HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-92RESOLUTION NO.2021-92
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,
Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain property rental license held by Christopher Cornelius
(Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4975/4977 Tyler Street N.E.,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the
causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on
October 13, 2021 of a public hearing to be held on November 22, 2021.
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 July 15, 2021, 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 October 13, 2021, 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 November 15, 2021, 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 repair/replace non-functioning exhaust fan in upper bathroom/laundry room in 4977.
b. Shall repair/replace rear door deadbolt for 4975 to operate correctly.
c. Shall address any foundation issues with the building official, Ryan Smith, at (763) 706-3670.
Foundation shall be kept in such condition that would prevent the entry of rodents and other
pests.
d. Shall repair/replace kitchen faucet in 4975 (low flow hot water).
e. Shall repair/replace loose kitchen faucet in 4977.
f. Shall repair/replace torn screens.
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 5A, Article III
5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
21-0003392 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.
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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 22nd day of November, 2021
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Attest:
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