4.10 SR 11-18-2024The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
4.10
Meeting Date
November 18, 2024
Prepared By
Jill Knutson, Accountant
Item Description
Resolution 24-72 Levying Special Assessments for
Abatement of Ordinance Violations
Reviewed by
Lori Stich
Joe Stremcha
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, Resolution 24-72 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
$2,051.00.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Responsible for every dollar and be good stewards to develop a sustainable and prosperous community.
Attachments
1. Code Violation Resolution and Properties Abated
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City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 24-
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.
Passed and adopted this 18th day of November 2024.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
2024 Code Violation Assessments
(Payable 2025)
Prope rty ID Violation Addre ss Code Violation
75-00452-0120 Mowing 19116 Troy St NW 1,250.50
75-00506-0380 Mowing 19176 Kent St NW 800.50
T otal $2,051.00
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