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97-923�R1���.!;��. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a detached, oversized, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 702 Lawson Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or befare May 22, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, 50 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Atm: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; Curt Potts (Currency Exchange), 981 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislauve Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Sub}ect Properiy 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 June 13, 1997; and WHE12EA5, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Council Fi1e # �-9�3 Green Sheet # \� � WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance w9th the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q1�qa3 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomtnendaxion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 rehabilitation 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, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includ'ang the action taken by ffie Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject ProperCy at 702 Lawson Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon 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 Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lmown interested parties and owners aze 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 biighting 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. a?�9� 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Frogram 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 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properly is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code. By:� � . � " Approved by Mayor: Date �(?��L��- By : � � �/-� Requested by Department of: By: l�L,�AiI � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �- X/ gy: '` `�� Adopted by Council: Date o� � � 1 Adoption Certified by Counci Se etary �� -q� a.3 oEPA PUblic ' Health 06E GREEN SHEET N° 19116 CONT PE ON & PHONE ` INITIAVQATE ' INITIAL/DATE c�arles Votel 298-&153 n,� OEPARTMENTDIRE���CfOR � CITYCOONCIL L/t/ ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUMBEfl fOR MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7E) ROUTING � BUDGET DfRECTOR � FIN. & MG2 SEAVICES DiR. July 23 1997 ORDER MAYOR(ORASSISTANI) � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGPIATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the ovmer(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public xealth is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 702 Lawson Avenue Fsast. PECOMMENDATIONS: ApRrove (A) or Reject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: __ PLANNINCa COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this persooRirm ever worked under a cqntrect fw this deparFment? __ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � 2. Has this personRirm ever been a city emplqee? _ STAPP — YES NO _ oiS'�'ttiCi coUR7 _ 3. Does this persoNFirm possess a skill not normaly possessed by any cunent city employee� SUPPaRTS WHICN CqUNCIt O&IECTIVE? YES NO . Explain all yes answers on separats sheet and pttach to green sheet INITIATMG PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPOFiTUNIN (Wtw, Wtla[, When, Where, Why): - - - � � ' This building{s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter-45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legi.slative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OEficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 702 Lawson Avenue East by June 13, 1997, and have.failed to comply with those orders. . ADVANTAGE5IFAPPROVED: '� - , . The City will eliminate a nuisance. , R�C�'.���i/ dU�i 25 199� ���� �j� �� D7SADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: � The City will spend fun3s to wreck and remove this building(s1. These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. aC#3 : ���3 �:1� .lU�13 01997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated i.n the City. Thi�-�bu�3rt3.a.y-��w�'.c�= u� nue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,000 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTlREVENUE BUDCaETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE AGTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPI,AIN? SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Nea! Haltars, M.D., MP.H., Direc�or �''?- 9 � CITY OF SAINT PAIJL Nt17SANCE BUILDINCS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFDRCEMEM SSS Cedar Stree1 Saint Pavf, bLV SSI01-2260 June 20, 1997 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and . Members of the City Council 6f2-298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 702 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Cauncii Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible •parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Kellogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Firsti Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Vailey Paving Inc. $800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Curt Potts (Currency Exchange) 981 Payne Avenue , St. Paui, MN 55101 ���� Interest ; �:,��s�t'� �� �g���,r��v. : ,v Fee Owner J �� �, � '�� � �«,�„��:� _ �..,..._. Judgment Creditor 7udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor q�_ 9a3 702 Lawson Avenue Bast June 20, 1997 Page 2 T'he legal description of this•properry is: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has deciazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined 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). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. It is the recommendation of Public Heaith 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 asess the costs inourred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. 5' erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health I;i4rR11 cc: 3an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [1)61�3 REPORT Date: July 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARR�IG Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer q � . 9a.3 1. ResoIution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: T9707A - Properry clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant build'angs for February 1997. J97061B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Febn�ary 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1947. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health due to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abaYement appeal for 9b0 Duchess 3treet; Mary Moore, appellant. I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Mazlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for �78 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 Fast. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer 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 � -q� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner by given until3anuary 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following coaditions are met by noon of Jnly 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heahh is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. ffthe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. ��,� � �a3 MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Strathman, I,egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry StratYunan, L.egislauve Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Penin and 7oyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was gazbage in his yard, but that is not the case. He feit he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Willits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the gazbage not in containers. When Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the gazbage 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 infarmed Mr. Perrin that under City ordinance, a vehicie cannot be parked in the pubiic uniess it is licensed and operahle. Mr. Strathman explained the vehicle wili have to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West No one appeazed. Guy Willits reported this property is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Dnchess Str�et Guy Willits 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 car is gone and the other �vill 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 problem. ����� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessmentrof benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the foilowing. J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for February 1947. J97061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Febniary 1997. J9706B - Boardings-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 property was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is selling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the properiy. The job by the City was not complete: there was stili two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here in protest of the bill. Gerry Strathman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Sh-athman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei 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 are the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, etc. Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stated he bought this properry from HUA. Mr. Croriy tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an es[imated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficulty finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the properiy owner for the recovered costs. ��-�a� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1497 Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Boulevard No one appeared; C�erry Strathman recommended approval 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 property was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workers were not there all day. There were six of them at first and then four. Materials were taken for her new garage. Ms. Moore stated she could not lift 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 all her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She feit enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Wiliits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Sizathman 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. Cserry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. �'�'��� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cushions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the City 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 property was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leave the refrigerator there with the door off. Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a claim can be filed with Yhe City Attorney's Office. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building Located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to compIy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not caze if it is demolished. Gerry 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 wmply with the resolution, Public Health ►s ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate t�es are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property will be repaired and rented by September I. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, pu11 the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. q ,�_� �� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman recommended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the o�vner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this huilding has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will market the properiy. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Itesolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 421 Wabasha Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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 3uly of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the properiy, 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 concemed with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. �R1���.!;��. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a detached, oversized, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 702 Lawson Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or befare May 22, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, 50 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Atm: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; Curt Potts (Currency Exchange), 981 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislauve Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Sub}ect Properiy 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 June 13, 1997; and WHE12EA5, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Council Fi1e # �-9�3 Green Sheet # \� � WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance w9th the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q1�qa3 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomtnendaxion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 rehabilitation 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, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includ'ang the action taken by ffie Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject ProperCy at 702 Lawson Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon 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 Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lmown interested parties and owners aze 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 biighting 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. a?�9� 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Frogram 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 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properly is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code. By:� � . � " Approved by Mayor: Date �(?��L��- By : � � �/-� Requested by Department of: By: l�L,�AiI � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �- X/ gy: '` `�� Adopted by Council: Date o� � � 1 Adoption Certified by Counci Se etary �� -q� a.3 oEPA PUblic ' Health 06E GREEN SHEET N° 19116 CONT PE ON & PHONE ` INITIAVQATE ' INITIAL/DATE c�arles Votel 298-&153 n,� OEPARTMENTDIRE���CfOR � CITYCOONCIL L/t/ ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUMBEfl fOR MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7E) ROUTING � BUDGET DfRECTOR � FIN. & MG2 SEAVICES DiR. July 23 1997 ORDER MAYOR(ORASSISTANI) � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGPIATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the ovmer(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public xealth is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 702 Lawson Avenue Fsast. PECOMMENDATIONS: ApRrove (A) or Reject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: __ PLANNINCa COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this persooRirm ever worked under a cqntrect fw this deparFment? __ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � 2. Has this personRirm ever been a city emplqee? _ STAPP — YES NO _ oiS'�'ttiCi coUR7 _ 3. Does this persoNFirm possess a skill not normaly possessed by any cunent city employee� SUPPaRTS WHICN CqUNCIt O&IECTIVE? YES NO . Explain all yes answers on separats sheet and pttach to green sheet INITIATMG PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPOFiTUNIN (Wtw, Wtla[, When, Where, Why): - - - � � ' This building{s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter-45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legi.slative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OEficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 702 Lawson Avenue East by June 13, 1997, and have.failed to comply with those orders. . ADVANTAGE5IFAPPROVED: '� - , . The City will eliminate a nuisance. , R�C�'.���i/ dU�i 25 199� ���� �j� �� D7SADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: � The City will spend fun3s to wreck and remove this building(s1. These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. aC#3 : ���3 �:1� .lU�13 01997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated i.n the City. Thi�-�bu�3rt3.a.y-��w�'.c�= u� nue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,000 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTlREVENUE BUDCaETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE AGTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPI,AIN? SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Nea! Haltars, M.D., MP.H., Direc�or �''?- 9 � CITY OF SAINT PAIJL Nt17SANCE BUILDINCS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFDRCEMEM SSS Cedar Stree1 Saint Pavf, bLV SSI01-2260 June 20, 1997 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and . Members of the City Council 6f2-298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 702 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Cauncii Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible •parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Kellogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Firsti Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Vailey Paving Inc. $800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Curt Potts (Currency Exchange) 981 Payne Avenue , St. Paui, MN 55101 ���� Interest ; �:,��s�t'� �� �g���,r��v. : ,v Fee Owner J �� �, � '�� � �«,�„��:� _ �..,..._. Judgment Creditor 7udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor q�_ 9a3 702 Lawson Avenue Bast June 20, 1997 Page 2 T'he legal description of this•properry is: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has deciazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined 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). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. It is the recommendation of Public Heaith 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 asess the costs inourred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. 5' erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health I;i4rR11 cc: 3an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [1)61�3 REPORT Date: July 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARR�IG Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer q � . 9a.3 1. ResoIution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: T9707A - Properry clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant build'angs for February 1997. J97061B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Febn�ary 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1947. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health due to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abaYement appeal for 9b0 Duchess 3treet; Mary Moore, appellant. I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Mazlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for �78 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 Fast. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer 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 � -q� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner by given until3anuary 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following coaditions are met by noon of Jnly 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heahh is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. ffthe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. ��,� � �a3 MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Strathman, I,egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry StratYunan, L.egislauve Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Penin and 7oyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was gazbage in his yard, but that is not the case. He feit he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Willits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the gazbage not in containers. When Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the gazbage 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 infarmed Mr. Perrin that under City ordinance, a vehicie cannot be parked in the pubiic uniess it is licensed and operahle. Mr. Strathman explained the vehicle wili have to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West No one appeazed. Guy Willits reported this property is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Dnchess Str�et Guy Willits 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 car is gone and the other �vill 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 problem. ����� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessmentrof benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the foilowing. J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for February 1947. J97061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Febniary 1997. J9706B - Boardings-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 property was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is selling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the properiy. The job by the City was not complete: there was stili two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here in protest of the bill. Gerry Strathman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Sh-athman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei 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 are the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, etc. Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stated he bought this properry from HUA. Mr. Croriy tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an es[imated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficulty finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the properiy owner for the recovered costs. ��-�a� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1497 Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Boulevard No one appeared; C�erry Strathman recommended approval 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 property was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workers were not there all day. There were six of them at first and then four. Materials were taken for her new garage. Ms. Moore stated she could not lift 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 all her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She feit enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Wiliits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Sizathman 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. Cserry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. �'�'��� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cushions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the City 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 property was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leave the refrigerator there with the door off. Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a claim can be filed with Yhe City Attorney's Office. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building Located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to compIy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not caze if it is demolished. Gerry 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 wmply with the resolution, Public Health ►s ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate t�es are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property will be repaired and rented by September I. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, pu11 the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. q ,�_� �� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman recommended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the o�vner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this huilding has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will market the properiy. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Itesolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 421 Wabasha Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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 3uly of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the properiy, 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 concemed with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. �R1���.!;��. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling with a detached, oversized, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 702 Lawson Avenue East. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or befare May 22, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, 50 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Atm: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; Curt Potts (Currency Exchange), 981 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101. WHEREAS, Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislauve Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Sub}ect Properiy 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 June 13, 1997; and WHE12EA5, the enfarcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Council Fi1e # �-9�3 Green Sheet # \� � WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance w9th the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q1�qa3 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, July 15, 1997 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recomtnendaxion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 rehabilitation 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, July 23, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includ'ang the action taken by ffie Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject ProperCy at 702 Lawson Avenue East: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demoliuon 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 Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lmown interested parties and owners aze 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 biighting 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 within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. a?�9� 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Public Health, Code Enforcement Frogram 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 property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properly is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code. By:� � . � " Approved by Mayor: Date �(?��L��- By : � � �/-� Requested by Department of: By: l�L,�AiI � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council �- X/ gy: '` `�� Adopted by Council: Date o� � � 1 Adoption Certified by Counci Se etary �� -q� a.3 oEPA PUblic ' Health 06E GREEN SHEET N° 19116 CONT PE ON & PHONE ` INITIAVQATE ' INITIAL/DATE c�arles Votel 298-&153 n,� OEPARTMENTDIRE���CfOR � CITYCOONCIL L/t/ ASSIGN CITYATTORNEY � CITYCLERK NUMBEfl fOR MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DA7E) ROUTING � BUDGET DfRECTOR � FIN. & MG2 SEAVICES DiR. July 23 1997 ORDER MAYOR(ORASSISTANI) � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �_ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGPIATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the ovmer(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public xealth is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 702 Lawson Avenue Fsast. PECOMMENDATIONS: ApRrove (A) or Reject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESTIONS: __ PLANNINCa COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this persooRirm ever worked under a cqntrect fw this deparFment? __ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � 2. Has this personRirm ever been a city emplqee? _ STAPP — YES NO _ oiS'�'ttiCi coUR7 _ 3. Does this persoNFirm possess a skill not normaly possessed by any cunent city employee� SUPPaRTS WHICN CqUNCIt O&IECTIVE? YES NO . Explain all yes answers on separats sheet and pttach to green sheet INITIATMG PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPOFiTUNIN (Wtw, Wtla[, When, Where, Why): - - - � � ' This building{s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter-45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legi.slative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OEficer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 702 Lawson Avenue East by June 13, 1997, and have.failed to comply with those orders. . ADVANTAGE5IFAPPROVED: '� - , . The City will eliminate a nuisance. , R�C�'.���i/ dU�i 25 199� ���� �j� �� D7SADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: � The City will spend fun3s to wreck and remove this building(s1. These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. aC#3 : ���3 �:1� .lU�13 01997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated i.n the City. Thi�-�bu�3rt3.a.y-��w�'.c�= u� nue to blight the community. $7,000 - $8,000 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ COSTlREVENUE BUDCaETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE AGTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPI,AIN? SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH Nea! Haltars, M.D., MP.H., Direc�or �''?- 9 � CITY OF SAINT PAIJL Nt17SANCE BUILDINCS CODE Norm Coleman, Mayor ENFDRCEMEM SSS Cedar Stree1 Saint Pavf, bLV SSI01-2260 June 20, 1997 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and . Members of the City Council 6f2-298-4153 Saint Paul Public Health, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at: 702 Lawson Avenue East The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 City Cauncii Hearing - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 The owners and responsible •parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Kellogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Firsti Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Vailey Paving Inc. $800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Curt Potts (Currency Exchange) 981 Payne Avenue , St. Paui, MN 55101 ���� Interest ; �:,��s�t'� �� �g���,r��v. : ,v Fee Owner J �� �, � '�� � �«,�„��:� _ �..,..._. Judgment Creditor 7udgment Creditor Judgment Creditor q�_ 9a3 702 Lawson Avenue Bast June 20, 1997 Page 2 T'he legal description of this•properry is: Lot 9, Block 13, Arlington Hills Addition to Saint Paul. Saint Paul Public Health has deciazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined 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). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. It is the recommendation of Public Heaith 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 asess the costs inourred against the real estate as a special assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes. 5' erely, � � Re ta Weiss Program Supervisor VacantlNuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health I;i4rR11 cc: 3an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division [1)61�3 REPORT Date: July 15, 1997 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARR�IG Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer q � . 9a.3 1. ResoIution ratifying assessment of benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the following: T9707A - Properry clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant build'angs for February 1997. J97061B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for Febn�ary 1997. J9706B - Boazdings-up of vacant buildings for January 1947. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the assessments with the following exception: 1173 Sherburne, assessment deleted per Public Health due to inadequate notification. 2. Vehicle abaYement appeal for 9b0 Duchess 3treet; Mary Moore, appellant. I,egislative Hearing Officer recommended denial of the appeal, but giving the owner until 3uly 25 to take care of the problem. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 96 Robie Street West; Mazlin Schienbein, appellant. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended denial of the appeal. 4. Vehicle abatement appeal for �78 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 Fast. If the owner fails to comply with the resolufion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer 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 � -q� Legislative Hearing Officer recommended the owner by given until3anuary 15,1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following coaditions are met by noon of Jnly 23: code compliance be done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. 7. Resolufion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heahh is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 421 Wabasha Street outh. ffthe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner. ��,� � �a3 MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1997 Room 330, Ciry Hall Gerry Strathman, I,egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Guy Willits, Public Health; Roxanna Flink, Real Estate. Gerry StratYunan, L.egislauve Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. 778 Charles Avenue Lee Penin and 7oyce Ford appeared. Mr. Perrin stated he was informed there was gazbage in his yard, but that is not the case. He feit he was being picked on. Mr. Perrin also did not think it was fair that his van might be taken. Guy Willits reported this was part of a sweep in the area. There were general orders to cut the grass and remove the gazbage not in containers. When Mr. Willits went to the address, the grass was cut and the gazbage 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 infarmed Mr. Perrin that under City ordinance, a vehicie cannot be parked in the pubiic uniess it is licensed and operahle. Mr. Strathman explained the vehicle wili have to be put in the garage or licensed and operable in 8 to 10 days. Otherwise, it will be towed. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 2. 96 Robie Street West No one appeazed. Guy Willits reported this property is now in bank ownership. Gerry Strathman recommended denial of the appeal. 3. 960 Dnchess Str�et Guy Willits 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 car is gone and the other �vill 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 problem. ����� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 2 4. Resolution ratifying assessmentrof benefits, costs, and expenses for summary abatements for the foilowing. J9707A - Properiy clean-up, snow removal or sanding walks from February to April 1997. J9706C - Demolition of vacant buildings for February 1947. J97061B - Boardings-up of vacant buildings for Febniary 1997. J9706B - Boardings-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 property was viewed. George Pfoser, owner, appeared and stated he is selling the house contract for deed. The purchaser left other people in the house that did not take care of the properiy. The job by the City was not complete: there was stili two inches of ice on the sidewalk. Mr. Pfoser is here in protest of the bill. Gerry Strathman stated the City had to do the job and is recovering the cost. Gerry Sh-athman recommend approval of the assessment. 494 Lafond Avenue No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 1328 Maryland Avenue East Chuck Votei 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 are the service charges which include the processing service, five inspections, the cost of the certified resolution, the cost of mailing the documents, etc. Guy Willits gave Gerry Strathman a breakdown of the costs for demolition. Chuck Crotty appeared and stated he bought this properry from HUA. Mr. Croriy tried to find out how much demolition would cost and he got estimates from two different places. Building Permits gave him an es[imated of $3,000. Mr. Crotty does not understand why it is higher. Gerry Strathman stated he does not understand why the owner had difficulty finding what the cost is, however, the City of Saint Paul paid the contractor and the City always goes to the properiy owner for the recovered costs. ��-�a� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING 7uly 15, 1497 Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 32 Mounds Boulevard No one appeared; C�erry Strathman recommended approval 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 property was viewed. Colleen Moore, owner, appeared and stated she had a problem with the amount. The workers were not there all day. There were six of them at first and then four. Materials were taken for her new garage. Ms. Moore stated she could not lift 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 all her t-posts for the fencing; they are $2 a post. She feit enough was literally stolen to pay for the bill. Guy Wiliits went through the detailed bill item by item. Gerry Sizathman 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. Cserry Strathman recommended deleting the assessment. 934 Tuscorora Avenue No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. �'�'��� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 4 481 Warwick Street South Guy Willits reported orders were mailed to remove refrigerator, couch, carpet, microwave, cushions, wood, metal, tires, and refuse from car port. It was rechecked and the items were still not removed. It was removed by the City 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 property was viewed. Roy Roth stated the price was too high for the work done. Beverly Roth stated she was told she could leave the refrigerator there with the door off. Gerry Strathman informed the Roths a claim can be filed with Yhe City Attorney's Office. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. Vacant Lot at Asbury and Sherburne No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the assessment. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building Located at 702 Lawson Avenue East. If the owner fails to compIy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported that the owners do not caze if it is demolished. Gerry 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 wmply with the resolution, Public Health ►s ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in July of 1996, the building fees are unpaid, and the real estate t�es are paid. Patrick Sullivan, owner, stated the property will be repaired and rented by September I. Gerry Strathman informed the owner he has to get a code compliance inspection done, pu11 the permits, post a$2,000 bond, and pay the vacant building fee. Allen Christy appeared on behalf of TCF Mortgage Corporation. q ,�_� �� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING July 15, 1997 Page 5 Gerry Strathman recommended the owner by given until January 15, 1998 to rehabilitate the property if the following conditions are met by noon of July 23: code compliance done, $2000 bond posted, and vacant building fee paid. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 369 Fuller Avenue. If the o�vner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. No one appeared. Chuck Votel reported this huilding has been conveyed to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD will market the properiy. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the Public Health order. 8. Itesolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 421 Wabasha Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health 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 3uly of 1996, there are four summary abatements on the properiy, 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 concemed with the maintenance of the property. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given until August 12 to complete transfer to a new owner.