HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-199RESOLUTION 2008-199
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 James Dalkaf (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5045 Johnson Street,
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 August 20, 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 July 15, 2008 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 20, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that four violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on August 29, 2008 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 remove the dead tree in the back yard.
B. Shall repair the retaining wall railing that is on the retaining wall.
C. Shall repair the support (4x4 timber) pillar on the southeast corner of the house that is
deteriorated.
D. Shall repair the front screen door that is damaged and has no glass or handle.
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 5045 Johnson Street 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 5045 Johnson Street 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`h day of September, 2008.
Offered by: Diehm
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Diehm, Nawrocki, Peterson, Willizmc
Absent: Kelzenberg
Attest:
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Carole J. Blow
Secretary Pro Tem