HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-62RESOLUTION NO. 2020-62
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,
Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of that certain property rental license held by Scott Beck (Hereinafter
"License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1122 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia
Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(8), written notice setting forth the
causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on July
9, 2020 of a public hearing to be held on August 24, 2020.
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 13, 2020, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described
above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the
owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
2.That on July 9, 2020, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re-inspection and noted
that violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the rental housing license application.
3.That on August 12, 2020, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property
and noted that the violations remained uncorrected.
4.That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the
City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a.Shall remove tree stump(s) to a minimum of four (4) inches below the surface of the ground,
including root extensions. Stumps debris shall be removed and the hole filled in to match the
surrounding area. Stumps that are used for other purposes including, but not limited to, art,
furniture, and landscaping shall be separated from the root system. The remaining stump/roots
shall be removed as outlined above.
b.Shall fill and level low spot resulting from tree removal in back yard.
c.Shall repair/replace deteriorated siding on building. Repairs shall be performed in a
workmanlike manner and conform to surrounding areas.
d.Shall repair/replace brick fac;:ade and siding in northeast corner.
e.Shall repair/replace southern garage window on west side.
5.That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article Ill
SA.306 and SA.303(A).
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1.The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
F18983A is hereby revoked.
2.The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings
covered by the license held by License Holder.
3.All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of
this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
Passed this 24th day of August, 2020
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Novitsky
Murzyn, Jr.
All Ayes
Secretary
Donna Schmitt, Mayor