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233197 . ORIG AL TO CITY CLERK '♦ j � � - �N � CITY OF ST. PAUL COUNCIL ��-�� • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ' FILE N�• k' —_ - � , } - COUNCI � RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM � � PRESENTED BY VICTOR .T. TEDESCO /�� i// �CA DATF COMMISSIONE _ _ t4 . • / # � '� i YV�iEREAS, The City Architect has requested the City Council �- to hold a public hearing to consider the advisability and neces- � _ - � sity of the correction or wrecking and removal of the two and � ' one-half story single family dwelling and garage at 973 Laurel '- Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 5, Block 4, Forepaughts� � Division "A" , because said structures are reported to constitute , hazardous structures, and ' � � . ; WHEREAS, It a�ears that the last known record owner of the 3 property is Lakestate Investments, Inc. , and the following I ' appear to h�ve an interest of record: Mortgage P►ssociates, Inc. , � ` Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mr. James Carrolt , Mortgage Associates, � Inc. , Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Mr. John P�. Vitko, Attorney } � representing Greater New York �avings Bank, Brooklyn, New York; therefore be it - � � RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held by and before the � � . Council of the City of Saint Paul, in the Council Chambers of � the Court House and City Hall, in said City at ten o��clock A.M. i . � on Friday, May 12, 1967, to consider the advisability and neces- sity of ordering the correction or wreckins� and rem,oval of the structures on the above described property because said structures �` i are reported to constitute hazardous buildings and a hazard to ' - public health, safety and welfare; be it f FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Archit�ect on behalf of ' the City Council, notify by mail the record owner of the property ' , in question at the last known address, as well as other interested � persons of record, of the date and ti�e of the hearing. � _ � , _ � ; . ; , f � s - . ; � ,� 9 . � � ' � _ , . _ � r � COUNCILMEN - - . Adopted by the Council�►PR 2 6 1��% 19_ ' Yeas Nays ° ' , .! _. � Carlson - , _ , . � Dalglish Approved �� 6 I9sl 19' � Holland�; , � , �In Favor � Meredith : Peterson - � , - �yor � � Tedesco - A gainst � Mr. President, Byrne _ � � a ' PUBLISF4ED APR 2 9196�` � , . �?Z � 1 � � . �� : � =� . � ^ 4UrL14ATE TO rRINTER •)-I� Sl �� ' CITY OF ST. PAUL FOENCIL N�. 4 r �t�� _ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM ' PRESENTED BY VICTOR .T. TEDESCO COMMISSIONER DATF - ` � WHfiREAS, The City Architect has requested the Ci�y Council to hold a public hearing to consider the advi$ability and neces- � sity of the correction or wrecking and removal of the two and , one-half story single family dwelling and garage at 973 Laurel � Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 5, B1ock 4, Forepaugh' ' Division "A" , because said structures are reported to constitute . hazardous structures, and WHEREAS, St aqoears that the ]�ast known record owner of the property �.$ Lakesta�e Tnvestments, Inc. , and the following appear to have an interest of reco�ds Mortgage Associates, Znc. , � . Minneapolis, Minnesota; N(r. James Carroll., Mortgage Associate�, . Inc. , Milwaukee, Wiscons3.n; and Mr. John P. Vitko, Attorney represent3ng C�reater New York Savings Hank, Brooklyn, New York; � � theref or�� be it � , � RESOLVED� Th�t a publ�.c hearing be held by and• before the ' Council of the Eity of Sai�t Pau1t in the Council Cham�iers of' the Cou�t Hou�e and City' Hall,, in said �i�ty at ten o'clock A.M. on Friday, � May 12, 1967, to consider the advisability and neces- sity of ordering' the correc�3on or wreck�ng and removal of the . struct�tres on the a�ove d�scribed pFOper-�y beaause said structures are reported to constitu�te h�zardous bu3:ldings �and a haxard to publ�:c health, safe�ty and welfare, be �.t . � ' ' ' FUF;THER RESO�.�/ED, Th�t the City Arch3.tect on behal,f of � the City �ouncil, notify ?oy mail th� Tecord owner of �he property in question at �the l.ast known address, as well as other .interested persons o£ record, of the date and time of the hear3ng. , \�ouNCILMEr� ' � � APR 2 6196� � Adopted by the Council 19.— Yeas � Nays . Carlson ��R 2 6196� ' Dalglish � �Approved 19— Holland , � � . � , � . Meredith .; In Favor , Peterson " ' � . ZS . Yor ` I 'tedesco � ' A gainst ` ` Mr. President, Byrne � � ' � � , � �zz - �� - �'`Y .._ � � 33 I ' � , ��;,. . C�T OF SAINT PAUL � I � � , �� . ,� . _�. ,,.,.a�. I ! ' f ..��- � „�'�--:..,R? ; ; Capital of Minnesota E� • ;,,��,,. f. .. i .� f3 � �� •" � � ' E�..�,' -�- ' + ;� �4-RTMENT OF . ��REA� �I�1,�A,�AND`?PIdBLIC BUILDINGS . ' f ��-- i r�n��i°�'�_ `•.;�;_' '^Tr.7'.' :"- `�. �� ' _ �� _ 45zC''�-�� ,..� -� ,.} �;W �T... � �� ,; srr � Ilai~eiii � ,Cj�Q`��y " .� ' ��' >� � � �� _�'-�"-'r""�.` COMMISSfONE `� •�'' ' �r" '-�-�-� � - � ' . :<<.- . - , �r ��•:�� , ' � ..ty _": _ - � - ,_f' 4. h#� �.? i _ ��` :�.`. �_ _ i - hO','.- ' ' '�,. .y.",r' �'�� Y � � '4�-.�yS t�"� t.�; �y{.ti •}r:�.' �j , ,� � � k � � �; a,J ' i�. , i ,g. d ''„`� � 'r37s6• � �+- _ . w" 'R ai: +y,�. r, � t.+`,, f ��;,�,+� � '�y �_� _ N SM:, .r�'r..+�a".� `�J� �'r �" BUREAU OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS ROBERT L. AMES, City Architect 445 Ciiy Hall, 55102 223-4212:I � � � z May 12, 1967 ; � • F � Honorable Thomas R. Byrne, Mayor � and : � Members of the City Council ° Sub ' ect: 973 Laurel Avenue � � � � - Gentlemen: t � } _ _�1 � � Following is a report of the Building Departm�ent on the condition + of the property known as 973 Laurel Avenue, a single family frame dwelling and a detached garage. The owner of record is Lakestate = Investments, Inc. , and the following appear to have an interest: � � Mortgage �lssociates,, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Greater New York Savings Bank of Brooklyn, New York and John P. Vitko, Attorney � representing Greater New York Savings Bank. The legal description of the property is, Lot 5, Block 4, Fore- � paugh�s Division "�". . � � An inspection was made of this property on December 8, 1966 and � ' the following is a report of the conditions at that time. The property is classified as a single family dwelling of frame construc- , -�ion, two and one-half stories in height; approximately 30 feet wide, :, 52 feet long and 28 feet high. The property is vacant, is standing . � � open and has been extensively damaged by vandals. There is also a ; � 16 foot by 20 foot garage at the rear of the property that is � standing open and is in a dilapidated condition. ' r EXTERIOR The exterior conditions indicate that the mortar joints in the chim- ney are deteriorated� the front and rear stairways and porches are ' in a dilapidated condition by reason of rotting wood and no main- ; tenance. The door and window glass has been broken in most of the first and second floor windows, and the roof is beginning to sag. BASEMENT The .basement is of limestone construction which has eroded mortar join.ts, the concrete floor is badly broken with much unevenness, r and with considerable debris strewn 'about. The stairs to the base- � � � , , � . i Y . I /r� j � �Hon� Thomas R. Byrne, Mayor ' and Members of the City Council) May 12, 1967 � -2- ; -. - , ' 3 ment are very hazardous due to dilapidation, and are unsafe to use � • The basement windows are all broken and the window frames are rotteci. FIRST FLOOR , The first floor contains five rooms and a bath and is debris laden � throughout. All of the rooms have an extensive amount of broken � ; and cracked plaster, the floors are sagging and out of level, and � the interior of all the rooms has been subjected to extensive � j � , vandalism. � SECOND FLOOR - The second floor contains five rooms and a bath. The plaster is in� poor condition, with sections being cracked and falling. The floor�s� are badly sagged, and there is indication of structural weakness or the floors being heaved by a frost condition. � , ATTIC The attic contains two rooms. The p�aster is in poor condition � throughout, the raf ters are sagging, ' and the stairway is in a dilapidated condition. The plumbing system has been disconnected, as has the e�ectrical ' service. The gas furnace has been shut off by Northern States ; Power Company. � ACCESSORY BUILDINGS There is a 16 foot by 20 foot garage at the rear of the property that is in a dilapidated condition, with the windows and doors broke ` and the building is settling out of plumb. � A followup inspection was made on April 18 and the inspector indicat s � , that the property is still standing open, and is in a more advanced state of dilapidation than was indicated in the December 8 report. � ' � If it is the opinion of the owners of this proper�l:y that it can be ' rehabilitated,. it will be necessary that they submit the list of � the corrections they propose to make regarding the structural condi- = tion of the building, electrical, plumbing and heating systems, with , �� a schedule for the completion of the rehabilitation program, along � with the application for the permits. In the meantime, it will be necessary that the property be properly secured so as to prevent � entrance by unauthorized persons, and that all combustible materials be removed from the interior of the structures. � If this alternative is not taken, it is the conclusion of the Bureau � of Public Buildings that by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapid � s , � a ; • � � I , a � V. - [ � I ✓ t ` . (Hon. Thomas R. Byrne, Mayor and Members of the City Council) May 12, 1967 � � -3- . � tion, physical damage, unsanitary condition and abandonment that these buildings constitute a hazard to public health, safety and � welfare. It is the further recommendation of the City �rchitect that the Council concur in this conclusion and refer the matter to the City Attorney�s office for preparation f or submission of this co demnation to the District Court, and the completion of the condemna-�' � tion proceedings. � '- i ur tr y ' � � � ' � � , , • obrtL. , ' City A.rchitect � , , . , f SEB: gg , : ' � � � cc: Mr. Jerome J. Segal � cc: Fire Prevention Bureau ccs Mr. Bert Benson, Health Dept. � r a � � � • � � i � � � . � q � t a � � i # � 1 i L . k , �