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97-1429Covncil File # qj-1y29 Green Sheet # /�/,5.�� RESOLUTION �,-- , ��.;. {'� CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3? Presented By �/ ��/ Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame struchue located on properiy hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 951 7essanune Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 19, Block 11, Eastville Heights WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before September 12, 1997, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Principal Residential Mortgage Inc., 711 High Street H, Des Moines, IA 50392-070$, Attn: Lori FredricksonlClaim Dept WE-IEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egisla6ve Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 27, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then laiown interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 26, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring tlus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomrnendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrunental to Che public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the stsucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed witlun fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 97-�Yiq WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, I3ovember 26, 1997 and the testiruony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing O�cer 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 951 Jessamine Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property 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 thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsibie 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 declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance 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 fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following arder: 1. 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. �7-�y2� � .,� 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Izgislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolirion and removal shall be removed from the properiy 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 dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: ' ��1 �F G��. �Eaf�iE� By: { Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary SY: �� . ��A..�� "- ---�/, Approved by Mayor: Date __)�--t6t`tY By: �t Form App m'Ged by City Attorney By. � . Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �� ,�� By: / Adopted by Council: Date �\� �.� ��`(q+'� Code Enforcement �►�y��.j November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SiGNATURE PAGES 10/24/97 ► GREEN SHEET 1� =]�:jIL-��Z'�...Z:'fI':I City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced building(s}. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subyect property is located at 951 Jessamine Avenue East. PLANNING COMMISSION Cf8 CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RSONALSERVICE CONiRAGfS MUSTANSWER7FIE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: He6 thic PalSOMim ever worked under a conhaCt forthi6 dePartment? vES NO Has thia ce��rm ever been a citv emVbYee? VES NO Does this D�� D� a slaU not non�aU�1P� b'! anY airteM cM7 emPbYee? YES NO �: mis peroomrm� a earpe[ea vencor+ 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. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 951 Jessamine Avenne East by September 26, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��`� ��u�r�� CIIY11ttOR1EY � ❑ f�fYCl.iR1I ❑nuxcu�aFwwMCESOw. ❑RUxw4aim/�a � W1bR(ORMA3i.Vln ❑ (CLlP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) The, City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the nronertv, coliected as a snecial assessment against the property taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the AMOt1NT OF TRIINSIICT{ON S � Nuisance Housing Abatement IG SOURCE FlNANCIAL MlFORMATON IEXPWN) d�T 2 8 }997 COSTRtEYENUHBUDQETED(CIRCLEONHI ACTNI7Y NUMBER 97�Iy19 No 61526 mw.uu». ancauxri � "° 33261 OCT 3 01997 , +� ---- .�+. 97-�yzy REPORT LEGISLAI`IVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman L,egislative Hearing Officer 1. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December d if the vetucie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. S�mmary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine v ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Iiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1035 Ma,�nolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`". 5. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 I.awson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Offxer recommends approvai. 6. Resolution ozdering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Off�cer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Tt�e Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing umtil July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26"`. �� l � t'�;C :_ � ` ._ i.{ :• 1��, -]� Lc..,�ti�._�� a�: `n� c� - MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING � 1—��-(, �.q November 18, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hail Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meefing 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 appeliant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiilits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hill that a license would be obtained by November 18 However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health wiil extend the compiiance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman reconunends allowing an extension to December 4ih based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii xatification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Weils Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, staUng that Mr. Schneller 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 Willitts, 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 29tn and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees are due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A c3tation was issued to the CEO of Principai Res3dential for failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. Gerr}� Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to se11 the properiy in an as/is condition. The czty has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Regish Fees and Rea1 Estate tases aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. VoYei advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capitat with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, 1997. The current property owner is Richazd D. Emerson, Sr., daceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the properry will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed ttus matter witkt family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this 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 tYus building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building 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, appeared. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coleman's office is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the property. She also advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confirming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Aalverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. °I�-/y �-9 Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this properry not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze uiaking an attempt to quiet the properiy down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks aze 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 feeis having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structute. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Stratlunan advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. 815 Charles Avenue Chuck Votei, Public Health, reported that this properry 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 Merrill 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HLiD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great 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 wi11 rehabilitate the property or 2j decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if HUD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HUD is given enough time, they may decide to demolish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which NIr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond 'ammediately. Mr. Vote1 staxed that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Public Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitation is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City Council might not approve t6is action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respecf to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing 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. DEPAR�NT OF flRE A.�ID SAFEIY SERVICES� �� Timollry K Fa!ler, Fire Chief - 4 CI"fY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Co7eman, Mayor October 24, 1997 DMSION OP PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN"I' Char[¢s ('o[¢!, Program Dvector Nuisance Buikting Code E+forcement 555 Cedor Sveet TeL- 6I2-298-4153 Saint Pauf, A1N 57I01-?260 Fax; 612-217-2770 /r — f`- �=''�dy .�., , ._+�" Ht tr�:'.;,:�:" ,— .. ;, ; � -_ �a�/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council -i` -....;�..._,.��„ Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has zequested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 951 Jessamine Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 Cify Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Principai Residential Mortgage Inc. 711 High Street H Des Moines, IA 50342-0708 Attn: Lori FredricksonlCiaim Dept Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 19, Block il, Eastville Heights Saint Paul Pubiic Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Publ'ac Health has issued an order to the then known resgonsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). �,, 951 7essamine Avenue East `flctober 24, 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 City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Heaith to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assesment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si erely, � � a Ren ta Weiss � Program Supervisor VacanUNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division 01-93 Covncil File # qj-1y29 Green Sheet # /�/,5.�� RESOLUTION �,-- , ��.;. CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3? Presented By �7_/ Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame struchue located on properiy hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 951 7essanune Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 19, Block 11, Eastville Heights WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before September 12, 1997, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Principal Residential Mortgage Inc., 711 High Street H, Des Moines, IA 50392-070$, Attn: Lori FredricksonlClaim Dept WE-IEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egisla6ve Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 27, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then laiown interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 26, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring tlus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomrnendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrunental to Che public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the stsucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed witlun fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 97-�Yiq WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, I3ovember 26, 1997 and the testiruony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing O�cer 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 951 Jessamine Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property 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 thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsibie 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 declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance 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 fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following arder: 1. 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. �7-�y2� � .,� 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Izgislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolirion and removal shall be removed from the properiy 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 dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: ' ��1 �F G��. �Eaf�iE� By: { Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary SY: �� . ��A..�� "- ---�/, Approved by Mayor: Date __)�--t6t`tY By: �t Form App m'Ged by City Attorney By. � . Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �� ,�� By: / Adopted by Council: Date �\� �.� ��`(q+'� Code Enforcement �►�y��.j November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SiGNATURE PAGES 10/24/97 ► GREEN SHEET 1� =]�:jIL-��Z'�...Z:'fI':I City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced building(s}. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subyect property is located at 951 Jessamine Avenue East. PLANNING COMMISSION Cf8 CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RSONALSERVICE CONiRAGfS MUSTANSWER7FIE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: He6 thic PalSOMim ever worked under a conhaCt forthi6 dePartment? vES NO Has thia ce��rm ever been a citv emVbYee? VES NO Does this D�� D� a slaU not non�aU�1P� b'! anY airteM cM7 emPbYee? YES NO �: mis peroomrm� a earpe[ea vencor+ 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. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 951 Jessamine Avenne East by September 26, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��`� ��u�r�� CIIY11ttOR1EY � ❑ f�fYCl.iR1I ❑nuxcu�aFwwMCESOw. ❑RUxw4aim/�a � W1bR(ORMA3i.Vln ❑ (CLlP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) The, City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the nronertv, coliected as a snecial assessment against the property taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the AMOt1NT OF TRIINSIICT{ON S � Nuisance Housing Abatement IG SOURCE FlNANCIAL MlFORMATON IEXPWN) d�T 2 8 }997 COSTRtEYENUHBUDQETED(CIRCLEONHI ACTNI7Y NUMBER 97�Iy19 No 61526 mw.uu». ancauxri � "° 33261 OCT 3 01997 , +� ---- .�+. 97-�yzy REPORT LEGISLAI`IVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman L,egislative Hearing Officer 1. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December d if the vetucie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. S�mmary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine v ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Iiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1035 Ma,�nolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`". 5. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 I.awson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Offxer recommends approvai. 6. Resolution ozdering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Off�cer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Tt�e Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing umtil July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26"`. �� l � t'�;C :_ � ` ._ i.{ :• 1��, -]� Lc..,�ti�._�� a�: `n� c� - MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING � 1—��-(, �.q November 18, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hail Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meefing 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 appeliant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiilits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hill that a license would be obtained by November 18 However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health wiil extend the compiiance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman reconunends allowing an extension to December 4ih based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii xatification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Weils Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, staUng that Mr. Schneller 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 Willitts, 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 29tn and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees are due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A c3tation was issued to the CEO of Principai Res3dential for failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. Gerr}� Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to se11 the properiy in an as/is condition. The czty has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Regish Fees and Rea1 Estate tases aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. VoYei advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capitat with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, 1997. The current property owner is Richazd D. Emerson, Sr., daceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the properry will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed ttus matter witkt family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this 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 tYus building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building 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, appeared. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coleman's office is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the property. She also advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confirming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Aalverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. °I�-/y �-9 Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this properry not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze uiaking an attempt to quiet the properiy down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks aze 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 feeis having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structute. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Stratlunan advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. 815 Charles Avenue Chuck Votei, Public Health, reported that this properry 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 Merrill 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HLiD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great 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 wi11 rehabilitate the property or 2j decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if HUD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HUD is given enough time, they may decide to demolish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which NIr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond 'ammediately. Mr. Vote1 staxed that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Public Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitation is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City Council might not approve t6is action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respecf to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing 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. DEPAR�NT OF flRE A.�ID SAFEIY SERVICES� �� Timollry K Fa!ler, Fire Chief - 4 CI"fY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Co7eman, Mayor October 24, 1997 DMSION OP PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN"I' Char[¢s ('o[¢!, Program Dvector Nuisance Buikting Code E+forcement 555 Cedor Sveet TeL- 6I2-298-4153 Saint Pauf, A1N 57I01-?260 Fax; 612-217-2770 /r — f`- �=''�dy .�., , ._+�" Ht tr�:'.;,:�:" ,— .. ;, ; � -_ �a�/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council -i` -....;�..._,.��„ Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has zequested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 951 Jessamine Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 Cify Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Principai Residential Mortgage Inc. 711 High Street H Des Moines, IA 50342-0708 Attn: Lori FredricksonlCiaim Dept Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 19, Block il, Eastville Heights Saint Paul Pubiic Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Publ'ac Health has issued an order to the then known resgonsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). �,, 951 7essamine Avenue East `flctober 24, 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 City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Heaith to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assesment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si erely, � � a Ren ta Weiss � Program Supervisor VacanUNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division 01-93 Covncil File # qj-1y29 Green Sheet # /�/,5.�� RESOLUTION �,-- , ��.;. CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3? Presented By �7_/ Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame struchue located on properiy hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 951 7essanune Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 19, Block 11, Eastville Heights WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before September 12, 1997, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Principal Residential Mortgage Inc., 711 High Street H, Des Moines, IA 50392-070$, Attn: Lori FredricksonlClaim Dept WE-IEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egisla6ve Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 27, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then laiown interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 26, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring tlus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomrnendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrunental to Che public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the stsucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed witlun fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 97-�Yiq WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, I3ovember 26, 1997 and the testiruony and evidence including the action taken by the I,egislative Hearing O�cer 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 951 Jessamine Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property 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 thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsibie 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 declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance 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 fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following arder: 1. 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. �7-�y2� � .,� 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Izgislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolirion and removal shall be removed from the properiy 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 dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: ' ��1 �F G��. �Eaf�iE� By: { Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary SY: �� . ��A..�� "- ---�/, Approved by Mayor: Date __)�--t6t`tY By: �t Form App m'Ged by City Attorney By. � . Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �� ,�� By: / Adopted by Council: Date �\� �.� ��`(q+'� Code Enforcement �►�y��.j November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SiGNATURE PAGES 10/24/97 ► GREEN SHEET 1� =]�:jIL-��Z'�...Z:'fI':I City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced building(s}. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subyect property is located at 951 Jessamine Avenue East. PLANNING COMMISSION Cf8 CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RSONALSERVICE CONiRAGfS MUSTANSWER7FIE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: He6 thic PalSOMim ever worked under a conhaCt forthi6 dePartment? vES NO Has thia ce��rm ever been a citv emVbYee? VES NO Does this D�� D� a slaU not non�aU�1P� b'! anY airteM cM7 emPbYee? YES NO �: mis peroomrm� a earpe[ea vencor+ 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. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 951 Jessamine Avenne East by September 26, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ��`� ��u�r�� CIIY11ttOR1EY � ❑ f�fYCl.iR1I ❑nuxcu�aFwwMCESOw. ❑RUxw4aim/�a � W1bR(ORMA3i.Vln ❑ (CLlP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) The, City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the nronertv, coliected as a snecial assessment against the property taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the AMOt1NT OF TRIINSIICT{ON S � Nuisance Housing Abatement IG SOURCE FlNANCIAL MlFORMATON IEXPWN) d�T 2 8 }997 COSTRtEYENUHBUDQETED(CIRCLEONHI ACTNI7Y NUMBER 97�Iy19 No 61526 mw.uu». ancauxri � "° 33261 OCT 3 01997 , +� ---- .�+. 97-�yzy REPORT LEGISLAI`IVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman L,egislative Hearing Officer 1. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing an extension to December d if the vetucie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. S�mmary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine v ue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Iiealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1035 Ma,�nolia Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`". 5. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 I.awson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Offxer recommends approvai. 6. Resolution ozdering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel v u. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Off�cer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering ffie owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Tt�e Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing umtil July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26"`. �� l � t'�;C :_ � ` ._ i.{ :• 1��, -]� Lc..,�ti�._�� a�: `n� c� - MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING � 1—��-(, �.q November 18, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hail Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meefing 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 appeliant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Wiilits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hill that a license would be obtained by November 18 However, Mr. Willits advised that Public Health wiil extend the compiiance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman reconunends allowing an extension to December 4ih based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii xatification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Weils Street John Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, staUng that Mr. Schneller 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 Willitts, 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 29tn and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc. The Vacant Building Registration fees are due and owing. The city has had to board the building. Estimated cost to repair is $30,000 - cost to demolish, $6,277. A c3tation was issued to the CEO of Principai Res3dential for failure to pay the annual vacant building fee. Gerr}� Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 1035 Magnolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The buiiding has been vacant since June, 1997. The property owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to se11 the properiy in an as/is condition. The czty has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boazded the building. The Vacant Building Regish Fees and Rea1 Estate tases aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. VoYei advised that Public Health would contact the local agent for Fairbanks Capitat with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since Mazch, 1997. The current property owner is Richazd D. Emerson, Sr., daceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the properry will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed ttus matter witkt family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this 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 tYus building within fifteen (15) days. 1248 Lanrel Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building 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, appeared. Mrs. Halverson indicated that per their request, representation from Mayor Coleman's office is in attendance. Mrs. Halverson stated that many signs have been plastered, fueling individuals to further damage the property. She also advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confirming that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Mrs. Aalverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. °I�-/y �-9 Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into this properry not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they aze uiaking an attempt to quiet the properiy down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks aze 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 feeis having the property become a nuisance and eye sore was unnecessary. Greg Fenzel with the Rondo Community Land Trust appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing availability and interest in rehabilitating this structute. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Stratlunan advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautioned that the work must be complete in one year. 815 Charles Avenue Chuck Votei, Public Health, reported that this properry 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 Merrill 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HLiD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great 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 wi11 rehabilitate the property or 2j decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke cautioned that if HUD were to reject the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HUD is given enough time, they may decide to demolish. While the house does not look bad, there might be a problem with respect to property maintenance and security which NIr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond 'ammediately. Mr. Vote1 staxed that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that Public Health would support a recommendation of an eight (8) month time-line, with the understanding that if the necessary rehabilitation is not complete in eight (8) months the city will demolish the building. Mr. Strathman indicated concem that the City Council might not approve t6is action and stated that it would be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respecf to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing 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. DEPAR�NT OF flRE A.�ID SAFEIY SERVICES� �� Timollry K Fa!ler, Fire Chief - 4 CI"fY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Norm Co7eman, Mayor October 24, 1997 DMSION OP PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN"I' Char[¢s ('o[¢!, Program Dvector Nuisance Buikting Code E+forcement 555 Cedor Sveet TeL- 6I2-298-4153 Saint Pauf, A1N 57I01-?260 Fax; 612-217-2770 /r — f`- �=''�dy .�., , ._+�" Ht tr�:'.;,:�:" ,— .. ;, ; � -_ �a�/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council -i` -....;�..._,.��„ Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has zequested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 951 Jessamine Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 Cify Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Principai Residential Mortgage Inc. 711 High Street H Des Moines, IA 50342-0708 Attn: Lori FredricksonlCiaim Dept Interest Fee Owner The legal description of this property is: Lot 19, Block il, Eastville Heights Saint Paul Pubiic Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Publ'ac Health has issued an order to the then known resgonsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). �,, 951 7essamine Avenue East `flctober 24, 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 City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buildin� in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Heaith to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assesment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si erely, � � a Ren ta Weiss � Program Supervisor VacanUNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division 01-93