A. Notice: Upon discovery of a nuisance as defined in this chapter, the weed inspector, tree inspector, or designee, shall serve a notice upon the owner, occupant or agent of the property owner ordering such person to have such weeds or grass cut, or shade tree pest or shade tree disease removed, treated, or otherwise eradicated and removed within the time period specified in the notice. The notice shall specify the steps to be taken to abate the nuisance and shall also state that in the event of noncompliance, cutting, removal or eradication will be done by the city, with all costs to be paid by the owner, together with an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of the costs, or ten dollars ($10.00), whichever is greater.
B. Assessment: A record showing the cost of work attributable to each separate lot or parcel shall be delivered to the city clerk. If all costs and fees are not paid within thirty (30) days of the date of completion of the work, the amount so charged, including the administrative charge, together with accrued interest thereon at the maximum lawful rate permitted, against said lot or parcel of land, together with a description of the premises and the name of the owner, if known, shall be certified to the county auditor and shall be collected under Minnesota statutes, section 429.101 in the same manner as taxes and/or special assessments against said premises. The charge shall be a perpetual lien on the premises until paid. No interest shall accrue after the amount due is certified to the county auditor.
C. Appeal: Any person receiving a notice under subsection A of this section may appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the city administrator within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the notice. The city administrator will schedule a hearing before the city council and provide notice to the individual at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing. After the hearing, the city council may sustain or modify the abatement notice or extend the time by which the abatement must be complete. (Ord. 2012-03, 4-3-2012)