HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-089 RESOLUTION 2011 -89
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 July 25, 2011.
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 June 6, 2011 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on July 25, 2011 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that
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 August 9, 2011 inspectors reinspected the property and found that 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 repair the fence on the west and north side of the property. Repair /replace the
rotted wood
B. Shall scrape and paint wherever there is peeling paint on the structure. THE FENCE
ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDE
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(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 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 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 22" d day of August 2011
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Schmitt
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt
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Mayor Gary L. "' eterson
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovitz, C
City Clerk