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RESOLUTION 2006-121
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 Mohamed M. Essa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1611 3 7th Avenue 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 July 27, 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 May 10,2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found seven violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on June 15, 2006, the owner applied for and received an extension oftime to complete
the repairs.
3. That on July 27,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the
six violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed
via mail to the owner listed in the property records.
4. That on August 21, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six violations
remained uncorrected.
5. 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 cut the grass both front and back.
B. Shall remove brush pile.
C. Shall finish painting house and windows.
D. Shall repair all broken windows.
E. Shall repair and paint garage doors
F. Remove pile of bricks on the sidewalk going up to the steps.
6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice ofthis 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 1611 3 7th Avenue N .E. 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 1611 3 7th Avenue N .E. 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 28th day of August 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Diehm
Kelzenberg
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kt
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, C C
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secreta