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ADMINISTRA T/ON
ll~al~or
Gary L. Peterson
Councihnembers.
Robert A. H/illiams
Bruce Ncm,rocki
Tammera Ericson
Bruce Kelzenberg
Cit~ 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,
March 14, 2005 in the City Council Chmnbers, 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, accormnodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliaw 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 an'angements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing hnpaired only)
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. 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 Cotmcil under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
4. PROCLAMATIONS~ PRESENTATIONS~ RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - none
B) Presemations - none
C) Introduction of New Employees
1) Tom Mattson - Firefighter
D) Recognition - none
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as pm1 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 February 28, 2005 regular City Cotmcil meeting
P5
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2005, regular City Cotmcil meeting as
presented.
2)
Accept Boards mad Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) MOTION: Move to accept the EDA minutes of January 25, 2005 P14
b) MOTION: Move to accept the Plmming and Zoning Commission minutes of March 1, 2005 P20
3)
Establish Commission Interview Session beginning at 5:45 p.m. and Work Session meeting date
begimfing at 7:00 p.m. for Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in Conference Room 1.
MOTION: Move to establish a commission interview session beginning at 5:45 p.m. mad Work
Session meeting begiuning at 7:00 p.m. for Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in Conference Room 1.
P23
Upcoming Work Session Items: School and hotel inspection contracts from the State Fire Marshal.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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March 14, 2005
Page 2 of 4
4)
Approve the purchase of a reverse calling system from City Watch of AVTEX Incorporated P24
MOTION: Move to approve the pm'chase of a reverse calling system from City Watch of AVTEX
Incorporated in the amount of $24,290 plus tax and annual maintenance fee, and to allow the City
Mm~ager and Police Chief to enter into a contract for the stone.
5)
Approve request to allow use of Police Department neur~e and logo for a training video P39
MOTION: Move to allow 1Vh'. Peter Kwong to film for a training video for law enforcement a
Columbia Heights Police squad car while it is moving with lights and siren on and while displaying
the Columbia Heights name and logo.
6)
First readh~g of Ordinance 1482, being m~ ordinance amending Ordinance 853 City Code of 1977, to
proltibit "ce~"tain exhibitions and conduct" on any premises holding any type of liquor license in the
City of Columbia Heights P41
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1482 there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1482 being an ordinance
mnending Ordinance 853 City Code of 1977, to prohibit "certain exhibitions and conduct" on any
premises holding any type of liquor license in the City of Columbia Heights for Monday, March 28,
2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7) Authorization to seek bids - 2005 Miscellm~eous Concrete Replacement auld Installation Project P46
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2005 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement
and Installation Project.
8)
Adopt Resolution 2005-13 to award crack sealing and Adopt Resolution 2005-14 to award street
striping P47
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-13, there being mnple copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move adopt Resolution No. 2005-13 being a Resolution awarding the Joint Powers
Agreement contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2005 Crack Sealing project to Allied
Blacktop of Maple Grove, Milmesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount
of $0.65 per lineal foot with an estimated cost of $15,967.90 to be appropriated fi'om Fund 212-
43190-5130.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-14, their being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-14, being a Resolution awarding the Joint Powers
Agreement contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2005 Street Striping Project to United
Rental Highway Teclmologies of Rogers, Mim~esota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible
bid in the amount of $17.17 per gallon, with an estimated cost of $3,148.24 with $2,767.39 to be
appropriated fi'om Fm~d 212-43190-4000 and $380.85 to be appropriated fi'om Fund 101-43170-
4000.
9)
Adopt Resolution 2005-09, being a Resolution authorizing application(s) to the MNDNR for an
outdoor recreation grant for Huset Park Improvements. P53
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No.2005-09, there being ample copies available
to the public.
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March 14, 2005
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MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-09 being a Resolmion authorizing the Public Works
Director to submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant
Progrmn for grant eligible work for Huset Park improvements, Phase One, and designating the
Director of Public Wol'ks as the primary contact for the progrmrt.
10) Adopt Resolution 2005-10, being a Resolution declaring the intent to bond for Zone 7B Street
Rehabilitation Project, City Project 2005-02.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-10, there being ample copies
available to the public.
P55
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-10, approving the declaration for the official intent
of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for Zone 7B Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project
2005-02.
11) Adopt Resolution 2005-11, being a Resolution declarina the intent to bond for Huset Parkway - City
Project 2004-04. P57
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-11, there being mnple copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-11, approving the declaration for the official intent
of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for the Huset Parkway, City Project 2004-04.
12) Authorize the Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #20, 1984 Ford F700 Aerial Lift Truck P59
MOTION: Move to authorize the replacement of Unit #20, with one used 1998 Ford F-800 chassis
equipped with 8.3L diesel engine, and 59 foot aerial lift fi'om Steffen Truck& Equipment, Sioux
City, Iowa in a maximum mrtount of $45,700, plus sales tax. Funding shall be from the Tree Care
and Maintenance Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
13) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-16, being a resolution supporting the Outdoor Recreation Grant
Application of Anoka County for Kordiak County Park.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-16, there being ample copies
available to the public.
P62
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-16, being a Resolution supporting the Outdoor
Recreation Grant Application of An~oka County for Kordiak County Park, Anoka County,
Mim~esota.
14)
Approve Business License Applications P64
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 14, 2005
as presented.
15)
Approve Payment of Bills P66
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number 111941 tltrough 112107 in the amount of $808,567.63.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 600 51st Ave P74
MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental
License Held by Anthony Chester regarding rental property at 600 51st Avenue in that the Property
complies with the Residential Maintenance Code
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March 14, 2005
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7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions ~ none
B) Bid Considerations -none
C) Other Busin ess - none
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
B) Report of the City Attorney
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CITIZENS FORUM
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regulm' agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes.)
10. COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst,/City Manager
WF~vm
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
'fHESE MINUTES -, AVE
BEEN AEPROVED
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February
28, 2005 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Ericson,
Councilmember Kelzenberg
Pastor Mark Klemme of the ChristLife Evangelical Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Nawrocki requested discussion of Planning and Zoning Commission appointment. Peterson placed this as
item 7A2.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS - none
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Walt Fehst took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda.
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for February 14, 2005 regular City Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2005 regular City Council meeting as presented.
2)
Accept Boards and Cormrtissions Meeting Minutes
Motion to accept the February 1, 2005 minutes of the Public Library Board
Motion to accept the February 1, 2005 minutes of the Planning/Zoning Commission
3)
Establish Work Session meeting date for Monday, March 7, 2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in
Conference Room 1.
Motion to establish a Work Session meeting date for Monday, March 7, 2005 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
in Conference Room 1.
Upcoming Work Session Items:
2:00 a.m. Bar Closing, Banning of Ultimate Fighting Ordinance, Purchase of Reverse Calling
System, Request from Dragon House to use Police Department Logo and squad in training film, and
Planning and Zoning Commission appointment.
Nawrocki requested discussion of problems at the pool hall. Hoefi stated that Chief Johnson would
be able to speak to that. Fehst stated he would have him send a memo to council on this.
Peterson corrected the error reported by Channel 4 news; the persons accused of shooting the
Ramsey County Deputy were not the same people arrested in the shooting in Columbia Heights.
Hoeft stated that we would not have been the ones to release them. Fehst stated that he made this
clear to the media he spoke to. Nawrocki stated that the media person was quoting a member of the
Gang Task Force. Our Police Chief stated there was no evidence linking those persons to the
incident in Columbia Heights. Fehst stated that the accused is being sent to Wisconsin for a shooting
there, and would not be released to Wisconsin if he were connected to a crime here.
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4) Authorize payment of $18,508.80 to Anoka County for administering the 2004 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,
Motion to authorize payment of $18,508.80 to Anoka County for administering the 2004 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.
Fehst stated this is a regular assessment to us from the County, to recoup their service costs.
5)
Approve application for Raffle event at Immaculate Conception Church
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board indicating that that City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a raffle event to be
conducted at Immaculate Conception Church, 4030 Jackson Street NE on April 9, 2005; and
furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirtyrday notice
to the local governing body.
6) Approve application for Raffle, Make-A-Wish Foundation of MN at Star Central - Removed
7)
Approve application for Raffle, Little Voyageurs' Montessori School, St. Timothy's Lutheran
Church
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a raffle event to be conducted
at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 825 51st Avenue, Columbia Heights, on May 10, 2005; and
furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice
to the local governing body.
8) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-12 being a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2005-05 authorizing
and directing the condemnation of certain property for redevelopment and road purposes - Removed
9)
Establish a Heating Date of March 14, 2005 for revocation or suspension of rental property license
at 600 51 st Avenue
Motion to establish a heating date of March 14, 2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to
operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Anthony Chester at 600 51 st
Avenue N.E.
10) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February_ 28, 2005
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 28, 2005.
11)
Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 28, 2005 as
presented.
12)
Approve Payment of Bills
Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check
register coveting Check Number 111776 through 111940 in the amount of $920,510.60.
Nawrocki referred to a notary license renewal of $100, which is the County fee, and also requires a
$40 State fee and $20 purchase of a new stamp. He stated that we do need the number of licensed
notaries that we have at City Hall. Fehst stated that because of the nature of their business, the Police
Chief indicates they need the number they have. Fehst stated we would look at this again.
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Nawrocki referred to check number 111884 to Frattallone for $17,800. He stated that the contract
was to include some excavation for hazardous materials, but will now be more than anticipated.
Fehst stated that the materials are not hazardous, only debris. Nawrocki referred to the original depth
of excavation approved.
Nawrocki stated that he inspected the existing Sullivan Park benches and questioned the need for
new ones. The line item used only had $4,400 available and the bill was for $5,550, which means the
budget was overspent for this purchase, and this specific purchase was not listed. Fehst stated that
we could return them, and that sometimes line items are overspent but equal out in the overall
budget. He indicated that the Public Works Director discussed this with the Park and Recreation
Commission. Kelzenberg stated that six of the eight park benches were donated. The Park and
Recreation Commission approved these tables as they are from a tougher material that is harder to
vandalize. Peterson suggested that the salvageable picnic tables be placed in other areas, such as
south of Lomianki Park for additional use. Other areas, such as Hart Lake, would benefit from such
improvements.
Nawrocki stated that he will be gone for the next regular City Council meeting and asked that the
2:00 bar closing request not be on that agenda.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ericson, to approve the Consent Agenda items, except for items 6 and 8, as
presented. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Approve application for Raffle, Make-A-Wish Foundation of MN at Star Central
Nawrocki questioned if this is the old or the new Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ericson stated that there is only
one group, even though some board members have been replaced. Peterson questioned tabling the item. Jim
Hoeft, City Attorney, stated the paperwork includes a letter from the IRS, which indicates this organization
began in 1983. Nawrocki indicated concern with the way they are doing some things. Peterson stated that if
the organization violates their bylaws, the State would follow through. Nawrocki stated that we should have
more information. Hoeft stated that the tax ID number is the same as in 1983.
Motion by Ericson, second by Williams, to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State
Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a raffle
event to be conducted at Star Central 4001 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights on April 1, 2005; and
furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the
local governing body.
Motion by Nawrocki to table to the next meeting to acquire more information on the group. There being no
second, the motion failed.
Upon vote of the original motion: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson,
aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution No. 2005-12 being a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2005-05 authorizing and
directing the condemnation of certain property for redevelopment and road purposes
Nawrocki stated that he would not vote in favor of this Resolution and questioned where the funding would
come from. Fehst stated this from CD Block Grant funds that need to be used this year. Fehst stated this
property purchase is moving in the opposite direction, with stipulations by the owners that we do not agree
with. Hoeft indicated that it is anticipated CDBG would cover the price, but if it exceeds that amount it
would be part of the TIF payback. Nawrocki stated this would not be part of the project, but of the roadway.
Fehst indicated that Council has not committed to the roadway roundabout. This property is part of the
right-of-way that is necessary for the project. Nawrocki stated that we do not need a $3,000,000 parkway
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and would argue against the condemnation. Peterson asked Councilmember Nawrocki if he is indicating the
building should remain. Nawrocki stated that we have not done a good job requiring owners to maintain
their buildings and property. Fehst stated that the Honeywell and RACO buildings are down and the area is
looking better.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Ericson, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-12, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Ericson, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-12, being a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 2005-05 authorizing and directing the condemnation of certain property for redevelopment
and road purposes. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, abstain; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson,
aye. 3 ayes- 1 nay- 1 abstention. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-12
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-05 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND ROAD PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights ("City") is a charter city duly organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is the official governing body of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (as successor to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights) ("Authority") have undertaken a program to promote
redevelopment of land that is characterized by blight and blighting factors within the City, and in this connection the
Authority administers a redevelopment project known as the Downtown CDB Redevelopment Project ("Project")
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 ("the Act") and the HRA Act, the
Authority is authorized to acquire real estate by exercising the power of eminent domain under and pursuant to Minn.
Stat., Ch. 117, and to undertake certain activities to facilitate the redevelopment of real property by private enterprise;
and
WHEREAS, within the Project, the City and Authority have created the Huset Park Area Tax Increment Financing
District ("TIF District") in order to facilitate redevelopment of certain property in the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Huset Park Development Corporation, a Minnesota Corporation ("Redeveloper"),
have previously entered into a Contract for Private Redevelopment dated as of October 25, 2004, (the "Contract for
Private Redevelopment") regarding redevelopment of the property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and other
property; and
WHEREAS, the Redeveloper, City and Authority have taken various actions in furtherance of the Project, pursuant
to the Preliminary Development Agreement and Contract for Private Redevelopment, all of which indicate the Project is
feasible and desirable, including, but not limited to, environmental, blight and economic studies, determination of needed
public infrastructure, agreements to acquire and acquisition of property, relocation analysis and land use planning; and
WHEREAS, the City and Authority believe that the redevelopment of the Redevelopment Property pursuant to the
Contract for Private Redevelopment, and fulfillment generally of the Contract for Private Redevelopment, are in the vital
and best interests of the City and the health, safety, morals, and welfare of its residents, and in accord with the public
purposes and provisions of the applicable State and local laws and requirements under which the Project has been
undertaken and is being assisted; and
WHEREAS, the real estate described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein (collectively, "Subject
Property") is located within the Project, as presently constituted, and is among the parcels which are to be redeveloped
pursuant to the Contract for Private Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2004, by Resolution No. 2004-55, the City Council approved, established and adopted a
Modification (the "Project Plan Modification") to the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment
Project (the "Project Area"), found that the adoption of the Plans conforms in all respects to the requirements of the Act
and will help fulfill a need to develop an area of the State of Minnesota which is characterized by blight, occupied by
substandard buildings, and contaminated with pollutants; and that the f'mancial assistance described in the TIF Plan will
revitalize this area, significantly expand the amount and variety of housing stock in the City, and expand the tax base;
and that, because these benefits would not accrue without the assistance provided, any benefits received by private
redevelopers are incidental to the broader benefits achieved by the overall development of the TIF District; and
WHEREAS, in said Resolution No. 2004-55, the City Council found that the TIF District portion of the Project Area
is a "blighted area" within the meaning of Minn. Stat., §469.02, Subd. 11, and that acquisition, clearance and related
activities to redevelop the TIF District portion of the Project Area in accordance with the Project Plan and the TIF Plan
constitute a "redevelopment project" within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §469.002, Subd. 14; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Contract for Private Redevelopment, the Redeveloper has
notified the Authority in writing that (a) the Redeveloper has been unsuccessful in accomplishing acquisition of the
Subject Property voluntarily after commercially reasonable efforts to do so; and (b) that such efforts included a written
offer to owners of all such parcels to acquire such parcels for a price approved by the Authority as reasonable and an
offer to mediate; and
WHEREAS, the Authority found that the Redeveloper's efforts to voluntarily acquire the Subject Property were
reasonable and satisfy the requirements for doing so under the Contract for Private Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of the Subject Property by the Authority is essential in order to eliminate blight and
implement the Project; and
Vvl-IEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority has found (and this Council also hereby f'mds) that
redevelopment of the Subject Property consistent with the Project is necessary, convenient, desirable, for a public
purpose, in the best interests of the citizens of the City and will promote the general health, welfare and safety of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is also necessary, convenient, desirable, for a public purpose, in the best
interests of the City and will promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community for the City to acquire
portions of the Subject Property and the real estate described as Parcel H on Exhibit C ("Parcel H") attached hereto for
street purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority has found that it is in the best interest of both the
Authority and the City if the City proceeds to acquire all of the Subject Property and then convey to the Authority the
portions thereof not required by the City for street purposes ("Remainder") so that the Authority may redevelop the
Remainder pursuant to the Contract for Private Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-05 authorizing and directing the
acquisition of the real estate described in Exhibit A attached hereto by eminent domain proceedings for street and
redevelopment purposes; and
Vv¥IEREAS, Parcel H is also required for street purposes in furtherance of the Project and, although City staff have
made reasonable efforts to acquire Parcel H on behalf of the City voluntarily through negotiation, City staff have not
been able to reach agreement upon terms for purchase of Parcel H; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a grant from Anoka County which may be used to acquire Parcel H and which
must be disbursed by April 6, 2005, or be lost to the City; and
WI-tEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority has found that the funding and construction schedule for
the redevelopment pursuant to the Contract for Private Redevelopment makes it necessary to acquire title to and
possession of the Subject Property prior to the filing of the f'mal report of the condemnation commissioners to be
appointed by the district court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that:
1. It is necessary that the Subject Property and Parcel H be acquired by the City in fee simple absolute for the stated
public purposes through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
2. The Authority's Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to acquire the Subject
Property and Parcel H on behalf of the City, including, if necessary, by use of eminent domain proceedings, pursuant to
Minn. Stat. § 117.042, prior to issuance of an award of damages by Court-Appointed Commissioners.
3. The amounts stated on Exhibit B attached hereto are hereby determined to be just compensation for the various parcels
of the Subject Property and Parcel H for the purpose of offers to the owners pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.036 and for the
purpose of deposit with the District Court Administrator as the City's approved appraisal of value pursuant to Minn. Stat.
§ 117.042.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4824 Stinson Blvd
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License
held by Alicia Anderson regarding rental property at 4824 Stinson Boulevard in that the violations on
the property have been corrected.
Nawrocki asked for the specifics on why the hearing was called. Fehst stated he would provide this to
Councilmembers.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
Adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1481, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1449 and
imposing a moratorium on Automobile Dealerships in the General Business Districts.
Pat Smith, City Planner, stated that the Februm~ 1 st Planning and Zoning Conunission meeting
discussion included a moratorium on car dealerships in General Business Districts. The current
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ordinance permits used dealerships in the General Business Districts and prohibits used automobile
business in the Central Business District and Limited business Districts. The Colmnission
recommends that it is prudent to include the General Business Districts. This moratorium would not
include permits for roofs or siding and would be effective for six months, until the ordinance can be
reviewed.
Fehst ask if all these districts were represented on Central Avenue. Smith stated they were.
Nawrocki asked for location clarification. Smith listed the limits of each district. Under the
moratorium can you put in or expand a car dealership in other zones. Nawrocki asked what the
property between Central Avenue and University Avenue on 40th Avenue is zoned. Smith stated that
no dealership is allowed from Central Avenue to City Hall, new or old.
Peterson stated that this is a six month moratorium and the Planning and Zoning Commission would
make a recommendation to the City Council during that time. He stated that if such a business had a
new building or indoor showroom, and done properly, it could be a positive for the community.
Kelzenberg questioned wording that states 12 months. Hoeft indicated the moratorium could be
extended for an additional 12 months.
Nawrocki indicated that the moratorium could be lifted at any time by the City Council. Nawrocki
stated that when he brought up this issue at the last Council meeting he was not aware the Planning
and Zoning Commission had discussed it.
Deb Johnson, 4626 Pierce, questioned what situation prompted this moratorium. Peterson stated that
the sale of the Mr. Steak property questioned usage in this area. He indicated that since that concern
Advance Auto Parts has purchased the property and will build a new 7,000 square foot building.
Nawrocki indicated there is a new used car lot at 51st and University and one across from City Hall.
These areas are just as important to consider as Central Avenue.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1481 there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1481, being an
Ordinance imposing a moratorium on motor vehicle sales and/or lease dealerships in the General
Business Districts. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1481
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS; AND REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLE
SALES AND/OR LEASE LOTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: On May 29,2001, the City of Columbia Heights adopted Ordinance 1428, which is an
ordinance relating to and establishing a Zoning and Development plan and revised Zoning Map for the City of
Columbia Heights; and,
Section 2: Ordinance 1428 and subsequent amendments is officially known as the Columbia Heights
Zoning and Development Ordinance; and,
Section 3: The Columbia Heights Zoning and Development Ordinance divides the City into four
residential districts, three business districts, and two industrial districts; and,
Section 4: The tl~ree business districts are further classified in the Columbia Heights Zoning and
Development Ordinance as LB, Limited Business District; GBD, General Business District; and CBD,
Commercial Business District; and,
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Section 5: The City Council determines it is necessary to undertake a land use study to determine the
effect that the operation of motor vehicle sales and/or leasing lots have and are having on the areas in which they
are located, including, but not limited to the effects on automobile traffic near the lots, the effects on provision of
city services to the properties and other effects arising from the operation of businesses; and,
Section 6: The Columbia Heights City Council finds it necessary and appropriate to prohibit the expansion
of exiting motor vehicle sales and/or leasing lots and the establishment of motor vehicle sales and/or leasing lots
while the information is gathered regarding existing lots so as to obtain an accurate depiction of the effects such
existing lots are having in Columbia Heights; and,
Section 7: Minnesota Statues, Section 462.355, Subd. 4 allows the City of Columbia Heights to adopt this
Interim Ordinance to protect the planning process. The City Council f'mds that adoption of this Interim Ordinance
will protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens while the study provided for in
this Ordinance is being conducted; and,
Section 8: The Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a moratorium on automobile businesses in
the General Business District effective immediately and terminating on August 14, 2005, and recognizing said
time period may be shortened or extended by adoption of an Emergency Ordinance by the City Council.
Section 9: Activities affected by this moratorium include the establishment of motor vehicle sales and/or
lease lots and the expansion of existing motor vehicle sales and/or lease lots within the General Business District
in the City of Columbia Heights for the purpose of protecting the planning process pending completion.
Section 10: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately.
Bid Considerations -none
Other Business
Planning and Zoning Commission appointment - addition
Peterson stated that Commissioner Phil Baker has submitted his resignation and asked if
Councilmembers wished to make an appointment to the Commission tonight. Ericson requested the
appointment be discussed at the next work session.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst stated that Adam Krmner, Minneapolis Water Works Utilities, has invited Councilmembers to tour
their new facility on March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Nawrocki indicated he would not be available. Fehst asked
what would be the best time of day to schedule a tour. Kelzenberg indicated after 5:30 p.m. Fehst stated
he would try to schedule a different date.
Fehst indicated there have been additional reports that the Mr. Steak building has been sold to a Fortune
500 company and that it has been sold to Sama's.
Fehst stated that we have applied for League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust No Fault Insurance.
They have asked six or seven questions on what we have done, and thanked us for approaching sewer
clean up in Such an aggressive manner. Fehst listed statistics from the 904 sump pump disconnect
inspections that have been completed. Nawrocki requested a copy of the questions.
Fehst acknowledged that the 2004 Annual Report is complete.
Fehst referred to the misreporting of information regarding two people arrested in St. Paul, stating there
is no evidence these people were involved in the shooting near our pool hall.
Fehst advised everyone to be aware of phishing computer scams, which ask for personal information.
They look official, but are not.
Fehst spoke to infonrtation gathered on the 2005 budget reduction request. We anticipate the current
budget will be under spent. The two percent reduction would be $180,000. Nawrocki recommended
holding the money in escrow for an emergency. Fehst referred to the meeting with State Representative
Barb Goodwin and the anticipation of additional cuts to our State Aid of approximately $500,000. A
letter has been sent to the Governor asking that he not change the statute for the tecbmical change to take
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February 28, 2005
Page 8 of 9
place. Through discussions with the LMC and Metro Municipalities, we anticipate a $300,000 cut next
year.
Fehst stated that 11 of 14 cities surveyed for legal rates have submitted their contracts. It appears that we
have a good overall view of area legal fees, but we do not have a final tally.
Report of the City Attorney - nothing to report
CITIZENS FORUM
Leonard Deering, 4311 Jefferson, questioned limited parking at City Hall. Nawrocki indicated there is also
parking available at the west end of the Police Department. Deering stated that there is a large volume
variation when listening to City Council meetings on cable television. Nawrocki asked Mr. Deering if he
received a response from Comcast on his questions at the last meeting. He indicated he did not. Peterson
asked that he receive a response. Regarding the meeting audio, Peterson stated that our equipment is not
state of the art, and speakers will try to be more conscientious to speak loudly and into the microphone.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki
Need to do a better job Of clearing snow from Central Avenue sidewalks.
· Fruitful meeting with Representative Goodwin, Peterson, Kelzenberg and himself. Disappointed
there was not more staff representation.
· Letter from Secretary of State Kiffmeyer to not allow administrative tags and an additional $10 per
ticket going to the State. Let our legislators know why we did what we did for minor tickets issued
and voice concern for the additional $10 charge. Fehst stated that minor violation tickets are $130,
of which we only receive $13. We will respond to this letter. Currently, we are writing citations
under the pttblic nuisance ordinance and will continue. Hennepin County charges a $3 law library
fee and Anoka County charges $10. Hoefi stated that the State surcharge is $67, the Anoka County
law libra~y assesses $10. The rest is divided between the state, county and municipality.
· Emphasize to our Legislators our concerns regarding pipelines in street easements and the City's
interest in maintaining the right-of-way.
Responded critically to the departing comments by the Fire Chief in the Green Sheet.
·
Ericson
· Empty Bowls fund raising dinner will be Thursday, March 3, and is sponsored by SACA to benefit our
food shelf.
· 7th grade boys basketball team is still undefeated and will participated in the State tournament on March
11, 12, and 13. This is a good family activity to attend and should make everyone in our community
proud.
· April 3rd will be the Rising to New Heights Housing Fair. The Fire Explores will host a pancake
breakfast that morning.
· Reminded everyone of the Values First values for the month - citizenship and patriotism.
Fehst indicated he attended a SACCC meeting on Wednesday in Fridley with a gentleman from
Chaska that discussed their wireless Internet connection. He also stated that Bob Lindahl, our
condemnation attorney, is on the Chaska City Council.
Kelzenberg
· Eighth grader girls' basketball team is also doing well and played a great game against Fridley that went
into overtime.
· Resident brought in a jug of his water, which was very dark. We will do whatever we can to fix the
problem, such as flush the water lines or, if necessary, reline the lines.
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February 28, 2005
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Williams
Read letter received fi.om the High School Multicultural group. We must continue to encourage
multiculturalism
· Read letter fi'om Elaine Feely on the safe transport of the deer fi.om the Water Works property. Patience,
dialogue and communication works. There is no longer any need to pass legislation.
· The 2:00 a.m. bar closing will be discussed at the March 7th work session. Received one letter in support
and one that objected.
· May 11th is Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Tickets will be available soon.
· Pray for the health and peace of our friends and neighbors.
Peterson
· Sunday is the Sister Cities fund raising dinner. Donations go toward the purchase of a 75-wheelchair
carton for Poland, where our Sister City is. The $18,000 needed was a lot for our group to raise, but they
did it in a relatively short time. Auto World will sponsor the dinner.
· Have received input on 2:00 a.m. am bar closing, but requested more input. Invited residents to the work
session for this discussion.
· Wished Councilmember Williams well and a speedy recovery, as he is having hip surgery on
Wednesday.
· Thanked our troops and asked everyone to keep them in their mind and prayers as they serve our
country. Spoke of an Officer that flew in World War II that told amazing stories. He was a positive man
and amazing, a real example of those that have served our country.
· Don't take yourself to seriously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 2005
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
President, Murzyn called the meeting to order at 9:23 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
Don Murzyn Jr., Gary L]' P-eterson, Bobby Williams, Bruce Nawrocki,
Tammera Ericson, and Bruce Kelzenberg
Patricia Jindra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE
Walter Fehst administered the Oath of Office to Gary L. Peterson, Bobby ~Villiams'and Bruce
Nawrocta'.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to reinstate the current officers; Don Murzyn, Jr. for
President; Pat Jindra for Vice President; and Bruce Kelzenberg for Secretary/Treasurer. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to Adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
*Ericson stated items 5B & 5C staff would like to table due to the addition of 5E.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Resolution 2005-02, Amend and Restate the Bylaws
Streetar stated the City Council made a motion at their Jamtary l_ Oth meeting to change the City
Council work sessions to the first Monday and the third Tuesday of each month. They also
moved the EDA and HRA meetings to the fourth Tuesday of each month. Therefore, the EDA
Bylaws need to be amended at this time and stated there is a convict with the February meeting,
which he asked Chef Bakken to explain.
Bakken stated in the months of February, March and November the first day of the month starts
on a Tuesday. For example, in February the fourth Tuesday would be February 22~. The City
Council work session would be held one week apart, on the 7th and i St!', with the 15t~ falling the
night after a City Council meeting.
The consensus of the board was to move the £DA meeting in the month of February to the 3r~
Tuesday, February 15th and the worksession to be held on the 22''~.
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January 25, 2005
Page 2 of 5
Motion by Ericson, second by Peterson, to Adopt Resolution 2005-02, a Resolution to amend
and Restate the Bylaws of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Resolution 2005-03, Condemnation of Certain Property for Redevelopment
Item Tabled per the addition of SE.
Resolution 2005-04, Condemnation of Certain Propertw for Redevelopment
Item Tabled £er the addition of SE.
Redevelopment Plan for Presentation
Streetar stated the block on the west side of Central Avenue inc&des, from south to north, the
Taco Bell, Carwash, Udupi Restaurant, Barbershop, Exotic Pet Store and LaCaberna Bar and
Grill. The Welsh Company is representing the owner of the now vacant, Exotic Pet store to
redevelop the corner. The owners of the Barbershop and LaCaberna have indicated their desire
to sell. Welsh stated a redevelopment would most likely be a three tenant commercial service,
retail building. Welsh asked the City if we are interested in supporting the redevelopment of this
corner with financial assistance. This is a good opportunity to improve the look of Central
Avenue, as well as preserve the 55 million dollars of investment in housing on the Kmart site.
Staff is looking for board approval to direct staff to work with Welsh to prepare a redevelopment
plan for presentation at a fitture meeting. Streetar stated the developer has talked about a strip
mall, possible city liquor store, etc.
Murzyn stated it is a great opportunity for the City and would like to hear more from the
developer. Williams stated he would like to see what the developer's ideas are.
Nawrocki stated the City bought the homes on 37th & Central, Burger King, MGS, and the NEI
buiMingfor redevelopment, but the EDA has no money. Somewhere we need to set some
priorities for purchasing proflerty and felt the developer would want a few million dollars from
the City to redevelop this area.
Murzyn asked wouM they be asking for some TIF fitnding if they aren't buying the flroperty.
Fehst stated we fund projects under the Pay as l~ou Go TIF financing system, so if they don't
generate tax, they don't receive any fitnds and stated when we have someone that is interested
buying and developing the site, we shouldn ?pass it uti.
Ericson stated maybe we couM send the message to Welsh that we have some mixed feelings and
wouM like to see some plans and ideas for the site. Murzyn requested Streetar to brh~g the
boards comments to Welsh and present the information at the February 15th meeting.
Streetar stated staff could arrange this.
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Resolution 2005-05, Scheduling a Public Hearing on the use of Eminent Domain
Schumacher src~ted this Resohttion will authorize a Public Hearing to be held on February 15t/'
EDA meeting on the use of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire property for redevelopment
pursuant to the Downtown CED Redevelopment project in the £ndustrial Park Redevelopment
Area.
Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to Adopt Resolution 2005-05, a Resolution Scheduling
a Public Hearing on use of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire property for redevelopment
pursuant to the Downtown CBD Redevelopment Project. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Industrial Park Redevelopment
Schumacher stated the City's application for the Contamination Clean-up Grant in Phase II of
the Columbia Heights Industrial Park was approved for funding. Of the twenty-eight
applications submitted, Cohtmbia Heights ranked number two with the State and number six
with the Metropolitan Council. With this it brings the total grant dollars received on this project
from the Metropolitan Council and the State of Minnesota in the last two years to over
$2,205,000. These dollars will be earmarked for removal and clean up of the .old foundry and
related out buildings at 3800 5th Street. Demolition of the buildings in Phase I are proceeding
well, with the old Rayco building at 3801 5th Street completely removed, asbestos abatement will
be completed by the end of January in the Honeywell building and demolition will commence the
-first week of February. Staff has been working closely with the developer and MN Dot to
develop plans and specifications for the parkway system. Preliminary drawings will be available
for review within the next 30 days.
Kmart
Streetar stated the first of three loft condominium buildings are almost fidly framed, the
developer indicated that 16 of 67 units are sold, with sales between 192, 000 and 335, 000, the
developer and the City 's-financial consultant, Mark Ruff from Ehlers, met to discuss financing
for the second phase that includes the hotel on the current Saver's site. The developer indicated
that in order for the hotel to be financially feasible at least-five million dollars in public
financing would be required, which would include free land with a value of 1.5 million, a 200
plus staIl parking deck at 2 million, and cash ofl.5 million. In addition, the City would be
requested to bond for the 5 million. The owner of the Savers site will only sell for 4.3 million
dollars, an amount significantly more than the property is worth. The developer would like to
investigate the possibility of building the hotel south of 4 7th Avenue, the area that includes B W3,
Welle Auto and the small strip mall.
Streetar stated the possibility ora hotel on the savers site, has died as they need free land, 1.5
million in cash, 200plus stalls of parlq'ng and 4.3 million dollars, which Nedegaard has said no
to. He told Nedegaard he would bring to the EDA the possibility of the hotel located south of
47th Avenue.
Nawrocki stated if they don't develop the savers site, won't that screw up the access to Grand
Central Lofts from 49th. Streetar stated Nedegaard believes he can buy enough property fi'om
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January 25, 2005
Page 4 of 5
the owners of the savers site to get the road access. Nedegaard has worked with the City in good
faith.fbr rhe pczsr year to satisfy our needs and he may come to the city for help in obtaining the
property for the access or through eminent domain acquire the property. Nedegaard would pay
the condemnation amount.
Mr. Steak
Streetar stated Mr. Steak's owner would like to sell his building and get out of the restaurant
business, as the restaurant's concept is worn and the clientele are mostly retired residents. He
has been working with Mary and Mickey Rooney, the Real Estate Brokers who are listing the
property. At this time he is willing to sell to the City for $600,000. Mr. Steak's owner stated if
he didn't sell to the City the property would probably be sold for fast food. The EDA may want
to purchase the property, demolish the building and remarker the property for redevelopment
purposes.
Mr. Rooney stated Mr. Steak has been a great asset to Cohtmbia Heights over the years, there
was an appraisal of $750, 000, then dropped to $650,000 and would sell it for $600,000 to the
City.
Mary Rooney thanked the City for the opportunity to present this offer and Mr. Streetar for all
his help. Mr. Wolf had an appraisal on his property and with the cold weather he is loosing
business and would like to ask the City for help.
Streetar stated he has been contacting various companies to see if there is any interest in the
property, including Boarder Foods, which was considering redeveloping their Taco Bell
restaurant on the corner of 49ta and Central. Mickey Rooney stated he talked to the owners of the
Northeast Bank about their interest in the site, but they still are under a lease. V~lliams stated,
he would be in favor of Boarder Foods purchasing and developing the site or possibly the site
would be large enough for a new liquor store. Fehst stated it was too shallow, which would not
allow enough parking spots.
Murzyn stated this is a good opportunity for the City and directed staff to continue working on
this.
39th & 37th and Central
Streetar stated at the October 2003 EDA ~neeting $5,700 was aztthorized by the board directing
staff to work with DSU on a scope of work for the 37th & Stinson redevelopment site. Planning
begins for the area along Central Avenue between 3 7ta and 40ta Avenue. The area is ripe for
reuse and redevelopment. In the last few years the City has acquired and/or demolished two
single-family homes, and two commercial buildings. In addition, the City has improved Central
Avenue to include the road, sidewalk, streetscaping and traffic safety. Currently there is a small
run down office building, five non-conforming single-family homes, inchtding Michael Anthony's
Salon who has indicated they are willing to sell to the City. Staff has been working with DSU
and would like to begin a 90 to 120 process to plan for the redevelopment of this area. DSU's
cost for services would be paid for using Metropolitan Council grant fimds, the City received
over two years ago. The outcome would be a 5-7year road map of what the City wants to
accomplish along this stretch of Central Avenue. Streetar stated we need a plan for the City,
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what are we going to do once the business develops the site. He talked to Hoisington Koegler,
which is backlogged. Staff recommends DSU as they are wor~'ng on many of the same type of
plans in the downtown area and have time. They are asking for $20, O00 for the plan.
Aldi's is interested in the property on the corner. ?f 3 7th and Central. Streetar stated if we find
contamination on the site, we would have Aldi's do the Contamination Clean up. Fehst stated we
could get into an agreement with Aldi 's where they pay for so mztch of the clean up and we flay
for anything go over that amount.
Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to direct staff to enter into an agreement with DSU in
the amount of $20,000 for the development of37~h to 40th on Central. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
President, Murzyn, Jr., adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Community Development Secretary
H:kEDAminutes2005\ 1-25-2005
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2005
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. By Chair Szurek.
Roll Call:
Present: Schmitt, Szurek, & Fiorendino
New Member: Mike Peterson was introduced
Resignation: Phil Baker submitted his resignation effective February 18, 2005.
Also present were Pat Smith (City Planner), Shelley Hanson (Secretary), and Tami Ericson
(Council. Liaison).
motion was made by $chmitt, secone~ed by Fiorendino, to approve the minutes from February
2005 as written. All Ayes. :kIOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Planner Smith held a training session on the Zoning Ordinance, Conditional Use Permits and
Rezonings. He gave a brief review o'fthe duties and responsibilities of the commission that were
covered at the February meeting. The members then discussed some of the things they would
like to see added to the agendas which explain this to the General Public. They decided that the
wording should be kept simple and to the point as much as possible. Some of the ideas to
include were:
*Neutral Board that interprets the Ordinance and serves as an Advisory Board to the City
Council.
*Serves the Public Interest.
*Recognize rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions.
*Pay attention to how decisions affect long range planning.
*Protect integrity of natural environment and the heritage of the built environment.
*Exercise good judgment.
*Abstain from participation if there is a personal interest.
*Decisions are based on Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Ordinance, not on personal views.
He then went on to cover the new items being discussed.
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MARCH 1, 2005
Zoning Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance regulates the use of the land. The text of the Ordinance contains the
regulations, and the map shows the location of the land use zones or districts within the city.
Municipalities are granted the power to adopt zoning regulations by State Statute.
The purpose of the Ordinance is to:
--Protect. the public health, safety, morals, aesthetics, comfort, convenience and general welfare
of the community and its people.
--Implement the goals and policies included in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
--Divide the City into districts restricting and regulating therein the location, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, and use of structures and land.
--Protect the stability and character of residential, commercial, industrial and public areas of the
City and promote the orderly development of those areas.
--Provide and protect adequate light, air, privacy, and convenience of access to property.
--Provide a safe and efficient traffic circulation system for all modes of transportation and limit
congestion in the public right of way.
--Prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating the use of
land and buildings and the bulk of building in relation to the land and buildings surrounding
them.
--Provide for the capability of differegt, land uses and the most appropriate use of land
throughout the city.
--Provide for the effective administration of this Ordinance, including powers and duties of
officers and bodies, procedures and standards for land use approvals, and procedures for
enforcement.
--Establish a continuing system of review of this Ordinance to ensure it will be amended to meet
the changing needs of the City.
Planner Smith explained the three.types of uses for each Zoning District. Permitted uses that are
allowed or listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Accessory uses that would be in addition to the
principal use. And Conditional uses that may or may not be permitted depending on the
proposed use and its surroundings.
Conditional Use Permits
Conditional or Special use Permits (CLIP's) allow uses that normally would not be permitted in a
specific zoning district if certain conditions or standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance are met.
The conditions are designed to ensure the use will not adversely affect nearby, existing uses.
When the City acts on an application for a conditional use Permit, a temporary use permit, site
plan or variance, the City acts in its quasi-judicial capacity. Rather than making policy, the City
applies already existing policy to a particular set of facts. The City's decision will be upheld if it
is made on both a legal and factual basis. He explained that the city has more authority or
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MARCH 1, 2005
discretion when preparing the Zoning Ordinance 'and the Comprehensive Plan and less power
when it comes to Plan Review, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and Subdivisions and Plats
whereby the policies are already established and must be implemented.
If an application meets the standards listed in the Zoning Ordinance, it generally must be
approved. The courts will scrutinize the denial of a CUP more closely than the denial of a
rezoning or a variance because a CUP is permitted by the Ordinance, and the issue is simply
whether the standards have been met.
A conditional use permit is attached to the property and not the applicant. Ifa property is sold,
the conditional use remains in effect as long as the conditions are met.
The Planning Commission reviews the application and makes a recommendation to the City
Council for approval or denial of a CUP. A Public Hearing is held by the Planning Commission
after proper notice has been given. The Zoning Ordinance lists nine criteria that must be met in
order for the City to approve a Conditional Use Permit.
Rezonings and Zoning Amendments-
Rezonings are amendments or changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Rezoning is the change of a
zoning classification on the official zoning map. Zoning amendments are changes to the text of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Rezonings mad amendments are legislative acts that cannot be delegated to administrative
officials. The City's zoning decision will only be set aside when the decision is unsupported by
any rational basis. Again, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing once proper
notification has been given and then gives the City Council its recommendation.
Rezonings can be denied if it violates the Comprehensive Plan. Not every zoning which is
consistent with the Comp Plan must be approved. If the existing zoning is also consistent with
the plan, a rezoning may be denied. Even if the existing zoning is not consistent with the plan,
the City can deny if there are rational reasons for the denial. When considering a rezoning
request, the City Council should be wary ofrezoning for a specific use. They must consider the
potential impact of the zoning requested, not the particular situation that requires it.
Planner Smith stated that spot zoning is something to be careful of also. It can be overturned if it
creates a small island of non~conforming use within a larger zoned district and dramatically
reduces the value of either the rezoned land or the surrounding uses. It usually gives beneficial
treatment to one property versus others in the area, so must be done based on good reason.
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MARCH 1, 2005
OTHER BUSINESS
Planner Smith included two articles from the Planning Commissioners Journal in the agenda
packets. The first was titled "The Impact of an Aging Population on Planning". One out of
every 5 persons will be a senior citizen by the year 2030. And cities should be considering
housing, land use and transportation needs in their planning strategies to meet these changes in
the age of the overall population. And the second was "Why Downtowns Should Matter to'
Planning Connnissioners". This article discussed how important downtowns are to cities and
their identities.
Smith informed the Commission that a six month Moratorium prohibiting Motor Vehicle Sales
along Central Avenue was passed by the City Council at their meeting of February 28, 2005, as
recommended by the Commission. During this time, the Commission will need to make an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance if they wish to prohibit this type of business from being
allowed in this zoning area.
He also informed them that there is a purchase agreement on the Mr. Steak property on 46th and
Central. He stated the intended use is for another restattrant. Smith told the members that the
old Honeywell Building on 39th Avenue has been demolished. He also stated that Ryland Inc
and Sharer Richardson have not yet signed an agreement so no plans have been submitted to
date.
Schmitt asked whether the Industrial buildings that are left in the area could be required to install
fencing or screening of some type as they will be an eyesore to the new residences going in the
area. Smith explained that our Zoning Ordinance currently lacks the language that gives the City
authority to require this. It is something he would suggest we change when the Zoning
Ordinance is amended.
Motion by Peterson, second by Schmitt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 5-A-3 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL
ITEM: Establish Interviews and Work BY: Walt Fehst BY: ~~~ .~/~/~
Session Meeting Date for Tues.,
March 22, 2005 DATE: March 9, 2005 DATE:
NO:
It is recomxnended to establish a cmmnission interview session begilming at 5:45 p.m. and Work
Session meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in Conference Room 1.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to establish a commission interview session begilming at 5:45 p.m. and Work
Session meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. for Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in Conference Room 1.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. -LI POLICE APPROVAt ,
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ITEM: Approve the purchase of a reverse calling BY: Thomas M. Johnso_~.x BY: ~-~- ./f~,;.ff~/~..~./~/;'..~
system from City Watch of AVTEX Incorporated DATE:~ DATE:
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BACKGROUND
In October 2004, the Columbia Heights Police Department was successful in writing and obtaining a Homeland Security grant for
$186,000, with no required matching dollars. Part of this grant, $36,000, is to be used for purchasing a Reverse Dialing System.
During the past several months, the City Manager, Finance Director Bill Elrite, IS Director Aleksandr Chernin, IS Technician Paul
Grosse, and the Chief of Police have been looking at existing systems to f'md the best system for our city to purchase. The systems we
have looked at include Qwest Reverse Calling System, Reverse 911 Calling System and City Watch.
The Qwest System is the most expensive of the three. This system is not on site and you are basically paying to rent the system from
Qwest. You simply call in your recorded message and Qwest does the work of putting it out to the people in your city that you want to
receive it. It costs.S25,000 initially and then $25,000 annually, plus $.23 per call thereafter. It was decided early on that this system
was out of our price range.
The Reverse 911 Calling System is the original Reverse Calling System, according to thek sales associate. The company for this
system is based in Indiana, and to date there are no systems up and nmning in Minnesota. The cost for this four-port system is
$25,707, plus there is a $2,000 annual fee. Besides the annual fee, there is an annual maintenance cost that includes upgrades in
software, which would be $3,132 annually.
City Watch Calling System is a local company located in Bloomington. Their system is installed in many Minnesota locations,
including Fridley and Ramsey County. The cost for this eight-port system is $24,290.00. There is no annual fee. The annual
maintenance fee would be 12% of the Original purchase price of the system, or approximately $2,915. The maintenance includes 24/7
system support and software upgrades.
I have attached the quotes fi'om both City Watch and Reverse 911 to this council letter. There was no quote fi'om Qwest--they simply
gave me their prices.
ANALYSIS/C ONCLUSION
After having both the City Watch and Reverse 911 systems demonstrated to the IS Director, the IS Teclmician, and the Chief of Police,
and after meeting with the City Manager and Finance Director to go over costs and pros and cons of each system, we are
' recommending that we purchase the City Watch system. The reasons for this are: Local company
Other systems up and running in our state
No annual fee
Functionality is the same, or in our opinion, better that Reverse 911
Better price
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the purchase of a reverse calling system fi'om City Watch of AVTEX Incorporated
in the amount of $24,290 plus tax and annual maintenance fee, and to allow the City Manager and Police Chief to enter into a contract
for the same.
TMJ:mld
05-030
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
I; ~ om aonnson - L,o~umma He,gms iviIN Hroposal :,'-l-Ub.aOC Page 1 1
February 1, 2005
,,CJtyWatch
FORMAL PROPOSAL PREPARED FOR
Columbia Heights Minnesota
Following is a formal proposal prepared for Columbia Heights, Minnesota by AVTEX Inc. of Bloomington,
Minnesota. This proposal pertains to the purchase of a CityWatch Community Messaging System developed,
installed, and trained by AVTEX. This proposal is valid for a period of 45 days.
This proposal includes all equipment and services listed below and supplied by AVTEX, Inc,
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 Industrial Telephony Tower based Pentium 3.0ghz Computer System
1 Windows 2003 Server OS
1 512RAM
2 60.0 GIG Internal Hard Disk Drives. Disk Mirroring
1 Internal CD-RW Drive
1 15" Flat Panel LCD Color Monitor
1 56K Modem/MS Mouse/Keyboard (for remote administration)
1 PC Anywhere Remote Diagnostic Sof~ware
1 PCI Graphics Accelerator Card
1 8/12 GIG Internal Tape Backup System and Software
1 10/I00 Network Interface Card - Unlimited CityWatch DataManager Seat Licenses
1 4 Port Universal Voice/FAX Communications Interface Card (4 lines, expandable)
1 CityWatch OUT.CALL Messaging Sot'avare
1 CityWatch Voice Survey Sof~ware
1 CityWatch Inbound Community Message Center Sof~ware
1 CityWatch FAX Broadcast / FAX-ON-DEMAND Software
1 CityWatch ESRI Based GIS Mapping Sof~ware/Computer Maps of Columbia Heights, MN.
1 Commercial Geocoded Household/Business Database Covering Columbia Heights, MN.
1 CityWatch Team Building/Mobilization/Senior Health Check Sof~ware
1 CityWatch Integrated TDD-TTY Sot'rware
1 CityWatch Report Generation/Database Management Software
1 On-site System Installation, Shipping, and Training (2 days)
1 . One Year Parts, Labor, Sol.are, Software Administration, 800
Support, Software Revisions, Remote Administration Warranty.
Purchase Price of Above 4 Port (line) System $ 21,790.00 (plus applicable tax)
*** Systems can be expanded bt 4port (line) htcrements for $2500. OO per 4ports.
Warranty - Optional Maintenance Contract Costs:
Included in the purchase price of this proposal is a full 1 year system warranty which includes all Avtex supplied computer
hardware components, on-site labor, all Avtex supplied sol.are components, sot]~ware revisions, 800 telephone support (7 X
24), remote system administration, and remote training. Starting year 2 and after, CityWatch Customers have the option to
purchase a full system maintenance contract including all of the services listed above for 12% of the orig/nal purchase price of
AVTEX
INCORPORATED
$775 Old Shakopee Rd. Suite 16(I
Bloomington, MIq 55437
(~S2) ~1-088g
Fax (952) 832-3722
their system per year.
This Maintenance Contract does include sofhvare revisions.
C tyWatch
AVTEX
INCORPORATED
5775 Old ShnkopeeRd. Suite 1fi0
Bloomington, M~ 55437
(952) 831-0888
Fax (952) 832-3722
Tom Johnson - Reverse 911 Quote -Columbia Heights, MN.doc
Page 1
Dare: 10/27/2004
Designed for:
Columbia Heights
Quotation Details:
Reverse 911® Quotation
Qty ;. Item · Price .Total
1 Reverse 9It [4-port] System S25,707 525,707
I Community lnforrnacion Line Included Included
i Fax-On-Demand included Included
1 Guardian Calling included Included
Total Investment
Reverse 911 s/srem inc/udes:
o Pat[mted Reverse 911' sem,crsoflwarc. WimIowsXP Prql'rssional, Computer 5cn'er, Monitor. UPS. C- Printer
ESRI Mapping Da tabasc builtJbr Columbia Hcigh[s with Gco-Zone ca?bili~y
~',:TDD, Lin limited Lists. Su ~'~ving
Full Reporting Cap~bilit
$25,707.00
Optional Components
Cost
HazMat $2,900
Mobilization Plus $3,800
Foxing $2,000
Voicemail $2,500
Eventtracker $2,900
LineGrabber $2,100
MassCall (per use fee plus 29 cents per call) $1,500
Client/Server with 3 remote access points $3,400
REVERSE 911.net (annual fee) $2,000
Installation, Training, 8= Support:
Item ,' '. Cost
t Installation Services (8 hours) Included
[ Includes: Hardware Software. Datobase, and Mapplngsct-up
/ Training (8 hours) ' Included
I Includes: On,sitctrainingplason-goingweb-bascd training
/ Manuals az Other Printed Materials Included
Annual Services ~ Costs:
Year 2 az 3 Support $3,132 each
year
Year 2 az 3 Annual Fees $0
Quote Prepared by:
Jill .Aaron
Territory Manager
Reverse 911
Direct Line: (800) 247-2363 x6897
Email: jmaamn~r911.com
INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
Sigma Communications, Inc.
6720 Parkdale Place
Indianapolis, IN 46254
tel. 800.247.2363
1 om Jonnsorl - L;OIUITIDla hi[S, lVll',,I quo[e. Qoc Page 2
INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT SUMMARY
REVERSE 91'1® includes a one year support agreement in the pumhase price. The 2nd year
extended warranty will be a minimum of $3,132.00, in which you will be invoiced 1 year after the
date of installation. If applicable, public database updates would be an additional $199.00. A ten
percent discount is given for the purchase of advance warranty.
The support agreement includes:
· Software version updates
· Annual Database & Map Updates
· On-site hardware repair (24 hour response time) for any defective parts
· * We use a 3"~ Party, Banctech, if needed forthe 24 hour response time
· Unlimited 800 phone support
· Remote Dial-In and Diagnostic Capability
· Nightly Transmit via 800 number for preventive maintenance
This is an all-inclusive agreement with the exception of phone lines and consumables such as
paper and magnetic media.
Telephone support is provided at no charge during Sigma's normal business hours and also in the
case of a system malfunction 24/7. Telephone support that does not involve a system malfunction
after business hours is available at a per hour charge.
6720 Parkdale Place, Indianapolis. IN 46254 · 1-800-247-2363 · www.reverse9ll.com
AVTEX
INCORPORATED
.Bio-Terrorism
Alerts
.IIAZMAT
Alerts
.Weather
Warnings
· Lost Children
Alerts
.Health
Warnings
· Senior Citizen
Cheeks
.Sexual
Offender Alerts
.Business
Crime Alerts
· Media Press
Releases
.Inbound
Message Center
.Community
Alerts
-Meeting
Notifications
The~Leadet in On-Site-and Off-Site Emergency.~.,_ ·
~ lUtifo ~ ~ ~ ~ '':!
Notifi ti S . morcemen[,:.~ >-"
ca on o onsr Law .lz
Emergency Management, Military,' and :'PUblic Health':
'~" [OUT-CALL MESSAGING
~. SURVEYS
FAX BROADCAST
WEB / NETWORK
INTERFACE
CONFERENCE CALLING
FAX-ON-DEMAND
INBOUND MESSAGING
GIS STREET MAPPING
800-323-~39 ~xt 3717.
AVTEX, Inc. 5775 Old Shakopee Road, Suite 160, Bloondngtou, Minnesota,' 55437.
CityWatch
AVTEX Offers Both On-Site and Off-Site Alert
Notification Solutions...
Software Feature Description
Automated OUT-CALL Messaging
The CityWatch OUT-GALL Messaging feature enables users to send
both ALERT and NON-ALERT messages to both telephones and
pagers qu!ckly,~accurately, and automatically, within minutes!
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CITYWATCH
.:"~'You can access and activate 'a~: CityWatch OUT-CALL rerfiOtely from }
~.ahy touch, tone ,telephone. , Simply call into CityWatch,. r~cord any ~. ' ' - '
length voice m~ssage, select the specific CALL-LIST you would like ','".~'~'-~"~;~': .............. ................... r?''~ ........
to nOtify, and ?a~tivate the cityv~ratch System. Your message is
~'~~'~v;'" :~:. ~? .....
" delivered to all dest~ati~ns in your CALL-LIST automatically! . . >~
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CityWatch enables you to create literally .,thousands of individual _ ~'*-~ .~,.'
C~L_LiSTS and each list can contain ~limited destinations. Creat~g ~_ ' ~.~.~; :':~:~::Z~:;~%ll area and automaticallv
,, ~several individual lists enables you to target messages to specific groups ~''' ..... ~ . *ga
~ & ~ .... .~,~
~such as Block Leaders, Jewe~ Stores, Emergency Respome Teams, .,l~ I'VE2:' :- ~'2 ~ t:'r:~~ ........
~ Ba~, and ~o on. ~ ~ ~ ~m ~ '~ ....... ~:~
'" ES~ MapObjects Based GIS Mapping. ::,, ': ~fi, ·
Personnel Mobi~ation :~
Multiple Simultaneous Notifications CIT~ATCH City Watch'*AppHcations
EXCLUSI~ Evacuations Lost Children Alerts
Call Escalation (several numbers per person) Comntunicates Public Health Warnings Senior Citizen Health Cheeks
Activate Via Phone - Web - L~/W~ - Dial-up Modem With ~DD-TTY
Machines For The Business Watch Notifications Emergency Response Team Calls
Senior Citizen Health Check .- Scbeduled Calling Hearing lmpah'ed Personnel Mobilization Meeting Notifications
Priori~ Notification Override On ALL Lines Of'. ItAZMAT Alerts Bio-Terrorism Alerts
Exclusive TDD-TTY Hearing Impaired on Ali Ports. Your. System. Weather Warnings Sexual Offender Notifications
Automated TEAM BUILDE~EOC Staffing Scenarios ~ ~ ~ .... ~
C ityWatch. i
Access and Activate CityWatch from any Phone, any
Internet Connection, any Networked LAN/WAN
Workstation, via Dial-Up Modem, as well as at the
Main Systems Monitor.
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Send as Voice CaLl
Send as a Fax Message
Send to Ematl Address
Send to Pagers
Type Your Message
ter~ numerous corlfirmed reports of .......
This ts an important bioterrortsm message to all Department of Health Officials in the
fogoL~i~gstates. Ne~JMexlco~ Utah, Arizona, Texas, Colorado~ and California. Therehas
Wor~tat~o~S'creen Shot.
Access Activa e. re . ny
Networked L~AN Wor~ati0fi..}?"-
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Activate CityWatch From AnY
Internet Access Site.
Select DeliveL~ Selecl The Iisi Dalivmy Schedule
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Software Feature Description
Inbound and Outbound Surveys!
Automated Surveys
CityWatch Automated S~ey software enables you to
~'gather information from 'large groups quickly and
automatically without the typical high costs of manual or
mail out surveys.
Ci~yWafch s~ftware allows you to create Surveys consisting
of, numerous questions and can accept several response
opti'gns per question. CityWatd~h can accept ~YES or NO
Responses, 'Multiple Choice Responses, Voice Responses,
as well as Multiple Digit Responses, and more...
You can design CityWatch Surveys to either OUT-DIAL to
/:specific telephone number, or implement INBOUND
surveys which enable inbound callers to CityWatch to
complete a surveys;form.
Whether it'S'~ Block Leader Survey,. Meeting Notification
or'Attendance Poll, Political Survey, or a Citizen Opinion
Pdil, · CityWatch gets your answers quickly, accurately,
and automatically while the information is fresh and useful.
Surveying APplications
Citizen Opinion Surveys
Crime Scene Canvassing
911 Call Follow Up Surveys
On-Scene Crime Infimnation Polling
Staff Surveys
Business Surveys - Information Gathering
Meeting Attendance Polling
CityWatch Out-dials To '~ ~
Destfitatiotts ,4nd ,4sks
Questions
THIS IS A CITIZEN SURVEY FROM TilE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING YOUR TELEPHONE
KEYPAD.
I. There Was A Burglary In Your Neighborhood Early Today. Did You See Any
Suspicious Activily?
PRESS I YES
2. Will You Be Attendiug The June Block Watch Meeting At The Pearl Ceater?
PRESS 2 FOR NO
3. The City is Planoing A Ne~v Traffic Light At Tile Coruer Of 5tb And Central. tlosv
Do You Feel About The lostallafion Of A Traffic Light At This lntersectioa?
PRESS 2 FOR AGAINST
PRESS 3 FOR NO OPINION
Thauk you fro' patlicipating iu our Opinion Survey. Your Input is very impotlant to us!
Good Bye!
Inbound Community Message Center
As Law Enforcement Agencies become more
involved in Cbmmunity Oriented Policing'
programs,' the number of hacoming calls
~,from Citizens and Businesses increase.
,. qityWatch ~includes a powerful Inbound
· ~Messaging feature that can answer a large
majority of Citizens questions automatically!
CityWatch Conununity Message Center
Software is a flexible message bulletin board
that enables you to design a call flow as basic
,~or complex as you desire. ·,You can have
literally thousands of information categories
:within your Message Center. anO all messages
-dan be recorded and changed ~emotely from
any touch tone telephone.
Not only does CityWatch Provide you with a
robust Inbound Messaging Center, but the
system also provides your agency with~,
hundreds ~. of Voice Mailboxes that can be
!:set-up for Officers, Staff,: Block Leaders,
"Bus, iness Groups, Emergency,. Response
Teams and~: more. cityWatch can also
provide automatic Call Transferring to live
personnel at anytime within a calling
session.
Software Feature Description
kCitizettsCall htto CityH'atch From Att), Telephone 7 Days A }Veek, 24
'3try For Crime Prevention attd CoItttttttttiO' Information.
Thank You For Calling The Jefferson Police Departments Community
Information Line. Please Select The Informatim~ You Would Like.
For Neighborhood Watch Updates Press I.
For Upcoming Meefiag Schedules Press 2.
For Crime Prevention Tips Press 3.
For Media Press Releases Press 4.
For Our FAX-ON-DEMAND Service Press 5.
ETC...
Neighborhood
Updates
2
3
4 5
Schedules Tips Releases [ON-DEMAND
Inbound Applicati0ns ! }~,, . ......
~Community Eveuts Calendar'
.~, ; ~ ~'" ~111
L.. ,Crime Tip Hotl~ne~'~ ~. ~.
..,. Voic~ Mail ' '
Neighborhood Watch Updates
~leeting Schedules ~.
Special Events
S~ifio.r Citizen Activities '~
Outr, e~ch Programs
· · · ·
CityWatch
CityWatch System-Wide Features
CityWatch helps tt$ better hi form reshlents about
what's happe, hlg hi the commu, iO,. We're really
i. tpressed n,ith tile technology!"
Clearwater Florida Police Department
"The more hr formation we can get out to
people right an,ay, tile .lore it e.tpowers
them. CityWatch gets the htforntation out
fast"
Alabama State Department of Health
Cio, Watch has Community
Policin }Ye can notify Citizen, s
quickly, and
provide l. bottnd ' '7 days a week.
It:
Oakland Police'Depamnent'
Access Via Web- Phone-Workstation - Dial-up
Inbound and Outbound Messaging
Passcode and Security Code Protected
Automatic Call Retry on Busy-No Answer
Answering Machine - Rotary Phone Detection
Call Escalation (multiple numbers per pt:rson)
Voice Message Taking (with message uotification)
GIS Street Mapping ESRI MapObjects
Full LAN/WAN Integration
AVTEX Offei's Both On-Site and Off-Site
Alert Notification Solutions...
PartiM CitvWatch Customer List
National Communications System (Homeland Security)
ClarkstoWn New York Police Department
Rockland County N~ E~ergency Services
VA ~me ~ ....
Stafford County rgency Management ~
..XCEL EnergY Nuclear Facilities
Muitiline Conference Callin~
Accommodates Unlimited CALL-LISTS
Exclusive TDD - TTY ltearing impaired (ali ports)
Dedicated or SHARED Telephone Line Capability
Voice - Cell - FAX - Pager - Email - Wireless - PDA Notifications
Scheduled Calling (By Time, Day, Week, Month)
Multiple Simultaneous Notilications (Priority Over Ride)
Team Builder Software (Builds Specific Number of Teal. Members)
Windows 2000 Based
"We researche~ aH,of theavailable systems.
CityWatch df feted more feqtures. ..}ore applikations.?'
and }vas bY'far,he easiest to use..."
~. ~7~.~~ ~ ~
Clarks~town New Y6rk Pblice ' .-
Paradise California Police Dep~'tment
- Fort M~e~ "'
- 'Fort Stewart; GA
' City of Oaldand California
Fort McNai~ Military Base
City of Phoe~ix'Arizona
'Halifax Nova Scotia Polic~ Services (Cana~.~)
C tyWatch.
Community Notification System
and Services
AVTEX, Inc.
5775 Old Shakopee Road Ste. 160
Bloomington, MN 55437
PH# 800-323-3639 ext 3717
FAX 612-832-3722
Web Site: www.citywatch .coin
System Wide Software'Features ~,,, ,-
Softwar~ Modules:
Call AVTEX, Inc. For A Complete CityWatch Information Pacicet And FREE Video
C tyWatch
Implementation Options:
AVTEX Has Pre-Approved
Leasing Available.
Avte× Offers 3 CityWatch Implementation Option~ t6 Fit'Y0ur
Needs -
1 on-site'System Purchase ' , ·
On-Site System. Purchase, Full hardware and so,are solutio-h [nst~llod at your Iocat~'~n,~- Connects tO ~ ·
Customers teleph°ne lines, ~se as o~en as desired at no "cost per call", System Purchase pricin~ sta~s at
$15,000.00.
2. Off-Site: Remote Se~ic~ Bureau ~'~ '~' "~/
No hardware or so,are ~s required at your [ocabon, All hardware - so,are:, and telepgones hnes'are~.
located and maintained by Av~ex Inc,, Customer access and a~vate notifications via telephone or inte[Bet,
Pncm~ Wp~cally includes a monthl~ se~ce access ~ee and a per call fee a~er a monthlg mmiffi~m allotment.~
of calls: ~, .~ .~ ?~ .... . .
~. On-Site S~stem. Purchase with Capacit~-On-D~mand~
6ffers the Benefits o~ S~stem Ownership, as well as Access to the'Avtex Off-Site BackzuP~SYs~em and ·
Telephone Lines ~or Critical Large Scale Notifications, Pricing is a small yearly access fee ~d'~ per~Jnute .. ·
charge based on actual usage ofthe ~vtex back-up system, . ....... . ".~.~ ..~:
CMl y'our Avtex lnc. gepresentative for specific pricing or a ~ortnM Ci~Watcl; Proposal...
Cotnmunity Notification System
AVTEX, Inc.
Success
City}Vatch Helps Find Lost
Child In Springfield...
Springffield, IL.
The CityWatch Community Messaging
System from AVTEX, Inc. was solely
responsible for finding a lost child last
week in Springfield, Illinois.
Within minutes of being notified of the lost
child situation, Sgt. Bill Pittman of the
Springfield Police Department initiated an
out-call through CityWatch to all the
residents in the area where the child was
reported missing using the systems GIS
Mapping feature. In less then '1 hour of the
CityWatch message, the child was found by
a resident receiving the information from
CityWatch and the Police were notified.
The child was reunited with her parents.
"It's all about getting the word out in
emergency situations so citizens can help
us" says Sgt. Pittman. We have had major
successes with CityWatch for not only lost
children alerts, but also hazardous material
spill alerts, check and credit card fraud
alerts, and weather warnings.
Ramsey County Sheriff
Spreads The Word
With CityWatch...
Shoreview, MN.
Within minutes after a tornado
destroyed or damaged over 400 homes
in Shoreview Minnesota last month,
dozens of Ramsey County Sheriffs
800-323-3639 ext3717
Stories
continued...
Department staff and volunteers were on
the streets' directing traffic, protecting
property, and checking on residents.
"I think CityWatch brought order to the
chaos" said Mady Reider, a Shoreview
City Council Member. "As soon as
people get into the streets to. help, that
brings law and order".
"It's an amazing tool" said Deputy Joe
Paget of the Ramsey County Sheriffs
Office. "I'm absolutely thrilled about
the system. It made my job a lot easier.
Within five minutes I had people dressed
and out the door to help".
"We have no doubt that the CityWatch
System will help us in solving crime,
locate lost children, evacuate areas,
communicate information to Block
Leaders, and stop businesses from being
taken by bad checks and credit cards"
says Deputy Mark Pettid, planning and
policy analyst director for Ramsey
County.
City }Vatch Alert Residents
In Hostage Situation...
Stafford County, VA.
Rumors flew in a Falmouth, VA
neighborhood Sunday after a man took a
5 year old boy hostage at gunpoint.
But minutes after the first Police squad
came to the scene about 3:15pm,
everyone in the neighborhood got a
telephone call from the Counties new
CityWatch Notification System. "Then
we knew exactly what was happening"
said Brian Gray. "It really eased our
minds."
"The system generated a CALL-LIST of
91 residents in that area and called them
within minutes" said Capt. Dan Hatch of
Stafford County. "It worked just as we
hoped it would".
CityWatch
Community Notification System
CityWatch Community Notification System
Partial Customer References
Mr. Gary Martin
Halifax Regional Police
1975 Gottinger Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia. CANADA
902-476-9555
Mr. Randy Olson
Itasca County Sheriffs Office
440 NE ist Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-3477
Mr. Nicholas A. kongo,Jr.
Rockland County Emergency Services
35 Firemen's Memorial Dr.
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-8800
lVlr. Dennis Hull
Collier County Sheriffs Office
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
239-793-9391
Ivlr. Bob Hardin.
Martin County Emergency Management
6000 SE To~ver Drive
Ste;vart, FL 34997
561-219-4944
Chief Paul Walters
Paradise Police Department
5595 Black Olive Dr
Paradise, CA 95969
530-872-6241
Deputy Chief Ken Klomhause
Evergreen Park Police Department
9420 South Kedzie
Evergeen Park, IL 60805
708-229-8170
Office YVayne YVehrheim
Davenport IA Police Department
420 Harrison Street
Davenport, IA 52801
563-328-6729
Chief James O'Conner
Lyndhurst New Jersey Police
367 Valleybrook Avenue
kyndhurst, NJ 07071
201-939-4509
Ms.' Kelle Evers
Holland Police Department
65 ~Vest 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
616-355-1182
Additional CityWatch Customers:
National Communications System (Office of Homeland Security)
California Agencies: Oakland, Vallejo, Monrovia, Fairfield, Santa Rosa, Irvine, more
'Nuclear Plants Facilities including ECEL and Alliant Po~ver
Florida Agencies: Pinellas County, Jupiter, North Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and St.
Petersburg...
State Health Depts. Including Illinois, Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, more.
City of PhoenLx Arizona
Military Bases Including Fort Meade, Fort Ivtyer/Fort McNair, Fort Stewart
Please call Avtex, Inc. for additional CityWatch system customer references at 800-323-
3639 ext. 3717.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. ~-~ ~' ~'~ POLICE APPROVALs;
ITEM: Approve request to Use Police Department BY: Thomas M. Johnson BY:
Name and Logo for a Training Video. DATE: March 1, 2005 DATE:
NO.
BACKGROUND
On February 18, 2005, the Chief of Police received the attached letter fi:om Ma'. Peter T. Kwong, a local
business owner. Mr. Kwong is putting together a police training video, where he would like to use the
video image of a Columbia Heights marked police vehicle. Mr. Kwong is requesting that we allow him
to video a squad for 10-15 seconds while it is driving with its lights and siren on. If this were approved,
the filming would take place in a controlled environment to limit may liability to the city. It is the police
department's understanding that this would be a for profit video that Mr. Kwong would sell to interested
law enforcement agencies.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
While we do not make a habit of allowing our equipment to be used for enhancements, Mr. Kwong is a
well-known businessman in our conmaunity and seems sincere in wanting to create this video to benefit
all of law enforcement. If the city council approves of this use of police department equipment, the
police department will closely monitor its use. No one other than a police department employee will be
driving the squad.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to allow Mr. Peter Kwong to film for a training video for law
enforcement a Columbia Heights Police squad car while it is moving with lights mad siren on mad while
displaying the Columbia Heights name and logo
TMJ:mld
05-032
Attackrnent
COUNCIL ACTION:
February 18, 2005
Peter T. Kwong
2948 89th Court N.E.
Blaine, MN 55449
Tom Johnson, Chief of Police
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Ave. N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Chief Johnson,
Thank you for meeting with me today to discuss my video project. As I had mentioned in our
conversation, I am looking to produce a training video on joint locks for the law enforcement
community. In an effortto bring forth a more dynamic and realistic product, I am formally requesting
the use of a video image of a Columbia Heights marked police vehicle. The 10-15 second clip would
show a speeding squad car with strobe lights and sirens on. In order to complete this project on timely
manner, we need this footage by the end of March. I will be happy to sign any document to state that
this footage will not appear in any other production without your pdor consent. Any assistance you can
provide would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 612-
242-2766.
Sincerely,
Peter T. Kweng
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. ~- '/~-b POLICE APPROVAls. ,~
ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance 1482, beingan BY: ZhomasM. Johnson BY: ~~/&~
ordinance amending Ordinance 853, City code of 1977, DATE: March 1, 2005 ~'~,, DATE:
to prohibit certain exhibitions and conduct on any~'~ ,
premises holding any type of liquor license in the City of
Columbia Heights.
NO.
BACKGROUND
During the last month, there have been several articles in the Minneapolis Star Tribune reference the ultimate
fighting matches taking place in Fridley, Minnesota and the Fridley City Council's attempt via a new city ordinance
to stop these matches at establishments selling alcohol. The new Fridley city ordinance, which had its second
reading during the week of February 25, 2005, will take effect in thirty days. In one of the Star Tribune articles, the
promoter of ultimate fighting said they would no longer promote these fights in Fridley and that they would look for
a new venue to stage these events. I have obtained a copy of the new city ordinance that the City of Fridley has
adopted and I gave it to our City Attorney, Jim Hoeft, to review. Mr. Hoeft has advised me that the verbiage in the
Fridley ordinance will work for our city, and the City Attorney and I suggest that we adopt this ordinance to prevent
this type of activity coming to our local bars.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
It is the feeling of the pohce department and the City Attorney--and it is beheved to be the consensus of the city
council--that ultimate fighting matches are not an activity we would want staged or promoted in our city. Having
this in mind, the police department and the city council recommend that the attached proposed city ordinance
prohibiting "certain exhibitions and conduct" on premises holding any type of liquor license.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1482, there being ample copies
available for the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1482, being an ordinance
amending Ordinance 853 City Code of 1977, to prohibit "certain exhibitions and conduct" on any premises holding
any type of liquor license in the city of Columbia Heights, for Monday, March 28, 2005, at approximately 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chamber
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05-033
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1482
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CTY CODE OF
1977, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN EXHIBITIONS AND CONDUCT ON ANY
PREMISES HOLDING ANY TYPE OF LIQUOR LICENSE
IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City Council of the City of Colmnbia Heights does hereby ordain:
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 1, of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby mnended to
include:
Subsection 5.501(12) (J) 3.2% Malt Liquor (Beer)
No licensee shall permit in any licensed establisltment, or any adjoining property
ov, med or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of
entertaimnent whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching
an opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Team sports, in wlfich physical
contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the gmne such as basketball,
volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and softball, are not included
among activities prolzibited by tlzis section.
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 2, of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby mnended to
include:
Subsection 5.502(7) (E) On Sale Club Liquor
No licensee shall permit in any licensed establiskrnent, or any adjoining property
owned or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of
entertaimnent whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching
ma opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Teton sports, in which physical
contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as basketball,
volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and softball, are not included
among activities prohibited by this section.
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 3, of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to
include:
Subsection 5.503(12) (J) Intoxicating Liquor
No licensee shall permit in any licensed establisltment, or any adjoining property
owned or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of
entertaimnent whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching
an opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Team sports, in which physical
contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the gmne such as basketball,
volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, mad softball, are not included
among activities prohibited by tlfis section.
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 4, of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to
include:
Subsection 5.504(14) (J) On-Sale Wine Licenses
No licensee shall permit in any licensed establisl~nent, or any adjoining property
owned or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of
entertaimr~ent whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching
an opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Teton sports, in Milch physical
contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as basketball,
volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and softball, are not included
among activities prohibited by this section.
Chapter 5, Article I, Section 10, of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended
to include:
Subsection 5.510(7) (F) On-Sale Temporary Liquor Licenses
No licensee shall permit in any licensed establisl2nent, or any adjoining property
owned or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of
entertainment whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching
an opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Team sports, in which physical
contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as basketball,
volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and softball, are not included
among activities prohibited by this section.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect fi'om and after thirty (30) after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Mayor Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Cotmcil Secretary
passes?:
· martial arts, :-~;~oxmgW~:::other ::7,:: are -regulating
sports having a prim~i~bj~c~ive' [.-
of physical contact: ?,::-~t::~V: '- -. t' He contended' that
~sted' MOnday The ordinancej' aS~Wf'itten, contact is also the
· suggests that.' football~':: among tire of football. "The
rob far. -'--. -other team:sports;'twould-.be ex- . purpose of football is to
dis:~eiiiing . erupt from.the restrictiOii. Wolfe guy on his butt
- ' -.. alone, shows .bias' ' A man attending
j st the spor~s restricted
: through specific mention by the
; from ordinance.' ~ :~ ,*
· m~rtial arts" .show he
. Minnesota Sports Caf~ in Fridley ?
last November ended that .night
.to
; full recovery'within a year.
~ Poiice believe; thOugh
:the sus- '
at
all-of Minneapolis are the-siiSPects in
. ~F~a~y Nor man, the-Anok~ Co~}
:~rneg Working On th~
'.6~bus hearing· might n0t
;.may also:;~e on_~."<iadm~i~tY?f
! Certaffi(~vi~Ienc~J'TI~s .'m
~h~riffs De~fi-t~: Chris ~yson' mas
'a~r; ~ ~e 1500 block of-~"~venUe
-4nst;-Paffi.-<~-. :. . :..," ':7 -."':'). = "?'::
.'(}~:X~e':.~r3:-g$,.'ofFresno
been ch~ged wi~ two co~ts of at-
_tempted murder and. committing
cr~es for the benefit of the Menace of
Destruction (MOD) gang. Heg 21, ~so
-'gw~bD member from Fresno, has
"~e~ chased as a.-hgitive fromjus-
'. The:-S~. suspects,
Flghling. From PascaL:::) =,..(:;. events at Fridley busmesses. The Po
· - :;-.-, '-:. ;,:-:':.~!:-' i,.: ~!}?~:~.,-.: ~i::.: i' ' 'Department,hasn't s~hown me there are
i~, ~'wa~iChing' fd~)/age.'8,fi-fl/a..t :~Cs-:acti6~i):)-:m°re:fights them.~im in a:high sch,°, ot:~
,?. 0n~ ~y trove kepoPted that ~e'vic: '-::~ middle, school, or elementary sch0ol.
:)i (~ S description: of his &/tacit'wOUld: ". · .Mayor Sc6ttLund acknowledged
' ::' Suggest thafthe'assailants were ~Ck- - this ordinaii~e could not be eXPected t'0
.mg actiOn from the show. · - : prevent all po,tential for violence in Frid~
~, =~':=-t.::.~ ~. ~ :'~ ~,: · · :.~: ;~- ..: - leg Th~s re.not gomg to. fix..all fighting, ..
· ~ ~:iV/¢;/a:a'~ thlt a "'mixed martial arts" pro'- ' ~: Dbri Abbot{, DfreCt6rof Phb~d.Shfety
· ,. :5~t/Oh~could Still' decide to h01d a show ::?~.,~idleg ,:conf~.me¢-M0ndaY'.~i. frep-
: .~[a['!~-facility 'in Fridley not operated ~ :}i-eSentatives froiif~6ther:cifies.have con,--
With an on_sale liqflor license: :~: tatted FridleY.aS part 6f-h pr'006ss; per:
-: "' :Billings, along with Councilmember 'haps, of drafting similar, ordinances.
:';..::: Annl~olkcom, noted that the council has ' " :' ~- :.- . i~.:.,~.,:., ~,
~:7:::]CO~/~dered this m&asure based on the ...... 70~her:.c~/-buness
':-C.Ci¢'s right to regulate its on-sale liquor .. ..... , ... -. -
-. businesses, and not as a move against the o A resident-.from.the 7300'b10ck of
:~'Sports. . West Circte:a~dd~essedthe council during
.... -= "If someone wants '~to. do 'ultimate-.; ~:-open. forum:..Iie 9ep&f~d that' many mo-
f-': ::-fighting' elsewhere, and'~hn iffnd' space; : ' tOrists~'have been ignoringthe.,stopsigns
they're more than welcome to do it at this at Able Street and Osborne Road, near
time," said Billings. Woodcrest Elementary School
Said Bolkcom: "I'm not trying to put a Mayor Lurid asked for citizens' help in
stop to anyone drinking; I'm just trying cracking down on these'traffic crimes.
to put a stop to two things happening at "We ask our citizens to help us,". said
-' the same place., Lund, 'If you witness it, try to write
One man m Monday s council aud~- . down the hcense ngmb._e.r,.?h_..a,t' s the
--~::~enee, iidentffying' himself :before the ..... ~.most effectiv, e:w. ay.".'.' :t}'.t; '. ':-"~C? ~,-..
-- i/c6hn~il'as a reSidm4~ of' Bt. ram; s.~id.that ':; . _;.~...MaY0r: Luna',and~ ¢oS~aitihember
};;! ~6~le-:,c~ming.~o:Watch SUch.an'~.~ven'[~ ~:,,Bafneit~ both r~p0r~ed :good febiings'
"'~ ?~6~d b~ lik~Iy t6 ~fieak alcohol 0~t0 th~ : ' about state fu~ndirig ~f6r fti~tre r6adway
propertg-The man said that he has-car- improvements in-the city"foi'10~ing are-
..:,.. rie~ alcohol into such an event.
~ ':: .- Councilmember Bob Barnette did ad-
:i ~S the issue of violence. Identifying
as co-chair of the Community
.::Value. s First initiative, Barnette noted
: .-~ ,' that non-violence has been identified as
- '~_. :: ~':a-c0re Yalue through that initiative.
.... .... ...... Councilmember Wolfe, preceding his
~:.." vo~e'against the ordinance, suggested
_ : Ct hat he'could not see long-term benefit to
..... the community as a result of the ordi-
nance. - ' ....
::::':),:.~;::,t~t'~'a-fffe~f~ique storg~- Said B~-
:'('~'~":.(:~iA~ Kr~se,' associate director ,of th~
:'' '~iofi. "He leff~e ~ec~ity of-Europe ~d
~-;~ame' back' to' his'home country of
,:j::::Liberiat0m~eAdffferefide." :: ~.:: '
Besides visit~g the NSC; Weah at-
cent meeting with Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau]
who also. serves'the State of Minnesota
as Transportation Commissioner. They
were in attendance at a meeting that also
involved representatives from Other
cities in the state.
City officials are seeking more inter-
est from the state in improving the look
of the University Avenue corridor. :
Barnette eXPressed regret that.Presi:
dent Bush saw. university Avenue~'it~
condition when he came to Fridley in th_e
summer of 2003. "It's ~_rnportant how Fri-
-"It .hasn,t been proven ~q me.that this
· ; to stop anything,' said Wolfe on dley -'looks;: I think,". Barnette said.
Cthe ordmancetoproh~bitcertamtypesof ...... Imagels ~erY~.Ve..r~=.~map0 .r~..~ ~? ~....~ .~ I.~
this trip.to_raise money in bis cbntinuiri~
efforts to improve the lives of children in
Liberia. -'::': ., .:~ .-
'.!Th~ people of Minnesgta should em--
,' brhce this type.o£ h~dividua} because of
what:he has accomplished on and Off the
field/~, said Alan Merrick, NSC Director
Of SoCcer DeVelopment. "Because h&s
African, he has prpbably not gotten tt3.,e
~~~u~ E~:~~:esSYmP°"s!u~tended!'. thei 2005,:. Minnesota'. : ...... Youthi,. ;::S°ccer':...:.::i:. :-,.:~,.:~,~:::?:,,:true' rec0gnitidi~ ~. hde4~pg~??~u0nn.., i.,. if0r ' i i "['; ij:~ii'."ii..~'ii' 'ibis contribution~ ' '"!i-it°
teem organization w~s responsi_ble for for President of' Liberia. The country's
...... We ,a~fs.j~isit to M~¢sota. ~as. on ,el,e.~tior/is in Oci0.b,[er' . . '
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: 5' .~ -~"~ PUBLIC WORKS, t,.,r ?J~/'
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AND DATE 3/9/05 ~ DATE:
INSTALLATION PROJECT
The City has an on-going annual program to replace miscellaneous concrete structures such as curb and gutter, sidewalk and
concrete street sections. The concrete replacement is budgeted in various functional areas of the Public Works Budget, such as in
the Water Fund for the replacement/repairs of concrete removals caused by water main breaks.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize staffto seek bids for the 2005 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation
Project.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: BID CONSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO:
ITEM: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2005-13 AWARDING BY: K. Hanse . BY:
CRACK SEALING AND RESOLUTION 2005-14 DATE: 3/9/0~ DATE:
AWARDING STREET STRIPING
Background:
On January 24, 2005, City Council authorized staff to enter a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Cities of Coon Rapids,
Andover, Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, and Fridley to seek bids for Street Maintenance, including crack sealing and street
striping. For Columbia Heights, crack sealing is a maintenance project to help preserve the integrity and extend the life of the
bituminous streets. The majority of the crack sealing work is being done on Central Avenue as required by the Cooperative
Agreement with Mn/DOT. Plans and specifications for the street maintenance project were advertised for bids in the Coon Rapids
Herald and in the Construction Bulletin on February 11th and 18th, 2005. Bids were received and publicly read aloud at the March
4, 2005 bid opening. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached.
CRACK SEALING
Company
Allied Blacktop Company
Astech Asphalt Surface Technologies
Amount
$15,967.90
$17,933.18
STREET STRIPING
Company
United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
Traffic Marking Services
AAA Striping Service Co.
Amount
$ 57,333.00
$ 61,074.00
$ 65,664.00
Analysis/Conclusions:
CRACK SEALING: The JPA low bid was submitted by Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota, in the amount of
$15,967.90. Columbia Heights is the only City with crack sealing work this year. Funds are budgeted for this project in State Aid
Maintenance ($17,500).
STREET STRIPING: The JPA low bid was submitted by United Rental Highway Technologies of Rogers, Minnesota in the
amount of $57,333.00 (total for all cities). Although the bid is 16% higher than last year, it is still 35% lower than the bid received
by the City in 2003. Funds are budgeted for this project in State Aid Maintenance ($5,000) and the General Fund - Traffic Signs
and Signals ($740). The Iow bid was significantly under the amount budgeted for the 2005 budget.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-13, there being ample copies available to the public.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: BID CONSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2005-13 AWARDING BY: K. Hansen BY:
CRACK SEALING AND RESOLUTION 2005-14 DATE: 3/9/05 DATE:
AWARDING STREET STRIPING
Continued - Page 2
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-13, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement
contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2005 Crack Sealing project to Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota, based
upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $0.65 per lineal foot with an estimated cost of $15,967.90 to be
appropriated from Fund 212-43190-5130.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-14, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-14, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement
contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2005 Street Striping project to United Rental Highway Technologies of Rogers,
Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $17.17 per gallon, with an estimated cost of $3,148.24
with $2,767.39 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $380.85 to be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000.
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Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
Resolutions
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COON RAPIDS TABULATION OF BIDS
[BID OPENING: MARCH 4~ 2005, 10:00 A.M. I I PROJECT 05-16 I
2005-2006 STREET MAINTENANCE MATLS
ANDOVER, BROOKLYN CENTER, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, COON RAPIDS, AND FRIDLEY
I
ASPHALT SURFACE RELIAKOR SERVICES UNITED RENTALS TRAFFIC MARKING AAA STRIPING
PROPOSAL ITEMS I PEARSON BROS ALLIED BLACKTOP TECHNOLOGIES
NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT
PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL
BID SCHEDULE NO. 1
DRESSER TRAP ROCK
~ :URNISH/INSTALL FA-2(MOD 1/8")AGG TON 3904 40.00 156,160.00 39.55 154,403.20 51.00 199,104.00
-- ~'0'~-i~T~Y~Xz~X~' ..................... ~6~ ..... ~' ....... ~7~~-~'6~T~-~8 -"~'~'T~ -'~'6
__ ~-0'~'i'~'~)7~k~L-P~-~'~-6~'~- ......................... ~" "-~'8 ............. 5~'T6"~ ~'~"f~6 ......... ~-~'~-6'6'~'~'~ ...... ~6~6'6'--"~'~6'6bqS~ ...................................................................................................................................................................................
........ FOTAL DRESSER T~P ROCK .................... 4~,~.~0.~ ........... ~.930.80 .................. . ~P.~.~.~z~g .............................................................................................................
ALTERNATE - G~NITE
---- ~-~i~.~-~[:~.~-~-~;~..~~- ................ ~-~ --~'6'~' ........... ~'6~0~--l~,l~'~ .... 3~.~'--15--~-[~. ..... ~'~6~ 1~'~-,~'.~ ...............................................................................................................................................
"-- F~T~h~'~L~'-Kk~'A~'~ ................................ f'6~ ..... ~'f~ ............ ~ '"'"'~'~'~'6'~ ...... ~'~' '"'"~-~f'~'~'74'f ............... ~'~T~-6' "-~'~-6',~-6 ......................................................................................................................................................................................
_~ FURNISH/INSTAL~..~6-~_.~_~[~G~ ....... ~O~ 450 ___ 26~5~ ~.S~,p25.00 25.00 _.....~J.,~p.:p~.... ~.~.
TOTAL G~NITE 381,887.00 402,045.60 565~058.00
....... [- ~'6~f- ~ ......................................................... .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
-- 'FO~i'~i~Y~L"~:'~-~'~L~6-~YB-i'~' .................... ~"' '~3~'~' ........... BT~-'""~-~"~ ........ B'~'f'"'-~'~'~';~-~' .............. ~ '-"~'~7~'~ .....................................................................................................................................................................................
..... FU_ R~I~/IN~T~SL~R~z~_P_~L~E~.M~ ........... GAL ...10~.~. 1.15 12 305.00 1.36 14,552.00 1.60 17 120.00
~ TOTAL SEAL COAT OIL 210,524.15 215,103.14 331,938.65 -- --
....... 3' Kd~'~'~7~;r[F~d6~'-~'~i~' -EK ........ ~'~'6"- -i--~-~ ....... '~'b~6~' ~b~ ........ ~"~ .... ~6 '--~'~ .............................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................. ~ ................ I '"-: ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
~ TOTAL BID SCHEDULE NO. 1 (SASE BID) 672,814.i5 ~7~,233.94
"-- ~f~["~F6~6~"h-6~f-~[~ .......... _ ' ........ "f~['~" ............. ~ ................. ~'~d';6~-~7~ .............................................................. .....................................................................
.......... BJ~_~Y~P.~ ........................................................................
~ FURNISH/INSTALL STREET MARKINGS ~AL 2100 17.17 36,057.00 14.94 31,374.00 17.84 37,464.00
..... ~FURNISH/INSTALL SYMBOL MARKINGS ~" -'"-~ ............................................................................................................................................... ...........................................
~ ~ 70.92 21,276.0~ 99.0~ 29,700.0~ 94.00 28,200.00
TOTAL BID SCHEDULE NO. 2
...................................................................................................................................................................................... ._...~..~]..p~ ......................... Sj.,.~.0~ ........................
.................................................................................................................. i ............. , ................................................................................................................... ~ ............................................................................... .......................................................................................
BID SCHEDULE NO, ~
~'.... PROVIDE SPRING SWEEPING "~ ...... ~ .... ~'"-'~[~676'~'' -"~$6~' ~->~78~ ..... f~'~ --%~'~" ~3~ '"~Y;f'~b.o~ ...................................................................................................
~ PROVIDE FALL SWEEPING _ H~_ .~ .... ~.. 190~z~.~- .... ~z0~ .. 2~j.~:~ _._7~.~_~_~A~4.~' .. 6~.~__._1_~..~.0~ .......................
..... T O T A ~.B l~_ ~.H~ D~ ~ ~ ~ .................................... 3~60.~ ............. _~[ 800.0_._ 0 ................ ~_~7.9.0~ ............. ~. [9~ ............................
BID SCHEDULE NO. 4 ...................................
~ FURNISH AND INSTALL C~CK FILLING LF 24566 _ 0.65 15,967.90 0.73 17,933.18
CITY OF COON RAPIDS TABULATION OF BIDS
I BID OPENING: MARCH 4, 2005, 10:00 A,M, I [PROJECT 05-16 ]
2005-2006 STREET MAINTENANCE MATLS I I
ANDOVER, BROOKLYN CENTER, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, COON RAPIDS, AND FRIDLEY
ASPHALT SURFACE RELIAKOR SERVICES UNITED RENTALS TRAFFIC MARKING AAA STRIPING
[ PROPOSAL ITEMS I PEARSON BROS ALLIED BLACKTOP TECHNOLOGIES HIGHWAY TECH SERVICE SERVICE
NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT
PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL
SUMMARY OF BIDS
__ tOTAL BID SCHEDULE NO. 2 57~333.00 61,074.00 65,664.00
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-13
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
2005-2006 STREET MAINTENANCE, CRACK SEALING
TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with
the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a
contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2005-2006 Street Maintenance, including
Columbia Heights Crack Sealing Project, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to
law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
Allied Blacktop Company
Astech Asphalt Surface Technologies
Base Bid
$15,967.90
$17,933.18
WHEREAS, it appears that Allied Blacktop, 10503 89th Ave. No., Maple Grove, MN is the
lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Allied
Blacktop Company on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2005-2006 Street
Maintenance Materials, according to the specifications for said project and accepting
Crack Filling Base Bid.
The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with
the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents.
3. City Crack Sealing Project shall be funded with 100% State Aid maintenance funds.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2005.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-14
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
2005-2006 STREET MAINTENANCE, STREET STRIPING
TO UNITED RENTAL HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with
the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a
contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2005-2006 Street Maintenance, including
Columbia Heights Street Striping Project, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to
law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
Traffic Marking Services
AAA Striping Service Company
Base Bid
$57,333.00
$61,074.00
$65,664.O0
WHEREAS, it appears that United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc., 14280 James Road,
Rogers, MN is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with United Rentals
Highway Technologies, Inc. on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2005-2006
Street Maintenance Materials, according to the specifications for said project and
accepting Traffic Markings Base Bid.
The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with
the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents.
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City Street Striping Project shall be funded with 85% State Aid maintenance funds and
15% general funds.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2005.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: .~J-//~ _ q PUBLIC WORKS ~"'~/~'~ ~///////~/~
ITEM: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION(S) BY: K. Hansen~7~ BY: ,'~/:'/ ~/~
TO THE MNDNR FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION DATE: 3/08/0{~ DATE: ~
GRANT FOR HUSET PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Background:
In 2005 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will continue its local initiatives and have grant programs
available. As part of the DNR application requirements, the DNR requires that city's applying for grants provide a
resolution supporting the application and naming an authorized official to act on the city's behalf. The same resolution
for grant applications was approved by the Council in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003 and was not placed on a work session
by staff, considering it routine in nature.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The attached resolution provides for the City to submit for such funding and specifically names the Director of Public
Works as the primary contact for the program. After review by the City Parks and Recreation Commission at their
Februar 2005 meeting, it is proposed to submit an application for the following project:
HUSET PARK
o Phase One park redevelopment: removals, site grading, athletic field construction, lighting, trail construction,
parking lot construction, and buildings.
The grant eligible projects were developed from the 2005 Budget Parks Capital Outlay, Parks Capital Improvements Listing
or are additions to other city initiatives, such as future planning for park redevelopment. All grants are matching, in that 50%
of the eligible costs, up to the individual program maximum grant amount, may be reimbursed. The city's share of the
matching grant funding would be a combination of Park Development Funds and in-kind se~wices (where possible) by Public
Works personnel.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-09, there being ample copies available
to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-09 being a Resolution authorizing the Public Works
Director to submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for grant
eligible work for Huset Park improvements, Phase One, and designating the Director of Public Works as the primary contact
for the program.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION No. 2005-09
BEING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
FOR ELIGIBLE FUNDS FOR HUSET PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE CITY'S PRIMARY CONTACT WITH THE DNR
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights desires to work towards improving its Neighborhood Parks by £acility
replacements and new amenities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of completing and adopting a Parks Comprehensive
Plan as a part of the City's overall Comprehensive Plan; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that: the City Council supports the application of the Outdoor Recreation Grants for parks
improvements as recommended by the City Park and Recreations Commission and that the Director of Public Works
is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for funding of identified projects on behalf of
the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the institutional, managerial, and financial
capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed projects for their
design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not incurred any costs for the proposed
projects and owns the land for which the proposed projects will take place on.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Columbia Heights has not willfully violated any Federal, State, or Local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, Columbia Heights may enter into
an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the identified projects and that Columbia Heights certifies that it will
comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement those projects receiving DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Funding on
behalf of the City.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2005
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
g -i0 PUBLIC WORKS
SOL T.O
INTENT TO BOND FOR: ZONE 7B STREET DATE: 3/8/05 (~ DATE:
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 2005-02
Background:
On January 18th, 2005, the City Council delayed the street and utility improvements in Zone 7B from 2005 to 2006 construction.
Plans and specifications have been completed by staff and are ready to be submitted to MnDOT for review and approval for
funding. To provide additional project funding, it is anticipated that bonding will be utilized to cover projects over a 2-3 year time
period. Bonds were last sold in 2003 covering projects through 2004.
Analysis/Conclusions:
In previous years prior to 1999, inter-fund loans were made to the PIR to pay for the construction. Currently, cash available to
fund the construction is limited as the City other internal loans. For this reason, there is the potential for bonding for the 2006
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 6A and 7A Street Rehabilitation construction. 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. 2005-10, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-10, being a resolution approving the declaration for the official
intent of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for Zone 7B Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project 2005-02.
Attachments: Resolution 2005-10
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-10
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, Internal 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 #0502 consisting of
Zone 7B 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 $1,500,000.
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 14th day of March, 2005
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By.
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2005-11: DECLARiNG THE BY: Kevin HansFl~zf~ BY:
iNTENT TO BOND FOR: HUSET PARKWAY - CITY DATE: 3/8/05 '1'''~-:~- DATE:
PROJECT 2004-04
Background:
On March 9, 2004, the City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications for street and utility improvements for the
Huset Parkway. Plans and specifications are near completion by the consulting firm of SEH and will ready to be submitted to
MnDOT for review and approval for funding. To provide additional project funding, it is anticipated that bonding will be utilized
to cover projects over a 2-3 year time period. Bonds were last sold in 2003 covering projects through 2004.
Analysis/Conclusions:
In previous years prior to 1999, inter-fund loans were made to the PIR to pay for the construction. Currently, cash available to
fund the construction is limited as the City other internal loans. For this reason, there is the potential for bonding for the 2006
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 6A and 7A Street Rehabilitation construction. 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. 2005-11, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-11, being a resolution approving the declaration for the official
intent of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for the Huset Parkway, City Project 2004-04.
Attachments: Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
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, Internal 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 #0404 consisting of
Huset Parkway 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 $1,400,000.
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 14th day of March, 2005
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By.
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ ~/~' i,~- PUBLIC WORKS
BY: , ~,
ITEM: AUTHORIZE THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BY: K. Hansen~,.v/x.,
REPLACEMENT OF UNIT #20: FORD F700 AERIAL DATE 3/9/05 ~ DATE:
LIFT TRUCK
Background:
City Vehicle Unit #20 is a Ford F700 Aerial Lift Truck with a 55-foot Versalift boom. The year of manufacture for the chassis was
1984 and the lift in 1986. This vehicle was purchased usedand assembled in 1987, for $37,800 with a projected life expectancy of
15 years. This vehicle is powered by a gas engine and has recorded mileage of 61,713. Run time hours are not available, as the
vehicle is not equipped with an hour meter. Estimated annual use is between 400 and 600 hours. It is used primarily for trimming
boulevard and park trees. Other uses include repair of pathway and parking lot lighting, flag and banner maintenance, and building
maintenance such as removing ice dams from Murzyn Hall and the Library.
Unit #20 has a history of mechanical problems that are engine related. The engine runs very rich and employees working in the
area are exposed to exhaust fumes that cause their eyes to burn and tear. The Shop rebuilt the carburetor with no success. The
carburetor has been replaced twice and the problem persists. The truck was sent to Boyer Ford and the carburetor and intake
manifold were replaced. These repairs failed to correct the problem. Boyer Ford indicated that they had done all of the repairs that
they could short of replacing the engine. In 2004, Midway Ford made some adjustments to the carburetor and conducted engine
checks and said that was all they could do. Needless to say the problem was not corrected. The Shop Foreman has rated the
mechanical condition of Unit #20 as poor and the body condition as fair to poor. Vehicle maintenance and repair records indicate
$14,809 has been spent on Unit #20 since October of 2001. Unit #20 Versalift boom is inspected annually and safety certified by
an authorized Federal inspector and is in good to very good condition.
In 2003 and 2004, Unit #20 has been used on a very limited basis due to engine problems and safety concerns. The 2005 Tree
Maintenance and Care Budget has allocated $45,000 for the Capital Equipment Replacement of the aerial lift truck.
Analysis/Conclusions:
Public Works staff has assessed the continued need for an aerial lift truck with a 55 foot boom and determined that with tree
maintenance responsibility for 14 parks and boulevard trees in approximately three-fourths of the city, purchasing a replacement
aerial lift truck is necessary and provides the most cost effective way to perform tree trimming operations.
Retrofit Using Existing Boom
Staff has researched the possibility of replacing the chassis of Unit #20 with a chassis that is 1995 or newer and mounting the
existing boom on the newer used chassis. The cost would be between $20,000 and $30,000 for the chassis and between $13,000
and $15,000 to mount the old boom onto the newer used chassis. Estimated auction value of the old chassis is $1,000 to $2,000.
Staff has determined that this would be a short-term solution and would not be advisable. The City would have a 1987 model
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: AUTHORIZE THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BY: K. Hansen BY:
REPLACEMENT OF UNIT #20: FORD F700 AERIAL DATE 3/9/05 DATE:
LIFT TRUCK
Continued - Page 2
boom mounted on a 1995 or newer chassis. The end product would be usable, but would cost in the $35,000 to $45,000 range,
would have low resale value and less than a 15-year life expectancy.
Rental or Lease:
Aerial truck rental rates, for a comparable truck from Aspen Equipment Company are as follows:
Daily rental rate: $ 400
Weekly rental rate $1,100
Monthly rental rate $3,000
Rental is subject to availability and the unit is used at varying times throughout the year. Only two businesses in the Twin Cities
rent or lease boom trucks with 55-foot booms and the supply is very limited. Emergency work could be very difficult to schedule.
Purchase New:
A new 2005 aerial lift truck, comparable to Unit #20 would cost approximately $90,000 to $95,000.
Purchase Used:
Staff used the base specifications for Unit #20 as a reference and searched the internet and trade magazines for comparable vehicles
within budget limits. The conclusion reached was that it would be cost effective to replace Unit #20 with a newer, but used aerial
lift truck equipped with a diesel engine.
Staff recommends replacement of Unit #20 with a 1998 Ford F-800 chassis equipped with 8.3L diesel engine, and 59-foot aerial
lift. This vehicle is available from a dealer located in Sioux City, Iowa and was previously used only as a demonstrator by a
company that fabricates aerial lift trucks. The chassis has 31,000 highway miles and the boom has never been exposed to actual
field work.
The original asking price used was $48,500 and our Shop Supervisor has further negotiated a reduction in price. For comparisions,
quotes for a similar used aerial lift truck in good condition manufactured after 1997, equipped with a diesel engine and at a
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/14/05
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: AUTHORIZE THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BY: K. Hansen BY:
REPLACEMENT OF UNIT #20: FORD F700 AERIAL DATE 3/9/05 DATE:
LIFT TRUCK
Continued - Page 3
minimum 55-foot aerial lift are as follows:
Steffen Truck & Equipment
Sioux City, Iowa
$45,700 plus sales tax
Opdyke Trucks Inc.
Hatfield, Pennsylvania
$69,500 plus sales tax
Staff estimates the trade-in or auction value of Unit #20 in the $5,000 to $8,000 range. Staff recommends disposal of the existing
unit #20 by equipment auction to obtain maximum value.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the replacement of Unit #20, with one used 1998 Ford F-800 chassis equipped with
8.3L diesel engine, and 59 foot aerial lift from Steffen Truck & Equipment, Sioux City, Iowa in a maximum amount of $45,700,
plus sales tax. Funding shall be from the Tree Care and Maintenance Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIG1NATD,IG DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: j ~/~ - l ~3 Recreation APPROVAL
ITEM: Resolution No. 2005-16 to BY: Ke~th W~ndsch~tl. BY
Support Anoka County Grant application DATE: March 9, 2005 t' DATE:
for Kordiak Park
NO:
Background:
Nick Eoloff, Anoka County Park Plam~er, has requested the City of Colmnbia Heights adopt a
Resolution to support their Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for improvements to Kordiak
Park. This funding from the grant would improve and add additional recreational opportunities to
Kordiak Comity Park.
The facilities to be developed/renovated include: parking lot and entrance drive improvements;
restroom building replacement with drinking water; picnic shelter renovation;
observation/interpretation deck/pond study with accessible trail; play structure; trail overlay and
additional trails; bridge re-decking; natural resource restoration; site furnislfings such as security
lighting, picnic tables, and grills; landscaping; signs and security lighting. All of the improvements
will comply with ADA accessibility standards.
The grant request is for $165,000, with a local Cotmty match of $165,000. The total project cost
will be $330,000.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution2v~g-I~,there being an~ple copies
available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-16, being a Resolution supporting
the Outdoor Recreation Grant Application of Anoka County for Kordiak County Park, Anoka
County, Mim~esota.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P62
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION OF
ANOKA COUNTY FOR KORDIAK COUNTY PARK, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Anoka County is applying for an Outdoor Recreation Grant frO1Tl the Milmesota
Departlnent of Natural Resources for hnprovements to Kordiak County Park; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County is comlrdtted to improving the quality of recreation facilities and
enhancing natural resources within the county; and
WHEREAS, Kordiak County Park, located within the City of Colmnbia Heights is in need of
physical improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes the recreational benefits of these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, protecting natural resources and providing open space is of high priority to the area
residents and the City of Colmnbia Heights,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Columbia Heights that the Milmesota
Department of Natural Resources accepts and approves this application to fund improvements at
Kordiak County Park.
Dated this
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
__ day of March 2005
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 14, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.' CITY MANAGER
NO: ~- r~- i tj License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson,?~'~, DATE:
NO: DATE: March 14, 2005 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the March 14, 2005 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2005 and Two Temporary Liquor License
Applications.
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 h~forrnation caunot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 14, 2005 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL Mm'ch 14, 2005
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2005 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
BLDG
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
*Ross Plumbing
*Tim's Quality Plumbing
*Bonfe's Plumb & Htg
Larson Plmnb & Htg
*Brindella Pllumbing
*Olson Plmnbing
Central MN Tree Service
*Metro Center for h~d Living
*Identi-Graphics
*Northwoods Mechanical
2941 Brookdale Dr, Brk Pk
523 Central Ave, Osseo
505 Randolph Ave, St. Paul
3095 162nd Ln NW, Andover
3333 Websters Ct, Stillwater
931 44th Ave, Col. Hts.
144 Satellite Ln, Fridley
1600 University Ave W, St Paul
8660 Hwy 7, St. Bonifacius
10670 Lincoln St, Chisago City
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
POLICE
TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
*hnmaculate Conception For April 16, 2005
*City of Columbia Hts. For April 3, 2005
4030 Jackson St, Col. Hts.
(Subject to Police Approval)
$100
530 Mill St NE Fees Waived
Taste of Heights Event-Wine Tasting
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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 /\~/~q/ through
in the amount of $ ~5~)~/t ~'~a'~.~o~ .
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
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GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
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CATCO PARTS SERVICE
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CIGNA BEHAVIOPJkL HEALTH
CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY
CITY OF NORTH ST PAUL
CITY WIDE LOCKSMITHING
111988 40.46
111989 500.00
111990 119.00
111991 39,197.23
111992 113.38
111993 2,046.23
111994 7.38
111995 743.50
111996 49.00
111997 21.98
111998 130.00
111999 360.00
112000 475.00
112001 169.44
112002 51.90
112003 49.00
112004 272.50
112005 3,920.62
112006 455.00
112007 68.37
112008 6,014.67
112009 644.07
112010 30.00
112011 20.20
112012 494.59
112013 44.00
112014 435.00
112015 123.54
112016 70.00
112017 7,436.58
112018 18,508.80
112019 448.00
112020 445.76
112021 2,037.85
112022 123.24
112023 332.05
112024 67.11
112025 198.19
112026 87.23
112027 976.00
112028 555.00
112029 499.53
112030 3.57
112031 532.53
112032 146.85
112033 160.00
112034 15.90
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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03/14/2005 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
CLARK PRODUCTS INC
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL
COPY EQUIPMENT INC
CUMMINS N POWER, LLC
DAHLGREN SHARDLOW & UBAN
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C
DEALER AUTOMOTIVE SERVIC
DEHN OIL
DEMCO, INC.
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC
EMP
FIDELITY SERVICES INC
FIRE DEPT SAFETY OFFICER
FIRE INSTRUCTION & RESCU
FIRE INSTRUCTORS OF MINN
FLEX COMPENSATION, INC
FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL CO.
FOUNDATION CENTER/THE
FRATTALONE COMPANIES INC
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GIS RANGERS
GOODIN CO.
H_ARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS
HENNEPIN TECH COLLEGE
HONEYWELL INC
INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL
IPC PRINTING
JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY C
KENNEDY & GRAVEN
LARKIN/JOHN
LUBE-TECH
MADDEN & ASSOCIATES/FPJtN
MEDTOX LABORATORIES INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO WELDING SUPPLY
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN
MIDWAY FORD
MIDWEST ASPHALT CO.
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
MN REC & PK ASSOC MRP
NAGELL APPRAISAL, INC
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
NORTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE
112035 325
112036 43
112037 99
112038 261
112039 1,113
112040 40
112041 80
112042 14,275
112043 65
112044 641
112045 63
112046 5,055
112047 75
112048 320
112049 266
112050 178
112051 1,664
112052 221
112053 115,540
112054 566
112055 548
112056 5,211
112057 9
112058 20
112059 500
112060 290
112061 319
112062 24
112063 346
112064 5,912
112065 1,050
112066 2,521
112067 169
112068 28
112069 324
112070 43
112071 27
112072 267
112073 130,527
112074 7,644
112075 34
112076 8,252
112077 100
112078 1,000
112079 2,021
112080 2,029
112081 33,275
.01
.52
.00
.77
.46
.42
.94
.19
.54
.04
.49
.01
.00
.00
.25
.50
.06
.50
0O
73
07
40
50
21
00
00
00
9O
4O
45
00
19
55
50
56
10
6O
44
58
36
03
00
00
00
27
37
20
ACS FINAIqCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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03/14/2005 COUNCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOLrNT
OEC PROGR3kM
OFFICE DEPOT
ONE-CALL CONCEPT-GOPHER
PALMER CAP-CHUR EQUIPMEN
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES I
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COUR
RAMSEY COUNTY
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIE
ROYAL TIRE
SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/D0
SUN PUBLICATION
SWEENEY BROTHERS
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC.
TOUSLEY FORD
TWIN CITIES NORTH CHAMBE
TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC
VERBRUGGE/ROBERT
VERIZON WIRELESS
VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
WELLE AUTO SUPPLY INC
WW GR3kINGER, INC
ZIEGLER INC
112082
112083
112084
112085
112086
112087
112088
112089
112090
112091
112092
112093
112094
112095
112096
112097
112098
112099
112100
112101
112102
112103
112104
112105
112106
112107
14,
145 00
729 77
191 00
22 14
280 00
30 88
819 21
60 46
126 15
165 82
930.62
116.25
401.88
51.98
750.25
209.21
123.98
16.00
196.47
139.58
98.00
87.04
13.21
4.49
57.06
150.05
808,567.63 ***
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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03/14/2005 COI/NCIL LISTING
BANK VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
808,567.63
RECORDS PRINTED - 000777
ACS FINAI~CIAL SYSTEM
03/11/2005 09:23:39
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101 GENER3~L
201 COMML/NITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE
225 CABLE TELEVISION
240 LIBP~ARY
261 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GRANT
265 CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
270 DARE PROJECT
272 POLICE GRANTS-OTHER
376 TAX INCREMENT BONDS
411 CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG
415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL
439 FIRE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
601 WATER UTILITY
602 SEWER UTILITY
603 REFUSE FUND
604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
609 LIQUOR
652 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUlqD
701 CENTP~AL GAR_AGE
720 DATA PROCESSING
885 ESCROW
886 IN-VESTMENT TRUST
887 FLEX BENEFIT TRUST FUND
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
46,426.12
1,491.62
8,414.58
22.01
5,818.57
2,703.56
307.20
343.75
17.15
13,843.91
56.00
158,552.54
123,464.13
15,244.84
33,275.20
11,267.01
2,044.77
5.31
114.10
79,103.75
1,193.68
27,670.64
3,053.14
248,919.08
16,000.00
9,214.97
808,567.63
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.60 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
................................
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
DISBURSEMENTS
808,567.63
808,567.63
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of March 14, 2005
AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION: Fire APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Gm3~ Gorman BY:
Rental License Revocation
DATE: March 10, 2005 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights
against Anthony Chester regarding rental property at 600 51st Avenue N.E. for failure to meet the
requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City
Council meeting of March 14, 2005.
The public hearing on this property may now be closed in that the violations on the property have been
corrected.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the
rental license held by Anthony Chester regarding rental property at 600 51st Avenue N.E. in that the
violations have been corrected.
COUNCIL ACTION: