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RESOLUTION
TY OF SAIN PAUL, MINNESOTA
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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 duplex located on property hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject �roperty" and commonly known as 462 Thomas Avenue This property is legally
described as follows, to wit:
Lot 55, Block 10, Smiths Subdivision of Block 9 10 15 and 16 . �
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: _
Charles W. 7ones, Address Unknown; Ford Consumer Finance, C/O Bea Perrin (#0201575),
P.O. Box 65040, Dallas, TX 75265; Ramsey County Property Ta3cation, C/O Beatrice
Backer, 15 Kellogg Blvd W. #138, St. Paul, MN 55102
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 interesterl or responsible parties that
the duplex house located on the Subject Propeity 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 corrected 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 parpose 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, or 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 action taken by the
Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon a11 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 462
Thomas 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 corrected.
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 monitoretl by the Vacant/Nuisance
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 serverl notice of the public
hearings.
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7'he Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties sha11 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 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.
The rehabilitation or demolition and rernoval of the structure must be
cotnpleted within fifteen (15) days of the date of the publication of this
resolution.
2. If the abov�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 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 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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CONTACT PEii80N�PHONE I bW INITIAUDATE
• CEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �-CITY COUNCII
Charlea Votel 298-4153 � N�� [�v�rroRr�v �ciTV ca.eRK
MUST BE�1 WUNGL AGENDA BY(DAT� IIOUTING �BUDOET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 MOT.SERVICES DIR.
Deceiaber 10, 1991 ��u►voR co��ssisr�wn �
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��y�o ncil to pass this reeolution which will order the owner 'to remove or repair the
refersnced building(s) with�n fifteen (15) days from the mailinq of this reeolution. If
the owner faile to comp�y with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the
building. The subject property is located at 462 Thomas Avenue.
REOOMMEnwnra�s:Mrxovs W u►wysci(R! NCIL COM RE
_PLANNINO COIYIMISSION _GVIL 8ERVIC.`COMMIS810N ANALYBT NO.
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SUPPORT8 NMICFI OOUNpL 08JECTIVE9
INITIATINCi PR09LEM.188UE.OPPOR7UIr17Y(Who�Whtl�Wllsn.YVMro�WhYI� .
This building(s) i� a nuisance building(e) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building
as defined in Chapter 43 of the saint Paul Leqislative Code. Tf�e owners, interested
partiee and responsible parties known to the Lnforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 462 Thomae Avenue by November 3, 1991, and have failed to
comply with those orders.
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�ovuar�aes iF��aoveo:
The City will elim' at a nuisance.
as�ov�r�r�s iF�P�oveo: .
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These coet� will be
assessed to the property, collected as a sp�cial assesament against the property taxea. ,
DISADVANTA(iES IF NOT APPROVED:
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This bi�ilding(e) will continue to
blight the community.
RECEIVED (�unCil RP��ar�� G�+���r
DEC 101991 pEC 1 Q 1991
TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION COST/REVENUE�lDGETED(CIRCLE ON� ( YES 1 NO
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��,�pqrp gp�p� Nuisance Housina Abatement ACTIVIT1f NUMOER 33261
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NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE(9REEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL
MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHA$INO OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225).
ROUTINO ORDER:
Bslow are proferrod routin��for the flve most frequsM types of documsnts:
(ANTRACTS (a�sumes authorized OOUNCIL RE30LUTION (Amend, Bdgta./
budget exista) Aa;ept.Qrents)
1. Outside Apsrwy 1. Department Diroctor
2. InlUating DapaRm�M 2. Budqet Directo►
3. City Attomsy 3. City Attorney
4. Mayor 4. Maycx/Aesietant
5. Flnence�MyrM Svice. �rector 5. Gty Coundl
6. Financs Aa�uMirp 6. Chlef Axour�taM. Fln d�Mgmt S1res.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budget OOUNqL RE50LUTION (ell�hersj
Revision) and ORDINANCE
1. Activfry Man�gsr 1. Inklatfng DepartmeM DirecWr
a. oepartmsrn AxourHai,t 2. Ciy Anansy
3. D�partmsnt Director 3. MayoNAtsiNant
4. Budpst DireCtor 4. CHy Coundl
5. City Clerk
6. Chief Accc�u�nt. Fln 3 Mgmt 3vca.
ADMINISTRATIVE QRDERS (all others)
1. Initiating DepaRrnent
2. Gty Attomey
4. City�0le�lt �
TOTAL NUMBER OF SKiNATURE PACiES
Indk�te the N of pa�pes on which elgnaturea aro roquirod end paperclip
e�h of these�
ACTION REQUESTED
D�cribs what the qsoj�ct/requeq sNka b aocornplish in either chronologi-
cal order or order of importancs��Is nw�t appropriate for the •
iasue. Do not write compM�te eents�xws. Bspin sech item in your Iist wfth
a verb.
RECOIiAMENDATIONS
Complets if ths itws in que�tion has bes�pressMed before arry bady, publ�
or p►hrate:
SUPPORTS WHiqi C�UNqL OBJECTIVE? �
Indicate whiCh(aounCil obje�tive(t)Your P►ojsct�n4us�wpporta bY IlsUng
the ks�r word(s)(HOUSINO, RECREATION;NEIQHBORHOOD3, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
BUDOET, SEWER 3EPARATION).(3EE COMPLETE U3T IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REOUESTED BY COUNGL
INITIATIN(i PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUWITY
Explain ths situstlon a condidons that crsated a need for your pro]ect
or request.
ADVANTAQES IF APPROVED
Indkate whether this is�mply an ennusl bud�t proceduro required by Iaw/
charter or whether there an spadflc in which the Gty ot Saint Pwl
and its citizens will bensNt from thia pro�/ection.
�ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
What nepative effects a major chanyes to sxisdng or past procesees might
this pro)sctlrequest producs if R is pasesd(�.g.,t►aific ckiays, nase�
tex inc�a asssaanbnM)�To Whom?VYhsn?Fa havn long?
DISADVANTAC:ES IF NOT APPROVED '
UVhet will be the nspative corfsequer�css if the promieed action is not
apprared?Inabiliy to delMer e�Mce4 Co�nued high trafNc, noise,
accident rate?Loss of r•venue?
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Althouyh you must taibr ths fnformation you provide here to the iasue you
aro addrosaing, in gsnsral you must answer two questbna: How much is it
yoin9 to co�?Who ia poinp to WI�
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTTY SERVICES
Roy Garza,Director ,;--.,` �
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CTI�Y OF S� PAV L DIVISLON OF PUBLfC HEALTK HOUSING CODE PROGR,]MS
James Scheibel,Mayor SSS Cedar Street 612-292-7771
Saint Paul,MNSS101-2260
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November 20, 1991 �ov 211991
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ��TY C LE R K
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:
462 Thomas Avenue
The City Clerk has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, December 4, 1991
City Council - �esday, December 10, 1991
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address Interest
Charles W. Jones Fee owner per Owners and Encumbrance
Address Unknown Report and tax statement
Ford Consumer Finance Mortgagee per Owners and Encumbrance
C/O Bea Perrin (#0201575) Report
P.O. Box 65040
Dallas, TX 75265
Ramsey County Property Taxation Lien holder per Owners and Encumbrance
C/O Beatrice Backer Report
15 Kellogg Blvd W. #138
St. Paul, MN 55102
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�Notice of Public Hearing - 462 Thomas Avenue
November 20, 1991
Page: 2
The legal description of this property is:
Lot 55, Block 10, Smiths Subdivision of Block 9 10 15 and 16
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). -
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, or 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 incurred 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
Jim Murphy, Neighborhood Services Committee
Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
S55 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minneaota 55101
(612)292-7771
JAMES SCHEIBEL
MAYOR
October 18, 1991
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Charles W. 7ones 7ohn Ward & Associates
462 Thomas Avenue Attn: Foreclosure Department
St. Paul, MN 55103-1627 1125 Ocean Avenue
_ Lakewood, NJ 08701
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Unit of the Division of
Public Health hereby declares the premises located at:
462 Thomas Avenue
and legally described as follows, to wit:
Smiths Subd of Blks 9 10 15 and 16 Lot 55 Blk 10
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 15, 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 cecupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a
Certif'icate 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.
Exterior
l. There is extensive structural damage to the southend of the house. The walls are
twisting and leaning from the foundation to the roof. �
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- Order to Abate - 462 Thomas Avenue
October 18, 1991
Page: 2
Exterior - continued:
2. The south west corner steps are not properly installed.
3. All exterior steps lack handrails.
4. Basement walls are defective with loose mortar in the joints.
5. There is no drainage on the west side. _
6. The exterior walls are cracked with missing siding.
7. The doors are boazded and the frames are deteriorated.
8. The windows are boarded with missing storms and the frames are deterioraterl.
9. The electrical meters have been removed.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notifierl that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by November 1, 1991 the City of Saint
Paul, Division of Public FIealth 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 accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building
Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall/Courthouse, (612)298-4212. This
inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and Iega1 requirements to conect
this nuisance con�ition.
You may request the City demolish the building(s) by contacting the Enforcement Officer at
(612)298-4153. Please be advised that aIl 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, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (� days, nodfy the Enforcement
Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
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.
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� Order to Abate - 462 Thomas Avenue
October 18, 1991
Page: 3
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 the 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 information please contact Terry Gove
between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at (612) 298-4i53.
Sin ely,
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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
7. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referenced building, located at 1566 Point Douglas Road South. 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
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8. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the
referenced building, located at 462 Thomas 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
9.�� Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 600
Michigan Street; Applicant - Joseph Stepka (Laid over from November 20,
1991.) (Will be on the City Council agenda December 5, 1991.)
LAY OVER 120 DAYS
10. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 600
Michigan Street, Vehicle; Applicant - Joseph Stepka (Laid over from
November 20, 1991.) (Will be on the City Council agenda December 5, 1991.)
LAY OVER 120 DAYS .
11. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 1422
Jefferson Avenue; Applicant - Michael Tschida (Laid over from November
20, 1991 .) (Will be on the City Council agenda December 5, 1991.)
RECOMMEND DENIAL OF APPEAL
12. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 1634
Reaney Avenue; Applicant - Sandra Craig (Laid over from November 20,
1991.) (Will be on the City Council agenda December 5, 1991.)
LAY OVER UNTIL THE FIRST MEETING AFTER THE END OF MAY 1992
,�� 13. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 952 East
Minnehaha Avenue; Applicant - James Gates (Will be on the City Council
agenda December 5, 1991.)
, RECOMMEND DENIAL OF APPEAL
, 14. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 815 South
Robert Street, Applicant - Eric Weisman (Will be on the City Council
agenda December 5, 1991.) _
RECOMMEND DENIAL OF APPEAL, DEMOLISH 48 HOURS AFTER PUBLICATION �