HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-006 CCR Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06
RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES AT CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center City Code Section 20-301 declares any diseased tree
a public nuisance and provides for abatement by the City if not corrected by the property owner;
and;
WHEREAS, removal of diseased trees and abatement of the public nuisances is
necessary to prevent the spread of tree diseases and to protect the environmental quality and
desirability of neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and a Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
has been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City allowing the owners twenty(20) days
to remove diseased trees on the owners' property; and
WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by declaring
them a public nuisance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,that:
1. The diseased tree at the following address is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
Property Address Tree Type Tree Number
5200 70th Ave N Ash 68
7142 France Ave N Ash 72
6931 Ewing Ave N Ash 73
2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the initial notice, the property owner(s) will
receive a second written notice providing five (5) business days in which to contest the
determination of the City Council by requesting, in writing, a hearing. Said request shall
be filed with the City Clerk.
3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a hearing, the tree(s) shall be
removed by the City. The cost of abatement shall be recorded and become the personal
responsibility of the owner of record. If unpaid, the costs shall be specially assessed to
the property in accordance with City codes and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06
January 10, 2022
Date Mayor
ATTEST: 'r ON.ttt Al%VA
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.