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RESOLUTION
C 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 deteriorated two story wood frame single family house which is very
dilapidated and is an eyesore and a nuisance to the community located on property
hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 991 Marshall
Avenue This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
Lots 26 through 30, Block l, A. B. Wilgus Addition to the City of St. Paul
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by the Division of Public Health on or before October 24, 1991, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: First
Trinity Church of God in Christ, 981 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order
to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated October 18, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as
part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that
the house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Sections
45.02, Subd. 8 and a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45.03 Subd. 7; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must
either repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by November 1, 1991;
and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition, subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and the Division of Public
Health has requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Neighborhood
Services Committee of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time,
date, place and purpose of theses public hearings; and
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WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the
Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 4, 1991 to hear testimony and evidence,
and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request
by the Division of Public Health to order the interested or responsible parties 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 in accordance
with all applicable codes and ordinances, Qr in the alternative by demolishing and removing
the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days of the date of the
publication of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday,
December 10, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the ackion 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 above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council
hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 991
Marshall Avenue:
1. That the building(s) located on the Subject Property comprise a nuisance
condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02 Subd.8.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to
exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected.
6. That the Division of Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject
Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacandNuisance
Buildings Code Enforcement Program.
8. That the City of Saint Paul has had to board accessible openings at the subject
property.
9. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that they have been properly served notice of the public
hearings.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties 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 all deficiencies as prescribed in the above
referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all
- applicable codes and ordinances; Q in the alternative by demolishing and
removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Tl�e rehabilitation or demolition and rem►oval of the structure must be
completed within fifteen (15) days of the date of the publication of this
resolution.
2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the
City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health is hereby authorized to take
whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and fill the
site and chazge 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 removed from the building
by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If the personal
property is not 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 copy of this resolution be mailed to the
last known address of the owners and interested parties in accordance with
Section 45.11, Subd.6 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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DEPARTM[NTl�FlCE/COUNqI DATE INITIATED �
Community Services 11-20-91 GREEN SHE�T No. a 2 6 9
CONTACT PERSON A PHONE ITIAU pATE INITIAUDATE
,,./ ARTMENT DIRECT NI �CITY QOUNCIL
Charlee Votel 298-4153 lJ`� �� rror�v -1 � cm c��uc
MU8T BE ON COUNCIL AOENDA BY(DATE) ppU71N0 DOET DIRECTOR �FlN.3 MOT.8ERVICE3 DIR.
December 10, 1991 �„u,Y�cq���,� ❑
TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAOES � (�IP ALL L ATIONS FOR SIGNATUR�
Acn�REOUESTED:
City Council to pass this reeolution which will order the owne� to remove or repair the
referenced building(a) within fiftean (15) daye from the mailing of this resolution. If
the owner fafls to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the
buildinq. The subject property is located at 991 Marahall Averfue.
RECOMiriENW►TIONS:Mw�(N a►�1�(� COUNCiI GO�AM11fTEElRE�ARCH
_PUWNINf3 COMMI8810P1 _CIVIL BERVICB COMAA18810N ��Y� "�"°. REC�IVED
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CITY ATTORN Nov 2 � ��q,
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INITIAl1N0 PROBLEM,ISSUE�OPPORTUNtTY(Vllho.Whet�WI»n.YVh�n.WAy):
Thfs building(e) is � nuieance building(s) ae defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant builing
as defined in Chapter 43 of the Safnt Paul Legislative Code.. The owners, intereeted
parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or reinove the building at 991 Marehall Avenue by Nove�aber 1, 1991, and have failed
to comply with thoee orders.
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ADVANTAOE8IF APPROVED:
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The City will eliminate a nuisance. �AY(��r� OFFI�
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The City will apend funds to wreck and remove this building(sy. These eosts will be
aesessed to the property, collected as a apecial assesement aga�nst the property taxes.
DISADVANTAQE8IF NOT APPROVED:
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. Thie buflding(a) will continue to
blight the comraunity.
�ouncil &����a��la Cer�er
D�C 0� 1991
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION = � � COST/REVENUE BUOAETED(C�I.E ONE) YE8 NO
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MANUAL AVAIUBLE IN THE PURCHA31NLa OFFICE(PHOHIE N0.288-4225).
ROUTINO ORDER:
Bslow are preferred routinga for the Nve moat frequent rypes of documeMa:
CONTRACTS (�ssurr�s auttrorlasd OOUNCIL RE30lUTION (/lmsnd� Bdqta./ .
budget sxists) �.araMs)
1. Outside Agency 1. Dapertm�nt Director
2. InitiaUnp Deputmsnt 2. Budpst Dinctor
3. Gty Attomey 3. Clty Attorney
4. Mayor 4. Msyor/Asslstant
5. Financa d�t�Aqmt Srres. Diroctor 5. City Coundl
6. Flnsnce Accounting 6. Chisf Aa:ountant� Fln&Mgmt 3w:a.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (B�, COUNqL RESOLUTION (�����
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1. Activity Manager 1. Initiatinp DepaRmeM DI►sctor
2. Depertmsnt AccountaM 2• �Y�Y
3. DspertmeM DUector S. MayoHAtNspmt
4. Budpst DUector 4. qty CoUncil '
5. City Clerk
8. Chisf�►xouuMant, Fin�AA�mt Svcs.
ADMINISTRATIYE ORDERS (all othera)
1. Infti�brq Dspartmsnt
2. City Attomey
3. MayoNAstiatar�
4. Clty Clsrk
TOTAL NUMBER OF 31ONATURE PAQES
Indicate ths#�of pap�s on whbh si�nsturea are roquirod and paperclip
each of thess se.
ACTION REOUE$TED
Detc�ibs what the proJ�cNrpwst Naks to lu�compli�M eithsr chronObph
cal ordsr or o�of imporNncs.whichwK is most appropriate for tM
iswe. Do not wrlts cwmpl�t�ssnt�noss. Bpin each ftem in your Bst with
a verb.
RECOMMENDATIONS
ComplN•ff the issue in qwsNon Ma b�sn preseMad betors anY�Y� P�blic
or private.
8UPPORTS WHidi(�l1NqL OBJECTIVE?
Indk;ate which Councfl objsctive(s)Y��P�U���PP�bY���
the key word(s)(HOU81N(9,RE�tEAT10N,NEI(�HBORHOOD3, E�NOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
BUD(iET,SEWER 3EPARATION).(SEE WMPLETE L18T IN IN8TRUCTIONAL AAANUAL.)
COUNCIL COMMI1TEElRESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REOUESTED BY COUNqL
INITIATINQ PROBLEM.13SUE.OPPORTUNiI'Y
ExpUtin the aitwNon or oondNbne th�t cn�bd a ns�d for your project
or roquest.
ADYANTAC3E3 IF APPROVED
Indicate w�r this fs simply an ennwl budpst proosdun roqufred by law/
cherter or whsther thero ar�spaciflc wa in which the City of 3eiM Paul
and Rs citizens will bsnMit hom Mis pro�t/action.
DISADVANTA('�iE3 IF APPROVED
What negstive sflect�or major changes to axlsting or past processes migM
thi�projsct/requsu produCe if it is petesd(•.p.,trafflc delays� nolse.
tox increases or assasaments)?TO Whom?Whsn7 For Irow lonq?
DISADVANTAC�E3 IF NOT APPROVED
Whet will be ths nepative cAnsequsnc�if the promised action is not
epp�ared?InabiNty to dsliver eervice? Contlnued hf�h trafNc, noiae,
accident nite?loos M rovenue?
FlNANCIAL IMPACT
Althou�h you must tallor ths informatio�you provids hsrs to the iswe you
aro addressinp, in gensnl you must answsr two qw�tions: How much is it
�Oin�to c�at�Who is�Oinp to WYt
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C1TY OF SAINr PAUL DIVISION OF PUBLfC HEALTH HOUS/NG CODE PROGR,iMS
James Scheibel,Mayor SSS Cedar Street 612-292-7771
Saint Pau[,MN 55101-2260
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November 20, 1991 IRECEIVED
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �ov 21 �gg�
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Council President and
Members of the City Council
The Division of Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested
the City Clerk schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or
removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
991 Marshall Avenue
The City Clerk has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, December 4, 1991
City Council - 1�esday, December 10, 1991
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address Interest
First Trinity Church of God in Fee Owner per Owners and
Christ Encumbrance Report and Tax
981 Marshall Avenue Statement
St. Paul, MN 55104
The legal description of this property is:
Lots 26 through 30, Block 1, A.B. Wilgus Addition to the City of St. Paul
The City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a
"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Division has issued an order to
the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the
deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
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November 20, 1991
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Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains
unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the
recommendation of the Division that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the
responsible parties to either repair, ar demolish and remove this building in a timely manner,
and failing that, authorize the Division to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess
all costs incuned against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same
manner as taxes.
Sincerely, -
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Charles A. Votel
Program Supervisor
Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement
cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division
Peter Warner, City Attorneys Office
Molly O'Rourke, City Clerk
Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall
7im Murphy, Neighborhood Services Committee
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
555 Cedar Stceet, Saint Paul,Minnceotn 55101
(612)292-7771
7AMES SCHEIBEL
MAYOR
October 18, 1991
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
First Trinity Church of God in Christ, Inc.
981 Marshall Avenue
St. Paul, NtN 55104-6506
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Unit of
the Division of Public Health hereby declares the
premises located at:
991 Marshall Avenue (aka: 981 Marshall Aeenue)
and legally described as follows, to wit:
A B Wilgus Add to the City of St. Paul Lots 26
thru Lot 30 Blk 1
to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject
to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On October 17, 1991, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. This
building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall
not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certif'icate of Compliance or a
Cert�cate of Occupancy has been issued. All,repairs must be in accordance with
appropriate codes. Changes or additions to the electrical system, mechanical system,
plumbing system may necessitate updating or upgrading the systems involved.
A deteriorated two story, wood frame, single family house which is very dilapidated and is
an eyesore and a nuisance to the communiry. ,
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� Order to Abate - 991 Marshall Avenue (aka: 981 Marshall Avenue)
October 18, 1991
Page: 2
Interior
1. The basement is unclean, damp and musty. The stairs have a narrow tread and need
to be rebuilt, the doors are broken and defective. The foundation walls are spalled,
cracked and deteriorated. The first floor system and joists are rotted and the floor is
defective. The beams, plates and sills are rotted and defective.
2. The electrical service meter is locked off by NSP. The service will have to be
checked by a qualified electrician and upgraded throughout. 1'here are broken wires,
exposed wiring, defective switches, outlets and fixtures.
3. T'he water piping and the drain, waste and vent lines are deteriorated by age; may be
burst and leaking and clogged and they need total replacement unless checked by a
qualified plumber before being placed in ser.vice. The plumbing fixtures are worn
out, deteriorated and need replacement. There aze dry, disconnected traps and open
sewer connections.
4. The hot water heating system will need to be thoroughly replace or checked by a
qualifi.ed mechanical heating contractor before being placed in service. Froz,en, burst
pipes may exist throughout the system. Back-flow prevention devices must be
installed as required by code.
5. There is lacldng insulation and missing storm doors, storm windows and
weatherstripping. Needs to comply with Minnesota State Energy Code before being
reoccupied.
The ldtchen ceiling is collapsed. 1'he floor is buckled and the floor covering �s worn
out and defective. The cabinets and counters are loose, defective and deteriorated.
The windows and doors are broken and missing.
6. The walls and ceilings in the living and dining room azeas has defective plaster and
are collapsed. The floor is severely buckled and heaved. 1'he windows and doors are
broken, defective, open and unsecured. The sanitation is filthy due to vagrants
defecating on the floor.
7. The floor covering in the hallway is defective and the walls t� the upper floors are
defective. There is no smoke detector visible.
8. The bathroom ceiling is collapsed and the condition of the floor is poor and defective.
There is extensive water damage throughout the bathroom. The electrical outlets and
fixtures aze defective. The plumbing fixtures are defective, open waste and filthy.
The door is broken. '
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Order to Abate - 991 Marshall Avenue (aka: 981 Marshall Avenue)
October 18, 1991 .
Page: 3
Interior - continued:
9. There are numerous wall and ceiling defects in the sleeping rooms. The windows and
doors aze broken, defective and lacldng proper hardware.
Exterior
_ 10. The front stairs are missing and the rear stairs aze rotted and unsafe. The foundation
is spalled, deteriorated with trees growing alongside it. The basement windows are
broken and rotted. The drainage is poor. The exterior walls and sidings are
defective, rotted with peeling paint. The doors are defective and frames and are
missing locks and hardware. The windows need total replacement. The porches and
decks are rotted and unsafe. The eaves and trim are rotted, open and defective. The
roof covering is worn out, deteriorated and missing shingles. The gutters and
downspouts are defective and missing. The chimney is defective, leaning and needs
tuckpointing.
11. The yard areas contain refuse, wood and junk.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by November 1, 1991 the City of Saint
Paul, Division of Public Health will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and
remove the building(s). The costs of this demolition, including administrative costs will be
assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accozdance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building
Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City HalUCourthouse, (612)298-4212. This
inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct
this nuisance condition.
You may request the City demolish the building(s) by contacting the Enforcement Officer at
(612)298-4153. Please be advised that all owners and interested parties or lienholders of
record must also sign this document.
As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters
and any subsequent owners. If you sell, fransfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('� days, notify the Enforcement
Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
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� Order to Abate - 991 Marshall Avenue (aka: 981 Marshall Avenue)
October 18, 1991
Page: 4
The Enforcement officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares
it to be a "nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. The Division
of Public Health is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the Ramsey
County Recorder's office and the City Clerk's Office.
If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement
Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will
_ then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will
be heard from all interested parties. After this hearing ttYe City Council will adopt a
resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the
abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective
action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance.
If you have any questions or request additional informatior_ please contac� �har?es Vote1
between the haurs af 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at (612) 298-4153.
Sincerely,
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Charles Votel
Program Supervisor
Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program
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cc: S. Pemberton, PED - Housing
City Clerk
Ramsey County Recorders Office
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
'' � ' OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Members:
DAVE THUNE Dave Thuoe, Chair
Councilmember Janice Rettman
Roger Goswitz
COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: December 4, 1991
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
; 3rd Floor City Ha 1
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE
1. Approval of November 20, 1991 meeting minutes.
APPROVAL
2. Resolution - 91-1967 - directing the Department of Community Services to
move the original Paul Manship sculpture entitled Indian Hunter With Doq
to its historical location in Cochran Park.
INDEFINITE LAY OVER
3. Ordinance - 91-2049 - amending Chapter 45.11 Subdivision 2 of the
Legislative Code relating to Abatement of Nuisance Buildings.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
4. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referenced building, located at 721 Seventh Street East. If the owner
fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to
remove the building. (Laid over from November 20, 1991.)
FOUR WEEK LAYOVER
5. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referenced building, located at 991 Marshall Avenue. If the owner fails
_ to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the
building. (Will be on the City Council agenda December 10, 1991.)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL, REPAIR OR DEMOLISH WITHIN 15 DAYS
6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the _
referenced building, located at 430 Minnehaha Avenue East. If the owner
fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to
remove the building. (Will be on the City Council agenda December 10,
1991.)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL, REPAIR OR DEMOLISH WITHIN 15 DAYS
CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679
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