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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-018 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2024/02/05 Resolution No. 24-018 Ordering repair or removal of hazardous conditions Whereas the city staff of the City of St. Louis Park have attempted without success to remedy the hazardous and unsafe conditions of the property at 2519 Virginia Ave. S., St. Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426, with a legal description of: Lot 18, Block 1, South Westwood Hills Second Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and a Parcel Identification Number (PID) of: 07-117-21-41-0045 (“Subject Property”); and Whereas the city council has determined that the building on the property constitutes a hazardous property due to inadequate maintenance that constitutes a fire and safety hazard to public safety or health within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, subd. 3; and Whereas the city council has fully considered all evidence relating to the code violations at the Subject Property. Said evidence is attached hereto as exhibits. The exhibits include the following documents: a. Exhibit A: Ownership and Encumbrance report for Subject Property showing the sole owner as Mr. Bruce Leslie Jordan b. Exhibit B: Obituary for Mr. Bruce Leslie Jordan disclosing no next of kin c. Exhibit C: Photographs of the Subject Property taken during an inspection on November 17, 2023 d. Exhibit D: Inspection report from the Subject Property Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the city council makes the following: Findings 1. The above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 2. The sole owner of record of the property is Bruce Leslie Jordan. The Minnesota Department of Revenue holds a tax lien on the Subject Property for unpaid personal income taxes, recorded as Document No. 11223858. There are currently no other lienholders of record of the Subject Property. 3. The city is in possession of an obituary from Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Homes for Bruce Leslie Jordan. The obituary does not disclose any next of kin for Mr. Jordan. The funeral director indicated that the funeral had been paid for by Hennepin County, and that the County had been unable to locate any heirs. The city has been unable to locate any heirs or next of kin. The city believes there is no current living owner of the Subject Property. 4. The Subject Property contains a single-family home. The city believes the home to DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 be vacant and unoccupied. 5. On November 8, 2023, the city applied for an Administrative Search Warrant to conduct an inspection of the Subject Property. Hennepin County District Court issued the warrant on November 9, 2023, and the city conducted an inspection on November 17, 2023. The inspection included shutting off water service, removing the water meter, shutting off the gas to pilot lights, and securing windows and doors. During the inspection, city staff observed the Subject Property to be dilapidated, in poor repair, in violation of city code and building and maintenance codes, and a threat to public safety. 6. On December 11th and 12th the city returned to the property to clean up exterior junk, trash, and debris. The interior and structure of the Subject Property remains a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. 7. The Subject Property contains violations of City Code and the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). See also St. Louis Park City Code § 6-142 (adopting the 2012 IPMC by reference). 8. IPMC § 305.1 requires that the interior of all structures “shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition.” IPMC § 309.1 requires that all structures be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. City Code § 12-34(21) declares dilapidated structures to be public nuisances. City Code § 12-34(24) declares animal feces, solid waste, or junk accumulation so as to be dangerous or injurious to be a public nuisance. The entire interior of the Subject Property is in extremely poor repair. The Subject Property is littered with trash and animal feces throughout. The Subject Property is cluttered with debris, furniture, and other items throughout. The Subject Property shows signs of ongoing rodent infestation. 9. IPMC § 504.1 requires that all “plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition.” The kitchen and bathroom fixtures in the Subject Property are disassembled and blocked. IPMC § 504.3 prohibits hazards from inadequate venting, backsiphonage, deterioration or damage. The open waste/vent in the main bath allows sewer gas to enter the home, creating a hazard. The plumbing clean-outs are further missing covers, also allowing sewer gas to enter the home and creating a hazard. 10. IPMC § 604.3 requires the repair of improper fusing, receptacles, wiring, or installation. The Subject Property contains electrical fixtures and switches throughout the home that have been improperly disconnected or are missing cover plates. The Subject Property contains exposed electrical wiring. The exposed wiring has been shown to be arcing when powered on. 11. IPMC § 702.1 requires a “safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel” to exit the building from any point within the structure. The Subject Property is littered with junk and debris to the extent that it impacted the ability to move within the Subject Property, leaving no clear path of egress. DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 Decision Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, based upon the information received and the above Findings, the following: 1. The Subject Property contains violations of City Code and the IPMC. 2. The Subject Property, which is located in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, constitutes a health and safety hazard within the meaning of Minnesota Chapter 463. Specifically, the Subject Property contains conditions and improper construction that constitute a fire hazard and a hazard to public safety or health. Minn. Stat. § 463.15, subd. 3. 3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 463.16 et seq., the City hereby adopts and approves the Order for Repair and Removal of Hazardous Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit E. 4. The city’s legal counsel, Campbell Knutson, P.A., 860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to serve the Order for Repair and Removal of Hazardous Conditions and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 463.15 et seq. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council February 5, 2024 Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager Nadia Mohamed , mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 Page 1 of 2 LT File Number: 689337 Report prepared on: January 4, 2024 Prepared for: Campbell Knutson 860 Blue Gentian Road Suite 290 Eagan, MN 55121 Attn: Mei Kee Loo Client File No.: PROPERTY REPORT Applicant:Bruce Leslie Jordan Property Address:N/A, Saint Louis Park, MN 00000 County:Hennepin State:Minnesota Property Type:Abstract Property LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 18, Block 1, South Westwood Hills Second Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. APPARENT RECORD OWNER: Bruce Leslie Jordan WARRANTY DEED: Jonathan Paul Weiss and Elaine Ruth Weiss, husband and wife to Bruce Leslie Jordan ; DOCUMENT NO.: 4212030; DATED: May 26, 1976; FILED: June 9, 1976. OPEN MORTGAGES AND LIENS: Instrument Name Document No.Dated Recorded Date Amount There are no open mortgages and liens. City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 10 A DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 Page 2 of 2 TAX INFORMATION: Tax I.D. No.: 07-117-21-41-0045 Taxes for the year 2023: $5,875.58, Total, are 1st 1/2 Due, 2nd 1/2 Due, plus penalty on unpaid amounts Delinquent Tax: None Base Tax: $4,595.27 (Non-Homestead) Estimated Market Value: $343,800.00 Assessed in the name of: Bruce Leslie Jordan NAME SEARCHES: There are no unsatisfied judgments and notices of Federal or State Tax Liens docketed in Hennepin County District Court, and the Hennepin County Recorder’s office appearing against the following names (through the date interest was conveyed out): Bruce Leslie Jordan Except as follows: STATE TAX LIEN: MN Dept. of Revenue vs. Bruce L. Jordan, dated August 17, 2023, filed August 17, 2023 in the Hennepin County Recorder's Office as Document No. 11223858 (State Lien No. 684828) in the amount of $8,160.08. This Property Report is not a title examination, title opinion, title insurance commitment or title insurance policy. This report is furnished for the use and benefit of the requesting party. The liability of the reporting company caused by inaccuracies contained herein is limited to the amount paid for in said report. Land Title, Inc.  2200 West County Road C, Suite 2205, Roseville, MN 55113  phone (651) 638-1900  fax (651) 697-6185  landtitleinc.com POSTED EFFECTIVE DATE: 26th day of December, 2023 By: An Authorized Signature City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 Page 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 14 DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53 1/3/24, 3:13 PM Obituary information for Bruce Leslie Jordan https://www.klecatskys.com/obituaries/Bruce-Leslie-Jordan?obId=28074757 1/2 Bruce Jordan Obituary Preceded in death by his father, Leslie B. Jordan; and mother, Joan L. Voss. Interment 11 AM Monday, June 26, 2023 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery - Assembly Area #6. To send flowers to the family of Bruce, please visit our floral store. 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Earlier this year, the owner of the home was found deceased during a welfare check by the St. Louis Park Police department, leaving the home abandoned with no next of kin. The condition of the home was observed to be uninhabitable and a public health and safety concern based on the following: Main floor bathroom has all plumbing fixtures disassembled. IPMC 504.1 Open waste/vent in main bath allowing sewer gas into home. IPMC 504.3 Entire home littered with trash and animal feces throughout. IPMC 305.1 Electrical fixtures/switches disconnected or missing cover plates throughout home. IPMC 604.3 Exposed electrical wiring is shown to be arcing when powered on. IPMC 604.3 Rodent infestation inside the home. IPMC 309.1 Plumbing clean-outs missing covers, allowing sewer gas to enter the home. IPMC 504.3 Kitchen and lower-level bathroom unsanitary with fixtures not in service. IPMC 504.1 The home did not have clear paths of egress. IPMC 702.1 Cluttered/disrepair furniture and other misc. items throughout interior. IPMC 305.1 Exterior finish of home with visible deterioration of siding/trim. IPMC 304.1 Accumulated trash, debris, storage, junked vehicles throughout front and rear yard. Garage filled with junk items and overhead door unable to close. On December 11th and 12th the exterior of the property was cleaned up by the City to abate the exterior nuisance. The interior of the property remains a health/safety concern based on items listed above. Michael Pivec Property Maintenance & Licensing Manager City council meeting of February 5, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Title: Approve resolution and order to abate hazardous building at 2519 Virginia - Ward 4 Page 30 D DocuSign Envelope ID: 777B4DC3-44CA-48D5-BEFE-39366E503B53