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97-1337�� ,� __ -� . . . - Presented By Referred To Council File # l� Green Sheet # ,�j'�a .3y Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public heazings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 694 Sims Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to St. Paul, Minn WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 8, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Thomas D. Carlstrom, 623 Geranium Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55101; American Park Investments, 1572 West Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Russell Hamilton; Larry Williams, 694 Sims Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 2, 1947; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; sub,ject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and G��r�,.�, - ��\s I��, RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9'1 • 173'1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the reyuest to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating tlus structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appiicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-€r�eetr{-}5 j-dxys after the date of the Council Hearin� � d ys`�� ^�°n''°'� � 'c�a J � g--C =� �� C�Yr� n � �oY�c �.sA .s�C_ i S � �7'�'. � �' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City �ounci n e nes ; November 5, 1997 and the testnnony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislauve Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 694 Sims Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacandNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parfies and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The 5aint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the publ'ac peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting intluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-m�� "�n�z '�Pafter the date of the Council Hearing. v S c'X �6� mon�-11S °l'1- �� 3 � 1 2. If the above conective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it sha11 be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council 5ecretary By: Approved by Mayor Date a 1<< /4 t By: Re ested by Department of: � � D!� 1fid� a� C.RO� �Q�i�}X�.t� By: �� Form Appr ed ' y A torne y a . / �f_ g$ , : ...�--✓ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci�`j^�� .. !I � Ey: % Adopted by Council: Date � ev S,`�9T N°_ 51234 °��'-`�e �t� DATE��L�/97 GREEN SHEET �� `��' CONTFCT PERSON 8 PMONE INITIAUDATE �NITIAL/DATE DEPARTMENTDIRE��C CITVCOUNCIL Charles �70t01. 298-4153 ASSIGN . CRYATfORNEY I A ' CRYCIERK a.� — ASUSS 8E ON COUNCit AGENDA BY (DATE) NUMBEH iOR gUDBET D1fiECTpR / O FIN. 8 MGi SERVICES DIF. POUi1NG OROER MAYOR (OR nSSISTAN'f) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AGT10N flEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The svbject property is located at 694 Sims Avenue. RECOMMENDAilONS: Approva (A) ar Rejecl (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESiIONS: _ PI.ANNING COMMISSION _ CNIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION �� Has ihis person/firm evM woiketl undei a contraM br iMs department? _ qBCOMMRTEE _ YES NO _ SiAFF 2. Has ihis person/firm ever been a city employee? , . — YES NO _ DISTFliCSCWRi _ 3. Does this persoMirm possess a skill not nortna➢y possessetl Dy any curreM city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE� YES NO Explain all yes answers on seperate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INRIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNI'fY(Who, W�at, When. Where. Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 694 Sims Avenue by September 2, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAOES IFAPPROVE�: � The City will eliminate a nuisance. � E��.�� L�f � ��F C �� A �R EY DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. �� k �� 3 1997 DISAOVANTAGES IF NOTAPPFOVE�� ' A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,��,,, $8,000 - $10,000 TOTALAMOUNTOFTHANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 PUNDIWG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�i1L INFORb1ATION: (EXPLAIN) r SAIPfT PAUL PUSLIC HEALTH Neal Ho7mn, MD., M.P.H., Direc[or q� -�'�3? SA[NT PAUL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUILDlNGS CODE Norm Caleman, Mayar ENFORCE.4IEM' S�5 Cedar S(reet Sain[ Pau� MN 55101-2?60 September 26, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the Ciry Council 6I2-298-4153 �k1a ,:d :'... ;_�;- _ . _ , t n �,. � } � _ . .;; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement L3nit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 694 Sims Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 5, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Thomas D. Carlstrom 623 Geranium Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 Interest Fee Owner American Park Investments 1572 West Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Russell Hamilton Larry Wiiliams 694 Sims Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 The legal description of this property is: Contract for Deed Holder Contract for Deed Holder Lot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to 3t. Paul, Minn. �l'1-1�3�1 e 694 Sims Avenue September 26, 1997 Page 2 Saint Paul Public Heaith has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Councii pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removai, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Heaith RW:ml cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [r16�3 c'1� -�7�3ri NIINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1094 E. Seventh Street William Bernie, owner of Bernie Pipe Bending and Coil Fabrication, advised he has been in business at that location 35 yeazs. Mr. Bernie stated that some of the pipe laying in the driveway was for a customer. Guy Willits, Public Health, reported the order mailed October 9�' was to remove discarded furniture, vehicie parts, scrap wood, building materials, househoid items, rubble, lazge metai items, pipes and junk. Mr. Willits also presented Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 8�' - others taken October I 5�' showing that everything had been removed. Mr. Strathman reminded Mr. Bemie that he is not allowed to have exterior storage in that azea and recommended denying the appeal. 2. 1160 Conway Street Lennis Baas, owner, appeared, st�ting that he had compiied with two previous orders to clean his property. Chuck Votel, Public Health, presented Genry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 17`". After reminding Mr. Bass that motors and stacks of wood are not to be stored out in the open in a residential area, Mr. Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 3. 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, reported that this is a HUD property. Sophie Hallauer had indicated during a telephone conversation that HUD intends to mazket the property and requested an ea�tension of six months to repair or demolish the building. Mr. Strathman stated that the program supervisor at Public Health indicated that they are unwilling to support this request in view of the fact that the building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Mr. Strathman recommended approving the order to remove or repair within 15 days. �t� -�� 4. 951 Margaret Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since April, 1997, and that four Simunary Abatement notices have been issued. Larry Zielke, representing Banker's Trust Company of Catifornia, Nationai Association - now the fee owner, appeared. Mr. Zielke stated that this properry was initially sold by the Veteran's Administration on a Contract for Deed, subsequent to a prior forecloswe. The paper was purchased by Banker's Trust Company and is serviced by Nation's Bank Mortgage Corporarion of Kentucky. The Contract for Deed was canaeled recently. On October 1�` the Ramsey County District Court approved a petition for a proceeding, subsequent to the transfer of the certificate of tifle to Banker's Trust. Banker's Trust is requesting siY months to fmd a buyer to bring the property up to code compliance. Mr. Strathman stated that if Banker's Trust obtains a code compliance inspection and posts a$2,0�0 Bond by Noon, Wednesday, November Sth, he would recommend allowing six months for rehabilitation and added that after the six-month period, if the rehabilitation is at least 50% complete, they can request an additional six months. 5. 1421 York Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that they received a letter from a son of the owner requesting that the ciry proceed with demolishing and assess the cost to taxes. Mr. Votel stated Public Health estimates the cost to repair to be more than the building is worth. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 6. 694 Sims Avenue Russell Hamilton, owner, appeazed. Mr. Hamilton stated that he made an attempt to buy this properry in January from the original owner, Thomas D. Cazlstrom. Mr. Hamiiton indicated that Mr. Cazistrom could not produce a titie. Larry Williams (Contract for Deed Hoider) abandoned the property and it was sold around August 20 Mr. Hamilton indicated that he wasn't awaze of everything that was going on with the property before he closed, however, he feeis the house has a very solid structure and is requesting time to rehabilitate it. Gerry Stratlunan advised Mr. Hamilton if he would obtain a code compliance inspection and post a$2,000 bond by Noon, Wednesday, November 5�', he will recommend allowing s� months to rehabilitate the building. The hearing adjourned at 10:52 a.m. �' �-1�3`? �_ �.: LEGISLATNE HEARING Date: October 21, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement appeal for 1094 E. Seventh Street; William Bernie, appellant. The Legistative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. S�unu�ary Abatement appeal for J 160 Conwa,�treet; Lennis Baas, appellant. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended denying the appeat. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Healffi is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Ma�aret tree . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The T,egislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1421 York Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 694 Sims venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Fiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. Council File # ` { � � J� ` ��'�,. � ._.. .�- Presented By �t Referred To Green Sheet # 3ia 3.� y� Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, concrere block structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1421 York Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: L,ot 13, EXCEPT the West 100 feet thereof, Block 2, Fairchild's Rearrangement of L,ots 8 to 15 inclusive, Block 1 of Cruickshank's Garden Lots to St. Paul, TOGETHER with that part of the West 1f2 of the adjoining alley, vacated, lying between the extensions across said alley of the North and South lines of said Lot 13. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: William B. Hartman Jr., 15081 SOth Street South, Afton, MN 55001; Raymond D. Smestad, 491 East Sidney Street, St. Paul, MN 55107 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 12, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUT101V CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� ,� __ -� . . . - Presented By Referred To Council File # l� Green Sheet # ,�j'�a .3y Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public heazings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 694 Sims Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to St. Paul, Minn WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 8, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Thomas D. Carlstrom, 623 Geranium Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55101; American Park Investments, 1572 West Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Russell Hamilton; Larry Williams, 694 Sims Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 2, 1947; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; sub,ject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and G��r�,.�, - ��\s I��, RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9'1 • 173'1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the reyuest to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating tlus structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appiicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-€r�eetr{-}5 j-dxys after the date of the Council Hearin� � d ys`�� ^�°n''°'� � 'c�a J � g--C =� �� C�Yr� n � �oY�c �.sA .s�C_ i S � �7'�'. � �' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City �ounci n e nes ; November 5, 1997 and the testnnony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislauve Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 694 Sims Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacandNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parfies and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The 5aint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the publ'ac peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting intluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-m�� "�n�z '�Pafter the date of the Council Hearing. v S c'X �6� mon�-11S °l'1- �� 3 � 1 2. If the above conective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it sha11 be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council 5ecretary By: Approved by Mayor Date a 1<< /4 t By: Re ested by Department of: � � D!� 1fid� a� C.RO� �Q�i�}X�.t� By: �� Form Appr ed ' y A torne y a . / �f_ g$ , : ...�--✓ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci�`j^�� .. !I � Ey: % Adopted by Council: Date � ev S,`�9T N°_ 51234 °��'-`�e �t� DATE��L�/97 GREEN SHEET �� `��' CONTFCT PERSON 8 PMONE INITIAUDATE �NITIAL/DATE DEPARTMENTDIRE��C CITVCOUNCIL Charles �70t01. 298-4153 ASSIGN . CRYATfORNEY I A ' CRYCIERK a.� — ASUSS 8E ON COUNCit AGENDA BY (DATE) NUMBEH iOR gUDBET D1fiECTpR / O FIN. 8 MGi SERVICES DIF. POUi1NG OROER MAYOR (OR nSSISTAN'f) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AGT10N flEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The svbject property is located at 694 Sims Avenue. RECOMMENDAilONS: Approva (A) ar Rejecl (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESiIONS: _ PI.ANNING COMMISSION _ CNIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION �� Has ihis person/firm evM woiketl undei a contraM br iMs department? _ qBCOMMRTEE _ YES NO _ SiAFF 2. Has ihis person/firm ever been a city employee? , . — YES NO _ DISTFliCSCWRi _ 3. Does this persoMirm possess a skill not nortna➢y possessetl Dy any curreM city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE� YES NO Explain all yes answers on seperate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INRIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNI'fY(Who, W�at, When. Where. Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 694 Sims Avenue by September 2, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAOES IFAPPROVE�: � The City will eliminate a nuisance. � E��.�� L�f � ��F C �� A �R EY DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. �� k �� 3 1997 DISAOVANTAGES IF NOTAPPFOVE�� ' A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,��,,, $8,000 - $10,000 TOTALAMOUNTOFTHANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 PUNDIWG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�i1L INFORb1ATION: (EXPLAIN) r SAIPfT PAUL PUSLIC HEALTH Neal Ho7mn, MD., M.P.H., Direc[or q� -�'�3? SA[NT PAUL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUILDlNGS CODE Norm Caleman, Mayar ENFORCE.4IEM' S�5 Cedar S(reet Sain[ Pau� MN 55101-2?60 September 26, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the Ciry Council 6I2-298-4153 �k1a ,:d :'... ;_�;- _ . _ , t n �,. � } � _ . .;; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement L3nit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 694 Sims Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 5, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Thomas D. Carlstrom 623 Geranium Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 Interest Fee Owner American Park Investments 1572 West Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Russell Hamilton Larry Wiiliams 694 Sims Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 The legal description of this property is: Contract for Deed Holder Contract for Deed Holder Lot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to 3t. Paul, Minn. �l'1-1�3�1 e 694 Sims Avenue September 26, 1997 Page 2 Saint Paul Public Heaith has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Councii pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removai, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Heaith RW:ml cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [r16�3 c'1� -�7�3ri NIINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1094 E. Seventh Street William Bernie, owner of Bernie Pipe Bending and Coil Fabrication, advised he has been in business at that location 35 yeazs. Mr. Bernie stated that some of the pipe laying in the driveway was for a customer. Guy Willits, Public Health, reported the order mailed October 9�' was to remove discarded furniture, vehicie parts, scrap wood, building materials, househoid items, rubble, lazge metai items, pipes and junk. Mr. Willits also presented Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 8�' - others taken October I 5�' showing that everything had been removed. Mr. Strathman reminded Mr. Bemie that he is not allowed to have exterior storage in that azea and recommended denying the appeal. 2. 1160 Conway Street Lennis Baas, owner, appeared, st�ting that he had compiied with two previous orders to clean his property. Chuck Votel, Public Health, presented Genry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 17`". After reminding Mr. Bass that motors and stacks of wood are not to be stored out in the open in a residential area, Mr. Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 3. 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, reported that this is a HUD property. Sophie Hallauer had indicated during a telephone conversation that HUD intends to mazket the property and requested an ea�tension of six months to repair or demolish the building. Mr. Strathman stated that the program supervisor at Public Health indicated that they are unwilling to support this request in view of the fact that the building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Mr. Strathman recommended approving the order to remove or repair within 15 days. �t� -�� 4. 951 Margaret Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since April, 1997, and that four Simunary Abatement notices have been issued. Larry Zielke, representing Banker's Trust Company of Catifornia, Nationai Association - now the fee owner, appeared. Mr. Zielke stated that this properry was initially sold by the Veteran's Administration on a Contract for Deed, subsequent to a prior forecloswe. The paper was purchased by Banker's Trust Company and is serviced by Nation's Bank Mortgage Corporarion of Kentucky. The Contract for Deed was canaeled recently. On October 1�` the Ramsey County District Court approved a petition for a proceeding, subsequent to the transfer of the certificate of tifle to Banker's Trust. Banker's Trust is requesting siY months to fmd a buyer to bring the property up to code compliance. Mr. Strathman stated that if Banker's Trust obtains a code compliance inspection and posts a$2,0�0 Bond by Noon, Wednesday, November Sth, he would recommend allowing six months for rehabilitation and added that after the six-month period, if the rehabilitation is at least 50% complete, they can request an additional six months. 5. 1421 York Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that they received a letter from a son of the owner requesting that the ciry proceed with demolishing and assess the cost to taxes. Mr. Votel stated Public Health estimates the cost to repair to be more than the building is worth. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 6. 694 Sims Avenue Russell Hamilton, owner, appeazed. Mr. Hamilton stated that he made an attempt to buy this properry in January from the original owner, Thomas D. Cazlstrom. Mr. Hamiiton indicated that Mr. Cazistrom could not produce a titie. Larry Williams (Contract for Deed Hoider) abandoned the property and it was sold around August 20 Mr. Hamilton indicated that he wasn't awaze of everything that was going on with the property before he closed, however, he feeis the house has a very solid structure and is requesting time to rehabilitate it. Gerry Stratlunan advised Mr. Hamilton if he would obtain a code compliance inspection and post a$2,000 bond by Noon, Wednesday, November 5�', he will recommend allowing s� months to rehabilitate the building. The hearing adjourned at 10:52 a.m. �' �-1�3`? �_ �.: LEGISLATNE HEARING Date: October 21, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement appeal for 1094 E. Seventh Street; William Bernie, appellant. The Legistative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. S�unu�ary Abatement appeal for J 160 Conwa,�treet; Lennis Baas, appellant. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended denying the appeat. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Healffi is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Ma�aret tree . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The T,egislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1421 York Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 694 Sims venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Fiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. Council File # ` { � � J� ` ��'�,. � ._.. .�- Presented By �t Referred To Green Sheet # 3ia 3.� y� Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, concrere block structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1421 York Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: L,ot 13, EXCEPT the West 100 feet thereof, Block 2, Fairchild's Rearrangement of L,ots 8 to 15 inclusive, Block 1 of Cruickshank's Garden Lots to St. Paul, TOGETHER with that part of the West 1f2 of the adjoining alley, vacated, lying between the extensions across said alley of the North and South lines of said Lot 13. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: William B. Hartman Jr., 15081 SOth Street South, Afton, MN 55001; Raymond D. Smestad, 491 East Sidney Street, St. Paul, MN 55107 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 12, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUT101V CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� ,� __ -� . . . - Presented By Referred To Council File # l� Green Sheet # ,�j'�a .3y Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public heazings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 694 Sims Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to St. Paul, Minn WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 8, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Thomas D. Carlstrom, 623 Geranium Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55101; American Park Investments, 1572 West Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, Attn: Russell Hamilton; Larry Williams, 694 Sims Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 2, 1947; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; sub,ject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and G��r�,.�, - ��\s I��, RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9'1 • 173'1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the reyuest to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating tlus structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appiicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-€r�eetr{-}5 j-dxys after the date of the Council Hearin� � d ys`�� ^�°n''°'� � 'c�a J � g--C =� �� C�Yr� n � �oY�c �.sA .s�C_ i S � �7'�'. � �' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City �ounci n e nes ; November 5, 1997 and the testnnony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislauve Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 694 Sims Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this buIlding(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacandNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parfies and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The 5aint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the publ'ac peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting intluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within-m�� "�n�z '�Pafter the date of the Council Hearing. v S c'X �6� mon�-11S °l'1- �� 3 � 1 2. If the above conective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it sha11 be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council 5ecretary By: Approved by Mayor Date a 1<< /4 t By: Re ested by Department of: � � D!� 1fid� a� C.RO� �Q�i�}X�.t� By: �� Form Appr ed ' y A torne y a . / �f_ g$ , : ...�--✓ � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci�`j^�� .. !I � Ey: % Adopted by Council: Date � ev S,`�9T N°_ 51234 °��'-`�e �t� DATE��L�/97 GREEN SHEET �� `��' CONTFCT PERSON 8 PMONE INITIAUDATE �NITIAL/DATE DEPARTMENTDIRE��C CITVCOUNCIL Charles �70t01. 298-4153 ASSIGN . CRYATfORNEY I A ' CRYCIERK a.� — ASUSS 8E ON COUNCit AGENDA BY (DATE) NUMBEH iOR gUDBET D1fiECTpR / O FIN. 8 MGi SERVICES DIF. POUi1NG OROER MAYOR (OR nSSISTAN'f) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AGT10N flEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The svbject property is located at 694 Sims Avenue. RECOMMENDAilONS: Approva (A) ar Rejecl (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESiIONS: _ PI.ANNING COMMISSION _ CNIL SEPVICE CAMMISSION �� Has ihis person/firm evM woiketl undei a contraM br iMs department? _ qBCOMMRTEE _ YES NO _ SiAFF 2. Has ihis person/firm ever been a city employee? , . — YES NO _ DISTFliCSCWRi _ 3. Does this persoMirm possess a skill not nortna➢y possessetl Dy any curreM city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE� YES NO Explain all yes answers on seperate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INRIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNI'fY(Who, W�at, When. Where. Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 694 Sims Avenue by September 2, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAOES IFAPPROVE�: � The City will eliminate a nuisance. � E��.�� L�f � ��F C �� A �R EY DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. �� k �� 3 1997 DISAOVANTAGES IF NOTAPPFOVE�� ' A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,��,,, $8,000 - $10,000 TOTALAMOUNTOFTHANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 PUNDIWG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANC�i1L INFORb1ATION: (EXPLAIN) r SAIPfT PAUL PUSLIC HEALTH Neal Ho7mn, MD., M.P.H., Direc[or q� -�'�3? SA[NT PAUL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUILDlNGS CODE Norm Caleman, Mayar ENFORCE.4IEM' S�5 Cedar S(reet Sain[ Pau� MN 55101-2?60 September 26, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the Ciry Council 6I2-298-4153 �k1a ,:d :'... ;_�;- _ . _ , t n �,. � } � _ . .;; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement L3nit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 694 Sims Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 5, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Thomas D. Carlstrom 623 Geranium Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 Interest Fee Owner American Park Investments 1572 West Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Attn: Russell Hamilton Larry Wiiliams 694 Sims Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 The legal description of this property is: Contract for Deed Holder Contract for Deed Holder Lot 2, Joseph R. Weide's Subdivision of Block 27, Arlington Hills Addition to 3t. Paul, Minn. �l'1-1�3�1 e 694 Sims Avenue September 26, 1997 Page 2 Saint Paul Public Heaith has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Councii pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removai, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Heaith RW:ml cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [r16�3 c'1� -�7�3ri NIINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1094 E. Seventh Street William Bernie, owner of Bernie Pipe Bending and Coil Fabrication, advised he has been in business at that location 35 yeazs. Mr. Bernie stated that some of the pipe laying in the driveway was for a customer. Guy Willits, Public Health, reported the order mailed October 9�' was to remove discarded furniture, vehicie parts, scrap wood, building materials, househoid items, rubble, lazge metai items, pipes and junk. Mr. Willits also presented Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 8�' - others taken October I 5�' showing that everything had been removed. Mr. Strathman reminded Mr. Bemie that he is not allowed to have exterior storage in that azea and recommended denying the appeal. 2. 1160 Conway Street Lennis Baas, owner, appeared, st�ting that he had compiied with two previous orders to clean his property. Chuck Votel, Public Health, presented Genry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, with photographs taken October 17`". After reminding Mr. Bass that motors and stacks of wood are not to be stored out in the open in a residential area, Mr. Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 3. 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, reported that this is a HUD property. Sophie Hallauer had indicated during a telephone conversation that HUD intends to mazket the property and requested an ea�tension of six months to repair or demolish the building. Mr. Strathman stated that the program supervisor at Public Health indicated that they are unwilling to support this request in view of the fact that the building is not suitable for rehabilitation. Mr. Strathman recommended approving the order to remove or repair within 15 days. �t� -�� 4. 951 Margaret Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since April, 1997, and that four Simunary Abatement notices have been issued. Larry Zielke, representing Banker's Trust Company of Catifornia, Nationai Association - now the fee owner, appeared. Mr. Zielke stated that this properry was initially sold by the Veteran's Administration on a Contract for Deed, subsequent to a prior forecloswe. The paper was purchased by Banker's Trust Company and is serviced by Nation's Bank Mortgage Corporarion of Kentucky. The Contract for Deed was canaeled recently. On October 1�` the Ramsey County District Court approved a petition for a proceeding, subsequent to the transfer of the certificate of tifle to Banker's Trust. Banker's Trust is requesting siY months to fmd a buyer to bring the property up to code compliance. Mr. Strathman stated that if Banker's Trust obtains a code compliance inspection and posts a$2,0�0 Bond by Noon, Wednesday, November Sth, he would recommend allowing six months for rehabilitation and added that after the six-month period, if the rehabilitation is at least 50% complete, they can request an additional six months. 5. 1421 York Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that they received a letter from a son of the owner requesting that the ciry proceed with demolishing and assess the cost to taxes. Mr. Votel stated Public Health estimates the cost to repair to be more than the building is worth. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 6. 694 Sims Avenue Russell Hamilton, owner, appeazed. Mr. Hamilton stated that he made an attempt to buy this properry in January from the original owner, Thomas D. Cazlstrom. Mr. Hamiiton indicated that Mr. Cazistrom could not produce a titie. Larry Williams (Contract for Deed Hoider) abandoned the property and it was sold around August 20 Mr. Hamilton indicated that he wasn't awaze of everything that was going on with the property before he closed, however, he feeis the house has a very solid structure and is requesting time to rehabilitate it. Gerry Stratlunan advised Mr. Hamilton if he would obtain a code compliance inspection and post a$2,000 bond by Noon, Wednesday, November 5�', he will recommend allowing s� months to rehabilitate the building. The hearing adjourned at 10:52 a.m. �' �-1�3`? �_ �.: LEGISLATNE HEARING Date: October 21, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 VJest Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary Abatement appeal for 1094 E. Seventh Street; William Bernie, appellant. The Legistative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. S�unu�ary Abatement appeal for J 160 Conwa,�treet; Lennis Baas, appellant. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended denying the appeat. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Healffi is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Ma�aret tree . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The T,egislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1421 York Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 694 Sims venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Fiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing six months to repair, provided a Code Compliance inspection is obtained and a$2,000 Bond is posted by Noon, November 5, 1997. Council File # ` { � � J� ` ��'�,. � ._.. .�- Presented By �t Referred To Green Sheet # 3ia 3.� y� Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, concrere block structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1421 York Avenue. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Parcel 1: L,ot 13, EXCEPT the West 100 feet thereof, Block 2, Fairchild's Rearrangement of L,ots 8 to 15 inclusive, Block 1 of Cruickshank's Garden Lots to St. Paul, TOGETHER with that part of the West 1f2 of the adjoining alley, vacated, lying between the extensions across said alley of the North and South lines of said Lot 13. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: William B. Hartman Jr., 15081 SOth Street South, Afton, MN 55001; Raymond D. Smestad, 491 East Sidney Street, St. Paul, MN 55107 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 12, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUT101V CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and