4.5 SR 12-05-2022
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 5, 2022 Lori Stich, Assistant Finance Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution: Levy Special Assessments for Lori Ziemer, Finance Director
Abatement of Ordinance Violations
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution levying special assessments for city abatement costs related to ordinance
violations.
Background/Discussion
Section 46-38 of the city ordinance authorizes the city to levy an assessment against property for any
costs the city incurs to abate a public nuisance.
All property owners who were in violation of the public nuisance ordinance received a notice informing
them they had the opportunity to correct the violation or the city would abate the property and they
would be assessed for the costs.
Attached is a list of abated properties and the costs incurred by the city. The total amount assessed is
$6,355.54.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Responsible for every dollar and to be good stewards to develop a sustainable and prosperous
community.
Attachments
Code Violation Resolution and Properties Abated
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 22-____
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Levying Assessment
for Abatement of City Code Violations
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 429.101 authorizes the city to levy an assessment
equal to the cost of abatement for removal or correction of a hazardous condition: and
WHEREAS, the city ordinance Section 46-38 authorizes the city to levy an assessment
against property for any costs the city incurs to abate a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, all property owners with public nuisance violations were given adequate
notice of this pending assessment and have been given opportunities to pay prior to this
assessment being levied; and
WHEREAS, state law does not require a public hearing or notice before levying such
assessments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: The parcels and amounts listed in attached Exhibit A are
correct and made a part hereof, and are to be levied at an interest rate of 6% per annum and
certified to the Sherburne County Auditor.
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Passed and adopted this 5 day of December 2022.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
PID #ViolationAddressBalance
75-747-0110Snow Blowing11074 179th Ave NW$360.54
75-417-0420Clean-up617 Gates Ave$5,995.00
EXHIBIT A
2022 Code Violation Assessments
(Payable 2023)