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97-1379� Y`{�eV��, �d, - ` � ``►' `l 8 Council File # �7�13 creen sheet # ,�/022 �/ � OF�SAII�T� PAUL, a7 Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City 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 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 275 Harrison Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before March 20, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, SQ Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Attn: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Ann P. Hipp, 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314, San Diego, CA 92104-3174; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; C�rt 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 Paui I,egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated March 19, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry 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 Property by April 18, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condiuon; subject to demolifion; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9� �/37� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental Co the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion ar demolirion of the structure to be completed within �"�*°°�� after the date of the Council Hearing; and '�s ��1,,� r -�� WHBREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the I.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 conceming the Subject Property at 275 Harrison Avenue: 1. That the 5ubject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. `Lhat the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct ffie 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantlNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as prev3ously stated in tlus 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 detrunental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting 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 fift�n ;? �� ? s after the ,�,� date of the Council Hearing. v s+ �(�� mor�-h,s 97-�3�" 1 2. If the above correcfive action is not completed within this period of time the Pubiic Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this 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 Legisladve Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In ffie event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry 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 Paul Izgislative Code. Requested by Department f: �' � �a�,/ad� By- ��-v� Attorney Bx= BY� � a Approv Approved by _ 7i Cj ' Counci By: w[/ "� BY � — for Submission to ��z�� Adopted by Council: Date r1 � Adoption Certified by Council 9ecretary Public Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_. 51244 g�-/3�9 _ GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE INITIAVOATE DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR �QTYCOUNGL �CITY ATTORNEY QTY CLERK .BUDGET OIRECTOR � FIN. & MGI SERVICES OIR. MAVpA �OR ASSISTAN � (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 remova the building. The subject property is located at 275 Harrison Approva (A) or _ Pl0.NNMIGCOMMISGION _ CIV7l5ERVICECOMMI5S10N _ CIB COMMRTEE _ _ STAFf _ __ DISTRICTCOURT _ $UPPORT$ WNICFI COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUS7 ANSWER THE FOI.LOWING UUESTfONS: 7. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract �or this depar}ment� YES NO 2 Has this perwn/firm ever been a ciry empioyee� YES NO 3. Does this parsonttirm possess a skill not �wrmally possassetl by any cunant dty employee? YES NO Esplaln all yes answera on separete aheet antl nttach to green aheet INITIATING PROHIEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNIN (WM. Whel. Whan, Whare. 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 3aint Paul Legislative-COde. The owners, interested . parties and responsible parties known to the En£orcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 275 Harrison Avenue by April 18, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. A�VANTAfiE51FAPPROVEO� The CiCy will eliminate a nuisance. � �� p � p � `.~ Cr �a'� �� \'� �v.t {: C �� : J �v� � � �� r P,�,�� t�, �-;.3.-:.,,;..� .� r �� r.-5 ^, %f � � � � e ��' '�.Y+::'� `a�'�t �.. a The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed tp the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. IF NOT APPROVEO: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) wi11 continue to blight the communiCy. -s -E„� t�� m v �r�' ' �'��.3 �...._- _ �r, -.. 70TALAMOUN70FTHANSACTIONS $6,000 - 58�00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) � �.� s� �. ^°^_' � : tJti' VE + NO FUNDING SOURCE Nll].SaIICe HOUSing Abdtement ACTIVITY NUMBEq 33261 =MANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLpM) SAINT PAUL PUBUC HEALTH �� / 3 , 7 A Nea! Holmn, M.D„ MP.H. Disettor � - CITY �f SAINT PAUL NUlSdNCE BUILDLVGS CODE 672-298-4153 Norm CoIeman, Mayar ENFORCEMEhT SJS Cedar Street Sainr Paul, MN SS/01-2260 ��n'�;� � -;, .3�.� �-_,_'�� f°FS,p„ October 10, 1997 � � - �'° ' ' ,' ,° NOTICE OF PUSLIC HEARINGS " �- Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paui 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: 275 Harrison Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Keliogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Interest Fee Owner First Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Ann P. Hipp 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314 San Diego, CA 92104-3174 Valley Pauing Inc. 8800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Judgment Creditor Judgment Cred'ator 3udgment Creditor a�-i3�q 275 Harrison Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Interest Cart Potts (Currency Exchange) Judgment Creditor 981 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101 The legal description of this property is: Lot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul Saint Paul Public Health has declued this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then knorvn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting 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 properiy. It is the recommendation 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 Heaith 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. erely��,. � ,, � � �� Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Buiiding Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division ��-i��y REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Suathman Legislative Aearing Officer Sununary Abatement appeal for Vacant lot at SW corner of Londin Place and L�ndin Lane; Donald A. McCollough, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeai and allowing the owner until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Ig�ehart Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends approval. � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation. 9�-i37� MIN[JTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 16, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratiunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Don Juenemann and Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Vacant lot at 5W comer of Londin Place and Londia Lane Donald McCollough, owner of the boat parked on this property, stated that he has used this winter storage space for two years. Before parking it there, he contacted the zoning office and was informed that there would be no problem. Mr. McCollough asked for permission to leave the boat there this winter, with the understanding that he will find another parking situation next year. Don Juenemann, Public Health, reported that the owner of the property is Thomas T. Lingenfeiter. He also informed Mr. Lingenfelter with respect to the parking ordinance and request for paving residential pazking spaces. Mr. Juenemann stated that the ordinance, which was enacted in February, 1993, does aliow the pubiic five years to comply. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal and aliowing Mr. McCollough until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 1050 Iglehart Avenue (Laid over from September 16�' ) Reneta Weiss, Public Health reported that more Sununary Abatements have been issued since September 16 The property is stili owned by the State of Minnesota Trust ExemptlRamsey County. HRA was informed of this hearing, however, has made no response. The property continues to be a nuisance. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove the building with fifteen (15) days. 275 Harrison Avenue (Laid over from November 12`" ) Reneta Weiss, Public Heaith, reported that she received a telephone call last week from a genfleman who is purchasing the property. December 15`� he posted a$2,0�0 performance bond and ordered a code compliance inspection. He requests six-months to rehabilitate the buiiding. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the new owner six-months to rehabilitate. The meeting adjourned at 1025 a.m. 9�- i.�a� REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard C,erry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,Egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. The Legislative Hearing pfficer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommended a layover to the Deceraber 2° Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended aliowing the owner sis mouths to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Burns v nue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at �75 Harrison venu . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, I997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officez STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 404 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has beea made as to how they wiIl proceed with this building. Reai Estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen {15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess tke cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that tlus pmperty is owned by Mid America Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they will proceed with tlus building. Real Estate tal�es are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Bnforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $1Q000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to this property. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fxfteen (15) days, otherwise Public Heaith is authorizad to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recoinmended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated that he has a signe@ purchase agreement. CTosing is scheduled for November 19`". The new owner, Yee Lee, advised that she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building durin� the winter months attd complete tfie outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, PubIic Heaith, stated that the Real Estate taYes aze paid. Crerry Stratlzman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°� Legislative Hearing. ir- �- s� 1132 Central Avenue Q?-s,�� Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21 n and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the properiy owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, othenvise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy ta�ces. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing sis months to complete rehabilitation. 11�7 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�d. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properry taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Greg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue Department stated that this property is scheduled for auction December 11 �' and that there aze a nuxnber of interested parties. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16u Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. � Y`{�eV��, �d, - ` � ``►' `l 8 Council File # �7�13 creen sheet # ,�/022 �/ � OF�SAII�T� PAUL, a7 Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City 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 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 275 Harrison Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before March 20, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, SQ Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Attn: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Ann P. Hipp, 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314, San Diego, CA 92104-3174; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; C�rt 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 Paui I,egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated March 19, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry 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 Property by April 18, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condiuon; subject to demolifion; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9� �/37� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental Co the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion ar demolirion of the structure to be completed within �"�*°°�� after the date of the Council Hearing; and '�s ��1,,� r -�� WHBREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the I.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 conceming the Subject Property at 275 Harrison Avenue: 1. That the 5ubject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. `Lhat the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct ffie 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantlNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as prev3ously stated in tlus 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 detrunental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting 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 fift�n ;? �� ? s after the ,�,� date of the Council Hearing. v s+ �(�� mor�-h,s 97-�3�" 1 2. If the above correcfive action is not completed within this period of time the Pubiic Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this 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 Legisladve Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In ffie event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry 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 Paul Izgislative Code. Requested by Department f: �' � �a�,/ad� By- ��-v� Attorney Bx= BY� � a Approv Approved by _ 7i Cj ' Counci By: w[/ "� BY � — for Submission to ��z�� Adopted by Council: Date r1 � Adoption Certified by Council 9ecretary Public Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_. 51244 g�-/3�9 _ GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE INITIAVOATE DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR �QTYCOUNGL �CITY ATTORNEY QTY CLERK .BUDGET OIRECTOR � FIN. & MGI SERVICES OIR. MAVpA �OR ASSISTAN � (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 remova the building. The subject property is located at 275 Harrison Approva (A) or _ Pl0.NNMIGCOMMISGION _ CIV7l5ERVICECOMMI5S10N _ CIB COMMRTEE _ _ STAFf _ __ DISTRICTCOURT _ $UPPORT$ WNICFI COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUS7 ANSWER THE FOI.LOWING UUESTfONS: 7. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract �or this depar}ment� YES NO 2 Has this perwn/firm ever been a ciry empioyee� YES NO 3. Does this parsonttirm possess a skill not �wrmally possassetl by any cunant dty employee? YES NO Esplaln all yes answera on separete aheet antl nttach to green aheet INITIATING PROHIEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNIN (WM. Whel. Whan, Whare. 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 3aint Paul Legislative-COde. The owners, interested . parties and responsible parties known to the En£orcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 275 Harrison Avenue by April 18, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. A�VANTAfiE51FAPPROVEO� The CiCy will eliminate a nuisance. � �� p � p � `.~ Cr �a'� �� \'� �v.t {: C �� : J �v� � � �� r P,�,�� t�, �-;.3.-:.,,;..� .� r �� r.-5 ^, %f � � � � e ��' '�.Y+::'� `a�'�t �.. a The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed tp the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. IF NOT APPROVEO: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) wi11 continue to blight the communiCy. -s -E„� t�� m v �r�' ' �'��.3 �...._- _ �r, -.. 70TALAMOUN70FTHANSACTIONS $6,000 - 58�00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) � �.� s� �. ^°^_' � : tJti' VE + NO FUNDING SOURCE Nll].SaIICe HOUSing Abdtement ACTIVITY NUMBEq 33261 =MANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLpM) SAINT PAUL PUBUC HEALTH �� / 3 , 7 A Nea! Holmn, M.D„ MP.H. Disettor � - CITY �f SAINT PAUL NUlSdNCE BUILDLVGS CODE 672-298-4153 Norm CoIeman, Mayar ENFORCEMEhT SJS Cedar Street Sainr Paul, MN SS/01-2260 ��n'�;� � -;, .3�.� �-_,_'�� f°FS,p„ October 10, 1997 � � - �'° ' ' ,' ,° NOTICE OF PUSLIC HEARINGS " �- Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paui 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: 275 Harrison Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Keliogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Interest Fee Owner First Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Ann P. Hipp 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314 San Diego, CA 92104-3174 Valley Pauing Inc. 8800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Judgment Creditor Judgment Cred'ator 3udgment Creditor a�-i3�q 275 Harrison Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Interest Cart Potts (Currency Exchange) Judgment Creditor 981 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101 The legal description of this property is: Lot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul Saint Paul Public Health has declued this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then knorvn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting 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 properiy. It is the recommendation 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 Heaith 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. erely��,. � ,, � � �� Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Buiiding Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division ��-i��y REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Suathman Legislative Aearing Officer Sununary Abatement appeal for Vacant lot at SW corner of Londin Place and L�ndin Lane; Donald A. McCollough, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeai and allowing the owner until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Ig�ehart Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends approval. � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation. 9�-i37� MIN[JTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 16, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratiunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Don Juenemann and Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Vacant lot at 5W comer of Londin Place and Londia Lane Donald McCollough, owner of the boat parked on this property, stated that he has used this winter storage space for two years. Before parking it there, he contacted the zoning office and was informed that there would be no problem. Mr. McCollough asked for permission to leave the boat there this winter, with the understanding that he will find another parking situation next year. Don Juenemann, Public Health, reported that the owner of the property is Thomas T. Lingenfeiter. He also informed Mr. Lingenfelter with respect to the parking ordinance and request for paving residential pazking spaces. Mr. Juenemann stated that the ordinance, which was enacted in February, 1993, does aliow the pubiic five years to comply. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal and aliowing Mr. McCollough until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 1050 Iglehart Avenue (Laid over from September 16�' ) Reneta Weiss, Public Health reported that more Sununary Abatements have been issued since September 16 The property is stili owned by the State of Minnesota Trust ExemptlRamsey County. HRA was informed of this hearing, however, has made no response. The property continues to be a nuisance. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove the building with fifteen (15) days. 275 Harrison Avenue (Laid over from November 12`" ) Reneta Weiss, Public Heaith, reported that she received a telephone call last week from a genfleman who is purchasing the property. December 15`� he posted a$2,0�0 performance bond and ordered a code compliance inspection. He requests six-months to rehabilitate the buiiding. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the new owner six-months to rehabilitate. The meeting adjourned at 1025 a.m. 9�- i.�a� REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard C,erry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,Egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. The Legislative Hearing pfficer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommended a layover to the Deceraber 2° Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended aliowing the owner sis mouths to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Burns v nue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at �75 Harrison venu . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, I997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officez STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 404 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has beea made as to how they wiIl proceed with this building. Reai Estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen {15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess tke cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that tlus pmperty is owned by Mid America Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they will proceed with tlus building. Real Estate tal�es are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Bnforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $1Q000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to this property. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fxfteen (15) days, otherwise Public Heaith is authorizad to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recoinmended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated that he has a signe@ purchase agreement. CTosing is scheduled for November 19`". The new owner, Yee Lee, advised that she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building durin� the winter months attd complete tfie outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, PubIic Heaith, stated that the Real Estate taYes aze paid. Crerry Stratlzman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°� Legislative Hearing. ir- �- s� 1132 Central Avenue Q?-s,�� Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21 n and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the properiy owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, othenvise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy ta�ces. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing sis months to complete rehabilitation. 11�7 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�d. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properry taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Greg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue Department stated that this property is scheduled for auction December 11 �' and that there aze a nuxnber of interested parties. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16u Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. � Y`{�eV��, �d, - ` � ``►' `l 8 Council File # �7�13 creen sheet # ,�/022 �/ � OF�SAII�T� PAUL, a7 Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the City 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 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 275 Harrison Avenue. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: L,ot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Public Health on or before March 20, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: State of Minnesota Trust Exempt, 620B Government Center West, SQ Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102; First Trust, Attn: I.egal Dept., 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495, St. Paul, MN 55101; Ann P. Hipp, 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314, San Diego, CA 92104-3174; Valley Paving Inc., 8800 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379; C�rt 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 Paui I,egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated March 19, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry 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 Property by April 18, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condiuon; subject to demolifion; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and 9� �/37� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 to hear testunony and evidence, and after receiving testunony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental Co the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion ar demolirion of the structure to be completed within �"�*°°�� after the date of the Council Hearing; and '�s ��1,,� r -�� WHBREAS, a hearing was held befare the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 and the testimony and evidence including the acuon taken by the I.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 conceming the Subject Property at 275 Harrison Avenue: 1. That the 5ubject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. `Lhat the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct ffie 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 Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacantlNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as prev3ously stated in tlus 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 detrunental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting 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 fift�n ;? �� ? s after the ,�,� date of the Council Hearing. v s+ �(�� mor�-h,s 97-�3�" 1 2. If the above correcfive action is not completed within this period of time the Pubiic Health, 2 Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to 3 demolish and remove this 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 Legisladve Code. 10 11 12 13 3. In ffie event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry 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 Paul Izgislative Code. Requested by Department f: �' � �a�,/ad� By- ��-v� Attorney Bx= BY� � a Approv Approved by _ 7i Cj ' Counci By: w[/ "� BY � — for Submission to ��z�� Adopted by Council: Date r1 � Adoption Certified by Council 9ecretary Public Charles Votel 298-4153 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES N°_. 51244 g�-/3�9 _ GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE INITIAVOATE DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR �QTYCOUNGL �CITY ATTORNEY QTY CLERK .BUDGET OIRECTOR � FIN. & MGI SERVICES OIR. MAVpA �OR ASSISTAN � (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 remova the building. The subject property is located at 275 Harrison Approva (A) or _ Pl0.NNMIGCOMMISGION _ CIV7l5ERVICECOMMI5S10N _ CIB COMMRTEE _ _ STAFf _ __ DISTRICTCOURT _ $UPPORT$ WNICFI COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUS7 ANSWER THE FOI.LOWING UUESTfONS: 7. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract �or this depar}ment� YES NO 2 Has this perwn/firm ever been a ciry empioyee� YES NO 3. Does this parsonttirm possess a skill not �wrmally possassetl by any cunant dty employee? YES NO Esplaln all yes answera on separete aheet antl nttach to green aheet INITIATING PROHIEM. ISSUE.OPPORTUNIN (WM. Whel. Whan, Whare. 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 3aint Paul Legislative-COde. The owners, interested . parties and responsible parties known to the En£orcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 275 Harrison Avenue by April 18, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. A�VANTAfiE51FAPPROVEO� The CiCy will eliminate a nuisance. � �� p � p � `.~ Cr �a'� �� \'� �v.t {: C �� : J �v� � � �� r P,�,�� t�, �-;.3.-:.,,;..� .� r �� r.-5 ^, %f � � � � e ��' '�.Y+::'� `a�'�t �.. a The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed tp the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. IF NOT APPROVEO: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) wi11 continue to blight the communiCy. -s -E„� t�� m v �r�' ' �'��.3 �...._- _ �r, -.. 70TALAMOUN70FTHANSACTIONS $6,000 - 58�00 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) � �.� s� �. ^°^_' � : tJti' VE + NO FUNDING SOURCE Nll].SaIICe HOUSing Abdtement ACTIVITY NUMBEq 33261 =MANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLpM) SAINT PAUL PUBUC HEALTH �� / 3 , 7 A Nea! Holmn, M.D„ MP.H. Disettor � - CITY �f SAINT PAUL NUlSdNCE BUILDLVGS CODE 672-298-4153 Norm CoIeman, Mayar ENFORCEMEhT SJS Cedar Street Sainr Paul, MN SS/01-2260 ��n'�;� � -;, .3�.� �-_,_'�� f°FS,p„ October 10, 1997 � � - �'° ' ' ,' ,° NOTICE OF PUSLIC HEARINGS " �- Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paui 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: 275 Harrison Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 12, 1997 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address State of Minnesota Trust Exempt 620B Government Center West 50 Keliogg Blvd. West St. Paul, MN 55102 Interest Fee Owner First Trust Attn: Legal Dept. 350 Robert Street North, Ste. 495 St. Paul, MN 55101 Ann P. Hipp 3835 Swift Avenue, Apt. 314 San Diego, CA 92104-3174 Valley Pauing Inc. 8800 13th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 Judgment Creditor Judgment Cred'ator 3udgment Creditor a�-i3�q 275 Harrison Avenue October 10, 1997 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Interest Cart Potts (Currency Exchange) Judgment Creditor 981 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101 The legal description of this property is: Lot 94, Whitacre, Brisbane & Mullin's Subdivision of Lots 1& 2 of Leechs addition of outlots to the town of Saint Paul Saint Paul Public Health has declued this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Public Health has issued an order to the then knorvn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting 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 properiy. It is the recommendation 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 Heaith 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. erely��,. � ,, � � �� Reneta Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Building Unit Saint Paul Public Health RW:mI cc: Jan Gasterland, Buiiding Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division ��-i��y REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: December 16, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Suathman Legislative Aearing Officer Sununary Abatement appeal for Vacant lot at SW corner of Londin Place and L�ndin Lane; Donald A. McCollough, appellant. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeai and allowing the owner until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1050 Ig�ehart Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Of�cer recommends approval. � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 275 Harrison Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to compiete rehabilitation. 9�-i37� MIN[JTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 16, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratiunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Don Juenemann and Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Vacant lot at 5W comer of Londin Place and Londia Lane Donald McCollough, owner of the boat parked on this property, stated that he has used this winter storage space for two years. Before parking it there, he contacted the zoning office and was informed that there would be no problem. Mr. McCollough asked for permission to leave the boat there this winter, with the understanding that he will find another parking situation next year. Don Juenemann, Public Health, reported that the owner of the property is Thomas T. Lingenfeiter. He also informed Mr. Lingenfelter with respect to the parking ordinance and request for paving residential pazking spaces. Mr. Juenemann stated that the ordinance, which was enacted in February, 1993, does aliow the pubiic five years to comply. Mr. Strathman recommends denying the appeal and aliowing Mr. McCollough until May 1, 1998 to remove the boat from the property. 1050 Iglehart Avenue (Laid over from September 16�' ) Reneta Weiss, Public Health reported that more Sununary Abatements have been issued since September 16 The property is stili owned by the State of Minnesota Trust ExemptlRamsey County. HRA was informed of this hearing, however, has made no response. The property continues to be a nuisance. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to repair or remove the building with fifteen (15) days. 275 Harrison Avenue (Laid over from November 12`" ) Reneta Weiss, Public Heaith, reported that she received a telephone call last week from a genfleman who is purchasing the property. December 15`� he posted a$2,0�0 performance bond and ordered a code compliance inspection. He requests six-months to rehabilitate the buiiding. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the new owner six-months to rehabilitate. The meeting adjourned at 1025 a.m. 9�- i.�a� REPORT LEGISLATIVE HEARING Date: November 4, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 33Q City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard C,erry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 404 Erie Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,Egislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 96 Robie Street West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove ffie building. The Legislative Hearing pfficer recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Edmund ven e. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommended a layover to the Deceraber 2° Legislative Hearing. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1132 Central Avenue West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of6cer recommended aliowing the owner sis mouths to complete rehabilitation. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Burns v nue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation. 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at �75 Harrison venu . If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended a layover to the December 16`" Legislative Hearing. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING November 4, I997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officez STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 404 Erie Street Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that this property is owned by the City and County Employee Credit Union. No decision has beea made as to how they wiIl proceed with this building. Reai Estate taYes aze unpaid in the amount of $2,980. Code Enforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $50,000 - cost to demolish is $5,800. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifteen {15) days, otherwise Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess tke cost to the property t�es. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing officer recommended approval. 96 Robie Street West Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that tlus pmperty is owned by Mid America Bank. Mr. Votel advised that the bank is undecided as to how they will proceed with tlus building. Real Estate tal�es are unpaid in the amount of $1,382. Code Bnforcement Inspectors estimate the cost to repair is $60,000 - cost to demolish is $1Q000. Mr. Votel stated that Public Health has received many complaints from Riverview Crime Prevention and neighborhood associations with respect to this property. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fxfteen (15) days, otherwise Public Heaith is authorizad to demolish and assess the cost to the property taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing officer recoinmended approval. 741 Edmund Avenue Robert Anderson, the current owner, stated that he has a signe@ purchase agreement. CTosing is scheduled for November 19`". The new owner, Yee Lee, advised that she and her husband intend to rehabilitate the inside of the building durin� the winter months attd complete tfie outside work in the spring. Chuck Votel, PubIic Heaith, stated that the Real Estate taYes aze paid. Crerry Stratlzman, Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying this matter over to the December 2°� Legislative Hearing. ir- �- s� 1132 Central Avenue Q?-s,�� Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 21 n and that a$2,000 bond was posted November 3`�. Public Health submitted orders that the properiy owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, othenvise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properiy ta�ces. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, allowing sis months to complete rehabilitation. 11�7 Burns Avenue Chuck Votel, Public Health, reported that a Code Compliance Inspection was performed on October 9�' and that a$2,000 bond was posted as of November 3�d. Public Health submitted orders that the property owner repair or remove this structure within fifreen (15) days, otherwise, Public Health is authorized to demolish and assess the cost to the properry taxes. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommended amending the order, aliowing six months to complete rehabilitation. 275 Harrison Avenue Greg von Rothkirch, representing the Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue Department stated that this property is scheduled for auction December 11 �' and that there aze a nuxnber of interested parties. Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer, recommended laying this matter over to the December 16u Legislative Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.