HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-054
RESOLUTION 2006-54
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of
the property owned by Debra Langel (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4141 Jefferson ST
NE. Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written
notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent
via certified and regular mail to the owner of record on April 3, 2006.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 22, 2005, a fire occurred at the address listed above, the Fire Department
responded to the fire and performed extinguishment and investigation activities,
2. That on August 22,2005, the Fire Department ordered via phone DuAll Services to perform
a board up of all open areas of the burned out structure.
3. That in the days after the fire on August 22, 2005, DuAll Services submitted an invoice to
Scott and Debra Langel, which has not been paid. Phone calls and letters by DuAll have gone
unanswered.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Ordinance(s) were found to exist, to-wit:
A. The Fire Department ordered an emergency abatement ofthe burned out/damaged
structure located at 4141 Jefferson Street. The abatement consisted of securing all
opening in the structure by boarding up such openings.
B. The costs of such abatement remain unpaid.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section
8.206(A) and 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4141 Jefferson Street NE. is in violation ofthe provisions ofthe
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement attached hereto;
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant,
or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4141 Jefferson Street NE. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this resolution/order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in
interest.
3. That any motion for summary enforcement shall be served upon all relevant parties and
parties in interest.
4. That all service provided for herein shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statute 483.17,
subd. 2
Passed this 24th day of April 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Kelzenberg
Diehm
Aye: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm,
Attest:
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