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98-468Presented By Referred To �m�r�� _ � i ��, o��.�� Green Sheet # �� r�;�'i WHBREAS, Depariment of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Bnforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commoniy known as 921-927 Selby Avernie (917 Selby Avenue). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and inforniation obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before December 17, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins, 740 Fuller Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4831; Richard Watson, 7380 Atwood Avenue, I.as Vegas, NV 89129; Emmett Booker, 107 North Milton Street, St. Paul, MN 55105; Minnesota Department of Revenue, Collection Enforcement Unit, P.O. Box 64447, St. Paul, MN 55164-0447; Reliance Recoveries, 6160 Suuunit Drive North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, L,evy Powell, 6410 Starlite Circle, Fridley, MN 55432; Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco, 5169 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope MN 55428 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance buiiding(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 23, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to consutute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsibie parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 gY� y��' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City_ Council on Tuesday, May 19, 1498 to hear testimo�ancLevidease,—anc�afterreceivmg testimony __and_evidence, �a�e-t�e recomme�tion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-�tfteea{i�} after the date of the Council Heariug; azld � 5 i `F (�� mor��S WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paui City Council on Wednesday, May 27, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the foilowing Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Froperry. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance candition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolurion and that the noufication requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: l. The above referenced interested or responsible parties sha11 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the siruciure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demQlition and removal of the structure must be completed within �'�-��s��after the date of the Council Hearing. YS i X�6� 11\0�� 1 2. 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. 8 9 10 11 12 13 4. 14 If the above corrective acuon is not completed within this period of tune the Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fvctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tnne period. If all personai properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. Requested by Department o£: Fire• ode Enforcement Division B r�/�� Form Approved by City Attorney BY: ll�� %/'�" Y By: Apps By: Adopted by Council: Date � � I Adoption Certified by Council S etary Division of Code 7718 �,{ 27, 1998 � TOTAL # OF StGNATURE PAGES �,M,�,a�,� � q�r -y� SHEET No 6�600 Hmw�. �� IMATlM�EY � '�d CRYCIBfK _ ❑nwicw.a¢aNersow. ❑nwxcu�mm�ccra �wrae(oaumnwR,� � (CLIP ALl LOCATlONS FOR StGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue). PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIII'EE �+��E� CML SERVICE COMMISSION APR 2 4 t998 amevnR'�S O�FICE t50NAL SERViCE CANiRACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING Q Hasthis ae�fi�m everwaked under a cartracl far tlas aepartment? YES NO Flasthia P�An e�+er been e c7�' emPbYee7 YES NO Does this persoNfirm poseess s skill rpt nwmallYpossessetl by arry arcerit ciry empbyee9 YES NO Is Mis Personlfirtri a fargetedventbY} YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement ,O�cer were given an arder to repair or remove the building at 421-427 Selby Avenue (917 Selbv Avenuel bv Februarv 23, 1998, and haue failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ____.....--.. . _ . _--- The City will spend fwids to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs will be assessed to e UxoUerty collected as a special assessment against the property t�es. �l will remain unabated in the City. This buiiding(s) will continue to blight the fOTALAMOUNTOF7RANSACTIONS �iv�vw -.pic� Nuisance Aousing Abatement UNDING SOURCE NRNCIAL INFOPMATroN (IXPWN) COSTrttEVENUEBUD6EfED(GRCLEON4 � � 3 61 ncrnmr Nwe� Ci4t}f1C� r�6S@&S.^:� �'r�'ik¢°i � CTI'Y OF St1II�TI' PAUL h�ursance Buildrmg Code Enfo�cemen! Norm Coleman. �ta�or SSS Cedur Street 7'e1: 61?-29�4-JI>3 Saint Pa:+t, .LN 55101-L60 Far. 61?-?28-31 i� i April 17, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and 5afety ServSces, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) The City Council has schednled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, May 19, 1998 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 DEPART�44.'N'C OF F[RE luYD SAFE2Y SERVICES Timothy K, F:rlter, Fire Chiej eo _�Y_. DIVt570A OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCE.'�N"i Charles Yotel, Program DnectOr The owners and responsible parties of record are: lVame and Last Known Address Interest 'BSa�1�k'��5�§ �Ga-°��r'; ^:': � ?s"r'r: i=�� Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins 740 Fulier Avenue St. Paui, MN 55104-4831 Richard Watson 7380 Atwood Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89129 Emmett Booker 107 North Milton Street St. Paul, MN 55105 Fee Owner ;, _ ' w� Contract for Deed F�ol'der"'_ " "-" - � �� Potential Buyer 921-927 Se1by Avenue (917 Seiby Avenue) April 17, 1998 Pa�e 2 Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Department of Revenue Collection Enforcement Unit P.O. Box 64447 St. Paul, MN 55164-0447 Reliance Recoveries 6160 Summit Drive North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 I.evy Powell 6410 Statlite Circle Fridley, MN 55432 Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco 5169 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 The legai description of this property is: Interest Lienholder Lienholder Lienholder Interested Party Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). ��_y. ��! — — — ---- � vlc '_ 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) Aprii 17, 1998 Page 3 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin; influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, �� Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-98 ----- � �"�=- — — REPORT Date: May 19, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer 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. (Laid over from 4-21-98) The Izgislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 4-21-98} The I,egislative Heazing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspectaon is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 17 Congress Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 516 Como Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the reaolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. -�_�'�� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING REPORT, 5-19-98 Page 2 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 240 Belvidere Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public I3ealth is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 6. Resolution ordering the owner or remove or repair the building located at 921-927 Selbv Avenue (9l7 5elby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluflon, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. _ __�,� __�� November 25, 199_8_City-�ouneit Page 4 22. Update from the Director of Technology and Management Services on the City's efforts to �23. prevent and solve potentiai probiems associated with "The Year 2000 �omputer Bug." (Requested by the Council on October 7) Peter Hames, Department of Technology and Management ServicES, presented an update. An additional update will be presented on March 3, 1993. Update from Public Health(Property Code Enforcement on the status and progress of the repairs made to property located at 921-927 Selby Avenue. (Laid over from �ctober 14) Laid over to December 16 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 24. Report from the Department of Planning and Economic Devalopment on t,`�eir recommendation for repiacing the 130 housing units in the Seventh Place Residence that will be removed in preparation for the new o�ce tower. (Requested by Council on October 21, 199$; C.F. 98-974} This issue was discussed at the Housing and Redevelopment Authoraty meeting on November 25. 25. Report from the Administration on the status of proposals and ideas under consideration for Compete Saiat Paut. (Requested by Council on November 18, 1998; C.F. 98-1032) Joe Reid, Budget Office, presented a report. PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.) 26. Finai Adoption - 98-374 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Charte:r to provide for voting requirements in case of abstentions for conflict of interest. (Laid over from October 7) Adopted Yeas - '7 Nays - 0 27. Resolution - 98-1045 - Authorizing the purchase of property located at ;b61 Hoyt Avenue East as part of Phase I of the Hoyt-Montana Flood Remediation Project. Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - Q (This item was considered as part of the consent agenda) 28. Final Order - 98-1046 - In the matter of acquiring easements in connect�on with the lighting improvement of Hamline Avenue (File #18884E) Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 between Marshali and Concorciia Avenues. �3a q�-�� Interdepartmental Memorandum CITY OF SAINT PAUL TO: Council Member 3erry Blakey FROM: CurtMiller � .�1;�' DATE: October 13, 1998 RE: 917 - 927 Selby Avenue This Project continues to move forwazd with approvals from Liberty Bank for $90,000.00 and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Paul for $90,000.00. Appraisal and title work is complete. A closing is scheduled at Liberty Bank for 1:30 on October 21, 1998, and rehabilitation of this building will start shor[ly tbereafter. I would suggest that this item be laid over for a period of 60 days. cc: Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Michael Harris Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jim Reiter Councilmember Daniel Bostrom Councilmember Kathy Lantry K:\SHAREDICGMImemo �C$ - � �� sw[xr PAUL � � • � .� . AAAA October 13, 1998 TO: Members of the Ciry Council 5� FROM: Steve Magner, Division of Code Enforcement �3� SUBJECT: City Council Agenda Item #32; Update on the Status of 921-927 Selby Avenue The building located at 921-927 Se1by Avenue is in the same condition as it was in May of 1998. No repairs or rehabilitation of the structure have occurred. No plan or permits have been submitted to this o�ce. The property is now owned by t�e State of Minnesota; Ramsey County Trust Exempt. Our office has issued 3 summary abatements to secnre the building, cut the grass and clean the yard since May. �-, _ � SM: jk cc: Charles Votel Gerry Strathman Nancy Anderson d�- u c.Y ___ MINUTF.S OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MAY 19, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meating to order at 10:40 a.m. 53 Marvland Avenue East (I.aid over from 4-21-98) Ed Conley, 329 Summit Avenue, appeared and stated he is cunenfly involved with a purchase agreement with the bank. He owns a renovation company which has done about 90 renovations in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He has a list of items that need to be done. He would like to get the demolition process stopped, close with the bank next week, and post the $2,000 bond. Chuck Votel reported this was laid over in April in hopes that someone would come forward to repair the building. Ed Conley did obtain a code compliance inspection report. Mr. Votel stated he would like the bond to be posted, and the vacant building fee paid. If that is received, Mr. Votel is fine with a 180 days amendment to the resolution. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 860 Robert Street South (Laid over from 4-21-98) Paul Weingarden, Attorney for the Bank of New York as trustee, appeazed and stated this property was in foreclosure. The necessary stegs were taken to reduce the redemption period from six months down to �ve weeks. The Bank of New York now owns the property as of Aprii 15. His clienYs service is the Money Store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Money Store has looked at the list of deficiencies. Repairs should start next week. The items on the list should be conected in 30 to 60 days. Most of these items are cosmetic. Chuck Votel reported no repairs can be commenced without building permits. Building permits will not be issued until the code compliance and inspection report is done, and the bond has been posted. Gerry Strathman asked when the property could be ready. Paul Weingarden responded a few weeks. Chuck Votel stated he had no problem with that. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. qt� -4c.8' MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATNE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 2 of 3 17 Congress Street West Robyn Rasmussen, 15 West Congress Street, appeazed and stated she lives next door to this address. The owner is not here and does not caze about the properiy. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in January 1997. It has been vacant since April 199'7. The current properry owners aze Felix Lopez and Jane Zapata. The daughter of Felix L,opez stated that he does not plan to rehabilitate the dwelling. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for tall grass and weeds and securing the dwelling. The vacant buiiding fees aze due. The real estate tases aze paid. The cost to repair is $70,000. Robyn Rasmussen stated she was concerned about how the building would be demolished because her property is very close to it. Chuck Votel responded his office will give Ms. Rasmussen the name of the contracting company, and she can talk to them about that. She can also talk to NIr. Votel's office. Robyn Rasmussen stated she would not mind if the City made an offer on her house. Then the City would have a nice sized lot for a house and gazage. Gerty 5trathman responded he did not think there were any projects going on in that area so the City pzobably would not do that. Chuck Votel suggested Ms. Rasmussen call the West Side Development Corporation. They may know more about what is going on there. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 516 Como Avenue Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed her intentions with his office. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, brush, and debris from yazd and securing the points of entry. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taJCes for 1996 and 1997 are due. The code compliance inspection has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair is $35,000, and the estimated cost to demolish is $6,290. Vednita Nelson, owner, appeared and stated two people aze interested in buying the property. She told them both about the hearing today. Ms. Nelson said she boazded the property, not the City. This has been a rental property and Ms. Nelson does not understand the nuisance part. Gerry StraChman recommends approvai of the 15 day order to remove or repair citing there is ample justificafion to initiate demolition of thls property. �jj-�, LS' MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 3 of 3 240 Belvidere Street East No one appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since November 1997. There have been four summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse and fire debris from the yard, immediately secure the dweiling, and remove snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are due. The estimated cost to repair is $60,000. Geiry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 921-927 Selbv Avenue (917 Seibv Avenue) Chuck Votel reported the cunent property owner owes $21,449.79 in back taxes. This is a commercial building. The Selby Avenue Initiative members have come forward and said they would like to prevent the building from being demolished. In the paperwork is a letter by Curt Miller from Planning and Economic Development who writes that they will consider a loan of $9Q000 if certain things aze done. Liberty State Bank says they will be participants. Gerry Strathman zecommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m. Presented By Referred To �m�r�� _ � i ��, o��.�� Green Sheet # �� r�;�'i WHBREAS, Depariment of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Bnforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commoniy known as 921-927 Selby Avernie (917 Selby Avenue). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and inforniation obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before December 17, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins, 740 Fuller Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4831; Richard Watson, 7380 Atwood Avenue, I.as Vegas, NV 89129; Emmett Booker, 107 North Milton Street, St. Paul, MN 55105; Minnesota Department of Revenue, Collection Enforcement Unit, P.O. Box 64447, St. Paul, MN 55164-0447; Reliance Recoveries, 6160 Suuunit Drive North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, L,evy Powell, 6410 Starlite Circle, Fridley, MN 55432; Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco, 5169 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope MN 55428 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance buiiding(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 23, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to consutute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsibie parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 gY� y��' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City_ Council on Tuesday, May 19, 1498 to hear testimo�ancLevidease,—anc�afterreceivmg testimony __and_evidence, �a�e-t�e recomme�tion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-�tfteea{i�} after the date of the Council Heariug; azld � 5 i `F (�� mor��S WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paui City Council on Wednesday, May 27, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the foilowing Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Froperry. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance candition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolurion and that the noufication requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: l. The above referenced interested or responsible parties sha11 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the siruciure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demQlition and removal of the structure must be completed within �'�-��s��after the date of the Council Hearing. YS i X�6� 11\0�� 1 2. 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. 8 9 10 11 12 13 4. 14 If the above corrective acuon is not completed within this period of tune the Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fvctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tnne period. If all personai properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. Requested by Department o£: Fire• ode Enforcement Division B r�/�� Form Approved by City Attorney BY: ll�� %/'�" Y By: Apps By: Adopted by Council: Date � � I Adoption Certified by Council S etary Division of Code 7718 �,{ 27, 1998 � TOTAL # OF StGNATURE PAGES �,M,�,a�,� � q�r -y� SHEET No 6�600 Hmw�. �� IMATlM�EY � '�d CRYCIBfK _ ❑nwicw.a¢aNersow. ❑nwxcu�mm�ccra �wrae(oaumnwR,� � (CLIP ALl LOCATlONS FOR StGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue). PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIII'EE �+��E� CML SERVICE COMMISSION APR 2 4 t998 amevnR'�S O�FICE t50NAL SERViCE CANiRACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING Q Hasthis ae�fi�m everwaked under a cartracl far tlas aepartment? YES NO Flasthia P�An e�+er been e c7�' emPbYee7 YES NO Does this persoNfirm poseess s skill rpt nwmallYpossessetl by arry arcerit ciry empbyee9 YES NO Is Mis Personlfirtri a fargetedventbY} YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement ,O�cer were given an arder to repair or remove the building at 421-427 Selby Avenue (917 Selbv Avenuel bv Februarv 23, 1998, and haue failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ____.....--.. . _ . _--- The City will spend fwids to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs will be assessed to e UxoUerty collected as a special assessment against the property t�es. �l will remain unabated in the City. This buiiding(s) will continue to blight the fOTALAMOUNTOF7RANSACTIONS �iv�vw -.pic� Nuisance Aousing Abatement UNDING SOURCE NRNCIAL INFOPMATroN (IXPWN) COSTrttEVENUEBUD6EfED(GRCLEON4 � � 3 61 ncrnmr Nwe� Ci4t}f1C� r�6S@&S.^:� �'r�'ik¢°i � CTI'Y OF St1II�TI' PAUL h�ursance Buildrmg Code Enfo�cemen! Norm Coleman. �ta�or SSS Cedur Street 7'e1: 61?-29�4-JI>3 Saint Pa:+t, .LN 55101-L60 Far. 61?-?28-31 i� i April 17, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and 5afety ServSces, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) The City Council has schednled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, May 19, 1998 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 DEPART�44.'N'C OF F[RE luYD SAFE2Y SERVICES Timothy K, F:rlter, Fire Chiej eo _�Y_. DIVt570A OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCE.'�N"i Charles Yotel, Program DnectOr The owners and responsible parties of record are: lVame and Last Known Address Interest 'BSa�1�k'��5�§ �Ga-°��r'; ^:': � ?s"r'r: i=�� Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins 740 Fulier Avenue St. Paui, MN 55104-4831 Richard Watson 7380 Atwood Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89129 Emmett Booker 107 North Milton Street St. Paul, MN 55105 Fee Owner ;, _ ' w� Contract for Deed F�ol'der"'_ " "-" - � �� Potential Buyer 921-927 Se1by Avenue (917 Seiby Avenue) April 17, 1998 Pa�e 2 Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Department of Revenue Collection Enforcement Unit P.O. Box 64447 St. Paul, MN 55164-0447 Reliance Recoveries 6160 Summit Drive North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 I.evy Powell 6410 Statlite Circle Fridley, MN 55432 Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco 5169 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 The legai description of this property is: Interest Lienholder Lienholder Lienholder Interested Party Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). ��_y. ��! — — — ---- � vlc '_ 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) Aprii 17, 1998 Page 3 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin; influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, �� Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-98 ----- � �"�=- — — REPORT Date: May 19, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer 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. (Laid over from 4-21-98) The Izgislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 4-21-98} The I,egislative Heazing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspectaon is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 17 Congress Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 516 Como Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the reaolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. -�_�'�� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING REPORT, 5-19-98 Page 2 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 240 Belvidere Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public I3ealth is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 6. Resolution ordering the owner or remove or repair the building located at 921-927 Selbv Avenue (9l7 5elby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluflon, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. _ __�,� __�� November 25, 199_8_City-�ouneit Page 4 22. Update from the Director of Technology and Management Services on the City's efforts to �23. prevent and solve potentiai probiems associated with "The Year 2000 �omputer Bug." (Requested by the Council on October 7) Peter Hames, Department of Technology and Management ServicES, presented an update. An additional update will be presented on March 3, 1993. Update from Public Health(Property Code Enforcement on the status and progress of the repairs made to property located at 921-927 Selby Avenue. (Laid over from �ctober 14) Laid over to December 16 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 24. Report from the Department of Planning and Economic Devalopment on t,`�eir recommendation for repiacing the 130 housing units in the Seventh Place Residence that will be removed in preparation for the new o�ce tower. (Requested by Council on October 21, 199$; C.F. 98-974} This issue was discussed at the Housing and Redevelopment Authoraty meeting on November 25. 25. Report from the Administration on the status of proposals and ideas under consideration for Compete Saiat Paut. (Requested by Council on November 18, 1998; C.F. 98-1032) Joe Reid, Budget Office, presented a report. PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.) 26. Finai Adoption - 98-374 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Charte:r to provide for voting requirements in case of abstentions for conflict of interest. (Laid over from October 7) Adopted Yeas - '7 Nays - 0 27. Resolution - 98-1045 - Authorizing the purchase of property located at ;b61 Hoyt Avenue East as part of Phase I of the Hoyt-Montana Flood Remediation Project. Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - Q (This item was considered as part of the consent agenda) 28. Final Order - 98-1046 - In the matter of acquiring easements in connect�on with the lighting improvement of Hamline Avenue (File #18884E) Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 between Marshali and Concorciia Avenues. �3a q�-�� Interdepartmental Memorandum CITY OF SAINT PAUL TO: Council Member 3erry Blakey FROM: CurtMiller � .�1;�' DATE: October 13, 1998 RE: 917 - 927 Selby Avenue This Project continues to move forwazd with approvals from Liberty Bank for $90,000.00 and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Paul for $90,000.00. Appraisal and title work is complete. A closing is scheduled at Liberty Bank for 1:30 on October 21, 1998, and rehabilitation of this building will start shor[ly tbereafter. I would suggest that this item be laid over for a period of 60 days. cc: Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Michael Harris Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jim Reiter Councilmember Daniel Bostrom Councilmember Kathy Lantry K:\SHAREDICGMImemo �C$ - � �� sw[xr PAUL � � • � .� . AAAA October 13, 1998 TO: Members of the Ciry Council 5� FROM: Steve Magner, Division of Code Enforcement �3� SUBJECT: City Council Agenda Item #32; Update on the Status of 921-927 Selby Avenue The building located at 921-927 Se1by Avenue is in the same condition as it was in May of 1998. No repairs or rehabilitation of the structure have occurred. No plan or permits have been submitted to this o�ce. The property is now owned by t�e State of Minnesota; Ramsey County Trust Exempt. Our office has issued 3 summary abatements to secnre the building, cut the grass and clean the yard since May. �-, _ � SM: jk cc: Charles Votel Gerry Strathman Nancy Anderson d�- u c.Y ___ MINUTF.S OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MAY 19, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meating to order at 10:40 a.m. 53 Marvland Avenue East (I.aid over from 4-21-98) Ed Conley, 329 Summit Avenue, appeared and stated he is cunenfly involved with a purchase agreement with the bank. He owns a renovation company which has done about 90 renovations in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He has a list of items that need to be done. He would like to get the demolition process stopped, close with the bank next week, and post the $2,000 bond. Chuck Votel reported this was laid over in April in hopes that someone would come forward to repair the building. Ed Conley did obtain a code compliance inspection report. Mr. Votel stated he would like the bond to be posted, and the vacant building fee paid. If that is received, Mr. Votel is fine with a 180 days amendment to the resolution. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 860 Robert Street South (Laid over from 4-21-98) Paul Weingarden, Attorney for the Bank of New York as trustee, appeazed and stated this property was in foreclosure. The necessary stegs were taken to reduce the redemption period from six months down to �ve weeks. The Bank of New York now owns the property as of Aprii 15. His clienYs service is the Money Store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Money Store has looked at the list of deficiencies. Repairs should start next week. The items on the list should be conected in 30 to 60 days. Most of these items are cosmetic. Chuck Votel reported no repairs can be commenced without building permits. Building permits will not be issued until the code compliance and inspection report is done, and the bond has been posted. Gerry Strathman asked when the property could be ready. Paul Weingarden responded a few weeks. Chuck Votel stated he had no problem with that. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. qt� -4c.8' MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATNE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 2 of 3 17 Congress Street West Robyn Rasmussen, 15 West Congress Street, appeazed and stated she lives next door to this address. The owner is not here and does not caze about the properiy. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in January 1997. It has been vacant since April 199'7. The current properry owners aze Felix Lopez and Jane Zapata. The daughter of Felix L,opez stated that he does not plan to rehabilitate the dwelling. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for tall grass and weeds and securing the dwelling. The vacant buiiding fees aze due. The real estate tases aze paid. The cost to repair is $70,000. Robyn Rasmussen stated she was concerned about how the building would be demolished because her property is very close to it. Chuck Votel responded his office will give Ms. Rasmussen the name of the contracting company, and she can talk to them about that. She can also talk to NIr. Votel's office. Robyn Rasmussen stated she would not mind if the City made an offer on her house. Then the City would have a nice sized lot for a house and gazage. Gerty 5trathman responded he did not think there were any projects going on in that area so the City pzobably would not do that. Chuck Votel suggested Ms. Rasmussen call the West Side Development Corporation. They may know more about what is going on there. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 516 Como Avenue Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed her intentions with his office. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, brush, and debris from yazd and securing the points of entry. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taJCes for 1996 and 1997 are due. The code compliance inspection has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair is $35,000, and the estimated cost to demolish is $6,290. Vednita Nelson, owner, appeared and stated two people aze interested in buying the property. She told them both about the hearing today. Ms. Nelson said she boazded the property, not the City. This has been a rental property and Ms. Nelson does not understand the nuisance part. Gerry StraChman recommends approvai of the 15 day order to remove or repair citing there is ample justificafion to initiate demolition of thls property. �jj-�, LS' MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 3 of 3 240 Belvidere Street East No one appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since November 1997. There have been four summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse and fire debris from the yard, immediately secure the dweiling, and remove snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are due. The estimated cost to repair is $60,000. Geiry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 921-927 Selbv Avenue (917 Seibv Avenue) Chuck Votel reported the cunent property owner owes $21,449.79 in back taxes. This is a commercial building. The Selby Avenue Initiative members have come forward and said they would like to prevent the building from being demolished. In the paperwork is a letter by Curt Miller from Planning and Economic Development who writes that they will consider a loan of $9Q000 if certain things aze done. Liberty State Bank says they will be participants. Gerry Strathman zecommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m. Presented By Referred To �m�r�� _ � i ��, o��.�� Green Sheet # �� r�;�'i WHBREAS, Depariment of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Bnforcement has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame structure located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commoniy known as 921-927 Selby Avernie (917 Selby Avenue). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and inforniation obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before December 17, 1997, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins, 740 Fuller Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-4831; Richard Watson, 7380 Atwood Avenue, I.as Vegas, NV 89129; Emmett Booker, 107 North Milton Street, St. Paul, MN 55105; Minnesota Department of Revenue, Collection Enforcement Unit, P.O. Box 64447, St. Paul, MN 55164-0447; Reliance Recoveries, 6160 Suuunit Drive North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, L,evy Powell, 6410 Starlite Circle, Fridley, MN 55432; Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco, 5169 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope MN 55428 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance buiiding(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 23, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to consutute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsibie parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 gY� y��' WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City_ Council on Tuesday, May 19, 1498 to hear testimo�ancLevidease,—anc�afterreceivmg testimony __and_evidence, �a�e-t�e recomme�tion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within-�tfteea{i�} after the date of the Council Heariug; azld � 5 i `F (�� mor��S WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paui City Council on Wednesday, May 27, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the foilowing Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estunated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Froperry. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance candition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolurion and that the noufication requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: l. The above referenced interested or responsible parties sha11 make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the siruciure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demQlition and removal of the structure must be completed within �'�-��s��after the date of the Council Hearing. YS i X�6� 11\0�� 1 2. 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. 8 9 10 11 12 13 4. 14 If the above corrective acuon is not completed within this period of tune the Fire and Safery Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fvctures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this tnne period. If all personai properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code. Requested by Department o£: Fire• ode Enforcement Division B r�/�� Form Approved by City Attorney BY: ll�� %/'�" Y By: Apps By: Adopted by Council: Date � � I Adoption Certified by Council S etary Division of Code 7718 �,{ 27, 1998 � TOTAL # OF StGNATURE PAGES �,M,�,a�,� � q�r -y� SHEET No 6�600 Hmw�. �� IMATlM�EY � '�d CRYCIBfK _ ❑nwicw.a¢aNersow. ❑nwxcu�mm�ccra �wrae(oaumnwR,� � (CLIP ALl LOCATlONS FOR StGNATURE) City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue). PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIII'EE �+��E� CML SERVICE COMMISSION APR 2 4 t998 amevnR'�S O�FICE t50NAL SERViCE CANiRACTS MUST ANSWER TXE FOLLOWING Q Hasthis ae�fi�m everwaked under a cartracl far tlas aepartment? YES NO Flasthia P�An e�+er been e c7�' emPbYee7 YES NO Does this persoNfirm poseess s skill rpt nwmallYpossessetl by arry arcerit ciry empbyee9 YES NO Is Mis Personlfirtri a fargetedventbY} YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legisla6ve Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties lrnown to the Enforcement ,O�cer were given an arder to repair or remove the building at 421-427 Selby Avenue (917 Selbv Avenuel bv Februarv 23, 1998, and haue failed to comply with those orders. The City will eliminate a nuisance. ____.....--.. . _ . _--- The City will spend fwids to wreck and remove this buiiding(s). These costs will be assessed to e UxoUerty collected as a special assessment against the property t�es. �l will remain unabated in the City. This buiiding(s) will continue to blight the fOTALAMOUNTOF7RANSACTIONS �iv�vw -.pic� Nuisance Aousing Abatement UNDING SOURCE NRNCIAL INFOPMATroN (IXPWN) COSTrttEVENUEBUD6EfED(GRCLEON4 � � 3 61 ncrnmr Nwe� Ci4t}f1C� r�6S@&S.^:� �'r�'ik¢°i � CTI'Y OF St1II�TI' PAUL h�ursance Buildrmg Code Enfo�cemen! Norm Coleman. �ta�or SSS Cedur Street 7'e1: 61?-29�4-JI>3 Saint Pa:+t, .LN 55101-L60 Far. 61?-?28-31 i� i April 17, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Fire and 5afety ServSces, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) The City Council has schednled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, May 19, 1998 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 DEPART�44.'N'C OF F[RE luYD SAFE2Y SERVICES Timothy K, F:rlter, Fire Chiej eo _�Y_. DIVt570A OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCE.'�N"i Charles Yotel, Program DnectOr The owners and responsible parties of record are: lVame and Last Known Address Interest 'BSa�1�k'��5�§ �Ga-°��r'; ^:': � ?s"r'r: i=�� Limmie & Mary A. Wiggins 740 Fulier Avenue St. Paui, MN 55104-4831 Richard Watson 7380 Atwood Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89129 Emmett Booker 107 North Milton Street St. Paul, MN 55105 Fee Owner ;, _ ' w� Contract for Deed F�ol'der"'_ " "-" - � �� Potential Buyer 921-927 Se1by Avenue (917 Seiby Avenue) April 17, 1998 Pa�e 2 Name and Last Known Address Minnesota Department of Revenue Collection Enforcement Unit P.O. Box 64447 St. Paul, MN 55164-0447 Reliance Recoveries 6160 Summit Drive North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 I.evy Powell 6410 Statlite Circle Fridley, MN 55432 Boyd Houser Candy and Tobacco 5169 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 The legai description of this property is: Interest Lienholder Lienholder Lienholder Interested Party Lot 22, Block 2, Smith & Taylor's Addition to the City of St. Paul Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by L,egislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). ��_y. ��! — — — ---- � vlc '_ 921-927 Selby Avenue (917 Selby Avenue) Aprii 17, 1998 Page 3 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin; influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. � erely, �� Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division 01-98 ----- � �"�=- — — REPORT Date: May 19, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer 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. (Laid over from 4-21-98) The Izgislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 860 Robert Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 4-21-98} The I,egislative Heazing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspectaon is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 17 Congress Street West. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Heazing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 516 Como Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the reaolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the 15 day order to remove or repair. -�_�'�� LEGI5LATIVE HEARING REPORT, 5-19-98 Page 2 Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 240 Belvidere Street East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public I3ealth is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 6. Resolution ordering the owner or remove or repair the building located at 921-927 Selbv Avenue (9l7 5elby Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resoluflon, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. _ __�,� __�� November 25, 199_8_City-�ouneit Page 4 22. Update from the Director of Technology and Management Services on the City's efforts to �23. prevent and solve potentiai probiems associated with "The Year 2000 �omputer Bug." (Requested by the Council on October 7) Peter Hames, Department of Technology and Management ServicES, presented an update. An additional update will be presented on March 3, 1993. Update from Public Health(Property Code Enforcement on the status and progress of the repairs made to property located at 921-927 Selby Avenue. (Laid over from �ctober 14) Laid over to December 16 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 24. Report from the Department of Planning and Economic Devalopment on t,`�eir recommendation for repiacing the 130 housing units in the Seventh Place Residence that will be removed in preparation for the new o�ce tower. (Requested by Council on October 21, 199$; C.F. 98-974} This issue was discussed at the Housing and Redevelopment Authoraty meeting on November 25. 25. Report from the Administration on the status of proposals and ideas under consideration for Compete Saiat Paut. (Requested by Council on November 18, 1998; C.F. 98-1032) Joe Reid, Budget Office, presented a report. PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.) 26. Finai Adoption - 98-374 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Charte:r to provide for voting requirements in case of abstentions for conflict of interest. (Laid over from October 7) Adopted Yeas - '7 Nays - 0 27. Resolution - 98-1045 - Authorizing the purchase of property located at ;b61 Hoyt Avenue East as part of Phase I of the Hoyt-Montana Flood Remediation Project. Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - Q (This item was considered as part of the consent agenda) 28. Final Order - 98-1046 - In the matter of acquiring easements in connect�on with the lighting improvement of Hamline Avenue (File #18884E) Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 between Marshali and Concorciia Avenues. �3a q�-�� Interdepartmental Memorandum CITY OF SAINT PAUL TO: Council Member 3erry Blakey FROM: CurtMiller � .�1;�' DATE: October 13, 1998 RE: 917 - 927 Selby Avenue This Project continues to move forwazd with approvals from Liberty Bank for $90,000.00 and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Paul for $90,000.00. Appraisal and title work is complete. A closing is scheduled at Liberty Bank for 1:30 on October 21, 1998, and rehabilitation of this building will start shor[ly tbereafter. I would suggest that this item be laid over for a period of 60 days. cc: Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Michael Harris Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jim Reiter Councilmember Daniel Bostrom Councilmember Kathy Lantry K:\SHAREDICGMImemo �C$ - � �� sw[xr PAUL � � • � .� . AAAA October 13, 1998 TO: Members of the Ciry Council 5� FROM: Steve Magner, Division of Code Enforcement �3� SUBJECT: City Council Agenda Item #32; Update on the Status of 921-927 Selby Avenue The building located at 921-927 Se1by Avenue is in the same condition as it was in May of 1998. No repairs or rehabilitation of the structure have occurred. No plan or permits have been submitted to this o�ce. The property is now owned by t�e State of Minnesota; Ramsey County Trust Exempt. Our office has issued 3 summary abatements to secnre the building, cut the grass and clean the yard since May. �-, _ � SM: jk cc: Charles Votel Gerry Strathman Nancy Anderson d�- u c.Y ___ MINUTF.S OF TF� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MAY 19, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meating to order at 10:40 a.m. 53 Marvland Avenue East (I.aid over from 4-21-98) Ed Conley, 329 Summit Avenue, appeared and stated he is cunenfly involved with a purchase agreement with the bank. He owns a renovation company which has done about 90 renovations in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He has a list of items that need to be done. He would like to get the demolition process stopped, close with the bank next week, and post the $2,000 bond. Chuck Votel reported this was laid over in April in hopes that someone would come forward to repair the building. Ed Conley did obtain a code compliance inspection report. Mr. Votel stated he would like the bond to be posted, and the vacant building fee paid. If that is received, Mr. Votel is fine with a 180 days amendment to the resolution. Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon of May 27. 860 Robert Street South (Laid over from 4-21-98) Paul Weingarden, Attorney for the Bank of New York as trustee, appeazed and stated this property was in foreclosure. The necessary stegs were taken to reduce the redemption period from six months down to �ve weeks. The Bank of New York now owns the property as of Aprii 15. His clienYs service is the Money Store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Money Store has looked at the list of deficiencies. Repairs should start next week. The items on the list should be conected in 30 to 60 days. Most of these items are cosmetic. Chuck Votel reported no repairs can be commenced without building permits. Building permits will not be issued until the code compliance and inspection report is done, and the bond has been posted. Gerry Strathman asked when the property could be ready. Paul Weingarden responded a few weeks. Chuck Votel stated he had no problem with that. Gerry Strathman recommended allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on condition that a code compliance inspection is done and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of June 10. qt� -4c.8' MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATNE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 2 of 3 17 Congress Street West Robyn Rasmussen, 15 West Congress Street, appeazed and stated she lives next door to this address. The owner is not here and does not caze about the properiy. Chuck Votel reported this building was condemned in January 1997. It has been vacant since April 199'7. The current properry owners aze Felix Lopez and Jane Zapata. The daughter of Felix L,opez stated that he does not plan to rehabilitate the dwelling. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for tall grass and weeds and securing the dwelling. The vacant buiiding fees aze due. The real estate tases aze paid. The cost to repair is $70,000. Robyn Rasmussen stated she was concerned about how the building would be demolished because her property is very close to it. Chuck Votel responded his office will give Ms. Rasmussen the name of the contracting company, and she can talk to them about that. She can also talk to NIr. Votel's office. Robyn Rasmussen stated she would not mind if the City made an offer on her house. Then the City would have a nice sized lot for a house and gazage. Gerty 5trathman responded he did not think there were any projects going on in that area so the City pzobably would not do that. Chuck Votel suggested Ms. Rasmussen call the West Side Development Corporation. They may know more about what is going on there. Gerry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 516 Como Avenue Chuck Votel reported the owner has not discussed her intentions with his office. There have been four summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, brush, and debris from yazd and securing the points of entry. The vacant building fees are paid. The real estate taJCes for 1996 and 1997 are due. The code compliance inspection has not been applied for. The estimated cost to repair is $35,000, and the estimated cost to demolish is $6,290. Vednita Nelson, owner, appeared and stated two people aze interested in buying the property. She told them both about the hearing today. Ms. Nelson said she boazded the property, not the City. This has been a rental property and Ms. Nelson does not understand the nuisance part. Gerry StraChman recommends approvai of the 15 day order to remove or repair citing there is ample justificafion to initiate demolition of thls property. �jj-�, LS' MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING, 5-19-98 Page 3 of 3 240 Belvidere Street East No one appeazed. Chuck Votel reported the building has been vacant since November 1997. There have been four summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse and fire debris from the yard, immediately secure the dweiling, and remove snow and/or ice from the public sidewalk. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes are due. The estimated cost to repair is $60,000. Geiry Strathman recommends amending the order to remove or repair to five days. 921-927 Selbv Avenue (917 Seibv Avenue) Chuck Votel reported the cunent property owner owes $21,449.79 in back taxes. This is a commercial building. The Selby Avenue Initiative members have come forward and said they would like to prevent the building from being demolished. In the paperwork is a letter by Curt Miller from Planning and Economic Development who writes that they will consider a loan of $9Q000 if certain things aze done. Liberty State Bank says they will be participants. Gerry Strathman zecommends amending the order to remove or repair to six months. The meeting was adjoumed at 10:24 a.m.