Resolution 2023-013 Order to Abate a Public Nuisance

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EXTRACT OF MINUTEX OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GEM LAKE, MINNESOTA HELD JULY 18, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota was duly called and held at the Gem Lake City Hall in said City at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Artig-Swomley, Councilmember Cacioppo, Councilmember Lindner, Councilmember Johnson, and Councilmember Amlee. And the following members were absent: Councilmember Lindner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. City of Gem Lake, MN Resolution No. 2023-0013 July 18, 2023 AN ORDER TO ABATE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. WHEREAS, the following individuals are the registered property owners of the following described properties: Patrick Igo 1621 Goose Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110 WHEREAS, the property is zoned residential; and WHEREAS, the property has had a portable storage/disposal container and/or semi-trailer type container on the property for more than 30 days in a 12-month period and without an Interim Use Permit; WHEREAS, the City notified the property owner by letters dated May 9, June 8, and July 10 that the condition of the property represents a public nuisance per City Code. Said Notice was mailed regulation mail and certified mail; and WHEREAS, the public nuisance conditions consist of the improper storage of a portable storage/disposal container and/or semi-trailer type container, and WHEREAS, the property owner has not remedied the public nuisance conditions existing on the property; and WHEREAS, the Gem Lake City Council reviewed the matter at its public meeting on July 18, 2023. 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 order be issued; and WHEREAS, this order was initiated pursuant to the City of Gem Lake, City Ordinance No. 86, Sec. 10.