarp, he would not
have senf a work order.
Gerry Strathman asked does it matter what type of vehicle it is. Mike Morehead responded it is
the same price regazdless of the vehicle. Storage is $15 a day.
Mr. Strathman asked did her boyfriend make an effort to retrieve the motorcycle. Ms. Wines
responded no. They thought it was stolen. They thought it was okay to be in the backyazd.
Mr. Strathman asked did they make a police report. Ms. Wines responded no.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $542.05 to $250 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $295. He understands it is he police department's practice to
charge the same storage fee for a motorcycle as a vehicle, but it seems excessive.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201V)
(No one appeazed to tepresent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Heariug.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later and requested another hearing.}
848 Third Sueet East (J0201�
Christopher Prior, 1961 Hyacinth Avenue East, owner, appeazed and stated this is rental
properry. He saw the car there for a month. He talked to ihe tenant, who said the mechanic nea�t
door was going to take care of the vehicle. Mr. Prior dces not know how many warnings were
sent out. It is unknown why the City does not have the correct address. Ae received a letter that
it was $887. If he knew a car was in the Impound Lot, he would pay it himself. The amount
seems excessive. He takes caze of his property. The notice went to the wrong address. Gerry
Strathman responded they use the address on file, which is required by law.
Mr. Prior stated the tenant cannot afford this. He asked cau it be lowered. Mr. Sizathman
responded there aze expenses in operating the Impound Lot. That is where the $15 a day gets
invoived. It was nnpounded for 50 days.
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Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $887.05 to $SSS plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1036 Topping Street (J0201�
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Lyle Crranlund, owner, appeazed and stated tlris is regarding an abandoned vehicle. The velucle
is a 1977 Chrysler Cazdoba One vehicle had a title lost. The grandchildren moved in with him
about four yeats ago. He is a single man and retired. He called and explained he did not have
money for tabs right now, and he does not have tide on the other. There were valuables in the
caz_ He could not retrieve them. There was nothing said about chazging him $2,000 after they
took the cars. He could dtive around his neighborhood and call the police everyday.
Gerry Strathman stated this is not a profit making enterprise for the City. If he wanted to dispose
of the velucle himself, he could haue for little money. Mr. Cttandlund responded he ran out of
money. Setting fines is easy to do. Mr. Strathman responded this is not a fine. It is a charge for
expenses with respect to removing, storage, auctioning and processing these two vehicles.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $1,457.65 to $1130 plus the $70
service fee for a tatal assessment of $1200. T'his assessment is lugh. If it is helpful, the amount
could be spread over a period of time.
918 University Avenue West (J0201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (JQ2Q1 V)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Weshninster Sueet (JQ201 V)
Blia Kong, owner, and her father, appeazed. Ms. Kong stated she was the property owner. The
vehicle belongs to her dad. He was cleaning out the gazage and put the vehicle an her properiy
for about two weeks. It was towed.
Gerry Strathman asked did they made an effort to get it back. Ms. Chang responded she
informed her dad.
Mr. Strathman stated a norice was mailed on November 13. They did not tow it until December.
There was ample time for him to remove it. Ms. Kong responded he had a lot of health
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problems, and he could not take the car away. He lives two houses away. There were a lot of
cazs azound that area that were not towed.
Mr. Strathman asked did one of them receive the notice. Ms. Kong responded she received the
notice.
Mr. Strathman stated he does not know how long the vehicle was there, but it was there at least
three weeks that the City knows of. He does not see any defect in the City's process. The
assessment is below the typical assessment for a towed vehicle.
Ms. Kong asked why thete were other vehicles around the neighborhood that were not towed.
Mr. 3lrathman responded someone must have complained. There was an opporiunity for the
owner to take care of the vehicle.
Ms. Kong asked if she pays the fine now, wiiat happens to the caz. Mr. Strathman responded this
is not a fine but charges related to the vehicle. The vehicle was auctioned for $38.55 when no
one claimed it. The $38.55 was subtracted from the costs.
Her father stated the neighbor's car had a tire off for a year, but his caz is towed.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment. There is no basis for reducing the
amount or removing it.
217 Winifred Street East (J0201V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1118 Central Avenue West/385 Lexineton Parkway North (J025NOR�
Ethet Pratt, representittg the owner, appeazed and stated 385 Lexington was on the papers she
received. They aze both owned by the same man.
Steve Magner reported there was a summary abatement issued on 1118 Central. The PIN has
been changed because there has been a lot split there. The notice was sent to the right properry
and there is nothing wrong with the summary abatement. What was done wrong was the
assessment was put on the wrong PIN and the wrong address. This is adjoining properties. Code
Enforcement plans to delete this assessment and reassess it as 1118 Central.
Roxanna Flink stated everything was done correctly for ll 18 Central.
Mr. Strathman asked did she have objections to this assessment. Ms. Pratt responded she does.
She has two people contracted to do snow removal. In addifion, she and the owner have
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shoveled. She is not sure when this wouid have occurred. According to ihis it was done on
Ianuary 10.
Mr. Magner statetl the summary abatement was issued on December 27 far snow and ice
accumulation. This is a north facing walk and the dwelling sits on a hill and the sidewalk gets
blocked by the sun. A recheck on January 3 found it was noncompliant. Pazks did the work on
7anuary 10.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Pratt stated she has a check here and would pay the assessment.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner could have put sand and salt on it themselves.
City shovel. Mr. Betz responded that crews aze sent out to sand and salt often.
added that this is a standard procedure. It is a dangerous situation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
He asked did the
Mr. Magner
(Note: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate, stated this assessment will be deleted and reassessed to the
proper address.)
469 Whitall Street (J0201 V)
Michael Elman, resident, appeazed and stated he got a bunch of notices and he never complained
about it. He is now cleaning the property and fi�ng the inside. He got the notice. The City was
going to tow the vehicle on January 4. He spent $425 for vehicle parts and hired someone to
install them. On December 30, the vehicle was mm�ing fine. He planned to put the tags on later.
Before 3anuazy 4, the vehicle was towed.
John Betz stated he concurs with Mr. Elman and does not know why it was towed. Mr. Elman
responded there were two vehicles on the properry. They took one vehicle. The property was
bad. He was doing a lot of work on the property. This is the only assessment he is going to
compiain about.
(Mike Morehead took a few minutes to review the paperwork.)
Mr. Morehead stated Mr. Elman is conect. The paperwork indicates that Code Enforcement
gave him until7anuary 4 to get rid of his caz. Code Enforcement issued a work order on
December 24 prematurely. The City is in enor. Mr. Morehead apologized to Mr. Elman and
recommends the CiTy delete this assessment.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
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1836 York Avenue (J0201A)
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Mike MacInnes, owner, appeazed and stated this property has one of the best yards in the
neighborhood: there aze fruit trees,l0 different kinds of rose bushes. Tfiey received a notice
about cleaning up the brush. His wife told them that she needed the brush because she makes
things out of them.
(Mr. MacInnes showed Mr. 5trathman a photograph of his wife's work.)
Mr. MacInnes stated the worker's came anyway. What disturbs him most is that the workers
were very rude to his wife. There were plastic bags full of leaves around the rose bushes. She
told them not to take those, and they told her to go away. She called Mr. MacInnes and was
crying. They now have three dead rose bushes. The Ciry took the divider they had, which was
obviousiy treated wood. They took the pile of brush. Mr. MacInnes was told to clean up the
brush in January when it was frozen.
(A videotape was shown.)
Mr. Strathman stated outdoor storage in plastic bags is not acceptable. Mr. MacInnes responded
the garden programs say to do that. It is mostly the brush that is the concern.
Mr. Strathman stated he received two notices on December 17 and 27 and asked did he follow up
on them. Mr. MacInnes responded he called once. He was told they could not make exceptions
for him because they would need to make exceptions for everyone. Also, it is not so much the
money, but the attitude. His wife was offended and upset over the situation.
Mr. Betz stated it was a one hour chazge for labor and two yards of waste for $306. Mr.
MacInnes responded they were there for 15 minutes, but they probably have to round it off.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $150 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $195. The assessment is correct. The owner was clearly notified,
and did not comply with the order; however, the assessment is excessive fox picking up trash
bags and debris. Also, the owner may want to speak to the supervisor because the Ciry does not
want City employees behaving inappropriately.
706 Chatles Avenue (J0201A, J0201B, and 702SNOV�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessments.
418 Blair Avenue (J0201A)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmern.
1493 Universitv Avenue West (J0201A)
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West on Page 2.)
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Tuan Toseph Pham, president of Capital Development Company, 478 University Avenue West,
appeared and stated the assessment is not a good idea. Someone got sick, did not do the work,
and Public Works did the work. He is happy to pay the assessment because it is his mistake and
the City needs to be kept clean; however, someone dumped the garbage behind their building.
He cleaned up the building outside many times. There aze 200 police and they cannot catch the
people doing this. The victim is being charged.
Gerry Strathman stated his informa6on shows this is about graffiti. Mr. Pham responded yes.
He did remove it.
Steve Magner stated the February 4 was a work order sent to Parks and Recrearion to remove
graffiti on the building.
(A videotape was shown concerning a cleanup.)
Mr. Magner stated this must haue been a cleanup that was done last fall. They do not have a
videotape for the graffiti. There aze two issues here. There was a layover, which was called
earlier and the owner did not respond. This videotape was for the laid over item.
(The videotape was shown again.)
Mr. Magner stated this cleanup was $288 from last fall. The stuumary abatement for graffiti was
$225. Mr. Morehead added that a videotape for gr�ti is raze.
Cerry Strathman stated the City did a substantial cleanup at this property. The $288 is reasonable
and he is surprised it is not more. Mr. Pham responded he does not think the penalty is high or
more. He is not asking him to reduce the price, but he feels the City is penalizing the victim. He
asks that the City find out who is doing this.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (J0201B)
(No one appeared to present the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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697 Euclid Street (J0201�
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The following appeazed: Dennis Johnson, 7567 Lent Trail, Stacy, Minuesota, and Kathy Lunzer
(phonetic).
Ms. Lunzer stated this property is being assessed for three vehicles. This work was done in
September prior to 3ohnson Construction owning the property, which was purchased in
December. They had a track seazch and tide commitment work done when the property was
purchased. A seazch was also done yesterday. Nothing was recorded during both searches for
this assessment. It has gone through two owners since the assessment took place.
Mr. Magner stated the orders were issued on August 9 with a compiiance date of August 15, and
it was towed on September 27.
Ms. Lunzer stated her paperwork shows that the bank had possession during that time. Her
azgument is the timeliness of this. It is nine months since this took place. If it was done in a
timely manner, it would have been picked up on an assessment search and paid for by the bank.
Roxanne Flink stated her office became aware of this in February. Prior to that, the police
probably had knowledge.
Mr. Strathman stated the vehicles were towed last August and the assessment was not recorded
until February. The assessment charges were $435, $520, and 572, so the vehicles were there
approximately 40 days, and now it is May. Mr. Magner responded it should have been in the
previous assessments last month.
Mr. Strathman asked do they have a recourse to the previous owner. Ms. Lunzer responded the
property was in transition, a person had vacated the properry, and the bank had taken possession.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment. Her arguments aze well made that it is an
extraordinary amount of time between the work being done and when it was recorded. It does
make it difficult for her to uncover it and to make recourse to the seller. Mike Morehead asked
wouid his office have any objections if he assessed this towazd the bank. Mr. Stratluuau
responded no.
843 Westminster Street (J0201 V}
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
667 Magnolia Avenue East (J0201�
Scott Bazrett, 1576 Oakdale Avenue, potential buyer, appeazed and stated the assessment is about
the value of the property. He requests a reducrion so he can purchase the property at a fair price.
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Steve Magner stated this was brought before the City Council on a resolution to remove or repair
the property. There was a total of three summary abatements: towing of a vehicle, boarding of
the buildiug, and a demolition of the building. The prospective buyer is concemed with the
demolition assessment. This was a fire. The property sat for a long period of time. The City
abated the nuisance and removed the vehicle. The cost ran $17,000 because of the work they had
to do to stop any further erosion and there was an e�tensive amount of persanal belongings that
had to be removed subsequent to the demolition because there cannot be miYed municipal waste
in that standazd demolition landfill. These aze all costs the City incurred. This is generally
assessed back onto the ta�Les.
Gerry Shathman asked what are the prospects of the City recovering this amount. Mr. Magner
responded if Mr. Barrett purchases the lot for $1, he would have to pay the taxes. The lot is not
worth $i7,000.
Mr. Strathman asked how much the lot is worth. Ivlr. Magner responded $12,200 on the land.
Mr. Barrett responded he tlunks it is worth more than that.
Mr. Strathman stated it is unlikely the owner is going to pay this assessment. Mr. Magner
responded it would probably go tax forfeit and sold at auction or the HRA (Housing and
Redevelopment Authority) would pick it up, in which they pay $26 to transfer the title.
Mr. Morehead asked aze they paying the owner money and his intentions with the lot. Mr.
Barrett responded he agreed to give $1,000 over what he can get the City to agree with. He plans
to build a house and sell it. Property taxes are $3,700 annually.
Gerry Stathman recommends approval of the assessment. He suggested Mr. Banett talk to
Council President Bostrom about this issue. If he finds the proposal in the interest of the
neighborhood, he may reduce the assessment.
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Stratlunazi recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendarion at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner requested to appeaz at another hearing_)
1015 Sherburne Avenue (J0201 C)
(No one appeared to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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492 Andrew Street (J0201�
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Dorian KoAander, owner, appeared and stated he has plates for 1ris truck. There was a cleanup
there. He could not put the plates or tabs on the truck because people would steal them. He had
permission from Joel Essling (Code Enforcement) to leave the truck there. He said he would be
in town for the eviction on the 22nd. He talked to Mr. Essling's immediate supervisor and was
told they would not tow it. He cazne down Monday and the huck was done. He called and was
told they made a mistake and it would be rectified if he came to the meeting. He lives three
block from the Impound Lot, and the tow amount is too much. He would like the fee cancelled.
He was in the middle of eviction and gave up on the truck.
Mr. Strathman stated lris azgument is that he has plates for the vehicle at the time it was towed,
they were not on it, and the inspectors knew it. He asked why he didn't pick up the vehicle since
he lives three blocks away. Mr. Kollander responded they wanted $300 to tow it. He never paid
more than $60 for a tow. A1so, they destroyed it when it was moved.
Mr. Magner stated Joel Essling issued a summary abatement. On the recheck, no compliance
was done. The work order was issued on Segtember 27.
Mike Morehead reported there was more than just tabs. There was a work order issued on
October 1 for the following: lack of current tabs, open to entry/unsecured, missing vital parts and
dismantled, inoperative. It was towed on October 5. T'he law requires that the tabs aze displayed.
There aze instances of people stealing tabs. People just have to file a police report that the tabs
are stolen to cover themselves and then get another set of tabs. Mr. Kollander responded he has
worked with Code Enforcement on other houses and everything turned out fine. He called them,
talked to Joel Essling, talked to his supervisor, and said he would be down Monday morning.
They towed it Friday beforehand.
Mr. Strathman asked was there anything in the record about the supervisor knowing about this.
Mr. Morehead responded there is a note in the file that Mr. Kollander did not give him an
alternate address.
(Mr. Morehead showed Gerry Strathman an e-mail from Joel Essling.)
Racquel Naylor stated the issue involving this e-mail has already been ratified by the City
Councii. Mr. Magner responded these matters happened simultaneously. One was a yazd
cleanup and the other was a vehicle tow. The tow happened before the yard cleanup. There is no
record in the file that they were not going to tow it.
In this e-mail, staxed Mr. Strathman, Joel Essling strongly suggests denying the appeal. He has
no recollection of what Mr. Kollander is claiming. He offers nothing to support Mr. Kollander's
conten6on. Mr. Kollander responded he does not mind paying the money, but he does not like
the lying.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201�
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Raul Gracia, owner, and his son appeared. His son stated flris is about a vehicle that was at Mr.
Gracia's house. The son did not understand much about the law. It was in the grass and they
moved it to the pavement The son was in the hospital at the time. There were no tabs on the
vehicle.
Mr. S�athman asked did the father receive the norice. The son responded he did.
Mr. Strathman stated this must have been a fairly good vehicle. The son responded it was a
custom older vehicle.
Mr. Magner stated this was a green Oldsmobile that lacked current tabs, appeazed to be open, and
was in the backyazd. An order was issued to the Mr. Gracia at 341 Lawson on August 8 with a
compliance date of August 20, 2001. On August 21, the inspector found the vehicle was in
violation. The vehicle was later towed.
Gerry Suathman recommends deleting the assessment. This vehicle brought $500 to auction,
which is about what the costs were or should have been. He will declaze it even and let the value
of the car take care of the tow and storage. Mr. Magner added that ali vehicles on the property
should be licensed, operable, secured, and parked on blacktop.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like this deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Sirathman recommends deleting the assessment.
1007 Mi]ton Street North (30201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like this deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Strattunan recommends deleting the assessment.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 875 Woodbridge Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfonement is ordered to remove
the building.
Berry and Joe Freese, 596 Hoyt Avenue East #306, appeazed. Mrs. Freese stated someone wants
to buy the property. By the end of the week, it will have a new ocvner. Anything against it will
be taken caze of by the new owner.
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Steve Magner reported the building has been vacated since January 2, 2001. There have been
four summary abatement for a vehicle lacking tabs, refuse, unsecured buildings. On January 2,
an inspectiott of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance
condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building
was issued on February 28, 2002, with a compliance date of April 1, 2002. As of this date, the
properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The vacant building fees are due. Real estate tases aze unpaid in the amount of $3099.83.
Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $7,'700 on the land and $41,200 on the
building. As of May 14, there is no code compliance inspector nor bond posted. The estimated
cost to repair is $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000.
Gerry Strathruan asked when the transaction would close. Mrs. Freese responded the end of the
week.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitarion of the
property on condition that the following is done by noon of May 22, 2002: 1) vacant building fee
is paid, 1) a code compliance inspection is completed, and 3) a$2,000 bond is posted.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 981 Euclid Street. If the
owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
bnilding.
Tunde Akanla, 622 Sheridan Avenue North, Minneapolis, appeared and stated his sister owns the
properry, and he is here on her behalf.
Steve Magner reported the building was condemned February 1999 and vacant since February
16, 1999. There have been 17 summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut grass,
secure buildings, remove boat, cut trees/shrubs, remove snow and ice, abate vehicles. On
November 2, 2000, 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 November 30, 2000, with a compliance date of January 2, 2001.
As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the
legislative code. The vacant building fees haue been paid. Tasation has placed a market value of
$8,200 on the land and $45,900 on the building. The owner has posted two bonds, did some
work under them, but they have not obtained the code compliance inspection, and have lost the
two bonds. Mr. Magner could have taken this building directly to demolition, but they chose to
bring this back to this forum. A third bond was posted on May 8, 2002, and the vacant building
fees were just paid.
Mr. Akanla stated they aiready spent about $60,000 on the house. Since they started the work,
they have done four code compliance inspections in Saint Paul. They put some houses on the
mazket in October 2001. Someone has given him an offer to purchase this particulaz properry.
He paid the bond. He wants to finish it, and sell it
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Gerry Strathman stated lus concem is that it will not teally get finished. Mr. Okanla responded
he is confident he will get it done. He can finish it in one month if they do it nonstop.
Mr. Strathman stated nonstop is difficult. Ae asked will it be done in three months. Mr. Okanla
responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated the mortgage company notified them that the properry is in the foreclosure
depariment. The owner has shown over a two yeaz period to not be able to complete the project.
Gerry Strathman recommends granting the owner three months to rehabilitate the property. Mr.
Okanla and his sister need to understand that the City is rnnning out of parience.
The meeting was adjoumed at 12:58 p.m.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the building.
(Laid over from 4-23-02)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislarive Hearing.
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