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ORIGlNAl.
RESOLUTION
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Presented By
Referred To
Council File # � 3s5
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame stntcture with a detached,
two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry"
and commonly known as 800 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to
wit:
Lot 5, Block 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 25, 1997, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Melinda L.
Franklin, 800 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104; First Union Mortgage Corp., P.O. Box
900001, Raleigh, NC 27675, Attn: Faith Hux; Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, 800
Norwest Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated December 19, 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, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7anuary 20, 1998; and
WFiEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
trus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolidon; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing
O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul i,egisladve Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri17, 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 Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and
welfare and remove its blighr;ng influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in
ac�ordance 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
demoliuon of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on RTednesday, April 22,
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislative Hearing O�cer
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 Properiy at 800 Concordia Avenue:
i. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as de6ned in Saint Paul
I.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 lrnown responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That 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 Safery
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant{Nuisance Buildings.
8. That ffie known interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
L The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall 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 and conecting all deficiencies as
prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with
ali applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or
demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above conective action is not completed within this 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 S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
3. In the evenz the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal properiy or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is further ordered, ffiat a copy of this resolution be mailed to ffie owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
OR1GlNAL
Requested by Department of:
Fire Code Enforcement Division
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Adopted by Council: Date ���,�Q' Form Approved by City Attorney
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fixe and Safety Services,
Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at
800 Concordia Avenue.
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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 known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 800 Concordia Avenue
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bv January 20, 1998, and have failed to comply with those orders. _
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i will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the
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A nLUSance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to i t e
community.
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CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Nssisance Building Code Fi'forcemw!
Norm Coleman, Mayor S55 Cedar Street Tel: 612d98-4153
Saint P¢ul, MN SSI07-1260 Fax: 6/2-228-3170
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March 6, 1998
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Department of F'ire and Safety Services, VacandNuisance 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:
800 Concordia Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, Apri17, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 22, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address Interest
Melinda L. Frankiin Fee Owner
800 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
First Union Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee
P.O. Box 900001
Raleigh, NC 27675
Attn: Faith Hux
Re: Loan # 5013983
L,eonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale Attomey for Mortga;e Company
800 Norwest Center
55 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
800 Concordia Avenue
March 6, 1998
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The legal description of this properry is:
Lot 5, Biock 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative 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 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 the Division of Code Enfotcement that the City Council pass a resolution
ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a
tunely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to
demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the reai estate as a special
assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes.
S' erely,
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ReneYa Weiss
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Apri17, 1998
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna F1ink, Real Estate; Doris Lzsny, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code
Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meering to order at 10:00 a.m.
2016 Fremont Avenue
Guy Willits gresented pictures to Gerry Strathman.
David Ausfin and I.eah Paulson appeared. Mr. Austin stated he has rabbit manure in a pile. The
inspector told him he had to get rid of all rabbit droppings and that the waste cannot be used in a
compost pile. Mr. Ausrin feels that the code against pet waste in a compost pile is referring to dogs
and cats.
Gerry Strathman asked about the present situation. Davis Austin replled he would like to continue
using the rabbit manure. Mr. Austin presented a letter to Gerry Strathman from Martha McDonell
of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium which says in part that rabbit droppings,
according to Dr. Vesley of the University of Minnesota School of Public Aealth, post no health
ttueat and would be beneficial in a compost pile. Mr. Austin also presented a letter from Professor
Thomas Halbach of the Universiry of Minnesota Extension Service regazding manure and
composting.
Guy Willits reported that the pictures show the rabbit feces is three feet high. Gerry Strathman
asked if there was any odor from it. Mr. Willits responded yes and there were lots of complaints.
I.eah Paulson added that there were no complaints related to the azea of the compost.
Gerry Strathman recommended granting the appeal citing the City Council's intenfions is to deal
with the public health hazazd, but rabbit droppings do not pose a health threat. However, the rabbit
droppings should be kept under control. If it becomes a public nuisance, it will be dealt with
differently. The rabbit feces can continued to be used for composting.
675 Sherburne Avenue (front house)
Chuck Votel reported this is a two story, wood frame structure. The building was condemned in
May 1997 and has been vacant since then. There have been two summary abatement notices
issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection
has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair this structure if $35,000 and the estimated
cost to demolish is $5,370.
Khai Xiong, owner, appeared and stated he received a call from a Reneta Weiss of Public Health
that this property has been condemned. Mr. Xiong wrote a letter saying he can bring this
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property up to code. Mr. Xiong asked how long he can have to fix the property.
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Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condiUon that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and
$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday, April 22, 1998. The owner cannot live on the
properry until it is brought up to code.
38 Svcamore Street East
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. It has had three
summary abatements issued for the following: remove refuse, cut and remove tall grass and
weeds, secure doors and windows, remove snow and/or ice from public sidewalk. The City has
had to board the building. The vacant building fees have remained unpaid. The ta�ces are paid.
A code compliance inspection was done. The bond has not been posted. The cost to repair this
property is estimated at $40,000 and the cost to demolish is estimated at $5,600.
Daniel Kaplan appeazed and stated the contract for sale will be April 23. He would like to
rehabilitate this property, therefore he is requesting a six month extension.
Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday,
Apri122, 1998.
430 W. Minnehaha Avenue
No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
246 Banfil Street
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Fuiler Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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1482 I�lehart Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
i�io one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeai.
872 Lafond Avenue
No one appeared; Geiry Suathman recommended denying the appeal.
2108 Mohawk Avenue
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
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Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to Apri121. (William IvIanley, owner, requested a
layover due to a family emergency.)
735 Smith Avenue South
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
328 Lexinaton Parkwav North
Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed. Chuck Votel stated the appeal was not sent in on time.
Gerry Strathman recommended this address be laid over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The paperwork on this property was not available. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to
April 21.
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1134 Bush Avenue
Mary Keenan appeazed.
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Guy Willits reported orders were issued and posted for rubbish. The compliance date was October
Mr. Willits showed a video.
Mary Keenan stated she has been back and forth between rivo addresses. Her son lives with her and
she inconecdy assumed he had cleaned it up.
Mary Keenan withdrew her appeal.
1608 Carroll Avenue
Guy Willits reported the order was mailed October 21 to cut tall grass and weeds.
Bob Johnson, owner, appeazed and stated he received the order. He cut the grass and weeds. Mr.
Johnson is questioning the full cost of the assessment and asked was his cutting not sufficient.
Gerry Strathman explained the City contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club and the chazge is
$120 an hour. They have equipment that has to be loaded and unloaded. The records show that the
club worked two hours on this project.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment.
674 Rivoli Street
Guy Willits reported that he had trouble locating the tape on this address.
Joyce Perkins, owner, appeared and stated the mail was addressed to her ex-husband. Ms. Perkins
has a problem with the rime the order was mailed. She has no money left to do this project. She
was told she only had to board the house, which she did.
Chuck Votel reported the inspector had talked to Donald Perkins. 7oyce Perkins responded Donald
Perkins did not notify her of this. Mr. Vote] went on to report that the inspector sent Ms. Perkins a
copy of the originai letter. The letter is dated August 6 and the building was to be secured by
August 11. T7ie teaz down date was a month later. Ms. Perkins stated the order looks like it reads
August 1 instead of August 11.
Guy Willits presented picmres to Gerry Strathman.
Gerry Strathman stated the Ciry did hire someone to take down the gazage. Joyce Perkins stated
there is no deadline for filing an appeal. Gerry Strathman responded the owner has ten days to file
an appeal and it obviously could have been filed in time.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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800 Concordia Avenue
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Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since July 1997. There was a fue in May
1997 that caused extensive damage. There is a severe mold problem in the house. First union
Mortgage Corp. Has initiated foreclosure proceedings. There have been six summary abatement
notices for snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk, tall grass and weeds, and to secure the
building. The vacant building registration fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. The estimated
cost to repair this structure is $50,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $6,950.
James Geske, representing Leonazd, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale at 800 Norwest Center,
appeazed and stated ttse end of the redemption period would be May or June. He has not heazd
from the owner. Gerry Strathman asked is his client willing to pay the vacant building fees, post
the bond, and get a code compliance inspection. Mr. Geske responded he is not in a position to
answer that.
Chuck Votel felt the building may not be worth the rescue because it is badly bumed and full of
mold.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building.
502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was demolished by the owner. The only issue left is the
assessment.
Guy Willits reported orders to cut grass and weeds were mailed in October. Pazks and
Recreation did the work and the cost was $402. Mr. Willits showed a video of the property.
David Yau (phonetic) stated he warked for the owner in November and December. Grass did not
need to be done at that time.
Gerry Strathman stated the assessment is for work done on August 26 for removing refuse and
cutting weeds and grass. The other assessment is for work done October 22 for weeds and grass.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector called to inform the owner the work was going to be done
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
Roxanna Flink stated this shouid be laid over to Apri121.
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1086 Ashland Avenue
Roxanna Flink stated the owner will be paying the assessment over a ten year period.
1645 I¢lehatt Avenue
Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to April 21.
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Date: April 7 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATTVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
I.egislauve Hearing Officer
l. Summary abatement appeal for 2016 Fremont Avenue.
The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends granting the appeal.
2. Summary abatement appeal for 430 W. Minnehaha Avenue.
The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 800 Concordia
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or
remove the building.
4. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 502 Lvnnhurst
Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The building was demolished by the owner. The above resolution is no longer needed.
(I�iote: there is another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 2.)
5. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 675 Sherburne
Avenue (front house). If the owner fails to comply with the resohrtion, Public Health is
ordered to remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant
building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
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6. Resoluuon ordering the order to remove or repair t6e buiiding located at 38 Svcamore
Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
'£he Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is
posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
7. Resolution ratifying assessments for benefits, costs, and expenses for summary
abatements for the following:
246 Banfil Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
The Legislative Heating Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Fuller Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1482 I¢lehart Avenue
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
872 Lafond Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal for the assessment.
(Note: there was another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 1.)
2108 Mohawk Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.
735 Smith Avenue South
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
328 L.exineton Pazkwav North
The L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to April 21.
1134 Bush Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
1608 Canoll Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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674 R3voli Street
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends laying over to Apri121.
1086 Ashland Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
(The owner will be paying the assessment over a ten yeaz period.)
1645 ig.lehart Avenue
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.
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RESOLUTION
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Presented By
Referred To
Council File # � 3s5
Green Sheet # �` �� �
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame stntcture with a detached,
two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry"
and commonly known as 800 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to
wit:
Lot 5, Block 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 25, 1997, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Melinda L.
Franklin, 800 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104; First Union Mortgage Corp., P.O. Box
900001, Raleigh, NC 27675, Attn: Faith Hux; Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, 800
Norwest Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated December 19, 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, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7anuary 20, 1998; and
WFiEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
trus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolidon; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing
O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul i,egisladve Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri17, 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 Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and
welfare and remove its blighr;ng influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in
ac�ordance 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
demoliuon of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on RTednesday, April 22,
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislative Hearing O�cer
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 Properiy at 800 Concordia Avenue:
i. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as de6ned in Saint Paul
I.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 lrnown responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That 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 Safery
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant{Nuisance Buildings.
8. That ffie known interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
L The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall 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 and conecting all deficiencies as
prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with
ali applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or
demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above conective action is not completed within this 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 S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
3. In the evenz the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal properiy or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is further ordered, ffiat a copy of this resolution be mailed to ffie owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fixe and Safety Services,
Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at
800 Concordia Avenue.
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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 known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 800 Concordia Avenue
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, colleeted as a special assessment against the properry taxes.
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A nLUSance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to i t e
community.
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CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Nssisance Building Code Fi'forcemw!
Norm Coleman, Mayor S55 Cedar Street Tel: 612d98-4153
Saint P¢ul, MN SSI07-1260 Fax: 6/2-228-3170
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March 6, 1998
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Department of F'ire and Safety Services, VacandNuisance 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:
800 Concordia Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, Apri17, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 22, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address Interest
Melinda L. Frankiin Fee Owner
800 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
First Union Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee
P.O. Box 900001
Raleigh, NC 27675
Attn: Faith Hux
Re: Loan # 5013983
L,eonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale Attomey for Mortga;e Company
800 Norwest Center
55 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
800 Concordia Avenue
March 6, 1998
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The legal description of this properry is:
Lot 5, Biock 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative 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 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 the Division of Code Enfotcement that the City Council pass a resolution
ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a
tunely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to
demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the reai estate as a special
assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes.
S' erely,
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ReneYa Weiss
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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Apri17, 1998
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna F1ink, Real Estate; Doris Lzsny, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code
Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meering to order at 10:00 a.m.
2016 Fremont Avenue
Guy Willits gresented pictures to Gerry Strathman.
David Ausfin and I.eah Paulson appeared. Mr. Austin stated he has rabbit manure in a pile. The
inspector told him he had to get rid of all rabbit droppings and that the waste cannot be used in a
compost pile. Mr. Ausrin feels that the code against pet waste in a compost pile is referring to dogs
and cats.
Gerry Strathman asked about the present situation. Davis Austin replled he would like to continue
using the rabbit manure. Mr. Austin presented a letter to Gerry Strathman from Martha McDonell
of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium which says in part that rabbit droppings,
according to Dr. Vesley of the University of Minnesota School of Public Aealth, post no health
ttueat and would be beneficial in a compost pile. Mr. Austin also presented a letter from Professor
Thomas Halbach of the Universiry of Minnesota Extension Service regazding manure and
composting.
Guy Willits reported that the pictures show the rabbit feces is three feet high. Gerry Strathman
asked if there was any odor from it. Mr. Willits responded yes and there were lots of complaints.
I.eah Paulson added that there were no complaints related to the azea of the compost.
Gerry Strathman recommended granting the appeal citing the City Council's intenfions is to deal
with the public health hazazd, but rabbit droppings do not pose a health threat. However, the rabbit
droppings should be kept under control. If it becomes a public nuisance, it will be dealt with
differently. The rabbit feces can continued to be used for composting.
675 Sherburne Avenue (front house)
Chuck Votel reported this is a two story, wood frame structure. The building was condemned in
May 1997 and has been vacant since then. There have been two summary abatement notices
issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection
has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair this structure if $35,000 and the estimated
cost to demolish is $5,370.
Khai Xiong, owner, appeared and stated he received a call from a Reneta Weiss of Public Health
that this property has been condemned. Mr. Xiong wrote a letter saying he can bring this
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property up to code. Mr. Xiong asked how long he can have to fix the property.
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Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condiUon that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and
$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday, April 22, 1998. The owner cannot live on the
properry until it is brought up to code.
38 Svcamore Street East
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. It has had three
summary abatements issued for the following: remove refuse, cut and remove tall grass and
weeds, secure doors and windows, remove snow and/or ice from public sidewalk. The City has
had to board the building. The vacant building fees have remained unpaid. The ta�ces are paid.
A code compliance inspection was done. The bond has not been posted. The cost to repair this
property is estimated at $40,000 and the cost to demolish is estimated at $5,600.
Daniel Kaplan appeazed and stated the contract for sale will be April 23. He would like to
rehabilitate this property, therefore he is requesting a six month extension.
Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday,
Apri122, 1998.
430 W. Minnehaha Avenue
No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
246 Banfil Street
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Fuiler Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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1482 I�lehart Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
i�io one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeai.
872 Lafond Avenue
No one appeared; Geiry Suathman recommended denying the appeal.
2108 Mohawk Avenue
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
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Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to Apri121. (William IvIanley, owner, requested a
layover due to a family emergency.)
735 Smith Avenue South
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
328 Lexinaton Parkwav North
Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed. Chuck Votel stated the appeal was not sent in on time.
Gerry Strathman recommended this address be laid over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The paperwork on this property was not available. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to
April 21.
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1134 Bush Avenue
Mary Keenan appeazed.
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Guy Willits reported orders were issued and posted for rubbish. The compliance date was October
Mr. Willits showed a video.
Mary Keenan stated she has been back and forth between rivo addresses. Her son lives with her and
she inconecdy assumed he had cleaned it up.
Mary Keenan withdrew her appeal.
1608 Carroll Avenue
Guy Willits reported the order was mailed October 21 to cut tall grass and weeds.
Bob Johnson, owner, appeazed and stated he received the order. He cut the grass and weeds. Mr.
Johnson is questioning the full cost of the assessment and asked was his cutting not sufficient.
Gerry Strathman explained the City contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club and the chazge is
$120 an hour. They have equipment that has to be loaded and unloaded. The records show that the
club worked two hours on this project.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment.
674 Rivoli Street
Guy Willits reported that he had trouble locating the tape on this address.
Joyce Perkins, owner, appeared and stated the mail was addressed to her ex-husband. Ms. Perkins
has a problem with the rime the order was mailed. She has no money left to do this project. She
was told she only had to board the house, which she did.
Chuck Votel reported the inspector had talked to Donald Perkins. 7oyce Perkins responded Donald
Perkins did not notify her of this. Mr. Vote] went on to report that the inspector sent Ms. Perkins a
copy of the originai letter. The letter is dated August 6 and the building was to be secured by
August 11. T7ie teaz down date was a month later. Ms. Perkins stated the order looks like it reads
August 1 instead of August 11.
Guy Willits presented picmres to Gerry Strathman.
Gerry Strathman stated the Ciry did hire someone to take down the gazage. Joyce Perkins stated
there is no deadline for filing an appeal. Gerry Strathman responded the owner has ten days to file
an appeal and it obviously could have been filed in time.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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800 Concordia Avenue
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Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since July 1997. There was a fue in May
1997 that caused extensive damage. There is a severe mold problem in the house. First union
Mortgage Corp. Has initiated foreclosure proceedings. There have been six summary abatement
notices for snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk, tall grass and weeds, and to secure the
building. The vacant building registration fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. The estimated
cost to repair this structure is $50,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $6,950.
James Geske, representing Leonazd, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale at 800 Norwest Center,
appeazed and stated ttse end of the redemption period would be May or June. He has not heazd
from the owner. Gerry Strathman asked is his client willing to pay the vacant building fees, post
the bond, and get a code compliance inspection. Mr. Geske responded he is not in a position to
answer that.
Chuck Votel felt the building may not be worth the rescue because it is badly bumed and full of
mold.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building.
502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was demolished by the owner. The only issue left is the
assessment.
Guy Willits reported orders to cut grass and weeds were mailed in October. Pazks and
Recreation did the work and the cost was $402. Mr. Willits showed a video of the property.
David Yau (phonetic) stated he warked for the owner in November and December. Grass did not
need to be done at that time.
Gerry Strathman stated the assessment is for work done on August 26 for removing refuse and
cutting weeds and grass. The other assessment is for work done October 22 for weeds and grass.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector called to inform the owner the work was going to be done
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
Roxanna Flink stated this shouid be laid over to Apri121.
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1086 Ashland Avenue
Roxanna Flink stated the owner will be paying the assessment over a ten year period.
1645 I¢lehatt Avenue
Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to April 21.
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Date: April 7 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATTVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
I.egislauve Hearing Officer
l. Summary abatement appeal for 2016 Fremont Avenue.
The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends granting the appeal.
2. Summary abatement appeal for 430 W. Minnehaha Avenue.
The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 800 Concordia
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or
remove the building.
4. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 502 Lvnnhurst
Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The building was demolished by the owner. The above resolution is no longer needed.
(I�iote: there is another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 2.)
5. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 675 Sherburne
Avenue (front house). If the owner fails to comply with the resohrtion, Public Health is
ordered to remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant
building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
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6. Resoluuon ordering the order to remove or repair t6e buiiding located at 38 Svcamore
Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
'£he Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is
posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
7. Resolution ratifying assessments for benefits, costs, and expenses for summary
abatements for the following:
246 Banfil Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
The Legislative Heating Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Fuller Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1482 I¢lehart Avenue
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
872 Lafond Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal for the assessment.
(Note: there was another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 1.)
2108 Mohawk Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.
735 Smith Avenue South
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
328 L.exineton Pazkwav North
The L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to April 21.
1134 Bush Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
1608 Canoll Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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674 R3voli Street
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends laying over to Apri121.
1086 Ashland Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
(The owner will be paying the assessment over a ten yeaz period.)
1645 ig.lehart Avenue
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.
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RESOLUTION
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Presented By
Referred To
Council File # � 3s5
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame stntcture with a detached,
two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry"
and commonly known as 800 Concordia Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to
wit:
Lot 5, Block 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before November 25, 1997, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Melinda L.
Franklin, 800 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104; First Union Mortgage Corp., P.O. Box
900001, Raleigh, NC 27675, Attn: Faith Hux; Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, 800
Norwest Center, 55 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance
Building(s)" dated December 19, 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, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by 7anuary 20, 1998; and
WFiEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
trus building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolidon; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing
O�cer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul i,egisladve Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, Apri17, 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 Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and
welfare and remove its blighr;ng influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in
ac�ordance 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
demoliuon of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
VJHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on RTednesday, April 22,
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislative Hearing O�cer
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 Properiy at 800 Concordia Avenue:
i. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as de6ned in Saint Paul
I.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 lrnown responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the de�ciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That 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 Safery
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant{Nuisance Buildings.
8. That ffie known interested parties and owners aze as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
L The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall 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 and conecting all deficiencies as
prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with
ali applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitauon or
demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above conective action is not completed within this 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 S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
3. In the evenz the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal properiy or fixtures of any kind wluch interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is further ordered, ffiat a copy of this resolution be mailed to ffie owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fixe and Safety Services,
Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at
800 Concordia Avenue.
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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 known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 800 Concordia Avenue
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bv January 20, 1998, and have failed to comply with those orders. _
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CITI' OF SAINT PAUL Nssisance Building Code Fi'forcemw!
Norm Coleman, Mayor S55 Cedar Street Tel: 612d98-4153
Saint P¢ul, MN SSI07-1260 Fax: 6/2-228-3170
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March 6, 1998
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Department of F'ire and Safety Services, VacandNuisance 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:
800 Concordia Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, Apri17, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, April 22, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address Interest
Melinda L. Frankiin Fee Owner
800 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
First Union Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee
P.O. Box 900001
Raleigh, NC 27675
Attn: Faith Hux
Re: Loan # 5013983
L,eonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale Attomey for Mortga;e Company
800 Norwest Center
55 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
800 Concordia Avenue
March 6, 1998
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The legal description of this properry is:
Lot 5, Biock 6, Edwin Deans Second Addition to St. Paul
q $ -3�.s
Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative 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 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 the Division of Code Enfotcement that the City Council pass a resolution
ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a
tunely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to
demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the reai estate as a special
assessment to be coilected in the same manner as taxes.
S' erely,
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ReneYa Weiss
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Departrnent of Fire and Safety Services
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cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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Apri17, 1998
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Roxanna F1ink, Real Estate; Doris Lzsny, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code
Enforcement; Guy Willits, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meering to order at 10:00 a.m.
2016 Fremont Avenue
Guy Willits gresented pictures to Gerry Strathman.
David Ausfin and I.eah Paulson appeared. Mr. Austin stated he has rabbit manure in a pile. The
inspector told him he had to get rid of all rabbit droppings and that the waste cannot be used in a
compost pile. Mr. Ausrin feels that the code against pet waste in a compost pile is referring to dogs
and cats.
Gerry Strathman asked about the present situation. Davis Austin replled he would like to continue
using the rabbit manure. Mr. Austin presented a letter to Gerry Strathman from Martha McDonell
of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium which says in part that rabbit droppings,
according to Dr. Vesley of the University of Minnesota School of Public Aealth, post no health
ttueat and would be beneficial in a compost pile. Mr. Austin also presented a letter from Professor
Thomas Halbach of the Universiry of Minnesota Extension Service regazding manure and
composting.
Guy Willits reported that the pictures show the rabbit feces is three feet high. Gerry Strathman
asked if there was any odor from it. Mr. Willits responded yes and there were lots of complaints.
I.eah Paulson added that there were no complaints related to the azea of the compost.
Gerry Strathman recommended granting the appeal citing the City Council's intenfions is to deal
with the public health hazazd, but rabbit droppings do not pose a health threat. However, the rabbit
droppings should be kept under control. If it becomes a public nuisance, it will be dealt with
differently. The rabbit feces can continued to be used for composting.
675 Sherburne Avenue (front house)
Chuck Votel reported this is a two story, wood frame structure. The building was condemned in
May 1997 and has been vacant since then. There have been two summary abatement notices
issued. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection
has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair this structure if $35,000 and the estimated
cost to demolish is $5,370.
Khai Xiong, owner, appeared and stated he received a call from a Reneta Weiss of Public Health
that this property has been condemned. Mr. Xiong wrote a letter saying he can bring this
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property up to code. Mr. Xiong asked how long he can have to fix the property.
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Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condiUon that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and
$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday, April 22, 1998. The owner cannot live on the
properry until it is brought up to code.
38 Svcamore Street East
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. It has had three
summary abatements issued for the following: remove refuse, cut and remove tall grass and
weeds, secure doors and windows, remove snow and/or ice from public sidewalk. The City has
had to board the building. The vacant building fees have remained unpaid. The ta�ces are paid.
A code compliance inspection was done. The bond has not been posted. The cost to repair this
property is estimated at $40,000 and the cost to demolish is estimated at $5,600.
Daniel Kaplan appeazed and stated the contract for sale will be April 23. He would like to
rehabilitate this property, therefore he is requesting a six month extension.
Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Wednesday,
Apri122, 1998.
430 W. Minnehaha Avenue
No one appeared. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
246 Banfil Street
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Fuiler Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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1482 I�lehart Avenue
No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
i�io one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeai.
872 Lafond Avenue
No one appeared; Geiry Suathman recommended denying the appeal.
2108 Mohawk Avenue
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
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Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to Apri121. (William IvIanley, owner, requested a
layover due to a family emergency.)
735 Smith Avenue South
No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared; Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
328 Lexinaton Parkwav North
Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed. Chuck Votel stated the appeal was not sent in on time.
Gerry Strathman recommended this address be laid over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The paperwork on this property was not available. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to
April 21.
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1134 Bush Avenue
Mary Keenan appeazed.
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Guy Willits reported orders were issued and posted for rubbish. The compliance date was October
Mr. Willits showed a video.
Mary Keenan stated she has been back and forth between rivo addresses. Her son lives with her and
she inconecdy assumed he had cleaned it up.
Mary Keenan withdrew her appeal.
1608 Carroll Avenue
Guy Willits reported the order was mailed October 21 to cut tall grass and weeds.
Bob Johnson, owner, appeazed and stated he received the order. He cut the grass and weeds. Mr.
Johnson is questioning the full cost of the assessment and asked was his cutting not sufficient.
Gerry Strathman explained the City contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club and the chazge is
$120 an hour. They have equipment that has to be loaded and unloaded. The records show that the
club worked two hours on this project.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment.
674 Rivoli Street
Guy Willits reported that he had trouble locating the tape on this address.
Joyce Perkins, owner, appeared and stated the mail was addressed to her ex-husband. Ms. Perkins
has a problem with the rime the order was mailed. She has no money left to do this project. She
was told she only had to board the house, which she did.
Chuck Votel reported the inspector had talked to Donald Perkins. 7oyce Perkins responded Donald
Perkins did not notify her of this. Mr. Vote] went on to report that the inspector sent Ms. Perkins a
copy of the originai letter. The letter is dated August 6 and the building was to be secured by
August 11. T7ie teaz down date was a month later. Ms. Perkins stated the order looks like it reads
August 1 instead of August 11.
Guy Willits presented picmres to Gerry Strathman.
Gerry Strathman stated the Ciry did hire someone to take down the gazage. Joyce Perkins stated
there is no deadline for filing an appeal. Gerry Strathman responded the owner has ten days to file
an appeal and it obviously could have been filed in time.
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
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800 Concordia Avenue
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Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since July 1997. There was a fue in May
1997 that caused extensive damage. There is a severe mold problem in the house. First union
Mortgage Corp. Has initiated foreclosure proceedings. There have been six summary abatement
notices for snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk, tall grass and weeds, and to secure the
building. The vacant building registration fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. The estimated
cost to repair this structure is $50,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $6,950.
James Geske, representing Leonazd, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale at 800 Norwest Center,
appeazed and stated ttse end of the redemption period would be May or June. He has not heazd
from the owner. Gerry Strathman asked is his client willing to pay the vacant building fees, post
the bond, and get a code compliance inspection. Mr. Geske responded he is not in a position to
answer that.
Chuck Votel felt the building may not be worth the rescue because it is badly bumed and full of
mold.
Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair the building.
502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was demolished by the owner. The only issue left is the
assessment.
Guy Willits reported orders to cut grass and weeds were mailed in October. Pazks and
Recreation did the work and the cost was $402. Mr. Willits showed a video of the property.
David Yau (phonetic) stated he warked for the owner in November and December. Grass did not
need to be done at that time.
Gerry Strathman stated the assessment is for work done on August 26 for removing refuse and
cutting weeds and grass. The other assessment is for work done October 22 for weeds and grass.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector called to inform the owner the work was going to be done
Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
Roxanna Flink stated this shouid be laid over to Apri121.
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1086 Ashland Avenue
Roxanna Flink stated the owner will be paying the assessment over a ten year period.
1645 I¢lehatt Avenue
Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to April 21.
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Date: April 7 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevazd
LEGISLATTVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
I.egislauve Hearing Officer
l. Summary abatement appeal for 2016 Fremont Avenue.
The Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends granting the appeal.
2. Summary abatement appeal for 430 W. Minnehaha Avenue.
The Legisiative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 800 Concordia
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to repair or
remove the building.
4. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 502 Lvnnhurst
Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The building was demolished by the owner. The above resolution is no longer needed.
(I�iote: there is another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 2.)
5. Resolution ordering the order to remove or repair the building located at 675 Sherburne
Avenue (front house). If the owner fails to comply with the resohrtion, Public Health is
ordered to remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant
building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
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6. Resoluuon ordering the order to remove or repair t6e buiiding located at 38 Svcamore
Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
'£he Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is
posted by noon of Apri122, 1998.
7. Resolution ratifying assessments for benefits, costs, and expenses for summary
abatements for the following:
246 Banfil Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
2203 Blake Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1125 Bush Avenue
The Legislative Heating Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Fuller Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1482 I¢lehart Avenue
The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
341 Jenks Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
872 Lafond Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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502 Lvnnhurst Avenue East
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal for the assessment.
(Note: there was another appeal for 502 Lynnhurst Avenue East on Page 1.)
2108 Mohawk Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
689 Orleans Street
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1792 Portland Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.
735 Smith Avenue South
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
1239 Thomas Avenue
The Legislative Heazing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
328 L.exineton Pazkwav North
The L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to May 5.
853 Fourth Street East
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to April 21.
1134 Bush Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
1608 Canoll Avenue
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
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674 R3voli Street
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
226 East Belvidere Street
The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends laying over to Apri121.
1086 Ashland Avenue
Appeal withdrawn by owner.
(The owner will be paying the assessment over a ten yeaz period.)
1645 ig.lehart Avenue
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The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to Apri121.