HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-137 (approving a license with conditions regarding the designation of 918 5th Ave. South, Stillwater, as a problem property) RESOLUTION NO. 2019-137
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE WITH CONDITIONS REGARDING THE
DESIGNATION OF 918 5TH AVE. SOUTH, STILLWATER,AS A PROBLEM PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Stillwater City Code Section 38-5, the City Administrator
designated 918 5th Ave. South, Stillwater, Minnesota ("the Property") as a problem property;
the Owner appealed the designation, but the City Council upheld the designation following
a hearing,which occurred on October 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the Property is John Prosser ("the Owner"); and
WHEREAS, the Owner applied for a Problem Property License and paid the annual
fee of$1,500 in a timely manner.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Stillwater hereby
issues a Problem Property License to the Owner for the Property located at 918 5th Ave.
South, Stillwater, Minnesota,with the following terms and conditions:
1. The License is valid for an initial period of two years,beginning November 20,
2019 - November 19, 2021,which shall automatically renew each year unless
terminated by the Council or terminated pursuant to the terms contained
herein; and
2. The Owner must pay a renewal fee of$1,500 on or before November 1 of each
year that the License is required; and
3. The Owner shall have no violations of City Code Section 38-5 involving noisy
parties while this License is in effect; and
4. If there are any noisy parties or gatherings as described in City Code 38-
5(b)(2)while the License is in effect,which are confirmed by law enforcement,
then the Owner shall pay$1,000 for each violation plus any additional costs of
enforcement if not covered by the fee; and
5. Any unpaid fees due pursuant to this License may be certified to Washington
County as a service charge for collection with real estate taxes. City shall
provide 10-days' advance notice prior to such certification hearing by the
Council; and
6. The License shall be recorded against the Property; and
7. The License shall terminate automatically if there are no violations within a
24-month period,unless terminated earlier by the City Council due to a change
in ownership or other circumstances that merit such termination; and
8. Any violation of the License is a misdemeanor.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 19th day of November,
2019.
CITY OFT ATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Beth Wolf, City Clerk