(A) Civil actions. The city may exercise the powers granted under M.S. §§ 463.15 et seq., as the same may be from time to time amended, or may institute any other appropriate civil proceeding to abate nuisances.
(B) Emergency abatement; summary enforcement. In cases of emergency, where delay in abatement required to complete the notice and procedure requirements set forth in this section will permit a continuing nuisance to unreasonably endanger public health, safety or welfare, the City Council may order summary enforcement and abate the nuisance. To proceed with summary enforcement, the officer charged with enforcement shall determine that a public nuisance exists or is being maintained on premises in the city and that delay in abatement of the nuisance will unreasonably endanger public health, safety or welfare. The enforcement officer shall notify in writing the occupant or owner of the premises of the nature of the nuisance and of the city’s intention to seek summary enforcement. The City Council shall determine whether or not the condition identified in the notice to the owner or occupant is a nuisance, whether public health, safety or welfare will be unreasonably endangered by delay in abatement required to complete the procedure set forth in this section, and may order that the nuisance be immediately terminated or abated. If the nuisance is not immediately terminated or abated, the City Council may order summary enforcement and abate the nuisance.
(C) Immediate abatement. Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the city, without notice or other process, from immediately abating any condition which poses an imminent and serious hazard to human life or safety.
(`86 Code, § 8.55) (Am. Ord. 687, passed 11-19-96)