HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-088RESOLUTION NO. 2013-088
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR GEO CODE 28.030.20.11.0035 RELATING TO
NUISANCE ORDINANCE VIOLATION RESULTING IN HEALTH AND PUBLIC
SAFETY ENDANGERMENT (LI 401)
WHEREAS, an Abatement Order was issued to Minnesota Zephyr Limited on November 16, 2012 for a
nuisance existing by reason of a train engine abandoned upon City property; and
WHEREAS, that nuisance constituted an immediate danger and hazard, if not immediately abated,
would endanger the health and safety of the public.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Zephyr Limited did not remove said nuisance as stated in the Abatement Order
or as stated to Council at their December 4, 2012 meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the December 18, 2012 City Council meeting, the Stillwater City Council directed City
Staff to contract and remove train engine from City property and assess all costs to property owned by
Minnesota Zephyr Limited identified at GEO Code 28.030.20.11.0035.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER,
MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessments, as listed below, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special
assessment against the lands named therein.
Supplies and Removal of train from City Property:
$10,750.00
2. Property owners may at anytime prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the
entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of
Stillwater Treasurer. NO INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED IF THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT
IS PAID BY NOVEMBER 15, 2013. If the assessment is not paid by November 15, 2013, accrued
interest from the date of the adoption of the assessment roll through December 31, 2013 will be
added with the first installment due in 2014. If payment is not received by November 15, 2013, the
amount listed above will be collected over a 5 year period with interest added at 4.0% per year on the
unpaid balance. The yearly installments will be collected with the property taxes that are paid to
Washington County. At anytime thereafter, prior to November 15th of any year, pay the remaining
principal balance (in whole or part) to the City of Stillwater.
3. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be
extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over in
the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted by the Council this 21St day of May, 2013
ATTEST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk
Michael olehna, Vice Mayor