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RESOLUTION
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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 two-story, wood frame, dwelling with a detached, garage located on property hereinafter
referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 14 Jessamine Avenue East. This property is
legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 15, Block 3, Pottgiesers Subdivision of Lots 5 to 16 inclusive, all of Weide and
Dawson's Garden Lots to Saint
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information
obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before March 31, 2002, the following are the now known
interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Phyllis June Sack, 14 Jessamine Ave. E.,
St. Paul MN 55117-5015; Nancy Osterman, 14 Jessamine Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55117-5015; TCF
National Bank, 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402; Nancy Osterman, 860 University Ave.,
Apt. #5, St. Paul, MN 55104
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 8, 2002; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the structure
located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by September 9, 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 norice 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, October 8, 2002 to heaz testunony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
3 evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to
4 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 sriucture in accordance with all
6 applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by demolishing and removing the structure in
7 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the shucture to be
8 completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, October 23,
2002 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced
public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning
the Subject Property at 14 Jessamine Avenue East:
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 estnnated to exceed three
thousand dollazs ($3,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Properiy.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties
to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected.
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That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which
declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of
Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and
that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled.
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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
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
referencad Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
ordinances, or in the alternarive 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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2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time the Cirizen Service Office,
Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject
Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal
properiy 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 properry
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.
Adopted by Council: Date � s� .� .� Op�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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City Councii to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If
the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered
to remove the building. The subject property is located at 14 Jessamine Avenue East.
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"I in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 <
the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties laiown to the Enforcement
Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 14 Jessamine Avenue East by September 9, 2002,
and haue failed to comply with those orders.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property,
collected as a snecial assessment aQainst the nroperty taaces.
sance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
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Date: October 8, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m.
_. . Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathxnan
Legislarive 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 8-27-02)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
3. Laid over summary abatement:
J0204AA - Property clean-up at 1194 Albemarie Street.
Legislative Heazing 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)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 611 Davton
Avenue (carriage house). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code
Enforcement is ordered to remove the building.
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
6. Appeal of summary abatement order at 1240 Berkeley Avenue.
(Heard on 9-10-02. City Council laid over to this meeting.)
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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7. Appeal of summary abatement at 1630 Reaney Avenue.
(On 9-10-02 agenda. City �ouqcil laid over to this meeting.)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
8. Appeal of summary abatement order for 1790 Davton 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.
Legislative Heazing 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 comply 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 Hearing 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 Officer recommends approval of the resolution.
13. Appeal of summary abatement order for 677 Hvacinth Avenue.
Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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 THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Tuesday, October 8, 2002
Room 330 Courthouse
Gerry StrztUman, Legisiative Hearing Officer
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Racquel
Naylor, Ciry 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 finished. 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 compliance 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, appeared 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 learn to walk and talk again, but
she is better. She was out in her yard this morning working. A load was hauled out today and
another will be hauled out tomorrow. She would like to have two weeks to finish the properiy.
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 apologizes. ,
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 gazden
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shed to store things because she does not have a gazage anymore. The trailer has license tabs
now.
John Betz reported the properry was reinspected. 'I'here has not been much progress in cleaning
up the properry. Ms. Moore responded she was out in the yazd all yesterday. She does not have
to use the cane to get around anywhere and does not haue to weaz her medical collaz, so now she
can lift 50 pounds.
Mr. Strathman stated this is a di�cult one. There are 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. Moore 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
similaz 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 this properry, it will be very
expensive. He does not want to subject her to that kind of expense. On the other hand, there aze
neighbors that do not want to live near ail of this stuff. It is a health hazard and rodent
harborage. Ms. Moore responded she moved everything she can. She would like to come back
in two weeks.
Mr. Strathman staYed his role is to review the acYions of the City enforcement o�cers to see if
they behaved correctly 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 Council for final review
on October 23. He expects they wili endorse his decision. Once the Mayor has signed it, Code
Enfarcement 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 it 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 aze 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 1194 Albemarie Street
Eric Nelson, owner, appeazed and stated this was not revealed to him when he bou�ht the house.
The Truth-in-Housing was done a few months before the previous owner was served with the
abatement order. The fifle company did a seazch and tYris 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. Nelson copies of any documentation so that he can
seek a remedy with the seller.
Mr. Neison stated he would like a copy of the videotape. Mr. Strathman responded the Cable
Office can dub it for the owner.
Steve Magner suggested the owner contact the title insurance company and closing company
because they should have been checking on pending assessments.
Gerry Strathxnan 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 aad vehicle abatement order for 2194 Nortonia
Avenue.
(Laid over from 8-27-02)
Gerry Strathman stated he has heazd tMs before. He asked what has happened. Perry Mulvaney,
owner, appeared and responded a considerable amounY 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 t�as three vehicles on
the property: an MGA, a 1952 Chevrolet pickup truck, and a 1984 Chrysler, in which he
installed a starter on Sunday. All three vehicles are parked on the southside of the property on an
approved gravel surface. All three have 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. Cleazly, the original orders were correct. He is going to deny the
appeaI, stated Mr. Strathman, but that gives the owner until the end of the month before the City
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takes any action to cleaz 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 aze the primary nuisance. If the vehicles
aze 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 vehicle. 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 still a problem, the owner can anticipate the
City will come out and correct it.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 611 Davton Avenue
(carriage house). 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 (LIEP [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 gazage removed. Jason
Stotts, owner, responded he is very enthusiastic.
Mr. Magner stated he believes the owner is going to remove the property hunself 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 garage.
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Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution.
Appeai of summary abatement order at 1240 Berkelev Avenue.
(Heard on 9-10-02. City Council iaid over to this meeting.)
(No one appeazed to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
Appeal of summary abatement at 1630 Reanev Avenue.
(On 9-10-02 agenda. City Council laid over to this meeting.)
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
Appeal of summary abatement order for 1790 Dayton Avenue.
(No one appeared to represent the property.)
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 comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
(Steve 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 summary 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 JuIy Z5, Z002, with a compliance date ofAugusf 26,
2002. As of this date, this properly remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined
by the legislative code. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $18,300 on the land
and $66,800 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 an8 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. flfter.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 years 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 City is taking the information from the County, although the County may not
know the property is condemned, a registered 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 prepared to get a code compliance inspection,
and post a$2,000 bond. Mr. Thompson responded someone may buy the properry. Mr.
Strathman responded someone else can take caze of the property, but time is ruuning out.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the resolution. This will go to the Cit}� Council on
October 23. If the properry 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 will try to work out this issue.
(Note: 1143 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, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the
building.
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.
(Steve Magner submitted photographs.)
Gerald Frisch, owner, 1350 Seventh Street West, appeared.
Steve Magner reported Mr. Frisch is here on two properties: 1143 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 property.)
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 June Sack. There has been one suminary
abatement notice to secure gate, drain pool, remove cable, remove staanant 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 properly remains in
a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. TaYation 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 building does not appeaz to be that bad. Mr. Magner
responded the inside of the building has extensive problems. The April 2002 code compliance
inspection report notes a few deficiencies, which would run into the thousands to repair:
plumbing, heating, and electrical. The properry 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 Marcella 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 garage will be demolished in a week.
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Gerry Strathtnan 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 appeared to represent the properry.)
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
The meeting was adjoumed at 10:56 a.m.
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CTI'Y OF SAII�IT PAiJI., ttt ��� Nuisartre Butlding Cade £nforcement
Randy G Kelly, Mayor ��� � 1��� W. Kef[agg Blvd. Rm 190 Te[: 65/-166-8440
p a�nt Pau[, MN 55102 F¢r: 657-266-8426
September 13, 2002
NOTICE OF PUBLIC I3EARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Councii
Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance 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:
14 Jessamine Avenue East
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Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 8, 2002
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, October 23, 2002
A The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Phyllis 7une Sack
14 Jessamine Ave. E.
St. Paul MN 55117-5015
Nancy Osterman
14 Jessamine Ave. E.
St. Paui, MN 55117-5015
TCF Nationai Bank
801 Mazquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Nancy Osterman
860 University Ave. Apt. #5
St. Paul, MN 55104
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Interest
Fee Owner
Taac Owner
Mortgagee .
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Tax Owner
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
14 Jessamine Avenue East
September 13, 2002
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The le�al description of this property is:
Lot 15, Block 3, Pottgiesers Subdivision of Lots 5 to 16 inclusive, all of Weide
and Dawson's Garden Lots to Saint
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Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined
by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then
known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or
by razing and removing this building(s). �
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the 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 a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taaces.
Sincerely,
�teve �a�ner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buiidings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
CiYizen Service Office
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office
Nancy Anderson, AssistanY Sectetary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division
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