HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-101RESOLUTION NO. 2022-101
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 Marvin J. Stover, Deceased (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4201 7th St N.E., 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
1. That on 2/10/2022, the city's utility department notified the fire department that they believed that the
listed property was vacant and water usage was significantly higher than normal.
2. That on 2/11/2022, inspectors verified that the property was vacant and office staff discovered that the
Property owner, Marvin J Stover, was deceased.
3. That on 8/3/2022, a complaint -based inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found violations of city code. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address
and posted on the property.
4. That on 9/12/22 pursuant to city code, inspectors found the front and rear doors of the home and garage
unlocked and unsecured with structural and roof concerns.
5. That on 9/19/2022, inspectors issued orders to the property owner to secure the vacant structure.
6. That the owner of said property is deceased, that no other parties have come forward to care for the
property.
7. That on 11/8/2022, inspectors performed a re -inspection and noted that violations remained
uncorrected. A Statement of Cause and Notice of Public Hearing was mailed via regular mail to the
owner's address on file and a copy was posted on the property.
8. 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. Shall close vacant structure. All openings shall be properly boarded up. Closing of vacant
structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in
danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation
on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to constitute a
public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in
the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any
available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and
secure structures shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and
shall be a lien upon such real estate.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4201 7th Street N.E is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights
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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
42017th Street N.E. is hereby approved.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 42017th Street WE constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
Passed this 14th day of November, 2022
Offered by: Novitsky
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes, Jacobs Absent
Am da Marquez Sim
Attest:
G y Clerk/Council Secretary