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97-806-� �.��, � � 6 ��-S f �, � /� Council File # �� W Green Sheet # \� ` "-� OR1�1�!A�_ Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL„ N � WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Co�fficIl to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, cement block and brick commercial structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 600 Selby Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 8; and I.ot 9, Except the West 31.39 feet of North 42.65 feet of L,ot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, all in Block 6, VJoodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Aealth on or before April 17, 1497, ffie following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Sidney D. Bowie, 899 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-7012; Western State Bank of St. Paul, 663 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4897; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservafion Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102; Janice Bias, 950 Fuller Avenue #2, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properiy by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, ffie enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sairit Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and a'1- �o G WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Pau1 City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 1497 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the sttucture to be completed within €i�t�a�-}-ia s after the date of the Council Hearing� and v'^`- C�d�n� J is'c- a� �a o0o bov�e�.�is�cs��.� a�.� -1-1..c Y1CC�S.1'DY�y-y2YYY�• Rrc_. WI�RE , a he g was e e ore e am aul Ciry Council on �Vednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 600 Selby Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building{s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitadon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed witfi �€�€Eeea�-ifr}-days after the date of the Council Hearing. or� � �� \�p� a�- �ob 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sa9nt Paul I,egislafive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 accardance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. BY: �� a- 4� „�.�..e.. Approved by Mayor: Date =¢ !� �-- g �, : � �_ � '✓G Form Ap �ed Cit� ttorney i . By: 1 `•.+ Approved by Mayor for Svbmission to Counc i� By. L Adopted by Counail: Date �,"_� _ �qq� — Adoption Certified by Council Secretary q.� -�o� DEPARP7�i c alth OS GREEN SHEET N° 19i.00 CONTACf PE & PHONE MRIAVDATE INRIAU�ATE Charles Votel 295-4153 DEPARiMENTDIPECiOq cmrcouNCa ASSIGN CffYATTORNEY CITYCLERK MUSTBE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DAT� OUTIDiGFOR � BUDGEf OIRECTOR � fIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. J11II0 Z5� 1997 OflUEN MAYOR(ORASSISTANTJ � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UE5IED: City Council to pass this resolution which will ozder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). I£ the ovmer fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 600 Selby Avenue. AECAMMENDATIONS: Apprwe (A1 or Reject (A� pER50NAL SERVICE CONSRACSS MUST ANSWEP THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLqNNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this person/Firm ever worked un0er a contract for this departmeM? _ CIB COMMRTEE _ YES NO _ S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RICT COUR7 — 3. DoeS this personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curceM G�ry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet anA attaeh to green sheet INITIA IN�i PR BL� I$UE, 0 P RTVNITY (Who, Wpat, When, W re, W y)� , T is ui��ing�s is a nuisance ui�ding(s) as defined in ChapCer 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 0£ the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement O£ficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 600 Selby Avenue by May 14, 1997, and have £ailed to comply with those orders. R�CENED ,��t p 6 1997 ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED' {� , w �CY The City wi11 eliminate a nuisance. `+ Ui,d� G �AY 29 159� ��'�� °��,� ��p` NiAY �$ 5997 C��'� �� Y DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buildingis). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISADYA�A�i€�Ia�07�PPii8�1t10II will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to F1 O C blight the aommunity. #�i . . a�', 3 �`��' a��,3�`i �' � ;�� s,000 - Slo,000 e,.,.. ..a:,..-z� � 70TALAMOUNTOFTRANSACTION $ COS7/REVENUEBUDGEiEp�(CIFiCLEONE) VES NO Nuisanae Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Holtan, M.D., MP.H., Dr�ector CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Colemax, Mayor ENFORCBMENT - SSS Cedar Sveet Saint P¢u� MN SSI01-2260 May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� - �06 6I2-198-4153 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 buiiding(s) located at: 600 Selby Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, June 17, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 25, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Sidney D. Bowie 899 Ashland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-7012 4Vestern State Bank of St. Paul 663 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-4897 Aaron Rubenstein Heritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Janice Bias 450 Fuller Avenue #2 St. Paul, MN 55104 Interest Fee Owner Financial Interests �L�� .r . �" �� ,. , �,:a ��1'� � a 1�'� - -_, Historical Preservation Previous Tenant \�rV OV 600 Selby Avenue May 23, 1991 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: Lot 8; and Lot 9, Except the West 3139 feet of North 42.65 feet of Lot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, ail in Block 6, Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 3aint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined hy Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance candition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a rimely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. incerely, � � eneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Chrisfie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division � I - 0 ��o REPORT Date: June 17, 1997 Time: 10:Q0 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LECISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer i. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the foUowing (I,aid over from June 3, 1997 Legislative Hearing): 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney, appellant. Legislafive Hearing Of�cer recammended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Marshall Avenue; Vernon Harms, appellant. Rescheduied to July l, 1997. 4. Resoluuon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. T.egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 600 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ihe building. Legislative Iiearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the struclure to 180 days if a$2,000 bond is posted and the necessary permits are pulled hy noon on June 25, 1997. - 1'1 '�ab MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING June 17, 1497 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing OfFcer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. Resolution rafifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for suimnary abatement for 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) The owner appeazed and stated he always shovels his snow, but got behind in shoveling because he has thyroid cancer and his father died in January. Once the water froze on the sidewalk, it was difficult to remove. The city just ttuew sand on the snow and the assessment is too high for that. The owner stated this problem will not happen again. Also, he never received notice of this abatement beforehand. Gerry Strathman siated the costs for the assessment include the crew, equipment, hearings, and nofices that aze sent out. The city is recovering costs for taking care of the snow. There were complaints from neighbors. Guy Willits showed a video of the properiy. Chuck Votel reported the letters sent to the two listed owners were returned. A letter was then sent to the tas person and that was not returned. The public sidewalk was plowed. Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary abatement appeai for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney appellant. A picture was shown of the garage. Mary Dabney appeazed and stated she is currently on AFDC, working temporarily, and looking for more work. The garage doors were stolen some tnne ago. She may be able to pay for new doors in August. Chuck Votel reported the garage is structurally sound, but it is against city ordinances to not haue doors on a garage. Open gazages are an attraction to children and vandals. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Mazshall Avenue; Vemon Hanns, appellant. Rescheduled to July 1, 1997. �� -�Ob LEGISLATIVE HEARING, JLTNE ]7, 1997 4. 1147 Virginia (This matter was not scheduled on the agenda, but testimony was taken.) Page 2 Norman Jones appeazed and stated he was concemed about what will happen to the property. Sharon Kerl appeared and stated she was interested in buying and rehabilitating the house. There was a fire, but the house could not hzve bumed for more than ten minutes. Ivls. Keri asked what she could do to inspect the property and stop the demolition. Gerry Sirathman responded a third pariy cannot intervene and Ms. Kerl would have to locate the owner to work out something. Uniess something happens soon, the Council will probably ask it to be removed or repaired in 15 days. One of the councilmembers asked for this property to be rescheduled so there is a mix up in the scheduling at ttus point. However, the scheduled date for it to be heard will be posted on the building. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the owner and prospective buyer were given a month to put together a deal and they were to appeaz before the Legislative Hearing Officer today. Mr. Votel recommended removing or repairing the building in 15 days. No one appeared; Gerry Strathman zecommended approval of Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 600 Selby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Pictures were shown of the property. Shazon Bowie, the owner's daughter, appeared along with the owner. Ms. Bowie stated they have fixed the roof, painted, and put in a new bath. Some of the real estate taxes have been paid. Potential buyers appeared and stated they were attempting to purchase and rehabilitate the property. This witl take a month or two. Gerry Sttathman stated 8 summary abatements have been issued. This property has been defined as a nuisance, no certificate of occupancy is on file, no bonds have been posted, and there are.no permits for repair. The building has been vacant for almost 1.5 yeazs. �r1-�0� Legislative Hearing, 3une 17, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Strathman asked if the parties were willing to post a$2,000 bond. Shazon Bowie responded they wiil. Mr. Strathman recommended 180 days to rehabilitate on the condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 25 and necessary permits aze puiled. , � Gerry Stratlunau adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. / � Gerry Str� an, Legislative Hearing Officer -� �.��, � � 6 ��-S f �, � /� Council File # �� W Green Sheet # \� ` "-� OR1�1�!A�_ Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL„ N � WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Co�fficIl to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, cement block and brick commercial structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 600 Selby Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 8; and I.ot 9, Except the West 31.39 feet of North 42.65 feet of L,ot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, all in Block 6, VJoodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Aealth on or before April 17, 1497, ffie following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Sidney D. Bowie, 899 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-7012; Western State Bank of St. Paul, 663 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4897; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservafion Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102; Janice Bias, 950 Fuller Avenue #2, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properiy by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, ffie enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sairit Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and a'1- �o G WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Pau1 City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 1497 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the sttucture to be completed within €i�t�a�-}-ia s after the date of the Council Hearing� and v'^`- C�d�n� J is'c- a� �a o0o bov�e�.�is�cs��.� a�.� -1-1..c Y1CC�S.1'DY�y-y2YYY�• Rrc_. WI�RE , a he g was e e ore e am aul Ciry Council on �Vednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 600 Selby Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building{s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitadon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed witfi �€�€Eeea�-ifr}-days after the date of the Council Hearing. or� � �� \�p� a�- �ob 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sa9nt Paul I,egislafive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 accardance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. BY: �� a- 4� „�.�..e.. Approved by Mayor: Date =¢ !� �-- g �, : � �_ � '✓G Form Ap �ed Cit� ttorney i . By: 1 `•.+ Approved by Mayor for Svbmission to Counc i� By. L Adopted by Counail: Date �,"_� _ �qq� — Adoption Certified by Council Secretary q.� -�o� DEPARP7�i c alth OS GREEN SHEET N° 19i.00 CONTACf PE & PHONE MRIAVDATE INRIAU�ATE Charles Votel 295-4153 DEPARiMENTDIPECiOq cmrcouNCa ASSIGN CffYATTORNEY CITYCLERK MUSTBE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DAT� OUTIDiGFOR � BUDGEf OIRECTOR � fIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. J11II0 Z5� 1997 OflUEN MAYOR(ORASSISTANTJ � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UE5IED: City Council to pass this resolution which will ozder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). I£ the ovmer fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 600 Selby Avenue. AECAMMENDATIONS: Apprwe (A1 or Reject (A� pER50NAL SERVICE CONSRACSS MUST ANSWEP THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLqNNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this person/Firm ever worked un0er a contract for this departmeM? _ CIB COMMRTEE _ YES NO _ S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RICT COUR7 — 3. DoeS this personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curceM G�ry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet anA attaeh to green sheet INITIA IN�i PR BL� I$UE, 0 P RTVNITY (Who, Wpat, When, W re, W y)� , T is ui��ing�s is a nuisance ui�ding(s) as defined in ChapCer 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 0£ the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement O£ficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 600 Selby Avenue by May 14, 1997, and have £ailed to comply with those orders. R�CENED ,��t p 6 1997 ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED' {� , w �CY The City wi11 eliminate a nuisance. `+ Ui,d� G �AY 29 159� ��'�� °��,� ��p` NiAY �$ 5997 C��'� �� Y DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buildingis). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISADYA�A�i€�Ia�07�PPii8�1t10II will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to F1 O C blight the aommunity. #�i . . a�', 3 �`��' a��,3�`i �' � ;�� s,000 - Slo,000 e,.,.. ..a:,..-z� � 70TALAMOUNTOFTRANSACTION $ COS7/REVENUEBUDGEiEp�(CIFiCLEONE) VES NO Nuisanae Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Holtan, M.D., MP.H., Dr�ector CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Colemax, Mayor ENFORCBMENT - SSS Cedar Sveet Saint P¢u� MN SSI01-2260 May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� - �06 6I2-198-4153 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 buiiding(s) located at: 600 Selby Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, June 17, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 25, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Sidney D. Bowie 899 Ashland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-7012 4Vestern State Bank of St. Paul 663 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-4897 Aaron Rubenstein Heritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Janice Bias 450 Fuller Avenue #2 St. Paul, MN 55104 Interest Fee Owner Financial Interests �L�� .r . �" �� ,. , �,:a ��1'� � a 1�'� - -_, Historical Preservation Previous Tenant \�rV OV 600 Selby Avenue May 23, 1991 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: Lot 8; and Lot 9, Except the West 3139 feet of North 42.65 feet of Lot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, ail in Block 6, Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 3aint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined hy Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance candition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a rimely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. incerely, � � eneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Chrisfie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division � I - 0 ��o REPORT Date: June 17, 1997 Time: 10:Q0 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LECISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer i. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the foUowing (I,aid over from June 3, 1997 Legislative Hearing): 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney, appellant. Legislafive Hearing Of�cer recammended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Marshall Avenue; Vernon Harms, appellant. Rescheduied to July l, 1997. 4. Resoluuon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. T.egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 600 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ihe building. Legislative Iiearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the struclure to 180 days if a$2,000 bond is posted and the necessary permits are pulled hy noon on June 25, 1997. - 1'1 '�ab MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING June 17, 1497 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing OfFcer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. Resolution rafifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for suimnary abatement for 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) The owner appeazed and stated he always shovels his snow, but got behind in shoveling because he has thyroid cancer and his father died in January. Once the water froze on the sidewalk, it was difficult to remove. The city just ttuew sand on the snow and the assessment is too high for that. The owner stated this problem will not happen again. Also, he never received notice of this abatement beforehand. Gerry Strathman siated the costs for the assessment include the crew, equipment, hearings, and nofices that aze sent out. The city is recovering costs for taking care of the snow. There were complaints from neighbors. Guy Willits showed a video of the properiy. Chuck Votel reported the letters sent to the two listed owners were returned. A letter was then sent to the tas person and that was not returned. The public sidewalk was plowed. Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary abatement appeai for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney appellant. A picture was shown of the garage. Mary Dabney appeazed and stated she is currently on AFDC, working temporarily, and looking for more work. The garage doors were stolen some tnne ago. She may be able to pay for new doors in August. Chuck Votel reported the garage is structurally sound, but it is against city ordinances to not haue doors on a garage. Open gazages are an attraction to children and vandals. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Mazshall Avenue; Vemon Hanns, appellant. Rescheduled to July 1, 1997. �� -�Ob LEGISLATIVE HEARING, JLTNE ]7, 1997 4. 1147 Virginia (This matter was not scheduled on the agenda, but testimony was taken.) Page 2 Norman Jones appeazed and stated he was concemed about what will happen to the property. Sharon Kerl appeared and stated she was interested in buying and rehabilitating the house. There was a fire, but the house could not hzve bumed for more than ten minutes. Ivls. Keri asked what she could do to inspect the property and stop the demolition. Gerry Sirathman responded a third pariy cannot intervene and Ms. Kerl would have to locate the owner to work out something. Uniess something happens soon, the Council will probably ask it to be removed or repaired in 15 days. One of the councilmembers asked for this property to be rescheduled so there is a mix up in the scheduling at ttus point. However, the scheduled date for it to be heard will be posted on the building. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the owner and prospective buyer were given a month to put together a deal and they were to appeaz before the Legislative Hearing Officer today. Mr. Votel recommended removing or repairing the building in 15 days. No one appeared; Gerry Strathman zecommended approval of Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 600 Selby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Pictures were shown of the property. Shazon Bowie, the owner's daughter, appeared along with the owner. Ms. Bowie stated they have fixed the roof, painted, and put in a new bath. Some of the real estate taxes have been paid. Potential buyers appeared and stated they were attempting to purchase and rehabilitate the property. This witl take a month or two. Gerry Sttathman stated 8 summary abatements have been issued. This property has been defined as a nuisance, no certificate of occupancy is on file, no bonds have been posted, and there are.no permits for repair. The building has been vacant for almost 1.5 yeazs. -� �.��, � � 6 ��-S f �, � /� Council File # �� W Green Sheet # \� ` "-� OR1�1�!A�_ Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL„ N � WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Co�fficIl to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one-story, cement block and brick commercial structure located on properry hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 600 Selby Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 8; and I.ot 9, Except the West 31.39 feet of North 42.65 feet of L,ot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, all in Block 6, VJoodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Aealth on or before April 17, 1497, ffie following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Sidney D. Bowie, 899 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-7012; Western State Bank of St. Paul, 663 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4897; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservafion Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102; Janice Bias, 950 Fuller Avenue #2, St. Paul, MN 55104 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properiy by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, ffie enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sairit Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and a'1- �o G WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Pau1 City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 1497 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitafion or demolition of the sttucture to be completed within €i�t�a�-}-ia s after the date of the Council Hearing� and v'^`- C�d�n� J is'c- a� �a o0o bov�e�.�is�cs��.� a�.� -1-1..c Y1CC�S.1'DY�y-y2YYY�• Rrc_. WI�RE , a he g was e e ore e am aul Ciry Council on �Vednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 600 Selby Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building{s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitadon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed witfi �€�€Eeea�-ifr}-days after the date of the Council Hearing. or� � �� \�p� a�- �ob 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective acfion is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Sa9nt Paul I,egislafive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry 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 accardance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. BY: �� a- 4� „�.�..e.. Approved by Mayor: Date =¢ !� �-- g �, : � �_ � '✓G Form Ap �ed Cit� ttorney i . By: 1 `•.+ Approved by Mayor for Svbmission to Counc i� By. L Adopted by Counail: Date �,"_� _ �qq� — Adoption Certified by Council Secretary q.� -�o� DEPARP7�i c alth OS GREEN SHEET N° 19i.00 CONTACf PE & PHONE MRIAVDATE INRIAU�ATE Charles Votel 295-4153 DEPARiMENTDIPECiOq cmrcouNCa ASSIGN CffYATTORNEY CITYCLERK MUSTBE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DAT� OUTIDiGFOR � BUDGEf OIRECTOR � fIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. J11II0 Z5� 1997 OflUEN MAYOR(ORASSISTANTJ � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOGATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UE5IED: City Council to pass this resolution which will ozder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). I£ the ovmer fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 600 Selby Avenue. AECAMMENDATIONS: Apprwe (A1 or Reject (A� pER50NAL SERVICE CONSRACSS MUST ANSWEP THE FOLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLqNNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has this person/Firm ever worked un0er a contract for this departmeM? _ CIB COMMRTEE _ YES NO _ S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RICT COUR7 — 3. DoeS this personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any curceM G�ry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet anA attaeh to green sheet INITIA IN�i PR BL� I$UE, 0 P RTVNITY (Who, Wpat, When, W re, W y)� , T is ui��ing�s is a nuisance ui�ding(s) as defined in ChapCer 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 0£ the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement O£ficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 600 Selby Avenue by May 14, 1997, and have £ailed to comply with those orders. R�CENED ,��t p 6 1997 ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED' {� , w �CY The City wi11 eliminate a nuisance. `+ Ui,d� G �AY 29 159� ��'�� °��,� ��p` NiAY �$ 5997 C��'� �� Y DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED' The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this buildingis). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISADYA�A�i€�Ia�07�PPii8�1t10II will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to F1 O C blight the aommunity. #�i . . a�', 3 �`��' a��,3�`i �' � ;�� s,000 - Slo,000 e,.,.. ..a:,..-z� � 70TALAMOUNTOFTRANSACTION $ COS7/REVENUEBUDGEiEp�(CIFiCLEONE) VES NO Nuisanae Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) �r1-�0� Legislative Hearing, 3une 17, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Strathman asked if the parties were willing to post a$2,000 bond. Shazon Bowie responded they wiil. Mr. Strathman recommended 180 days to rehabilitate on the condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 25 and necessary permits aze puiled. , � Gerry Stratlunau adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. / � Gerry Str� an, Legislative Hearing Officer SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Holtan, M.D., MP.H., Dr�ector CITY OF SAINT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Colemax, Mayor ENFORCBMENT - SSS Cedar Sveet Saint P¢u� MN SSI01-2260 May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� - �06 6I2-198-4153 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 buiiding(s) located at: 600 Selby Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, June 17, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 25, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Sidney D. Bowie 899 Ashland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-7012 4Vestern State Bank of St. Paul 663 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-4897 Aaron Rubenstein Heritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Janice Bias 450 Fuller Avenue #2 St. Paul, MN 55104 Interest Fee Owner Financial Interests �L�� .r . �" �� ,. , �,:a ��1'� � a 1�'� - -_, Historical Preservation Previous Tenant \�rV OV 600 Selby Avenue May 23, 1991 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: Lot 8; and Lot 9, Except the West 3139 feet of North 42.65 feet of Lot 9, and the East 28 feet of South 130.24 feet of Lot 10, ail in Block 6, Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 3aint Paul Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined hy Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Pubiic Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance candition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a rimely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. incerely, � � eneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Chrisfie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccazd, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division � I - 0 ��o REPORT Date: June 17, 1997 Time: 10:Q0 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LECISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer i. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs and expenses for summary abatement for the foUowing (I,aid over from June 3, 1997 Legislative Hearing): 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney, appellant. Legislafive Hearing Of�cer recammended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Marshall Avenue; Vernon Harms, appellant. Rescheduied to July l, 1997. 4. Resoluuon ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. T.egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building located at 600 Selbv Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ihe building. Legislative Iiearing O�cer recommended approval and amended the date for repair or removal of the struclure to 180 days if a$2,000 bond is posted and the necessary permits are pulled hy noon on June 25, 1997. - 1'1 '�ab MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING June 17, 1497 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing OfFcer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. Resolution rafifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for suimnary abatement for 2106 Mazshall Avenue (J9705AAA) The owner appeazed and stated he always shovels his snow, but got behind in shoveling because he has thyroid cancer and his father died in January. Once the water froze on the sidewalk, it was difficult to remove. The city just ttuew sand on the snow and the assessment is too high for that. The owner stated this problem will not happen again. Also, he never received notice of this abatement beforehand. Gerry Strathman siated the costs for the assessment include the crew, equipment, hearings, and nofices that aze sent out. The city is recovering costs for taking care of the snow. There were complaints from neighbors. Guy Willits showed a video of the properiy. Chuck Votel reported the letters sent to the two listed owners were returned. A letter was then sent to the tas person and that was not returned. The public sidewalk was plowed. Mr. Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 2. Summary abatement appeai for 790 Laurel Avenue; Mary Dabney appellant. A picture was shown of the garage. Mary Dabney appeazed and stated she is currently on AFDC, working temporarily, and looking for more work. The garage doors were stolen some tnne ago. She may be able to pay for new doors in August. Chuck Votel reported the garage is structurally sound, but it is against city ordinances to not haue doors on a garage. Open gazages are an attraction to children and vandals. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 355 Mazshall Avenue; Vemon Hanns, appellant. Rescheduled to July 1, 1997. �� -�Ob LEGISLATIVE HEARING, JLTNE ]7, 1997 4. 1147 Virginia (This matter was not scheduled on the agenda, but testimony was taken.) Page 2 Norman Jones appeazed and stated he was concemed about what will happen to the property. Sharon Kerl appeared and stated she was interested in buying and rehabilitating the house. There was a fire, but the house could not hzve bumed for more than ten minutes. Ivls. Keri asked what she could do to inspect the property and stop the demolition. Gerry Sirathman responded a third pariy cannot intervene and Ms. Kerl would have to locate the owner to work out something. Uniess something happens soon, the Council will probably ask it to be removed or repaired in 15 days. One of the councilmembers asked for this property to be rescheduled so there is a mix up in the scheduling at ttus point. However, the scheduled date for it to be heard will be posted on the building. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 850 Maryland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the owner and prospective buyer were given a month to put together a deal and they were to appeaz before the Legislative Hearing Officer today. Mr. Votel recommended removing or repairing the building in 15 days. No one appeared; Gerry Strathman zecommended approval of Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the reference building located at 600 Selby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Pictures were shown of the property. Shazon Bowie, the owner's daughter, appeared along with the owner. Ms. Bowie stated they have fixed the roof, painted, and put in a new bath. Some of the real estate taxes have been paid. Potential buyers appeared and stated they were attempting to purchase and rehabilitate the property. This witl take a month or two. Gerry Sttathman stated 8 summary abatements have been issued. This property has been defined as a nuisance, no certificate of occupancy is on file, no bonds have been posted, and there are.no permits for repair. The building has been vacant for almost 1.5 yeazs. �r1-�0� Legislative Hearing, 3une 17, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Strathman asked if the parties were willing to post a$2,000 bond. Shazon Bowie responded they wiil. Mr. Strathman recommended 180 days to rehabilitate on the condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 25 and necessary permits aze puiled. , � Gerry Stratlunau adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. / � Gerry Str� an, Legislative Hearing Officer