HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-062 RESOLUTION 2013-62
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 Joyce Meier (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4931-33 Jackson
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 3, 2013.
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 17,2013 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 June 24, 2013 inspectors re-inspected 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 July 03,2013 inspectors re-inspected 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 cut down/remove all/any tall grass,weeds and/or scrub growth throughout the
property.
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 4931-33 Jackson 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 4931-33 Jackson 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 July 2013
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Diehm
Roll Call: All Ayes
MM—r Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
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Tori Leo ardt
City Clerk/Council Secretary