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97-881Council File # R R �Pl�;�����_ RESOLUTfON CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # Presented By Referred To Committee: Date �C� - ���-- �ZSC7 5� WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood and brick frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly l�own as 85 Litchfield Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 17, 1997, the following are the now Irnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Joann M. Clay, 85 Litchfield Street, 5t. Paul, MN 55117; Superior Construction Services Inc., 8665 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, MN 55369, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Knutson Mortgage Corp., 3001 Metro Drive South, #300, Bloomington, MN 55425, Re: Loan# 9834000, Attn: Lynn Kulus; Minnesota Housing Finance, Agency, 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then l�own interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served nouce in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �,� �� � WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 199'7 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testnnony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heazings, the Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 85 Litchfield Street: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ����i � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 By: App ay: 2. If the above corrective action is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Form Ap�ed b Ci � Attorney � By: � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci� By: " Adopted by Council: Date q Adoption Certified by Counci S retary �t.� ��l DEPARTMEM/OFFICFJCOUNpL DA7EINRIATED GREEN SHEET N � ����� INfTIAUDATE INITIAVDATE � DEPARTMENTDIflECTOR CINCAUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 A��GN CITYATfORNEY CRVCLEflK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA 8� (DATE) NUYBEfl FOR O gUDGET DIflECTOfl� O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. POIRING ORDER � Mpypp (OR ASSISTAN'n O TOTAL # OF S�ICaNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION PE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will�order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at SS Litchfield aE ONS: Approve (A) or RejeU (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has Mis persoNfirm ever worketl under a contract for this tlepar6nent? � — CIB COMMmEE _ YES NO — STAFF 2. Has Mis perw�rm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RIC7 COURT _ 3. Does ihis perso�rm possess a skill not nottnally possessed by any curreM ciry emplqree? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate shaet antl atteeh to green sheet INITIATING PflOBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiTUNITY (WM, Wha[, When, Where, Why): �� This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a�acant building as_defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 85 Litchfield Street by May 14, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: .. r,�&��P �������� The City will eliminate a nuisance. �,>,r:�=rt �AY 2 g 1S91 �A'� -� $ �°� / °�� e �:'# U��€5 -� lo�� � ■ ■ � �� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISAOVANTAGES IF NdT APPROVED: A nuisance condition'will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,�k� ����i � i�� JU�1 �5 i�W7 TOTALAMOUNSOFTHANSACTION $��_� ���_ COST/REYENUEBUDGSFED(EfRE.'i-EONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE NulsanCe HouSiIIB Abatement pCTIVITYNUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL �NFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH �� -" O�` Nea! Xo![an, M.D., MP.H., Direcfor CfCY OE SAINT PAUL NUISAA'CE BUILDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEAgNf SSS Cedar Street , Saint Paul, MN 55101-2160 : May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 6I1-298-4153 ���� � r ''� �`,°`� �I Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 85 Litchfield Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: �_��� � Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, d�9; 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, �.3ttae�5,�1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Joann M. Clay 85 Litchfieid Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Superior Construction Services Inc. 8665 3efferson Hwy. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Re: Joann M. Clay Knutson Mortgage Corp. 3001 Metro Drive South, #300 Bloomington, MN 55425 Re: Loan# 9834000 Attn: Lynn Kulus Interest Fee Owner �s�$�1�3�6� �"�:��,r.� �'�$�i" n ��.F��`d � a �a�� _..�....._ .s�..,.,_.,.�,�.a Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Mortgagee p`� --�` 85 Litchfield Street May 23, 1997 Page 2 - Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300 St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: Joann M. Clay Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson H.U.D. Properiy Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Aaron Rubenstein I�eritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 The legal description of this property is: Interest Mortgagee Agent for HIID Receiver of fuh�e Conveyance Historical Preservation Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n,of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul REPORT Date: July 1, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary abatement appeal for 1457 H��Iwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appellant. d��.- t�� a �^-'�d� Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal but allowiug the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 900 Cartoll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deniai of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeai. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 85 Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to 7uly I Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval. 6. Resolvtion ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1147 Vir�inia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 3une 25 Legislative Hearing to 3uly 1 Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 477 Curtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Fublic Health is ordered Eo remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended approvai. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July i, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry S�athman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. 1. 2. 3. q�1- �� ► �- �-'�- Summary abatement appeal for 900 Carroll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $� Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July 1 Legisiative Hearing per City Council). Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the property is in the process of mortgage foreclosure, it will take $20,000 to repair it, and it was condemnea in January of 1997. This property was previously laid over by Councilmember Collins. No one appeazed; Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 1 147 Virginia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July i Legislative Hearing per City Council). Mazgaret and Norman Jones appeazed and stated they live next door to this property and it is not being maintained. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported his office has not been abFe to contact the owner, fees aze unpaid, and property repair couid be up to $60,000. It would cost $5,000 to $G,000 to demolish it. �{1 � �1'L�� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 2 The owner did not appeaz; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 6_ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 477 �urtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Lloyd Rabanus, representing owner, and Wally Nelson, prospective buyer, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the house has been vacant since June of 1996, there aze three summary abatement notices, two citations issued, the City has secwed the building against trespass, real esiate taxes have not been paid, and no bond has been posted. The cost to repair the building is $50,000. Wally Nelson asked what he had to do to keep the properiy from being torn down and stated he has a closing date of July 15 on this property. Mr. Strathman informed Mr. Nelson that the $200 vacant building fee has to be paid, a code compliance inspection has to be done, and a$2,000 bond needs to be posted. Mr. Strathman suggested Mr. Neison do what he can and then attend the July 9 Council meeting. Chuck Votel explained to Mr. Nelson that he may not be able to post the $2,000 bond unless he is the owner. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the Public Health order. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 806 Aeate Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Betty Asmussen, attomey for Equi Credit Corporarion, and Pat Donohue, Realtor for Equi Credit Corporation and mazketing the property, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the house has been vacant since December 1996 and is currently for sale. The vacant buiiding fees and real estate tases are paid. The cost to repair the property is $35,000. The cost to demolish it is $8,100. Betty Asmussen stated Equi Credit is requesting 4-6 months before the city demolishes the properiy. There is a person interested in purchasing it. Equi Credit has been maintaining the grass and the properfy is secure. They prefer to sell "as is" to a prospective buyer. Pat Donohue stated the buyer is a contractor. Gerry Strathman stated the building has been vacant for six months and has been declazed a nuisance. If a buyer is prepazed to post a bond, the City is prepazed to give the buyer more � � � ,� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 3 time. Mr. Strathman suggested talking to Councilmember Collins and attending the July 9 councii meeting. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $�5 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to compSy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. John Nelson and Steve Johnson appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated there aze four summary abatement notices on the properry, the City has had to boazd this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fee is paid, and the real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair this building is $35,000. The cost to demolish is $b,600. John Nelson stated he purchased the property to rehabilitate and occupy. He would like to move in by winter. Mr. Nelson asked was there any way to get azound the $2,000 bond to buy windows and doors instead. The grass is cut and the building is secure. Mr. Nelson has been at the address everyday. Steve Johnson stated he has known John Nelson for 20 years. Mr. Nelson does good work and plans to redo the entire house. Gerry Strathman stated the $2,000 bond shouid be posted by noon July 9. If that is done, Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend 180 days to bring the property up to code. Mr. Strathman suggested Steve Johnson attend the Council meeting on July 9. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order, and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January 1, 1998 if a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on Juty 9, 1997. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 65Q Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the building was condemned in January 1997. T'ne basement is fuli of garbage and there is severe structural distress. However, the t�es are paid and the owners got a code compliance done. � � , ,. . .�,.� Legislative Heazing Report July 1, 1997 Page 4 No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January I, 1998 if the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on July 9, 1997. 10. Summary abatement appeal for 1457 Hazeiwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appe]lant. Donald Eyinck requested 8 weeks to work on cieaning the azea. C�erry Strathman viewed photos and stated the items in the yazd aze a public health hazard. Rodents may be living in the brush. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but allowing the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. Gerry Strathman adjoumed the meeting at 11:04 a.m. Council File # R R �Pl�;�����_ RESOLUTfON CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # Presented By Referred To Committee: Date �C� - ���-- �ZSC7 5� WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood and brick frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly l�own as 85 Litchfield Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 17, 1997, the following are the now Irnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Joann M. Clay, 85 Litchfield Street, 5t. Paul, MN 55117; Superior Construction Services Inc., 8665 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, MN 55369, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Knutson Mortgage Corp., 3001 Metro Drive South, #300, Bloomington, MN 55425, Re: Loan# 9834000, Attn: Lynn Kulus; Minnesota Housing Finance, Agency, 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then l�own interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served nouce in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �,� �� � WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 199'7 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testnnony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heazings, the Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 85 Litchfield Street: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ����i � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 By: App ay: 2. If the above corrective action is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Form Ap�ed b Ci � Attorney � By: � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci� By: " Adopted by Council: Date q Adoption Certified by Counci S retary �t.� ��l DEPARTMEM/OFFICFJCOUNpL DA7EINRIATED GREEN SHEET N � ����� INfTIAUDATE INITIAVDATE � DEPARTMENTDIflECTOR CINCAUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 A��GN CITYATfORNEY CRVCLEflK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA 8� (DATE) NUYBEfl FOR O gUDGET DIflECTOfl� O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. POIRING ORDER � Mpypp (OR ASSISTAN'n O TOTAL # OF S�ICaNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION PE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will�order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at SS Litchfield aE ONS: Approve (A) or RejeU (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has Mis persoNfirm ever worketl under a contract for this tlepar6nent? � — CIB COMMmEE _ YES NO — STAFF 2. Has Mis perw�rm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RIC7 COURT _ 3. Does ihis perso�rm possess a skill not nottnally possessed by any curreM ciry emplqree? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate shaet antl atteeh to green sheet INITIATING PflOBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiTUNITY (WM, Wha[, When, Where, Why): �� This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a�acant building as_defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 85 Litchfield Street by May 14, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: .. r,�&��P �������� The City will eliminate a nuisance. �,>,r:�=rt �AY 2 g 1S91 �A'� -� $ �°� / °�� e �:'# U��€5 -� lo�� � ■ ■ � �� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISAOVANTAGES IF NdT APPROVED: A nuisance condition'will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,�k� ����i � i�� JU�1 �5 i�W7 TOTALAMOUNSOFTHANSACTION $��_� ���_ COST/REYENUEBUDGSFED(EfRE.'i-EONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE NulsanCe HouSiIIB Abatement pCTIVITYNUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL �NFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH �� -" O�` Nea! Xo![an, M.D., MP.H., Direcfor CfCY OE SAINT PAUL NUISAA'CE BUILDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEAgNf SSS Cedar Street , Saint Paul, MN 55101-2160 : May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 6I1-298-4153 ���� � r ''� �`,°`� �I Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 85 Litchfield Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: �_��� � Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, d�9; 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, �.3ttae�5,�1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Joann M. Clay 85 Litchfieid Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Superior Construction Services Inc. 8665 3efferson Hwy. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Re: Joann M. Clay Knutson Mortgage Corp. 3001 Metro Drive South, #300 Bloomington, MN 55425 Re: Loan# 9834000 Attn: Lynn Kulus Interest Fee Owner �s�$�1�3�6� �"�:��,r.� �'�$�i" n ��.F��`d � a �a�� _..�....._ .s�..,.,_.,.�,�.a Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Mortgagee p`� --�` 85 Litchfield Street May 23, 1997 Page 2 - Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300 St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: Joann M. Clay Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson H.U.D. Properiy Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Aaron Rubenstein I�eritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 The legal description of this property is: Interest Mortgagee Agent for HIID Receiver of fuh�e Conveyance Historical Preservation Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n,of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul REPORT Date: July 1, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary abatement appeal for 1457 H��Iwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appellant. d��.- t�� a �^-'�d� Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal but allowiug the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 900 Cartoll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deniai of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeai. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 85 Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to 7uly I Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval. 6. Resolvtion ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1147 Vir�inia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 3une 25 Legislative Hearing to 3uly 1 Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 477 Curtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Fublic Health is ordered Eo remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended approvai. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July i, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry S�athman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. 1. 2. 3. q�1- �� ► �- �-'�- Summary abatement appeal for 900 Carroll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $� Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July 1 Legisiative Hearing per City Council). Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the property is in the process of mortgage foreclosure, it will take $20,000 to repair it, and it was condemnea in January of 1997. This property was previously laid over by Councilmember Collins. No one appeazed; Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 1 147 Virginia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July i Legislative Hearing per City Council). Mazgaret and Norman Jones appeazed and stated they live next door to this property and it is not being maintained. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported his office has not been abFe to contact the owner, fees aze unpaid, and property repair couid be up to $60,000. It would cost $5,000 to $G,000 to demolish it. �{1 � �1'L�� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 2 The owner did not appeaz; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 6_ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 477 �urtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Lloyd Rabanus, representing owner, and Wally Nelson, prospective buyer, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the house has been vacant since June of 1996, there aze three summary abatement notices, two citations issued, the City has secwed the building against trespass, real esiate taxes have not been paid, and no bond has been posted. The cost to repair the building is $50,000. Wally Nelson asked what he had to do to keep the properiy from being torn down and stated he has a closing date of July 15 on this property. Mr. Strathman informed Mr. Nelson that the $200 vacant building fee has to be paid, a code compliance inspection has to be done, and a$2,000 bond needs to be posted. Mr. Strathman suggested Mr. Neison do what he can and then attend the July 9 Council meeting. Chuck Votel explained to Mr. Nelson that he may not be able to post the $2,000 bond unless he is the owner. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the Public Health order. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 806 Aeate Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Betty Asmussen, attomey for Equi Credit Corporarion, and Pat Donohue, Realtor for Equi Credit Corporation and mazketing the property, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the house has been vacant since December 1996 and is currently for sale. The vacant buiiding fees and real estate tases are paid. The cost to repair the property is $35,000. The cost to demolish it is $8,100. Betty Asmussen stated Equi Credit is requesting 4-6 months before the city demolishes the properiy. There is a person interested in purchasing it. Equi Credit has been maintaining the grass and the properfy is secure. They prefer to sell "as is" to a prospective buyer. Pat Donohue stated the buyer is a contractor. Gerry Strathman stated the building has been vacant for six months and has been declazed a nuisance. If a buyer is prepazed to post a bond, the City is prepazed to give the buyer more � � � ,� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 3 time. Mr. Strathman suggested talking to Councilmember Collins and attending the July 9 councii meeting. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $�5 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to compSy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. John Nelson and Steve Johnson appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated there aze four summary abatement notices on the properry, the City has had to boazd this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fee is paid, and the real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair this building is $35,000. The cost to demolish is $b,600. John Nelson stated he purchased the property to rehabilitate and occupy. He would like to move in by winter. Mr. Nelson asked was there any way to get azound the $2,000 bond to buy windows and doors instead. The grass is cut and the building is secure. Mr. Nelson has been at the address everyday. Steve Johnson stated he has known John Nelson for 20 years. Mr. Nelson does good work and plans to redo the entire house. Gerry Strathman stated the $2,000 bond shouid be posted by noon July 9. If that is done, Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend 180 days to bring the property up to code. Mr. Strathman suggested Steve Johnson attend the Council meeting on July 9. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order, and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January 1, 1998 if a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on Juty 9, 1997. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 65Q Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the building was condemned in January 1997. T'ne basement is fuli of garbage and there is severe structural distress. However, the t�es are paid and the owners got a code compliance done. � � , ,. . .�,.� Legislative Heazing Report July 1, 1997 Page 4 No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January I, 1998 if the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on July 9, 1997. 10. Summary abatement appeal for 1457 Hazeiwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appe]lant. Donald Eyinck requested 8 weeks to work on cieaning the azea. C�erry Strathman viewed photos and stated the items in the yazd aze a public health hazard. Rodents may be living in the brush. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but allowing the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. Gerry Strathman adjoumed the meeting at 11:04 a.m. Council File # R R �Pl�;�����_ RESOLUTfON CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # Presented By Referred To Committee: Date �C� - ���-- �ZSC7 5� WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood and brick frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly l�own as 85 Litchfield Street. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before April 17, 1997, the following are the now Irnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Joann M. Clay, 85 Litchfield Street, 5t. Paul, MN 55117; Superior Construction Services Inc., 8665 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, MN 55369, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Knutson Mortgage Corp., 3001 Metro Drive South, #300, Bloomington, MN 55425, Re: Loan# 9834000, Attn: Lynn Kulus; Minnesota Housing Finance, Agency, 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300, St. Paul, MN 55101, Re: 7oann M. Clay; Pham Express, Inc., 6531 21st Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, Attn: Gene 7ohnson; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 St. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then l�own interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served nouce in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �,� �� � WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, June 17, 199'7 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testnnony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public heazings, the Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 85 Litchfield Street: 1. That the Subject Properry comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Properry. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fuifilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: i. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. ����i � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 By: App ay: 2. If the above corrective action is not completed withiu this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. Form Ap�ed b Ci � Attorney � By: � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counci� By: " Adopted by Council: Date q Adoption Certified by Counci S retary �t.� ��l DEPARTMEM/OFFICFJCOUNpL DA7EINRIATED GREEN SHEET N � ����� INfTIAUDATE INITIAVDATE � DEPARTMENTDIflECTOR CINCAUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 A��GN CITYATfORNEY CRVCLEflK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA 8� (DATE) NUYBEfl FOR O gUDGET DIflECTOfl� O FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. POIRING ORDER � Mpypp (OR ASSISTAN'n O TOTAL # OF S�ICaNATUHE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACfION PE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will�order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at SS Litchfield aE ONS: Approve (A) or RejeU (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER 7HE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION 1. Has Mis persoNfirm ever worketl under a contract for this tlepar6nent? � — CIB COMMmEE _ YES NO — STAFF 2. Has Mis perw�rm ever been a city employee? — YES NO _ DIS7RIC7 COURT _ 3. Does ihis perso�rm possess a skill not nottnally possessed by any curreM ciry emplqree? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate shaet antl atteeh to green sheet INITIATING PflOBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOfiTUNITY (WM, Wha[, When, Where, Why): �� This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a�acant building as_defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 85 Litchfield Street by May 14, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: .. r,�&��P �������� The City will eliminate a nuisance. �,>,r:�=rt �AY 2 g 1S91 �A'� -� $ �°� / °�� e �:'# U��€5 -� lo�� � ■ ■ � �� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISAOVANTAGES IF NdT APPROVED: A nuisance condition'will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. ,�k� ����i � i�� JU�1 �5 i�W7 TOTALAMOUNSOFTHANSACTION $��_� ���_ COST/REYENUEBUDGSFED(EfRE.'i-EONE) YES NO FUNDINGSOURCE NulsanCe HouSiIIB Abatement pCTIVITYNUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL �NFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH �� -" O�` Nea! Xo![an, M.D., MP.H., Direcfor CfCY OE SAINT PAUL NUISAA'CE BUILDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEAgNf SSS Cedar Street , Saint Paul, MN 55101-2160 : May 23, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 6I1-298-4153 ���� � r ''� �`,°`� �I Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 85 Litchfield Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these heazings as follows: �_��� � Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, d�9; 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, �.3ttae�5,�1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Joann M. Clay 85 Litchfieid Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Superior Construction Services Inc. 8665 3efferson Hwy. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Re: Joann M. Clay Knutson Mortgage Corp. 3001 Metro Drive South, #300 Bloomington, MN 55425 Re: Loan# 9834000 Attn: Lynn Kulus Interest Fee Owner �s�$�1�3�6� �"�:��,r.� �'�$�i" n ��.F��`d � a �a�� _..�....._ .s�..,.,_.,.�,�.a Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Mortgagee p`� --�` 85 Litchfield Street May 23, 1997 Page 2 - Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 400 Sibley Street Ste. 300 St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: Joann M. Clay Pham Express, Inc. 6531 21st Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Attn: Gene Johnson H.U.D. Properiy Disposition 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 Aaron Rubenstein I�eritage Preservation Commission % LIEP 350 St. Peter #300 St. Paul, MN 55102 The legal description of this property is: Interest Mortgagee Agent for HIID Receiver of fuh�e Conveyance Historical Preservation Lot 20, Block 1, Bergholtz Subd'n,of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14 and 15, Bazilles Acre Lots to St. Paul REPORT Date: July 1, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hali 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary abatement appeal for 1457 H��Iwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appellant. d��.- t�� a �^-'�d� Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal but allowiug the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 900 Cartoll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended deniai of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeai. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 85 Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to 7uly I Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval. 6. Resolvtion ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1147 Vir�inia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from 3une 25 Legislative Hearing to 3uly 1 Legislative Hearing per City Council). Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 477 Curtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Fublic Health is ordered Eo remove the building. Legisiative Hearing Officer recommended approvai. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July i, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry S�athman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. 1. 2. 3. q�1- �� ► �- �-'�- Summary abatement appeal for 900 Carroll Avenue; Amedia LaFond, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Summary abatement appeal for 694 Jenks Avenue; Laura Emerson, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. Vehicle abatement appeal for 656 Short Street; Tara Fohrenkamm, appellant. No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $� Litchfield Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July 1 Legisiative Hearing per City Council). Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the property is in the process of mortgage foreclosure, it will take $20,000 to repair it, and it was condemnea in January of 1997. This property was previously laid over by Councilmember Collins. No one appeazed; Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced buiiding, located at 1 147 Virginia Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Rescheduled from June 25 Legislative Hearing to July i Legislative Hearing per City Council). Mazgaret and Norman Jones appeazed and stated they live next door to this property and it is not being maintained. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported his office has not been abFe to contact the owner, fees aze unpaid, and property repair couid be up to $60,000. It would cost $5,000 to $G,000 to demolish it. �{1 � �1'L�� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 2 The owner did not appeaz; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Pubiic Health order. 6_ Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 477 �urtice Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Lloyd Rabanus, representing owner, and Wally Nelson, prospective buyer, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and reported the house has been vacant since June of 1996, there aze three summary abatement notices, two citations issued, the City has secwed the building against trespass, real esiate taxes have not been paid, and no bond has been posted. The cost to repair the building is $50,000. Wally Nelson asked what he had to do to keep the properiy from being torn down and stated he has a closing date of July 15 on this property. Mr. Strathman informed Mr. Nelson that the $200 vacant building fee has to be paid, a code compliance inspection has to be done, and a$2,000 bond needs to be posted. Mr. Strathman suggested Mr. Neison do what he can and then attend the July 9 Council meeting. Chuck Votel explained to Mr. Nelson that he may not be able to post the $2,000 bond unless he is the owner. Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the Public Health order. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 806 Aeate Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Betty Asmussen, attomey for Equi Credit Corporarion, and Pat Donohue, Realtor for Equi Credit Corporation and mazketing the property, appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the house has been vacant since December 1996 and is currently for sale. The vacant buiiding fees and real estate tases are paid. The cost to repair the property is $35,000. The cost to demolish it is $8,100. Betty Asmussen stated Equi Credit is requesting 4-6 months before the city demolishes the properiy. There is a person interested in purchasing it. Equi Credit has been maintaining the grass and the properfy is secure. They prefer to sell "as is" to a prospective buyer. Pat Donohue stated the buyer is a contractor. Gerry Strathman stated the building has been vacant for six months and has been declazed a nuisance. If a buyer is prepazed to post a bond, the City is prepazed to give the buyer more � � � ,� Legislative Hearing Minutes July 1, 1997 Page 3 time. Mr. Strathman suggested talking to Councilmember Collins and attending the July 9 councii meeting. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at $�5 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to compSy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. John Nelson and Steve Johnson appeazed. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated there aze four summary abatement notices on the properry, the City has had to boazd this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fee is paid, and the real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair this building is $35,000. The cost to demolish is $b,600. John Nelson stated he purchased the property to rehabilitate and occupy. He would like to move in by winter. Mr. Nelson asked was there any way to get azound the $2,000 bond to buy windows and doors instead. The grass is cut and the building is secure. Mr. Nelson has been at the address everyday. Steve Johnson stated he has known John Nelson for 20 years. Mr. Nelson does good work and plans to redo the entire house. Gerry Strathman stated the $2,000 bond shouid be posted by noon July 9. If that is done, Mr. Strathman stated he will recommend 180 days to bring the property up to code. Mr. Strathman suggested Steve Johnson attend the Council meeting on July 9. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order, and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January 1, 1998 if a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on Juty 9, 1997. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 65Q Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel presented photos and stated the building was condemned in January 1997. T'ne basement is fuli of garbage and there is severe structural distress. However, the t�es are paid and the owners got a code compliance done. � � , ,. . .�,.� Legislative Heazing Report July 1, 1997 Page 4 No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order and amended the date for repair or removal of the structure to January I, 1998 if the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon on July 9, 1997. 10. Summary abatement appeal for 1457 Hazeiwood Avenue; Donald Eyinck, appe]lant. Donald Eyinck requested 8 weeks to work on cieaning the azea. C�erry Strathman viewed photos and stated the items in the yazd aze a public health hazard. Rodents may be living in the brush. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but allowing the owner until August 1, 1997 to take care of the problem. Gerry Strathman adjoumed the meeting at 11:04 a.m.