HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-44RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -44
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 E. Meier (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4931 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 June 29, 2018.
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 May 8, 2018, the fire department was called to the property for water leaking in the basement.
2. That on May 9, 2018, the property was declared uninhabitable by the Building Official, who provided
instructions with a timeline for corrections and a due date of June 1, 2018.
3. That on June 4, 2018, Community Development initiated assistance to the owner of record with
contacting restoration companies, providing a list of five (5) companies with contact information.
4. That on June 29, 2018, quotes for service were provided, hand delivered and mailed to the owner of
record with a July 9, 2018 deadline to provide signed contract information.
5. 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. Hazardous condition still exists.
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 4931 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.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4931 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 23rd day of July, 2018
4 Ayes, 0 Nays
Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary
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