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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 835ENUE N~E. 788-9221 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES EQUAL OPPORTUN/TY EMPLOYER · COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 ORDINANCE #835 BEING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING WEEDS AND GRASS OVER ONE FOOT 1N HEIGHT, WEEDS WHICH HAVE GONE OR ABOUT TO GO TO SEED OR GROWING IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO BE A NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL THEREOF. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. The weed inspector or his delegated assistant may inspect any premises and ptaces within the City for the presence of weeds, as defined below: The term "weeds" as used in this Ordinance shall include: (1) noxious weeds enumerated by Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Rules and Regulations, as amended October 10, 1974. (2) any other uncultivated or uncontrolled weed growth, which have 9one or are about to go to seed, such as secondary weeds enumerated by Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Rules and Regulations, as amended October 10, 1974. any rank vegetable growth which exhales unpleasant or noxious odors or which may conceal other accumulated deposits constituting a public nuisance under Ordinance 201. (4) any tall weeds or grass growing upon any lot or parcel of land in the City to a height greater than one (1) foot. Section 2. The weed inspector or his delegated assistant shall notify the affected property owner that weeds which are on his property must be eradicated, or controlled, in the manner prescribed by the inspector. (1) the notification shall require abatement of the weeds, or other prescribed action, within ten (10) days from the date of maillng of notice. (2) the notification shall state that the City will take appropriate remedial action to eradicate or control the weeds upon expiration of said ten (10) days, with a charge to the property owner for costs. Ordinance //835 page two Section 3, Section 4. Sect ion 5. Sect/on 6. Section 7. Sect ion 8. Eradication notice for noxious weeds, as described by Section (1), shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 18.271. Notice for eradication or control of all other weeds shall be made by certified mail to the property owner, if the owner is not in possession of ~he property, then a copy of the notice shall be sent to the lessee, occupant, or agent of the owner on the premises. The weed inspector, his delegated assistant, or other delegated agent of the City, shall cause the removal or other prescribed action of any weeds located on public property; or on prlvate property, upon expiration of the prescribed notice to the owner. The Council hereby authorizes the assessment of unpaid special charges for weed eradication and control, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 429.101. The Clerk shall establish a separate improvement fund for the administration of weed eradication and control service charges. The costs for weed eradication and control services shall be certified monthly by the Weed Inspector or his delegated assistant to the Clerk for billing, including a statement describing the land, lots, or parcels involved and the amount chargeable to each. On or before August 1 of each year, the Clerk shall bill each property owner of each affected lot or parcel for their portion of the charges authorized hereunder plus the reasonable cost of administering the billings and collection procedures. The Clerk shall list the total unpaid charges against each separate lot or parcel to which such charges are attributable on or before September 1 of each year, for Council action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Ordinance //835 page three Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: March I0, 1975 May 12, 1975 Logacz Heintz Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrockl-Aye No rberg-Nay r ce G, Nawrockl, Mayor