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97-922��.��.�.e�, - � J�3 j �� S .� a � i �l� � ��i �'?nUa Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 35. 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame five-unit building located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and 4 commonly known as 1528 Crand Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 2, Block 3, Summit View. 7 8 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before May 28, 1997, the following are the now known 10 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Patrick F. Sullivan, 1141 Ivy Hill Drive, 11 Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, 12 MN 55402-3475. 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 May 20, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, tlus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 20 21 WFIEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Propertp by 7une 19, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WAEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearmg Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 ; � 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint P,. City 3b Council on Tuesday, 3uly 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving test `�`. y 37 and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or res ible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safe and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in� . 40 accord�nce with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and 41 removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or 42 demolition of the structure to be completed ' 43 -�eatfflg; 3RC� b�+. � o.�c..�av �v \ 5. �SS`X \-�- �hc V acr.v�� i Py:�cS.: �..e. '��-�- 'CS - na: ber�d +s nC.s+ MINNESOTA Council File # • �� Green Sheet # � l\l 't�oov� or `�i.:.�,,,� � 3 , \9 a�•q��. WE3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1528 Grand Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon and removal of tlus building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,�OQ.OQ). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantJNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed / •• '*�' �"� °� ;' `; ', °`-- `'-� a..«e ,.s .wo �,. �;1 Ararina V — � ^ �� J AY�v.qYy � �J � \� 6 e e q�.�z�... 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove ttris structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 C•a In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by ttxe City of Saint Paul, all gersonal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal 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. 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 Pau1 I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: BY� ��� t—�ir-��i` n,_ ,�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �,��� 1' By: °.� �-.. B �,��,� ��-��--� Form Appr ed by City Attorney By: Approved by M yor for Submission to Counci� By: \ Adopted by Council: Date i Adoption Certified by Council cretary 9'1- qss. DEPA P1 M � EN i O C ' He21tY1 , O6 �2oA9� GREEN SHEET N° 19118 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITIAIJDATE Charles �70tE]. 298-4153 DEPARTMENTDiRE �- CfTYCOUNCIL ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY "1�/ CITYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNqLAGENDA BV (DATE) ROUTIN�FOR BUDGET �IflECTOR�� � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. Wednesday, Ju1y 23, 1997 OpDEfi ti7pyOA(ORASSISTANI] � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALl LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner £ails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is loaated at 1528 Grand Avenue. FiECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (ft) pER50NAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: __ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �. Has this personRirm ever worked under a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITTEE YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICi COUR7 _- 3. Does ihis personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee? SUPPOqTS WNICM COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sneet antl attaeh to green sheet INITI NG PR BLE 1 E, OPP RTUNITY (Wha, Whet, When, Wh re, W). is ui ing(s is a nuisance �ui�ding(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant 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 1528 Grand Avenue by June 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. ���� ,�,�,�� R�� _� ��3��� � S4li� u fl 1��7 dISN 25 �99T ���� �� � ,..�.. �-�--- �' �` DISApVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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 aqainst the property taxes. oisA�n�r�����appg�1tion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,D00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TpANSACTiON $ COSTJpEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVI7Y NUMBER F(NANCIAI INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) m SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEAITH Neat Holmn, MD., M.P.H., Director CITY OF SAfNT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENf SSS Cedar $bee[ Saint Paul, MN 55101-2260 �� June 20, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council °1�•9�a- 6J1•298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1528 Grand Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Patrick F. Sullivan 1141 Ivy Hill Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830 TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, Block 3, Sununit View. Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee � Saint Paul Public Health has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as de£med by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). _ � �� . � . '�.. ��� �.. . .. . R' a o�� .��.�- 152$ Grand Avenue June 20, 1997 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commucuty continues to suffer the blighdng influence of this property. It is the recommendarion of Public Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. incerely, � � s � neta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahi, PED-Housing Division 01-93 REPORT Date: July I5, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. q?•9aa- Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislafive Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97�7A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant bu3ldings for February 1997. 797061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessments with the foilowing eaception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health dne to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abatement appeal for 960 Duchess Street; Mary Moore, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Marlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicie abatement appeal for 778 Chazles Avenue; Joyce Ford, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 702 Lawson Avenue East• If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. q'1 •9�1 Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended the owner by given until January 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the foliowing conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the - - - - building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Puhlic Health is ordered to remove the building. LegislaHve Hearing O�cer recommended the owfler be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. � �� "'l � MINUTES OP LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votei, Guy VJillits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Perrin and Joyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was garbage in his yazd, but that is not the case. He felt he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Wiliits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the garbage not in containers. ��hen Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the garbage was picked up. The only item left was the unlicensed vehicle. Gerry Strathman asked was the vehicle operable and licensed. Lee Perrin stated it needs to be fixed and it is not licensed. Mr. Strathman inPormed Mr. Penin that under City ordinance, a vehicle cannot be pazked in the public unless it is licensed and operabie. Mr. 5trathman explained the vehicle will haue to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recomrraended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West 1Vo one appeared. Guy Willits reported this properiy is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Duchess Street Guy Wiltits reported the vehicle is not licensed and there were tall weeds in the yard. Mary Moore, appellant, appeared and stated the bushes were cut down. One caz is gone and the other will be gone next week. The screens have been replaced and the grass has been cut. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until July 25 to take care of the probtem. �1`�1� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: , J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1947. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for Februuy 1997. J97061 B- Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. 93 Atwater Street Guy Willits reported that the orders were mailed and a form letter was sent. The address has been checked twice. A tape of the properiy was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is seiling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the property. The job by the Ciry was not complete: there was still two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here 9n protest of the biil. Gerry Strattiman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Strathman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue Fast Chuck Votel stated the City demolished the building. The total assessment--actual cost paid to the contractor who did the demolition--is $9,527.74. $438.86 of that aze the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, eta Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stafed he bought this properiy from HUD. Mr. Crotty tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an estimated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficuity finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the property owner for the recovered costs. � � I _ MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 3 C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Bonlevard No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. 1774 Norfolk Avenue Guy Willits reported that orders were mailed four times to remove junk, old wood, the dilapidated garage, etc. The Parks and Recreation Department removed the items at a cost of $3,452. A tape of the properiy was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workets were not there all day. There were six of them at fixst and then four. Materials were taken for her new gazage. Ms. Moore stated she could not Iift some things to take to the scrap yard and she got sick during the winter. On the tape it was said the workers were not going inside the trailer, but they did. The workers took ali her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She felt enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Willits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Strathman informed Mary Moore she was properly notified and the work was done. If things were taken that should not have been, a claim against the City should be filed at the City Attorneys office. If the Ms. Moore feels the charges are unreasonable, she can come before the Council on Wednesday, July 23. Mr. Strathman asked Ms. Moore would she like to pay the assessment over ten years. Ms. Moore responded no because of the interest. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1173 Sherburne Avenue Chuck Votel stated he would like this address deleted because of improper notification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Q,�_q�.a, MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING July 15, 1497 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cashions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the Ciry on March 27, 1997 for $523. Roy and Beverly Roth, owners, appeazed. Ms. Roth stated she told the tenant to get the items out. When the items were gone, Ms. Roth thanked the tenant because she thought the tenant had hauled away the items. A tape of the properly was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leava the refrigerator there with the door of£ Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a ciaim can be filed with the City Attorney's Office, Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bui�ding located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not care if it is demolished. C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pnblic Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate taYes are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property wili be repaired and rented by September 1. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, puil the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. ���9� MINUTES OP LEGI5LATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman rewmmended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the properiy if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 �uller Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will mazket the property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiidsng located at 421 Wabasha Street South. Tf the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Healfh is ordered to remove the building. Marcella Hartman, deceased fee owner's daughter, and Clifford Nimis, family interest, appeared. Ms. Nimis stated the court has made him the administrator of the estate and the building is for sale. The real estate agent has good prospects and has someone that will clean it up. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the property, and a failure to pay vacant building fees. Gerry Strathman stated he had a phone conversation this moming with a prospective buyer who said he had made an offer. Chuck Votel stated he was concerned with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to compiete transfer to a new owner. ��.��.�.e�, - � J�3 j �� S .� a � i �l� � ��i �'?nUa Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 35. 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame five-unit building located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and 4 commonly known as 1528 Crand Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 2, Block 3, Summit View. 7 8 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before May 28, 1997, the following are the now known 10 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Patrick F. Sullivan, 1141 Ivy Hill Drive, 11 Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, 12 MN 55402-3475. 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 May 20, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, tlus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 20 21 WFIEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Propertp by 7une 19, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WAEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearmg Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 ; � 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint P,. City 3b Council on Tuesday, 3uly 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving test `�`. y 37 and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or res ible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safe and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in� . 40 accord�nce with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and 41 removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or 42 demolition of the structure to be completed ' 43 -�eatfflg; 3RC� b�+. � o.�c..�av �v \ 5. �SS`X \-�- �hc V acr.v�� i Py:�cS.: �..e. '��-�- 'CS - na: ber�d +s nC.s+ MINNESOTA Council File # • �� Green Sheet # � l\l 't�oov� or `�i.:.�,,,� � 3 , \9 a�•q��. WE3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1528 Grand Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon and removal of tlus building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,�OQ.OQ). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantJNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed / •• '*�' �"� °� ;' `; ', °`-- `'-� a..«e ,.s .wo �,. �;1 Ararina V — � ^ �� J AY�v.qYy � �J � \� 6 e e q�.�z�... 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove ttris structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 C•a In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by ttxe City of Saint Paul, all gersonal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal 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. 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 Pau1 I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: BY� ��� t—�ir-��i` n,_ ,�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �,��� 1' By: °.� �-.. B �,��,� ��-��--� Form Appr ed by City Attorney By: Approved by M yor for Submission to Counci� By: \ Adopted by Council: Date i Adoption Certified by Council cretary 9'1- qss. DEPA P1 M � EN i O C ' He21tY1 , O6 �2oA9� GREEN SHEET N° 19118 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITIAIJDATE Charles �70tE]. 298-4153 DEPARTMENTDiRE �- CfTYCOUNCIL ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY "1�/ CITYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNqLAGENDA BV (DATE) ROUTIN�FOR BUDGET �IflECTOR�� � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. Wednesday, Ju1y 23, 1997 OpDEfi ti7pyOA(ORASSISTANI] � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALl LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner £ails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is loaated at 1528 Grand Avenue. FiECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (ft) pER50NAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: __ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �. Has this personRirm ever worked under a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITTEE YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICi COUR7 _- 3. Does ihis personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee? SUPPOqTS WNICM COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sneet antl attaeh to green sheet INITI NG PR BLE 1 E, OPP RTUNITY (Wha, Whet, When, Wh re, W). is ui ing(s is a nuisance �ui�ding(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant 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 1528 Grand Avenue by June 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. ���� ,�,�,�� R�� _� ��3��� � S4li� u fl 1��7 dISN 25 �99T ���� �� � ,..�.. �-�--- �' �` DISApVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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 aqainst the property taxes. oisA�n�r�����appg�1tion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,D00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TpANSACTiON $ COSTJpEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVI7Y NUMBER F(NANCIAI INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) m SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEAITH Neat Holmn, MD., M.P.H., Director CITY OF SAfNT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENf SSS Cedar $bee[ Saint Paul, MN 55101-2260 �� June 20, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council °1�•9�a- 6J1•298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1528 Grand Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Patrick F. Sullivan 1141 Ivy Hill Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830 TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, Block 3, Sununit View. Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee � Saint Paul Public Health has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as de£med by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). _ � �� . � . '�.. ��� �.. . .. . R' a o�� .��.�- 152$ Grand Avenue June 20, 1997 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commucuty continues to suffer the blighdng influence of this property. It is the recommendarion of Public Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. incerely, � � s � neta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahi, PED-Housing Division 01-93 REPORT Date: July I5, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. q?•9aa- Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislafive Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97�7A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant bu3ldings for February 1997. 797061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessments with the foilowing eaception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health dne to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abatement appeal for 960 Duchess Street; Mary Moore, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Marlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicie abatement appeal for 778 Chazles Avenue; Joyce Ford, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 702 Lawson Avenue East• If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. q'1 •9�1 Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended the owner by given until January 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the foliowing conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the - - - - building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Puhlic Health is ordered to remove the building. LegislaHve Hearing O�cer recommended the owfler be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. � �� "'l � MINUTES OP LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votei, Guy VJillits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Perrin and Joyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was garbage in his yazd, but that is not the case. He felt he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Wiliits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the garbage not in containers. ��hen Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the garbage was picked up. The only item left was the unlicensed vehicle. Gerry Strathman asked was the vehicle operable and licensed. Lee Perrin stated it needs to be fixed and it is not licensed. Mr. Strathman inPormed Mr. Penin that under City ordinance, a vehicle cannot be pazked in the public unless it is licensed and operabie. Mr. 5trathman explained the vehicle will haue to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recomrraended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West 1Vo one appeared. Guy Willits reported this properiy is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Duchess Street Guy Wiltits reported the vehicle is not licensed and there were tall weeds in the yard. Mary Moore, appellant, appeared and stated the bushes were cut down. One caz is gone and the other will be gone next week. The screens have been replaced and the grass has been cut. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until July 25 to take care of the probtem. �1`�1� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: , J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1947. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for Februuy 1997. J97061 B- Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. 93 Atwater Street Guy Willits reported that the orders were mailed and a form letter was sent. The address has been checked twice. A tape of the properiy was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is seiling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the property. The job by the Ciry was not complete: there was still two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here 9n protest of the biil. Gerry Strattiman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Strathman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue Fast Chuck Votel stated the City demolished the building. The total assessment--actual cost paid to the contractor who did the demolition--is $9,527.74. $438.86 of that aze the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, eta Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stafed he bought this properiy from HUD. Mr. Crotty tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an estimated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficuity finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the property owner for the recovered costs. � � I _ MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 3 C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Bonlevard No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. 1774 Norfolk Avenue Guy Willits reported that orders were mailed four times to remove junk, old wood, the dilapidated garage, etc. The Parks and Recreation Department removed the items at a cost of $3,452. A tape of the properiy was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workets were not there all day. There were six of them at fixst and then four. Materials were taken for her new gazage. Ms. Moore stated she could not Iift some things to take to the scrap yard and she got sick during the winter. On the tape it was said the workers were not going inside the trailer, but they did. The workers took ali her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She felt enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Willits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Strathman informed Mary Moore she was properly notified and the work was done. If things were taken that should not have been, a claim against the City should be filed at the City Attorneys office. If the Ms. Moore feels the charges are unreasonable, she can come before the Council on Wednesday, July 23. Mr. Strathman asked Ms. Moore would she like to pay the assessment over ten years. Ms. Moore responded no because of the interest. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1173 Sherburne Avenue Chuck Votel stated he would like this address deleted because of improper notification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Q,�_q�.a, MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING July 15, 1497 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cashions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the Ciry on March 27, 1997 for $523. Roy and Beverly Roth, owners, appeazed. Ms. Roth stated she told the tenant to get the items out. When the items were gone, Ms. Roth thanked the tenant because she thought the tenant had hauled away the items. A tape of the properly was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leava the refrigerator there with the door of£ Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a ciaim can be filed with the City Attorney's Office, Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bui�ding located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not care if it is demolished. C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pnblic Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate taYes are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property wili be repaired and rented by September 1. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, puil the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. ���9� MINUTES OP LEGI5LATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman rewmmended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the properiy if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 �uller Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will mazket the property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiidsng located at 421 Wabasha Street South. Tf the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Healfh is ordered to remove the building. Marcella Hartman, deceased fee owner's daughter, and Clifford Nimis, family interest, appeared. Ms. Nimis stated the court has made him the administrator of the estate and the building is for sale. The real estate agent has good prospects and has someone that will clean it up. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the property, and a failure to pay vacant building fees. Gerry Strathman stated he had a phone conversation this moming with a prospective buyer who said he had made an offer. Chuck Votel stated he was concerned with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to compiete transfer to a new owner. ��.��.�.e�, - � J�3 j �� S .� a � i �l� � ��i �'?nUa Presented By Referred To Committee: Date 35. 1 WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider 2 the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood 3 frame five-unit building located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and 4 commonly known as 1528 Crand Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 5 6 Lot 2, Block 3, Summit View. 7 8 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 9 information obtained by Public Health on or before May 28, 1997, the following are the now known 10 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Patrick F. Sullivan, 1141 Ivy Hill Drive, 11 Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830; TCF Mortgage Corp., 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, 12 MN 55402-3475. 13 14 WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the 15 Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 16 May 20, 1997; and 17 18 WHEREAS, tlus order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the 19 shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and 20 21 WFIEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Propertp by 7une 19, 1997; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring 25 this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 26 27 WAEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that 28 the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearmg Officer of the City Council 29 and the Saint Paul City Council; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance 32 with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and 33 purpose of the public hearings; and 34 ; � 35 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint P,. City 3b Council on Tuesday, 3uly 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving test `�`. y 37 and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or res ible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safe and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in� . 40 accord�nce with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and 41 removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or 42 demolition of the structure to be completed ' 43 -�eatfflg; 3RC� b�+. � o.�c..�av �v \ 5. �SS`X \-�- �hc V acr.v�� i Py:�cS.: �..e. '��-�- 'CS - na: ber�d +s nC.s+ MINNESOTA Council File # • �� Green Sheet # � l\l 't�oov� or `�i.:.�,,,� � 3 , \9 a�•q��. WE3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L.egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1528 Grand Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon and removal of tlus building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,�OQ.OQ). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the 5ubject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantJNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed / •• '*�' �"� °� ;' `; ', °`-- `'-� a..«e ,.s .wo �,. �;1 Ararina V — � ^ �� J AY�v.qYy � �J � \� 6 e e q�.�z�... 1 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove ttris structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 4 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 C•a In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by ttxe City of Saint Paul, all gersonal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal 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. 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 Pau1 I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: BY� ��� t—�ir-��i` n,_ ,�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �,��� 1' By: °.� �-.. B �,��,� ��-��--� Form Appr ed by City Attorney By: Approved by M yor for Submission to Counci� By: \ Adopted by Council: Date i Adoption Certified by Council cretary 9'1- qss. DEPA P1 M � EN i O C ' He21tY1 , O6 �2oA9� GREEN SHEET N° 19118 CONTACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITIAIJDATE Charles �70tE]. 298-4153 DEPARTMENTDiRE �- CfTYCOUNCIL ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY "1�/ CITYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNqLAGENDA BV (DATE) ROUTIN�FOR BUDGET �IflECTOR�� � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. Wednesday, Ju1y 23, 1997 OpDEfi ti7pyOA(ORASSISTANI] � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALl LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner £ails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is loaated at 1528 Grand Avenue. FiECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (ft) pER50NAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: __ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �. Has this personRirm ever worked under a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITTEE YES NO _ STAFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICi COUR7 _- 3. Does ihis personHirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee? SUPPOqTS WNICM COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sneet antl attaeh to green sheet INITI NG PR BLE 1 E, OPP RTUNITY (Wha, Whet, When, Wh re, W). is ui ing(s is a nuisance �ui�ding(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant 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 1528 Grand Avenue by June 19, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. ���� ,�,�,�� R�� _� ��3��� � S4li� u fl 1��7 dISN 25 �99T ���� �� � ,..�.. �-�--- �' �` DISApVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: 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 aqainst the property taxes. oisA�n�r�����appg�1tion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,D00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TpANSACTiON $ COSTJpEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVI7Y NUMBER F(NANCIAI INFORMATION. (EXPIAIN) m SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEAITH Neat Holmn, MD., M.P.H., Director CITY OF SAfNT PAUL NUISANCE BUlLDINGS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFORCEMENf SSS Cedar $bee[ Saint Paul, MN 55101-2260 �� June 20, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council °1�•9�a- 6J1•298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1528 Grand Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Patrick F. Sullivan 1141 Ivy Hill Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55118-1830 TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402-3475 The legal description of this property is: Lot 2, Block 3, Sununit View. Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee � Saint Paul Public Health has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as de£med by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). _ � �� . � . '�.. ��� �.. . .. . R' a o�� .��.�- 152$ Grand Avenue June 20, 1997 Page 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commucuty continues to suffer the blighdng influence of this property. It is the recommendarion of Public Health that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize Public Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. incerely, � � s � neta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahi, PED-Housing Division 01-93 REPORT Date: July I5, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. q?•9aa- Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislafive Hearing Officer Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: J97�7A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant bu3ldings for February 1997. 797061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the assessments with the foilowing eaception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health dne to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abatement appeal for 960 Duchess Street; Mary Moore, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Marlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicie abatement appeal for 778 Chazles Avenue; Joyce Ford, appellant. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 702 Lawson Avenue East• If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. q'1 •9�1 Legislative Hearing Ofticer recommended the owner by given until January 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the foliowing conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the - - - - building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended apgroval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Puhlic Health is ordered to remove the building. LegislaHve Hearing O�cer recommended the owfler be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. � �� "'l � MINUTES OP LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing O�cer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votei, Guy VJillits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Perrin and Joyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was garbage in his yazd, but that is not the case. He felt he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Wiliits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the garbage not in containers. ��hen Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the garbage was picked up. The only item left was the unlicensed vehicle. Gerry Strathman asked was the vehicle operable and licensed. Lee Perrin stated it needs to be fixed and it is not licensed. Mr. Strathman inPormed Mr. Penin that under City ordinance, a vehicle cannot be pazked in the public unless it is licensed and operabie. Mr. 5trathman explained the vehicle will haue to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recomrraended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West 1Vo one appeared. Guy Willits reported this properiy is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Duchess Street Guy Wiltits reported the vehicle is not licensed and there were tall weeds in the yard. Mary Moore, appellant, appeared and stated the bushes were cut down. One caz is gone and the other will be gone next week. The screens have been replaced and the grass has been cut. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until July 25 to take care of the probtem. �1`�1� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: , J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1947. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for Februuy 1997. J97061 B- Boardings-up of vacant buildings for February 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1997. 93 Atwater Street Guy Willits reported that the orders were mailed and a form letter was sent. The address has been checked twice. A tape of the properiy was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is seiling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the property. The job by the Ciry was not complete: there was still two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here 9n protest of the biil. Gerry Strattiman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Strathman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue Fast Chuck Votel stated the City demolished the building. The total assessment--actual cost paid to the contractor who did the demolition--is $9,527.74. $438.86 of that aze the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, eta Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stafed he bought this properiy from HUD. Mr. Crotty tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an estimated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficuity finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the property owner for the recovered costs. � � I _ MINUTES OF LEGISLATNE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 3 C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Bonlevard No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approvai of the assessment. 1774 Norfolk Avenue Guy Willits reported that orders were mailed four times to remove junk, old wood, the dilapidated garage, etc. The Parks and Recreation Department removed the items at a cost of $3,452. A tape of the properiy was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workets were not there all day. There were six of them at fixst and then four. Materials were taken for her new gazage. Ms. Moore stated she could not Iift some things to take to the scrap yard and she got sick during the winter. On the tape it was said the workers were not going inside the trailer, but they did. The workers took ali her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She felt enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Willits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Strathman informed Mary Moore she was properly notified and the work was done. If things were taken that should not have been, a claim against the City should be filed at the City Attorneys office. If the Ms. Moore feels the charges are unreasonable, she can come before the Council on Wednesday, July 23. Mr. Strathman asked Ms. Moore would she like to pay the assessment over ten years. Ms. Moore responded no because of the interest. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1173 Sherburne Avenue Chuck Votel stated he would like this address deleted because of improper notification. Gerry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Q,�_q�.a, MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEA.RING July 15, 1497 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cashions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the Ciry on March 27, 1997 for $523. Roy and Beverly Roth, owners, appeazed. Ms. Roth stated she told the tenant to get the items out. When the items were gone, Ms. Roth thanked the tenant because she thought the tenant had hauled away the items. A tape of the properly was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leava the refrigerator there with the door of£ Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a ciaim can be filed with the City Attorney's Office, Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bui�ding located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not care if it is demolished. C�erry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1528 Grand Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pnblic Health is ordered to remove the buiiding. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate taYes are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property wili be repaired and rented by September 1. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, puil the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. ���9� MINUTES OP LEGI5LATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman rewmmended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the properiy if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 �uller Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this building has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will mazket the property. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiidsng located at 421 Wabasha Street South. Tf the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Healfh is ordered to remove the building. Marcella Hartman, deceased fee owner's daughter, and Clifford Nimis, family interest, appeared. Ms. Nimis stated the court has made him the administrator of the estate and the building is for sale. The real estate agent has good prospects and has someone that will clean it up. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the property, and a failure to pay vacant building fees. Gerry Strathman stated he had a phone conversation this moming with a prospective buyer who said he had made an offer. Chuck Votel stated he was concerned with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to compiete transfer to a new owner.