HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-151 CCRMember Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-151
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 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:
The diseased tree at the following address is hereby declared to be a public
nuisance.
Property Address Tree Type Tree Number
4001 71StAveN Elm 63
5332 James Ave N Elm 69
5234 Drew Ave N Elm 70&71
33lO5Oth Ave N Elm 72
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-151
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.
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.
September 26, 2016
Date Mayor
ATTEST: jbw]^^
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryanand the
following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.