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03-408City of St_ Paul � R�� COUNCIL FILE NO. Q 3�� g RESOLIITION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By C�O ! File No. SEE BELOW - � — Assessment No. SEE BELOW ��c:� a�, �� Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 J0207AA (9904) Summary abatements (property clean-up) for property located at 1125 Beech Street (33-29-22-12-0015). LAID OVSR BY COUNCIL ON 2-26-03 TO 4-23-03 LEGISLATIVB HEARING WILL BE 4-5-03 A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVSD, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified_ RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPfiRSON Yeas Nays ✓Benanav �lakey � 8ostrom vColeman vKarris vLantry ✓Reiter � In Favor O Against ,` '__ _—� .� �� , \� o\ Adopted by the Council: Date Q,, �� 3��.00 � �_ � �s.�c� - � 0. � � � �- � Certified Passes by Council Secretary °To Le�iislative Hearing Officer - 4-8-03 T.M_S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ;ontact Person aod Phone Number: Roxanna F7ink `�J 266-8859 vIust be oo Councii Agends by: vI st be "o C '1 R h Off" Date: 3/21/03 C17'Y ATTOIWEY UDGE7' DIItECIOR o � ounc� aearc �ce ry noon on Friday public hearing is 4-23-03 YOR (OR ASS(STAN7) 1 ouncn. �senxca COTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) �C'I'ION REQUESTED: At Councils request on 2-26-03 this item was laid over to 423-03, Summary abatements (property clean-up) for property located at 1125 Beech St FYIe J0207AA PLANr71riG COMMISSION CML CIB COMMII'i'EE rts whidh Council Objective Neighborhoods A STAFF I. Has the person/firm ever worked under a contraM for this department? Code A Enforcement • Has this person/firm ever been a CiTy employee? A . Does [his person/Brm possess a skill no[ normally possessed by any _ cnrrent CiTy employee? Ezplain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Ward 2 VG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, Whay When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBERS 204035" IF APPROVED: AGES IF APPROVED: ANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: 0�� Green Sheet Number: 204135 RECTOR C17YCOUNCII. .��= rt^h C`�� "n„�� AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $32(.00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) resouxce: Assessmentsonly ACTIVITYNUMBER: ;IAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAI� 1 propertv owner will be notified of the uublic hearin¢ and charges. CLERK MGT. SVC. DIR YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLBTION OF ASSBSSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO. File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW 03-�� Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 30207AA (9904) Summary abatements (property clean-up) for property located at 1125 Beech Street (33-29-22-12-0015). LAID OVSR BY COIINCIL ON 2-26-03 TO 4-23-03 LSGISLATIVS HEARING WILL BE 4-8-03 To the Council of the City of St. Pau1 The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Real Estate Service Fee Process Serving Charge Charge-Code Enforcement Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $281.00 $ $ $ $25.00 $20.00 $326.00 $326.00 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of 5326_00 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. � Dated 3 - .� J - 03 _� �a uation and Assessment Engineer To Legislative Hearing Officer - 2-i 1-03 Public Hearing Date - 2-26-03 _ T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION actPerson and Phone Fu�nber: / Roxanna Flink� � 266-8859 be on Councii Agenda by: be in Council Research Office noon on Friday 1-17-�3 �TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 Date: 1/3/03 EPX crn UDG �� Green Sheet Number: DIRECTOR CI"["YCO ATTOR�iEY DIRECTOR ASSIS'IAV'n ALL LOCATIONS FOR 03 —�{O 204035 CLERK \1GT. SVC DIR. )N REQUESTED: Set date of public hearing and approve assmts for weekly garbage hauling service for third quarter of 2002, Demolitions of bldgs. for part of July 2002 to part of Nov. 2002, Summ Abate for part of July 2002 to part of Dec. 2002, Board-up of vac. bldgs. from Aug. 2002 to Nov. 2002 and Grass cutting (by private contractor) for part of Aug. 2002 to Oct. 2002. File No.'s .Tm.'ru ASH3n_ .T0204C. J0207A. J0207B and J0203G. PLANNIYC CON�IISSIO� CNIL SERVICE COSI)IISSION cia co�nurree rts whidh CounCil Objec[i�e Neighborhoods A SIAFF Code A Enforcement A vacantbldg Ward 2 Has the persoNfirm ever e�orked under a contrac[ for this department? Has this person/firm ever been a City employee? Does this person/firm possess a ski�� no[ normaily possessed by any current Ci[y empbyee'. Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and at[ach. PROBLEb1, ISSUE, OCPORTOAITY (\Vho, �Vhat, Nhen, �Vherc, Wf�}�?): 1'ES n0 YES h0 YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. IFAPPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Garbage hauling, Demolitions, Summary abatements, Boarding-up and Grass cutting. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. ACES IF APPROVED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 or 10 years and collected with the property taxes if not oaid. AGES IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. �AL AbIOUNT OF TRASSACTION: $ 2,26�3O�I.OH COSTlREYENUE BUDCETED (CIRCLE OSE) rDl\G SOURCE: ASSeSSII1CIlYS ORI}' ACT�VITY NUb1BER: A\CIAL I\FORDIATIOY (EXPLAtN) 259 orouertv owners wi11 be notified of the public hearing and charges. YES �O � � Q a a � a W � � � � rn � E m � 4 0 m .i 0 ti � .i m 0 � N 1 N A�o � H � O � N i N E i .-� a W � N LL � N o� x a � c� � i n � ri m�000noi E� o 0 o n o� 2 � . n a�,a in o n �o � O� W' N N II N� � � N L} Ll II ["1 � �v} n<n� n a � n o n � E i n U II � I I w i n i �n i o00 � E�000 H I O O O � '7 � 000 � � ri r-I e i a�m p i �t i E � U i � � � w i Wi000 i H�000 i RC o 00 C< � � .� in o E � N N H I I z� ]� � � ; � � � � x � � •ww � � w cn c� � E fk W � FC £ FC � ��U z � �Nxw x�auu ��x? � V i U CL' W i �aco i i i i i O H I E i a w � ��oz w�� a� o H�� U i W t-i O N i �lt i OS F 7. � � W i H N N� Q � `�Axma � a� � �a�car�w � E i i-+ fA W q � [K i N U] .] R,' � w � F- �ao � o � c x � a� c�H+a� a � �NO ,0 � � � � � N i i O � � � M � � m o� N i � I ri O1 � ai c oi w � z ,� � N � o o •• i r.( � u] .-i F G+ � a X r � �w>�`�� F � W � U FL �aw�w o�hramz� R[ � H � a� x W FC N Q� z � Hcv � 3 � W mF�-ta � o � xmu„ « � 0 0 o n o OOO Ilo •�i ��;o �� N N N I I N N U?+? II t�l � IIH i •ww ii wcnC7 n a�a�l woxn 4CUU II n f�L U U ii � W H n E U a 11 O �awwn cn a �n ii U aaanw EEE ii O 000ua FFE+ n a m a w U a a E a E w x W 0 m a W U � a � 6�-4obr O�-�lobr REPORT Date: Apri18, 2003 Time: 10:00 a.m. (130 p.m. for 929 Albemazle) Place: Room 330 City Hail 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATNE HEARING FOR ORDERS TO REMOVEIREPAIR, CONDEMI3ATIONS, SUMMARY ABATEMENT ORDERS, ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS Marcia Moermond Legislative Hearing Officer i. Appeal of Vehicle Abatement Order at 976 Minnehaha Avenue East. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends changing the compliance date to Apri129, 2003, on the Mazch 20 Vehicle Abatement Ozder. 2. Laid over summary abatement from February 11, 2003: J0207AA 1125 Beech Street � Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $326 to $181 plus the $45 administrative fees for a total assessment of $226. 3. Laid over summary abatements from March 25, 2003: J0207AAAA Cleanup of property at 837 Fourth Street East Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 4. Laid over summary abatements: J0206W Towing of abandoned vehicles from 1130 Abell Street; J0207A2AA Property cleanup at 657 Lawson Avenue East. 657 Lawson Avenue East Legislative Heazing Officer recommends spreading the assessment over a five yeaz period. 1130 Abell Street Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 733 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 3-25-03) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the April 22, 2003, Legislative Hearing. a� -�o� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 2 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properfy at 718 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 3-25-03) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property provided the following is done by noon of Apri123, 2003: 1) Provide evidence of a clear ritle for the properry, 2) Provide purchase agreement with a developer, 3) Post a$2,�� bond with the Office of License, Inspections, Environmental Protection; 4) Pay the current vacant building fees and real estate taxes, 5) Provide a plan indicating how all the items on the Code Compliance Inspection report wili be completed, 6) Show evidence of financial ability to complete the repairs on the plan. 7. Summary Abatement J0301B Boarding-up of vacant building for part of December 2002 and ali of January 2003; J0301C Demolitions of buildings from January 2003 to February 2003; J0301A Property cleanup for part of Aecember 2002 to part of January 2003. (Note: 929 Albemarle Street wili be heard at the 1:30 meeting.) 509 Glendale Street (JOSOIA) Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to the April 22, 2003, Legisiative Heazing. 773 Frank Street (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the Apri122, 2003, Legislative Heazing. 701 Bun Street (also known as 699 Burr Street) (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Marvland Avenue East (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 369 Fuller Avenue (J0301A) Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 1130 Minnehaha Avenue West (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 899 Palace Avenue (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. 922 Woodbri�e Street (J0301A) Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment. O� -MQS� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT OF APRIL 8, 2003 929 Aibemarle Street (J0301A) Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends approval of the assessment. 8. Appeal of Summary Abafement Order at 690 Charles Avenue. Page 3 Legislative Hearing Officer recommends changing the compliance date to May 8, 2003, of the Mazch 20 Summary Abatement Order. 9. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1269 Coach 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. 10. Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 582 Charles Avenue. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends changing the compliance date to May 8, 2003, on the Mazch 20 Summazy Abatement Order. rrn b � -Naf' MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING FOR ORDERS TO REMOVE/REPAIIt, CONDEMNATIONS, SITMMARY ABATEMENT ORDERS, ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS Tuesday, April 8, 2003 Room 330 City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Mazcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Code Enforcement; Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Fallon Kelly, Code Enforcement; Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Hazold Robinson, Code Enforcement; Tchu Yajh, Plaiming and Economic Development Appeal of Ye�,i�te F3batemenf f)rder at 9751Lifn�eI�a'�a Ave�ue East. Marcia Moermond stated the City wrote a vehicle abatement order to remove the vehicle from y the properry because it did not have current tabs. She asked does it have current tabs now. Elvis Abanonu, owner, appeared and stated it does not have current tabs. The problem is that it belongs to his younger brother who is away in medical school. Mr. Abanonu does not have the insurance papers to change the tabs. Also, it would be a financial burden on Mr. Abanonu because he is a full-time law student and cannot afford the tabs. He does not have the insurance information yet to the caz, although his brother said he wouid faY it. He will be back this summer and �vill take care of the task. Ms. Moermond stated there are two expenses: the cost of the tabs and the cost of towing it off the property which would be much greater. It seems to be on an approved surface. She asked about how much tabs are. Mr. Robinson responded it would be under $100. Ms. Moermond recommends changing the compliance date to Aprii 29, 2003, on the Vehicle Abatement Order dated March 20. This will give Mr. Abanonu three more weeks to get current tabs on the car. All hz needs is the insurance numbers to update the tabs. Mr. Abar.onu responded he will cail his brother and get the numbers by the new compliance date. Laid over summary abatement from February I1, 2003: J0207AA 1125 Beech Street Keith Pederson, owner, 882 Payne Avenue, appeared and stated he is not sure what is going on, and he is here to find out. Harold Robinson reported an order was issued on July 18, 2002, a work order was sent on August 8, and the property was cleaned up on August 16. Orders were mailed to Mr. Pederson at 882 Payne and Occupant at 1125 Beech. Mr. Pederson stated he received no notice. He has been at that address far 20 yeazs. His trash hauler noticed someone dumped trash there and called in to get authorization fo pick up the extras. 1125 Beech was vacant. The longest the trash was there was a week. There was trash oa -�lo�' LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 2 there from the move out. After that was picked up, someone else dumped on the properry, and the hauler picked it up again. He goes there every week to pick up. He was not even aware there was any trash out there until he got the hearing notice for the assessment. Ms. Moermond asked was there a correction order. Mr. Robinson responded a summary abatement was sent on July 18 and a reinspection was done on 1u1y 3Q. They have a photo�aph of the refuse and a videotape of the cleanup. No mail was returned. Ms. Moermond stated it is the City's responsibility to mail things to the address Iisted. Staff is telling her that they did and it did not come back in the mail. Their obligation is fulfilled. Regardless, it is the owner's responsibility to keep the properiy cleaned up. Mr. Pederson responded he does. It had to be different trash that �vas picked up than what was on the notice. � (A videotape was shown.) Mr. Pederson stated his records show his hauler went back two days later on July 22 because there was so much trash he could not do it on his regulaz route. It would have been a week and two days from them noticing the trash. If someone came along on July 23 or thereafter, that is a new incident. Tt could have been dumped there on the 6"'. Ms. Moermond asked were there specifications on the work order about what needed to be picked up. Mr. Robinson responded items and debris from the backyard area. On the original summary abatement order issued on July 17, the debris and refuse was still there. He laid it over because it looked like it was set out for pick up. He gave an extension of a week. He went back on August 8 and it was still there. Mr. Pederson responded it was not trash. He has a bill showing that it was picked up on July 22. (Ms. Moermond looked at the paperwork.) Ms. Moermond asked was furnituxe mentioned in the original abatement. Mr. Robinson responded the order has "discarded furniture" on it. Mr. Pederson stated most of the inspectors call him on the telephone. If he had received a notice, he would have taken care of it within 24 hours or he would have called the inspector. There are two separate incidents here: they issued an order which he never received and i picked it up an}�vay, subsequent to that pickup, they got another deposit by another neighbor. Ms. Moermond recommends reducing the assessment from $326 to $181 plus the $45 Administrative fees for a total assessment of $226. There is enough information here for a decrease, but not more than that. Ciearly the hauler picked up the furniture, but the City is seeing other types of garbage and refuse in that area. The inspector says these are the same materials. She is glad that he has a good relationship with the inspectors and they call him, even though they are not obligated to do that. O�-4oY LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINIJTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Laid over summary abatements from March 25, 2003: J0207AAAA Cleanup of property at 837 Fourth Street East (No one appeared.) Page 3 Mazcia Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. This has been rescheduled three times; therefore, it has been scheduled for four hearings. Laid oyer sv;nmary abatements: J0206W Towing of abandoned vehicles from private property at 1130 Abell Street; 1��207A2AA Property cleanup for property located at 657 Lasvson Avenue East. 657 Lawson Avenue East (Tchu Yajh provided a interpreting service far this property.) The following appeared: Mai Thao and Chao Xiong, owners. Mazcia Moermond stated the City removed a refrigerator from the backyard of this property. Ms. Thao responded that is correct. Ms. Moermond stated the total assessment is $300. Ms. Thao asked could it be reduced. Ms. Moermond asked would it help to have payments made over time. Ms. Thao responded she would like to ask some questions. Also, she and her husband were separated at this time. Ms. Moermond asked did she receive an order from the City to take caze of the refrigerator. Ms. Thao responded no. Harold Robinson responded the notice was mailed to Mai Thao and Chao Xiong at 657 Lawson. No mail �vas returned. Refrigerators aze touchy items. Code Enforcement does not give a long time to comply. Ms. Moermond asked was the door attached. Mr. Robinson responded he is not sure. The notice was mailed on October 22, 2002, with a compliance date of October 28. Ms. Thao stated she was there was when the City was videotaping. (A videotape was shown.} Ms. Moermond asked does she widerstand the public safety risk of a refrigerator with the door attached. Ms. Thao responded she understands it is a danger. She could not cany it herself, so she was waiting for the weekend when her brother could come and help her carry it. Before she could do it, the City picked it up. ' a� -yotr LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2�03 Page 4 Ms. Moermond stated the assessment needs to be paid. The City did the work. Kids do suffocate in refrigerators with doors attached. Had the refrigerator had a chain azound it or if the door had been removed, it would be a different situation. Staff acted correctly in moving quickly to take care of this sirization. Someone from Real Estate can help her with payment arrangements. Ms. Thao stated the door was on the bottom. Mr. Robinson responded it looked like the door was on the right side. Ms. Moermond concurred with Mr. Robinson. Mr. Robinson stated it doesn't matter anyway. There was refuse and debris and notice was given. Everything was done properly. Ms. Thao stated she does not understand why it was so much to.remove the refrigerator. Mr. Robinson responded there is a one-hour minimum of $225, plus the hauling, disposal of the appliance, and the administrative fees. Roxanna Flink explained the payment options, interest, and billing procedures. Ms. Moermond recommends spreading the assessment over a five-year period. 1130 Abell Street James Swartwood, 5537 Dupont Avenue South, and P.O. Box 17255, Minneapolis, appeared and stated he corrected the situation and took appropriate action at the time. This was rental property and he reminded the renter this was a violation of his lease. When the renter failed tq remove the vehicle, Mr. Swartwood gave him a notice and evicted him. Marcia Moermond stated there was a citation to Mr. Swartwood issued for having an unlicensed vehicle on the property and he was found guilty. The citation was because the property owner had it stored on the property. When she looks at these things, she considers if it is the responsibility of the taxpayers or the owner of the property. If he had called a private tow company to have it remo� ed, it would have been a lot cheaper. Mr. Swartwood sta±ed the building dic! not do anything wrong. The caz was the renter's property. Ms. Moermond responded 1130 Abell is Mr. Swartwood's properiy. Mr. Swariwood stated the property is 1130 Abell, but the car was Mr. Chavez's car. If it was left in the park or on the street, Mr. Chavez would get a tag for it. If he does it on the property, Mr. Swartwood gets a tag fo: it. Mr. Moermond responded that is true, but Mr. Swartwood had the violation of having the car there, he knew it was there, he received the correction order way ahead of time. He was responsible and could have made arrangements to have it towed, he didn't, and he waited for the City to do it. ' Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. p7 - yot LEGISLATIVE HEARII�iG MINL3TES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 5 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the properly at 733 Charies Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 3-25-03) Bob Voiden, 1817 Van Buren Street, appeared and stated he is here to anstiver questions. Marcia Moermond stated this will go to the City Council on Apri123. She has given the owner a few months to deal with this issue. She understands that two weeks ago, the owner (Joseph Odens) was two-thirds of the way through the repair list that he worked out with Andy Dawkins, Director of Code Enforcement. Mr. Aawkins told Ms. Moercnond yesterday that he walked t?�sough the building, and there was a little work that needed to be done before the owner could occupy the first floor. Ms. Moermond would like to see a lot of progress before the City Council's Public Hearing on Apri123. The owner needs to talk. to Andy Dawkins about how to get done with this. In order to pull permits, a$2,OQ0 bond will need to be posted. The City Council could opt to waive that requirement. Mr. Volden responded the minor items are almost all finished. Ms. Moermond recommends laying over to the April 22, 2003, Legislative Heazing to finalize recommendations. This matter will be on the City Council Public Hearing agenda for Apri123. Resolution ordering the owner to remove ar repair the property at 718 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 3-25-03) Justine Maine, 25231 Johnson Lane, Chisago, Minnesota, appeared and stated he has the deed and vendor's interest transferred into his name. He has copies of those. He can get certified copies later. He also has a notice of cancellation of the contract-for-deed. The dissolution of contract is about the sanie thing. ColIeen Wilkes, 5383 Stacy Trail Lot #122, Stacy, Minnesota, appeared and stated she has not been served with any papers and has talked to an attorney. Mr. Maine responded this is not the time and place to contest that. (Steve Magner viewed the paperwork.) Mr. Maine stated his investor has a letter of intent and financing in order to repair and bring the property up to living standards. Marcia Moermond asked does he have a purchase agreement. Mr. Maine responded he does. He can get a letter from his closing company that this is clear. Ms. Wilkes responded it cammot be clear if she was not served. Mr. Magner asked is there a letter from his title company that he has free and clear title to this property. Mr. Maine responded r.o, but he can get one. 0� -4oa" LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIN [JTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 6 Mr. Magner suggested a recess so that his office can contact the title company and review these documents before proceeding. (This issue was discussed a�ain about 30 minutes later.) Ms. Magner stated that based on the information that Fallon Kelly received from Mr. Maine's title company, it appeazs there is still not clear ownership on this property. It is Mr. Magner's recommendation that this go to the City Council public hearing on Apri123. If a bond was posted and a clear title produced, it would be re-evaluated by the City Council. Mr. Maine asked how long it would take to get a certified copy when it is done with at the court system. Fallon Iielly responded the closing company has not received anything. Mr. Magner stated that Mr. Maine is seeking legal advice, and the City cannot give that to him. Ms. Wilkes stated she has not had an opporiunity to take care of the property, and she did not know he had taken over the contract. Mr. Maine responded he is not legalty obliged to notify her. Ms. Moermond stated Ms. Wilkes will continue to get notices as an interested party. Ms. Wilkes stated she would like to speak with Ms. Moermond privately. Information is not being sent to her correct address. Ms. Moermond responded she will not speak privately on matters in Legislative Hearings. (Note: Ms. Wllkes left her address on the sign-in sheet.) Ms. Moermond recommends granting the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilitation of the property provided the following is done by noon of April 23, 2003: 1) Provide evidence of a clear title for the property, 2) Provide purchase agreement with a developer, 3) Post a$2,000 bond with the Office of License, Inspections, Environmental Protection; 4) Pay the current vacant building fees and real estate taxes, 5) Provide a plan indicating how all the items on the code compliance inspection report wi11 be completed, 6) Show evidence of financial abiiity to complete the repairs on the plan. Summary Abatement J0301B Boarding-up of vacant buildings for part of December 2002 and all of January 2003; J0301C Demolitions of buildings from January 2003 to February 2003; J0301A Property cleanup for part of December 2002 to part of January 2003. (Note: 929 Albemarle Street will be heard at the 1:30 meeting.) 509 Glendale Street (J0301A) Paul and Kathy West, owners, appeared. Ms. West stated she returned the green card. 03-yos LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIlVUTES OF APRII, 8, 2003 Page 7 Marcia Moermond recommends laying over to the Apri122, 2003, I.egislative Hearing as Code Enforcement does not have the files available on this property, even though the owners say they retumed the green cazd. 773 Frank Street (J0301A) Tong Pao Vang, owner, appeared. Marcia Moermond recommends laying over to the April 22, 2003, Legislative Hearing as Code Enforcement does not have the files available on this properry. 701 Burr Street (also kno•,=m as 699 �urr Street (J0301A) (No one appeazed.) Marcia Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. 707 Marvland Avenue East (J0301A) (No one appeared.) Marcia Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. 369 Fuller Avenue (J0301A) (No one appeared.) Marcia Moermond recommends approvai of the assessment. 1130 Minrehaha Avenue West (J0301A) (No one appeared.) Marcia Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. 899 Palace Avenue (J0301A) (1Vo one appeared.) Marcia Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. 01 -�t or LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 922 Woodbrid�e Street (J0301A) � Marcia Moerxnond stated there was an accumulation of refuse on the property. T'he City cleaned it up for $288. Donna Kapaun, 258 Mayfair Road, appeazed and stated she has no problem with what the City did. She is trying to stay on top of the tenants. She would like to see the videotape. Her main concern is when she received the summary abatement order on a Saturday, she called Lisa Martin (Codz Enforcement) on Monday and Tuesday, and Ms. Martin never returned the phone calls. Ms. Kapaun called the main number and finally got Ms. Martin's mailbox. It was getting close to the inspection date and tiie voice mii said she �=.�oui.d be out o`the office. Ms. Ka; a�:n called the main number again and spoke to John Betz. She told him that she got the notice on the tenth and the cleanup was suppose to be done on January 13, she could get the garbage done, but there was no way she would get the repairs made. Finally, Ms. Martin called the day they were cleaning up the property and said she was returning the calis from the previous week. Ms. Moermond asked did she leave a message. Ms. Kapaun responded she left several messages on Ms. Martin's voice mail and never got through. Then, she called the main number. That person put her through to John Betz who did not understand why she was put through to him because he was not her supervisor. Ms. Kapaun stated the roof is deteriorated, but it is not leaking. The inspector says the interior walis are defective. On the garage, there are two areas that need repair. The roof has already been replaced. She is reading from the correction notice that is associated with this cleanup. (Ms. Moermond looked at the correction notice.) Ms. Moermond stated these are two different things. The correction notice speaks to structural issues. The abatement is just about the garage and refuse. Mr. Betz stated that Ms. Martin indicated she received phone calls and attempted to return the phone call on January 15 and there was no answer and no voice mail. Ms. Kapaun responded that was after the inspection date of the January 14. She had left several messages that she needed to speak with Ms. Martin before the 14` Mr. Betz stated the property was cleaned on the 21 �` by the City. Ms. Kapaun stated she has a letter from the tenant saying that she picked it up. (A videotape was shown.) Ms. Kapaun stated she did not see any refuse other than some paper laying around that the wind could have brought in. LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIl�]UT'ES OF APRIL 8, 2003 b3 —yctY Page 9 Ms. Moermond as'�ed does she have reb laz gazbage coliection service. Ms. Kapaun responded yes. Gazbage �ias scheduled to be picked up the day after the City picked it up. She has had problems with a neighbar who is dumping on her property. She does plan to put up a wall to prevent h?s overlay from comina oato her property. Ms. Moe:mond stated the sununary abatement notices were mailed on January 9. There was stiil a seven day laa tune. Ms. Kapaun responded she called her everyday. She did not call her after Ms. Martin called her which was the day they were picking up the garbage. Ms. Moermond stated it indicated in the files that the owner tried callin� on January I5, but tLe City did the cleanup on the 21�`. The owner could have appealed the abatement order. (Mr. Betz sho��ed Ms. Kapaun where it is on the bottom of the order where she could appeal.) Ms. Kapaun stated she does not have a problem with what the City does, but she does have a problem when the City does not return calls. Ms. Kapaun said Mr. Betz told hez not to worry about it because nothina would be done until Ms. Martin got back. Mr. Betz responded that he does not have a recollection of saying nothing would happen until Ms. Martin got back. He would leave a message with the inspector to contact the owner prior to doing anything. He would not put his office in a position of saying nothing would happen until the inspector can contact you. That puts the office in limbo. Ms. Kapatm stated there is no point in arguing about this. She is in favor of property being picked up, but it would have been prevented if Ms. Martin returned her call in a timely fashion. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. She cannot deal with complaints about staff. Ms. Kapaun needs to contact Andy Dawkins, the Supervisor. She can also write the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. 929 Albemazle Street (J0301A) (This address was heard at the afternoon meeting.) �ippeni of Smn�ary Abatement Order at 690 Charles Avenue. Marcia Moermond stated there is scrap wood in a pile, but probably not a nice, neat pile. Joseph Larson, owner, appeared and stated that is the case. Ms. Moermond asked has he made an attempt to put this in a neat pile. Mr. Lazson responded he tried to get ahold of Jim Prill (Code Enforcement) who did not give him an answer and told him to cali Mr. Robinson. o3-yo� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 10 Ms. Moermond stated the City of Saint Paul book "Neighborhood I�TUisances" has information about wood piles. Mr. Lazson responded that book talks about firewood, but his pile is more than that. There is some scrap lumber that he will use to rebuild a fence. (NIr. Lazson showed Ms. Moermond photographs.) Ms. Moermond stated there seems to be a way to arrange the pile so it is not a fire hazard or a harborage for vermin. Mr. Larson asked can he put it in a pile or does he need to purchase a shed. Hazold Robinson responded exterior storage of wood is not accepted. If there is a timeline or plan, then it can be worked out. If it is piled against his gazage, ii needs to be neater and the different woods separated. Working something out with the inspector is the cheapest way to go. Ms. Moermond recommends bringing the property into compliance by May 8, 2003. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1269 Coach Road. If the owner fails to comply with the resointion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Terry Waldorf, Wellington Management, 1625 Energy Park Drive #100, appea:ed and stated this is au old railroad building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs.) Steve Magner reported this is a two story brick building on a lot of 58,890 square feet. The Building was condemned December 30, 2002, and has been vacant since August 1991. The current owner is Atrium North LLC. There have been 18 summary abatement notices issued to secure the building 14 times, cut grass, and remove refuse. The Port Authority was owner of the property until Wellington Management took it over in a sale. The Port Authority took possession from Burlington Northern. Marcia Moermond asked have there been any summary abatement notices since Wellington took over the properiy. Mr. Magner responded he does not think so. There has been a good warking relationship. He continued with his report: On February 5, 2003, 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 February 20, 2003, witn a compliance date of March 7, 2003. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees have been paid. Reai estate taxes are paid. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $53,000 on the land and $29,100 on the building. As of April 8, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied far nor a$2,000 bond posted. Wellington is in agreeinent that the building is a nuisance and they are seeking a demotition. They had to go before the HPC (Historic Preservation Commission) to acqnire the demolition permit, but most of that has been resolved. O� —ya Y LEGISLATIVE HEARING MIN'UTES OF APRIL 8, 2003 Page 11 An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA� needs to be completed. Weliina on has contracted with a consulting company to start this process. Mr. Waldorf stated their goal is to remove the bui:ding. Thirty gercent sits on railroad land 37 feet from the tracks. It is not practicai to redevelop the building. They applied for a demolition permit about a month ago, went to the HPC hearing, got approval to do it w�th restrictions to photograph the building for the historic record. Then, they popped in wiih the EAW, which is compieted and has gone over to PED (Planning and Economic Development). Now, they have a 30 day period far public comment. Th� only additionai thing is an artist to do a pencil drawing of the building. Mr. Magner stated the HPC has given the okay for the demolition permit with requirements. The Fire Department has gone there repeatedly to put out fires. Ms. Waldorf asked about expediting the resolution. Ms. Moermond asked about tne 30 day waiting period. Mr. Magner responded it is the comment time for the EAW and a state requirement. Mr. Waldorf stated it will be published on April 14. They have 30 days from then. Mr. Magner added that it will be at least May 15 before they can get the permit. Mr. Waldorf stated the Fire Department has told him they will no longer enter the building to fight a fire. Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the resolution to remove or repair. Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 582 Charles Avenue. Marcia Moermond stated the owner is doing work on the property and �vas asked to cleanup refuse. Ms. Moermond asked what kind of work is being done. One of the permits the owner pulled is for repair work. Patricia Lundgren, owner, appeued and stated she has lifted the whole house and is installing a basement. It started October 4. The house is closed up. Most of the dirt is in back. She is not done by any means with this project. She still has a lot of work to do on it. Harold Robinson stated he does not have a problem with the project. Usually they give leeway for construction debris when there is a project going on, but it is scattered through the yard. He would recommend a dumpster or containing it in a smalter azea. Ms. Lundgren stated this is an ongoing project. She was told there are "improperly stored or accumulated refuse," but she does not know what that means. She is bringing more things on that site. Some things could go and some are going. For example, the footings under the porch 6� —yoY LEGISLATIVE HEAR.ING MINUTES OF APRiL 8, 2003 Page 12 have been put in a pile. She cannot lift them. The excavator will use a front end loader to pick them up. She has not contacted them yet because it is still snowing. Also, she has no grass nor sidewalk, and it is too muddy right now. She has to use the boazds as a sidewalk to get azound, There was a playhouse that a plumber broke. He did it in the middle of December when it was frozen to the ground. Ms. Moersnond stated one thing is to keep things as tidy as possible throughout the process. 'Ti�e City get calls from neighbors. She suggested the inspector and her meet within two weeks. Mr. Robinson stated this was a sweep, but they do get lots of reports. They do get calls from neighbors that say Code Enforcement is picking on them, but not picking on the neighbor down the street. He would meet the owner at the property. Ms. Moermond recommends chanaing the compliance date to May 8, 2003, on the March 20 Sumn�ary Abatement Order. 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