HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-093 CCR Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 66 -93
i RESOLUTION ORDERING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED
AT 5531 FOURTH STREET NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER,
MINNESOTA. TO BE RAZED AND REMOVED
WHEREAS, Rachel Weins is the record owner of a certain building
located at 5531 Fourth Street North, Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, this building is best described as an abandoned base-
ment structure with a wooden capping, decking or roof; and
WHEREAS, after receipt of numerous complaints, J. R. Murphey,
the Building Inspector of the Village of Brooklyn Center, on the 19th day
of April 1966, inspected the property and submitted his report to the
Council, which described the premises as generally abandoned in a
dilapidated and extreme state of disrepair; stating that it is of generally
unsightly appearance, that it violates the Building Code of the Village
of Brooklyn Center in that a building permit was issued May 3, 1950
for a full one -story dwelling which has never been completed except
for the construction of basement walls which have deteriorated and are
inadequate, that 25% of the deck sheathing is gone or broken, that the
floor joists are deteriorated, the basement is littered with old paper and
insulation, furniture, wood and rags and is a fire, health and safety
hazard; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center finds
that the above described building is inadequately maintained, dilapidated
and in a state of extreme disrepair; is in an unsanitary condition; con-
stitutes a hazard to public safety, a menace to public health and a fire
hazard, violates the Building Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Rachel Weins shall be
ordered to raze and remove the cement and wooden structure located at
5531 Fourth Street North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on the property
legally described as:
The South 50 feet of the East one -half of the South
one -half of Lot 39, Garcelons Addition to Minneapolis,
Hennepin County, Minnesota,
And that this action is being taken pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Annotated ss. 463. 15 463.26 on the grounds that said building is a
hazardous building within the meaning of that statute;
Resolution No. 66 -93
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rachel Weins, her heirs or
assigns, must comply with this order within twenty (20) days from the
date of service upon her or within twenty (20) days file an answer
thereto, otherwise a motion for summary enforcement of this order will
be taken by the Village of Brooklyn Center in the Hennepin County
District Court.
April 25, 1966
Date
ATTEST: 1iyyt,�}-us
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Earl Simons and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Earl Simons, john Leary,
Howard Heck and Theodore Willard,
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.