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ADMINISTRATION
Julienne Wyckoff
Councilmembers
Robert A. WtTliams
Bruce Nawroct~
Tamrnera Ericson
Bruce Kelzenberg
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 28, 2003 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611,
to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
Invocation: Pastor Peter Law, Community United Methodist Church
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These
may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
4. PROCLAMATIONS~ PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations
1) 2003 Prayer Breakfast
B) Presentations
Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters - donations to the Fire and Park/Recreation Departments
C) Introduction of New Employees - none
D) Recognition-none
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of
business.)
A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Approve City Council meeting minutes for April 14, 2003
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2003, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2) Approve City Council Board of Review meeting minutes for April 21, 2003
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2003, City Council Board of Review
meeting as presented.
THE CItY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PIROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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3)
Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) MOTION: Move to accept the January 28, 2003 minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
b) MOTION: Move to accept the March 10, 2003 minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority
c) MOTION: Move to accept the April 1, 2003 minutes of the Library Board of Trustees
4) Appoint member to the Kmart Redevelopment Citizen Advisory Committee
MOTION: Move to appoint Mike Claremont to the Kmart Redevelopment Advisory committee.
5)
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-15, being a resolution declaring the Intent to Bond for Zone 6B Street
Rehabilitation Project
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2003-15, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2003-15, being a resolution approving the declaration for the
official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for Zone 6B Street Rehabilitation Project.
6)
Approve transfer of funds from General Fund to Police Department budget to reimburse overtime
fund
MOTION: Move to transfer $4,055.62 the total amount received from Unique Thrift Store, Chase
Teen Dance, and Valley View Elementary PTA (carnival) for off duty security worked, from the
General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget under line #1020, Police Overtime.
7)
Approve Rental Housing License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 28,
2003.
a)
Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 28, 2003 as
presented.
9)
Approve Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number 103033 through 103231 in the amount of $1,196,254.16.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Rental Housing License Revocation for 4916-4916-1/2 Tyler Street NE.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2003-20, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2003-20, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights approving Revocation pursuant to Ordinance Code section 5A.408(1) of the Rental
License held by Elmi Abdullahi Regarding Rental Property at 4916-4916-I/2 Tyler Street NE.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions
B) Bid Considerations
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C) Other Business
1) Adopt Resolution 2003-19, to submit a grant application to the MN Department of Trade and
Economic Development, for contamination funding investigation of industrial area properties.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2003-19, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2003-19, being a Resolution authorizing application for
Contamination Investigation and Response Action Plan (RAP) Development grant through the
Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED).
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
B) Report of the City Attorney
CITIZENS FORUM
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes.)
10. COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R Fehst~, City Mat~ager
wi/pm
PROCLAMATION
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
WHEREAS, in 1952 an event was inaugurated by leadership groups
in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and,
WHEREAS, a voluntary committee of citizens has joined together in
celebration of Columbia Heights to sponsor the Columbia Heights
Community Prayer Breakfast, and
WHEREAS, it shall be proclaimed "A Day of Personal Rededication
in Columbia Heights," calling upon all citizens to join in quiet reverence and
dedication as stated in the Declaration of Independence:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created
equal; they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that
among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these
rights, governments are instituted among men..."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Julienne Wyckoff, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 14, 2003, as the date of the
Columbia Heights Community Prayer Breakfast.
Julienne Wyckoff, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2003
7'FIESE I¢,INUTE.$ H, VE
NOT BEEN
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April
14, 2003 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
Reverend Deb Walkes, Fridley United Methodist Church, gave the Invocation
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Wyckoff, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Ericson,
and Councilmember Kelzenberg
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Wyckoff stated she would mention recent deaths of prominent citizens under Item 4AE.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS~ RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - Arbor Day
Mayor Wyckoffread the Arbor Day Proclamation and presented it to Lauren McClanahan, City
Forester.
McClanahan stated that Columbia Heights has received the Tree City USA award for the l lth
consecutive year. There are about 1 O0 cities in Minnesota that receive this award annually. He
commended our Public Works crew on the good job they do, and listed the items required to obtain this
award. Mayor Wyckoff commended him on his work.
B) Presentations - none
C) Introduction of New Employees - none
D) Recognition
1) Wyckoff read information on Jerry Olson, and current soldier and former Columbia Heights
resident. He is the son of Helen and Kenneth Olson, who were present, along with his sister Janet.
Mr. Olson spoke of the family 's pride in their son. He stated that Jerry recently telephoned them and
indicated he would soon be going to Baghdad.
Wyckoff read information on Joe Cichomski, a current soldier and Columbia Heights resident. He is
the son of Linda Cichomski, who was present. She stated that Joe is on "no mission-active duty"
status and waiting to bring health care and supplies to the Middle East. He is currently stationed at
Fort Stewart Georgia.
Nawrocki stated that Columbia Heights VFW Post #230 has blue star cards for families of those now
serving in the armed services, and he presented both families with a card. He suggested that other
families with members in the service contact the Post. Also, they have a coupon-clipping program
where manufacturers give special consideration to armed service families. 85,000 coupons have
been collected and forwarded to those in need. Nawrocl~' asked if items sent must go through the
CSO. Mr. Olson stated that his son could receive items directly. Wyckoff reiterated the community's
support of our troops.
E) Wyckoff informed the community of the death of resident, Francis Tatting; Janice Larson, who was a
member of our Charter Commission; and Bob Proft. She wished all of the families well. Nawrocki told
of his association with the Tatting family and Bob Proft and indicated the deaths of Bud Austin and John
Lonsky.
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CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Walt Fehst took Council through the Consent Agenda items.
1)
Approve City Council Public Improvement Hearing Minutes for March 17, 2003 and Meeting
Minutes for March 24, 2003
Motion to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2003 Public Improvement Hearing and the March
24, 2003, regular City Council meeting as presented; with corrections to the March 17 meeting of
Adams Street to Madison and reversing the B. Roddy addresses.
The corrections were indicated by Nawrocki and Ericson.
2)
Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
Motion to accept the March 4, 2003 meeting minutes of the Library Board of Trustees
Motion to accept the March 5, 2003 special meeting minutes of the Human Services Commission.
Motion to accept the March 20, 2003 meeting minutes of the Telecommunications Commission.
Motion to accept the March 26, 2003 meeting minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission.
Motion to accept the April 1, 2003 meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3) Establish a Special City Council Meeting to review the General Obligation Bond Bids for May 5,
2003 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to be followed by a City Council Work Session - Removed
Fehst stated that the special meeting would be regarding General Obligation Bond bids, as the
newspaper did not publish the notice on time for the next Council meeting. Nawrocla' requested the
item be removed from the consent agenda.
4) Authorize staff to seek bids for the joint refurbishment of Engine #4 and Rescue #1
Motion to authorize staff to seek bids for the joint refurbishment of Engine g4 and Rescue #1.
Nawrocki requested a prioritized list of items needed. Matt Fields, Fire Captain, indicated a total
breakdown would be difficult to do, but the bids would be itemized and Council could delete options
if they so chose.
5)
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-16, being a resolution reclassifying and designating fund balances
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2003-16, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2003-16, being a resolution reclassifying and designating fund balances.
Nawrocki questioned the capital building, library, cable, police, capital development, and special
projects funds. Bill Elrite, Finance Director, explained the individual funds and the proposed
designations. Nawrocki questioned control of the funds. Elrite stated that use of the funds would take
a four~fifths vote of the Councilper City Charter. Elrite explained the Comprehensive Annual
Finance Report (CAFR) and stated that these funds could be transferred by a three/fifths Council
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-16
RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING AND DESIGNATING FUND BALANCES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has accumulated fund balances in the General Fund and Special Revenue funds for
the purpose of funding future capital improvements and capital equipment within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established long-term development goals for the City of Columbia Heights; and
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to provide funding for these long-term goals; and
WHEREAS, the current fund balances in the General Fund and Special Revenue funds would be more appropriately accounted
for/n separate funds designated for the purpose in which they were accumulated:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following transfers and reclassifications be made, effective December 31,
2002, to more appropriately classify fund balances in the City's fmancial records:
Fi-om
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Library
Cable Television
Police Pension Consoli/PERA
Special Projects
HRA
Municipal State Aid
Parking Ramp
Housing Mortgage Bonds
T._go Amount
Capital Building Fund $1,140,052
Capital Building Fund $ 200,000
Capital Equipment Fund $ 300,000
Capital Equipment Fund $ 238,056
Capital Development Fund $ 50,000
Capital Development Fund $ 140,000
Reclassify to Capital Section of the CAFR $ (725,704)
Reclassify to Capital Section of the CAFR $ 726,636
Reclassify to Capital Section of the CAFR $ 491,785
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any unbudgeted, undesignated fund balance in the Capital
Equipment Replacement funds or Capital Improvement funds shall require a four-fifths vote to expend or transfer funds.
6)
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-17, being a resolution authorizing final payment on Columbia Heights
Consolidation Police PERA Pension Account
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2003-17, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2003-17, being a resolution authorizing final payment on Columbia
Heights Consolidation Police PERA Pension Account.
Fehst stated this is currently paid in installments with an eight percent interest rate. This resolution
wouM authorize a final lump sum payment of $238,969. There is a current reserve balance of
$507,025 and would therefore leave a reserve of $238,056. Fehst thanked the Finance Director for
working with the State to complete this transaction. Nawrocki questioned if the January payment
was made. Elrite stated it was. Elrite indicated there could be a slight deviation in the final amount
when an actuarial study is completed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CONSOLIDATED POLICE PERA PENSION ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has accumulated reserves in excess of the City's accrued actuarial liability for the Police
Relief Association Consolidated PERA account; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is being charged 8% per year interest on the outstanding liability; and
WHEREAS, paying offthe outstanding liability will free excess reserves to be utilized in other areas:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council is hereby authofizuig payment in full to PERA for the City's pension
liability for the Columbia Heights Police Consolidated PERA fund.
7) Adopt Resolntion No. 2003-18, being a resolntion reducing the adopted 2003 budget in anticipation
of local government aid reductions
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2003-18 there being ample copies available to the
public.
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2003-18 being a resolution reducing the adopted 2003 budget in
anticipation of local government aid reductions.
Fehst stated that indications show State Aid to our City would be reduced by nearly $700,000. He
proposed $466,512 in reductions to the 2003 budget and stated that we would continue to look for
additional reductions. There has been a freeze placed on hiring, and items such as contracts for
heating/air conditioning, and cleaning services are being reviewed. Fehst indicated consideration
must include increasing revenues to cover actual costs, such as for Murzyn Hall and Parkview Villa
South rental rates. Fehst stated that if cuts next year are $1,444,000, he would bring back other,
more significant cuts, including reductions in services.
Nawrocki took exception to the statement that Parkview Villa South is not paying its own wa,y as
there is a building fund balance for major repairs. Murzyn Hall rental rates are in line with other
rental facilities, and expenses charged to that account should be reviewed. Nawrocki questioned
accounts 203-46330-and 213-46340. Elrite stated these were Parkview Villa North and South
accounts and this would reallocate management time. Nawrocki stated this is the Housing Assistant
position, which was to be temporary and to now transfer funds for this position is not appropriate.
Nawrockt questioned the affect of removing the Arbor Day celebration on the Tree City USA Award.
Wyckoff stated we would still have a celebration without spending additional funds. Nawrocki stated
that these changes are not dealing with the real problem and we must learn to run government more
cost effectively and live with reduced resources.
Wyckoff stated that staff has been diligent in reduction and if additional cuts were necessary all
Council members would make the decisions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-18
REDUCING THE ADOPTED 2003 BUDGET IN ANTICIPATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID REDUCTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is anticipating a reduction as high as $700,000 in the amount of state aid the City
will receive in 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has utilized advanced planning and preparation for these reductions; and
WHEREAS, it is the overall goal to balance the City budget for 2003 with a minimal impact on services provided to residents:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budget reductions be made to the 2003 property tax supported
budgets.
Adopted Proposed Hard Total Proposed
Department 2003 Budget Cuts Hard & Soft Cuts
Administration 820,292 (35,290) (35,290)
Com Dev/EDA/HRA 615,220 (9,749) (28,964)
Finance 643,973 (27,250) (32,199)
Fire 916,572 (45,812) (45,812)
Library 679,700 (33,900) (33,900)
Pohce 2,802,737 (134,281) (134,281)
Public Works 2,081,427 (104,396) (104,396)
Recreation 492,689 (51,670) (51,670)
9,052,610 (442,348) (466,512)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to dispose of smplns City
equipment in accordance with state statutes and within his spending authority limit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager instruct staff to explore all areas where City
revenue and fees can be increased to offset the cost of providing services and present recommendations to the City Council for
evaluation.
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8)
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-14, being a resolution indicating Council support for State legislation
that would provide improved funding options for city street improvements and maintenance -
Removed
Fehst stated this request is from the League of MN Cites to provide options for funding road
improvements; we do have our own program, but were asked to support the legislation. Nawrocki
requested this item be pull from the agenda.
9)
Establish a Heating Date of April 28, 2003 for revocation or suspension of rental property license at
4916-4916 ½ Tyler Street NE
Motion to establish a hearing date of April 28, 2003 for revocation or suspension of a license to
operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Elmi Abullahi at 4916/4916 ½
Tyler St. N.E.
10) Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 14, 2003 as presented.
11) Approve Payment of Bills
Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check
register covering Check Number 102775 through 103032 in the amount of $1,812,752.89.
Nawrocki questioned if the check to Thomas and Sons was a final payment. Fehst stated this is to the
Central Avenue road construction contractor and this is not a final payment, as there are punch list
items to be corrected. Nawrocki questioned the 21st Century Grant. Fehst stated this grant is in
conjunction with the school district, in place of the CHASE Grant, for summer programs and after
school activities.
Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items, excluding items
number three and eight. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Item #3 Establish a Special City Council Meeting to review the General Obligation Bond Bids for
May 5, 2003 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to be followed by a City Council Work Session
Nawrocla' stated concerns regarding establishing a work session with no agenda items at this time.
Fehst indicated that work session agenda items would be listed under the City Manager's Report.
Motion by Nawrocki to divide the recommended motion.
As a second was not received, the motion was not considered.
Motion by Ericson, second by Williams, to establish a special City Council Meeting for May 5,
2003 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of selling General Obligation Bonds, to be followed by
a City Council Work Session. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki,
nay; Wyckoff, aye. 4 ayes -1 nay. Motion carried.
Item #8 Adopt Resolution No. 2003-14, being a resolution indicating Council support for State
legislation that would provide improved funding options for city street improvements and
maintenance
Nawrocki stated that this request would allow additional taxing authority and he does not agree.
Fehst stated this would allow the State to set up a program for cities to raise funds to repair roads
that do not wish to assess individual properties.
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Ericson stated it was a positive that the State would consider a way for cities to obtain funds for
road improvements, and it is only an option to do so or not do so. Fehst indicated that if assistance
funds are no longer available, we must still provide basic services and necessities of the city, such as
road improvements. There must be a way to allow cities to raise these funds. Wyckoff read a portion
of the resolution, which described what the Legislature is being asked to consider.
Nawrocki stated that we have completed major road repairs in most of our City and have done so
without this type of taxing authority. Fehst stated this is not authorizing alee for our City. Wyckoff
indicated that the Governor might veto this. Kelzenberg asked the ramifications if we don't support
this. Fehst stated it gives cities a funding option. Kelzenberg did not agree with the concept.
Williams stated his approval and agreed this would improve funding options for future city councils.
Wyckoff felt it was important to keep future options open.
Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to waive the reading of Resolution No.2003-14, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to adopt Resolution No. 2003-14, being a resolution
indicating Council support for State legislation that would provide improved funding options for
future City street improvements and maintenance. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, nay; Williams, aye;
Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, no; Wyckoff, aye. 3 ayes -2 nays. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-14
BEING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE
Ev~ROVED FUNDING OPTIONS FOR CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, Minnesota contains over 135,000 miles of roadway, and over 19,000 miles--or 14%-- are owned and maintained by
Minnesota's 853 cities; and
WHEREAS, city streets are a separate but integral piece of the network of roads supporting movement of people and goods; and
WHEREAS, existing funding mechanisms, such as Municipal State Aid (MSA), property taxes, special assessments and bonding,
have limited applications, leaving cities under-equipped to address growing needs.
WHEREAS, maintenance costs increase as road systems age, and no City--large or small-- is spending enough on roadway capital
improvements to maintain a 50-year lifecycle; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Columbia Heights finds it is difficult to develop adequate funding systems to support the
City's needed street improvement and maintenance programs while complying with existing State statutes; and
WHEREAS, the League of Miunesota Cities, the Minnesota Public Works Association and the City Engineers Association of
Minnesota have jointly sponsored the development of a report entitled Funding Street Construction and Maintenance in
Minnesota's Cities wherein (1) the street systems of the cities within the State are inventoried; (2) the existing funding systems
are detailed and evaluated; and (3) recommendations are made; and
WHEREAS, cities need flexible policies and greater resources in order to meet growing demands for street improvements and
maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that this Council
concurs with the findings of the above referenced report, and fully supports the recommendations contained in that report; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that this Council supports the
adoption of legislation that would provide cities with the policy options they need to address current and future challenges in
providing adequate street improvement and maintenance programs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions - none
B) Bid Considerations -none
C) Other Business
1) Appoint members of the Kmart Redevelopment Citizen Advisory Committee
Fehst indicated the planning process for the Kmart site redevelopment calls for a citizens committee
to have input as an advisory group, hosting from three to five community meetings. Fehst referred to
names proposed in the Council packet and indicated the addition of Rob Fiorendino.
Wyckoff questioned if the proposed group had been contacted Fehst stated they have not yet all
been contacted. Nawrocki indicated that when making decisions, there should be representation of
people directly affected by this study, and he suggested someone from Welle Auto be included, and
suggested delaying appointments until the proposed members are contacted. Fehst suggested making
appointments tonight to get the process started, as people could be added to the group. He stated
that this committee would not make recommendations, only host meetings, which would include the
public and business repesentatives, with City Council making all final decisions. Kelzenberg
suggested talking to the Subway representatives also. Wyckoff stated that El Bustan's should be
involved. Ericson indicated the need to invite all the businesses. Ericson pointed out that there are
thirteen names on this list and it is recommended committees have no more than fifteen members.
Wyckoff asked Deb Johnson, who was in the audience, if she would be willing to serve. Ms. Johnson
indicated she would not, as she has other commitments at this time. Wyckoff indicated that Dave
Holmgren might also be too busy.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to appoint Richard Lawrence, Jo Ann Student, Jim
Fowler, John Hunter, Mickey Rooney, Dave Holmgren, Brace Magnusen, Bob Lyndes, Marlaine
Szurek, Nancy Kaldor, Jim Kordiak and Rob Fiorendino to the Kmart Redevelopment Advisory
committee, subject to their approval.
Nawrocki asked the maker of the motion to include a representative of Welle Auto. The Maker
declined.
Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Wyckoff, aye. 5 ayes.
Motion carried.
Amendment to the Motion offered by Nawrocki, to add a representative fi.om Welle Auto to the
committee.
As no second was received, the amendment was not considered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
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Fehst indicated there would be a Special City Council meeting on May 5 to consider the sale of bonds,
to be followed by a work session with these items for discussion:
· Discuss adoption of State Building Code with Fire appendix. This would be an upgrade to the
most recent State Fire Code. He referred to changes regarding sprinkling systems, and minor
improvements to a business requiring this improvement.
· Building inspection agreement with the City of New Brighton
Wyckoff stated that Council Work Sessions are open to the public.
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Report of the City Attorney
Wyckoff questioned Jim Hoefl, City Attorney on the process to conduct a performance review of the City
Manger, which she suggested doing after the Board of Review on April 21*t. Hoefi indicated a meeting
wouM be called, and the employee wouM choose if the meeting wouM be opened or closed to the public.
No action couM be taken in a closed meeting. If the meeting is opened by request of the employee, action
can be taken. Wyckoff questioned if the same form that was used to evaluate employees could be used.
Hoeft stated in the past sheet notes or forms were provided for Councilmember's personal organization,
but not generated as a Council document. Wyckoff stated that past reviews were closed. The
Councilmembers met and invited the City Manager in at the end of the session. Kelzenberg stated his
discomfort with an open meeting. NawrocM stated he had no problem with it being an open meeting and
that the community ought to be aware of the discussion. Wyckoff asked that Councilmembers receive a
copy of the current contract.
Hoefl stated there must be a three day notification of the meeting indicating the evaluation of the City
Manager. Discussion included if this should be part of the Board of Review meeting agenda or a special
meeting.
Motion by Nawrocki that evaluation of the City Manager's performance be part of the special meeting
on April 21st.
Ericson asked the Attorney for clarification. Hoefl stated that following the Board of Review, Council
members could continue with another portion of the meeting as a closed session. Ericson asked if one
member could dictate that the meeting be open? Hoeft stated that only the employee could make that
decision. Hoefl stated that there must be an audiotape or minutes of the meeting.
Ericson recommended that legal counsel be present and suggested the review be heM following the
April 28tn Council meeting.
Motion by Ericson to hold the City Manager's performance evaluation on April 28th.
Nawrocki asked that it follow the Council meeting. Ericson indicated prior to the meeting.
Wyckoff asked for a second to the Nawrocki motion. As no second was received, the original motion
was not considered.
Second by Williams to the Ericson motion.
Nawrocki did not feel it necessary for the Attorney to be present, and stated he has a prior commitment
at that time. l, Vyckoff indicated the review could be on April 21st if the rules of the meeting were agreed
to by everyone. Nawrocki stated he would abide by the law. V~yckoff indicated her preference of April
2 fft.
Ericson stated her willingness to withdraw her motion, but want clarification on adjourning the closed
session. Hoefl stated that the Mayor can adjourn or a Council member can make the motion and if
seconded, the majority vote would prevail.
Ericson withdrew the Motion.
Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to add as an agenda item to the Monday, April 21, 2003
Board of Review meeting, the performance evaluation of the City Manager. Upon vote: All ayes.
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Motion carried.
Fehst stated that he prefers to be informed on a regular basis if there are any problems, rather than only
at an annual review. Nawrocki stated that the manager's contract calls for a review at the yearly
anniversary date.
CITIZENS FORUM
Damon Power, 3838 Buchanan Street, asked for a a clarification of driving and parking lanes on 37th
Avenue from Hart Boulevard, west, as last year it was changed from two lanes to one lane, but the lines
have now disappeared and he has experienced almost three collisions because of this. Fehst stated that
apparently the strip from last fall has worn off; we do plan to re-strip it as a one lane now that the road is
warm and will attempt to patrol the area more often. Powers recommended more signage. Hoeft stated that
he has seen no parking lane violations in court for this area.
Power questioned the twelve percent increase to his mid block lighting assessment. In 1989 the assessment
was $12 per year, then dropped to $10 a year, and was $10. 79 last year, He stated that he doesn't mind
paying the assessment, but does not receive any benefit from the light. Wyckoff asked if he wanted a light at
the top of the alley. Power stated that he gets more benefit from his neighbor's yard light. Wyckoff asked
what he wants from the City. He stated he wasjust making a comment. Wyckoff indicated he could petition
the property owners around him for another light. Powers asked if he couM petition for removal. Fehst
stated the lights were placed by petition, and could be eliminated the same way, however, lights are
beneficial because they discouraging people from loitering in the alley. Nawrocki stated that we do not have
the authority to cancel this assessment, but can drop the project and take the light out. He asked how the
cost increased. Hoefi stated that the City cannot cancel the assessment, but can accept a petition to remove
the light, or the City can wipe out all assessments and pay the fees with City funds. Hoeft stated that the
assessment is the cost of the energy and maintenance passed on by the energy company, and the City does
not make money on the project. Fehst indicated that the past assessment clerk broke down each project
individually, and now the cost is spread out evenly throughout the City. Wyckoff stated he could petition for
another light. Hoeft indicated he would still have to pay for the light that is there. Nawrocki questioned
where it states that the original assessment can have cost adjustments.
Mel Collova, 3909 Main Street NE, stated he was present as a resident and prior employee regarding the
injustice to residents by not filling the building official position, as severul projects are being done near him
without a permit. He estimated a potential loss of $60, OOO per year, not including double or triple fees when
necessary. Borrowing personnel from another city will result in lack of concern and projects done without a
permit. He feli projects were being pushed through by the current Community Development Department. He
questioned why the City would cut a revenue generatingposition. He asked Council to look at the number of
supervisory positions versus subordinate employees and asked to know the experience and education of
each supervisor. He indicated that the City's insurance audit rating would drop and resident's insurance
costs would go. Collova requested a time study be completed. Wyckoff stated that an efficiency study has
been recommended and it was not necessary to have a full time inspector in the winter. Fehst stated that
additional inspection help for the water plant expansion may be necessary.
Nawrocla' questioned when a formal review of the water works expansion would be brought before Council.
Fehst stated that a general plan was reviewed at a work session. Nawrocki stated that a public hearing is
necessary so the public knows what is happening. Hoefl stated the plans were presented to the Planning and
Zoning Commission and no variances or conditional use permits were required.
Leonard Dearing, 43ra and Jefferson, questioned if the same contractor would receive the bid for street
reconstruction this year. Nawrocki indicated the bids have been sent out and we are waiting for their return
to make and award the job on the basis of low, responsible bidder. He stated that Jefferson is a county road
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and there would only be assessments for water and sewer. Dearing asked if the City was satisfied with last
year's contractor. Fehst indicated that there were a number of items that were not satisfactory.
Dearing asked how many people could live in one house, by law. Hoefi stated that the Housing Maintenance
Code has provisions addressing that, and a situation of concern could be brought to the attention of that
department. Nawrocki stated there is a distinction between related and unrelated occupants.
Dearing requested that 43ra and Madison be considered for a stop sign, as there have been accidents and
damage to landscaping. Wyckoff stated the Traffic Commission should discuss this, and Mr. Dearing wouM
be notified when it would be on the agenda.
Wyckoffinvited the students present to come forward and be recognized.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki
· Noted comment in the Park Commission minutes regarding charitable gambling organizations giving
10 percent of their proceeds to the city. State law dedicates where funds may be used and he listed
recent funds donated, including field repair and scholarships.
· The Sister Cities Committee guests are still expected to visit and the City has donated funds for a
supper the fifth Monday of June at Immaculate Conception. The request has been made to change
the June 23rd Council meeting to June 30th, SO the guests could attend. Council members, spouses,
and some staffwill be invited to the supper and he suggested staffwork on a list &attendees.
· Has found the Chamber has already contracted for a concert Saturday night during the Jamboree.
The Lions Club is not happy because of the impact on the fireworks display. Parades are now costly,
and fimds must be raised, which come fi.om the carnival and the beer garden. Alternate nights for the
fireworks display were conveyed to the City Manager.
· Questioned a memo fi.om IS regarding the new caller id service and incoming calls being displayed,
but that it is up to individuals in the City if their number would be displayed going out to the public.
Fehst stated the intention is that all lines would be caller id available, but will check on this memo.
· Referred to an article in the Minneapolis business section today regarding new requirements by
Congress on publicly owned businesses. Feels it is desirable to change auditing firms occasionally.
· Last week the Mayor, City Manager, and he were at City Day at the Capitol. He distributed packets
of information to Councilmembers that did not attend.
· Questioned another dollar store opening a business here. We have more than our share already and it
affects the community's business climate. Questioned if there was a moratorium on these stores.
Fehst stated the moratorium was on resale stores. Wyckoff indicated this disheartened her, as we are
trying to get a higher level of homes in our community. Wyckoff questioned the lease period of the
prior Walgreen's store. Fehst understood it was a five year lease with a five year option. Wyckoff
questioned hearing that Rainbow Foods is in bankruptcy. Nawrocki stated that would be the owner,
not Ra'mbow Foods.
· Felt there should be a public hearing on the Waterworks improvements. Fehst indicated they are not
required to do so, but we could request it. Ericson stated there was a public hearing before the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Hoefi stated that site plan approval was all that was required of
the Planning and Zoning Commission and would not be required to come before Council.
· Last Friday he called the City Manager on certain properties with complaints and he received
responses that night; he assumes such follow up will continue.
Ericson
· April's value is Self Control.
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Expressed her thmOcs for the success of the First Annual Heights Housing Fair. 350 people attended
and of these 300 were from Columbia Heights. There were 40 contractors and other groups with
displays. Fees charged to the contractors will go back to the community for such things as a
contribution to the High School scholarship fund. Sixty donated prizes were distributed. The Rising
to New Heights committee meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at St. Tim's.
Nawrocki stated he was surprised to see city employees working at the housing fair and was tom by
the City Manager that all employees volunteered their time, and he thanked them.
Williams
· Will be unable to attend next Monday's meeting, as he will be out of the country helping the family
ora friend that passed away.
· Budget reductions made are serious and felt the City Manager has done a good job. We are being
pro-active and moving forward.
· Governor Palenty has appointed our Chief of Police to the Police Appointment Board, which is a
high honor.
· Indicated that the City Manager is doing a good job, that that he supports our City and lives here.
· Pray for the health, peace and prosperity of our City.
Kelzenberg
· Regarding the possible tax on pull-tab operations, felt his job is to do the best thing for the whole
city, and it would be good if we could generate funds from this. It is nothing against what they do
with their money, but about being fair to everyone, specifically to the Park Commission, which is
having a hard time doing things for our kids.
· Stay away fi'om the Post Office tomorrow, as it is the final tax day.
Wyckoff
· Howard Egge is the Library Patron of the month. She read the article written about him in the
Library newsletter.
· The Historical Society has downloaded old photos of Columbia Heights on the City's web site, and
they are looking for the names of hockey players in a 1937 photo. If anyone has old information on
past Jamboree's the Historical Society is very interested.
· Metro Transit is proposing to cut the #801 bus that we fought to keep several years ago. This is a
vital part of our bus service, going to Apache Plaze and Rosedale; it connects three medical clinics
and three senior facilities. Indicated that we can accept a rate increase and cut in service, but still
need some level of service. Asked all residents to fill in comment cards, and return them by April
19th.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wyckoff adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 21, 2003
The following are the minutes for the City of Columbia Heights Board of Review held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 21, 2003 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
BOARD OF REVIEW
Mayor Wyckoff called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Wyckoff, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Ericson, Councilmember
Kelzenberg
Councilmember Williams
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
Mayor Wyckoff indicated the purpose of the meeting is to review market valuations as of January 2,
2003 that will be used to compute the property taxes payable in 2004. This meeting is not for a review of
taxes that are being paid in 2003, which are based on the 2002 valuations. The board may correct any
erroneous valuation and add any omission of properties or increase of value after due process. The total
decrease of valuations may not exceed one percent of the total valuation of the taxing district.
iNTRODUCTION
The City Manager introduced the represented Anoka County Appraisers: Arlene Andrea, Residential
Appraiser, and Jim Rouleau, Commercial Appraiser.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDiNG PROPERTY VALUES
Andrea indicated Denise Ingram, 4237 7th Street, who questioned her property value, had contacted her.
She was given a comparison study of similar properties. Ms. Ingram was not present.
Peter Haeg, 3859 2nd Street NE, who questioned his property value, also contacted Andrea. Andrea
indicated that the home was built in 1981 and valued at $149,900. There was no response to the original
inspection request and the assumption was made that the basement had been finished. In their
discussion, he indicated the basement was not been finished. Andrea has agreed to remove the additional
value and to meet with Mr. Haeg. Mr. Haeg was not present.
Harold Hoium, 4315, 4317, and 4321 5th Street NE, was present to address Council. He had not
previously contacted County personnel. Hoium referred to properties, which are not paying taxes and the
increase this puts on everyone else's taxes. He asked why the City portion of taxes went up so much.
Wyckoff indicated this meeting is for the proposed tax valuation. Andrea confirmed that Hoium has one
PiN number, two houses, and three lots.
Khan Nazari, 4045 Washington Street, was present to address Council. He had not previously contacted
County personnel. Nazari moved into a Habitat home in June 2002; the home had interior damage from
the original owner. He questioned the proposed tax value of $151,000 when the previous value was
$94,900. Andrea stated the value last year was $108,000 and is now $147,800. She stated that the
previous value was based on its incomplete state. Nazari indicated that he paid only $116,000 for the
home. Andrea stated the home was sold for $157,000 and the lower amount paid by Mr. Nazari resulted
from labor he contributed; however the tax value must be on the value if the home were sold. Wyckoff
indicated that you must pay taxes on the value of the property.
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Wyckoff asked Mr. Hoium if he would set an appointment with the County to review his property. He
indicated he would not. Rouleau indicated that if personnel are denied access to a home, Council can not
take action on this property.
Nazari indicated he was not challenging his valuation, only questioning how the mount was
determined.
COUNCIL ACTIONS REGARDING SPECIFIC CASES OR CASES ON WHICH ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION IS DESIRED
Motion by Nawrocki to adopt the 2003 Assessment Rolls as presented. Second by Kelzenberg.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Wyckoff adjourned to an Executive Session, at 7:45 p.m., for the purpose of the Annual
Performance of the City Manager.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wyckoff adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2003
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Housing &
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was called to order by Walt Fehst, Executive Director, at 6:36
p.m., January 28, 2003, in the Parkview Villa Community Room B, 965 40a Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
StaffPresent:
Julienne Wyckoff, Bruce Nawrocki, Bobby Williams,
Dennis Ecklund Jr., Tammera Ericson, and Bruce
Kelzenberg
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Robert Streetar, Deputy Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Comm. Dev. Assistant
William Jones, Parkview Villa Housing Administrator
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE/ELECTION OF OFFICERS- Nawrocki stated Kelzenberg, and Ericson
had not been appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council as listed in the HRA Bylaws.
Fehst stated it is in the t-IRA enabling Resolution that they are automatically on the Board.
Ericson read from the City Charter stating the Mayor could hold an emergency meeting at this
time to appoint the commissioners and then continue with the HRA meeting. Wyckoff
recommended, the meeting continue without the Oath of Office and Election of Officers until
after the next City Council meeting where she would appoint Ericson and Kelzenberg to the
Board. Last years Vice Chair, Ecklund, was asked to conduct the meeting from that point on.
Wyckoff stated she would like to step down from the HRA board and allow Patricia Jindra to
take her place. Fehst stated at the n~rt City Council meeting she could resign from the I-IRA and
appoint Jindra to fill the vacancy. Wyckoff directed staff to keep givitlg her an lIRA meeting
packet. Jindra was present at the meeting and stated she was interested in being on the HRA.
She will let staff know if she still wants to be on the EDA prior to the next City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 19, 2002.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to approve the minutes from November 19, 2002,
regular meeting as presented in writing. All ayes. Motion Carried.
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Jones stated an ad was put in the newspaper for rental of the vacant unit at 4607 Tyler as
requested in November. The unit was rented to a non-Columbia Heights resident for $600 per
month for February. In the North building, apartments 504 and 905 had vacancies and have
been rented out. In the South building apartments 118 and 419 have also been rented out for
February.
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Page 2 of 3
Nawrocki asked if Jones had followed the proper procedures for rental of the unit at 4607 Tyler.
Jones stated he went through the Columbia Heights residents list, then the non-resident list with
no response.
Fehst indicated Nawrocki was approached by a resident in regards to her heat not working
property and asked Jones to explain how the heating system works. Jones stated that particular
resident blocked the cool air vent, which caused problems with the heat flowing through the
apartment. The air exchanger never worked at Parkview before and was recently turned on,
which moves the air around in the apartments and hallways, eliminating stale air and cigarette
smoke odors.
CITIZEN FORUM
Residents voiced their complaints that their apartments were too cold and when they ask Jones to
,/'tx the problem, they get no response. Jones stated that at the Resident Council meeting the
subject of heating was brought up and no one had any questions. He also offered to go with the
residents after the meeting to their apartment to check on their heating problems.
Fehst requested residents sign their name and apartment number to a piece of paper that he sent
around. The list came back with five apartment numbers on it. He will work with Jones on
solving the problems tomorrow.
A resident suggested that someone like Bill Gault, Parkview Villa Maintenance man explain to
residents how the heating system works and how to adjust it. Fehst stated staff will look into
this.
Another resident asked why two of the handicap units were rented to non-handicap residents
when there are two residents that have the need for the units, but could not change apartments at
the time they were available due to the $425 charge set by the HRA last year for changing
apartments. Jones stated any resident that is interested in the handicap units should come to his
office and he would see what can be done to accommodate their needs.
Pat Bush, Unit 206, asked if Ecklund being on the HRA and President of the Resident Council
was a conflict of interest, as he is on the HRA Board to represent the residents of Parkview.
Ecklund stated he didn 't feel it was a conflict, but if the residents felt that way he would resign
from his position of President of the Residents Council Nawrocki stated Ecklund was selected
by the City Council and HRA to be on the board per HUD regulations. Ecklund suggested this
be discussed further at the Resident Council meeting in February.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH RENT STRUCTURE
Streetar stated staff was directed to review the current rent structure for Parkview Villa South.
The Capital Improvement Plan completed by TKDA shows $162, 000 in necessary updates over
the next seven years. Staff reviewed rents from two perspectives: 1) senior buildings in Anoka
County and 2) housing complexes available to all age groups. The average senior
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Page 3 of 3
apartment in Anoka County is $595 without a garage space. The average one bedroom
apartment for all ages is $719. Staff suggested a $30 per month increase for current residents
and any new vacancies be charged $600 per month, effective January 1, 2004 to help differ the
upcoming building improvement costs.
Nawrocki asked what the current rents are in the South building. Jones stated there are thirty-
nine, one bedroom units with a $250 minimum and $425 maximum rent and four, two bedroom
units with a $325 minimum and a $500 maximum rent fee. Streetar stated the 2003 Fair Market
Rent for a two bedroom is $811 with out utilities and $911 with utilities.
Nawrocki remembered that years ago when the South building was built the rent structure was
set at $1 O0 above the highest rent paid in the North building and requested staff look for
documentation of this. Fehst indicated that staff has looked for the documents but have not
found anything. Fehst directed staff to look one more time.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams to table this item until the next meeting when staff can
provide more information on the rent structure set and revenues for the South building. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Fehst requested Shirley Barnes and Mark Nagel be present when the motion comes before the
board again to answer any questions the commissioners may have.
Other Business
Nawrocla' stated he read that a resident was reimbursed for a vacuum cleaner that staff signed
for and was lost. He requested to see the procedure that Crest View staff was following for
receiving packages that was recehtly discontinued, asked who authorized the change in policy
and felt that Crestview staff should be responsible for receiving packages. Streetar stated he
authorized the payment and change in procedure. He also stated if the procedure was put back
into place, there wouM have to be a determination of who wouM be responsible for lost or stolen
packages. Fehst requested Jones write up a policy and provide to the board at the next meeting
for review.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. All ayes. Motion
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2003
CALL TO ORDER - The Special Meeting of the Columbia Heights Housing & Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) was called to order by Vice President, Dennis Ecklund Jr. at 6:47 p.m., Monday,
March 10, 2003, in the City Halls, Conference Room 1,590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present: Patricia Jindra, Bobby Williams, Dennis Ecklund Jr.,
Tammera Ericson, and Bruce Kelzenberg
Commission Members Absent: Bruce Nawrocki
Staff Present: Robert Streetar, Deputy Executive Director
William Jones, Parkview Villa Housing Administrator
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE- Vice Chair, Dennis Ecklund dr. administered the Oath of Office to Patricia
dindra, Tammera Ericson and Bruce Kelzenberg.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION 2003-01~ CALCULATION OF PEREORMANCE FUNDING SYSTEM
OPERATING SUBSIDY~ PHA/IHA BOARD RESOLUTION AND THE PUBLIC HOUSING
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION
FORMS FOR HUD SUBMITTAL
Jones stated that a Board Resolution is required on an annual basis for approval of the Calculation of
Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy, HUD Form 52573 and 52574, and the Public Housing
Assessment System (PHAS) Management Operations Certification, I-IUD Form 5007 along with the
attached HRA Resolution 2003-01 and submitted to HUD for compliance purposes.
,lindra asked what the $5.00 excess utility billing was for. Jones stated residents are charged $5.00 per
month for the personal air conditioning unit or if they have a small refrigerator or freezer in their
apartment.
MOTION by Williams, second by Jindra, to Approve Resolution 2003-01, being a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights Housing & Redevelopment Authority confirming approval of the Calculation of
Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy, PHAJlHA Board Resolution and Public Housing
Assessment System (PHAS) Management Operations Certification forms for 2003; and furthermore, to
direct the Executive Director to forward same to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair, Ecklund adjoumed the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
CheryFBakken
Community Development Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
April 1, 2003
The meeting was Called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:10 p.m. Those members present were Barbara Miller,
Dave Holmgren, Patricia Sowada, Catherine Vasley, and Becky Loader.
Board member, Nancy Hoium and Council Liaison Julienne Wyckoffwere not in attendance.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2003, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 3/24/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 4/14//03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. All papers have been submitted to be included as a creditor in the divine/Faxon/Rowecom bankruptcy
proceedings. The necessary paperwork will be processed on the next bill list to Ebsco for periodicals
affected by the divine/Faxon/Rowecom failure.
At the City Council work session on 3/31/03 Division Heads were in attendance and a prepared document
concerning budget changes was presented. Consolidation of services and budget shortfalls were
discussed. This issue and the prepared document will be revisited by the Council at the April 14,
meeting.
a. The article from the Focus from 3/6/03, discussing budget concerns and the Town Meeting
held at the library was discussed.
b. The green sheet article submitted by Finance addressing the 5% and 10% budget reduction
plan, and the library levy in Columbia Heights was reviewed.
Redevelopment site statuses were discussed.
a. The report presented by Mark Koegler concerning the Industrial Park Master Plan was
reviewed.
b. The K-Mart site-planning document was reviewed. This project is privately funded and is
moving quickly.
4. The Library's plans for participation in the Jamboree Parade were discussed. The Board still would like
to participate. We will try to obtain a vehicle from Public Works again. As a back-up Catherine Vesley
offered the use of her vehicle. Pat Sowada has volunteered to provide a cooler and water for
participants. Plans are progressing for a walking unit with "Big" books to carry, and bookmarks will be
purchased for distribution.
5. The parking problem on Jack_son Street between the comer of 40th Ave. and the alley entrance was
discussed. This has become a safety issue when cars are parked on both sides of the street and large
trucks block sight lines. This issue will be submitted to the Traffic Commission at a public hearing on
April 7, at 6:00 p.m.
6. The plans for National Library Week, April 6 -12, were shared with the Board. The Public Service
meeting will be hosted by Columbia Heights on Thursday, April 10. Today the Northdale branch of
Anoka County Library closed. Staffhas one month to clear everything out of the building, which will
then be turned over to the County.
7. The departmental copier has been experiencing major problems. City offices are currently looking into
the purchase of a new copier and have asked for information about our copier needs. The Board will be
updated as necessary.
New Business:
1. Thank you letter to the Friends was reviewed. All equipment pumhased has been installed.
2. Thank you letter to Fridley American Legion was reviewed.
3. Crossover statistics for January 2003 and February 2003 were reviewed.
4. The first order of DVD's has been received and entered into the database.
5. Howard Agee was chosen as patron of the month for April. An article about him is featured in the April
Sampler.
6. The Interact browser on the main floor crashed on 3/11/03. Al Rautio from the County had to take the
hard drive back to LSS and wipe it clean. A Qwest cable failed again today and the Internet has been
down most of the day.
7. Two Library Board members have been reappointed for 3-year terms. Congratulations to Barb Miller and
Catherine Vesley.
8. Staff Appreciation Day is April 23rd. The Board discussed what they would like to do to honor staff on
that day. Catherine Vesley will take care of all details.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to
allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights services, programs, and activities.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting oE April 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 0~ o ~_~ ~ ~c Administration APPROVAL
ITEM: .~J~A_L[ BY: Walt Fehst DBAY~E .~//~
NO: DATE: April 22, 2003 .
Background:
On April 14, 2003 City Council appointed 12 citizens to the Kmart Redevelopment Citizen Advisory
Committee.
Staff recommends the additional appointment of Mike Claremont to this committee.
Recommended Motion: Move to appoint Mike Claremont to the Kmart Redevelopment Advisory committee.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 4/28/03_
A ~'~ ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT 5_ . PUBLIC WORKSI P'~ L~--~
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2003-15: DECLARING THE BY: Kevin Hansen ~r,..~r~ ~ BY:
INTENT TO BOND FOR: ZONE 6B STREET DATE 4/22/03 ~ DATE:
REHABILITATION PROJECT
Background:
On March 17, 2003, the City Council ordered the street and ufihty improvements in Zone 6B. Plans and specifications have been
prepared by staffand are currently advertised for bids. The bid opening date is scheduled for May 6t~, 2003 and will be presented
for Council consideration at their May 12t~, 2003 regular meeting.
Analysis/Conclusions:
In previous years prior to 1999, inter-fired loans were made to the PIP, to pay for the construction. Currently, cash available to
fund the construction is limited as the City has in excess of $2.5 million in internal loans. For this reason, there is the potential for
bonding for the 2003 Street Rehabilitation Program. Combining this with the fact that bonding rates are at their lowest point in
years makes bonding a very viable financing option.
To keep the potential bonding alternative open, a resolution declaring the intent to bond should be approved by the Council. This
was done for the Zone 3, 4, 5 and 6A Street Rehabilitation conslruction. It should be noted that the resolution does not commit the
City to bonding or the dollar amount stated, but keeps the option for bonding open in the future, up to the dollar amount specified.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2003-15, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2003-15, approving the declaration for the official intent of the City of
Columbia Heights to Bond for Zone 6B Street Rehabilitation Project.
Attachments: Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-15
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, Intemal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140-2 providing that
proceeds of tax exempt bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed
spent unless certain requirements are met; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain
expenditures which may be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and
reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for Project #0302 consisting of
Zone 6B Street Rehabilitation and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such
expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more
series in the maximum principal amount of $1,100,000.
2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for
purposes of Tres. Reg. 1.150-2 and any successor law, regulating or ruling.
Dated the 24th day of April, 2003
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By
Mayor, Julienne Wyckoff
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin~ of m128, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Consent _.~-?k~ -~.O ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL: ~,
ITEM: Transfer of funds from General Fund to Police BY: Thomas M. Johns~/~( BY:
NO Dept. budget to reimburse overtime fund DATE April 8, 2003 c~l'F~ DATE: t"
BACKGROUND
During the past three months, the Police Department as been involved in offduty employment details
that are handled through the department. These details were for security at Unique Thrift Store,
Chase Teen Dance, and Valley View Elementary PTA Carnival.
Since this type of off duty employment is handled through the department, officers have signed up
and worked these details since January 1, 2003, and we have received checks fi.om the following
entities: Unique Thrift Store in the amount of $3,779.37, Chase Teen Dance in the amount of
$148.75, and Valley View Elementary PTA (carnival) in the amount of $127.50. According to the
City Finance Director, this money is considered revenue and had to be placed in the City General
Fund.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $4,055.62
received from Unique Thrift Store, Chase Teen Dance, and Valley View Elementary PTA (carnival)
to cover the cost of off duty officers working security at these locations be returned to the 2003 Police
Department budget, line #1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to transfer $4,055.62, the total amount received fi.om Unique
Thrift Store, Chase Teen Dance, and Valley View Elementary PTA (carnival) for off duty security
worked, fi.om the General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget under line #1020, police
overtime.
TMJ:mld
03-049
COUNCIL ACTION:
City of Columbia Heights Police Department
MEMO
To: Chief Thomas Johnson
From: Captain William J. Roddy~~/~
Subject: Overtime Transfer
Date: April 3,2003
Attached is a list of the overtime re-imbursement received from January 10th through March
7th, 2003. This is income from outside sources that has been paid to CHPD for services of our
personnel. Please request transfer of these funds to our overtime account.
CHASE Dance
INVOICE # DATE AMOUNT
002 1-30-03 $148.75
Vally View Elementary PTA (Carnival)
INVOICE # DATE
006 3-11-03
AMOUNT
$127.50
Unique Thrift
INVOICE # DATE AMOUNT
004 2-18-03 $1700.00
005 3-05-03 2079.37
Total Transfer Amount $ 4055.62
INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
January 30, 2003
Invoice #: 2003-02
Customer Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Columbia Heights Recreation
530 Mill St. NE
Work Phone:
7O6-3736
Request for: 1 Police Officers for:
CHASE- Teen nanee 1-10-03 (1845-2215 hrs.)
(Bonesteel)
BILLING INFORMATION
Number of Officers: 1
Hours: 3.5
Wage is $42.50 per hour.
Total Due: $148.75
Make checks payable to the "City of Cotumbia Heights".
Ple~e mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Department, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
Amount Received:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
Date:
INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
March I 1, 2003
Invoice #: 2003-006
Customer Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Valley View PTA
800 49t~ Ave NE, Hilltop MN 55421
Work Phone:
Request for: 1 Police Officers for:
Valley View Carnival 1800-2100hrs. (Sorensen)
BILLING INFORMATION
Number of Officers: 1
Hours: 3
Wage is $42.50 per hour.
Total Due: $127.50
Make checks payable to the "City of Columbia Heights".
Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Depantmcnt, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
Amount Received:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
Date:
~ ~ VALLEY VIEW PTA
' ?~] all{ 4026 - 7TH ST NE 3500083635
INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
February 18, 2003
Invoice #: 2003-004
Customer-Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Unique Thrift
2201 37t~ Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Work Phone: 763-788-5280 (Andrea)
Request for:
1 Police Officers for: January 2003 (Revised)
Fri 1-03-03 1700-2000 Ni 4hrs
Fri 1-10-03 1600-2000 Ni 4hrs
Tues 1-14-03 1000-1400 R.So. 4hrs
Fri 1-27-03 1600-2000 Wi 4hrs
Fri 1-24-03 1600-2000 Ni 4hfs
Tues 1-28-03 1000-1400 (No Officer)
Fri 1-31-03 1600-2000 Mc 4hrs
Sat 1-04-03 1600-2000 Ok4hrs
Sat 1-11-03 1600-2000 Ok 4hrs
Sat 1-18-03 1600-2000 Fi 4hrs
Sat 1-25-03 1600-2000 Fi 4hrs
BILLING INFORMATION
Number of Officers: 10
Hours: 40
Wage is $42.50 per hour.
Total Due: $1700.00
Make checks payable to the 'City of Columbia Heights".
Pleose mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Deparancnt, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
Amount Received:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
"~r'/~O O~° Date:
Nash Sales, Inc. 007026
DATE INVOICE NO COMMENT AMOUNT DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT
02/14/03 2003-004 1,700.00 .00 1,700.00
~HECK: 007026 03/03/03 City of Columbia Heights
CHK TOTAL: 1,700.00
PAY
ro THE
3RDER
Nash Sales, Inc.
1387 Cope Ave, E.
Meplewood, MN 55109
(651) 773°8077
Anchor Bank
North St. Paul, MN
75-B82-960
*ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS
DATE
03/03/03
City of Columbia Heights
City of Col. Hgts Police Dept
559 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
,'00 ?0
007026
AMOUNT
****'1,700.00'
Date:
INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
March 5, 2003
Invoice #: 2003-005
Customer Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Unique Thrift
2201 37t~ Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Work Phone: 763-788-5250 (Andrea)
Request for: 1
Police Officers for: February 2003
Sat 2-01-03 1600-2000 Si 4hrs
Tues 2-04-03 1000-1400 Fi 4hrs
Fri 2-07-03 1600-2000 Mc 4hrs Sat 2-08-03 1600-2000
Fri 2-14-03 1615-1915 Ni 3.5hrs Sat 2-15-03 1730-2000
Mon 2-17-03 0900-2000 Sch 1 lhrs * Holiday Premium Rate
Fri 2-21-03 1600-2000 Ok 4hfs Sat 2-22-03 1600-2000
Fri 2-28-03 1600-2000 Ni 4hrs
Bo 4hrs
Bo 2.5hrs
Ok 4hrs
Officer(s) on Duty:
Amount Received:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
OffDuty:
Date:
DATE
03/05/03
NashSales, lnc.
INVOICE NO COMMENT
2003-005
AMOUNT
2,079.37
007084
DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT
.00 2,079.37
CHECK: 007084 03/17/03 City of Columbia Heights
CHK TOTAL: 2,079.37
PAY
TO THE
ORDER
OF:
Nash Sales, Inc.
1387 Cope Ave. E.
Maplewood, MN 55109
(6511 773-8077
Anchor Bank
No~h St. Paul, MN
75-882-960
007084
AMOUNT
*****2,079.37*
*TWO THOUSAND SEVENTY NINE DOLLARS AND 37 CENTS
DATE
03/17/03
City of Columbia Heights
City of Col. Hgts Police Dept
559 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: April 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO: .~-~-~ Fire
ITEM: Approval o f Rental Housing License BY: Charlie Thompson BY:~//~/~
Applications
NO: DATE: April 23, 2003 DATE:
Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the requirements of the
Housing Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
April 28, 2003.
COUNCIL ACTION:
OccupanyI.D.
30031
30106
30114
10019
10027
20226
12053
30002
12040
30041
34000
12000
12039
12003
10026
30110
12046
20211
20050
10004
30094
12001
20142
20144
20152
20156
12009
20036
12162
30001
30098
30028
30099
30036
12069
20180
10006
20004
20008
20048
20140
Property Owner Name
Donald E. Anderson Family Trust
Crest View Corporation
City of Columbia Heights EDA
Wilmer Adams
Haji Azam
Myrna Bourcy
Marlene Brown
Penelope Brown
Leslie Burchett
Richard Caron
Richard Christensen
Andrew Danko
Richard Deering
Mark Dostaler
Abullahi Elmi
Grant Erickson
Scott Fakler
Donald Ferry
David Fisher
Paul Fry
Charles Gramith
Timothy Grams
Bette Harlan
Bette Harlan
Bette Harlan
Bette Harlan
Jane Harris
Diaa Hassan
Kathryn Hoers
James Hoel
Jim Horn
Douglas Jones
Mujtaba Khan
Ruth King-Smith
Nickolas Konopliv
Kenneth Koster
William Kranz
David Lange
David Lange
David Lange
David Lange
Property Address
711 37th Avenue
4458 Reservoir BIvd
4607 Tyler Street
5001 Washington Street
1114 44-1/2 Avenue
1132 40th Avenue
3943 Tyler Street
3754 3rd Street
3747 2nd Street
1020 40th Avenue
4310 3rd Street
5037 Madison Street
3824 3rd Street
5103 6th Street
3947 Arthur Street
538 Summit Street
4943 Jackson Street
4536 7th Street
4657 5th Street
4101 5th Street
529 Mill Street
4658 6th Street
5110 Washington Street
5146 Washington Street
5140 Washington Street
5116 Washington Street
4509 Fillmore Street
4317 3rd Street
4303 University Avenue
4255 Main Street
1036 Peters Place
5100 6th Street
1045 Peters Place
539 40th Avenue
1253 Circle Terrace
5152 Washington Street
3854 Tyler Street
1218 Circle Terrace
4506 Fillmore Street
1307 Cimle Terrace
1272 Circle Terrace
04/24/2003 14:05 Page 1
OccupanyI.D.
20232
20418
30104
10024
12025
30012
30014
30016
10036
12126
20074
30116
30068
30025
12016
20054
20124
30146
20183
30029
30137
20167
20394
10079
12035
20330
20012
20056
20032
10008
20022
12187
10084
Property Owner Name
David Lange
David Lange
David Lange
Leon Larson
Larry Larson
David Lasky
David Lasky
David Lasky
Jason Lawson
John Lemire
John Majewski
Mary Marth
Samuel Mikre
Lawerence Miller
Jean Nixon
Richard Olin
Dean Olson
Scott Owens
Darwin Peterson
Robert Prior
Robert Prior
Jessie Rudensky
Donald Rudnitski
Alan Schultz
Gale Seever
Ronald Smolik
Vickie Tierney
Joe Tohey
Michael Vanderhayden
Antonio Vidal
Bret Weiman
Anthony Wilczek
Oscar Zamora
Property Address
5049 Jackson Street
1231 Cimle Terrace
4656 Polk Street
1221 43rd Avenue
4622 7th Street
4318 3rd Street
4330 3rd Street
4322 3rd Street
4929 5th Street
4022 Madison Street
5109 Washington Street
4619 Tyler Street
3855 Jackson Street
3948 5th Street
4700 Jefferson Street
5218 Washington Street
1005 50th Avenue
4032 Van Buren Street
6228 Washington Street
631 37th Avenue
4911 University Avenue
4534 Washington Street
5115 Washington Street
525 38th Avenue
5208 Washington Street
4442 Tyler Place
5252 Washington Street
1207 Circle Terrace
4724 6th Street
4119 Monroe Street
4610 Washington Street
3935 Tyler Street
4307 University Avenue
04/24/2003 14:05 Page 2
OccupanyI.D.
10056
12017
30081
30110
10094
20334
20000
20076
10034
20284
20088
10062
30066
30164
20183
12190-
20012
3O054
1O066
Property Owner Name
Jeff Bahe
Talmer Caraway II
Maria Duran
Grant Erickson
Natalie Feile
Donald Findell
Karen Frauly
Karen Frauly
John T. Gondek
Wajdi Hammouri
Bette Harlan
Robert Ludwig
James Lupient
Richard Meissner
Darwin Peterson
Sandra Powell
Vickie Tierney
Frank Trisko
Donn Woods
Property Address
3825 Central Avenue
1233 40th Avenue
3819 Main Street
538 Summit Street
4125 Quincy Street
4522 Tyler Street
4622 Johnson Street
4636 Johnson Street
344 40th Avenue
3807 Pierce Street
5234 Washington Street
4217 Quincy Street
3839 Hart Boulevard
4643 Pierce Street
5228 Washington Street
4456 Washington Street
5252 Washington Street
950 47th Avenue
1133 45th Avenue
04/23/2003 09:37 Page 1
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: April 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 3--A
- License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda B Y:S helley Hanson~ DATE~~.~
NO: DATE: April 25, 2003 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the April 28, 2003 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for various Contractor Licenses £or 2003 and the Carnival License for the
Annual Jamboree to be held in June.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 28, 2003 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL April 25, 2003
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2003 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
BLDG
*North Suburban Htg & AC
*Raymond Haeg Plumbing
*Larson Plumbing Inc.
*Fore Mechanical
*DeMars Signs Inc.
19066 Jasper, Anoka 55303 $50.00
7226 Cedar Ave So. Richfield $50.00
3095 162nd Lane, Andover $50.00
3520 88th Ave NE, Blaine $50.00
410 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids $50.00
CARNIVAL LICENSE
POLICE *Family Ftm Shows 20590 State Hwy 83, Mankato $250.00
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number /~):z~)~ through
in the amount of$ I/It~ [?~ ~.
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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Report Selection:
Optional Report Title ....... 04/28/03 COUNCIL LISTING
INCLUSIONS:
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Check Date ..................
Source Codes ................
Journal Entry Dates .........
Journal Entry Ids ...........
Check Number ................
Project .....................
Vendor ......................
Invoice .....................
Purchase Order ..............
Bank ........................
Voucher ....................
Released Date ...............
Cleared Date ................
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ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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04/28/03 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
NORTHEAST STATE BANK
AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CR
AFSCME
CNA-GROUP LONG TERM CARE
DELTA DENTAL
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS 39
ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY
PERA
RAMSDELL SCHOi~SHIP FUN
RELIASTAR EMPLOYEE BENEF
UNION 49
UNITED WAY
VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -
WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC
WI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
ALL SAINTS BRAND DISTRIE
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BERGER/BILL
CHOICE POINT SERVICES
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
FISCHBACH/VICKI
FRITZ COMPANY INC
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HAUGEN/ROMELLE
HOFSTAD/ROSEMARIE
HOHENSTEINS INC
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
JOHNSON/KENNETH
KUETHER DIST. CO.
MALEC/EEDY
MARK VII DIST.
MC KAY/DONNA
MCAREE/CECILE
MEDICINE LAKE TOURS
METRO COUNCIL ENVIROMENT
MINNESOTA STATE TREASURE
103033 500,000.00
103034 400.00
103035 1,108.19
103036 615.66
103037 5,139.30
103038 3,250.00
103039 11,511.52
103040 756.81
103041 386.00
103042 7,068.70
103043 28,230.19
103044 46.25
103045 2,356.35
103046 630.00
103047 23.50
103048 340.00
103049 152,048.24
103050 321.14
103051 144.75
103052 126.20
103053 104.74
103054 2,284.73
103055 250.00
103056 198.00
103057 40.47
103058 193.90
103059 1,339.50
103060 135.00
103061 5.00
103062 1,772.38
103063 25.68
103064 32.70
103065 100.82
103066 39,847.37
103067 81.00
103068 185.00
103069 6,799.27
103070 27,378.35
103071 81.00
103072 79,681.47
103073 250.00
103074 9,420.15
103075 6.50
103076 185.00
103077 2,205.00
103078 2,524.50
103079 291.18
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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04/28/03 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
MN DEPART OF ECONOMIC SE
ONVOY
PAUSTIS & SONS
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PLUNKETT'S, INC
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
REYNOLDS/CHRISTOPHER
TWIN CITY COOP FED.C.U.
VANGORDEN/DEB
VERIZON DIRECTORIES CORP
VERIZON WIRELESS
WINDSCHITL/KEITH
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
AWSUMB/DAWN
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON
FINE WINES FROM EUROPE
FRITZ COMPANY INC
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HOME DEPOT #2802
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY C
MAUSOLT/DEBBIE
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
MOELLER/KAREN
A & C SMALL ENGINE
ACE HARDWARE
ACME TYPEWRITER
ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC
AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
ALL SAFE FIRE & SECURITY
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
AMERIPRIDE
ANOKA COUNTY
AROKA COUNTY LIBRARY
ANOKA COUNTY TREASURER
ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM
ARCTIC GI~CIER
ASPEN MILLS, INC.
ASSOC OF TRAINING OFFCRS
AWD COOLERS OF MINNESOTA
BAKER & TAYLOR
103080 25.23
103081 27.69
103082 1,185.91
103083 44,424.25
103084 89.67
103085 18,354.62
103086 211.61
103087 233.80
103088 195.57
103089 10.00
103090 35.65
103091 155.83
103092 83.07
103093 184.30
103094 5.00
103095 845.38
103096 499.85
103097 2,375.00
103098 627.00
103099 4,395.26
103100 67.49
103101 27.31
103102 933.82
103103 278.97
103104 5,444.13
103105 17.08
103106 152.33
103107 182.02
103108 56.32
103109 157.53
103110 9.92
103111 168.17
103112 228.90
103113 133.12
103114 1,267.50
103115 388.73
103116 699.28
103117 70.18
103118 3,444.84
103119 2,102.05
103120 38,216.34
103121 1,124.27
103122 449.32
103123 55.90
103124 400.00
103125 141.12
103126 557.31
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLIfMBIA HEIGHTS
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04/28/03 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BALDRICA/NANCY
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BATTERY CITY INC
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE
BEACON BALLFIELDS
BOOK WHOLESALERS INC
BOYEH TRUCK PARTS
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPRE
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
CDW-G
CENTER FOR ENERGY/ENVIRO
CENTER POINT ENERGY MINN
CENTRAL LOCK & SAFE
CHERNIN/ALEKSANDR
CHISAGO LAICES DISTRIBUTI
CITY WIDE LOCKSMITHING
COMO LUBE & SUPPLIES
CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL
CREIGHTON BRADLEY GUZZET
CREST VIEW CORPORATION
CYS UNIFORMS
DANLGREN SHARDLOW & UBAN
DALCO ENTERPRISES INC
DANKA
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C
DELEGARD TOOL CO.
DOYLE LOCK SUPPLY
EHLER & ASSOCIATE-PUBLIC
EXTREME BEVERAGE
FIDELITY SERVICES INC
G & K SERVICES
GALE GROUP/THE
GAYLORD BHOS
GOPHER BEARING COMPANY
GREENWAY
HAB INC
HAPPEL DBA PLANSIGHT/JER
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC.
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
HOME DEPOT #2802
HONEYWELL INC
IKON OFFICE SOLUTION
INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESE
IPC PRINTING
KENNEDY & GRAVEN
LANO EQUIPMENT CO.
LEONARD/ROSE MARIE
103127 100.00
103128 13,958.00
103129 204.86
103130 20.52
103131 704.00
103132 70.73
103133 12.80
103134 630.00
103135 15.59
103136 58.59
103137 250.00
103138 515.21
103139 15.00
103140 488.00
103141 3,380.50
103142 78.90
103143 127.50
103144 1,788.58
103145 354.00
103146 14,214.50
103147 445.65
103148 1,049.67
103149 129.03
103150 829.82
103151 264.91
103152 100.38
103153 77.58
103154 566.25
103155 320.00
103156 4,822.12
103157 488.09
103158 44.17
103159 85.33
103160 7.84
103161 155.00
103162 219.00
103163 12,571.20
103164 4,731.52
103165 6,361.90
103166 100.03
103167 17,355.50
103168 311.58
103169 89.59
103170 275.81
103171 1,993.70
103172 235.53
103173 134.38
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
LIBRARY JOURNAL
LUBES UNLIMITED
LYNDE COMPANY
M~ESTIC OAKS
MCI WORLDCOM COMM SERVIC
MEDTOX L~ORATORIES, INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO CASH REGISTER SYST
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS
METROPOLITAN HOME
MIDWAY FORD
MIKRE/DON
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
MINNESOTA MAYORS ASSOCIA
MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESE
MORRIES NISSAN HYLFNDAI
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC
NEW YORK TIMES/THE
NORTHEASTER
O'GARA/ANDREW
OFFICE DEPOT
OLSON/LEONARD
ONE-CALL CONCEPT-GOPHER
ORKIN
PARK SUPPLY INC
PC SOLUTIONS
PEOPLE WEEKLY
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PERRY'S CENTRAL SERVICES
PETTY CASH - JEAN ANDRES
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS & ADV
RETAIL DATA SYSTEMS OF M
ROSEDALE CHEV
SBSI INC
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP
SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINE
SCHULTE/DAVE
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNES
SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON
SILENT KNIGHT SECURITY
SIMPLEX GRINNELL
SMITH MICRO TECHNOLOGIES
STANWAY EXCAVATING
STREICHER'S GUM'S INC/DO
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
SURPLUS SERVICES
103174 129.00
103175 354.04
103176 1,409.61
103177 47.21
103178 12.72
103179 43.50
103180 112.90
103181 176.70
103182 58,664.67
103183 19.94
103184 114.93
103185 80.00
103186 72.00
103187 5.28
103188 20.00
103189 833.00
103190 64.66
103191 982.74
103192 312.00
103193 289.00
103194 210.76
103195 888.55
103196 360.00
103197 69.75
103198 55.40
103199 28.84
103200 456.62
103201 108.68
103202 186.00
103203 282.31
103204 96~11
103205 281.05
103206 204.19
103207 47.01
103208 124.61
103209 2,080.08
103210 7.95
103211 140.00
103212 300.00
103213 8,913.55
103214 318.90
103215 815.88
103216 182.98
103217 559.12
103218 2,255.23
103219 600.00
103220 140.00
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TENNANT COMPANY
THE SHOWCASE PLACE
TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE
UNITED RENTALS
VAN-O-LITE
VECTOR INTERNET SERVICES
VERIZON WIRELESS
VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
WHEELER HARDWARE COMPANY
WORLD CHAMBER OF COMMERC
103221 283.00
103222 180.00
103223 38.00
103224 139.52
103225 127.64
103226 72.42
103227 150.00
103228 106.51
103229 16.59
103230 235.00
103231 35.00
1,196,254.16 ***
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
1,196,254.16
RECORDS PRINTED - 001032
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101 GENERAL
201 COM~3NITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
203 PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
204 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
213 PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH
225 CABLE TELEVISION
235 RENTAL HOUSING
240 LIBPJLRY
250 COL HGHTS AFTER SCHOOL ENRI
265 CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
276 LOCAL LAW ENFORCE BLK GRANT
401 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
402 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PABKS
420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
601 WATER UTILITY
602 SEWER UTILITY
603 REFUSE FUND
604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
609 LIQUOR
701 CENTRAL GARAGE
720 DATA PROCESSING
880 PERMIT SURCHARGE
883 CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-GEN
885 ESCROW
886 INVESTMENT TRUST
887 FLEX BENEFIT TRUST FUND
TOTAL ALL FUN-DS
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
48,155.88
2,625.34
34,728.56
1,513.48
21,465.06
366.77
1,565.77
7,863.43
20.00
1,107.50
2,146.51
8,913.55
8.50
714.20
9,570.28
2,152.69
60,361.56
1,686.02
29.66
255,334.05
5,695.08
665.69
2,815.68
85.33
225,121.25
500,000.00
1,542.32
1,196,254.16
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.50 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
................................
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
DISBURSEMENTS
1,196,254.16
1,196,254.16
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of April 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions/Ordinances ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
/,_fi Fire APPROVAL
NO:
DATE: April 23, 2003 DATE:
NO: 2003-~0
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against
Elmi Abdullahi regarding rental property at 4916 - 4916-1/2 Tyler Street NE. for failure to meet the
requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No.2003-~0, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2003- ~ O, Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Columbia Heights Approving Revocation Pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 5A.408(1) of the
Rental License held by Elmi Abdullahi Regarding Rental Property at 4916-4916-1/2 Tyler Street NE.
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION 2003-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION
5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY ELM!
ABDULLAHI (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER").
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4916-4916-1/2 TYLER STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA,
AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104( 1 )(A),
WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE
PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE
LICENSE HOLDER ON MARCH 11, 2003 OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON
APRIL 28, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING:
FINDINGS OF FACT
That on December 11, 2002, Gary Gorman and John Larkin, inspectors for the City
of Columbia Heights, inspected the property and noted five violations. Compliance
orders listing the violations were mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address
listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
That on January 22, 2003, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights were on a
emergency call and could not inspect.
That on February 12, 2003, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected
the property and noted five violations remained uncorrected. Compliance orders
listing the violations were mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on
the Rental Housing License Application.
That on Marchg 11, 2003, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, attempted to
reinspect the property, but the tenants were not notified, five violations remained
uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by regular mail to
the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
That on April 10, 2003, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, attempted to
reinspect the property, but the tenants were not notified, five violations remained
uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by certified mail
to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
..
That based upon said records of the Enforcement Officer, the following conditions
and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-
wit:
A. FAILURE TO CORRECT VIOLATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL
MAINTENANCE CODE
ii.
iii.
iv.
Shall install a smoke detector in the lower hallway.
Shall repair the smoke detector in the first bedroom
Shall repair the dryer that is not working
Shall remove all/any outside storage from the rear yard.. Shall
store in shed or garage ...... Dining room table in yard.
Shall remove the dead branches lying around the rear yard.
B. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REINSPECTION FEES OF $800.00
That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
That the building located at 4916-4916-1/2 Tyler Street NE. is in violation of the
provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Compliance Order
attached hereto,
That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this
hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license
held by License Holder.
That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder,
owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have
been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F5337 is hereby revoked/suspended (cross out one);
The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the
buildings covered by the license held by License Holder;
All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
Passed this day of ,2003
Motion By:
Second By:
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Nays:
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
MayorJulienneWyckoff
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: April 28, 2003
AGENDA SECTION: Items for consideration ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: -~ -C~ / Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2003-19, AResolution BY: Tim Johnson BY:~,~/~f. ~.--
Authorizing Application for MN DTED contamination DATE: April 23, 2003
funding investigation of industhal properties
NO:
Issue Statement:
This is a request for approval of a resolution to submit an application for the Contamination Investigation and RAP
Development Application to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for environmental
investigation of Industrial Planning Areas.
Bac round:
The City of Columbia Heights has undertaken a plan to determine the highest and best use of existing industrial area
properties, and has recently completed Phase I environmental studies to determine the extent of environmental concerns.
Analysis:
The City of Columbia Heights will be submitting an application to DTED on May 1, 2003, for further investigation and
funding of the identified industrial sites, as Phase II investigations and future cleanup of the properties will be necessary for
redevelopment purposes. The additional contamination investigation funding is critical for this project to move forward, and
the City relies on agencies like DTED, MPC& EPA, and the Metro Council to assist with funding. All of the industhal
sites have been identified as containing various contaminants, but none of the sites have been labeled as 'too dirty' to clean-
up and redevelop. The requested amount of the investigation grant will be the maximum amount of $50,000 along with a
City match equal to V~ of the requested amount of $50,000. The City has reviewed two cost estimates from reputable
environmental consultants, with the lowest estimate coming in at $73,713. The City would cover the gap funding necessary
to complete the Phase II and RAP. It is anticipated that the City will be making further application efforts to obtain
additional environmental cleanup funding in November 2003 for land rernediatinn of the industrial areas.
Estimated Funding Plan:
Phase II and RAP $73,713
DTED contribution $50,000
Estimated City gap funding required $23,713
(This $ can be used as a local match for future cleanup funding)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the application for Contamination Investigation and Response Action Plan (RAP)
Development grant through the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.
Recommended Motion:
Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2003-19, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion:
Move to adopt Resolution 2003-19, a Resolution Authorizing Application For Contamination Investigation and Response
Action Plan (RAP) Development grant through the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.
Attachments: Resolution 2003-19; lndustrial Area Map
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION 2003 - 19
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING A~PLiCATION FOR MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUNDING INVESTIGATION OF iNDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City) has undertaken
a plan to determine the highest and best use of existing industrial area properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, blight,
substandard structures, and environmental concerns, and there exists a need (due to
blighting influences) for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration and
promote redevelopment of the industrial area; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently identified and completed Phase I assessments of all
industrial properties in the industrial planning area in which various potential
contaminants were identified; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal
sponsor for the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on May 1, 2003, and
that Walt R Fehst, Executive Director, is hereby authorized to apply to DTED for funding on
behalf of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to
apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability
to ensure adequate project administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in
the application are committed to the project identified; and
BE IT FoKTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any
Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion,
conflict of interest or unlawful or corrupt practice; and
BE IT F~IRTMER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for
the above-referenced project(s), and that Columbia Heights certifies that it will comply
with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Walter R. Fehst is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the
Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for environmental investigation of
Industrial Planning Areas identified.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council.
PASSED THIS 28=h DAY OF April, 2003
SECONDED BY:
ROLL CALL:
Patricia Muscovitz Julienne Wyckoff
Deputy City Clerk Mayor