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ORIGINAL
JUNE 5, 1972
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RESOLUTION NOS. 5 3 7
RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF
SUBSTANDARD DWELLING AT 6012 CAMBRIDGE
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 two story frame dwelling,
one detached shed at 6012 Cambridge Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
to -wit:
Lot 8, Block 65, St. Louis Park
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 103, 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
- ;,ant1`,ednsidered 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 6012 Cambridge Street under the Housing Code of
the City of St. Louis Park, Chapter 10, Sections:
B. Inadequate Sanitation
1. No bath tub or shower. No lavatory.
3. Unvented kitchen sink.
5. No hot water in dwelling and cold water is turned off in winter
because of freezing.
6. No furnace.
10. 30 Amp service. No wall receptacles in any rooms.
13. Porches in very poor repair. There has been no maintenance
for years on the xemises.
C. Structural Hazards
2. Floor joists and flooring rotted and deteriorated to the point
of extreme danger to anyone walking on porch area.
6 and 7. Porch roofs in very poor repair. Rot is prevalent throughout
and squirrels are into the attic.
D. Nuisance
(b) The house is vacant and as such is subject to vandalism.
There is an unsound shed which could be dangerous to
children in the neighborhood.
E. Hazardous Wiring
Wiring not grounded. 30 Amp service. Drop lights show signs of
fraying. No outlets in any rooms.
F. Water is shut off in the winter to prevent freezing so what
plumbing facilities there are, are not used.
G. There is no furnace. The house has an old wood burning stove with
old stove pipe leading into the chimney.
H. Faulty Weather Protection
1. Plaster is loose and cracked throughout the house.
2. The front window is broken and open to entry by the elements.
Stucco has fallen from the house around the foundation. The
porch roof, floors, windows and steps have all deteriorated.
3. All trim is in need of paint.
L. Inadequate Maintenance
The house is becoming very dilapidated. There has been no maintenance
on the property for years.
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.
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
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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.
Adopted by the City Council 197
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Attest:
Mayor
tration: Approved as to form and legality:
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CitylAttorney