HomeMy WebLinkAbout6250 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1979/04/16APRIL 16, 1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 6250
RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF
SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURE LOCATED AT
4215 EXCELSIOR BLVD. 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 Build-
ing Official has filed his report on a two story frame building at 4215
Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to -wit:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10, Block 4, Hankes' Minikanda Terrace
and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to certify the expense of such demoli-
tion as a special assessment against said lands in accordance with Section
463.21 of Minnesota Laws 1967, to be certified to the Hennepin County
Finance Division, Special Assessments Unit, 606A Government Center,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the manner of certification of special assess-
ments for local improvements under Minnesota Statutes 1961, Sections
429.061 to 426.081, 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 building upon the above described land is hazardous and
substandard upon the following grounds:
The following items of deficiency exist in the existing structure at
4215 Excelsior Blvd., under the Housing Code of the City of St. Louis Park,
Chapter 10, Sections:
B. Inadequate Sanitation:
1. Lack of plumbing fixtures. Due to fire damage all plumbing
fixtures were either destroyed or rendered inoperative.
6. Lack of adequate heating facilities. Due to fire damage
the heating system was either destroyed or rendered in-
operative.
7. Lack or improper operation of required ventilation equip-
ment. Fire damage destroyed all ventilation equipment.
10. Lack of required electrical lighting. Fire damage has
destroyed all lighting.
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C. Structural Hazards:
2. Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports. Fire
damage has destroyed or rendered most of the flooring
hazardous.
4. Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports
have been rendered unsafe due to fire damage.
6. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or
other horizontal members have been rendered unsafe due to
fire damage.
D. Nuisance:
The entire site is deemed an attractive nuisance as defined in
the Housing Code of the City of St. Louis Park, Chapter 4.
E. Hazardous Wiring: The entire electrical system has been destroyed
or rendered inoperative by fire.
F. Hazardous Plumbing: The entire plumbing system has been destroyed
or rendered inoperative by fire.
G. Hazardous Mechanical Equipment: The entire heating and ventila-
tion system has been destroyed or rendered inoperative by fire.
H. Faulty Weather Protection: The entire structure has no weather
protection due to fire damage. Extensive damage is being done
due to water damage.
K. Hazardous or Unsanitary Premises: The entire site, because of
the debris, rat harborage, combustible materials, and similar
materials or conditions constitute fire, health, or safety
hazards.
This entire structure has been damaged by fire and exposure to weather
to the point that it exceeds 50% of the value of the existing building re-
quiring the complete structure to conform to present Building Codes. This
would require that all wood construction within the building be removed
and replaced with fire resistive construction.
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
building be razed or removed by the City Manager with City forces or by
contractor, and
3. That is 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.
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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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City Clerk
Adopted by the City ouncil April A6, 1979.
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