HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-118 CCR Member K«;. Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -118
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 of Brooklyn Center
giving 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 trees at the following addresses are hereby declared to be a public
nuisance.
Property Owner Property Address Tree Type and No.
Scott M Trenda 3825 Bur quest Ln Elm 68
Jeremiah Gillesby 5709 Brooklyn Blvd Elm 69
Zachary Evers 5717 Brooklyn Blvd Elm 69
Robert T Basel 6207 Beard Ave N Elm 70
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. 2011 -118
September 12, 2011
Date Mayor
ATTEST: J��
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.