HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-203RESOLUTION 2007-203
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 Sharon Srnith-Akinsanya (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4634 Polk 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 11, 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 August 13, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found eight violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner
at the address.
2. That on September 11, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that eight 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 26, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that eight
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. sod or seed or install approved landscaping material in the rear yard
B. Shall repair the fence in the rear.. boards are missing and broken
C. Shall repair the garage door that has holes in it.. Shall paint, stain, or seal the bare
wood on the door
D. Shall remove the dead tree (tree stump) in the front yard... Shall remove the dead
birch tree in the front yard
E. Shall remove the scrub growth on the rear slope by the alley
F. Shall install grass seed, sod, or approved landscaping material where the large dirt
pile is sitting in the front yard. (Remove dirt pile)
G. Shall install a retaining wall system on the slope/hill in the rear by the alley
H. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property
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 4634 Polk 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 4634 Polk 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: Diehrn
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gary L~ Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk