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Council orders abatement of nuisance property at 101 Second Avenue South
Summary
After reviewing photographs and hearing neighbor input, councilors voted to abate the property at 101 Second Avenue South. The property owner was not present at the nuisance hearing; council closed the nuisance hearing after the motion carried.
Biwabik City Council opened a nuisance hearing for the property at 101 Second Avenue South, heard photographic evidence and neighbor statements, and voted to order abatement.
The property owner was not present. Staff had included a notice and photographs in the meeting packet and a neighbor provided updated photos shortly before the hearing. Councilors described the parcel as a recurring problem and a frequent subject of code-enforcement concern. After brief discussion a motion to abate the property was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. The council closed the nuisance hearing and reopened the regular meeting.
The council did not set a detailed abatement timeline during the hearing; staff will implement the abatement process consistent with city code and bring any required cost-recovery or lien actions to future meetings as needed.
