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JUNE 5, 1972
7H
RESOLUTION NO. 4533
RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF
SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 4065 XENWOOD
AVENUE AS A HAZARDOUS BUILDING
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 393 of the Laws of Minnesota, 1965, and
Chapter 324 of the Laws of Minnesota, 1967, (M.S.A. 463.15-26) the
Building Inspector has filed his report on a one 1 story frame dwelling,
one detached garage at 4065 Xenwood Avenue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
to -wit:
Lot 25, Block 2, Suburban Homes Company Addition
and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to certify the expense of such demolition
as a special assessment against said lands in accordance with Section 463.21
of Minnesota Laws, 1967, to be certified to the Hennepin County Land
Department, Room 108, Court House, Minneapolis, Minnesota in the manner of
certification of special assessments for local improvements under Minnesota
Statutes 1961, Sections 429.061 to 429.081, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
1. That the City Council on the date of this resolution has duly heard
and considered the matter and hereby finds and determines that the above
described buildings upon the above described lands are hazardous and
substandard upon the following grounds:
The following items of deficiency exist in the existing dwelling and
accessory buildings at 4065 Xenwood Avenue under the Housing Code of the
City of St. Louis Park, Chapter 10, Sections:
B. Inadequate Sanitation
1. Lack of or improper water closet, lavatory, bath tub or shower
in a dwelling unit. The lavatory is not vented, an anti -siphon
ballcock is required and the shower base has deteriorated allowing
water to penetrate the floor.
11. Dampness of habitable rooms. The roof leaks water into most
rooms of the dwelling unit.
13. General dilapidation or improper maintenance. Proper maintenance
has been lacking for some time. Windows are rotted and the front
door no longer is serviceable. Paint is lacking on the trim.
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C. Structural Hazards
1. Deteriorated or inadequate foundations. Proper foundation is
lacking under two sections of the house.
3. Defective or deteriorated floor supports. Floors sag throughout
the house. 2 x 6 floor joist 24 inches on center are not
sufficient to carry the load.
7. Members of ceilings, roof, ceiling and roof supports that are of
insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety. 2 x 4 rafters
have sagged allowing the ceilings to separate from the walls in
several places. The roof leaks and the ceilings have deteriorated
in the bathroom and bedroom. The roof ridge has sagged and this
is carried down through the interior of the dwelling.
D. Nuisance
(b) There is much trash and litter on the premises and the house
is open which may be detrimental to inquisitive minors.
E. Hazardous Wiring
Wiring in the basement area is B -X type and Rom -X which is not
approved. tiring has been cut and spliced and is hanging loose.
The service is not properly grounded.
F. Hazardous Plumbing
Fixtures are not properly vented
H. Faulty Weather Protection
1. Ceiling tiles are deteriorated and hanging loose in the bathroom
and bedroom due to the leaking roof.
2. The house sits too low to the grade allowing moisture to penetrate
the walls causing rot around the perimeter of the house. Windows
do not close properly allowing moisture into the interior of the
dwelling.
3. Paint is lacking on most windows and trim.
4. The roof has rotted very severely over the back portion of the
dwelling unit.
K. Unsanitary Premises
Weeds, old fence material, trash and litter have been allowed to
remain on the premises.
This entire structure and accessory buildings have deteriorated from age,
lack of maintenance and obsolescence to a point that it is completely
impossible as well as impractical to repair or renovate.
That there is no known item of personal property of a nature or value
to be salvaged on said premises.
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The buildings necessitate complete removal and filling of excavation.
2. That pursuant to the foregoing and in accordance with Chapter 393
of the Laws of Minnesota, 1965, as amended, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK that the above said hazardous
buildings be razed or removed by the City Manager with City forces or
by contractor, and
3. That it is further ordered by the Council that all personal
property, if any be discovered, of a nature or value so as to be removed,
it shall be removed and the Manager shall sell such personal property or
fixtures at public auction.
4. That the City Manager, officers and employees of the City are
further authorized and directed to take whatever action, prepare and sign
such papers, orders and certificates necessary to comply with this order
and to assess the costs thereof against the real estate, to be collected
as special assessments.
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ity Clerk
Adopted by the Cit Council Ju •- 5, 19 2
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ministration: Appyoved as to form and legality:
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