HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-107 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2023-107
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
6728 Grimes Ave N
Ash
58
6720 Grimes Ave N
Ash
59
6740 Grimes PI
Ash
60 — 76
6700 Quail Ave N
Ash
77 & 80
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 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 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. 2023-107
November 27 2023
Date
ATTEST:'/
City Cleric
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kragness
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Jerzalc, Kragness
and the following voted against the same: none.
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.