HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-118 CCR Member Tim willson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-118
RESOLUTION ADDRESSING APPEAL OF CERTAIN RENTAL INSPECTION
COMPLIANCE ORDERS FOR 5909 JUNE AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN
CENTER, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City Council serves as the Board of Appeals regarding appeals of
City Code Chapter 12 regarding regulation of rental properties; and
WHEREAS, Janine Atchison, landlord of 5909 June Ave N, appeals the
interpretation of two city code compliance orders regarding smoke detectors and refrigerator gasket
maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals finds that the City Ordinance Section 5-204f
requiring all battery operated smoke detectors to be replaced by hard-wired smoke detectors by
December 31, 1993 is in conflict with the current Minnesota State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals finds that the improperly maintained
refrigerator gasket is in violation of City Ordinance Section 12-402(3) as indicated by the
compliance order; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to ensure rental properties are
maintained to minimum property maintenance standards in order to protect the public's health,
safety and general welfare in accordance with city and state codes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
l. The enforcement of City Ordinance Section 5-204f requiring hard-wired smoke
detectors be discontinued for duplexes to be consistent with Minnesota State
Building Code.
2. City staff review options for amending City Ordinance Section 5-204f.
3. The compliance order regarding the repair of the gasket per the city's rental
inspection Compliance Notice be enforced. The appellant shall have 30 days from
the date of this resolution to correct the violation.
Sebtember 28, 2009 �r .,�'�,9 �..1�'"'��'����r� i
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mark Yelich
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was, declared duly passed and adopted.