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253751 OR161NAL TO CITY CL6RK �� CITY OF ST. PAUL couNCi� ��`�� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK F��E NO LICENSE CONlA'LTTTEE C NCIL RESOL ION—GENERAL FORM PRESENTED BY A�)r�l. �.5� 1971. COM M I S51 ON E DATF RE80LVEDs That Applioation L-9�65 for Rooming House L3cense� applied for by Gordon R. Struek at 1977 Marshall Avenue, be and the same 3s hereby denied upon the r��ommendation of the Bureau of Health� becau�e�axe unable to meet the requirements of the Bureau of Health for this type of business, and be it FIJRTHgtt RESOLVED: That the proper city officers be and they are hereby authorized to r efund to Gordon R. Struck the fee of # 45,00 posted for su�h license,� : �_ �s�. D E N I A L e (Refund) � l � L�PR 2 3 1971 COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Counci� 19— Yeas Nays But�er APR 1 � 197.� Caxlson Appr 19� � Levine _ln Favor Meredith Sprafka � yor Tedesco A Sainst C`'�-�.,�� Mr. President, McCarty • PUBLISHED MAY 1 1971 ��, `�/ k�� °� } . � �g� �.1��,� ;; %�c�.�� , 1 �o� °�.. :r��` t� �PR l�j� �,� ' ►M i�F��,�,��, . --� � ,� dur��u �ftte � � � . 'y`r, c,b�otS,� ��th �;� Apr31 ll, 19?1 •l n �, C3tHC1�kE. M�rshall,�,,,�_��'�' y !,a��52 , - City of Saint �'aul . � Court Nouse Sair.t Faul, t�iin.neso�a � Ke: IIesolution in d.�nial of roonin�;-house lic�r_Nure; 1977 ��"�hall Avenue; Gordon �. Struck, ovmer. Dear �ir. tiarsY�:ll: � Enclo�ed please find for fila,ng a.nd su�ission tr.e petit�on of the o;:m�r, Gord.or._ F. S�ruc!s� to �hs Boarc7. flx" Appeals, u��.der the S�.int F'aul Le�;islati�e Code, See��ion 5�.02. Aceorcl.in� to a ietter fro�� Ir. Daniel P. t�teTsa.u�,hlin, L�.csrs� In�p�etor, to th� �etii:ior_er, Gorc3.on �3. Struc'�, da�ed ��►��il 8� 1;�?]., a re�olu;;?on �.s to be su��ni.twed ta �he Ci�y Co�.�.rsc�.? in der_��1 oP a roo�zng-rouse iicensure for the subject p��en�se� or_ `i'htars�.ys at 10:00 am, April 15, 1971. As a�tornef fo� Gordon A. Struck, i seek co�l�int;.ance of t��e � resolutic� r��.t�ter perdir_g �:�arin� a-r.d det�r��n��ion befos�e ar_d by th� 8oar�. of Ap�eals. The �.ssues are the s�le in both �ro- Ce�din�s, �liou�h the �oard of Appe�Isf case inclu3�s both. � Cn ptarc� 30, 19?Z, You, per your d�s3.gnee, accepted the �,��5.00 � fee on ��plic�.tion fof' the raonzne;-nouse I�cersuz��, 8nd it is on the b�s�.s of t�e validity of your ac� �hat ge�itioner S�ruck relies. , Kindly, if you wi3.1, aPprise. �.•, ,� Yours ve ruly, . �i'L� � 8obert Shea . ES:crl - � - �ncloaure . - � Copies to: �Ir. Daniel P. Mcl�aughlin �ir. Fr�r_k A. Staffenson Dr. B. 3. t�ears Mr. D. D. Wozniak . , • . . Gordon 8. Struck . . , 4 . _ .. . . �. . � . . - _ . � . � . �. .... ' . . . � ..' ' .. J � ' ,. � , , � e . April 11t 1971 Mr. D. D, Wozniak . . C�ir�n€�n; �o€crd oP Appeals . City of Saint Paul c/o t�inr:esota �uf.ldf,n� Saint Pa,u3 a t:irLn�sota . : Fie: 1977 liarsh�ll Avemae; Gordon 8. St�uc�; . Petit3.on. De�.r �ir. �Joznia�C: . , wn��ose�. and fu..�tshed you p�e�.s� finl a com� of thA �e�i.tio�. of G�r3an �. S�,�uc��, to ��zo �.'�Ard of �p�als in r�f�re�°�ca tQ pro�rvy in �ai�i.e:�1 he ��:s h�. a31 ix�.�eres�, �� 1977 ��t�rsl�a.31 ^ Ave�rae f 5�,�n� �'€�.ul. � T'�� n��p�s'�s k�.�s b.�o� co�d��-n�3' and ordered v�.c�t�d �y ��r. �ra.�t A. �'t�ffe�son, �ur�au of Heslth� Housin� Code Sec�ion. It is the cmntention of �re petitionar tr�.� t�^�e con3e:�nat3�n and va��ion vr3er 3s void �n.3 unconstitutio�l. Trsa f#.xr��t af the da.�e and tir�e for ��rin; and det�r�ai�.��3��1 by tl�e i�a�a°et oF �pnea2s is r�equest�d. Yours v�_ trul.y, ��- � - � &o'.�ert Sl�ea BS:crl , � Enelosi�zr�s: t 2) ' � Copies to: t�r. H�rry��. tiar3rk.a,11, �i�y Cler� Mr. Daniel P. ��cLaLt�,hlin� Lic�nse Ins!-�.e�tor - Ntr. �r�ark A. Sta,ffenson . ` DY', B. J. Me�� Fie�lth Of f 3 C�x� . . � . . - ' _ . � . , . _ _ � . . . _,,r.. ..�� - - . . . . CiTT p� � . � . . .' . � `.�►.t coa.bi: "�' ' . . ; - ., �ni �. '- • ab THOMAS J.STEARNS � �o ^° ARTHUR M.NELSON �•• MUL F.McCLOSKEY,JR. �-r-.�� R.SCO1T DAVIES KENNETH J.FITZPAT0.ICK , CITY OF SAINT PAU��A��IU PANREL L. FEC EIRR � Hn!Auistant ��,\V J� CITY PROSECUTOR �Q �� ENNETH A.SkRIEN JOHt�(C. McLAUGHLIN JEROMEJ.SEGAL �745 Clty Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota 551� n^ ROBERT¢.HOENE Sp�cial Assistanl r w AP�1��j A.KE{Tk3 HANZEL ' �� ' Assi=tSrt47 DANIEL A. KLAS � � RECEIVEDTERRY.a:SULLiVAN Corporetion Counsel , A S�`Eau O�H�?!w�invasf ator ) • `� CIb of S�Pasl �! ' � \�� IEC�f��ti�'� � ; ' � April. 12 j 1971 Mr. Robert � Shea Atterney at Law 773 University Avenue St. Paul, I�finnesota 55I04 � Re: Candec�u�a.tion of 1977 Aiarshall Avenue Dear Mr. S'nea: I have beer. handed � copy of your letter dated April S, 1971, addressed to l�i�. FrGn� A. Staffenson with regard to the above . matter. I am in complete disagreernent wi�.h �the lega�, c�r.clusions you have stated in this letter and I wish to explain to you the City's positi�n. I fail to see the applic�bility of any doctrine of estoDFel or conduct which constitutes tresp�.ss by the �ity of St. Paul. If your ar ent was carried to its conclusion, it would mean th�t if a icense is granted to an establishir.ent the Health Department would be e�topped from ever condemning that property. I am sure tt:at if you attempt to hare your application fee refunded i�nediately, it will be so refunded. - . In your letter you also indicate3 and eluded to the fact that the Health Departrsent was without �uthority to ta�e the action they did. As you are well aware, the suthority to condec�t and order vacated a piece of property is authority vested in a , local health agency pursuar.t to constitutiona.2ly �alid police po�ers of the municipality. The City of St. Paul, through Legis- lative Code Chapter SS, guarantees to an aggrieved party all consti- tutional protections in the form of administrati.ve review `and - jud�.cial review. Whether or not a building is unfit for habitation and dangerous to life and health by reason of the want of repa.ir is a discretionary decision which is vested in the St. Paul Bureau � of Health and nowhere in this present matter is there any evidence ; , � t - �_.= . � . _ -- .� _ _ . .,, _�•, ,;� ---. . • . � � , . r . , . . . . .. . Mr. RobQrt Shea -2- April 12, I97I that the St. Paul Bureau of Health acted in an arbitrary or ca.pricious . , manner. The order to vacate o£ April 2, I971, which was attached to the premises at 1977 Marshall specifically states that the premises aC 1977 Marshall are unfit for human habitation and da.ngerous to life � and health by reason of the want of repair and such order is supported by the notice o� condemnation also attached thereto which indicates more specitically which housing and health code violations are presently being perpetrated at 1977 Marshall. It you ha.ve any questions, you ma.y follow the adv�ce of Mr. Franl� A. Staffenson anj may visit the Y,ousing Code Section .of the Bureau of Health at 555 Cedar Street or telephone 227-7741. Yours truly, Fierre N. Regnier Prosecuting Attorney P1�TR:jr cc Mr. Franlc Staffenson Dr. ��. R. Struck , Mr. Harr�r Marshall ., � .r� . i' �•4.� . Y� ,�f' . r • •,., .+ . �. -�^.�;:_.. ` '. r' • _ � � . GiST p� . . . � , . ♦ � ' �n.coa.si: 4''� �. � nsam S - y � �� ''� °' � THOMAS J.STEARNS — - �� c ARTHUR M.NEl50N ... PAUL F. McClOSKEY,JR. CI�rY OF SAINT PAUL '�S�on oA��Es KENNETH J.fITZPATRICK /IERRE N. REGNIER Firs}Aufsfanf ' DANIEL L. FICKER CITY PROSECUTOR KENN�H A.SKRIEN JEROME J.SEGAI JOHN C.MeLAUGHLIN Sp�cial AssisTant 1745 City Hall, St. �ani, Mineesola 55102 ROBERT C.FIOENE A. KEITH HANZEI � Assistanh pAN1EL A. KLAS � Corporalion Counsd a TERRY F.SULUVAN lev�stiqafo� ' 1 April 12, 1971 P•ir. Harry r-larshall • City Clerk, 38� City �iall St. Paul, :�innesota � :Re: The Acceptance of Fees on �Iew Applications � for Boarding and Rooming House Licenses . Dear Mr. h`arshaZl: � Attached r.ereto is a letter I ha.ve sent to Mr. i�obert Shea, an attorr_Ly at law ��no repr�sents Dr. G. R. Struck in the t*.�.tter of the condemnation of 1977 i��arshall Av�nue. Mr. Shea has attempted to ar�ue that because the City Clerk's Office a�cep�ed the fee for his application for a boarding housQ license on ��3a.rch 30, 1971, the Health Department is prevenLfld �ro�. conc��nnir� th� proAerty at the sGme �ddress. Mr. Sh�a specific�.11y refers �o St. Paul City Ordin,�ncn 335"�.03, �ubd. B, w'nerein th� last sentence provid�s "The City C1erlt sh3.11 no� acce�t the fee on new applications unless approved by th� health� officer", From the file that I have in this ma.tter, it appears that Dr. Struc'_c was notified on A:arch 26, I971, that the d��elling at I977 I�tarshall would be conder.uled unless nu�erous changes and repairs were m:de in th� premises. ��1r. Staffenson infor�ed Dr. Strucic and P�ir. Shea that if they were, in fact, to get a boarding and rooming house license some of these repairs would not be � necessary. On ��.:rch 30, 1�7I; the application was made in your office by Dr. Structc for a boarding anci roo�ing house license and' a f�e ��as acceFted by your officz. �ir. Shea is 4ttenpting to _ argue that because your de�art�-�ent accepted the application fee, the Health Degartment must hav� approved such application. If ��_ your office did, in fact, accept the fee without t'ne approval o� the Lure�,u of Health, I ar.t sure it was done as an o��rsight and an unintention.:.l error by your 3epartr�ent. , ��'�= � . : ; ., _ .. . _.: _ �, ,,,.,r . � .., �<,. t ,,. - . . . . �7�T�,�"`.' :.�;��5 „t��°.�.- '`'� ,;,1�, ",r,�, ' '° • '� Mr. Harry Marshall -2- April 12, 1971 The pu�pose oi tiiis Ietter is to informLyou of the present s�a�us of this , matter at 1977 I�:arsha.11 which is tha� this pro�er�y zs prasently condemned and, further►.nore, I wish to point out to you th� spaci�ic sentence c�uoted above irom St. Paul City Ordinance 335A.03, Subd. E. If yo,� have any fu�ther questions with r�gard to �his matter, please feel free to contact me at any tic�e. . Yours truly, � . Pierre N. Regnier Prosecuting Attorney PNR:j r . - At�ach. cc Frank St�.�fenson . . � �,, ,= :��'�� 1 �� Y' � �;. �. � . _ .�. �, •�. ' " r��"� � f+? ;,_ �� ,.� ^� �'� i?' - � ,,r ,,,. ._ _ �;� : i••° �" • s,�;� . t�a., .. . c.-„ � ;�1� ` `�� t , , . , .��. :-�M._�3a ��%' -�.='��°'" � . . . � . .. . . . . � . .� . . r�„cr. . . . . .. � �. - . �.- - �— � . �. � . . . . �� Robert Shea Attorney at Law 773 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104 TELEPHONE: 225-2256 April 11, 1971 Mr. Harry E. Mar�hall City Clerk City of Saint Paul Court House Saint Paul, Minnesota Ae : F3esolution in deniaZ of rooming-house licensure; 1977 �arshall Avenue; Gordon 8. Struck, owner. Dear Mr. Marshall: Enclosed please find for filing and submission the petition of the o�aner, Gordon 8. Struck, to the Board of Appeals, under the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Section 55.02. According to a letter from Mr, Dar�iel P. MeLaughlin, License Inspector, to the petitioner, Gordon F3. Struck, dated A�ril 8, 1971, a resoluicion is to be submit�ed to the City Council in denial of a rooming,house licensure for the sub�ect premises on Thursday, at 10:00 am, April 15, 1971. As attorney for Gordon A. Struck, I seek co�tinuance of the resolution matter pendin.g hearing and determination before and by the Bc>ard of Appeals. The issues are the same in both pro- ceedings, though the Board of Appeals� case includes both. On March 30, 1971, you, per your designee, accepted the �45.00 fee on application for� the rooming-house lic�nsure, and it is on the basis of the va.lidity of your act that petitioner Struck relies. , Kindly, if you will, apprise. Yours ver ,ruly, � T� � �.��. � � � `A . /�� Y.'�s'! .� . f aN�., �L '� Aobert Shea BS :cr1 Enclosure ` Copies to: Mr. Daniel P. MeLaughlin �/_/ Mr. Frank A. Staffenson °I Dr. B. J, Mears ' Mr. D. D, Wozniak � i� � Gordon A. Struck � ' � �trr o� Area Coda 612 R� >� � 223-4271 0 � `,p� �- ^� THOMAS J.STEARNS �� ARTHUR M. NELSON PAUL F. McCLOSKEY,JR. KENNETH J. FITZPATRICK CITY OF SAINT PAUL PIE RE N D E6NIER First Auistant DANIEL L. FICKER CITY PROSECUTOR KENNETH A.SKRIEN JEROME J.SEGAL JOHN C.McLAUGHLIN Spacial Assistant 1745 City Nall, St. Paul, Minnssefa 55102 ROBERT C.HOENE A. KEITH HANZEL DANIEL A. KLAS Assistant: Corporation Counsel TERRY F.SULLIVAN Invesfigator April 12, 1971 Mr. Harry Ma.rsha.11 City Clerk 386 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota Re: The Acceptance of Fees on New Applications for Boarding and Rooming House Licenses Dear Mr. Ma.rshall: Attached hereto is a letter I have sent to Mr. Robert Shea, an attorney at law who represents Dr. G. R. Struck in the ma.tter of the condemna.tion of 1977 Ma.rshall Avenue. Mr. Shea has attempted to argue tha.t because the City Clerk's Office accepted the fee for his application for a boarding house license on March 30, 1971, the Health Department is prevented from condemning the property at the same address. Mr. Shea specifically refers to St. Paul City Ordinance 335A.03, Subd. B, wherein the last sentence provides "The City Clerk shall not accept the fee on new applications unless approved by the health officer". From the file that I ha.ve in this ma.tter, it appears tha.t Dr. Struck was notified on Ma.rch 26, 1971, that the dwelling at 1977 Marshall would be condemned unless numerous changes and repairs were made in the premises. Mr. Staffenson informed Dr. Struck and Mr. Shea that if they were, in fact, to get a boarding and rooming house license some of these repairs would not be necessary. On March 30, 1z37� the application was made in your office by Dr. Struck for a boarding and rooming house license and a fee was accepted by your office. Mr. Shea is attempting to argue tha.t because your department accepted the application fee, the Health Department must ha.ve approved such application. If your office did, in fact, accept the fee without the approval of the Bureau of Health, I am sure it was done as an oversight and an unintentional error by your department. °�°�'�- . • Mr. Harry Ma.rsha.11 -2- April 12, 1971 The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the present status of this matter at 1977 Marshall which is that this property is presently condemned and, furthermore, I wish to point out to you the specific sentence quoted above from St. Paul City Ordinance 335A.03, Subd. B. If you have any further questions with regard to this ma.tter, please feel free to contact me at any time. Yours truly, �..��t/�-- . � Pierre N. Regnier Prosecuting Attorney PNR:jr Attach. cc Frank Staffenson � '. �}7Y pT. . Area Code 612 �%Q Y j.� ��' � 223-0271 0 �:�:�::ry 'i � '�£i`�`i � w� ho TFiOMAS J.STEAf:NS - ARTHUR M. NELSQN PAUL F. McCLOSKEY, JR. CT�p,� �� R.SCOTT DAVIES KENNETH J. FITZPATRICK 1 L PIERRE N. REGNIER First Assistant DANIC-L L FICKER CITY P�OS�CUTaR KENNETH A.SkRIEN JEROME J.SEGAL JOHN C. McLAUGHLIN Special Assisfant 1745 Ci4y Hall, St. Paul, Minnesofa 551 02 ROBERT C.HOENE A. KEITH HANZEL DANIEL A. KLAS ` Assistants Co�poration Counsel TERRY F.SULUVAN investigator April 12, 1971 Mr. Robert Shea Attorney at Law • 773 University Avenue Sto Paul, Minnesota 55104 Re : Condemnation of 1977 Marshall Avenue Dear Mr. Shea: I have been handed a copy of your letter dated April 5, 1971, addressed to M-ra Frank A. Staffenson �aith regard to the above matter. I am in complete disagreement with the legal conclusions you have stated in this letter and I wish to explain to you. th� City' s position. ° I fail to see the applicability of any doctrine of estoppel or conduct which constitutes trespa.ss by the City of St. Pau1. If your argument �aas carried to its conclusion, it would mean that if a ]_icense is granted to an establishment the Health Depa�tment �aould be estopped from ever condemning that property. I am sure that if you attempt to have your application fee refu�zded immediately, it will be so refunded. In your letter you also indicated and eluded to the fact that the Health Department was Eaithout authority to take the action they did. As you are well aiaar�, the authority to condemn and order vacat�ed a piece of property is authority vested in a local health agency pursuant to constitutian�lly valid police powers of the municipality. The City of St. Paul , through Legis- lative Code Chapter 55, guarantees to an aggrieved party a11 consti- tutional prol�ections i.n the form of adminzst-rative review and judicial review. Whether or n.ot a building is unfit for habitation and dan�erous to life and health by reason of the want of repair is a discretionary decision which. is vested in thc St. Paul �3ureau of Health and nowhere in this preseni� matter is there any evidence ��'- . � � � r � Mr. Robert Shea -2- April 12� 1971 that the St. Paul Bureau of Heali�h acted in an arbitrary or capricious manner. The order to vacate of April 2, 1971, which was attached to the premises at 1977 Marshall specif ically states that the premises at 1977 Marshall are unfit for human habitation and dangerous to life and health by reason of the want of repair and such order is supported by the notice of conciemnation also attach.ed thereto which indicates more specifically which housing and health code violations are presently being perpetrated at �.977 Marshall. If you have any questions, you may follow the advice of Mr. Frank Ao Staffenson an.d may visit the Housing Code Section of the Bureau of Health at 555 Cedar Street or telephone 227-77410 Yours truly, Pierre N. Regnier Prosecuting Attorney � PNR:j r cc Mr. Frank Staffenson Dra Go Ro Struck Mro Ha�ry Marshall CITY OF SAINT PAUL DEAN MEREDITH B. J. MEARS, M.D. Capital of Minnesota Commissioner Health Officer RALPH G. MERRILL 1 L/� l De ut Commissioner �L a��l�KL 0 kaLLG a GL pY p � �uzea.0 o f �Ea�F�i Health Center — 555 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 227-7741 April 19, 1971 Mr. Harry Marshall City Clerk 386 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: License Application; 1977 Marshall Avenue, Gordon R. Struck, Owner Dear Mr. Marshall: I am transmitting copies of our reports and correspondence relative to Mr. Struck's property for your perusal. Yours truly, — • _��X� Paul J, ox, D.V.M. ,M.P.H. Director of Environmental Hygiene PJC/am cc: Commissioner Meredith �o e . April 2a, 197J Or. �rdon Struck 441 Lynnhurst West Saint Paul , Minnesota Oear Dr. Struck: • As part of an area-wide program, a survey was made of your property located at 1q7�J��rshall on A�� 4 p ,. The purpose of this survey �s to aid property owners in m�improvements and repairs to their property. On the enclosure are listed the items on your property which do not meet the Housing Code. These items should be corrected as soon as possible. � A progress inspection will be conducted in approximately ninet ��_r . If you encounter any difficulties in bring�ng your � property �nto compliance with the Code, please contact our office (223-4636). You will be given an extension of time to complete any . outside work which is impossible to complete due to inclement weather. Your cooperation in making these improvements will help maintain the value of your property as well as make your cortnnunity a better place in which to live. A permit is required for all electrical and plumbing repairs and/or � new installations. Changes and/or additions to an electrical system - with a 30 ampere service may require upgrading of the service size to ' 100 ampere minimum. Electrical and plumbing repairs and/or new in- stallations must be made in accordance with the Plumbing and Elec- trical Codes. Permits may be obtained from the office of Bureau of Public Buildings , Room 445, City Hall . ;: ' ' ' If you feel that the corrections required are unreasonable or will create a financiai hardship, we recommend that yau make application to the Appeals Board. You may contact Mr. Thomas Anderson in Room 918, City Hall (223-4163). Yours truly, ' � /i�2��G'� Frank A. Sta�fenso Supervisor-tiflusing Code Section FAS/cls Enclosure ; � CITY OF SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF HEALTH �4 . Gordon Struck 1977 ��arshall Property surveyed April 24, 1970 , OWELLING UNIT I (1 The interiar walls fn �the bathroom have holes in them. Repair �he walls. (2) There is no tub ar shower in the bathroom. Install a tub or s�o��ver in accordance with the Saint Paul Plumbing Code. .. (3) There is no sink in the bathroom. Install a sink in accordance with the Saint Paul Plumbing Code. - OWELIIi�G UP1IT II (]) The plumbing for the kitchen sink is taped, Repatr, replace or install rhe plumbing in accordance wlth the Saint Paul Plumbing Code. � DWELII�Ju J�iI7 III - - - In compliance DWELLI�i6 tlidIT N DIn compliance . DWELLI�G UNIT V In compliancee DWELIING UPJIT VI Incoompliance DWELIItiG U�VIT VII � . � ,- In compliance GENE�AL STRUCTURE (1) The garage roof is damaged. Repair, replace or install roof on the garage. (2) The garage chimney is missing rrrortar. Repair, replace or lnstall chimney on the garage. , (3) Handrail ort the west rear steps is missing. Provide . a s8curely fastened handrail . (4) The handrail on the stair�vay from the fin t floor to the basement is missing. Pravide a securely fastened handrail. E , . ; _ . _ . CITY OF SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF HEALTH �� Gordon Struck -2- 1977 t�arshall Property surveyed April 24, 1970 X GEf�ERAI STRUCTURE CONTINUED (5) Handrail on the east rear steps is missing. Provide a securely fastened handrail. (6) The hot water heater does not have a safety valve. P ro vide a safet y valve in accordance with the Saint Paul Plumbing Code. . (7� The interior walls in the first floor to basement need redecorating, Repair the walls. (8) The interior walls in the first floor to the second fl oor need redecorating. Repair the walls. We recomr►end that you paint the exterior surfaces on the garage. We recommend that you paint the trim on the house. We recommend that you paint the exterior surfaces on the house. We recorr�nend that you install a i�andrail on the steps from the private to the public sidewalk„on the south front. D We recommend that you install a handraiT on the steps from the � private to the public sidewaik, on t�e west front. WAIi: JK:�f � � � � . .,=, �: , I � � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF HEALTH �� Septerr�er 8, 1970 , . � . Gordon R. Struck 441 lynnhurst Saint Paul , �linnesota 55104 Dear Mr. Struck: There has been filed with the Cierk of riunjcipal Court a summons fn which you hava been charged with violation of the Saint Paul Nousing Code. The charge is failing to provide a handrafil on the basement ' steps, on the property at 1977 Marshall , on the 4th day of Septer�er 197�J. Summans number is &E Q6853, QA copy of said sur7m�ns 1s herewith enclosed. You are requested to contact the Violations Qureau on the main floor of the Court House in accordance with the instructions on the reverse si d� of the sumrnons. Yours truly, . .:, - ►° Frank A. Staffenson Supervf sor-Housing Cod� Secti on FAS/cl s Enclasure - • � �` � . � • : � ' , . ' � ' � �. . ..� • . 1 . � _ . • � . . . . - . � . . . _ a_ ' STATE OF M,It�tNE50TA_�pUNTY OF RN,ISEY MUidlCIPAL COURT • CITY OF ST. PAUL COP,9PLAI�IT � ' � E 06 � 5 � Vou ore hereby summoned to opp-or bc(o`� Court to answcr for the Followiny offense: � �� Onthe 1�dayof� - /ti'i� , 19 Q ,3�OG �� °� o'clock AM prM Nome ---��=�=:_ /' � Home___�� - � + _.Ci��.,,! Address � � � City � ! s Stote At � 9 ^�/� � Business City Stote • • (p o��of��o�a��o��V��'�, locoted in the Ciry, County ond Stcte oforesoid, did then und there commit t }� • he fol- . �Owiff9 offanse- / � � n�� 'I , "'•`V��Ot. ,�y;/ (descriprion of offense) ��"�" v��-'� � i in violotion of tne $t. Paul Le3i slativz Code, $ec. No.��7 I �(,, , in such coses mode ond provided end a9oinst the peace ond diynity of the $tate ' of Minnesota. • ! . f DEPARTt.lENT: I, Bui Iding O t1, Fire O 111. Heolth �. License O V. Poliee O VI. Public WorKS O VII. Other You ore not;ficd tE�at tne offieer wnose signoture cppeers below will file a sworn.comploint in this Court charyins you with the of(ense set forth obove. !. The undersiyned further stotes rhat he has just ond reasonoble rounds to believe, and does bclieve, lhot the person nomed above committed ►he offense herein set fo�th, contrcry to ;ow, g i ' ' Subscribed ond sworn to b•foro mo� at the said City oF Suint Paul, Ramsey County, ` � Minnesot�, thiz date /�r/� / . , ` / L ; ` PAUI G. PREW�R - 1 L � Clerk of�.tcnicipal Court �5�9�a��e of Complainant) � BY �•O• Number Asst. Dep�ty Clerk � __ __ (0 ficer's Number) ; � J _ - . I ` - r { i � � • � • � � F--- . _ . � : ; ___ _ _ • . ::. . Pieo�_ Cov:! ra•= - — --- � 4!ar.•:nc ilo. - - ---- -------_-_- �=nt`:ue' �_ �—•--- -� �a'"' ----- -- ----- �1=-rc�� ,� __ --------- ----�-------- ------- Conr�r.ued ro �._1ZFcsan _ � P:�J I "�'`'r` "� -- S'�.l'.�.:�;i Li ♦.C:1'';fL@'.� iQ .�'�iY�SJf!� . . � j .. . . . Gont:n�ed ro ,_ Recsen� ---�-- -----~ ! l . �oif ?ix.:�' — _A•./ _�_ —� _ � _ _.. . • -.--. - - . o>t_d _' " + ' . � - � �. . 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G`s.`<� `-; �, �o� ' - ,; �' � Atten: Mr. Henry Streich ��+Z,� ��,`�" Dear Mr. Streich: � , We are in receipt o£ your referral regarding 1977 Marshall Avenue owned by a Dr. Gordon Struck. Our records indicate that this building was constructed in 1905 as a dwelling. No permits have been issued for separate living quarters on the third floor. Ins�ection indicates the occupancy of this building is in violation of the building and housing code as � there is an apartment in the basement, as well as on the third floor. 'I'here is on�y one bathroom on the first floor and one bathroom on second floor which is shared by the tennant. '1"here is a water closet on the third floor. We have written to Dr. Struck regarding these violations. It is possibly more expedient to placard the '�uilding as unfit for human habitation. If your intentions are not to placard the bui.lding for the above violation, please. ],et us know and we will take other action in the form oi ari ordinance violation tic?cet. I will suspend this file until I hear what action you intend to take. Y ur tr y, , � _ . Robert L. Ames . City Architect GDS/cw . . . '• _ . � . . �.. : _ - . . . - -- _ . __.___ ----- --- _ _ _.__ _ . __ __ -— - _ , ; � •�: -� ' ' REFERRAI,S, ;..B'tfILDING DEPARTMENT ' SAINT pAtiL• FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU OF HEAL•TH ' HOUSING & REDEVEL4PMENT HOUSING CODE SECTION - WELFARE � INFORMATION & REFERRAL � �. I '? �✓'-.,:-U;�. ' � /'i'✓, -_e.�/�-.,((tr4 _,'y',��!/' K,/ 1 � � �� `�� - ! ADD 'SS �� OWNER/OCCUPAN`T '�E f�! � � CLVQ.r Ii� 6 4 5'"� �* ,1 d'0 �y�►� ,» �,�� _ � � � �J � '' �� / i .� 1'.� .,f','�'..' _ � ."/ �•_f�Y;l�" i' .�' - !-t' .��-?'4i�� i�,'f'i• ` , . ,,�. •� _ .�I�� / �:��/.A i'u✓ � � V � � � � - . . . � � . � . ' � � � fi�/�l /�� ' �� !� �� '. . - � . �°'f . . � .�.��/ ,�� .. . . 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REFE LS; UILDING DEPARTMENT SAIN'T PAUI� FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU OF HEALTH HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT HOUSING CODE SECTION �� INFORMATION & REFERRAL � a �� ,�� /.�;�►�. .�'�'��-�.. ,� � ADDRE S OWNER/OCCUPE�NT • � ' �a�l� �i`� 3 � ��t. i �'L�.•� -,c \ ` y ' �%/� ,,,/ � / �`fy :o�!"�.ww- /.�.rt.P , '/ / :/ri6s�� ' ..�/�. � '� ( *'�„�.ct+��P �^ ' � w 1 ' � • y ' � .. . ' �+ . � ' � �/ ,\\ INSPECTION DATE 1 SANI 'ARIA yY ?U ? ' N BUPLICATE /�. ' PRE PARE I ? EHl�=12/69 _ ,._ > _�__. -_ _ F--- . ,_ __ __ _ ._ .__ ..._...._.__. . _ . ...___ -- - --- , , � � , t . f � . . --R. .:i • ' � � . . 's __� . ,:, . - � • . ,, , . �. . . , _ .; � -- � .,:._ � ; � _.�. _ , _ j , ` , . . , . g��.,,�. . -- . .i ;. • '. - �• < ': ,�-- � : � ' �.,f ' `., ' " . ,• � � � . ,;� Y ,` +� +^��,, �. '. � ' �•�� • . � , . . , �; �` .^'� .: ��'s�{� . � . �`. � ��1tw.x . .r�x�4`S. "'';,��t""^ a ,•�„ • �• `' ._ :,' `"' :.�� :y?�✓!, .► • ,��t�. �r.` r . + " T• : " . . . . . . � '�-'„�"�' �.a4�''�.`��`�t-` . '°�q' �4 ''`✓�� °a ,y . ` CITY OF SAINT PAUL � BUREAU OF HEALTH �� . � January 12, 1971 - � Dr. Gordon R. Struck 441 West Lynnhurst Avenue Saint Paul, Minnosota 55204 Dear Dr. Struck: A reins�ection of ycur property at 1977 *Sarshall, on January 9, 1471, indicates that the folloc+ing impravements are still needed to bri.ng your property into comp2.iance witn the Housing Code. Dt�III,LING UidIT I 1. The ir.teriar walls in the bathroon: have holes �n them. Repair t:�e walls. 2. There is no bathtub or shoc,rer in the bathroom. Install a D bathtub or shower fn accordanae •�rith thQ 5aint Paul Plum��ing Code. 3. There is no sink in the bathroon:. Install a sink in accard- .� ance with the Saint Paul Plumbing Cod�. ' � , D'�iELLING UNIT II 1. The plumbin� for the kitchen sink is taged. Repair, replacs or install tne plumbing in accordance uith the �aint Paul Plumiying Code. ,., 2. No water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower. Install same. DWII.LING UNZT IV 1. No Kater closet, 2avatary, a�r bathtub or sho�rer. Insta].I �ame. Di1ELLING tJ�tIT VII � . 1. No aater closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shoxer. Install same. DWELLING UNIT VIII ' 1. �to water closet, lavatory� or bathtub or shower. Install same. � 2. Ceiling above kitchen stove has loose paper. Properly repair . � z cmiling. ' CITY OF2SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF HEALTH . Dr. Gordon R. Struck �� Res 1977 Marshall , � DHELLI.YG UNIT IX ' . � 2. No water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shoWer. Install same. DWELLING UAtIT X ._ - - . , • 1. No wat�r closet, lavatvey, or bathtub or shower. Install same. GE�iERAL STRUCT(1RE 1. There is illegal aellar occupancy. Discontinue cellar occupancy. 2. There is illegal third floar oecugancy. Discontinue third floor occupancy. 3. Rear porch soffitt fs rotted. Repair said soffitt. 4. Rear porch raiii.ngs missin�;. Replace said missin�, rails. ' S. Rear west steps broken. Repa.ir said steps. 6. Gutters on front side are loose. Repair or remove said �utters. 7. Front third floor stairway walls and ceilin�? have loose and torn paper. Resurface said wall and ceiling coverin�. . D8. The gara�e roof is loose and �r�oldin� near roof deteriorated. Repair, replace or install roof on the gara�e. . 9. The garage chimney is missing mortar. Repair, replace or install chimney on the garage. 10. Handrail on the west rear steps is missing. �rovide a securely fastened handrail. il. Handrail on the east rear steps is missing. Provide a securely fastened handrail. ' 22. The hot water heater does not have a safety valve. Provfde a � safety walve ia accordance with,the Saint Paul Plumbittg Code. . ile recommend that you paint the exterior sur£aces on the garage. Ke recommend that you paint the t�x+im on the hause. � We recommead that you paint the exterior surfaces on the house. We recommend that you install a handrail on the steps from the ; • private to the public sidewalk, on the south front. We recommenc} that� �°�ln��a�� a Y�a�dr�ail on th� ateps from the priaate --- a to the publ1c s3 e a � e w s a`nt. . Q . . , � CITY OF SAINT PAUL Dr. Gardon R. Struck 3- BUREAU OF HEALTH Rss 1979 t�arshall �p As you have indicated you �ish to liave the Huildin�, Departa�ent make . a aurvey of the electrical and plumbin�, daficiencias. Therefore, we Are uot it�cluding the electrical and plumbia� deficiencie4 in this report. ite Will axpect to r�csive so�e natif?cat;oa that th� Building Department has r.u►de theae inspections. Sl�ould no indicatian be forthco�ing, We will iaclude these deficfenaies in our ngxt report. . w The ceLtar and third floor must bo vacated by N.arch 1, 19T2. A refASpection will be s�ade on or about that date. � A r�in��ection cn all ram�inin�; items will be oA or a�out July i, 1971. Ii` you have any queatioi�s, please �eel free to ca12 227-7741 ext 57. 7ours tru�y, flaank A. Stsffensan Supervisor-Housin� Code Sc�ction FASs jf D . ,:, � .. . _-_�_ � C . . . . ' . . . . . � .. .. . . � . . . ... . . . . . ..� . GTY OR SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF HEAL.TH . b_., ' � . 1'3�rV[1 �D� �J�1 . � � � ~ �_ � �r. i.ordon Struek ' 441 Lyn;ihur�i �'�st SaiRt Paul , ��innescLa ��i104 "u�ar Jr. Stru�k: - _ _- : _ _ - Yhfs ietter ts La infarr� you t��t s#nc� ti�� rov�c�r�ts nee�e� to brfng your pr��+Grty at 1177 �'arshall , �nto con�liance wlth G�e Saint PG�sl i�ouslnc� C�1e }iav� not be�n cc��l�°ted, it �ri11 1L nec�:ssar; for us to placar� tr�e nron�2rt;� as �'Ur�f9 t for tt�:��an �ia�i tati a�": an ,":�ri 1 2, 1771 , ��d arder 1 t vacated� by ,�0 1 ater Uzan t'ay 3, 1�7i . � Yours truly, t �ra�tbc �, Staffenson _ �: , � Sct��rvisor-?��usi n� Coc�A S�cti on FAS/l h `� - , . , � .� �� / � ' . /�1 � 23.� Robert Shea �.�`�' ��, s6, , • Attorney at law �� Ap�? 1371 �1 • 773 UNIVERSITY AVENUE :.,n 1 • SAINT �AUL. MINNESOTA 55104 •N ��C�1�E� � TFLEPHONE: 225•2256 �� T28U 0� ��`'•�y;h O . � ��ry of Si.Fnu1 ,�� , `CV� March 31, 1971 � ��:'._,�� , i�+ p�Lr.Frank A. Staffenson � . - Supervisor-Housing Code Section ' Bureau of�, Health Department of Public Safety St. Paul, t�:innesota . Re: 1977 P,[arshall Avenue; Dr. Gordon R. Struck;,'� Your letter of march 26, 1971. . , Dear r�2r.Staffenson: f After ou.r irlonday's telephone conversation of t:ne above matter, and your suggestion that a roomin�-house licensure � might be the indicateci resolution here, Dr. Struck, yester- day, applied at the Office of City Clerk for such a license . � (Chapter 335A•�� of ths Saint Paul Legislative Code . ) � He paid the �'45.00 fee, as evidenced by Rec;int #E 4871. Later, . ; , at the Public Safety Building, arPangement 'r��as made for in- .� � spection o.f the premises preliminary to licensure �or this � , � purgose . ; . ; I write, as his �.ttorney, to apprise you of this dev2ZoPment, and to seek, in his behalf, the several days" or so abidement of the p.lacardin� of the nroPerty as unfit for human habita:tion ' pending the processin� of this anplication, or our personal � consultation on the matter. s I am sure that by working toget:�er w� can satisfy the law here, ' and retain this property, for its proper le�al use as rental property. You are assured of our. ,intention fully to seek comnliance . � with applicable la�r�. Elease, if you �vill, advise either �r. + Struck or myself. ; _ + . . , `� Yours very truly. �• . � ` ,� � `� ,,/. ` =-'t� lcs 'F;<<44 � Robert Shea � RSscrl � - .� _ , : . _ � - .` � �.�. � �� .�.. . ,�^,r..r. ... ' .!.f ,'1 . .'..L.+". ....�..,�,..o ��T . ."' .' '" ' '. _ ._.._ _.�..... ...._.�._.._�. ,. _ .. .._._ _._....,. . ,- - . . . ... _.. ... ,r .,�... .., • CITY OF SAINT PAUL • B. J. HIEARS, h1.D. �( MEREDITH • Capital of hfinnesota Hcalth Officer . �missioner ` ` • c cs��ic c�a• ct RALPH G. h1ERRILL �L Q'tG63�LGKG 0 � Deputy Commissioner � " �uzcau o f �EarE�Z Health Center — 555 Cedar Street _ St. Paul, Minnesota SS101 • 227-7741 . April 1 , 1971 - � : Dr. Gordon Struck ' � 441 Lynnhurst �r!est , Saint Paul , c,innesota 55104 Dear �r. Struck: . I am in r°ceipt of a letter fro�� your attorn�y, �1r. Sh�a, requesting postoonement of the placarding of the property at 1977 t-larshall , Sai nt Paul , '�ti nnesota. The application for a rooming house license does not, as I indicat�d in our telephone conv�rsation, negate the � other violations of t��e fiousing Code listen on our no*ice of condemnation. By licensing the structure as a rooming - house, the only ci�ange i s i n tf�e uti 1 azati on of shared bathrooms. Illegal occu�ance and improoer plum5ing must still be corrected. � Shouid you have any further questions , olease contact this office. Yours truly, _ � � I , , � . Frank A. Staffenson Supervisor-Housing Code Section ��. , ,: _ - FAS/1h � cc: �tr. Shea � - - . . ` : _ .. . , � ; . , - , , . _ _ _ _ ----- .. _� _,.... ._-..� t . DEAN MEREDITH ��s�r�,��Gfi�:�� C[TY OF SAIKT PAUL . B. ,J. MEARS, M.D. ' r Capital of hlinnesota Health Officer ' Commissioner RA�PH G.PAERP.IL� �c�c�.�s.��`�ti'.�a'� { /• 227 7741 Deputy Commissloner �e ��J�'�iK(- 0 I��LL�' � P"'� � � �uzEQU ot �E�r�� Health Center — 555 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 �, � Apri 1 2, 1971 � Dr. Gordon Strue�c - -. 441 Lynnht�rst 4rest . � Saint Paul , hiinnesota 55104 � � � Dear Dr. Struek: � � Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the ' premises at 1977 hlarshall � in accordance �vit the provisions of Section 54. 9, as amended, Subsec- tion 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 54, Legislative Code, City of Saint - Paul , as amended) . ' Your attention is called to the following provision of Section 54.19, i Subsection 5, entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwelling or Mul ti pl e a,vel l i ng": ; , . "Any d�relling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned � and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforce- ment officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as � .required by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unla��- . � ful for any owner or operator to let to any person fon c�anan habitation Said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; � and no person sha1T occupy any dwelling or multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement � ' '- officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemna- ; i tion.° , ; ' If you have any questions, you may visit the Nousing Code Section of the � Bureau af Health at 555 Cedar Street, or telephone 227-7741 . .. _ . � �.�. ,. _ ,: Yours _tru1Y. . � ._ _ . . - - � _ - - _ -". , - . � `�t..v�`� - � � Frank A. Staffenson . . __ : i ° - - -:� " � Supervisor-Housing Code Section � . . . . _ ., . _ _.__ _ __ _ __. . . . _ . _ . . . ._ . : _ .. . - ,:. . . - _ . . _ - - - . . �� _. . -. � . , � , . , :; � - EH-27-11/70 . . ..�- . . `� . . �� - - ' .� - --:___ _ .__ . _ - - - �- -- . . _ _,_ _�-_.�_.� _ -- - - - : , . _ : - ._ .._ -- - _ -._ .. _ _ t.-- ' � ST. PAUL BUREP,U �F HEALTH . Housing Code Division ORDER . TO VAGATE ; � . Date Apri1 2, 1971 � � � WHEREAS: The Health Officer of the City of Saint Paul , Minnesota, has found that the dwe�ling and premises at 1977 htarshall � is unfit for human habitation and dangerous to life and health by reason of the want of repair, and/or of defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting, or construction of said dwelling and premises , and/or for other causes affect- � ing public health, and the condition of the aforesaid property is such as to � require the premises to be vacated, - - � i NOW, THEREFORE: The Health Officer of the City of Saint Paul , Minnesota, acting under the authority conferred upon him by Chapter 54, Section 54.19, ! Subsection 1 through 8 of the Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul � adopted July 14, 1960, as amended, hereby orders that the dwelling and premises � r known as 1917 ��arshall � . be vacated on or beforePtay 3, 1971 � in accordance with the provisions of Section 54.19, as amende�, Subsection,5, • of the Housing Code (Chapter 54, Legislative Code, City of Saint Paul , as " , amended) which also provides that the dwelling hereby ordered to be vacated � shall not again be occupied until a written statement shall have been secured . � from the Health Officer showing that the d�velling or its occupation has I � been made to comply with applicable provisions of said Housing Code and all other applicable existing laws. � � i Section 54.25 (Legislative Code, City of St. Paul , as amended) penalty for � violation: Every person, firm, or corporation who sMall violate any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction there- ' of shall be punished by a fine not to exceed �100.00 or b;{ imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days. Each days continuance of the violation of this ordi- nance after due notice has been served in accordance with the terms and pro- visions of Subsection 54. 18 of this ordinance shall be deemed a separate . offense. ,�. ,: ; : _ �� ., � � �� • F ank A. Staffen on B. J.` h�ears, ht. D. -i � Supervisor-Housing Code ection _Health Officer - , .� -t . . . . " . �. . _ . . .. . . � . . . � . ,' THIS ORDER SNA�L P�OT BE REMOVED WITHOUT AUTt�ORIZATIO�J FROM THE � BUREAU OF HEALTH � , , : .s EH-26-11/70 _ : l__ ______ . - - � - —. . . . . � � . .. CITY OF SAINT PAUL " B. 1. h1EARS, i�1.D. DEAN �IERED(TH ' Capital of�tinncsota ' ' ' Con�;nissioner Health Ofticer RALPH G. 1�IERR[LL I�.DGGG �JrL 8Ll �e ct�tfss�N t o , Deputy Commissioncr � � 1�uzEau o f �Ea�E�i Health Center — 5�5 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota SS 10l 227-7741 • Apri1 2, 1971 , NOTICE OF COi`1DEP�1i�tATIOPJ . AS U�FIT FOR HUi�1.4�d NABITATIO�! Or. Gordon Struek 441 Lynntiurst '�!est _ - - Sai nt Paul , �rti nnesota 551�4 Cear' Dr. Struek: � The Health Officer of tne City of Saint Paul , ��innesota, iias found that the dviel l i ng and prer�i ses at 1977 P�larshal l , i s unfi t for human i habitation due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, ; � plumbing, lighting or construction of said dti�relling and premises, ; and/or for ottier causes affecti ng publ i c neal th, to ti�ri t: � � . . � � � The follo��►ing repairs and/or im�rovements are required before t�is " d�rel l i ng may be reoccupi ed: � D�JELLI`JG U�IT I � ,� . 1. There is no bathtub or sho:•�er- in the bathroom. Install a � bathtub or sho��rer in accordance with the Saint Paul P}umbing Code. � � " 2. There is no sink in the bathroom. Instail a sink in acc- ordance wi th ti�e Sai nt Paul P1 urrbi ng Coda. _ _ _ _ . DWELLI�IG UiJIT II - 1. The pl urr�bi ng �for, the ki tcnen si nk i s taped. Repai r, repl ace � . or instalT the .plumbing in accordance with the Saint Paul Plur�ing Code. ` DwEtLir�� u�iT iv :; _ , . , 1. No_water claset, lavatory or 5atntub or shower. � Install same. ; -_ r ` DWELI.IivG Ut�lIT VII . � 1. No water closet, lavatory or bathtub or sho��er. Install sar�e. � DWELLIfvG U;lIT VIII • � � - ,, 1. No water closet, lavatory or bathtub or sha.ver. Install same. ; ' � - . �� _ - ; - 2 - ' " DWELLIWG UNIT �X 1. No water closet, lavatory or bathtub or shower. Instali same.. ; . - ; 04JELLING UhiIT X . 1. No water closet, lavatory or bathtub or shov�er. Install same. ' . GENERAL STRUCTURE . � : ; , � 1 . * There is illegal cellar occupancy. Oiscontinue cellar occu- � . pancy. � ; . � � 2. There is illegal third floor occupancy. Discontinue third � . ' fl oor occupancy. � 3. The hot water heater does not have a safety valye. Provide ' a safety valve in accordance vlith the Saint Paul Plumbing Code. � �. The d�velling must be vacated by i�1ay 3, 1971 . � These improvements must be completed before reoccupancy. � ' THIS O4IELLIP�G SHALL NOT AGAIf�d BE USED FOR HUhiA:J NAQITATIOPd UMTI� � � i . - . . . � . � . � WRITTEPd APPROVAL IS SECURED FP.OP�i THE BUREAU OF HEALTH ; � � � In addition to the preceeding enurrerated deficiencies the follo�ving ' . improvements and/or repai rs are requi red to bri ng thi s/these dr�rel l i ng � unit(s) into compliance ti�ith the Housing Code. � DWELIIFIG UNIT I � ; : _ . i � 1. The .interior wa11s in the bathroom have holes in them. � Repair the walls. , � DtJELLIP�G U�1IT VIII � � j : � 1. Ceiling above kitchen stove has loose paper. "Properly repair � ceiling. ,: ! : . �j GEt�IERAI STRUCTURE � -i .. - : �� 1. Rear porch soffitt is rotted. Repair said soffitt. :� � : 2. Rear porch raiiings missing. Replace said missing rails. e ,� � 3. � Rear west steps braken. Repair said steps. ' 4. Gutters on front side are toose. Repair said gutters. � • 5. Front third floor stain�ay walls and .ceiling have loose and � � : torn paper. Resurface said wall and ceiling covering. ; : . - r, ; . , . � _ : ,, . _ _ : � .� , . . . � , � ." . � . . t_�__ _ . - -• - .. . : _ , . ._ _, . � . -- -: - - . . - . .. .•- -. . ..y..... ....r- •. � T.. . �� '. � �. .' . . � � - 3 - 6. The garage roof loose and molding near roof deteriorated. Repair, replace or install roof on hte garage. � - 7. The garage chimney is missing mortar. Repair, replace or install chimney on the garage. � n 8. Handrail on the west rear steps is missing. Provide a securely � fastened handrail . � � 9. Handrail on the east rear steps is missing. Provide a securely t ` fastened handrail . ; . � We reconmend that you paint the trim and exterior surfaces on the I , house. _ ! . , ' We recornm�nd that you install a handrail on the steps from the pri- I ; vate; to the publ i c si de;,ra1 k on the �rest and south front. i . . � � � �1 i ,� �`,..»�;:�+� t . 1 • � � Frank A. Staffen an - B. J. Niears , PS. D. Supervisor-Housing Cod �tion Health Officer 1 t . . ! i � - ; ! . , � . , i i f � _ �; �� . � ' '. • r� - _ :'� , _ , . _ •.i `- �: . . . . . . , . � � . . _ . r .� . ' .. . ..�. : . . . ��..'. �' ,f �. . ..' � - .� . .�, � � ... ' ... .� . . �.' ' .. � � . ti.� . . . . . '- . :. � .' . . .� ; . - .. .- -:- . . . '..... ... . ... .. - . . . �--��- .� � . - . � . �.. . , . , ., � _ . • .��'. � ' . .:' �. _ .�_� . _ . ' , � ..� . . '�� ' ...' .' . .: ��. , _ . �. � � �. .�. �� ,�� ..�. .. . �� . ��.:�. �-�. . .�..� . � �.... _��'. ��. � •. � . � .. . . . . : . . ... . . . . . . . - �:.. � - . . ..� . . ''. � . - . . . . . . � ... . . . �-- . .. . �� '' ', • - � ` . , Robert Shea ,��5 6 78� - Attorne at Law n 773 UNIVERSITY AVENUE �1V A �� fO� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOU 55104 ;c� PR 1971 � TELEPHONE: 225-2256 ;� R��O��D � . �� Bureau �kealt,, '� April 5;�9�j�'erst. Pz�,r � �T� , Mr. Frank A. Staffenson ''��a�`Z��j�.��' Supervisor-Housing Code Section ' �. ' Bureau of �Iealth , Department of Public Safety Saint Paul, Iv:innesota Re: 1977 Niarshall Avenue; Dr. Gordon R. Struck; Your letters of l��Tarch 26, April l, 1971: I�Zy letter of . March 31, .1971; Your Condemnation-Vacation Order, executed and posted, April 2, 1971. Dear Ms. Staffenson: I tried several times unsuccessfully to reach you at your office during the afte�noon of last Friday, April 2. I understand now that you executed an Order of condemnation-vacation sometime in that F`riday afternoon period, and that the Order, as posted, con- demns and vacates the entire premises and all units. It is my regretful duty to notice that an apparent, serious vi- � olation of law has occurred here. Under the Ordinance, Chapter 33�A.03, subd. 2, the City C1erk of the City of Saint Paul is enjoined not "to accept the fee on new applicatians unles� approved by the Health Officer." The circuMStanees axe that as a result of my conversation with you I was led to advise Dr. Struck to apply for a rooming-house license. The follo�r�ing day� i��:arch 30, he made such application. On �Iarch 31, I, fo.rmally and by letter, requested a several day�' stay or abidement of the matter pending the proce.ssing of the ap- plication for the rooming-house license . You� nex�. day's letter (April 1) stated that yo� were in receip� of my letter requesting postponement of the placarding of the property, that the application i for a rooming-house license did not negate the other violations of i ` the Housing Code, and that should Dr. Struck have any further ! questions, he should Please contact your office . ( . _ This afternoon, Fire Inspector Sutton (#1) told Dr. Struck that he could not even initiate his inspection of the premises under ' the rooming-house license application procedure, in view of the . Bureau of Health`s posted condemnation-vacation Order. It cannot be assumed that' the City Clerk, P�Ir. I�arry P�:arshall, acted in derogation (per his designee) of the mandatory duty ; , T � , , � . ' � : • - -2- Mr. Frank Ao Staffenson . April 5, 1971 imPosed upon him under the Ordinnnce in processing this application thr.ough his office, and the license bureau, and in accepting the .�4�.00 license fee, without prior cognizance and/or approval of the Health Officero The only �aa�umption which can be made is that the City Clerk acted in obedience to the mandate of the Ordinance in accepting the fee, and that the Health Officer had approved this ap- plication. Accordingly, the next day's condemnation-eviction Order of the ' Health Officer was perforce void. Being void, its execution constitutes an act of trespass by the City of Saint Paul, within the treble-damage trespass statute, as well as a tak�.ng of property without compensation in the face of cor_stitutional ' Provisions nroscriPtive of such an act. The apparent authority of the City Health Officer to condemn and order vacated property on findi� that it is "unfit for human habitation A�tD dan�erous to life and health" Presupposes, ; it seems to me, that the finding be both that the premises is i � unfit� for human habitation and dangerous to life and health. � � The Notice you posted merely declared that the property was unfit for human habitatior_. There was no reference made to its ; being dangeraus to life and health. � Also, it appears to me that both due process of law and the concept of "findings" under administrative law, mean that the � ; Health Officer may no+ make such finrlings and determination as a basis for a conc�eMnation and vacation Order without a prior ' hearing, at which tre o�vner is given opportunity to be heard, after due prior notice. This procedural safeguard is, I believe, basic constitutional-administrative law. ("Appeal" procedure inherently contemi�lates a prior due-process hearing at which evidence is taken and both sides heard. "Ap?�eal"- connotes a "review" on the recor�i 'of an ori�inal proceeding. ) The fundamental principles of the law of estoppel deny to the City of Saint Paul any right to que�tion the integrity of the ac�ion of the City Clerk in accepting the fee and processing the application herein. Furthermore, `these are not congenitally uninhabitable premises, nor are they perfore �r se dangerous to 'life and healtho These are not "slum" dwellings, and the tenants are not at all in the least dissatisfied. Their _health suffe•rs not. Permits may be found in the City's own files for the present use and structure of these premises, dating from (circa) 19460 • � i � . . . � . . � . ' .�.. ._. . . . . ._ . �. •y ..�-�..:.r...�_ �___..__._".""._ . . . ... . . a .. . . � r�'�,� �i�4VSy. ��e',w�,',.... 74..�./�� •5�'''� . . � . . . ' ' " � . . . � . . . . � . . . � C T . . � " i � . I , . . . ,. , . _ _ � . -3- Mr. Frank A. Staffenson � April 5, 1971 Under the circumstances, I must request that you remove your placards from this property. I do not now perceive that my. duty as attorney to my client, and to th,e law to which we are all bound, permits me any other course of action. i i ' Yours very truly, 1 ��^1 ��1•-� - � L' t Robert Shea ' RS:crl Cop.y to: Dr. G. �. Struck . j ; ; . ; . ,,, _ ,= �� _ . ,.:__ _ ,��,- .- . , t., , .. ..:.. ,.�.- _ o - . . �� i�4�,�'?:.7-L..-"�.-� � �"� . . . . . ' .. _ .. �,^:"f '�''.'�� . � • ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL � BUREAU OF HEALTH � A�ri 1 E, 1971 - . . • . . Nr. Daniel t�cLaughlin City License Inspectar 101 East Tenth Street St. Paul , F'innesGta 55101 � ['.ear t'r. t��cLauc�hl in s Enclosed is license aC�lic�tien nunLer: LOG9365 fer a raotr�ing hause at 1977 t`arsF�ol l F.venue. Thi s appl i cati cn is beir�r returrecl beca�se our t;�usin; Ceue Sectian yave ti��e�e premises eonder-ned as "lfifi t fer Ffur;,arj E,abi tati oE�. , . Yours truly, Flenry J. Strei ch, Foau and Dairy Supervisor . , :, � .= HJS/tf � -- ; � �� STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF SAINT PAUL COUNTY 0� RAMSEY BOAED OF APPEALS IN 8E: 1977 Marshall A�enue; Lot Seven (7) and the West Ten (W.10) feet of Lot Eight (8) , Block Twenty-Seven (27) , Merriam aear�angement of Blocks 24-29, Merriam Park, accor- ding to the plat �hereof on file and of record in the ofFice of the 8e�ister of Deeds in an.d for 8amsey Coun�y, Minnesota. Pursuant to Section 55.02, Chapter 55 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, petition is hereby made, by and in behalf of Gordon II. Struck, as owner of the abo�e described pro- perty, for review, release from, and voidanee of the Order, executed on April 2, 1971, by Mr. Frank A. Staffenson, Su- pervisor-Housing Code Section, Bureau of Health, Department of Public Safety, City of Saint Paul, in condemnation and vacation of the tena.nts, persons, property and premises as above described. Pending hearing, ar�d fina.l administrative determination herein, it is the petitioner�s request �hat the matter now pending involving the rooming-house licensure of these pre- mises, as evidenced by the City Clerk�s License Application record entry, #E 4871, dated March 30, 19?1, 'be stayed, and tha.t Mr. Daniel P. McLaughlin, License Inspector, 'be advised of the p�ndency of proceedings herein. Since this petition and its grounds prese�t issues of basic constitutiona.l right and remedy, and since a resolution in denial of the pending rooming-house licensure is to be presented to the City Council of the City of Saint Paul, at 10:00 am, on Thursda�, Apri1 15, 1971, / er letter advisement to petitioner, dated Aoril 8, 19?1 / and si�ce it is the petitioner's contention that the several department�l agencies have acted in self-contradiction a�d in estoppel of the City, it is requested that the filing of the peti�io� is, and shall be, deemed a supersede�s of the sevcral and separate and opposed setions and orders undertaken and entered herein, pending full and fin.al administrative hearing and determina�ion. Dated this llth day of April, 1971, at Saint Paul, in 8amsey County, and State of Minnesota. (s) -_-✓ d� =e-�"� GOf1DON 8. STEUCK, Petitioner 441 West Lyn�hurst Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 Telephone : 645-6380 ��?�_ � April 23. �9T1 �ir. Garclo� �?. :�truck �.�7't tiiar�nall Ave. St. Paul, Mi.nneaot� Dear 5ir: �t the Cvuncil meetin� he3.d tociay, Your �gpliaation for Raar�iug House Llcens� �.t 1.97? Mazahal.i .Ave. wa� der�i+Cd. . A refund c�f' �Che 1.f,cens� �ee p�.id by you will� ba Yor- t�rarded tc� you by mai.l. Very truly yours, City Clerk � � ) . '}.. .._. t � .� ..:�: .....,: � �� . I ��ril 1F_,, �.�71 Hor�. �atz l+�radith, C�m�r. o�' Pub?ic Sc�'Pt,y, l�l I;. lt3'th. :it. , �t„ 1��+,ul, �7iruz. .�ttn: �Ir. D�ni.el P. McL�.ugl7l.ir� J)eax �ir: '.�':�e t:i�vr r.t��uaci]. tc��y 1.aid oYrer oz�� we�� o �.�.�ari1. �'3rc�. i:he .r��c?lxttion den.yina� the �plic�.tion� oP �.�rc1,�n R. ;struck e<� �.�'T7 Mt�r$he�'9..1. �ven�z� �or a Roomin� HAU.�SE? 13.Cf?TI�P.., V�7y' tMk�.�V' yO1iz'8, City Clerk � OFFICE CaPY CITY OF ST. PAUL OF�i�E OF ��TY CL�RK ROOM 386 CiTY HAII � - �� INDICATE i � CASH CNECK • � e`%±�,f`� � t; r` = E—L_� �.� t �, t =}� Q ' RECEIVED OF �` ' .p �'19` �= � f �� DATE -- �k,.t9.._,._%�.r..,�s ��. � ��^:�h 1 >-_ ?' .t: �.._.....� . � � �+,� NAME OF APPLICANT � � \} ' C� A � ��f� ��'�,'� { ADDRESS THE SUM OF �l�t,`t�..{.. �5.. :%., ..:.,--.�.—+ DOIICt'S THIS IS A RECEIPT FQR THE DEPOSlT ON YOUR APPLICATlON FOR ! �y t._�.. t,;�r � �>r' s.�,-. _- Cf:�4SS OF UCENSE �` � NOTICE TQ A�'PLICAIdT THiS IS NOT A LICENSE TO OPERATE. YOUR APPLICATtON FoR LICENSE WILL EITHER BE GRF.NTED OR REJECTED SUBJEGT 70 THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE COMPLETION OF THE INSPEC7lON BY THE LICENSE INSPECTQR. COMMUNICATE WITH LICENSE INSPECTOR, PUBLIC SAfETY BUILDING, WITH RE�ERE�dCE TO THE COMPLETION Of THE REQUfRED _INSPECTION. YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS N�ATTER �NILL BE APPRECIATED. IF YOUR APPUCATION �5 REJEC7ED, PRESENT THIS RECEIPT TO THE CITY CLEP,K fOR REFUND. t � .. ;,��,.��_�r gy �'r,� Cl7Y CLERK a CAPITOL STATIONERY & PRT. CO. -5T. PAUL,-MINN• SS101 � � - �