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97-1428� rY3��'�C� e�, " L l' �+� i l RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL. N Presented By Referred To k Council File # Z I Green Sheet # la (3 �v Committee: Date 3b WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisabiliry and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure with a detached, two-velucle, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 815 Charles Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 27, Black 4, Syndicate No. 2 Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 4, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Deltreice P. Gates/Ron Morris, 3900 Sth Avenue Souttt, Mpls., MN 55409; Western Mortgage Co., 4185 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 844Q3, Attn: ChrislForeclosure Dept.; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 730Q Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Fd'ana, MN 55439-2306, Attn: Beth Assmusen, Re: Western Mortgage Co.; ITT Financial Services, dba Household Finance, 1737C Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109, Re: Deltreice Gates (judgment); H.U.D. Properry Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Iris Park Dental, 1885 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104, Re: Ronald Marris (judgment); District Director of the IRS, 316 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: Deltreice Gates (T� Lein) WHEREAS, Public Health has served 'an accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order idenrified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 21, 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 bp 5eptember 22, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property decluing this build'ang(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public heazings before the Legislauve Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-�yz�' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request 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 reY�abilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completec�i, '' . �d V4ci. b '��.' b J \y��vvR' �Pr� � ���1 iha.� • • � a� � G� �fc 7 � r�� b�.�. :s �os�� b v�ao�., cv No�.J. d�6 �44'1 VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the aint au ity Counc n e nes ay, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the 5aint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 815 Charles Avemze: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thwsand 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. S. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requiremenCS of Chapter 45 have been fulfiiled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting 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 � -' �dn�e ..f Fl.e l�.........:L_ile,...:n.. _ V e �"..\ \$ �`l `�g . 97-�y2 S' 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of rime 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 Properry pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demoliuon and removal S shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. 9 If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary $y � � � / / Approved by Mayor: Date (Z l fl/� � By: � xe ested by nepartment of: �S� � �� �.1�c.ak�e3l�3T T�J�3�'1 h1 B �U� Form App ed by City Attorney :.s . By: Approved by ayor for Submission to Council� By: Adopted by Council: Date"� .a� ��`�� Code Enforcement 2�-771$ November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10f24/97 I GREEN SHEET ov�ar�rt owccro� 97-/y28' No 615�0 ax�euom. ancaxcz � arcAiroakv � ❑ arvcM1�nK � a �r ❑ fxnxaiut¢a^v¢¢sow. ❑ nuucu�mm�ccro Q r�vorttoRwexsraxp ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 815 Charles Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Fles this persorJfirm e�er wwkeE under a conhact ta Mis depaRmeM7 YES NO Hes thie ParsoNKrm e+er been a city empbyee� YES t10 Dces this persoruhrtn P�%seas 5 sldll not riormalhP� M' arry curteM ciry empbyee'1 YES NO Is thia pelson/firm a tarpe[etl venAO/1 YES NO 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. 1'he owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair orremove the building at 815 Charles Avenue by September 22, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 2� 1997 ���� ���� �� )ISADVANTAGES 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 tases. A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. Ttus building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. 'OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � COET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ONE) YE5 NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 3 261 VNDIN6 SOURCE ACT�VIT' NUMBER INFORMA710N (IXPWNJ 97 �/yLf� � •.• LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 1Q:00 a.m. Plac.�: Room 330 City Hall IS West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legisiative Hearing Officer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December �' if the vehicle remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 We11�,Street; R. 3oseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 7essamine ve u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 1035 Magnolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing sis (6) months to complete rehabi3itation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 2b 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove ar repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner faiis to Gompiy w9th the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel A,venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building lacated at 8i5 Ghazles ve . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Bwlding Fee Registration be'sng paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 2C". �� C M �;G � '� � � � � l 1�� C� C a�..��... _ �j<v..��._. d MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEf1RING G�� —�'-�� November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hail Gerry Sfrathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Cserry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appeilant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiliits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Pubiic Health was assured by Mr. Hili that a license would be obtained by November 1$' However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health will extend the compliance date prov3ded the vehicle is pazked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Wiliits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 We13s Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schnelier is the contract for deed purchaser of the property from the fee owner and the contract for deed seller to R. Joseph Adams (appellant). Mr. Schoonover understood that repairs to the interior and exterior were in process and that Mr. Adams had been in contact with city inspectors. Guy Wiilitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29`n and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heaith advised this structure has been vacant since Aprii, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees aze due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacani buiiding fee. Gerry Strathxnan, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (IS) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heatth, advised this property was condemned ia May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the property in an asrs condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fees and ReaI Estate tases are paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9i°. Esfimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demoIish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�. Mr. Votel advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, I997. The current properry owner is Ttichazd D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure_ Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There are no assets within the estate - no probate. EventualIy, ttris will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. Votel reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this buiiding has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspection report was completed on August 5"'. On October 7`� a$2,000 bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $7,870. Jack and Carole Halverson, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coieman's offxce is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the properry. She also advised that city employees appeazed at tiieir home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received conf rming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,OOQ bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Halverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. a�-1�;� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yard and sidewaiks are being maintained Mr. Halverson indicated their intention is to rehabilitate the building, and that he would like to move his family to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Haiverson stated that he finds some of the code compliance report to be vague and does not want to make repairs that will not meet requirement. John Love, a neighbor, stated that he feels having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeazed, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighry (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the build'ang. Mr. Slrathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 56% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. S15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate the owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Morris. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city boarded the property. Registration Fees are due and owing. Real Estate taxes are paid. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Menill Lynch Credit Corporation (MLCC), advised that they are the present holder of the share of certificate sale. The foreclosure sale was held on July 2, 1997. The six-month statutory redemption period will expize on January 2, 1998. TYris is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HCTD. The property is being serviced at this time by Csreat Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if H[JD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges 13e ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the properiy. If AUD is given enough time, they may decide to demalish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which Mr. Zeike indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Pubiic Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitafion is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City CounciI might not approve this action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends alIowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjourned at 11:29. � rY3��'�C� e�, " L l' �+� i l RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL. N Presented By Referred To k Council File # Z I Green Sheet # la (3 �v Committee: Date 3b WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisabiliry and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure with a detached, two-velucle, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 815 Charles Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 27, Black 4, Syndicate No. 2 Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 4, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Deltreice P. Gates/Ron Morris, 3900 Sth Avenue Souttt, Mpls., MN 55409; Western Mortgage Co., 4185 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 844Q3, Attn: ChrislForeclosure Dept.; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 730Q Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Fd'ana, MN 55439-2306, Attn: Beth Assmusen, Re: Western Mortgage Co.; ITT Financial Services, dba Household Finance, 1737C Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109, Re: Deltreice Gates (judgment); H.U.D. Properry Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Iris Park Dental, 1885 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104, Re: Ronald Marris (judgment); District Director of the IRS, 316 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: Deltreice Gates (T� Lein) WHEREAS, Public Health has served 'an accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order idenrified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 21, 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 bp 5eptember 22, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property decluing this build'ang(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public heazings before the Legislauve Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-�yz�' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request 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 reY�abilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completec�i, '' . �d V4ci. b '��.' b J \y��vvR' �Pr� � ���1 iha.� • • � a� � G� �fc 7 � r�� b�.�. :s �os�� b v�ao�., cv No�.J. d�6 �44'1 VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the aint au ity Counc n e nes ay, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the 5aint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 815 Charles Avemze: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thwsand 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. S. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requiremenCS of Chapter 45 have been fulfiiled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting 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 � -' �dn�e ..f Fl.e l�.........:L_ile,...:n.. _ V e �"..\ \$ �`l `�g . 97-�y2 S' 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of rime 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 Properry pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demoliuon and removal S shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. 9 If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary $y � � � / / Approved by Mayor: Date (Z l fl/� � By: � xe ested by nepartment of: �S� � �� �.1�c.ak�e3l�3T T�J�3�'1 h1 B �U� Form App ed by City Attorney :.s . By: Approved by ayor for Submission to Council� By: Adopted by Council: Date"� .a� ��`�� Code Enforcement 2�-771$ November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10f24/97 I GREEN SHEET ov�ar�rt owccro� 97-/y28' No 615�0 ax�euom. ancaxcz � arcAiroakv � ❑ arvcM1�nK � a �r ❑ fxnxaiut¢a^v¢¢sow. ❑ nuucu�mm�ccro Q r�vorttoRwexsraxp ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 815 Charles Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Fles this persorJfirm e�er wwkeE under a conhact ta Mis depaRmeM7 YES NO Hes thie ParsoNKrm e+er been a city empbyee� YES t10 Dces this persoruhrtn P�%seas 5 sldll not riormalhP� M' arry curteM ciry empbyee'1 YES NO Is thia pelson/firm a tarpe[etl venAO/1 YES NO 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. 1'he owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair orremove the building at 815 Charles Avenue by September 22, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 2� 1997 ���� ���� �� )ISADVANTAGES 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 tases. A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. Ttus building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. 'OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � COET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ONE) YE5 NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 3 261 VNDIN6 SOURCE ACT�VIT' NUMBER INFORMA710N (IXPWNJ 97 �/yLf� � •.• LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 1Q:00 a.m. Plac.�: Room 330 City Hall IS West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legisiative Hearing Officer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December �' if the vehicle remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 We11�,Street; R. 3oseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 7essamine ve u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 1035 Magnolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing sis (6) months to complete rehabi3itation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 2b 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove ar repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner faiis to Gompiy w9th the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel A,venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building lacated at 8i5 Ghazles ve . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Bwlding Fee Registration be'sng paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 2C". �� C M �;G � '� � � � � l 1�� C� C a�..��... _ �j<v..��._. d MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEf1RING G�� —�'-�� November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hail Gerry Sfrathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Cserry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appeilant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiliits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Pubiic Health was assured by Mr. Hili that a license would be obtained by November 1$' However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health will extend the compliance date prov3ded the vehicle is pazked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Wiliits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 We13s Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schnelier is the contract for deed purchaser of the property from the fee owner and the contract for deed seller to R. Joseph Adams (appellant). Mr. Schoonover understood that repairs to the interior and exterior were in process and that Mr. Adams had been in contact with city inspectors. Guy Wiilitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29`n and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heaith advised this structure has been vacant since Aprii, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees aze due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacani buiiding fee. Gerry Strathxnan, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (IS) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heatth, advised this property was condemned ia May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the property in an asrs condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fees and ReaI Estate tases are paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9i°. Esfimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demoIish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�. Mr. Votel advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, I997. The current properry owner is Ttichazd D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure_ Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There are no assets within the estate - no probate. EventualIy, ttris will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. Votel reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this buiiding has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspection report was completed on August 5"'. On October 7`� a$2,000 bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $7,870. Jack and Carole Halverson, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coieman's offxce is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the properry. She also advised that city employees appeazed at tiieir home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received conf rming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,OOQ bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Halverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. a�-1�;� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yard and sidewaiks are being maintained Mr. Halverson indicated their intention is to rehabilitate the building, and that he would like to move his family to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Haiverson stated that he finds some of the code compliance report to be vague and does not want to make repairs that will not meet requirement. John Love, a neighbor, stated that he feels having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeazed, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighry (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the build'ang. Mr. Slrathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 56% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. S15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate the owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Morris. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city boarded the property. Registration Fees are due and owing. Real Estate taxes are paid. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Menill Lynch Credit Corporation (MLCC), advised that they are the present holder of the share of certificate sale. The foreclosure sale was held on July 2, 1997. The six-month statutory redemption period will expize on January 2, 1998. TYris is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HCTD. The property is being serviced at this time by Csreat Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if H[JD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges 13e ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the properiy. If AUD is given enough time, they may decide to demalish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which Mr. Zeike indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Pubiic Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitafion is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City CounciI might not approve this action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends alIowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjourned at 11:29. � rY3��'�C� e�, " L l' �+� i l RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL. N Presented By Referred To k Council File # Z I Green Sheet # la (3 �v Committee: Date 3b WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisabiliry and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure with a detached, two-velucle, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 815 Charles Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 27, Black 4, Syndicate No. 2 Addition WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before August 4, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Deltreice P. Gates/Ron Morris, 3900 Sth Avenue Souttt, Mpls., MN 55409; Western Mortgage Co., 4185 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 844Q3, Attn: ChrislForeclosure Dept.; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 730Q Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Fd'ana, MN 55439-2306, Attn: Beth Assmusen, Re: Western Mortgage Co.; ITT Financial Services, dba Household Finance, 1737C Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109, Re: Deltreice Gates (judgment); H.U.D. Properry Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Iris Park Dental, 1885 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104, Re: Ronald Marris (judgment); District Director of the IRS, 316 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: Deltreice Gates (T� Lein) WHEREAS, Public Health has served 'an accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order idenrified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 21, 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 bp 5eptember 22, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property decluing this build'ang(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public heazings before the Legislauve Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-�yz�' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request 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 reY�abilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completec�i, '' . �d V4ci. b '��.' b J \y��vvR' �Pr� � ���1 iha.� • • � a� � G� �fc 7 � r�� b�.�. :s �os�� b v�ao�., cv No�.J. d�6 �44'1 VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the aint au ity Counc n e nes ay, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the 5aint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 815 Charles Avemze: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thwsand 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. S. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requiremenCS of Chapter 45 have been fulfiiled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting 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 � -' �dn�e ..f Fl.e l�.........:L_ile,...:n.. _ V e �"..\ \$ �`l `�g . 97-�y2 S' 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of rime 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 Properry pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demoliuon and removal S shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. 9 If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Adoption Certified by Council Secretary $y � � � / / Approved by Mayor: Date (Z l fl/� � By: � xe ested by nepartment of: �S� � �� �.1�c.ak�e3l�3T T�J�3�'1 h1 B �U� Form App ed by City Attorney :.s . By: Approved by ayor for Submission to Council� By: Adopted by Council: Date"� .a� ��`�� Code Enforcement 2�-771$ November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10f24/97 I GREEN SHEET ov�ar�rt owccro� 97-/y28' No 615�0 ax�euom. ancaxcz � arcAiroakv � ❑ arvcM1�nK � a �r ❑ fxnxaiut¢a^v¢¢sow. ❑ nuucu�mm�ccro Q r�vorttoRwexsraxp ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 815 Charles Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Fles this persorJfirm e�er wwkeE under a conhact ta Mis depaRmeM7 YES NO Hes thie ParsoNKrm e+er been a city empbyee� YES t10 Dces this persoruhrtn P�%seas 5 sldll not riormalhP� M' arry curteM ciry empbyee'1 YES NO Is thia pelson/firm a tarpe[etl venAO/1 YES NO 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. 1'he owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair orremove the building at 815 Charles Avenue by September 22, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 2� 1997 ���� ���� �� )ISADVANTAGES 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 tases. A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. Ttus building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. 'OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � COET/REVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ONE) YE5 NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 3 261 VNDIN6 SOURCE ACT�VIT' NUMBER INFORMA710N (IXPWNJ 97 �/yLf� � •.• LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 1Q:00 a.m. Plac.�: Room 330 City Hall IS West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman Legisiative Hearing Officer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December �' if the vehicle remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 We11�,Street; R. 3oseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 7essamine ve u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends apgroval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 1035 Magnolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing sis (6) months to complete rehabi3itation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 2b 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove ar repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner faiis to Gompiy w9th the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel A,venue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building lacated at 8i5 Ghazles ve . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Bwlding Fee Registration be'sng paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 2C". �� C M �;G � '� � � � � l 1�� C� C a�..��... _ �j<v..��._. d MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEf1RING G�� —�'-�� November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hail Gerry Sfrathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Cserry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, calied the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appeilant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiliits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Pubiic Health was assured by Mr. Hili that a license would be obtained by November 1$' However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health will extend the compliance date prov3ded the vehicle is pazked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Wiliits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 We13s Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schnelier is the contract for deed purchaser of the property from the fee owner and the contract for deed seller to R. Joseph Adams (appellant). Mr. Schoonover understood that repairs to the interior and exterior were in process and that Mr. Adams had been in contact with city inspectors. Guy Wiilitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29`n and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heaith advised this structure has been vacant since Aprii, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees aze due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacani buiiding fee. Gerry Strathxnan, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (IS) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Heatth, advised this property was condemned ia May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the property in an asrs condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fees and ReaI Estate tases are paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9i°. Esfimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demoIish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�. Mr. Votel advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, I997. The current properry owner is Ttichazd D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure_ Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There are no assets within the estate - no probate. EventualIy, ttris will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. Votel reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this buiiding has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspection report was completed on August 5"'. On October 7`� a$2,000 bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $7,870. Jack and Carole Halverson, owners, appeazed. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coieman's offxce is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the properry. She also advised that city employees appeazed at tiieir home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received conf rming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,OOQ bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Halverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. a�-1�;� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yard and sidewaiks are being maintained Mr. Halverson indicated their intention is to rehabilitate the building, and that he would like to move his family to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Haiverson stated that he finds some of the code compliance report to be vague and does not want to make repairs that will not meet requirement. John Love, a neighbor, stated that he feels having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeazed, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighry (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the build'ang. Mr. Slrathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 56% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. S15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate the owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Morris. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city boarded the property. Registration Fees are due and owing. Real Estate taxes are paid. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Menill Lynch Credit Corporation (MLCC), advised that they are the present holder of the share of certificate sale. The foreclosure sale was held on July 2, 1997. The six-month statutory redemption period will expize on January 2, 1998. TYris is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HCTD. The property is being serviced at this time by Csreat Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if H[JD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges 13e ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the properiy. If AUD is given enough time, they may decide to demalish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which Mr. Zeike indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Pubiic Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitafion is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City CounciI might not approve this action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends alIowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjourned at 11:29.