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RESOLUTION 2006-122
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 Beverly Ann Schaefer (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1870 Fairway Drive
N.E. 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 20, 2006.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on June 8, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found six violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on July 20,2006, 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.
3. That on August 22, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six violations
remained uncorrected.
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. Shall repair the fence on the west side of the yard. Shall replace the missing sections
of fence.
B. Shall remove all/any scrub growth from around the house and from around the yard.
C. Shall scrape and paint the peeling paint on the fascia and soffit.
D. Shall repair/replace/remove the lamppost in the front that is knocked over.
E. Shall maintain the pool on the property, to county and state health standards.
F. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property.
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 1870 Fairway Drive 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 1870 Fairway Drive 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:
Williams
Kelzenberg
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelze berg
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary