HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-154RESOLUTION 2009-154
Resolution of the City Cauncil 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 Leopoldo Villasenor (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3957 Polk 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 September 14, 2009.
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 September 14, 2009 the Fire Department responded to a long grass complaint at the
address listed above. Inspectors found the structure unsecured and vacant/abandoned. The
Fire Chief declared the building a nuisance in accordance with City Code and ordered an
immediate abatement and that the building be secured. The property is on the City's
abandoned property list. The Fire Chief ordered DuAll Services to responded to the scene
and secure the building with plywood.
2. That on September 14, 2009 DuAll Services responded to the address and secured the
building to prevent unauthorized access to the building.
3. That on September 14, 2009 the Fire Department sent statement of cause to all registered
owners of the property at the addresses listed in the Anoka County Property Records
database..
4. 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 3957 Polk
Street N.E.
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).
CLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property Located at 3957 Polk 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
l . The property located at 3957 Polk Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2a That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this 28t" day of September 2009
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm,
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Gary L.
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz,
City Clerk