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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, 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 rivo-story, wood frame dwelling with a metal shed attached to house located
on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 875 Woodbridge
Street. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 2, Block 12, Blocks 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Lewis' (2) Addition to St. Paul,
Minnesota
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and informarion
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 21, 2001, the following are the now
known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Joe P. & Betty L. Freese, 596 Hoyt
Avenue East Unit 306, St. Paul, MN 55101; Joe P. & Betty L. Freese, 875 Woodbridge Street,
St. Paul, MN 55117; US Bank, NA, 400 North Michigan, 2" Floor, Chicago, IL 60611; Beneficial
Loan & Thrift Co., 395 North Robert Street #102, St.Paul, MN 55101
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated February 28, 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
WI3EREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the shucture located on the Subject Properiy by April 1, 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
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accardance with
the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of
the public hearings; and
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1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
2 Council on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving tesfimony and
3 evidence, made the recornmendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties
4 to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
5 remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to
8 be completed withni fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Aearing; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 22,
2002 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Councii; 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 Properiy at $75 Woodbridge 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.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Division of Code Enfarcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division
of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution
and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and
not deh to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence
on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in
the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and
removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing.
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1 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service
2 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary
3 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
4 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 or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be
removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all
personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint
Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties
in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Requested by Department of:
Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement
Adopted by Council: Date /Y/�o?�. 2,Od�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcexnent is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 875 Woodbridge Street.
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INITIATMG PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITV (Who, What, When, Where, Why)
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 875 Woodbridge Street by April 1, 2002, and have
failed to comply with those orders.
IF APPROVED
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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�i`e��ify wi71'spen�funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
collected as a special assessment against the property taaces.
nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION I C08T/REVENUE BUDfiETm (CIRCLE ONE� YES NO
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REPORT
Date: May 14, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
IS West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing Officer
1. J0106AAA - Laid Over Summary Abatements
462 Hookins Street
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1884 St. Clair Avenue
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $288 to $100 plus
the $45 service fee, for a total assessment of $145.
1104 Rice Street
Legislative 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
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
664 Edmund Avenue
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
2. Summary Abatements:
J02SNOW Snowlice removal and/or sanding of walks from January 2002 to part
of March 2002;
JQ2Q1A Property cleanup during part of January 2002 to part of March 2002;
J0201B Board-up of vacant buildings for January 2002;
J0201V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from August
2001 to December 2001; and
J0201C Demolition of vacant building from February 2002 fhrough part of
March 2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (30201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval.
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1027 Beech Street (J0201�
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
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1105 Dale Street North (J0201 A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legisiative
Hearing.
1514 York Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legisiative
Hearing.
1319 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
912 Carroll Avenae (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Hearing.
650 Centrai 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 Haeue Avenue (JOZOl V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative
Heazing.
1093 Hudson Road (J0201V}
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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892 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V}
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1708 Laurel Avenue (J0201�
Legislafive 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�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
925 Siath Street East (J0201 V)
Legislative Heating O�cer recommends reducing the assessment from $542.05 to $250
plus the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $295.
1051 Stinson Street (J0201 V)
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 Ton ing Street (J0201 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 (J0201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (J0201V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approvai of the assessment.
914 Westminster Street (J0201V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
217 Winifred Street East (JQ201V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
469 Whitall Street (J0201V)
Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends deleting the assessment.
1836 York Avenue (J0201A) .
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $306 to $150 plus
the $45 service fee for a total assessment of $195.
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706 Chazles Avenue (J0201A, J0201B, and J02SN0�
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessments.
418 Blair Avenue (J0201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue West in Item 1)
1493 Universitv Avenue West (70201A)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (J0201B)
L,egislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
697 Euclid Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
893 Westminster Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
667 Maenolia Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
1015 Sherburne Avenue (J0201C)
Legisiative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment.
492 Andrew Street (J0201 V)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201 V)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends deleting the assessment.
1007 Milton StreetNorth (J02�1V)
Legislative Hearing officer recommends deleting the assessment.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201V)
Legislative Heazing 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 faits to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
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Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner sis months to complete the
rehabilitation of the properry 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.
4. 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 building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner three months to rehabilitate
the property.
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 Heating Officer recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legisiafive
Heazing.
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CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE
DOrsald L Luna, Ciry Clerk
CTTY OF SAIIVT PAUL
Randy G Kel[y, Mayor
April 19, 2002
DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENI'�� _U 3�
Michael R Morehead, Program Manager 1
Nuisance Building Code EnJorcement
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Members of the City Councii
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/I3uisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City
Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the
nuisance building(s) located at:
875 Woodbridge Street
, The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, May 14, 2002
City Council Hearing - Wednesc�ay, May 22, 2002
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Joe P. & Beriy L. Freese
596 Hoyt Avenne East Unit 306
St. Paul, MN 55101
Joe�P. & Betty L. Freese
875 Woodbridge Street
St. Paul, MN 55117
US Bank, NA
400 North Michigan, 2" Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Beneficiai Loan & Thrift Co.
395 North Robert Street #102
St.Paul, MN 55101
Interest
Fee Owners
Fee Owners
Mortgagee
Mortgagee
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Aprii 19, 2002
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The legal description of this property is:
Lot 2, Block 12, Blocks 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Lewis' (2) Addition to St.
Paul, Minnesota
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
mmabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the
recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution
ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely
manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition
and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
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Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Citi2.en Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
Room 330 City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: 3ol�n Betz, Code Enforcement; Roacanne Flink, Real Estate; Steve Magner,
Code Enforcement; Mike Morehead, Code Enforcement; Racquel Naylor, City Council Offices;
Steve Rice, Housing Information Office; Chue Yang, PED (Planning and Economic
Development)
The meeting was called to order at 10:07 am.
J0106AAA - Laid Over Summary Abatements:
462 Honkins Street
Kevin Ferris, owner, appeazed and stated the City cleaned up his property. He received a notice
and did some cleaning. What they took out of his property was all worth money: barrels, boxes
on the deck full of aluminum cans, a homemade table used for clothes, car parts, and spare tire.
The tire alone was worth $60. Gerry Strathman responded there does not seem to be an argument
that the City did the cleanup, but Mr. Ferris feels things were taken that shouldn't haue 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 Ciry Attorney's Office will deal with the claim.
Mr. Ferris asked why the City comes back every six months to check on the properry. Mr.
Strathman responded probably because someone is complaining. The inspectors normally just
respond to complaints.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
778 Blair Avenue
Venus Pascu, owner, 308 Third Street North, Stillwater, appeazed 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. Strattunan paperwork.)
Mr. Sh�athman stated the city cleanup was done on December 19. Her papenvork 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, appeazed 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 nest
to the house. She now lmows 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. Stratlunan
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 cannot be stacked close to a habitable structure.
Gerry Strathman recommends 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 appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 1 l, 2002, Legisiative 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 transla6on for this issue.)
Yee Lor, former owner, appeazed. Steve Magner e�lained that the new owner would take caze
of this assessment. Racquel Naylor stated a letter was mailed to Mr. Lor that he did not have to
attend today's meeting.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1493 University Avenue West
(Note: the owner appeazed 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:
J02SNOW Snowlice removal and/or sanding of walks from January 2002 to part of
March 2002;
J0201A Property cleanup during part of January 2002 to part of March 2002;
J0201B Board-up of vacant buildings for Jannary 2002;
J0201V Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property from August 2001 to
December 2001; and
J02Q1C Demolition of vacant building from February 2002 through part of March
2002.
978 Aurora Avenue (J0201A)
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1027 Beech Street (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent ihe property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1151 Bush Avenue (J0201V)
Joel 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 stated 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 public nuisance, and it was taken to the Impound
Lot. The charges for this were $585; the City got $40 for the vehicle, which was credited toward
the assessment. This charge is typical for a tow. There is the cost for towing it, and then it has tc
sit at the Impound Lot for 30 days at $15 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 tlie vehicle. He asked can it be reduced. Mr. Strathman
responded not in this case because this is a typical charge. If the chazge is e�ctraordinarily high,
sometimes he will lower it.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
706 Thomas Avenue (J0201A)
(Steve Rice provided 5panish translation for this issue.)
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Steve Magner reported they removed an appliance from the back yazd for a one hour charge of
$225, the two appliance disposal for $60, plus the service fee, for a total of $33Q.
Maria Estrada, owner, appeazed and stated she is ready to pay the fee.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1105 Dale Street North (J0201A)
(Chue Yang provided Hmong translarion for this issue.)
Cha Pao Her, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter from the City.
John Betz reported the chazge is $328. His office issued a notice on February 19 to remove
gazbage, rubbish, fumiture, vehicle parts from the yazd and porch azea. Mr. Her responded he
removed all the gazbage and rubbish around the yard.
Gerry Strathman 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
appeaz.
1514 York Avenue (J0201A)
Jeremy Hoffrnan, owner, appeazed and stated he did not send in his green card, and he would like
to reschedule for another day.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 11, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
1319 Bush Avenue (J0201�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
912 Carroll Avenue (J0201A)
Jennifer Miller, owner, appeared aztd 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 properry, which was January 11, and before she took possession of the
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house. The representative of the pxevious 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 stated the videotape has the date of September 24.
Mike Morehead reported he ordered this abatement in the fall. This is Mazk McGirl's house.
His attomey was cleazly put on notice that if the house was sold they were to disclose there was
an abatement on it. This was an extremely dangerous situation because medical waste was stored
outside. This abatement was done on an emergency basis.
John Betz responded the bill from the Pazks and Recreation Department was dated January 28,
2002, but that must have been when they finalized the charges. Bay West charged the City for
removal of the medical waste that dragged into January.
Mr. Morehead stated there was a dispute as to whether the materials 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 attorney was notified of the assessment and told to disclose it.
Ms. Miller stated she closed on the property on January 31.
Mr. Strathman stated the owner was awaze that this assessment was pending and had an
obligation to inform her of it. She should go to the people that sold the properry to pay this
assessment.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing at Ms.
Miller's request.
650 Central Avenue West (J0201A)
Phyllis Traxler, 1384 Thomas Avenue #i, appeazed and stated she owns the properiy 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. Gerry
Strathman responded this was done in the first of February.
(A videotape was shown.)
Ms. Traxler stated the bill is expensive. There was no notice prior to the cleanup. Mr. Stratl�man
responded the notice was mailed on January 15. The City went back on 7anuary 29 and the work
was not done. 'The work was done on February 4 by ihe 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.
Gzrry Strathman recommends approval of the assessmenx
871 Fourth Street East (J0201�
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
Gerry Stratlunan recommends laying over to fhe 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, appeazed and stated this is about an abandoned vehicle. He was told the
tire was flat. They took the caz and sent hnn 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 car.
Mr. Straihman 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 vetucle.)
Mr. Betz stated the vehicle has yeaz 2000 tabs on it. Mr. Strathman stated current tabs were not
on the vehicie 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 3une 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing in order for
the owner to show proof that he purchased tabs for the vehicle.
1043 Hudson Road (J0201�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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415 Jessamiue Avenue East (JQ2Q1�
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Nosa Osifo, owner, appeared and stated he received a notice that the vehicle was towed from his
property. He does not live there, he did not receive the notice, and it was not his vehicle.
John Betz reported that Mr. Osifo received a notice and so did the occupant.
Gerry Strathman 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�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1708 Laurel Avenue (J0201 V)
Marion Degeest, owner, appeared 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 first sent on November 16.
Mr. Degeest stated the police came and sat there until the tow truck arrived. She was told thaY as
long as the tow truck had been called, there was nothing they could do.
On reinspection on November 26, reported 7ohn 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 something signed by Paula
Seeley on November 11.
Mr. Morehead stated he does not remember the particulaz conversafion, If she had called him
and said the tow truck was there, he would have pulled the file, but he will not stop the tow truck.
There was a fair amount of time between 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�
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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925 Sixth Street East (J0201�
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Tina Wines, 925 Sixth Street 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.
7ohn Betz reported the inspector is on vacation, but it is not typical of the inspector. If iYs a
violation, then iY's a violation. If the inspector said it would be okay with a tarp, he would not
have sent 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 $IS 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 represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendation at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner called later and requested another hearing.)
848 Third Street East (J0201�
Christopher Prior, 1961 Hyacinth Avenue East, owner, appeazed and stated this is rental
properry. He saw the caz there for a month. He talked to the tenant, who said the mechanic next
door was going to take caze of the vehicle. Mr. Prior does not know how many warnings were
sent out. It is unimown why the City does not have the correct address. He received a letter that
it was $887. If he knew a caz was in the Impound Lot, he would pay it himself. The amount
seems excessive. He takes care of his property. T'he 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 can it be lowered. Mr. Strathman
responded there are espenses in operating the Impound Lot. That is where the $15 a day gets
involved. It was unpounded for 50 days.
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Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment from $887.05 to $555 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $600.
1036 Toppin�Street (J0201�
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Lyle Graulund, owner, appeared and stated this is regazding an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle
is a 1977 Chrysler Cazdoba. One vehicle had a tiUe lost. The grandchildren moved in with him
about four years 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 ha�e title on the other. There were valuables in the
caz. He could not retrieve them. There was nothing said about charging him $2,000 after they
took the cars. He could drive azound 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 vehicle himself, he could have for little money. Mr. Grandlund responded he ran out of
money. Setting fines is easy to do. Mr. Strathman responded this is not a fine. It is a chazge 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 total assessment of $1200. This assessment is high. If it is helpful, the amount
could be spread over a period of time.
918 Universitv Avenue West (J0201 V)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
993 Victoria Street North (J0201 V)
(No one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
914 Westminster Street (J0201 V)
Blia Kong, owner, and her father, appeared. Ms. Kong stated she was the property owner. The
vehicle belongs to her dad. He was cleaning out the garage and put the vehicle on her property
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 notice was mailed on November 13. They did not tow it until December.
There was ample tixne 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 caz away. He lives two houses away. There were a lot of
cazs around 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 Imow how long the vehicle was there, but it was ffiere 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 there were other vehicles around the neighborhood that were not towed.
Mr. Strathman responded someone must have complained. T'here was an opportunity for the
owner to take care of the vehicle.
Ms. Kong asked if she pays the fine now, what happens to the car. 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 caz 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 (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Suathman recommends approval of the assessment.
1118 Central Avenue West/385 Leafinaton Pazkwav North (J02SNOV�
Ethel Pratt, representing the owner, appeared and stated 385 Le�rington 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 norice was sent to the right properiy
and there is nothing wrong with the sununary abatement. What was done wrong was the
assessment was put on the wrong PII3 and the wrong address. This is adjouring properties. Code
Enforcement plans to delete this assessment and reassess it as 1118 Central.
Roxanna Flink stated everythnig was done correctly for 1118 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 addition, she and the owner have
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shoveled. She is not sure when this would have occurred. According to this it was done on
January 10.
Mr. Magner stated the summary abatement was issued on December 27 for snow and ice
aceumulation. 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. Parks did the work on
January 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. He asked did the
City shovel. Mr. Betz responded that crews aze sent out to sand and salt often. Mr. Magner
added that this is a standazd procedure. It is a dangerous situation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
(Note: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate, stated tlus 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 fixing the inside. He got the notice. The City was
going to tow fhe vehicle on January 4. He spent $425 for vehicle parts and hired someone to
install them. On December 30, the vehicle was ruuning fine. He planned to put the tags on later.
Before January 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 property. They took one vehicle. The properiy was
bad. He was doing a lot of work on the property. This is the only assessment he is going to
complain about.
(Mike Morehead took a few minutes to review the paperwork.)
Mr. Morehead stated Mr. Elman is conect. Tfie paperwork indicates that Code Enforcement
gave him until January 4 to get rid of his car. 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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Gerry Strathman recommends approvai of the assessment.
1493 Universitv Avenue West (J0201A)
(Note: there is another 1493 University Avenue VJest on Page 2.)
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Tuan Joseph 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 gazbage 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 information 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 Recreation to remove
graffiti on the building.
(A videotape was shown concerning a cieanup.)
Mr. Magner stated. this must have been a cleanup that was done last fall. They do not have a
videotape for the graffid. There are two issues here. There was a layover, which was called
eazlier and the awner 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 summary abatement for graffiti was
$225. Mr. Morehead added that a videotape for graffiti is rare.
Gerry Strati�man 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 Ciry is penalizing the victim. Ae
asks that the City find out who is doing this.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
880 Wilson Avenue (30201B)
(No one appeared to present the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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697 Euclid Street (30201�
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The following appeared: Dennis Johnson, 7567 Lent Trail, Stacy, Minnesota, and Kathy Lunzer
(phonetic).
Ms. Lunzer stated this properry is being assessed for three vehicles. This work was done in
September prior to Johnson Construction owning the property, which was purchased in
December. They had a track search and tifle commitment work done when the property was
purchased. A seazch was also done yesterday. Nothing was recorded during both seazches 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 compliance 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
argument 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 seazch and paid for by the bank.
Roxanne Flink stated her office became awaze of this in February. Prior to that, the police
probably had lrnowledge.
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
appro�mately 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 recowse to the previous owner. Ms. Lunzer responded the
property was in transition, a person had vacated the properiy, and the bank had taken possession.
Gerry 5trathman recommends deleting the assessment. Her arguments aze well made that it is an
extraordinary amount of time beriveen 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
would his office have any objections if he assessed this toward the bank. Mr. Strathman
responded no.
893 Weshninster Street (J0201�
(No one appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
66? Maenolia Avenue East (J0201�
Scott Barrett, 1576 Oakdale Avenue, potenrial buyer, appeared and stated the assessment is about
the value of the property. He requests a reduction 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 totai of three summary abatements: towing of a vehicle, boarding of
the building, 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 velucle. The cost ran $17,000 because of the work they had
to do to stop any further erosion and there was an extensive amount of personal belongings that
had to be removed subsequent to the demolition because there cannot be mixed municipal waste
in that standard demolifion landfill. These are all costs the City incurred. This is generally
assessed back onto the t�es.
Gerry Strathman asked what aze 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 $17,000.
Mr. Strathman asked how much the lot is worth. Mr. Magner responded $12,200 on the land.
Mr. Barrett responded he thinks 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 HRt� (Housing and
Redevelopment Authority) would pick it up, in wluch they pay $26 to transfer the title.
Mr. Morehead asked are 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 Staxhman recommends approval of the assessment. He suggested Mr. Barrett 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 Sherbume Avenue (70201C)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the June 4, 2�02, Legislative Hearing.
(Note: Mr. Strathman's recommendafion at the meeting was to approve the assessment, but the
owner requested to appeaz at another hearing.)
1015 Sherbume Avenue (J0201 C)
(No one appeared to represent the pmperty.)
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the assessment.
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492 Andrew Street (J0201�
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Dorian Kollander, owner, appeared and stated he has plates for his 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 �ssling (Code Enforcement) to leave the truck there. He said he would be
in town for the eviction on the 22nd. He tallced to Mr. Essling's immediate supervisor and was
told they would not tow it. He came down Monday and the truck 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 his 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. Also, 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 September 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. The law requires that the tabs aze displayed.
There are instances of people stealing tabs. People just have to file a police report that the tabs
aze 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. Koliander 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
Council. Mr. Magner responded these matters happened simultaneously. One was a yard
cleanup and the other was a vehicle tow. The tow happened before the yazd cleanup. There is no
record in the file that they were not going to tow it.
In this e-mail, stated Mr. Strathman, Joel Essling strongly suggests denying the appeal. He has
no recollecrion of what Mr. Kollander is cla.iming. He offers nothiug to support Mr. Kollander's
contention. Mr. Kollander responded he does not mind paying the money, but he does not like
the lying.
Gerry Strathman recommends approvai of the assessment.
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341 Lawson Avenue East (J0201 V)
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Raul Gracia, owner, and his son appeazed. His son stated this 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. Strathman asked did the father receive the norice. The son responded he did.
Mr. Strathman stated tivs must have been a fairly good vehicle. The son responded it was a
custom older velucle.
Mr. Magner stated this was a green Oldsmobile that lacked current tabs, appeared to be open, and
was in the backyard. 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 Strathman 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 all vehicles on the properry
should be licensed, operable, secured, and pazked on blacktop.
107 Manitoba Avenue (J0201 V)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like this deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment.
lOQ7 Milton Street North (J0201�
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Steve Magner stated John Betz would like ttris deleted for inaccurate notification.
Gerry Strathman recommends deleting the assessment
v/ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 875 Woodbridge Street.
�C If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove
the building.
Berry and Jce 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 owner. Anything against it wili
be taken caze of by the new owner.
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Steve Magner reported the buiiding 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 inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute 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 l, 2002. As of this date, the
property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislarive code.
The vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taaces are unpaid in the amount of $3099.83.
Ta�cation 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 Strathman 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 rehabilitation of the
property on condition that the foilowing is done by noon of May 22, 2002: 1) vacant building fee
is paid, 1) a code compliance inspecrion 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
building.
Tunde Akanla, 622 Sheridan Avenue North, Minneapolis, appeazed and stated his sister owns the
property, and he is here on her behalf.
Steve Magner reported the building was condemned February 1999 and vacant since February
16, 1999. There haue been 17 sumniary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, cut grass,
secure buildings, remove boat, cut trees/shtubs, 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 have been paid. Taaiation has placed a market value of
$8,200 oa 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 direcfly to demolition, but they chose to
bring this back to tlus forum. A third bond was posted on May 8, 2002, and the vacant building
fees were just paid.
Mr. Akanla stated fhey aiready spent about $60,000 on fhe house. Since they started tfie 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 particular property.
He paid the bond. He wants to finish it, and sell it.
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Gerry Strathman stated his concern is that it will not really 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. He asked will it be done in three months. Mr. Okanla
responded yes.
Mr. Magner stated Yhe mortgage company nofified them that the properry is in the foreclosure
department. 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 properry. Mr.
Okanla and his sister need to understand that the City is n,nn;ng out of patience.
T'he meeting was adjourued at 12:58 p.m.
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Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 952 Farrington Sfreet.
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, Legislative Hearing.
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