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97-454� ` `��. � � �,¢,�.:...� �� ,, `�.a �1. council File # � C 1 ,n 3 yt � �� °` � � � Green Sheet # � ` �` � ' � ' - � � � RESOLUTfON i OF SA1 PAUL, MINNESOTA � Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and detached, two-vehicle, concrete, block and wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 587 Stryker Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and infonnation obtained by Public Heaith on or before February 11, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 554Q1; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue 5auth, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; Mr. David Boyce, West Side Citizens Organization, 625 Stryker Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated February 7, 1997; and WHEREAS, tYus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing O�cer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and � 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 z2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimany and evidence, made the recammendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make tlie 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 appficable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within { F��days after the date af the Council Hearing; �d o v�.,..,. J.��d e�� (,�c� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislative Hearing Off'icer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Pau1 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 587 Stryker Avenue: That the Subject Property comprises a nuasance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. � 4. � 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this bullding(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sem to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the l�own interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � � 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1$ 19 20 21 22 1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies 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 alternafive 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 withiv-€€teea-(�5} days after the date of the Council Hearing. ore. i.w..�,r�, e.'�h��L�&�o� 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this struciure, fill the site and charge the cosYs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of ttus time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the Ciry of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: 1 � � _ � ,�L�1 � Adopted by Council: Date ` c�`3 qq� Adoption Certified by Council Searetary By: ��_ a. . -� - ��nr�,rovAa �, Mayor: Date ` ' - � -- - �"_�""=�=_ ,---�-------- _ -- - ` � �- - -- -- � --. By: � � }+-� �� I i��r P G�,l � S'� �'' t Form By: Attorney Approved by Ma'yor £or 5ubmission to Council By: /"` � I Adopied by Co�¢ci{: Date �� ^� 14 4 T Adoplion �ed 6y ComcilSecmtmy ey: AP �� Dte � �� Qi ' $r�\�a�.iA� �� y�� DEPAR7MEM/OFPICElCOUNCIL DAiE INITATEO ' V� 3 6 2 01 �11� A�lth 3-28-97 GREEN SHEET _ . - CONTACf PERSON & PHONE INRIAVDA7E INITIAVDATE Charles Votel 298-4153 DEPPHIMENTOIRECT�R cmrcourrcw ASSIGN CfTYATTOHNEV CITYCLERK NUMBEN WR MUST BE ON COUNpL AGENDA BY (DA'f� p�� BUDGET DIRECfOfi O FlN. & MG7: SERHICES Dlfl. April 23. 1997 - � oEp MAYOH(ORASSISTANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _�__ (CLIP ALL LOCA770NS FOR SIGNATURE) ACf10N qEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner{s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s1. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove trie building. The subject property is located at 587 Stryker Avenue_ RECOMMENDATIONS: Appwe �A) or Reject (Fp PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNMG CqMMISSION _ CNIL SERVIGE CAMMISSION �� Has this personlHrtn ever worked under a coMract for this tlepertmeM? - _ �IB COMM�nEE _ YES NO —�� 2. Has Nis person/firm ever been a ciry employeel — YES NO _ DtSTXICT COUAi _ 3. Does this personffirm possess a sk(II not normali ssessed b y po y arry curtent ciry employee? SUPPOR75 WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTNE? YES NO Explafn all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet INRIATiN6 PROBLEM, iSSUE, OPPOATUNITY (WM, What, When,YJhare. Why): 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 Pau1 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 587 Stryker Avenue by March 11, 1997, and have failed Co comply with those orders. A�VANTAGES IF APPROVED: � � �� The City will eliminate a nuisance, APft 01 1997 �� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPqOVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. � .^s:,�-:�' s'�.�a�:�+:,�� : --. ��t.� ; ,� : . . .� , �,+� ��'#(�� j5 n � y F'�5' 'kl G5 Yd� �-! DISADVANTAGES If NOTAPPflOVED: _. �.A A nuisance condition will remain unabated in Che City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ES NO FUNpIHG SOURCE Nni canep Hons±n,a at ment ACTIVIiV NUMBEH 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) �'� `-LSy �ZMEHTO a al �I� �� MOEVf DATE March 31, 1997 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minnesota Stste Office 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195 TO: Saint Paul City Council 3rd Floor, City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102 � �� FROM: Sophie E. Hallauer, REO SF��t SUf3JECT: NU11Ch Vr FU3iiiC AEP.iT2I:VTG& April 15, 1997 10:00 a.m.in Room 330 April 23, 1997 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers FHA Case No. 271-433209 587 Stryker, St. Paul, Minnesota Buyer: John T. McGovern The Subject property was sold by HUD on March 13, 1997, with the stipulation "Purchaser must comply w/City Code Compliance." The sale price was $15,050. I have sent Mr. McGovern, the buyer, a copy of the subject notice and recommended that he attend these meetings. We will appreciate any assistance you can give in allowing this property to close and be rehabbed. If you have any questions, please contact me at 370-3100. cc: Legislative Hearing Ofiicer Rap�'t,3 WoISS SAIN7 PAUL PUBIIC HEALTH Nea! Holtan, MD., MP.N., Directo� CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUIZDLVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENT 555 Cedar Sbeet � Saint Pau� MN 55701-2260 i March 28, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� "��-\ 611-298-4753 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 587 Stryker Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, April 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson Interest Fee Owner Agent for HUD �� v:�:.°''.' . ... v `: P�; ;'�':� ��r.�_ ... .. ;,' , .��;' --- -__ --- __ a� _ ti <�; -,� Mr. David Boyce Community Group West Side Citizens Organization 625 Stryker Avenue St. Paul, MN 55107 � a, ��'-� 587 Stryker Avenue March 28, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: Lat 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Fubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible partias to eliminate this nuisance cond'ztion by conecting tkie 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 Healih that the City Council pass a rasoiution 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 Yo assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, • e W v`� Re ta Weiss Frogram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, BuiIding Inspection and Design 5tephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division REPORT Date: April 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. c�. �ti Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Sirathman LegisIative Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97045A--Properry cTean-up, snow removal, or sanding from August 1996 to January 1997 J9722B—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 1996 J9732B--Boardings-up of vacant buildings for October 1996 J9702TDBC--Propeny clean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-October 1996 J9701C—Demolitions of vacant buildings from August to December 1996 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessmeats with the following eaceptions: 694 Sherburne {J9722B) laid over to May 6, 1997 403 Eichenwald Street (J97045A) reduce assessment to $340 1078 Euclid Street (797045A} reduce assessment to $440 743 St. Anthony (J97045A) assessment to be paid over 10 years 2. Resolution Ratifying Assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the following: (I.aid over by Council on Apri19) J9701TDBC2--Properry clean-up from mid-June to mid-Sept 1996 . 79'702BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Aug 1996 J9701BB—Boazdings-np of vacant buildings for July 1996 79704AA—Properry clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding watks from Aug 1996 to Jan 1997 I.egislative Heazing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following ceceptians: 328 N. Le�ngton (J9701B) laid over to May 6, 1997 1132 Central (J9701BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 616 Idaho (9704AA) ]aid over to May 6, 1997 1086 E. Jessamine (J9702BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 1110 Forest Street (79704A) laid over to May 6, i997 Legislative Hearing April 15, 1997 Page 2 �`t u�� 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at587 Suvker v n e. If the owner faiIs to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner be given 180 days to complete the repairs to the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building Iocated at 578 Forest et If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building- Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 4. ResoIution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. Legeslative Hearing OPficer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to 60 days. Re"solution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 7 enks Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structare to 45 days. 6. Summary abatement appeal for 1359 Blair Avenue; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeai be denied. 7. Svnuuary abatement appeai for 1253 West Como Blvd.; John M. Sweeneq, appeIlant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeat be denied; ma#er was wifhdrawn. 8. Sammary abatement appeal for 1948 Fo rt treet .; Irving Rosenblum, appellant. Legisiative Hearing Of�icer recommended appeal be denied; matfer was withdrawn. ��-�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri115,1997 Room 330, City HaII Gerry Stcati�man, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chnck Votel, Maynard Vinge, Public heatth; Cathy Ries, Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Stcathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, cailed the meeting to order at 20:00 am. 1. Reso2ution ratifying assessment of tsenefits, costs and expenses for sammary abatements for the following: 797045A—Property ciean up, snow removal, or sanding from Aug to 1996 to Jan 1947 J9722B--Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 2996 J9732B—Boardings-up of vacant buiidings for October 1996 J9702TDBC—Property ctean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-0ctober l996 J970IC—Demolitions of vacant buildings fram August to December 1996 Property clean up from IIeid-June to mid-Sept 1996 J9702BB—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Atig 2996 J9701BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for JuIy l996 J9704AA.—Property clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding waiks &om Aug I996 to Jan 1997 1359 Bl ir Av n� Hazoid Robinson, Public Health, reported that the property has a tustory of potice calls along with numerous calis from neighbors and communiry groups. A code inspection was compteted but ao bond was posted or permits pulied, people have been in the property late at night doing work that is improper. The buiiding inspection report notes that work that has been done up to now has been substaadard. No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 2083 Beech Street No one appeazed; recommended approving the assessment. 1132 Central Ave ue West Mr• Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, Z997. Sf"i7 Ch�rles AvennP No one appeared; recommended approviag the assessment. 383 Clinton Avenue No one appeared; recommenderl approving the assessment. 1A70 Concordia Avenue No oue appeared; recommended approving ihe assessment. 2067 bayton Avenue No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. � �,� _�� , �, � .� .�. . . _ .�� ,� � .., . �• �� C73 Cpntrai Aveem;e West 230 one appeared; r�ommended approving the assessment. 403 Eichenwald 7ohn Stoltenburg, pmperty ow�r, appeared and stated t1�at when he received the notice, he norified the health inspector that the people living in the house had beea evicted. Before the appeal period expired, he again notified the inspector that the tenants were still in the house. The inspector issued wndemnation proceedings and the tena�s were to be out by August i. On August 3 they were still in ihe house. He cleaned up the garbage tbat was outside, hauled 9 tires away, and put the other tires in the basement stairwell. The remaining property belonged to the tenants and by law he could not touch it. Qn the morning af August 11 before he wem on vacation, he went over to the properry and the tenants were still there. When he got back &om vacation a week later, the city crews had done the ciean up. Chuck Votel, Public I3eatth, showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff report. The city condemned the lower nnit of the building for building and housing code violations. A summary abatement was issued, posted at ihe property, and mailad to Mr. Stoltenburg on July 25. When the property was rechecked on August 2, the work had not been done. It was fiuther rech�ked on August 12, the work order was sent to the Parks Department and on August 14 the city cleaned it up. The property has a long history of similaz problems. Mr. Strathmw asked the appellant to explain his reason for not cleaning up the material that was cieaned up by the city. Mr. StoItenburg responded that he picked up the garbage on the back porch and put it in the trash cans by the alley. He was told by the tenants not to touch the sofas on ihe porch because it was their properiy and they were tatdng them. By law he could not touch them. Mr. Strathman stated that the sofas on the front porch probably could not have been removed since the tenants ciaimed it was their property, but ihe rest of the elean up could have been taken care of. He recommended reducing the assessment to $34Q. _� 2 a� -ks � , ,�.- , .,- ...�. :. _ .,,,, ,.:. ... . ,. , �, , i , ,, : � .�- .�. . _. _ .��. �._. ... . �• � �� 1078 E�ctid Streer Evelyn Klismith, property ow�r, appeared and stated that she a�i her son had been coIIecting refrigentors from app2iance companies. They would check the appliances over and then give them w poor people. One time they did take too many refrigerators. They came in late in the day, the back yard mas full, and the next day the inspector was out. Mr. K3ismith asked if the assessment couid be cut in half. He stated that he had made a mistake and it would not happen again. Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that prior to last October, they never had a complaint on the property, but there was an excessive amount of appiiances which is not allowed in a residential area. The inspector taiked to the property owner a couple of times and extensions were given, but in the end, the city bvas compelled to remove the nuisance. Mr• Strathman recommended reducing the assessmeirt to $440. � 1948 4th Street Eact Chuck Vatel, Public Iicalth, showed a video of the property and teviewed the staff report. Mr. Votel reported that a comp2aint was received on the property for snow and ice on the sidewaiks, The notice was mai2ed December 20, the recheck date was December 22, it was rechecked again on the 27, ihe work order was sent to the Parks Departrneut and the work was done on January 2. There apparenUy was inadequate work or no work done alI year and in 1996 Lttere were six notices issued on the property for different uuisance violations. Irvin Rosenblum, properry owner, appeared and stated that the same day the letter was sent, he also received a phone call, He had been there that morning and shoveled the walk wide enough for two peopie to walk side-by-side, The properry is not occupied, he was aware that there was snow there, and he did go and shovei ihe walk the day he received the call. He shoveled at ieast 3 times duriag that period but the wind was very bad and within hours it could have been oovered. Mr. Strathman noted thai the video showed that the sidewalks oa both sides of the properry ut question had been shoveled and recommended approva2 of the assessment. 111Q Foreat tr t A video was shown of the property. � 3 3 Tou Sao Vue and Kambau Ku Vue, proper owners appeared, Tou Sao Vue stated that right before they purchased the property on September 16, 199b, they wevt through the 4 units, the � basement, and the garage and the previous owner promised she would clean up the property. Ae presented a letter from the previous owner statiag this. Mr. Strathman asked the property owner if he I�ad received notice from the city for the ciean up? Mr. Vue responded that ffiey had not. Iie explained that they had to clean and repair the building in order to move in, so they moved everything outside that the previous owner was to hzul away. She never came back and they were not aliowed to throw it away. Mr. Votel reported that the �tice was mailed w a Bob VanLee, 1110 Forest,and it was aiso posted on site at the building. Kambau Ku Vue explained that on November i7, she came home &om work and saw the ciry crew cieanin$ up. She asked tbem who gave them permission because she owned the properry. He showed her the order a� told her that if that was not her name on the order, not too worry but from now on she would have to take care of the property. Mr. Strathman statefl that it is the properry owners responsibility to change the registration records when the property is purchased. The proper notification was given, the building was posted, and the work was done by ihe ciry. Mr. Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, 1947. i5?$ Grand Aven +�e Pat Sullivan, property owner, appeared and stated thaz he had talked to Carrolyn Shepard and was given until Oct 23 to do the work. The city didn't do any boazd'mg; screws were put in the doors so they couldn't be ope�cl. Mr. Votei stated that Mr. SuIlivan is refercing to a different order. He prese�ed copies of �tices starting from last August which were se� to the property owner. The problem is the building gets secured but then it gets broken into. They had requesGs ftom the Police Team officers in that area to get the building secured because they were having problems with it. Mr. Strathman stated that the order in quesdon was mailed on October 3 to compiy by October 9. The records indicate that Mr. S�lIivan was notified, nothing was done to secure the building, and the city crews went out on Oetober 14 a�d did secure it. Ptoper procedure was followed and he recomme�ied approval of ihe assessment.. 61b ;daho A� Mr. Strathman recommended laying this mauer over to May 6, 1997. � �7 -�s�1 763 Jes�cie Ctr?p± � Chuck VoteI showed a video of the properry. Denette Richards, property owner, aPPeared and stated tbat they �ver received any no6ce and were not aware of the antenna. Mr. Vote1 reported that the notice was sent to 102 Bruno, Miffiesota, 55712. The first notice dated Augast 9 was to remove garbage, rubbish, cut the grass and weeds, remove the antem�a that had fallen, and remove a dilapidated fence in the rear yazd. That order come back undeliverabie, no forwarding address on file. Ms. Ricbards expiained that the honse belonged to her mother-in-law who died November 15, l996. They bought the house from her 2 years and just finished paying off the back taxes. For some reason, Lhey could never get the property recordal in their name. The address in Bntna, Minnesota was her mother-in-law's old address from 3 years ago. Mr, Strattunan stated that the tax records that are used to send out notification had not been updated and ti�erefore the notice weat to an address that no Ionger existed. The proper legal procedures were fo2lowed in giving notification and the work was done. He recommended approving the assessmeat. 104 L.?rnrR ir No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 328 Lexin on �kway N p1't_h Mr. Strathman recommended Iaying this matter over to May 6, 1997. �la d Aven No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1044 innnh ha Aven � W No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1902 inneh h Av n West Chuck Votel showed a video of the properry and reviewed the staff repori. Don Kelly, representing the owner of ihe property, appeared and asked where the notice was sent. Mr. Votel responded that it was sent to the Navy Department of the U.S. of America, 1902 W. Minnehaha, the recorded owner svith Ramsey Couuty Property Taxation records. Mr. Kelly stated that the Navy Department no Ionger owned the bnilding and that they never received proper notice. He explained that they began purchasing the property in early surnmer of 1996 and in late August, the seller transferred the titte. He cal2ed the assessor for a copy of the �aotice and fougd out tbat it was sent to the Navy a�l not to 3LT Group which is the recorded owner. Mr. Votel reported that after ihis order was issued, on Jam�azy 8 another order was issued to remove snow and ice from the sidewaik and at the time the inspector noted thaz SLT Grong was an owner and a notice was se� to 7134 Vandallia. Property owners in the ciry are expected to know that they have to keeQ the'u sidewalks clear. The city did r�eive a mimber of comgiaints on this. Mr. Strattunan stated on November 26 the orders were sent to the property owner on record and the work was do� by the city on December 4, 1996. He recommended approval of the assessmern. 903 St. �*,thonv AvenLe Chuck Vote showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff m.port. He stated that on January 24, 1995 a notice was issued to the property owner to reuwve a dilapidated garage and dispose of contents inside the garage or it would be removed by the city. The garage was in a severe state of deterioration. Prior correction notice had bcen issued on 7une 7, 1945 and 7uly ii, 1995. A citation was issued, on August, 1995, which lead to a guilty plea and the property owner agreed to have repairs done to the garage by June I, 1996. Work orders were sent to the Pazks Deparnnent and the work was done on October 1, 1996. Byron Poole, property owner, appeared and stated that he had received notice about the garage bui at that time he was fiaancially unable to have it tarn down and hauled away. Mr. Strathman stated ihe garage was torn down by the city and the assessment is $2,297. He tecommended approving the assessment to be paid over 10 years. 345-307 Tf omac Avenkg No one appeazed; recommended approving the sssessment. 244 Thomas Aven►�e Chuck VoteI showed a video of tfie ptoperty and reviewed the staff report. He stated ihat orders were issued on August 12, 1496, to remove discarded furniture, mattresses, and houseSyoId articles &om the yard azea_ Orders were left with the first floor tenarn on August 4 1996, and a phone message was left for Ronald T�vardowski on August 19 that crews would remove the nuisance on August 21, 1996. Terri Twardowski, property owner, appeated and stated that she �ver received a notice or a telephone message. They would have taken care of it if they had known. Mr. Vatel regarted tl�at the norice was sern to Ronaid aral Theresa Twardowslri at 360 Skillman Avemie E., Maplewood, 55117. The number the inspector called wac ?741299. ,:� cl� `L`�Sy � Ms. T�vardowski stated that they moved from that address; they purchased a home Aprii 30, at 950 Lydia, Roseville. Mr. Votel noted that the ieuer was never reuirned by the past affice. T �. .u.� > .nu ��.. ,.� � . � u � �'' �' � _r�� . �n.� � �uu � a.� �- .. . - � . ". 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at .5$, trvker Aveaue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public HeaIth is ordered ta remove the building. John McGovem and John Sadawski appeared. Mr. McGovem stated that they have a pvrchase agreement from HUD to ciose on the property in early May. A bond has been posted, permits have been pulled, and they have insurance. Weather permitting, they pian to complete the rehab work witfiin 3 months. Mr. Votel noted that the vacant buitding fee is paid by HUD at closing. Mr. Strathman reported that he received communication from IIUD indicating that they are selting the property to Mr. McGodvem. A letter was received from WESCO stating that they haven't yet reviewed the tatest proposal. He recommended approvai and amended rhe date for repair or removal af the structure to 180 days. Mr. Votel noted that a certified resoIutian will be sent to the property owner at 5944 13th Avenue So., Mpls. 55417. 3. Resoindon ordering the owner to remove or repair tfie referenced build'uzg located at 578 Forest Street If the owner fails to comply with the resalution, Public Aealth is ordered ta remove the building. Chuck Votei reviewed the staff report stating that the buiiding has been condemned since 1996 by Pu61ic Health. The curtent praperty orovners aze Roger and Mary Clark; financial prablems have prevented them from rehabilitating the property. Summary abatement noHces have been issued and the city has had to secure the building. The huilding registration f�s aze w�paid, and real estate tazces are nnpaid in the amount af $14,800. Code Enforcement inspectors estimate the amoum of money needed to properiy repair tius sfructure makes tttis rehabilitation project unlikely and not economicatly feasible. The estimated cost to demolish is $5,900. No one appearetl. 7 �. ,.�� . ,��, ,.:. .�, , 4. Resoludon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Sueet, ff the ow�r fails to c4mpty with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reportied that the building has been vacant since 3anuary 1995. The current properry owt�er is Valvoline Oil Company. The owner l�as been involved in �gotiafions with potential buyers of the property. There have been 4 summary abateme� notices issued, regisuation fees are paid, and taxes are gaid. As of April 15, 1947 a Certificate of Occupancy has not been applied far and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. They are unable to es6mate a cost to repair this building since it is commercial use. Cost to demolish is approximately $10,000. Bernard Mordorski appeared and stated ihai he has been �gotiating with Valvotiae for the last year to purchase the property. They Yiad several banks linefl up that were willntg to finance the property and they could have been in there last August or September if they could have gouen the approvai ftom the city's end. They also worked with the Fastside Neighborhood Developement. In May af last year, Kim Hunier supposedty gave apgroval for a$SO,OOO loan guarantee. At that time, they were with Signal Bank and ready to close. All they were waiting for was their conditional use permit, which was filed for and obtained in 7uly. GVhen they came to close afrer the first of 7une, they found that Kim Hunter no longer worked for the Eastside Neighborhood I?evelopment anci they had to start the process ail over again. He presenied a copy of the offer to purchase, a letter from Rapid Oil Change extending their gurchase agreement extending through Apri130, and a copy of a letter from lake Elmo Bank affimung Lhe loan. They are planning to ciose on the the building Apri130. If the city demolishes the building, he will be out the $8,000 he's imested because he is not going to buy an empty lot. Mr. Strathman asked how tong it would rake to get the building into shape? Mr. Mordorski responded that he plans to be in the buildiag and operating within a week to 10 days after ciosing on the property. Ais pIans for the buIlding are quite extensive as far as the appearance of the building. A reepresentative from the WheelocklShenvoodlCottage Biock Club submiued a cogy of a letter addressed to Councilmember Bostrom from ihe block club and petitions signed by residents over the past 2 years for munerous peogle tbai had wanted to acquire the properry and rehab it. Last spring they met with Mr. Mordorski and he was supposedty going to acquire the groperty, rehabilitate it, and move in within a short period of f�e. The property has deteriarated, the walks weren't shoveled, the lawn hasn't been mowed, piumbing fixnues were laying out in the pazking lot for a number of months, the fence was vandatized and laying in the alley behind the property for several months. Now they have a possible htalth hazard with the toilets being removed, and open waste pipes leading into ihe ground. Nothing has been done because _j ��-�s� VavoZine hasn't taken care of the property. At this point, they ate looking at tetting the � demolition go through, they feel that would be in the best interest. Jeff Anderson, adjacent business aeighbor, stated that the building has gotten worse over the last couple of years. He operates a mortuary and just baving that eyesore is something that constantiy bothers them. Restroom 800rs, fence, the building ffieds a lot of work if anything is going to be done to it. They coutacted the real estate people a couple of Limes exgressing interest in purchasing the pmperry for a parking lot. Mr. Strathman stated ti�at at fhis point, the problem appeats to be with Valvoline who is the eurnnt owner and hasn't met their responsibilities as a property owner. Given the fact tbat there is a perspective awner who clearly seems to have the financing to do the work that needs to be done, he recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the shvcture to 60 days. 5. Resolution ordering ihe owner to remove or repair the referenced build4ng located at 557 7enks Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered Lo remove the building. Chuck Votel reviewed the staff report stating that the properly was condemned on Aprii Z996. The current property owner Victor Schleiss consents to the City demolishing the structure because they don't think iYs economically feasible to rehabilitate it. The regisua6on fees are paid, on August b, 1995 the campiiance inspection was done. The code enforcement inspector didn't estimate the amount of money needed to repair The bvilding because tl2ey don't tt�ink it's like2y nor feasibie. The cost to demolish is estimated at $8,400. Jahn MilIer, attomey for Knutson Mortgage Company, stated that they hoId the mortgage on the property and it is their position that the buitding is not capable of being rehabilitated. The mortgage is current and have not commenced forecIosure proceedings. They wovld like the opportunity to have 45 days in order to attempt to make arrangement with Mr. Sctileiss to get a deed in lieu of foreclosure which would preserve Knutson's abiliry to then tender the property back to HUD. Mr. Votel stated that they did have to iss�e notice in Mazch Lo secure a front entry door, but it is not a building that creates a lot of problems. Mr. Strathman recommended appravai and amended the date for repair or removal of the structtue to 45 days. b. Summary abatement appeal for ?359 Biai AvenLe; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. No one appeared; appeal was denied. : t 7. Summary ahatement appeal for 1253 West Como Blvd.; lohn M. Swee�y, appellant. � Mr. Votel noted that tUis appeat has been withdrawn. No one appeared; appeal denied. ��. .�. �� ...�. � .�: . M , �_. �• •. �. �� ... .� Maynard Vinge reported this matter was withdrawn; No ane appeared; appeal denied. Meeting adjour�d at 11:45 a.m. 10 � ` `��. � � �,¢,�.:...� �� ,, `�.a �1. council File # � C 1 ,n 3 yt � �� °` � � � Green Sheet # � ` �` � ' � ' - � � � RESOLUTfON i OF SA1 PAUL, MINNESOTA � Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and detached, two-vehicle, concrete, block and wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 587 Stryker Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and infonnation obtained by Public Heaith on or before February 11, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 554Q1; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue 5auth, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; Mr. David Boyce, West Side Citizens Organization, 625 Stryker Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated February 7, 1997; and WHEREAS, tYus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing O�cer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and � 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 z2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimany and evidence, made the recammendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make tlie 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 appficable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within { F��days after the date af the Council Hearing; �d o v�.,..,. J.��d e�� (,�c� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislative Hearing Off'icer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Pau1 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 587 Stryker Avenue: That the Subject Property comprises a nuasance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. � 4. � 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this bullding(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sem to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the l�own interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � � 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1$ 19 20 21 22 1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies 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 alternafive 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 withiv-€€teea-(�5} days after the date of the Council Hearing. ore. i.w..�,r�, e.'�h��L�&�o� 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this struciure, fill the site and charge the cosYs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of ttus time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the Ciry of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: 1 � � _ � ,�L�1 � Adopted by Council: Date ` c�`3 qq� Adoption Certified by Council Searetary By: ��_ a. . -� - ��nr�,rovAa �, Mayor: Date ` ' - � -- - �"_�""=�=_ ,---�-------- _ -- - ` � �- - -- -- � --. By: � � }+-� �� I i��r P G�,l � S'� �'' t Form By: Attorney Approved by Ma'yor £or 5ubmission to Council By: /"` � I Adopied by Co�¢ci{: Date �� ^� 14 4 T Adoplion �ed 6y ComcilSecmtmy ey: AP �� Dte � �� Qi ' $r�\�a�.iA� �� y�� DEPAR7MEM/OFPICElCOUNCIL DAiE INITATEO ' V� 3 6 2 01 �11� A�lth 3-28-97 GREEN SHEET _ . - CONTACf PERSON & PHONE INRIAVDA7E INITIAVDATE Charles Votel 298-4153 DEPPHIMENTOIRECT�R cmrcourrcw ASSIGN CfTYATTOHNEV CITYCLERK NUMBEN WR MUST BE ON COUNpL AGENDA BY (DA'f� p�� BUDGET DIRECfOfi O FlN. & MG7: SERHICES Dlfl. April 23. 1997 - � oEp MAYOH(ORASSISTANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _�__ (CLIP ALL LOCA770NS FOR SIGNATURE) ACf10N qEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner{s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s1. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove trie building. The subject property is located at 587 Stryker Avenue_ RECOMMENDATIONS: Appwe �A) or Reject (Fp PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNMG CqMMISSION _ CNIL SERVIGE CAMMISSION �� Has this personlHrtn ever worked under a coMract for this tlepertmeM? - _ �IB COMM�nEE _ YES NO —�� 2. Has Nis person/firm ever been a ciry employeel — YES NO _ DtSTXICT COUAi _ 3. Does this personffirm possess a sk(II not normali ssessed b y po y arry curtent ciry employee? SUPPOR75 WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTNE? YES NO Explafn all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet INRIATiN6 PROBLEM, iSSUE, OPPOATUNITY (WM, What, When,YJhare. Why): 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 Pau1 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 587 Stryker Avenue by March 11, 1997, and have failed Co comply with those orders. A�VANTAGES IF APPROVED: � � �� The City will eliminate a nuisance, APft 01 1997 �� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPqOVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. � .^s:,�-:�' s'�.�a�:�+:,�� : --. ��t.� ; ,� : . . .� , �,+� ��'#(�� j5 n � y F'�5' 'kl G5 Yd� �-! DISADVANTAGES If NOTAPPflOVED: _. �.A A nuisance condition will remain unabated in Che City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ES NO FUNpIHG SOURCE Nni canep Hons±n,a at ment ACTIVIiV NUMBEH 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) �'� `-LSy �ZMEHTO a al �I� �� MOEVf DATE March 31, 1997 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minnesota Stste Office 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195 TO: Saint Paul City Council 3rd Floor, City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102 � �� FROM: Sophie E. Hallauer, REO SF��t SUf3JECT: NU11Ch Vr FU3iiiC AEP.iT2I:VTG& April 15, 1997 10:00 a.m.in Room 330 April 23, 1997 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers FHA Case No. 271-433209 587 Stryker, St. Paul, Minnesota Buyer: John T. McGovern The Subject property was sold by HUD on March 13, 1997, with the stipulation "Purchaser must comply w/City Code Compliance." The sale price was $15,050. I have sent Mr. McGovern, the buyer, a copy of the subject notice and recommended that he attend these meetings. We will appreciate any assistance you can give in allowing this property to close and be rehabbed. If you have any questions, please contact me at 370-3100. cc: Legislative Hearing Ofiicer Rap�'t,3 WoISS SAIN7 PAUL PUBIIC HEALTH Nea! Holtan, MD., MP.N., Directo� CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUIZDLVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENT 555 Cedar Sbeet � Saint Pau� MN 55701-2260 i March 28, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� "��-\ 611-298-4753 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 587 Stryker Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, April 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson Interest Fee Owner Agent for HUD �� v:�:.°''.' . ... v `: P�; ;'�':� ��r.�_ ... .. ;,' , .��;' --- -__ --- __ a� _ ti <�; -,� Mr. David Boyce Community Group West Side Citizens Organization 625 Stryker Avenue St. Paul, MN 55107 � a, ��'-� 587 Stryker Avenue March 28, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: Lat 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Fubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible partias to eliminate this nuisance cond'ztion by conecting tkie 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 Healih that the City Council pass a rasoiution 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 Yo assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, • e W v`� Re ta Weiss Frogram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, BuiIding Inspection and Design 5tephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division REPORT Date: April 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. c�. �ti Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Sirathman LegisIative Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97045A--Properry cTean-up, snow removal, or sanding from August 1996 to January 1997 J9722B—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 1996 J9732B--Boardings-up of vacant buildings for October 1996 J9702TDBC--Propeny clean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-October 1996 J9701C—Demolitions of vacant buildings from August to December 1996 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessmeats with the following eaceptions: 694 Sherburne {J9722B) laid over to May 6, 1997 403 Eichenwald Street (J97045A) reduce assessment to $340 1078 Euclid Street (797045A} reduce assessment to $440 743 St. Anthony (J97045A) assessment to be paid over 10 years 2. Resolution Ratifying Assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the following: (I.aid over by Council on Apri19) J9701TDBC2--Properry clean-up from mid-June to mid-Sept 1996 . 79'702BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Aug 1996 J9701BB—Boazdings-np of vacant buildings for July 1996 79704AA—Properry clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding watks from Aug 1996 to Jan 1997 I.egislative Heazing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following ceceptians: 328 N. Le�ngton (J9701B) laid over to May 6, 1997 1132 Central (J9701BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 616 Idaho (9704AA) ]aid over to May 6, 1997 1086 E. Jessamine (J9702BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 1110 Forest Street (79704A) laid over to May 6, i997 Legislative Hearing April 15, 1997 Page 2 �`t u�� 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at587 Suvker v n e. If the owner faiIs to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner be given 180 days to complete the repairs to the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building Iocated at 578 Forest et If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building- Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 4. ResoIution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. Legeslative Hearing OPficer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to 60 days. Re"solution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 7 enks Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structare to 45 days. 6. Summary abatement appeal for 1359 Blair Avenue; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeai be denied. 7. Svnuuary abatement appeai for 1253 West Como Blvd.; John M. Sweeneq, appeIlant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeat be denied; ma#er was wifhdrawn. 8. Sammary abatement appeal for 1948 Fo rt treet .; Irving Rosenblum, appellant. Legisiative Hearing Of�icer recommended appeal be denied; matfer was withdrawn. ��-�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri115,1997 Room 330, City HaII Gerry Stcati�man, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chnck Votel, Maynard Vinge, Public heatth; Cathy Ries, Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Stcathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, cailed the meeting to order at 20:00 am. 1. Reso2ution ratifying assessment of tsenefits, costs and expenses for sammary abatements for the following: 797045A—Property ciean up, snow removal, or sanding from Aug to 1996 to Jan 1947 J9722B--Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 2996 J9732B—Boardings-up of vacant buiidings for October 1996 J9702TDBC—Property ctean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-0ctober l996 J970IC—Demolitions of vacant buildings fram August to December 1996 Property clean up from IIeid-June to mid-Sept 1996 J9702BB—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Atig 2996 J9701BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for JuIy l996 J9704AA.—Property clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding waiks &om Aug I996 to Jan 1997 1359 Bl ir Av n� Hazoid Robinson, Public Health, reported that the property has a tustory of potice calls along with numerous calis from neighbors and communiry groups. A code inspection was compteted but ao bond was posted or permits pulied, people have been in the property late at night doing work that is improper. The buiiding inspection report notes that work that has been done up to now has been substaadard. No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 2083 Beech Street No one appeazed; recommended approving the assessment. 1132 Central Ave ue West Mr• Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, Z997. Sf"i7 Ch�rles AvennP No one appeared; recommended approviag the assessment. 383 Clinton Avenue No one appeared; recommenderl approving the assessment. 1A70 Concordia Avenue No oue appeared; recommended approving ihe assessment. 2067 bayton Avenue No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. � �,� _�� , �, � .� .�. . . _ .�� ,� � .., . �• �� C73 Cpntrai Aveem;e West 230 one appeared; r�ommended approving the assessment. 403 Eichenwald 7ohn Stoltenburg, pmperty ow�r, appeared and stated t1�at when he received the notice, he norified the health inspector that the people living in the house had beea evicted. Before the appeal period expired, he again notified the inspector that the tenants were still in the house. The inspector issued wndemnation proceedings and the tena�s were to be out by August i. On August 3 they were still in ihe house. He cleaned up the garbage tbat was outside, hauled 9 tires away, and put the other tires in the basement stairwell. The remaining property belonged to the tenants and by law he could not touch it. Qn the morning af August 11 before he wem on vacation, he went over to the properry and the tenants were still there. When he got back &om vacation a week later, the city crews had done the ciean up. Chuck Votel, Public I3eatth, showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff report. The city condemned the lower nnit of the building for building and housing code violations. A summary abatement was issued, posted at ihe property, and mailad to Mr. Stoltenburg on July 25. When the property was rechecked on August 2, the work had not been done. It was fiuther rech�ked on August 12, the work order was sent to the Parks Department and on August 14 the city cleaned it up. The property has a long history of similaz problems. Mr. Strathmw asked the appellant to explain his reason for not cleaning up the material that was cieaned up by the city. Mr. StoItenburg responded that he picked up the garbage on the back porch and put it in the trash cans by the alley. He was told by the tenants not to touch the sofas on ihe porch because it was their properiy and they were tatdng them. By law he could not touch them. Mr. Strathman stated that the sofas on the front porch probably could not have been removed since the tenants ciaimed it was their property, but ihe rest of the elean up could have been taken care of. He recommended reducing the assessment to $34Q. _� 2 a� -ks � , ,�.- , .,- ...�. :. _ .,,,, ,.:. ... . ,. , �, , i , ,, : � .�- .�. . _. _ .��. �._. ... . �• � �� 1078 E�ctid Streer Evelyn Klismith, property ow�r, appeared and stated that she a�i her son had been coIIecting refrigentors from app2iance companies. They would check the appliances over and then give them w poor people. One time they did take too many refrigerators. They came in late in the day, the back yard mas full, and the next day the inspector was out. Mr. K3ismith asked if the assessment couid be cut in half. He stated that he had made a mistake and it would not happen again. Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that prior to last October, they never had a complaint on the property, but there was an excessive amount of appiiances which is not allowed in a residential area. The inspector taiked to the property owner a couple of times and extensions were given, but in the end, the city bvas compelled to remove the nuisance. Mr• Strathman recommended reducing the assessmeirt to $440. � 1948 4th Street Eact Chuck Vatel, Public Iicalth, showed a video of the property and teviewed the staff report. Mr. Votel reported that a comp2aint was received on the property for snow and ice on the sidewaiks, The notice was mai2ed December 20, the recheck date was December 22, it was rechecked again on the 27, ihe work order was sent to the Parks Departrneut and the work was done on January 2. There apparenUy was inadequate work or no work done alI year and in 1996 Lttere were six notices issued on the property for different uuisance violations. Irvin Rosenblum, properry owner, appeared and stated that the same day the letter was sent, he also received a phone call, He had been there that morning and shoveled the walk wide enough for two peopie to walk side-by-side, The properry is not occupied, he was aware that there was snow there, and he did go and shovei ihe walk the day he received the call. He shoveled at ieast 3 times duriag that period but the wind was very bad and within hours it could have been oovered. Mr. Strathman noted thai the video showed that the sidewalks oa both sides of the properry ut question had been shoveled and recommended approva2 of the assessment. 111Q Foreat tr t A video was shown of the property. � 3 3 Tou Sao Vue and Kambau Ku Vue, proper owners appeared, Tou Sao Vue stated that right before they purchased the property on September 16, 199b, they wevt through the 4 units, the � basement, and the garage and the previous owner promised she would clean up the property. Ae presented a letter from the previous owner statiag this. Mr. Strathman asked the property owner if he I�ad received notice from the city for the ciean up? Mr. Vue responded that ffiey had not. Iie explained that they had to clean and repair the building in order to move in, so they moved everything outside that the previous owner was to hzul away. She never came back and they were not aliowed to throw it away. Mr. Votel reported that the �tice was mailed w a Bob VanLee, 1110 Forest,and it was aiso posted on site at the building. Kambau Ku Vue explained that on November i7, she came home &om work and saw the ciry crew cieanin$ up. She asked tbem who gave them permission because she owned the properry. He showed her the order a� told her that if that was not her name on the order, not too worry but from now on she would have to take care of the property. Mr. Strathman statefl that it is the properry owners responsibility to change the registration records when the property is purchased. The proper notification was given, the building was posted, and the work was done by ihe ciry. Mr. Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, 1947. i5?$ Grand Aven +�e Pat Sullivan, property owner, appeared and stated thaz he had talked to Carrolyn Shepard and was given until Oct 23 to do the work. The city didn't do any boazd'mg; screws were put in the doors so they couldn't be ope�cl. Mr. Votei stated that Mr. SuIlivan is refercing to a different order. He prese�ed copies of �tices starting from last August which were se� to the property owner. The problem is the building gets secured but then it gets broken into. They had requesGs ftom the Police Team officers in that area to get the building secured because they were having problems with it. Mr. Strathman stated that the order in quesdon was mailed on October 3 to compiy by October 9. The records indicate that Mr. S�lIivan was notified, nothing was done to secure the building, and the city crews went out on Oetober 14 a�d did secure it. Ptoper procedure was followed and he recomme�ied approval of ihe assessment.. 61b ;daho A� Mr. Strathman recommended laying this mauer over to May 6, 1997. � �7 -�s�1 763 Jes�cie Ctr?p± � Chuck VoteI showed a video of the properry. Denette Richards, property owner, aPPeared and stated tbat they �ver received any no6ce and were not aware of the antenna. Mr. Vote1 reported that the notice was sent to 102 Bruno, Miffiesota, 55712. The first notice dated Augast 9 was to remove garbage, rubbish, cut the grass and weeds, remove the antem�a that had fallen, and remove a dilapidated fence in the rear yazd. That order come back undeliverabie, no forwarding address on file. Ms. Ricbards expiained that the honse belonged to her mother-in-law who died November 15, l996. They bought the house from her 2 years and just finished paying off the back taxes. For some reason, Lhey could never get the property recordal in their name. The address in Bntna, Minnesota was her mother-in-law's old address from 3 years ago. Mr, Strattunan stated that the tax records that are used to send out notification had not been updated and ti�erefore the notice weat to an address that no Ionger existed. The proper legal procedures were fo2lowed in giving notification and the work was done. He recommended approving the assessmeat. 104 L.?rnrR ir No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 328 Lexin on �kway N p1't_h Mr. Strathman recommended Iaying this matter over to May 6, 1997. �la d Aven No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1044 innnh ha Aven � W No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1902 inneh h Av n West Chuck Votel showed a video of the properry and reviewed the staff repori. Don Kelly, representing the owner of ihe property, appeared and asked where the notice was sent. Mr. Votel responded that it was sent to the Navy Department of the U.S. of America, 1902 W. Minnehaha, the recorded owner svith Ramsey Couuty Property Taxation records. Mr. Kelly stated that the Navy Department no Ionger owned the bnilding and that they never received proper notice. He explained that they began purchasing the property in early surnmer of 1996 and in late August, the seller transferred the titte. He cal2ed the assessor for a copy of the �aotice and fougd out tbat it was sent to the Navy a�l not to 3LT Group which is the recorded owner. Mr. Votel reported that after ihis order was issued, on Jam�azy 8 another order was issued to remove snow and ice from the sidewaik and at the time the inspector noted thaz SLT Grong was an owner and a notice was se� to 7134 Vandallia. Property owners in the ciry are expected to know that they have to keeQ the'u sidewalks clear. The city did r�eive a mimber of comgiaints on this. Mr. Strattunan stated on November 26 the orders were sent to the property owner on record and the work was do� by the city on December 4, 1996. He recommended approval of the assessmern. 903 St. �*,thonv AvenLe Chuck Vote showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff m.port. He stated that on January 24, 1995 a notice was issued to the property owner to reuwve a dilapidated garage and dispose of contents inside the garage or it would be removed by the city. The garage was in a severe state of deterioration. Prior correction notice had bcen issued on 7une 7, 1945 and 7uly ii, 1995. A citation was issued, on August, 1995, which lead to a guilty plea and the property owner agreed to have repairs done to the garage by June I, 1996. Work orders were sent to the Pazks Deparnnent and the work was done on October 1, 1996. Byron Poole, property owner, appeared and stated that he had received notice about the garage bui at that time he was fiaancially unable to have it tarn down and hauled away. Mr. Strathman stated ihe garage was torn down by the city and the assessment is $2,297. He tecommended approving the assessment to be paid over 10 years. 345-307 Tf omac Avenkg No one appeazed; recommended approving the sssessment. 244 Thomas Aven►�e Chuck VoteI showed a video of tfie ptoperty and reviewed the staff report. He stated ihat orders were issued on August 12, 1496, to remove discarded furniture, mattresses, and houseSyoId articles &om the yard azea_ Orders were left with the first floor tenarn on August 4 1996, and a phone message was left for Ronald T�vardowski on August 19 that crews would remove the nuisance on August 21, 1996. Terri Twardowski, property owner, appeated and stated that she �ver received a notice or a telephone message. They would have taken care of it if they had known. Mr. Vatel regarted tl�at the norice was sern to Ronaid aral Theresa Twardowslri at 360 Skillman Avemie E., Maplewood, 55117. The number the inspector called wac ?741299. ,:� cl� `L`�Sy � Ms. T�vardowski stated that they moved from that address; they purchased a home Aprii 30, at 950 Lydia, Roseville. Mr. Votel noted that the ieuer was never reuirned by the past affice. T �. .u.� > .nu ��.. ,.� � . � u � �'' �' � _r�� . �n.� � �uu � a.� �- .. . - � . ". 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at .5$, trvker Aveaue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public HeaIth is ordered ta remove the building. John McGovem and John Sadawski appeared. Mr. McGovem stated that they have a pvrchase agreement from HUD to ciose on the property in early May. A bond has been posted, permits have been pulled, and they have insurance. Weather permitting, they pian to complete the rehab work witfiin 3 months. Mr. Votel noted that the vacant buitding fee is paid by HUD at closing. Mr. Strathman reported that he received communication from IIUD indicating that they are selting the property to Mr. McGodvem. A letter was received from WESCO stating that they haven't yet reviewed the tatest proposal. He recommended approvai and amended rhe date for repair or removal af the structure to 180 days. Mr. Votel noted that a certified resoIutian will be sent to the property owner at 5944 13th Avenue So., Mpls. 55417. 3. Resoindon ordering the owner to remove or repair tfie referenced build'uzg located at 578 Forest Street If the owner fails to comply with the resalution, Public Aealth is ordered ta remove the building. Chuck Votei reviewed the staff report stating that the buiiding has been condemned since 1996 by Pu61ic Health. The curtent praperty orovners aze Roger and Mary Clark; financial prablems have prevented them from rehabilitating the property. Summary abatement noHces have been issued and the city has had to secure the building. The huilding registration f�s aze w�paid, and real estate tazces are nnpaid in the amount af $14,800. Code Enforcement inspectors estimate the amoum of money needed to properiy repair tius sfructure makes tttis rehabilitation project unlikely and not economicatly feasible. The estimated cost to demolish is $5,900. No one appearetl. 7 �. ,.�� . ,��, ,.:. .�, , 4. Resoludon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Sueet, ff the ow�r fails to c4mpty with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reportied that the building has been vacant since 3anuary 1995. The current properry owt�er is Valvoline Oil Company. The owner l�as been involved in �gotiafions with potential buyers of the property. There have been 4 summary abateme� notices issued, regisuation fees are paid, and taxes are gaid. As of April 15, 1947 a Certificate of Occupancy has not been applied far and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. They are unable to es6mate a cost to repair this building since it is commercial use. Cost to demolish is approximately $10,000. Bernard Mordorski appeared and stated ihai he has been �gotiating with Valvotiae for the last year to purchase the property. They Yiad several banks linefl up that were willntg to finance the property and they could have been in there last August or September if they could have gouen the approvai ftom the city's end. They also worked with the Fastside Neighborhood Developement. In May af last year, Kim Hunier supposedty gave apgroval for a$SO,OOO loan guarantee. At that time, they were with Signal Bank and ready to close. All they were waiting for was their conditional use permit, which was filed for and obtained in 7uly. GVhen they came to close afrer the first of 7une, they found that Kim Hunter no longer worked for the Eastside Neighborhood I?evelopment anci they had to start the process ail over again. He presenied a copy of the offer to purchase, a letter from Rapid Oil Change extending their gurchase agreement extending through Apri130, and a copy of a letter from lake Elmo Bank affimung Lhe loan. They are planning to ciose on the the building Apri130. If the city demolishes the building, he will be out the $8,000 he's imested because he is not going to buy an empty lot. Mr. Strathman asked how tong it would rake to get the building into shape? Mr. Mordorski responded that he plans to be in the buildiag and operating within a week to 10 days after ciosing on the property. Ais pIans for the buIlding are quite extensive as far as the appearance of the building. A reepresentative from the WheelocklShenvoodlCottage Biock Club submiued a cogy of a letter addressed to Councilmember Bostrom from ihe block club and petitions signed by residents over the past 2 years for munerous peogle tbai had wanted to acquire the properry and rehab it. Last spring they met with Mr. Mordorski and he was supposedty going to acquire the groperty, rehabilitate it, and move in within a short period of f�e. The property has deteriarated, the walks weren't shoveled, the lawn hasn't been mowed, piumbing fixnues were laying out in the pazking lot for a number of months, the fence was vandatized and laying in the alley behind the property for several months. Now they have a possible htalth hazard with the toilets being removed, and open waste pipes leading into ihe ground. Nothing has been done because _j ��-�s� VavoZine hasn't taken care of the property. At this point, they ate looking at tetting the � demolition go through, they feel that would be in the best interest. Jeff Anderson, adjacent business aeighbor, stated that the building has gotten worse over the last couple of years. He operates a mortuary and just baving that eyesore is something that constantiy bothers them. Restroom 800rs, fence, the building ffieds a lot of work if anything is going to be done to it. They coutacted the real estate people a couple of Limes exgressing interest in purchasing the pmperry for a parking lot. Mr. Strathman stated ti�at at fhis point, the problem appeats to be with Valvoline who is the eurnnt owner and hasn't met their responsibilities as a property owner. Given the fact tbat there is a perspective awner who clearly seems to have the financing to do the work that needs to be done, he recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the shvcture to 60 days. 5. Resolution ordering ihe owner to remove or repair the referenced build4ng located at 557 7enks Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered Lo remove the building. Chuck Votel reviewed the staff report stating that the properly was condemned on Aprii Z996. The current property owner Victor Schleiss consents to the City demolishing the structure because they don't think iYs economically feasible to rehabilitate it. The regisua6on fees are paid, on August b, 1995 the campiiance inspection was done. The code enforcement inspector didn't estimate the amount of money needed to repair The bvilding because tl2ey don't tt�ink it's like2y nor feasibie. The cost to demolish is estimated at $8,400. Jahn MilIer, attomey for Knutson Mortgage Company, stated that they hoId the mortgage on the property and it is their position that the buitding is not capable of being rehabilitated. The mortgage is current and have not commenced forecIosure proceedings. They wovld like the opportunity to have 45 days in order to attempt to make arrangement with Mr. Sctileiss to get a deed in lieu of foreclosure which would preserve Knutson's abiliry to then tender the property back to HUD. Mr. Votel stated that they did have to iss�e notice in Mazch Lo secure a front entry door, but it is not a building that creates a lot of problems. Mr. Strathman recommended appravai and amended the date for repair or removal of the structtue to 45 days. b. Summary abatement appeal for ?359 Biai AvenLe; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. No one appeared; appeal was denied. : t 7. Summary ahatement appeal for 1253 West Como Blvd.; lohn M. Swee�y, appellant. � Mr. Votel noted that tUis appeat has been withdrawn. No one appeared; appeal denied. ��. .�. �� ...�. � .�: . M , �_. �• •. �. �� ... .� Maynard Vinge reported this matter was withdrawn; No ane appeared; appeal denied. Meeting adjour�d at 11:45 a.m. 10 � ` `��. � � �,¢,�.:...� �� ,, `�.a �1. council File # � C 1 ,n 3 yt � �� °` � � � Green Sheet # � ` �` � ' � ' - � � � RESOLUTfON i OF SA1 PAUL, MINNESOTA � Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling and detached, two-vehicle, concrete, block and wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 587 Stryker Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and infonnation obtained by Public Heaith on or before February 11, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 554Q1; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue 5auth, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; Mr. David Boyce, West Side Citizens Organization, 625 Stryker Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chagter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated February 7, 1997; and WHEREAS, tYus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Aearing O�cer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and � 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 z2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimany and evidence, made the recammendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make tlie 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 appficable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within { F��days after the date af the Council Hearing; �d o v�.,..,. J.��d e�� (,�c� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the I.egislative Hearing Off'icer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Pau1 City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 587 Stryker Avenue: That the Subject Property comprises a nuasance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. � 4. � 7 That the costs of demolition and removal of this bullding(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properiy. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sem to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the l�own interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � � 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1$ 19 20 21 22 1. The above referenced interested or responsible pariies 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 alternafive 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 withiv-€€teea-(�5} days after the date of the Council Hearing. ore. i.w..�,r�, e.'�h��L�&�o� 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this struciure, fill the site and charge the cosYs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of ttus time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the Ciry of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: 1 � � _ � ,�L�1 � Adopted by Council: Date ` c�`3 qq� Adoption Certified by Council Searetary By: ��_ a. . -� - ��nr�,rovAa �, Mayor: Date ` ' - � -- - �"_�""=�=_ ,---�-------- _ -- - ` � �- - -- -- � --. By: � � }+-� �� I i��r P G�,l � S'� �'' t Form By: Attorney Approved by Ma'yor £or 5ubmission to Council By: /"` � I Adopied by Co�¢ci{: Date �� ^� 14 4 T Adoplion �ed 6y ComcilSecmtmy ey: AP �� Dte � �� Qi ' $r�\�a�.iA� �� y�� DEPAR7MEM/OFPICElCOUNCIL DAiE INITATEO ' V� 3 6 2 01 �11� A�lth 3-28-97 GREEN SHEET _ . - CONTACf PERSON & PHONE INRIAVDA7E INITIAVDATE Charles Votel 298-4153 DEPPHIMENTOIRECT�R cmrcourrcw ASSIGN CfTYATTOHNEV CITYCLERK NUMBEN WR MUST BE ON COUNpL AGENDA BY (DA'f� p�� BUDGET DIRECfOfi O FlN. & MG7: SERHICES Dlfl. April 23. 1997 - � oEp MAYOH(ORASSISTANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES _�__ (CLIP ALL LOCA770NS FOR SIGNATURE) ACf10N qEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner{s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s1. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Aealth is ordered to remove trie building. The subject property is located at 587 Stryker Avenue_ RECOMMENDATIONS: Appwe �A) or Reject (Fp PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNMG CqMMISSION _ CNIL SERVIGE CAMMISSION �� Has this personlHrtn ever worked under a coMract for this tlepertmeM? - _ �IB COMM�nEE _ YES NO —�� 2. Has Nis person/firm ever been a ciry employeel — YES NO _ DtSTXICT COUAi _ 3. Does this personffirm possess a sk(II not normali ssessed b y po y arry curtent ciry employee? SUPPOR75 WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTNE? YES NO Explafn all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet INRIATiN6 PROBLEM, iSSUE, OPPOATUNITY (WM, What, When,YJhare. Why): 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 Pau1 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 587 Stryker Avenue by March 11, 1997, and have failed Co comply with those orders. A�VANTAGES IF APPROVED: � � �� The City will eliminate a nuisance, APft 01 1997 �� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPqOVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. � .^s:,�-:�' s'�.�a�:�+:,�� : --. ��t.� ; ,� : . . .� , �,+� ��'#(�� j5 n � y F'�5' 'kl G5 Yd� �-! DISADVANTAGES If NOTAPPflOVED: _. �.A A nuisance condition will remain unabated in Che City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTIREVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) ES NO FUNpIHG SOURCE Nni canep Hons±n,a at ment ACTIVIiV NUMBEH 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) �'� `-LSy �ZMEHTO a al �I� �� MOEVf DATE March 31, 1997 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minnesota Stste Office 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195 TO: Saint Paul City Council 3rd Floor, City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102 � �� FROM: Sophie E. Hallauer, REO SF��t SUf3JECT: NU11Ch Vr FU3iiiC AEP.iT2I:VTG& April 15, 1997 10:00 a.m.in Room 330 April 23, 1997 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers FHA Case No. 271-433209 587 Stryker, St. Paul, Minnesota Buyer: John T. McGovern The Subject property was sold by HUD on March 13, 1997, with the stipulation "Purchaser must comply w/City Code Compliance." The sale price was $15,050. I have sent Mr. McGovern, the buyer, a copy of the subject notice and recommended that he attend these meetings. We will appreciate any assistance you can give in allowing this property to close and be rehabbed. If you have any questions, please contact me at 370-3100. cc: Legislative Hearing Ofiicer Rap�'t,3 WoISS SAIN7 PAUL PUBIIC HEALTH Nea! Holtan, MD., MP.N., Directo� CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUIZDLVGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENT 555 Cedar Sbeet � Saint Pau� MN 55701-2260 i March 28, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� "��-\ 611-298-4753 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 587 Stryker Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, April 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address H.U.D. Property Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson Interest Fee Owner Agent for HUD �� v:�:.°''.' . ... v `: P�; ;'�':� ��r.�_ ... .. ;,' , .��;' --- -__ --- __ a� _ ti <�; -,� Mr. David Boyce Community Group West Side Citizens Organization 625 Stryker Avenue St. Paul, MN 55107 � a, ��'-� 587 Stryker Avenue March 28, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: Lat 7, Block 103, West St. Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. Fubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible partias to eliminate this nuisance cond'ztion by conecting tkie 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 Healih that the City Council pass a rasoiution 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 Yo assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, • e W v`� Re ta Weiss Frogram Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, BuiIding Inspection and Design 5tephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Mazshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division REPORT Date: April 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. c�. �ti Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Sirathman LegisIative Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97045A--Properry cTean-up, snow removal, or sanding from August 1996 to January 1997 J9722B—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 1996 J9732B--Boardings-up of vacant buildings for October 1996 J9702TDBC--Propeny clean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-October 1996 J9701C—Demolitions of vacant buildings from August to December 1996 Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessmeats with the following eaceptions: 694 Sherburne {J9722B) laid over to May 6, 1997 403 Eichenwald Street (J97045A) reduce assessment to $340 1078 Euclid Street (797045A} reduce assessment to $440 743 St. Anthony (J97045A) assessment to be paid over 10 years 2. Resolution Ratifying Assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the following: (I.aid over by Council on Apri19) J9701TDBC2--Properry clean-up from mid-June to mid-Sept 1996 . 79'702BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Aug 1996 J9701BB—Boazdings-np of vacant buildings for July 1996 79704AA—Properry clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding watks from Aug 1996 to Jan 1997 I.egislative Heazing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following ceceptians: 328 N. Le�ngton (J9701B) laid over to May 6, 1997 1132 Central (J9701BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 616 Idaho (9704AA) ]aid over to May 6, 1997 1086 E. Jessamine (J9702BB) laid over to May 6, 1997 1110 Forest Street (79704A) laid over to May 6, i997 Legislative Hearing April 15, 1997 Page 2 �`t u�� 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at587 Suvker v n e. If the owner faiIs to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner be given 180 days to complete the repairs to the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building Iocated at 578 Forest et If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building- Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 4. ResoIution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. Legeslative Hearing OPficer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to 60 days. Re"solution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 7 enks Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the structare to 45 days. 6. Summary abatement appeal for 1359 Blair Avenue; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeai be denied. 7. Svnuuary abatement appeai for 1253 West Como Blvd.; John M. Sweeneq, appeIlant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appeat be denied; ma#er was wifhdrawn. 8. Sammary abatement appeal for 1948 Fo rt treet .; Irving Rosenblum, appellant. Legisiative Hearing Of�icer recommended appeal be denied; matfer was withdrawn. ��-�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri115,1997 Room 330, City HaII Gerry Stcati�man, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chnck Votel, Maynard Vinge, Public heatth; Cathy Ries, Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Stcathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, cailed the meeting to order at 20:00 am. 1. Reso2ution ratifying assessment of tsenefits, costs and expenses for sammary abatements for the following: 797045A—Property ciean up, snow removal, or sanding from Aug to 1996 to Jan 1947 J9722B--Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for September 2996 J9732B—Boardings-up of vacant buiidings for October 1996 J9702TDBC—Property ctean-up from mid-Septembers to mid-0ctober l996 J970IC—Demolitions of vacant buildings fram August to December 1996 Property clean up from IIeid-June to mid-Sept 1996 J9702BB—Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Atig 2996 J9701BB—Boardings-up of vacant buildings for JuIy l996 J9704AA.—Property clean-up, snow removai and/or sanding waiks &om Aug I996 to Jan 1997 1359 Bl ir Av n� Hazoid Robinson, Public Health, reported that the property has a tustory of potice calls along with numerous calis from neighbors and communiry groups. A code inspection was compteted but ao bond was posted or permits pulied, people have been in the property late at night doing work that is improper. The buiiding inspection report notes that work that has been done up to now has been substaadard. No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 2083 Beech Street No one appeazed; recommended approving the assessment. 1132 Central Ave ue West Mr• Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, Z997. Sf"i7 Ch�rles AvennP No one appeared; recommended approviag the assessment. 383 Clinton Avenue No one appeared; recommenderl approving the assessment. 1A70 Concordia Avenue No oue appeared; recommended approving ihe assessment. 2067 bayton Avenue No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. � �,� _�� , �, � .� .�. . . _ .�� ,� � .., . �• �� C73 Cpntrai Aveem;e West 230 one appeared; r�ommended approving the assessment. 403 Eichenwald 7ohn Stoltenburg, pmperty ow�r, appeared and stated t1�at when he received the notice, he norified the health inspector that the people living in the house had beea evicted. Before the appeal period expired, he again notified the inspector that the tenants were still in the house. The inspector issued wndemnation proceedings and the tena�s were to be out by August i. On August 3 they were still in ihe house. He cleaned up the garbage tbat was outside, hauled 9 tires away, and put the other tires in the basement stairwell. The remaining property belonged to the tenants and by law he could not touch it. Qn the morning af August 11 before he wem on vacation, he went over to the properry and the tenants were still there. When he got back &om vacation a week later, the city crews had done the ciean up. Chuck Votel, Public I3eatth, showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff report. The city condemned the lower nnit of the building for building and housing code violations. A summary abatement was issued, posted at ihe property, and mailad to Mr. Stoltenburg on July 25. When the property was rechecked on August 2, the work had not been done. It was fiuther rech�ked on August 12, the work order was sent to the Parks Department and on August 14 the city cleaned it up. The property has a long history of similaz problems. Mr. Strathmw asked the appellant to explain his reason for not cleaning up the material that was cieaned up by the city. Mr. StoItenburg responded that he picked up the garbage on the back porch and put it in the trash cans by the alley. He was told by the tenants not to touch the sofas on ihe porch because it was their properiy and they were tatdng them. By law he could not touch them. Mr. Strathman stated that the sofas on the front porch probably could not have been removed since the tenants ciaimed it was their property, but ihe rest of the elean up could have been taken care of. He recommended reducing the assessment to $34Q. _� 2 a� -ks � , ,�.- , .,- ...�. :. _ .,,,, ,.:. ... . ,. , �, , i , ,, : � .�- .�. . _. _ .��. �._. ... . �• � �� 1078 E�ctid Streer Evelyn Klismith, property ow�r, appeared and stated that she a�i her son had been coIIecting refrigentors from app2iance companies. They would check the appliances over and then give them w poor people. One time they did take too many refrigerators. They came in late in the day, the back yard mas full, and the next day the inspector was out. Mr. K3ismith asked if the assessment couid be cut in half. He stated that he had made a mistake and it would not happen again. Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that prior to last October, they never had a complaint on the property, but there was an excessive amount of appiiances which is not allowed in a residential area. The inspector taiked to the property owner a couple of times and extensions were given, but in the end, the city bvas compelled to remove the nuisance. Mr• Strathman recommended reducing the assessmeirt to $440. � 1948 4th Street Eact Chuck Vatel, Public Iicalth, showed a video of the property and teviewed the staff report. Mr. Votel reported that a comp2aint was received on the property for snow and ice on the sidewaiks, The notice was mai2ed December 20, the recheck date was December 22, it was rechecked again on the 27, ihe work order was sent to the Parks Departrneut and the work was done on January 2. There apparenUy was inadequate work or no work done alI year and in 1996 Lttere were six notices issued on the property for different uuisance violations. Irvin Rosenblum, properry owner, appeared and stated that the same day the letter was sent, he also received a phone call, He had been there that morning and shoveled the walk wide enough for two peopie to walk side-by-side, The properry is not occupied, he was aware that there was snow there, and he did go and shovei ihe walk the day he received the call. He shoveled at ieast 3 times duriag that period but the wind was very bad and within hours it could have been oovered. Mr. Strathman noted thai the video showed that the sidewalks oa both sides of the properry ut question had been shoveled and recommended approva2 of the assessment. 111Q Foreat tr t A video was shown of the property. � 3 3 Tou Sao Vue and Kambau Ku Vue, proper owners appeared, Tou Sao Vue stated that right before they purchased the property on September 16, 199b, they wevt through the 4 units, the � basement, and the garage and the previous owner promised she would clean up the property. Ae presented a letter from the previous owner statiag this. Mr. Strathman asked the property owner if he I�ad received notice from the city for the ciean up? Mr. Vue responded that ffiey had not. Iie explained that they had to clean and repair the building in order to move in, so they moved everything outside that the previous owner was to hzul away. She never came back and they were not aliowed to throw it away. Mr. Votel reported that the �tice was mailed w a Bob VanLee, 1110 Forest,and it was aiso posted on site at the building. Kambau Ku Vue explained that on November i7, she came home &om work and saw the ciry crew cieanin$ up. She asked tbem who gave them permission because she owned the properry. He showed her the order a� told her that if that was not her name on the order, not too worry but from now on she would have to take care of the property. Mr. Strathman statefl that it is the properry owners responsibility to change the registration records when the property is purchased. The proper notification was given, the building was posted, and the work was done by ihe ciry. Mr. Strathman recommended laying this matter over to May 6, 1947. i5?$ Grand Aven +�e Pat Sullivan, property owner, appeared and stated thaz he had talked to Carrolyn Shepard and was given until Oct 23 to do the work. The city didn't do any boazd'mg; screws were put in the doors so they couldn't be ope�cl. Mr. Votei stated that Mr. SuIlivan is refercing to a different order. He prese�ed copies of �tices starting from last August which were se� to the property owner. The problem is the building gets secured but then it gets broken into. They had requesGs ftom the Police Team officers in that area to get the building secured because they were having problems with it. Mr. Strathman stated that the order in quesdon was mailed on October 3 to compiy by October 9. The records indicate that Mr. S�lIivan was notified, nothing was done to secure the building, and the city crews went out on Oetober 14 a�d did secure it. Ptoper procedure was followed and he recomme�ied approval of ihe assessment.. 61b ;daho A� Mr. Strathman recommended laying this mauer over to May 6, 1997. � �7 -�s�1 763 Jes�cie Ctr?p± � Chuck VoteI showed a video of the properry. Denette Richards, property owner, aPPeared and stated tbat they �ver received any no6ce and were not aware of the antenna. Mr. Vote1 reported that the notice was sent to 102 Bruno, Miffiesota, 55712. The first notice dated Augast 9 was to remove garbage, rubbish, cut the grass and weeds, remove the antem�a that had fallen, and remove a dilapidated fence in the rear yazd. That order come back undeliverabie, no forwarding address on file. Ms. Ricbards expiained that the honse belonged to her mother-in-law who died November 15, l996. They bought the house from her 2 years and just finished paying off the back taxes. For some reason, Lhey could never get the property recordal in their name. The address in Bntna, Minnesota was her mother-in-law's old address from 3 years ago. Mr, Strattunan stated that the tax records that are used to send out notification had not been updated and ti�erefore the notice weat to an address that no Ionger existed. The proper legal procedures were fo2lowed in giving notification and the work was done. He recommended approving the assessmeat. 104 L.?rnrR ir No o� appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 328 Lexin on �kway N p1't_h Mr. Strathman recommended Iaying this matter over to May 6, 1997. �la d Aven No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1044 innnh ha Aven � W No one appeared; recommended approving the assessment. 1902 inneh h Av n West Chuck Votel showed a video of the properry and reviewed the staff repori. Don Kelly, representing the owner of ihe property, appeared and asked where the notice was sent. Mr. Votel responded that it was sent to the Navy Department of the U.S. of America, 1902 W. Minnehaha, the recorded owner svith Ramsey Couuty Property Taxation records. Mr. Kelly stated that the Navy Department no Ionger owned the bnilding and that they never received proper notice. He explained that they began purchasing the property in early surnmer of 1996 and in late August, the seller transferred the titte. He cal2ed the assessor for a copy of the �aotice and fougd out tbat it was sent to the Navy a�l not to 3LT Group which is the recorded owner. Mr. Votel reported that after ihis order was issued, on Jam�azy 8 another order was issued to remove snow and ice from the sidewaik and at the time the inspector noted thaz SLT Grong was an owner and a notice was se� to 7134 Vandallia. Property owners in the ciry are expected to know that they have to keeQ the'u sidewalks clear. The city did r�eive a mimber of comgiaints on this. Mr. Strattunan stated on November 26 the orders were sent to the property owner on record and the work was do� by the city on December 4, 1996. He recommended approval of the assessmern. 903 St. �*,thonv AvenLe Chuck Vote showed a video of the property and reviewed the staff m.port. He stated that on January 24, 1995 a notice was issued to the property owner to reuwve a dilapidated garage and dispose of contents inside the garage or it would be removed by the city. The garage was in a severe state of deterioration. Prior correction notice had bcen issued on 7une 7, 1945 and 7uly ii, 1995. A citation was issued, on August, 1995, which lead to a guilty plea and the property owner agreed to have repairs done to the garage by June I, 1996. Work orders were sent to the Pazks Deparnnent and the work was done on October 1, 1996. Byron Poole, property owner, appeared and stated that he had received notice about the garage bui at that time he was fiaancially unable to have it tarn down and hauled away. Mr. Strathman stated ihe garage was torn down by the city and the assessment is $2,297. He tecommended approving the assessment to be paid over 10 years. 345-307 Tf omac Avenkg No one appeazed; recommended approving the sssessment. 244 Thomas Aven►�e Chuck VoteI showed a video of tfie ptoperty and reviewed the staff report. He stated ihat orders were issued on August 12, 1496, to remove discarded furniture, mattresses, and houseSyoId articles &om the yard azea_ Orders were left with the first floor tenarn on August 4 1996, and a phone message was left for Ronald T�vardowski on August 19 that crews would remove the nuisance on August 21, 1996. Terri Twardowski, property owner, appeated and stated that she �ver received a notice or a telephone message. They would have taken care of it if they had known. Mr. Vatel regarted tl�at the norice was sern to Ronaid aral Theresa Twardowslri at 360 Skillman Avemie E., Maplewood, 55117. The number the inspector called wac ?741299. ,:� cl� `L`�Sy � Ms. T�vardowski stated that they moved from that address; they purchased a home Aprii 30, at 950 Lydia, Roseville. Mr. Votel noted that the ieuer was never reuirned by the past affice. T �. .u.� > .nu ��.. ,.� � . � u � �'' �' � _r�� . �n.� � �uu � a.� �- .. . - � . ". 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at .5$, trvker Aveaue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public HeaIth is ordered ta remove the building. John McGovem and John Sadawski appeared. Mr. McGovem stated that they have a pvrchase agreement from HUD to ciose on the property in early May. A bond has been posted, permits have been pulled, and they have insurance. Weather permitting, they pian to complete the rehab work witfiin 3 months. Mr. Votel noted that the vacant buitding fee is paid by HUD at closing. Mr. Strathman reported that he received communication from IIUD indicating that they are selting the property to Mr. McGodvem. A letter was received from WESCO stating that they haven't yet reviewed the tatest proposal. He recommended approvai and amended rhe date for repair or removal af the structure to 180 days. Mr. Votel noted that a certified resoIutian will be sent to the property owner at 5944 13th Avenue So., Mpls. 55417. 3. Resoindon ordering the owner to remove or repair tfie referenced build'uzg located at 578 Forest Street If the owner fails to comply with the resalution, Public Aealth is ordered ta remove the building. Chuck Votei reviewed the staff report stating that the buiiding has been condemned since 1996 by Pu61ic Health. The curtent praperty orovners aze Roger and Mary Clark; financial prablems have prevented them from rehabilitating the property. Summary abatement noHces have been issued and the city has had to secure the building. The huilding registration f�s aze w�paid, and real estate tazces are nnpaid in the amount af $14,800. Code Enforcement inspectors estimate the amoum of money needed to properiy repair tius sfructure makes tttis rehabilitation project unlikely and not economicatly feasible. The estimated cost to demolish is $5,900. No one appearetl. 7 �. ,.�� . ,��, ,.:. .�, , 4. Resoludon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 1383 Arcade Sueet, ff the ow�r fails to c4mpty with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reportied that the building has been vacant since 3anuary 1995. The current properry owt�er is Valvoline Oil Company. The owner l�as been involved in �gotiafions with potential buyers of the property. There have been 4 summary abateme� notices issued, regisuation fees are paid, and taxes are gaid. As of April 15, 1947 a Certificate of Occupancy has not been applied far and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. They are unable to es6mate a cost to repair this building since it is commercial use. Cost to demolish is approximately $10,000. Bernard Mordorski appeared and stated ihai he has been �gotiating with Valvotiae for the last year to purchase the property. They Yiad several banks linefl up that were willntg to finance the property and they could have been in there last August or September if they could have gouen the approvai ftom the city's end. They also worked with the Fastside Neighborhood Developement. In May af last year, Kim Hunier supposedty gave apgroval for a$SO,OOO loan guarantee. At that time, they were with Signal Bank and ready to close. All they were waiting for was their conditional use permit, which was filed for and obtained in 7uly. GVhen they came to close afrer the first of 7une, they found that Kim Hunter no longer worked for the Eastside Neighborhood I?evelopment anci they had to start the process ail over again. He presenied a copy of the offer to purchase, a letter from Rapid Oil Change extending their gurchase agreement extending through Apri130, and a copy of a letter from lake Elmo Bank affimung Lhe loan. They are planning to ciose on the the building Apri130. If the city demolishes the building, he will be out the $8,000 he's imested because he is not going to buy an empty lot. Mr. Strathman asked how tong it would rake to get the building into shape? Mr. Mordorski responded that he plans to be in the buildiag and operating within a week to 10 days after ciosing on the property. Ais pIans for the buIlding are quite extensive as far as the appearance of the building. A reepresentative from the WheelocklShenvoodlCottage Biock Club submiued a cogy of a letter addressed to Councilmember Bostrom from ihe block club and petitions signed by residents over the past 2 years for munerous peogle tbai had wanted to acquire the properry and rehab it. Last spring they met with Mr. Mordorski and he was supposedty going to acquire the groperty, rehabilitate it, and move in within a short period of f�e. The property has deteriarated, the walks weren't shoveled, the lawn hasn't been mowed, piumbing fixnues were laying out in the pazking lot for a number of months, the fence was vandatized and laying in the alley behind the property for several months. Now they have a possible htalth hazard with the toilets being removed, and open waste pipes leading into ihe ground. Nothing has been done because _j ��-�s� VavoZine hasn't taken care of the property. At this point, they ate looking at tetting the � demolition go through, they feel that would be in the best interest. Jeff Anderson, adjacent business aeighbor, stated that the building has gotten worse over the last couple of years. He operates a mortuary and just baving that eyesore is something that constantiy bothers them. Restroom 800rs, fence, the building ffieds a lot of work if anything is going to be done to it. They coutacted the real estate people a couple of Limes exgressing interest in purchasing the pmperry for a parking lot. Mr. Strathman stated ti�at at fhis point, the problem appeats to be with Valvoline who is the eurnnt owner and hasn't met their responsibilities as a property owner. Given the fact tbat there is a perspective awner who clearly seems to have the financing to do the work that needs to be done, he recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the shvcture to 60 days. 5. Resolution ordering ihe owner to remove or repair the referenced build4ng located at 557 7enks Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered Lo remove the building. Chuck Votel reviewed the staff report stating that the properly was condemned on Aprii Z996. The current property owner Victor Schleiss consents to the City demolishing the structure because they don't think iYs economically feasible to rehabilitate it. The regisua6on fees are paid, on August b, 1995 the campiiance inspection was done. The code enforcement inspector didn't estimate the amount of money needed to repair The bvilding because tl2ey don't tt�ink it's like2y nor feasibie. The cost to demolish is estimated at $8,400. Jahn MilIer, attomey for Knutson Mortgage Company, stated that they hoId the mortgage on the property and it is their position that the buitding is not capable of being rehabilitated. The mortgage is current and have not commenced forecIosure proceedings. They wovld like the opportunity to have 45 days in order to attempt to make arrangement with Mr. Sctileiss to get a deed in lieu of foreclosure which would preserve Knutson's abiliry to then tender the property back to HUD. Mr. Votel stated that they did have to iss�e notice in Mazch Lo secure a front entry door, but it is not a building that creates a lot of problems. Mr. Strathman recommended appravai and amended the date for repair or removal of the structtue to 45 days. b. Summary abatement appeal for ?359 Biai AvenLe; Quoc Nguyes & Winston Nguyen, appellants. No one appeared; appeal was denied. : t 7. Summary ahatement appeal for 1253 West Como Blvd.; lohn M. Swee�y, appellant. � Mr. Votel noted that tUis appeat has been withdrawn. No one appeared; appeal denied. ��. .�. �� ...�. � .�: . M , �_. �• •. �. �� ... .� Maynard Vinge reported this matter was withdrawn; No ane appeared; appeal denied. Meeting adjour�d at 11:45 a.m. 10