HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-004 RESOLUTION 2013-04
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 Diane P. Egli (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1036 Gould 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 January 8, 2012.
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 November 21,2012 the Fire Department received information from Anoka County
Social Services that the property was uninhabitable.
2. That on December 13,2012 the Fire Department received an administrative search warrant.
Contact was made with Anoka County Social Services and the owner,Diane P.Egli to notify
them that the property was deemed uninhabitable and the owner/occupant could no longer
stay in the property due to living conditions. Anoka County tried on several occasions to
place Diane in a different location. Diane refused to cooperate. FD advised Diane that we
would be removing her from the property on 1/7/13 and that it was in her best interest to
work with the County on placement.
3. That on January 7, 2013 the Fire Department arrived at property with Building Official,
Police, Social services,and Allina.Diane was transported to Fairview/Riverside for a mental
health evaluation.The Building Official posted the property uninhabitable.Diane will not be
able to return home without the property being completed cleaned and the Building Official's
approval. Diane stated she was having power and gas shut off to the house.The City had the
water shut off and hired a contractor to winterize the property.
4. That on January 8,2013 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.
5. 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 1036 Gould
Avenue N.E.
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 1036 Gould 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 1036 Gould 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 14th day of January 2013
Offered by: Diehm
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: All ayes, motion carried
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Mayor Gary Peterson
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