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97-1431Council File # j7_/y3l Green Sheet # (o/S�� RESOLUTION � -�- ��IT�Y OF SAWT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� .� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred 4 to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 444 Lawson Avenue East. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 8 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 10 information obtained by Public Health on or before July 24, 1997, the following are the now known 11 interested ar resgonsible parties for the Sub}ect Property: Mark 7. Vierling, 1835 Northwestern 12 Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082, Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate; First Bank Systems, 13 Attn: James VonSien, P.O. Box 2407, Mpls., MN 55402, Acct# 300-111-111-QOQ0140 14 15 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 16 Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 17 August 20, 1997; and 18 19 WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 20 structure located on the 5ubject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 21 22 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair ar 23 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 19, 1997; and 24 25 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 26 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 27 28 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 29 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 30 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 31 32 WHFREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 33 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 34 purpose of the public hearings; and 35 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L,egisladve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, November i&, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 38 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 39 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, 40 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on Che community by rehabilitating this 41 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ardinances, or in the alternative by 42 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 43 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the 44 date of the Council Hearing; and 97 �/y3I WFIBREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the I.egislative Hearing O�cer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testunony 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 944 I.awson Avenue East: 1. ThaC the Sub}ect Proper[y 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 dollazs ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the 3ubject Properly. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this ttuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building tias been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: l. 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. 97-��al 1 2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal properry or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal 8 shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tirue period. 9 If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by D� of: ��.� D 6 Y 1S t11a � f�. �.I!'-a�c�Mf�" B �a�.d� �� ` �� q � Form Approv ¢t by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date �,, � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy: B}'� �� S�-� '� �"�" b Mayor for Submission to Council /\`�� Approved by Mayor: Date }'� g�57- � � � � By: �� By� Code Enforcement Progams � 10/24/97 November er 292-7�18 3ENOABY(OATQ 1997 'TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.,�,�.��.� / ! r / �� No 61528 MIfINIDats ��. arv�nortrr___� ❑an'u[rtK �.«��. ❑.«,K�,Q�,� WYdl1�A8mfA11T) ❑ (CLiP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion 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 ardered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at 444 Lawson Avenue East. w PLAPlNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITI'EE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION fias tnie persoMim ever krorked unaer a contract rorthis tlepartmeneT YES NO Has due A�M�m evet 6een a dty dnployee? YES NO ' Dces thie pefsonlfirm 0� a skiq not normal�YP�essed bY anY curteM ci1Y emPbY�? YES NO Is tlas pessoMnm a targetetl venAaft YES NO �lain aN ves anawefa on se�arate sheet and attach to areen sheet This building(s} is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chap4er 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 944 Lawson Avenue East by September 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. :; .. : � i, . � , will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the collected as a special assessment against the property tases. wili remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ......... ........ JTAL AMOUNT OF TRIWSACTION t Nuisance Aousing Abatement INDING SOURCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — __ WJCIAL INFORMATION (IXPWN) CASTIREVQlUE BUOGETEO (CIRCLE ON� ACTIVIiYNUMeER 1 NC e 97�/y31 REPORT LEGI5LATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman I,egislative Hearing O�cer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Off3cer recommends allowing an extension to Aecember 4`" if the velucie remains parked properly, per an amendme� by Pnblic Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer r�ommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine Avenue. 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 buiiding located at_1035 Mag�olia ,2,venue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluuon, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to compiete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�'. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 L,awson Avenue Bast. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 12r�8 Laurel Avenue. If the owner faIls to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles ven . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Fieaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer xecommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on fhe Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,040 bond posted by Noon, November 2fi . � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE I3EARING November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Wiilits �-� � r,�., t�;c'� 3 t` _ `l ;' ��:1c,. Co.,.�;�_: a,�< r.?.:` �l2 -ly3 � Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, calied the meeting to order at 10;00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inabilary to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hiil 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. Stratlunan recommends aliowing an extension to December 4th based on the statement by Mr. Willits that wlth City Council ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health, 674 Wells Street city inspectors. Tohn Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating 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 Guy Willitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, paiis and other rehabilitation debris around the vacant house. A suminary abatement was posted Octoher 29u and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this sUucture has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Ina 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 citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer 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, 1447. The building has been vacant since June, 1997. The properry owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to selI the property in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to elnninate nuisance violations and boarded tke building. The Vacant Builcting Registration Fees and Real Estate taaces are paid. A Code Compiiance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislativa Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Aealth would contact the locai agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoteI reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure departrnent. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifreen (15} days. 1248 Laurel 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, appeazed. Mrs. Hatverson 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 alsc advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confiruiing that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Nlrs. HaIverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. � , `� � -� �� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into 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 buiiding, and that he would like to move his fasnily to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Halverson 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 properry 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 structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing 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 cautioned that the wozk must be complete in one yeu. &15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate Che owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Monis. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city bouded the property. Registration Fees aze due and owing. Real Estate t�es aze paid. Estimated cost to repair ls $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Merrill Lynch Cxedit 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 pexiod will expire on 3anuary 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 requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke caufioned that if HIJD were to re}ect the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HiJD 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 Mr. Zelke indicated could be corrected. Mr. Zelke stated that he wouid recomxnend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that 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 City Covncil might not approve this action and stated that it � would be pmdent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabititate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fea Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:29. DEPAR'];�NT OF flRE AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Futler, F"ve ChieJ CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayar Octobzr 24, 1997 a-��S:�. ,. .' ' . a ..s.�. NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS �� '� ��1 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council �"`--'�= =--�- �-,° _-� Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Bnforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 944 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Mark 7. Vierling 1835 I�orthwestem Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate Interest Attorney for Family of Deceased Fee Owners First Bank Systems Attn: James VonSien P.O. Box 2407 Mpls., MN 55402 Acct# 300-111-111-0000140 The ]egal description of this property is: DIVISiON OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Charles l'a�el Program Director ' � �� Nu'uance Bu"rlding Code Enjorcement SSS Cedar Street Tel.� 612-I98-S153 Saint Pau[, MN 55101-2260 Faz: 611-121-?77D Mortaage in Foreclosure Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 944 Lawson Avenue East :October 24, 1997 Page 2 � �- I �[,`�t Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then lrnown respotvsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either reQair, or demalish 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 rely, � � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 Council File # j7_/y3l Green Sheet # (o/S�� RESOLUTION � -�- ��IT�Y OF SAWT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� .� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred 4 to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 444 Lawson Avenue East. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 8 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 10 information obtained by Public Health on or before July 24, 1997, the following are the now known 11 interested ar resgonsible parties for the Sub}ect Property: Mark 7. Vierling, 1835 Northwestern 12 Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082, Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate; First Bank Systems, 13 Attn: James VonSien, P.O. Box 2407, Mpls., MN 55402, Acct# 300-111-111-QOQ0140 14 15 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 16 Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 17 August 20, 1997; and 18 19 WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 20 structure located on the 5ubject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 21 22 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair ar 23 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 19, 1997; and 24 25 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 26 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 27 28 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 29 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 30 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 31 32 WHFREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 33 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 34 purpose of the public hearings; and 35 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L,egisladve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, November i&, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 38 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 39 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, 40 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on Che community by rehabilitating this 41 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ardinances, or in the alternative by 42 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 43 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the 44 date of the Council Hearing; and 97 �/y3I WFIBREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the I.egislative Hearing O�cer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testunony 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 944 I.awson Avenue East: 1. ThaC the Sub}ect Proper[y 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 dollazs ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the 3ubject Properly. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this ttuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building tias been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: l. 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. 97-��al 1 2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal properry or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal 8 shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tirue period. 9 If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by D� of: ��.� D 6 Y 1S t11a � f�. �.I!'-a�c�Mf�" B �a�.d� �� ` �� q � Form Approv ¢t by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date �,, � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy: B}'� �� S�-� '� �"�" b Mayor for Submission to Council /\`�� Approved by Mayor: Date }'� g�57- � � � � By: �� By� Code Enforcement Progams � 10/24/97 November er 292-7�18 3ENOABY(OATQ 1997 'TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.,�,�.��.� / ! r / �� No 61528 MIfINIDats ��. arv�nortrr___� ❑an'u[rtK �.«��. ❑.«,K�,Q�,� WYdl1�A8mfA11T) ❑ (CLiP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion 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 ardered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at 444 Lawson Avenue East. w PLAPlNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITI'EE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION fias tnie persoMim ever krorked unaer a contract rorthis tlepartmeneT YES NO Has due A�M�m evet 6een a dty dnployee? YES NO ' Dces thie pefsonlfirm 0� a skiq not normal�YP�essed bY anY curteM ci1Y emPbY�? YES NO Is tlas pessoMnm a targetetl venAaft YES NO �lain aN ves anawefa on se�arate sheet and attach to areen sheet This building(s} is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chap4er 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 944 Lawson Avenue East by September 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. :; .. : � i, . � , will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the collected as a special assessment against the property tases. wili remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ......... ........ JTAL AMOUNT OF TRIWSACTION t Nuisance Aousing Abatement INDING SOURCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — __ WJCIAL INFORMATION (IXPWN) CASTIREVQlUE BUOGETEO (CIRCLE ON� ACTIVIiYNUMeER 1 NC e 97�/y31 REPORT LEGI5LATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman I,egislative Hearing O�cer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Off3cer recommends allowing an extension to Aecember 4`" if the velucie remains parked properly, per an amendme� by Pnblic Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer r�ommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine Avenue. 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 buiiding located at_1035 Mag�olia ,2,venue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluuon, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to compiete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�'. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 L,awson Avenue Bast. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 12r�8 Laurel Avenue. If the owner faIls to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles ven . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Fieaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer xecommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on fhe Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,040 bond posted by Noon, November 2fi . � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE I3EARING November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Wiilits �-� � r,�., t�;c'� 3 t` _ `l ;' ��:1c,. Co.,.�;�_: a,�< r.?.:` �l2 -ly3 � Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, calied the meeting to order at 10;00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inabilary to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hiil 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. Stratlunan recommends aliowing an extension to December 4th based on the statement by Mr. Willits that wlth City Council ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health, 674 Wells Street city inspectors. Tohn Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating 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 Guy Willitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, paiis and other rehabilitation debris around the vacant house. A suminary abatement was posted Octoher 29u and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this sUucture has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Ina 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 citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer 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, 1447. The building has been vacant since June, 1997. The properry owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to selI the property in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to elnninate nuisance violations and boarded tke building. The Vacant Builcting Registration Fees and Real Estate taaces are paid. A Code Compiiance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislativa Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Aealth would contact the locai agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoteI reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure departrnent. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifreen (15} days. 1248 Laurel 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, appeazed. Mrs. Hatverson 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 alsc advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confiruiing that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Nlrs. HaIverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. � , `� � -� �� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into 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 buiiding, and that he would like to move his fasnily to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Halverson 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 properry 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 structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing 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 cautioned that the wozk must be complete in one yeu. &15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate Che owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Monis. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city bouded the property. Registration Fees aze due and owing. Real Estate t�es aze paid. Estimated cost to repair ls $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Merrill Lynch Cxedit 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 pexiod will expire on 3anuary 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 requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke caufioned that if HIJD were to re}ect the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HiJD 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 Mr. Zelke indicated could be corrected. Mr. Zelke stated that he wouid recomxnend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that 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 City Covncil might not approve this action and stated that it � would be pmdent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabititate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fea Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:29. DEPAR'];�NT OF flRE AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Futler, F"ve ChieJ CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayar Octobzr 24, 1997 a-��S:�. ,. .' ' . a ..s.�. NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS �� '� ��1 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council �"`--'�= =--�- �-,° _-� Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Bnforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 944 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Mark 7. Vierling 1835 I�orthwestem Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate Interest Attorney for Family of Deceased Fee Owners First Bank Systems Attn: James VonSien P.O. Box 2407 Mpls., MN 55402 Acct# 300-111-111-0000140 The ]egal description of this property is: DIVISiON OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Charles l'a�el Program Director ' � �� Nu'uance Bu"rlding Code Enjorcement SSS Cedar Street Tel.� 612-I98-S153 Saint Pau[, MN 55101-2260 Faz: 611-121-?77D Mortaage in Foreclosure Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 944 Lawson Avenue East :October 24, 1997 Page 2 � �- I �[,`�t Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then lrnown respotvsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either reQair, or demalish 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 rely, � � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 Council File # j7_/y3l Green Sheet # (o/S�� RESOLUTION � -�- ��IT�Y OF SAWT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3� .� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame duplex with a detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred 4 to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 444 Lawson Avenue East. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 8 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 10 information obtained by Public Health on or before July 24, 1997, the following are the now known 11 interested ar resgonsible parties for the Sub}ect Property: Mark 7. Vierling, 1835 Northwestern 12 Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082, Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate; First Bank Systems, 13 Attn: James VonSien, P.O. Box 2407, Mpls., MN 55402, Acct# 300-111-111-QOQ0140 14 15 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 16 Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 17 August 20, 1997; and 18 19 WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 20 structure located on the 5ubject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 21 22 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair ar 23 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 19, 1997; and 24 25 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 26 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 27 28 WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 29 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council 30 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 31 32 WHFREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 33 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 34 purpose of the public hearings; and 35 36 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L,egisladve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 37 Council on Tuesday, November i&, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving 38 testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or 39 responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, 40 safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on Che community by rehabilitating this 41 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ardinances, or in the alternative by 42 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 43 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the 44 date of the Council Hearing; and 97 �/y3I WFIBREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 26, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acfion taken by the I.egislative Hearing O�cer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testunony 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 944 I.awson Avenue East: 1. ThaC the Sub}ect Proper[y 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 dollazs ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the 3ubject Properly. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this ttuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building tias been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: l. 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. 97-��al 1 2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 7 personal properry or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal 8 shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tirue period. 9 If all personal praperty is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City 10 of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 11 12 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 13 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. Requested by D� of: ��.� D 6 Y 1S t11a � f�. �.I!'-a�c�Mf�" B �a�.d� �� ` �� q � Form Approv ¢t by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date �,, � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy: B}'� �� S�-� '� �"�" b Mayor for Submission to Council /\`�� Approved by Mayor: Date }'� g�57- � � � � By: �� By� Code Enforcement Progams � 10/24/97 November er 292-7�18 3ENOABY(OATQ 1997 'TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.,�,�.��.� / ! r / �� No 61528 MIfINIDats ��. arv�nortrr___� ❑an'u[rtK �.«��. ❑.«,K�,Q�,� WYdl1�A8mfA11T) ❑ (CLiP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolufion 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 ardered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at 444 Lawson Avenue East. w PLAPlNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITI'EE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION fias tnie persoMim ever krorked unaer a contract rorthis tlepartmeneT YES NO Has due A�M�m evet 6een a dty dnployee? YES NO ' Dces thie pefsonlfirm 0� a skiq not normal�YP�essed bY anY curteM ci1Y emPbY�? YES NO Is tlas pessoMnm a targetetl venAaft YES NO �lain aN ves anawefa on se�arate sheet and attach to areen sheet This building(s} is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chap4er 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 944 Lawson Avenue East by September 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. :; .. : � i, . � , will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the collected as a special assessment against the property tases. wili remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ......... ........ JTAL AMOUNT OF TRIWSACTION t Nuisance Aousing Abatement INDING SOURCE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — __ WJCIAL INFORMATION (IXPWN) CASTIREVQlUE BUOGETEO (CIRCLE ON� ACTIVIiYNUMeER 1 NC e 97�/y31 REPORT LEGI5LATIVE HEARING Date: November 18, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman I,egislative Hearing O�cer i. Vehicle Abatement appeal for 1081 Hague Avenue; Arthur D. Hill, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Off3cer recommends allowing an extension to Aecember 4`" if the velucie remains parked properly, per an amendme� by Pnblic Health. 2. Summary Abatement appeal for 674 Wells Street; R. Joseph Adams, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer r�ommends denying the appeal. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 951 Jessamine Avenue. 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 buiiding located at_1035 Mag�olia ,2,venue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluuon, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing six (� months to compiete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26`�'. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 944 L,awson Avenue Bast. If the owner fails to �omply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 12r�8 Laurel Avenue. If the owner faIls to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 815 Charles ven . If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Fieaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer xecommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabilitate, contingent on fhe Vacant Building Fee Registration being paid and a $2,040 bond posted by Noon, November 2fi . � MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE I3EARING November 18, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Wiilits �-� � r,�., t�;c'� 3 t` _ `l ;' ��:1c,. Co.,.�;�_: a,�< r.?.:` �l2 -ly3 � Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, calied the meeting to order at 10;00 a.m. 1081 Hague Avenue Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a telephone call from Bryan Hill, brother of the appellant and owner of the vehicle, advising of his inabilary to attend the Hearing. Guy Willits, Public Health, presented photographs to Mr. Strathman and stated that Public Health was assured by Mr. Hiil 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. Stratlunan recommends aliowing an extension to December 4th based on the statement by Mr. Willits that wlth City Council ratification, an amendment would be made by Public Health, 674 Wells Street city inspectors. Tohn Schoonover, attorney for Perry Schneller (contract for deed purchaser), appeared, stating 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 Guy Willitts, Public Health, presented photographs to Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, and stated that there are holes in the building, wood, windows, paiis and other rehabilitation debris around the vacant house. A suminary abatement was posted Octoher 29u and two telephones have been disconnected. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 951 Jessamine Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health advised this sUucture has been vacant since April, 1997 and is owned by Principal Residential Mortgage, Ina 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 citation was issued to the CEO of Principal Residential for failure to pay the annuai vacant building fee. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer 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, 1447. The building has been vacant since June, 1997. The properry owner is Fairbanks Capital. Mr. Votel stated that their intention is to selI the property in an as/is condition. The city has issued two summary abatement notices to elnninate nuisance violations and boarded tke building. The Vacant Builcting Registration Fees and Real Estate taaces are paid. A Code Compiiance Inspection report was obtained September 9�'. Estimated cost to repair is $40,000 - cost to demolish, $4,900. Gerry Strathman, Legislativa Hearing Officer, recommends allowing six (6) months to complete rehabilitation, contingent on posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, November 26�'. Mr. Votel advised that Public Aealth would contact the locai agent for Fairbanks Capital with this information. 944 Lawson Avenue East Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this building has been vacant since March, 1997. The current property owner is Richard D. Emerson, Sr., deceased. The attorney is Mark Vierling who has stated the property will be forfeited back to the bank under foreclosure. Mr. Vierling has reviewed this matter with family members. There aze no assets within the estate - no probate. Eventually, this will revert back to First Bank Systems. Mr. VoteI reported that the bank took this as a loss in June, passing it to their foreclosure departrnent. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove this building within fifreen (15} days. 1248 Laurel 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, appeazed. Mrs. Hatverson 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 alsc advised that city employees appeared at their home in Medina at 10:00 p.m. one evening after a letter was received confiruiing that her husband had spoken with Reneta Weiss. Even though the $2,000 bond was posted, Ms. Weiss refused to cancel this hearing date. Nlrs. HaIverson added that when she paid for the bond she was given an estimate to repair of $10,000. � , `� � -� �� Mr. Halverson stated that they entered into 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 buiiding, and that he would like to move his fasnily to this property - noting that the City of Saint Paul is not making this easy. Mr. Halverson 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 properry 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 structure. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing 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 cautioned that the wozk must be complete in one yeu. &15 Charles Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property has been vacant since March, 1997. Records indicate Che owners to be Deltreice P. Gates and Ron Monis. Nine (9) summary abatements have been issued. The city bouded the property. Registration Fees aze due and owing. Real Estate t�es aze paid. Estimated cost to repair ls $30,000 - cost to demolish, $7,388. Larry Zelke, representing Merrill Lynch Cxedit 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 pexiod will expire on 3anuary 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 requesting an eight (8) month extension to bring this property up to code. A conveyance to HUD is expected within sixty (60) days. HUD needs six (6) months to do two things - 1) Find a buyer who will rehabilitate the property or 2) decide to remove the building. Mr. Zelke caufioned that if HIJD were to re}ect the conveyance, more challenges lie ahead. The out-of-state mortgage company might not have the capability to rehabilitate the property. If HiJD 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 Mr. Zelke indicated could be corrected. Mr. Zelke stated that he wouid recomxnend the client pay the Vacant Building Fee and post the $2,000 bond immediately. Mr. Votel stated that even though there have been problems resolving issues, this is not a house the city wants to see demolished. He indicated that 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 City Covncil might not approve this action and stated that it � would be pmdent for Mr. Votel to speak with Councilmember Blakey with respect to this matter. Mr. Strathman recommends allowing until July 18, 1998 to rehabititate, contingent on the Vacant Building Fea Registration being paid and a$2,00 bond posted by Noon, November 26�'. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:29. DEPAR'];�NT OF flRE AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Futler, F"ve ChieJ CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayar Octobzr 24, 1997 a-��S:�. ,. .' ' . a ..s.�. NOTICE OF PUBLIC �IEARINGS �� '� ��1 Council President and Members of the Ciry Council �"`--'�= =--�- �-,° _-� Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Bnforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 944 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 26, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Mark 7. Vierling 1835 I�orthwestem Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Richard & Therese Emerson Estate Interest Attorney for Family of Deceased Fee Owners First Bank Systems Attn: James VonSien P.O. Box 2407 Mpls., MN 55402 Acct# 300-111-111-0000140 The ]egal description of this property is: DIVISiON OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Charles l'a�el Program Director ' � �� Nu'uance Bu"rlding Code Enjorcement SSS Cedar Street Tel.� 612-I98-S153 Saint Pau[, MN 55101-2260 Faz: 611-121-?77D Mortaage in Foreclosure Lot 14, Block 3, Forestdale Addition to Saint Paul 944 Lawson Avenue East :October 24, 1997 Page 2 � �- I �[,`�t Saint Paul Public Heaith has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then lrnown respotvsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Pubiic Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either reQair, or demalish 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 rely, � � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93