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Prepared By: Meagan Beekman, City Planner Council Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Resolution 2010-048 ordering abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for noxious weeds and
other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations.
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Recommendation:
Motion to approve Resolution 2010-048 ordering abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for noxious
weeds and other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations.
Support� Documents:
l. Memorandum dated September 13, 2010, from Meagan Beekman
2. Air Photo and Pictures of 2028 Edgewater Avenue
3. Resolution 2010-048: Abatement of Nuisance at 2028 Edgewater Avenue
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 13, 2010
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
SUBJECT: Accelerated Nuisance Abatement
Edgewater Avenue
(PID : 33.3 0.23.33.0 03 4)
Req uested Action
Motion to approve Resolution 2010-048 ordering abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for
noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations.
Back�round
Due to complaints regarding excessive grass and weed growth, staff inspected 2028 Edgewater
Avenue on August 4, 2010. After the inspection, it was determined that the property was in
violation of Section 602.02 Subd 6 of the City Code: noxious weeds and other growths of
vegetation upon public or private property in excess of eight (8) inches. This type of violation
allows the City to use the accelerated abatement process in Section 602.07 of the City Code.
A certified letter was sent to the property owner informing them of the code violation on August
6, 2010, and requesting that the violation be corrected within 10 days. The property owners did
not resolve the violation; therefore, a second and final certified letter was sent on August 27,
2010, requesting compliance by September 7, 2010. The homeowners have completed the
removal of a fence that was located on City property; however, the excessive weed and grass
growth has not been resolved.
Due to tl�e ongoing nature of the violation, staff is requesting the City Council issue an order for
abatement of noxious weeds and growth of vegetation in excess of eight inches at 2028
Edgewater Avenue and to continue the abatement order for a two year period. The two year
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period would expire on September 13, 2012. The property owner has seven days from the
Council's order to complete the work before the City can have the work completed.
An abatement order allows the City to hire a contractor to complete the work on the property and
charge the cost back to the property owner. The charge is 125 percent of the cost of the work
plus administrative costs. If the charges are not paid, the charge will be certified against the
property for collection with the property taxes. The City has secured a contractor that is also
used by the Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View. The contractor charges between $50 and
$70 per lot depending on the size.
If the same violation reoccurs within two years of the Council's order, staff can order abatement
without an additional Council hearing or action. A letter would be sent to the property owners
ordering the violation to be resolved within seven working days. If the violation is not resolved,
staff can order the abatement and charge the expense back to the property owners.
Prior to any action, the Council must provide a hearing for the property owners. The property
owners were notified of the hearing in conformance with the City Code.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution 2010-048 ordering abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for noxious weeds
and other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations.
Attachment
Air Photo and Pictures of 2028 Edgewater Avenue
Resolution 2010-048: Abatement of Nuisance at 2028 Edgewater Avenue
City of Arden Hills
City Council Meeting fo� Septembe� 13, 2010
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2028 Edgewater Avenue
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-048
ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE at 2028 EDGEWATER AVENUE
WHEREAS, Robert and Georganne Morrissette are the property owners of the following
described property:
Add�ess: 2028 Edgewate� Avenue
PID: 333023330034
Legal Desc�iption: Edgewate� South Addition, Lot 2, Block 2
WHEREAS, notice therefore was mailed to said property and sent certified mail to the property
owner pursuant to City Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, this abatement was initiated pursuant to the City of Arden Hills Municipal Code;
and,
WHEREAS, the Arden Hills City Council held a hearing on September 13, 2010. All persons
present at said meeting were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements.
The Council also considered the recommendation of the City Staff that this abatement be
approved; and,
NOW, THEREF4RE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL
hereby adopts Resolution 2010-048 to abate noxious weeks and vegetation growth that does not
comply with City regulations at 2028 Edgewater Avenue, and to charge the property owner for
125% of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The City Administrator is
authorized to monitor the property through September 13, 2012, and to abate any noxious weeds
or vegetative growth that does not comply with City regulations.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 13th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
Stanley D. Harpstead, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patrick HIaers, City Administrator