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' OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
` OUNCIL RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY `� � .
COMMISSIONE � ,G�� DATF
In the Matter of a hazardous
building being that two and one–
half story frame dwelling`�.known
and described as 39 Irvine Park
in the City of Saint Paul and
situated upon those premises
" legally described as All of Lot
3, Block 36, Rice and Irvine� s
addition to Saint Paul, according
� to the plat on file and of record
, in the office of the Register of
Deeds in and for the County of
Ramsey, State of Minnesota.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to resolution, C. F. No. 238758,
approved May 23, 1968, a public hearing was duly held on Thursday,
Jun.e 6, 1968, before the Council of the City of Saint Paul, said
hearing pertaining to the condition of the structure located at
3g Irvine Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Upon the facts presented at the said hearing
.,,a,onsistin.g o.f pho,t.og�aph,s.,�inspect�on,_rep_or-t�s=- and--the recommenda–"
� � "� �'tion of the City Architect; it is found and determined by the
� City Coun.cil that according to the records and files in the
office of the Register of Deeds, the last record owners of the
. above–described property are John F. Sau�o and Don.na M. Sauro;
that John A. Cochrane is assignee of contract for deed; that Twin
City Federal Savings and Loan Association is the mortgagee; and
that there are no other lien holders of record; and that it is
further determined that the above–described building constitutes
a hazardous building within the definition of Minnesota Statutes
Section 463.15 for the following reasons:
FOkM AP OVED a. The building is standing vacant,
as been extensively damaged by vandalism,
Asst. oration Co nd as of June 6, 1968, is standing open
_ and subject to entry by unauthorized persons;
COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council 19—
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Carlson
Dalglish Approved 19—
Meredith Tn Favor
Peteraon
Sprafku Mayor
Tedesco A gainst
Mr. President, Byrne
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b. The egterior condition of the building
is as follows: the bricks are missing from the � - -=
chimney, the front and side porches are badly �'�`�
rotted, the railings on the steps are missing;
porch roof beams are rotted away and are
hazardous , the asphalt type siding of the
egterior walls is deteriorated, and window sash
and frames are badly rotted;
c. The interior condition of the building
is as follows: the mortar on the basement
foundation stones has eroded from between the
stones , the supporting beams are deteriorating, -.
� the sewer opening is open and thereby permits �
entry to the building by rodents, the first
floor has been damaged by fire, the plastered
wall.�.has,,,wb_e_en-'�,bro]�en:�o.ut:.b_etween.r se_v_er.al_..rooms
- by"""v,andal-s�; and"�'tYie�- second fToor has been � ' '
extensiveTy damaged both by fire and vandalism,
the.:.plumbin.g system is completely inoperable
with _plumbing fixtures broken and removed, .
the electrical system, including the ceiling
light fixtures, are inadequate, un.safe and
hazardous , the radiator and heating system has
� � , been removed;
d. The building was posted by the Health
Department of the City of Saint Paul on or
about July 26, 1967, as unfit for .human
habitation;
e. The building in the above condition
appears to be beyond reasonable repair;
�. The building constitutes a nuisance
and a hazard to the public health, safety and
welfare because of its physical damage, dilapi—
dation, abandonment and inadequate maintenance;
now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes �
Sections 463. 15 through 463. 26, and based upon the foregoing � .
findings of the City Council, the Council of the City of Saint t� e
Paul does hereby make the following Order:
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l. The owners of the above-described building shall
make the same safe and not detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare by having the said building razed and the
materials th'erefrom removed from the premises within thirty (30)
days from the date of the service of this Order or, in the
alternative, begin to correct the hazardous conditions within
thirty (30) days from the date of the service of this Order to
correct the hazardous conditions by doing the following:. _ • • "
a. Removeall paper and other combustible
materials from the building and securely cloae
and keep closed all doors , windows or other ,
openings in the building; •�
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b. If the building is to be used for :r;,::�� -�
human habitation, all of the above defective �'-�._
conditions must be corrected and the building ' . _�
corrected so as to comply with and meet the
Saint Paul Housing Code and the Saint Paul
Building Code requirements, and that the
owners submit a list of intended steps to be
taken to correct the hazardous conditions and
repair the building, together with a schedule -
for the completion of the rebuilding program
to the City Architect of the City of Saint Paul
within thirty (30) days from the date of the
service of this Order, and further make
application for the necessary building permits •
in the office of the City Architect within the
thirty (30) days imposed herein. If it is the '
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intent of the owners to repair the hazardous
building, then it shall be incumbent upon
the own.ers to complete the rehabilitation of
the said building within one (1) year from
• the date of the service of this Order.
2. Unless such corrective action is taken to comply with
this Order or an answer served upon the City of Saint Paul and
filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District Co�t of Ramsey
Coun.ty, Minnesota, within twenty (20) days from the date of the
service of this Order, a Motion for Summary Enforcement of this
Order to raze and remove the said building will be made to the
Ramsey County District Court. �
3. In the event that the building is to be razed by the
City of Sain.t Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court, all
personal property or fixtt�res which may unreasonably interfere with
the razing and removal of this building shall be removed within
ten (10) days from the entry of judgment; and if not so removed,
the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such personal
property and fixtures as provided by law.
4. If the City of Saint Paul is compelled to take an.y
corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City
will be assessed against the above—described real estate and
coll�ected as other taxes; and be it
FUR.THER RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution
and incorporated Order herein be served upon the last record owners
of the above described property in the manner provided by;.law and
also upon other interested parties in the manner provided by law.
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Dalglish Approved 19—
Meredith n Favor
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Tedesco
Mr. President, Byrne P�B���ES .IUN 2 2 1968
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Ana Cod�612 ��t�r ap� PAUL J. KELLY
; � �23-6121 ti� >� THOMAS J.STEARNS
' a .� JON R. DUCKSTAD
�� �.�g �b ARTHUR M. NELSON
�8 �� �� JEROME J.SEGAL
THOMAS M. MOONEY
ROBERT E.O'CONNELL JAMES W. KENNEY
Flrtt Assfstant KENNETH J. FIRPATRICK
CITY OF SAINT PAUL GO DON C SMOOS RUGGER
DANIEL A. KLAS
Sp�clal Aui:tant LE6AL DEPARTMENT ^ PAUL F. McCLOSKEY,JR.
316 Cit�y Hall, St. Paal� Mionesota bb102 h''����
JOSEPH P. SUMMERS ��
Corporation Counsd June 12� 1968
Mr. Albert B. Olson
Council Recorder
City Clerk' s Office
Subject: File No. 1931 --
39 Irvine Park
Dear Al:
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Attached hereto is resolution�order which you requested
in letter dated June 6, 1968.
Upon adoption of the same by the City Council, will you
please forward to me ten (10) certified copies of said resolution�
order.
Yours very truly,
q�er� me J. S 1
Assistant C por ti Counsel
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BUREAU OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS ROBERT L. AMES, Ciiy Architec+ 445 City Hall, 55102 223-4212
May 14, 1968
Honorable Thomas R. Byrne, Mayor
and Members of the City Council;
Re: 39 Irvine Park - Condemnation 1931
Gentlemen:
The property at 39 Irvine Park is classified as a residential
building of frame construction, two and one half stories in
height, approximately 40 ft. wide, 47 ft, long and 40 ft. high.
Our records indicate that the property was ordered vacated by
the Health Department as unfit to live in on August 15, 1967
They have reports from the Fire Prevention Bureau dated
September 7, 1967 which indicate that they found the building
vacant, standing open and there had been two fire runs recently
made. At the present time the building is vacant, has been
extensively damaged by vandalism and has been very difficult
to keep secure.
Our report dated May 1, 1968 indicates that two of the basement
windows have been br.oken open, a hole has been broken through
the exterior wall approximately 3 ft. sq. and the rear door
had been broken open and it appears that a transient was
sleeping in one .of the rooms. -�
The conditions of the building are as follows: .
EXTERIOR
There are bricks missing from the chimneys caused by eroding
of the mortar from the chimney bricks. The front and side
porches are badly rotted. The railings on the steps are missing.
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The porch roof beams are rotted away causing a hazardous
condition. The exterior walls have been covered by an
asphalt type siding which is badly deteriorated in many areas
to the extent that you can see through it into the framing
at the rear of the building. The window sash and frames are
badly rotted.
BASEMENT
Foundation stones have the mortar eroded from between the stones
and the supporting beams are deteriorating to the extent that
they require an adjustable post to keep them in place. There
is a sewer opening in the basement which would allow rodents
to enter the building.
FIRST FLOOR
The first floor has five rooms. There was a fire in the rear
closet which went up into the ceiling of the second floor bedroom.
The rear steps have been badly damaged by the fire. The plastered
wall has been broken out between several rooms by vandals.
� SECOND FLOOR .
The second floor contains six rooms and has also been extensively
damaged by either fire or vandalism.
The plumbing system is completely inoperable as all the plumbing
fixtures have been vandalized in both bathrooms and both kitchens.
The water meter has already been removed.
The electric system is considered entirely inadequate and unsafe
and many of the ceiling light fixtures are on cords and considered
hazardous.
The heating system was by hot water and all the radiators have
been vandalized or removed. There are no accessory buildings
` on the lot nor is there any personal property in the building
of any value. -
If it is the opinion of the owners of this property that it can
be rehabilitated, it will be necessary that they submit the
list of corrections which they propose regarding the structural
condition of the building, as well as the electrical, plumbing
and heating systems with a schedule for the completion of the
rehabilitation program, along with the application for permits.
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If the aforementioned schedule is not submitted by the
owners, it is the conclusion of the Bureau of Public Buildings '
that by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation,
physical damage, unsanitary condition and abandonment, the
above structure constitutes a hazard to public health, safety
' and welfare. It is the further recommendation of the City Architect
that the Council concur in this conclusion and refer the matter
to the City Attorney' s office for submission of the condemnation
to the District Court.
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Robert L. Am s
City Architect
CC: Messrs. J. Segal
J. Talbot
W. Timm