HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-044RESOLUTION NO. 2023-44
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code of
that certain property rental license held by Donald H. Findell (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4522 Tyer Street NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, ,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council
action contained herein was given to the License Holder on July 28, 2023, of a public hearing to be held on
August 28, 2023.
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 8, 2023, 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 13, 2023, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that violations remained uncorrected.
3. That on July 28, 2023, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed another 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.
4. That on August 17, 2023, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property
and noted that the violations remained uncorrected.
5. 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 replace missing switch plate cover for electrical outlet in downstairs hallway.
b. Shall immediately replace the missing/inoperable/expired smoke detector in the upper end
bedroom.
c. Pest intrusion (mice) found in lower level. Shall have a professional exterminator check the
building for rodents. Shall properly treat infested areas as needed. All structures and interior/
exterior property shall be kept free from insect, bird, and rodent infestation.
d. Shall investigate/mitigate sewage in sump pump system in laundry room.
6. 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.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
23-0006233 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.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
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The premises become Unlawful to Occupy 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking
the license as held by the License Holder.
Passed this 9th day of October, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Am da Marquimula, Mayor
Attest:
Sa ' n, City Clerk/Council Secretary