HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-287RESOLUTION 2008-287
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 Dewey J. Kinzer Jr. (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4955 Johnson 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 regular mail to the owner of record on October 27, 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 17, 2008 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found one violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 29, 2008 the owner called and requested an extension of time. An extenstion
to October 27, 2008 was given.
3. That on October 27, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the properly records.
4. That on November 17, 2008 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
5, 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 maple tree in the back yard. Shall remove the tree stump to a
minimum of 2-4 inches below ground level
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 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4955 Johnson 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
The property located at 4955 Johnson 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 24t" day of November 2008
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
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