HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-189RESOLUTION 2009-189
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 Genevieve V. Kuppe (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5000 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 28, 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 October 28, 2009 the Fire Department and Police Department personnel were
performing an abatement action at the property. After the property was cleaned up and the
abatement was completed, personnel could not leave the structure unsecured. The Fire Chief
ordered an immediate abatement and that the building be secured. The Fire Chief ordered
DuAll Services to respond to the scene and secured the building with plywood.
2. That on October 28, 2009 the Fire Department sent statement of cause to the registered
owner of the property at the address listed in the Anoka County Property Records database.
3. 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 ofthe hazardous situation located at 5000 Johnson
Street N.E.
4. 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 5000 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 ali 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 5000 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 23rd day of November 2009
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenbe~g
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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City Clerk