HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-064RESOLUTION NO. 2023-64
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT EXTENDING AND AMENDING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE AND IMPLEMENT THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, In 2019 the City of Columbia Heights signed the "Memorandum of Understanding By and Among
The County of Anoka, Connexus Energy, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, and Participating Municipalities
of Anoka County' (the "2019 Memorandum of Understanding') for the purpose of forming an executive
committee (the "Executive Committee") to develop and implement an economic action plan (the "Final Action
Plan"); and
WHEREAS, The original 5-year term of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding will expire on January 10,
2024, or upon the determination by the Executive Committee that the Final Action Plan had been fully
implemented.; and
WHEREAS, The Executive Committee has not determined that a Final Action Plan has been implemented; and
WHEREAS, The signatories of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding are engaged in active strategic
planning efforts with multiple studies and projects in progress; and
WHEREAS, The City finds that the economic development purposes served by the 2019 Memorandum of
Understanding warrant extending the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding for an additional one-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
City of Columbia Heights;
approves the form and substance of the agreement extending and amending the memorandum of
understanding for Anoka County Economic Development and approves the City entering into the
agreement.
establishes that the City Manager is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed for and on behalf of
the City to enter into the agreement.
establishes that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and take such action as
he/she deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of the foregoing agreement.
Passed this 13' day of November, 2023
Offered by: Spriggs
Seconded by: Jacobs
Roll Call: All Ayes l
Am cla Marquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara -Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-65
Resolution of the City Council for the city of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving
abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to City Code of the property owned by Haroun Alhabarneh
(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3912 Ulysses Street NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the
proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on October 2, 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 April 27, 2023, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on October 2, 2023, inspectors re -inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that
violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and Statement of Cause was mailed via regular
mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on November 3, 2023, inspectors re -inspected the property and found that violations remained
uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall repair/replace deteriorated retaining wall and loose, leaning, partially fallen fence.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 3912 Ulysses Street NE is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia
Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any
other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant,
as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 3912 Ulysses Street NE constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this 13th day of November, 2023
Offered by: Spriggs
Seconded by: Buesgens
Roll Call: All Ayes
A ada Marquez Sim a, Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk/Council Secretary