HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-074
RESOLUTION 2006-74
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 Bhawesh Prabhudial (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3906 Van Buren
Street 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 June 2, 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
I. That on April 4, 2006 and on June I, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property
listed above. Inspectors found twelve violations. A compliance order was sent via regular
mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on June 2, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that five violations
remained uncorrected. A statement of cause listing the violations was mailed by regular and
certified mail the last know address of the owner of the property.
3. 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. Shall repair/replace all/any torn/ripped screens on the building.
B. Shall repair/replace all/any broken windows on the building.
C. Shall scrape/paint all windows where the paint is peeling.
D. Shall remove all/any tree stumps from the yards. Shall remove them to within 4-6
inches below ground level.
4. 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
I. That the property located at 3906 Van Buren Street NE. is in violation of the provisions of
the 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 3906 Van Buren 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 1 th day of June 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Kelzenberg
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelze
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary