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97-1377� � council File # C 1 7–/� 7 7 RESOLUTION Green Sheet # ,�/02 $� :�1 Presented By n 50 Referred To � // / CommiCtee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisabiliry and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecldng and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly 4 lmown as 741 Edmund Avenue. This groperty is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. 11 7 S WHEREAS, based upon ffie recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now 10 lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Robert A. Anderson, 593 Eustis 11 Street, St. Paul, MN 55104-4921; L,awrence J. Krenik, 1714 Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 12 55104 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with ffie provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 August 15, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 structure located on the Subyect Properiy is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsibie parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 15, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WI-TEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry 36 Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 37 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 38 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, healffi, 39 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this 40 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by 41 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appficable codes and ordinances. 42 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within Sj-c-k�s after the 43 date of the Councii Hearing; and S_x �6 U v�o„�EhS ✓ � _ , � �i pn�� 1,,.z 30� �� P/ �� —j o.r-9.. � a,eQO ov !a�-�. ,,, r '�"- 4 '- ;��a- d� � la � �`t�"7 g�-�a�� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Councii on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 741 Edmund Avenue: L That the Subject Proper[y comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. • 7� ' The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or ln the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within �fr°P��----= ;?'; a,.�-.; � after the date of the Council Hearing. �� X(6� mor�hS c��-i�� 2. If the above corrective action 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, fiil the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative 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 fuctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and d'aspose of such property as provided by law. 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 Legislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � Approved by Mayor: Date }'�,�Z(.�F`� B t ��G Requested by Department of: �� By: ��kd� Form A ve , Ci �ttorney By: Ap�roved by Mayor for Submission to Council 'r �� By: Adopted by Council: Date ,,�. \0 \�l°i� Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_ 51238 g 7 -l37 7 IpTEO ' GREEN SHEET �YO�97 �NIT7AVDATE— IN6fAUDATE- DEP/1RIMENTDIRECTOR CITYCOUNpL CRY ATTORNEY GITY CIERK FOF Q��ET p1AECTOR � FIN 8 MGI SEAVICE$ DIR. � � MAVOR (OR ASSISTAtdT) � ALL LOCA'fIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owneris) to remove or repair the re£erenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health or _ PLANNING COMMIS$ION _ ( _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _ StPFF _ ' _ DISTPICTCWRT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII OBJECTIVE� PERSONAL SERY{CE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW{07G DUESTlONS: t. Has this O�rson/firm ever worked under a coMract for iMs tlBpartmeM? YES NO 2. Has this perSOnRrm ever been a ciry empioyee? � VES NO 3. Does this person/firtn possess a 5kill not nortnally possessed by any cumeM ciry empi0yee? YES NO Explain all yes answera on separate aheet and ettech to graen aheet 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 qiven an order to repair or remove the building at 741 Edmvnd Avenue by September 15, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��E �,s�� £�CT 7 � 1g�7 OISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This buildingSs) will continue to blight the community. �' ^'- °' i . s, '�e,> �s�. _.�., , _. _ ` `°�,es �O:.a'. s�'� G�'z� 2 � 1�97 fOTALAMOUNTOFTqANSACTfONS $10,000 - $12.00� 'UNDING SOURCE Nuls87].Ce HOUSinJ AbatemeRt INANGIAL INFORhiAT10N (EXPCAIN) COSTIREYENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE} YES ti0 � �.-_.. ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 SAfNT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Nolmn, MD., MP.H., Disecto� ClTY OF SA4NT PAllL NUTSANCE BUILDGVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEI�VT S55 Cedar Street Saint Pau(, M.Y S�I01-2360 �� October 10, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and Members of the City Council 9'7-/,37? 612-298-4753 ��hiH;+o," � " r; L, � L _ = ,, ; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 741 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Counci! Iiearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Robert A. Anderson 593 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55104-4921 Lawrence J. Krenik 1�14 Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal description of this property is: Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. i l. Fee Owner Property Agent Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiettcies or by razing and removing this building(s). �7-i,�7� � 741 Edmund Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 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 Gity Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, `�.AJ �d Ren ta VJeiss Pro ram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 � �7�e3aa . .�. � _. LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Aearing Officer i. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street Wes . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heal� is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a iayover to the December 2" Legislative Aeariug. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. , Tbe Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner sic months to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Bums ve ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MTNUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, 1997 Room 330, City Ha1I Gerty Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called fhe meeting to order at I0:00 a.m. 4Q4 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Pnblic HealtU, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has been made as to how they will proceed with this building. Real Estate taxes aze uapaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estiruate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this siructure within fifteen (15} days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this properry is owned by Mid Ameriea Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they wi11 proceed with this bnilding. Real Estate tatces are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $10,000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to tlus property. Pubiic Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Slrathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated thaY he has a signed purchase agreement. Closittg is scheduled for November 19�'. The ttew owner, Yee Lee, advised ttiat she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building during the winter months and complete the outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, Public Health, stated that the Real Estate taYes are paid. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°d Legislative Hearing. �, 113Z Central Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21�` and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove tlris structure within fifteen (15) days, othenvise, Public Heaith is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy taa�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 1107 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Cneg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue Departrnent stated that this properiy is scheduled for auction December 11'� and that there are a number of interested parties. Gerry Strathznan, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16'" Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. ��1-13�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING December 2, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2"d. Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4�`. The ciry has had to board the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the fifteen (I S) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current property owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate tases aze paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he appiied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an extension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gexry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang sis months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�', q�-13�� 237 Pa�e Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported tUis structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that rime. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 7ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23� to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on fmancing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernrits. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1948. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since 7uly, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delis]e, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate taxes are paid. On October 20"' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10 a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,�00 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeared, stating that the property was purchased November 6i". In addition to posting the bond, building pertnits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Blair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in March, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had Yo boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Rea1 Estate ta�ces are unpaid. No Code Compiiance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She alsa indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasibie, they plan to foreclose on this properiy. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. �`l�l3`�� 9 Acker Street West Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that flus structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current property owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are unpaid. A Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standard Federal Bank (SFB), appeared, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the property comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the property. SFB is asking for an extension of time to allow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. 97-/377 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December lU"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying tlus matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case e ue. If ffie owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner sut months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ardered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approvat. (continued) 97- �» 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. 'I`he Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. � � council File # C 1 7–/� 7 7 RESOLUTION Green Sheet # ,�/02 $� :�1 Presented By n 50 Referred To � // / CommiCtee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisabiliry and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecldng and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly 4 lmown as 741 Edmund Avenue. This groperty is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. 11 7 S WHEREAS, based upon ffie recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now 10 lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Robert A. Anderson, 593 Eustis 11 Street, St. Paul, MN 55104-4921; L,awrence J. Krenik, 1714 Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 12 55104 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with ffie provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 August 15, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 structure located on the Subyect Properiy is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsibie parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 15, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WI-TEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry 36 Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 37 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 38 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, healffi, 39 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this 40 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by 41 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appficable codes and ordinances. 42 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within Sj-c-k�s after the 43 date of the Councii Hearing; and S_x �6 U v�o„�EhS ✓ � _ , � �i pn�� 1,,.z 30� �� P/ �� —j o.r-9.. � a,eQO ov !a�-�. ,,, r '�"- 4 '- ;��a- d� � la � �`t�"7 g�-�a�� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Councii on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 741 Edmund Avenue: L That the Subject Proper[y comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. • 7� ' The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or ln the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within �fr°P��----= ;?'; a,.�-.; � after the date of the Council Hearing. �� X(6� mor�hS c��-i�� 2. If the above corrective action 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, fiil the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative 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 fuctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and d'aspose of such property as provided by law. 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 Legislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � Approved by Mayor: Date }'�,�Z(.�F`� B t ��G Requested by Department of: �� By: ��kd� Form A ve , Ci �ttorney By: Ap�roved by Mayor for Submission to Council 'r �� By: Adopted by Council: Date ,,�. \0 \�l°i� Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_ 51238 g 7 -l37 7 IpTEO ' GREEN SHEET �YO�97 �NIT7AVDATE— IN6fAUDATE- DEP/1RIMENTDIRECTOR CITYCOUNpL CRY ATTORNEY GITY CIERK FOF Q��ET p1AECTOR � FIN 8 MGI SEAVICE$ DIR. � � MAVOR (OR ASSISTAtdT) � ALL LOCA'fIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owneris) to remove or repair the re£erenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health or _ PLANNING COMMIS$ION _ ( _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _ StPFF _ ' _ DISTPICTCWRT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII OBJECTIVE� PERSONAL SERY{CE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW{07G DUESTlONS: t. Has this O�rson/firm ever worked under a coMract for iMs tlBpartmeM? YES NO 2. Has this perSOnRrm ever been a ciry empioyee? � VES NO 3. Does this person/firtn possess a 5kill not nortnally possessed by any cumeM ciry empi0yee? YES NO Explain all yes answera on separate aheet and ettech to graen aheet 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 qiven an order to repair or remove the building at 741 Edmvnd Avenue by September 15, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��E �,s�� £�CT 7 � 1g�7 OISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This buildingSs) will continue to blight the community. �' ^'- °' i . s, '�e,> �s�. _.�., , _. _ ` `°�,es �O:.a'. s�'� G�'z� 2 � 1�97 fOTALAMOUNTOFTqANSACTfONS $10,000 - $12.00� 'UNDING SOURCE Nuls87].Ce HOUSinJ AbatemeRt INANGIAL INFORhiAT10N (EXPCAIN) COSTIREYENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE} YES ti0 � �.-_.. ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 SAfNT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Nolmn, MD., MP.H., Disecto� ClTY OF SA4NT PAllL NUTSANCE BUILDGVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEI�VT S55 Cedar Street Saint Pau(, M.Y S�I01-2360 �� October 10, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and Members of the City Council 9'7-/,37? 612-298-4753 ��hiH;+o," � " r; L, � L _ = ,, ; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 741 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Counci! Iiearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Robert A. Anderson 593 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55104-4921 Lawrence J. Krenik 1�14 Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal description of this property is: Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. i l. Fee Owner Property Agent Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiettcies or by razing and removing this building(s). �7-i,�7� � 741 Edmund Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 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 Gity Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, `�.AJ �d Ren ta VJeiss Pro ram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 � �7�e3aa . .�. � _. LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Aearing Officer i. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street Wes . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heal� is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a iayover to the December 2" Legislative Aeariug. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. , Tbe Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner sic months to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Bums ve ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MTNUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, 1997 Room 330, City Ha1I Gerty Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called fhe meeting to order at I0:00 a.m. 4Q4 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Pnblic HealtU, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has been made as to how they will proceed with this building. Real Estate taxes aze uapaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estiruate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this siructure within fifteen (15} days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this properry is owned by Mid Ameriea Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they wi11 proceed with this bnilding. Real Estate tatces are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $10,000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to tlus property. Pubiic Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Slrathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated thaY he has a signed purchase agreement. Closittg is scheduled for November 19�'. The ttew owner, Yee Lee, advised ttiat she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building during the winter months and complete the outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, Public Health, stated that the Real Estate taYes are paid. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°d Legislative Hearing. �, 113Z Central Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21�` and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove tlris structure within fifteen (15) days, othenvise, Public Heaith is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy taa�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 1107 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Cneg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue Departrnent stated that this properiy is scheduled for auction December 11'� and that there are a number of interested parties. Gerry Strathznan, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16'" Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. ��1-13�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING December 2, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2"d. Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4�`. The ciry has had to board the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the fifteen (I S) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current property owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate tases aze paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he appiied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an extension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gexry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang sis months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�', q�-13�� 237 Pa�e Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported tUis structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that rime. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 7ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23� to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on fmancing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernrits. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1948. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since 7uly, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delis]e, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate taxes are paid. On October 20"' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10 a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,�00 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeared, stating that the property was purchased November 6i". In addition to posting the bond, building pertnits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Blair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in March, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had Yo boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Rea1 Estate ta�ces are unpaid. No Code Compiiance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She alsa indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasibie, they plan to foreclose on this properiy. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. �`l�l3`�� 9 Acker Street West Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that flus structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current property owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are unpaid. A Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standard Federal Bank (SFB), appeared, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the property comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the property. SFB is asking for an extension of time to allow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. 97-/377 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December lU"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying tlus matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case e ue. If ffie owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner sut months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ardered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approvat. (continued) 97- �» 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. 'I`he Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. � � council File # C 1 7–/� 7 7 RESOLUTION Green Sheet # ,�/02 $� :�1 Presented By n 50 Referred To � // / CommiCtee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisabiliry and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecldng and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly 4 lmown as 741 Edmund Avenue. This groperty is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. 11 7 S WHEREAS, based upon ffie recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before August 25, 1997, the following are the now 10 lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Robert A. Anderson, 593 Eustis 11 Street, St. Paul, MN 55104-4921; L,awrence J. Krenik, 1714 Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, MN 12 55104 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with ffie provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 August 15, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 structure located on the Subyect Properiy is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsibie parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 15, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subject Properry declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WI-TEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul Ciry 36 Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 37 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 38 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, healffi, 39 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this 40 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by 41 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all appficable codes and ordinances. 42 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within Sj-c-k�s after the 43 date of the Councii Hearing; and S_x �6 U v�o„�EhS ✓ � _ , � �i pn�� 1,,.z 30� �� P/ �� —j o.r-9.. � a,eQO ov !a�-�. ,,, r '�"- 4 '- ;��a- d� � la � �`t�"7 g�-�a�� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Councii on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 741 Edmund Avenue: L That the Subject Proper[y comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. • 7� ' The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the S�bject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or ln the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation ar demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within �fr°P��----= ;?'; a,.�-.; � after the date of the Council Hearing. �� X(6� mor�hS c��-i�� 2. If the above corrective action 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, fiil the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative 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 fuctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and d'aspose of such property as provided by law. 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 Legislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � Approved by Mayor: Date }'�,�Z(.�F`� B t ��G Requested by Department of: �� By: ��kd� Form A ve , Ci �ttorney By: Ap�roved by Mayor for Submission to Council 'r �� By: Adopted by Council: Date ,,�. \0 \�l°i� Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_ 51238 g 7 -l37 7 IpTEO ' GREEN SHEET �YO�97 �NIT7AVDATE— IN6fAUDATE- DEP/1RIMENTDIRECTOR CITYCOUNpL CRY ATTORNEY GITY CIERK FOF Q��ET p1AECTOR � FIN 8 MGI SEAVICE$ DIR. � � MAVOR (OR ASSISTAtdT) � ALL LOCA'fIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owneris) to remove or repair the re£erenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health or _ PLANNING COMMIS$ION _ ( _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _ StPFF _ ' _ DISTPICTCWRT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII OBJECTIVE� PERSONAL SERY{CE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW{07G DUESTlONS: t. Has this O�rson/firm ever worked under a coMract for iMs tlBpartmeM? YES NO 2. Has this perSOnRrm ever been a ciry empioyee? � VES NO 3. Does this person/firtn possess a 5kill not nortnally possessed by any cumeM ciry empi0yee? YES NO Explain all yes answera on separate aheet and ettech to graen aheet 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 qiven an order to repair or remove the building at 741 Edmvnd Avenue by September 15, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��E �,s�� £�CT 7 � 1g�7 OISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This buildingSs) will continue to blight the community. �' ^'- °' i . s, '�e,> �s�. _.�., , _. _ ` `°�,es �O:.a'. s�'� G�'z� 2 � 1�97 fOTALAMOUNTOFTqANSACTfONS $10,000 - $12.00� 'UNDING SOURCE Nuls87].Ce HOUSinJ AbatemeRt INANGIAL INFORhiAT10N (EXPCAIN) COSTIREYENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE} YES ti0 � �.-_.. ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 SAfNT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Nolmn, MD., MP.H., Disecto� ClTY OF SA4NT PAllL NUTSANCE BUILDGVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEI�VT S55 Cedar Street Saint Pau(, M.Y S�I01-2360 �� October 10, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and Members of the City Council 9'7-/,37? 612-298-4753 ��hiH;+o," � " r; L, � L _ = ,, ; Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 741 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Counci! Iiearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Robert A. Anderson 593 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55104-4921 Lawrence J. Krenik 1�14 Van Buren Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal description of this property is: Lot 30, Chute Brothers Division No. i l. Fee Owner Property Agent Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiettcies or by razing and removing this building(s). �7-i,�7� � 741 Edmund Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 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 Gity Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, `�.AJ �d Ren ta VJeiss Pro ram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 � �7�e3aa . .�. � _. LEGISLAT`IVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Aearing Officer i. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street Wes . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heal� is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a iayover to the December 2" Legislative Aeariug. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. , Tbe Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner sic months to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Bums ve ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MTNUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, 1997 Room 330, City Ha1I Gerty Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called fhe meeting to order at I0:00 a.m. 4Q4 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Pnblic HealtU, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has been made as to how they will proceed with this building. Real Estate taxes aze uapaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estiruate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this siructure within fifteen (15} days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this properry is owned by Mid Ameriea Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they wi11 proceed with this bnilding. Real Estate tatces are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $10,000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to tlus property. Pubiic Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Slrathman, Legislative Hearing officer recommended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated thaY he has a signed purchase agreement. Closittg is scheduled for November 19�'. The ttew owner, Yee Lee, advised ttiat she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building during the winter months and complete the outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, Public Health, stated that the Real Estate taYes are paid. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°d Legislative Hearing. �, 113Z Central Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21�` and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove tlris structure within fifteen (15) days, othenvise, Public Heaith is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy taa�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 1107 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Cneg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue Departrnent stated that this properiy is scheduled for auction December 11'� and that there are a number of interested parties. Gerry Strathznan, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16'" Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. ��1-13�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING December 2, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2"d. Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4�`. The ciry has had to board the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the fifteen (I S) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current property owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate tases aze paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he appiied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an extension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gexry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang sis months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�', q�-13�� 237 Pa�e Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported tUis structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that rime. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 7ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23� to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on fmancing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernrits. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1948. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since 7uly, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delis]e, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate taxes are paid. On October 20"' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10 a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,�00 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeared, stating that the property was purchased November 6i". In addition to posting the bond, building pertnits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Blair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in March, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had Yo boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Rea1 Estate ta�ces are unpaid. No Code Compiiance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She alsa indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasibie, they plan to foreclose on this properiy. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. �`l�l3`�� 9 Acker Street West Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that flus structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current property owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are unpaid. A Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standard Federal Bank (SFB), appeared, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the property comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the property. SFB is asking for an extension of time to allow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. 97-/377 REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December lU"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends laying tlus matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case e ue. If ffie owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner sut months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ardered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approvat. (continued) 97- �» 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. 'I`he Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998.