HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-010RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and
approving emergency, and any subsequent, abatement of the hazardous conditions pursuant to City Code, of
the property owned by Michael James Plemel (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 841 49th Ave NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota.
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
That on 9/9/2021, a complaint -based inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Assistant
Chief O'Brien found the structures on the property (home and garage) unsecured and excessive
sanitary violations and large amounts of trash, debris, and rubbish throughout the interior of the home
as well as a flooded basement. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address and a copy was posted on the property with a declaration of the building as Hazardous
Building/Unfit for Human Habitation posting.
2. That on 6/28/2021, following numerous attempts to find and make contact with the property Owner,
Assistant Fire Chief O'Brien, concerned that the electric, water, and gas utilities were compromised by
the basement flooding initiated an emergency disconnect abatement of said utilities. A Notice to close
the Vacant/Dangerous structure was posted on the property and a copy was mailed to the address on
file.
3. That on 11/11/2021, following several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with the owner of
record, Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to secure the vacant structure.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Approve the emergency, and any subsequent, abatements of the hazardous situation located at
841 49th Ave NE.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 841 49th Ave NE is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights
City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at
841 49th Ave NE is hereby approved.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 84149th Ave NE constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
Passed this 24th day of January, 2022
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
ArAgda Marquez Simui , ayor
Attest:
Clerk/CounciI Secretary
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