HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-037RESOLUTION 2007-37
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 Christopher and Tracy Decker (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 666-668 47"112 Avenue
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 27, 2007.
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 February 2, 2007 the Fire Department was called to 668 47-1/2 Ave. 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 determined entry needed to be made
by the firefighters to assess the health and safety of any possible occupants. A locksmith was
called to assist in entry but was not available, firefighters forced entry into the structure.
Once entry was made, personnel determined the heat to the house was turned off and that a
water pipe had burst. The Public Works Department personnel shut the water off to the
house.
2. That on February 27, 2007 notices were sent to the owner via regular and certified mail at the
address listed on file.
2 That haSe:l,µpan said rernrdc nfthe Fire T~epartment~ the following rnnditions and violations
of City Codes(s} were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Secured the units on building to prevent unauthorized access.
B. Shut water off to prevent any damage to the building due to cold weather.
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
That the property located at 666-668 47112 Avenue 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 666-668 47P~2 Avenue 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 26t" day of March 2007
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Nawrocki
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson,
Attest:
Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelz~enberg
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'` Mayor Gary L.~Peterson
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Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary