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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 740 PROCTOR AVENUE, CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the buildings located at 740 Proctor Avenue, City of Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota, and legally described as: That pt of SE 1-4 of NE 1-4 lying N of RR R of W des as follows: Beg at intersection of N line of RY R of W with E line of public rd running N & S of W line of said SE 1-4 of NE 1-4, thence N along E line of said rd 85 ft more or less to N line of SE 1-4 of NE 1-4, thence E along said line a dist of 450 ft, thence S at RA to said N line a dist of 464 ft thence W para with N line of said SE 1-4 of NE 1-4 to an intersection with the N'LY line of RY R of W, thence NW'LY along said R of W line to PT of BEG, Section 33, Township 33, Range 26, 2.42 acres, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Sherburne County, Minnesota, have been vacant for over 10 years and have deteriorated to a condition that is hazardous to the public. The buildings have broken windows, unstable floors, interior walls that are totally destroyed and overall are in general disrepair; and WHEREAS, the health and safety of the citizens of Elk River and the general public is at risk due to the hazardous condition of the buildings; and WHEREAS, Elk River's Building and Zoning Administrator, Fire Chief, and Chief of Police inspected the buildings on April 24, 2002, and found the above-referenced unsafe conditions. Their reports are attached as Exhibits 1,2, and 3; and WHEREAS, photographs of the exterior and interior of the buildings were taken on April 24, 2002. The photographs are attached as Exhibits 4, 5, 6, and 7; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of public health and safety that an order be served on the owners directing them to raze and remove the hazardous buildings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Elk River declares the above-described buildings to be hazardous to the public health and safety and directs the City Attorney to draft an order pursuant to M.S.A. §463.17 directing the owners to commence the razing and removal of said buildings within 30 days from service of said order and to complete said razing and removal of said buildings within 45 days from service of said order. If said order is not complied with, the City Council authorizes the City Attorney to commence proceedings in District Court to enforce the Order to raze and remove said buildings in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapters 463. Dated: Mayor - City of Elk River Elk River City Clerk