HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-029RESOLUTION 2007-29
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 Chokpa Penpa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4806 Monroe 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 regular mail to the owner of record on February 2, 2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of
Columbia T_-leights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on January 24, 2007 the Fire Department was dispatched to 4$06 Monroe Street N.E.
after receiving information that there was water flowing out of the house. The Fire
Department found that a water condition existed at the property and called for a locksmith to
assist in making entry. Entry was made by the firefighters to assess the health and safety of
any possible occupants. Once entry was made, personnel turned the water off to avoid any
more water damage due to the water condition. Firefighters on the scene restarted the furnace
to prevent any more pipes from freezing.
2. That on January 24, 2007 the Fire Department met the Public Works Department at the
property to shut off the water, after which the property was re-secured.
3. That on February 2, 2007 notices were sent to the owner via regular and certified mail at the
address listed on file.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Shut water off and start heat/furnace to prevent any damage to the building due to
cold weather.
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 Cade Section
8.206(A) and 8.206(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4806 Monroe 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 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 4806 Monroe 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 26`" day of February 2007
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kel
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Attest:
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f' Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
`, Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary