98-420City of St. Paul
RE$OLtlTION RATIFYING ASSBSST�NT
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File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of bene£its, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIEARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary
Final Order xx approved xx
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 FUR'tHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file# J9711CC asmt# 9784 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yea�s� Nays
Vsenanav
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�ostrom
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�arr i s
�antry
�iter
I In Favor
� Against
Adopted by the Council: Date ����
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
To Legislative Hearing Officer - 5-5=98
Public Hearing Date - May 13, 1998
RE 4-28-98
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OEP11R7MENTIOFFICEICOUNCII. • OATE INITIATEO I v t 0 �{� r
T.M.S./Real Estate Division � kJ28j9S G R EEN SH EE
GONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAVDATE INRIALlOATE
�DEPAHTMENTDIRE aCfTYCOUNC�L
Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCIiYATfORNEY �GITVCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCiI AGENOA 8Y (OAiE) NUMBER iOR flUDGET pIREGTOR FlN. 8 MGL SERVICES DIR.
WAS LAID OVER A �� T � N � O O
OPOEH O MAYOB (OR ASSISTANn �
BY COUNCIL ON 4-22-98 TO 5-13-95
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE AAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
qCTION REOUESTED:
At Council's request on 4-22-98 to 5-13-98 Demolition of vacant bldg. at 328 Lexington
Pkwy N. and Summ Abatement at 663 York Ave. were laid over for further discussion.
File No's J9711CC, 9784; J9711AAA, 9789.
RECOMMENDATIONS_ ApPro're (A) or Rejec[ (R) pER50NAL SEFiVICE CON7RAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESiIONS:
_ PIANNING CAMMIS510N _ GMl SERVICE COMMtS510N �� Hes this per5on/firm ¢Ver wofketl Undel a Contract for thi5 tl898r1me0t?
__ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this perspn/Firm e�er been a city empluyee�
— VES NO
_ �IS7a�CTCOURi � 3. Does this personflfrm
possess a skilt twt �wrtnaily possessetl by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE� YES NO
Explatn aff yes anawara on separate sheet and sttach 2o grean aheet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. Whet. When, Where. Why)�
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 50095"
AOVAMqGES 1F APPROVED:
DISADVANTAGES �FAPPPOVE�
�s �� s �a ds ?�c�t:: a ��'?!?P
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DiSAWANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
TOTAL AMOUNT OF THANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFOflMATION' (EXPIAIN)
City of St. Paul
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology � Management Sexv
REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT
COUNCIL FILE NO
File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No. 9784,9789
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Voting
Ward Sn the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. TAE LEGISLATIVE
HF�ARING IS SET FOR 5/SJ98.
Preliminary Order xx approved xx
Final
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
$24,240.00
$_429.06
$_25.00
$_30.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,724.06
Charge To $
Net Assessment
$24,724.06
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $24,724.06 upon
each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement,
and in the case of each lot, part or parcel o£ 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 hereo£, 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.
Dated Y ' �O - / O 2�w-^.� : �� _ ��, .�t.l�.
�luation and Assessment Engineer
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Aate: May 5, 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Piace: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Eiearing Officer
1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street
West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution.
2. Resolutian ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon
Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the buiiding.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The I.egisiative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by
September 28, 1998.
� Summary abatement appeai for 328 I.exin¢ton Pazkwav North.
(Laid over from 4-7-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue.
(Laid over from the 422-98 City Council meeting)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest
5treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to
five days.
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To Legislative Hearing Officer - Apri17, 1998
Public HearinE Aafe -
'`. M.S.IREAL ESTATE DIVISION
, .ct Person and Phone Number:
Roxana Flink 266-8859
6e on Council Agenda by:
be in Council Raearch ORce
noon on Friday
Y OF SIGNATURE PAGES
FOR
(OR ASSISTAP�"1�
nESenxcx
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); Boardiugs-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 thrn Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 &
Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772;
J9711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. _
PLANYM1C CO.�tI55I0Y
CiVIL SERViCE COJL�IISSION
CB CODL�tITTEE
irts whidh Council Objective
Neighborhoods
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Ward 6
RE-2-6-98
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Date: 1/27/98 Green Sheet Plumber: 5 0 0 9 5
EYAR'1bSEt.T DIItEC'LOR IT[' COU�CII.
"""°�°' iTY ATfOR\'EY IIY CLERK
U �'� DIItECTOR .'. & MGT. SVC. DII2.
FLas the persun/firm ever worked under a mutrac[ for this department?
Ha5 this personfficm ever been a City emplayee?
Does thic persou/P�rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current City employee?
Explain all YES answers ou a separate shee[ and attach.
PROBLEM, ISSiJE, OPYOR7(IN7TY ('SVho, What, Whe¢, Where, Why?):
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint
Paul when their nroperty is not kept up. __
IF AYPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
take care of their properfy, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and
trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem.
A��fOL1NT OF TRANSACTION: $2g'��$('J,�. COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES I�O
souece: Assessments only ACTIVITYNU�fBER:
2-25-98
2-13-98
AL TYFOR�fAT10N: (EXPLAII�
378 property oFVners will be noti�ed of the public hearing and
City of St. Paul
APPROVING ASSESSMENT AND
FIXING TIME OF HBARING THSR80N
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File No.J9711CC,S9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 32S
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIFARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary Order
Final
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The assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for and in connection with the
above improvement having been submitted to the Council, and the Council having
considered same and found the said assessment satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
approved.
RESOLVED FIIRTHER, That a public hearing be had on said asse5sment on the
13th day of May, 1998, at the hour of 5:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chamber of
the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation
and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter,
stating in said notice the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement,
and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to whom the
notice is directed.
Yeas Nays
Benanav
Blakey
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris
Lantry
Reiter
_In Favor
Against
Adopted by the Council: Da
Certified Passed by Council Secretary
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Mayor
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
May 5, 1998 ��— � a` �
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
3T?,FF PRFSENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy
VJillits, Property Code Enforcement
Note: All addresses aze laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting.
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1�:01 a.m.
1130 Bush Avenue
A video was shown.
Tony Casland, owner, appeared and stated he had his garage torn down. Mr. Casland received a
note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension
of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the
inspectar what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The
inspector said it was a warning, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine,
and thought it was all over.
Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got charged for 18 tires. The
neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr.
Casland spent $500 to haul away trash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was torn
down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwang their
trash behind it.
Ron Tessmer appeared and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There
was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow baz.
The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were
footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load. Mr. Tessmer was chazging $200 for the whole
thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 1 S hours of work had been put into it. Mr.
Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman
from a neighbor. The statement was later retumed.
Guy Willits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The
inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry
Strathman stated it looked like the garage was down in the video.
Gerry Strathman looked at the bili. From the video and from what he heazd, Mr. Strathman felt
the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly notified and had an opportunity to
remove the problem.
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MINUTES FROM TI� I,EGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 2
Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861
plus the $40 service fee.
553 Edmund Avenue
A video was shown.
James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him
that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondezed
why his bill was $310.
Gerry Strathman looked at the biil which showed an hour was $180 and five yazds of trash was
$90. Mr. Strathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the chazge is for
an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary
Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. James Morgan stated he did noC get a
notice.
Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being
installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hard to haul things
away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard;
things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she snppose to remove items
immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technical]y yes, but if no one complains then
an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was
not done until January 22, which is about five weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends the chazge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash
and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's
word that the worker told him a different cost.
2125 Waukon Avenue (Izid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a
Code Compiiance Inspection has been done, a building pernrit has been issued. This permit
expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date.
The owner stated the work can be done by 3eptember 28.
Gerry Strathman recommends the order be amended to Segtember 28, 1998.
328 Le�naton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-9&)
Chuck Votel reported the owner is agpealing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the
demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City
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MINUTES FROM'THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 5-5-98 Page 3
Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the Ciry
removed it.
Mohaznmed Shahidullah, owner, stated Cerry Strathman previously gave him six months io
repair the property if he met certain condirions. The Council did not agree with the
recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at
the City Council hearing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the
recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answeren he has documentation
that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution.
Gerry Strathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation.
After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the City is finished. Then a person can go to
D'astrict Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding.
Mohammed Shahiduilah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not
have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a resuaining order because the City
moved so fast and had already started to teaz the home down.
Gerry Strathman asked what he wanted today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanted to
see the letter. Mr. Strathman responded the depamnent is required to give him a copy of the
letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Department. Whether he was notified
or not, is up to an attorney to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman
responded the City Council resolution should have heen sent to the property owner. Whether Mr.
Shahidullah received that is up to an attomey.
Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this
assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. Thera are no extraordinary
circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never
received detailed expenses.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
9A8 Forest Street
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997.
The owner has not discussed his inten6ons with Mr. Votel's off'ice. Attached to the paperwork
on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the
property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votei's ofFce when the mortgage
foreciosure and redemption period is completed. There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying
to do a speedy foreclosure on the property. NovaStaz was notified of this heating, but are not
here. The City has issued four summary abatement norices. The building has been secured by
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the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees aze unpaid. The cost to
repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650.
The following people spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building:
David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest
Stteet;
Dan Starr, representing Aoly Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street;
Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center;
Mary Moore, 960 Duchess;
Richard Beldorf, 953 Forest Street.
Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days.
(The text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record)
447 Banfil Street and 449 Banfil Street
Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situation for both is very
similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 years. 449 Banfil has not been occupied
since January 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with 7oseph Mullery
acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the property.
There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447
Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and
securing the building. The City has had to board the building. The registration fees are due on
both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Ta�ces are due on both properties.
Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 Banfil, but estimates for cost to repair were done
from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447
Banfil and $SO,QOQ for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfii and $7,314 for
449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the property.
Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Toseph Mullery who says there is a
temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no restraining order. Mr. Suathman
asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel
responded Mr. Mullery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The
Mayor's office has reguested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties,
but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. Votel's office.
Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeared and stated he would like to preview the properties
and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach 7oseph Mullery but has not been able to.
Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and
the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do.
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Geiry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the
process.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the IS day order to remove or repair.
1005 Jessie Street
Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy 7ohnson, 1136 East Magnolia
Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of
attomey for his mother Gladys Johnson, who owns the property.
Chuck Votel reported the properry has been vacant since May 1997. Six summary abatement
notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting tali
grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has
not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600.
Aorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know
where most of the vandalism is coming from. The Johnsons have cleaned up the yard several
times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep
throwing their gazbage over.
Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were
clearly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There aze constant police calls to 1001
Jessie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that
she cannot control them. The neighbors at 99'I Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio
plans to put up a very suong security fence between her and 1001 Jessie. She has custody of her
14 month old and three yeaz old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much
money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has siowed down
her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of
condemnation, he asked for a feasibility study. This was done. The house is structurally sound.
The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism
Gerry Strathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she
posted the bond, has a buiiding permit, and hopes to haue the building done in six months.
Chuck VoYel stated the vacant building fee is paid.
Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1998 to remove or repair the
building.
474 Sherhume Avenue
Guy Willits reported this was for scattered garbage, garbage bags, and refuse.
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A video was shown.
The owner was satisfied that the City did the work.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
741 Marvland Avenue
Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent 3anuary 29, 1998 and posted. A
waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The
properry was rechecked January 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9.
A video was shown.
Maurice Burks, owner, appeared and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He
tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he
get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks
have to be cleaz full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated
busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The Ciry crew was in the
neighborhood for two addresses so lt probably cost less to do this address.
9 Acker Street West {Laid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner.
Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution.
663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting)
No one appeared.
A video was shown.
Chuck Wiliits reported the gazage was dilapidated, leaning, harzardous, and open to access.
Gerry Strathman recomnnends denying the appeal.
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673 Centtai Avenue West
No one appeared.
Gerry Sirathman denied the appeal.
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m.
City of St. Paul
RE$OLtlTION RATIFYING ASSBSST�NT
Co�� I�,E NO. �Y - y ao
By � � �f9
File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of bene£its, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIEARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary
Final Order xx approved xx
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 FUR'tHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file# J9711CC asmt# 9784 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yea�s� Nays
Vsenanav
�akey
�ostrom
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�arr i s
�antry
�iter
I In Favor
� Against
Adopted by the Council: Date ����
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
To Legislative Hearing Officer - 5-5=98
Public Hearing Date - May 13, 1998
RE 4-28-98
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N°_ 52077
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OEP11R7MENTIOFFICEICOUNCII. • OATE INITIATEO I v t 0 �{� r
T.M.S./Real Estate Division � kJ28j9S G R EEN SH EE
GONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAVDATE INRIALlOATE
�DEPAHTMENTDIRE aCfTYCOUNC�L
Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCIiYATfORNEY �GITVCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCiI AGENOA 8Y (OAiE) NUMBER iOR flUDGET pIREGTOR FlN. 8 MGL SERVICES DIR.
WAS LAID OVER A �� T � N � O O
OPOEH O MAYOB (OR ASSISTANn �
BY COUNCIL ON 4-22-98 TO 5-13-95
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE AAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
qCTION REOUESTED:
At Council's request on 4-22-98 to 5-13-98 Demolition of vacant bldg. at 328 Lexington
Pkwy N. and Summ Abatement at 663 York Ave. were laid over for further discussion.
File No's J9711CC, 9784; J9711AAA, 9789.
RECOMMENDATIONS_ ApPro're (A) or Rejec[ (R) pER50NAL SEFiVICE CON7RAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESiIONS:
_ PIANNING CAMMIS510N _ GMl SERVICE COMMtS510N �� Hes this per5on/firm ¢Ver wofketl Undel a Contract for thi5 tl898r1me0t?
__ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this perspn/Firm e�er been a city empluyee�
— VES NO
_ �IS7a�CTCOURi � 3. Does this personflfrm
possess a skilt twt �wrtnaily possessetl by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE� YES NO
Explatn aff yes anawara on separate sheet and sttach 2o grean aheet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. Whet. When, Where. Why)�
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 50095"
AOVAMqGES 1F APPROVED:
DISADVANTAGES �FAPPPOVE�
�s �� s �a ds ?�c�t:: a ��'?!?P
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DiSAWANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
TOTAL AMOUNT OF THANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFOflMATION' (EXPIAIN)
City of St. Paul
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology � Management Sexv
REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT
COUNCIL FILE NO
File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No. 9784,9789
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Voting
Ward Sn the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. TAE LEGISLATIVE
HF�ARING IS SET FOR 5/SJ98.
Preliminary Order xx approved xx
Final
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
$24,240.00
$_429.06
$_25.00
$_30.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,724.06
Charge To $
Net Assessment
$24,724.06
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $24,724.06 upon
each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement,
and in the case of each lot, part or parcel o£ 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 hereo£, 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.
Dated Y ' �O - / O 2�w-^.� : �� _ ��, .�t.l�.
�luation and Assessment Engineer
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Aate: May 5, 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Piace: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Eiearing Officer
1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street
West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution.
2. Resolutian ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon
Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the buiiding.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The I.egisiative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by
September 28, 1998.
� Summary abatement appeai for 328 I.exin¢ton Pazkwav North.
(Laid over from 4-7-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue.
(Laid over from the 422-98 City Council meeting)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest
5treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to
five days.
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To Legislative Hearing Officer - Apri17, 1998
Public HearinE Aafe -
'`. M.S.IREAL ESTATE DIVISION
, .ct Person and Phone Number:
Roxana Flink 266-8859
6e on Council Agenda by:
be in Council Raearch ORce
noon on Friday
Y OF SIGNATURE PAGES
FOR
(OR ASSISTAP�"1�
nESenxcx
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); Boardiugs-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 thrn Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 &
Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772;
J9711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. _
PLANYM1C CO.�tI55I0Y
CiVIL SERViCE COJL�IISSION
CB CODL�tITTEE
irts whidh Council Objective
Neighborhoods
A s�^�
A PublicHealW
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Ward 6
RE-2-6-98
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Date: 1/27/98 Green Sheet Plumber: 5 0 0 9 5
EYAR'1bSEt.T DIItEC'LOR IT[' COU�CII.
"""°�°' iTY ATfOR\'EY IIY CLERK
U �'� DIItECTOR .'. & MGT. SVC. DII2.
FLas the persun/firm ever worked under a mutrac[ for this department?
Ha5 this personfficm ever been a City emplayee?
Does thic persou/P�rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current City employee?
Explain all YES answers ou a separate shee[ and attach.
PROBLEM, ISSiJE, OPYOR7(IN7TY ('SVho, What, Whe¢, Where, Why?):
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint
Paul when their nroperty is not kept up. __
IF AYPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
take care of their properfy, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and
trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem.
A��fOL1NT OF TRANSACTION: $2g'��$('J,�. COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES I�O
souece: Assessments only ACTIVITYNU�fBER:
2-25-98
2-13-98
AL TYFOR�fAT10N: (EXPLAII�
378 property oFVners will be noti�ed of the public hearing and
City of St. Paul
APPROVING ASSESSMENT AND
FIXING TIME OF HBARING THSR80N
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File No.J9711CC,S9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 32S
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIFARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary Order
Final
q� ��
The assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for and in connection with the
above improvement having been submitted to the Council, and the Council having
considered same and found the said assessment satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
approved.
RESOLVED FIIRTHER, That a public hearing be had on said asse5sment on the
13th day of May, 1998, at the hour of 5:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chamber of
the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation
and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter,
stating in said notice the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement,
and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to whom the
notice is directed.
Yeas Nays
Benanav
Blakey
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris
Lantry
Reiter
_In Favor
Against
Adopted by the Council: Da
Certified Passed by Council Secretary
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Mayor
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
May 5, 1998 ��— � a` �
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
3T?,FF PRFSENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy
VJillits, Property Code Enforcement
Note: All addresses aze laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting.
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1�:01 a.m.
1130 Bush Avenue
A video was shown.
Tony Casland, owner, appeared and stated he had his garage torn down. Mr. Casland received a
note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension
of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the
inspectar what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The
inspector said it was a warning, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine,
and thought it was all over.
Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got charged for 18 tires. The
neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr.
Casland spent $500 to haul away trash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was torn
down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwang their
trash behind it.
Ron Tessmer appeared and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There
was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow baz.
The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were
footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load. Mr. Tessmer was chazging $200 for the whole
thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 1 S hours of work had been put into it. Mr.
Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman
from a neighbor. The statement was later retumed.
Guy Willits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The
inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry
Strathman stated it looked like the garage was down in the video.
Gerry Strathman looked at the bili. From the video and from what he heazd, Mr. Strathman felt
the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly notified and had an opportunity to
remove the problem.
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Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861
plus the $40 service fee.
553 Edmund Avenue
A video was shown.
James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him
that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondezed
why his bill was $310.
Gerry Strathman looked at the biil which showed an hour was $180 and five yazds of trash was
$90. Mr. Strathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the chazge is for
an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary
Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. James Morgan stated he did noC get a
notice.
Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being
installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hard to haul things
away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard;
things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she snppose to remove items
immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technical]y yes, but if no one complains then
an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was
not done until January 22, which is about five weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends the chazge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash
and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's
word that the worker told him a different cost.
2125 Waukon Avenue (Izid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a
Code Compiiance Inspection has been done, a building pernrit has been issued. This permit
expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date.
The owner stated the work can be done by 3eptember 28.
Gerry Strathman recommends the order be amended to Segtember 28, 1998.
328 Le�naton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-9&)
Chuck Votel reported the owner is agpealing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the
demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City
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Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the Ciry
removed it.
Mohaznmed Shahidullah, owner, stated Cerry Strathman previously gave him six months io
repair the property if he met certain condirions. The Council did not agree with the
recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at
the City Council hearing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the
recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answeren he has documentation
that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution.
Gerry Strathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation.
After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the City is finished. Then a person can go to
D'astrict Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding.
Mohammed Shahiduilah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not
have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a resuaining order because the City
moved so fast and had already started to teaz the home down.
Gerry Strathman asked what he wanted today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanted to
see the letter. Mr. Strathman responded the depamnent is required to give him a copy of the
letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Department. Whether he was notified
or not, is up to an attorney to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman
responded the City Council resolution should have heen sent to the property owner. Whether Mr.
Shahidullah received that is up to an attomey.
Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this
assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. Thera are no extraordinary
circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never
received detailed expenses.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
9A8 Forest Street
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997.
The owner has not discussed his inten6ons with Mr. Votel's off'ice. Attached to the paperwork
on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the
property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votei's ofFce when the mortgage
foreciosure and redemption period is completed. There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying
to do a speedy foreclosure on the property. NovaStaz was notified of this heating, but are not
here. The City has issued four summary abatement norices. The building has been secured by
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the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees aze unpaid. The cost to
repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650.
The following people spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building:
David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest
Stteet;
Dan Starr, representing Aoly Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street;
Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center;
Mary Moore, 960 Duchess;
Richard Beldorf, 953 Forest Street.
Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days.
(The text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record)
447 Banfil Street and 449 Banfil Street
Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situation for both is very
similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 years. 449 Banfil has not been occupied
since January 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with 7oseph Mullery
acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the property.
There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447
Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and
securing the building. The City has had to board the building. The registration fees are due on
both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Ta�ces are due on both properties.
Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 Banfil, but estimates for cost to repair were done
from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447
Banfil and $SO,QOQ for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfii and $7,314 for
449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the property.
Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Toseph Mullery who says there is a
temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no restraining order. Mr. Suathman
asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel
responded Mr. Mullery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The
Mayor's office has reguested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties,
but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. Votel's office.
Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeared and stated he would like to preview the properties
and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach 7oseph Mullery but has not been able to.
Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and
the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do.
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Geiry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the
process.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the IS day order to remove or repair.
1005 Jessie Street
Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy 7ohnson, 1136 East Magnolia
Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of
attomey for his mother Gladys Johnson, who owns the property.
Chuck Votel reported the properry has been vacant since May 1997. Six summary abatement
notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting tali
grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has
not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600.
Aorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know
where most of the vandalism is coming from. The Johnsons have cleaned up the yard several
times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep
throwing their gazbage over.
Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were
clearly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There aze constant police calls to 1001
Jessie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that
she cannot control them. The neighbors at 99'I Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio
plans to put up a very suong security fence between her and 1001 Jessie. She has custody of her
14 month old and three yeaz old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much
money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has siowed down
her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of
condemnation, he asked for a feasibility study. This was done. The house is structurally sound.
The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism
Gerry Strathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she
posted the bond, has a buiiding permit, and hopes to haue the building done in six months.
Chuck VoYel stated the vacant building fee is paid.
Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1998 to remove or repair the
building.
474 Sherhume Avenue
Guy Willits reported this was for scattered garbage, garbage bags, and refuse.
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A video was shown.
The owner was satisfied that the City did the work.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
741 Marvland Avenue
Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent 3anuary 29, 1998 and posted. A
waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The
properry was rechecked January 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9.
A video was shown.
Maurice Burks, owner, appeared and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He
tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he
get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks
have to be cleaz full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated
busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The Ciry crew was in the
neighborhood for two addresses so lt probably cost less to do this address.
9 Acker Street West {Laid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner.
Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution.
663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting)
No one appeared.
A video was shown.
Chuck Wiliits reported the gazage was dilapidated, leaning, harzardous, and open to access.
Gerry Strathman recomnnends denying the appeal.
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673 Centtai Avenue West
No one appeared.
Gerry Sirathman denied the appeal.
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m.
City of St. Paul
RE$OLtlTION RATIFYING ASSBSST�NT
Co�� I�,E NO. �Y - y ao
By � � �f9
File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of bene£its, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIEARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary
Final Order xx approved xx
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 FUR'tHER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined
to be payable in One equal installments. Except file# J9711CC asmt# 9784 to be
payable in Ten equal installments.
COUNCILPERSON
Yea�s� Nays
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I In Favor
� Against
Adopted by the Council: Date ����
Certified Passes by Council Secretary
To Legislative Hearing Officer - 5-5=98
Public Hearing Date - May 13, 1998
RE 4-28-98
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OEP11R7MENTIOFFICEICOUNCII. • OATE INITIATEO I v t 0 �{� r
T.M.S./Real Estate Division � kJ28j9S G R EEN SH EE
GONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAVDATE INRIALlOATE
�DEPAHTMENTDIRE aCfTYCOUNC�L
Roxanna Flink 266-8859 ASSIGN OCIiYATfORNEY �GITVCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNCiI AGENOA 8Y (OAiE) NUMBER iOR flUDGET pIREGTOR FlN. 8 MGL SERVICES DIR.
WAS LAID OVER A �� T � N � O O
OPOEH O MAYOB (OR ASSISTANn �
BY COUNCIL ON 4-22-98 TO 5-13-95
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE AAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
qCTION REOUESTED:
At Council's request on 4-22-98 to 5-13-98 Demolition of vacant bldg. at 328 Lexington
Pkwy N. and Summ Abatement at 663 York Ave. were laid over for further discussion.
File No's J9711CC, 9784; J9711AAA, 9789.
RECOMMENDATIONS_ ApPro're (A) or Rejec[ (R) pER50NAL SEFiVICE CON7RAC7S MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING �UESiIONS:
_ PIANNING CAMMIS510N _ GMl SERVICE COMMtS510N �� Hes this per5on/firm ¢Ver wofketl Undel a Contract for thi5 tl898r1me0t?
__ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO
_ STAFF 2. Has this perspn/Firm e�er been a city empluyee�
— VES NO
_ �IS7a�CTCOURi � 3. Does this personflfrm
possess a skilt twt �wrtnaily possessetl by any curteM ciry employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE� YES NO
Explatn aff yes anawara on separate sheet and sttach 2o grean aheet
IN�TIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. Whet. When, Where. Why)�
"SEE ORIGINAL GREEN SHEET NUMBER 50095"
AOVAMqGES 1F APPROVED:
DISADVANTAGES �FAPPPOVE�
�s �� s �a ds ?�c�t:: a ��'?!?P
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DiSAWANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
TOTAL AMOUNT OF THANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) VES NO
FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFOflMATION' (EXPIAIN)
City of St. Paul
Real Estate Division
Dept. of Technology � Management Sexv
REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT
COUNCIL FILE NO
File No.J9711CC,J9711AAA
Assessment No. 9784,9789
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Voting
Ward Sn the matter of the assessment o£ benefits, cost and e�enses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 328
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. TAE LEGISLATIVE
HF�ARING IS SET FOR 5/SJ98.
Preliminary Order xx approved xx
Final
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
$24,240.00
$_429.06
$_25.00
$_30.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,724.06
Charge To $
Net Assessment
$24,724.06
Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed
and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $24,724.06 upon
each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefited by the said improvement,
and in the case of each lot, part or parcel o£ 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 hereo£, 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.
Dated Y ' �O - / O 2�w-^.� : �� _ ��, .�t.l�.
�luation and Assessment Engineer
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Aate: May 5, 1998
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Piace: Room 330 City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARING
Gerry Strathman
Legislative Eiearing Officer
1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 9 Acker Street
West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends withdrawing the resolution.
2. Resolutian ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 2125 Waukon
Avenue. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the buiiding.
(Laid over from 2-3-98)
The I.egisiative Hearing O�cer recommends amending the order to remove or repair by
September 28, 1998.
� Summary abatement appeai for 328 I.exin¢ton Pazkwav North.
(Laid over from 4-7-98)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
� Summary abatement appeal for 663 York Avenue.
(Laid over from the 422-98 City Council meeting)
The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal.
5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 948 Forest
5treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to
five days.
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To Legislative Hearing Officer - Apri17, 1998
Public HearinE Aafe -
'`. M.S.IREAL ESTATE DIVISION
, .ct Person and Phone Number:
Roxana Flink 266-8859
6e on Council Agenda by:
be in Council Raearch ORce
noon on Friday
Y OF SIGNATURE PAGES
FOR
(OR ASSISTAP�"1�
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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); Boardiugs-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 thrn Dec 1997 and Abandoned vehicles for July thru Dec 1997 &
Jan 1998. File No.'s Re-Escrow, 9769; J97BOARDUP, 9770; J9711TDBC, 9771; J9711C, 9772;
J9711A, 9773; J97ABDVDIS, 9774. _
PLANYM1C CO.�tI55I0Y
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Date: 1/27/98 Green Sheet Plumber: 5 0 0 9 5
EYAR'1bSEt.T DIItEC'LOR IT[' COU�CII.
"""°�°' iTY ATfOR\'EY IIY CLERK
U �'� DIItECTOR .'. & MGT. SVC. DII2.
FLas the persun/firm ever worked under a mutrac[ for this department?
Ha5 this personfficm ever been a City emplayee?
Does thic persou/P�rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current City employee?
Explain all YES answers ou a separate shee[ and attach.
PROBLEM, ISSiJE, OPYOR7(IN7TY ('SVho, What, Whe¢, Where, Why?):
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Property owners or renters create a health hazard at various times throughout the City of Saint
Paul when their nroperty is not kept up. __
IF AYPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
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 APPROVED:
Neighborhoods would be left to deteriorate and property values would decline. Nobody would
take care of their properfy, especially vacant or rental properties. Rodents, filth, garbage and
trash would accumulate everywhere. Disease and pests could become a problem.
A��fOL1NT OF TRANSACTION: $2g'��$('J,�. COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES I�O
souece: Assessments only ACTIVITYNU�fBER:
2-25-98
2-13-98
AL TYFOR�fAT10N: (EXPLAII�
378 property oFVners will be noti�ed of the public hearing and
City of St. Paul
APPROVING ASSESSMENT AND
FIXING TIME OF HBARING THSR80N
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File No.J9711CC,S9711AAA
Assessment No.9784,9789
Voting
Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for
6 J9711CC (9784) Demolition of vacant building at 32S
Lexington Pkwy N.
J9711AAA (9789) Summary Abatement (Property clean up) at
663 York Ave.
LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 4/22/98 TO 5/13/98. THE LEGISLATIVE
FIFARING IS SET FOR 5/5/98.
Preliminary Order
Final
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The assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for and in connection with the
above improvement having been submitted to the Council, and the Council having
considered same and found the said assessment satisfactory, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects
approved.
RESOLVED FIIRTHER, That a public hearing be had on said asse5sment on the
13th day of May, 1998, at the hour of 5:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chamber of
the Court House and City Hall Building, in the City of St. Paul; that the Valuation
and Assessment Engineer give notice of said meetings, as required by the Charter,
stating in said notice the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement,
and the amount assessed against the lot or lots of the particular owner to whom the
notice is directed.
Yeas Nays
Benanav
Blakey
Bostrom
Coleman
Harris
Lantry
Reiter
_In Favor
Against
Adopted by the Council: Da
Certified Passed by Council Secretary
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Mayor
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MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
May 5, 1998 ��— � a` �
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
3T?,FF PRFSENT: Roxanne Flink, Real Estate; Chuck Votel, Property Code Enforcement; Guy
VJillits, Property Code Enforcement
Note: All addresses aze laid over to the May 13 City Council meeting.
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 1�:01 a.m.
1130 Bush Avenue
A video was shown.
Tony Casland, owner, appeared and stated he had his garage torn down. Mr. Casland received a
note from his tenants that the inspector had been there that weekend and had given an extension
of time. The worker Mr. Casland hired had taken away two loads. Mr. Casland asked the
inspectar what the citation was for because he thought he had received an extension. The
inspector said it was a warning, not an extension. Mr. Casland went to court, paid a reduced fine,
and thought it was all over.
Gerry Strathman asked about the tires. Tony Casland responded he got charged for 18 tires. The
neighbor said some of the gazbage was theirs. Old tenants threw trash behind the gazage. Mr.
Casland spent $500 to haul away trash, some of which was not in the film. The shed was torn
down because it was becoming such a problem for the neighborhood with people throwang their
trash behind it.
Ron Tessmer appeared and stated he spent Saturday and Sunday dismantling the gazage. There
was one full pickup left to haul away. The City workers also took his hammer and a crow baz.
The workers could have seen that someone was just there because it had snowed and there were
footprints. What was left was a$50 pickup load. Mr. Tessmer was chazging $200 for the whole
thing. He is surprised the City chazged $900 after 1 S hours of work had been put into it. Mr.
Tessmer stated there were 11 tires, not 18. Mr. Tessmer gave a statement to Gerry Strathman
from a neighbor. The statement was later retumed.
Guy Willits reported this started in October 1997. The neighbors were complaining. The
inspector made attempts to reach the owner. The gazage was partially collapsed. Gerry
Strathman stated it looked like the garage was down in the video.
Gerry Strathman looked at the bili. From the video and from what he heazd, Mr. Strathman felt
the chazge was excessive. However, the owner was clearly notified and had an opportunity to
remove the problem.
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Gerry Strathman recommends the cost be cut in half: $400 plus a$40 service fee instead of $861
plus the $40 service fee.
553 Edmund Avenue
A video was shown.
James Morgan and Jeannie Miller, owners, appeazed. Mr. Morgan stated a City worker told him
that the work was $100 an hour and said he worked less than an hour. Mr. Morgan wondezed
why his bill was $310.
Gerry Strathman looked at the biil which showed an hour was $180 and five yazds of trash was
$90. Mr. Strathman asked how the hour was chazged. Chuck Votel responded the chazge is for
an hour minimum and it is $180 an hour. Mr. Votel reported on the bottom of the Summary
Abatement Notice it reads $170 an hour plus expenses. James Morgan stated he did noC get a
notice.
Jeannie Miller stated the outside of the house was being remodeled and siding was being
installed. Some of the things stacked there were from the siding job. It is hard to haul things
away two to three times. There should be a standazd. Gerry Strathman stated there is a standard;
things cannot be stored outdoors. Ms. Miller asked was she snppose to remove items
immediately each time. Mr. Strathman responded technical]y yes, but if no one complains then
an owner can take a while longer. These orders were issued on Aecember 16 and the work was
not done until January 22, which is about five weeks.
Gerry Strathman recommends the chazge be reduced to $100 plus $90 for disposal of the trash
and $40 service fee for a total of $230. The owner was notified, but he will take the owner's
word that the worker told him a different cost.
2125 Waukon Avenue (Izid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the following has been done since February 3: the bond has been posted, a
Code Compiiance Inspection has been done, a building pernrit has been issued. This permit
expires September 25, 1998. Mr. Votel recommends the order be amended to reflect that date.
The owner stated the work can be done by 3eptember 28.
Gerry Strathman recommends the order be amended to Segtember 28, 1998.
328 Le�naton Parkwav North (Laid over from 4-7-9&)
Chuck Votel reported the owner is agpealing the demolition of the building. The total cost of the
demolition was $23,307.06. There were public hearings held about the property. The City
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Council ordered repair or remove. When the owner failed to repair the building, the Ciry
removed it.
Mohaznmed Shahidullah, owner, stated Cerry Strathman previously gave him six months io
repair the property if he met certain condirions. The Council did not agree with the
recommendation and ordered it to be removed or repaired in fifteen days. He did not appear at
the City Council hearing and asked what was the process of notifying the owner that the
recommendation was not accepted by the Council. Chuck Votel answeren he has documentation
that the owner was mailed a certified copy of the resolution.
Gerry Strathman stated the City Council is the final authority regardless of his recommendation.
After the City's decision, the owner's recourse with the City is finished. Then a person can go to
D'astrict Court to seek a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from proceeding.
Mohammed Shahiduilah asked could he see a copy of the letter. Chuck Votel stated he did not
have it with him. Mr. Shahidullah stated he did not get a resuaining order because the City
moved so fast and had already started to teaz the home down.
Gerry Strathman asked what he wanted today. Mohammed Shahidullah responded he wanted to
see the letter. Mr. Strathman responded the depamnent is required to give him a copy of the
letter. If he wants a copy, he can request it from the Fire Department. Whether he was notified
or not, is up to an attorney to find out. Mr. Shahidullah asked who notified him. Mr. Strathman
responded the City Council resolution should have heen sent to the property owner. Whether Mr.
Shahidullah received that is up to an attomey.
Mohammed Shahidullah stated $23,000 is a lot of money. For piece of mind, he asked can this
assessment be forgiven. Gerry Strathman responded that is unlikely. Thera are no extraordinary
circumstances here. The work was done. The bill was sent. Mr. Shahidullah stated he never
received detailed expenses.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
9A8 Forest Street
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this was condemned in June 1997 and has been vacant since August 1997.
The owner has not discussed his inten6ons with Mr. Votel's off'ice. Attached to the paperwork
on this property is a letter from NovaStar Mortgage Company indicating they intend to take the
property over through foreclosure and will get back to Mr. Votei's ofFce when the mortgage
foreciosure and redemption period is completed. There is no date specific, but NovaStar is trying
to do a speedy foreclosure on the property. NovaStaz was notified of this heating, but are not
here. The City has issued four summary abatement norices. The building has been secured by
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the City. The real estate taxes for 1997 and the vacant building fees aze unpaid. The cost to
repair is $60,000 and the cost to demolish is $9,650.
The following people spoke in support of the resolution to remove or repair the building:
David Ketz, 1780 Stanford Avenue, representing Holy Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest
Stteet;
Dan Starr, representing Aoly Triniry Orthodox Chuck at 956 Forest Street;
Ruth Murphy, 442 Summit #7, Community Design Center;
Mary Moore, 960 Duchess;
Richard Beldorf, 953 Forest Street.
Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days.
(The text of David Ketz's and Dan Starr's testimony was turned in for the record)
447 Banfil Street and 449 Banfil Street
Chuck Votel reported these two properties adjoin each other and the situation for both is very
similar. 447 Banfil has not been occupied for over 30 years. 449 Banfil has not been occupied
since January 1997. The property is owned by the estate of Ferdinand Gaul with 7oseph Mullery
acting as personal representative. Mr. Mullery says he intends to sell or donate the property.
There have been five summary abatement notices issued for 449 Banfil and four issued for 447
Banfil. The notices aze for cutting tall grass and weeds, removing refuse and animal feces, and
securing the building. The City has had to board the building. The registration fees are due on
both properties and citations have been issued for this reason. Ta�ces are due on both properties.
Personnel have not been inside 447 and 449 Banfil, but estimates for cost to repair were done
from looking at the amount of deterioration on the exterior. The cost to repair is $70,000 for 447
Banfil and $SO,QOQ for 449 Banfil. The cost to demolish is $9,300 for 447 Banfii and $7,314 for
449 Banfil. People from the neighborhood have complained about the property.
Gerry Strathman stated there is a letter in his paperwork from Toseph Mullery who says there is a
temporary restraining order. Chuck Votel responded there is no restraining order. Mr. Suathman
asked has there been any communication with Mr. Mullery other than this letter. Mr. Votel
responded Mr. Mullery has talked to the Mayor's office and others in City government. The
Mayor's office has reguested Mr. Votel's office meet Mr. Mullery and go through the properties,
but it is up to Mr. Mullery to get in touch with Mr. Votel's office.
Mike Strafelda, 740 James Avenue, appeared and stated he would like to preview the properties
and see if they can be rehabbed. He has tried to reach 7oseph Mullery but has not been able to.
Gerry Strathman responded there is not much the City can do, given the owner is not present and
the property is in need of serious rehabilitation. Mike Strafelda asked what he would need to do.
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Geiry Strathman responded a minimum that is needed is a purchase agreement to stop the
process.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the IS day order to remove or repair.
1005 Jessie Street
Susan Mercurio, 1032 Duluth Street #206, Arthur and Dorothy 7ohnson, 1136 East Magnolia
Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Mercurio is the contract for deed holder. Arthur Johnson has power of
attomey for his mother Gladys Johnson, who owns the property.
Chuck Votel reported the properry has been vacant since May 1997. Six summary abatement
notices have been issued for refuse and broken glass, securing the building and shed, cutting tali
grass and weeds, and removing gr�ti. The building has been boazded six times. A bond has
not been posted. The cost to repair is $65,000. The cost to demolish is $5,600.
Aorothy Johnson stated there has been a vandalism problem on the property and they know
where most of the vandalism is coming from. The Johnsons have cleaned up the yard several
times and went back to the next day and it looked just as bad again. The people next door keep
throwing their gazbage over.
Susan Mercurio stated she called the police at one point because it was snowing and there were
clearly footprints in the snow from the next door home. There aze constant police calls to 1001
Jessie. There are two teenage boys living there and the mother had admitted to the police that
she cannot control them. The neighbors at 99'I Jessie aze also having problems. Ms. Mercurio
plans to put up a very suong security fence between her and 1001 Jessie. She has custody of her
14 month old and three yeaz old grandchildren. Ms. Mercurio stated she does not have much
money. She feels she can help stabilize the neighborhood. This condemnation has siowed down
her mortgage process. When the mortgage lender found out the house was in the process of
condemnation, he asked for a feasibility study. This was done. The house is structurally sound.
The only thing wrong with it is the vandalism
Gerry Strathman asked when can the rehabilitation be completed. Susan Mercurio responded she
posted the bond, has a buiiding permit, and hopes to haue the building done in six months.
Chuck VoYel stated the vacant building fee is paid.
Gery Strathman recommends amending the order to October 16, 1998 to remove or repair the
building.
474 Sherhume Avenue
Guy Willits reported this was for scattered garbage, garbage bags, and refuse.
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A video was shown.
The owner was satisfied that the City did the work.
Gerry Strathman recommends denying the appeal.
741 Marvland Avenue
Guy Willits reported the summary abatement notice was sent 3anuary 29, 1998 and posted. A
waming letter was sent January 27, 1998 to remove snow and ice from public sidewalk. The
properry was rechecked January 29 and February 4. The work was done February 9.
A video was shown.
Maurice Burks, owner, appeared and stated he has six kids, works two jobs, and at night. He
tries to do the best he can. He thought his shoveling was enough. Gerry Strathman asked did he
get the notices that were sent out. Mr. Burks responded yes. Mr. Strathman stated sidewalks
have to be cleaz full width. Chuck Votel added there is a bus stop there. Mr. Strathman stated
busy streets get complaints when people aze going to the bus stop.
Gerry Strathman recommends reducing the assessment to $137.50. The Ciry crew was in the
neighborhood for two addresses so lt probably cost less to do this address.
9 Acker Street West {Laid over from 2-3-98)
Chuck Votel reported the building has been rehabbed by the owner.
Gerry Strathman recommends withdrawing the resolution.
663 York Avenue (Laid over from the 4-22-98 City Council meeting)
No one appeared.
A video was shown.
Chuck Wiliits reported the gazage was dilapidated, leaning, harzardous, and open to access.
Gerry Strathman recomnnends denying the appeal.
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673 Centtai Avenue West
No one appeared.
Gerry Sirathman denied the appeal.
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:43 a.m.