(A) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this code for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalty which may be imposed for any crime which is a misdemeanor under this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, shall be a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
(B) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this code, including state statutes specifically adopted by reference, which is designated to be a petty misdemeanor shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. The penalty which may be imposed for any petty offense which is a petty misdemeanor shall be a sentence of a fine of not more than $300.
(C) Pursuant to M.S. § 631.48, as it may be amended from time to time, in either the case of a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor, the costs of prosecution may be added. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during which a violation occurs or continues.
(D) The failure of any officer or employee of the city to perform any official duty imposed by this code shall not subject the officer or employee to the penalty imposed for a violation.
(E) In addition to any penalties provided for in this section or in § 10.98 of this chapter, if any person, firm or corporation fails to comply with any provision of this code, the Council or any city official designated by it, may institute appropriate proceedings at law or at equity to restrain, correct or abate the violation.
(F) (1) Recovery of costs. The owner of the premises shall be personally liable for the costs to the city for remediation, correction, abatement or other action necessitated by the violation(s) including legal and administrative costs, and attorney fees. As soon as the work has been completed and the costs determined, the Clerk-Administrator or other official designated by the City Council shall prepare a bill for the cost and mail it to the owner. Thereupon the amount shall be immediately due and payable at the office of the Clerk-Administrator. If amount is not paid within 30 days, the city may proceed by obtaining a judgment against the owner of the premises, or as outlined in § 10.99(F)(2) below.
(2) Assessment. If the city is not fully reimbursed for all its reasonable costs incurred, the costs may be assessed in the manner of a special assessment under M. S. Ch. 429 against the lot or property to which the costs, charges, and fees are attributed. The city council shall certify the assessment to the County Auditor for collection along with the real estate taxes for the following year or in annual installments, not exceeding three years, as the city council may determine in each case.
(Ord. 4-2019, passed 6-11-2019)