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91-1536 ,��m/�� v i�, ! 1 : ,.� t -� �� .Z u -t.� 1 , .�t;��:-�;. ' Council File � ��r Green Sheet � RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA s-; �-;� Presented By -'— ��r �" -- � : s,, Referred � o � �� Co�nmittee: Date �,p�'�* � -�� . WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public . �;,p hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of �� a two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on �`� property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly knpwn as 549 Edmund Avenue. This Abstract property is legally described as: :`n '�, Lot 17, Except the West 21 feet thereof and all Lot 18, Block 1, H. M. , � Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division. �� ;� �'�� y��5 �K'� 5xr" WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 20, 1991 g�"y"`' and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or befbre 7une 28, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: 7eanette R. Johnson, 689 Van Buren Avenue, St. Paui, MN 55104-1661; Brenda Kolodji, 2201 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405; Jacie Tyler, Sr., 686 Blair Ave�ue, St. Paul, MN 55103; Exchange State Bank, a Minnesota Corporation, 519 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Murnane, Colin, White, Brandt & Hoffman, 1800 Meritor Tower, St. Paul, MN 55101; Office Manager - Revenue Division, Property Tax Delinquent, Attn: Judy Bollman, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138, St. Paul, MN 55102; James Meehan, Esq., 1910 First Bank Place West, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 7ohn Johnson, #04142-041, Federal Correctional Institute, PO # 1000, Oxford, WI 53932. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an order'�identified as an "Abandonerl Building Notice" dated May 20, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, interested and/or res�onsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building and a nuisance pursuant to Sections 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The M�y 20, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, the May 20, 1991 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take place by 7une 20, 1991; and .;�� RIG�N�� -�f.�� . WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the May 20, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be` scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services x�.' ` : r*� Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be reviewed and decided:� ,.} .' on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in consider�ng the advisability and - �� necessit of orderin the correction of the nuisance condition throu h the rehabilitation or in the � �"�� r. Y g g �-.,;�k�� .t � Y �-. alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and �,� �;t �,rc � �: WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties have been ;�,,_�'., , , served notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearings before the Neighborhood , �,, . Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City Council on Wednesda�, August 7, 1991 and the "" �`� Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter .� � 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and �.< �� 't" �� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the :`�' �� .* ,. Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and all testimon�r and evidence was °=�' " � considered by the committee; and '� ; f. WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee after receiving testimony and evidence recommended that the owners, interested and responsible parties and their assigns shall: a) post a two thousand ($2,000.00) dollar performance band; and b) obtain a code compliance inspection by 9:00 a.m. on August 13, 1991; Providing the aforementioned conditions are met, the owners, interested and responsible parties and their assigns shall cause the rehabilitation of the exterior of this structure and correct those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation of the exterior of this structure to be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the mailing of this resolution. ' WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee after receiving testimony and evidence, further recommended that providing the aforementioned conditions are met, the owners, interested and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the subject property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove it$ blighting influence on the community by rehabilitadng the remainder of this structure and conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of the mailing of this resolution; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee after receiving tesdmony and evidence, recommended that if the aforementioned conditions were not met, their recommendation is to approve the request by the Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove it� blighting influence on the -2- ��,,�I,� ��-��.� community by rehabilitadng this structure and correcting those deficienci�s set forth in the list : previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinailces, Q in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordaiice with all applicable ` codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within thirty � (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and � �r ";, : � ,,r �. �;, ��a �� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August ' „ �: 13, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborhood Services t,,<;"`` Committee was considered by the Council; and �:t, ,;�*. ;-�. WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council after receiving testimony and evidence, . '� recommended to lay this matter over until Tuesday, August 20, 1991; and v; d �.,, WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August `E 20, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and ; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon alll of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 20 1991 hearing, the Saint Pai�l City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 549 Edrilund Avenue: 1. That since June of 1989 the building has been routinely monitored by Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. 2. That since June of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on two (2) occasions issued orders to the then known owners to make this house secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the house secure. 3. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by,Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. �, 4. That there are now and have been since 7une of 1989 ultiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in e�stence at the S ject Property. 5. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint !�aul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" under Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in October of 1988. The building is still subject to this condemnation order. 6. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this house are as previously stated in this resoludon. These individuals have been properly served notice of the Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearings concerning this house. -3- I �F�tGlt�lAL ��-��aG 7. That on May 20, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice �vas sent to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish and remove the house or make repairs and cu2e the list of deficiencies .,.,,, by 7une 20, 1991. 8. That the order of May 20, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known owners,�� ,�-�� ; interested parties and responsible parties. �``� �tY �� :�,y, 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to �- . ;� Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a building "� �� or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and �`� during that period of time it has been either "unsecured", "boarded", or has had ;ti:x <� "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been . �:� placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul � Legislative Code. 10. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriora�ed, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance �s mcluded under Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 11, in that �it is an abandoned building located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 11. That the costs of abatement of this nuisance are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. 12. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns have posted a two thousand dollar ($2,000.00) performance bond. 13. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns have obtained a code compliance inspection. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order': 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall rehabilitate the exterior of this structure and conect those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation of the exterior of the structure must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. -4- I :��fNAL ��r�� 2. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the remainder of 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 conecting those deficiencies 3 h� ��'��'`- set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes ; � _ and ordinances, Qr in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure � , � " . an d f i l ling t he site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The �� rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed withui{ Y�� one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. z�� '`'``' �:�r� 3. If the above corrective actions are not completed within the sixty (60) or one 2�� hundred eighty (180) day time periods, as outlined above, the proper City officials �� of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorizerl to talce whatever steps are ,�;_:... � necessary to demolish and remove this structure and fill the site and charge the �"`' = costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section �t 4�� ` 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. `�� fi�_�_ . �:r�=. ��,-;�°. 4. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint ��: Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably -� in�erfere with the demolition arid removal shall be removed from the building by the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the sixty '`� (60) or one hundred eighty (180) day time periods. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and '� fixtures as is provided by l�w. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a certified copy of this resolution and the incorporated Order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. � -5- imon �eas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: osw.z t z onv Macca eb-e — ettman � un e –�. i son � � By: v Adopted by Council: Date AUG � J 1991 Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: BY' , Approved by Hayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date AUG 2 2 i991 Council , , By: BY' PU�11S�6ED �,U; 31'91 �� f �'� �_ _ r:.K..P � Council File � ,�� i ~ t� Green Sheet � a'� RESOLUTIO` ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESbTA � " , �� , �a�- ♦ , . 4�', �� -�� : Presente By , Referred To Committee: Date ;;tr ,F,;.; � z� � _ �� , Qx� �i�. � �t.. 1 • y� , � :+�:4's..� � T`�i" WHEREAS, the D'vision of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold � -�. public hearings to consider�he advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking . ,��: and removal of a two story, �ood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family r�r structure located on property he�eafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly ;�` known as 549 Edmund Avenue. �.This Abstract property is legally des�cribed as: '� .,,,, � � t� ��. � �`��,i�� Lot 17, Except the West 21 �'eet thereof and all Lot 18, Block il, H. M. � ` Ranney's Subdivision Block 11;�,Stinson's Division. , � `� WHEREAS, based upon the records n�the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 20, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before June 28, , 1991, the following persons are owners, interes�ted and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: 7eanette R. Johnson, 689 Van Buren A�enue, St. Paul, MN 55104-1661; Brenda Kolodji, 2201 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis;�MN 55405; 7acie Tyler, Sr., 686 Blair ; Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103; Exchange State BanTc� a Minnesota Corporation, 519 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Murnane, Colin, White;�Brandt & Hoffman, 1800 Meritor Tower, St. Paul, MN 55101; Office Manager - Revenue Division, Property Tax Delinquent, Attn: Judy Bollman, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138, 3t:, Paul, MN 55102; 7ames Meehan, Esq., 1910 First Bank Place West, Minneapolis, MN 554U2; John Johnson, #04142-041, � Federal Conectional Institute, PO # 1000, Oxford, WI 53932. :a1 The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained�"from various sources including the tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc;;;and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an order,identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated May 20, 1991 which is attached �d incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accord�nce with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, interested't,and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The"t�ot�ice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriora�ed, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned buildmg and a nuisance pursuant to Sections 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint �?aul Legislative Code. The May 20, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated�as part of this resolution; and k ,, ��I��N�L ��f��s�� WHEREAS, the May 20, 1991 order informed all then lrnown owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take �� ;; place by June 20, 1991; and r ��, ,� ,,. b�V. � �'.} / � ' WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance vV�ith the May 20, 1991 notice d order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be sched�u ed to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee�f the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be reviewed and k ;: ^ �� decideti on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the � � � �.�-. advisability and�,necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance qondition through the ��. rehabilitation or,'in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and � '>, j�� , � _ -� WI�REAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties have � been served notice of ttie,time, place and purpose of the public hearings before the ,c� Neighborhood Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, '��. � August 7, 1991 and the Saint,Paul City Council on Tuesday, August I13, 1991 in accordance with the provisions of Chaptei��45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and ��;�y� `�,: i�;�� WHEREAS, a hearing was��held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the "' Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and all testimony and evidence was considered by the committee; and �� WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Servi�,e,,s Committee after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to appro�e a request by the Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested p�ies and responsible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the co�munity by rehabilitating this structure and conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list pr�,viously referei�ced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative�t�y demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all applica�i� e codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed ithin thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City ouncil on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action en by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; an _ NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLVED that based u n al� o� e testimon and � Po �$ Y evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Sair�t Paul�City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 549 mund Avenue: 1. That since 7une of 1989 the building has been routinely monitored �� Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. �v � � 2. Thaf since June of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on two (2) occasions1issued orders to the then known owners to make this house secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the house secure. -2- , ��Ii�A L ��.��.�� 3. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. , ; �, � � .,•. 4. That there are now and have been since 7une of 1989 �►ultiple exterior '-_�� ' . Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence,at the Subject Property ' 5. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" under Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul ��;.;r Legislative Code in October of 1988. T'he building is still subject to this �� condemnation order. �,,,;•i ;� That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this house are as previously stated in this resolution. These individuals have been properly served notice of the Wednesda Au ust 7 1991 and the Tuesda , Au ust 13 � Y� g � Y g , ;�� 1991 hearings concerning this house. '';� X 7. Tha n May 20, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was sent to the then '"�;� 4� known wners, interested parties and responsible parti ' ordering these �,��;� persons either demolish and remove the house or m�ke repairs and cure the �" � ., ,�t, list of defi ' ncies by 7une 20, 1991. ' 8. That the order May 20, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known owners, interest arties and responsible parties. 9. That the two story, wo d frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, ubd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a building or portion th eof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that �od of time it has been either "unsecuretl", "boarded", or has had "multiple e�C erior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to - Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Legislative ode. , 10. That the two story, wood frame, condemn � deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Prope is a nuisance as included under Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.0 Subd',. 11, in that it is an abandoned building located in the City of Saint P � 1 th�t has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threaten ,�e public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is of nsive or has a blighting influence on the community. � 11. That the costs of abatement of this nuisance are estimated ta�exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demoTi ion of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential buildin�'g. -t,. � -3- :�K1C�INAL ! x ,�� ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following ord!er. > . �,�,�. ': �':, K - 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and : `��'�� their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the `��,�,' public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on r�� : � ��. the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting those deficiencies ' `y, set forth in the list previously referenced in accordan with all a l�cable - ``'� �' �4 codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demoli hing and removing the �structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must li`e completed within thirty (30) days of the date of m�iling of this resoludon. ' ,`-, Yi' 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period,�`tt�e proper City officials of the City of Saint I�aul are hereby authorized � to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and fill the site a�d charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant "� to the provisions�of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -r�:;.: '��,` r ; 3. In the event the bu�ng is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal prop y or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demoli'on and removal shall be re 'oved from the buildin �i g by the owners, interested,pax,ties and/or responsible p�rties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. �'f�he personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a ce� 'fied copy of this resolution and the incorporated Order and list of deficiencie e mailed tp the last known address � of the owners, interested parties and responsi�le parti�s pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul Legisra 've Code. -4- ' imon Yeas � Navs Absent Requ�sted by Dep rtment of: osWitz � �� ' on ��'"/�:� >(�/ /�P.�� .; � acca ee ettman ' une - i son BY� �� Adopted by Council: Date Form Approvied by City Att�ney Adoption Certif ied by Council Secretary B �u� ��gs, y: , �- �' ��l By° Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date y�� By: BY� DEP9ROICIIR11T11LC��EYVICEB D�I�IIZIATEQ � n�/�� C y 1L �1 REEN SHEET � No. �231 INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR .�� CITY COUNCIL Charles VOtEl 298-4153 N MI ER FOR L�+"N ATfORNEY CITY CLERK MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING �BUOOET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 MGT.SERVICES DIR. At1CJl18t 13� 1991 ORDER MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL# OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) nc�yo�ouncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building within thirty (30) days from the mailing of this resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the buildinq. The subject property ie located at 549 Edmund Avenue. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH iiEPORT OPTIO AL ANALYST ' PHONE NO. _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�COMMISSION _CIB COMMITTEE �� '� -STAFF _ CAMMENTS: _DISTRICT COURT _ tOtM1W1i�$eNItES SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OB.IECTIVE7 iNirThe buil�ng is a�nulshance pursuantY��to Chapter 45 of the Saint Raul Legislative Code. The' owners, intereated parties and reaponsible parties known to the Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildinq at 549 Edmund Avenue by June 20, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those orders. The building has remained unoccupied and vacant since June of 1989. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisanc�e�:��=� fiUG 07 �gg� JUL 16 199� 1 i.1. s, e� .��'�e r ..:.. �� J 9��00►''0�� DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $5,000-$6,000 for removal of the buildir�g, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed against the property taxes. RECEIVED AUG 12 1991 , DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: j If the building is not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. :�, � F � �� I J � . '��i TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s $5.0��-$6,00a COST/REVENUE BUDQETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Houeing Abatement ACTIVI7Y NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) ��! ' ' q,�..�y�� , . . , - � � >f� , CITY OF SAINT PAUL � itt19R 1ii11 . "" " " OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� , DAVE THUNE Members: Counc�member ' ' '^�� , �.; Dave�Thune, Chair ' '' Janice Rettman =��`��-�-��: : I Roger Goswitz � � _}; .'��'� ''a=� ��. Date: August 8, 1991 ��.�.'`' . ..;�:.x.. yRt�' 1� COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 7, 1991 � `� �� , , :� ,� ,�... ;s,�� ,, Time: 2:00 p.m. �� (� k s �� 1 � \ Ff,C�� P1 ace: Counci 1 Cham ers , � �.;� �°: 3rd Fl oor Ci t al l a�tl\� ��i ��i�u •� NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE 1"��-- Y` � 1. Approval of July 17, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROVED. 2. Resolution - 91-984 - approving Como Park Conservatory, Mission Statement, goals, objectives and implementation steps. RECOMMEN� APPROVAL. 3. ' Letter of residents of York Avenue requesting an appealrance before the City Council pertaining to problems in their neighborh'ood. 4. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 831 Ashland Avenue; Applicant - Lee B. Nelson. RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Public Health shall coordinate with the Water Department and owner to inspect the sewer line to determine liability. If it is determined to be owner's responsibility, Public Health shall contact the City Attorney for opinion on responsible owner(s). 5. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 477 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND DEMOLITION IN 30 DAYS. 6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of t referenced building, located at 549 Edmund Avenue. I� the' owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authori ed to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED. The owner hall post the �2,000 performance bond and have the code compliance inspect on performed before Tuesday, August 13, 1991. If owner fails to meet dea line, recommend epair or demolition within 30 days. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 s�oaa Printed on Recycfed Paper ��`��'' �,r,a, r CITY OF SAINT PAUL ��' ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �'� iii;'i°in o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEAL'T�H �a ,. HOUSING CODE PROGRAtvIS. S55'Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 5151,01 JAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-777�i MAYOR FAX:(6�2)222-2770, ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE ' f ' '�`` �� = May 20, 1991 ` � a�� 5h�r�� pt �F�� a _,m � �� ;� Jeannette R. Johnson 7eannette R. Johnson a=,j X�� 549 Edmund Avenue 175 Charles Avenue #219 ��,.�;� St. Paul, MN 55103 St. Paul, MN 55103 } �R ��. ��R RE: 549 Edmund Avenue ;,.�¢�� r�' '`r� ,,' Wood frame, two story, single family dwelling, accessory wood fencing in rear yard � •� with a dilapidated rear deck H. M. Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division tc1 St. Paul, Minn. Ex W 21 Ft of 17 & all of Lot 18 Blk 1 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division �f Public Health has determined that the above r.oted jbuilding is an abandone;l building, which Chapter 4s of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant �to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." I The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered to be demolished and removed by the City.. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to h�ve the building demolished and removed, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the building on or before June 20, 1991. �6�.'�1!L-i S � I C�9f--,��,�� 549 Edmund Avenue - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 19y 1 Page: 2 ` ` � f �. i`��. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with . this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for whirh you may qualify. : Information about these programs is available from the Department' of Planning and �� ,�� Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan ":r �`` t° officer. , ,, .;.::.�',=� .�If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this ��' property, you must�within seven ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public K��? Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. ';`' �..�:, . ?ta;-��:. %� �� You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by .�;� the Division of Public Health. _' �; � �: ,,� ,.'.ti3�.�" Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. ' If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the building by the above date, fhe Division of Public Health will refer this m�tter to the City Council ta recei��e authr�rity to have the building demolished and re,move�. All costs incurred in wrecking and removing the building will be chargeci ag�inst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as �axes. Tne City Council wil? schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisabilit}� cf ordering the building repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become n�cessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building cbmplies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended un}ess you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. . ' If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your building, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, to sign a�hd return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the building without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if pe�formed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. j� �� 549 Edmund Avenue - Abandoned Building Notice ', May 20, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact C. Shephard of the Vacant , 5;�{� ,� � Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m, at (612)298-4153 for more information. � Sincerely '�,� � ; , ,,r� +'�_.�. C/�� r,� �»rX�. �� , �.{ t "'. Charles Votel �,�`: ,., .�": � Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor � . ��:.;;fi,?.; :��r� CV:jm ,, ;, -� .;;r cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development .y�.. ��/"J�.�� . DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 549 Edmund Avenue May 1, 1991 - All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require , � {� upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requiremen ts. �� ,� Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A ' F a; permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may ibe obtained from the ' �� Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. �� ',�`�- Exterior ' `�} ; ',�l . �+•. 1. Defective and damaged vent pipes. Repair to code ; ��;�i��: ' <{ks,,�� ;:e�:� 2. Hole in roof of attached garage. Repair. , �;� 3. Bird infestation in eaves. Clean out and secure against further infestation. 4. Defective eaves. Repair. 5. Damaged siding. Repair or replace. 6. Siding, garage door �id trim paint m.iss:ng, peeling or otheitwise deteriorated. PraFerly plepare and refinish siding, door and trim. 7. Foundation paint deteriorated. Properiy prepare and refinish. 8. North side (rear) deck flooring defective and lacicing finish �oat. Repair. Properly prepare and refinish. 9. Loose cables and other wiring on north side of dwelling. Secure. 10. Rear steps to addition not to code. Install to code. ' 11. Foundation mortar missing. Tuckpoint as needed. 12. Trees growing immediately adjacent the foundation. Remove trees and check foundation for damage; repair if needed. ' 13. North side vent fan cover defective. Repair or replace. 14. Broken window panes. Replace. �.- ��""/f-r�,�•"S�' 549 Edmund Avenue - Deficiency List May 1, 1991 Page: 2 15. Boardeti openings, including openings for air conditioner. Repair holes, frames, sashes and doors. Replace window panes. M,y,� ,;,, :- � 16. Restore all utility services. � ; s. � , General P��°'�� ,.ti�,, 17. See attached list of deficiencies dated October of 1988 that �esulted in the structure ,-�`.�� becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". �;> �,� :..E; � �.�� : y � � 1:.^s;,., •Fq��' i vY'��",�.�f.� �. . � y�-�� :�°o�< CITY OF SAINT PAUL "� �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES F� �I�i'�'�"�� ', D(VISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH p'��4 '"�:�,z;.� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 George Latimer (6i2)292-7741 Mayor Ck�to}::�1' 1.?, �_9i;� `,:;:; �� •';� Jean;°tte R. Jol-�ns;:n .�,�`"� 549 �x3r��::.�1:�. Ai'�1"IU� '� ; St . Pa.ul �" `r � � - � , �\ �i1f)� -_ ra � r : k� r:�'�� Dea�- P�o1?:�i't�' O�„,~�e�-: �' � i � i ii� �i �. � C ' T!T' [ r C' � �G�� This lette i t. � �f i-r�� ou t 1,at . in_•e th� i �`r�� -��.�_.nt_ �r�n.. . t:� }:��inq �`�, ,; �-:�;zr L�i�cL�rt�� .t 5?9 Ec��w-�� z��c.r�t�:�, intc co*;��li�:n,�.� �<ith th<. S�in�. F'at�l H:�using C•�:?e. h.-��-e �r�t bcen c:�r�L l.eted, it �,ill 1��. necessGJ-.- fo�- tzs t:� placGrd th° 1"-rol=>.'?��-�- as "L°nfit. fcr H��u<<_�n Hal_:it�ticr�" on CY_1-.c;��i- 1.3, 1988, a:�3 �rd�i- it �,-acated k�s• n:� J�te�- t'_zan C>.^tob��- 17, J.;��. If ycu a�-e t,na?.le to fznan�e t11e cci-.-rction ci- r��hr:t:,i'.itct.ic;�, c�.f. t]-�E� L,z-er,;.s�s t� co;,��l,� �,�ith this ordGT-, th�r.e are State arta 1��ca1 �-��1-�al.,ilitatior, i_�rc�_�'--�?�:s �cr �•:1-,i_c:)�, -c:u r cr��;-•l :.f . zs �.t�:'-.d l,�r-�,-ic;;�s;.•,-. �, �w��- �: -� �� .�, ,:.. f.cr �,-•�-a�-i� inf_o�T;=tion, ca11 ?9?-777�. - 1•L � . . ._ _ `fc::,,l S t.r�li\', �!``�—..�{� Jr,]- � Betz � �� L_�,-��iso�: of i?ousiny Il�s2�c_�ticn JB:jrn I C: Pe�-rnit C��unte.- - ��5 Citv H�].1 H::rasin:� Infc;x-r��t.icn Offic��, 25 i�' 9L1; S',:rre+� ^]�:rland ^i�r}�: - 4�c�1 f��e D��,_�rtr.�e:�t 1�,� E. F;:,] l c��,i;� � ,�� J• {;. ��,..,�� {��"��... 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'�].1 rel�:�.�-s and r;��: 3_,�st;_1' =,t�.ons r:r;�st 1-�� r-�d� i;-� ��c._:�:-da.�;�::_ �C].t:�l i.r�� -�y �� .7� r�n �-c � ci- r �-.t 1 i-- r n�,�- 7 . d�_111i l,)1-• 1 -� �'�7U:[`S. t"•:_)=i i�.�._� rna._, . 1>._ c��._��i,�:�� `1'�:= (� (��ici,L J .� c3!1�J��:1� �:�diti��ns to �i-� e]e�tr�.c:,l �v�,t.��r•.; rec�zire u1y_;.-a;�in-� �,f. th� s:�r�-ice ;;.._e �_.� L-'r��sent A4tionul Flec-trical C��d�� .r�y��.r_r..;�r.��nt . Son:K� T:�1t�:r4J111C� ;-r.1�,.--�i.�'s r�t=��•� r►ecessi.tate u�_�at�r�g of t.he fi:a�izi-es ��i:]%c1- ��iping irn°ol��e:�. A Z1=.�.-r�it is rFr��zir�a fc:r any ir1_�_ir oi- n�t� ins��allatiori. Pei�,.lit:: �:�:a�� i�:� ��?�,i�.�i.il�:'_c� fl:c�r:i t}��e Pui)din=� InsL.�c.cti.:�n and D�s�gn Diri,i��i��, R��om �45, Cit,� Ha].] . Tlle .f.ollc�;;l]1�:� ):�.l:ti�.l;S �.7��;i/Ol' �ti':;l-�t'C�-��:�:�;ii.s «1'�. L'C-tjtz]':1't�:a 1:��f�;,'c� t]�t1s d�.�e 11�.1�7 r�=:;- �:>e rc o^r_.ui:i.ed: ' Lack of basic facility. Electricity. Provide sam� to code. Thr. d�,�r�l l ing t:�ust 1-�� t'a�:ate:l 1*.�- C��to};c�r 17, 19E��. THIS 7��LT,I'�G SH.z1LL ?�C�T :�G�I� BF LSED Ft�: �` � �\ H?�EIT=ITIO'� L�1IL I�;�ITTF'� APPRO�T?�L IS S�CL?R�'D FF0�9 THE DI�'ISIO� O?= YL' �LIC Fir��?,'I'H, SECTIC?I� OF H�J�ST'�� CUDE E�FORC�^P�,'T. ,r � � = i) � �_�_-- l �f ��%., :�•r , ��4-��;; �: —• �`/`�'„� �i��•� �� ;f-v�. �. ,. — �. ��.��":::�. ..e:-z-`;.. s. ; ;:_ Jah Bet z F'rank A. Staf f en son Su: :r��is��r of Housing In �:�c .ion Environr;��.ntal He�?t-� ire.ctor JB:E�AS: jm Enc. .,:. . �',�y�-i�.�� . - , ��`�'�., CITY OF SAINT PAUL � �� <<<� •E DEPARTM�NT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES '�;'• �� '� ^� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �` 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55701 �4 � �nIIO' (6�2) 292-771� George Latimer Mayor June 22 , 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS IINFIT FOR HIIMAN AABITATION Jeanette R. Johnson 549 Edmund Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103 Dear Property Owner: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 549 Edmund Avenue is "Unfit �or Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for cther causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to com�ly with tris order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated, for appeals information call 292-7775 . Al1 repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes . Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system re ire upgrading of the service size to present National Electrical C�de requirement. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from tY�e Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall . ' The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: , Ritchen � 1 . Unsupported kitchen counter and sink. Repair. 2 . The electric outlets and switches lack cover plates. �Install cover plates. . ,;,- . ��/-/✓�'.�'G► 54S Edmund Avenue -2- I June 22 , 1989 3 . There is exposed electrical wiring. Repair to National • Electric Code. 4 . There is not a cleanable floor covering. Install covering. 5 . Repair broken wall board. IIpper level bathroom 6. The toilet is broken and inoperable. Repair. ` 7 . The bathroom lacks a handsink. Instal'1 handsink. � 8 . There is exposed electrical wiring. Repair per National Electric Code. 9 . Lacks electrical outlet. Install per National Electric Code. 10 . The floor is not impervious to water. ,Install floor covering per code. North East Bedroors 11. Outlets lack cover plates . Install co�ver plates. . 12 . Remove the gas powered lawn mower from house. South East Bedroom ' 13 . Electric outlets and switches lack cover plates. Install cover plates.; . Living xoom / dining room 14 . Electrical switches and outlet lack cover plates. Install cover plates . ' 15 . This room lacks minimum light and ventilation. Correct this problem per code. General � 16 . Stairs from front entry door to upper level lacks a securely fastened handrail . Install handrail p'er code. 17 . There is illegally run el�ctrical wiring throughout. Repair electrical wiring per National Electri�cal Code. I ,y � , ��//✓`�'a(o 545 Edmund Avenue -3- June 22 , 1989 Lower level 18 . Plumbing is taped, loose, improperly installed, malfunctioning, missing parts, etc. Repair. 19 . Electrical wiring is improperly installed. Repair. � The dwelling must be vacated by June 21, 1989 . THIS DWELLING SH.ALL NOT AGATN BE IISED FOR HIIM�,N H.ABITATION IINTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECIIRED FROM THE DIVIBION OF PIIBLIC HEALTH, BECTION OF HOIISING CODE ENFORCEMENT. In addition to the above enumerated deficiencies, the following improvements and/or repairs are required to bring this/these dwelling unit(s) into compliance with the Housing Code: Lower Level 20 . Plaster is broken, missing, etc. Repair all plaster (wall board) . 2?. Ir.stall handrail where �;issing. �,xterior 22 . Rear steps loose. Repair. �. 23 . Install a handrail or, rear ste��.� f Repair/ lace ws, and do� n rea po�ch. ��. ` � �� --�- ��1'��.�� .:�.-,��-��. . � ohn Betz Frank A. Staffens isor of Housing spection Environmental Hea t Director JB:FAS :jm - enc. . ...-° ...... .. .: .. . . ' �l-/�3�� °"••• CTTY OF SAII�dT PAUL 4�` � .•� o DEPARTMENT O� COMMUNTrY SERVICES , DIVISION OF PUBLI�C HEALTH .... -- 555 Cedar Street,Saiffi Paul,ll�aoewta 55101 '� (612)292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR RECElVED July 12, 1991 JUL 1 � 1991 Council President and CITY CLERK Members of the City Council , RE: 549 Edmund Avenue Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesdaly, August 7, 1991 City Council - 'I�esday, August 13, 1991 City Council Ward: 1 District Council: 7 Dear Councilmember: The Division of Public Health is hereby submitting its' report on the' condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties of record are: ' Name and Last Known Address Intere Jeanette R. Johnson Fee owner per Ramsey County Property 689 Van Buren Avenue Taxation Records St. Paul, MN 55104-1661 Wife of John Johnson Brenda Kolodji _ Mortgagee per Ownership report_ _ 2201 Bryant Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405 Jacie Tyler, Sr. Mortgagee Per Ownership and 686 Blair Avenue Encumbrance Report St. Paul, MN 55103 Fxchange State Bank, Fee Owner per fo�eclosure sale on Owners a Minnesota Corporation and Encumbrance Report 519 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN 55101 I� /l /✓�� + Notice of Public Hearing - 549 Edmund Avenue July 12, 1991 Page: 2 � Name and Last Known Address n r ' Murnane, Colin, White Attorney for Exchange State Bank per Brandt & Hoffman Owners and Encumbrance Report 1800 Meritor Tower St. Paul, MN 55101 Office Manager - Revenue Division Lienholder per OvVners and Encumbrance Property Taz Delinquent Report Attn: Judy Bollman . 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138 St. Paul, MN 55102 James Meehan, Esq. Attorney for Jeanette and John Johnson 1910 First Bank Place West Minneapolis, MN 55402 John Johnson Husband of Jeanette Johnson #04142-041 Federal Correctional Institute PO # 1000 , Oxford, WI 53932 � The legal description of this Abstract property is: - _. . - - - -- ---_ -- - --- Lot 17, Except the West 21 feet thereof and all Lot 18, Block 1, H. M. Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division. . The building is a two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure. The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program since 7une of 1989. ; The building meets one or more of the conditions that constitute an Abandoned Building as defined in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. . ��9i��3� Notice of Public Hearing - 549 Edmund Avenue July 12, 1991 Page: 3 On May 20, 1991 the Division of Public Health mailed an order to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this building requiring tl�at the building be either repaired, by correcting the attached list of deficiencies, or demolishdd on or before June 20, 1991. Inasmuch as the order has not been completed to the satisfaction of this Division and the continued abandoned condition of the building contributes a blighting influence and potential hazard to the neighborhood, it is the recommendation of this Divisio$� that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the owners, interested and/or responsible �arties to either repair or demolish and remove the building in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the City. In the event the owners, interested and/or responsible parties fail to comply with the Council Resolution, the Division of Public Health should be authorized to demolish and remove the building and assess all costs incurred in the demolition and removal �gainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as talces. This matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City Council. Yours truly, Charles Votel . Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm ''� Enclosure C: Edwin Lee, Asst. City Attorney Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division '�, Karen Wilson, PED Jim Murphy, 702 City Hall District Housing Inspector . ��9i is�� DEP�om"'Em"uniF�y�'e"rvices °�'�'�'��q GREEN SHEET No. 0231 iNm�►y o�re CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE tNITULIDATE— ��EPARTMENT DIRECTOR I �CITY CpUNqL Charles Votel 298-4153 �N ��y�n�Ey ' (�cm aeRK NUMBEA FOR MUST BE ON COUNGL ACiENDA BY(DAT� ROUTINQ �BUD(iET pIRECTOR �FIN.3 MGT.SERVICES DIR. Auguat 13, 1991 ppoEq ��Y�� TOTAL N OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ' � �C�i REO�ou°n'cil to y pass this reaolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced buildinq within thirty (30) days from the mailinq of this resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the reaolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 5419 Edmund Avenue. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approvs(A)a Rsjset(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIV�L SERVIC£COMMISSION ��Y� PHONE NO. _CIB COMMITTEE _ _STAFF _ COMMENTS: _DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNpL OBJECTIVE? . INITUi1NG PROBIEM ISSUE,OPPOqTUNfTY What,Whsn,WMro,Why); The building is a nu�sance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The ownera, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Division of Pub�lic Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildinq at 549 Ed4nund Avenue by June 20, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those orders. The bulilding has remained unoccupied and vacant since June of 1989. ADV/1NTACiES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. � � . DISADVANTA(iES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $5,000-$6,000 for. removal of the build�ng, if wrecking becomes neceasary. This cost will_ be assesaed _against the_ property taxes,_ _ � � DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEp: � I If the building is not rehabilitated or torn down, � a nuisance, !constituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danqer, rodent and ins�ct harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s $S'n00-��00� CO3T/REVENUE BUDOETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER— 33261 FINANGAL INFQRMATION:(EXPLAIN) ' � Council File T % rp Green Sheet r , RESOLUTION C1TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNE,SOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date . WI�REAS, the Division of Public Health has requested th� City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject P�roperty" and commonly lrnown as 549 Edmund Avenue. This Abstract property is legally described as: _ . . Lot 17, Except the West 21 feet thereof and all Lot 18, Block 1, H. M. Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division. � WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 20, 1991 and other informat�on available to the Division of Public Hea1Xh on or before June 28, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Jeanette R. 7ohnson, 689 Van Buren Avenue, St. Paul, NIN 55104-1661; Brenda Kolodji, 2201 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405; Jacie Tyler, Sr., 686 Blair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103; Exchange State Bank, a Minnesota Corporation, 519 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Murnane, Colin, White, Brandt & Ho�fman, 1800 Meritor Tower, St. Paul, MN 55101; Office Manager - Revenue Division, Property Tax Delinquent, Attn: 7udy Bollman, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138, St. Paul, MN 55102; James Meehan, Esq., 1910 First Bank Place West, Minneapolis, MN 55402; John �ohnson, #04I42-041, Federal Correctional Institute, PO # 1000, Oxford, WI 53932. , The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources _ _ _ _ _ _ _ including the tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; �nd WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an order identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated May 20, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, inte�rested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then lrnown to the enforcement offic�r. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is an abando�ed building and a nuisance pursuant to Sections 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The May 20, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and . ��-�s�� . WHEREAS, the May 20, 1991 order informed ail then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the struc�ure on the Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take place by June 20, 1991; and WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance!with the May 20, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommenda�tion to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Counc�il in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance condition through ttie rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and WI�REAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties have been served notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearings before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City Cbuncil on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and � WI3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Werinesday, August 7, 1991 and all testimony and evidence was considered by the committee; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve a request by the Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsibl� parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and , - - - VVHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on 'I�esday, August 13, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Sa.iint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 549 Edmund Avenue: � 1. That since June of 1989 the building has been routinel'�y monitored by Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. 2. That since June of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on i,two (2) occasions issued orders to the then known owners to make this house secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the house secure. -2- .�: � (,�,v9i-is3� 3. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by Chapter 43 of the , Saint Paul Legislative Code. i 4. That there are now and have been since 7une of 198�� multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existenre at the Subject Property. 5. lfiat the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemnerl this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" under Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in October of 1988. The building is still subject to this condemnation order. 6. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this house aze as previously stated in this resolution. These individuals have been properly served notice of the Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearings concerning this house. 7. That on May 20, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was sent to the then lrnown owners, interested parties and responsible part�es ordering these persons to either demolish and remove the house or �ake repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by June 20, 1991. I 8. That the order of May 20, 1991 has been disregarded' by the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code in that it is "a building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that period of time it has been either "unsecured", "boarded", or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Legislative Code. 10. lfiat the two-story, wood frame, condemned,-deteriorated, boarded, single - ---- -- - family structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as included under Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subid. 11, in that it is an abandoned building located in the City of Saint Paul t�hat has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens t'Ihe public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is of�ensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 11. That the costs of abatement of this nuisance are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. -3- .y. RDER ��I/.1.�� ,The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: L The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe ar�d not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, � in the alternative by demolishing and removing the - structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and � ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and reijnoval of the structure must be completed-within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective acdon is not completed within the thirty (30) day dme period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish an� remove this structure and fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the'Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. � In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint � Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be r�moved from the building by th.e owners, interested:parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a certified copy ¢f this resolution and the incorporated Order and list of deficiencies be mailed' to the last known address � of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -4- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon osWitz on acca ee ' ettman ' une i son BY� Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY: ' BY' Approved by Hayor for Submfssion to Approved by Mayor: Date Council By: ... By: �9'//�.�l� ��,�,,, ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL �' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � unt� nn � ; "'� �'� ' o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 955 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 )AMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR FAX:(612)222-2770 ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE � May 20, 1991 7eannette R. Johnson Jeannette R. Johnson 549 Edmund Avenue 175 Charles Avenue #219 St. Paul, MN 55103 St. Paul, MN 55103 RE: 549 Edmund Avenue � Wood frame, two story, single family dwelling, accessory wood fencing in rear yard with a dilapidated rear deck H. M. Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division to St. Paul, Minn. Ex W 21Ftof17 & allofLotl8Blk1 Dear. Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above r.ot�,d buiiding is an abandone� building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: �� any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof �vhich has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; , __ _ _ (a) unsecured, or - (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursua;nt to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered to be demolished and removed by the City.. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action tol have the building demolished and removed, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the building on or before June 20, 1991. ��.,•• ....,�.�_ G,�y��-.�� 549 Edmund Avenue - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 195►1 Page: 2 . If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must�within seven ('n days of such action, provide-the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties o� this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the building by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the building demolished and removed. All costs incurred in wrecking and removing the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tax_es. Tne City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisabilit}� cf ordering the building repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. . _ P , _ _ . Y _ ' A copy of this order will be ke t on file in the Cit Clerk s Offic�_and_�.Resolution . __ - declanng this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended ui�less you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. . If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your building, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove�'the building without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. ;: . . ��f�� 549 Edmund Avenue - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact C. Shephard of the Vacant Buildings Sec�ion between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, C��l v�^-� ��`� 1�� ( Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm � cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development i .;%y,: I � C,�'//-/S3� ', DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 549 Edmund Avenue May 1, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. � Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. Exterior l. Defective and damageti vent pipes. Repair to code 2. Hole in roof of attacherl garage. Repair. 3. Bird infestation in eaves. Clean out and secure against further infestation. 4. Defective eaves. Repair. 5. Damaged siding. Repair or replace. 6. Siding, garage door �nd trim paint m.issing, peeling or otherwise deteriorated. Properly prepare and ref�.ish siding, door and trim. 7. Foundation paint deteriorated. Properly prepare and refinish. 8. North side (rear) deck flooring defective and Iacking finish coat. Repair. Properly prepare and refinish. - --_ ._._ _ 9. Loose cables and other wiring on north side of dwelling. Secure. 10. Rear steps to addition not to code. Install to code. 11. Foundation mortar missing. Tuckpoint as needed. 12. Trees growing immediately adjacent the foundation. Remove trees and check foundation for damage; repair if needed. 13. North side vent fan cover defective. Repair or replace. 14. Broken window panes. Replace. • 'Y .�� '/.S�3fv S49 Elimund Avenue - Deficiency List May 1, 1991 Page: 2 15. Boarded openings, including openings for air conditioner, Repair holes, frames, sashes and doors. Replace window panes. 16. Restore all utility services. General 17. See attached list of deficiencies dated October of 1988 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for H�man Habitation". ' i �;.��. • ii . . ' C�y��-/✓�.3C ��.;��,:.'�«.< �' CITY OF SAfNT PAUL ''� ��y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE� �! ,�.�t�:�� .� y� �� =E DIVISIOI�! OF PUBLIC HEALTF- �� F 4y��fxa� � �� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 5�10 George Latimer �6�2�292�i�" Mayor C�:�tc}:�..' 1?, l9�E • ' ,;ea;�?tte R. 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F'�;.i't).i.S i'1`.�5�.: 1�.°_ C��::':-c11.1G�:� �:�1°i'F C�'icltl�.:S hc'1C��C1' a��ditio�s to �.r, ele�•�r�.c,_,l s;:�,t:er:, �-?c.�aire urr_;r.adina of. th� s�r�°ir_� s;_.-:�. i_.. L�res�:�t :�aticnal EIE:Ct1'lcal Ci,de a-��_r�:��:�:n� . S��:�x ��lu;��ir�g :-e1:aiir.s r��z�: ne�essi.li�te uLx�atir�g c;f th� fi:;4ixres an:l:c.- piping irn'Jl�»:'�. A 1�=.].T°llt is �-��ziie:� far any lrll�l2" J1: ]1�cr 1rsLall�,tion. _ Pen7it; �:��__l;r c�?��i;,ainfc�_ f_�_o^��_ t1��e Bui)ding Inspe�ti.on and DGsign Di��_si:�z, R��cm 44�, City H�1] . _ _ Tl-,e follc��:ing z-el.�airs �r,d.•'��r. �i�;l_,;•c��r�:�,-�ts arr, reqaiz-c,� 1:�::f_arc� tl��is �?�.�elliiz7 rti�y bc reo^c�upied: Lack of basic facility. Electricity. Pro�%ide same ta code. The dc.�`l ling r:�ust l.i� t�acated ]�,�� Cy:.•taber 17, 19�E;. TI3IS DC�ELT,I'_��G SH.ZILL ?��UT A��I� BF LSED Ft�,T.t \ I;.�1EIT=1TI0'� L"_�'I'IL ��;aITT`F'� �,PPFOi�?�L, IS S�CL'RED FF0�1 THE DI�'ISIO'� OF� �•LIC H-L'3L'I'El, SE�"I'IO?� OF HO�SI'��= CODE Ei�FORCE^I�'T. �-� ;,r ., / �' / ?, ;/� l �,t- -;- '�. r/`"�,j;r�`�;l��:`� %•s•', --� •`_ � ��:;'a�� '.,c:-v-.;•�';•. Joh � Betz F�ran}� A. Staf�ensor� Su_ :rc%isor of Housing In �-�c .ion Environr,�e.ntal H��lt� ire.ctar JB:FAS:jm Enc. � �v' �. � �4 � 9 , � l�� "3� ;4*,�,•��.� CITY OF SAINT PAUI _�� DEPARTM�NT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE' €� ��u��u��. ';� ��= �� °=` DIVISION OF PUBLfC HEA �,, LTt "'��+� , 555 Cedar Slreet,Saint Paul,Minnesota 5510 George Latimer �6�2�29Z'��a . Mayor iy�t.<�b`r 7.?, 1906 , Jeaneite R. .;G�;'�:is.�r� �� Fdnand Az-=�:,�� St. �3L'.l , _''L\ 4�1).U� De�i- Pra1��-t1- Ck,�ner. : - Enclosed i� a c:1 cf " �� , �1\' cll �.�Y;�°:' t:� �7:�='�t.f_' Lil11C�1 I�lciS }7,�'c'.:l 1raStF:� :`:'1 t'.�l° 1>>-er:�i.s�s at `:�9 Eu,-n:Jrl y�.�r:u�, in acr_.a::d�,r�� t.��.t)-� t?-,r-. 1,�-c�-isic:-�s _:f S°.Ct1C:1 .'�'-�.1� c S c.'�°il:a°:�� ill1)S�::t1:JIl J� Qf t11P J'i:.1LJS1TIC� CO�� .'�lol_`l P1' ;i�� T��i��u�t1�TC �C�C.� Clt�' C:� ��ci�)"14 �::1:�. � �S dI;?�l")'�°i�� . lUU2 �itt2Clt.]A:i iS C'dl�C`.:� t.!� �::'1:.' f•:�%�:��t��_Tl j r�J'O\'1S]G`;1S !3� SL::�J.f�rl .�i�.�_9� SubsECticn 5, ei-�titic3, "�'a_�a}ic,n of CandcF�i:-,�:? and Flar_4rded D�.��l).ii-�q cr ��:ilti1�le L7,•ellings" : _ r�A.',ly- ra��:ti�111C3 :�)" I1'.:1 t:.�7iP_ Cll�°1�.�S1C� 1�'il'1•^_Il 1"1.�5 iS��?T? 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L •T ::l:l- ,il:_'.;: �::: `: v 7 r� '�i!t�" C ii� iiU:�:?.i� 1l _ ��.l.i�l.i� � 01 .atoi- L 1�--� t.. � L��:.•�n f: . . ��L •>> ;a�.:a :�;,°c:�l.?i.:ul, i-ca?t.il,Jr ' -1) �n�, ..:r. d��eJ li:l�; :�•Zi�.; ar�:� r�� 1:��.-soT� ;h�?1 .;^cu��;- am- :z�.-�:. � • -� dc.=�ll�.;�a or n�lti1�1��• �i��l).irig unit �.h;.ch Y:as b�en :•:r►d�.:��r;a an:� r�lacard�d 1��- th� r nfc�-c�T��n�. cf_f ic��1- aftc.r tl-�� clatc s�t fcrtl-, ir� t,�r_� l�lacard �l COI�1�F^'�7�3t?vn.�� If_ 1°ou '�a�e any, quest?a�s reqa�-:�i:��:3 tl7is ron:�er,ln3t�_�n, l�:�u r:�i�� c��,��ar_t E� F�l��r.-t,ard� at t�,e D�risic>>: ol Pi:�-:Jic Hcaltl-�, Sc.ct�.or, af Housir:_y C:.d�: Enf.��-ce:,rn�., r�.t 29?-?771 :»: ?9?-777? bet�,=�c.n the hou�:s af S:�0 ::�.n:� 9:tl� a.r.�. Yat�r s t rL 1.��, Jo �:� P�=t 2 � � S �e�-isor of H�.u;ing I�,�1�= ��.on �7B: jm � .y"y.' . , � ' �cq/�S'3� � �� CITY OF SAINT PAU,L � c,,•• �� • DEPARTN✓1ENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �'�,6� �i'i i I :� • �,� " DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH °'�� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55�01 Georg� Latirtier . (6�2)292-771� Mayor ' June 22 , 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS IINFIT FOR HUMAN FIABITATION Jeanette R. Johnson 549 Edmund Avenue = St. Paul, MN 55103 , � '� ';,'� Dear Property Owner: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 549 Edmund Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defe!cts in the drainage, plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correctiori or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with tris order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated, for appeals information call 292-7775. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes . Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to present National Electrical �ode requirement. Some ---- - - - plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and%or � piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from t;he �Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall`. ' � The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: Ritchen - 1 . Unsupported kitchen counter and sink. Repair. 2 . The electric outlets and switches lack cover plates. �Install cover plates. . . i '�.✓ . . ��l-/�`3�O 5�S E�mund Avenue -2- ' June 22 , 1989 3 . There is exposed electrical wiring. Repair to National . Electric Code. 4 . There is not a cleanable floor covering. Install covering. 5 . Repair broken wall board. IIpper level bathroom � "� 6 . The toilet is broken and inoperable. Repair. `�t��; , ,:,� ,. 7 . The bathroom lacks a handsink. Install handsink. :-,`;+� 8 . There is exposed electrical wiring. Repair per Natioi-�al � Electric Code. 9 . Lacks electrical outlet. Install perlNational Electric Code. 10. The floor is not impervious to water. Install floor covering per code. North East Bedroom 11. Outlets lack cover plates. Install cover plates. . 12 . Remove the gas powered lawn mower from house. south East Bedroom 13 . Electric outlets and switches lack cover plates. Install cover plates .; Living room / dining room __-- - . _. -.-- - - -- _ _ __ - - - � 14 . Electrical switches and outlet lack cover plates. Install cover plates . . � ' 15. This room lacks minimum light and ven�tilation. Correct this problem per code. General � 16 . Stairs from front entry door to upper level lacks a securely fastened handrail . Install handrail per code. 17 . There is illegally run el�zctrical wiring .throughout. Repair electrical wiring per National Electrical Code. . '. `,y� , ��~�s".3'G 545 Edmund Avenue -3- June 22 , 1989 Lower level � � 18�. Plumbing is taped, loose, improperly installed, malfunctioning, missing parts, etc. Repair. 19 . Electrical wiring is improperly installled. Repair. '�.:7�'X� ,y�� • The dwelling must be vacated by June 21, 1989. ,;;�: , r> THIS DAELLING SH.ALL NOT AGAIN BE IISED FOR HIIMAN HA&ITATION IINTI�,�� WRITTEN APPROVAL I� SECIIRED FROM THE DIVISION OF PIIBLIC HEALTH;�� SECTION OF HOIISING CODE ENFORCEMENT. In addition to the above enumerated deficiencies, the following:3 improvements and/or repairs are required to bring this/these ` dwelling unit(s) into compliance with the Housing Gode: Lower Level 20 . Plaster is broken, missing, etc. R�pair all plaster (wall board) . 2I. Install handrail wherE missing. Exterio� 22 . Rear steps loose. Repair. 23 . Install a handrail on rear step,�;� � Repair/ lace ws, and do � n rea � po�ch. � ` . ,,�--_ /��!" ��- , _ _ __� _ � ''d � -��,,� ��''�-;• ohn Betz � � Frank A. Staffens � isor of Housing spection Environmental Hea t Director JB:FAS :jm .. enc. � . . • .. ' -''rr� . .,� .. ,. . ��y��./S3, 4 piTT�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL ;' =� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES .� �nm �o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH „�� 555 Cedar Street,$aint Paul,MinnesoW 55101 (612)292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR • 7uly 5, 1991 District Council7 t , .�� Joanne Tooley ` Thomas Dale Planning Council ;',��.� 369 University Avenue Suite 201 ` �` Saint Paul, MN 55103 '�i' � ;� "�� RE: 549 Edmund Avenue �� Two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, boarded, single family structure. Lot 17, Except the West 21 feet thereof and all Lot 18, Block 1, H. M. Ranney's Subdivision Block 11, Stinson's Division. To whom it may concern: ' The City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, at the r�quest of the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecldng and removal of the above noted property. The Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 7, 1991, at 2:00 p:m. in th� City - � - - -- - Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boule�ard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 The Public Hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, C�ty Hal�, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 ''� .�. _ : , �. . w _ C��, �s�� _ , Notice of Public Hearing - 549 Edmund Avenue July 5, 1991 Page: 2 As requued by Section 45.11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, we are notifying you of the scheduled public hearings, noted above, and we aze requesting that you contact the surrounding =` property owners and residents to notify them of these hearings and their purpose. If you have any ` .;�� questions concerning these hearings, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. ��-_ :��;�, Sincerely, =A' �� ' Ua�-� �'�- ::�. � :�. Charles Votel � 4`' Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor , � SRR:jm C: 7erry Jenkins Sectio�45.11 Sub. 4 (bl "At least thirty days prior to the hearing, the enforcement officer shall notify, by mail, a citizen participation district council � for the district where the nuisance is located requesting that it notify the surrounding property owners and occupants." . `��t,s`..�'�` .�t•'•- CITY OF SAINT PAUL 4� ► : 's � DEPARTIV�NT OF COMMLTIVITY SERVICES � � . �• "� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ��• 555 Cedar Street,Sawt psul,M'uinewta SS101 IAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR � July 12, 1991 w,� ��ti x Saint Paul Legal Ledger � '=_,:�.� 640 Minnesota Building � ;,,Y 46 E. 4th Street '`''' e�a.: ;�' Saint Paul, MN 55101 - RE: 549 Edmund Avenue ^I +� � Dear Sir or Madam: Please publish on July 24, 1991 and 7uly 31, 1991 the enclosed not�ce of a Neighborhood Services Committee Public Hearing and a Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing. You may bill the Saint Paul Division of Public Health for the costs. Send the billing to the Division of Public Health, Vacant Building Section, 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Also, please submit an affidavit of publication to our office. Sincerely, - --- -- - � �. �� _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm Enclosure :y' ! ' � �9/—/5'3� �INT PAUL '; ,....., 'Y SERVICES � '�O-� ; (TBLIC HEALTH � ' I CITY OF SAINT PAUL �,ut,lvc��.a�SSiol INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM (612)292-7771 �, I ,, , �r�;. �t:, `� rF..� y Pemberton ' ��{ � �,� . Votel � .^ i� ision Btock at Buildings Program ' 4: r:�� ;HABILITATION POSSIBILITIES ; to a request �' �ecessiry of ase have your staff review the address identified below vy�ithin the next three weeks ►er parties with f you want to handle these properties through your reha�bilitation program. wrtunity to � ' I Edmund Avenue or: I City Ha11, 15 ':us of the results. If you have any questions, please call me at 298-4153. ; i ;;cy xa�i, is � � f mmenaacions f _ , - _, _ _ - --- - ig fees and, if �ssessment to oatter please � , ; i ; ' ! � i i i � ' ,i