HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-136 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.2022-136
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 Tvpe Tree Number
5344 Girard Ave N
Ash
60
5835 Camden Ave N
Ash
61
5733 Knox Ave N
Ash
63
4001 Joyce Ln
Ash
72
4007 Joyce Ln
Ash
73
3 900 62" d Ave N
Ash
76
5 814 Ewing Ave N
Ash
77
6100 Lee Ave N
Ash
78 & 79
2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the initial notice, the property owners) 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 Cleric.
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
RESOLUTION NU. 2022-136
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.
December 12 2022 �-_ _
Date Mayor
ATTEST: _
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.