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97-1075City of St. Paul COUNC F NO. - 1 l� �� t S RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSSSSMENT By /Yi�/��%'/U'7 f/�//l�� File No. J9709C1 3j� � . -_.� , , . „ . ; � � � ; _ Assessment No. 9759 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J9709C1 (9759) Demolition of vacant building for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave THERE LPILL NOT BE A LEGISLATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON $-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Order � approved xx Final Order A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RE30LVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. COt7NCILPERSON Yeas� Nays ✓Blakey �strom �llins �ris �gard � In Favor orton n Thune� ly�iscv.�Against � �� s�v��" Adopted by the Council: Date C��. �-'�,\��°,`� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By � 1--�. C ' Mayor THiRE WILL NOT BE A LEGISZATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 RE 8-15-97 a n� �� EHLOFFlCE/COUNQL DATEINITIATED � �(T _ IQ� T.M.S./ Real Estate Division 8-14-97 G REEN SH EE �� CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INRIAL/DATE INITIALTATE �DEPARTMENTDIRECTOF �CRYCOUNCIL ROXdRRB r'11RIC 266-8859 A��N �CffYA7TORNEV �CRYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENOA BY (DATE) NUNBEH POR ❑ BUDGEf DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES DIR. LAID OVER BY paunx� COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 T� 8-2]-9] OA�ER �MAVOR(ORASSI5TANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION FE�UESTED: At Council's request on 8-13-97 to 8-27-97. Demolition of vac bldg. for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9709C1 asmt9i 9759 RECOMMENDA710N5: Approve (n) or Reject (R) pEqSONAL SEHVICE CONTpACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has [his person/Firm ever worked under a contract for this departmeni? _ CIB COMM17TEE ._ YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this personPorm ever been a ciry empbyea? — YES NO _ DISTRiCT COUxf _ 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curreM cM1y employee9 SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate eheet and ettflch to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPP�RTUNITY (Who, N/hat, Wnen, Whera, Why): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 39986" ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED� ,�3� �g�� i;�� 5 3�:>� DISADVAN7AGES IF APPROVED: DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COST/HEVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIIBG SOURCE ACTIVITV NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfvSATION: (EXPLAIN) ROUTING ORDER: Below are�correct routings for the five most trequent types of tlocumenis: CONTRACTS (assumes authorized budget eufsts) CAUNCII RESOLUTION (Amend Budgets/ACCept. Grants) 1. Ouiside Agency 2. Departmerrt Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. Mayor (for contracts over $25,000) _ 5, Human RighTS (for conVacts over $50,000) 6. Fmance and Management Servioes Director 7, Finance t. Department Direcfor 2 Budget Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. MayodAssistant. 5. Ciry Councl 6. Chief Rccountant F�nance and Management Services ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (Budget Revisio�j f, Activity Manager 2. Department Accountant 3. Department Director 4. Budget Director 5. City C�erk 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTHATIVE ORDERS {all otAers) 1. Department Director 2. Ciry Attorney 3. Finance and Management Services D+rector a. Ciry clerk COUNCIL RESOLUFION (all othero, and Ord{nances) t. Department Direc[or 2. City Attomey 3. Mayor Assislant 4. City CounCil TOTAL NUMBER OF SI6NATURE PAGES Indicate ihs �ot pages on which signatures are required and peperelip or flag eaeh ot Nrase pages. . ACTION REQUESTED Describe what the projecVrequest seeks to accomplish in either chrondogi- cal orcler or order of importance, wAichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do irot write complete senterices.'8egin each item in your lisi with a verb. _ . . � Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body, public or private. SUPPORTSWHICH COUNCIt OB.IECTNE? � " Indicate wfiich Council objective(s) your projecUrequest supports by listing the key wortl(s) (HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVEI.OPMENT, BUDGE7 SEWEA SEPARATION). (SEE COMPlETE US71N lNSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This information will be used to de[ertnine it�e city5 liability for workers compensation claims, taxes and proper civil servtce hiri�g rutes. 1NITIATING PROBLEM, lSSllE, OPPORTU7+!!TY Explain ihe situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED tndicate whether this is simpty an annual budget procedure required by law/ eharter or vehether there are specifie ways in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit trom this projecVacfion. DISADVAMTAGES IF APPAOVED - What riegative eHacts or major changes to existing ur past processes mig7d this prqecUrequest produce if it is passed (e.g., treKc delays, noise, Sax increases or assessments)? To Whom? When? For how long? DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED Whai will tre ihe negative cortsaquences if fhe promised action is not approved? inability to daliver service? Continued high tmffic, noise, � accident rate? Loss of revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the informakion you prov'ide here to the issue you are addressing,.in ge�eral you must answer iwo questions: How much is it going to cost? Who is going to pay? City o£ St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSSSSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO File No. J9709C1 Assessment No. 9759 `1 �-1 OZS Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses £or 2 39709C1 (9759) Demolition oE vacant building £or March 1997 £or property at: 608 York Ave THERE WILL NOT BE A HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with trie making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $9,000.00 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $_443.26 Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $_15.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To $9,458.26 Net Assessment $9,458.26 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $9,458.26 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits con£erred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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N 11 F O W II J — c� ca u a � 11 F O •> 11 O £ £ 2' II �- W G W 11 p Q N II H 11 U J J 11 W 6 6 6 I I� 1- H i- II O O O O II K F 1- H 11 4 N J W Q d H d £ W 0 N W U K Q d To Legislati��e Hearing Officer - August 5, 1997 RE-6-6-97 Public Hearin� Date - Aueust 13, 1997 T.M.S.iREAL ESTATE DTVISION 'oatact Person and PLone ber. Roxana Flink�� 266-8859 e� oa ca�a a t be m Counal Research O�ce on oa Y}iday 6-25-97 6-13-97 Date: 5/30/97 Green Sheet I�umber: 3 9 9 8 6 EPAR2Tg\7DIRECTOR LTfYCOU!:CII, I7Y ATtOR�.'EY CLERK L'DGET DIRECfOR . d?.SGl'. SVG DIR (OR ASSLSTlv'�"q J9708B, 9742; 39709C, 9743; J9706V, 9744 Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Board-up of vac. Bldgs. For March 1997, Demolitions for il�Iarch & Agri11997 and to collect expenses for towing abandoned vehicies from properties from April fo Dec. 1996. �LAg.��AT10': • APPR VE (A) R RETECt (R) �AL ERVI CO'� TS MUST A.'� N'ER THE F N'II: : ru.ti�.rc co�.mvss�o� A srnrr . Has tLe persoWfirm evrt worked under a contract for tLis department? YES NO rnv. sac�za co�v.usnov .. c� �o>un„EE 9'[S N'211�1 COWtiI OFI)lCfl�'! Neighbor600ds A �.� B�. R'azd 2 Faplain aU PES aaswers m a sepaxate sLeet and attacL. 'I'LNG PROBLEhf, ISSUE, OPPQRTUR'ITY (FVha, R'hay When, Fi'6ere, R'hy.?): YES NO YES NO Property owvers or renters create a health hazard at various times throughouf the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent un. IFAPPROPED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and to collect expenses involved for towing abandoned veIvcies. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerafors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. AGES ff APPRO�'ED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessmenfs are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborboods would be left to deteriorate and property values would dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate ever}�vhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. OF 7RANSAC270N: _$53 ,083.04 cosr�«n� svncsren �cusci.E or.�.7 �s No ��' Assessments only ACfIVITYI4UMBER: - A �b�A�„� Haz this person/firm ever bc�ea a City emptoyee? Dog this person/firm possess a sY.ill not aormaDy possessed by any current City emplo��ee? .1QANCIAL II.`FORMA770N: (EaPLAII� 55 property owners will be notified of tbe public hearing and �7-�� MINIJTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 7, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Roxanna Flink, Cathy Ries and Dick Lippert Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 719 Case Avenue Guy Willits, Public Health, presented a video showing overflowing gazbage containers and more bags on the ground. Calvin Burton, owner, appeared and stated that they had switched trash companies and it was a few days before everyihing was picked up. Gerry Strathman stated that he felt the assessment of $207.00 was excessive for the amount of � cleanup required. Mr. Willits and Chuck Votel concurred that this was not cieazed by the regulaz crew and that there were problems. Mr. Strathman recommended that the assessment be deleted. 2. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recoinmended approval. 694 Sims Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. 662 Burr Street Neil Schwartz, owner, appeazed and stated that the sewer repair was complete. Dick Lippert, Public Health, confumed that this was the case. Mr. Schwartz added that this project proved to be more extensive, and therefore more time consuming, due to the fact tUat there had been trolley lines running through the azea. Mr. Strathman recommended that the matter be closed. :� 97 �� 7.� � 5. 145 ] Sherbume Avenue (Laid over from September 2°�) James Geske, attomey for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. appeazed, stating that Countrywide has been the owner for nine days and is waiting for instructions from Fannie Mae with respect to this property. Mr. Geske added that, if necessary, it would be more economically feasibie for them to demolish the property themselves. They are asking for a short e�ctension of time to make that determination. Several neighbors spoke indicating that this property has been an eyesore for years, also noting that there is no plumbing on site and that drug and gun use is taking place there. Beth Randall from a local non-profit housing group in the community stated that something needs to happen soon and supports aggressive action regarding this matter. Mr. Strathman recommended to approve the order to repair or remove within I S days. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East (Laid over from September 16`�) Tun Nelson, a friend of Clazence Leaf, Jr., the owner, stated that most of the repairs have been made and that Sunset Realtor, Ken Larson, had sold for the property for $29,085 just before it . � was condemned. Mr. Nelson acknowledged the fact that he has a copy of an inspection report dated July 16�' which indicates there aze some needed repairs which would require permits. Gerry Strathman recommended that the City Council give the owner s'vi months to rehabilitate the building, subject to the conditions that a$2,000 bond be posted and that all necessary permits are obtained by noon, October 22nd . r b. 800 Como Avenue Burton Murdock, owner, appeazed, and advised he has owned this property since 1959 and stated that he intends to rehabilitate this building by converting it back into a single family dwelling before selling it. Gerry Strathman recommended that if Mr. Murdock pays the vacant building fee, posts a $2,000 bond and obtains a code compliance inspection by noon, October 22°a , he be given 180 days to rehabilitate the building. � ��-io �s , � 8. 203 Forbes Avenue Clodetta Pratt, the new owner, appeared, advising that she intends to occupy one apartment upstairs with her fanuly and use the other as a lazge office azea. She indicated that the downstairs is, and would continue to be, used for dry storage - with no heat, very little lighting and no plumbing. Ms. Pratt also stated that the reaz portion of the building would be used for storage purposes only. Ms. Pratt stated that she had spoken with Phil Owens and understood that the fire department inspection of July 18�' was stili valid. Gerry Strathman advised that if that is the case, she will not have to have another inspection done. Mr. Strathman recommended that if Ms. Pratt pays the vacant building fee of $200, posts a $2,000 bond, and obtains necessary permits by noon, October 22" she be given six months to rehabilitate the building. 9. 1561 Jackson Street Gerry Strathman advisad that he has had a number of telephone conversations with Mr. Hoff, the owner, during which it was indicated that he intends to rehabilitate the building. Betsy Kay Hudecek appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased in May, 1995. � Chuck Votel, Public Health, noted that the code compliance of May 16�' states that the building is a gutted shell about as lazge as a two-car gazage with no windows. Mr. Votel informed Ms. Hudecek that new building code standards with azchitectural drawings and specifications would be necessary. If the $2,000 bond is posted by noon, October 22n , Mr. Strathman recommended giving the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilifation. 10. 78 Ma�nolia Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. 11. 906 York Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. Adjoumed at 10:47 a.m. � City of St. Paul COUNC F NO. - 1 l� �� t S RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSSSSMENT By /Yi�/��%'/U'7 f/�//l�� File No. J9709C1 3j� � . -_.� , , . „ . ; � � � ; _ Assessment No. 9759 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J9709C1 (9759) Demolition of vacant building for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave THERE LPILL NOT BE A LEGISLATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON $-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Order � approved xx Final Order A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RE30LVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. COt7NCILPERSON Yeas� Nays ✓Blakey �strom �llins �ris �gard � In Favor orton n Thune� ly�iscv.�Against � �� s�v��" Adopted by the Council: Date C��. �-'�,\��°,`� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By � 1--�. C ' Mayor THiRE WILL NOT BE A LEGISZATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 RE 8-15-97 a n� �� EHLOFFlCE/COUNQL DATEINITIATED � �(T _ IQ� T.M.S./ Real Estate Division 8-14-97 G REEN SH EE �� CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INRIAL/DATE INITIALTATE �DEPARTMENTDIRECTOF �CRYCOUNCIL ROXdRRB r'11RIC 266-8859 A��N �CffYA7TORNEV �CRYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENOA BY (DATE) NUNBEH POR ❑ BUDGEf DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES DIR. LAID OVER BY paunx� COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 T� 8-2]-9] OA�ER �MAVOR(ORASSI5TANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION FE�UESTED: At Council's request on 8-13-97 to 8-27-97. Demolition of vac bldg. for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9709C1 asmt9i 9759 RECOMMENDA710N5: Approve (n) or Reject (R) pEqSONAL SEHVICE CONTpACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has [his person/Firm ever worked under a contract for this departmeni? _ CIB COMM17TEE ._ YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this personPorm ever been a ciry empbyea? — YES NO _ DISTRiCT COUxf _ 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curreM cM1y employee9 SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate eheet and ettflch to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPP�RTUNITY (Who, N/hat, Wnen, Whera, Why): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 39986" ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED� ,�3� �g�� i;�� 5 3�:>� DISADVAN7AGES IF APPROVED: DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COST/HEVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIIBG SOURCE ACTIVITV NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfvSATION: (EXPLAIN) ROUTING ORDER: Below are�correct routings for the five most trequent types of tlocumenis: CONTRACTS (assumes authorized budget eufsts) CAUNCII RESOLUTION (Amend Budgets/ACCept. Grants) 1. Ouiside Agency 2. Departmerrt Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. Mayor (for contracts over $25,000) _ 5, Human RighTS (for conVacts over $50,000) 6. Fmance and Management Servioes Director 7, Finance t. Department Direcfor 2 Budget Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. MayodAssistant. 5. Ciry Councl 6. Chief Rccountant F�nance and Management Services ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (Budget Revisio�j f, Activity Manager 2. Department Accountant 3. Department Director 4. Budget Director 5. City C�erk 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTHATIVE ORDERS {all otAers) 1. Department Director 2. Ciry Attorney 3. Finance and Management Services D+rector a. Ciry clerk COUNCIL RESOLUFION (all othero, and Ord{nances) t. Department Direc[or 2. City Attomey 3. Mayor Assislant 4. City CounCil TOTAL NUMBER OF SI6NATURE PAGES Indicate ihs �ot pages on which signatures are required and peperelip or flag eaeh ot Nrase pages. . ACTION REQUESTED Describe what the projecVrequest seeks to accomplish in either chrondogi- cal orcler or order of importance, wAichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do irot write complete senterices.'8egin each item in your lisi with a verb. _ . . � Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body, public or private. SUPPORTSWHICH COUNCIt OB.IECTNE? � " Indicate wfiich Council objective(s) your projecUrequest supports by listing the key wortl(s) (HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVEI.OPMENT, BUDGE7 SEWEA SEPARATION). (SEE COMPlETE US71N lNSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This information will be used to de[ertnine it�e city5 liability for workers compensation claims, taxes and proper civil servtce hiri�g rutes. 1NITIATING PROBLEM, lSSllE, OPPORTU7+!!TY Explain ihe situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED tndicate whether this is simpty an annual budget procedure required by law/ eharter or vehether there are specifie ways in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit trom this projecVacfion. DISADVAMTAGES IF APPAOVED - What riegative eHacts or major changes to existing ur past processes mig7d this prqecUrequest produce if it is passed (e.g., treKc delays, noise, Sax increases or assessments)? To Whom? When? For how long? DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED Whai will tre ihe negative cortsaquences if fhe promised action is not approved? inability to daliver service? Continued high tmffic, noise, � accident rate? Loss of revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the informakion you prov'ide here to the issue you are addressing,.in ge�eral you must answer iwo questions: How much is it going to cost? Who is going to pay? City o£ St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSSSSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO File No. J9709C1 Assessment No. 9759 `1 �-1 OZS Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses £or 2 39709C1 (9759) Demolition oE vacant building £or March 1997 £or property at: 608 York Ave THERE WILL NOT BE A HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with trie making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $9,000.00 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $_443.26 Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $_15.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To $9,458.26 Net Assessment $9,458.26 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $9,458.26 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits con£erred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated � - � `t ' / 7 ir ..,r �.w n . �"!s L � �luation and Assessment Engineer q�-�o�s � a d C U K W 6 Z £ P n P � F N N 6 P n P F- w 0 n C O H N U 6 W z f W 7 O a £ U J m � a � � e� O � M > N N ,� 0 � 0 Y N r a z W N 6 � N O�• rc P 6 N P N y r 0�00 11 �O � f-� ONOIIN • Z � . 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N 11 F O W II J — c� ca u a � 11 F O •> 11 O £ £ 2' II �- W G W 11 p Q N II H 11 U J J 11 W 6 6 6 I I� 1- H i- II O O O O II K F 1- H 11 4 N J W Q d H d £ W 0 N W U K Q d To Legislati��e Hearing Officer - August 5, 1997 RE-6-6-97 Public Hearin� Date - Aueust 13, 1997 T.M.S.iREAL ESTATE DTVISION 'oatact Person and PLone ber. Roxana Flink�� 266-8859 e� oa ca�a a t be m Counal Research O�ce on oa Y}iday 6-25-97 6-13-97 Date: 5/30/97 Green Sheet I�umber: 3 9 9 8 6 EPAR2Tg\7DIRECTOR LTfYCOU!:CII, I7Y ATtOR�.'EY CLERK L'DGET DIRECfOR . d?.SGl'. SVG DIR (OR ASSLSTlv'�"q J9708B, 9742; 39709C, 9743; J9706V, 9744 Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Board-up of vac. Bldgs. For March 1997, Demolitions for il�Iarch & Agri11997 and to collect expenses for towing abandoned vehicies from properties from April fo Dec. 1996. �LAg.��AT10': • APPR VE (A) R RETECt (R) �AL ERVI CO'� TS MUST A.'� N'ER THE F N'II: : ru.ti�.rc co�.mvss�o� A srnrr . Has tLe persoWfirm evrt worked under a contract for tLis department? YES NO rnv. sac�za co�v.usnov .. c� �o>un„EE 9'[S N'211�1 COWtiI OFI)lCfl�'! Neighbor600ds A �.� B�. R'azd 2 Faplain aU PES aaswers m a sepaxate sLeet and attacL. 'I'LNG PROBLEhf, ISSUE, OPPQRTUR'ITY (FVha, R'hay When, Fi'6ere, R'hy.?): YES NO YES NO Property owvers or renters create a health hazard at various times throughouf the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent un. IFAPPROPED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and to collect expenses involved for towing abandoned veIvcies. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerafors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. AGES ff APPRO�'ED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessmenfs are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborboods would be left to deteriorate and property values would dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate ever}�vhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. OF 7RANSAC270N: _$53 ,083.04 cosr�«n� svncsren �cusci.E or.�.7 �s No ��' Assessments only ACfIVITYI4UMBER: - A �b�A�„� Haz this person/firm ever bc�ea a City emptoyee? Dog this person/firm possess a sY.ill not aormaDy possessed by any current City emplo��ee? .1QANCIAL II.`FORMA770N: (EaPLAII� 55 property owners will be notified of tbe public hearing and �7-�� MINIJTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 7, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Roxanna Flink, Cathy Ries and Dick Lippert Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 719 Case Avenue Guy Willits, Public Health, presented a video showing overflowing gazbage containers and more bags on the ground. Calvin Burton, owner, appeared and stated that they had switched trash companies and it was a few days before everyihing was picked up. Gerry Strathman stated that he felt the assessment of $207.00 was excessive for the amount of � cleanup required. Mr. Willits and Chuck Votel concurred that this was not cieazed by the regulaz crew and that there were problems. Mr. Strathman recommended that the assessment be deleted. 2. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recoinmended approval. 694 Sims Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. 662 Burr Street Neil Schwartz, owner, appeazed and stated that the sewer repair was complete. Dick Lippert, Public Health, confumed that this was the case. Mr. Schwartz added that this project proved to be more extensive, and therefore more time consuming, due to the fact tUat there had been trolley lines running through the azea. Mr. Strathman recommended that the matter be closed. :� 97 �� 7.� � 5. 145 ] Sherbume Avenue (Laid over from September 2°�) James Geske, attomey for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. appeazed, stating that Countrywide has been the owner for nine days and is waiting for instructions from Fannie Mae with respect to this property. Mr. Geske added that, if necessary, it would be more economically feasibie for them to demolish the property themselves. They are asking for a short e�ctension of time to make that determination. Several neighbors spoke indicating that this property has been an eyesore for years, also noting that there is no plumbing on site and that drug and gun use is taking place there. Beth Randall from a local non-profit housing group in the community stated that something needs to happen soon and supports aggressive action regarding this matter. Mr. Strathman recommended to approve the order to repair or remove within I S days. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East (Laid over from September 16`�) Tun Nelson, a friend of Clazence Leaf, Jr., the owner, stated that most of the repairs have been made and that Sunset Realtor, Ken Larson, had sold for the property for $29,085 just before it . � was condemned. Mr. Nelson acknowledged the fact that he has a copy of an inspection report dated July 16�' which indicates there aze some needed repairs which would require permits. Gerry Strathman recommended that the City Council give the owner s'vi months to rehabilitate the building, subject to the conditions that a$2,000 bond be posted and that all necessary permits are obtained by noon, October 22nd . r b. 800 Como Avenue Burton Murdock, owner, appeazed, and advised he has owned this property since 1959 and stated that he intends to rehabilitate this building by converting it back into a single family dwelling before selling it. Gerry Strathman recommended that if Mr. Murdock pays the vacant building fee, posts a $2,000 bond and obtains a code compliance inspection by noon, October 22°a , he be given 180 days to rehabilitate the building. � ��-io �s , � 8. 203 Forbes Avenue Clodetta Pratt, the new owner, appeared, advising that she intends to occupy one apartment upstairs with her fanuly and use the other as a lazge office azea. She indicated that the downstairs is, and would continue to be, used for dry storage - with no heat, very little lighting and no plumbing. Ms. Pratt also stated that the reaz portion of the building would be used for storage purposes only. Ms. Pratt stated that she had spoken with Phil Owens and understood that the fire department inspection of July 18�' was stili valid. Gerry Strathman advised that if that is the case, she will not have to have another inspection done. Mr. Strathman recommended that if Ms. Pratt pays the vacant building fee of $200, posts a $2,000 bond, and obtains necessary permits by noon, October 22" she be given six months to rehabilitate the building. 9. 1561 Jackson Street Gerry Strathman advisad that he has had a number of telephone conversations with Mr. Hoff, the owner, during which it was indicated that he intends to rehabilitate the building. Betsy Kay Hudecek appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased in May, 1995. � Chuck Votel, Public Health, noted that the code compliance of May 16�' states that the building is a gutted shell about as lazge as a two-car gazage with no windows. Mr. Votel informed Ms. Hudecek that new building code standards with azchitectural drawings and specifications would be necessary. If the $2,000 bond is posted by noon, October 22n , Mr. Strathman recommended giving the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilifation. 10. 78 Ma�nolia Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. 11. 906 York Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. Adjoumed at 10:47 a.m. � City of St. Paul COUNC F NO. - 1 l� �� t S RESOLUTION RATIFYING ASSSSSMENT By /Yi�/��%'/U'7 f/�//l�� File No. J9709C1 3j� � . -_.� , , . „ . ; � � � ; _ Assessment No. 9759 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 2 J9709C1 (9759) Demolition of vacant building for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave THERE LPILL NOT BE A LEGISLATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON $-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Order � approved xx Final Order A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RE30LVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in Ten equal installments. COt7NCILPERSON Yeas� Nays ✓Blakey �strom �llins �ris �gard � In Favor orton n Thune� ly�iscv.�Against � �� s�v��" Adopted by the Council: Date C��. �-'�,\��°,`� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By � 1--�. C ' Mayor THiRE WILL NOT BE A LEGISZATIVE HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 RE 8-15-97 a n� �� EHLOFFlCE/COUNQL DATEINITIATED � �(T _ IQ� T.M.S./ Real Estate Division 8-14-97 G REEN SH EE �� CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INRIAL/DATE INITIALTATE �DEPARTMENTDIRECTOF �CRYCOUNCIL ROXdRRB r'11RIC 266-8859 A��N �CffYA7TORNEV �CRYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENOA BY (DATE) NUNBEH POR ❑ BUDGEf DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES DIR. LAID OVER BY paunx� COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 T� 8-2]-9] OA�ER �MAVOR(ORASSI5TANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION FE�UESTED: At Council's request on 8-13-97 to 8-27-97. Demolition of vac bldg. for March 1997 for property at: 608 York Ave was laid over for further discussion. File No. J9709C1 asmt9i 9759 RECOMMENDA710N5: Approve (n) or Reject (R) pEqSONAL SEHVICE CONTpACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION �� Has [his person/Firm ever worked under a contract for this departmeni? _ CIB COMM17TEE ._ YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this personPorm ever been a ciry empbyea? — YES NO _ DISTRiCT COUxf _ 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curreM cM1y employee9 SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate eheet and ettflch to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPP�RTUNITY (Who, N/hat, Wnen, Whera, Why): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 39986" ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED� ,�3� �g�� i;�� 5 3�:>� DISADVAN7AGES IF APPROVED: DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COST/HEVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIIBG SOURCE ACTIVITV NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfvSATION: (EXPLAIN) ROUTING ORDER: Below are�correct routings for the five most trequent types of tlocumenis: CONTRACTS (assumes authorized budget eufsts) CAUNCII RESOLUTION (Amend Budgets/ACCept. Grants) 1. Ouiside Agency 2. Departmerrt Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. Mayor (for contracts over $25,000) _ 5, Human RighTS (for conVacts over $50,000) 6. Fmance and Management Servioes Director 7, Finance t. Department Direcfor 2 Budget Director 3. Ciry Attomey 4. MayodAssistant. 5. Ciry Councl 6. Chief Rccountant F�nance and Management Services ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (Budget Revisio�j f, Activity Manager 2. Department Accountant 3. Department Director 4. Budget Director 5. City C�erk 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services ADMINISTHATIVE ORDERS {all otAers) 1. Department Director 2. Ciry Attorney 3. Finance and Management Services D+rector a. Ciry clerk COUNCIL RESOLUFION (all othero, and Ord{nances) t. Department Direc[or 2. City Attomey 3. Mayor Assislant 4. City CounCil TOTAL NUMBER OF SI6NATURE PAGES Indicate ihs �ot pages on which signatures are required and peperelip or flag eaeh ot Nrase pages. . ACTION REQUESTED Describe what the projecVrequest seeks to accomplish in either chrondogi- cal orcler or order of importance, wAichever is most appropriate for the issue. Do irot write complete senterices.'8egin each item in your lisi with a verb. _ . . � Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body, public or private. SUPPORTSWHICH COUNCIt OB.IECTNE? � " Indicate wfiich Council objective(s) your projecUrequest supports by listing the key wortl(s) (HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVEI.OPMENT, BUDGE7 SEWEA SEPARATION). (SEE COMPlETE US71N lNSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: This information will be used to de[ertnine it�e city5 liability for workers compensation claims, taxes and proper civil servtce hiri�g rutes. 1NITIATING PROBLEM, lSSllE, OPPORTU7+!!TY Explain ihe situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED tndicate whether this is simpty an annual budget procedure required by law/ eharter or vehether there are specifie ways in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit trom this projecVacfion. DISADVAMTAGES IF APPAOVED - What riegative eHacts or major changes to existing ur past processes mig7d this prqecUrequest produce if it is passed (e.g., treKc delays, noise, Sax increases or assessments)? To Whom? When? For how long? DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED Whai will tre ihe negative cortsaquences if fhe promised action is not approved? inability to daliver service? Continued high tmffic, noise, � accident rate? Loss of revenue? FINANCIAL IMPACT Although you must tailor the informakion you prov'ide here to the issue you are addressing,.in ge�eral you must answer iwo questions: How much is it going to cost? Who is going to pay? City o£ St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSSSSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO File No. J9709C1 Assessment No. 9759 `1 �-1 OZS Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and expenses £or 2 39709C1 (9759) Demolition oE vacant building £or March 1997 £or property at: 608 York Ave THERE WILL NOT BE A HEARING LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 8-13-97 TO 8-27-97 Preliminary Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with trie making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs $9,000.00 Engineering and Inspection $ Valuation and Assessment Services $ Administration Charge - Public Health $_443.26 Re-Check Charge - Public Health $ Abatement Service Charge $_15.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To $9,458.26 Net Assessment $9,458.26 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $9,458.26 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits con£erred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated � - � `t ' / 7 ir ..,r �.w n . �"!s L � �luation and Assessment Engineer q�-�o�s � a d C U K W 6 Z £ P n P � F N N 6 P n P F- w 0 n C O H N U 6 W z f W 7 O a £ U J m � a � � e� O � M > N N ,� 0 � 0 Y N r a z W N 6 � N O�• rc P 6 N P N y r 0�00 11 �O � f-� ONOIIN • Z � . 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N 11 F O W II J — c� ca u a � 11 F O •> 11 O £ £ 2' II �- W G W 11 p Q N II H 11 U J J 11 W 6 6 6 I I� 1- H i- II O O O O II K F 1- H 11 4 N J W Q d H d £ W 0 N W U K Q d To Legislati��e Hearing Officer - August 5, 1997 RE-6-6-97 Public Hearin� Date - Aueust 13, 1997 T.M.S.iREAL ESTATE DTVISION 'oatact Person and PLone ber. Roxana Flink�� 266-8859 e� oa ca�a a t be m Counal Research O�ce on oa Y}iday 6-25-97 6-13-97 Date: 5/30/97 Green Sheet I�umber: 3 9 9 8 6 EPAR2Tg\7DIRECTOR LTfYCOU!:CII, I7Y ATtOR�.'EY CLERK L'DGET DIRECfOR . d?.SGl'. SVG DIR (OR ASSLSTlv'�"q J9708B, 9742; 39709C, 9743; J9706V, 9744 Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Board-up of vac. Bldgs. For March 1997, Demolitions for il�Iarch & Agri11997 and to collect expenses for towing abandoned vehicies from properties from April fo Dec. 1996. �LAg.��AT10': • APPR VE (A) R RETECt (R) �AL ERVI CO'� TS MUST A.'� N'ER THE F N'II: : ru.ti�.rc co�.mvss�o� A srnrr . Has tLe persoWfirm evrt worked under a contract for tLis department? YES NO rnv. sac�za co�v.usnov .. c� �o>un„EE 9'[S N'211�1 COWtiI OFI)lCfl�'! Neighbor600ds A �.� B�. R'azd 2 Faplain aU PES aaswers m a sepaxate sLeet and attacL. 'I'LNG PROBLEhf, ISSUE, OPPQRTUR'ITY (FVha, R'hay When, Fi'6ere, R'hy.?): YES NO YES NO Property owvers or renters create a health hazard at various times throughouf the City of Saint Paul when their nronertv is not kent un. IFAPPROPED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and to collect expenses involved for towing abandoned veIvcies. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerafors, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. AGES ff APPRO�'ED: If Council does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessmenfs are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPROVED: Neighborboods would be left to deteriorate and property values would dectine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash would accumulate ever}�vhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. OF 7RANSAC270N: _$53 ,083.04 cosr�«n� svncsren �cusci.E or.�.7 �s No ��' Assessments only ACfIVITYI4UMBER: - A �b�A�„� Haz this person/firm ever bc�ea a City emptoyee? Dog this person/firm possess a sY.ill not aormaDy possessed by any current City emplo��ee? .1QANCIAL II.`FORMA770N: (EaPLAII� 55 property owners will be notified of tbe public hearing and �7-�� MINIJTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 7, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Roxanna Flink, Cathy Ries and Dick Lippert Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 719 Case Avenue Guy Willits, Public Health, presented a video showing overflowing gazbage containers and more bags on the ground. Calvin Burton, owner, appeared and stated that they had switched trash companies and it was a few days before everyihing was picked up. Gerry Strathman stated that he felt the assessment of $207.00 was excessive for the amount of � cleanup required. Mr. Willits and Chuck Votel concurred that this was not cieazed by the regulaz crew and that there were problems. Mr. Strathman recommended that the assessment be deleted. 2. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recoinmended approval. 694 Sims Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 4. 662 Burr Street Neil Schwartz, owner, appeazed and stated that the sewer repair was complete. Dick Lippert, Public Health, confumed that this was the case. Mr. Schwartz added that this project proved to be more extensive, and therefore more time consuming, due to the fact tUat there had been trolley lines running through the azea. Mr. Strathman recommended that the matter be closed. :� 97 �� 7.� � 5. 145 ] Sherbume Avenue (Laid over from September 2°�) James Geske, attomey for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. appeazed, stating that Countrywide has been the owner for nine days and is waiting for instructions from Fannie Mae with respect to this property. Mr. Geske added that, if necessary, it would be more economically feasibie for them to demolish the property themselves. They are asking for a short e�ctension of time to make that determination. Several neighbors spoke indicating that this property has been an eyesore for years, also noting that there is no plumbing on site and that drug and gun use is taking place there. Beth Randall from a local non-profit housing group in the community stated that something needs to happen soon and supports aggressive action regarding this matter. Mr. Strathman recommended to approve the order to repair or remove within I S days. 613 Minnehaha Avenue East (Laid over from September 16`�) Tun Nelson, a friend of Clazence Leaf, Jr., the owner, stated that most of the repairs have been made and that Sunset Realtor, Ken Larson, had sold for the property for $29,085 just before it . � was condemned. Mr. Nelson acknowledged the fact that he has a copy of an inspection report dated July 16�' which indicates there aze some needed repairs which would require permits. Gerry Strathman recommended that the City Council give the owner s'vi months to rehabilitate the building, subject to the conditions that a$2,000 bond be posted and that all necessary permits are obtained by noon, October 22nd . r b. 800 Como Avenue Burton Murdock, owner, appeazed, and advised he has owned this property since 1959 and stated that he intends to rehabilitate this building by converting it back into a single family dwelling before selling it. Gerry Strathman recommended that if Mr. Murdock pays the vacant building fee, posts a $2,000 bond and obtains a code compliance inspection by noon, October 22°a , he be given 180 days to rehabilitate the building. � ��-io �s , � 8. 203 Forbes Avenue Clodetta Pratt, the new owner, appeared, advising that she intends to occupy one apartment upstairs with her fanuly and use the other as a lazge office azea. She indicated that the downstairs is, and would continue to be, used for dry storage - with no heat, very little lighting and no plumbing. Ms. Pratt also stated that the reaz portion of the building would be used for storage purposes only. Ms. Pratt stated that she had spoken with Phil Owens and understood that the fire department inspection of July 18�' was stili valid. Gerry Strathman advised that if that is the case, she will not have to have another inspection done. Mr. Strathman recommended that if Ms. Pratt pays the vacant building fee of $200, posts a $2,000 bond, and obtains necessary permits by noon, October 22" she be given six months to rehabilitate the building. 9. 1561 Jackson Street Gerry Strathman advisad that he has had a number of telephone conversations with Mr. Hoff, the owner, during which it was indicated that he intends to rehabilitate the building. Betsy Kay Hudecek appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased in May, 1995. � Chuck Votel, Public Health, noted that the code compliance of May 16�' states that the building is a gutted shell about as lazge as a two-car gazage with no windows. Mr. Votel informed Ms. Hudecek that new building code standards with azchitectural drawings and specifications would be necessary. If the $2,000 bond is posted by noon, October 22n , Mr. Strathman recommended giving the owner 180 days to complete the rehabilifation. 10. 78 Ma�nolia Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. 11. 906 York Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended that the order be approved. Adjoumed at 10:47 a.m. �