HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-68RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -68
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 Nancy C. Morales (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 965 42 % 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 August 3, 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 June 25, 2018, 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 27, 2018, 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 August 27, 2018, 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. Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stumps) in the
front yard to within 2 -4 inches below ground level.
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(6).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 965 42 % 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.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 965 42 % 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 24th day of September 2018
Offered by: Buesgens
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays
Councr'i r dent, Nick Novitsky
Attest:
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Katie Bruno
City Clerk /Council Secretary
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