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98-148ORIGlNAL Presented By Referred To �� Council File # �1 O creen Sheet # �� Committee: Date WFIEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecking and removai of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Progerty" and commonly lrnown as 774 Astiland Avenue. This property is legally described as foliows, to wit: I.ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Pau1. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before October 23, 1997, the following are the now laiown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Fleet Mortgage, 11200 West Parkland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224, Re: Loan�f 0030237582; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Pham Express, Inc., 401 79th Street West, Bloomington, MN 55420, Atm: Gene Johnson; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306, Atm: Beth Assmusen, Re: Fleet Mortgage WHBREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code an order idenufied as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, tkus order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by December 15, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WI�EREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and f�, m��, �� - �.� �.s � � �" RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Faul Legislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� -�yF' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Sairn Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 17, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on The community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the struciure to be completed within �.�� "�)-�.-� after the date of the Council Hearin and 1 y ��'X�1vrorr}F� �'Prav:�.� � C-�4'�� '�Y'(�Yj`lo,V�CfJ � :nsetz�:� i � r_...`:e�� 3fa.«.�.R ;s no-re� 6�. n�on �' L, 1� W HtSKr:AJ, a heanng was llelcl beTOre trie Jamt Yaul C:IIy C:ouncll on W ecines�ay rebruary � q q �. 25, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 774 Ashland Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00�. 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resoluflon and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled, ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within ' after the date of the Council Hearing. S� X C�� m�r-�4�5 qp -��tY � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within tlus period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removai shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall he considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. OR1GlNAL Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By: Wi�r�� Form Approved by City Attorney s : �R.e.e�ce/�/ G'�v � �'d � %� BI" ��a- -� ��;��a. _� by Mayor for Submission to Appz By: Adopted by Council: Date �p�, �rl� Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 � 25, 1998 01123198 �� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET � ��,,��,_�: RY-i'�8' cuo 61559 . MMYIDSb �� .n«� G-z�e'L� ��«� ❑..�,��.� ❑+.�� p�,�.,�,� �ti� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE� City Council to pass this resolution which will oxder the ownex(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Deparhnent of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property i��at 774 Ashland Avenue. JAN 2 7 3998 PLANNMG CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �m�ce��,�.,�a��.a� "R��Pt�E YES NO Hes Mie pereoNfirm ever been a dty emabYee9 YES ND Dces mis Pe��rm G� a si61i not normaiNP�secsed trY am' anerrt citY emWq'ee? YES NO Is Nis pe`eon�Gm� a targeted ventlaft YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnown to the Enforcement O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 774 Ashland Avenue by December 15. 1997. and have failed to complv with those orders. �. � ��t= F�:� � ., � t � _} � �r` zs. :.,`� The City will eliminate a nuisance. The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These property, coliected as a special assessment against the property taYes. V�;iV L.�? t�` will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. fO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � . COE7/REVENUE BUDIiETED (CIRCLE ONE! NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 NNDING SOURCE AC?NITY NUMBER INANCW.INFDRMATION (EJ�WN) DEPAR1MENi' OF FIR£ AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Fu(ler. Fire Chief n�� I�� _� DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENf Charles l'o1e1, Program D'ueclor CTTI' OF SA.INT PAUL Nuitante Building Code Fnforcement Norm Coleman, Mayor 555 Cedar Sveet TeL• 672-198-4153 Sa'mtPaul,MN55t01-2260 Fax.'612d28-3T7D i January 23, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule pubiic hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: ,_ 774 Ashland Avenue The Ciry Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - T�esday, February 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Fleet Mortgage Fee Owner 11200 West Parkland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 Re: L,oan# 0030237582 H.U.D. Property Disposition Buyer 220 Second Street Souffi Minneapolis, MN 55401 Attn: Sophie Hallauer Pham Express, Inc. Agent for AUA 401 79th Street West Bloomington, MN 55420 Attn: Gene Iohnson 774 Ashland Avenue January 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Shapiro & Nordmeyer 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 Attn: Beth Assmusen Re: Fleet Mortgage The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Paui Interest Attorney for Fee Owner ag .�NY Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buiiding(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement 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 Co 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 the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a tnnely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement 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, p � @ a LAJ � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings 3upervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Jan Casterland, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division � ': q�' �� REPORT Date: February 17, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 815 Universitv Avenue West. If the owner fai]s to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the buiiding. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 774 Ashland Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legis]aUve Hearing Officer recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the building on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 882 Greenbrier Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recammends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Summary abatement order regarding property located at 579 Forest Street. The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. at-�`� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATTVE HEARING February 17, 1998 Room 300, City Iiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRE5ENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Aeaith Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 774 Ashland Avenue Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since February 1997. The current property owner is Fleet Mortgage. 'I`he owner is currently doing minimal repairs and intends to convey the properiy to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City has issued four summary abatement notices and has boazded the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze paid. The inspectors were unable to estimate the cost to repair because they have not gained access to the interior. It appears to be severely water damaged. The cost to demolish is $5,890. Beth Asmussen, Fleet Mortgage, stated they would like extra time. They have paid the $100 fee to have the code compliance completed. The bond will be posted and they would like six months to find a buyer and make the necessary repairs. Pleet Mortgage is planning to convey the building to HUD. Gerry Strathman recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the bui]ding on condirion that a code compliance inspection is applied for and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. 579 Forest Street Chazlene Hessler stated she has started to clean the gazage over the snmmer. The sides have been cleaned. The cars are in running order. The property has been reinspected and new issues were found. Some of the issues have been taken caze of such as the tires being removed. Ms. Hessler was told she needed a permii for two or more rabbits and she now has the applications for the permits. The yazd should be cleaned up by the end of the month with the warmer weather. Gerry Strathman asked why it takes unti] the end of the month. Ms. Hessler responded there is metal frozen in the ground that needs to be pulled up and they have been salting it and working on it everyday. Guy Willits reported this started in November. Chazlene Hessler has been given some extensions. An inspector went there Friday and saw fans blowing on the rabbit feces for unknown reasons. Chazlene Hessier explained it was to dry it out. Mr. Wiliits went on to say refuse is stored in a boat, the backyazd has four vehicles, scattered refuse, and a three foot high pile of rabbit feces. The stench is awfui. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. a �.i�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLAITVE HEARING, 2-17-98 815 Universitv Avenue West Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this has been vacant since September 1997. The City has boazded the building. The owner has been tagged for faiiure to pay fees and fot unlawful occupancy. In December, the owner obtained a code compiiance inspecrion. The cost to repair is $40,000. The owner has been uncooperative. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 882 Greenbrier Street Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in July 1997 and has been vacant since then. The current property owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The Ciry has issued five summary abatement notices. The cost to repair is $45,000 and the cost to demolish is $8,725. Gregory Von Rothkirch, Ramsey County Tax Forfeit and Land, appeazed and stated the property was forfeited in August 1997. They have had possession since 5eptember. They would like to offer the building at auction, however the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) wants the property and has the right to obtain it first. The site Ss difficult topographicaily. If the house is demolished, the lot wiil probably not be redeveloped. The house has been boarded three times and is in an isolated location. Gerry Strathman stated this property is in a serious state of disrepair and asked has it been a prob3em. Chuck Votel responded it is repeatedly broken into, which is the primary problem. Gregory Von Rotbkirch stated May 28 is the next scheduled auction and there aze only two auctions a year. Gerry Strathman recommends approva] of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. Mr. Strathman urged Gregory Von Rothkirch to attend the February 25 Council meeting to discuss the matter with the City Council members who are also the HRA. The meetang was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ORIGlNAL Presented By Referred To �� Council File # �1 O creen Sheet # �� Committee: Date WFIEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecking and removai of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Progerty" and commonly lrnown as 774 Astiland Avenue. This property is legally described as foliows, to wit: I.ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Pau1. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before October 23, 1997, the following are the now laiown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Fleet Mortgage, 11200 West Parkland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224, Re: Loan�f 0030237582; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Pham Express, Inc., 401 79th Street West, Bloomington, MN 55420, Atm: Gene Johnson; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306, Atm: Beth Assmusen, Re: Fleet Mortgage WHBREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code an order idenufied as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, tkus order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by December 15, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WI�EREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and f�, m��, �� - �.� �.s � � �" RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Faul Legislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� -�yF' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Sairn Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 17, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on The community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the struciure to be completed within �.�� "�)-�.-� after the date of the Council Hearin and 1 y ��'X�1vrorr}F� �'Prav:�.� � C-�4'�� '�Y'(�Yj`lo,V�CfJ � :nsetz�:� i � r_...`:e�� 3fa.«.�.R ;s no-re� 6�. n�on �' L, 1� W HtSKr:AJ, a heanng was llelcl beTOre trie Jamt Yaul C:IIy C:ouncll on W ecines�ay rebruary � q q �. 25, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 774 Ashland Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00�. 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resoluflon and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled, ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within ' after the date of the Council Hearing. S� X C�� m�r-�4�5 qp -��tY � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within tlus period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removai shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall he considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. OR1GlNAL Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By: Wi�r�� Form Approved by City Attorney s : �R.e.e�ce/�/ G'�v � �'d � %� BI" ��a- -� ��;��a. _� by Mayor for Submission to Appz By: Adopted by Council: Date �p�, �rl� Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 � 25, 1998 01123198 �� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET � ��,,��,_�: RY-i'�8' cuo 61559 . MMYIDSb �� .n«� G-z�e'L� ��«� ❑..�,��.� ❑+.�� p�,�.,�,� �ti� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE� City Council to pass this resolution which will oxder the ownex(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Deparhnent of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property i��at 774 Ashland Avenue. JAN 2 7 3998 PLANNMG CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �m�ce��,�.,�a��.a� "R��Pt�E YES NO Hes Mie pereoNfirm ever been a dty emabYee9 YES ND Dces mis Pe��rm G� a si61i not normaiNP�secsed trY am' anerrt citY emWq'ee? YES NO Is Nis pe`eon�Gm� a targeted ventlaft YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnown to the Enforcement O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 774 Ashland Avenue by December 15. 1997. and have failed to complv with those orders. �. � ��t= F�:� � ., � t � _} � �r` zs. :.,`� The City will eliminate a nuisance. The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These property, coliected as a special assessment against the property taYes. V�;iV L.�? t�` will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. fO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � . COE7/REVENUE BUDIiETED (CIRCLE ONE! NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 NNDING SOURCE AC?NITY NUMBER INANCW.INFDRMATION (EJ�WN) DEPAR1MENi' OF FIR£ AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Fu(ler. Fire Chief n�� I�� _� DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENf Charles l'o1e1, Program D'ueclor CTTI' OF SA.INT PAUL Nuitante Building Code Fnforcement Norm Coleman, Mayor 555 Cedar Sveet TeL• 672-198-4153 Sa'mtPaul,MN55t01-2260 Fax.'612d28-3T7D i January 23, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule pubiic hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: ,_ 774 Ashland Avenue The Ciry Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - T�esday, February 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Fleet Mortgage Fee Owner 11200 West Parkland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 Re: L,oan# 0030237582 H.U.D. Property Disposition Buyer 220 Second Street Souffi Minneapolis, MN 55401 Attn: Sophie Hallauer Pham Express, Inc. Agent for AUA 401 79th Street West Bloomington, MN 55420 Attn: Gene Iohnson 774 Ashland Avenue January 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Shapiro & Nordmeyer 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 Attn: Beth Assmusen Re: Fleet Mortgage The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Paui Interest Attorney for Fee Owner ag .�NY Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buiiding(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement 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 Co 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 the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a tnnely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement 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, p � @ a LAJ � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings 3upervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Jan Casterland, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division � ': q�' �� REPORT Date: February 17, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 815 Universitv Avenue West. If the owner fai]s to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the buiiding. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 774 Ashland Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legis]aUve Hearing Officer recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the building on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 882 Greenbrier Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recammends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Summary abatement order regarding property located at 579 Forest Street. The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. at-�`� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATTVE HEARING February 17, 1998 Room 300, City Iiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRE5ENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Aeaith Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 774 Ashland Avenue Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since February 1997. The current property owner is Fleet Mortgage. 'I`he owner is currently doing minimal repairs and intends to convey the properiy to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City has issued four summary abatement notices and has boazded the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze paid. The inspectors were unable to estimate the cost to repair because they have not gained access to the interior. It appears to be severely water damaged. The cost to demolish is $5,890. Beth Asmussen, Fleet Mortgage, stated they would like extra time. They have paid the $100 fee to have the code compliance completed. The bond will be posted and they would like six months to find a buyer and make the necessary repairs. Pleet Mortgage is planning to convey the building to HUD. Gerry Strathman recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the bui]ding on condirion that a code compliance inspection is applied for and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. 579 Forest Street Chazlene Hessler stated she has started to clean the gazage over the snmmer. The sides have been cleaned. The cars are in running order. The property has been reinspected and new issues were found. Some of the issues have been taken caze of such as the tires being removed. Ms. Hessler was told she needed a permii for two or more rabbits and she now has the applications for the permits. The yazd should be cleaned up by the end of the month with the warmer weather. Gerry Strathman asked why it takes unti] the end of the month. Ms. Hessler responded there is metal frozen in the ground that needs to be pulled up and they have been salting it and working on it everyday. Guy Willits reported this started in November. Chazlene Hessler has been given some extensions. An inspector went there Friday and saw fans blowing on the rabbit feces for unknown reasons. Chazlene Hessier explained it was to dry it out. Mr. Wiliits went on to say refuse is stored in a boat, the backyazd has four vehicles, scattered refuse, and a three foot high pile of rabbit feces. The stench is awfui. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. a �.i�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLAITVE HEARING, 2-17-98 815 Universitv Avenue West Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this has been vacant since September 1997. The City has boazded the building. The owner has been tagged for faiiure to pay fees and fot unlawful occupancy. In December, the owner obtained a code compiiance inspecrion. The cost to repair is $40,000. The owner has been uncooperative. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 882 Greenbrier Street Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in July 1997 and has been vacant since then. The current property owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The Ciry has issued five summary abatement notices. The cost to repair is $45,000 and the cost to demolish is $8,725. Gregory Von Rothkirch, Ramsey County Tax Forfeit and Land, appeazed and stated the property was forfeited in August 1997. They have had possession since 5eptember. They would like to offer the building at auction, however the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) wants the property and has the right to obtain it first. The site Ss difficult topographicaily. If the house is demolished, the lot wiil probably not be redeveloped. The house has been boarded three times and is in an isolated location. Gerry Strathman stated this property is in a serious state of disrepair and asked has it been a prob3em. Chuck Votel responded it is repeatedly broken into, which is the primary problem. Gregory Von Rotbkirch stated May 28 is the next scheduled auction and there aze only two auctions a year. Gerry Strathman recommends approva] of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. Mr. Strathman urged Gregory Von Rothkirch to attend the February 25 Council meeting to discuss the matter with the City Council members who are also the HRA. The meetang was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ORIGlNAL Presented By Referred To �� Council File # �1 O creen Sheet # �� Committee: Date WFIEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessiry of ordering the repair or wrecking and removai of a two-story, wood frame structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Progerty" and commonly lrnown as 774 Astiland Avenue. This property is legally described as foliows, to wit: I.ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Pau1. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enfarcement on or before October 23, 1997, the following are the now laiown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Fleet Mortgage, 11200 West Parkland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224, Re: Loan�f 0030237582; H.U.D. Property Disposition, 220 Second Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Attn: Sophie Hallauer; Pham Express, Inc., 401 79th Street West, Bloomington, MN 55420, Atm: Gene Johnson; Shapiro & Nordmeyer, 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306, Atm: Beth Assmusen, Re: Fleet Mortgage WHBREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code an order idenufied as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 14, 1997; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, tkus order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Properry by December 15, 1997; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WI�EREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and f�, m��, �� - �.� �.s � � �" RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Faul Legislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� -�yF' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Sairn Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 17, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on The community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the struciure to be completed within �.�� "�)-�.-� after the date of the Council Hearin and 1 y ��'X�1vrorr}F� �'Prav:�.� � C-�4'�� '�Y'(�Yj`lo,V�CfJ � :nsetz�:� i � r_...`:e�� 3fa.«.�.R ;s no-re� 6�. n�on �' L, 1� W HtSKr:AJ, a heanng was llelcl beTOre trie Jamt Yaul C:IIy C:ouncll on W ecines�ay rebruary � q q �. 25, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the L,egislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 774 Ashland Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00�. 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resoluflon and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled, ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within ' after the date of the Council Hearing. S� X C�� m�r-�4�5 qp -��tY � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 il 12 13 14 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within tlus period of time the Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L.egislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removai shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall he considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. OR1GlNAL Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Requested by Department of: Fire• Code Enforcement Division By: Wi�r�� Form Approved by City Attorney s : �R.e.e�ce/�/ G'�v � �'d � %� BI" ��a- -� ��;��a. _� by Mayor for Submission to Appz By: Adopted by Council: Date �p�, �rl� Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 � 25, 1998 01123198 �� TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET � ��,,��,_�: RY-i'�8' cuo 61559 . MMYIDSb �� .n«� G-z�e'L� ��«� ❑..�,��.� ❑+.�� p�,�.,�,� �ti� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE� City Council to pass this resolution which will oxder the ownex(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Deparhnent of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property i��at 774 Ashland Avenue. JAN 2 7 3998 PLANNMG CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �m�ce��,�.,�a��.a� "R��Pt�E YES NO Hes Mie pereoNfirm ever been a dty emabYee9 YES ND Dces mis Pe��rm G� a si61i not normaiNP�secsed trY am' anerrt citY emWq'ee? YES NO Is Nis pe`eon�Gm� a targeted ventlaft YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnown to the Enforcement O�cer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 774 Ashland Avenue by December 15. 1997. and have failed to complv with those orders. �. � ��t= F�:� � ., � t � _} � �r` zs. :.,`� The City will eliminate a nuisance. The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These property, coliected as a special assessment against the property taYes. V�;iV L.�? t�` will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. fO7AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S � � . COE7/REVENUE BUDIiETED (CIRCLE ONE! NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 NNDING SOURCE AC?NITY NUMBER INANCW.INFDRMATION (EJ�WN) DEPAR1MENi' OF FIR£ AND SAFETY SERVICES Timothy K Fu(ler. Fire Chief n�� I�� _� DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENf Charles l'o1e1, Program D'ueclor CTTI' OF SA.INT PAUL Nuitante Building Code Fnforcement Norm Coleman, Mayor 555 Cedar Sveet TeL• 672-198-4153 Sa'mtPaul,MN55t01-2260 Fax.'612d28-3T7D i January 23, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and Safety Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule pubiic hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: ,_ 774 Ashland Avenue The Ciry Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - T�esday, February 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Fleet Mortgage Fee Owner 11200 West Parkland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 Re: L,oan# 0030237582 H.U.D. Property Disposition Buyer 220 Second Street Souffi Minneapolis, MN 55401 Attn: Sophie Hallauer Pham Express, Inc. Agent for AUA 401 79th Street West Bloomington, MN 55420 Attn: Gene Iohnson 774 Ashland Avenue January 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Shapiro & Nordmeyer 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 Attn: Beth Assmusen Re: Fleet Mortgage The legal description of this properry is: L,ot 9, Block 2, Palace Addition to St. Paui Interest Attorney for Fee Owner ag .�NY Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buiiding(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement 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 Co 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 the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this buiiding in a tnnely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement 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, p � @ a LAJ � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings 3upervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Jan Casterland, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pah1, PED-Housing Division � ': q�' �� REPORT Date: February 17, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing OfFcer 1. Resolurion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 815 Universitv Avenue West. If the owner fai]s to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the buiiding. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 774 Ashland Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legis]aUve Hearing Officer recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the building on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building ]ocated at 882 Greenbrier Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Heaith is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recammends approval of the I S day order to repair or remove the building. 4. Summary abatement order regarding property located at 579 Forest Street. The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. at-�`� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATTVE HEARING February 17, 1998 Room 300, City Iiall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRE5ENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Public Aeaith Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 774 Ashland Avenue Chuck Votel reported the property has been vacant since February 1997. The current property owner is Fleet Mortgage. 'I`he owner is currently doing minimal repairs and intends to convey the properiy to Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City has issued four summary abatement notices and has boazded the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze paid. The inspectors were unable to estimate the cost to repair because they have not gained access to the interior. It appears to be severely water damaged. The cost to demolish is $5,890. Beth Asmussen, Fleet Mortgage, stated they would like extra time. They have paid the $100 fee to have the code compliance completed. The bond will be posted and they would like six months to find a buyer and make the necessary repairs. Pleet Mortgage is planning to convey the building to HUD. Gerry Strathman recommends 6 months to rehabilitate the bui]ding on condirion that a code compliance inspection is applied for and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of February 25, 1998. 579 Forest Street Chazlene Hessler stated she has started to clean the gazage over the snmmer. The sides have been cleaned. The cars are in running order. The property has been reinspected and new issues were found. Some of the issues have been taken caze of such as the tires being removed. Ms. Hessler was told she needed a permii for two or more rabbits and she now has the applications for the permits. The yazd should be cleaned up by the end of the month with the warmer weather. Gerry Strathman asked why it takes unti] the end of the month. Ms. Hessler responded there is metal frozen in the ground that needs to be pulled up and they have been salting it and working on it everyday. Guy Willits reported this started in November. Chazlene Hessler has been given some extensions. An inspector went there Friday and saw fans blowing on the rabbit feces for unknown reasons. Chazlene Hessier explained it was to dry it out. Mr. Wiliits went on to say refuse is stored in a boat, the backyazd has four vehicles, scattered refuse, and a three foot high pile of rabbit feces. The stench is awfui. Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal. a �.i�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLAITVE HEARING, 2-17-98 815 Universitv Avenue West Page 2 Chuck Votel reported this has been vacant since September 1997. The City has boazded the building. The owner has been tagged for faiiure to pay fees and fot unlawful occupancy. In December, the owner obtained a code compiiance inspecrion. The cost to repair is $40,000. The owner has been uncooperative. Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. 882 Greenbrier Street Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in July 1997 and has been vacant since then. The current property owner is State of Minnesota Trust Exempt. The Ciry has issued five summary abatement notices. The cost to repair is $45,000 and the cost to demolish is $8,725. Gregory Von Rothkirch, Ramsey County Tax Forfeit and Land, appeazed and stated the property was forfeited in August 1997. They have had possession since 5eptember. They would like to offer the building at auction, however the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) wants the property and has the right to obtain it first. The site Ss difficult topographicaily. If the house is demolished, the lot wiil probably not be redeveloped. The house has been boarded three times and is in an isolated location. Gerry Strathman stated this property is in a serious state of disrepair and asked has it been a prob3em. Chuck Votel responded it is repeatedly broken into, which is the primary problem. Gregory Von Rotbkirch stated May 28 is the next scheduled auction and there aze only two auctions a year. Gerry Strathman recommends approva] of the 15 day order to repair or remove the building. Mr. Strathman urged Gregory Von Rothkirch to attend the February 25 Council meeting to discuss the matter with the City Council members who are also the HRA. The meetang was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.