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�Fstelblishing a Stay in Implementation of Council File #06-75,
An Order to Remove or Repair 431 East Page Street
1 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File #06-75 on January 18, 2006 an Order to
2 Remove or Repair the buildings at 431 East Page Street within 15 days; and
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a WHEREAS, on Mazch 15, 2006, Daniel Douglas of 5755 35�' Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, owner
5 of 431 East Page Street, and Lisa Her-Bauer, Project Manager, of 1024 Mazshall Avenue, Saint Paul,
6 Minnesota, signed an agreement with the City of Saint Paul which provides him until July 1, 2006 to
7 rehabilitate this property which agreement is attached; and
9 WHEREAS, significant progress has been made towards the rehabilitation and the owner and project manager
] o have requested to the Legislative Heazing Officer on Tuesday July 25, 2006 in a Legislative Hearing that
]� additional time be granted for the completion of this project; and
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13 WHEREAS, the Legislative Heazing Officer recommends that the City Council extend its stay on the
]4 enforcement #06-75 until September 1, 2006 to allow for the completion of this rehabilitation; now, therefore
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RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby grants a stay in the implementation of Council File #06-75 until
September 1, 2006.
Yeas Nays Absent
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Action Requested:
Granting a stay until September 1, 2006, in the implementauon of Council File 06-75 for 431 Page Street East.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firtn ever worked under a contrad for this department?
CIB Committee � Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm sver been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
�current city employee? .
Yes No
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When,,Where, Why):
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July 25, 2006 Legislative Hearings
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3. Appeal of James Straub to a Norice of Registered Vacant Buiiding Fee for property at 801
Juno Avenue. (NHPI)
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Ms. Moermond stated she had talked with the Building Inspector, Jim Seeger, regarding the
Code Compliance Inspection report and they both determined there were too many li£e-safety
hazards that needed to repaired before the building could be occupied. Therefore, she
recommended denying the appeal and waiving the Registered Vacant Building Fee for 180 days.
4. Update on 431 Page Street East. (NIIPI)
Lisa Her-Bauer, property manager representing the owner, stated she needed additional time to
complete the repairs from the August 1, 2006 extension that was previously granted by the
Council. They had suffered a delay in getting the foundation done as they had anticipated it
would only take four weeks when it actually took eight weeks to complete. The inspector came
out to fanal the plumbing permit and ordered additional work needed to be done on the vent to
the bathroom fan. Mr. Seeger then came out for a final inspection and ordered they remove a
wood burning stove in the basement or cement it in to seal. There was also an issue with
drainage problems azound the garage and they were instructed to replace the flashing and she
was still waiting for the contractor to come out and make this repair. They also needed to install
the flooring on the first floor.
Ms. Moermond recommended granting an extension to complete the work to September 1, 2006.
5. Appeal of Kevin Boldt to a Notice of Certificate of Occupancy Revocation for property at
ll 84 Arcade Street, A t�. 1. (Fire Prevention)
Ms. Moermond recommended lying this matter over to August 1 Legislative Hearing and the
August 2 City Council Public Hearing.
6. Appeal of Patrick Speltz for a Summary Abatement Order for property at 741 Mount Curve
Boulevard. (NHPI)
Mr. Magner stated he received a call that the electricity had been turned off for non-payment.
He had met with the owner on July 11, 2006 and issued orders to remove two doors, rubble and
miscellaneous debris. There was also a large dirt pile which was a violation and the sidewalk
was broken. Since the electricity had been turned off, the building was condemned.
Mr. Speltz stated he had contacted Xcel Energy to let them know he had closed his bank account
and that he would send in a new check. They cashed the check anyway and it bounced. He was
undertaking a very large remodeling of the property and had hired Joe Palen as his general
contractor. He was also approved for a$90,000 loan to do the remodel. He requested additional
time to remove all of the debris as Palen was going to take out two foundation walls in the
basement and they would remove all of the debris in the yard at that rime.
Ms. Moerxnond recommended granting an extension to August 23, 2006 provided building
pernuts are obtained by August 1, 2006.
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Resolufion Establi.shing a Stay in Impiementatinn of Council Fz7e #06-95,
An Order to Remove orRepair 43I East Page SYreet
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Cozmcil File #06-75 on January 18, 2006 an Order to Remove or
Repair the buildings at 431 East Page Sireet within ] 5 days; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2006, Daniel Doug3as of 5755 35"` Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota signed an
agreement with the City of Saint Paul which provides him until July 1, 2006 to rehabIIitate this properry whick
agreement is attached; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the CiTy Council hereby grants a stay in the implementation of Council File #06-75 until July 1,
2046.
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AGREEMENT REGARDIlVG THE REHABII,TTATION OR 43S EAST PAGE STREET, SAIN'£ PAUL
Whereas, 431 Fast Pa;e Sfreet is a 2-story, wood fiame, smgl�
family dwell'm� on a iot of apgrmcimately 4,780 square feet,
located in the Second Ward; and
Whereas, on Januazy 25, 2006, the Ciry of Samt Paul City
Coimcil adopted Ca�mc7 File No. 06-75 — Oiderma the ovmer to
remove or repaB the bux�ding{s) at 431 Page Street E2st withm
fifteea (15) days from adoption ofrzsolutioa, perthe
recommendation of tixe Le�slarive Heazmg Officer, as no work
plan for tfie rehabilitarion ar financiai plan for its 5nancing was
made available reviaw during or after the legislarive hearing
process; and
Whereas, the ow�r of 431 Esst Page Street, Daniel Douglas of
5755 35'� Avenue South in Minneapolis, and his parmer in the
rehabilitation, project tnanager Lisa Her-Bauer of 1024 Mazshall
Avenue in Saint Paul have completed the following toward the
eventual rehab3litaTioa of this property:
I. A Code Compliance Inspection Report, datad July 7,
2005, has beea received and i# indicates Ehose building
violations which must be conrected prior to the �e-
occuparion of the s�xucture; and
2. The Vacant Building Regis4ation fees have been
Januazy 7, 2006; and
3. A$2,000 performance deposit was posted with the City
on 3anuary 3, 2006.
Whereas, a work plan demonstraling the owaer's and project
manager's understanding of the scope of the rehabilitation has
bcen developed and reviewed for compleYeness and approved by
the City CounciPs Legislative Hearing Of�icer, Mazcia
Moermond by the end af business on Marcfi 10, 2006; and
Whereas, an additional$3,004 perfarmance deposit was received
by the Office of License, Inspecfion and Bnvn�onmental
Protection by noon on March 10, 2006, as Yhe City ordinance
governing performance deposiu for working on dangerous
structures, I,eg. Code § 33.03(fl changed the deposit amount
&om $2,000 to $5,000 effective on February 17, 2�06;
2. 'Ihe owner, his pazmer or contrncwrs workmg £or them
sl�ali apply for and obtain permits for all rehabilitation
work whicL requires permits; and
3. 1'he ovmer shatl oomplete the rehabilitation of the
propetry, which will be deteimined by obtaining a
Cerfificate of Code Comgliance from the Office of
License, Inspe�lions and Environmemal Protection by
July 1, 2006; and
4. The ovmer ancUor his assi�s wilI agree to acEively
market the praperty for the pmpose of owner
occupation, and if it is necessary to rent the property in
the mterim, he agrees to use a reputable tenant
screening agency and observe the ouidelines
promuIgated by the City's �ime-Free Multi-F3ousing
Progzm within the PoSice Departrnent; and
5. Fn the event the property is sold dising the co�use of the
rehabilitation, the owner agrees to a) notify the City of
the proposed transaction; b) noHfy the potential
purchaser of the order to remove or repair outlined 'u�
Counci! File No. 06-75 and Ehis agreement; and c)
obtain written consent from the City through the
Legislative Hearing Officer allowing the sale of the
properEy before the CertificaYe oFCode Compliance is
issued; and
6. The owner of 431 East Page Street acl�owledges that
t6is property is a nuisance as defined by the City's
Legislative Code until the Code Compliance Certificate
is issued As such, the owner agrees the property is
subject to the terms of Council File No. 06-75 if the
deadlines aze not met and he a�rees not to seek other
legal recoiuse a�ainsT the City of Samt Paul regarding
this property. The owner fiather agees to waive all
legal action against the City of Saint Paul pwsvant to
this agreement, including contesting this a�eement.
7. Owner agrees that the issuance of a Cestificaze of Code
Compliance is witiun the sole discretion of the Office
of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection;
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8. Owner agrees to final completion by July 1, 2006, and
undecstands that the City will demolish tha praperty
under its Police Powers if the building is not completed
by July 1, 2006.
9. Owner waives any and all potenrial lega] claffis agninst.
the City of Saint Paul, iu employees, or agenu arising
out of this agreement and its enforcement
1. The eaYerior of the pmperry and grounds shall be
maintamed in compliance with the City`s I.egislative
Code with the understandiag that a violatiou of this will
resuit in summary abatement proceedmgs without
further notice; and
Now, t}ierefore, be it reso]ved that the City of Saint Paul grants,
subject to City Council review and approval under separate
resoluiion, 120 days, or until July 1, 2006 for Lhe complete
rehabilitarion of 437 East Page Street in Saint Paul, subject to
the following conditions being met
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And be it finalIy resolved, t6at if the City Council faIIs to
act by March 22, 2006 to grant the afora-mentioned 120
days for this rehabilitation, neither party is bound by these
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Lisa Her-Bauer, Date
project mauager for the refjabili tion of 431 East Page 3treet
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Mazcia Moermond, Legis ative Hearing Offi Date
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1 VVfiEREAS, Neighborhood Honsing & Property Improvement has requested the City Councii to
2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wreclang and
3 removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a defached, Lwo-statl, wood frame
4 gazage located on properiy hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 431
5 Page Street Fast. Tlus property is legally described as follows, to wit:
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Lot 20, Block 25, Tfie West St. Paul Real Estate and Improvement Syndicate Addition
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WI3EREA5, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder`s Office and information
obtained by Neighborhood Housing & Froperty Improvement on or before May 31, 2005, the following
are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subj ect Properry: Scott Scharmer,
431 Page Sh East, St. Paul, MN 55107-2460; Lynette Swasher, 397 Case Ave., St. Paul, MN 55101;
Aolly Jacox, Allen 3acox, & Machelle Younghawk-Schazmer, 461 Maryland Ave. West, #102,
St. PauI, MN 55117; Homevestors, Herman Capitol Coxp., 3539 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN
55422-2415
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Housing & Properfy Improvement has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate
Nuisance Building{s)" dated November 07, 2005; and
�HEREAS, this order informed the then laiown interested or responsible parties that the
shvcture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible pazties that they must regau or
demolish the slruchue located on the Subject Property by December 7, 2005; and
�REAS, the enfarcement of&cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this
building(s} to constitute a nuisaxxce conclition; subject to demoiirion; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Neighbarhood Housing &
Properry Improvement requested that the City CIerk schedule public hearings befare the Legislative
Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WTiEREAS the interested and responsible parties have been served noiice in accordance with
the pzovisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of
the public hearings; and
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WfiEREAS, a hearing was held before the LegisIative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry
Council on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 to hear testimony aud evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, macie the recamxuendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties
to make the Subject Progerry safe and not detcimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and
remove its blighting influence an the community by rehatsi3itating this shucture in accordance with a1T
applicabte codes �d ordinances, or in fhe alternafive by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. "ihe rehabilitation or demofition ofthe structure to
be comgleted witbin fi£teen (IS) days a#ter the date af the Council Iiearin�; and
WHEREAS, a h aarin J was held before the Saint Paul City Couneil on Wednesday, Januazy 18,
2046 and the testimony and evidence including the aciion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was
considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the ahove
referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order
concerning the Subject Properry at 431 Page StreeY Fast:
That the Subject Property camprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demo&rion and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three
thousand dollars {$3,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the
Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
That the deficiencies causing fhis nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Neighborhoad Housing & Property Improvement has posted a placard aa the
Subjecf Property which declazes iT to be a auisance condition subject to demolition.
Tkiat this building has been routinely monitored by Neighborhood Housing & Property
Improvement, VacantlNuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution
and that the notification reqnirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and
not detrimental to the public geace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence
on the community by rehabilifating this structeue and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in
the above referenced Orderto Abate Nuisance Beuiding(s)in accordance with all applicahle
codes and ordinances, or in the aftemative by demolishiag and removing the sfizcture in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The reflabilitation or demolition and
removal of the shucture mvst be completed withia fifteen (15) days after the date of tke Council
Hearing.
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2 & Property Improvement is hereby aathorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demoiish
3 and remove Yhis struei�ue, fill ilte sits and charge the costs incurted againsE the Subject Propeaty
4 pursuaat to the provisians of ChapYer 45 of the Saint Panl I,e�sIative Code.
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3_ In the event the buiidin� is to be demolished and removed by #he C�ty af Saint Pau3, att personat
proper�y or fixtures of any kind which inter€ere cvith Yfie demofirion and removal sfiaI2 be
removed fzom the property by the res�ponsible pazties by #he end of tfiis time period. If all
personat property is not removed, it shaii be conszdered to be abaudoaed and the City of Saint
PauI shall remove and cfispose of such pmperty as provided by law.
4. It is futther ordered, Yhat a copy of this resolurion be mailed to ttte owners and intezested patties
in accordance wi#]� ChapYer 45 of tfie Saint Paul Legislarive Code.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARII�°GS � M ___ n..� :,.
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Neighborfiood Housing & Properky Improvement , Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement
Divzsion has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution
ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
431 Page Street East
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, January 3, 2006
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The owners and responsible parties of record aze:
Name and LasT Known Address
Scott Scharmer
431 Page Street East
St. Paul, MN 55107-2460
Lynette S�vasher
397 Case Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55161
Holiy Iacox, Allen Iacox, &
Michetle Younghawk-Schazmer
461 Ivlarylaud Ave. West, #102
St. Panl, MN 551 I7
Homevestors
Herman Capitol Corp.
3539 Douglas prive North
CrysYal, MN 55422-2415
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431 Pa�e Street Easf
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The Ie�al descriplion of this praperty is:
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AddiTion No. 2
I3ai;hborhood Housin,; & Property Impro� ement has declazed this building(s) to constiYute a
"nuisance" as defned byLeo slative Code, Chapter 45. Neighborhood Housing & Property
Improvement has issued an order to the then l:nown responsible parties to eIiminata ihis nuisance
condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removin� this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Ahate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the
recommendation of Ehe Neiahborhood Housin� & Properly Improvement that the City Council
pass a resalution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this
buiidin� in a rimely manner, and failing that, autHorize the Neighborhood Housing & Properiy
Improvement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estaYe as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
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Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
1vTeighborhood Housing & Property Improvement
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Judy Hanson, City Attorneys Office
MaryErickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Laurie Kaplan, PEb-Housin� Division
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MINUTES OF THE LECISLATIVE I�ARING
ORDERS TO REMOVEfRbPAIIt, CO1SI)E3vINATIONS, ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS,
ABATENIENT ORDERS, RENTAL REVOCATFON CERTIFICATES
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Room 330 City Ha11,15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Matcia Moermond, I.egislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENi': Steve Magner and Mazcus Hinnentiial, Neighborhood Housing and Property
Improvement (NHPn; and Jean Birkholz c��y co,��� o���.
OTHERS PRESENf: Daniel DougIas and Lisa Herbauer, Bruce aad Debbie Wakefield; and P.
Mulvaney, Jr.,
The hearing was called to onier at 10:00 am.
Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buildings(s) at 432 Paee
Street East If the owaer fails to comply with the resoIutiou, Neighborhood Housing
and Property Improvement is ordered to remove the bwlding(s).
Daniel Douglas and Lisa Herbauer, appeared
Steve Magner provided a staff report: 431 Page Street East is a 2-story, wood frame,
single-family dwetling on a lot of approximately 4,780 square feet. According to their
files, the building was condemned on Mazch 23, 2005 and ordered vacated. A new
property owner took possession on December 19, 2005: Daniel Douglas (with mailings
going to Ms. FIerbauer). There has been at least one (1} Sutmnary Abatement issued to
ciean-up gasbage, scrap vehicle parts, scrap wood, rubbish and improperly stored items.
On November 2, 2d05, an inspection of tlte building was conducted and a list of
deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs ware
taken. An Order to Abate Nuisance Building was posted on November 7, 2005 with a
compliance date of December 7, 2005. As of today, the property remains in a condifion
which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The Ciry boarded the
building to secure it against trespass. The Vacant Building fees have not been paad.
Tasation places an estimated market value of $39,200 on the laad and $121,200 on the
building. A Code Comgliance Inspection was completed on June 5, 2005, by the prior
owners and is attached. As of today's date, a bond has not been posted nor have pemuts
been pulle3 for work which needs to be done. The City esrimates repairs to be between
$60,000 and $70,000; demaliflon between $8,000 and $9,000. The department has had
brief conversarions with Yhe new owners and it is Mr. Magner's understanding that they
were made awaze of this Order to Abate, and it was their plan to post a bond and start
rehabilitation.
Ms. Moermond asked when the Summaiy Abatement and boarding occiured. Mr.
Magner answered that they occurred fluring the previous ownership in 7une and 3uly of
2005. Mr. Magner went on to explain #hat tius was a case where the original owner
(Gladys A. Schwanner) died. She left the properiy to six (6} sihlings, some of whom
were residing at the property. iJltimately, the siblings decided to sell the property. The
first closing, set np with another investor, fell through.
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Ms_ Moermond asked the new owners how they would like to proceed. Ms. Herbauer
stated that sfie would Iike to have a capy of the Abatement thaf was given to the previous
owners regarding the boazding, and she also noted that she hadn't received tfie Tnrth in
Housing Inspection Report from the City. Ms. Moermond asked if she had received the
Code Compliance Inspection Report. Ms. Herbauer said that she had not. Mr. Magner
noted that the NHPI generaIly does not mail out Code Compliance Iaspection Reports;
it's not their document. F3e recommended that the new owners go to the Office of
License, Iuspection and Bnvironmental Frotection (LIEP}, 8 Fo�sth Street Fast, and ask
foz a copy of t�e Code Compliance Insgeet4on Report for this properiy. He added that tlie
seller should have provided a copy; it was their Iegal obligation. Ms. Moermond asked
that a copy be provided far them before they leave the hearing.
Ms. Herbauer asked about the amounts due. Mr. Magner responded that a fee of $250 is
required #o register the properry as a VacanY Building. The applicarion can be filed at
Lheir offrce, 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Ms. Moermond noted that she is coacemed about getting a better sense of what the new
owners have planned foz this property. Ms. Herbauer asked about the City rec}uiring a
bottd to secure the fact that they would be doing the rehab. Ms. Moermond replied that a
bond is required for every single dangerous structure. Right now, a$2,fl00 bond is
required; when the Ordinance changes in approximately thirty (30) days, a$5,000 bond
wifl be rec�uired. This is a performance deposit that is retumable upon completion of the
project if it is done in the time allotted. The City Council will grant up to 180 days for
completion.
Ms. Herbauer noted that there aze other investors who might be interested in taldng over
the property Yo rehab it. If that doesn't happen, Ms. Herbauer and Mr. Daniels will rehab
the praperty themselves. Ms. Herbauer has estimated the materials to cost approximately
$16,000 to bring everything up to Code. Ms. Moermond noted that the Code Compliance
Inspection Report replaces the Truth in Housing Inspection Report, and there may be
more items on it. She added that she needs to know that the new owners understand the
scope of the rehab. Ms. lYloezmand would like to see a Work Plan (contractors, bids,
work schedule, etc.} and a Financiai Plan, The new owners need Yo post a$2,000 bond
(rehunable upon completion of the rehab.} If there is a question of finance, many snnaIl
operators choose to save some aspects of the project like carpering, for example, to do
after they receive back the boad money.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner an additional 180 days to
complete the rehabilitatian of the property on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted amd
both a Work Plan and a Financial Plan are submitted to her and approved no later than
the close of business on Friday, Januazy 13, 2006.
Ms. Moermond added that if the property is sold, she would like To be informed. ,
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Ivfr. Magner noted that they also need to register the vacaut building at Neip�borhood
Aousing and Properiy Improvemea#, 1600 White Bear Avenue. Ms. Moermond
conc�sced and added tiris to tfie list of conditions.
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