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98-383City of St. Paul COUNCIL FIL NO. 7��3�7 J� 7TION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By File No.J97ABDVl,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 �me-rc�ed ` S � �,� Assessment No.9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) J97ABDV2 (9786) J97TDBC11 (9788) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HELD ON 4/21/98. ��2`(�o�V`C�e'`(�.� , o��.C �E'. \V Preliminary Final Order e� S'�', �as� — C`�� perm�l�e -�he o.sseSS-s.�.>.�.'4 ov�r c� ;ve.. `�ea"�' �;� A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments_ Except file# J97ABDV2 asmt# 9786 to be payable in Five equal installments. Yeas / Nays ✓B� nanav ✓B},akey �ostrom � � C eman� ��ehr ris �In Favor � antry eiter b Against � Rbse.r Adopted by the Council: Date �,�C1 Certified Passes by Council Secretary To Le�slative Hearing Officer - Was held on 421-98 RE-428-98 �ublic Hearin� Date - Mav 6, 1998 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ;onfaM Person and Phon Number: Ro�cana Flink �� 266-8859 iust be on CounN Agenda by: Zast be in Counc�7 Reswrrcit OtFce 4/23/98 (OR ASSLSTAi� 1 Date: � _ . . _ _ _„ _ > "'' _ .. - #��-.�� `� At Council's request on 422-98 To 5-6-98, Abandoned velucie at 1792 Portland Ave, Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. and Suinmary Abatements (grass cutting� at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. were laid over for further discussion. File No.'s J97ABDV1, 9785; J97ABDV2, 9786 and J97TDBC11, 9788. PL4�YING COHb5510Y CIV1L SERVICE COh4WSSION cm co:�mnrrse rfs whidh Council Objective Neighborhoods � g�,� Il. Has the person/firm ever worked u¢der a coatract For this deparinteut? YES NO � �� . Has this persou/Pirm ever been a CSty employee? . Dces this µerson%ficm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current City employee? Explai¢ all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Ward 6 VG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY [Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NLJMBER 50095" \GES IF APPROVED: �� i L: W'q� `� `"�'"�:'°�': A�� 2 � i�� IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: SOURCE: C� 9�'-3� 0 5o�O7L� Green Sheet Number: �� ^��. DIILECTOR COiNCII. ATTORNEY DIILECfOR & MGT. SVC. DIIt. YES NO YES NO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIItCLE ONE) YES NO ACTIt'11'Y NUMBER: INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) To Legisiative Hearing Officer - April 7, 1998 Public Hearing Date - 'r. M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION . ,ct Perso¢ aad Phone Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: be in Councif Research OtSce noon on Friday # OF 2-25-98 2-13-98 Date: 1/27/98 �.:° ALL LOCATIONS q �98=3�3 v Green Sheet Number: 50095 DIItECtOR ATIOR\'EY DII2ECiOR (OR ASSISfAh"n cou�cn. CLERR & MGT. SVC• DIIi. �ctL xESE�cx Set date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Summ Abate, Boardings-up, Demo for months of Oct thru Dec 1997 (monies held in RE escrow acct for these); Boardings-up for Aug thru Dec 1997; Summ Abate from mid-July thru Nov 1997; Demo for Aug thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998; Summ Abate for Aug thru Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772; 39711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. PLAN�L�G CObLNISS[OY Cffi CO�L�t3TTEE �rts whidA Comcil Objective Neighborhoods A sT^r� A runu�uww A ^ Ward 6 Aas the personlFirm ever worked under a contraM for this depar[ment? Aas this person/Eu�m ever beea a City employee? Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curreat City empluyee? Explain all YES aaswers on a sepuate sheet aud attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): �s xo YE$ NIO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Boardings-up, Demolitions and Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APYROVED: If Councii does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPRO VED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorafe and property values wouid deciine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garhage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. Ai�SOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $ Z$ ^ f�862.1 2 COST/REVEN[JE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO �csouizc�: Assessmentsoniy ACTjVITYNU�IBER: 'IAL LYFOR+`fAT10N: (EXPLAIM 378 nronertv owners wiil be notified of the public hearing and charges. _ City of St_ Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. / � � � J REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSESSMfiNT File No.J97ABDV1,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 Assessment No. 9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses £or 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) S97ABDV2 (9786) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. J97TDBC11 (9788) Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LSGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HLLD ON 4/21/98. Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $1,435.1 $_50.00 $_50.00 $_60.00 $1,595.1 $1,595.1 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $1,595.10 upon each and every 1ot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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U J 2 2 6 ' 1' 2 Z J Q� � Q££ F r W�£ U' �O z�-a 6 d W . d O — C� � v� p� x J 2 � O£ J Z� .. � 6] �M... � K �v��. , z � o ¢�n o � a�¢vo � N W� NN p.0�2 1� a�02 � 2�.-. �T O tJ � C N � W � v� 3 � Ooi--Oa � Nor00_ � � O � �ONfi �% � NOIA�k # ' 000110 o00IIo • II • O O O II O �t V� M II N N W (A 11 M � 11 � II 11 II 11 n II 1� N 11 11 W 11 U 11 K 11 6 11 6 K I I • W W II 1- W lA (.'J II d N ¢ 11 E 6 `�. Q II W fO O x il X Q [J U 11 W II } y W If _1 O C U CI 11 Q Q W � 11 H £ z � 11 O £ U K II 1- N � W 4f 1t (n L' N II 1- W II LI U J J J II W O.' Q 6 Q 11 � 6 f- F 1- 11 O d 000 11 ¢ F 1- F 11 4 N i � � � . � / • MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri121, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfF'icer STAFF PRFSENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Cuy Willits, Code Enforcement. Note: Ail addresses are laid over to the May 6 City Council meeting except for 1291 Rice Street which is laid over to the May 13 City Council mee6ng. Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 752 Laurel Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 226 East Belvidere Street (i.aid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits presented photographs. Gloria McGrath, owner, stated she was sack at the rime of this assessment. She moved out of the house temporarily when she was in the hospital and stayed with her mother afterwards. Ms. McGrath stated she let everything go when she was ill. Someone is living in the house now. The yazd is clean. The previous owner instailed a fence that should not have been installed. When the previous tenants left, all the rubbish was left behind. Guy Willits reported that since 1996, eight summazy abatements have been issued for refuse, three for vehicles, and three for cleaning. This property has been chazged $200 for excessive inspection costs. Gerry Suathman stated it looks like the owner was properiy notified and the Ciry did tow the vehicle. Gloria McGrath stateS she is on complete disability and cannot pay flus cost. Her income is enough to pay for just her insurance. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. Roxanna F1ink suggested ffie owner pay the assessment over a five year period with interest. Gloria McGrath stated that would help. 853 Fourth Street East (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Russeil Spartz, owner, appeazed. I/ � � � MINUTES OF'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 Page 2 Guy �llits presented photogaphs. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on June 12, 1997 and posted. Orders were mailed again on 3uly 7, 1997. These orders were for tall grass, weeds and remove refuse. The last compliance check was July 11, 1997. The property was rechecked three times. The Thomas Dale Block Club cut the grass on July 30,1997. Russell Spartz stated the inspector was hazd to deal with. Mr. Spartz thought the neighbor cut the grass because only the top of the driveway was done, which probably took only five minutes. Mr. Spartz called the inspector one day about an extension. The inspector told Mr. Spartz he had two days and that was it. This inspector said it was 4:01, he gets off work at 4:00, and then hung up. Mr. Spartz says he now has a mower and nies to take care of everything whenever he is sent a nodce. Gerry Strathman stated the orders were sent on June 12, posted at the property, and again sent on July 7. Russell Spartz stated he never had two weeks to do anything because if it was not done immediately, the insgector did it. Geiry Strathman stated the grass in the pictures did not take just two weeks to grow this tall. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 1645 I¢Jehart Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1792 Portland Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits reported the orders were mailed on June 9, 1997 to remove a bus. Compliance date was June 17, 1997. It was rechecked on 7une 78, 1997. It was not removed. The police removed it on July 20 (however the 5ummazy Abatement History mistakenly reads 7uly 10). William Manley, owner, appeazed and stated this was all done without notice to him. Gerry Strathman asked about evidence that the owner was notified. Guy Willits showed Mr. Strathman a copy of a letter the owner was sent. Wiliiam Manley stated he did not receive the letter. Gerry Strathnnan recommended denying the appeal. All evidence indicates the letter was sent. The documents indicate the owner did receive them. Mr. Strathman stated he cannot say anything about postal delivery. 53 Marvland Avenue East Robert Moreland appeared and stated he is interested in buying the properry. He found the house on a list of vacant buildings in Saint Paul. The bank is suppose to ovemight a package to the real estate agency today about the property, but Mr. Moreland did not receive it. Mr. Moreland would i . � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 like to postpone this issue for about a month. Iie will bring the building up to code. Page 3 Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. The cunent property owners have not discussed their intentions with Mr. Votel's office. The City has had to board the building against trespass. Tt�e vacant buiiding fees and real estate taxes aze due. The cost to repair this building is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,275. Foreclosure is c^mplete on the property and the redemption period will be reducr,d to five weeks beginning March 4, 1998. Mr. Votel feels the building can be rehabbed. It has not been a major problem with his office. Robert Moreland stated he is in contact with the mortgage company and has walked through the home. The plumbing, electrical, and central heat have been brought up to code. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Chuck Votel added that the home cannot be occupied until it is brought up to code. 1291 Rice Street Urvin Olsen represendng Advanta Mortgage and Mike DeRosier, Empire Clock at 1295 Rice, both appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since August 1997. The current owner is Advanta Mortgage and they intent to sell it as is. The City has issued three summary abatement notices for securing it and the gazage, cutting and removing tall grass and weeds, removing refuse. The City has had to board the building. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done in April. The cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,210. Urvin Olsen stated the bank has the property under contract for sale. The City's estimate is very accurate. The price makes it feasible to rehab. The house has nice woodwork and could be an asset to the community. The mortgage company did expedite the foreclosure period. Advanta took caze of things as soon as it could. They secured the building. Twelve tons of trash were removed. Mr. Olsen has personally monitored the property on a bi-weekly basis. The home is under contract and is sold. Mike DeRosier stated since the owner has owned it, the property has gone down hill. There is only a single car gazage there now. Over dme, cazs have been patked all over the backyard. There is no adequate pazking there. A decent gazage cannot be built to be faz enough off of the alley. The lot is only 33 feet wide. The gatage is within an inch of Empire Clock's property line. If the house is demolished, Mt. DeRosier is interested in purchasing the lot to get it rezoned for parking space. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. (Urvan Olsen felt> because this is a foreclosure, it would be difficult to provide good title to the owner by May 6.) 9� -3�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 780 Charles Avenue Beth Asmussen, Industry Mortgage, appeared. Page 4 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since January 1998. Industry Mortgage now owns the property. Tfris has been a problem property for the inspectors. Numerous people have been evicted from the building. The police have been there frequently about people selling drugs. The City has boarded it numerous rimes. The vacant building fees and real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $45,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,900. This is a five day order to repair or remove instead of the usua115 days. Beth Asmussen stated Industry Mortgage is looking for a buyer to make the repairs. They recendy became the owner after the foreclosure sale. They are willing to post a bond. Ms. Asmussen will talk to Industry Mortgage personnel about having someone go to the residence weekly to make sure it remains secure. Gerry Strathman recommended six months to complete rehabilitarion on cor,3ition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 860 Robert Street South Dennis Dalen, Bank of New York, appeazed. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in September 1997. It has been vacant since October 1997. The current owner is Elbert Berg who is willing to authorize the City to remove the building. There have been four summary abatement nodces for remove snow and/or ice and secure the building. The City has had to boazd the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $35,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,550. Mr. Votel was told the Money Store is doing a five week foreclosure and will own the property May 14, i 998. Someone from the Money Store was going to contact Gerry Suathman. Dennis Dalen stated he has an estimate from a local contractor to do repairs and was told it would be $6,500 to $10,000. The redemprion period will be up May 14 and he cannot go on the property until that time. Mr. Dalen suggested continuing the hearing for a few months. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Dennis Dalen was concemed about an unlawful detainer and court action if it was occupied. Chuck Votel stated the residence is condemned, therefore if it is occupied, the person will be evicYed. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. i � � . � Date: Apri121, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary abatement appeal for 853 Fourth 5treet Fast. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) 1'he Legislative Hearing OfFicer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 1792 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) The I.egislarive Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 1645 Ielehart Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeai for 226 East Belvidere Sffeet. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 53 Marvland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egslative hearing. 6. 12esolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building tocated at 1291 Rice Street. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolu6on, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisladve Hearing O�cer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. 9 � - 383 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 780 Chazles Avenue. If Yhe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance insgection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egislative hearing. 9. Summary abatement appeal for 752 Laurel Avenue. The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. City of St. Paul COUNCIL FIL NO. 7��3�7 J� 7TION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By File No.J97ABDVl,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 �me-rc�ed ` S � �,� Assessment No.9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) J97ABDV2 (9786) J97TDBC11 (9788) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HELD ON 4/21/98. ��2`(�o�V`C�e'`(�.� , o��.C �E'. \V Preliminary Final Order e� S'�', �as� — C`�� perm�l�e -�he o.sseSS-s.�.>.�.'4 ov�r c� ;ve.. `�ea"�' �;� A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments_ Except file# J97ABDV2 asmt# 9786 to be payable in Five equal installments. Yeas / Nays ✓B� nanav ✓B},akey �ostrom � � C eman� ��ehr ris �In Favor � antry eiter b Against � Rbse.r Adopted by the Council: Date �,�C1 Certified Passes by Council Secretary To Le�slative Hearing Officer - Was held on 421-98 RE-428-98 �ublic Hearin� Date - Mav 6, 1998 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ;onfaM Person and Phon Number: Ro�cana Flink �� 266-8859 iust be on CounN Agenda by: Zast be in Counc�7 Reswrrcit OtFce 4/23/98 (OR ASSLSTAi� 1 Date: � _ . . _ _ _„ _ > "'' _ .. - #��-.�� `� At Council's request on 422-98 To 5-6-98, Abandoned velucie at 1792 Portland Ave, Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. and Suinmary Abatements (grass cutting� at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. were laid over for further discussion. File No.'s J97ABDV1, 9785; J97ABDV2, 9786 and J97TDBC11, 9788. PL4�YING COHb5510Y CIV1L SERVICE COh4WSSION cm co:�mnrrse rfs whidh Council Objective Neighborhoods � g�,� Il. Has the person/firm ever worked u¢der a coatract For this deparinteut? YES NO � �� . Has this persou/Pirm ever been a CSty employee? . Dces this µerson%ficm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current City employee? Explai¢ all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Ward 6 VG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY [Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NLJMBER 50095" \GES IF APPROVED: �� i L: W'q� `� `"�'"�:'°�': A�� 2 � i�� IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: SOURCE: C� 9�'-3� 0 5o�O7L� Green Sheet Number: �� ^��. DIILECTOR COiNCII. ATTORNEY DIILECfOR & MGT. SVC. DIIt. YES NO YES NO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIItCLE ONE) YES NO ACTIt'11'Y NUMBER: INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) To Legisiative Hearing Officer - April 7, 1998 Public Hearing Date - 'r. M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION . ,ct Perso¢ aad Phone Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: be in Councif Research OtSce noon on Friday # OF 2-25-98 2-13-98 Date: 1/27/98 �.:° ALL LOCATIONS q �98=3�3 v Green Sheet Number: 50095 DIItECtOR ATIOR\'EY DII2ECiOR (OR ASSISfAh"n cou�cn. CLERR & MGT. SVC• DIIi. �ctL xESE�cx Set date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Summ Abate, Boardings-up, Demo for months of Oct thru Dec 1997 (monies held in RE escrow acct for these); Boardings-up for Aug thru Dec 1997; Summ Abate from mid-July thru Nov 1997; Demo for Aug thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998; Summ Abate for Aug thru Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772; 39711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. PLAN�L�G CObLNISS[OY Cffi CO�L�t3TTEE �rts whidA Comcil Objective Neighborhoods A sT^r� A runu�uww A ^ Ward 6 Aas the personlFirm ever worked under a contraM for this depar[ment? Aas this person/Eu�m ever beea a City employee? Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curreat City empluyee? Explain all YES aaswers on a sepuate sheet aud attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): �s xo YE$ NIO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Boardings-up, Demolitions and Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APYROVED: If Councii does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPRO VED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorafe and property values wouid deciine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garhage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. Ai�SOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $ Z$ ^ f�862.1 2 COST/REVEN[JE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO �csouizc�: Assessmentsoniy ACTjVITYNU�IBER: 'IAL LYFOR+`fAT10N: (EXPLAIM 378 nronertv owners wiil be notified of the public hearing and charges. _ City of St_ Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. / � � � J REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSESSMfiNT File No.J97ABDV1,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 Assessment No. 9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses £or 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) S97ABDV2 (9786) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. J97TDBC11 (9788) Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LSGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HLLD ON 4/21/98. Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $1,435.1 $_50.00 $_50.00 $_60.00 $1,595.1 $1,595.1 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $1,595.10 upon each and every 1ot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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U J 2 2 6 ' 1' 2 Z J Q� � Q££ F r W�£ U' �O z�-a 6 d W . d O — C� � v� p� x J 2 � O£ J Z� .. � 6] �M... � K �v��. , z � o ¢�n o � a�¢vo � N W� NN p.0�2 1� a�02 � 2�.-. �T O tJ � C N � W � v� 3 � Ooi--Oa � Nor00_ � � O � �ONfi �% � NOIA�k # ' 000110 o00IIo • II • O O O II O �t V� M II N N W (A 11 M � 11 � II 11 II 11 n II 1� N 11 11 W 11 U 11 K 11 6 11 6 K I I • W W II 1- W lA (.'J II d N ¢ 11 E 6 `�. Q II W fO O x il X Q [J U 11 W II } y W If _1 O C U CI 11 Q Q W � 11 H £ z � 11 O £ U K II 1- N � W 4f 1t (n L' N II 1- W II LI U J J J II W O.' Q 6 Q 11 � 6 f- F 1- 11 O d 000 11 ¢ F 1- F 11 4 N i � � � . � / • MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri121, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfF'icer STAFF PRFSENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Cuy Willits, Code Enforcement. Note: Ail addresses are laid over to the May 6 City Council meeting except for 1291 Rice Street which is laid over to the May 13 City Council mee6ng. Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 752 Laurel Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 226 East Belvidere Street (i.aid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits presented photographs. Gloria McGrath, owner, stated she was sack at the rime of this assessment. She moved out of the house temporarily when she was in the hospital and stayed with her mother afterwards. Ms. McGrath stated she let everything go when she was ill. Someone is living in the house now. The yazd is clean. The previous owner instailed a fence that should not have been installed. When the previous tenants left, all the rubbish was left behind. Guy Willits reported that since 1996, eight summazy abatements have been issued for refuse, three for vehicles, and three for cleaning. This property has been chazged $200 for excessive inspection costs. Gerry Suathman stated it looks like the owner was properiy notified and the Ciry did tow the vehicle. Gloria McGrath stateS she is on complete disability and cannot pay flus cost. Her income is enough to pay for just her insurance. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. Roxanna F1ink suggested ffie owner pay the assessment over a five year period with interest. Gloria McGrath stated that would help. 853 Fourth Street East (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Russeil Spartz, owner, appeazed. I/ � � � MINUTES OF'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 Page 2 Guy �llits presented photogaphs. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on June 12, 1997 and posted. Orders were mailed again on 3uly 7, 1997. These orders were for tall grass, weeds and remove refuse. The last compliance check was July 11, 1997. The property was rechecked three times. The Thomas Dale Block Club cut the grass on July 30,1997. Russell Spartz stated the inspector was hazd to deal with. Mr. Spartz thought the neighbor cut the grass because only the top of the driveway was done, which probably took only five minutes. Mr. Spartz called the inspector one day about an extension. The inspector told Mr. Spartz he had two days and that was it. This inspector said it was 4:01, he gets off work at 4:00, and then hung up. Mr. Spartz says he now has a mower and nies to take care of everything whenever he is sent a nodce. Gerry Strathman stated the orders were sent on June 12, posted at the property, and again sent on July 7. Russell Spartz stated he never had two weeks to do anything because if it was not done immediately, the insgector did it. Geiry Strathman stated the grass in the pictures did not take just two weeks to grow this tall. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 1645 I¢Jehart Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1792 Portland Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits reported the orders were mailed on June 9, 1997 to remove a bus. Compliance date was June 17, 1997. It was rechecked on 7une 78, 1997. It was not removed. The police removed it on July 20 (however the 5ummazy Abatement History mistakenly reads 7uly 10). William Manley, owner, appeazed and stated this was all done without notice to him. Gerry Strathman asked about evidence that the owner was notified. Guy Willits showed Mr. Strathman a copy of a letter the owner was sent. Wiliiam Manley stated he did not receive the letter. Gerry Strathnnan recommended denying the appeal. All evidence indicates the letter was sent. The documents indicate the owner did receive them. Mr. Strathman stated he cannot say anything about postal delivery. 53 Marvland Avenue East Robert Moreland appeared and stated he is interested in buying the properry. He found the house on a list of vacant buildings in Saint Paul. The bank is suppose to ovemight a package to the real estate agency today about the property, but Mr. Moreland did not receive it. Mr. Moreland would i . � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 like to postpone this issue for about a month. Iie will bring the building up to code. Page 3 Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. The cunent property owners have not discussed their intentions with Mr. Votel's office. The City has had to board the building against trespass. Tt�e vacant buiiding fees and real estate taxes aze due. The cost to repair this building is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,275. Foreclosure is c^mplete on the property and the redemption period will be reducr,d to five weeks beginning March 4, 1998. Mr. Votel feels the building can be rehabbed. It has not been a major problem with his office. Robert Moreland stated he is in contact with the mortgage company and has walked through the home. The plumbing, electrical, and central heat have been brought up to code. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Chuck Votel added that the home cannot be occupied until it is brought up to code. 1291 Rice Street Urvin Olsen represendng Advanta Mortgage and Mike DeRosier, Empire Clock at 1295 Rice, both appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since August 1997. The current owner is Advanta Mortgage and they intent to sell it as is. The City has issued three summary abatement notices for securing it and the gazage, cutting and removing tall grass and weeds, removing refuse. The City has had to board the building. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done in April. The cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,210. Urvin Olsen stated the bank has the property under contract for sale. The City's estimate is very accurate. The price makes it feasible to rehab. The house has nice woodwork and could be an asset to the community. The mortgage company did expedite the foreclosure period. Advanta took caze of things as soon as it could. They secured the building. Twelve tons of trash were removed. Mr. Olsen has personally monitored the property on a bi-weekly basis. The home is under contract and is sold. Mike DeRosier stated since the owner has owned it, the property has gone down hill. There is only a single car gazage there now. Over dme, cazs have been patked all over the backyard. There is no adequate pazking there. A decent gazage cannot be built to be faz enough off of the alley. The lot is only 33 feet wide. The gatage is within an inch of Empire Clock's property line. If the house is demolished, Mt. DeRosier is interested in purchasing the lot to get it rezoned for parking space. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. (Urvan Olsen felt> because this is a foreclosure, it would be difficult to provide good title to the owner by May 6.) 9� -3�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 780 Charles Avenue Beth Asmussen, Industry Mortgage, appeared. Page 4 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since January 1998. Industry Mortgage now owns the property. Tfris has been a problem property for the inspectors. Numerous people have been evicted from the building. The police have been there frequently about people selling drugs. The City has boarded it numerous rimes. The vacant building fees and real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $45,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,900. This is a five day order to repair or remove instead of the usua115 days. Beth Asmussen stated Industry Mortgage is looking for a buyer to make the repairs. They recendy became the owner after the foreclosure sale. They are willing to post a bond. Ms. Asmussen will talk to Industry Mortgage personnel about having someone go to the residence weekly to make sure it remains secure. Gerry Strathman recommended six months to complete rehabilitarion on cor,3ition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 860 Robert Street South Dennis Dalen, Bank of New York, appeazed. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in September 1997. It has been vacant since October 1997. The current owner is Elbert Berg who is willing to authorize the City to remove the building. There have been four summary abatement nodces for remove snow and/or ice and secure the building. The City has had to boazd the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $35,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,550. Mr. Votel was told the Money Store is doing a five week foreclosure and will own the property May 14, i 998. Someone from the Money Store was going to contact Gerry Suathman. Dennis Dalen stated he has an estimate from a local contractor to do repairs and was told it would be $6,500 to $10,000. The redemprion period will be up May 14 and he cannot go on the property until that time. Mr. Dalen suggested continuing the hearing for a few months. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Dennis Dalen was concemed about an unlawful detainer and court action if it was occupied. Chuck Votel stated the residence is condemned, therefore if it is occupied, the person will be evicYed. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. i � � . � Date: Apri121, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary abatement appeal for 853 Fourth 5treet Fast. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) 1'he Legislative Hearing OfFicer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 1792 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) The I.egislarive Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 1645 Ielehart Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeai for 226 East Belvidere Sffeet. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 53 Marvland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egslative hearing. 6. 12esolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building tocated at 1291 Rice Street. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolu6on, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisladve Hearing O�cer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. 9 � - 383 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 780 Chazles Avenue. If Yhe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance insgection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egislative hearing. 9. Summary abatement appeal for 752 Laurel Avenue. The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. City of St. Paul COUNCIL FIL NO. 7��3�7 J� 7TION RATIFYING ASSESSMENT By File No.J97ABDVl,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 �me-rc�ed ` S � �,� Assessment No.9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses for 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) J97ABDV2 (9786) J97TDBC11 (9788) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HELD ON 4/21/98. ��2`(�o�V`C�e'`(�.� , o��.C �E'. \V Preliminary Final Order e� S'�', �as� — C`�� perm�l�e -�he o.sseSS-s.�.>.�.'4 ov�r c� ;ve.. `�ea"�' �;� A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments_ Except file# J97ABDV2 asmt# 9786 to be payable in Five equal installments. Yeas / Nays ✓B� nanav ✓B},akey �ostrom � � C eman� ��ehr ris �In Favor � antry eiter b Against � Rbse.r Adopted by the Council: Date �,�C1 Certified Passes by Council Secretary To Le�slative Hearing Officer - Was held on 421-98 RE-428-98 �ublic Hearin� Date - Mav 6, 1998 T.M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION ;onfaM Person and Phon Number: Ro�cana Flink �� 266-8859 iust be on CounN Agenda by: Zast be in Counc�7 Reswrrcit OtFce 4/23/98 (OR ASSLSTAi� 1 Date: � _ . . _ _ _„ _ > "'' _ .. - #��-.�� `� At Council's request on 422-98 To 5-6-98, Abandoned velucie at 1792 Portland Ave, Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. and Suinmary Abatements (grass cutting� at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. were laid over for further discussion. File No.'s J97ABDV1, 9785; J97ABDV2, 9786 and J97TDBC11, 9788. PL4�YING COHb5510Y CIV1L SERVICE COh4WSSION cm co:�mnrrse rfs whidh Council Objective Neighborhoods � g�,� Il. Has the person/firm ever worked u¢der a coatract For this deparinteut? YES NO � �� . Has this persou/Pirm ever been a CSty employee? . Dces this µerson%ficm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current City employee? Explai¢ all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. Ward 6 VG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY [Who, What, When, Where, Why?): "SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NLJMBER 50095" \GES IF APPROVED: �� i L: W'q� `� `"�'"�:'°�': A�� 2 � i�� IFAPPROVED: IF NOT APPROVED: AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: SOURCE: C� 9�'-3� 0 5o�O7L� Green Sheet Number: �� ^��. DIILECTOR COiNCII. ATTORNEY DIILECfOR & MGT. SVC. DIIt. YES NO YES NO COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIItCLE ONE) YES NO ACTIt'11'Y NUMBER: INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) To Legisiative Hearing Officer - April 7, 1998 Public Hearing Date - 'r. M.S./REAL ESTATE DIVISION . ,ct Perso¢ aad Phone Number: Roxana Flink 266-8859 be on Council Agenda by: be in Councif Research OtSce noon on Friday # OF 2-25-98 2-13-98 Date: 1/27/98 �.:° ALL LOCATIONS q �98=3�3 v Green Sheet Number: 50095 DIItECtOR ATIOR\'EY DII2ECiOR (OR ASSISfAh"n cou�cn. CLERR & MGT. SVC• DIIi. �ctL xESE�cx Set date of public hearing. Approve assmts for Summ Abate, Boardings-up, Demo for months of Oct thru Dec 1997 (monies held in RE escrow acct for these); Boardings-up for Aug thru Dec 1997; Summ Abate from mid-July thru Nov 1997; Demo for Aug thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998; Summ Abate for Aug thru Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 & Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772; 39711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. PLAN�L�G CObLNISS[OY Cffi CO�L�t3TTEE �rts whidA Comcil Objective Neighborhoods A sT^r� A runu�uww A ^ Ward 6 Aas the personlFirm ever worked under a contraM for this depar[ment? Aas this person/Eu�m ever beea a City employee? Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curreat City empluyee? Explain all YES aaswers on a sepuate sheet aud attach. PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): �s xo YE$ NIO YES NO Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when their property is not kept up. IF APPROVED: Cost recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary Abatements, Boardings-up, Demolitions and Abandoned Vehicles. This includes cutting tall grass and weeds, hauling away all garbage, debris, refuse and tires. Also, all household items such as refrigerators, stoves, sofas, chairs and all other items. In winter this includes the removal of snow and ice from sidewalk and cross walks. IF APYROVED: If Councii does not approve these charges, General Fund would be required to pay the assessment. Assessments are payable over 1 year and collected with the property taxes if not IF NOT APPRO VED: Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorafe and property values wouid deciine. Nobody would take care of their property, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garhage and trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem. Ai�SOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $ Z$ ^ f�862.1 2 COST/REVEN[JE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO �csouizc�: Assessmentsoniy ACTjVITYNU�IBER: 'IAL LYFOR+`fAT10N: (EXPLAIM 378 nronertv owners wiil be notified of the public hearing and charges. _ City of St_ Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Technology & Management Serv. COUNCIL FILE NO. / � � � J REPORT OF COMPLSTION OF ASSESSMfiNT File No.J97ABDV1,J97ABDV2,J97TDBC11 Assessment No. 9785,9786,9788 Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and e�enses £or 6 J97ABDV1 (9785) S97ABDV2 (9786) Abandoned vehicle at 1792 Portland Ave. Abandoned vehicle at 226 Belvidere St. E. J97TDBC11 (9788) Summary Abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth St. E. and 1645 Iglehart Ave. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/6/98. THE LSGISLATIVE HEARING WAS ALREADY HLLD ON 4/21/98. Preliminary Order xx approved xx Final Order xx approved xx To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total construction costs Engineering and Inspection Valuation and Assessment Services Administration Charge - Public Health Re-Check Charge - Public Health Abatement Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $1,435.1 $_50.00 $_50.00 $_60.00 $1,595.1 $1,595.1 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $1,595.10 upon each and every 1ot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. 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U J 2 2 6 ' 1' 2 Z J Q� � Q££ F r W�£ U' �O z�-a 6 d W . d O — C� � v� p� x J 2 � O£ J Z� .. � 6] �M... � K �v��. , z � o ¢�n o � a�¢vo � N W� NN p.0�2 1� a�02 � 2�.-. �T O tJ � C N � W � v� 3 � Ooi--Oa � Nor00_ � � O � �ONfi �% � NOIA�k # ' 000110 o00IIo • II • O O O II O �t V� M II N N W (A 11 M � 11 � II 11 II 11 n II 1� N 11 11 W 11 U 11 K 11 6 11 6 K I I • W W II 1- W lA (.'J II d N ¢ 11 E 6 `�. Q II W fO O x il X Q [J U 11 W II } y W If _1 O C U CI 11 Q Q W � 11 H £ z � 11 O £ U K II 1- N � W 4f 1t (n L' N II 1- W II LI U J J J II W O.' Q 6 Q 11 � 6 f- F 1- 11 O d 000 11 ¢ F 1- F 11 4 N i � � � . � / • MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Apri121, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing OfF'icer STAFF PRFSENT: Roxanna Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement; Cuy Willits, Code Enforcement. Note: Ail addresses are laid over to the May 6 City Council meeting except for 1291 Rice Street which is laid over to the May 13 City Council mee6ng. Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. 752 Laurel Avenue No one appeazed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 226 East Belvidere Street (i.aid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits presented photographs. Gloria McGrath, owner, stated she was sack at the rime of this assessment. She moved out of the house temporarily when she was in the hospital and stayed with her mother afterwards. Ms. McGrath stated she let everything go when she was ill. Someone is living in the house now. The yazd is clean. The previous owner instailed a fence that should not have been installed. When the previous tenants left, all the rubbish was left behind. Guy Willits reported that since 1996, eight summazy abatements have been issued for refuse, three for vehicles, and three for cleaning. This property has been chazged $200 for excessive inspection costs. Gerry Suathman stated it looks like the owner was properiy notified and the Ciry did tow the vehicle. Gloria McGrath stateS she is on complete disability and cannot pay flus cost. Her income is enough to pay for just her insurance. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal and approval of the assessment. Roxanna F1ink suggested ffie owner pay the assessment over a five year period with interest. Gloria McGrath stated that would help. 853 Fourth Street East (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Russeil Spartz, owner, appeazed. I/ � � � MINUTES OF'TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 Page 2 Guy �llits presented photogaphs. Guy Willits reported orders were mailed on June 12, 1997 and posted. Orders were mailed again on 3uly 7, 1997. These orders were for tall grass, weeds and remove refuse. The last compliance check was July 11, 1997. The property was rechecked three times. The Thomas Dale Block Club cut the grass on July 30,1997. Russell Spartz stated the inspector was hazd to deal with. Mr. Spartz thought the neighbor cut the grass because only the top of the driveway was done, which probably took only five minutes. Mr. Spartz called the inspector one day about an extension. The inspector told Mr. Spartz he had two days and that was it. This inspector said it was 4:01, he gets off work at 4:00, and then hung up. Mr. Spartz says he now has a mower and nies to take care of everything whenever he is sent a nodce. Gerry Strathman stated the orders were sent on June 12, posted at the property, and again sent on July 7. Russell Spartz stated he never had two weeks to do anything because if it was not done immediately, the insgector did it. Geiry Strathman stated the grass in the pictures did not take just two weeks to grow this tall. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal. 1645 I¢Jehart Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) No one appeazed; Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1792 Portland Avenue (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) Guy Willits reported the orders were mailed on June 9, 1997 to remove a bus. Compliance date was June 17, 1997. It was rechecked on 7une 78, 1997. It was not removed. The police removed it on July 20 (however the 5ummazy Abatement History mistakenly reads 7uly 10). William Manley, owner, appeazed and stated this was all done without notice to him. Gerry Strathman asked about evidence that the owner was notified. Guy Willits showed Mr. Strathman a copy of a letter the owner was sent. Wiliiam Manley stated he did not receive the letter. Gerry Strathnnan recommended denying the appeal. All evidence indicates the letter was sent. The documents indicate the owner did receive them. Mr. Strathman stated he cannot say anything about postal delivery. 53 Marvland Avenue East Robert Moreland appeared and stated he is interested in buying the properry. He found the house on a list of vacant buildings in Saint Paul. The bank is suppose to ovemight a package to the real estate agency today about the property, but Mr. Moreland did not receive it. Mr. Moreland would i . � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 like to postpone this issue for about a month. Iie will bring the building up to code. Page 3 Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1997. The cunent property owners have not discussed their intentions with Mr. Votel's office. The City has had to board the building against trespass. Tt�e vacant buiiding fees and real estate taxes aze due. The cost to repair this building is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,275. Foreclosure is c^mplete on the property and the redemption period will be reducr,d to five weeks beginning March 4, 1998. Mr. Votel feels the building can be rehabbed. It has not been a major problem with his office. Robert Moreland stated he is in contact with the mortgage company and has walked through the home. The plumbing, electrical, and central heat have been brought up to code. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Chuck Votel added that the home cannot be occupied until it is brought up to code. 1291 Rice Street Urvin Olsen represendng Advanta Mortgage and Mike DeRosier, Empire Clock at 1295 Rice, both appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since August 1997. The current owner is Advanta Mortgage and they intent to sell it as is. The City has issued three summary abatement notices for securing it and the gazage, cutting and removing tall grass and weeds, removing refuse. The City has had to board the building. The real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. A code compliance inspection was done in April. The cost to repair is $30,000 and the cost to demolish is $6,210. Urvin Olsen stated the bank has the property under contract for sale. The City's estimate is very accurate. The price makes it feasible to rehab. The house has nice woodwork and could be an asset to the community. The mortgage company did expedite the foreclosure period. Advanta took caze of things as soon as it could. They secured the building. Twelve tons of trash were removed. Mr. Olsen has personally monitored the property on a bi-weekly basis. The home is under contract and is sold. Mike DeRosier stated since the owner has owned it, the property has gone down hill. There is only a single car gazage there now. Over dme, cazs have been patked all over the backyard. There is no adequate pazking there. A decent gazage cannot be built to be faz enough off of the alley. The lot is only 33 feet wide. The gatage is within an inch of Empire Clock's property line. If the house is demolished, Mt. DeRosier is interested in purchasing the lot to get it rezoned for parking space. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. (Urvan Olsen felt> because this is a foreclosure, it would be difficult to provide good title to the owner by May 6.) 9� -3�� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 421-98 780 Charles Avenue Beth Asmussen, Industry Mortgage, appeared. Page 4 Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since January 1998. Industry Mortgage now owns the property. Tfris has been a problem property for the inspectors. Numerous people have been evicted from the building. The police have been there frequently about people selling drugs. The City has boarded it numerous rimes. The vacant building fees and real estate ta�ces aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $45,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,900. This is a five day order to repair or remove instead of the usua115 days. Beth Asmussen stated Industry Mortgage is looking for a buyer to make the repairs. They recendy became the owner after the foreclosure sale. They are willing to post a bond. Ms. Asmussen will talk to Industry Mortgage personnel about having someone go to the residence weekly to make sure it remains secure. Gerry Strathman recommended six months to complete rehabilitarion on cor,3ition that a code compliance inspection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 860 Robert Street South Dennis Dalen, Bank of New York, appeazed. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in September 1997. It has been vacant since October 1997. The current owner is Elbert Berg who is willing to authorize the City to remove the building. There have been four summary abatement nodces for remove snow and/or ice and secure the building. The City has had to boazd the building against trespass. The real estate taxes aze unpaid. The cost to repair is $35,000, and the cost to demolish is $5,550. Mr. Votel was told the Money Store is doing a five week foreclosure and will own the property May 14, i 998. Someone from the Money Store was going to contact Gerry Suathman. Dennis Dalen stated he has an estimate from a local contractor to do repairs and was told it would be $6,500 to $10,000. The redemprion period will be up May 14 and he cannot go on the property until that time. Mr. Dalen suggested continuing the hearing for a few months. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the May 19 I.egislative Hearing. Dennis Dalen was concemed about an unlawful detainer and court action if it was occupied. Chuck Votel stated the residence is condemned, therefore if it is occupied, the person will be evicYed. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:46 a.m. i � � . � Date: Apri121, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman I.egislative Hearing Officer 1. Summary abatement appeal for 853 Fourth 5treet Fast. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) 1'he Legislative Hearing OfFicer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Summary abatement appeal for 1792 Portland Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17, 1998) The I.egislarive Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal. 3. Summary abatement appeal for 1645 Ielehart Avenue. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 4. Summary abatement appeai for 226 East Belvidere Sffeet. (Laid over from Apri17,1998) The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 53 Marvland Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egslative hearing. 6. 12esolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building tocated at 1291 Rice Street. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolu6on, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legisladve Hearing O�cer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 13. 9 � - 383 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 780 Chazles Avenue. If Yhe owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance insgection is done, the $200 vacant building fee is paid, and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 6. 8. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the May 191egislative hearing. 9. Summary abatement appeal for 752 Laurel Avenue. The L.egislative Hearing O�cer recommends denying the appeal.