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255305 ✓P� r OR161NAL TO CITY CLBRK �� CITY OF ST. PAUL F�E NC�� NO � '� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ' ` �` '' COU OL N—GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONE AT� In the Matter of haZardous buildings being that two-story frame duplex and attached shed known and described as 651 Laurel in the City of Saint Paul and s3tuated upon those premises legally described as Lot 23, Block 8, -Holc�be's Addition to Saint Pau1, according to the plat on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. " WHEREAS, Pursuant to resolution, C. F. No. 253721, approved April 22, 1971 , a public hearing was duly held on May 6, 1971, before the Council of the City of Saint Paul, said hearing pertaining to the condition of the structures located at 651 Laurel, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Upon the facts pres�nted at the said hearing consisting of photographs, inspection reports and the recommen- dations of the City Architect, it is found and determined by the City Council that according to the records aAd files in the Office of the Register of Deeds , the 1 ast record owner/ownars of the above- � described property are �Ellsworth and Janice Surber. WHEREAS, It is further determined that the above-described uiiding constitute hazardaus buildings within the definition of ,� nesota Statutes Section 463.15 for the following reasons: � � �� a. The building and garage are standing vacant, abandoned and are subject to beiag entered by un- ' ` � authori zed persons ; �' b. The exterior cond3tion of the building is as � ' �:{ follows : The cornice is rotting and badly deteriorated; j� the wooden siding is in poor condition; the roofing is .J `_ COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Counci� 19— Yeas Nays Butler Carlson Approve� 19� Levine Tr Favor Meredith Mayor Sprafka A gainst Tedesco Mr. President, McCarty � - .; ,ti.��3�� >- ., . ; , ' �„��` .� poor; the attached shed at the rear is very dilapidated; outside rear steps are dangerous ; windows are broken adt and the second floor rear porch and roof are badly damaged by fire. c. The interior condition of the building is as foliows : The basement limestone has mortar missing; the wiring and plumbing have been vandalized or are missing and the first and second floors have been badly damaged by fire. d. The building in the above condition is beyond reasonable repair; e. The building is unfit for human habitation in its present condition and the above corrections must be made in compliance with the Building Code and the Housing Code of the City o£ Saint Paul in order to make the same habitable; f. The building constitutes a nuisance and a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare because of its physical damage� dilapidation and inadequate maintenance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 463.15 through 463. 26, and based upon the foregoing findings of the City Council, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby make the following Order: ORDER ____.._ 1. The owners of the above-described building and garage shall make the same safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health� safety and wel£are by having the said building and shed razed and the materials therefrom removed frora the premises within thirty (30) days from the dat� of the service o£ this Order; Z. Unless such corrective action : is taken to comply with this Order or an answer served upon the City of Saint Paul and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota, within twenty (ZO) days from the date of the service of this Order, a Motion for Summary Enforcement of this Order to raze and remove the said building and shed will be made to the Ramsey County District Court; 3. In the event that the building and shed are to be razed OR161NAL TO CITY CL6RK �� \ � CITY OF ST. PAUL FoE Nci� NO. �'�`�'`" " ' •M OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK � " � COUNCIL RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY COM M IS51 ON ER DATF by the Cit�* of Saint Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court, all parsonal property or fixtures which may unreasonably interfere with the razing and removal of this building and shed shall be removed within ten (1Q) days from the entry af judgment; and if not so removed, the Clty of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such personal property and fixtures as provided by law; 4. If the City of Saint Paul is compelled to take any corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the above-described real estate and collected as other taxes; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution and incorporated Order herein be served upon the last record owners of the above-described property in the manner provided by law. AUG 131971 COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council 19_ Yeas Nays � Butler ��,; AU G 1 3 19�� , �� 19� j �""' —�n Favor Meredith Sprafka � or Tedesco Againat Mr. President, McCarty PuB�.ISx�,D� 2117, �� , ' � 1 T`Y O F S A 1 h! T RA l! `�~�� r� < < �� t . �� A � ;� � Capital of M�nnesota t � ; . � , � 7 � . ,� , f, � , �j ,�� - :�� , i==�F ��' tl� � � . -�'".^-�.`_'_ .A;:=�'`°-�.; �'' �'e eri.i`'��i.��°' �ii ; � „ _ , � � ,, � � �a: r,� a�,��.�:"`��,wa."'i�}' i � � 4 „��. -- �'� � �C''' :"1`�4.�' :x', � �� :�� r �,{, �s�': BUREAU OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS ROBERT L. AMES, Ci+y Archi+ect 445 City Hall, 55102 223-4212 May 6, 1971 Honorable Charles McCarty, Mayor and Members of the City Council Re: File No. 2022--651 Laurel Centlemen: T'he Building Department is hereby submitting its report on the condition of the structure at the above location. The owner of record is E. E. Surber and the legal description of the property is Lot 23, Block 8, Holcumbe's Addition. A recent inspection indicates the following: Building Classification: 2-story frame duplex. Exterior: Wood siding, older type, generally poor condition, needs paint, cornice soffit deteriorated, two chimneys very poor, roofi.ng poor, attached shed at rear very dilapidated. Outside rear steps dangerous, wind,ows broken out. Second. floor rear porch and roof badly damaged by fire. General appearance very bad. Basement: Limestone has mortar missing. First Floor: Interior of building badly daxnaged by fire and vandalism and elements of weather. Second. Floor: Sarne as first fioor. The wiring and plumbing systems have been vandalized or are missing. The property was board.ed up by the city on November 5, 1970. The building has been vacant and. in present condition for over 2-1/2 years with no atternpt to repair by the owners. The building is presently an eyesore, an attractive nuisance and a definite blight to the immediate environs. C�� t „ . . j Hon. Charles McCarty, Mayor and Members of the City Council -2- May 6, 1971 Inasmuch as the foregoing conditions constitute a public hazard. and. the owner has made no attempt to satisfactorily repair the d,amage despite our warnings, it is the recommend.ation of this bureau that this matter be referred to the City Attorney's office for razing and removal through District Court proceed.ings. r tr o s i �_. Robert L. Ames City Architect RLA/mfs cc: Messrs. J. Segal F. Staffens on Fire Marshal � May 6, a.971 Mr. Da�ieZ .A.. Kla� Cc�rporat3.on Counsel Buiiding I�ear Sir s The City Council. tod�,y recc�uuested that yau prepa,r� a re�oZution ordering �he correCtian c�r wreckin� and r�ov°al n�' �xe x'ourplex at 6�1 Laurel A�re. Very �ruly yo�xrs s City C1erk �