RES 1994-24 - 0000302632
RESOLUTION NO. 24 - 1994
' RESOLUTION ORDERING REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS
(ONE STORY FRAME DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND TWO
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES), LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11
AND 12, BLOCK I, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS, LOCATED AT 513
FAIRMONT STREET NORTHEAST
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 463.15 to 463.61, the Council
of the City of Fridley, having duly considered the matter, finds the above -
described building to be a hazardous building for the following reasons:
1. The roof is leaking, is deteriorated, and has structural problems as
evidenced by significant sagging.
2. The building lacks functioning plumbing, the fixtures throughout the
building are broken or missing, and the pipes are broken or disconnected
throughout the building. The broken and disconnected pipes result in
open sewers, creating health hazards.
3. The electrical wiring in its entirety violates the provisions of the
applicable electrical code. The electrical fixtures throughout the
house are broken.
4. The building lacks any kind of central heating system in violation of
the building code.
' S. In several areas, the siding on the building needs to be replaced due to
dilapidation and deterioration.
6. The front door is missing.
7. Most, if not all, of the windows in the building are broken.
8. Located on the property is a steel tool shed which is approximately 10'
x 101. The exterior surface is covered with rust is bent, warped, and
is structurally deficient. Because of the years of neglect, the shed
cannot be secured.
9. The property also contains a roof which is supported by four poles.
This structure is wrapped in chain link fence material. Trespassing
children have been known to frequent the structure which cannot be
secured. On prior occasions, evidence of firecrackers have been
observed within the structure.
10. The building constitutes an attractive nuisance and poses hazards to
trespassing children. The building has been boarded up to prevent
trespassers, but such efforts have not been successful in securing the
building or preventing trespassers from entering the property.
' 11. The property is open, vacant, and unattended, causing a fire hazard.
12. The cost of repairing the building to a sound, safe condition would
exceed the economic benefit to the property as a result of the repairs
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' WHEREAS, the building is a nonconforming structure under Fridley City Code
Section 205.07.04.(B).(1).(a), which requires a minimum of 1,020 square feet
of living area in a one - level, one - family dwelling unit. The structure has
only 700 square feet of living area. Since the building is a nonconforming
structure under Fridley City Code Section 205.04.03.(3).(a), it cannot be
upgraded if the necessary repairs exceed 50% or more of its fair market value
of the structure (Section 205.04.03.(3).(8)). The cost of repairs are
estimated to be $25,000 to $30,000 and the appraised value of the building is
$18,500.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 463.15 to 463.261, the Council hereby orders the record
owners of the above hazardous building, or their representatives, to raze and
remove such building within 30 days of the service of this order. The Council
further orders that all personal property or fixtures that may unreasonably
interfere with the razing and removal of the building shall be removed within
30 days, and if not so removed by the owner, the City of Fridley may remove
and sell such personal property or fixtures at public auction in accordance
with law.
WHEREAS, the Council further orders that unless such corrective action is
taken or an answer is served upon the City of Fridley and filed in the office
of the clerk of District Court of Anoka County, Minnesota, within 20 days from
the date of the service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of
' this order will be made to the District Court of Anoka County.
WHEREAS, the Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take any
corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be
assessed against the real estate concerned and collected in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 463.22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and
other officers and employees of the City are authorized and directed to take
such action, prepare, sign, and serve such papers as are necessary to comply
with this order to assess the costs thereof against the real estate described
above for collection along with taxes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 21ST DAY OF
MARCH, 1994. , /
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WILLIAM J. NEE - YOR
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' WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CZTY