HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-245RESOLUTION 2008-245
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 Judith. Germain (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1355-57 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 regular mail to the owner of record on September 10, 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 28, 2008 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found six violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on September 10, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that six 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 October 1, 2008 inspectors reinspected the property and found that six 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 window on the 1357 side
B. Shall remove all areas of scrub growth
C. Shall remove the branches in the yard
D. Shall remove all outside storage
E. Shall repair the loose siding on the west side
F. Shall repair the chain link fence and gate in back
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(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
That the property located at 1355-57 Circle Terrace Blvd. 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.
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 1355-57 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 13'" day of October 2008
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Kelzenberg Absent: Diehm
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Mayor Gary LG Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk