97-852QRIGE� L
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RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented
Referred To
Committee: Date
2 WHEREAS, torrenrial rau�s and destructive winds bave damaged streets and public property
3 in the City of Saint Paul, creating a state of emergency and requiring the use of all resources to
4 remedy the damaged azeas and facilities; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that it is the intent of the Council of the City of Saint Paul that the
administration take all necessary steps to restore municipal services, and repair and restore streets
and essential public facilities to service as quickly as possible, using a11 inherent executive
emergency powers and such powers as may exist under statute or ordinance, including Chapter 13
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and be it
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13 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the administration shall report to the Council on the steps
14 taken, and on the ftu•ther needs for appropriations or transfers of budgeted funds to enable complete
15 damage repair and restoration of services, and that such report shall be made two weeks from today
16 on July 16, 1997.
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ACTIOM REQUESTED:
Requesting the Administration restore municipal seroices, repair and restore streets and
essential public facilities, due to storm damage, as quickly as possible, and that a report
be presented to the City Council on July 16, 1997
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FINANqAL INFORFnATION (EXPLAIN)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co(eman, Mayor
July 17, 1997
Council President David Thune and
Saint Paul City Councilmembers
310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Mmnesota 55102
Dear Councilmembers:
Councilmember Roberta Megard
Third Floor City Hall
Suite 310-D /� � . �S }
S� Paul, MN 55102 "�
3A9 Cit}� Hal[ Telephonr. 612-2668510
IS Wesr Ke[logg Boule}•ard Facsimi(e: 612-26685l3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
This letter is in reply to Council File 97-852, July 2, requesting a report on the steps taken
and need for appropriations for transfers of budgeted funds to repair damage and restore
services that resulted from the storm of 3uly 1 and 3uly 2, 1997.
At this moment, there aze no solid estunates of the costs associated with the City's
response to the storm. Some preliminary estimates are available, but they should not be
considered reliable. As we are abSe to identify the actual costs, they will be reported to
you. .
The City's response to the storm has been similaz to a hospital's emergency room triage
response to a disaster. We have been responding to the most serious damage cases first.
As we are able, we respond to the less serious cases.
Several City departments have been invoived in our response. First and foremost, the Fire
and Safety Services Department established a command center in the Hoyt-Flandrau
neighborhood. It has been in operation for two weeks. The center has been managed by
Tim Butier and A1 Bataglia. They have been coordinating City and private sector
responses to the needs of the residents. Almost every City department has played a role in
responding to those needs. For example:
• From the outset, Public Works was there with crews and equipment, helping with the
ciean up.
• Planning and Economic Developmem staff were present to explain 5nancial
assistance that would be available to homeowners.
• Public Health staff administered tetanus shots.
• License, Inspection and Environmental Protection staff inspected homes which called
in with damage reports.
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Parks and Recreation initiated a citywide cleanup of downed trees and related debris on
public property. In addition, they aze picldng up downed trees from grivate groperty if the
homeowner places the debris on the public boulevard.
The Mayor has issued two declazations of an emergency. �he first is for the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and will allow the City to forgo the
income limits on some loan programs. The second will allow the County Assessor to re-
evaluate 1he market vatue, for taxation purposes, of damaged homes. This can uttimately
lead to a reduction in the homestead property owner's tvc bill. A third source of assistance
is the Small Business Administration (SBA), which has a program for storm-damaged
properties. This program wou3d provide very low interest loans for property repair. SBA
may also provide other assistance.
Attached ue copies of the most recent status reports, the Mayor's letters of emergency
declaration, and last week's status reports. Also included is the list of properties that
reported damage to the City. All of these properties have been inspected.
Finally, the response of the private sector to the storm damage has been outstanding.
Kudos, especially, to the building trades for the contributions that they have made in
restoring utility service and for their commitments to install the Home Depot-donated
water heaters, restoring electrical service and installation of new furnaces. �
If you have any questions about the contents of the attachments, please call me
(266-8540}. I will continue to keep you informed as called for in Council File 97-852 on
actions taken and will share with you costs as they become available.
Very truly yours,
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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Attachments
c: Senator Rod Grams
Senator Paul Wellstone
Congressman Bruce Vento
Mayor Norm Coleman
Ramsey County Commissioners
Ramsey County Legislative Delegation
Department and Office Directors
07�16/1997
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REPORTED HOMES WTTH STORM DAMAGE FROM JULY 1,1997
RAMSEY COUNTY CITY O�` SAINT PAUL
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- I 173; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fwnace needs cleaning and fenwell control.
Electric panel OK. Needs new dryer outiet, 2 switches, 2 lights, and 10 basement outlets.
- l 177; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fumace needs cleaning. Rewire fumace boi{er
and circulating pump. Check lowet outlets in basement.
- I 183; Gas on to hot water heater and stove. Rewire furnace boiler. Check lower outlets in
besement,
- 1189; Oil bumer furnace. Needs new elecuical panel, 3 switches, 4 outlets, dryer oudet. Gas
still off.
- I 191; Oas still off. Needs boiler and circulating pump wiring. 3 basement outfets.
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- 1661; Little to no water damage. Gas and electric OK and working. Chronic moistuze.
- 1662; C3as service OK. Not home for electricat inspection. 3-4 feet of water in basement. May
need lowez electrical replaced in basement.
- 1665; Oas service OK. Electrical needs replacement of lower outlets in basement and one
switch.
- I668; Ges service passed. No inspection of electrical, not at home during assessments.
- I671; Gas service failed test. Low basemant outlets need repfacing. Unsure of panel.
- 1672; Gas service passed. Electrical panel OK. Low oudets need replacement. Meter moist.
- 1675; Oas service passed. Home owner had electrical surveyed. Results unknown.
- 1676; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Reptace low oudets.
- 1679; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Basement OK.
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- 1680; Structurally condemned. Gas and electtic Off. All service needs replacement.
- I685; Gas test failed. S leaks in system. Electric needs replacement of a]1 service.
- 1686; Struchually condemned. Gas and elecuic off. All service needs replacement.
- 1691; Qas service passed. Electrical OK. Lower outlet replacement.
- 1692; Gas service passed. Electrical lower oudets. Re-attach dryer outlet.
-] 696; No access for gas test. Electrical service OK. Not much water in basement.
- 1697; Gas test OK. Needs new electrical and appliances throughout-- 9-10 feet of water.
- 1702; Gas test OK. Need new electrical and appliances throughout--high water.
- 1705; C3as test failed. Electrical appears OK with exceptions to tower outlets.
- 1708; (3as test passed. Needs new electrical service (under water) and appliances throughout
high water.
- 1712; Shucturally condemned. Needs new gas and electrical services. Water on 1 st floor. Gas
test OK.
- I716; Gas test failed. Needs new gas and electrical service and appliances.
- 1750; Cias end electric checked out OIC. 2" of water.
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- 1661; Not home for any assessments. Likcly no problem due to locadon.
- 1667; Qas service passed. Water seepage only, electrica] OK.
- I671; Qas service passed. `/ gas cap piaced on dryer line. Not available for elecvical
assessment.
- 16�7; Gas service passed. Electrical service OK. Not much water.
-1651; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Not much wate�.
- 1685; Qas test not done. Owner gone. Electrical OK. Not much water.
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-1690; Oas test passed. Electrical OK. 23ot much water.
- 1fi91; Gas test failed. Leak in union at water heater to be repaired all other OK. Electrical OK.
- 169b; Qas test passed. Need hot water bumer replaced. Eiectrical OK.
- 1697; Qas test passed. Electrical OK.
-] 701; Cias test passed. High water to first floor. New elactrical panel and wiring.
- 1707; Cras test passed. Needs new electrical panel. Ali wiring bad.
- 1711; (3as test passed. Electrica! service OK.
- 1715; (3as tsst passed. Electrical OK. Handled by an elecuician.
- 1'123; Not home fot mechazucal or electrical assessments.
- 1725; Gas test passed. May need new fumace. Electrical OK. Qne canopy tight in ceiling had
water damage.
- 1724; Gas test passed. Electrical outlets ]ow and appliances. 3 feet of water in basement.
- 1733; (3as test passed. No access for electricai assessment.
- 1737; Gas test passed. May need fiunace. 3 feet of water. Low electrical outtets.
- 1'141; Qaz test passed. 2" of water, Electrical OK. Needs structural inspection.
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RAMSEY COUNTY CITYOF SAINT PAUL STORM DAMAGE
152b Albermazlc; 3" water in basement.
1575 Ames - Minor damage.
1634 8reda - Minor damage.
t094 Bush; Flood damage 2' - Clean up advised.
1039 CarroU - Desuoyed.
2232 Carter (Como & Carter) - Water damage, electrica! problem.
610 Chatsworth #1 & #2 - Major damage.
1910 Dayton - Minor damage.
1032 Dulud� #I 10 o - Minor damage.
Eari 8a Beech - Minor water damage.
1516 Etna - Minor damage.
281 Forbes - "OK" - Minor damage.
2l 93 Fremont - Minor water damage.
859 Fry Sueet - Major damage.
I805 flilham Street - Minor damage.
653 Osltier, #106  I 1- Minoz damage.
1728 Hoyt - Minor damage - 1 ft. water
697 Laurel - 3' water, electrica] damage.
703 Laurei - 3' water, electrical damage.
1017 Linwood - Destroyed.
I036 Marshall # 1& basement - Minor damags.
30 E. Maryland - Structtuai damage.
1571 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1602 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1619 E. Marytand, #124, Major damage
166� Montana - Minor damage.
1741 Montana - Dave Wisenherg, City of St. Paul Inspector to evaluate.
300 E. Robie - Condemned/Destroyed.
310 Robie - Minor damage.
921 Wells • Major damage - Rental property.
59 E. Wheelock Pkwy - Gazage damage
126' W. Winnipeg - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of MaQiewood:
2425 Larpenteur #104 - Minor damage.
Ramsey County, City of St. Anthony:
4024 St�amrock Di�. - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of White Beaz Lake:
1284 Halpers Way - Minor damage.
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fnterdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
RECE(VE9
JUL 16 1997
TO: Peter Hames
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FROM: 3an Gasterland � �
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm Damage Update
A1 Bata�lia has an updated list of structures by specific address where storm dama�e has
been identified.
PED has initiated a program where they will give loans to individuals who have
sustained severe suuctural damage causing a dangerous condition. LIEP has a�reed to
inspect properties identified by PED and determine if structurai damage has occurred
and if that damage causes a dangerous condition. LIEP has identified several properties
which meet this criteria, and will continue to inspect properties as they are identified.
Saint Paul Building Trades Council and member unions have organiaed under the
leadership of Roger Curtis to assess electrical sysCems, tes[ gas piping, instali water
heaters, repair or replace electrical service components, replace furnaces, and provide
temporary shoring of houses with collapsed foundations. The Minnesota Mechanical
Contractors Association has provided contractors to do the gas gipe testing. The
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has provided contractors to assess
elecuical damage and will be working on making emergency electrical repairs. Home
Depot has donated water heaters which will be instalied by union workers on a priority
basis. Sheetmeta] Air Conditioning and Roofing Contractors Association (SMARCA)
has agreed to donate furnaces for those praperties identified in the Hoyt/Flandrau area.
The Trades Council will be announcing this at a future media event. They have been
very generous, but want it known they are not able to fix every problem. Also, if funds
are available from insurance, they would appreciate reimbursement.
Construction permiu will be required for all the work being done on storm damage
which would normaliy require a permit issued by the City of Saint Paul. Permits for the
emergency work being donated by the unions and contractors wili be taken out by
licensed contractors and the permit fees will be paid by the Saint Paul Building Trades
Council. Inspections are being made and work is progressing. Homeowners are
ffiankful for assistance provided by conuactors and unions and agree to inspections as
needed, but would really like some financial assistance for the damage they have
suffered.
C. Bob Kessler
Roger Curtis
A1 Bataglia
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From: Judy Barr and 7ohn Wirka
To: Admin.MAYBUD.hames
Date: Ju115, 1997 (Tue) 4:23pm �
Subject: Tree Debris Removal - Private and Public and Pazks Damage
I. There are two separate activi�ies following up the recent storm.
A Private Property Brush Pickup
There have been approximately 300 calls for service for private brush pickup made to
date.
Over the weekend City crews (on overtime) did approx. 1001ocations, the sole private
contractor available to perForm this work did 50 locations. Three crews will be going out
tonight (Tuesday) to clear 70-100 locations with another 70-100 the following night.
Wednesday is the last day for the public to call to request a pickup; we expect to finish
Friday with the special initiative.
B. Public Property Cleanup
The first priority was to remove dangerous trees and trees in the street, as well as cleaning
up parkland (golf courses, pazks, etc.) to allow public access.
Public crews are stili handting hanging branches and downed trees that were not reported
by the public after the original July 1 storm. There was some additional damage on Sunday
night with at ]east 10 more downed trees and additional branch breakage. We've just
begun to pick up public tree debris from the boulevard, with a concentrated effort during
regular hours to probably start this week. There could be a month or more of follow-up
tree repair and damage trimming,}ust on puhlic lands.
II. Parks Damage
Substantial damage was done to Swede Hollow and fTidden Falls pazks. The pretiminary
estimate to repair them is $100,000 for Swede Hollow and $150,000 for Hidden Falls.
Two caveats: 1. The Swede Hollow estimate is very crude.; 2. Unless sewer
improvements are made in the Hidden Falls area, any park repairs will be at risk if another
rainstorm strikes.
By neaK week Parks will have a plan in place to detemune the cost of making repairs.
H:\USERSWAMES�DIRECTORW IRAMI7REEDEBR.MI.M
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From: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum�a stpaul.gov>
'To: Admin.MAYBUD(bowe)
Date: Jul 16, 1997 (Wed) 3:52am
Subject: Rain storm work update
Matt, here is a quick update of our storm repair work:
1. Street Maintenance is continuing with their repair and cleaning work on a more routine basis.
As the bigger holes get repaired, they will do street restoration work
2. The Sewer Utility has much work remaining. Roger Puchreiter's update follows.
3. Street Engineering and Construction have assigned contractors to work on some of the bigger
holes --as stated last week. That work continues.
4. As people hear what is being done for Hoyt/Montana folks, others are calling to say "What
about us?" This is no doubt not news to you. ,
Date: Wed, t6 Jul 1997 09:16:58 -0600 '
To: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
From: Roger Puchreiter <roger.puchreiter@stpaui.gov>
Subject: Rain storm work update
Tom, here is some quick comments:
-Downtown and fieid personnel aze checking into the hundreds of calis that
we have gotten regarding the storm; doing eactra investigation into the home
and business flooding complaints
-f�ll our known big damaged work will be done by the end of this week; crews
finished the University(Albert repair, replaced the large manhole structure
cover at Chelsea and Como Park, just finished the Chazles/Virginia dig up
and sewer repair, are working on the St. Peter outlet structure manholes
below the btuff and by the jail and will be starting work on the Chazlesl
Arundel intersection tomorrow.
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- Repair of damaged catch basins is continuing to be done but the completion
of this work will probably take at least a month to finish.
- Completed the replacement of numerous manhole covers that blew off during
the storm; citizen calls on these are down to a trickle.
- Continuing to clean debris from catch basins throughout the city as
complaints come in and as we locate them.
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Working through consuuction and various contractors to repair tiamages at
Oakdale/State, OakdalelW'�nona, Page/State, Ramsey/Western,
Cleveland/Lincol� Lexington/Summit, Elway/Montreal, and Darlene north of —
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Tom Eggum, phone: (b12)266-6099, fax: (b12)292-7857 url http:liwww.stpaul.gov email
tom.eggum@stpaul.gov
CC: Stacy Becker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
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Norm Coleman, S9apor
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IS Wesr Kellogg Boulerard
Sainr Paul, MN 5510?
Tel eph on e._ 612-266-85 / 0
Facsimi[e: 612-266-8513
July 14, 1997
The Aonorable Ame Cazison
Governor, State of Minnesota
75 Constitution Avenue, #130
St. Paul, MN SS1S5
Dear Govemor Carlson:
Pursuant to the authority of Minn. Stat. § 12.29, subd. 1(1996), I am hereby declaring
that a local emergency exists, based on the severe damage to real property within the
City of Saint Paul caused by the storms which occurred in the late aftemoon and
evening of July 1, 1997, and the early morning of July 2, 1997.
This declaration of a local emergency is made for the purpose of enabling the Ramsey
County Assessor to exercise statutory authorities for the reassessment of homestead
property under the authority of Minn. Stat. § 273.123 (1996). The City is very
concerned about the welfare of the citizens who have suffered hardship as a resuit of
this storm. We are still reviewing the implications of declaring this emergency in
wnjunc6on with locai disaster relief plans. As a result, at this point this declaration,
does not commit or obligate the City of Saint Paul to provide any specific kind or
amount of relief under any local or interjurisdic6onal disaster pian until our review is
completed. Consequentiy, no one shouid rely on receiving assistance from the City as a
result of this declaration. T'his, however, dces not affect the efforts the Ciry has taken
to dates such as providing significant clean-up and other assistance, volunteer
coordination and waving CDBG income requirements for EiUD loans.
Sincerely,
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Norm Coleman
Mayor
cc: Commissioner Susan Haigh
City Council
Chief Fuller
AI Bataglia
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To: Admin.MAYBUD.hames. Admin.MAYBUD.engel, Admin.MAYB...
Date: Jvl 11, 1997 (FYi) 12:24pm
8nbjecL• SWim Damage ta Parks - Followup of July 2nd Storm —
Just a follomup tn information about damage to parks that will iequire repair (and fundingj.
Swede FloIIoa Park experienced heavy damage as a result of storm water run off Gnm Payne Avenue. The upper path is
closed end £enced in 4 places due to washout that resulted in Yhe luss of the paths and the ground undemeath. The
lower path is intact, but is being posted; ereas off the path are dangerous due to washouts. This park mas a dumping
ground for years and debris (bikes, tims, broken, glass, etc.J make an unstable 6ase. Debris has been cleared and the
park and paths are open where not damaged. Operations and Desigi siaff and PW s1afT have viewed the damage snd
are preparing estimaies and proposed plans for repair. The costs could easily run inio 6 figtues. The CSO has also
been notifed of the pmblem, in the even[ complaints are received.
Hidden Falls also has serious damage to the falls and creek bed. The overpow sewer flows over the talls and has once
again washed out the cieek bed. The path in the area is now a creek bed. We have previouisly rebvit this areawhen it
washed out, but the only long-term so]ution is to have the storm sewer piped direcUy inW thee river, a costly solution
ihat was previously passed by over by PW due W the costs.
Wheelock Parkway (near Arlington) also has a m�jor washout, but it appears that we can repaired with with parks
crews.'fhis is also t�ve ot a washout at Higtiland Recreation Center.
A cave washed out and covered Water Street We were notifed by PW that IC was a perks controlled cave. Homever, this
is not the e�se. We are following up.
As we receive more infotmation, Including cost estimates and timeline, we will followup.
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL � 390 Ciry Hdl Ztlephorte:332-266&SIO
Norm Coleman, Mayor IS A'estKellaggBoulevard Fauimik: 612-22&8513
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July 10, 1997
Sean Huckleby
D'uector, Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
220 2nd Street S.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Dear Mr. Huckleby:
As authorized by Section 570.201( fl of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Entitlement Program Regulations 24 CFR 570, I am hereby declaring an
emergency situation exists within the City of Saint Paui in order to meet one of the three
national objectives of the program.
A rainfall of 3.1 inches tivithin an hour's time on the evening of Tuesday, 3uly 1, 1997,
resulted in flooding that caused serious damage to homes and businesses in several
locations within the City limits. Conditions exist that pose a serious and immediate threat
to the health or welfaze of the community.
The City of Saint Paul did not anticipate this event and has no funds set aside to alleviate
the situation for homeowners and businesses.
Sincerely,
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Norm Coleman
Mayor
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
TO: Members of the Ciry Councii
FROM: Norm Coleman
Mayor
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm response updates
Attached are updates from city departments regazding the City's storm response.
There will be a public meeting tonight at 6 pm at Hilicrest Entertainment Center
(fozmerly Haffners} and each of you are welcome ta attend.
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Interdeparimental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
T0: Mayor Coleman
FKOM: Matt Bowe
DATE:
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Assistant to the Mayor
July 9, 1997
Fire Department Storm Response
I talked to A1 Bataalia this morning and he gave me an update on the actions that the
Fire Department and the command center have taken up to this point. Bataglia is in
charge for the near future while Tim Butler is out of town for military service.
Fire is continuin� to coordinate with Public Works, Disirict 2, the Salvation Army, and
the Red Cross. Physicaily the area is being cleaned up and most of the remainin�
damage is confined to private property.
Utilities are still on a hit and miss basis. All electrical inspections are complete and it
appears that electrical service in most basements on Hoyt and Montana will need to be
compietely replaced. NSP will work on ihe lines and the service into the homes but the
damage tvithin is the owners's responsibility. Fire has also been doin� pressure testina
on the gas service and has found leaks, so that process is going slow and this is testing
the patience of many residenu. A1 assured me that a pian is in place to re-establish gas
service as soon as possible, but that the last thing Fire wants is to make the cunent
situation worse by sendin� gas service into a house with existing leaks. As the
inspection phase is compiete, Fire will draw up a plan to restore service as quickly as
possible to the most needy first, the elderly and those with small children, and then the
other residents of the neighborhood.
While the gas, heatin�, and plumbing inspections are going slower, the representatives
from the trades, especially Dick Anfang, have been extremely cooperative in giving of
their tnne and resources.
There is stili more work to be done. If you have questions for Al, he can be paged at
539-6741 or his cell phone number is 269-6054.
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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Mayor Norm Coleman
Jan Gasteriand
July 9, 1997
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RE: Storm Damase Current Situation
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As of 10:00 today, Saint Paul Plumbing and Heating has supplied a gualified person to
test gas piping and put gas services back in order to aliow NSP to unlock meters. Paui
March, the LIEP gas inspector, will wi[ness the tests and document information for
permits. Ries Electric has supplied two qualified persons to do assessments of electrical
systems in these houses and to advise homeowners of dangerous conditions and make
emergency corrections.
LIEP has agreed to document all emergency work and issue a sin�le permit per trade
group for all emergency repairs to a qualified contractor. Saint Paul Buildin� Trades
Council has a�reed to pay for these trade permits to expedite help to the flood victims.
LIEP has agreed to provide structural inspections for foundations if requested by the fire
department and inspections as needed at the request of PED for the rehabilitation loan
program. We are not doing door to door inspections nor ordering repairs on other than
those properties which have been identified as experiencing structurai collapse.
To correct Channel5 News-
-Permit fees are not being waived. Permits for emergency water heater
replacement and gas line testing will be paid for by the Saint Paul Building
Trades Council.
-Forty-five houses are not condemned by the City. Three houses on Hoyt were
condemned because of structurai danger due to collapsed basement walls.
Permits for repairs will be required for ihese three houses.
One house at 1183 Hancock lost part of a shallow foundation on a rear addition. One
house at 30 E. Maryland lost part of a basement, and one house at 800 E. Robie had a
partial basement collapse. Permits will be required for these repairs.
Storm Damage G�rrent Situation
3uly 4, 1997
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An apartment building at 1017 Linwood had a roof and two subsequent floors collapse
due to a roof drain failure. This resulted in condemnation of two apartments and the
bedroom of a third apartment.
('I'his mornina I heazd from Eleanor Boddie at 59 E. Wheelock Parkway that the reaz
_ wall of her attached garage blew out from water in the storm and from Melvin Kautz at
281 Forbes that he lost 13 feet of his basement wall. Building inspectors have been
dispatched to these addresses.)
The report from 281 Forbes is that the basement did collapse similar to the others except
this is an older limestone foundation. The owner has State Farm Insurance which is
denyinQ his claim. I have no report yet on 59 E. Wheelock Parkway.
SAINT
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Narm Coleman, Mayor
DEPARTMEh"C OF PUBLiC WORKS
St¢cy M. Becker, Director
Thomas l. Eggum, Ciry Engineer q� „�S` �
600 Ciry Ha1lAnrses Telephorse: 612-266-6070
Saint Pau1, MN 55102 Facsimile: 612-292-7857
To: Mayor Norm Coleman
From: Tom Eggum ��
Date: July 9, 1997
Su6ject: Public Works storm damage response
Attached are reports covering actions of Public Works divisions in repairing and
cleaning up after last week's record storm. Runoff from this event came in such a
short time that the capacity of the city sewer system was exceeded in most of Saint
Paul. The obvious result is extensive public and private property damage. The
damage from this storm far exceeds the damage from the spring Mississippi River
f{ooding within Saint Pau1.
Extensive sewer and street repairs continue. Most but not ail damaged streets are
present4y open and drivab{e. Roger Puchreiter, manager of the Sewer Utility Division,
has said that he hasn't seen sewer damage this widespread in his over 25 years in that
division. The surge of storm water in our sewers acted in many places with explosive
power. The craters on Ramsey Hill and at University and A{bert testify to the
tremendous force of water under great pressure, We are still discovering street
depressions and underground vaids, and expect to find more as the ground and
pavement continues drying.
We are coiiecting data on this siorm from various sources and are iearning that this
storm is more than a 100 year storm (that is, there is a 1% chance of a storm of this
magnitude occurring in any given year in any given piace). Foilowing recognized
practice, we design our storm sewers to carry a 5 year storm. There are some
exceptions. Some lower areas, like the Hoyt Avenue area sewers have a higher
capacity, of about 15 years. We could not afford to construct pipes large enough to
carry off runoff from al{ storms -- pipes 10 feet or more in diameter wouid be required at
the upstream end and much larger pipes downstream to intercept local lines. We
estimate.the repl�cement value of our sewer system at close to $ 1 billion. A system to
hand{e 100 year storms would have a multi-bi!{ion doilar price tag.
Much attention has been focused on the Hoyt area. Lou Cotroneo has spent most of
the last week'sncluding the weekend at the site, coordinating Public Works response
and facilitating many other services. We have cleaned the streets and aileys. We
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have inspected the sewers in the vicinity: they are open and fuily functionai. We have
__ provided traffic control as requested by officials at the site. We have assisted
neighbors in moving debris into dumpsters. Lou has heiped neighbors obtain other
assistance from private sources.
We have questions about the ffooding and capacity of sewers in the Fioyt area that
cannot be quickly answered. The sewer system has been moditied since an extensive
1978 engineering analysis. The questions involve additional drainage structures
constructed by the city, the county and the city of Maplewood. Today, { met with Paul
Kirkwoid, the County Engineer, Ken Haider, Maplewood's City Engineer, and Cliff
Aichinger, Executive Director of the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
�rganization to determine the best way to do the updating work. We agreed that the
Watershed has the capacity and objectivity to undertake the study for the city and the
county. The Watershed has a consuitant aiready under contract who has prepared a
sewer system model for the larger storm water pipes in the area owned by the
Watershed. We propose that they expand the model to cover all pipes and inlets. The
expscted resuits wili be capacity determinations at key points in the system and aptions
for improvements to the system.
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Aate: Wednesday, July 9,1997 '
Re: Storm r.elated work done by Strest Mainteziance
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Maintenance Aivision since the etorm that occurred last Tuesday ecening
July lat,1997: • -
1. Our Aaphalt Plant was sevezely flooded during,the storm. Underground.
tunn.els and. conveyors wexe flooded with ].2' of water, eand and mud. F Motor.s,
centrons and vazious e].ectrical items n.eeded to he �replaced or repairet3. All
rePair work waa completed and our Plant was bac}� in. fuJl operation b� fiuesday,
July 8th,1997. . �
2. Jefferaon, £rom Cretin to the River, was sevezel�+ damaged by_ the E
repairs have been completed. ,
3. Jefferson, east of Cretin, waa also damaged - rcipair work is in pr
4. Pinehuxet, from Howeli to Cleveland, was seve�ely damaged - all
hae been completed.
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(i. Both Jefferson and Pinehuret are oiled atreets. � Patching repair.s
completed. Z'hin overlaya will be coneidered to cariy over to f.uture R
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6.' Hoyt, between Flandr.au and Kennard: Street lYlaintenan.ce has s�ept all
etreets and alleys within several blocks of this area� repeatedly as requ�ated by the
Tixe Command Center. We have also provided loaders, bobcats, trucl{s and crewe
on a daily baais to help load debris, appliancea an� etceter.a into dumpatera for
dieposaI. We $lso cleaned up mud and block, fzom a damaged home on Hoyt, an.d
hauled it to Ashbach for disposal. ; �
7. We have responded to hundreds of complaints �'or sweeping and debris clesn
up on streeta throughout the City. '
6. We contin�e to respond to numeroua comglainY�s for street damago and
waahouta throughout the City. ;
9. Street Maintenanee continues to repair etreet c ts behind varioua �tility r.epair
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interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAIN'P PAUL
MAYOR COLEMAN
GARY PELTIER, MARIBTH HULTMAN
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STORM DAMAGE
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The following is a summary of activities undertaken by PED in response to the storm damage to Saint Paul propzrti:s.
In response to phone calls and neighborhood meetings, PED staffhas been inspecting properties, obtainin�
basic information and assessing needs for assistance. We have determined that severe storm damage has
occurred in scattered areas throughout the City affecting both lower and higher income homeowners.
2. It is our intent to give storm damaged properties prioriTy to all Saint Paul Home Loan Fund Rehab Pro�rams
(inciuding rental and otivner occupied properties). Home Loan Fund Kehab Programs include: Forgivable
Loans for incomes under 50% metro area income (4 persons $28,650), MHFA 4°lo Home Improvement Loans
(monthly pay-back �vith $15,000 loan limit) for incomes up to $46,000, and the Rental Rehab Loan Program.
Commercial Rehab Pro�rams are also available.
For the existing Forgivable Loans, we will allow tefrigerators and ranges which azen't typically eligible
expenses, and �ve are recommending to City Council that they remove the $25,000 loan limit for storm
damaged eligible properties..
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Based on information received thus far, many homeowners will be over income for our e�sting programs.
We intend to make application for the MHFA Commun9ty Fix Up Fund 8% Loan proa am (with $25,000 loan
limit) to allow for income limits up to $65,895 for storm damaged properties. Ho�vever, there will remain
many homeowners who are ineligibie for our assistance.
We aze referrin� ail properiy o��ners without power and with structural damage to the Ciry's Command Post
for gas line and electrical assessments. This will help launch assistance to homeowner's with the most
immediate needs.
5. The following is a summary of activity:
Number of storm dama�e calls received: 35 (33 owner occupied and 2 rental properties)
Anticipated number of damaged properties city�vide:
Number of properties inspected: 28
Number of Home Loan Fund applications distributed:
Number of Home Loan fund applications received: 7
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL RECE�VE�
Norm Cokman, Mayor
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MAYOR'S ti��«
3uly 9, 1997
DIVISTON OF PARKS AND RECREATION �� V � S �
3CY1 Ciry Hall Annex Zelephone: 612-2666400
25 West Fourth Street Facsimile : 612-292-7405
Saint Pau1, MiV 55102
TO: Mayor Coleman
FROM: � Judy Barr, Support Services Manager
SUBJECT: Storm Damage Cleanup Status - Tree Maintenance
`FORIi TO DATE: Since the storm on Tuesday, 7uly 1, 1997, Forestry's crews have
been engaged in cleanup; crews worked overtime thru Tuesday night after 8 pm, on
Wednesday and Thursday until dazk and all day Friday, 7uly 4th. First priority was to
remove trees and tree limbs from streets to ensure public safety. Most sidewalks are
cleared, althou;h crews aze still working on this. ltoutine tree work and diseased tree
removals have been suspended for several more weeks until cleanup is done.
Most tree damage and the major work has been concentrated in the City's west end,
including West Seventh, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park and Highland Pazk, with
other damage scattered throughout the city. Forestry has received azound 850 calls
reporting downed trees and limbs. Crews are also surveying work azeas and finding
additional, unreported tree damage; hanging tree branches are being removed when
reported or observed. To date, we've lost over 400 trees with more expected; at least
25 trees need to be repaired. Staff have made 1200 stops for service and 1000 person
hours regular time and 620 hours overtime have been put in over the last week.
We have 18 uee workers and 4 crew leaders, organized into four crews performing
storm cleanup. Wood is hauled to our Pig's Eye Wood Recycling and is processed by
staff assigned there. (The site does not accept wood from the public due to limited
staffing, cunent stockpiles and liability issues). We anticipate two weeks of work by
City crews is needed just to address public property tree damage, perhaps more.
EMERGENCY STORiI�I DAMAGE TREE PICKiTP: Your announcement of the
pickup of private tree debris was made yesterday; it is unknown what demand will be
ovez the next week. (Only 2 calls were received as of noon today). District Councils
were notifed by FAX today and asked to help notify residents. At Peter Hames'
suggestion, we ca]led other municipali6es about help but most have limited equipment,
use our services already or have theiz own cleanup needs at the same period of time.
Both Minneapolis and Ramsey County have been contacted and are unabie to assist.
Please let me lrnow if you need additionai information.
cc: Paul Adelmann Peter Hames Tom Karl
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TO� �dmin.MAYgUD(coleman
Dpte: ?.
7/2/97 1:48pm _ -
Subject: PW storm response —
biayor Coleman and President Dave,
You requested numbers on PW storm response. Here is an almost complete list
compiled late this afternoon by cary Erichson.� A simple sum.nary is that all
regular maintenance services were suspended last night, today and tonight in
order to zespond to storm related emergencies, repair and clean-up. This wi11
continue tomorrow also.
<bold>Sewer Maintenance: </bold>35 sewer workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emerqencies. The same number
worked all day continuinq to respond. Th= u;ork cor.:inues tor.ic:::.
<bold>Street plaintenance: </bold>30 street workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emergencies. �0 worked all day
continuing to respond. Many will continue or. overtime into the evening. The
work continues tonight with the night shift focusing on street s:�eeping.
Cleanup work continues tomorrow a1so.
<bold>Bridge Maintenance: <jbold>15 bridger workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked today inspecting retaining walls znd bridges for storm
related damage and began necessary repair work.
<bold>Traffic Maintenance: </bold>The night crew responded to lighting and
signal outages caused by the storm. Day crews repaired damage to
15 signalized intersections.
Tom Eggum, City Engineer, Saint Pa�l Public Works Department
600 City Ha12 Annex, Saint Paul, 2:f7 55102
Phone: � fax: (612)292-7857, e-mail: tom.egqum@stpaal.gov
"Always connect." E.M. Forster
CC: Stacy�Sec;c_r <stacy.becker[�stpaul.gov>
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- From: � Tom £ggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
- To: Stacy Secker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
Date: 7/2/97 2:30pm `
subject: storm aftermath `�
Last night's storm caused extensive damage to PW stuff, most of it not major,
but req�iring a lot of attention -- e.g., paving damage, popped mh covers and
street ponding. Major problems included extremely severe street and basement
� - £looding in the area on Hoyt between Kennard and £landrau on the Eastside,
Ramsey Hi11, Jefferson near Mississippi River Boulevard,
- Lincoln at Cleveland, Montrezl at E1way, Shepard Road near the new Wabasha
Eridge pier and ohio Street.
Our worst street problem is on Ramsey Hill. Larry Lueth said he will dizect
one of our current contractors to do emergency repairs to shore up the street.
The worst problem citywide zgparently is the devastating flooding along
Fo:� A✓er,�=. .,_ le_s: several ho�es had water u? to 2 1J2 :ez. high along
�heir e:cLerior walls znd ilocda� basemencs, some up zo LI72 _�:SL floor level.
At least three homes have collapsed foundations. I don't know if they are
repaira6le. The sewer system did not function adequately in this
neighborhood. '
The storm exceeded capacity of sewers a11 over the city. Along Hoyt however,
there is a problem not explained away by design czpacity vs. storm flow
discussion. 47e need to know and explain why and propose whatever improvements
are needed.
I ask that Sewers begin immediately to analyze that part of our system
(continuing the work done already today by Joe.Mueller), to include �
consideration of:
(a) Capacity before and after CSS? work;
(b) Effect of covnty separation work on Larpenteur, White Bear, North St.
Paul Road, etc.;
(c) Effect of Arlington/Ruth RSVP construction, both temporarily and
permanently;
(d) Effect of groundwater and soil conditions.
Sewer staff can re:ine this assignment over the next few working days, but
I o�ant to get the review underway no.�.
At the N.ayor's direction, Fire is opening the Emergency Operations Center, and
for•the next severzl days will operate as they did during the Spring runoff
river,flood. The reason for opening the EOC is the Mayor's desire for people
seeking assistance to have just one number to call. We thin;c there are no
other areas of the city with needs like folks on Hoyt have, but as of now we
dor.'t know for surz. Pleas= respond to Tim Butler's requests quickly.
Thanks for the impressive response so far.
Tom Eggum, phone: (612)266-6099, fax: (612j292-7857 url htto://www.stpaul.gov
email tom.eggumC�stpaul.gov
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Council File # `� — O s d�
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RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented
Referred To
Committee: Date
2 WHEREAS, torrenrial rau�s and destructive winds bave damaged streets and public property
3 in the City of Saint Paul, creating a state of emergency and requiring the use of all resources to
4 remedy the damaged azeas and facilities; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that it is the intent of the Council of the City of Saint Paul that the
administration take all necessary steps to restore municipal services, and repair and restore streets
and essential public facilities to service as quickly as possible, using a11 inherent executive
emergency powers and such powers as may exist under statute or ordinance, including Chapter 13
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and be it
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13 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the administration shall report to the Council on the steps
14 taken, and on the ftu•ther needs for appropriations or transfers of budgeted funds to enable complete
15 damage repair and restoration of services, and that such report shall be made two weeks from today
16 on July 16, 1997.
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Requested by Department of:
By:
Apps
By:
By:
Form Approved by City Attorney
By: ` � �. 7�� �9�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By: �
Adopted by Council: Date `� �
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Adoption Certified by Council Se retary
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DEPAPTlAEMIOFFICEfCOUNpL OATE INITIATED
City Council ��2�9� GREEN SHEE
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE O DEPI+RTMENT DIRECTOANITIAL/DATE ❑ CflY COUNCIL 1Ni7i
Councilmember `�111Il2 266-8620 a�K'N �CT'ATTORNEY �CRVCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENOA BY (DATE) NUABER FOfl O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FIN. & MOT. SERVICES �IR.
ROUTING
OfiOEP MAYOR (OR ASSISTANTj
7uly 2, 1997 (Sus ension Item � �
70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCAT(ONS FOR S(GNATURE)
ACTIOM REQUESTED:
Requesting the Administration restore municipal seroices, repair and restore streets and
essential public facilities, due to storm damage, as quickly as possible, and that a report
be presented to the City Council on July 16, 1997
RECOMMENDA710NS: Approve (A) or Rejact (P) pERSONAL SEHVICE CONTYiACTS MUST ANSWER TFIE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS:
_ PIANNIN6 COMMIS3IQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this person/firm ever worketl under a coMract for this department?
_ CIB COMMrt7EE _ YES �NO
2. Has this persort/firtn ever been a ciry employee?
_ STAFF — YES NO
_ OISTRICTCOUa7 _ 3. Does this erson/firm ossess a skill not normall
p p y possessed by any curterrt city employee?
SUPPOFTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO
Explain all yes a�awers on separate sheet and ettach to grean shcet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
ADVANTAGESIFAPPPOVED.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED:
TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $ COST/REVEMUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDItdG SOURCE ACTIYITY NUbIBEA
FINANqAL INFORFnATION (EXPLAIN)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co(eman, Mayor
July 17, 1997
Council President David Thune and
Saint Paul City Councilmembers
310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Mmnesota 55102
Dear Councilmembers:
Councilmember Roberta Megard
Third Floor City Hall
Suite 310-D /� � . �S }
S� Paul, MN 55102 "�
3A9 Cit}� Hal[ Telephonr. 612-2668510
IS Wesr Ke[logg Boule}•ard Facsimi(e: 612-26685l3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
This letter is in reply to Council File 97-852, July 2, requesting a report on the steps taken
and need for appropriations for transfers of budgeted funds to repair damage and restore
services that resulted from the storm of 3uly 1 and 3uly 2, 1997.
At this moment, there aze no solid estunates of the costs associated with the City's
response to the storm. Some preliminary estimates are available, but they should not be
considered reliable. As we are abSe to identify the actual costs, they will be reported to
you. .
The City's response to the storm has been similaz to a hospital's emergency room triage
response to a disaster. We have been responding to the most serious damage cases first.
As we are able, we respond to the less serious cases.
Several City departments have been invoived in our response. First and foremost, the Fire
and Safety Services Department established a command center in the Hoyt-Flandrau
neighborhood. It has been in operation for two weeks. The center has been managed by
Tim Butier and A1 Bataglia. They have been coordinating City and private sector
responses to the needs of the residents. Almost every City department has played a role in
responding to those needs. For example:
• From the outset, Public Works was there with crews and equipment, helping with the
ciean up.
• Planning and Economic Developmem staff were present to explain 5nancial
assistance that would be available to homeowners.
• Public Health staff administered tetanus shots.
• License, Inspection and Environmental Protection staff inspected homes which called
in with damage reports.
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July 17, 1997
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Parks and Recreation initiated a citywide cleanup of downed trees and related debris on
public property. In addition, they aze picldng up downed trees from grivate groperty if the
homeowner places the debris on the public boulevard.
The Mayor has issued two declazations of an emergency. �he first is for the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and will allow the City to forgo the
income limits on some loan programs. The second will allow the County Assessor to re-
evaluate 1he market vatue, for taxation purposes, of damaged homes. This can uttimately
lead to a reduction in the homestead property owner's tvc bill. A third source of assistance
is the Small Business Administration (SBA), which has a program for storm-damaged
properties. This program wou3d provide very low interest loans for property repair. SBA
may also provide other assistance.
Attached ue copies of the most recent status reports, the Mayor's letters of emergency
declaration, and last week's status reports. Also included is the list of properties that
reported damage to the City. All of these properties have been inspected.
Finally, the response of the private sector to the storm damage has been outstanding.
Kudos, especially, to the building trades for the contributions that they have made in
restoring utility service and for their commitments to install the Home Depot-donated
water heaters, restoring electrical service and installation of new furnaces. �
If you have any questions about the contents of the attachments, please call me
(266-8540}. I will continue to keep you informed as called for in Council File 97-852 on
actions taken and will share with you costs as they become available.
Very truly yours,
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Peter Hames
Deputy Chief of Staff
PIi:drm
Attachments
c: Senator Rod Grams
Senator Paul Wellstone
Congressman Bruce Vento
Mayor Norm Coleman
Ramsey County Commissioners
Ramsey County Legislative Delegation
Department and Office Directors
07�16/1997
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REPORTED HOMES WTTH STORM DAMAGE FROM JULY 1,1997
RAMSEY COUNTY CITY O�` SAINT PAUL
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- I 173; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fwnace needs cleaning and fenwell control.
Electric panel OK. Needs new dryer outiet, 2 switches, 2 lights, and 10 basement outlets.
- l 177; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fumace needs cleaning. Rewire fumace boi{er
and circulating pump. Check lowet outlets in basement.
- I 183; Gas on to hot water heater and stove. Rewire furnace boiler. Check lower outlets in
besement,
- 1189; Oil bumer furnace. Needs new elecuical panel, 3 switches, 4 outlets, dryer oudet. Gas
still off.
- I 191; Oas still off. Needs boiler and circulating pump wiring. 3 basement outfets.
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- 1661; Little to no water damage. Gas and electric OK and working. Chronic moistuze.
- 1662; C3as service OK. Not home for electricat inspection. 3-4 feet of water in basement. May
need lowez electrical replaced in basement.
- 1665; Oas service OK. Electrical needs replacement of lower outlets in basement and one
switch.
- I668; Ges service passed. No inspection of electrical, not at home during assessments.
- I671; Gas service failed test. Low basemant outlets need repfacing. Unsure of panel.
- 1672; Gas service passed. Electrical panel OK. Low oudets need replacement. Meter moist.
- 1675; Oas service passed. Home owner had electrical surveyed. Results unknown.
- 1676; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Reptace low oudets.
- 1679; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Basement OK.
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- 1680; Structurally condemned. Gas and electtic Off. All service needs replacement.
- I685; Gas test failed. S leaks in system. Electric needs replacement of a]1 service.
- 1686; Struchually condemned. Gas and elecuic off. All service needs replacement.
- 1691; Qas service passed. Electrical OK. Lower outlet replacement.
- 1692; Gas service passed. Electrical lower oudets. Re-attach dryer outlet.
-] 696; No access for gas test. Electrical service OK. Not much water in basement.
- 1697; Gas test OK. Needs new electrical and appliances throughout-- 9-10 feet of water.
- 1702; Gas test OK. Need new electrical and appliances throughout--high water.
- 1705; C3as test failed. Electrical appears OK with exceptions to tower outlets.
- 1708; (3as test passed. Needs new electrical service (under water) and appliances throughout
high water.
- 1712; Shucturally condemned. Needs new gas and electrical services. Water on 1 st floor. Gas
test OK.
- I716; Gas test failed. Needs new gas and electrical service and appliances.
- 1750; Cias end electric checked out OIC. 2" of water.
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- 1661; Not home for any assessments. Likcly no problem due to locadon.
- 1667; Qas service passed. Water seepage only, electrica] OK.
- I671; Qas service passed. `/ gas cap piaced on dryer line. Not available for elecvical
assessment.
- 16�7; Gas service passed. Electrical service OK. Not much water.
-1651; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Not much wate�.
- 1685; Qas test not done. Owner gone. Electrical OK. Not much water.
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-1690; Oas test passed. Electrical OK. 23ot much water.
- 1fi91; Gas test failed. Leak in union at water heater to be repaired all other OK. Electrical OK.
- 169b; Qas test passed. Need hot water bumer replaced. Eiectrical OK.
- 1697; Qas test passed. Electrical OK.
-] 701; Cias test passed. High water to first floor. New elactrical panel and wiring.
- 1707; Cras test passed. Needs new electrical panel. Ali wiring bad.
- 1711; (3as test passed. Electrica! service OK.
- 1715; (3as tsst passed. Electrical OK. Handled by an elecuician.
- 1'123; Not home fot mechazucal or electrical assessments.
- 1725; Gas test passed. May need new fumace. Electrical OK. Qne canopy tight in ceiling had
water damage.
- 1724; Gas test passed. Electrical outlets ]ow and appliances. 3 feet of water in basement.
- 1733; (3as test passed. No access for electricai assessment.
- 1737; Gas test passed. May need fiunace. 3 feet of water. Low electrical outtets.
- 1'141; Qaz test passed. 2" of water, Electrical OK. Needs structural inspection.
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152b Albermazlc; 3" water in basement.
1575 Ames - Minor damage.
1634 8reda - Minor damage.
t094 Bush; Flood damage 2' - Clean up advised.
1039 CarroU - Desuoyed.
2232 Carter (Como & Carter) - Water damage, electrica! problem.
610 Chatsworth #1 & #2 - Major damage.
1910 Dayton - Minor damage.
1032 Dulud� #I 10 o - Minor damage.
Eari 8a Beech - Minor water damage.
1516 Etna - Minor damage.
281 Forbes - "OK" - Minor damage.
2l 93 Fremont - Minor water damage.
859 Fry Sueet - Major damage.
I805 flilham Street - Minor damage.
653 Osltier, #106  I 1- Minoz damage.
1728 Hoyt - Minor damage - 1 ft. water
697 Laurel - 3' water, electrica] damage.
703 Laurei - 3' water, electrical damage.
1017 Linwood - Destroyed.
I036 Marshall # 1& basement - Minor damags.
30 E. Maryland - Structtuai damage.
1571 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1602 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1619 E. Marytand, #124, Major damage
166� Montana - Minor damage.
1741 Montana - Dave Wisenherg, City of St. Paul Inspector to evaluate.
300 E. Robie - Condemned/Destroyed.
310 Robie - Minor damage.
921 Wells • Major damage - Rental property.
59 E. Wheelock Pkwy - Gazage damage
126' W. Winnipeg - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of MaQiewood:
2425 Larpenteur #104 - Minor damage.
Ramsey County, City of St. Anthony:
4024 St�amrock Di�. - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of White Beaz Lake:
1284 Halpers Way - Minor damage.
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fnterdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
RECE(VE9
JUL 16 1997
TO: Peter Hames
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FROM: 3an Gasterland � �
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm Damage Update
A1 Bata�lia has an updated list of structures by specific address where storm dama�e has
been identified.
PED has initiated a program where they will give loans to individuals who have
sustained severe suuctural damage causing a dangerous condition. LIEP has a�reed to
inspect properties identified by PED and determine if structurai damage has occurred
and if that damage causes a dangerous condition. LIEP has identified several properties
which meet this criteria, and will continue to inspect properties as they are identified.
Saint Paul Building Trades Council and member unions have organiaed under the
leadership of Roger Curtis to assess electrical sysCems, tes[ gas piping, instali water
heaters, repair or replace electrical service components, replace furnaces, and provide
temporary shoring of houses with collapsed foundations. The Minnesota Mechanical
Contractors Association has provided contractors to do the gas gipe testing. The
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has provided contractors to assess
elecuical damage and will be working on making emergency electrical repairs. Home
Depot has donated water heaters which will be instalied by union workers on a priority
basis. Sheetmeta] Air Conditioning and Roofing Contractors Association (SMARCA)
has agreed to donate furnaces for those praperties identified in the Hoyt/Flandrau area.
The Trades Council will be announcing this at a future media event. They have been
very generous, but want it known they are not able to fix every problem. Also, if funds
are available from insurance, they would appreciate reimbursement.
Construction permiu will be required for all the work being done on storm damage
which would normaliy require a permit issued by the City of Saint Paul. Permits for the
emergency work being donated by the unions and contractors wili be taken out by
licensed contractors and the permit fees will be paid by the Saint Paul Building Trades
Council. Inspections are being made and work is progressing. Homeowners are
ffiankful for assistance provided by conuactors and unions and agree to inspections as
needed, but would really like some financial assistance for the damage they have
suffered.
C. Bob Kessler
Roger Curtis
A1 Bataglia
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From: Judy Barr and 7ohn Wirka
To: Admin.MAYBUD.hames
Date: Ju115, 1997 (Tue) 4:23pm �
Subject: Tree Debris Removal - Private and Public and Pazks Damage
I. There are two separate activi�ies following up the recent storm.
A Private Property Brush Pickup
There have been approximately 300 calls for service for private brush pickup made to
date.
Over the weekend City crews (on overtime) did approx. 1001ocations, the sole private
contractor available to perForm this work did 50 locations. Three crews will be going out
tonight (Tuesday) to clear 70-100 locations with another 70-100 the following night.
Wednesday is the last day for the public to call to request a pickup; we expect to finish
Friday with the special initiative.
B. Public Property Cleanup
The first priority was to remove dangerous trees and trees in the street, as well as cleaning
up parkland (golf courses, pazks, etc.) to allow public access.
Public crews are stili handting hanging branches and downed trees that were not reported
by the public after the original July 1 storm. There was some additional damage on Sunday
night with at ]east 10 more downed trees and additional branch breakage. We've just
begun to pick up public tree debris from the boulevard, with a concentrated effort during
regular hours to probably start this week. There could be a month or more of follow-up
tree repair and damage trimming,}ust on puhlic lands.
II. Parks Damage
Substantial damage was done to Swede Hollow and fTidden Falls pazks. The pretiminary
estimate to repair them is $100,000 for Swede Hollow and $150,000 for Hidden Falls.
Two caveats: 1. The Swede Hollow estimate is very crude.; 2. Unless sewer
improvements are made in the Hidden Falls area, any park repairs will be at risk if another
rainstorm strikes.
By neaK week Parks will have a plan in place to detemune the cost of making repairs.
H:\USERSWAMES�DIRECTORW IRAMI7REEDEBR.MI.M
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From: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum�a stpaul.gov>
'To: Admin.MAYBUD(bowe)
Date: Jul 16, 1997 (Wed) 3:52am
Subject: Rain storm work update
Matt, here is a quick update of our storm repair work:
1. Street Maintenance is continuing with their repair and cleaning work on a more routine basis.
As the bigger holes get repaired, they will do street restoration work
2. The Sewer Utility has much work remaining. Roger Puchreiter's update follows.
3. Street Engineering and Construction have assigned contractors to work on some of the bigger
holes --as stated last week. That work continues.
4. As people hear what is being done for Hoyt/Montana folks, others are calling to say "What
about us?" This is no doubt not news to you. ,
Date: Wed, t6 Jul 1997 09:16:58 -0600 '
To: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
From: Roger Puchreiter <roger.puchreiter@stpaui.gov>
Subject: Rain storm work update
Tom, here is some quick comments:
-Downtown and fieid personnel aze checking into the hundreds of calis that
we have gotten regarding the storm; doing eactra investigation into the home
and business flooding complaints
-f�ll our known big damaged work will be done by the end of this week; crews
finished the University(Albert repair, replaced the large manhole structure
cover at Chelsea and Como Park, just finished the Chazles/Virginia dig up
and sewer repair, are working on the St. Peter outlet structure manholes
below the btuff and by the jail and will be starting work on the Chazlesl
Arundel intersection tomorrow.
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- Repair of damaged catch basins is continuing to be done but the completion
of this work will probably take at least a month to finish.
- Completed the replacement of numerous manhole covers that blew off during
the storm; citizen calls on these are down to a trickle.
- Continuing to clean debris from catch basins throughout the city as
complaints come in and as we locate them.
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Working through consuuction and various contractors to repair tiamages at
Oakdale/State, OakdalelW'�nona, Page/State, Ramsey/Western,
Cleveland/Lincol� Lexington/Summit, Elway/Montreal, and Darlene north of —
xoy�.
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Tom Eggum, phone: (b12)266-6099, fax: (b12)292-7857 url http:liwww.stpaul.gov email
tom.eggum@stpaul.gov
CC: Stacy Becker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
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Norm Coleman, S9apor
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Sainr Paul, MN 5510?
Tel eph on e._ 612-266-85 / 0
Facsimi[e: 612-266-8513
July 14, 1997
The Aonorable Ame Cazison
Governor, State of Minnesota
75 Constitution Avenue, #130
St. Paul, MN SS1S5
Dear Govemor Carlson:
Pursuant to the authority of Minn. Stat. § 12.29, subd. 1(1996), I am hereby declaring
that a local emergency exists, based on the severe damage to real property within the
City of Saint Paul caused by the storms which occurred in the late aftemoon and
evening of July 1, 1997, and the early morning of July 2, 1997.
This declaration of a local emergency is made for the purpose of enabling the Ramsey
County Assessor to exercise statutory authorities for the reassessment of homestead
property under the authority of Minn. Stat. § 273.123 (1996). The City is very
concerned about the welfare of the citizens who have suffered hardship as a resuit of
this storm. We are still reviewing the implications of declaring this emergency in
wnjunc6on with locai disaster relief plans. As a result, at this point this declaration,
does not commit or obligate the City of Saint Paul to provide any specific kind or
amount of relief under any local or interjurisdic6onal disaster pian until our review is
completed. Consequentiy, no one shouid rely on receiving assistance from the City as a
result of this declaration. T'his, however, dces not affect the efforts the Ciry has taken
to dates such as providing significant clean-up and other assistance, volunteer
coordination and waving CDBG income requirements for EiUD loans.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
cc: Commissioner Susan Haigh
City Council
Chief Fuller
AI Bataglia
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Date: Jvl 11, 1997 (FYi) 12:24pm
8nbjecL• SWim Damage ta Parks - Followup of July 2nd Storm —
Just a follomup tn information about damage to parks that will iequire repair (and fundingj.
Swede FloIIoa Park experienced heavy damage as a result of storm water run off Gnm Payne Avenue. The upper path is
closed end £enced in 4 places due to washout that resulted in Yhe luss of the paths and the ground undemeath. The
lower path is intact, but is being posted; ereas off the path are dangerous due to washouts. This park mas a dumping
ground for years and debris (bikes, tims, broken, glass, etc.J make an unstable 6ase. Debris has been cleared and the
park and paths are open where not damaged. Operations and Desigi siaff and PW s1afT have viewed the damage snd
are preparing estimaies and proposed plans for repair. The costs could easily run inio 6 figtues. The CSO has also
been notifed of the pmblem, in the even[ complaints are received.
Hidden Falls also has serious damage to the falls and creek bed. The overpow sewer flows over the talls and has once
again washed out the cieek bed. The path in the area is now a creek bed. We have previouisly rebvit this areawhen it
washed out, but the only long-term so]ution is to have the storm sewer piped direcUy inW thee river, a costly solution
ihat was previously passed by over by PW due W the costs.
Wheelock Parkway (near Arlington) also has a m�jor washout, but it appears that we can repaired with with parks
crews.'fhis is also t�ve ot a washout at Higtiland Recreation Center.
A cave washed out and covered Water Street We were notifed by PW that IC was a perks controlled cave. Homever, this
is not the e�se. We are following up.
As we receive more infotmation, Including cost estimates and timeline, we will followup.
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Norm Coleman, Mayor IS A'estKellaggBoulevard Fauimik: 612-22&8513
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July 10, 1997
Sean Huckleby
D'uector, Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
220 2nd Street S.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Dear Mr. Huckleby:
As authorized by Section 570.201( fl of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Entitlement Program Regulations 24 CFR 570, I am hereby declaring an
emergency situation exists within the City of Saint Paui in order to meet one of the three
national objectives of the program.
A rainfall of 3.1 inches tivithin an hour's time on the evening of Tuesday, 3uly 1, 1997,
resulted in flooding that caused serious damage to homes and businesses in several
locations within the City limits. Conditions exist that pose a serious and immediate threat
to the health or welfaze of the community.
The City of Saint Paul did not anticipate this event and has no funds set aside to alleviate
the situation for homeowners and businesses.
Sincerely,
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Norm Coleman
Mayor
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
TO: Members of the Ciry Councii
FROM: Norm Coleman
Mayor
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm response updates
Attached are updates from city departments regazding the City's storm response.
There will be a public meeting tonight at 6 pm at Hilicrest Entertainment Center
(fozmerly Haffners} and each of you are welcome ta attend.
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Interdeparimental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
T0: Mayor Coleman
FKOM: Matt Bowe
DATE:
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Assistant to the Mayor
July 9, 1997
Fire Department Storm Response
I talked to A1 Bataalia this morning and he gave me an update on the actions that the
Fire Department and the command center have taken up to this point. Bataglia is in
charge for the near future while Tim Butler is out of town for military service.
Fire is continuin� to coordinate with Public Works, Disirict 2, the Salvation Army, and
the Red Cross. Physicaily the area is being cleaned up and most of the remainin�
damage is confined to private property.
Utilities are still on a hit and miss basis. All electrical inspections are complete and it
appears that electrical service in most basements on Hoyt and Montana will need to be
compietely replaced. NSP will work on ihe lines and the service into the homes but the
damage tvithin is the owners's responsibility. Fire has also been doin� pressure testina
on the gas service and has found leaks, so that process is going slow and this is testing
the patience of many residenu. A1 assured me that a pian is in place to re-establish gas
service as soon as possible, but that the last thing Fire wants is to make the cunent
situation worse by sendin� gas service into a house with existing leaks. As the
inspection phase is compiete, Fire will draw up a plan to restore service as quickly as
possible to the most needy first, the elderly and those with small children, and then the
other residents of the neighborhood.
While the gas, heatin�, and plumbing inspections are going slower, the representatives
from the trades, especially Dick Anfang, have been extremely cooperative in giving of
their tnne and resources.
There is stili more work to be done. If you have questions for Al, he can be paged at
539-6741 or his cell phone number is 269-6054.
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
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Mayor Norm Coleman
Jan Gasteriand
July 9, 1997
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As of 10:00 today, Saint Paul Plumbing and Heating has supplied a gualified person to
test gas piping and put gas services back in order to aliow NSP to unlock meters. Paui
March, the LIEP gas inspector, will wi[ness the tests and document information for
permits. Ries Electric has supplied two qualified persons to do assessments of electrical
systems in these houses and to advise homeowners of dangerous conditions and make
emergency corrections.
LIEP has agreed to document all emergency work and issue a sin�le permit per trade
group for all emergency repairs to a qualified contractor. Saint Paul Buildin� Trades
Council has a�reed to pay for these trade permits to expedite help to the flood victims.
LIEP has agreed to provide structural inspections for foundations if requested by the fire
department and inspections as needed at the request of PED for the rehabilitation loan
program. We are not doing door to door inspections nor ordering repairs on other than
those properties which have been identified as experiencing structurai collapse.
To correct Channel5 News-
-Permit fees are not being waived. Permits for emergency water heater
replacement and gas line testing will be paid for by the Saint Paul Building
Trades Council.
-Forty-five houses are not condemned by the City. Three houses on Hoyt were
condemned because of structurai danger due to collapsed basement walls.
Permits for repairs will be required for ihese three houses.
One house at 1183 Hancock lost part of a shallow foundation on a rear addition. One
house at 30 E. Maryland lost part of a basement, and one house at 800 E. Robie had a
partial basement collapse. Permits will be required for these repairs.
Storm Damage G�rrent Situation
3uly 4, 1997
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An apartment building at 1017 Linwood had a roof and two subsequent floors collapse
due to a roof drain failure. This resulted in condemnation of two apartments and the
bedroom of a third apartment.
('I'his mornina I heazd from Eleanor Boddie at 59 E. Wheelock Parkway that the reaz
_ wall of her attached garage blew out from water in the storm and from Melvin Kautz at
281 Forbes that he lost 13 feet of his basement wall. Building inspectors have been
dispatched to these addresses.)
The report from 281 Forbes is that the basement did collapse similar to the others except
this is an older limestone foundation. The owner has State Farm Insurance which is
denyinQ his claim. I have no report yet on 59 E. Wheelock Parkway.
SAINT
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Narm Coleman, Mayor
DEPARTMEh"C OF PUBLiC WORKS
St¢cy M. Becker, Director
Thomas l. Eggum, Ciry Engineer q� „�S` �
600 Ciry Ha1lAnrses Telephorse: 612-266-6070
Saint Pau1, MN 55102 Facsimile: 612-292-7857
To: Mayor Norm Coleman
From: Tom Eggum ��
Date: July 9, 1997
Su6ject: Public Works storm damage response
Attached are reports covering actions of Public Works divisions in repairing and
cleaning up after last week's record storm. Runoff from this event came in such a
short time that the capacity of the city sewer system was exceeded in most of Saint
Paul. The obvious result is extensive public and private property damage. The
damage from this storm far exceeds the damage from the spring Mississippi River
f{ooding within Saint Pau1.
Extensive sewer and street repairs continue. Most but not ail damaged streets are
present4y open and drivab{e. Roger Puchreiter, manager of the Sewer Utility Division,
has said that he hasn't seen sewer damage this widespread in his over 25 years in that
division. The surge of storm water in our sewers acted in many places with explosive
power. The craters on Ramsey Hill and at University and A{bert testify to the
tremendous force of water under great pressure, We are still discovering street
depressions and underground vaids, and expect to find more as the ground and
pavement continues drying.
We are coiiecting data on this siorm from various sources and are iearning that this
storm is more than a 100 year storm (that is, there is a 1% chance of a storm of this
magnitude occurring in any given year in any given piace). Foilowing recognized
practice, we design our storm sewers to carry a 5 year storm. There are some
exceptions. Some lower areas, like the Hoyt Avenue area sewers have a higher
capacity, of about 15 years. We could not afford to construct pipes large enough to
carry off runoff from al{ storms -- pipes 10 feet or more in diameter wouid be required at
the upstream end and much larger pipes downstream to intercept local lines. We
estimate.the repl�cement value of our sewer system at close to $ 1 billion. A system to
hand{e 100 year storms would have a multi-bi!{ion doilar price tag.
Much attention has been focused on the Hoyt area. Lou Cotroneo has spent most of
the last week'sncluding the weekend at the site, coordinating Public Works response
and facilitating many other services. We have cleaned the streets and aileys. We
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have inspected the sewers in the vicinity: they are open and fuily functionai. We have
__ provided traffic control as requested by officials at the site. We have assisted
neighbors in moving debris into dumpsters. Lou has heiped neighbors obtain other
assistance from private sources.
We have questions about the ffooding and capacity of sewers in the Fioyt area that
cannot be quickly answered. The sewer system has been moditied since an extensive
1978 engineering analysis. The questions involve additional drainage structures
constructed by the city, the county and the city of Maplewood. Today, { met with Paul
Kirkwoid, the County Engineer, Ken Haider, Maplewood's City Engineer, and Cliff
Aichinger, Executive Director of the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
�rganization to determine the best way to do the updating work. We agreed that the
Watershed has the capacity and objectivity to undertake the study for the city and the
county. The Watershed has a consuitant aiready under contract who has prepared a
sewer system model for the larger storm water pipes in the area owned by the
Watershed. We propose that they expand the model to cover all pipes and inlets. The
expscted resuits wili be capacity determinations at key points in the system and aptions
for improvements to the system.
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Aate: Wednesday, July 9,1997 '
Re: Storm r.elated work done by Strest Mainteziance
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Maintenance Aivision since the etorm that occurred last Tuesday ecening
July lat,1997: • -
1. Our Aaphalt Plant was sevezely flooded during,the storm. Underground.
tunn.els and. conveyors wexe flooded with ].2' of water, eand and mud. F Motor.s,
centrons and vazious e].ectrical items n.eeded to he �replaced or repairet3. All
rePair work waa completed and our Plant was bac}� in. fuJl operation b� fiuesday,
July 8th,1997. . �
2. Jefferaon, £rom Cretin to the River, was sevezel�+ damaged by_ the E
repairs have been completed. ,
3. Jefferson, east of Cretin, waa also damaged - rcipair work is in pr
4. Pinehuxet, from Howeli to Cleveland, was seve�ely damaged - all
hae been completed.
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(i. Both Jefferson and Pinehuret are oiled atreets. � Patching repair.s
completed. Z'hin overlaya will be coneidered to cariy over to f.uture R
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6.' Hoyt, between Flandr.au and Kennard: Street lYlaintenan.ce has s�ept all
etreets and alleys within several blocks of this area� repeatedly as requ�ated by the
Tixe Command Center. We have also provided loaders, bobcats, trucl{s and crewe
on a daily baais to help load debris, appliancea an� etceter.a into dumpatera for
dieposaI. We $lso cleaned up mud and block, fzom a damaged home on Hoyt, an.d
hauled it to Ashbach for disposal. ; �
7. We have responded to hundreds of complaints �'or sweeping and debris clesn
up on streeta throughout the City. '
6. We contin�e to respond to numeroua comglainY�s for street damago and
waahouta throughout the City. ;
9. Street Maintenanee continues to repair etreet c ts behind varioua �tility r.epair
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interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAIN'P PAUL
MAYOR COLEMAN
GARY PELTIER, MARIBTH HULTMAN
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STORM DAMAGE
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The following is a summary of activities undertaken by PED in response to the storm damage to Saint Paul propzrti:s.
In response to phone calls and neighborhood meetings, PED staffhas been inspecting properties, obtainin�
basic information and assessing needs for assistance. We have determined that severe storm damage has
occurred in scattered areas throughout the City affecting both lower and higher income homeowners.
2. It is our intent to give storm damaged properties prioriTy to all Saint Paul Home Loan Fund Rehab Pro�rams
(inciuding rental and otivner occupied properties). Home Loan Fund Kehab Programs include: Forgivable
Loans for incomes under 50% metro area income (4 persons $28,650), MHFA 4°lo Home Improvement Loans
(monthly pay-back �vith $15,000 loan limit) for incomes up to $46,000, and the Rental Rehab Loan Program.
Commercial Rehab Pro�rams are also available.
For the existing Forgivable Loans, we will allow tefrigerators and ranges which azen't typically eligible
expenses, and �ve are recommending to City Council that they remove the $25,000 loan limit for storm
damaged eligible properties..
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Based on information received thus far, many homeowners will be over income for our e�sting programs.
We intend to make application for the MHFA Commun9ty Fix Up Fund 8% Loan proa am (with $25,000 loan
limit) to allow for income limits up to $65,895 for storm damaged properties. Ho�vever, there will remain
many homeowners who are ineligibie for our assistance.
We aze referrin� ail properiy o��ners without power and with structural damage to the Ciry's Command Post
for gas line and electrical assessments. This will help launch assistance to homeowner's with the most
immediate needs.
5. The following is a summary of activity:
Number of storm dama�e calls received: 35 (33 owner occupied and 2 rental properties)
Anticipated number of damaged properties city�vide:
Number of properties inspected: 28
Number of Home Loan Fund applications distributed:
Number of Home Loan fund applications received: 7
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Norm Cokman, Mayor
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MAYOR'S ti��«
3uly 9, 1997
DIVISTON OF PARKS AND RECREATION �� V � S �
3CY1 Ciry Hall Annex Zelephone: 612-2666400
25 West Fourth Street Facsimile : 612-292-7405
Saint Pau1, MiV 55102
TO: Mayor Coleman
FROM: � Judy Barr, Support Services Manager
SUBJECT: Storm Damage Cleanup Status - Tree Maintenance
`FORIi TO DATE: Since the storm on Tuesday, 7uly 1, 1997, Forestry's crews have
been engaged in cleanup; crews worked overtime thru Tuesday night after 8 pm, on
Wednesday and Thursday until dazk and all day Friday, 7uly 4th. First priority was to
remove trees and tree limbs from streets to ensure public safety. Most sidewalks are
cleared, althou;h crews aze still working on this. ltoutine tree work and diseased tree
removals have been suspended for several more weeks until cleanup is done.
Most tree damage and the major work has been concentrated in the City's west end,
including West Seventh, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park and Highland Pazk, with
other damage scattered throughout the city. Forestry has received azound 850 calls
reporting downed trees and limbs. Crews are also surveying work azeas and finding
additional, unreported tree damage; hanging tree branches are being removed when
reported or observed. To date, we've lost over 400 trees with more expected; at least
25 trees need to be repaired. Staff have made 1200 stops for service and 1000 person
hours regular time and 620 hours overtime have been put in over the last week.
We have 18 uee workers and 4 crew leaders, organized into four crews performing
storm cleanup. Wood is hauled to our Pig's Eye Wood Recycling and is processed by
staff assigned there. (The site does not accept wood from the public due to limited
staffing, cunent stockpiles and liability issues). We anticipate two weeks of work by
City crews is needed just to address public property tree damage, perhaps more.
EMERGENCY STORiI�I DAMAGE TREE PICKiTP: Your announcement of the
pickup of private tree debris was made yesterday; it is unknown what demand will be
ovez the next week. (Only 2 calls were received as of noon today). District Councils
were notifed by FAX today and asked to help notify residents. At Peter Hames'
suggestion, we ca]led other municipali6es about help but most have limited equipment,
use our services already or have theiz own cleanup needs at the same period of time.
Both Minneapolis and Ramsey County have been contacted and are unabie to assist.
Please let me lrnow if you need additionai information.
cc: Paul Adelmann Peter Hames Tom Karl
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From: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov> �
TO� �dmin.MAYgUD(coleman
Dpte: ?.
7/2/97 1:48pm _ -
Subject: PW storm response —
biayor Coleman and President Dave,
You requested numbers on PW storm response. Here is an almost complete list
compiled late this afternoon by cary Erichson.� A simple sum.nary is that all
regular maintenance services were suspended last night, today and tonight in
order to zespond to storm related emergencies, repair and clean-up. This wi11
continue tomorrow also.
<bold>Sewer Maintenance: </bold>35 sewer workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emerqencies. The same number
worked all day continuinq to respond. Th= u;ork cor.:inues tor.ic:::.
<bold>Street plaintenance: </bold>30 street workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emergencies. �0 worked all day
continuing to respond. Many will continue or. overtime into the evening. The
work continues tonight with the night shift focusing on street s:�eeping.
Cleanup work continues tomorrow a1so.
<bold>Bridge Maintenance: <jbold>15 bridger workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked today inspecting retaining walls znd bridges for storm
related damage and began necessary repair work.
<bold>Traffic Maintenance: </bold>The night crew responded to lighting and
signal outages caused by the storm. Day crews repaired damage to
15 signalized intersections.
Tom Eggum, City Engineer, Saint Pa�l Public Works Department
600 City Ha12 Annex, Saint Paul, 2:f7 55102
Phone: � fax: (612)292-7857, e-mail: tom.egqum@stpaal.gov
"Always connect." E.M. Forster
CC: Stacy�Sec;c_r <stacy.becker[�stpaul.gov>
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- From: � Tom £ggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
- To: Stacy Secker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
Date: 7/2/97 2:30pm `
subject: storm aftermath `�
Last night's storm caused extensive damage to PW stuff, most of it not major,
but req�iring a lot of attention -- e.g., paving damage, popped mh covers and
street ponding. Major problems included extremely severe street and basement
� - £looding in the area on Hoyt between Kennard and £landrau on the Eastside,
Ramsey Hi11, Jefferson near Mississippi River Boulevard,
- Lincoln at Cleveland, Montrezl at E1way, Shepard Road near the new Wabasha
Eridge pier and ohio Street.
Our worst street problem is on Ramsey Hill. Larry Lueth said he will dizect
one of our current contractors to do emergency repairs to shore up the street.
The worst problem citywide zgparently is the devastating flooding along
Fo:� A✓er,�=. .,_ le_s: several ho�es had water u? to 2 1J2 :ez. high along
�heir e:cLerior walls znd ilocda� basemencs, some up zo LI72 _�:SL floor level.
At least three homes have collapsed foundations. I don't know if they are
repaira6le. The sewer system did not function adequately in this
neighborhood. '
The storm exceeded capacity of sewers a11 over the city. Along Hoyt however,
there is a problem not explained away by design czpacity vs. storm flow
discussion. 47e need to know and explain why and propose whatever improvements
are needed.
I ask that Sewers begin immediately to analyze that part of our system
(continuing the work done already today by Joe.Mueller), to include �
consideration of:
(a) Capacity before and after CSS? work;
(b) Effect of covnty separation work on Larpenteur, White Bear, North St.
Paul Road, etc.;
(c) Effect of Arlington/Ruth RSVP construction, both temporarily and
permanently;
(d) Effect of groundwater and soil conditions.
Sewer staff can re:ine this assignment over the next few working days, but
I o�ant to get the review underway no.�.
At the N.ayor's direction, Fire is opening the Emergency Operations Center, and
for•the next severzl days will operate as they did during the Spring runoff
river,flood. The reason for opening the EOC is the Mayor's desire for people
seeking assistance to have just one number to call. We thin;c there are no
other areas of the city with needs like folks on Hoyt have, but as of now we
dor.'t know for surz. Pleas= respond to Tim Butler's requests quickly.
Thanks for the impressive response so far.
Tom Eggum, phone: (612)266-6099, fax: (612j292-7857 url htto://www.stpaul.gov
email tom.eggumC�stpaul.gov
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RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented
Referred To
Committee: Date
2 WHEREAS, torrenrial rau�s and destructive winds bave damaged streets and public property
3 in the City of Saint Paul, creating a state of emergency and requiring the use of all resources to
4 remedy the damaged azeas and facilities; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that it is the intent of the Council of the City of Saint Paul that the
administration take all necessary steps to restore municipal services, and repair and restore streets
and essential public facilities to service as quickly as possible, using a11 inherent executive
emergency powers and such powers as may exist under statute or ordinance, including Chapter 13
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and be it
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13 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the administration shall report to the Council on the steps
14 taken, and on the ftu•ther needs for appropriations or transfers of budgeted funds to enable complete
15 damage repair and restoration of services, and that such report shall be made two weeks from today
16 on July 16, 1997.
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Requested by Department of:
By:
Apps
By:
By:
Form Approved by City Attorney
By: ` � �. 7�� �9�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By: �
Adopted by Council: Date `� �
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Adoption Certified by Council Se retary
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DEPAPTlAEMIOFFICEfCOUNpL OATE INITIATED
City Council ��2�9� GREEN SHEE
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE O DEPI+RTMENT DIRECTOANITIAL/DATE ❑ CflY COUNCIL 1Ni7i
Councilmember `�111Il2 266-8620 a�K'N �CT'ATTORNEY �CRVCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENOA BY (DATE) NUABER FOfl O BUDGET DIRECTOR � FIN. & MOT. SERVICES �IR.
ROUTING
OfiOEP MAYOR (OR ASSISTANTj
7uly 2, 1997 (Sus ension Item � �
70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCAT(ONS FOR S(GNATURE)
ACTIOM REQUESTED:
Requesting the Administration restore municipal seroices, repair and restore streets and
essential public facilities, due to storm damage, as quickly as possible, and that a report
be presented to the City Council on July 16, 1997
RECOMMENDA710NS: Approve (A) or Rejact (P) pERSONAL SEHVICE CONTYiACTS MUST ANSWER TFIE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS:
_ PIANNIN6 COMMIS3IQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this person/firm ever worketl under a coMract for this department?
_ CIB COMMrt7EE _ YES �NO
2. Has this persort/firtn ever been a ciry employee?
_ STAFF — YES NO
_ OISTRICTCOUa7 _ 3. Does this erson/firm ossess a skill not normall
p p y possessed by any curterrt city employee?
SUPPOFTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE7 YES NO
Explain all yes a�awers on separate sheet and ettach to grean shcet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
ADVANTAGESIFAPPPOVED.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED:
TO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $ COST/REVEMUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDItdG SOURCE ACTIYITY NUbIBEA
FINANqAL INFORFnATION (EXPLAIN)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Co(eman, Mayor
July 17, 1997
Council President David Thune and
Saint Paul City Councilmembers
310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Mmnesota 55102
Dear Councilmembers:
Councilmember Roberta Megard
Third Floor City Hall
Suite 310-D /� � . �S }
S� Paul, MN 55102 "�
3A9 Cit}� Hal[ Telephonr. 612-2668510
IS Wesr Ke[logg Boule}•ard Facsimi(e: 612-26685l3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
This letter is in reply to Council File 97-852, July 2, requesting a report on the steps taken
and need for appropriations for transfers of budgeted funds to repair damage and restore
services that resulted from the storm of 3uly 1 and 3uly 2, 1997.
At this moment, there aze no solid estunates of the costs associated with the City's
response to the storm. Some preliminary estimates are available, but they should not be
considered reliable. As we are abSe to identify the actual costs, they will be reported to
you. .
The City's response to the storm has been similaz to a hospital's emergency room triage
response to a disaster. We have been responding to the most serious damage cases first.
As we are able, we respond to the less serious cases.
Several City departments have been invoived in our response. First and foremost, the Fire
and Safety Services Department established a command center in the Hoyt-Flandrau
neighborhood. It has been in operation for two weeks. The center has been managed by
Tim Butier and A1 Bataglia. They have been coordinating City and private sector
responses to the needs of the residents. Almost every City department has played a role in
responding to those needs. For example:
• From the outset, Public Works was there with crews and equipment, helping with the
ciean up.
• Planning and Economic Developmem staff were present to explain 5nancial
assistance that would be available to homeowners.
• Public Health staff administered tetanus shots.
• License, Inspection and Environmental Protection staff inspected homes which called
in with damage reports.
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Saint Paul City Councilmembers
July 17, 1997
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Parks and Recreation initiated a citywide cleanup of downed trees and related debris on
public property. In addition, they aze picldng up downed trees from grivate groperty if the
homeowner places the debris on the public boulevard.
The Mayor has issued two declazations of an emergency. �he first is for the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and will allow the City to forgo the
income limits on some loan programs. The second will allow the County Assessor to re-
evaluate 1he market vatue, for taxation purposes, of damaged homes. This can uttimately
lead to a reduction in the homestead property owner's tvc bill. A third source of assistance
is the Small Business Administration (SBA), which has a program for storm-damaged
properties. This program wou3d provide very low interest loans for property repair. SBA
may also provide other assistance.
Attached ue copies of the most recent status reports, the Mayor's letters of emergency
declaration, and last week's status reports. Also included is the list of properties that
reported damage to the City. All of these properties have been inspected.
Finally, the response of the private sector to the storm damage has been outstanding.
Kudos, especially, to the building trades for the contributions that they have made in
restoring utility service and for their commitments to install the Home Depot-donated
water heaters, restoring electrical service and installation of new furnaces. �
If you have any questions about the contents of the attachments, please call me
(266-8540}. I will continue to keep you informed as called for in Council File 97-852 on
actions taken and will share with you costs as they become available.
Very truly yours,
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Peter Hames
Deputy Chief of Staff
PIi:drm
Attachments
c: Senator Rod Grams
Senator Paul Wellstone
Congressman Bruce Vento
Mayor Norm Coleman
Ramsey County Commissioners
Ramsey County Legislative Delegation
Department and Office Directors
07�16/1997
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REPORTED HOMES WTTH STORM DAMAGE FROM JULY 1,1997
RAMSEY COUNTY CITY O�` SAINT PAUL
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- I 173; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fwnace needs cleaning and fenwell control.
Electric panel OK. Needs new dryer outiet, 2 switches, 2 lights, and 10 basement outlets.
- l 177; Qas on to hot water heater and stove. Gas fumace needs cleaning. Rewire fumace boi{er
and circulating pump. Check lowet outlets in basement.
- I 183; Gas on to hot water heater and stove. Rewire furnace boiler. Check lower outlets in
besement,
- 1189; Oil bumer furnace. Needs new elecuical panel, 3 switches, 4 outlets, dryer oudet. Gas
still off.
- I 191; Oas still off. Needs boiler and circulating pump wiring. 3 basement outfets.
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- 1661; Little to no water damage. Gas and electric OK and working. Chronic moistuze.
- 1662; C3as service OK. Not home for electricat inspection. 3-4 feet of water in basement. May
need lowez electrical replaced in basement.
- 1665; Oas service OK. Electrical needs replacement of lower outlets in basement and one
switch.
- I668; Ges service passed. No inspection of electrical, not at home during assessments.
- I671; Gas service failed test. Low basemant outlets need repfacing. Unsure of panel.
- 1672; Gas service passed. Electrical panel OK. Low oudets need replacement. Meter moist.
- 1675; Oas service passed. Home owner had electrical surveyed. Results unknown.
- 1676; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Reptace low oudets.
- 1679; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Basement OK.
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- 1680; Structurally condemned. Gas and electtic Off. All service needs replacement.
- I685; Gas test failed. S leaks in system. Electric needs replacement of a]1 service.
- 1686; Struchually condemned. Gas and elecuic off. All service needs replacement.
- 1691; Qas service passed. Electrical OK. Lower outlet replacement.
- 1692; Gas service passed. Electrical lower oudets. Re-attach dryer outlet.
-] 696; No access for gas test. Electrical service OK. Not much water in basement.
- 1697; Gas test OK. Needs new electrical and appliances throughout-- 9-10 feet of water.
- 1702; Gas test OK. Need new electrical and appliances throughout--high water.
- 1705; C3as test failed. Electrical appears OK with exceptions to tower outlets.
- 1708; (3as test passed. Needs new electrical service (under water) and appliances throughout
high water.
- 1712; Shucturally condemned. Needs new gas and electrical services. Water on 1 st floor. Gas
test OK.
- I716; Gas test failed. Needs new gas and electrical service and appliances.
- 1750; Cias end electric checked out OIC. 2" of water.
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- 1661; Not home for any assessments. Likcly no problem due to locadon.
- 1667; Qas service passed. Water seepage only, electrica] OK.
- I671; Qas service passed. `/ gas cap piaced on dryer line. Not available for elecvical
assessment.
- 16�7; Gas service passed. Electrical service OK. Not much water.
-1651; Gas service passed. Electrical OK. Not much wate�.
- 1685; Qas test not done. Owner gone. Electrical OK. Not much water.
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-1690; Oas test passed. Electrical OK. 23ot much water.
- 1fi91; Gas test failed. Leak in union at water heater to be repaired all other OK. Electrical OK.
- 169b; Qas test passed. Need hot water bumer replaced. Eiectrical OK.
- 1697; Qas test passed. Electrical OK.
-] 701; Cias test passed. High water to first floor. New elactrical panel and wiring.
- 1707; Cras test passed. Needs new electrical panel. Ali wiring bad.
- 1711; (3as test passed. Electrica! service OK.
- 1715; (3as tsst passed. Electrical OK. Handled by an elecuician.
- 1'123; Not home fot mechazucal or electrical assessments.
- 1725; Gas test passed. May need new fumace. Electrical OK. Qne canopy tight in ceiling had
water damage.
- 1724; Gas test passed. Electrical outlets ]ow and appliances. 3 feet of water in basement.
- 1733; (3as test passed. No access for electricai assessment.
- 1737; Gas test passed. May need fiunace. 3 feet of water. Low electrical outtets.
- 1'141; Qaz test passed. 2" of water, Electrical OK. Needs structural inspection.
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RAMSEY COUNTY CITYOF SAINT PAUL STORM DAMAGE
152b Albermazlc; 3" water in basement.
1575 Ames - Minor damage.
1634 8reda - Minor damage.
t094 Bush; Flood damage 2' - Clean up advised.
1039 CarroU - Desuoyed.
2232 Carter (Como & Carter) - Water damage, electrica! problem.
610 Chatsworth #1 & #2 - Major damage.
1910 Dayton - Minor damage.
1032 Dulud� #I 10 o - Minor damage.
Eari 8a Beech - Minor water damage.
1516 Etna - Minor damage.
281 Forbes - "OK" - Minor damage.
2l 93 Fremont - Minor water damage.
859 Fry Sueet - Major damage.
I805 flilham Street - Minor damage.
653 Osltier, #106  I 1- Minoz damage.
1728 Hoyt - Minor damage - 1 ft. water
697 Laurel - 3' water, electrica] damage.
703 Laurei - 3' water, electrical damage.
1017 Linwood - Destroyed.
I036 Marshall # 1& basement - Minor damags.
30 E. Maryland - Structtuai damage.
1571 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1602 E. Maryland - Major damage, orders issued.
1619 E. Marytand, #124, Major damage
166� Montana - Minor damage.
1741 Montana - Dave Wisenherg, City of St. Paul Inspector to evaluate.
300 E. Robie - Condemned/Destroyed.
310 Robie - Minor damage.
921 Wells • Major damage - Rental property.
59 E. Wheelock Pkwy - Gazage damage
126' W. Winnipeg - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of MaQiewood:
2425 Larpenteur #104 - Minor damage.
Ramsey County, City of St. Anthony:
4024 St�amrock Di�. - Major damage.
Ramsey County, City of White Beaz Lake:
1284 Halpers Way - Minor damage.
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fnterdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
RECE(VE9
JUL 16 1997
TO: Peter Hames
'�"��?R'S OrFiCf
FROM: 3an Gasterland � �
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm Damage Update
A1 Bata�lia has an updated list of structures by specific address where storm dama�e has
been identified.
PED has initiated a program where they will give loans to individuals who have
sustained severe suuctural damage causing a dangerous condition. LIEP has a�reed to
inspect properties identified by PED and determine if structurai damage has occurred
and if that damage causes a dangerous condition. LIEP has identified several properties
which meet this criteria, and will continue to inspect properties as they are identified.
Saint Paul Building Trades Council and member unions have organiaed under the
leadership of Roger Curtis to assess electrical sysCems, tes[ gas piping, instali water
heaters, repair or replace electrical service components, replace furnaces, and provide
temporary shoring of houses with collapsed foundations. The Minnesota Mechanical
Contractors Association has provided contractors to do the gas gipe testing. The
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has provided contractors to assess
elecuical damage and will be working on making emergency electrical repairs. Home
Depot has donated water heaters which will be instalied by union workers on a priority
basis. Sheetmeta] Air Conditioning and Roofing Contractors Association (SMARCA)
has agreed to donate furnaces for those praperties identified in the Hoyt/Flandrau area.
The Trades Council will be announcing this at a future media event. They have been
very generous, but want it known they are not able to fix every problem. Also, if funds
are available from insurance, they would appreciate reimbursement.
Construction permiu will be required for all the work being done on storm damage
which would normaliy require a permit issued by the City of Saint Paul. Permits for the
emergency work being donated by the unions and contractors wili be taken out by
licensed contractors and the permit fees will be paid by the Saint Paul Building Trades
Council. Inspections are being made and work is progressing. Homeowners are
ffiankful for assistance provided by conuactors and unions and agree to inspections as
needed, but would really like some financial assistance for the damage they have
suffered.
C. Bob Kessler
Roger Curtis
A1 Bataglia
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From: Judy Barr and 7ohn Wirka
To: Admin.MAYBUD.hames
Date: Ju115, 1997 (Tue) 4:23pm �
Subject: Tree Debris Removal - Private and Public and Pazks Damage
I. There are two separate activi�ies following up the recent storm.
A Private Property Brush Pickup
There have been approximately 300 calls for service for private brush pickup made to
date.
Over the weekend City crews (on overtime) did approx. 1001ocations, the sole private
contractor available to perForm this work did 50 locations. Three crews will be going out
tonight (Tuesday) to clear 70-100 locations with another 70-100 the following night.
Wednesday is the last day for the public to call to request a pickup; we expect to finish
Friday with the special initiative.
B. Public Property Cleanup
The first priority was to remove dangerous trees and trees in the street, as well as cleaning
up parkland (golf courses, pazks, etc.) to allow public access.
Public crews are stili handting hanging branches and downed trees that were not reported
by the public after the original July 1 storm. There was some additional damage on Sunday
night with at ]east 10 more downed trees and additional branch breakage. We've just
begun to pick up public tree debris from the boulevard, with a concentrated effort during
regular hours to probably start this week. There could be a month or more of follow-up
tree repair and damage trimming,}ust on puhlic lands.
II. Parks Damage
Substantial damage was done to Swede Hollow and fTidden Falls pazks. The pretiminary
estimate to repair them is $100,000 for Swede Hollow and $150,000 for Hidden Falls.
Two caveats: 1. The Swede Hollow estimate is very crude.; 2. Unless sewer
improvements are made in the Hidden Falls area, any park repairs will be at risk if another
rainstorm strikes.
By neaK week Parks will have a plan in place to detemune the cost of making repairs.
H:\USERSWAMES�DIRECTORW IRAMI7REEDEBR.MI.M
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From: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum�a stpaul.gov>
'To: Admin.MAYBUD(bowe)
Date: Jul 16, 1997 (Wed) 3:52am
Subject: Rain storm work update
Matt, here is a quick update of our storm repair work:
1. Street Maintenance is continuing with their repair and cleaning work on a more routine basis.
As the bigger holes get repaired, they will do street restoration work
2. The Sewer Utility has much work remaining. Roger Puchreiter's update follows.
3. Street Engineering and Construction have assigned contractors to work on some of the bigger
holes --as stated last week. That work continues.
4. As people hear what is being done for Hoyt/Montana folks, others are calling to say "What
about us?" This is no doubt not news to you. ,
Date: Wed, t6 Jul 1997 09:16:58 -0600 '
To: Tom Eggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
From: Roger Puchreiter <roger.puchreiter@stpaui.gov>
Subject: Rain storm work update
Tom, here is some quick comments:
-Downtown and fieid personnel aze checking into the hundreds of calis that
we have gotten regarding the storm; doing eactra investigation into the home
and business flooding complaints
-f�ll our known big damaged work will be done by the end of this week; crews
finished the University(Albert repair, replaced the large manhole structure
cover at Chelsea and Como Park, just finished the Chazles/Virginia dig up
and sewer repair, are working on the St. Peter outlet structure manholes
below the btuff and by the jail and will be starting work on the Chazlesl
Arundel intersection tomorrow.
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- Repair of damaged catch basins is continuing to be done but the completion
of this work will probably take at least a month to finish.
- Completed the replacement of numerous manhole covers that blew off during
the storm; citizen calls on these are down to a trickle.
- Continuing to clean debris from catch basins throughout the city as
complaints come in and as we locate them.
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Working through consuuction and various contractors to repair tiamages at
Oakdale/State, OakdalelW'�nona, Page/State, Ramsey/Western,
Cleveland/Lincol� Lexington/Summit, Elway/Montreal, and Darlene north of —
xoy�.
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Tom Eggum, phone: (b12)266-6099, fax: (b12)292-7857 url http:liwww.stpaul.gov email
tom.eggum@stpaul.gov
CC: Stacy Becker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
H:IUSERSW AMESVDIRECTORVPIRAMVtAiNSTOR.MLM
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Norm Coleman, S9apor
390 Cin Ha![
IS Wesr Kellogg Boulerard
Sainr Paul, MN 5510?
Tel eph on e._ 612-266-85 / 0
Facsimi[e: 612-266-8513
July 14, 1997
The Aonorable Ame Cazison
Governor, State of Minnesota
75 Constitution Avenue, #130
St. Paul, MN SS1S5
Dear Govemor Carlson:
Pursuant to the authority of Minn. Stat. § 12.29, subd. 1(1996), I am hereby declaring
that a local emergency exists, based on the severe damage to real property within the
City of Saint Paul caused by the storms which occurred in the late aftemoon and
evening of July 1, 1997, and the early morning of July 2, 1997.
This declaration of a local emergency is made for the purpose of enabling the Ramsey
County Assessor to exercise statutory authorities for the reassessment of homestead
property under the authority of Minn. Stat. § 273.123 (1996). The City is very
concerned about the welfare of the citizens who have suffered hardship as a resuit of
this storm. We are still reviewing the implications of declaring this emergency in
wnjunc6on with locai disaster relief plans. As a result, at this point this declaration,
does not commit or obligate the City of Saint Paul to provide any specific kind or
amount of relief under any local or interjurisdic6onal disaster pian until our review is
completed. Consequentiy, no one shouid rely on receiving assistance from the City as a
result of this declaration. T'his, however, dces not affect the efforts the Ciry has taken
to dates such as providing significant clean-up and other assistance, volunteer
coordination and waving CDBG income requirements for EiUD loans.
Sincerely,
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Norm Coleman
Mayor
cc: Commissioner Susan Haigh
City Council
Chief Fuller
AI Bataglia
T"un Bufler
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To: Admin.MAYBUD.hames. Admin.MAYBUD.engel, Admin.MAYB...
Date: Jvl 11, 1997 (FYi) 12:24pm
8nbjecL• SWim Damage ta Parks - Followup of July 2nd Storm —
Just a follomup tn information about damage to parks that will iequire repair (and fundingj.
Swede FloIIoa Park experienced heavy damage as a result of storm water run off Gnm Payne Avenue. The upper path is
closed end £enced in 4 places due to washout that resulted in Yhe luss of the paths and the ground undemeath. The
lower path is intact, but is being posted; ereas off the path are dangerous due to washouts. This park mas a dumping
ground for years and debris (bikes, tims, broken, glass, etc.J make an unstable 6ase. Debris has been cleared and the
park and paths are open where not damaged. Operations and Desigi siaff and PW s1afT have viewed the damage snd
are preparing estimaies and proposed plans for repair. The costs could easily run inio 6 figtues. The CSO has also
been notifed of the pmblem, in the even[ complaints are received.
Hidden Falls also has serious damage to the falls and creek bed. The overpow sewer flows over the talls and has once
again washed out the cieek bed. The path in the area is now a creek bed. We have previouisly rebvit this areawhen it
washed out, but the only long-term so]ution is to have the storm sewer piped direcUy inW thee river, a costly solution
ihat was previously passed by over by PW due W the costs.
Wheelock Parkway (near Arlington) also has a m�jor washout, but it appears that we can repaired with with parks
crews.'fhis is also t�ve ot a washout at Higtiland Recreation Center.
A cave washed out and covered Water Street We were notifed by PW that IC was a perks controlled cave. Homever, this
is not the e�se. We are following up.
As we receive more infotmation, Including cost estimates and timeline, we will followup.
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL � 390 Ciry Hdl Ztlephorte:332-266&SIO
Norm Coleman, Mayor IS A'estKellaggBoulevard Fauimik: 612-22&8513
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July 10, 1997
Sean Huckleby
D'uector, Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
220 2nd Street S.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Dear Mr. Huckleby:
As authorized by Section 570.201( fl of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Entitlement Program Regulations 24 CFR 570, I am hereby declaring an
emergency situation exists within the City of Saint Paui in order to meet one of the three
national objectives of the program.
A rainfall of 3.1 inches tivithin an hour's time on the evening of Tuesday, 3uly 1, 1997,
resulted in flooding that caused serious damage to homes and businesses in several
locations within the City limits. Conditions exist that pose a serious and immediate threat
to the health or welfaze of the community.
The City of Saint Paul did not anticipate this event and has no funds set aside to alleviate
the situation for homeowners and businesses.
Sincerely,
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Norm Coleman
Mayor
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
TO: Members of the Ciry Councii
FROM: Norm Coleman
Mayor
DATE: July 16, 1997
RE: Storm response updates
Attached are updates from city departments regazding the City's storm response.
There will be a public meeting tonight at 6 pm at Hilicrest Entertainment Center
(fozmerly Haffners} and each of you are welcome ta attend.
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Interdeparimental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
T0: Mayor Coleman
FKOM: Matt Bowe
DATE:
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Assistant to the Mayor
July 9, 1997
Fire Department Storm Response
I talked to A1 Bataalia this morning and he gave me an update on the actions that the
Fire Department and the command center have taken up to this point. Bataglia is in
charge for the near future while Tim Butler is out of town for military service.
Fire is continuin� to coordinate with Public Works, Disirict 2, the Salvation Army, and
the Red Cross. Physicaily the area is being cleaned up and most of the remainin�
damage is confined to private property.
Utilities are still on a hit and miss basis. All electrical inspections are complete and it
appears that electrical service in most basements on Hoyt and Montana will need to be
compietely replaced. NSP will work on ihe lines and the service into the homes but the
damage tvithin is the owners's responsibility. Fire has also been doin� pressure testina
on the gas service and has found leaks, so that process is going slow and this is testing
the patience of many residenu. A1 assured me that a pian is in place to re-establish gas
service as soon as possible, but that the last thing Fire wants is to make the cunent
situation worse by sendin� gas service into a house with existing leaks. As the
inspection phase is compiete, Fire will draw up a plan to restore service as quickly as
possible to the most needy first, the elderly and those with small children, and then the
other residents of the neighborhood.
While the gas, heatin�, and plumbing inspections are going slower, the representatives
from the trades, especially Dick Anfang, have been extremely cooperative in giving of
their tnne and resources.
There is stili more work to be done. If you have questions for Al, he can be paged at
539-6741 or his cell phone number is 269-6054.
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Interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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Mayor Norm Coleman
Jan Gasteriand
July 9, 1997
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As of 10:00 today, Saint Paul Plumbing and Heating has supplied a gualified person to
test gas piping and put gas services back in order to aliow NSP to unlock meters. Paui
March, the LIEP gas inspector, will wi[ness the tests and document information for
permits. Ries Electric has supplied two qualified persons to do assessments of electrical
systems in these houses and to advise homeowners of dangerous conditions and make
emergency corrections.
LIEP has agreed to document all emergency work and issue a sin�le permit per trade
group for all emergency repairs to a qualified contractor. Saint Paul Buildin� Trades
Council has a�reed to pay for these trade permits to expedite help to the flood victims.
LIEP has agreed to provide structural inspections for foundations if requested by the fire
department and inspections as needed at the request of PED for the rehabilitation loan
program. We are not doing door to door inspections nor ordering repairs on other than
those properties which have been identified as experiencing structurai collapse.
To correct Channel5 News-
-Permit fees are not being waived. Permits for emergency water heater
replacement and gas line testing will be paid for by the Saint Paul Building
Trades Council.
-Forty-five houses are not condemned by the City. Three houses on Hoyt were
condemned because of structurai danger due to collapsed basement walls.
Permits for repairs will be required for ihese three houses.
One house at 1183 Hancock lost part of a shallow foundation on a rear addition. One
house at 30 E. Maryland lost part of a basement, and one house at 800 E. Robie had a
partial basement collapse. Permits will be required for these repairs.
Storm Damage G�rrent Situation
3uly 4, 1997
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An apartment building at 1017 Linwood had a roof and two subsequent floors collapse
due to a roof drain failure. This resulted in condemnation of two apartments and the
bedroom of a third apartment.
('I'his mornina I heazd from Eleanor Boddie at 59 E. Wheelock Parkway that the reaz
_ wall of her attached garage blew out from water in the storm and from Melvin Kautz at
281 Forbes that he lost 13 feet of his basement wall. Building inspectors have been
dispatched to these addresses.)
The report from 281 Forbes is that the basement did collapse similar to the others except
this is an older limestone foundation. The owner has State Farm Insurance which is
denyinQ his claim. I have no report yet on 59 E. Wheelock Parkway.
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Narm Coleman, Mayor
DEPARTMEh"C OF PUBLiC WORKS
St¢cy M. Becker, Director
Thomas l. Eggum, Ciry Engineer q� „�S` �
600 Ciry Ha1lAnrses Telephorse: 612-266-6070
Saint Pau1, MN 55102 Facsimile: 612-292-7857
To: Mayor Norm Coleman
From: Tom Eggum ��
Date: July 9, 1997
Su6ject: Public Works storm damage response
Attached are reports covering actions of Public Works divisions in repairing and
cleaning up after last week's record storm. Runoff from this event came in such a
short time that the capacity of the city sewer system was exceeded in most of Saint
Paul. The obvious result is extensive public and private property damage. The
damage from this storm far exceeds the damage from the spring Mississippi River
f{ooding within Saint Pau1.
Extensive sewer and street repairs continue. Most but not ail damaged streets are
present4y open and drivab{e. Roger Puchreiter, manager of the Sewer Utility Division,
has said that he hasn't seen sewer damage this widespread in his over 25 years in that
division. The surge of storm water in our sewers acted in many places with explosive
power. The craters on Ramsey Hill and at University and A{bert testify to the
tremendous force of water under great pressure, We are still discovering street
depressions and underground vaids, and expect to find more as the ground and
pavement continues drying.
We are coiiecting data on this siorm from various sources and are iearning that this
storm is more than a 100 year storm (that is, there is a 1% chance of a storm of this
magnitude occurring in any given year in any given piace). Foilowing recognized
practice, we design our storm sewers to carry a 5 year storm. There are some
exceptions. Some lower areas, like the Hoyt Avenue area sewers have a higher
capacity, of about 15 years. We could not afford to construct pipes large enough to
carry off runoff from al{ storms -- pipes 10 feet or more in diameter wouid be required at
the upstream end and much larger pipes downstream to intercept local lines. We
estimate.the repl�cement value of our sewer system at close to $ 1 billion. A system to
hand{e 100 year storms would have a multi-bi!{ion doilar price tag.
Much attention has been focused on the Hoyt area. Lou Cotroneo has spent most of
the last week'sncluding the weekend at the site, coordinating Public Works response
and facilitating many other services. We have cleaned the streets and aileys. We
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have inspected the sewers in the vicinity: they are open and fuily functionai. We have
__ provided traffic control as requested by officials at the site. We have assisted
neighbors in moving debris into dumpsters. Lou has heiped neighbors obtain other
assistance from private sources.
We have questions about the ffooding and capacity of sewers in the Fioyt area that
cannot be quickly answered. The sewer system has been moditied since an extensive
1978 engineering analysis. The questions involve additional drainage structures
constructed by the city, the county and the city of Maplewood. Today, { met with Paul
Kirkwoid, the County Engineer, Ken Haider, Maplewood's City Engineer, and Cliff
Aichinger, Executive Director of the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
�rganization to determine the best way to do the updating work. We agreed that the
Watershed has the capacity and objectivity to undertake the study for the city and the
county. The Watershed has a consuitant aiready under contract who has prepared a
sewer system model for the larger storm water pipes in the area owned by the
Watershed. We propose that they expand the model to cover all pipes and inlets. The
expscted resuits wili be capacity determinations at key points in the system and aptions
for improvements to the system.
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Aate: Wednesday, July 9,1997 '
Re: Storm r.elated work done by Strest Mainteziance
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Ti'}..� $�ll�ssrina ic � licf nf �.}ie mainr wnrk items nerFormed bv the
Maintenance Aivision since the etorm that occurred last Tuesday ecening
July lat,1997: • -
1. Our Aaphalt Plant was sevezely flooded during,the storm. Underground.
tunn.els and. conveyors wexe flooded with ].2' of water, eand and mud. F Motor.s,
centrons and vazious e].ectrical items n.eeded to he �replaced or repairet3. All
rePair work waa completed and our Plant was bac}� in. fuJl operation b� fiuesday,
July 8th,1997. . �
2. Jefferaon, £rom Cretin to the River, was sevezel�+ damaged by_ the E
repairs have been completed. ,
3. Jefferson, east of Cretin, waa also damaged - rcipair work is in pr
4. Pinehuxet, from Howeli to Cleveland, was seve�ely damaged - all
hae been completed.
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(i. Both Jefferson and Pinehuret are oiled atreets. � Patching repair.s
completed. Z'hin overlaya will be coneidered to cariy over to f.uture R
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6.' Hoyt, between Flandr.au and Kennard: Street lYlaintenan.ce has s�ept all
etreets and alleys within several blocks of this area� repeatedly as requ�ated by the
Tixe Command Center. We have also provided loaders, bobcats, trucl{s and crewe
on a daily baais to help load debris, appliancea an� etceter.a into dumpatera for
dieposaI. We $lso cleaned up mud and block, fzom a damaged home on Hoyt, an.d
hauled it to Ashbach for disposal. ; �
7. We have responded to hundreds of complaints �'or sweeping and debris clesn
up on streeta throughout the City. '
6. We contin�e to respond to numeroua comglainY�s for street damago and
waahouta throughout the City. ;
9. Street Maintenanee continues to repair etreet c ts behind varioua �tility r.epair
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interdepartmental Memorandum
CITY OF SAIN'P PAUL
MAYOR COLEMAN
GARY PELTIER, MARIBTH HULTMAN
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STORM DAMAGE
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The following is a summary of activities undertaken by PED in response to the storm damage to Saint Paul propzrti:s.
In response to phone calls and neighborhood meetings, PED staffhas been inspecting properties, obtainin�
basic information and assessing needs for assistance. We have determined that severe storm damage has
occurred in scattered areas throughout the City affecting both lower and higher income homeowners.
2. It is our intent to give storm damaged properties prioriTy to all Saint Paul Home Loan Fund Rehab Pro�rams
(inciuding rental and otivner occupied properties). Home Loan Fund Kehab Programs include: Forgivable
Loans for incomes under 50% metro area income (4 persons $28,650), MHFA 4°lo Home Improvement Loans
(monthly pay-back �vith $15,000 loan limit) for incomes up to $46,000, and the Rental Rehab Loan Program.
Commercial Rehab Pro�rams are also available.
For the existing Forgivable Loans, we will allow tefrigerators and ranges which azen't typically eligible
expenses, and �ve are recommending to City Council that they remove the $25,000 loan limit for storm
damaged eligible properties..
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Based on information received thus far, many homeowners will be over income for our e�sting programs.
We intend to make application for the MHFA Commun9ty Fix Up Fund 8% Loan proa am (with $25,000 loan
limit) to allow for income limits up to $65,895 for storm damaged properties. Ho�vever, there will remain
many homeowners who are ineligibie for our assistance.
We aze referrin� ail properiy o��ners without power and with structural damage to the Ciry's Command Post
for gas line and electrical assessments. This will help launch assistance to homeowner's with the most
immediate needs.
5. The following is a summary of activity:
Number of storm dama�e calls received: 35 (33 owner occupied and 2 rental properties)
Anticipated number of damaged properties city�vide:
Number of properties inspected: 28
Number of Home Loan Fund applications distributed:
Number of Home Loan fund applications received: 7
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL RECE�VE�
Norm Cokman, Mayor
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MAYOR'S ti��«
3uly 9, 1997
DIVISTON OF PARKS AND RECREATION �� V � S �
3CY1 Ciry Hall Annex Zelephone: 612-2666400
25 West Fourth Street Facsimile : 612-292-7405
Saint Pau1, MiV 55102
TO: Mayor Coleman
FROM: � Judy Barr, Support Services Manager
SUBJECT: Storm Damage Cleanup Status - Tree Maintenance
`FORIi TO DATE: Since the storm on Tuesday, 7uly 1, 1997, Forestry's crews have
been engaged in cleanup; crews worked overtime thru Tuesday night after 8 pm, on
Wednesday and Thursday until dazk and all day Friday, 7uly 4th. First priority was to
remove trees and tree limbs from streets to ensure public safety. Most sidewalks are
cleared, althou;h crews aze still working on this. ltoutine tree work and diseased tree
removals have been suspended for several more weeks until cleanup is done.
Most tree damage and the major work has been concentrated in the City's west end,
including West Seventh, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park and Highland Pazk, with
other damage scattered throughout the city. Forestry has received azound 850 calls
reporting downed trees and limbs. Crews are also surveying work azeas and finding
additional, unreported tree damage; hanging tree branches are being removed when
reported or observed. To date, we've lost over 400 trees with more expected; at least
25 trees need to be repaired. Staff have made 1200 stops for service and 1000 person
hours regular time and 620 hours overtime have been put in over the last week.
We have 18 uee workers and 4 crew leaders, organized into four crews performing
storm cleanup. Wood is hauled to our Pig's Eye Wood Recycling and is processed by
staff assigned there. (The site does not accept wood from the public due to limited
staffing, cunent stockpiles and liability issues). We anticipate two weeks of work by
City crews is needed just to address public property tree damage, perhaps more.
EMERGENCY STORiI�I DAMAGE TREE PICKiTP: Your announcement of the
pickup of private tree debris was made yesterday; it is unknown what demand will be
ovez the next week. (Only 2 calls were received as of noon today). District Councils
were notifed by FAX today and asked to help notify residents. At Peter Hames'
suggestion, we ca]led other municipali6es about help but most have limited equipment,
use our services already or have theiz own cleanup needs at the same period of time.
Both Minneapolis and Ramsey County have been contacted and are unabie to assist.
Please let me lrnow if you need additionai information.
cc: Paul Adelmann Peter Hames Tom Karl
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TO� �dmin.MAYgUD(coleman
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7/2/97 1:48pm _ -
Subject: PW storm response —
biayor Coleman and President Dave,
You requested numbers on PW storm response. Here is an almost complete list
compiled late this afternoon by cary Erichson.� A simple sum.nary is that all
regular maintenance services were suspended last night, today and tonight in
order to zespond to storm related emergencies, repair and clean-up. This wi11
continue tomorrow also.
<bold>Sewer Maintenance: </bold>35 sewer workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emerqencies. The same number
worked all day continuinq to respond. Th= u;ork cor.:inues tor.ic:::.
<bold>Street plaintenance: </bold>30 street workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked last night responding to emergencies. �0 worked all day
continuing to respond. Many will continue or. overtime into the evening. The
work continues tonight with the night shift focusing on street s:�eeping.
Cleanup work continues tomorrow a1so.
<bold>Bridge Maintenance: <jbold>15 bridger workers, equipment operators and
supervisors worked today inspecting retaining walls znd bridges for storm
related damage and began necessary repair work.
<bold>Traffic Maintenance: </bold>The night crew responded to lighting and
signal outages caused by the storm. Day crews repaired damage to
15 signalized intersections.
Tom Eggum, City Engineer, Saint Pa�l Public Works Department
600 City Ha12 Annex, Saint Paul, 2:f7 55102
Phone: � fax: (612)292-7857, e-mail: tom.egqum@stpaal.gov
"Always connect." E.M. Forster
CC: Stacy�Sec;c_r <stacy.becker[�stpaul.gov>
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- From: � Tom £ggum <tom.eggum@stpaul.gov>
- To: Stacy Secker <stacy.becker@stpaul.gov>
Date: 7/2/97 2:30pm `
subject: storm aftermath `�
Last night's storm caused extensive damage to PW stuff, most of it not major,
but req�iring a lot of attention -- e.g., paving damage, popped mh covers and
street ponding. Major problems included extremely severe street and basement
� - £looding in the area on Hoyt between Kennard and £landrau on the Eastside,
Ramsey Hi11, Jefferson near Mississippi River Boulevard,
- Lincoln at Cleveland, Montrezl at E1way, Shepard Road near the new Wabasha
Eridge pier and ohio Street.
Our worst street problem is on Ramsey Hill. Larry Lueth said he will dizect
one of our current contractors to do emergency repairs to shore up the street.
The worst problem citywide zgparently is the devastating flooding along
Fo:� A✓er,�=. .,_ le_s: several ho�es had water u? to 2 1J2 :ez. high along
�heir e:cLerior walls znd ilocda� basemencs, some up zo LI72 _�:SL floor level.
At least three homes have collapsed foundations. I don't know if they are
repaira6le. The sewer system did not function adequately in this
neighborhood. '
The storm exceeded capacity of sewers a11 over the city. Along Hoyt however,
there is a problem not explained away by design czpacity vs. storm flow
discussion. 47e need to know and explain why and propose whatever improvements
are needed.
I ask that Sewers begin immediately to analyze that part of our system
(continuing the work done already today by Joe.Mueller), to include �
consideration of:
(a) Capacity before and after CSS? work;
(b) Effect of covnty separation work on Larpenteur, White Bear, North St.
Paul Road, etc.;
(c) Effect of Arlington/Ruth RSVP construction, both temporarily and
permanently;
(d) Effect of groundwater and soil conditions.
Sewer staff can re:ine this assignment over the next few working days, but
I o�ant to get the review underway no.�.
At the N.ayor's direction, Fire is opening the Emergency Operations Center, and
for•the next severzl days will operate as they did during the Spring runoff
river,flood. The reason for opening the EOC is the Mayor's desire for people
seeking assistance to have just one number to call. We thin;c there are no
other areas of the city with needs like folks on Hoyt have, but as of now we
dor.'t know for surz. Pleas= respond to Tim Butler's requests quickly.
Thanks for the impressive response so far.
Tom Eggum, phone: (612)266-6099, fax: (612j292-7857 url htto://www.stpaul.gov
email tom.eggumC�stpaul.gov