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09-656Council File # 09-b56 Green Sheet # 3068676 RESOtuTio�v _ _ -- - - --- --- �S �CTNT Pi4UL, MfNNESOTA Presented � 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 WFIEREAS, Depariment of Safety and Tnspections has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the xepair or wrecking and removal of a single story, wood frame, single family dwelling and its oversized, single stall, detached garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1016 BUSH AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: TERRY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL, COUNTY OF RAMSEY, STATE OF MINN. E 45 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 12 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before October 20, 2008, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subj ect Property: Carl P ReecklStephen J Keane, 1427 Ashland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104; Associated Bank, NA, Attn: Nancy Suchon, 1305 Main St., Stevens Point, WI 54481; First National Bank of Omaha, P.O. Box 2490, Omaha, NE 68172; Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council. WHEREAS, Deparhneut of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leglslative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated February 2, 2009; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on tve Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter A 5; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 4, 2009; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolifion; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Cierk 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 norice 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 WHEREA5, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, May 26, 2D09 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested DI 4� 42 �� 44 45 4b 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 _____._..____------ or responsibie parties to the Subject-Rrt3perty safe an� riot 3ehimentakto thepub�ic peace; �ea1iT%safafy and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structute in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolifion of the structure to be completed within Cdteen (15� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered hy the Council; now therefore BE TT 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 conceining the Subject Property at 1�16 BUSH AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislatiae Code, Chapter 4S. 2. 3. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Buildang code violations at the Subject Property. 4. 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 this nuisance condition haue not been conected. 6. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitared by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolutian and that the notification requirements 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 peace, heaith, safety and welfare and remove its 09-656 86 87 - 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 46 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 -- blighting influence on the_communityby-de�no�ishing azt�removirig'ttie stnicture.ixi - accordauce with a11 applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the shucture must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above conecrive action is not completed within this period of time Deparnnent of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this strucriu fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properiy 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, a11 personal property ar fixtures of any kind 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. 4. It as 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 Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement! Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attorney B Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date � { \� � �� —S � Green Sheet Green Sheet � ConWct Persan & Phone: Bob Kessier 266-9013 Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): 17JUN-09 Ooc. TyQe: RESOLUTION EAocUment Required: Y Document Contaci: Contact Phone: � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Ciip All Locations for Signature) AMion Requestetl: City Council to pass [his resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safery and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1016 BUSH AVE Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission GIB Committee Civil Service Commission 09-656 Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � Personaf Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: 7. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this personifirm possess a skiil not normally possessed by any curtent city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to g2en 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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1016 BUSH A VE by March 4, 2009, and have failed to comply wi[h those orders. Advantages If Approved: The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance. DisadvanWges If Approved: The Clty will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the properGy taxes. A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This bui]ding(s) will conrinue to blight the community. DiSadvanWges If Not Approved: A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in [he Ciry. This building(s) �vi11 conrinue to blight the community. Total Amount of Transaction: CosURevenue Budgeted: Funaing Source: Nuisance Housing Abatement p��;ty Number: OQ1-00257 Financial ITrformation: (F�cplain) May 27, 2009 2:52 PM Page 1 09-656 DEPARTMENTOF SkFE�i'1' ATiDI73SPEC170N5 RichaJdLippen.ManagerojCod�.Enjorcement---___. ____ .� _ --- �-�� , n �, C , �� PAT � 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220 U J� UL Saintpaul,MIJ55T01-1806 Chrisropher B. Coleman. Mayor Mazch 20, 2Q09 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AEARI1�iGS Council President and Members of the City Council Telephone: 651-16b-190D Facsimtle: 651-2h6-] 9 ] 9 Web: w.vw57yauLrov/dsi Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule pubiic hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or remova} of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1016 BUSH AVE The City Council has scheduled the date o£these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 26, 2009 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June i7, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Ivame and Last Known Address Cazl P Reek & Stephea J Keane 1427 Ashiand Ave St. Paul, MN 551()4 Associated Bank, NA Atfn: Nancy Suchon 13�5 Main St Stevens Point, WI 5448] Remax Midtawn Realty 1144 Larpenteur Ave W St. Paui, MN 55113 First National Bank of Qmaha P.O. Box 2490 Omaha, NE 68172 Interest Fee Owner and C of O Responsible Party Mortgage Mortgage Creditor 1 Lienor Dayton's Bluff Aistrict 4 Community Counci] K�daytonsbluff. org Aistrict Council Contact An Affirmative Action Equai Opporiunity Employer 09-656 1 oLb_BUSF�-A-vE March 2(}, 2009 page 2 The legal description of this property is: TERRY'S ADDITIO'�i TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL, COT�1V'!`Y OF RAMSEY, STATE OF NTII3N. E 45 FT �F LOT 4 BLK 12 The Department of Safety and Inspecrions has declazed this building(s} Yo cons6tute a"nuisance" as defined by I,egisiative Code; Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspeetions has issued an order to the then known responsibie parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The properfy was re-inspected on March 4, 20�4. There was no compliance and the nuisance condirion remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolutian ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a rimeIy manner, and failutg that, authorize the Departrnent of Safety and Inspections to proceed ta 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 Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Deparknent af Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Councit — Community Organizer pubhrng60f 83 9/OS 09-656 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1016 Bush Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 2b, 2�09 City Council — Wednesday, June 17, 2004 The building is a one story, wood frame, single-family dwelling, on a lot of 5,663 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since April 28, 2008. The current property owner is Carl P Reeck/Stephen J Keane, per AMANDA and Ramsey County properiy records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008. There have been seven (7} WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris - Boarding - Removal of snow and ice On December 23, 2008, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condiUon was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on February 2, 2009 with a compliance date of March 4, 2009. 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 paid. (,�ssessed 9/29/09) Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $21,500 on the land and $82,400 on the buiiding. As of May 18, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of May 18, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes for the years 2007-2008 are delinquent in ihe amount of $3,582.00, plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this shuctura is $4Q,0�0 to $SQ,0�0. The estimated cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000. DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (I S) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the properiy. Tax and Pxoperty Look Up Tnformation - Siructure Description 09-656 Page 1 of2 Komz Si¢e h5ap Us TaY & Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home �{ Information � � Property �ook Us� � � Record Look Uo I I Contact Us Ne4v_ Property_Search� 8ack to_ Search_ R�suits Quick Snfo Properiy Information iaxpayer iVa�_ne and Address Value InPormation Va ue Histor� Structure Description Sale informaticn S ecia Assessments ProoertvTax Pa�nent Snformation Property T�x Payment ?i'sstory 2009 Payment,Stubs 2D09 Property Tax Statement 2009 Value Nat'sc° 2008 Prapefi�t Tax Statementlyafue 3�otice 2007_i?roper�y Tax > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) ProQerty Address 28.29.22.34.0041 1016 Bush Ave St. Paui 55106-3930 Residential Property: Year Buift 1915 # of Stories 1.0� Style Bungalow ExYerior Wall Aluminumjvinyl Total Rooms 5 Total Family Raoms 0 Total Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished Finished SQ Feet 806 Foundation Size 688 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 400 Parcel5ize .13 Acres ParCel Width 45.00 Feet Parcel Depth 127.00 Feet Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwefling, Platted Lot http:/Irrinfo. coramsey.mn.us/public/chazacteristiclParcel.aspx?scrn=Dwelling&pin=28292... 5/ 18l2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND I Richard Lippert, Manager of Coa��e�,��p.�ttt SAINT PAUL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christapher B. Cofeman, Mayo� 375J¢cksonStreer,Suite220 Telephone:651-266-1900 SaitttPaul, MNSS701-I806 Facsimi7e: 657d66-7919 - -- � --- 7'VeS�+n"vwst�dul eov%dsi February 02, 2009 Carl P ReecklStephen J Keane 1427 Ashland Ave St Paui MN 55104-6707 Associated Bank, NA Attn: Nancy Suchon 1305 Main St Stevens Point, WI 54481 RemaY Midtown Realty First National Bank of Omaha 1144 Larpenteur Ave W PO Box 2490 St. Paul, MN 55113 Oma1�a, NE 68172 Order to Abate Naisance Building(s) Dear : Six or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 1016 BUSH AVE and iegally described as foAows, to wit: TERRY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL, COUI�TTY OF RAMSEY, STATE OF MINN. E 45 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 12 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to dernolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On December 23, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiJed and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarIly all the deficiencies present at this time. As �rst remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Suilding 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 2, 2009 1016 BUSH AVE page 2 09-656 T�s�ui�dmg(sj is subject to the restricfions 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 single story, wood frame, single family dwelling and its oversized, single stall, detached garage. Interior L The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated ar inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures. 2. Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electrical service, Failure to provide proper electrical service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of candles, fuel operated lighting or extension car wiring is not permitted while the power is off. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractar 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. 4. Lack of Nahzral Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure to provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. 5. G.F.C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permlt May Be Required. 6. There are missing or defective guardrails. Provide all staarways, porches, decks or steps which are more than 30" higl� with guardrails and intermediate rails with openings in the guardrail no more than four (4} inches apart and in accordance with the State Building Code, The stairs have missing or defective handraiis. Provide al1 interior and exterior stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handrails wtuch are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. S. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 9. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defecYs and finish in a professional manner. February 2, 2009 1016 BUSH AVE page 3 I' � 10. There is evidence of a rodent infestation._ Tmuiediatel� ��e�ritratE-a�td eliiriin"afe aII rodents from the entire buiiding. Remove rodant harborages in — the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundation if necessary to rodent-proof the building to prevent re-infestarion. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. 11. SANTTATION: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse including; garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle patts, wood, metal, recycling materials, household items, building materials, rubble, tires, etc., from yard. "Tha Saint Paul Legisiarive Code requires all exterior property areas to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Usable materials must be stored in an approved manner, so as not to constitute a nuisance. 12. S�noke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. Exterior 13. The chimney as defective, deterioxafed or in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing ar defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may be required. 14. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair a11 defeets, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 15. The faundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a pxofessional manner t� a weatl�er-right, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Pemut may be required. 16. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 17. STORM DOOR(S): The storm doox(s) are in disrepair; repair or replace the door(s). 18. The window andfor door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 19. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 20. The basement flooded there are frozen pipes. February 2,2009 iolb Busx avE 09-656 page 4 As owner, agent or responsable pariy you aze hereby notified that if_thes_e_deficiexicies aa� �ke resulting.nuisanee Ear�ition is not corrected by lVIarch 4, 2009 the Depaztment o� Safefy and — Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will hegin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s}. The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property tases as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 375 3ackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-909Q. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repaars and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. ' If this buiiding is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and design review application and forms aze availab3e from the Department of Safety and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staf£ No permits will be issued without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for tlus property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with tl�e naines and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placazd on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shail not be removed without the writtea authority �f the Depafinent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If eorrective action is not taken within the tvne speeified in this order, the Enforcement Qfficer wzll notify the City Couneil that abate�ent acfion is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which rime testimony will be heard from intereseed parties. After this hearing the City Councai will adopt a resolutzon stating what action if any, iC 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 tiuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if conective 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 2, 2009 i o i 6 Busx avE page � 09-656 \T �l Y_ If you have any questions ar request additional inforcnation please_co�aE� Du.�n..4 — be�reen the hours of 8:06 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1931, or you may Ieave 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 ota60135 t2f08 ¢�� "�� A i..� F �� G � � � � O O � � W � � �+ W � � � � � �., 0 e-�/ � � O O � N N � d Li � � N y �C�i -C � z3 R � � � d � 7 � H 'c�n � .� � � x � � � > � �� o �� a � CJ � � �� ~ a a w A O�� ,�w w� a�'a a �� w � C+ � � � � d � � � a� U G � ��z � � � � 0 N N a a N N � 0 N N � 0 N N — � __._. _ _" � � O N M �� . � � � a 0 0 N M � 0 O N M �� a O O N M Q �o�o�o,o 0 � � � � �� a O O N M � O O N M N 0.i A � � W � E. � p d- .. � � h � � � W � � w � c �E+ m d � � y �m ° �.�.�w F� � �o z� �, C4�� j �;� " � ,� .��" � � 3 � �n W o o�o ,`�*'�' � j � "�'F+ a3-ov' �`n � ° � �� T c v' a x , � a o -c' �� o N cU p~ � W � �� .� � � •� �Z � � � Za' �� oZ� � �� Zt�� a � � o � � � . � o �o� Uv� �Q�v� a;�in wa;o CaU� � 0 0 � � 09-656 STATE OF MINNESOTA „_ COUNTY OF RAMSEY AFFIDAVIT OF NOT FOUND METRO LEGAL SERVICES Steven J. Peterson, age�t fior Metro Legai Services, Inc., being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states that age�ts in his/her empfoy attempted to serve the attached Notice of Public Hearing upon the within-named Carl P. Reek and Stephen J. Keane, at their last known address iocated at 1427 Hsniand Avenue, St. Fau(, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, and was unabie to locate either of them there for the purpose of effecting personal service of process. FURTHER YOUR AFFIANT SAITH NOT. Subscribed anr_1 svvorn to before me March 25, 2009. °---��A. �Z� Notary Public � HRISTOPHER H. RAND NOiAAY PUBLIG-M:NN€SOTA IAy Cqmmisswrt EKpues 1an 3t.26i2 Re:1016 Bush Avenue nate: File #: Folder Name: PIN• May 25, 2008 08 - 065432 101b BUSH AVE 28�92-2348943-_ ... HP District: Froperty Name: Sutrvey Info.. . __ _---- 09-656 09-656 Date: May 25, 2008 HP District: File #: 0$ - 065432 Property N�me: _ Folder Name: 1a16 BUSH AVE SxtrKCy Int'ea- --- ---" ""-�� EI14a- .- _ . _ . 3839223-4D64I _ __ - -- 09-656 Date: May 25, 2008 HP District: File #: �8 - 065432 Property Piame: __ _. . Folder Name: 1016 BUSH AVE _.__Su�e3� I�fe:- - ------ J _. _. -- ___----.._.._ _PiNC--__. ._ 282922340D _ 09-656 Date: May 25, 2008 HP District: File #: U8 - �65432 Property Name: Folder Name: 1015 BUSH AVE Surse Infu�- -- --- -"""- �;_____�--- . �_2S-29i3348b4T___. . _ . _ -. 3' , - - �I ' � i Date: May 25, 2008 HP District: F�1e #: 08 - 065432 Property Name: Folder Name: 1016 BUSH AVE Survey-Infe:- - — -- — — — "�— — P'IN:_--.. __ -- -- �$39323400"4I — 09-656 May 26, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 5 -- - - _ .-- 5. Orderin the owner to remove or re�air�he buildi�gEs3-�� lel6 wrfY'un�ifteen t5 �ta s�"om ado t�on �__.--- . _ . . f �_ . Y . � A�1'PSOIi1LiOR. - . . The property owner of recard, Carl P. Reeck and Stephen J. Keane, did not appeaz. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Magner stated the building was a one-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 5,663 square feet and had been vacant since Apri128, 20Q8. A code compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on April 29, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On December 23, 2008, an inspection of the buiiding was done and a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on February 2, 2009 with a compliance date of March 4, 2409. To date, the properiy remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County TaYarion estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $21,500 and the building to be $82,40Q. Real estate taxes for 2007-2008 were delinquent in the amount of $3,582, plus penalty and interest. Code Bnforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000. There had also been six sununary abatements issued to this property since 2008, seven of which went to wark order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and debris, boarding, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired ar removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that tlus building was a worker's cottage-style building which was close to 3M. The building lacked architectural integrity and demolition would not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.