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97-1491� ��r�� , File # �� Presented By _ Referred To _ \ Green Sheet # RESOLUTION C O� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee : �Z WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold pub 'c hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and remov of a two-story, wood frame duplex located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject P operiy" and commonly l�own as 9 Acker Street VJest. This properry is legally described as fo ows, to wit: I.ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the city of St. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey information obtained by Public Health on or before August l�own interested or responsible parties for the Subject Pro� West, St. Paul, MN 55117; Standard Federal Bank, 2600 Attn: REOlKen Siegel, loan� 96099451; James Geske, o Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Go er 55055 o Recorder's Office and 13 1997, the following are the now : Larry S. Kartak, 9 Acker Street Vest Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 46064, iard, O'Brien, et al, 800 Norwest Disposal, P.O. Box 6, Newport, MN WHEREAS, Public Health has served in cordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified s an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 8, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Prope is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order info ed the interested or responsible parties that they must repa(ir demolish the structure located on e Subject Property by October 8, 1997; and �` - WHEREAS, the enfor ment officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this uisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedul public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul C' Council; and VJfiERE , the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provis' ns of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of public hearings; and EREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Aearing Officer of the Saint Paul City il n lliesday, December 2, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving ny and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or sible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating tYris xe in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by 'shing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. ` � � \� l�A� �� \��l The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15 c date of the Council Hearing; and -ly9t ��T WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Council o ednesday, December 10, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includina the action n by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evide e presented at the above referenced public heariugs, the Saint Paul City Council hereby ado the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 9 Acker Street West: 1. "That the Subject Praperry comprises a nuisance ondition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. 4. 5. 6. That there now exists and has the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate parties to correct the de That the deficiencies That Public Health be a nuisance cond Housing or Building code violations at Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible or to demolish and remove the building(s). this nuisance condition have not been corrected. iosted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares itto subject to demolition. 7. That this buildin�as been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcem t Program. S. That the kn interested par[ies and owners are as previously stated in this resolu6on d that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint aul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The ab e referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and t detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting infl nce on the community by rehabilita6ng this structure and correcting all deficiencies as pr scribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with 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. '1-149t 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the blic Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are ecessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs inc ed against the Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint ul I.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the ' of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with th demolifion and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considere o be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as rovided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be�iled to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pa Legislauve Code. �� , � � �� Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By : I Kd r' • `!EV Adopted by Council: Adoption Certified By: Council Secretary Approved by Ma�or: Date By: Form Ap �ved by City Attorney f By: '� Approved b Ma or for Submission to Counci ��/ R 9`GG�� By: Code Enforcement Programs �bNiACT PFRSON E � Charles A. '�lote� 292-7718 December 10, 1997 11/07/97 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.µ,.�.o.� �t�'/4q1 No 615�8 � a„�� ..�� ❑�«� ❑ �w,� � ❑ .«��..,�,.«.,a �..va�caeWa..um ❑ (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass ttris resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 9 Acker Street West. / PUINNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Perso�rm ever wmked urMx a cantrxt ior ihis tlepaRmeM7 YES NO Has this peraoMfirtn ever been a dlY empbyee9 YES NO Does this Gersaufirm possess a sidll rrot normellYP�sessetl M anv curtent city emWnYce? VES NO la Mis peisaJfirtn a farpMetl ventloR YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 9 Acker Street West by October 8, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. '�xK� ��ii�i tiiP�s� N�U1�1997 The City will eliminate a nuisance. a✓+uvw� in�a�a �r nrrm+v.- • The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property ta�ces. will remain unabated in the CiTy. This building(s) will continue to hlight the . �� Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE cosTmfv�euoc�oic�rtc�opA ACTNITY NUMBER xo INFORMqTiON (EJ�WM DEPARTi�N'I OF FfRE .4ND SAFETY SERVICES Timolhy K Fuller, Frre Chiej DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENI' Charles Yotel, Program Direcfor - q�-1491 CTTY OF SAII�]T PAUL NuisanCe Building Cade E+eforcement Norm Coleman Mayor SSS Cedar Sveet Tel: 6I2-298-4753 Safnt Paul, MN SSIOI-2260 Fax: 612-222-277Q i November 7, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance 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: 9 Acker Street West The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, Aecember 10, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Lazry S. Kartak 9 Acker Street West St. Paul, MN 55117 Standard Federal Bank 2600 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 46064 Attn: REO/Ken Siegel loan# 96099451 James Geske L,eonard, O'Brien, et al 800 Norwest Center 55 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Gopher Disposal P.O. Box 6 Newport, MI3 55055 Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Lienholder 4'L'i6:45�;i {� N011 18 1��7 9 Acker Street West - November 7, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the Ciry of St. Paul. ��-1491 Saint Paul Public Health has declared 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 property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Gouncil pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authoriae Pubiic Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant(Nuisance Building Ilnit Saint Paul 1'ublic Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 ' ^.Is� C Date: May 5,1998 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West KeUogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer ( I i. / Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street �� West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by September 28, 1998. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 328 Lexinaton Parkwa�North. (Laid over from 4-7-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue. (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest Sueet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,egislative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. o��-I�t91 MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 2, 1947 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2° Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4"'. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the fifteen (15) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current properry owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to boazd the buiTding. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he applied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an eactension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�'. �'1-1�iq 237 Page Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that time. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 3ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23r to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on financing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernuts. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since July, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delisle, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate tases are paid. On October 20t'' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10�' a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,000 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased November 6 In addition to posting the bond, building permits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Btair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in Much, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes aze unpaid. No Code Compliance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She aiso indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasible, they plan to foreclose on this property. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 9 Acker Street West �1-1491 Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current properry owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze unpaid. A Code Compiiance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standazd Federai Bank (SFB), appeazed, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the properry comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the properry. SFB is asking for an extension of time to a11ow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. �t�-t�t�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING February 3, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 1173 Bradlev Street Arthur Morrison, owner, stated he plans to file taxes today and should have money in a month. He will use it to take caze of the problems. All the businesses he has contacted aze busy now. Gerry Strathman asked Mr. Morrison can he take care of the debris in the yazd right away. Mr. Morrison responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when the stairs and shed will be taken caze of. Mr. Morrison responded the stairs are blocked off and he is going to get an estimate. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yazd and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the reaz exterior stairs and the storage shed. Arthur Morrison asked could he fix the shed. Mr. Strathman responded it has to be removed or repaired, but the repairs have to be done in an acceptable fashion. 9 Acker Street West (Laid over from December 2, 1997) Chuck Votel reported that Standazd Federal Bank owns the property as of January 17, 1998. The owners stated their intention is to get a code compliance inspection and sell the property. James Geske asked for a posfponement and some time to pay the vacant building fee, get a code compliance inspection, and try to sell the property. Gerry Strathman asked wouid the home be sold as is. Mr. Geske responded he did not know the owner's intentions. Mr. Strathman asked how ]ong it would take to get the building so]d, repaired, and back in shape. Mr. Geske suggested 6 months. Mr. Straihman stated he wouid lay over this item to May 5, 1998. Chuck Votel had no problem with the layover. 83 Dou¢las Street Chuck Votei reported this has been vacant since Mazch 1996. The current properiy owner is Lawrence Lawyer; Mr. Votel has not heard from him. Six summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. On October 2, 1997, a code compliance inspection was done and the $2,000 bond posted. The cost to repair is $40,000, and the cost to demolish is $6,670. John Ortez, 309 Harrison Avenue, appeared and stated he is interested in acquiring the property, but he did not know what needed to be repaired. Gerry Strathman responded the repairs are 4 �t`1 - �v`t \ MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 2 extensive with problems such as plumbing, electrical, heating, zoning. Mr. Strathman asked did Mr. Ortez have any contact with the owner. Mr. Ortez responded no. Mr. Strathman explained that the owner has to come forwazd to deal with this properry, post a bond, and give a plan for rehabilitating the building. If Mr. Ortez can make contact with the owner and come back with financial resources, the situation can be looked into. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Betty Moran, West 7�' Street Federation, appeared and stated she agreed with the recommendation. 758 Lafond Avenue Joanne Berchazd, 308 W. Rose Avenue, appeazed and stated her parents owned the property. She hasn't been in the house since 3une 6, 1995 when her father died. Her sister and four children were living there. Evidently, last summer the residence was bug infested. Chuck Votel reported the bualding was condemned in August 1997. Two summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant buiiding registration fees and 1995-1997 real estate taxes are due. Carol Erickson, heir to the property, has not discussed her intentions with Public Health. The cost to repair is $40,000 and the cost to demolish is $7,500. Gerry Strathman stated there is an HRA mortgage on this property and a lien. Someone will have to estabiish ownership and take responsibility for the building. Chuck Votel explained the owner has died and there are a number of potential heirs. Given the fact the building is condemned, in a serious state of disrepair, and absent anyone to show clear ownership and resources to repair it, Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Joanne Berchard asked how she could tell what needed to be done. Gerry Strathman responded she should order a code compliance inspecGOn. Chuck Vote] added she could get a copy of the Public Health DepartmenY s Division of Code Enforcement Order to Abate which lists deficiencies. Ms. Berchazd viewed photos of the house and said she wouid like a chance to fix it. Mr. Strathman told Ms. Bernard she should get control of the property, post a$2,000 bond, and start the repair. Absent that, Mr. Strathman reiterated his recommendation for removal of the building. 1107 Suburban Avenue Jeanne Balzano, 145 W. Winifred, appeazed and stated the house was for her daughter who is iil and not able to come in. Ms. Balzano's fiance signed for the owner of the house. a� - �y°�� MINITTES OF LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 3 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since May 1995. The current property owners aze listed as William H. Demazs, Jr. and Lisa Balzano. They have stated they would like to renovate the building but have not made significant progress. Five summary abatements have been issued for yazd work and snow removal. Reai Estate taxes are unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done. A$2,000 bond was forfeited because repairs were not completed. The estimated cost to repair is $2Q000 and the cost to demolish is $5,600. Jeanne Balzano stated she had a code compliance done February 2, 1998. A lot of work has been done. HUD had done some of it. The Truth-in-Housing was violated and her family is planning to pursue that. Every piece of plumbing has been replaced and it should pass inspection. A licensed plumber needs to be called. There was no insulation in the house. The house has now been insulated from top to down. The entire fumace had to be replaced. Ms. Balzano has gone over everything with the furnace inspector. About 80% of the sheet rock has been changed. There are small things to fix at this point. The inspector complained about switch plate covers being off, but they were off because of painting and wall priming. The ceiling fixture in the living room was down because it was recently sprayed and it was decided to ]eave it down because of leakage in that azea. Ms. Balzano stated she has had some health problems. It was tough coming up with ihe $2,000 bond and it was even tougher to ]ose it. The house is close to being done. Some things will have to wait until spring for repair. Gerry Strathman asked was anyone living there now. Jeanne Balzano responded no but someone could because there is heat, sufficient plumbing, new appliances, new cabinets, new flooring, new floor covering, and new insulation. Gerry Strathman asked for the lasT time an inspector has been at the building. Chuck Votel responded there was a call the other day about dirt and snow on the sidewalk, bnt the last time inspectors were inside of the house was on December 15, 1997. Gerry Strathman stated if what Jeanne Balzano is correct, then this building is not a candidate for demolition. He asked when this house would be finished and ready for occupancy. Ms. Balzano responded the concrete front steps have to be repiaced, but that cannot be done untii spring. The ground has to be thawed for the retaining wall also. Jeanne Balzano added one of her neighbors has been compiaining about structural damage to the neighbor's home caused by the retaining wall. This neighbor has been calling the police and causing other problems. She has refused to work with an azbitrator. The retaining wall is completely off of her property. According to the neighbor's mother, they have received a settiement from Twin City Federal for $20,000 for water damage. The water damage was done by the previous owner of 1107 Suburban. Gene Adkins, Hitchcock Firm, appeazed and stated he represents the neighbor Kazen Rustad at 1113 Suburban. The property at 1107 Suburban has caused problems at Ms. Rustad's house due to the retaining wall. There is a cement concrete footing that is being pushed into Ms. Rustad's Q�t - �y�� MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 4 properiy. Jeanne Balzano responded that is not the impression of the engineer called in by Don Wagner of the License Inspections and Environmental Prote�tion (L�P) Office. Gerry Strathman stated this is a civil dispute and is not something that can be resolved here. Gerry Strathman stated given the representation of all the work that has been done on this building, it would not be a candidate for removal at this time, however Mr. Strathman is troubled by the long and sordid history of this properry. Mr. Strathman recommended an additional four months to complete the rehabilitation of this building, subject to the posting of another $2,000 bond by noon of February I 1, 1998. Jeanne Balzano stated that is financially very hazd. Mr. Strathman responded the money will be returned if the work is completed. Karen Rustad, 1113 Suburban, appeared and stated she had an architectural engineer at her house. She presented a letter to Gerry Strathman. Ms. Rustad stated she had to remove part of the retaining wall because the City gave her a correction notice to do so. Gerry Strathman reiterated that the issue about the retaining wall cannot be dealt with here. He returned the letter to Ms. Rustad. Gerry Strathman stated the City Council wili not get into the matter of the retaining wall either, but recommended Jeanne Balzano appear at the Council meeting on February 11 since there may be a dispute. The Legislauve Hearing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 2125 Waukon Avenue Chuck Votel reported the house was condemned in May 1997. One summary abatement order was issued to secure the building. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued in October 1997. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate tases are paid. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $5,500. John Nelson and Larry Asche, both from TCF Bank, appeared at the meeting. Mr. Nelson stated this is a properiy that TCF Bank was forced to take back. TCF was no6fied in January 199'7 that there was a condemnation order. They plan to market the property. Mr. Asche is the property manager. He will make arrangements to post the vacant building fee and get a code compliance report. TCF Bank would like additional time to get the properiy sold. Gerry Strathman recommended a]ayover to May 5, 1998. Hopefully in three months there will be a new owner who will post the bonds and initiate the necessary repairs. The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m. a� -i�°�� REPORT LEGISLAITVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman L.egislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Eclmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December 10"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case 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 su� months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. (continued) �� -��t�►� 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. �� -�y�� REPORT Date: February 3, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing OfFcer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 2, 1997) The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 83 Douglas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 758 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Suburban Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. q� -�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 2-3-1998 6. Summary Abatement Order regazding property located at 1173 Bradlev Street. Page 2 The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yard and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the rear exterior stairs and the storage shed. �� MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING I�� y �` May 5, 1998 Room 330, City Fiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESF.NT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy VJillits, Property Code Enforcement Note: All addresses are laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting. Gerry Suathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 1130 Bush Avenue A video was shown. Tony Casland, owner, appeazed and stated he had his garage tom down. Mr. Casland received a note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the inspector what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The inspector said it was a waming, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine, and thought it was all over. Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got chazged for 18 tires. The neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr. Casland spent $500 to haul away uash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was tom down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwing their uash behind it. Ron Tessmer appeazed and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow bar. The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load Mr. Tessmer was charging $200 for the whole thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 18 hours of work had been put into it. Mr. Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman from a neighbor. The statement was later returned. Guy Wiliits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry Strathman stated it looked like the gazage was down in the video. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill. From the video and from what he heard, Mr. Strathman felt the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly no6fied and had an opporiunity to remove the problem. �1�1-1 `�`�� MII�TUTES FROM'fHE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861 plus the $40 service fee. 553 Edmund Avenue A video was shown. James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondered why his bill was $310. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill which showed an hour was $180 and five yards of trash was $90. Mr. Suathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the charge is for an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. 7ames Morgan stated he did not get a notice. Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hazd to haul things away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard; things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she suppose to remove items immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technically yes, but if no one complains then an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was not done until7anuary 22, which is about five weeks. Gerry Suathman recommends the charge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's word that fhe worker told him a different cost. 2125 Waukon Avenue (Laid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a Code Compliance Inspec6on has been done, a building permit has been issued. This permit expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date. The owner stated the work can be done by September 28. Gerty Strathman recommends the order be amended to September 28, 1998. 328 Lexineton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-98) Chuck Votel reported the owner is appeaiing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City �� - � u MINUT'ES FROM TF� L.ECsISLATIVE FiEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 3 Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the City removed it. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, stated Gerry Strathman previously gave him six months to repair the property if he met certain conditions. The Council did not agree with the recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at the City Council heazing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answered he has documenta6on that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution. Gerry Sttathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation. After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the Ciry is finished. Then a person can go to District Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding. Mohammed Shahidullah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a restraining order because the City moved so fast and had already started to tear the home down. Gerry Strathman asked what he wanied today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanied to see the letter. Mr. Suathman responded the department is required to give him a copy of the letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Deparunent. Whether he was notified or not, is up to an attomey to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council resolution should have been sent to the property owner. Whether Mr. Shahidullah received that is up to an attorney. Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. 'i'hera aze no extraordinary circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never received detailed expenses. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 948 Forest Street No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office. Attached to the paperwork on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votel's o�ce when the mortgage foreclosure and redemption period is completed. 'There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying to do a speedy foreclosure on the properry. NovaStaz was notified of this hearing, but are not here. The City has issued four summary abatement no6ces. The building has been secured by ��-i�� MINIJTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 4 the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees are unpaid. The cost to repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650. The following peopie spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building: David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Dan Starr, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center; Mary Moore, 960 Duchess; Richazd Beldorf, 953 Forest Street. Gerry Suathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. (T'he text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record) 447 B�1 Street and 449 Banfil Street Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situauon for both is very similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 yeazs. 449 Banfil has not been occupied since 7anuary 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with Joseph Mullery acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the properry. There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447 Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and securing the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The registration fees are due on both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Taxes aze due on both properties. Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 B�1, but es6mates for cost to repair were done from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447 Banfil and $50,000 for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfil and $7,319 for 449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the properry. Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Joseph Muilery who says there is a temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no resuaining order. Mr. Strathman asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel responded Mr. Muilery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The Mayor's office has requested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties, but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. VotePs office. Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeazed and stated he would like to preview the properties and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach Joseph Mullery but has not been able to. Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do. �'1-►`1�1 D�IINUTES FROM Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 5 Gerry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the process. Gerry Strazhman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy Johnson, 1136 East Magnolia Avenue, appeared. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of attomey for his mother Gladys 7ohnson, who owns the property. Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since May 1497. Six summary abatement notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting ta11 grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600. Dorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know where most of the vandalism is coming from. The 3ohnsons hava cleaned up the yazd several times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep throwing their garbage over. Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were cleazly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There are constant police calls to 1001 7essie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that she cannot control them. The neighbors at 997 Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio plans to put up a very suong securiry fence between her and 1001 7essie. She has custody of her 14 month old and three year old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has slowed down her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of condemnation, he asked for a feasibiliry study. This was done. The house is structurally sound. The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism. Gerry Suathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she posted the bond, has a building permit, and hopes to have the building done in six months. Chuck Votel stated the vacant building fee is paid. Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1948 to remove or repair the building. 474 Sherburne Avenue Guy Willits reported this was for scattered gazbage, gazbage bags, and refuse. q�t-��L MINLTT'ES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 6 A video was shown. The owner was satisfied that the City did the work. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 741 Marvland Avenue Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent January 29, 1998 and posted. A waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The property was rechecked 7anuary 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9. A video was shown. Maurice Burks, owner, appeazed and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks have to be clear full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The City crew was in the neighborhood for two addresses so it probably cost less to do this address. 9 Acker Street West (I,aid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner. Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution. 663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Councii meeting) No one appeared. A video was shown. Chuck Willits reported the garage was dilapidated, leaning, harzazdous, and open to access. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. ��-��t�\ MINLTTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 7 673 Central Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m. � ��r�� , File # �� Presented By _ Referred To _ \ Green Sheet # RESOLUTION C O� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee : �Z WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold pub 'c hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and remov of a two-story, wood frame duplex located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject P operiy" and commonly l�own as 9 Acker Street VJest. This properry is legally described as fo ows, to wit: I.ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the city of St. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey information obtained by Public Health on or before August l�own interested or responsible parties for the Subject Pro� West, St. Paul, MN 55117; Standard Federal Bank, 2600 Attn: REOlKen Siegel, loan� 96099451; James Geske, o Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Go er 55055 o Recorder's Office and 13 1997, the following are the now : Larry S. Kartak, 9 Acker Street Vest Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 46064, iard, O'Brien, et al, 800 Norwest Disposal, P.O. Box 6, Newport, MN WHEREAS, Public Health has served in cordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified s an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 8, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Prope is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order info ed the interested or responsible parties that they must repa(ir demolish the structure located on e Subject Property by October 8, 1997; and �` - WHEREAS, the enfor ment officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this uisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedul public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul C' Council; and VJfiERE , the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provis' ns of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of public hearings; and EREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Aearing Officer of the Saint Paul City il n lliesday, December 2, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving ny and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or sible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating tYris xe in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by 'shing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. ` � � \� l�A� �� \��l The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15 c date of the Council Hearing; and -ly9t ��T WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Council o ednesday, December 10, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includina the action n by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evide e presented at the above referenced public heariugs, the Saint Paul City Council hereby ado the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 9 Acker Street West: 1. "That the Subject Praperry comprises a nuisance ondition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. 4. 5. 6. That there now exists and has the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate parties to correct the de That the deficiencies That Public Health be a nuisance cond Housing or Building code violations at Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible or to demolish and remove the building(s). this nuisance condition have not been corrected. iosted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares itto subject to demolition. 7. That this buildin�as been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcem t Program. S. That the kn interested par[ies and owners are as previously stated in this resolu6on d that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint aul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The ab e referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and t detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting infl nce on the community by rehabilita6ng this structure and correcting all deficiencies as pr scribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with 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. '1-149t 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the blic Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are ecessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs inc ed against the Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint ul I.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the ' of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with th demolifion and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considere o be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as rovided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be�iled to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pa Legislauve Code. �� , � � �� Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By : I Kd r' • `!EV Adopted by Council: Adoption Certified By: Council Secretary Approved by Ma�or: Date By: Form Ap �ved by City Attorney f By: '� Approved b Ma or for Submission to Counci ��/ R 9`GG�� By: Code Enforcement Programs �bNiACT PFRSON E � Charles A. '�lote� 292-7718 December 10, 1997 11/07/97 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.µ,.�.o.� �t�'/4q1 No 615�8 � a„�� ..�� ❑�«� ❑ �w,� � ❑ .«��..,�,.«.,a �..va�caeWa..um ❑ (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass ttris resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 9 Acker Street West. / PUINNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Perso�rm ever wmked urMx a cantrxt ior ihis tlepaRmeM7 YES NO Has this peraoMfirtn ever been a dlY empbyee9 YES NO Does this Gersaufirm possess a sidll rrot normellYP�sessetl M anv curtent city emWnYce? VES NO la Mis peisaJfirtn a farpMetl ventloR YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 9 Acker Street West by October 8, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. '�xK� ��ii�i tiiP�s� N�U1�1997 The City will eliminate a nuisance. a✓+uvw� in�a�a �r nrrm+v.- • The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property ta�ces. will remain unabated in the CiTy. This building(s) will continue to hlight the . �� Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE cosTmfv�euoc�oic�rtc�opA ACTNITY NUMBER xo INFORMqTiON (EJ�WM DEPARTi�N'I OF FfRE .4ND SAFETY SERVICES Timolhy K Fuller, Frre Chiej DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENI' Charles Yotel, Program Direcfor - q�-1491 CTTY OF SAII�]T PAUL NuisanCe Building Cade E+eforcement Norm Coleman Mayor SSS Cedar Sveet Tel: 6I2-298-4753 Safnt Paul, MN SSIOI-2260 Fax: 612-222-277Q i November 7, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance 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: 9 Acker Street West The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, Aecember 10, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Lazry S. Kartak 9 Acker Street West St. Paul, MN 55117 Standard Federal Bank 2600 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 46064 Attn: REO/Ken Siegel loan# 96099451 James Geske L,eonard, O'Brien, et al 800 Norwest Center 55 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Gopher Disposal P.O. Box 6 Newport, MI3 55055 Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Lienholder 4'L'i6:45�;i {� N011 18 1��7 9 Acker Street West - November 7, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the Ciry of St. Paul. ��-1491 Saint Paul Public Health has declared 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 property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Gouncil pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authoriae Pubiic Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant(Nuisance Building Ilnit Saint Paul 1'ublic Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 ' ^.Is� C Date: May 5,1998 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West KeUogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer ( I i. / Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street �� West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by September 28, 1998. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 328 Lexinaton Parkwa�North. (Laid over from 4-7-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue. (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest Sueet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,egislative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. o��-I�t91 MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 2, 1947 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2° Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4"'. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the fifteen (15) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current properry owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to boazd the buiTding. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he applied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an eactension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�'. �'1-1�iq 237 Page Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that time. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 3ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23r to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on financing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernuts. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since July, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delisle, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate tases are paid. On October 20t'' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10�' a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,000 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased November 6 In addition to posting the bond, building permits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Btair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in Much, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes aze unpaid. No Code Compliance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She aiso indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasible, they plan to foreclose on this property. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 9 Acker Street West �1-1491 Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current properry owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze unpaid. A Code Compiiance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standazd Federai Bank (SFB), appeazed, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the properry comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the properry. SFB is asking for an extension of time to a11ow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. �t�-t�t�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING February 3, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 1173 Bradlev Street Arthur Morrison, owner, stated he plans to file taxes today and should have money in a month. He will use it to take caze of the problems. All the businesses he has contacted aze busy now. Gerry Strathman asked Mr. Morrison can he take care of the debris in the yazd right away. Mr. Morrison responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when the stairs and shed will be taken caze of. Mr. Morrison responded the stairs are blocked off and he is going to get an estimate. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yazd and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the reaz exterior stairs and the storage shed. Arthur Morrison asked could he fix the shed. Mr. Strathman responded it has to be removed or repaired, but the repairs have to be done in an acceptable fashion. 9 Acker Street West (Laid over from December 2, 1997) Chuck Votel reported that Standazd Federal Bank owns the property as of January 17, 1998. The owners stated their intention is to get a code compliance inspection and sell the property. James Geske asked for a posfponement and some time to pay the vacant building fee, get a code compliance inspection, and try to sell the property. Gerry Strathman asked wouid the home be sold as is. Mr. Geske responded he did not know the owner's intentions. Mr. Strathman asked how ]ong it would take to get the building so]d, repaired, and back in shape. Mr. Geske suggested 6 months. Mr. Straihman stated he wouid lay over this item to May 5, 1998. Chuck Votel had no problem with the layover. 83 Dou¢las Street Chuck Votei reported this has been vacant since Mazch 1996. The current properiy owner is Lawrence Lawyer; Mr. Votel has not heard from him. Six summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. On October 2, 1997, a code compliance inspection was done and the $2,000 bond posted. The cost to repair is $40,000, and the cost to demolish is $6,670. John Ortez, 309 Harrison Avenue, appeared and stated he is interested in acquiring the property, but he did not know what needed to be repaired. Gerry Strathman responded the repairs are 4 �t`1 - �v`t \ MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 2 extensive with problems such as plumbing, electrical, heating, zoning. Mr. Strathman asked did Mr. Ortez have any contact with the owner. Mr. Ortez responded no. Mr. Strathman explained that the owner has to come forwazd to deal with this properry, post a bond, and give a plan for rehabilitating the building. If Mr. Ortez can make contact with the owner and come back with financial resources, the situation can be looked into. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Betty Moran, West 7�' Street Federation, appeared and stated she agreed with the recommendation. 758 Lafond Avenue Joanne Berchazd, 308 W. Rose Avenue, appeazed and stated her parents owned the property. She hasn't been in the house since 3une 6, 1995 when her father died. Her sister and four children were living there. Evidently, last summer the residence was bug infested. Chuck Votel reported the bualding was condemned in August 1997. Two summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant buiiding registration fees and 1995-1997 real estate taxes are due. Carol Erickson, heir to the property, has not discussed her intentions with Public Health. The cost to repair is $40,000 and the cost to demolish is $7,500. Gerry Strathman stated there is an HRA mortgage on this property and a lien. Someone will have to estabiish ownership and take responsibility for the building. Chuck Votel explained the owner has died and there are a number of potential heirs. Given the fact the building is condemned, in a serious state of disrepair, and absent anyone to show clear ownership and resources to repair it, Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Joanne Berchard asked how she could tell what needed to be done. Gerry Strathman responded she should order a code compliance inspecGOn. Chuck Vote] added she could get a copy of the Public Health DepartmenY s Division of Code Enforcement Order to Abate which lists deficiencies. Ms. Berchazd viewed photos of the house and said she wouid like a chance to fix it. Mr. Strathman told Ms. Bernard she should get control of the property, post a$2,000 bond, and start the repair. Absent that, Mr. Strathman reiterated his recommendation for removal of the building. 1107 Suburban Avenue Jeanne Balzano, 145 W. Winifred, appeazed and stated the house was for her daughter who is iil and not able to come in. Ms. Balzano's fiance signed for the owner of the house. a� - �y°�� MINITTES OF LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 3 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since May 1995. The current property owners aze listed as William H. Demazs, Jr. and Lisa Balzano. They have stated they would like to renovate the building but have not made significant progress. Five summary abatements have been issued for yazd work and snow removal. Reai Estate taxes are unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done. A$2,000 bond was forfeited because repairs were not completed. The estimated cost to repair is $2Q000 and the cost to demolish is $5,600. Jeanne Balzano stated she had a code compliance done February 2, 1998. A lot of work has been done. HUD had done some of it. The Truth-in-Housing was violated and her family is planning to pursue that. Every piece of plumbing has been replaced and it should pass inspection. A licensed plumber needs to be called. There was no insulation in the house. The house has now been insulated from top to down. The entire fumace had to be replaced. Ms. Balzano has gone over everything with the furnace inspector. About 80% of the sheet rock has been changed. There are small things to fix at this point. The inspector complained about switch plate covers being off, but they were off because of painting and wall priming. The ceiling fixture in the living room was down because it was recently sprayed and it was decided to ]eave it down because of leakage in that azea. Ms. Balzano stated she has had some health problems. It was tough coming up with ihe $2,000 bond and it was even tougher to ]ose it. The house is close to being done. Some things will have to wait until spring for repair. Gerry Strathman asked was anyone living there now. Jeanne Balzano responded no but someone could because there is heat, sufficient plumbing, new appliances, new cabinets, new flooring, new floor covering, and new insulation. Gerry Strathman asked for the lasT time an inspector has been at the building. Chuck Votel responded there was a call the other day about dirt and snow on the sidewalk, bnt the last time inspectors were inside of the house was on December 15, 1997. Gerry Strathman stated if what Jeanne Balzano is correct, then this building is not a candidate for demolition. He asked when this house would be finished and ready for occupancy. Ms. Balzano responded the concrete front steps have to be repiaced, but that cannot be done untii spring. The ground has to be thawed for the retaining wall also. Jeanne Balzano added one of her neighbors has been compiaining about structural damage to the neighbor's home caused by the retaining wall. This neighbor has been calling the police and causing other problems. She has refused to work with an azbitrator. The retaining wall is completely off of her property. According to the neighbor's mother, they have received a settiement from Twin City Federal for $20,000 for water damage. The water damage was done by the previous owner of 1107 Suburban. Gene Adkins, Hitchcock Firm, appeazed and stated he represents the neighbor Kazen Rustad at 1113 Suburban. The property at 1107 Suburban has caused problems at Ms. Rustad's house due to the retaining wall. There is a cement concrete footing that is being pushed into Ms. Rustad's Q�t - �y�� MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 4 properiy. Jeanne Balzano responded that is not the impression of the engineer called in by Don Wagner of the License Inspections and Environmental Prote�tion (L�P) Office. Gerry Strathman stated this is a civil dispute and is not something that can be resolved here. Gerry Strathman stated given the representation of all the work that has been done on this building, it would not be a candidate for removal at this time, however Mr. Strathman is troubled by the long and sordid history of this properry. Mr. Strathman recommended an additional four months to complete the rehabilitation of this building, subject to the posting of another $2,000 bond by noon of February I 1, 1998. Jeanne Balzano stated that is financially very hazd. Mr. Strathman responded the money will be returned if the work is completed. Karen Rustad, 1113 Suburban, appeared and stated she had an architectural engineer at her house. She presented a letter to Gerry Strathman. Ms. Rustad stated she had to remove part of the retaining wall because the City gave her a correction notice to do so. Gerry Strathman reiterated that the issue about the retaining wall cannot be dealt with here. He returned the letter to Ms. Rustad. Gerry Strathman stated the City Council wili not get into the matter of the retaining wall either, but recommended Jeanne Balzano appear at the Council meeting on February 11 since there may be a dispute. The Legislauve Hearing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 2125 Waukon Avenue Chuck Votel reported the house was condemned in May 1997. One summary abatement order was issued to secure the building. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued in October 1997. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate tases are paid. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $5,500. John Nelson and Larry Asche, both from TCF Bank, appeared at the meeting. Mr. Nelson stated this is a properiy that TCF Bank was forced to take back. TCF was no6fied in January 199'7 that there was a condemnation order. They plan to market the property. Mr. Asche is the property manager. He will make arrangements to post the vacant building fee and get a code compliance report. TCF Bank would like additional time to get the properiy sold. Gerry Strathman recommended a]ayover to May 5, 1998. Hopefully in three months there will be a new owner who will post the bonds and initiate the necessary repairs. The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m. a� -i�°�� REPORT LEGISLAITVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman L.egislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Eclmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December 10"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case 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 su� months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. (continued) �� -��t�►� 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. �� -�y�� REPORT Date: February 3, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing OfFcer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 2, 1997) The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 83 Douglas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 758 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Suburban Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. q� -�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 2-3-1998 6. Summary Abatement Order regazding property located at 1173 Bradlev Street. Page 2 The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yard and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the rear exterior stairs and the storage shed. �� MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING I�� y �` May 5, 1998 Room 330, City Fiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESF.NT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy VJillits, Property Code Enforcement Note: All addresses are laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting. Gerry Suathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 1130 Bush Avenue A video was shown. Tony Casland, owner, appeazed and stated he had his garage tom down. Mr. Casland received a note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the inspector what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The inspector said it was a waming, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine, and thought it was all over. Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got chazged for 18 tires. The neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr. Casland spent $500 to haul away uash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was tom down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwing their uash behind it. Ron Tessmer appeazed and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow bar. The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load Mr. Tessmer was charging $200 for the whole thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 18 hours of work had been put into it. Mr. Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman from a neighbor. The statement was later returned. Guy Wiliits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry Strathman stated it looked like the gazage was down in the video. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill. From the video and from what he heard, Mr. Strathman felt the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly no6fied and had an opporiunity to remove the problem. �1�1-1 `�`�� MII�TUTES FROM'fHE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861 plus the $40 service fee. 553 Edmund Avenue A video was shown. James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondered why his bill was $310. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill which showed an hour was $180 and five yards of trash was $90. Mr. Suathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the charge is for an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. 7ames Morgan stated he did not get a notice. Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hazd to haul things away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard; things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she suppose to remove items immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technically yes, but if no one complains then an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was not done until7anuary 22, which is about five weeks. Gerry Suathman recommends the charge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's word that fhe worker told him a different cost. 2125 Waukon Avenue (Laid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a Code Compliance Inspec6on has been done, a building permit has been issued. This permit expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date. The owner stated the work can be done by September 28. Gerty Strathman recommends the order be amended to September 28, 1998. 328 Lexineton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-98) Chuck Votel reported the owner is appeaiing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City �� - � u MINUT'ES FROM TF� L.ECsISLATIVE FiEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 3 Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the City removed it. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, stated Gerry Strathman previously gave him six months to repair the property if he met certain conditions. The Council did not agree with the recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at the City Council heazing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answered he has documenta6on that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution. Gerry Sttathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation. After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the Ciry is finished. Then a person can go to District Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding. Mohammed Shahidullah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a restraining order because the City moved so fast and had already started to tear the home down. Gerry Strathman asked what he wanied today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanied to see the letter. Mr. Suathman responded the department is required to give him a copy of the letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Deparunent. Whether he was notified or not, is up to an attomey to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council resolution should have been sent to the property owner. Whether Mr. Shahidullah received that is up to an attorney. Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. 'i'hera aze no extraordinary circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never received detailed expenses. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 948 Forest Street No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office. Attached to the paperwork on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votel's o�ce when the mortgage foreclosure and redemption period is completed. 'There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying to do a speedy foreclosure on the properry. NovaStaz was notified of this hearing, but are not here. The City has issued four summary abatement no6ces. The building has been secured by ��-i�� MINIJTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 4 the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees are unpaid. The cost to repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650. The following peopie spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building: David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Dan Starr, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center; Mary Moore, 960 Duchess; Richazd Beldorf, 953 Forest Street. Gerry Suathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. (T'he text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record) 447 B�1 Street and 449 Banfil Street Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situauon for both is very similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 yeazs. 449 Banfil has not been occupied since 7anuary 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with Joseph Mullery acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the properry. There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447 Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and securing the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The registration fees are due on both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Taxes aze due on both properties. Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 B�1, but es6mates for cost to repair were done from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447 Banfil and $50,000 for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfil and $7,319 for 449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the properry. Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Joseph Muilery who says there is a temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no resuaining order. Mr. Strathman asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel responded Mr. Muilery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The Mayor's office has requested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties, but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. VotePs office. Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeazed and stated he would like to preview the properties and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach Joseph Mullery but has not been able to. Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do. �'1-►`1�1 D�IINUTES FROM Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 5 Gerry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the process. Gerry Strazhman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy Johnson, 1136 East Magnolia Avenue, appeared. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of attomey for his mother Gladys 7ohnson, who owns the property. Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since May 1497. Six summary abatement notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting ta11 grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600. Dorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know where most of the vandalism is coming from. The 3ohnsons hava cleaned up the yazd several times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep throwing their garbage over. Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were cleazly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There are constant police calls to 1001 7essie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that she cannot control them. The neighbors at 997 Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio plans to put up a very suong securiry fence between her and 1001 7essie. She has custody of her 14 month old and three year old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has slowed down her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of condemnation, he asked for a feasibiliry study. This was done. The house is structurally sound. The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism. Gerry Suathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she posted the bond, has a building permit, and hopes to have the building done in six months. Chuck Votel stated the vacant building fee is paid. Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1948 to remove or repair the building. 474 Sherburne Avenue Guy Willits reported this was for scattered gazbage, gazbage bags, and refuse. q�t-��L MINLTT'ES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 6 A video was shown. The owner was satisfied that the City did the work. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 741 Marvland Avenue Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent January 29, 1998 and posted. A waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The property was rechecked 7anuary 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9. A video was shown. Maurice Burks, owner, appeazed and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks have to be clear full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The City crew was in the neighborhood for two addresses so it probably cost less to do this address. 9 Acker Street West (I,aid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner. Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution. 663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Councii meeting) No one appeared. A video was shown. Chuck Willits reported the garage was dilapidated, leaning, harzazdous, and open to access. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. ��-��t�\ MINLTTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 7 673 Central Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m. � ��r�� , File # �� Presented By _ Referred To _ \ Green Sheet # RESOLUTION C O� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Committee : �Z WHEREAS, Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold pub 'c hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and remov of a two-story, wood frame duplex located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject P operiy" and commonly l�own as 9 Acker Street VJest. This properry is legally described as fo ows, to wit: I.ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the city of St. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey information obtained by Public Health on or before August l�own interested or responsible parties for the Subject Pro� West, St. Paul, MN 55117; Standard Federal Bank, 2600 Attn: REOlKen Siegel, loan� 96099451; James Geske, o Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Go er 55055 o Recorder's Office and 13 1997, the following are the now : Larry S. Kartak, 9 Acker Street Vest Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 46064, iard, O'Brien, et al, 800 Norwest Disposal, P.O. Box 6, Newport, MN WHEREAS, Public Health has served in cordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified s an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 8, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Prope is a nuisance building(s) pursuantto Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order info ed the interested or responsible parties that they must repa(ir demolish the structure located on e Subject Property by October 8, 1997; and �` - WHEREAS, the enfor ment officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this uisance condition has not been conected and Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedul public hearings before the Legislative Aearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul C' Council; and VJfiERE , the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provis' ns of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of public hearings; and EREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislative Aearing Officer of the Saint Paul City il n lliesday, December 2, 1997 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving ny and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or sible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating tYris xe in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive by 'shing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. ` � � \� l�A� �� \��l The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15 c date of the Council Hearing; and -ly9t ��T WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Council o ednesday, December 10, 1997 and the testimony and evidence includina the action n by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evide e presented at the above referenced public heariugs, the Saint Paul City Council hereby ado the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 9 Acker Street West: 1. "That the Subject Praperry comprises a nuisance ondition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. 4. 5. 6. That there now exists and has the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate parties to correct the de That the deficiencies That Public Health be a nuisance cond Housing or Building code violations at Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible or to demolish and remove the building(s). this nuisance condition have not been corrected. iosted a placard on the Subject Properry which declares itto subject to demolition. 7. That this buildin�as been routinely monitored by the VacanUNuisance Buildings Code Enforcem t Program. S. That the kn interested par[ies and owners are as previously stated in this resolu6on d that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint aul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The ab e referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and t detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting infl nce on the community by rehabilita6ng this structure and correcting all deficiencies as pr scribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with 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. '1-149t 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the blic Health, Code Enforcement Program is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are ecessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs inc ed against the Subject Property pursuantto the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint ul I.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the ' of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any l�nd which interfere with th demolifion and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considere o be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properiy as rovided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be�iled to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pa Legislauve Code. �� , � � �� Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By : I Kd r' • `!EV Adopted by Council: Adoption Certified By: Council Secretary Approved by Ma�or: Date By: Form Ap �ved by City Attorney f By: '� Approved b Ma or for Submission to Counci ��/ R 9`GG�� By: Code Enforcement Programs �bNiACT PFRSON E � Charles A. '�lote� 292-7718 December 10, 1997 11/07/97 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �.µ,.�.o.� �t�'/4q1 No 615�8 � a„�� ..�� ❑�«� ❑ �w,� � ❑ .«��..,�,.«.,a �..va�caeWa..um ❑ (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) City Council to pass ttris resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 9 Acker Street West. / PUINNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Perso�rm ever wmked urMx a cantrxt ior ihis tlepaRmeM7 YES NO Has this peraoMfirtn ever been a dlY empbyee9 YES NO Does this Gersaufirm possess a sidll rrot normellYP�sessetl M anv curtent city emWnYce? VES NO la Mis peisaJfirtn a farpMetl ventloR YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 9 Acker Street West by October 8, 1997, and have failed to comply with those orders. '�xK� ��ii�i tiiP�s� N�U1�1997 The City will eliminate a nuisance. a✓+uvw� in�a�a �r nrrm+v.- • The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property ta�ces. will remain unabated in the CiTy. This building(s) will continue to hlight the . �� Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE cosTmfv�euoc�oic�rtc�opA ACTNITY NUMBER xo INFORMqTiON (EJ�WM DEPARTi�N'I OF FfRE .4ND SAFETY SERVICES Timolhy K Fuller, Frre Chiej DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENI' Charles Yotel, Program Direcfor - q�-1491 CTTY OF SAII�]T PAUL NuisanCe Building Cade E+eforcement Norm Coleman Mayor SSS Cedar Sveet Tel: 6I2-298-4753 Safnt Paul, MN SSIOI-2260 Fax: 612-222-277Q i November 7, 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Saint Paul Public Health, VacandNuisance 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: 9 Acker Street West The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, Aecember 10, 1997 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Lazry S. Kartak 9 Acker Street West St. Paul, MN 55117 Standard Federal Bank 2600 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 46064 Attn: REO/Ken Siegel loan# 96099451 James Geske L,eonard, O'Brien, et al 800 Norwest Center 55 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Gopher Disposal P.O. Box 6 Newport, MI3 55055 Interest Fee Owner Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Lienholder 4'L'i6:45�;i {� N011 18 1��7 9 Acker Street West - November 7, 1997 Page 2 The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 22, Block 6, Drake's 2nd Addition to the Ciry of St. Paul. ��-1491 Saint Paul Public Health has declared 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 property. It is the recommendation of Public Health that the City Gouncil pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authoriae Pubiic Health to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Ren a Weiss Program Supervisor Vacant(Nuisance Building Ilnit Saint Paul 1'ublic Health RW:mI cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Stephen Christie, Ciry Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-93 ' ^.Is� C Date: May 5,1998 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West KeUogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer ( I i. / Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street �� West. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 2-3-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by September 28, 1998. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 328 Lexinaton Parkwa�North. (Laid over from 4-7-98) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue. (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting) The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest Sueet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I,egislative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. o��-I�t91 MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING December 2, 1947 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Reneta Weiss Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 1331 Bush Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health advised this structure has been vacant since March, 1997. HUD is the current owner. Ms. Weiss spoke with Sophie Hallauer (HUD) on December 2° Ms. Hallauer indicated bids were open November 23`d and will be again December 4"'. The city has had to board the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze paid. No bond has been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $25,000 - cost to demolish, $7,750. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the fifteen (15) day order to repair or remove the structure. 741 Edmund Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, advised that the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked and the structure was condemned by fire in August, 1996. The building has been vacant since April, 1996. The current properry owner is Robert Anderson. The city has had to boazd the buiTding. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes are paid. No Certificate of Occupancy has been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $80,000 - cost to demolish, $28,500. Mr. Anderson advised that he has a purchase agreement and should be closed by weeks-end. The new owner, Xiong S. Vang stated that he applied for liability insurance through the State of Minnesota Insurance Department. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this will not be processed until weeks-end. Mr. Vang stated that he intends to begin immediately and requested an eactension of time to complete rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing Mr. Vang six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Registration Fee and posting a$2,000 performance bond by Noon, December 10�'. �'1-1�iq 237 Page Street East Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in November, 1996 and has been vacant since that time. The current owner is HUD. Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Hearing Officer, advised that he received a letter from 3ames Lorenz indicating that his bid was accepted on October 23r to purchase the property to repair and occupy as a personal residence. He is working on financing and plans to close during the first half of January, 1998. At that time he will post a performance bond and obtain pernuts. Mr. Strathman recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 137 Case Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since July, 1997. The current owner is Tom Delisle, who plans to rehabilitate the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is paid. Real Estate tases are paid. On October 20t'' a Code Compliance Inspection was done. On November 10�' a$2,000 performance bond was posted. Estimated cost to repair is $45,000 - cost to demolish, $7,280. Jeffrey Delisle, son of the owner, appeazed, stating that the properry was purchased November 6 In addition to posting the bond, building permits were obtained. Since that time, a great deal of repairs have been made. The house is insured and there is maintenance for grass and snow removal. Mr. Delisle estimates that the house will be ready for sale sometime in January, 1998. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends allowing the owner six months to rehabilitate the building. 659 Btair Avenue Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported this structure was condemned in Much, 1997 and had been vacant since December, 1996. The current property owner is Mary Bess Ferris who cannot be located. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taxes aze unpaid. No Code Compliance has been applied for or performance bond posted. Estimated cost to repair is $55,000 - cost to demolish $7,320. Donna Dematteo, Minnesota Fair Housing Agency (MFHA) of Saint Paul, appeazed. MFHA is the first lien-holder of the building. Ms. Dematteo indicated that a realtor has done a drive-by. She aiso indicated that a contractor has been secured to give MFHA an estimate to rehabilitate. If feasible, they plan to foreclose on this property. Ms. Dematteo advised that MFHA has been unable to locate the owner as well. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends approval of the order to remove or repair the building with fifteen (15) days. 9 Acker Street West �1-1491 Reneta Weiss, Public Health, reported that this structure has been vacant since June, 1997. The current properry owner is Larry Kartak. The City has had to boazd the building. The Vacant Building Registration Fee is past due. Real Estate taYes aze unpaid. A Code Compiiance Inspection has not been applied for, nor has a performance bond been posted. Estimated cost to repair is $15,000 - cost to demolish, $6,700. James Geske, attorney for Standazd Federai Bank (SFB), appeazed, stating that the bank intends to begin rehabilitation as soon as the properry comes out of redemption - January 26, 1998. There has been no contact with Mr. Kartak.. Until January 26�', SFB is only permitted to secure and winterize the properry. SFB is asking for an extension of time to a11ow the redemption period to expire, at which time they will post a bond and begin rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. �t�-t�t�� MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING February 3, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Health Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. 1173 Bradlev Street Arthur Morrison, owner, stated he plans to file taxes today and should have money in a month. He will use it to take caze of the problems. All the businesses he has contacted aze busy now. Gerry Strathman asked Mr. Morrison can he take care of the debris in the yazd right away. Mr. Morrison responded yes. Mr. Strathman asked when the stairs and shed will be taken caze of. Mr. Morrison responded the stairs are blocked off and he is going to get an estimate. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yazd and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the reaz exterior stairs and the storage shed. Arthur Morrison asked could he fix the shed. Mr. Strathman responded it has to be removed or repaired, but the repairs have to be done in an acceptable fashion. 9 Acker Street West (Laid over from December 2, 1997) Chuck Votel reported that Standazd Federal Bank owns the property as of January 17, 1998. The owners stated their intention is to get a code compliance inspection and sell the property. James Geske asked for a posfponement and some time to pay the vacant building fee, get a code compliance inspection, and try to sell the property. Gerry Strathman asked wouid the home be sold as is. Mr. Geske responded he did not know the owner's intentions. Mr. Strathman asked how ]ong it would take to get the building so]d, repaired, and back in shape. Mr. Geske suggested 6 months. Mr. Straihman stated he wouid lay over this item to May 5, 1998. Chuck Votel had no problem with the layover. 83 Dou¢las Street Chuck Votei reported this has been vacant since Mazch 1996. The current properiy owner is Lawrence Lawyer; Mr. Votel has not heard from him. Six summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are paid. On October 2, 1997, a code compliance inspection was done and the $2,000 bond posted. The cost to repair is $40,000, and the cost to demolish is $6,670. John Ortez, 309 Harrison Avenue, appeared and stated he is interested in acquiring the property, but he did not know what needed to be repaired. Gerry Strathman responded the repairs are 4 �t`1 - �v`t \ MINLITES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 2 extensive with problems such as plumbing, electrical, heating, zoning. Mr. Strathman asked did Mr. Ortez have any contact with the owner. Mr. Ortez responded no. Mr. Strathman explained that the owner has to come forwazd to deal with this properry, post a bond, and give a plan for rehabilitating the building. If Mr. Ortez can make contact with the owner and come back with financial resources, the situation can be looked into. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Betty Moran, West 7�' Street Federation, appeared and stated she agreed with the recommendation. 758 Lafond Avenue Joanne Berchazd, 308 W. Rose Avenue, appeazed and stated her parents owned the property. She hasn't been in the house since 3une 6, 1995 when her father died. Her sister and four children were living there. Evidently, last summer the residence was bug infested. Chuck Votel reported the bualding was condemned in August 1997. Two summary abatement notices have been issued. The vacant buiiding registration fees and 1995-1997 real estate taxes are due. Carol Erickson, heir to the property, has not discussed her intentions with Public Health. The cost to repair is $40,000 and the cost to demolish is $7,500. Gerry Strathman stated there is an HRA mortgage on this property and a lien. Someone will have to estabiish ownership and take responsibility for the building. Chuck Votel explained the owner has died and there are a number of potential heirs. Given the fact the building is condemned, in a serious state of disrepair, and absent anyone to show clear ownership and resources to repair it, Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building. Joanne Berchard asked how she could tell what needed to be done. Gerry Strathman responded she should order a code compliance inspecGOn. Chuck Vote] added she could get a copy of the Public Health DepartmenY s Division of Code Enforcement Order to Abate which lists deficiencies. Ms. Berchazd viewed photos of the house and said she wouid like a chance to fix it. Mr. Strathman told Ms. Bernard she should get control of the property, post a$2,000 bond, and start the repair. Absent that, Mr. Strathman reiterated his recommendation for removal of the building. 1107 Suburban Avenue Jeanne Balzano, 145 W. Winifred, appeazed and stated the house was for her daughter who is iil and not able to come in. Ms. Balzano's fiance signed for the owner of the house. a� - �y°�� MINITTES OF LEGISLA'ITVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 3 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since May 1995. The current property owners aze listed as William H. Demazs, Jr. and Lisa Balzano. They have stated they would like to renovate the building but have not made significant progress. Five summary abatements have been issued for yazd work and snow removal. Reai Estate taxes are unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done. A$2,000 bond was forfeited because repairs were not completed. The estimated cost to repair is $2Q000 and the cost to demolish is $5,600. Jeanne Balzano stated she had a code compliance done February 2, 1998. A lot of work has been done. HUD had done some of it. The Truth-in-Housing was violated and her family is planning to pursue that. Every piece of plumbing has been replaced and it should pass inspection. A licensed plumber needs to be called. There was no insulation in the house. The house has now been insulated from top to down. The entire fumace had to be replaced. Ms. Balzano has gone over everything with the furnace inspector. About 80% of the sheet rock has been changed. There are small things to fix at this point. The inspector complained about switch plate covers being off, but they were off because of painting and wall priming. The ceiling fixture in the living room was down because it was recently sprayed and it was decided to ]eave it down because of leakage in that azea. Ms. Balzano stated she has had some health problems. It was tough coming up with ihe $2,000 bond and it was even tougher to ]ose it. The house is close to being done. Some things will have to wait until spring for repair. Gerry Strathman asked was anyone living there now. Jeanne Balzano responded no but someone could because there is heat, sufficient plumbing, new appliances, new cabinets, new flooring, new floor covering, and new insulation. Gerry Strathman asked for the lasT time an inspector has been at the building. Chuck Votel responded there was a call the other day about dirt and snow on the sidewalk, bnt the last time inspectors were inside of the house was on December 15, 1997. Gerry Strathman stated if what Jeanne Balzano is correct, then this building is not a candidate for demolition. He asked when this house would be finished and ready for occupancy. Ms. Balzano responded the concrete front steps have to be repiaced, but that cannot be done untii spring. The ground has to be thawed for the retaining wall also. Jeanne Balzano added one of her neighbors has been compiaining about structural damage to the neighbor's home caused by the retaining wall. This neighbor has been calling the police and causing other problems. She has refused to work with an azbitrator. The retaining wall is completely off of her property. According to the neighbor's mother, they have received a settiement from Twin City Federal for $20,000 for water damage. The water damage was done by the previous owner of 1107 Suburban. Gene Adkins, Hitchcock Firm, appeazed and stated he represents the neighbor Kazen Rustad at 1113 Suburban. The property at 1107 Suburban has caused problems at Ms. Rustad's house due to the retaining wall. There is a cement concrete footing that is being pushed into Ms. Rustad's Q�t - �y�� MINLTTES OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page 4 properiy. Jeanne Balzano responded that is not the impression of the engineer called in by Don Wagner of the License Inspections and Environmental Prote�tion (L�P) Office. Gerry Strathman stated this is a civil dispute and is not something that can be resolved here. Gerry Strathman stated given the representation of all the work that has been done on this building, it would not be a candidate for removal at this time, however Mr. Strathman is troubled by the long and sordid history of this properry. Mr. Strathman recommended an additional four months to complete the rehabilitation of this building, subject to the posting of another $2,000 bond by noon of February I 1, 1998. Jeanne Balzano stated that is financially very hazd. Mr. Strathman responded the money will be returned if the work is completed. Karen Rustad, 1113 Suburban, appeared and stated she had an architectural engineer at her house. She presented a letter to Gerry Strathman. Ms. Rustad stated she had to remove part of the retaining wall because the City gave her a correction notice to do so. Gerry Strathman reiterated that the issue about the retaining wall cannot be dealt with here. He returned the letter to Ms. Rustad. Gerry Strathman stated the City Council wili not get into the matter of the retaining wall either, but recommended Jeanne Balzano appear at the Council meeting on February 11 since there may be a dispute. The Legislauve Hearing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 2125 Waukon Avenue Chuck Votel reported the house was condemned in May 1997. One summary abatement order was issued to secure the building. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued in October 1997. The vacant building fees are due. The real estate tases are paid. The estimated cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $5,500. John Nelson and Larry Asche, both from TCF Bank, appeared at the meeting. Mr. Nelson stated this is a properiy that TCF Bank was forced to take back. TCF was no6fied in January 199'7 that there was a condemnation order. They plan to market the property. Mr. Asche is the property manager. He will make arrangements to post the vacant building fee and get a code compliance report. TCF Bank would like additional time to get the properiy sold. Gerry Strathman recommended a]ayover to May 5, 1998. Hopefully in three months there will be a new owner who will post the bonds and initiate the necessary repairs. The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 a.m. a� -i�°�� REPORT LEGISLAITVE HEARING Date: December 2, 1997 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Gerry Strathman L.egislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1331 Bush Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 741 Eclmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Aearing Of�cer recommends allowing the new owner six months to rehabilitate the building, contingent on paying the $200 Vacant Building Fee and posting a$2,000 bond by Noon, December 10"'. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 237 Pa e Street East. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to January 20, 1998. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 137 Case 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 su� months to rehabilitate the building. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 659 Blair Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. (continued) �� -��t�►� 6. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying this matter over to February 3, 1998. �� -�y�� REPORT Date: February 3, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing OfFcer l. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 2, 1997) The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 83 Douglas Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 758 Lafond Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1107 Suburban Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends 4 months to complete the rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 11, 1998. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding located at 2125 Waukon Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove tt�e building. The Legislative Hearing Officer laid over this item to May 5, 1998. q� -�� LEGISLATIVE HEARING REPORT, 2-3-1998 6. Summary Abatement Order regazding property located at 1173 Bradlev Street. Page 2 The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal but giving the owner until February 9, 1998 to clean up the yard and until Mazch 3, 1998 to remove the rear exterior stairs and the storage shed. �� MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING I�� y �` May 5, 1998 Room 330, City Fiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESF.NT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy VJillits, Property Code Enforcement Note: All addresses are laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting. Gerry Suathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 1130 Bush Avenue A video was shown. Tony Casland, owner, appeazed and stated he had his garage tom down. Mr. Casland received a note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the inspector what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The inspector said it was a waming, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine, and thought it was all over. Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got chazged for 18 tires. The neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr. Casland spent $500 to haul away uash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was tom down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwing their uash behind it. Ron Tessmer appeazed and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow bar. The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load Mr. Tessmer was charging $200 for the whole thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 18 hours of work had been put into it. Mr. Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman from a neighbor. The statement was later returned. Guy Wiliits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry Strathman stated it looked like the gazage was down in the video. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill. From the video and from what he heard, Mr. Strathman felt the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly no6fied and had an opporiunity to remove the problem. �1�1-1 `�`�� MII�TUTES FROM'fHE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861 plus the $40 service fee. 553 Edmund Avenue A video was shown. James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondered why his bill was $310. Gerry Strathman looked at the bill which showed an hour was $180 and five yards of trash was $90. Mr. Suathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the charge is for an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. 7ames Morgan stated he did not get a notice. Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hazd to haul things away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard; things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she suppose to remove items immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technically yes, but if no one complains then an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was not done until7anuary 22, which is about five weeks. Gerry Suathman recommends the charge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's word that fhe worker told him a different cost. 2125 Waukon Avenue (Laid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a Code Compliance Inspec6on has been done, a building permit has been issued. This permit expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date. The owner stated the work can be done by September 28. Gerty Strathman recommends the order be amended to September 28, 1998. 328 Lexineton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-98) Chuck Votel reported the owner is appeaiing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City �� - � u MINUT'ES FROM TF� L.ECsISLATIVE FiEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 3 Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the City removed it. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, stated Gerry Strathman previously gave him six months to repair the property if he met certain conditions. The Council did not agree with the recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at the City Council heazing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answered he has documenta6on that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution. Gerry Sttathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation. After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the Ciry is finished. Then a person can go to District Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding. Mohammed Shahidullah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a restraining order because the City moved so fast and had already started to tear the home down. Gerry Strathman asked what he wanied today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanied to see the letter. Mr. Suathman responded the department is required to give him a copy of the letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Deparunent. Whether he was notified or not, is up to an attomey to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman responded the City Council resolution should have been sent to the property owner. Whether Mr. Shahidullah received that is up to an attorney. Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. 'i'hera aze no extraordinary circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never received detailed expenses. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 948 Forest Street No one appeazed representing the property. Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997. The owner has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office. Attached to the paperwork on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votel's o�ce when the mortgage foreclosure and redemption period is completed. 'There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying to do a speedy foreclosure on the properry. NovaStaz was notified of this hearing, but are not here. The City has issued four summary abatement no6ces. The building has been secured by ��-i�� MINIJTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 4 the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees are unpaid. The cost to repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650. The following peopie spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building: David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Dan Starr, representing Holy Trinity Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street; Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center; Mary Moore, 960 Duchess; Richazd Beldorf, 953 Forest Street. Gerry Suathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. (T'he text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record) 447 B�1 Street and 449 Banfil Street Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situauon for both is very similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 yeazs. 449 Banfil has not been occupied since 7anuary 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with Joseph Mullery acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the properry. There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447 Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and securing the building. The City has had to boazd the building. The registration fees are due on both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Taxes aze due on both properties. Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 B�1, but es6mates for cost to repair were done from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447 Banfil and $50,000 for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfil and $7,319 for 449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the properry. Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Joseph Muilery who says there is a temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no resuaining order. Mr. Strathman asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel responded Mr. Muilery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The Mayor's office has requested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties, but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. VotePs office. Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeazed and stated he would like to preview the properties and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach Joseph Mullery but has not been able to. Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do. �'1-►`1�1 D�IINUTES FROM Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 5 Gerry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the process. Gerry Strazhman recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. 1005 Jessie Street Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy Johnson, 1136 East Magnolia Avenue, appeared. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of attomey for his mother Gladys 7ohnson, who owns the property. Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since May 1497. Six summary abatement notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting ta11 grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600. Dorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know where most of the vandalism is coming from. The 3ohnsons hava cleaned up the yazd several times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep throwing their garbage over. Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were cleazly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There are constant police calls to 1001 7essie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that she cannot control them. The neighbors at 997 Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio plans to put up a very suong securiry fence between her and 1001 7essie. She has custody of her 14 month old and three year old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has slowed down her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of condemnation, he asked for a feasibiliry study. This was done. The house is structurally sound. The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism. Gerry Suathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she posted the bond, has a building permit, and hopes to have the building done in six months. Chuck Votel stated the vacant building fee is paid. Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1948 to remove or repair the building. 474 Sherburne Avenue Guy Willits reported this was for scattered gazbage, gazbage bags, and refuse. q�t-��L MINLTT'ES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 6 A video was shown. The owner was satisfied that the City did the work. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. 741 Marvland Avenue Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent January 29, 1998 and posted. A waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The property was rechecked 7anuary 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9. A video was shown. Maurice Burks, owner, appeazed and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks have to be clear full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop. Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The City crew was in the neighborhood for two addresses so it probably cost less to do this address. 9 Acker Street West (I,aid over from 2-3-98) Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner. Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution. 663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Councii meeting) No one appeared. A video was shown. Chuck Willits reported the garage was dilapidated, leaning, harzazdous, and open to access. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. ��-��t�\ MINLTTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 7 673 Central Avenue West No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m.