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91-1813 0��F Council File m �/O�� 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 one story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family house located on property hereafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 1819 Ames Avenue. This property is legally described as: Lot 26, Block 7, Hazel Park Plat B. WHEREAS, baserl upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on 7uly 5, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before August 9, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 220 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401. 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 June 27, 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 responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the one story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family 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 7une 27, 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 June 27, 1991 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the Subject Property by conecting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take place by July 27, 1991; and ��A�. �'�9/'��'�3 WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the June 27, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public FIealth requested that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 18, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepaze a recommendation to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, September 24, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance condition 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, September 18, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, September 24, 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, September 18, 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 peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating 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 thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, September 24, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the acdon 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, September 24, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at 1819 Ames Avenue: 1. That since November of 1989 the building has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 2. That since November of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on two occasions issued orders to the then known owners to make this house secure and not accessible. On two occasions, 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- �� ;��►�. �',c�j/-��'/3 3. That there are now and have been since November of 1989 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 4. 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, September 18, 1991 and the Tuesday, September 24, 1991 hearings concerning this house. 5. That on 7une 27, 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 July 27, 1991. 6. That the order of June 27, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 7. That the one story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family 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 dme it has been either "unsecured", "boazded", 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. 8. That the one story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family 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 City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 9. 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- . � � � ` l,��i,��r3 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 conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, g� 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 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 comgleted 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 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 fo 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 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 parkies pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Ye�,� Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon OSW2tZ � � on � �RvtG�S � acca ee ettman i crne T i son ,� BY� �� /�� G��ezp Adopted by Council: Date SEP 2 � 1991 Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Cou cil Secretary ,�� By: lVV�� By° Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved }i�y ayor: Date SEP 2 7 1991 Council ' ��By: ��y�i,�� By: P�BLISii�D OC i �'9 t � � � '' �Q�"��3 ' DEPARTM[NT/0��N�� °"�8"-'�3.��1 GREEN SHEE No. 6 3 0 4 Commun ty Services CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE ��V�� NITIAUDATE �A� ART1iAENT DIRECTOR �qTY CWNpI Charles Votel 298-4153 �/Y �� ATTORNEV �CITY CLERK MUST BE ON COUNdL AOENDA BY(DAT� ROUTMrO UDOET DIRECTOR � �FlN.3 MOT.SERVICE8 OIR. September 24, 1991 �„�v��,�i� ❑ TOTAL#►OF SK#NATURE PAOES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS ROR SIGNATUFI� ' � C�tywC�ouncil to paas this resolution which will order ths owner �o ramove or caapletQ the repair of the referenced buil8ing within thirty (30) days fraa the mailinq of thi� resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, t1�! City wi11 be authorized to remove the building. The eubject property is located at 1819� Ames Av�nu�. RECOMMENDA S:Approw(IQ a Rsj�ct(I� ��(;QMMITTEEJpE$EAqCH I�pQp'T _�uwroiNO ca�MissioN _av�sE�n�co�issior� """`Y� RE�E� _pB OOMMITTEE _ CaMMENT8: —�"� — AUG �2 1991 _DIBTRICT OOURT _ N �� SUPPORTS WNICH OOUNpL OBJECTIVE? ---- INITIATINO PR08L.EM.ISSUE�OPPORIUNITY(Who.�Nhtl�Wlwn.�Nh�►e�NRy�: � The building is a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint P�u1 Legia.lativs Code. The ownera, interested parties and responsibl� p�rties known to the Division of Public Health were qiven an order to repair or remove th� buildinq at 1819 Auaeb Av�nue by July 27, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those ordere. The building hap r�mainod unoccupied and vacant since November of 1989. ADVANTAdE81F APPROVED: The City will elia�inate a nuisance. RECEIVED ' p�ir, 2 9 1991 ; MAYOR'S OFFICE DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVED: A coet of approxi�aately $4,000-$5,000 for removal of the bu£ldin�, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed agafnst the property taxes« as�ovMrr�s�Nor�o: If the building ie not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, cd�nstituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harboraq�, potential crirae site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. RECEIVED Councii Research Center SEP - 9 1991 ! SEP � 31991. CI TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANdACTION = r�^-0--��4� COST/REVENUE BUD�iE7ED(CIR�.E ONE) tlE8 NO �Na�� Nuisance HousinQ Abatement ��y N�R 332�1 FlNANWLL INFORMATION:(EXPWN) �, d�u r . ��: NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE(iREEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASINii OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225). ROUTINO ORDER: Bslow are prefsrred routinps for the Nve most frequent types of documsMe:' CONTRACTS (as�umes authorized COUNCIL RE�LUTION (Amend, Bdgts./ budget exists) Accept.GraMs) 1. Outside A�sncy 1. DepartmeM DfreCtor 2. Inftfatiny DepaRmsnt 2. Budget Direotor 3. City Atbmsy 3. City Attorney 4. Mayor 4. MayooNAs�stent 5. Flnance 8�Mpmt S1rCS. Director 5. City Cou�il 8. Flna�e AccouMinp 6. Chief AocouMant,Fln�Mpmt Svcs.� ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budget COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all othera) Fteviaion) and ORDINANCE 1. Activity Maneper 1. Initiating Department Director 2. DspartmsM�0.CCOUntant 2• �Y A�Y 3. DepartmsM Director 3. MeyoNAtsistant 4. BudpM Direator 4. City COUnCiI 5. City Clerk 8. Chief Accwur�taM, Fln d�MgrM 3�s. ADMINI3TRATIVE ORDERS (sll others) 1. Initiating Depeutment . 2• GtY AttomeY 3. MayodAesistant 4. qty Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF 31ONATURE PA�iES Indicate the#�of pepes on which sigmtu�are reqtared and peperclip each of these p�ss. ACTION RE(aUE8'TED Describ�whet ths projecUrequat sesks to accomplish in efther chronolopi- cal ords►a'ord�r of importance.whichsver is tnost epprop�fate for ths iasue. Do not writs compkta ssMences. Bspin e�h Rem in your Ifst with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the iswe in queetion has b�sn pressMed before anY bodY� P�bUc or private. 3UPPORT3 WHICkI OOUNqL OBJECTIVE4 I�k;ate wh�h(:our�cil objsctMe(a)your proJectJrequset supports by listl� ths ksy word(s)(HWJSINCi, RECREATION, NEICiHBORHOODS, ECONOAAIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDCiET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COAAPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNGL COMMITTEE/RE3EARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS RE�UE3TED BY COUNGL INITIATINCi PROBLEM, 138UE,OPPORTUNITY � Explain the aituatia�or conditions thet c►eated a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED Indicats whsther this is aimply an annual bud�et procedure required by law/ chertsr or whethsr then are apaci�c ways in wh�h the Gty of Saint Paul and ita cftiaena will bsneflt from this pro�ect/action. DISADVANTAQES IF APPROVED What negetive eifscta or major ch�n�es W existing or past proceaaes might this ProfecUre4ue�Produoe H it b pess�d(e.g.�traffic delays, noise, tax increasea or aeassments)?To Whom?When? For how bng? DI8ADVANTAC3ES IF NOT APPROVED What wiil be ths negative oonssqu�if the promised action ia not approved? InabiNry to dsliver service?CoMinued high traHic, noise, accidsnt rate?Loss of rovenwT FlNANqAL IMPACT . Although you must tailor the informstion you provide here to the issue ycw aro addroaing, in yenend you must ansaror two qu�tia�s: How much is it �ofng to c�t?Who ia yoing to pay? �°- � _ �- a �- Si '-� �� /-/�/� gi- i� i � 8. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 1819 Ames Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR DEMOLITION IN 30 DAYS. 9. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 438 Beacon Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR DEMOLITION IN 30 DAYS. . ' ��i i��3 ��. CITY OF SAINT PAUL `4 ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � liii'ii";; Q 0 DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55"10� (6�2) 292•77�� JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUII,DING NOTICE June 27, 1991 Debra L. Carter Debra L. Carter 609 Wiggins Road 6631 Idsen Avenue South St. Paul, MN 55119-5367 Cottage Grove, MN 55016-1263 City Federal Savings Bank Attn: Cindy Massey 30 Warder Street P.O. Box 2090 Springfield, OH 45501-0127 RE: 1819 Ames Avenue A one story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family house. Haze1 Pa.*k Plat B Lot 26 Blk 7 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. �6��5 . � ��gi-i��3 Abandoned Building Notice - 1819 Ames Avenue 7une 27, 1991 Page: 2 NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building demolished and removed, then the attached list of de�iciencies must be repaired or you must demoiish and remove the building on or before �uly 27, 1991. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation prog�ams 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 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 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 incuned 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 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 unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. . ��Cl�/--/�'/3 Abandoned Building Notice - 1819 Ames Avenue 7une 27, 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 City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, �';�n.��..�� U�-�.�; ��-�'�.' Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemb�rton Planning and Economic Development , � �;cqi-��"/3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 1819 Ames Avenue June 19, 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. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As fust remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. 1. Eaves and soffits, facia boards are rotted and deteriorated around the house. 2. Roofing shingles are deteriorated and dilapidated. 3. The siding is cracked and missing shingles. 4. There are boarded windows and doors in the front, rear and sides of the house. 5. North side of house sill plate is rotted and deteriorated. The foundation is cracking and sagging. 6. The wood trim around the doors and windows is generally deteriorated. 7. The metal shed in the rear of the lot is open and full of discarded tires, concrete block and rubble. 8. The gutters have been torn off the back side of the house. 9. The brick chimney lacks mortar around brick area and needs tuckpointing. 10. There are overgrown bushes and trees along side the house and in front. 11. The concrete sidewalk from public sidewalk to front of house is broken and deterioratetl. . � � �r�� Deficiency list - 1819 Ames Avenue 7une 19, 1991 Page: 2 12. The front steps are sagging and lack handrail. 13. The front porch area is sagging toward the east side front. 14. Unable to gain entry at this time, but there appears that there could be some water damage to walls and ceiling or just rotting and deterioration from the time that it has been unoccupied, walls are gutted. - . ��/l�/.3 .�t=•�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL A� � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � 11�I1111 0 • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR August 21, 1991 RECEIVED AUG 2 6 1g91 Council President and CITY CLERK Members of the City Council RE: 1819 Ames Avenue Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, September 18, 1991 City Council - Tuesday, September 24, 1991 City Council Ward: 6 District Council: 2 Dear Councilmember: The Division of Public Health is hereby submitting its' report on the condition of the structure at the location refened to above. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Interest Secretary of Housing and Fee Owner per Warranty Deed Urban Development 220 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 The legal description of this property is: Lot 26, Block 7, Hazel Park Plat B. The building is a One story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family house. The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program since November 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. � � �y�� Notice of Public Hearing - 1819 Ames Avenue August 21, 1991 Page: 2 On 7une 27, 1991 the Division of Public Health mailed an order to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this building requiring that the building be either repaired, by correcting the attached list of deficiencies, or demolished on or before July 27, 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 and/or responsible parties 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 incuned in the demolition and removal against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. This matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City Council. Y rs truly, � � � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm Enclosure C: Peter Warner, 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 . . � q,��r3 DEFICTENCY LIST FOR 1819 Ames Avenue June 19, 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 requireri for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIA.L ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. 1. Eaves and soffits, facia boards are rotted and deteriorated around the house. 2. Roofing shingles are deteriorated and dilapidated. 3. The siding is cracked and missing shingles. � 4. There are boarded windows and doors in the front, rear and sides of the house. 5. North side of house sill plate is rotted and deteriorated. The foundation is cracking and sagging. 6. The wood trim around the doors and windows is generally deteriorated. 7. The metal shed in the rear of the lot is open and full of discarded tires, concrete block and rubble. 8. The gutters have been torn off the back side of the house. 9. The brick chimney lacks mortar around brick area and needs tuckpointing. 10. There are overgrown bushes and trees along side the house and in front. 11. The concrete sidewalk from public sidewalk to front of house is broken and deteriorated. � ��"9��3 Deficiency list - 1819 Ames Avenue June 19, 1991 Page: 2 12. The front steps are sagging and lack handrail. 13. The front porch area is sagging toward the east side front. 14. Unable to gain entry at this time, but there appears that there could be some water damage to walls and ceiling or just rotting and deterioration from the time that it has been unoccupietl, walls are gutteti. � - ��c�/--/�/.3 :0:� .�.. CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM June 26, 1991 TO: Sherry Pemberton PED FROM: Chuck Votel Vacant Buildings Program SUBJECT: REHABILITATION POSSIBILI'TIES 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. 1819 Ames Avenue Please inform us of the results. If you have any questions, please call me at 298-4153. CV:jm , . (,1 c y�-��.� ��._=o, CITY OF SAINT PAUL �• : +• ��o wv DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH "'� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 ]AMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR August 15, 1991 District Council 2 Mary Farquhar 2169 Stillwater Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55119 RE: 1819 Ames Avenue One story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family house. Lot 26, Block 7, Hazel Park Plat B To whom it may concern: The City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, at the request of the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and removal of the above noted property. The Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, September 18, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. 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, September 24, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 � - �. q/- ��'3 Notice of Public Hearing - 1819 Ames Avenue August 15, 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 tliat you contact the sunounding 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, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor SRR:jm C: 7erry Jenkins 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." � � �i�/��i3 .��T•�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ? �`��d • "• ^ DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR August 21, 1991 Saint Paul Legal Ledger 640 Minnesota Building 46 E. 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 RE: 1819 Ames Avenue Dear Sir or Madam: Please publish on September 4, 1991 and September 11, 1991 the enclosed notice of a Neighborhood Services Committee Public Hearing and a Saint Paul City Council Public Hearing. You may bill the Saint Paul Division of Public �Iealth 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 i � y`i�r3 ,��__�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �� =�iiin �o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 555 Cedar Stroet,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR August 21, 1991 NQTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER REPAIIt ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES RE: 1819 Ames Avenue One story, deteriorated, dilapidated, gutted, wood frame, single family house. Lot 26, Block 7, Hazel Park Plat B. Dear Sir or Madam: This 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 opporlunity to object to the action requested by the Division of Public Health. Please be advised the Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, September 18, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Fioor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Bouleva:d, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Please be advised the Public Hearing before the City Council is scheduled for: Tuesday, September 24, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floar, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 At these hearings you will be allowed to present any evidence you may;l�ave 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 expenses, will be assessed against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes. If you have any questions concerning this matter please call the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. Sincerely, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm