09-50RESOLUTION NO. 2009-50
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDER TO SECURE VACANT BUILDING
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the City Council that the
property located at 8388 Needham Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330 (Lot 30, Block
2 VASSEUR'S OAK GROVE ESTATES 3an ADDITION) is unsecured without
doors or windows; and
WHEREAS, there has been no indication of occupancy of the property in some
time; and
WHEREAS, the building site and structure provide easy access to trespassers, and
is an attractive and dangerous nuisance to children in the area; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 463.251 authorizes the City to order securing of vacant
buildings.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA as
follows:
1. The Otsego City Council deems the property at 8388 Needham Avenue NE, to
be hazardous in its current condition.
2. That the owner of the property located at 8388 Needham Avenue NE, Otsego,
MN 55330 is hereby ordered to secure said premises by immediately installing
garage doors and windows on the property to prevent access, or otherwise
securing the premises to the satisfaction of the City.
3. That the owner has fourteen (14) days after service of this order to either fully
comply with this order or to provide the Otsego City Council with a reasonable
plan and schedule to comply with the order.
4. That if the owner does not either comply with the order or provide a reasonable
plan within said fourteen (14) days, the City will cause the building to be secured
and the cost of securing the building and any other City costs related to this matter
will be charged against the real estate and, if unpaid, may be assessed against the
property.
DATED: 14 December 2009
Tauri Loff, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica Stockamp, Mayor