HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-290RESOLUTION 2008-290
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 Citi Residential Lending (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}.
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 961 37th 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 October 29, 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 October 6, 2008 the Fire Department was at the property to check for occupancy and
found the property on the 681 side unsecured. A notice was sent to the address listed on the
rental housing license application. A recheck of the property on October 29, 2008 noted that
the property remained unsecured. The Fire Department contacted DuAll Restorageion
Services to board up and secure the building to prevent unauthorized entry.
2, 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 structure located at 961 37tH
Avenue N.E.,
3. 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
1. That the property located at 961 37th 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 may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 961 37th 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 24th 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. ~ eterson
Attest:
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Patricia Musco"vitz, CMC
City Clerk