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97-1178City o£ St. Paul COi3NCIL FILE NO. �`� � C RE50LIITION RATIFYING ASS&SSMBNT B�'�� e No. J97091BB �' i F` t �� • �-� . . .. , e Assessment No. 9762 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 597091BS (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISI,ATIVE HEARING OFFICBR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COT7NCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx 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 RESOLVED, 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 One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �lakey ✓B�ostrom ,/L�ollins ,/ffarris .�egard +I� rton ✓'Fhune Adopted by the Council: Date ��"� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By a �In Favor � Against ` Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer - 9-16-97 � N � 5 0 0 5� Laid over by Council on - 9-10-97 To 9-24-97 RE 9-12-97 G�� `e�p� DEPARiMENTqFFICEICOUNdL DATE INITIATED I ` � Flink 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �s�on 9-i1-97 GREEN SHEET MRIAVDATE__ - - INISIAUDATE - - �DEPkRTMENTDIFECTOR O GT'COUNCIL 266-8859 ASSIGN apITVATTORNEV adTVCLERK NUMBEH FOR gUDGET DIflECTOR FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES DIR. LAZD OVER BY q�T�N�' � 0 9-24-97 ORDER O MAVOR (ORA$SISTANT) � Council Research 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Council's request on 9-10-97 Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property - 860 Simcoe St. was laid over by further discussion. File No. J97091BB assmt /19762. e. _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION _. q6 GOMMITTEE _ �_ STAFF _ _ DISTPICTCOURT _ SUPPORTS WHICX COUNCII OBJECTIVE� Ward 2 Neigfibothood wnen. PEqSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this person/firm ever worketl under a contrad for ihis Aapariment? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever besn a ciry employee? YES NO 3. Does this personRirm possess a skill not normaily possessed by any current city employee� YES NO Explain eli yes answers on seperate sheet antl attach to green aheet "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 40005" iF DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �F'i:tFl ■'+[�`,xn6#I _.1. :.,.1 �� 7 TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CQST/REYENUE 9UDGETEO (CIRCIE ONE) YES NO FUNDIidG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�AL INFORHfAT10N (EXPLAIN) � . . � . City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. REPORT OF OF ASSESSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO. File No_ J97091BB Assessment No. 9762 �'1-11�� Voting Ward In the matter o£ the assessment of benefits, cost and ehpenses £or 2 J97091BB (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING OFFICPsR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved � 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 e�enditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $37.9 $25.00 $ $15.00 $77.96 $ $ $77.96 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $77.9b 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 conferred 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 9-��- I7 �rivr�vc� � �%Aiiyc,� Valuation and Assessment Engineer � � W 0 C� O ¢ • S T ti v C W M R N O C P O. N � N !q � �D O O II �p �-� POOIIP Z � . II � � � N N �I � C O� M N.- II A U 'E ' fA fA di 11 (q Q . �� K I I W CL a 11 C'J O • 11 6 1- � �1 2 U � 11 6 6 � II £ LL � I� N � O O O N F� O O O �O � �0 0 p • 1� z � POo P � • �� # aC • M O r r S V N Q N Q W � O O O F � O O O [L Q � OOo IL C � � N P 1- N � 0 I� z P � H V W O C 6 W N t� K U K O w • o � 6 � £ � O N x 6 � F- U H 2 i U' N N � 2 O W K � �+ U U J O � F � 1' .> CJ U i Q S K 2 Q r O O 1�1 u_ � C!6 N K Q W F Z w a o f o • � w > r � rn O d • r K O w d d' � J I- £ c� � O r fn � I- 2 W � � N U p r O W Y fn N (n J Q p� F� r� J�(O W � L'�i�W Jf�� d W� H Q J q' d P� d r Z d J N \� O • W Q # �O � K � Y . F # 6� U ti X O \• � £ N W J It� � X O C O 1� 2 P H K h � O O �� 1+ � 2 NM �D � P � • ¢ vi o � w � w 1� �- T � 2 C� .- N . Q � 6 � � 6• F �+ �n W O � P X� O C v� O O 4�� m U tn � t- � p2£Q � . N OS�+ f� K� O tli C� � N O� Y '3 J 2� � 2' O r � P 5 � 6UJQ�00 � W � �KUId W 2 � 2 � � N O W � �+ 3 � rxpi-oa � � O • NUON{[ # • �O O O II �O P O O 11 P • II . I�NV1111� MN� II h fq fq fq II M 1� 11 11 11 11 11 11 II y 11 11 W II U II K 11 6 11 d 11 w u � �n c� u o. U 1' 11 £ a � ¢ u w �fnx II X 1- U 11 W t� N II 'L O W 11 J O �+UU II 6 p � 11 I- � .> II O Q£K11� Vf O � W II J (OQ N 11 H W 11 [] U �IJJIIW K Q Q 6 I I � 6 �- � ,- n o n o O o I I d' ti f ti 11 d � �'1-� 1'1 � a� -�� - �•�z.�.�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strafluuan L.egislauve Hearing Officer � 1 J Resoluuon ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sumuiary abatements for V the following: 797091BB - Boarding-up of vacant building for 860 Snncoe Street (referred from Council on September 10, 1997). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for suilunary abatements for the following: TDBC1097 - Properry clean-up for July 1997. J97101B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for July 1997. JSUMISCA - Cost to install snowfencing along east property line of 393 Sherburne Avenue. J9710V - To collect expenses involved for towing abandoned vehicles from properties for 1996. J9710A - Property clean-up for July through mid-August 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 747 Central Avenue West -(J97101B) - Assessment deleted. 694 Snns Avenue -(J97101B) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 3. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses far sununary abatements for the following: J970606 - Properry clean-up from mid-April to mid-May 1997. J9709A - Property clean-up from mid-May to 7uly 3, 1997. °l' ' ,� r1 �, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 694 Sims Avenue -(J970606 & J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 749 University Avenue West -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 430 Mt. Ida Street -(79709A) - Assessment deleted. 631 Thomas Avenue -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 719 Case Avenue -(J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 4. Resolution rarifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sununary abatements for the following: J9710B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings from June 9 to June 28, 1997. TDBC97 - Property elean-up and grass cutting through mid-July 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 613 Minnehaha Avenue E-(J9710B & TDBC97) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 862 Galtier Street -(TDBC97) - Assessment reduced to $140.00 ($100.00 +$40.00 Service Charge). 5. Summary abatement appeal for 126 W. Winfred Street: Armandina Henry, appellant. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended granting the appeai, based on the representation that the building has been secured. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 807-809 Buffalo Street. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Iglehart Avenue. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended tlus be laid over until December lb, 1997. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 881 Desoto Street. Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended approval. To Legislati� e Hearing Officer - September 2, 1997 Public Hearing Date - September 10, 1997 T.A1.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO:v �ontact Person and Pboae �umber. Roxana Flink`Q �Sust be on Counc�l Agenda bp: �Sus[ be in Counc➢ Research ORire �y noon on Friday fOTAL $ OF SIG1ATf,'RE P? GES 266-88�9 7-23-97 7-11-97 Date: (OR ASSLS7A\'n Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Boardings-up for April - June 9, 1997, Bemo. for 3une 1997 and DemofRepair of refaining wall at 5S6 �'V. VVheelock Pkw�y and Sewer serv. conn. repairs for 1996. J9709B, 9746; J97091C, 9747; J97091B, 9748; J97092C, 9749; J97092B, 9750; SSA9709, 9751. p¢\'DA710\S:.9PPRO��E (.�) OR RfJECT (R) ERSO\AL SER�7CE CO>TRAC75 >1LST.4\ N�ER THE FOLLU��1�G: ria��nG co+nnsnos ,!� sr,�rF 1. Has tLe person/firm e��er w�orked under a contract for this department? YES '�O CI�'iI.SER�ICE CO�L�f1590\ Cffi CO?L�SI7TEE rts ��hidh Council 06jecti.'e leighborhood5 � Pubiic HeaHb .� �',c,m s1Ca. R'ard 2 RE-7-7-97 � a�-i►�� 7/1/97 Green Sheet \umber: 40005 EPAR7P�1T DIItEC70R CITY COl'.:CR. ITY A7TOR��EY C1TY CLERK L'DGET DIRECTOR '• g?�9GT• S�'C_ DII2. Eaplain all Y£S ans�ers on a separale sLeet and atiach. )'ES '�O 1'ES `:O VITIAI'L�G PROBLE)1, ISSL'E, OPPORTI,:�ITP (tC6o, Ryat, �i1en, R'here, NLp7): Property o�;�ners or renters create a health hazard at �•arious times throughout the City of Saint Paul w�hen their nronertv is not keot un. IF nPPROt"ED: Cost reco��ery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and Sewer Serv. Repairs. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling a�i�ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Aiso, all household items snch as refrigerators, sto��es, sofas, chairs and all other items. In �;�inter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRO��ED: If Council does not appro��e these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. .4ssessments are payable o��er 1}�ear and collected «�ith the property taxes if not IF':OT APPRO�'ED: �'eighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property �>alues wouid decline. ?�'obody would take care of tbeir property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash wonld accumulafe e��er3x�here. Disease and pests could become a problem. ,u�out.T oF 7xn.vsarnov: $g'7,684.58 COST/RE\'ENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\'E) ��s No souxcs: Assessments only A�TT�'�T Has lLis personlfirm erer beea a Ciry� emplocee? Does lhis permn/firm possess a sl:ill not normally poscessed bp aoy current Ciry�emplo}ee? ISA.�CIAL I?�FOR*�fAT10\: (E�7'LA19� 72 property o�cners w�ill be notified of the public hearin� and �. �y q�i -� �'1 Y G �, {�.-�...... � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �� -�-\ — ��j September 16, 1997 � Room 330, City Hall • �� , _ �� Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink and Cathy Ries - Real Estate Chuck Votel, Guy Willits and Maynard Vinge - Pubiic Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �Q Acker Street West • � No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. 747 Central Avenue West Kenneth Jackson appeazed. He indicated that he has kept the building secured himseif - removing broken glass, boarding and bolting, etc. Mr. Jackson showed the city contractor that the building was already boarded up before he arrived. Mr. Jackson is in the process of rehabilitating and selling ihe building. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. 282 Charies Avenue Sy Vang and Moua Souay appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing bags of garbage, carpeting, cazdboard boxes, boards and other rubbish neaz the alley behind the building. Mr. Willits reported this was removed July 17'". Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 4. No address - 0 Como Avenue (Vacant lot corner of Front and Kentl No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. :. � ,-- Gerry Strathman received a note advising him that the building was demolished. The mortgage company which owned the property paid all of the assessments. After being unable to find a buyer, they gave the property to the next door neighbor. At the time of the giving, all assessments on file were paid. This assessment appeared after the transfer took place and the new property owner does not have the resources to pay. The mortgage company is now out of business. Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100.00 plus the service charge of $40.00 for a total of $140.00. � 6. 1037 Jessie Street No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of Yhe assessment. 1053 Lawson Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 8. 1571 Marvland Avenue East No one appeazed. Gerry Strathmazi recommended approval of the assessment. 9. 430 MY. Ida Street John Olwell, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing overflowing trash containers and debris strewn azound the backyazd which was removed May 27"'. Mr. Olwell did not dispute the findings in the video, but did advise that the trash was generated by a tenant who was evicted May 30`". He stated that he had closely monitored this situation and had hitnself removed a lot of trash. His contention is that the backyazd overall is in good order and further stated that the video does not show what he himself cleaned up. Gerry Strathman indicated he � was giving Mr. Olwell the benefit of the doubt. Gerry Strathman recommended deteting the assessment. 10. 766 Reanev Avenue Gary Krafr, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing discarded fumihue, vehicle parts, tires, scrap wood, metai and full trash bags in the backyazd which was removed June 25�'. Mr. Kraft indicated that the date of the video was eviction time and stated that he had receipts from BFI showing that trash had been removed at other times. Gerry Strathman reminded Mr. Kraft that there were twelve days between when the orders were mailed (June 13�` ) and the wark was done (June 25�' ). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Gary Kraft asked when azgument time would be. Gerry Strathman advised him he was welcome to appeaz before the City Council pn VJednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 11. 815 Robert Street South Raquel Codero, new owner (Contract for Deed), appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing gazbage, discazded futniture, household items, scrap wood/metal which were removed � on July 24�'. Ms. Codero indicated that these items were left by the previous owner. She does � 1` J � Page 3 not feel she should be assessed for this work. Gerry Strathman suggested she contact the previous owner, as this is their assessment. Mr. Strathman advised Ms. Codero that if the previous owner does not pay this, she will be responsible. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 12. 1015 St. Clair Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 13. 1545 St. Clair Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 14, 337 Sherburne Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 15. 393 Sherburne Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 16. 631 Thomas Avenue �1.� -�I�/Y Allan Ige, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing a couch, clothes, boxes and plastic bags of gazbage which were removed June 18�'. Mr. Ige contends that the irash was not on his property, but on the property of 637 Thomas Avenue. A piat map was provided to Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman stated that he felt the contention that the trash was on the property at 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue is credible. Maynazd Vinge testified that the trash containers were on the nea�t door neighbors properry (637), however, tenants in 631 and Eagle Containers confirmed that the containers belonged to the property of 631. Gerry Stratlunan recommended deleting the assessment based on the fact the gazbage was removed from 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue. 17. '749 Univers� t�venue West Guy Willits advised that this should be deleted due to improper nofification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 18. 755 Van Buren Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Page 4 19. 665 Van Buren Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 20. 1421 York Avenue The owner appeazed and advised this property is condemned and scheduled for demolition. Chuck Votel advised that an order to abate a nuisance building has been issued. Public hearings will be scheduled in the future. Gerry Strathman advised the owner that if the City Council approves the order he will have a choice to (1) repair the building, (2) hire his own contractor to remove the building, or (3) do nothing, in which case the ciry will remove the building and assess the cost. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 21. 126 W. Winifred Armandina Henry, owner, and Zona Butler (advocate) appeared. Gerry Strathman clarified that this is an order to secure the building. The building has been condemned. Ms. Butler stated that the owner has deternuned she will not be accepted by the neighbors and cannot live in the building. Boazding the building will not allow the owner to sell or rent the property. She indicated that the building is now secure. Mr. Strathman indicated that he will have Public Health inspectors confirm that the building is indeed secure, further advising that if it is not, he will deny the appeal and it will be boazded. Gerry Strathman recomxnended granting the appeal based on the representation that the building is secured. 22. 807-809 Buffalo Street Jim Walston, Attorney and Steve Johnson, Vice President from Dakota Bank appeazed. Chuck Votel reported that this properiy was condemned by Fire Prevention in January, 1997. Mr. Walston indicated that the owners defaulted on their loan obligations to the bank. The bank now has two parties interested in buying the property jointly. Mr. Johnson indicated he hopes to have a signed purchase agreement soon. He indicated that the bank is eartending additional financing over and above the purchase price in order to improve the property. Mr. Walston requested a period of 75-90 days to obtain the signed purchase agreement, clear title and take caze of abatement issues, etc. Mr. Votel added that there aze still problems with this property and many complaints from neighbors. � � A neighbor appeazed and said that there have been problems with this property for 15 years and � Page 5 �� '^ r "/d � further stated -°Some homeowners have been driven out of the neighborhood. The back side of the properiy was bumed some time ago.° Mr. Strathman cammented, "the neighbors have to be asking how much longer°? Gerry Strathman recommended proceeding with the order to repair or remove within 15 days and informed Messrs. Walston and Johnson of the opportunity to meet before the City Council on Wednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 23. 1050 Iglehart Avenue Greg VonRothkirch, supervisor of the tax forfeited land section of the Ramsey County Department of Property Records Revenue appeazed. Mr. Votel reported the property has been vacant since October, 1996. The current properry owner is the State of Minnesota. Three sununary abatement notices have been issued. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000.00 -$7,200.00 to demolish. Mr. VonRothkirch indicated this property was forfeited to the state August 30, 1996 and indicated that nothing can be done for one yeaz. In addition, HRA asked the state to put a hold on this property. � Messrs. Votel and VonRothkirch agree that this building is repairable. Mr. Votel indicated there are some compiaints from the neighbors - however, the city will not recover its money if the properry is demolished. Gerry Strathxnan laid this matter over until December 16, 1997. 24. 881 Desoto Street No one appeared. Chuck Votei reported that the owner has not disclosed what his intentions aze with respect to this building. The properiy is severely fire damaged and the estimated cost to repair is $45,000. A citation has been issued charging failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. In addition, there aze other lienholders against this property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval to demolish and remove this building. T'he meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. � City o£ St. Paul COi3NCIL FILE NO. �`� � C RE50LIITION RATIFYING ASS&SSMBNT B�'�� e No. J97091BB �' i F` t �� • �-� . . .. , e Assessment No. 9762 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 597091BS (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISI,ATIVE HEARING OFFICBR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COT7NCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �lakey ✓B�ostrom ,/L�ollins ,/ffarris .�egard +I� rton ✓'Fhune Adopted by the Council: Date ��"� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By a �In Favor � Against ` Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer - 9-16-97 � N � 5 0 0 5� Laid over by Council on - 9-10-97 To 9-24-97 RE 9-12-97 G�� `e�p� DEPARiMENTqFFICEICOUNdL DATE INITIATED I ` � Flink 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �s�on 9-i1-97 GREEN SHEET MRIAVDATE__ - - INISIAUDATE - - �DEPkRTMENTDIFECTOR O GT'COUNCIL 266-8859 ASSIGN apITVATTORNEV adTVCLERK NUMBEH FOR gUDGET DIflECTOR FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES DIR. LAZD OVER BY q�T�N�' � 0 9-24-97 ORDER O MAVOR (ORA$SISTANT) � Council Research 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Council's request on 9-10-97 Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property - 860 Simcoe St. was laid over by further discussion. File No. J97091BB assmt /19762. e. _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION _. q6 GOMMITTEE _ �_ STAFF _ _ DISTPICTCOURT _ SUPPORTS WHICX COUNCII OBJECTIVE� Ward 2 Neigfibothood wnen. PEqSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this person/firm ever worketl under a contrad for ihis Aapariment? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever besn a ciry employee? YES NO 3. Does this personRirm possess a skill not normaily possessed by any current city employee� YES NO Explain eli yes answers on seperate sheet antl attach to green aheet "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 40005" iF DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �F'i:tFl ■'+[�`,xn6#I _.1. :.,.1 �� 7 TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CQST/REYENUE 9UDGETEO (CIRCIE ONE) YES NO FUNDIidG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�AL INFORHfAT10N (EXPLAIN) � . . � . City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. REPORT OF OF ASSESSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO. File No_ J97091BB Assessment No. 9762 �'1-11�� Voting Ward In the matter o£ the assessment of benefits, cost and ehpenses £or 2 J97091BB (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING OFFICPsR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved � 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 e�enditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $37.9 $25.00 $ $15.00 $77.96 $ $ $77.96 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $77.9b 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 conferred 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 9-��- I7 �rivr�vc� � �%Aiiyc,� Valuation and Assessment Engineer � � W 0 C� O ¢ • S T ti v C W M R N O C P O. N � N !q � �D O O II �p �-� POOIIP Z � . II � � � N N �I � C O� M N.- II A U 'E ' fA fA di 11 (q Q . �� K I I W CL a 11 C'J O • 11 6 1- � �1 2 U � 11 6 6 � II £ LL � I� N � O O O N F� O O O �O � �0 0 p • 1� z � POo P � • �� # aC • M O r r S V N Q N Q W � O O O F � O O O [L Q � OOo IL C � � N P 1- N � 0 I� z P � H V W O C 6 W N t� K U K O w • o � 6 � £ � O N x 6 � F- U H 2 i U' N N � 2 O W K � �+ U U J O � F � 1' .> CJ U i Q S K 2 Q r O O 1�1 u_ � C!6 N K Q W F Z w a o f o • � w > r � rn O d • r K O w d d' � J I- £ c� � O r fn � I- 2 W � � N U p r O W Y fn N (n J Q p� F� r� J�(O W � L'�i�W Jf�� d W� H Q J q' d P� d r Z d J N \� O • W Q # �O � K � Y . F # 6� U ti X O \• � £ N W J It� � X O C O 1� 2 P H K h � O O �� 1+ � 2 NM �D � P � • ¢ vi o � w � w 1� �- T � 2 C� .- N . Q � 6 � � 6• F �+ �n W O � P X� O C v� O O 4�� m U tn � t- � p2£Q � . N OS�+ f� K� O tli C� � N O� Y '3 J 2� � 2' O r � P 5 � 6UJQ�00 � W � �KUId W 2 � 2 � � N O W � �+ 3 � rxpi-oa � � O • NUON{[ # • �O O O II �O P O O 11 P • II . I�NV1111� MN� II h fq fq fq II M 1� 11 11 11 11 11 11 II y 11 11 W II U II K 11 6 11 d 11 w u � �n c� u o. U 1' 11 £ a � ¢ u w �fnx II X 1- U 11 W t� N II 'L O W 11 J O �+UU II 6 p � 11 I- � .> II O Q£K11� Vf O � W II J (OQ N 11 H W 11 [] U �IJJIIW K Q Q 6 I I � 6 �- � ,- n o n o O o I I d' ti f ti 11 d � �'1-� 1'1 � a� -�� - �•�z.�.�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strafluuan L.egislauve Hearing Officer � 1 J Resoluuon ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sumuiary abatements for V the following: 797091BB - Boarding-up of vacant building for 860 Snncoe Street (referred from Council on September 10, 1997). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for suilunary abatements for the following: TDBC1097 - Properry clean-up for July 1997. J97101B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for July 1997. JSUMISCA - Cost to install snowfencing along east property line of 393 Sherburne Avenue. J9710V - To collect expenses involved for towing abandoned vehicles from properties for 1996. J9710A - Property clean-up for July through mid-August 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 747 Central Avenue West -(J97101B) - Assessment deleted. 694 Snns Avenue -(J97101B) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 3. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses far sununary abatements for the following: J970606 - Properry clean-up from mid-April to mid-May 1997. J9709A - Property clean-up from mid-May to 7uly 3, 1997. °l' ' ,� r1 �, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 694 Sims Avenue -(J970606 & J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 749 University Avenue West -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 430 Mt. Ida Street -(79709A) - Assessment deleted. 631 Thomas Avenue -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 719 Case Avenue -(J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 4. Resolution rarifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sununary abatements for the following: J9710B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings from June 9 to June 28, 1997. TDBC97 - Property elean-up and grass cutting through mid-July 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 613 Minnehaha Avenue E-(J9710B & TDBC97) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 862 Galtier Street -(TDBC97) - Assessment reduced to $140.00 ($100.00 +$40.00 Service Charge). 5. Summary abatement appeal for 126 W. Winfred Street: Armandina Henry, appellant. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended granting the appeai, based on the representation that the building has been secured. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 807-809 Buffalo Street. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Iglehart Avenue. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended tlus be laid over until December lb, 1997. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 881 Desoto Street. Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended approval. To Legislati� e Hearing Officer - September 2, 1997 Public Hearing Date - September 10, 1997 T.A1.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO:v �ontact Person and Pboae �umber. Roxana Flink`Q �Sust be on Counc�l Agenda bp: �Sus[ be in Counc➢ Research ORire �y noon on Friday fOTAL $ OF SIG1ATf,'RE P? GES 266-88�9 7-23-97 7-11-97 Date: (OR ASSLS7A\'n Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Boardings-up for April - June 9, 1997, Bemo. for 3une 1997 and DemofRepair of refaining wall at 5S6 �'V. VVheelock Pkw�y and Sewer serv. conn. repairs for 1996. J9709B, 9746; J97091C, 9747; J97091B, 9748; J97092C, 9749; J97092B, 9750; SSA9709, 9751. p¢\'DA710\S:.9PPRO��E (.�) OR RfJECT (R) ERSO\AL SER�7CE CO>TRAC75 >1LST.4\ N�ER THE FOLLU��1�G: ria��nG co+nnsnos ,!� sr,�rF 1. Has tLe person/firm e��er w�orked under a contract for this department? YES '�O CI�'iI.SER�ICE CO�L�f1590\ Cffi CO?L�SI7TEE rts ��hidh Council 06jecti.'e leighborhood5 � Pubiic HeaHb .� �',c,m s1Ca. R'ard 2 RE-7-7-97 � a�-i►�� 7/1/97 Green Sheet \umber: 40005 EPAR7P�1T DIItEC70R CITY COl'.:CR. ITY A7TOR��EY C1TY CLERK L'DGET DIRECTOR '• g?�9GT• S�'C_ DII2. Eaplain all Y£S ans�ers on a separale sLeet and atiach. )'ES '�O 1'ES `:O VITIAI'L�G PROBLE)1, ISSL'E, OPPORTI,:�ITP (tC6o, Ryat, �i1en, R'here, NLp7): Property o�;�ners or renters create a health hazard at �•arious times throughout the City of Saint Paul w�hen their nronertv is not keot un. IF nPPROt"ED: Cost reco��ery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and Sewer Serv. Repairs. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling a�i�ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Aiso, all household items snch as refrigerators, sto��es, sofas, chairs and all other items. In �;�inter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRO��ED: If Council does not appro��e these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. .4ssessments are payable o��er 1}�ear and collected «�ith the property taxes if not IF':OT APPRO�'ED: �'eighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property �>alues wouid decline. ?�'obody would take care of tbeir property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash wonld accumulafe e��er3x�here. Disease and pests could become a problem. ,u�out.T oF 7xn.vsarnov: $g'7,684.58 COST/RE\'ENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\'E) ��s No souxcs: Assessments only A�TT�'�T Has lLis personlfirm erer beea a Ciry� emplocee? Does lhis permn/firm possess a sl:ill not normally poscessed bp aoy current Ciry�emplo}ee? ISA.�CIAL I?�FOR*�fAT10\: (E�7'LA19� 72 property o�cners w�ill be notified of the public hearin� and �. �y q�i -� �'1 Y G �, {�.-�...... � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �� -�-\ — ��j September 16, 1997 � Room 330, City Hall • �� , _ �� Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink and Cathy Ries - Real Estate Chuck Votel, Guy Willits and Maynard Vinge - Pubiic Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �Q Acker Street West • � No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. 747 Central Avenue West Kenneth Jackson appeazed. He indicated that he has kept the building secured himseif - removing broken glass, boarding and bolting, etc. Mr. Jackson showed the city contractor that the building was already boarded up before he arrived. Mr. Jackson is in the process of rehabilitating and selling ihe building. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. 282 Charies Avenue Sy Vang and Moua Souay appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing bags of garbage, carpeting, cazdboard boxes, boards and other rubbish neaz the alley behind the building. Mr. Willits reported this was removed July 17'". Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 4. No address - 0 Como Avenue (Vacant lot corner of Front and Kentl No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. :. � ,-- Gerry Strathman received a note advising him that the building was demolished. The mortgage company which owned the property paid all of the assessments. After being unable to find a buyer, they gave the property to the next door neighbor. At the time of the giving, all assessments on file were paid. This assessment appeared after the transfer took place and the new property owner does not have the resources to pay. The mortgage company is now out of business. Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100.00 plus the service charge of $40.00 for a total of $140.00. � 6. 1037 Jessie Street No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of Yhe assessment. 1053 Lawson Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 8. 1571 Marvland Avenue East No one appeazed. Gerry Strathmazi recommended approval of the assessment. 9. 430 MY. Ida Street John Olwell, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing overflowing trash containers and debris strewn azound the backyazd which was removed May 27"'. Mr. Olwell did not dispute the findings in the video, but did advise that the trash was generated by a tenant who was evicted May 30`". He stated that he had closely monitored this situation and had hitnself removed a lot of trash. His contention is that the backyazd overall is in good order and further stated that the video does not show what he himself cleaned up. Gerry Strathman indicated he � was giving Mr. Olwell the benefit of the doubt. Gerry Strathman recommended deteting the assessment. 10. 766 Reanev Avenue Gary Krafr, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing discarded fumihue, vehicle parts, tires, scrap wood, metai and full trash bags in the backyazd which was removed June 25�'. Mr. Kraft indicated that the date of the video was eviction time and stated that he had receipts from BFI showing that trash had been removed at other times. Gerry Strathman reminded Mr. Kraft that there were twelve days between when the orders were mailed (June 13�` ) and the wark was done (June 25�' ). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Gary Kraft asked when azgument time would be. Gerry Strathman advised him he was welcome to appeaz before the City Council pn VJednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 11. 815 Robert Street South Raquel Codero, new owner (Contract for Deed), appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing gazbage, discazded futniture, household items, scrap wood/metal which were removed � on July 24�'. Ms. Codero indicated that these items were left by the previous owner. She does � 1` J � Page 3 not feel she should be assessed for this work. Gerry Strathman suggested she contact the previous owner, as this is their assessment. Mr. Strathman advised Ms. Codero that if the previous owner does not pay this, she will be responsible. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 12. 1015 St. Clair Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 13. 1545 St. Clair Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 14, 337 Sherburne Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 15. 393 Sherburne Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 16. 631 Thomas Avenue �1.� -�I�/Y Allan Ige, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing a couch, clothes, boxes and plastic bags of gazbage which were removed June 18�'. Mr. Ige contends that the irash was not on his property, but on the property of 637 Thomas Avenue. A piat map was provided to Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman stated that he felt the contention that the trash was on the property at 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue is credible. Maynazd Vinge testified that the trash containers were on the nea�t door neighbors properry (637), however, tenants in 631 and Eagle Containers confirmed that the containers belonged to the property of 631. Gerry Stratlunan recommended deleting the assessment based on the fact the gazbage was removed from 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue. 17. '749 Univers� t�venue West Guy Willits advised that this should be deleted due to improper nofification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 18. 755 Van Buren Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Page 4 19. 665 Van Buren Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 20. 1421 York Avenue The owner appeazed and advised this property is condemned and scheduled for demolition. Chuck Votel advised that an order to abate a nuisance building has been issued. Public hearings will be scheduled in the future. Gerry Strathman advised the owner that if the City Council approves the order he will have a choice to (1) repair the building, (2) hire his own contractor to remove the building, or (3) do nothing, in which case the ciry will remove the building and assess the cost. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 21. 126 W. Winifred Armandina Henry, owner, and Zona Butler (advocate) appeared. Gerry Strathman clarified that this is an order to secure the building. The building has been condemned. Ms. Butler stated that the owner has deternuned she will not be accepted by the neighbors and cannot live in the building. Boazding the building will not allow the owner to sell or rent the property. She indicated that the building is now secure. Mr. Strathman indicated that he will have Public Health inspectors confirm that the building is indeed secure, further advising that if it is not, he will deny the appeal and it will be boazded. Gerry Strathman recomxnended granting the appeal based on the representation that the building is secured. 22. 807-809 Buffalo Street Jim Walston, Attorney and Steve Johnson, Vice President from Dakota Bank appeazed. Chuck Votel reported that this properiy was condemned by Fire Prevention in January, 1997. Mr. Walston indicated that the owners defaulted on their loan obligations to the bank. The bank now has two parties interested in buying the property jointly. Mr. Johnson indicated he hopes to have a signed purchase agreement soon. He indicated that the bank is eartending additional financing over and above the purchase price in order to improve the property. Mr. Walston requested a period of 75-90 days to obtain the signed purchase agreement, clear title and take caze of abatement issues, etc. Mr. Votel added that there aze still problems with this property and many complaints from neighbors. � � A neighbor appeazed and said that there have been problems with this property for 15 years and � Page 5 �� '^ r "/d � further stated -°Some homeowners have been driven out of the neighborhood. The back side of the properiy was bumed some time ago.° Mr. Strathman cammented, "the neighbors have to be asking how much longer°? Gerry Strathman recommended proceeding with the order to repair or remove within 15 days and informed Messrs. Walston and Johnson of the opportunity to meet before the City Council on Wednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 23. 1050 Iglehart Avenue Greg VonRothkirch, supervisor of the tax forfeited land section of the Ramsey County Department of Property Records Revenue appeazed. Mr. Votel reported the property has been vacant since October, 1996. The current properry owner is the State of Minnesota. Three sununary abatement notices have been issued. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000.00 -$7,200.00 to demolish. Mr. VonRothkirch indicated this property was forfeited to the state August 30, 1996 and indicated that nothing can be done for one yeaz. In addition, HRA asked the state to put a hold on this property. � Messrs. Votel and VonRothkirch agree that this building is repairable. Mr. Votel indicated there are some compiaints from the neighbors - however, the city will not recover its money if the properry is demolished. Gerry Strathxnan laid this matter over until December 16, 1997. 24. 881 Desoto Street No one appeared. Chuck Votei reported that the owner has not disclosed what his intentions aze with respect to this building. The properiy is severely fire damaged and the estimated cost to repair is $45,000. A citation has been issued charging failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. In addition, there aze other lienholders against this property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval to demolish and remove this building. T'he meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. � City o£ St. Paul COi3NCIL FILE NO. �`� � C RE50LIITION RATIFYING ASS&SSMBNT B�'�� e No. J97091BB �' i F` t �� • �-� . . .. , e Assessment No. 9762 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for 2 597091BS (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISI,ATIVE HEARING OFFICBR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COT7NCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects rati£ied. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. COUNCILPERSON Yeas Nays �lakey ✓B�ostrom ,/L�ollins ,/ffarris .�egard +I� rton ✓'Fhune Adopted by the Council: Date ��"� Certified Passes by Council Secretary By a �In Favor � Against ` Mayor To Legislative Hearing Officer - 9-16-97 � N � 5 0 0 5� Laid over by Council on - 9-10-97 To 9-24-97 RE 9-12-97 G�� `e�p� DEPARiMENTqFFICEICOUNdL DATE INITIATED I ` � Flink 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �s�on 9-i1-97 GREEN SHEET MRIAVDATE__ - - INISIAUDATE - - �DEPkRTMENTDIFECTOR O GT'COUNCIL 266-8859 ASSIGN apITVATTORNEV adTVCLERK NUMBEH FOR gUDGET DIflECTOR FIN. 8 MGT SEFVICES DIR. LAZD OVER BY q�T�N�' � 0 9-24-97 ORDER O MAVOR (ORA$SISTANT) � Council Research 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Council's request on 9-10-97 Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property - 860 Simcoe St. was laid over by further discussion. File No. J97091BB assmt /19762. e. _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION _. q6 GOMMITTEE _ �_ STAFF _ _ DISTPICTCOURT _ SUPPORTS WHICX COUNCII OBJECTIVE� Ward 2 Neigfibothood wnen. PEqSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 7. Has this person/firm ever worketl under a contrad for ihis Aapariment? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever besn a ciry employee? YES NO 3. Does this personRirm possess a skill not normaily possessed by any current city employee� YES NO Explain eli yes answers on seperate sheet antl attach to green aheet "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 40005" iF DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: �F'i:tFl ■'+[�`,xn6#I _.1. :.,.1 �� 7 TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S CQST/REYENUE 9UDGETEO (CIRCIE ONE) YES NO FUNDIidG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�AL INFORHfAT10N (EXPLAIN) � . . � . City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Sexv. REPORT OF OF ASSESSMENT COUNCIL FILE NO. File No_ J97091BB Assessment No. 9762 �'1-11�� Voting Ward In the matter o£ the assessment of benefits, cost and ehpenses £or 2 J97091BB (9762) Boarding-up of vacant building for May 1997 for property at: 860 Simcoe St. TO LEGISLATIVE HEARING OFFICPsR - 9-16-97 LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 9-10-97 TO 9-24-97 Preliminary Order xx approved � 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 e�enditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $37.9 $25.00 $ $15.00 $77.96 $ $ $77.96 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $77.9b 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 conferred 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 OS�+ f� K� O tli C� � N O� Y '3 J 2� � 2' O r � P 5 � 6UJQ�00 � W � �KUId W 2 � 2 � � N O W � �+ 3 � rxpi-oa � � O • NUON{[ # • �O O O II �O P O O 11 P • II . I�NV1111� MN� II h fq fq fq II M 1� 11 11 11 11 11 11 II y 11 11 W II U II K 11 6 11 d 11 w u � �n c� u o. U 1' 11 £ a � ¢ u w �fnx II X 1- U 11 W t� N II 'L O W 11 J O �+UU II 6 p � 11 I- � .> II O Q£K11� Vf O � W II J (OQ N 11 H W 11 [] U �IJJIIW K Q Q 6 I I � 6 �- � ,- n o n o O o I I d' ti f ti 11 d � �'1-� 1'1 � a� -�� - �•�z.�.�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: September 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strafluuan L.egislauve Hearing Officer � 1 J Resoluuon ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sumuiary abatements for V the following: 797091BB - Boarding-up of vacant building for 860 Snncoe Street (referred from Council on September 10, 1997). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessment. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for suilunary abatements for the following: TDBC1097 - Properry clean-up for July 1997. J97101B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for July 1997. JSUMISCA - Cost to install snowfencing along east property line of 393 Sherburne Avenue. J9710V - To collect expenses involved for towing abandoned vehicles from properties for 1996. J9710A - Property clean-up for July through mid-August 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 747 Central Avenue West -(J97101B) - Assessment deleted. 694 Snns Avenue -(J97101B) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 3. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses far sununary abatements for the following: J970606 - Properry clean-up from mid-April to mid-May 1997. J9709A - Property clean-up from mid-May to 7uly 3, 1997. °l' ' ,� r1 �, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 694 Sims Avenue -(J970606 & J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 749 University Avenue West -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 430 Mt. Ida Street -(79709A) - Assessment deleted. 631 Thomas Avenue -(J9709A) - Assessment deleted. 719 Case Avenue -(J9709A) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 4. Resolution rarifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for sununary abatements for the following: J9710B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings from June 9 to June 28, 1997. TDBC97 - Property elean-up and grass cutting through mid-July 1997. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exceptions: 613 Minnehaha Avenue E-(J9710B & TDBC97) - Laid over to October 7, 1997. 862 Galtier Street -(TDBC97) - Assessment reduced to $140.00 ($100.00 +$40.00 Service Charge). 5. Summary abatement appeal for 126 W. Winfred Street: Armandina Henry, appellant. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended granting the appeai, based on the representation that the building has been secured. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 807-809 Buffalo Street. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Iglehart Avenue. Legislative Aearing Officer recommended tlus be laid over until December lb, 1997. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 881 Desoto Street. Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended approval. To Legislati� e Hearing Officer - September 2, 1997 Public Hearing Date - September 10, 1997 T.A1.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISIO:v �ontact Person and Pboae �umber. Roxana Flink`Q �Sust be on Counc�l Agenda bp: �Sus[ be in Counc➢ Research ORire �y noon on Friday fOTAL $ OF SIG1ATf,'RE P? GES 266-88�9 7-23-97 7-11-97 Date: (OR ASSLS7A\'n Setting date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Boardings-up for April - June 9, 1997, Bemo. for 3une 1997 and DemofRepair of refaining wall at 5S6 �'V. VVheelock Pkw�y and Sewer serv. conn. repairs for 1996. J9709B, 9746; J97091C, 9747; J97091B, 9748; J97092C, 9749; J97092B, 9750; SSA9709, 9751. p¢\'DA710\S:.9PPRO��E (.�) OR RfJECT (R) ERSO\AL SER�7CE CO>TRAC75 >1LST.4\ N�ER THE FOLLU��1�G: ria��nG co+nnsnos ,!� sr,�rF 1. Has tLe person/firm e��er w�orked under a contract for this department? YES '�O CI�'iI.SER�ICE CO�L�f1590\ Cffi CO?L�SI7TEE rts ��hidh Council 06jecti.'e leighborhood5 � Pubiic HeaHb .� �',c,m s1Ca. R'ard 2 RE-7-7-97 � a�-i►�� 7/1/97 Green Sheet \umber: 40005 EPAR7P�1T DIItEC70R CITY COl'.:CR. ITY A7TOR��EY C1TY CLERK L'DGET DIRECTOR '• g?�9GT• S�'C_ DII2. Eaplain all Y£S ans�ers on a separale sLeet and atiach. )'ES '�O 1'ES `:O VITIAI'L�G PROBLE)1, ISSL'E, OPPORTI,:�ITP (tC6o, Ryat, �i1en, R'here, NLp7): Property o�;�ners or renters create a health hazard at �•arious times throughout the City of Saint Paul w�hen their nronertv is not keot un. IF nPPROt"ED: Cost reco��ery programs to recover expenses for Boardings-up, Demolitions and Sewer Serv. Repairs. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling a�i�ay all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Aiso, all household items snch as refrigerators, sto��es, sofas, chairs and all other items. In �;�inter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APPRO��ED: If Council does not appro��e these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. .4ssessments are payable o��er 1}�ear and collected «�ith the property taxes if not IF':OT APPRO�'ED: �'eighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property �>alues wouid decline. ?�'obody would take care of tbeir property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and trash wonld accumulafe e��er3x�here. Disease and pests could become a problem. ,u�out.T oF 7xn.vsarnov: $g'7,684.58 COST/RE\'ENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE O\'E) ��s No souxcs: Assessments only A�TT�'�T Has lLis personlfirm erer beea a Ciry� emplocee? Does lhis permn/firm possess a sl:ill not normally poscessed bp aoy current Ciry�emplo}ee? ISA.�CIAL I?�FOR*�fAT10\: (E�7'LA19� 72 property o�cners w�ill be notified of the public hearin� and �. �y q�i -� �'1 Y G �, {�.-�...... � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �� -�-\ — ��j September 16, 1997 � Room 330, City Hall • �� , _ �� Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna Flink and Cathy Ries - Real Estate Chuck Votel, Guy Willits and Maynard Vinge - Pubiic Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. �Q Acker Street West • � No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. 747 Central Avenue West Kenneth Jackson appeazed. He indicated that he has kept the building secured himseif - removing broken glass, boarding and bolting, etc. Mr. Jackson showed the city contractor that the building was already boarded up before he arrived. Mr. Jackson is in the process of rehabilitating and selling ihe building. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 3. 282 Charies Avenue Sy Vang and Moua Souay appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing bags of garbage, carpeting, cazdboard boxes, boards and other rubbish neaz the alley behind the building. Mr. Willits reported this was removed July 17'". Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 4. No address - 0 Como Avenue (Vacant lot corner of Front and Kentl No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. :. � ,-- Gerry Strathman received a note advising him that the building was demolished. The mortgage company which owned the property paid all of the assessments. After being unable to find a buyer, they gave the property to the next door neighbor. At the time of the giving, all assessments on file were paid. This assessment appeared after the transfer took place and the new property owner does not have the resources to pay. The mortgage company is now out of business. Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended reducing the assessment to $100.00 plus the service charge of $40.00 for a total of $140.00. � 6. 1037 Jessie Street No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of Yhe assessment. 1053 Lawson Avenue East No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 8. 1571 Marvland Avenue East No one appeazed. Gerry Strathmazi recommended approval of the assessment. 9. 430 MY. Ida Street John Olwell, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing overflowing trash containers and debris strewn azound the backyazd which was removed May 27"'. Mr. Olwell did not dispute the findings in the video, but did advise that the trash was generated by a tenant who was evicted May 30`". He stated that he had closely monitored this situation and had hitnself removed a lot of trash. His contention is that the backyazd overall is in good order and further stated that the video does not show what he himself cleaned up. Gerry Strathman indicated he � was giving Mr. Olwell the benefit of the doubt. Gerry Strathman recommended deteting the assessment. 10. 766 Reanev Avenue Gary Krafr, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing discarded fumihue, vehicle parts, tires, scrap wood, metai and full trash bags in the backyazd which was removed June 25�'. Mr. Kraft indicated that the date of the video was eviction time and stated that he had receipts from BFI showing that trash had been removed at other times. Gerry Strathman reminded Mr. Kraft that there were twelve days between when the orders were mailed (June 13�` ) and the wark was done (June 25�' ). Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Gary Kraft asked when azgument time would be. Gerry Strathman advised him he was welcome to appeaz before the City Council pn VJednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 11. 815 Robert Street South Raquel Codero, new owner (Contract for Deed), appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing gazbage, discazded futniture, household items, scrap wood/metal which were removed � on July 24�'. Ms. Codero indicated that these items were left by the previous owner. She does � 1` J � Page 3 not feel she should be assessed for this work. Gerry Strathman suggested she contact the previous owner, as this is their assessment. Mr. Strathman advised Ms. Codero that if the previous owner does not pay this, she will be responsible. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 12. 1015 St. Clair Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 13. 1545 St. Clair Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 14, 337 Sherburne Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 15. 393 Sherburne Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Stratlunan recommended approval of the assessment. 16. 631 Thomas Avenue �1.� -�I�/Y Allan Ige, owner, appeazed. Guy Willits presented a video showing a couch, clothes, boxes and plastic bags of gazbage which were removed June 18�'. Mr. Ige contends that the irash was not on his property, but on the property of 637 Thomas Avenue. A piat map was provided to Mr. Strathman. Mr. Strathman stated that he felt the contention that the trash was on the property at 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue is credible. Maynazd Vinge testified that the trash containers were on the nea�t door neighbors properry (637), however, tenants in 631 and Eagle Containers confirmed that the containers belonged to the property of 631. Gerry Stratlunan recommended deleting the assessment based on the fact the gazbage was removed from 637 Thomas Avenue rather than 631 Thomas Avenue. 17. '749 Univers� t�venue West Guy Willits advised that this should be deleted due to improper nofification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 18. 755 Van Buren Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Page 4 19. 665 Van Buren Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 20. 1421 York Avenue The owner appeazed and advised this property is condemned and scheduled for demolition. Chuck Votel advised that an order to abate a nuisance building has been issued. Public hearings will be scheduled in the future. Gerry Strathman advised the owner that if the City Council approves the order he will have a choice to (1) repair the building, (2) hire his own contractor to remove the building, or (3) do nothing, in which case the ciry will remove the building and assess the cost. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 21. 126 W. Winifred Armandina Henry, owner, and Zona Butler (advocate) appeared. Gerry Strathman clarified that this is an order to secure the building. The building has been condemned. Ms. Butler stated that the owner has deternuned she will not be accepted by the neighbors and cannot live in the building. Boazding the building will not allow the owner to sell or rent the property. She indicated that the building is now secure. Mr. Strathman indicated that he will have Public Health inspectors confirm that the building is indeed secure, further advising that if it is not, he will deny the appeal and it will be boazded. Gerry Strathman recomxnended granting the appeal based on the representation that the building is secured. 22. 807-809 Buffalo Street Jim Walston, Attorney and Steve Johnson, Vice President from Dakota Bank appeazed. Chuck Votel reported that this properiy was condemned by Fire Prevention in January, 1997. Mr. Walston indicated that the owners defaulted on their loan obligations to the bank. The bank now has two parties interested in buying the property jointly. Mr. Johnson indicated he hopes to have a signed purchase agreement soon. He indicated that the bank is eartending additional financing over and above the purchase price in order to improve the property. Mr. Walston requested a period of 75-90 days to obtain the signed purchase agreement, clear title and take caze of abatement issues, etc. Mr. Votel added that there aze still problems with this property and many complaints from neighbors. � � A neighbor appeazed and said that there have been problems with this property for 15 years and � Page 5 �� '^ r "/d � further stated -°Some homeowners have been driven out of the neighborhood. The back side of the properiy was bumed some time ago.° Mr. Strathman cammented, "the neighbors have to be asking how much longer°? Gerry Strathman recommended proceeding with the order to repair or remove within 15 days and informed Messrs. Walston and Johnson of the opportunity to meet before the City Council on Wednesday, September 24�' at 4:30 p.m. 23. 1050 Iglehart Avenue Greg VonRothkirch, supervisor of the tax forfeited land section of the Ramsey County Department of Property Records Revenue appeazed. Mr. Votel reported the property has been vacant since October, 1996. The current properry owner is the State of Minnesota. Three sununary abatement notices have been issued. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000.00 -$7,200.00 to demolish. Mr. VonRothkirch indicated this property was forfeited to the state August 30, 1996 and indicated that nothing can be done for one yeaz. In addition, HRA asked the state to put a hold on this property. � Messrs. Votel and VonRothkirch agree that this building is repairable. Mr. Votel indicated there are some compiaints from the neighbors - however, the city will not recover its money if the properry is demolished. Gerry Strathxnan laid this matter over until December 16, 1997. 24. 881 Desoto Street No one appeared. Chuck Votei reported that the owner has not disclosed what his intentions aze with respect to this building. The properiy is severely fire damaged and the estimated cost to repair is $45,000. A citation has been issued charging failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. In addition, there aze other lienholders against this property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval to demolish and remove this building. T'he meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m. �