HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-23 OPH Ltr to Jerry Bjorkman & Allstate Insurance } , CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
s- 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 -4439 • Fax: 651/439 -0574
May 23, 2001
Mr. Jerry Bjorkman Mr. Lee Magel
C /o/ Ava Bjorkman Allstate Insurance
5663 O'Brien Ave N P.O. Box 1490 -
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Minneapolis, MN 55440
Re: 5887 Beach Road, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Bjorkman and Mr. Magel:
Thank you very much for continuing to keep the City of Oak Park Heights
informed regarding the current status of the property at 5887 Beach Road. We
appreciate your efforts during this very difficult time. We are aware that the
structure has been temporarily secured since the fire of 4/4/01, but we remain
very concerned that the building presents a liability to public safety.
This letter serves to notify you that the Building Official for the City of Oak Park
Heights has determined that the remaining structure is a hazardous building. In
order to comply with Section 102 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, abatement
of the situation must be made by demolition and /or removal of the structure. As
the structure is only temporarily secured at this time, demolition or removal of the
structure is to occur by 6/15/01. A demolition permit is required and may be
obtained by you or your contractor in the Community Development Department
at City Hall.
We are happy to assist you in any way possible through this process, including
locating sites to build a new home, informing you of the options of re- building the
home at the current location, and in locating potential buyers for the site. These
options have also been discussed with Mr. Chad Bjorkman, who has expressed
an interest in constructing an apartment building or duplex at the site. As the
property is zoned "0" Open Space, any new construction would require a
variance permit from the City.
Tree City U.S.A.
As discussed with Mr. Magel and Mr. Chad Bjorkman, Mr. Kurt Hartner, Property
Management Supervisor for MNDOT has expressed that MNDOT would be
interested in purchasing the property from you if you invite them to do so. Mr.
Hartner may be reached at:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Office of Land Management
Mail Stop 631, 8 Floor
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55155 -1899
(651) 296 -1120
Please contact us at 439 -4439 with any questions you may have, and to make us
aware of how we can be of any assistance to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely Yours, w
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Kris Danielson Jim Butler
Community Development Director Building Official
Cc: Mayor and City Council
Tom Melena
Mark Vierling
Lindy Swanson