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RESOLUTION 2006-226
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 Diane Diederichs (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4011 5th Street 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 mail to the owner of record on October 23,2006
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 September 5, 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 October 2,2006, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that six violations remained uncorrected. An extension was granted to October 23,2006.
3. That on October 23,2006, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that six violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via certified mail to the owner listed in the property records
4. That on November 6,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six vioiations
remained uncorrected.
5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall install an approved exterior covering on the porch on the rear of the house,
currently the porch is covered in plastic and plywood.
B. Shall install sod or grass seed or an approved landscaping material on the bare areas
in the back yard.
C. Shall replace the missing siding corners on the garage.
6. 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 4011 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice ofthis 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 4011 5th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this 13th day of November 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Kelzenberg
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nd~~,n >0
Mayor Gary L: Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council