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Presented
Referred To
Council File # %�7�
Green Sheet # 30568
RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3!�
Committee: Ddte
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings
to consider the advisabiliry and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-
story, wood frame dwelling with aluminum siding located on property hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Properry" and commonly known as 87 Winnipeg Avenue. This property is legally
described as follows, to wit:
The Southerly 81 feet of Lot 16, Block 4, I.ewis Addition to St. Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
informaYion obtained by Saint Paul Public Health on or before October 12, 1992, the following are
the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Jnn I. & 5andra K.
Mason, N 8173-330th Street, 5pring Valley, WY 54767; MidAmerican Bank Battle Creek, 2065
Hudson Road, St. Paul, MN 55119; Internal Revenue Service, 316 Robert Street North, St. Paul,
MN 55101; District 6 Plamiing Council, Mr. Scot Feyen, Chair, Better Phone Center Inc., 672
Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Public Health 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 October 6, 1992; 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 structure located on the Subject Properry by November 5, 1992; and the owners were
granted and extension until December 5, 1992
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 Saint Paul Public Health
requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the
Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEI2EAS, 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
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council ou Tuesday, May 2, 1995 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony
and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ar responsible
parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and
welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and
removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition of the shucture to be completed wi��•5}�a3�s after the date of the Council
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City ounc e nes y, ay r(
1995 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislative 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 concerning the Subject Property at 87 Winnipeg Avenue:
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
I.egislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
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 lrnown responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to
be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings
Code Enforcement Program.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
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1. Tfie 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 blighting
influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as
prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within f�°°�•���;��;,; after the
date of the Council Aearing. s` K� 6 � n`°"}hs
2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the City of Saint
Paul, Public Health, Housing Code Enforcement Section is hereby authorized to take
whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge
the costs incurred against ffie Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of
the Saint Paul L.egislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal properry or 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 tkus time period.
If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law.
4. 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 Lzgislative Code.
Requested by Department of:
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED GREEN SHEET N_ 3 0 5 6 8
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ACTION REQUESTED: '
City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the
referenced building(s}. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health
is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 87 Winnipeg Avenue.
AECOMMENDA71pN5: Approve (A) orRejeU (R) pEHSONAL SEflVICE CONTFiACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
_ PLANNMG CAMMISSION _ CI41L SERVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this person/firm ever worketl under a contract for Mis departrnenY? -
_ CIB COMMffTEE _ VES NO �
_�� 2. Has this personAirm ever been a ciry employee?
— YES NO
_ DISTHIC7 COURT _ 3. Does ihis perso�rm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee?
SUPPORTSWHICHCOUNCILO&IECTIVEI YES NO
Explain all yss answers on separete sheet and attaeh to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM.ISSUE.OPPEIRTUNRY (Wfio. Wha(. When. Wftere. 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
garties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 87 Winnipeg Avenue by Novsmber 11, 1992. The owner were
, granted an extension till December 5, 1992, and have failed Co comply with those orders.
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ADYAPITAGES IF APPROVEO:
The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��R 12 �995
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DISAWANTAGE3IF APPROVED:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be
assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment againsC the property taxes.
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPRpVED:
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s)__wi11 continue to,
blight the community.
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COS7/HEVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261
FUNDIFIG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL iNFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS
May 2,1995
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Hearing
Officer
Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for summary abatements for the
following:
* J9501BB (431 Portland) Boarding Up of vacant building for July 1994
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
2. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 882
Clazk Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolutioq Public Health is ordered to
remove the huilding.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 764
- 7essamine Avenue E. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends a sig month extension, contingent on the
posting of appropriate 6onds by the May 10 Council meeting
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1058
Matilda Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1186
East Seventh Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is
ordered to remove the building.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
� Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at
87 Winni�e� Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is
ordered to remove the buIlding.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends a sia month extension, contingent on the
closing on the sale of the property, posting of appropriate bonds and a code compliance
inspection by the May (0 Council meeting
7. Summary Abatement Order - 331 Morton Street E.
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial of the appeal
SAL�7T PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH
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Neal Hatran, M.D., M.P.H., Director /]����
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CTTI' OF SAINT` PAUL NUISANCE B[IILDINGS CODE
Norm Co(entan, Mayor ENFORCEb1ENf
555 Ced¢r S[reet
Sainr Paul, MN55101-2260
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April 10, 1995
- ° NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARI\'GS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
612-2984753
Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the
City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution orderinn the repair or removal
of the nuisance building(s) located at:
87 Winnipeg Avenue
The Ciry Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, May 2, 1995
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, May 10, 1995
The owners and responsibte parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Jim I. & Sandra K. Mason
N 8173-330th Street
Spring Valley, WI 54767
MidAmerican Bank Battle Creek
2065 Hudson Road
St. Paul, MN 55119
Interest
Fee Owner
Nlortgagor
Internal Revenue Service
316 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
District 6 Plannin� Council
Mr. Scot Feyen, Chair
Better Phone Center Inc.
672 Grand t��-�„ _._, _
St. Paul, MN 55105
Lienholder
District concerns
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87 Winnipeg Avenue
April 10, 1995
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The legal description of this property is:
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The Southerly 81 feet of L.ot 16, Block 4, Lewis Addition to St. Paul.
City of Saint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then
known responsible parties to elnninate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies
or by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as this Order to Abate 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 Public Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the
responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner,
and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess
the costs incurred against the zeal estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same
manner as taxes.
Sin ely,
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Charles A. Votel
Program Supervisor
Housing Code Enforcement Programs
Saint Paul Public Health
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cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design
Peter Warner, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to che Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, iN5PEC1'fONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTF.CCION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norne Cafeman, Mayar
May 15, 1995
Carrie Doody
1300 Ingerson Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Re: 87 Winnipeg Avenue East
Dear Property Owner:
Robert Rrssler. DirceWr
BUIIDING INSPECIlON AND
DES/GN
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Fae:simlk: 6I2-266-9099
Pursuant to your request 87 Winnipeg Avenue East was inspected May 12, 1995 and the
following report is submitted:
BUILDING:
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5. Properiy clean badly soiled floor coverings or replace.
6. Properly complete floor coverings where inadequately pieced, etc.
7. Repair ill fitting rear entry door.
8. Repair tub surround Second Floor bath.
See note under exterior regazding rear exit Second Fioor.
4. Insure proper underiayment and aiso that bath floors are impervious to water.
problem (if floor loading is watched).
5. Some repair of First �loor structure under ldtchen has been started but is still
incomplete and inad�uate.
6. Complete staiiway wall and ceiling work.
7. Cut back nosing of latchen floor top of stair and provide finished edge.
8. Celiar door at top of stair will have to be hinged to swing into kitchen.
9. Patch floor as necessary.
1. Repair or repiace window sash and frames.
2. T�ck point chimney.
3. �ck point foundahon.
4. Most First Floor floor joists aze over spaced which does not seem to be a
First and Second Floors
1. Complete wall and ceiling repair.
2. Complete missing trim.
3. Repair walls, floors etc. opened for plumbing work.
May 15, 1995
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Code Complianr.e Inspection Report
RE: 87 Wu,nipeg Avenue East
BUILDING: (continuzd)
Exterior
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The second exit from Second Floor is not a required e�cit (f it is used complete
stair, landing, etc. will have to be installed) but if door opening is closed off
insure proper light and ventilation Second Floor Kitchen.
Both front and side entry steps (have been instatled recenUy) have a short bottom
riser and will hava to be made so that all risers are uniforcn.
Replace damaged and missing ataminum siding and trim.
Repl�e sagging roof on front porch.
'hck point chimney.
Tuck point foundation.
Replace deteriorated trim, fascia, etc.
Repair fencing as necessary.
precautions if lead base paint is present).
6. Provide general clean-up of premise.
3. Repair ar replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, etc.
as necessary, see note on painting.
4. Pravide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window
op2nings.
5. Prepare and gaint interior and exterior as necessary (take tt�.e necessary
Provide hand and guard rails atl stairways and steps as per attachment.
Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors.
ELECTRICAL
First Floor
1. Add light fixture for front stairs to porch.
2. Check switches and light fixtures and repair as needed.
3. Install boxes for light fixtures as needed.
4. Add one (1) receptacle First Floor front room.
5. Add three (3) receptacles First Floor middle room.
6. Add receptacles in First Floor bedrooms as needed.
7. Check ldtchen re�eptacles for separate 20 AMP circuit.
8. Install smoke detector(s) as needed.
9. Add rear entry light fixture and switch.
Second Floor
1. Check stairway switches and light fixture.
2. Add one (1) receptacle in small room off front bedroom.
3. Add one (1) receptacle in middle room.
4, Add one (1) receptacle in bedroom of middle rmm. _-
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Code Compliance Inspe�tion Report
RE: 87 Winnipeg Avenue Fast
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Second Floor (continued)
5. Add GFI receptacle in bathroom.
6. Add back entry light and switch.
7. Check light switches and fixtures, repair as needed and insta:: boxes as neecled.
8. Fanel must be made accessible to occupancy (move panel).
Basement
1. Add switch to top of stairs and light fixture.
2. Add lighting to code.
3. Check and repair fumace wiring as nceded.
4. Remove hazardous wiring.
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Basement
i. Install clean out at base of stack to code.
2. Secure water heater vent connector to diverter in an appropriate manner. Fire-up
water heater and verify draft.
First Floor
1. No kitchen sink. Install to code.
2. No water closet. Install to code.
3. Install lav, waste and vent to code.
Second Floor
1. Waste branch from three to two inches WYE servicing kitchen sink, lav and tub
appears to be backpitched. Correct to code.
2. No lav. Insiall to code.
3. Na water closet. Install to code.
4. No Idtchen sink. Install to code.
5. Support waste and vent to code.
6. Roof stack vent terminaflon not high enough. Correct to code.
7. Verify that range gas flexibie connector is a double wall type.
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l. Provide air test on waste and vent piping where feasible.
HEATING
1. Line and drip the chimney.
2. Provide combustion air.
3. Insure heat to all rooms and bath.
_ 4. Recommend a separate heating system for each unit.
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Code Compliance Inspection Report
RE: 87 Winnipeg Avenue East
ZONRdG:
This property is a legal duplex with a nonconforming lot.
NOTES:
1. See attachment for pemut requirements.
2. Provide plans and specifications as to what is to be rebuilt.
Your Yruly,
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Bu�lding Inspector
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