HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-199RESOLUTION 2007-199
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 Matthew Bjorgum (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4424 Jackson 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 September 12, 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 5, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found two violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on September 12, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that two 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 September 27, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two
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 remove all areas of scrub growth around the fence and foundation.
B. Shall remove brush pile in the rear.
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 4224 Jackson 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 4224 Jackson 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 8`" day of October 2007
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Diehm
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor`Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
atricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk