HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-45RESOLUTION 2015 -45
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 Arthur Walter, Jr. (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3823 Van Buren
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 May 5, 2015.
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 March 23, 2015, 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 April 30, 2015 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 May 21, 2015 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:
Shall repair /replace any /all broken windows.
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 3823 Van Buren 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 3823 Van Buren 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 22nd day of June 2015
Offered by:
Nawrocki
Second by:
Williams
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Attest:
Katie Bruno
City Clerk/Council Secretary