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1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council
2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and
3 removal of a one-story, massonary and stone commercial structure located on property hereinafter referred
4 to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1165 Hudson Road. This property is legally
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10, Lindley Park That part of Lots A and 15, Block 10, Lindley Park, lying Westerly of the
Westerly line of Johnson Parkway
WHEREAS, based upon the recards in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before April 11, 2002, the following ue the now known
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Parkway Place Housing, L.L.C., 2350 West 7`�
Street, St. Paul, MN SSl lb; Housing & Redevelopment Authority ofthe City of Saint Paul, MN, Inc.,
25 West Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55102; Gerald E.Frisch, 2350 7�` Street West, St. Paul, MN 55116
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement 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 August 28, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subj ect 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 September 12, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this
building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect 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 accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the
public hearings; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and
remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all
applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be
completed within five (5) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, October 23,
2002 and the testirnony 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 1165 Hudson Road:
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
3. 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 l�own 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.
That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demofition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the lmown 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 Properiy safe and not
detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the
community by rehabilitating this structure and 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 five (5) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above corrective 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, fili the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Lea slative Code.
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 property 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 properiy 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
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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 resolurion, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at 1165 I�udson Road.
PLANNING CAMMISSION
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Has this perSONfirm eH¢r warked under a canfrxt (or this department�
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Fias fhis P��rm evx been a ciry empbyee9
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�'443�"�2f3�d4��s}'€s°��frPiI�°�@"PRzz`fi434cY�'�S)`"�'li�ied 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 repaar or remove the building at ll65 Audson Road by September 12, 2002, and
haue failed to comply with those orders. __
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The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properiy,
collected as a speciai assessment a�ainst the properiy taYes.
will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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REPORT
Date: October 8, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislafive Hearing Officer
1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 860 Euclid Street.
If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building. `
(Laid over from 7-9-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 12, 2002,
Legislative Hearing.
2. Appeal of summary abatement order at 1774 Norfolk Avenue.
(Laid over from 8-2'7-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
3. Laid over summary abatement:
J0204AA - Property clean-up at 1194 Albemarle Street.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment.
4. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 2194
Nortonia Avenue
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
Legisiative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 611 Da�ton
Avenue (carriage houseZ. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code
Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding.
{Laid over from 5-27-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
6. Appeal of summary abatement order at 1240 Berkelev Avenue.
(Heard on 9-10-02. City Council laid over to this meeting.)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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Appeal of summary abatement at 1630 Reaney Avenae.
(On 9-10-02 agenda. City �ouqcil laid over to this meeting.)
Legislarive Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
8. Appeal of summary abatement order for 1790 Dayton Avenue.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
9. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1684 Bums
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
10. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1143 Hudson
Road. If the owner fails to compty with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
11. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1165 Hudson
Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
12. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 14 Jessamine
Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing O�cer recomriends approval of the resolution.
13. Appeal of summary abatement order for 677 Hyacinth Avenue.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeai.
14. Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 812 Stewart
Avenue.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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MINUTES OF TT� LEGI3LATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, October 8, 2002
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry StratUman, Legislative Hearing Officer
The meeting was cailed to order at 10:05 a.m.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Racquel
Naylor, City Council Offices; Teng Vang, Code Enforcement
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 860 Euclid Street. If the
owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
(Laid over from 7-9-02)
David Casas, 921 Hudson Road-Apartment A, representing owner Sandra Casas, appeared and
stated they are in the final stages of doing repairs to this property. The tile is being laid and
painted now. The second unit is fmished. They expect to be putting in carpet and countertops
this week and finishing some incidental repairs. They hope to have it done in a week. An
inspection could be done in two weeks.
Steve Magner reported he was at this properiy last week. He spoke to Mr. Casas. It is taking
longer this expected. The simplest solution is to lay it over to the first meeting in November.
The code complianee inspection may be done by that time.
Gerry Strathman recommends laying over to the November 12, 2002, Legislative Hearing.
Appeal of summary abatement order at 1774 Norfolk Avenue.
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
Gerry Strathman asked for an update on what progress she has made.
Lucky (Colleen) Moore, owner, appeazed and stated she thought she would be all done soon.
She did not get all the items moved. She can lift fifty pounds and can haul things in and she can
haul things out. She had a major medical problem and had to leam to walk and talk again, but
she is better. She was out in her yazd this morning working. A load was hauled out today and
another will be hauled out tomorrow. She wouid like to have two weeks to finish tY2e property.
She had to change her mindset because she did not agree with Mr. Strathman. Now that it is
changed, she can empty her yazd.
Mr. Strathman asked how close she is to being finished. Ms. Moore responded she fell down on
expectations and she apologi2es. ,
Mr. Strathman stated he is afraid that she is taking things out and bringing things in. Ms. Moore
responded she is not bringing things in, but she has to buy more two by fours to put up a garden
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shed to store things because she does not have a garage anymore. The trailer has license tabs
now.
John Betz reported the properly was reinspected. There has not been much progress in cleaning
up the property. Ms. Moore responded she was out in the yard all yesterday. She does not have
to use the cane to get around anywhere and does not have to weaz her medicai collaz, so now she
can lift 50 pounds.
Mr. Strathman stated this is a difficult one. There aze two competing issues here and they aze
hard to balance. He understands she has accepted that the properiy needs to be cleaned up, but
she has not made much progress. Ms. 2vloore responded that health problems make a difference.
She walked half a mile to get here from where she pazked.
Mr. Strathman stated he would like to look at the photographs. He asked is the situation now
similar to the photographs. Mr. Betz responded yes.
(Mr. Strathman looked at the photographs.)
Mr. Strathman stated there aze a lot of items. If the City cleans up tlus property, it will be very
expensive. He does not want to subject her to that kind of expense. On the other hand, there are
neighbors that do not want to live neaz ail of this stuf£ It is a heaith hazard and rodent
hazborage. Ms. Moore responded she moved everything she can. She would like to come back
in two weeks.
Mr. Strathman stated his role is to review the actions of the Ciry enforcement officers to see if
they behaved conectly and enforced the law properly. Sometimes, even when he does not find
them in error, he allows a little more latitude. But, he is not confident that she will clean this up,
Ms. Moore responded she has changed her mind set. Also, she does not expect a snowfall in the
next two weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. It will go to the City Councii for final review
on October 23, He expects they will endorse his decision. Once the Mayor has signed iC, Code
Enforcement will be empowered to clean this up, probably the first of November.
Ms. Moore asked should she go to the City Council meeting. Mr. Strathman responded her time
would be better spent cleaning up the property. She has until the first of November before the
City cleans 3t up.
Ms. Moore asked can she call the inspector if she cleans it up first. Mr. Strathman responded
she should keep the inspector informed. If they are convinced that she is making good progress,
they might allow more time.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
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Laid over summary abatement:
J0204AA - Property clean-up at 119d Albemarle Street.
Eric Nelson, owner, appeazed and stated this was not revealed to him when he bought the house.
The Truth-in-Housing was done a few mon#hs before the previous owner was served with the
abatement order. The title company did a search and this lien did not come up. Mr. Nelson's
guess is that it had not been entered yet. He asked does the City go after him. Mr. Strathman
responded yes.
Mr. Nelson asked is there a chance that the City will go after the previous owner. Mr. Strathman
responded no; however, the City can give Mr. Neison copies of any documentation so that he can
seek a remedy with the seller.
Mr. Nelson stated he would like a copy of the videotape. Mr. Strathmau responded the Cable
O�ce can dub it for the owner.
Steve Magner suggested the owner contact the title insurance company and closing company
because they shouid have been checking on pending assessments.
Gerry Strathman recommends approving the assessment. Mr. Nelson is now the legal owner of
the property, and he is responsible for paying the assessment.
Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 2194 Nortonia
Avenue.
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
Gerry Strathman stated he has heazd this before. He asked what has happened. Perry Mulvaney,
owner, appeared and responded a considerable amount of improvement. The 20 yard dumpster
has been in and out of there. He has been doing repairs that are necessary on the vehicles. The
house itself is well sealed with a concrete sidewalk in back.
Mr. Strathman asked about the vehicle. Mr. Mulvaney responded he junked one vehicle. He
would like to keep the 1959 MGA Coupe that he has had since 1968. He has three vehicles on
the property: an MGA, a 1952 Chevrolet pickup truck, and a 1984 Chrysler, in which he
installed a starter on Sunday. A11 three vehicles aze pazked on the southside of the properry on an
approved gravel surface. Ail three haue current plates and insurance.
Teng Vang reported he has pictures that were taken on August 20, 2002, which was about three
months after the initial orders went out.
(Mr. Vang showed Mr. Strathman photographs.)
Mr. Strathman stated the orders were issued in August. The owner was given additional time and
has made some progress. Clearly, the original orders were correct. He is going to deny the
appeal, stated Mr. Strathman, but that gives the owner un61 the end of the month before the City
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takes any action to clear up the matter because this has to go to the City Council and then to the
Mayor's Office. If he can get it done before then, the problem is resolved. If it is still a problem,
the City will do the work for him. It is a very expensive process. He suggests that if Mr.
Mulvaney cannot get it done himself, he should hire someone else to do it.
Mr. Mulvaney stated his understanding is the vehicles are the primary nuisance. If the vehicles
are licensed, operable, and stored in an approved surface, stated Mr. Strathman, the owner is
okay. Mr. Vang responded the key question is if they aze operable. From the photographs, they
do not appeaz to be operable, He asked the owner to start the vehicie. At that point, the owner
said they were not operable, but will be operable soon.
Mr. Strathman stated the photographs show a lot of things other than vehicles.
Mr. Mulvaney asked can he see the photographs.
(Mr. Mulvaney was shown the photographs.)
Mr. Mulvaney stated one photograph does not show how things have significantly approved.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. The inspector will be out later this month
after the City Council acts on this issue. If there is stiil a problem, the owner can anticipate the
City will come out and conect it.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 611 Dayton Avenue
(carriage houseZ. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is
ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
(Steve Magner submitted additional photographs.)
Gerry Strathman stated he talked to Amy Spong (L,IEP [License, Inspections, Environmental
Protection]). It is now the City's position that this building is unsalvageable and should be
removed.
At the last meeting, reported Steve Magner, Ms. Spong wanted a review by an architectural firm.
The review has been completed by Robert Roscoe, Design for Preservation. His synopsis is that
the garage "is structurally unstable, and should be removed at the earliest opportunity to avoid
collapse and potentially public harm." This is what Mr. Magner reported a year ago.
Mr. Strathman asked the owner is he still enthusiastic about having the garage removed. Jason
Stotts, owner, responded he is very enthusiastic.
Mr. Magner stated he believes the owner is going to remove the property himself so that the City
does not have to front the money. Mr. Stotts responded he has had two salvage companies and
eight demolition companies bid on the gazage.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolufion.
Appeal of summary abatement order at 1240 Berkele�Avenue.
(Heard on 9-10-02. City Council laid over to this meeting.)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
Appeal of summary abatement at 1630 Reaney Avenue.
(On 9-10-Q2 agenda. City Council laid over to this meeting.)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
Appeal of summary a6atement order for 1790 Dayton Avenue.
(1Vo one appeazed to represent the properry.)
Racquel Naylor stated she received a call from Matt Dornfeld (Code Enforcement) who said that
the appeal has been cancelled and the matter resolved.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1684 Burns Avenue. If
the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
(5teve Magner submitted photographs.)
Gordon Thompson, owner, appeazed.
Steve Magner reported this is a two story side by side duplex. The building has been vacant
since March 20, 2002. Two sumuiary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse and
cut grass. On July 17, 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 July 25, 2002, with a compliance date of August 26,
2002. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined
by the Iegislative code. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $18,300 on the land
and $66,8Q0 on the building; however, Mr. Magner doubts they have looked at this building
recently. As of today, no one has applied for a code compliance inspection and a$2,000 bond
has not been posted. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $60,000 to $80,000; cost
to demolish, $12,000 to $15,000.
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When asked his plans for the building, Mr. Thompson responded a lot of people would like to
buy it for little amount of money. E�ftet.listening to Mr. Magner, perhaps it is not little. After he
started working on the issue, he got into an accident. He was on short term disability for a couple
of months. He is 72 yeazs old. In addition, he has major medical problems. He does not do
much on his own. People keep telling him not to teaz down the property because it will be worth
more. He is not sure what to do. He would like additional information.
Mr. Magner responded that if the owner is uncleaz about the actual value, then he can hire an
appraiser. The Ciry is taking the information from the County, although the County may not
know the property is condemned, a regjstered vacant building, and work needs to be completed.
The house probably can be saved, but a code compliance inspection would be needed and
estimates from licensed contractors. He recommends the owner spent $120 for a code
compliance inspection, and then give that to someone for estimates.
Mr. Strathman stated the issue before him today is the building has been ordered to be removed
or repaired. The owner will have to commit to rehabilitating the building or the City will
proceed to have it removed. He asked is the owner prepazed to get a code compliance inspection,
and post a$2,000 bond. Mr. Thompson responded someone may buy the property. Mr.
Strathman responded someone else can take caze of the property, but time is running out.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resotution. This will go to the City Council on
October 23. If the property is sold to someone else, the City Council may grant additional time.
Mr. Magner added that if the owner signs a purchase agreement and there is a new owner,
someone should contact Mr. Magner and the City wili try to work out this issue.
(Note: i 143 and 1165 Hudson Road were discussed together.)
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1143 Hudson Road. If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Cade Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
� esolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1165 Hudson Road. If
the ovrner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
(Steve Magner submitted photograghs.)
Gerald Frisch, owner, 1350 Seventh Street West, appeared.
Steve Magner reported Mr. Frisch is here on two properties: i 143 Hudson Road and 1165
Hudson Road. He purchased them with the possibility of doing development with PED
(Planning and Economic Development). The buildings need to be razed to develop the Johnson
Brothers Liquor site. �
Mr. Strathman asked is he in agreement with this resolution. Mr. Frisch responded yes.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolutions for 1143 Hudson Road and 1165
Hudson Road. _ , ,
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 14 Jessamine Avenue
East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to
remove the building.
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
(No one appeazed to represent the properiy.)
Steve Magner reported this is a two story wood frame brick structure. It has been vacant since
February 19, 2002. The current owner is Phyliss 3une Sack. There has been one suinmary
abatement notice to secure gate, drain pool, remove cable, remove stagnant water from pool, cut
grass, remove extension cord, and remove refuse. On August 1, 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
August 8, 2002, with a compliance date of September 9. As of this date, this property remains in
a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Taxation has placed
an estimated market value of $9,000 on the land and $60,300 on the building. On Apri124,
2002, a code compliance inspection was obtained. As of today, a bond has not been posted nor
permits pulled. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $70,000 to $80,000; estimated
cost to demolish, $10,000 to $12,000.
Mr. Magner stated they had not had much cooperation from the owner. The owner did complete
the code compliance inspection, but failed to make remedial repairs on the property.
Mr Strathman stated the photographs have a 1994 date on them. Mr. Magner responded
sometimes the date feature on the camera does not work. The actual date is on the back of the
photograph.
Outwardly, stated Mr. Strathman, the bui!ding does not appear to be that bad. Mr. Magner
responded the inside of the building has extensive problems. The Apri12002 code compiiance
inspection report notes a few deficiencies, which would run into the thousands to repair:
plumbing, heating, and electrical. The property was originally condemned and referred to Code
Enforcement from a police raid.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution in view that there is no owner present to
indicate their intent to rehabilitate this building.
Appeal of summary abatement order for 677 Hvacinth Avenue.
Racquel Naylor stated the owner Mazcella Hartman called to say that she spoke to Harold
Robinson who told her there was no need for her to attend today's meeting and that he will work
with her on the time. Ms. Hartman also said the gazage will be demolished in a week.
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Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. The owner can work it out with the inspector.
Appeal of summary abatement order and vehicle abatement order for 812 Stewart Avenue.
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeai.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 a.m.
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Donald J. Luna, City Clerk D a, � ��
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Randy C Ke!!y, Mayor
DIV[SION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
Andy Dawkins, P�ogram Mannge�
Nuisance Building Code EnforCemen!
ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.190 Tel: 651-266-8440
Saini Paui, MN 55102 Fas: 651-266-8426
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARd��S � �QQ�
Council President and ���'� �������
Members of the City Council
Citizen Service Office, VacantlNuisance 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:
1165 Hudson Road
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The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 8, 2002
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 23, 2002
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The owners and responsible parties of record aze:
Name and Last Known Address
Parkway Place Housing, L.L.C.
2350 West 7�' Street
St. Paul, MN 55116
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
25 West Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Gerald E.Frisch
2350 7`� Street West
St. Paul, MN 55116
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Interest
Fee Owner
Mortgagee
A�ent for Fee Owner
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1165 Hudson Road
September 13, 2002
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The legal description of this property is:
Lots 8, 9 and Tract A, Block 9, Lindley Park Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and
14, Block 10, Lindley Park That part of Lots A and 1 S, Block 10, Lindley Park,
lyin� Westerly of the Westerly line of Johnson Parkway
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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
lrnown 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 condirion remains
unabated, 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 speciai assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
'` �teve �a�n.er
Steve Maa er
Vacant Buildings 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 Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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