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Green Sheet# 3051413
RESOLUTION ��
CITY OF SA� PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented by
1 VJHEREAS, Departrnent of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to
2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking
3 and removal of a two story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property hereinafter
4 referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 126 WINNIPEG AVENUE.
5 This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
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LEWIS' ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 9 BLK 6
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of SafeTy and Inspections on or before Apri12, 2008, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jacob A
Johnson, 4921 2" Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55419; Wilford & Geske, 7650 Cunell Blvd,
Suite #300, Woodbury, MN 55125; District 6 Planning Council.
WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code an order identified as an "Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated February 26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structwe located on the Subject Property by March 27, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety
and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative
Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving
testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested
or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace,
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health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing
and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (1� days after the date of the Council
Aearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June
4, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the action 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 above
referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order conceming the Subject Property at 126 WINiVIPEG AVENUE.
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to conect the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the
buiiding(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condirion have not been corrected.
That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subj ect
Property which declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely momtored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fixlfilled.
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 peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
structure must be completed within fdteen (1� days after the date of the Council
Hearing.
If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the
Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any ldnd which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code.
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If [he owner fails to comply
with the resolution, the Departmen[ of Safety and InspecUOns is ordered to remove the building. The subject pmperty is loca[ed at
126 W[NNIPEG AVE .
tlations: Approve (A) or tt
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
1. Has lhis person/firm ever worked under a contract for this depadment?
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city empioyee?
Yes No
3. Does this person(firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
arrent city employee?
Yes No
Facplain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code. The owners, in[erested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcemen[ Officer were given an order to
repair or remove [he building at 126 WINNIPEG AVE by Mazch 27, 2008, and have failed to compty with those orders.
Advantages If Approved:
The City wil] eliminate a nuisance.
DisadvanW ges H Approvetl:
The City will spend funds ro wreck and remove this building(s). These cos[s will be assessed to the properiy, collected as a special
assessment against the property taxes.
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
DisadvanWges If NotApproved:
A nuisance condition witl remain unabated in the City. Tlvs building(s) will continue to blight the community.
V Transaction: Cost/Revenue Budgeted:
Funaing source: Nuisance Housing Abatement AMivity Numbef: 001-00257
Financial Information:
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May 15, 2008 10:51 AM Page 1
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
126 Winnipeg Avenue
Legisiative Hearing — Tuesday, May 13, 2008
City Council — Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The building is a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 2,614 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since Februazy 23, 2007,
The current property owner is Jacob A Johnson, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property
records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007.
There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse
- Removal of snow and ice
- Removal of tall grass and weeds
On February 19, 2008, 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 posted on February 26, 2008 with a compliance date of
March 27, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance
as defined by the legislative code.
The Vacant Building registration fees are delinquent in the amount of $625.00.
Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $22,400 on the land and $90,700 on the
building.
As of May 12, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed.
As of May 12, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000 to $60,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $9,150 to $11,150.
NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes
the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
DEPARTMENT QF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Dick Lippen, Manager of Code Enforcement
NuisanceBuildingEnforcement RO � /
CITI� OF SAIN'T PAUL `� '�" -�
Christopher B. Caleman, Mayor
1600 bV/zite Bear Ave N Tel: (651) 266-1900
SaintPaul, MN55106 Faz: (651) 266-1926
March 28, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Departrnent of Safety and Inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
126 WINNIPEG AVE
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing— Tuesday, May 13, 2008
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Jacob A Jol�nson
4921 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55419-5610
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd, Suite #300
Woodbury, NIN 55125
District 6 Planning Council
district6 aqwestoffice.net
Interest
Fee Owner
Foreclosure Attomey
District Council Contact
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
126 WINNIPBG AVE
March 28, 2008
page 2
The legal description of this property is:
LEWIS' ADDTTION TO ST. PAUL LOT 9 BLK 6
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'The Department of Safety and Inspecrions has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by
conecting the deficiencies or by razing and rennoving this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on March 27, 2008. There was no compiiance and the nuisance
condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City
Council pass a resolution ordering the responsibie parties to either repair, or demolish and
remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Deparhnent of Safety and
Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
Steve Magne�
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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30.29.22.32.0163
126 Winnipeg Ave
St. Paul 55117-5431
Residential Property:
Year Built 1886
# ofi Stories 1.50
Style One And 3/4 Story
Exterior Wall Asbestos
Total Rooms 7
Total Family Rooms 0
Total Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Attic Type
Finished SQ Feet 1320
Foundation Size 744
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Finished Rec Area
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Parcel Depth 121.00 Feet
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Dack Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ChristopherB. Caleman, Mayor
/600 Whue Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
NuuanceBuildi�zgEnforcement /���
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www.stpaul.gov
February 26, 2008
Jacob A 7ohnson
4921 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55419-5610
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c/o Countrywide Home Loans
7105 Corparate Drive
Plano, TX 75024
Ref #000105797753MN35
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300
Woodbury, MN 55125
Order to Abate Nuisance Suilding(s)
Dear: Sir or Madam
Tel (651J 266-1900
Fax (65!) 266-1926
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
126 WINNIPEG AVE
and legally described as follows, to wit:
LEWIS' ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 9 BLK 6
to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter
45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On Februazy 19, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200,
Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects,
necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You
may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance
bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are
issued, except for a demolition permit.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
February 26, 2008
126 WNNIPEG AVE
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This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03
and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of
Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
This is a two story, wood frame, single family dwelling.
Exterior
1. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or garage has defective,
peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces.
Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner.
2. The exteriar walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes,
breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
3. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all
missing or broken window glass. Make all necessazy repairs to frames,
sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be
required.
4. The window andlor door screens are missing, defective or in a state of
disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows
and doars. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames.
5. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all
defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of
maintenance. Permit may be required.
Interior
6. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor
covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the
bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures.
7. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide all interior and
exterior stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handrails which
are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose ofthe stair treads.
FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace
or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heating
plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired
appliances requires a permit.
9. Lack of Elech Immediately restore electrical service and have a licensed
electrical contractor certify safety of system.
10. Flooring throughout is defective. Repairlreplace carpet andlor tile that is
loose/defective.
Febmary 26, 2008
126 WPINIPEG AVE
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11. The interiar walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a
professional manner.
12. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a
professional manner.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by March 27, 2008 the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to
demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs
and demolition costs wi11 be assessed against the property tases as a speciai assessment in
accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the
Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #2Qo, Commerce Building,
(651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal
requirements to correct this nuisance condition.
As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide fuli and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. If you se11, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it
to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall
not be removed without the written authority of the Depariment of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The department is fiuther required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office.
If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then
schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be
heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating
what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the
abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action
is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this
action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
February 26, 2008
126 WNlv"IPEG AVE
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If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly
betv✓een the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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Daniei K. Sfromberg, being duly sworn, on oath says:
that on April 1, 2008, at 9:45 PM he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearings upon:
Jacob A Johnson, therein named, personally at:
4921 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, the
usual abode of said Jacob A Johnson, by handing to and leaving with fvan Davis,
roommate, a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein, a true and correct
copy thereof.
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Date: February 20,2008
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13. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 126 Winnipe�Avenue within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution.
The property owner of record, Jacob A. Johnson, did not appear. No other parties of interest
appeared.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a rivo-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of
2,614 square feet and had been vacant since February 23, 2007. A code compliance inspection had
not been done, the vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $625, and the
$5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On February 19, 2008, an inspection of the building
was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An order
to abate a nuisance building was posted on February 26, 2008 with a compliance date of Mazch 27,
2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the
Legislative Code. Ramsey County TaYation estimated the market value of the land to be
approximately $22,400 and the building to be $90,700. Real estate taaces were current. Code
Enforcement estnnates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The
cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $9,150 to $11,150. There had also been six
sumuiary abatements issued to this property since 2007, four of which went to work order: to
secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove
improperly stored refuse, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement
recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented
photographs of the property.
Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant bailding. Mr. Magner responded
that the field inspector referred this property to the Vacant Buildings Program due to the numerous
exterior violations and the water had been shut off.
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.