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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ,
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with an oversized,
two-stall, wood frame garage and wood shed located on properry hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Property" and commonly known as 590 York Avenue. This properry is legally described
as follows, to wiY:
Lot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 of Arlington Hills Addition to St.
Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 3, 1998, the
following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: David A.
Enright, 6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205, Wyoming, MN 55092-9394; First Union Home Equity
Corp., clo Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD, Norwest Center, Ste. 800, 55 East
Sth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
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 March 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by April 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule pubiic hearings before the Legislative Hearing
Officer of the City Cauncil and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WFiEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible
parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and
welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure in
accardance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and
removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilisation or
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 1Q
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer
was considered by the Councii; now therefore
BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above
referenced pubiic hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 590 York Avenue:
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at
the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Buiiding(s) was sent to the then known responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property
which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buiidings.
8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilied.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shail 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with ali applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are
necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fili the site and charge the costs incurred
against the Subject Properry pursuaut to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
I.egislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the Ciry of Saint Paul, ali
personal property or fixtures 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 time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned ar:d the Ciry
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fiu2her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safery Services,
Divisiott of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
590 York Avenne.
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This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in
Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsibie parties known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 590 York Avenue by
April 13, 1998, and have failed to comply with those orders. ____
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The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the
property, collected as a special assessment against the properly ta�ces.
will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to biight the
community.
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Date: June 2, 1998
Time: 10:00 am,
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West KeIlogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG
Gerry Strathman
I.egislative Hearing Officer
� 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 590 York
Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I,egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the Fifteen day order to remove
or repair.
2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 598 Lawson
Avenue East. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the huilding.
The Legislative Fiearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation an condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000
bond is gosted by noon of June 10.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 726 Thomas
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the five day order to remove or
repair.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1068 Arundel
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building feQ is paid and a$2,OW bond is
posted by noon of June 10.
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Suathman and Chuck Votel responded they did not think so. Ms. Asmussen stated she would
like a copy of the code compliance to see if Industry should be doing anything at this ume. Ms.
Asmussen will recommend to Industry that the vacant building fee be paid in 7une.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector indicates that Tammy Swetman has moved to Colorado and left
no forwazding address. Mr. Votel was concerned that no one is taking care of the property. Beth
Asmussen responded she will recommend to the mortgage company that the outside of the
property be maintained.
Gerry Strathman asked how long is needed to acquire this progerty. Beth Asmussen responded if
the mortgage can be located, a quick foreclosure can be done on the property. Otherwise, there
will be court ac6on to foreclose it, which can take up to six months before the company has
conuol. However, the company has the right to secure it and do property preservation type of
work.
C�erry Strathman asked about the effect of the property on the neighborhood. Chuck Votel
responded routine complaint calls were done. Mr. Votel was concemed that the mortgage
company will not want to foreclose on the property after viewing it. Beth Asmussen stated she
did not think Industry Mortgage would expend the funds if they were not going to foreclose.
Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant build'ang fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of 3une 10.
590 York Avenue
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votei reported the building was condemned in December 1997 and has been vacant since
January 1998. The owner David Enright has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office.
There has been three summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, discazding
appliances, metal tanks, building debris, feces, and securing the building. The vacate building
fees aze due. One of the problems is the real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $8,102.50.
The estimated cost to repair is $55,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $7,110.
Craig Telin, 594 York, appeared and stated he lives next door. 590 York has been an eyesore for
a long time. Gerry Strathman asked did Mr. Telin have a recommendation. Mr. Telin responded
he would like it to be torn down. Mr. Telin stated his house is apgroximately three feet away and
was concemed about his house being damaged if 590 York is demolished. His aluminum siding
cannot be purchased anymore. Chuck Votel responded the contractors his o�ce deals with aze
good, and they are responsible for making sure other property is not damaged. The contractor
will take care oF any damage issues. Mr. Votel gave Mr. Telin a phone number to find out which
contractor wiil demolish the property.
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Craig Telin expressed interest in buying the property if it is up for auction. Gerry Strathman
caurioned Mr. Telin to check pending assessments against this property before buying it. Mr.
Telin stated he is willing to mow the property once the house is gone. Mr. Strathman stated that
would help because the praperty is less likely to have gazbage dumped on it when it looks cared
for.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the fifteen day arder to remove or repair.
726 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by AUD. It is esumated that the cost to repair is
$60,000. There has not been any direct convezsations with anyone from HLTD about viability of
repairing this building. It is not suitable for renovation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the five day order to remove or repair.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
CITY OF SAII�IT' PAUL
Norm Calemart, M¢ya�
May 8, 1998
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Charles [�otel, Pragram Direcror
Nu'sance Bui(ding Code Fieforrement
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Saint Paul, IV1iV SSIOI-1260 Fax: 612-228-3170
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
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Department of Fire and Safety Services, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Bnforcement Division
has requested the Ciry Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the
repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
590 York Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, June 2, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 10, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
David A. Enright
6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205
Wyoming, M1V 55092-9394
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Fee Owner
First Union Home Equity Corp. Attorney for Fee Mortgagee
c(o Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD
Norwest Center, Ste. 800
55 East Sth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
The legal description of this properry is:
L,ot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 Arlington Hills Addition to St.
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590 York Avenue
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order
to the then known responsible parties to eliminate tlus nuisance condition by cosecting the
deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as ihis Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. 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 groceed 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.
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Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Beparhnent of Fire and Safety Services
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Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Aearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m.
598 Lawson Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in October 1997 and vacant since December
1997. One summary abatement was issued for removing refuse from yard. The vacant building
fe�s are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid. The cost to repair is estimated at $40,000; the
estimated cost to demolish is $6,740.
Mark Munger, owner, appeazed and stated he had a purchase agreement from a Randy Radunz,
caze of Millennium Real Estate Company, but Mr. Itadunz is unable to be reachad. Mr. Munger
plans to take Mr. Radunz to court for money owed. Patrick Olawsky from Delisle Real Estate
Company has an offer and the property wi11 be closed on tonight.
Patrick Olawsky, Delisle Reai Estate Company at 1146 Rice Street, appeared and stated he has
offered Mazk Munger $10,900 for the properiy. Mr. Olawsky plans to go m with a crew, fix the
property, and resell it.
Gerry Strathman recommends ailowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of
June 10.
1068 Arundel Street
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1996. The owner Tammy
Swetman has not discussed her intentions with Mr. Votel's o�ce. Seven summary abatement
notices have been issued for cutting grass and weeds, removing refuse, and securing the garage.
The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. A code compiiance inspection was
done for Housing and Urban Development (HLTD). A bond has not been posted. The estimated
cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $5,164.
Beth Asmussen, representing Tndustry Mortgage Company, appeared and stated Industry has an
unrecorded mortgage on the property, however they have been unabie to foreclose the mortgage
because the original has been lost or misplaced. There will probably be court action in order to
do that. Industry would like ume to make a decision as to whether to repair the property. They
have also been unabie to contact Tammy Swetman. Ms. Asmussen requested Indushy be
allowed to post the bond and asked did a new code compliance need to be done. Gerty
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ,
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with an oversized,
two-stall, wood frame garage and wood shed located on properry hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Property" and commonly known as 590 York Avenue. This properry is legally described
as follows, to wiY:
Lot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 of Arlington Hills Addition to St.
Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 3, 1998, the
following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: David A.
Enright, 6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205, Wyoming, MN 55092-9394; First Union Home Equity
Corp., clo Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD, Norwest Center, Ste. 800, 55 East
Sth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
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 March 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by April 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule pubiic hearings before the Legislative Hearing
Officer of the City Cauncil and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WFiEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible
parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and
welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure in
accardance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and
removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilisation or
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 1Q
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer
was considered by the Councii; now therefore
BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above
referenced pubiic hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 590 York Avenue:
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at
the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Buiiding(s) was sent to the then known responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property
which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buiidings.
8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilied.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shail 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with ali applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are
necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fili the site and charge the costs incurred
against the Subject Properry pursuaut to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
I.egislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the Ciry of Saint Paul, ali
personal property or fixtures 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 time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned ar:d the Ciry
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fiu2her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safery Services,
Divisiott of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
590 York Avenne.
PLAPlNING CAMMISSION
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This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in
Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsibie parties known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 590 York Avenue by
April 13, 1998, and have failed to comply with those orders. ____
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the
property, collected as a special assessment against the properly ta�ces.
will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to biight the
community.
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Date: June 2, 1998
Time: 10:00 am,
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West KeIlogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG
Gerry Strathman
I.egislative Hearing Officer
� 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 590 York
Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I,egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the Fifteen day order to remove
or repair.
2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 598 Lawson
Avenue East. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the huilding.
The Legislative Fiearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation an condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000
bond is gosted by noon of June 10.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 726 Thomas
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the five day order to remove or
repair.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1068 Arundel
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building feQ is paid and a$2,OW bond is
posted by noon of June 10.
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Suathman and Chuck Votel responded they did not think so. Ms. Asmussen stated she would
like a copy of the code compliance to see if Industry should be doing anything at this ume. Ms.
Asmussen will recommend to Industry that the vacant building fee be paid in 7une.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector indicates that Tammy Swetman has moved to Colorado and left
no forwazding address. Mr. Votel was concerned that no one is taking care of the property. Beth
Asmussen responded she will recommend to the mortgage company that the outside of the
property be maintained.
Gerry Strathman asked how long is needed to acquire this progerty. Beth Asmussen responded if
the mortgage can be located, a quick foreclosure can be done on the property. Otherwise, there
will be court ac6on to foreclose it, which can take up to six months before the company has
conuol. However, the company has the right to secure it and do property preservation type of
work.
C�erry Strathman asked about the effect of the property on the neighborhood. Chuck Votel
responded routine complaint calls were done. Mr. Votel was concemed that the mortgage
company will not want to foreclose on the property after viewing it. Beth Asmussen stated she
did not think Industry Mortgage would expend the funds if they were not going to foreclose.
Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant build'ang fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of 3une 10.
590 York Avenue
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votei reported the building was condemned in December 1997 and has been vacant since
January 1998. The owner David Enright has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office.
There has been three summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, discazding
appliances, metal tanks, building debris, feces, and securing the building. The vacate building
fees aze due. One of the problems is the real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $8,102.50.
The estimated cost to repair is $55,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $7,110.
Craig Telin, 594 York, appeared and stated he lives next door. 590 York has been an eyesore for
a long time. Gerry Strathman asked did Mr. Telin have a recommendation. Mr. Telin responded
he would like it to be torn down. Mr. Telin stated his house is apgroximately three feet away and
was concemed about his house being damaged if 590 York is demolished. His aluminum siding
cannot be purchased anymore. Chuck Votel responded the contractors his o�ce deals with aze
good, and they are responsible for making sure other property is not damaged. The contractor
will take care oF any damage issues. Mr. Votel gave Mr. Telin a phone number to find out which
contractor wiil demolish the property.
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Craig Telin expressed interest in buying the property if it is up for auction. Gerry Strathman
caurioned Mr. Telin to check pending assessments against this property before buying it. Mr.
Telin stated he is willing to mow the property once the house is gone. Mr. Strathman stated that
would help because the praperty is less likely to have gazbage dumped on it when it looks cared
for.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the fifteen day arder to remove or repair.
726 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by AUD. It is esumated that the cost to repair is
$60,000. There has not been any direct convezsations with anyone from HLTD about viability of
repairing this building. It is not suitable for renovation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the five day order to remove or repair.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
CITY OF SAII�IT' PAUL
Norm Calemart, M¢ya�
May 8, 1998
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND SAFE7Y SERVICES �
Trmolhy K FuRer, Fire Chrel ��y j1
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DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE F.NFORCEMENC `��
Charles [�otel, Pragram Direcror
Nu'sance Bui(ding Code Fieforrement
SSS Cedar Street Te1.' 612d98-4133
Saint Paul, IV1iV SSIOI-1260 Fax: 612-228-3170
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Gourz's! Res�a�ch ��<<,er
f�AY 14 99�
Department of Fire and Safety Services, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Bnforcement Division
has requested the Ciry Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the
repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
590 York Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, June 2, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 10, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
David A. Enright
6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205
Wyoming, M1V 55092-9394
Interest
Fee Owner
First Union Home Equity Corp. Attorney for Fee Mortgagee
c(o Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD
Norwest Center, Ste. 800
55 East Sth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
The legal description of this properry is:
L,ot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 Arlington Hills Addition to St.
Paui
590 York Avenue
May 8, 1998
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order
to the then known responsible parties to eliminate tlus nuisance condition by cosecting the
deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as ihis Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. 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 groceed 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.
Sin� ely, �'
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Reneta Weiss
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Beparhnent of Fire and Safety Services
RW:ml
cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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7une 2, 1998
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Aearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m.
598 Lawson Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in October 1997 and vacant since December
1997. One summary abatement was issued for removing refuse from yard. The vacant building
fe�s are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid. The cost to repair is estimated at $40,000; the
estimated cost to demolish is $6,740.
Mark Munger, owner, appeazed and stated he had a purchase agreement from a Randy Radunz,
caze of Millennium Real Estate Company, but Mr. Itadunz is unable to be reachad. Mr. Munger
plans to take Mr. Radunz to court for money owed. Patrick Olawsky from Delisle Real Estate
Company has an offer and the property wi11 be closed on tonight.
Patrick Olawsky, Delisle Reai Estate Company at 1146 Rice Street, appeared and stated he has
offered Mazk Munger $10,900 for the properiy. Mr. Olawsky plans to go m with a crew, fix the
property, and resell it.
Gerry Strathman recommends ailowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of
June 10.
1068 Arundel Street
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1996. The owner Tammy
Swetman has not discussed her intentions with Mr. Votel's o�ce. Seven summary abatement
notices have been issued for cutting grass and weeds, removing refuse, and securing the garage.
The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. A code compiiance inspection was
done for Housing and Urban Development (HLTD). A bond has not been posted. The estimated
cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $5,164.
Beth Asmussen, representing Tndustry Mortgage Company, appeared and stated Industry has an
unrecorded mortgage on the property, however they have been unabie to foreclose the mortgage
because the original has been lost or misplaced. There will probably be court action in order to
do that. Industry would like ume to make a decision as to whether to repair the property. They
have also been unabie to contact Tammy Swetman. Ms. Asmussen requested Indushy be
allowed to post the bond and asked did a new code compliance need to be done. Gerty
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ,
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement has
requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of
ardering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex with an oversized,
two-stall, wood frame garage and wood shed located on properry hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Property" and commonly known as 590 York Avenue. This properry is legally described
as follows, to wiY:
Lot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 of Arlington Hills Addition to St.
Paul.
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Counry Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before February 3, 1998, the
following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: David A.
Enright, 6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205, Wyoming, MN 55092-9394; First Union Home Equity
Corp., clo Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD, Norwest Center, Ste. 800, 55 East
Sth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
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 March 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or
demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by April 13, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement o�cer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring
this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code
Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule pubiic hearings before the Legislative Hearing
Officer of the City Cauncil and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
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WFiEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City
Council on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and
evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible
parties to make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and
welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure in
accardance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and
removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilisation or
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 1Q
1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer
was considered by the Councii; now therefore
BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above
referenced pubiic hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 590 York Avenue:
1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Honsing or Building code violations at
the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Buiiding(s) was sent to the then known responsible
parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property
which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Department of Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcement, VacantlNuisance Buiidings.
8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilied.
ORDER
The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shail 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 altemative by demolishing and removing the
structure in accordance with ali applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the
date of the Council Hearing.
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2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time the Fire and Safety
Services, Division of Code Enforcementis hereby authorized to take whatever steps are
necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fili the site and charge the costs incurred
against the Subject Properry pursuaut to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
I.egislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the Ciry of Saint Paul, ali
personal property or fixtures 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 time period.
If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned ar:d the Ciry
of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is fiu2her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Requested by Department of:
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove ar repair the referenced
building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safery Services,
Divisiott of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
590 York Avenne.
PLAPlNING CAMMISSION
CIB COMMITTEE
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F�s uus oersonm�n ever waked under a w��raa r« mic aewrtmenrr
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This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in
Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsibie parties known
to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 590 York Avenue by
April 13, 1998, and have failed to comply with those orders. ____
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The City will eliminate a nuisance.
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The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the
property, collected as a special assessment against the properly ta�ces.
will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to biight the
community.
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Date: June 2, 1998
Time: 10:00 am,
Place: Room 330 City Hall
15 West KeIlogg Boulevard
LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG
Gerry Strathman
I.egislative Hearing Officer
� 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 590 York
Avenue. If the owner faiis to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The I,egislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the Fifteen day order to remove
or repair.
2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 598 Lawson
Avenue East. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the huilding.
The Legislative Fiearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation an condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000
bond is gosted by noon of June 10.
3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 726 Thomas
Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Heazing O�cer recommends approval of the five day order to remove or
repair.
4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building located at 1068 Arundel
Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Pubiic Health is ordered to
remove the building.
The Legislative Aearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete
rehabilitation on condition that the vacant building feQ is paid and a$2,OW bond is
posted by noon of June 10.
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Page 2
Suathman and Chuck Votel responded they did not think so. Ms. Asmussen stated she would
like a copy of the code compliance to see if Industry should be doing anything at this ume. Ms.
Asmussen will recommend to Industry that the vacant building fee be paid in 7une.
Chuck Votel stated the inspector indicates that Tammy Swetman has moved to Colorado and left
no forwazding address. Mr. Votel was concerned that no one is taking care of the property. Beth
Asmussen responded she will recommend to the mortgage company that the outside of the
property be maintained.
Gerry Strathman asked how long is needed to acquire this progerty. Beth Asmussen responded if
the mortgage can be located, a quick foreclosure can be done on the property. Otherwise, there
will be court ac6on to foreclose it, which can take up to six months before the company has
conuol. However, the company has the right to secure it and do property preservation type of
work.
C�erry Strathman asked about the effect of the property on the neighborhood. Chuck Votel
responded routine complaint calls were done. Mr. Votel was concemed that the mortgage
company will not want to foreclose on the property after viewing it. Beth Asmussen stated she
did not think Industry Mortgage would expend the funds if they were not going to foreclose.
Gerry Strathman recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that the vacant build'ang fee is paid and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of 3une 10.
590 York Avenue
No one appeazed representing the property.
Chuck Votei reported the building was condemned in December 1997 and has been vacant since
January 1998. The owner David Enright has not discussed his intentions with Mr. Votel's office.
There has been three summary abatement notices issued for removing refuse, discazding
appliances, metal tanks, building debris, feces, and securing the building. The vacate building
fees aze due. One of the problems is the real estate ta�ces aze unpaid in the amount of $8,102.50.
The estimated cost to repair is $55,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $7,110.
Craig Telin, 594 York, appeared and stated he lives next door. 590 York has been an eyesore for
a long time. Gerry Strathman asked did Mr. Telin have a recommendation. Mr. Telin responded
he would like it to be torn down. Mr. Telin stated his house is apgroximately three feet away and
was concemed about his house being damaged if 590 York is demolished. His aluminum siding
cannot be purchased anymore. Chuck Votel responded the contractors his o�ce deals with aze
good, and they are responsible for making sure other property is not damaged. The contractor
will take care oF any damage issues. Mr. Votel gave Mr. Telin a phone number to find out which
contractor wiil demolish the property.
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Craig Telin expressed interest in buying the property if it is up for auction. Gerry Strathman
caurioned Mr. Telin to check pending assessments against this property before buying it. Mr.
Telin stated he is willing to mow the property once the house is gone. Mr. Strathman stated that
would help because the praperty is less likely to have gazbage dumped on it when it looks cared
for.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the fifteen day arder to remove or repair.
726 Thomas Avenue
No one appeared representing the property.
Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by AUD. It is esumated that the cost to repair is
$60,000. There has not been any direct convezsations with anyone from HLTD about viability of
repairing this building. It is not suitable for renovation.
Gerry Strathman recommends approval of the five day order to remove or repair.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
CITY OF SAII�IT' PAUL
Norm Calemart, M¢ya�
May 8, 1998
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND SAFE7Y SERVICES �
Trmolhy K FuRer, Fire Chrel ��y j1
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DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE F.NFORCEMENC `��
Charles [�otel, Pragram Direcror
Nu'sance Bui(ding Code Fieforrement
SSS Cedar Street Te1.' 612d98-4133
Saint Paul, IV1iV SSIOI-1260 Fax: 612-228-3170
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Gourz's! Res�a�ch ��<<,er
f�AY 14 99�
Department of Fire and Safety Services, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Bnforcement Division
has requested the Ciry Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the
repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
590 York Avenue
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, June 2, 1998
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, June 10, 1998
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
David A. Enright
6522 E. Viking Blvd., Trlr 205
Wyoming, M1V 55092-9394
Interest
Fee Owner
First Union Home Equity Corp. Attorney for Fee Mortgagee
c(o Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, LTD
Norwest Center, Ste. 800
55 East Sth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
The legal description of this properry is:
L,ot 12, Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 35 Arlington Hills Addition to St.
Paui
590 York Avenue
May 8, 1998
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Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as
defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order
to the then known responsible parties to eliminate tlus nuisance condition by cosecting the
deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
Inasmuch as ihis Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this properry. 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 groceed 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.
Sin� ely, �'
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Reneta Weiss
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Division of Code Enforcement
Beparhnent of Fire and Safety Services
RW:ml
cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design
Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING
7une 2, 1998
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legisiative Aearing Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement
Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m.
598 Lawson Avenue East
Chuck Votel reported the building was condemned in October 1997 and vacant since December
1997. One summary abatement was issued for removing refuse from yard. The vacant building
fe�s are paid. The real estate taxes are unpaid. The cost to repair is estimated at $40,000; the
estimated cost to demolish is $6,740.
Mark Munger, owner, appeazed and stated he had a purchase agreement from a Randy Radunz,
caze of Millennium Real Estate Company, but Mr. Itadunz is unable to be reachad. Mr. Munger
plans to take Mr. Radunz to court for money owed. Patrick Olawsky from Delisle Real Estate
Company has an offer and the property wi11 be closed on tonight.
Patrick Olawsky, Delisle Reai Estate Company at 1146 Rice Street, appeared and stated he has
offered Mazk Munger $10,900 for the properiy. Mr. Olawsky plans to go m with a crew, fix the
property, and resell it.
Gerry Strathman recommends ailowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation on
condition that a code compliance inspection is completed and a$2,000 bond is posted by noon of
June 10.
1068 Arundel Street
Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since September 1996. The owner Tammy
Swetman has not discussed her intentions with Mr. Votel's o�ce. Seven summary abatement
notices have been issued for cutting grass and weeds, removing refuse, and securing the garage.
The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are unpaid. A code compiiance inspection was
done for Housing and Urban Development (HLTD). A bond has not been posted. The estimated
cost to repair is $20,000; the estimated cost to demolish is $5,164.
Beth Asmussen, representing Tndustry Mortgage Company, appeared and stated Industry has an
unrecorded mortgage on the property, however they have been unabie to foreclose the mortgage
because the original has been lost or misplaced. There will probably be court action in order to
do that. Industry would like ume to make a decision as to whether to repair the property. They
have also been unabie to contact Tammy Swetman. Ms. Asmussen requested Indushy be
allowed to post the bond and asked did a new code compliance need to be done. Gerty