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98-498� Presented By Referred To �a,���� F��e # 9� - 4°►� Green Sheet # � Q RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA , �p� 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 gr-�►�� 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. q�-�f`ii' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 iQ 11 12 13 14 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: By Apps By: Fire• Code Enforcement Division BY: ��Kl���'�� Form Approved by City AtCOrney ;� ' / + adopted by Council: Date O\ $' Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 �,( June 10, 1998 /�/z 05i08/98 � GREEN SHEET TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�,���,� ✓ qd�•y98 No 61601 m�. ��+�. � �x 5-� 9S� �,,,,,� �,� _ ❑�.���,�. ❑,«„�.��.a.o � wvaewx�wn-F���� {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7URE) 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 CML SERVICE COMMISSION F�s uus oersonm�n ever waked under a w��raa r« mic aewrtmenrr YES NO Fks mis PQ+eorJfirm ever been a citY emPbYee9 YES NO Do� this P�� P�� a sldU nM �wm+alFlp� �`1 �Y curteM aF! emDbYee? YES NO K mis a�onlfinn a raryctea venaar 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 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. ____ � The City will eliminate a nuisance. �tAY ? 3 1998 ,, , �' s 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. so,vv� - .o�,vv� fOTAL ANqUNT OF TRqNSACTION S Nuisance Housing Abatement vNO�HO souecs iewrs.iu u�wwn�an towwen COET/ftEVENUE BUOfiETED (C1RClE ON� f!�i�m.rtr�r-3a.� CsQURCi� �'i2S��TG�t C£(tt�q' � ,.,�.. �a:4 � " r �� � 'I�i��i�y 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. a� '`�� MINUTES OF'THE LEGISLATIVE I�IEARING, 6-2-98 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. °��' '`�� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATNE FIEARING, 6-2-98 Page 3 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 /7�• "�i 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 Paae 2 �lY" 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, �' �.�� 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 O1-98 q �'� °��' 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 � Presented By Referred To �a,���� F��e # 9� - 4°►� Green Sheet # � Q RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA , �p� 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 gr-�►�� 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. q�-�f`ii' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 iQ 11 12 13 14 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: By Apps By: Fire• Code Enforcement Division BY: ��Kl���'�� Form Approved by City AtCOrney ;� ' / + adopted by Council: Date O\ $' Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 �,( June 10, 1998 /�/z 05i08/98 � GREEN SHEET TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�,���,� ✓ qd�•y98 No 61601 m�. ��+�. � �x 5-� 9S� �,,,,,� �,� _ ❑�.���,�. ❑,«„�.��.a.o � wvaewx�wn-F���� {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7URE) 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 CML SERVICE COMMISSION F�s uus oersonm�n ever waked under a w��raa r« mic aewrtmenrr YES NO Fks mis PQ+eorJfirm ever been a citY emPbYee9 YES NO Do� this P�� P�� a sldU nM �wm+alFlp� �`1 �Y curteM aF! emDbYee? YES NO K mis a�onlfinn a raryctea venaar 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 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. ____ � The City will eliminate a nuisance. �tAY ? 3 1998 ,, , �' s 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. so,vv� - .o�,vv� fOTAL ANqUNT OF TRqNSACTION S Nuisance Housing Abatement vNO�HO souecs iewrs.iu u�wwn�an towwen COET/ftEVENUE BUOfiETED (C1RClE ON� f!�i�m.rtr�r-3a.� CsQURCi� �'i2S��TG�t C£(tt�q' � ,.,�.. �a:4 � " r �� � 'I�i��i�y 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. a� '`�� MINUTES OF'THE LEGISLATIVE I�IEARING, 6-2-98 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. °��' '`�� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATNE FIEARING, 6-2-98 Page 3 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 /7�• "�i 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 Paae 2 �lY" 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, �' �.�� 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 O1-98 q �'� °��' 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 � Presented By Referred To �a,���� F��e # 9� - 4°►� Green Sheet # � Q RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA , �p� 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 gr-�►�� 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. q�-�f`ii' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 iQ 11 12 13 14 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: By Apps By: Fire• Code Enforcement Division BY: ��Kl���'�� Form Approved by City AtCOrney ;� ' / + adopted by Council: Date O\ $' Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 �,( June 10, 1998 /�/z 05i08/98 � GREEN SHEET TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES �..�,���,� ✓ qd�•y98 No 61601 m�. ��+�. � �x 5-� 9S� �,,,,,� �,� _ ❑�.���,�. ❑,«„�.��.a.o � wvaewx�wn-F���� {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7URE) 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 CML SERVICE COMMISSION F�s uus oersonm�n ever waked under a w��raa r« mic aewrtmenrr YES NO Fks mis PQ+eorJfirm ever been a citY emPbYee9 YES NO Do� this P�� P�� a sldU nM �wm+alFlp� �`1 �Y curteM aF! emDbYee? YES NO K mis a�onlfinn a raryctea venaar 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 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. ____ � The City will eliminate a nuisance. �tAY ? 3 1998 ,, , �' s 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. so,vv� - .o�,vv� fOTAL ANqUNT OF TRqNSACTION S Nuisance Housing Abatement vNO�HO souecs iewrs.iu u�wwn�an towwen COET/ftEVENUE BUOfiETED (C1RClE ON� f!�i�m.rtr�r-3a.� CsQURCi� �'i2S��TG�t C£(tt�q' � ,.,�.. �a:4 � " r �� � 'I�i��i�y 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. a� '`�� MINUTES OF'THE LEGISLATIVE I�IEARING, 6-2-98 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. °��' '`�� MINUTES OF TF� LEGISLATNE FIEARING, 6-2-98 Page 3 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 /7�• "�i 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 Paae 2 �lY" 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, �' �.�� 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 O1-98 q �'� °��' 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