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ADMINISTRATION
Ma~or
Julienne ~Yyckoff
Cottttciltnetttbers
Robert A. Williams
Bntce Nawrocki
Tammera 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,
February 23, 2004 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 pm~cipate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon reqnest 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/706-3 692 for deaf or hearing impah'ed only)
h~vocation: Pastor Dan Thompson, Assembly of God Church
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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.)
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - none
B) Presentations - none
C) hatroduction of New Employees - none
D) Recog~fition - none
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routh~e 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 of the February 9, 2004 regular Ci_ty Council meeting
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the FebrUary 9, 2004, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2004-09, being a Resolution authorizing support of Legislation allowing
Colmnbia Heights to control how Advanced Life Support Services in the City of Cokunbia Hei,v, hts
are provided.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-09, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2004-09, being a Resolution authorizing support of
Legislation allowing Columbia Heights to control how. Advanced Life Snpport Services in the City
of Columbia Heights are provided.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
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3) Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 23, 2004
as presented.
4)
Approve Pa_'mr~ent of Bills . .
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
check register covehng Check Number 107116 through 107253 in the amount of $617,349.40.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4524 Monroe
MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the Rental
License held by Julie Marsh regarding Rental Property at 4524 Monroe, in that the property complies
with the Residential Maintenance Code.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Second reading of Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426
pertaining to "permit parlcing only" on 41st Avenue and Jackson Street.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No: 1469, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426
pertaining to designated permit parkAng o~y from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41st Avenue N.E. (N.E.I.
College of Teclmology).
B) Bid Considerations - none
c)
Other Business
1) Approve pnrchase of Cash Register System for Liquor Operations
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Retail
Data Systems for the pttrchase and installation of the S4 Point of Sale cash register system based on
their wa'itten proposal at a cost of $59,850.
8. 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.)
COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst
City Manager
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
The following are the ~rfinutes for the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9,
2004 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
Pastor Bob Lyndes, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, gave the Invocation.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Wyckoff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Wyckoff, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Ericson,
Councihnember Kelzenberg
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Wyckoff added announcements to "Proclmnations" and new development on 49th and Central to "Other
Business".
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Proclamations
Wyckoff recogT, ized the 95th birthday of Al Naegele, resident of Columbia Heights. First Lutheran
Church will hold a reception in his honor next Sunday.
V~yckoff introduced Eric Hagen, the new community reporter for the Sun Focus newspaper.
Presentations
Defibrillator presentation -
Fire Captain John Larkin thanked everyone involved with the Defibrillator fimdraiser last year, held
in conjunction with the School District. The goal to purchase six Defibrillators was reached and the
units have been in se~mice since August 2003. The School District also reached their goal. Larlu'n
expressed gratitude for the community's generosity and support of the Fire Department. Larldn
showed four of the seven Defibrillator units we now have. Funds will be sought through an
Allina/Mercy grant to purchase an additional Defibrillator for the new ladder truck. Wyckoff stated
these units are on airplanes and are very easy to use. Larldn stated that when a patient has a
shockable rhyme we can save their life; the problem is people don't call for help soon enough, He
encouraged people to call at the first sign of symptoms and not to wait until they collapse. Fehst
asked it is if true that taking an aspirin helps. Larldn stated they do give a baby aspirin, which has
been shown to make a difference.
Recognition
Charter Colmnission
Wyckoff indicated that Charter Commission member Bill Antzaras has fidfilled his eight year term
on the commission. As he was not present, Mayor Wyckoff asked Mike Hartel, Charter Commission
Chair to speak. Hartel thanked Mr. Antzaras for his service. Hartel stated the need for new Charter
Commission members and encouraged residents to apply. The commission meets four times a year.
Ericson questioned the City Attorney as to what happens if the Charter Commission membership
falls below the required number. Jim Hoefi, City Atto~mey, indicated the Commission could not meet.
Nawrocki asked that the Deputy City Clerk give applications to Mr. Block and Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson, who were present in the audience.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Nawrocki expressed displeasure at the number of items on the Consent Agenda, as items have ah'eady been
discussed at the work session. Work sessions are not cablecast, and the ntinutes are not published. Meetings
should be put on cable or put items on the agenda for discussion.
City Manager Walt Fehst took Council through the consent agenda items.
1) Approve Ci[y Council Meeting Minutes for the January 26, 2004 regular City Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2004, regular City Council meetingas corrected.
Nawrocki corrected pages 12 and 13, indicating the party refen'ed to was Landwehr, not Yehle.
2)
Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to accept the December 1, 2003 minutes of the Traffic Cormnission.
b) Motion to accept the February 2, 2004 minutes of the Traffic Commission.
c) Motionto accept the Jantmry 28, 2004 minuteg of the Park and Recreation Commission.
3)
Establish Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Motion to establish a Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, February 17, 2004 following the
Economic Development Authority meeting in Conference Room 1.
Fehst listed items for discussion: clean up assistance policy, review pOtential mitigaton measures or
programs fi'om sanitary sewer bac~tps, Ambulance Prima~y Service Area, replacement of liquor
store cash registers.
NawrocM stated that is the day of the regularly scheduled EDA meeting. Fehst suggested holding the
EDA meetingfirst, followed by the work session. Councilmembers agreed.
4)
Authorize payment to administer 2003 TIF Laws, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments.
Motion to authorize payment of $17,359.13 to Anoka County for administering the 2003 Tax
Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments, with expenses
being charged to the TIF Debt Services Fund and the General Fund.
5) ' Adopt Resolution No. 2004-05 being a Resolution to participate in an All Hazm'd Mitigation
Planning Process as established- under the Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-05, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004~05, being a Resolution to participate in an All Hazard
Mitigation Planning Process as established under the Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000.
Fehst stated that in the past this was recognized as i"Civil Defense" and is now tied in with
Homeland Security.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05
RESOLUTION, TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALLHAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING PROCESS
WHEREAS, the County of ANOKA is participating in a hazard mitigation planning process as established under the
Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WltEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a county hazard mitigation plan; and
WltEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination mnong
neighboring local units of government and businesses. 4rd
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WHEREAS, the plan must include a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten the county maps of
hazards, an estin~ate of structures at risk, esthnate of potential dollar losses for each hazard, a general description of land
uses and development trends; and
WHEREAS, the plan must include a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and an action plan identifying
specific mitigation projects and costs; and
WHEREAS, the plan must include a maintenance or implementation process including plan updates, integration of plan
into other planning documents and how the county will maintain public participation and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the draft plan will be shared with Minnesota Planning for coordination of state agency review and
comment on the draft; and
WHEREAS, approval of the all hazard mitigation plan will make the county eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMPG) project grants; and
WHEREAS, this resolution does not preclude the participating cities and townships from preparing its own plan
sometime in the future should it desire to do so.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights supports the county hazard mitigation
planning effort, wishes to join with the county in preparing the plan and recognizes that the plan will apply within the
City.
6)
Adopt Resolution No. 2004-08 being a Resolution authorizing a Joint Cooperative Agreement for
use of Fire Personnel and Equipment with the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-08, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-08, being a Resolution authorizing a Joint Cooperative
Agreement for use of Fire perSonnel and Equipment with the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid
Association.
Fehst referenced concerns voiced about waiver of liability, and stated that in past agreements the
language was differ~'nt, but the meaning was the same regarding responsibility for your own area
and firefighters. This resolution authorizes the update of our Fire Department Mutual Aid
Agreement. Fehst stated this Association has gone from 17 member cities to 33 cities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FIRE
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE NORTH SUBURBAN REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a member of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association and its
Fire Chief is its authorized representative, and;- -
WHEREAS, a mutual need exists between members of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association to share
and assist one another in the areas of fire suppressiqn, prevenOon, training, public education, arson investigation, disaster
control and mitigation, and;
~rltEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights considers it to be in the best interests of the City to enter into a mutual
agreement with the other members of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into agreement with the North
Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association and hereby authorizes its Mayor to sign such and agreement.
7)
Award of 2004-2005 Tree Removal Program to Bluemel's Tree and Landscape
Motion to award the 2004-2005 Removal of Trees, Trees and Stumps or Stumps Only on Public and
Private Property Contract to Bluemel's Tree p. 51 Landscape, Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, based upon
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their low, qualified, responsible total bid for tree and stuinp removal, tree removal only, or stump
removal only; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City manager to enter into a contract for
the same.
Fehst stated that we have worked with this company in the past. Nawrocki h~dicated that past
agreements provided for citizens to use the contractor, at the price indicated, to remove other trees.
He stated that he tried to do so this year and Was tom they would contact him in October; but he
never heard back fimm them. Nawrocki stated that this part of the contract shouM be made clear to
the conO'actor. Fehst agreed, and stated that it should be on a timely basis. He. suggested residents
call the City if they have such a problem.
8)
Accept Surface Water Engineering Report for Tyler Place N.E. and 43 1/2 Avenue frOlll Bonestroo
Rosene Anderlik & Associates
Motion to receive the Surface Water Engineering Report for Tyler Place NE and 43 aA Avenue from
Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates.
Wyckoff asked if Chies received a letter regarding &ese findings. Hansen stated that Mt: Chies
would not be formally contacted until the report is accepted.
9)
Approve Removal of Lane Striping in front of 1605 37th Avenue - Removed to table
Fehst stated this would remove lane striping, eliminate the traffic lane, and install a "No driving on
should_er" sign. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, indicated that prior to 2000 this area along
37t~ was a two lane roadway. Based on a petition by residents in 2000, the area was designated as a
shoulder/parking lane. Nawrocki described the traffic tie up at this corner and vehicles passing on
the right. Hansen stated the Traffic Commission's view that traffic was accommodated in one traffic
light cycle and recommended the additional signage. There is not a record of accidents at this
location, and the installation is for convenience. Nawrocla' questioned why it is a problem to let cars
use this lane. Hansen stated this was an enforcement issue for the Police Department. Nawrocki
indicated there is no other sign like this in Columbia Heights. Wyckoff addressed a similar area.
Hansen referred to the width differences in parking/striping.lanes and that Public Works cannot
move the striping closer to the intersection and still meet uniform traffic control recommendations.
Kelzenberg indicated that the Traffic Commission's recommendation was in response to the adjacent
neighbor that lostparMng in fi'ont of his home and the speed of cars.
Williams suggested a left turn signal. Hansen stated that a protected left turn phase couM be
sztggested to the City of Minneapolis. Hansen suggested tabling this item for 60 days for fitrther
research
Ericson asked to remove this item from the consent agenda.
Nawrocki encouraged residents to observe.this location, eSPecially during busy times. He asked why
left turns, after yielding, are not allowed on Central Avenue. Hansen explained permissive left turns
versus protected left turn. He stated that MnDOT is currently doing a traffic study north into
Fridley, which will address this.
10) Adopt Resolution 2004-06, being a Resolution Accepting the Feasibility Report for Zone 6 Street
Seal Coating and Ordering the Public Improvement Hearing.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2004-06, there being ample copies available for the
public.
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-06,' being a Resolution to accept the Feasibility Report and to
establish the Public Improvement Hearing for Zone 6 Street Seal Coating, City Project 0302, on
March 9, 2004.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-06
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING
FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR ZONE 6 SEAL COATING
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-53, a report has been prepared by the Director of Public Works with reference to
the Zone 6 area of the Street Rehabilitation Program, and
WHEREAS, Zone 6 of the Seal Coat Program is bounded by Central Avenue on the east, 40th Avenue on the south, University
Avenue Service Drive on the west, 44th Avenue on the north and 45th Avenue from University Avenue Service Drive to 5th
Street, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and cost effective,
and
Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 9, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
1. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of
abutting or benefited property for all Or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429
at an estimated-total cost of the improvement of $132,500.00.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 9th day March, 2004, in the City Council
Chambers at 590 40z Avenue N.E. at 6:00 P.M. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and
improvement as required by law.
11)
Adopt Resolution 2004-07, being a Resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for Zone 7A Street
Rehabilitation and Ordering the Public hnprovement Hearing.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2004-07, there being mnple copies available for the
public.
Motion to adopt Re~olution No. 2004-07, being a Resolution, to accept the Feasibility Report and
establish the Public Improvement Hearing for Zone 7A Street Rehabilitation for Mm'ch 9, 2004.
Hansen described the bozmdartes for Zone 7_/I street reconstruction and Zone 6 seal coating.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING
FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR ZONE 7A STREET REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, the city Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-51, a report has been, prepared by the Director of Public Works with reference
to the Zone 7A area of the Street Rehabilitation Program, and '
WHEREAS, Zone 7A of the Street Rehabilitation Program is bounded by Central Avenue on the east, 37th Avenue on the
south, University Avenue Service Drive on the west and 40m Avenue on the north and 7th Street, from 40th Avenue to 42nd
Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and cost effective,
and
Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 9, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY TFFE CIT~.-7DUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
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1. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting or
benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an
estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,341,000.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 9th day of March, 2004, in the City Council Chambers
at 590 40th Avenue N.E. at 6:00 p.m. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and
improvement as required by law.
12)
Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 9, 2004 as
presented.
13) 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 106900 through 107114 in the mnount of $2,319,634.12.
Nawrocki referred to check #10 7084for $4, 700, for appraisal services by Nagell, of the Apache
mall, and stated it is premature to spend fimds for this service. Wyckoff spoke of the need for the City
to move forward through development.
Motion by Ericson, second by Ke!zenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item
#9. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to table item #9, Removal of Lane Striping in front of 1605 37th
Avenue, for 60 days. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Ericson requested that addition information be provided at a work session.
PUBLIC ItEARINGS
Close Public Heating - Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4514-4516 Fillmore
Wyckoff closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or SUspension of the Rental LiCense held by
Joe Bazzett regarding rental property at 4514-4516 Fillmore Street, in that the Property complies with
the Residential Maintenance Code.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
First reading of Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to
"permit parking only" on 41 st Avenue and Jackson Street.
Wyckoff stated the original Ordinance, affected NEI student and staff parlcing permits, which is no
longer necessa~T. Hansen stated the requirement that this be repealed by ordinance. Other "no
parla'ng" areas, as required by the Fire Department, wouM remain.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1469, there
being muple copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. 1469,
being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to designated permit parking only from
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson
St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41st Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology) for Monday, February 23,
2004, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
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Miscellaneous
Wyckoff commended the Public l/Vorks staff on citywide snow removal, but questioned additional
plowing that fills in driveways. Hansen explained schedule changes to limit overtime, and that
additional:plowing is to widen areas in anticipation of additional snowfalls.
Nawroc~' indicated the necessity of clearing the 49th Avenue pedestrian bridge as soon as possible
after a snowfall, because of heavy student and resident use.
Williams requested copies of the appraisal by Nagell.
Wyckoff referred to complaints regarding businesses not shoveling their sidewalks. Fehst stated that
a Community Service Officer would visit these businesses.
B)
Other Business
Wyckoff announced that the Sheraton Hotels propOse to develop a 150 unit hotel in Cohtmbia Heights.
Fehst stated this would be a $15,.000,000 invesm~ent ih the second phase development of the Kmart
property. Tax Increment Financing would be required and discussed at a fitture work session meeting.
The Developer estimates 60, 000 visitors per year. There will be a restaurant, catering, and a small
community space. Wyckoff stated this wouM be a beneftt for both Hilltop and Columbia Heights. Fehst
suggested inviting the Hilltop City Council, area businesses, Rising to New Heights and the EDA to the
work session regarding this development.
Deb Johnson, 999 st
41 Avenue, asked what current businesses this would encompass. Wyckoff indicated
Savers and Hollywood Video. Fehst stated that if relocation was required, we would look to do so within
our City. Wyckoff stated that B W3 wouM like to relocate.
Wyckoff indicated that, as of today, the City owns the NEI building. Fehst stated that our Police Officers
have been directed to check on the building daily, we will shovel the sidewalks, the protective security
system is in place, minimal heat and electricity will be maintained, and we will have someone check the
boilers daily. Fehst indicated we anticipate receiving $285,000 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) fimds, to be combined with the proceeds from the Tyler SO'eet property sale, to demolish the
NEI building. Nawrocki questioned fimds to be repaid to the County. Fehst stated that some money
would have to be repaid.
Wyckoff indicated the desire to have vohtnteers help salvage ite~ns fi'om the building. Some of the
lockers will be taken to the Public Works Department. Fehst commended staff for their hard work with
Anoka County Staff and County Commission Kordiak to receive CDBG fitnds.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst referred to a conversation with Judy Yantos indicating that the School Board is also in need of
gym space. They have 'commissioned a survey-by Decision Resources Inc. to determine support for
additional gym space, repair to the Pool, and a fimess walking area. Some type of joint athletic or
community center has been discussed. Fehst will schedule a joint meeting with the School Board on
February 24th, at 6:00p. m. He referred to discussions with the YMCA and expressed concern for
guaranteed gym space.
Fehst described NEI land use possibilities, beyond the original suggestions by Dunbar. He stated fimds
might become available to streamline operations of govermnent, where a joint effort, such as gym space,
would qualify, l~yckqff stated that we need more than a couple of gyms and would like to work with
other groups. Fehst indicated that proposed develovment in the community could increase our
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population to 23, 000 or 24, 000 people. Wyckoff stated that new market rate townhomes need amenities
such as a community center and our city hall is outdated; and to combine them at the NEI site would be
her dream.
Nawrocki referred to a past time when the YMCA showed h:terest in placing a facility in our town.
Residents, inchtding him, helped raise fimds. The facility was built elsewhere and the fimds were not
returned. The YMCA has just signed an agreement with the City of Andover. Nawroclci stated that he is
not a proponent of keeping NEL but suggested having the YMCA look at the building for their use,
possibly with enough remaining space for our Library.
Wyckoff indicated the dates the City Manager would be on vacation.
Wyckoff questioned the lay off of a Finance Department employee, stating that Council was not
informed of this and thought that all staff reductions would be through attrition. Nawrocki referred to
such discussions during budget hearings. Wyckoff requested to be informed of any such action in the
fi, tture.
Wyckoff referred to the City Manager attending an in-state overnight conference, and asked what the
current agreement is with staff. Fehst stated there have not been many requests, but out of town travel is
allowed for Staff and Councilmembers. Wyckoff referred to Councihnember Nawrocta' attending a
national conference in Washington D. C. NawrocM stated that he had been the proponent to removal all
out of met~:o travel fi'om the budget and was voted down. Wyckoff referred to the Deputy City Clerk
paying her own travel and lodging for a conference last year. Fehst stated everyone but organization
presidents did so last year. Nawrocki stated that last year he paid his own expenses. He indicated the
importance of this conference. Wyckoff stated that this year she would attend an in-state Mayors
conference.
Report of the City Attorney - none
CITIZENS FORUM
Elaine Feely, 4601 Chatham Rd, indicated displeasure at the way C°uncihnembers treat each other on
public T.V. She thanked Councilmember Nawrocki for answering her email and returnhzg her long distance
phone call.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki
· S{ated disagreement with misleading wording of budget information in the past and upcoming City
Newsletter.
· The Board o.fReview notice is hidden in- the back of the newsletter. Fehst stated that it has been
changed to the fi'ont page.
· Election filings are in July and should be in the newsletter to give people time to prepare. Fehst
stated this information would be in the next newslerte?.
· The State Auditor praise for our fund balance level is the general fund and does not include the other
forty funds that we have, some of which are restricted. Long range - we need to downsize our
operation.
Ericson
· The HRA recognized and hosted a reception for Crestview staff, for their involvement with the City.
Crestview is no longer involved with Parkview Villa, but we want a long relationship with them in
our co~mrtunity. Welcomed the Walker ElderCare staff.
· February is "Love to Read" month.
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* The "Spring Housing Fair" will be SaturdaY, Mat'ch 27th. More information will be available on the
Rising to New Heights (RNH) web site. RNH meets at St. Timothy's on the second Tuesday of
every month at 7 p.m.
Williams · Initial reaction to the deer issue at the Water Works property was to compromise, now citizens may
face having no deer. Indicated that residents should not be allowed to verbally attack Council-
members.
· Received a thank you from resident in Ramsdell Pat-lc where the trees were planted.
Tri-City Hockey fundraiser will be Saturday, February 13th at Murzyn Hall.
· Attended the National Prayer Breakfast. 150 countries were present.
· Apologized for missing the Ocel retirement pat-ry.
,, Pray for the health, peace and prosperity of our citizens.
Kelzenberg
The 500 Club did not happened. This was to bring the co~rnuunity together for a fun time. There is a
great need for a cormuunity center, which will prove to be even a greater need with all the
redevelopment being planned.
Wyckoff
Love Lights still available,' $3 each; the tree will be lit on February 14th. Every $750 donated pays
for one' (international) face surgery.
· Human Services Co~mnission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
to discuss the "Taste of Heights" event.
· Deer task force applications are available at City Hall, and are due back February 20th. They will be
forwarded to the Minneapolis .Water Works. Other options to discuss are: contraceptives or removal
to an animal sanctuary.
· Senior citizen lunch tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Star Central, gOth and Central Avenue.
· My mission is to bring first class development to our City.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wyckoff adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P. 11
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February_ 23, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Resolution No. 2004-09 BY: Charles Thompso~j?j_~ Y~~
Advanced Life Support Se~Mces ' B
DATE: February 11, 2004 DATE: .. Y/
Background: Approximately three years ago the Fire Chiefs of Richfield, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Eden Prairie,
M/nnetonka, St. Louis Park and Columbia Heights began meeting and discuss/ng the current Prhnary Service Areas (PSA)
for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transportation System. The consensus among the group was that the--
current system is a monopoly, at a minimum. Should one of our departments decide to get into the transportation business, it
would be literally impossible. Should one of our departments try to get the PSA for our area for non transportation purposes
but for regulation of services and £mances, it would also be impossible under the current system.
Following is a list of issues for PSA Cooperative Service Agreements.
Customer Service: Allows a city to be responsive to citizens needs and desires.
Local Control: A city should be allowed to provide this public safety service just 1/ice they are allowed to provide
police and fire services. A city has no say or input in the ambulance provider unless it gains ownership of the PSA.
Fairness'& EquiW: Other cities are allowed to provide this %etter" service to their citizens (Edina, Burnsville,
White Bear Lake, Maplewood, Woodbury, Virginia, Hibbing, St. Paul, Red Wing).
Efficiency: Ufihzing cross-trained multi-tasked fn'efighters is a more efficient use ofpersormel who are already
responding to the incident.
These are just a few reasons why the City of Columbia Heights should support legislation with the multiple other cities to
gain ownership of the ALS PSA in our community.
Understand fully that just because We own the PSA does not mean we would need to transport patients in an Advanced Life
Support.manner. Having ownership of this PSA would give us the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study on whether we
should get into the transportation business. The biggest advantage of owning the PSA is that we would have control over
who provides the transportation se~wices and what they charge for their services. My recommendation is that we pursue the
PSA legislation with the understanding that this will not automatically put us in the transportation business but more
importantly gives us local control over this service, as we should have.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Waive the Reading of Resolution 2004-09, There Being Ample copies Available
to the Public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2004-09, Authorizing Support of Legislation Allowing
Columbia Heights to Control how Advanced Life Support Services in the City of Columbia Heights are provided.
04-20
COUNCIL ACTION:
P. 12
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
ALLOWING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO CONTROL HOW
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ARE PROVIDED.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights desires to have comrol
over how Advanced Life Support service is provided to the citizens of Columbia Heights,
and;
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights should be allowed to control Advanced Life
Support services as it is allowed to control how other Public Safety Services are
provided, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council believes special legislation is required to allow the City of
Columbia Heights to acquire jurisdiction to control Advanced Life Support services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights supports legislation to achieve this objective.
Adopfed this 23ra day of February, 2004.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor, Julienne Wyckoff
P. 13
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February 23, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: ~_~_~ ORIGINATING DEPT.' CITY MANAGER
NO: License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hm~son ,~. DATE:
NO: DATE: February 20, 2004 BY; ' / a
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the February 23, 2004 City Com~cil meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2004, mhd a Temporary Wine/Beer License for
Immaculate Conception Church.
At the top of the hcense agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. This means that the data privacy fm-m has been submitted as required. If not submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the pubhc.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 23, 2004 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P. 14
TO CITY COUNCIL February 23, 2004
*'Signed Waiver FOl-lll Accompanied Application
2004 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
BLDG
*Doug Olson Plumbing
*Tim's Quality Plumbing
*Dean's Professinal Plumb.
*Rytter Windows
*Midwest Equipment
*Residential Heating
931 44th Avenue NE
523 Central Ave, Osseo
20080 Dassel Ln, Corcoran
13361 Jay St NW, Andover
614 Como, St. Paul
1815 E 41st St #A, Mpls
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
TEMPORARY WINE/BEER
POLICE
*Gregory Tomala for Immaculate Conception Church
For April 17, 2004 4030 Jackson St NE
$100.00
P. 15
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF: ~ }3~ 2~Oq
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 ID-III ~o through I l~L~
in the amount of $ ~[~/e~t~t~.L~0 .
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
P. 16
ACS FIN~CI~ SYSTEM CITY OF COL~BIA HEIGHTS
02/19/2004 16:09:54 Check History GL050S-V06.60 COVERPAGE
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Report Selection:
Optional Report Title ....... 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING
INCLUSIONS:
Fund & Account ..............
Check Date ..................
Source Codes ................
Journal Entry Dates .........
Journal Entry Ids ...........
Check Number ................
Project .....................
Vendor ......................
Invoice .....................
Purchase Order ..............
Bank ........................
~ucher ....................
· ~[eased Date ...............
~ared Date ................
thru
thru
thru
thru
107116 thru 107253
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
Run Instructions:
Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI Lines CPI CP SP
J LEANNO 01 P4 Y S 6 066 10 Y Y
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/19/2004 16
Check History
02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
BANK CHECKING ACCOLYNT
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
ARCTIC GLACIER
BECKETT/JASON
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
CHISAG0 LAKES DISTRIBUTI
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE CA
DUGDALE/MARY
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
FLAHERTYS HAPPY TYME C0M
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HOHENSTEINS INC
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
KIWI KAI IMPORTS
KUETHER DIST. CO.
MARK VII DIST.
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN
MUSCOVITZ/PATRICIA
NAWROCKI/BETH'AA!N
NOSKO/MATTHEW
OFFICE DEPOT
ONVOY
00 PADLEFORD RIVER CRUISES
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PLUNKETT'S, INC
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
VERIZON WIRELESS
VOSS LIGHTING
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
CDW-G
PERKINS PAINTING
ARCTIC GLACIER
BAKER/JOANNE
BIRCH/PHYLLIS
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTW
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
CHECK NUMBER
107116
107117
107118
107119
107120
107121
107122
107123
107124
107125
107126
107127
107128
107129
107130
107131
107132
107133
107134
107135
107136
107137
107138
107139
107140
107141
107142
107143
107144
107145
107146
107147
107148
107149
107150
107151
107152
107153
107154
107155
107156
107157
107158
107159
107160
107161
107162
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 1
AMOUNT
96 52
85 68
51 40
262 68
2,665 35
1,431 70
404 00
248 00
79 39
26,663 55
546 50
55 70
43,472 84
20,825 50
18,028 27
730 82
112,518 00
30,283 91
90 07
10 63
40 O0
259 47
42 73
24 95
1,579 60
53 60
183 91
3,618 15
89 67
11,176 39
155 49
42 97
50 28
1,698 76
1,035 00
36 72
80 60
42 00
820 00
1,566 00
40 47
23,245 15
291 38
57 46
67 42
119 24
12,728 60
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/19/2004 16
BANK VENDOR
BANK CHECKING ACCOUIqT
Check History
02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING
GUILFOYLE,STEVEN
JAVES/LAURt
KNOTT/DALE
LANGE TANK, INC
MCINTYRE/STEPHEN
MOELLER/KAREN
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC
OFFICE DEPOT
PETTY CASH - KEITH WINDS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
R.P.MGMT
UNITED RENTALS
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
YANGZOM/KALSANG
WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC
ACE HARDWARE
AMERIPRIDE
ANOKA COUNTY - ES
ANOKA COUNTY - GOV'T CEN
ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RE
ARMOR SECURITY INC
ASPEN MILLS, INC.
ATLAS AUTO BODY
AWD COOLERS OF MINNESOTA
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BATTERY CITY INC
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE
BWBR ARCHITECTS
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
CENTER POINT ENERGY MINN
CITY WIDE LOCKSMITHING
CON-NELLY INDUSTRIAL
CSC CREDIT SERVICES
CULLIGAN WATER
CYS UNIFORMS
DAHLGREN SHA_RDLOW & D-BAN
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC
ENTERPRISE NETWORK SYSTE
FIDELITY SERVICES INC
G & K SERVICES
GENEP~AL REPAIR SERVICE
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GIS RANGERS
H & L MESABI
H_AB INC
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC.
CHECK NUMBER
107163
107164
107165
107166
107167
107168
107169
107170
107171
107172
107173
107174
107175
107176
107177
107178
107179
107180
107181
107182
107183
107184
107185
107186
107187
107188
107189
107190
107191
107192
107193
107194
107195
107196
107197
107198
107199
107200
107201
107202
107203
107204
107205
107206
107207
107208
107209
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 2
AMOUNT
7.47
73.50
4.46
206.98
2.22
57.85
163.34
33.15
5.33
953.70
8.69
29.00
327.69
239.13
224,707.73
151.78
14.16
214.40
540.83
17,359.13
917 65
203 50
1,985 46
60 55
13,792 00
136 30
203 97
1,950 00
287 21
456 34
28 O0
1,443 00
25 00
444 06
56 64
505 63
239 94
161 22
170 40
4,822 12
385 78
205 50
92 25
4,781 16
1,044 24
230 00
904 86
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/19/2004 16
Check History
02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING
BAiqK VENDOR
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
HEINRICH ENVELOPE CORP
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY COMP
ICMA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN
IPC PRINTING
JINDRA/PATRICIA
KEEP INC/THE
LADEN'S BUSINESS MACHINE
LBP MECHANICAL INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO FIRE
METRO WELDING SUPPLY
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN
MGS PROFESSIOAL BUILDING
MIDWAY FORD
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MURZYN JR/DONALD J
NATIONAL MCGRUFF HOUSE N
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMEN
OFFICE DEPOT
OLSON'S PLUMBING
OUTDOOR ENVIROMENTS, iNC
PARK SUPPLY INC
PERRY'S APPLIANCE SERVIC
PETERSON/RONALD
PREMIUM WATERS INC
RADIO SHACK
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS & ADV
RITZ CAMERA
ROSEDALE CHEV
SBC PAGING
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO
SUBURBAN LAWN CENTER INC
SUBURBAN UTILITIES SUPTS
SUN PUBLICATION
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC.
TAUTGES, REDPATH, & CO.,
TOUSLEY FORD
TP~kNS-ALARM INC
TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE
UNITED RENTALS
VECTOR INTERi~ET SERVICES
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS, INC
CHECK NUMBER
107210
107211
107212
107213
107214
107215
107216
107217
107218
107219
107220
107221
107222
107223
107224
107225
107226
107227
107228
107229
107230
107231
107232
107233
107234
107235
107236
107237
107238
107239
107240
107241
107242
107243
107244
107245
107246
107247
107248
107249
107250
107251
107252
107253
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 3
AMOUNT
527.50
135.00
24.36
807.00
140.00
47.94
70.00
51 64
175 00
408 10
16 95
669 19
27 82
200 72
355 00
503 94
20 00
35 00
2 36
85 18
371 49
412 00
597 63
272 85
119 83
170 40
32 88
47 36
266 25
51 10
73 46
322 58
237 17
382 59
200.00
163.35
623.79
8,959.00
28.24
849.97
61.77
38.79
150.00
284.36
617,349.40 ***
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
02/19/2004 16 Check History GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 4
02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
617,349.40
RECORDS PRINTED - 000753
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/19/2004 16:09:56
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101
201
203
204
213
225
235
240
265
376
415
420
601
602
603
604
609
701
720
884
885
GENERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH
CABLE TELEVISION
RENTAL HOUSING
LIBRARY
CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
TAX INCREMENT BONDS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PIR
CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
WATER UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
REFUSE FUND
STORM SEWER UTILITY
LIQUOR
CENTR3~L GA_RAGE
DATA PROCESSING
INSURANCE
ESCROW
ALL FUNDS
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
31,727 94
2,292 33
5,162 03
105 00
1,771 51
305 00
982 63
1,919 00
529 50
13,488 92
3,164 49
1,131 62
3,926 77
1,479 84
764 00
427 32
311,265 62
4,000 69
1,566.25
1,985.46
229,353.48
617,349.40
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.60 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BAIqKS
DISBURSEMENTS
617,349.40
617,349.40
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of Febmm_-y 23, 2004
AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION: Fire APPROVAL
ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Charlie Thompson BY:
Rental License Revocation
DATE: February 23, 2004 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) witlzin the City of Columbia Heights against
Julie Marsh regarding rental property at 4524 Monroe Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of February 23,
2004.
The public hearing on tlzis property may now be closed in that the owner has met the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Julie Marsh Regarding Rental Property at 4524 Monroe Street N.E. in that the Property
complies with the Residential Maintenance Code.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P. 23
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/23/04
AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 146~':~,, BY: K. Hansen ~k~t-'
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. DATE: 2/19/04 : ·
1426 PERTAINING TO "PERMIT PARKING ONLY" ON
41sT AVENUE AND JACKSON STREET
Background
Ordinance 1426 designating permit parking only from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st
Avenue N.E. and Jackson Street N.E. adjacent to 825 41~t Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology)was adopted by City
Council at their meeting of November 27, 2000 as part of the Development Agreement with NEI.
Analysis/Conclusions
As NEI no longer owns or occupies the building, a request has been made to the Traffic Commission to remove the "Permit
Parking Only" signage. At its meeting of February 2, 2004, the Traffic Commission recommended that the City Council repeal
Ordinance No. 1426. City Council action to repeal Ordinance No. 1426 would be necessary.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1469, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to
designated permit parking only from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and
Jackson St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41~t Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology).
rU.'jb
COUNCIL ACTION:
P. 24
ORDINANCE 1469
BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 1426 DESIGNATING PERMIT
PARKING ONLY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY,
EXCEPT HOLIDAYS ON 41sT AVENUE N.E. AND JACICSON STREET N.E.
ADJACENT TO 825 41sT AVENUE N.E. (N.E.I. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY).
WHEREAS Ordinance No. 1426 currently states:
Section 1: Parldng shall be designated by peri, it parking only, 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday
thi'ough Friday, except holidays, on the north side of 41st Average N.E. from Quincy Street N.E.
to the alley west of Central Avenue N.E. consisting of eighteen (18) parallel parking spaces, on
the south side of 41st Avenue N.E. fi:om Jackson Street N.E. to the alley west of Central Avenue
N.E. consisting of fifteen (15) parallel parking spaces, and on the east side of Jackson Street N.E.
south of 42nd Avenue N.E. consisting of eleven (11) parking spaces.
Section 2: The provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code, Section 7.205 (1) Milch reads
"No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in any one place upon any street or
roadway for a continuous period longer than six (6) hours..." shall not be applicable during the
hours of 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays, on the north mhd
south sides of 41st Avenue N.E. between Quincy Street N.E. and the alley west of Central
Avenue N.E. mhd the east side of Jackson Street N.E. south of 42nd Avenue N.E.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that Ordinance 1426 is repealed in its entirety.
Fh'st Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
February 9, 2004
February 23, 2004
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Mayor Julierme Wyckoff
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P. 25
CITY COUNCIL LETTER (Page 1 of 2)
MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 23. 2004
..... AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER
NO: -] -~ -I FINANCE APPROVAL
r I'IdM:prJR.CHASE OF C ASH RE G ISTER B Y: WILLIAMELRITE B Y_. ,/~Z_/.,/// ,
SYSTEM FOR LIQUOR OPERATION
NO: DATE: 02/19/2004
At the work session of February 17, 2004 the City Council reviewed staff's reconzmendation to
purchase a new cash register system for the hquor operation. The following items are follow-up
to COlrnr~ents, questions and concerns that were raised at that work session.
Cost of Operating Current System
As was mentioned at the work session, we spent approximately $3,800 on outside service calls
for cash register repairs in 2003. However, this was only a small portion of the cost of operating
the cra-rent system. On a very conservative basis, I estimated the cost of staff time spent
con'ecting malfunctions and performing maintenance on the current system that would not need
to be done on a new system well in excess of $6,500. This puts the total cost of maintaining the
cra-rent system in excess of $10,000 per year.
Cost of New System ::
Staff began looking at replacement cash register systems over six months ago. They gathered
information on systems used in other liquor operations and requested proposals from vendors.
Through this process a significant amount of staff time was spent evaluating the features, and
pros and cons of the various systems as well as negotiating, costs with the vendors. The original
system proposed by Retail Data Systems was in excess of $100,000 and only covered one
system. Through intense negotiations by staff the cost. from Retail Data Systems was negotiated
down to $59,850 for what I would consider a better and more cost-effective solution than what
was originally proposed. It should be clearly noted that staff did not just ask vendors to quote us
a price and then take that price to the council for approval. This was intensely negotiated with
comparisons of features and costs between vendors. Even as this went to the work session, staff
was still negotiating with Retail Data Systems over additional licensing costs to tie additional
computers into the system.
Disposal of Current System
Staff will continue trying to locate a vendor to purchase om' cmTent system. However, the
outlook for this is bleak. The cra-rent cash registers are' almost completely worn out. Both the
cash registers and scampers are obsolete in teclmology. If someone were to purchase tiffs system,
it would only be for parts for a current system. As the system is obsolete, there is very little
demand. As far as someone buying it to use in their business, they would need software to rm~
the system. Here again,, vendors are not writing new software for the Casio system, which
without software renders the system basically useless. :It appears that the best we can hope for is
that Retail Data Systems will haul it away without charging us for disposal.
P. 26
Sulmuary
At the present thne staff continues to negotiate a further discom~t of the price or added hardware,
software or selwices for the cash register system. If further success is accomplished, it will be
reported at the com~cil meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agq'eement with Retail Data Systems for the purchase and installation of the S4 Point of Sale cash
register system based on their written proposal at a cost of $59,850.
WE:sms
0402191 COUNCIL
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
P. 27