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JUNE 5, 1972
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RESOLUTION NO. 4534
RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF
SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 6109 WEST 14TH
STREET 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 story frame building,
one detached double garage at 6109 West 14th Street, St. Louis Park
Minnesota, to -wit:
North half of Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, John A. Johnson
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 6109 West 14th Street under the Housing Code of
the City of St. Louis Park, Chapter 10, Sections:
B. Inadequate Sanitation
1. Plumbing fixtures not properly vented.
3. Kitchen sink not vented
14. The house is not connected to sanitary sewer
C. Structural Hazards
3. Floor joists are overspanned and the floors are sagging badly.
Posts are buried in the concrete floor and dry rot is prevalent.
Back porch and steps are made of wood and are in a hazardous
condition.
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D. Nuisance
(b) Old garage is in very poor condition and could be hazardous
to children.
(f) Not connected to sanitary sewer
E. Hazardous Wiring
Wiring has been cut and spliced. Many junction boxes are open
and several types of wire have been used, B -X, Rom X and u. F.
Service is not grounded properly.
F. Hazardous Plumbing
Fixtures are not vented properly and anti -siphon ballcock is
required. Not connected to sanitary sewer.
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 nolmown item of personal property of a nature or value
to be salvaged on said premises.
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 personalproperty,
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.
Adopted by the City Counc' of 5, 1972.
111111114.41.
Attest:
Reviewed f• .,11)
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nistration:
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Mayor
Approved as to form and legality:
Cy ' torney