HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-39RESOLUTION 2008-39
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 Grand Central Commons (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record. is the legal owner of the real property located at 4707 Central 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 6, 2008.
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 January 17, 2008 the Police Department received a complaint about the public
sidewalks surrounding the vacant lot located at 4707 Central Avenue N.E. Community
Service Officer Pikala responded and found that the sidewalks were not cleared of snow and
ice. The property owner, Khoyratty Ehteshamul was notified that he had twenty-four hours
to clear all snow and ice from the sidewalks.
2. That on January 22, 2008 the Police Deparnnent CSO reinspected and found that the snow
and ice remained. Abatement was scheduled with the Public Works Department for January
23, 2008.
3. That on January 23, 2008 the Public Works Department performed the immediate abatement
of snow and ice on the sidewalks surrounding the property located at 4707 Central Avenue
N.E. All sidewalks were cleared and costs for abatement were forwarded to the Fire
Department for billing the owner.
4. That on February 6, 2008 the Fire Department sent statement of cause to the registered owner
of the property at the address listed in the Anoka County Property Records database..
5. 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. Approve the immediate abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4707 Central
Avenue N.E.
6. 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 $.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4707 Central 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 inay be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4707 Central 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 25`h day of February 2008
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Dielun, Kelzenberg
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ayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
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