5.4. SR 09-13-1999
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ITEM 5.4.
MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
Mayor and City Council (\ n
Cliff Skogstad, Building Official \.X
September 9,1999
DATE:
SUBJECT: Demolition of the Dangerous Building
Located at 740 Proctor Avenue
On March 22, 1999, Mr. Tom Zerwas, Elk River Police Chief, filed a complaint form to
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, regarding a hazardous building located
at the aforementioned address. Since that time Mr. Rohlfhas been working with the
owners of the property to initially secure the structure to help eliminate health and safety
concerns to the public.
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On March 25, 1999, the Police Department did confirm that the house was secured.
However, on April 15th Mr. Rohlf talked to the property owners regarding having
someone occupy the structure or tear it down, being this building has been vacant in
excess of 12 years. The property owner was given a deadline of June 1, 1999 to let staff
know of the actions he would be taking. Since that time we have not heard from the
property owner. Therefore, at this time I am requesting Mayor and City Council approval
to proceed with declaring this issue a public nuisance and be abated by demolition or
removal in accordance with the procedures specified in the 1997 version for abatement of
dangerous buildings. This procedure will require the assistance ofthe city attorney. I am
hopeful, however, that this procedure will be completed in a timely manor.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 441-4903.
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