The URL can be used to link to this page

91-1553 �RI�;INA� - �^J_ � Council File � ��-r � � <<� i . � �-� Green Sheet �` � RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has'requested the 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, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex house located on property hereafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 629 Minnehaha Avenue East. This property is legally described as: Lot 24, Block 3, Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 20, 1991 and other information available to fi.he Division of Public Health on or before 7une 27, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Clark W. Connell, 4910 Meadville Street, Greenwood, NIN 55331; Clark W. Connell, 3075 Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; Becky 7. Connell, 4910 Meadville Street, Greenwood, MN 55331; Becky J. Connell, 3075 Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; Capital Bank, 400 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101; Internal Revenue Service, 316 North Robert Street, C/O Chief Special Procedures, St. Paul, MN 55101; Office Manager, Revenue Division, Property Tax Delinquent, Attn: 7udy Bollman, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138, St. Paul, MN 55102. 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 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 I.egislative Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residendal duplex house 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 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 i �R��INAL ��. 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 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 reques�ed 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 recommendatiqn to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance cqndition through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and 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 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 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 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 responsible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public pe�ce, 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, c�r 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul eity Council on Tuesday, 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 RESOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 629 Minnehaha Avenue East: 1. That since October of 1987 the building has been routinely monitored by Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. -2- /�� 2. That since October of 1987 the City of Saint Paul h�s on one occasion issued ordered 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 October of 1987 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 5. 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 Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearings concerning this house. 6. That on May 20, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was 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 cure the list of deficiencies by June 20, 1991. 7. That the order of May 20, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 8. That the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residendal duplex house 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 "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. 9. That the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as included 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 Cit� or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 10. 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- C�I��f�� 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 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, c�r 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 r�moval of the structure must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Pau� Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removetl by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind �vhich shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building by the 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 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. -4- Yeas Navs Absent Requ ted by Department of: imon �— � -, OSW1tZ � ` �_� on � ._�J��/ / �i,• �,�!!C _�.: acca ee -_. ettman � vne -- �d!' / i son ` BY� . l•�J, i.._ ---_ � �C�k' /�GY 9f1 ik'�'r''�1 Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 7 �g91 Form Approved by City Atto�ney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By. � � Ij B �, � Y' Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date 2 ^-- �//%�h iv BY: .i�i�e��j�%' _ _ _ ___ .._� ;.°� , � ' t� .�- DEC:OTI[IIR 1Tn1L��SENrV1C28 �/ElU�yi ur�j/��.� y G R E E N S H E E T No. 0 0 4� I ITIA DATE INITIAUDATE— CANTACT PERSON d PHONE DEP RTMENT DIRECT "�j . CITY COUNCIL Charlea VOt21 298-4153 A��N , TY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK NUMBER FOR MUST BE ON COUNCIL AOENDA BY(DATE) ROUTINO �BUDf3ET DIHECTOR �FIN.6 MGT.SERVICES DIR. ALICJL18t 13, 1991 ORDER MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A�tt��E��OSu�Cil 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 building. The subject property is located at 629 Minnehaha Avenue East. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or fieject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�COMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. RECE�VEi, _CIB COMMITTEE _ �1°� _STAFF _ COMMENTS: _DISTRICT CAURT _ �� "�' �� SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE7 COmmJR�}��C7�-! w� INITIATING PRO LEM,ISSUE,QPPORTUNITY(Who,Whet,When,Where,Why): The bu�lding is a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The : owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Division of Public Health�' :" were given an order to repair or remove the building at 629 M�nnehaha Avenue East by June'° .= 20, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those orders. The building has remained unoccupied and vacant since October of 1987. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. p-� 6�?gi t;4a�'ki' �3,��,,... �� 07 ��-� �U�. l 6 19�1 ��T� �TTORN�� :l � ajdW �_J h , •. n I,r. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $5,500-$6,500 for removal of the building, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed againat the property taxes. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: If the building is not ehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard (poten al fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting infl nce on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. RECEfV�D . � NUG 1 6 1991 �'J�� CiTY CL�RK TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s ��50n-$6�500 COST/REVENUE BUDOETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO _,:� FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement ACTIVI7Y NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) . • ' �J/G-`� . CITY OF SAINT PAUL ' 111!llii0 ' .. . OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DAVE THUNE Members: _ . Counc�7member � � '�""'"'K Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger Goswitz ... ..,,_ ,,,,,„� Date: August 8, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 7, 1991 `f� , :� =� , ' ' � .S�Y'::'.. Time: 2:00 p.m. �\ }� (� Place: Council Cham ers `` t� �� 3rd Floor Cit all af�15� � Iu �� # �^��c� •� :{ . ` NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE 1'a�,�► — � �,�� _ � 1. Approval of July 17, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROVED. 2. Resolution - 91-984 - approving Como Park Conservatory Mission Statement, goals, objectives and implementation steps. RECOMMEND APPROVAL. 3. Letter of residents of York Avenue requesting an appearance before the City Council pertaining to problems in their neighborhood. 4. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property 1'ocated 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 the referenced building, located at 549 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED. The owner shall post the $2,000 performance bond and have the code compliance inspection performed before Tuesday, August 13, 1991. If owner fails to meet deadline, recommend repair or demolition within 30 days. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 b12/298-5679 - .. �-Q�_/,�,j 3 � � � .<<•�•. CITY OF SAINT PAUL ,• : � �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTTY SERVICES • � ,�''--,�, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� SSS cedar street,Saint Paul,bfinoeaota SStol , �. �, (612)292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL ' .✓ MAYOR RECEIVED y _�,�, July 12, 1991 J U L 1 6 1991 CITY CLERK �..�� Council President and -� Members of the City Council RE: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, August 7, 1991 City Council - 1�esday, August 13, 1991 City Council Ward: 7 District Council: 5 Dear Councilmember: �' The Division of Public Health is hereby submitting its' report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. Tfie owners, interested parties and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address In r Clark W. Connell Fee owner/taxpayer of record 4910 Meadville Street Husband of Becky J. Connell Greenwood, MN 55331 Clark W. Connell Fee owner/taxpayer of record _ __ 3075 Magnolia Lane Husband of Becky J. Connell Plymouth, MN 55441 Becky 7. Connell Fee owner 4910 Meadville Street Wife of Clazk W. Connell Greenwood, MN 55331 Becky J. Connell Fee owner 3075 Magnolia Lane Wife of Clazk W. Connell Plymouth, MN 55441 Capital Bank Mortgagee 400 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55101 ��q�-i,5"$" � A+4�ITT o� ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL ?< 11,'""t' y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES e„ � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH '`° HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 I MAYOR FAX: (612)222-27i0 ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE May 20, 1991 � Clark M. Connell Clark M. Connell 4910 Meadville Street 3075 Magnolia Lane Greenwood, MN 55331-8786 Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Two story, wood frame duplex Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul Lot 24 Blk 3 Dear Sir or Madam: The Divisior. of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code de�'ines 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." 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 '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. C�y�-�� Y 629 Minnehaha Avenue East - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 1991 Page: 2 If you are unable to finance the conection 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 (� days of such action, provide the Division of Public �-Iealth with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Y; 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 demo�ished 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 taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of 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 allowecl to present evidence to the Ciry 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 complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be �xtended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. ��i/S's' 629 Minnehaha Avenue East - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 1991 Page: 3 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 Ciry, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terrv Gove of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, �'-��'�-�� ,�- � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development C��.-9�'��-�� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 629 Minnehaha Avenue East May 6, 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 cunent 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 North Side of Building 1. Rear stairwell is lacking handrail. Provide. 2. There is loose mortar in the foundation wall. Repair. 3. There is siding missing, the wood is exposed, rotted and deteriorated around door a�id window area. Repair all rotted and deteriorated wood and replace siding as needed. 4. There are windows missing on the second floor. Install windows. 5. There are windows on the first floor that are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 6. New addition above first floor has plywood unfinished, soffits and eaves are also unfinished. Repair as needed. 7. Inside second floor area is unfinished. Repair as needeci. 8. Basement windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as needed. West Side of Building 9. The foundation wall needs tuckpointing. Repair as need�d. 10. All windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as neetled. 11. Siding is unfinished and torn off. Install siding to match existing siding. 12. Soffits and eaves are unfinished. Repair and finish as needed. �`f!-/.5�.: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East - Deficiency List May 6, 1991 Page: 2 West Side of Building - continued: 13. Basement windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as neecled. 14. Chimney is lacking mortar and needs tuckpointing. Repair as needed. South Side of Building 15. The front porch floor area is deteriorated and is not level. Remove all deteriorated wood and re-level porch as needed. 16. The wood columns that are supporting the second floor porch is rotted and deteriorated. Remove and install new as needed. 17. The front steps to the porch area are rotted, deteriorated and lack handrail. Install new steps and handrail as neederl. 18. Skirting around frant porch area (plywood) is missing. Remove, and install as needed. 19. The front porch windows and door is boarded. Remove boards and install windows and door as needed. 20. Second story front porch area has windows missing. Install windows as needetl. 21. Foundation block to front porch area first floor is not supported properly, no footings. Remove block and install proper footings to support weight. 22. Ceiling area inside second floor porch is deteriorated and rotted. Remove and install new wood as needed. 23. Sidewalk area to house is missing blocks. Remove and install as needed. East Side of Building 24. All windows are boarded. Remove boards and install window glass as neederl. 25. Siding is defective and missing. Install siding to match existing siding. 26. Second floor windows are lacldng window frames and windows. Install as neeried. , . ��-.�-�� 629 Minnehaha Avenue East - Deficiency List May 6, 1991 Page: 3 East Side of Building - continued 27. Eave and soffits are missing. Install as needed. 28. Basement windows are boarded. Remove boards and install window glass as needed. _ _ _ _ , 1� ��,�.1�..� c � Notice of Public Hearing - 629 Minnehaha Avenue East July 12, 1991 Page: 2 Name and Last Known Address Inter Internal Revenue Service Lienholder 316 North Robert Street C/O Chief Special Procedures St. Paul, MN 55101 Office Manager, Revenue Division Lienholder Property Tax Delinquent Attn: Judy Bollman 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138 St. Paul, MN 55102 The legal description of this property is: Lot 24, Block 3, Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul. The building is a two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex. The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program since October of 1987. The building meets one or more of the conditions that constitute an Abandoned Building as defined in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. On May 20, 1991 the Division of Public Health mailed an order to the then Irnown owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this building requiring that the building be either repaired, by correcting the attacherl list of deficiencies, or demolished 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 Division that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the owners, interested arid/or responsible parties to either repair or demolish and remove the building in a timely manner to the satisfactian of the City. � � �9��ss:� � Notice of Public �Iearing - 629 Minnehaha Avenue East July 12, 1991 Page: 3 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 against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Tfiis matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City Council. Yours truly, Chazles 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 . - , ��,/-�/,,�J-cS'.� °�P`�u�€��i�e° - - °�� GREEN SH�ET No. �048 • � WR1AU DATE �IVITUUDATE--- CONTACT PERSON i PMONE - �OEPART1tENT pRECTOii . �GTY COUNpI Charles Vote]► 298-4153 - •- -- �� Ey �� MuA qust�l3, 19��la►� n0llrfr0 �auoc�r dnecroR �Far.a Mc�r.sEavu�s aa. o�� o TOTAL i OF SIQNATURE PAGES (q.IP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� ��Cil to paea this resolution which will order the owaer to r�oove or complete the repair of the referenced buildinq within thirty (30) daya from the mailinq of this reaolution. If the owner fails to complp with the reaolution, the City will be authorized to remove the buildinq. The subj�ct property is locatQd at 629 Ninnehaha llvenue $ast. RECOM�a►noNS:�PV��W«A.i�lRl COtJNC� REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNINO COMMISSION _CMl SERVK;�OOMMISSION ANALV8T PFIONE NO. _p8 COMMfTTEE _ _STAFF _ �� _DISTAICT COURT _ SUPPORTS YVHICH COUNqL OBJECTiVET - �N The b�dinq�'�Un is�'ance p�'urau�''ant�to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leqislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Divfaion of Public Health were qiven an order to repair or remove the buildinq at 629 Minnehaha Avenue $ast by June 20, 1991. All partfes failed to comply with those orders. The buildinq has remained unoccupied and vacant since October of 1987. ADVANTA(3E3 IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVEO: A coat of approximately $5,500-$6,500 for removal of the buildinq, if wreckinq becomes necessary. Thia coat will be asaeseed aqainst the property taxes. DISADVANTAt3ES IF NOT APPROVED: Zf the buildinq is not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, conatitutinq a serious health hazard (potential fire danqer, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. TOTAL AMOUNT OF THAN8ACTIOH = $5__ 5��,�SAA COST/REYENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ON� YES NO FUNDING 80URCE Nuisance Housinq Abatement A�y NUMBER 3�261 � � Council File : �/,��3 Green Sheet f , RESOLUTION CITY OF SAtNT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date . WHE]ZEAS, the Division of Public Health has-requested the 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, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplez house located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 629 Minnehaha Avenue East. This property is legally described as: Lot 24, Block 3, Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul. VVHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on May 20, 1991 and other information available to'the Division of Public Iiealth on or before June 27, 1991, the following persons aze owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Clark W. Connell, 4910 Meadville Street, Greenwood, MN 55331; Clark W. Connell, 3075 Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; Becky J. Connell, 4910 Meadville Street, Greenwood, MN 55331; Becky J. Connell, 3075 Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; Capital Bank, 400 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101; Internal Revenue Service, 316 North Robert Street, C/O Chief Special Procedures, St. Paul, MN 55101; Office Manager, Revenue Division, Property Taz Delinquent, Attn: Judy Bollman, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138, St. Paul, MN 55102. . The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the taa records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; and VVHEREAS, 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 accotdance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Ixgislative Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement offic�r. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex house located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building and a nuisance pursuant to Sections 45.01, Subc�. 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 resoludon; and i � ��//.�s3 � V�i�F�REAS, 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 WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the May 20, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Aealth 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 recommendation to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the corre�tion of the nuisance'condition through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and WI�REAS, the above referenced ovmers, 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 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 Cod�; and VVFIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and all tesdmony and evidence was considered by the committ�ee; and VVI�REAS, 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 responsible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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, �r 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 V'VHEREAS, 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 Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW TT�RFFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 629 Minnehaha Avenue East: 1. lfiat since October of 1987 the building has been routinely monitored by Nuisance Build.ings Code Enforcement. -2- - �'c9��-�'s�a � �I. That since October of 1987 the City of Saint Paul has on one occasion issued ordered the then lrnown 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 tu make the house secure. 3. That the ovmers of the Subject Property have repeate�lly 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 October of 1987 multiple ezterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existenc�e at the Subject Property. 5. 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 Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearings concerning this house. 6. 'That on May 20, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was 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 cure the list of deficiencies by June 20, 1991. 7. That the order of May 20, 1991 has been disregarded by the then lrnown owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 8. That the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplez house located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Sybd. 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 "mul�iple exterior Housing _ - -= : Code or Building Code violations" or has been placarded as "Unfit for Human _ . _ - -- - - _ _ Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Le;gislative Code. � 9. That the two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as included under Saint Paul I.egislative 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. 10. 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- �i-�� , � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � 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 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 demo�ishing 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 be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure and � fill the site and charge the costs incurred 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 ldnd which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building by the 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 FLJRTHER 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 I.egislative Code. - -4- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon osr�stz on v Macca e� 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 Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date Council � (,��i-�.�-�3 � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 4�,�,.,,, . � � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � ��ro ' DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH � HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 JAME$SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR FAX:(612)222-2770 ABANDONED BUII,DING NOTICE May 20, 1991 • Clark M. Connell Clark M. Connell 4910 Meadville Street 3075 Magnolia Lane Greenwood, MN 55331-8786 Plymouth, MN 55441 - RE: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Two story, wood frame duplex Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul Lot 24 Blk 3 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned 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 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." 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 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. Q,��/-/,�.�"3 v 629 Minnehaha Avenue East - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 1991 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 far this property, you must within seven (� 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 of 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 derriolished and removed the building by the above date, the Division of Public Health will re�er 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 taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of 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. ' _ __ _-- ---- -___ _ _ . . - - -- _ _- - - - . _ _ _ _ . 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 rernove 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�xtended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. . . . ��i��✓ 629 Mihnehaha Avenue East - Abandoned Building Notice May 20, 1991 Page: 3 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 awaze that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. � If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terry Gove of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, � �.l�'�-�� U�-�--( :�� Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor � CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � � ��9�'�`�"'.53 . �� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 629 Minnehaha Avenue East May 6, 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 e�ectrical 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 North Side of Building _ 1. Rear stairwell is lacking handrail. Provide. 2. There is loose mortar in the foundation wall. Repair. 3. There is siding missing, the wood is exposed, rotted and deteriorated around door and window area. Repair all rotted and deteriorated wood and replace siding as needed. 4. There are windows missing on the second floor. Install windows. 5. There are windows on the first floor that aze boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 6. New addition above first floor has plywood unfinished, soffits and eaves are also unfinished. Repair as needed. - 7. Inside second floor area is unfinished. Repair as needed. 8. Basement windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as needed. West Side of Building 9. The foundation wall needs tuckpointing. Repair as needed. 10. All windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as needed. 11. Siding is unfinished and torn off. Install siding to match existing siding. 12. Soffits and eaves are unfinished. Repair and finish as needed. � (;��y/'i6�'3 629 Mi�nnehaha Avenue East - Deficiency List , May 6, 1991 Page: 2 • West Side of Building - continued: 13. Basement windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as needed. 14. Chimney is lacldng mortar and needs tuckpointing. Repair as needed. South Side of Building � 15. The front porch floor area is deteriorated and is not level. Remove all deteriorated wood and re-level porch as needed. 16. The wood columns that are supporting the second floor porch is rotted and deteriorated. Remove and install new as needed. 17. The front steps to the porch area are rotted, deteriorated and lack handrail. Install new steps and handrail as needetl. 18. Sldrting around front porch area (plywood) is missing. Remove, and install as needed. 19. The front porch windows and door is boarded. Remove boards and install windows and door as needed. 20. Second story front porch area has windows missing. Install windows as needed. 21. _Foundation block to front porch area first floor is not_supported properly, no footings.- Remove block and install proper footings to support weight. 22. Ceiling area inside second floor porch is deteriorated and rotted. Remove and install new wood as needed. 23. Sidewalk area to house is missing blocks. Remove and install as needed. Fast Side of Building 24. All windows are boarded. Remove boards and install window glass as needed. 25. Siding is defective and missing. Install siding to match existing siding. 26. Second floor windows are lacldng window frames and windows. Install as needed. � . ��9//.�"�3 629 Mihnehaha Avenue East - Deficiency List May 6, 1991 Page: 3 East Side of Building - continued 27. Eave and soffits are missing. Install as needed. 28. Basement windows are boazded. Remove boards and install window glass as needed. � � '.. �cj��,S',5�'3 .��•��. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� '. DEPARTMEN�f OF COMMUNITY SERVICES :� �� ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH '••• 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL �6�z)292-��11 MAYOR • July 2, 1991 District Council 5 Linda Holley 1075 Arcade Street St. Paul, MN 55106 RE: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplex. Lot 24, Block 3, Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul. To whom it may concern: The City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, at the request of the Division cf Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wre�king 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.n�. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, 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, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 � � � �c 9!-/ss3 � Notice of Public Hearing - 629 Minnehaha Avenue East July 2, 1991 Page: 2 As required by Section 45.11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, we are notifying you of the scheduled public hearings, noted above, and we are 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)29F-4153. Sincerely, (�� o-�/��, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor � SRR:jm C: 7erry Jenldns Section 45.11 Sub. 4 (b) "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 sunounding property owners and occupants." � � ��9��/,ss3 ,.�.•""•-:;� CITY OF SAINT PAUL ��.��we� DEPARTMENT OF CO1��IMUNITY SERVICES :, �... DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street,Saint Psul,Mnnesota 55101 ! (612) 292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR July 10, 1991 Saint Paul I.egal Ledger 640 Minnesota Building 46 E. 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 RE: 965 Marshall Avenue Dear Sir or Madam: Please publish on July 24, 1991 and July 31, 1991 the enclosed no�ice 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, ' __ f�' _ � _ _ Chazles Votel - Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm . Enclosure . ; , � ��'�is�3 .��•••• CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUIVITY SERVICES �� i DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� S55 Cedsr Street,Saint Psul,Minneaota 55101 (612)292-7771 JAMFS SCHEIBEL MAYOR July 12, 1991 NqTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER REPAIR ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES RE: 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Two story, wood frame, deteriorated, boarded, dilapidated, fire damaged, gutted, residential duplez. Lot 24, Block 3, Borup and Payne's Addition to St. Paul. Dear Sir or Madam: T1us is to notify you that the City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, in response to a request by the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of the above noted building. All owners and any other parties with a known interest in this building are required to be notified of these hearings to allow them an opportunity to object to the action requested by the Division of Public Health. Please be advised the Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committiee is scheduled for: Wednesday, Auigust 7, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Please be advised 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, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 At these hearings you will be allowed to present any evidence you may have to object to the recommendations - � of the Division of Public-Health. - - - - All costs incurred by the City, including inspection costs, administrative costs, title searches, filing fees and, if necessary, demolition and removal ezpenses, will be assessed against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as real estate tazes. If you have any questions concerning this matter please call the Vacant Building Section at(612)298-4153. Since�re y, � �� Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm , . . ��s�3 - . :�-- � CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM May 16, 1991 TO: Sherry Pemberton PED FROM:Chuck Votel C� Vacant Buildings Program SUBTECT:REHABILITATTON POSSIBILITIES Could you please have your staff review the address`identified below within the next three weeks to determine if you want to handle these properties through your rehabilitation program. 629 Minnehaha Avenue East Please inform us of the results. If you have 2ny questions, please call me at 298-4153. _ CV:jm _ _ _ - - -- _ _ . ___ _- - --- _ __