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97-1430Council File # 97-jy.�o Presented By Referred To � 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 dwelling with a detached, oversized, single stall garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1248 Laurel Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: RESOLUTION Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson, 1100 Medina Rd., Medina, MN 55356-9515; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475, loan# 605933382; State of Minnesota, Secretary of State, 180 State Office, St. Paul, MN 55155, Re: John David FIalverson (judgment); Como Northtown Credit Union, 976 N. I.exington Pkwy., SY. Paul, MN 55103, Re: Carole Halverson (judgment); L.exington-Hamline Community Council, 1184 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 6, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the struciure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 5, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and Green Sheet #� (�l3 0� 9 WHEREAS, the interesYed and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the pravisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-lY3o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ar responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating 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 rehabilitauon or demolition of the structure to be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Vlednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative 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 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1248 Laurel Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in Chis resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. 9. That the property owner has posted a Performance Bond with the Office of LIEP and has obtained a Code Compliance Inspection Report. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 97'/y,30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 � The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 alterna6ve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 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 shucture, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Lzgislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all gersonal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department o£: Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date 4"L ��[�� By: �: Fire- Code Enforaement Division By: Ed �'(/i�c� Form Ap �6ved � City Attorney By: r'�ppxvved by Mayor for Submission to Counci__ i�� 1 �� ' �� ' � *-_ Sy: f Adopted by Council: Date ,�, � __ _ _ 97-/y3o Code Enforcement ionai9� GREEN SHEET No si5�9 292-7718 � November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAG£S '� �.M„��,� � prvwnomEr ID ❑ pn� ❑..�..��. ❑..�� WYOR(ORAWBTAIII) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOCATIO S FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution wluch 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 properly is located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. PUWN{NG CAMMlSS10N CIB COMMITfEE C1VIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis aersoMrm em wonma �m�r a oomract r« thie deaammnn YES NO tias tnie P��rm ever been a cily empbyee4 vE5 No Daes thia Pe�sorvhrm Wseess a sldll not rarmalryPO%sesseA GY anY curreM city employeel VES NO Ic this pe�soNE�m a targMetl veMOf7 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 O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the huilding at 1248 Laurel Avenue by June 5, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. 1 : w' 'i° `; The Ciry 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 properiy taxes. wi11 remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the cottununity. TOiAL AMOUNT OF iRANSAC710N S � Nuisance Housing Abatement FUNOIN6 SOURCE -INANCWI.INFORMATION (IXPlA1N) COE7/REVENUE BUOOETED (CIRCLE ONEJ VES NO 33261 nermtr Nursex OCT 3 � ,....; / J r / /�D {� � � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: I0:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hatl 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing O�cer i_ Vehicle Abatement appeal for iQ81 Ha,�ue Avenue; Arthur D. Hili, appellant. 'I`he Legislative Hearing OffScer recommends allawing an eutension fo Decennber 4�' if the vehicie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Weiis Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Tessamine ve . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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�035 Ma olia Avenue East. If ihe owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing siY (� months to complete reha6ititation, contingent on posting a$2,0(}0 bond by Noon, November 26"'. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. b. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubtic Health is ordered to remove the building. T6e Legistative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends allowiug until July 18, i998 to rehab�7itate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26`". �� K� �'.c. _. �� =. iet_1c. c�...ti�_�� • a� r.l �- �' MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �`� � � November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hai1 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, called the meeting to arder 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 appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, 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 will extend the compliance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Wells Street John Schoonover, attomey for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schneller is the contract for deed purchaser of the properiy 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 Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the buiiding, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29in 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 boazd 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 tbe annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) daqs. I035 Ma�aolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The building has been vacant since 7vne, 1997. The properiy owaer is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the properly in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boarded the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fees and Real Fstate faYes aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demo2ish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing O�cer, recommends allowing siY (6) montks to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Heaith would contact the local aganY for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 444 Lawson Avenve East Chuck Votel, Public Aealth, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased The attomey is Mark Vierling who has stated the property wili be forfeited back to the bank under foreciosure. Mr. Vieriing has reviewed tYus matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoYei reported that the bank took this as a loss in Tune, passing it to their fareclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15} days. �248 Laurel Avenue Chuck Votei, Pnbiic Heaith, reported that tkis building has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspecuon report was completed an 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 Cazole Haiverson, owners, appeazed. 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 fiuther 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 wnfimiing that her hnsband 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. °t�-ly�a , Mr. Halverson stated that they entered 'uato this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they are making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks 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 compiiance 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 appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing auailability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Strathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautiotted that the work must be complete in one yeaz. 815 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 $3Q000 - 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HUD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesfing an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HCJD needs six (b) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the buiiding. 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 properiy. 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 properiy maintenance and security which Mr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post ihe $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been probiems 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 concern that the Ciry Council might not approve this action and staYed that it wouid be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with CounciImember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathu�an recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 Yo rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26'j`. The meeting was adjourned at 1129. DEPART4�NT OF F(RE AND SAPETY SERVICFS Timothy K Fulleq Fire Chief CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemart, Mayor October 24, 1997 "�SL y � � ,w' `t$f aC l 2. 5 !SS/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and �� Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution order9n; the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1248 Laurel Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearine - Tuesday, November 1$, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, P3ovember 26, 199? The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson 1100 Medina Rd. Medina, MN 55356-9515 Interest Fee Owner TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 loan# 605933382 State of Minnesota Secretary of State 1 SO State Office St. Paul, MN 55155 Re: John David Halverson (judgment) Como Northtown Credit i3nion 976 N. Lexington Pkwy. St. Paul, M1V 55103 Re: Carole Halverson (judgment) DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN? Charles f�atel, Ptogram Directar Q n_ �� i� � N:�isance B+riTding Code fnfo�cement 555 Cedar Street Tel: 612-?98-4753 Sairs[ Pau[, bGV 5� IO!-?260 Fctc: 612-222-2770 Mortgagee 3udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor 1248 Laurel Avenue �October 24, 1997 Page 2 L.exington-Hamline Community Council 11$4 Portland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal descrigtion of this property is: Community Group �`1-�� Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. Saint Paul Public Health has decIared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance conditaon by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has noC been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y� 0 �.�. � Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Aan Pahl, PED-Housing Division O1-93 Council File # 97-jy.�o Presented By Referred To � 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 dwelling with a detached, oversized, single stall garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1248 Laurel Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: RESOLUTION Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson, 1100 Medina Rd., Medina, MN 55356-9515; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475, loan# 605933382; State of Minnesota, Secretary of State, 180 State Office, St. Paul, MN 55155, Re: John David FIalverson (judgment); Como Northtown Credit Union, 976 N. I.exington Pkwy., SY. Paul, MN 55103, Re: Carole Halverson (judgment); L.exington-Hamline Community Council, 1184 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 6, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the struciure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 5, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and Green Sheet #� (�l3 0� 9 WHEREAS, the interesYed and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the pravisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-lY3o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ar responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating 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 rehabilitauon or demolition of the structure to be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Vlednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative 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 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1248 Laurel Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in Chis resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. 9. That the property owner has posted a Performance Bond with the Office of LIEP and has obtained a Code Compliance Inspection Report. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 97'/y,30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 � The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 alterna6ve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 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 shucture, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Lzgislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all gersonal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department o£: Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date 4"L ��[�� By: �: Fire- Code Enforaement Division By: Ed �'(/i�c� Form Ap �6ved � City Attorney By: r'�ppxvved by Mayor for Submission to Counci__ i�� 1 �� ' �� ' � *-_ Sy: f Adopted by Council: Date ,�, � __ _ _ 97-/y3o Code Enforcement ionai9� GREEN SHEET No si5�9 292-7718 � November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAG£S '� �.M„��,� � prvwnomEr ID ❑ pn� ❑..�..��. ❑..�� WYOR(ORAWBTAIII) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOCATIO S FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution wluch 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 properly is located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. PUWN{NG CAMMlSS10N CIB COMMITfEE C1VIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis aersoMrm em wonma �m�r a oomract r« thie deaammnn YES NO tias tnie P��rm ever been a cily empbyee4 vE5 No Daes thia Pe�sorvhrm Wseess a sldll not rarmalryPO%sesseA GY anY curreM city employeel VES NO Ic this pe�soNE�m a targMetl veMOf7 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 O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the huilding at 1248 Laurel Avenue by June 5, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. 1 : w' 'i° `; The Ciry 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 properiy taxes. wi11 remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the cottununity. TOiAL AMOUNT OF iRANSAC710N S � Nuisance Housing Abatement FUNOIN6 SOURCE -INANCWI.INFORMATION (IXPlA1N) COE7/REVENUE BUOOETED (CIRCLE ONEJ VES NO 33261 nermtr Nursex OCT 3 � ,....; / J r / /�D {� � � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: I0:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hatl 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing O�cer i_ Vehicle Abatement appeal for iQ81 Ha,�ue Avenue; Arthur D. Hili, appellant. 'I`he Legislative Hearing OffScer recommends allawing an eutension fo Decennber 4�' if the vehicie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Weiis Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Tessamine ve . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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�035 Ma olia Avenue East. If ihe owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing siY (� months to complete reha6ititation, contingent on posting a$2,0(}0 bond by Noon, November 26"'. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. b. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubtic Health is ordered to remove the building. T6e Legistative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends allowiug until July 18, i998 to rehab�7itate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26`". �� K� �'.c. _. �� =. iet_1c. c�...ti�_�� • a� r.l �- �' MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �`� � � November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hai1 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, called the meeting to arder 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 appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, 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 will extend the compliance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Wells Street John Schoonover, attomey for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schneller is the contract for deed purchaser of the properiy 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 Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the buiiding, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29in 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 boazd 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 tbe annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) daqs. I035 Ma�aolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The building has been vacant since 7vne, 1997. The properiy owaer is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the properly in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boarded the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fees and Real Fstate faYes aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demo2ish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing O�cer, recommends allowing siY (6) montks to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Heaith would contact the local aganY for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 444 Lawson Avenve East Chuck Votel, Public Aealth, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased The attomey is Mark Vierling who has stated the property wili be forfeited back to the bank under foreciosure. Mr. Vieriing has reviewed tYus matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoYei reported that the bank took this as a loss in Tune, passing it to their fareclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15} days. �248 Laurel Avenue Chuck Votei, Pnbiic Heaith, reported that tkis building has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspecuon report was completed an 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 Cazole Haiverson, owners, appeazed. 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 fiuther 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 wnfimiing that her hnsband 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. °t�-ly�a , Mr. Halverson stated that they entered 'uato this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they are making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks 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 compiiance 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 appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing auailability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Strathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautiotted that the work must be complete in one yeaz. 815 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 $3Q000 - 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HUD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesfing an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HCJD needs six (b) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the buiiding. 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 properiy. 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 properiy maintenance and security which Mr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post ihe $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been probiems 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 concern that the Ciry Council might not approve this action and staYed that it wouid be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with CounciImember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathu�an recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 Yo rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26'j`. The meeting was adjourned at 1129. DEPART4�NT OF F(RE AND SAPETY SERVICFS Timothy K Fulleq Fire Chief CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemart, Mayor October 24, 1997 "�SL y � � ,w' `t$f aC l 2. 5 !SS/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and �� Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution order9n; the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1248 Laurel Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearine - Tuesday, November 1$, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, P3ovember 26, 199? The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson 1100 Medina Rd. Medina, MN 55356-9515 Interest Fee Owner TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 loan# 605933382 State of Minnesota Secretary of State 1 SO State Office St. Paul, MN 55155 Re: John David Halverson (judgment) Como Northtown Credit i3nion 976 N. Lexington Pkwy. St. Paul, M1V 55103 Re: Carole Halverson (judgment) DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN? Charles f�atel, Ptogram Directar Q n_ �� i� � N:�isance B+riTding Code fnfo�cement 555 Cedar Street Tel: 612-?98-4753 Sairs[ Pau[, bGV 5� IO!-?260 Fctc: 612-222-2770 Mortgagee 3udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor 1248 Laurel Avenue �October 24, 1997 Page 2 L.exington-Hamline Community Council 11$4 Portland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal descrigtion of this property is: Community Group �`1-�� Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. Saint Paul Public Health has decIared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance conditaon by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has noC been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y� 0 �.�. � Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Aan Pahl, PED-Housing Division O1-93 Council File # 97-jy.�o Presented By Referred To � 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 dwelling with a detached, oversized, single stall garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1248 Laurel Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: RESOLUTION Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 25, 1997, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson, 1100 Medina Rd., Medina, MN 55356-9515; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475, loan# 605933382; State of Minnesota, Secretary of State, 180 State Office, St. Paul, MN 55155, Re: John David FIalverson (judgment); Como Northtown Credit Union, 976 N. I.exington Pkwy., SY. Paul, MN 55103, Re: Carole Halverson (judgment); L.exington-Hamline Community Council, 1184 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 6, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the struciure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 5, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and Green Sheet #� (�l3 0� 9 WHEREAS, the interesYed and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the pravisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 97-lY3o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing O�cer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ar responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating 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 rehabilitauon or demolition of the structure to be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Vlednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative 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 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1248 Laurel Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in Chis resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. 9. That the property owner has posted a Performance Bond with the Office of LIEP and has obtained a Code Compliance Inspection Report. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 97'/y,30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 � The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 alterna6ve by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 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 shucture, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Lzgislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all gersonal propeny or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal praperty 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department o£: Adoption Certi£ied by Council Secretary By: Approved by Mayor: Date 4"L ��[�� By: �: Fire- Code Enforaement Division By: Ed �'(/i�c� Form Ap �6ved � City Attorney By: r'�ppxvved by Mayor for Submission to Counci__ i�� 1 �� ' �� ' � *-_ Sy: f Adopted by Council: Date ,�, � __ _ _ 97-/y3o Code Enforcement ionai9� GREEN SHEET No si5�9 292-7718 � November 26, 1997 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAG£S '� �.M„��,� � prvwnomEr ID ❑ pn� ❑..�..��. ❑..�� WYOR(ORAWBTAIII) ❑ (CL1P ALL LOCATIO S FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution wluch 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 properly is located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. PUWN{NG CAMMlSS10N CIB COMMITfEE C1VIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis aersoMrm em wonma �m�r a oomract r« thie deaammnn YES NO tias tnie P��rm ever been a cily empbyee4 vE5 No Daes thia Pe�sorvhrm Wseess a sldll not rarmalryPO%sesseA GY anY curreM city employeel VES NO Ic this pe�soNE�m a targMetl veMOf7 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 O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the huilding at 1248 Laurel Avenue by June 5, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. 1 : w' 'i° `; The Ciry 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 properiy taxes. wi11 remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the cottununity. TOiAL AMOUNT OF iRANSAC710N S � Nuisance Housing Abatement FUNOIN6 SOURCE -INANCWI.INFORMATION (IXPlA1N) COE7/REVENUE BUOOETED (CIRCLE ONEJ VES NO 33261 nermtr Nursex OCT 3 � ,....; / J r / /�D {� � � � LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: I0:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hatl 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing O�cer i_ Vehicle Abatement appeal for iQ81 Ha,�ue Avenue; Arthur D. Hili, appellant. 'I`he Legislative Hearing OffScer recommends allawing an eutension fo Decennber 4�' if the vehicie remains parked properly, per an amendment by Public Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Weiis Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Tessamine ve . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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�035 Ma olia Avenue East. If ihe owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing siY (� months to complete reha6ititation, contingent on posting a$2,0(}0 bond by Noon, November 26"'. 5. Resolution ardering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. b. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1248 Laurel Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubtic Health is ordered to remove the building. T6e Legistative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends allowiug until July 18, i998 to rehab�7itate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,000 bond posted by Noon, November 26`". �� K� �'.c. _. �� =. iet_1c. c�...ti�_�� • a� r.l �- �' MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING �`� � � November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hai1 Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfFicer, called the meeting to arder 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 appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inability to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, 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 will extend the compliance date provided the vehicle is parked properly - on the driveway. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing an extension to December 4�' based on the statement by Mr. Willits that with City Councii ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health. 674 Wells Street John Schoonover, attomey for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating that Mr. Schneller is the contract for deed purchaser of the properiy 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 Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the buiiding, wood, windows, pails and other rehabilitation debris azound the vacant house. A summary abatement was posted October 29in 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 boazd 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 tbe annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislafive Hearing Officer recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) daqs. I035 Ma�aolia Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, advised this property was condemned in May, 1997. The building has been vacant since 7vne, 1997. The properiy owaer is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to sell the properly in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to eliminate nuisance violations and boarded the building. The Vacant Buiiding Registration Fees and Real Fstate faYes aze paid. A Code Compliance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demo2ish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing O�cer, recommends allowing siY (6) montks to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Heaith would contact the local aganY for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 444 Lawson Avenve East Chuck Votel, Public Aealth, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased The attomey is Mark Vierling who has stated the property wili be forfeited back to the bank under foreciosure. Mr. Vieriing has reviewed tYus matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoYei reported that the bank took this as a loss in Tune, passing it to their fareclosure department. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifteen (15} days. �248 Laurel Avenue Chuck Votei, Pnbiic Heaith, reported that tkis building has been vacant since July, 1996. A Code Compliance inspecuon report was completed an 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 Cazole Haiverson, owners, appeazed. 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 fiuther 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 wnfimiing that her hnsband 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. °t�-ly�a , Mr. Halverson stated that they entered 'uato this property not realizing there was a drug trafficking situation involved. He indicated that they are making an attempt to quiet the property down and would appreciate being treated with respect. Even though they live outside Saint Paul, the yazd and sidewalks 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 compiiance 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 appeared, stating that they want to be on record showing auailability and interest in rehabilitating this structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approving the order allowing the owners one-hundred eighty (180) days to rehabilitate or remove the building. Mr. Strathman advised Mr. and Mrs. Halverson that they can request additional time if the work is at least 50% complete and cautiotted that the work must be complete in one yeaz. 815 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 $3Q000 - 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 expire on January 2, 1998. This is an FHA insured mortgage. It is the intention of MLCC to convey the property back to HUD. The property is being serviced at this time by Great Financial Bank of Owensboro, KY. Mr. Zelke is requesfing an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HCJD needs six (b) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the buiiding. 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 properiy. 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 properiy maintenance and security which Mr. Zelke indicated could be conected. Mr. Zelke stated that he would recommend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post ihe $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been probiems 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 concern that the Ciry Council might not approve this action and staYed that it wouid be prudent for Mr. Votel to speak with CounciImember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathu�an recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 Yo rehabilitate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26'j`. The meeting was adjourned at 1129. DEPART4�NT OF F(RE AND SAPETY SERVICFS Timothy K Fulleq Fire Chief CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Colemart, Mayor October 24, 1997 "�SL y � � ,w' `t$f aC l 2. 5 !SS/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS � Council President and �� Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution order9n; the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1248 Laurel Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearine - Tuesday, November 1$, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, P3ovember 26, 199? The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jack D. & Carole J. Halverson 1100 Medina Rd. Medina, MN 55356-9515 Interest Fee Owner TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 loan# 605933382 State of Minnesota Secretary of State 1 SO State Office St. Paul, MN 55155 Re: John David Halverson (judgment) Como Northtown Credit i3nion 976 N. Lexington Pkwy. St. Paul, M1V 55103 Re: Carole Halverson (judgment) DMSION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN? Charles f�atel, Ptogram Directar Q n_ �� i� � N:�isance B+riTding Code fnfo�cement 555 Cedar Street Tel: 612-?98-4753 Sairs[ Pau[, bGV 5� IO!-?260 Fctc: 612-222-2770 Mortgagee 3udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor 1248 Laurel Avenue �October 24, 1997 Page 2 L.exington-Hamline Community Council 11$4 Portland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 The legal descrigtion of this property is: Community Group �`1-�� Lot 7, Block 24, Anna E. Ramsey's Addition, Enlargement of, to St. Paul, Minn. Saint Paul Public Health has decIared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance conditaon by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has noC been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si re1y� 0 �.�. � Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshali Aan Pahl, PED-Housing Division O1-93