HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-165RESOLUTION 2007-165
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 Michael Fortier (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1308-1310 Circle
Terrace Blvd. 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 August 21, 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
1. That on July 19, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found four violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 21, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that four violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on August 31, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that four violations
remained uncorrected.
4. 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 replace the missing storm windows on the 2nd floor, on the 1310 side
B. Shall replace or repair the torn screen on the 1310 side, second floor, in back
C. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property.
D. Shall replace the broken window on the rear of 1308
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 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Bivd. 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 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. 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 l Ot" day of September 2007
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Attest:
atricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk