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February 24, 2003 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. cohtmbia-heights, mn. us ADMINIS TRA TION February 21, 2003 ~ayor Julienne Wyckoff Councilmembers Robert .4. Williams Bruce Nawrocla' Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg City Mana£er Walter R. Fehst The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2003 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate m all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing in, aired only) , ,~, ...... , ,, . _ Invocation: Pastor Dave Briley, Oak Hill Baptist 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 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 Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) 4. PROCLAMATIONS~ PRESENTATIONS~ RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A) Proclamations - none B) Presentations - none C) Introduction of New Employees - none D) Recognition- none o CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for February 10, 2003 MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2003, regular City Council meeting as presented. 2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes a) MOTION: Move to accept the February 3, 2003 minutes of the Traffic Commission. b) MOTION: Move to accept the January 28, 2003 minutes of the Economic Development Authority. c) MOTION: Move to accept the February 4, 2003 minutes of the Library Board of Trustees. 3) Establish Work Session Meeting Dates for Mondays, March 3, March 17 and March 31 beginning at 7'00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 MOTION: Move to establish Work Session meeting dates for Mondays, March 3, March 17 and March 31 beginning at 7'00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHT5 DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS Of DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAl OPPOrtUniTY EMPlOYEr City Council Agenda February 24, 2003 Page 2 of 3 4) Approve Countywide Transport Program transfer of fimds from General Fund to Police Dept. 2003 Budget Overtime Line #1020 MOTION: Move to transfer $2,671.64, the total amount of money received from the State of Minnesota via Anoka County for our efforts in transporting inebriated individuals to detox from the General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget line # 1020, overtime. This would be done to assist in covering the cost of overtime to staff this function. 5) Approve Safe and Sober program Transfer of funds from the General Fund to Police Dept. 2003 Budget Overtime Line # 1020 MOTION: Move to transfer $2,943.58, the total amount of money received from the State of Minnesota for our efforts in Safe and Sober program from the General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget line $1020, overtime This would be done to assist in coveting the cost of overtime to staff this function.. 6) Authorize payment of $19,126.92 for administering the 2002 Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments MOTION: Authorize payment of $19,126.92 for administering the 2002 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. 7) Approve a donation of $500 to the Sister City Committee to fund a reception for visiting dignitaries from Lomianki Poland Motion: Move to approve a donation of $500 to the Columbia Heights Sister Cities Committee to fund a dinner/reception in June of 2003 for the visiting dignitaries from our sister city, Lomianki, Poland. 8) Establish a Hearing Date of Monday, March 10, 2003 for revocation or suspension of rental property license at 3726 3rd Street NE MOTION: Move to establish a heating date of March 10, 2003 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against John Stenroos at 3726 3~a Street N.E. 9) Approve Rental Housing License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 24, 2003. 10) Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 24, 2003 as presented. 11) Approve Payment of Bills MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 102152 through 102372 in the amount of $940,550.17. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions - none City Council Agenda February 24, 2003 Page 3 of 3 B) Bid Considerations Approve Purchase of one (1) new Tennantpower Sidewalk Sweeper MOTION: Move to approve the purchase of one new Tennant 6400 Power Sweeper, from Tennant Company, Minneapolis, MN at the 2002 Minnesota State Contract Price of $21,531, plus trade-in and sales tax. Funding shall be from the City Sate-Aid Maintenance Account. C) Other Business Adopt Resolution 2003-07, being a Resolution Accepting The Feasibility Report For Zone 6b Street Rehabilitation And Ordering The Public Improvement Heating MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2003-07, being a Resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for Zone 6B Street Rehabilitation and establishing the Public Improvement Heating for March 17, 2003. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A) Report of the City Manager 1) Upcoming Work Session Items B) Report of the City Attorney 9. CITIZENS FORUM (At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes.) 10. COUNCIL CORNER 11. ADJOURNMENT W /pm OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 10, 2003 NOT BEEN The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, February 10, 2003 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. Pastor Peter Law, Community Methodist Church gave the Invocation. Walt Fehst, City Manager, indicated he attended the Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. and he will be at the local Pastors meeting to give a report. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wyckoff called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wyckoff, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Ericson, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Wyckoff added items to Recognition, and Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission to Other Business. PROCLAMATIONS~ PRESENTATIONS~ RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Wyckoff thanked Bob Ruettimann for all his contributions to our City through government service and civic organizations. Wyckoff recognized Elsie Alprecht, Library Patron of the Month, and thanked her for her volunteer service to our Library. Wyckoff recognized Rick Hiles for his 23 years with the Police Reserve Unit and wished him well in his retirement. Wyckoff read a letter from a local pastor to Police Chief Tom Johnson recognizing Sgl. V¢I Dietz, Officer Matt Markham and Officer Matt Aish for their rapid response and professional assistance to a family in the community. CONSENT AGENDA Walt Fehst, City Manager, took Councilmembers through the items. 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for January_ 27, 2003 Motion to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2003, regular City Council meeting as presented. 2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes a) Motion to accept the January 8, 2003 minutes of the Human Services Commission. b) Motion to accept the January 22, 2003 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission. c) Motion to accept the February 4, 2003 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Nawrocki stated that the Park and Recreation minutes recognize the Lions Club donation of $5,000 City Council Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 2 of 7 for replacement of the sign in front of Murzyn Hall. The proceeds from events such as receptions fund scholarships and items like this sign. 3) Establish Date for Annual Board of Review - Removed 4) Authorize Staff to accept the matching OSHA Grant for the MN Dept. of Labor- Removed Fehst stated that this is a $1 O, 000 grant for safety equipment. Nawrocki indicated the local match should come from the PERA Residual Fund that is not being used. Fehst stated that the recommendation is to use budgeted funds. 5) Accept Application for one-time Gambling Request by Tri-City Hockey Association. 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 one-time raffle event to be conducted by the Th-City Hockey Association on February 14, 2003, at John P. Murzyn Hall, Columbia Heights, MN, and furthermore that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing body. NawrocM stated this is being advertised on cable without the license being approved and indicating a license number. Fehst stated it is unfortunate the group did not come to Council sooner with the request and will acknowledge this to groups in the future. 6) Approve Conditional Use Permit for 4300 Central Avenue- Linder's Greenhouses Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary mini-garden center at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 2003 through July 15, 2003, subject to the following condition: 1. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to install of the structures on the site. 7) Adopt Resolution 2003-04, being a Resolution Appointing Commissioners to the Economic Development Authority Motion to Adopt Resolution 2003-04, being a resolution approving the appointment of Tammera Ericson, Bruce Kelzenberg and Julienne Wyckoff as Commissioners to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-04 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONERS TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the City has, by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-01 (enabling resolution), duly created an Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the City of Columbia Heights pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the EDA shall consist of seven members, at least two, but not more than five, of who must be members of the City Council, and WHEREAS, the Mayor has this day appointed the following persons as Commissioner of the EDA for the term as indicated: Tammera Ericson Term ending January 1, 2007 Bruce Kelzenberg Term ending January 1, 2007 Julienne Wyckoff Term ending January 3, 2005 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the appointment of Tammera Ericson, Bruce Kelzenberg, and Julienne Wyckoff to the aforementioned terms of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. City Council Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 3 of 7 8) Adopt Resolution 2003-05, being a Resolution Appointing Commissioners to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority Motion to Adopt Resolution 2003-05, being a resolution approving the appointment of Tammera Ericson, Bruce Kelzenberg and Patricia Jindra as Commissioners to the Columbia Heights Housing & Redevelopmem Authority. Fehst acknowledged that ~yckoff would step down from serving on this commission to allow Ms. Jindra to be appointed. NawrocM questioned if he and Williams had officially been appointed to these commissions. Fehst indicated they had. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-05 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the City has, by the adoption of a formal resolution, duly created an Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the City of Columbia Heights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and WHEREAS, the resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the HRA shall consist of six members, who shall be residents of the area of operation of the HRA, and WltE~AS, the Mayor has this day appointed the following Commissioners of the HRA for the terms as indicated: Patricia Jindra Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg Term ending January 7, 2008 Term ending January 1, 2007 Term ending January 1, 2007 and, WHEREAS, the terms of the Commissioners shall coincide with their respective terms of office as a City Councilmembers and resident, Patricia Jindra, will serve consecutively for a period of five years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Cotmcil of Columbia Heights hereby approves appointment of the above named persons as Commissioners of the HRA for the terms as indicated herein. 9) Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 10, 2003 as presented, and to waive the fee of $100 for Immaculate Conception Church's Temporary Wine/Beer license for a fundraising event being held March 29, 2003. 10) 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 101943 through 102151 in the amount of $1,151,79.24. Motion by Williams, second by Nawrocki, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of Items //3 and 4. Upon vote: All ayes: Motion carried. Item//3 Establish Date for Annual Board of Review Nawrocki indicated that he requested alternative dates be obtained from the County. Ericson indicated the meeting wouM have to be heM prior to May Ist. Motion by Ericson, second by Williams, to set the Local Board of Review meeting for Monday, April 21, 2003, at 7'00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Upon vote' Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Wyckoff, aye. 4 ayes-1 nay. Motion carried. City Council Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 4 of 7 Item #4 Authorize Staff to accept the matching OSHA Grant for the MN Dept. of Labor Wyckoff stated that the PERA Residual funds should be kept for another time. Fehst indicated the necessary funds were budgete& and because of anticipated cuts, future equipment needs may need to come from that fund. Charlie Thompson, Fire Chief, indicated there is approximately $480,000 in the reserve fund. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to authorize Staff to accept the matching OSHA Grant from the MN Department of Labor. Motion to amend by Nawrocki that matching funds come from the PERA Residual fund. Wyckoff called for a second. A second was not received. Upon vote of the original motion: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Wyckoff, aye. 5 ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rental Housing License Revocation for 1206-1208 Circle Terrace Blvd NE Mayor Wyckoff closed the hearing, as the Property Owner has corrected numerous deficiencies inside the building and has received an extension to complete the rest of the work. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Other Ordinances and Resolutions - None Bid Considerations - None Other Business 1) Approve Conditional Use Permit for 3989 Central Avenue- Area Learning Center NawrocM indicated the original request was for the 4300 block of Central and voiced concerns regarding adequate parking and length of parking in this new location. Tim Johnson, City Planner, indicated that 43 spaces are required. Nawrocla' asked the percentage of space to be used. Johnson indicated approximately 90, 000 square feet. Wyckoff stated the parla'ng ramp has space for 400 vehicles. She stated the building would then be ninety percent occupied. Jim Hoefi, City Attorney, referred to a meeting with this group, and they indicated the students come and go at various two to four hour blocks of time. Nawrocki questioned the impact approval would have on on liquor license requests. Wyckoff indicated the ordinance states no closer than 300feet to a school, but the Star Bar, which is across the street would be grandfathered in. Discussion included the area this restriction would cover and the possibility of changing the ordinance to allow restaurants in this area to sell liquor, as this is not a typical school. Fehst stated that if the school district is willing to move in this close to the Star Bar then we should be able to consider such an amendment. Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow for the establishment of an Area Learning Center for Northeast Metro School District 916 at 3989 Central Avenue NE, as the Area Learning Center is a substantially similar and compatible use with the other uses in the Central Business District as determined by the Zoning Official and if at a future time a restaurant or establishment would desire liquor we would look at amending the current ordinance. Ericson thanked the School District for all their work on this acquisition and the voluntary withdrawal of the original request to look for another location. Deb Johnson, 4638 Pierce Street, asked for clarification of this project. City Council Minutes February 1 O, 2003 Page 5 of 7 Jessica Wyle, Director of Educational Services for District 916, stated this school is for students who are at risk for not graduating. There ia a low student to teacher ratio, which allows more personal attention for the students. Wyle indicated that the school day would run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. including the summer. Nawrocki questioned disciplinary problems. Wyle stated it would be a very controlled site. She indicated that City Staff visited the Roseville site to view a similar program. Fehat asked if the students work in the community. Wyle indicated yea, that is why this area is good for the program. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 2) Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Motion by Ericson, second by Kelzenberg, to appoint Phil Baker to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst stated that the only item on the Tuesday, February 18tn Work Session wouM be a Redevelopment Goals Update. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Authority will be invited to attend. Fehst stated that the Homeland Security warning system has required us to go to Orange Alert. He met with our Police Chief and Fire Chief to discuss this. He asked anyone noticing suspicious behavior to call 911. Employees will be sent a memo requiring them to wear their identification badges and there will be guest badges available for visitors that enter secure areas. Fehst referred to web sites with security information. He stated we would continue to monitor and increase security at our water towers and other facilities. There is a fulltime officer for the Columbia Heights and Fridley Water Works. He asked that citizens be aware of situations around them. Fehst has worked with the Fire Chief to develop a city hall lock down plan for safety. Our employees that are out and about in the city will be advised to be observant. Information from the Homeland security agency will be placed on the cable access channel. Part of our water rate study will consider what enhancements are necessary for security. Fehst referred to training received by our Fire Department employees in biological and chemical situations, and classes in structure collapses. Fehst stated that we are doing what we can, considering the size of our city and our capabilities. Report of the City Attomey- none Wyckoff indicated that the old Tycoons would soon be a restaurant called LaCaberna with food, wine and beer. CITIZENS FORUM Jacque Block, 4241 Tyler Street, referred to local streets that have two names and are confusing, such as h 40t Avenue and Constitution, and Mill Street and Veterans Drive. He requested this be corrected because it is confusing. Fehst indicated this was an honorary situation and not intended as the actual name of the street. Fehst stated this would be referred to the Public Works Director. Nawrocki gave the background on this, stating he was not aware of any problems caused and he saw no problem continuing as is. Leonard Dearing, 4311 Jefferson, stated that vehicles that had to be plowed around should be ticketed. He stated that his neighbor reported a car at 4307 Jefferson with no front license plate and the police never came. Fehst will check on this. Dearing asked for a response. COUNCIL CORNER City Council Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 6 of 7 Ericson * Referred to the February "Values First" values of citizenship and patriotism. · February is Library Month, and suggested everyone read a book and go to the library. Wyckoff indicated she wouM be reading to children next Thursday at the Library. Kelzenberg Read a letter from Carole Lund, which referred to the lack of facilities and activities for children of our community. She suggested a water park and asked that the K-mart site be considered for a youth community center. He agreed and indicated that when we can, he wants something to be done for our kids. Williams [lob Ruettimann will remain a part of the City's Booster Club. · The TfiCity Boosters will host a Valentines fimdraiser at Murzyn Hall on Friday night. He indicated the events and contributors. · Referred to attending the Prayer Breakfast conference in Washington D.C. · Pray for the health, peace and prosperity of our City, take care of all our residents, and continue to reach for our goals. Nawrocki · Wednesday, February 5th, arrived at City Hall and learned the City Manager was on vacation. Felt it was important that the Manager inform Councilmembers in advance of any absence. · Zoning on 3808 Reservoir Boulevard update? Fehst understands it is R2 and if so, they can not operate as a business and would be contacted. · Waiting for a list of budget revisions to meet with state cuts. Suggested the Housing Assistant position in Community Development be eliminated along with the unfilled intern position. Motion by Nawrocki to vacate the Housing Assistant position and to not fill the intern position in the Community Development Department. Fehst recommended we not do make reductions on a piece meal basis. He referred to speculation and that we are asking for staff and citizen advise. Police and safety are 60 percent of our budget and there will be cuts in these areas. We are not filling all positions that open. Nawrocki stated that we introduced three new employees last month and he has not noticed cuts in our monthly spending. Williams agreed there is a budget problem, but our goals are important and we need to move ahead in areas such as the Industrial Park and Huset. Wyckoff stated that we need Mr. Nagel as he finds many loans and grants for the City. Wyckoff called for a second. A second was nor received. Wyckoff · The Third Annual Taste of Heights will be March 23rd from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and anyone willing to volunteer may attend the Human Services Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 12tn at 6:30 p.m. · Spoke of a financial seminar attended, which indicated comparisons to the 1920's depression. Goodwin has indicated that fiscal disparities will be cut. We must be prepared for the worst scenario. Employees have been asked for their input on how to save funds and a request for ideas will be included in the next Heights Happenings. Discussions will include many items such as combining our Police Department with Fridley or closing city hall one day a week. City Council Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 7 of 7 Dick Dustin, 1708 39th Avenue, suggested removing some top management personnel in the Public Works Department. Wyckoff defended the Public Works Department. Nawrocki referred previous State budget problems and positions that were stopped through attrition. Nawrocki indicated that SA CCA would be sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:00p. m. Fehst indicated that he did inform Councilmembers, by e-mail, of his absence. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wyckoff adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 2003 I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Anderson, Carlson, Goodman, Stumpf Member Absent' Sturdevant II. StaffPresent: Staff Absent' Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer Tom Johnson, Police Chief Council Liaison Present' Bruce Kelzenberg APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2, 2002 MINUTES Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to approve the minutes of December 2, 2003. Motion carded unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS A. PARKING ON CENTRAL AVENUE With the completion of the Central Avenue improvement project, the City is looking to provide consistent parking designations along the corridor. Staff mailed out surveys to 44 business owners along the west side of Central Avenue between 37th Avenue and 43rd Avenue to request their input. Staff received 18 responses. Results of the survey indicate that businesses prefer either a one-hour or two-hour parking restriction. Staff prefers consistent parking restrictions along this corridor. IV. Commission members were in agreement that the current "Two Hour" parking designation remain. Motion by Goodman, second by Anderson, to call a Public Hearing on March 3, 2003 at 6'00 p.m. to designate two hour parking along the west side of Central Avenue from 37th Avenue to 41st Avenue and from 42nd Avenue to 43rct Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. t1' ,"~ '~"~" · OTHER OLD BUSINESS None. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission February 3, 2003 Page 2 V. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF JACKSON STREET FROM THE ALLEY TO 40TM AVENUE Mr. LeRoy Roll has requested "No Parking" on the east side of Jackson Street from the alley to 40th Avenue. Mr. Roll's concern is the difficulty for vehicles to use the alley when cars are parked on both sides of Jackson Street. Commission members agreed that the street is narrow and when cars are parked on both sides of the street it is difficult for vehicles to get through, particularly emergency vehicles. Mr. Roll wondered if employees of R. J. Miller Plumbing were parking their cars on Jackson Street while at work during the day. There is off-street parking behind their business. Council member liaison, Bruce Kelzenberg, suggested that he would be willing to contact R. J. Miller Plumbing and discuss the parking issue in the area. Motion by Carlson, second by Anderson, to table the request and asked Council member, Bruce Kelzenberg, to talk to R. J. Miller Plumbing and report back to the Commission at a future regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 45TM AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE DIRVE TO THE ALLEY An unidentified Columbia Heights resident submitted a request to restrict parking on the south side of 45th Avenue from University Avenue Service Drive to the alley entrance. The concern is the lack of visibility for vehicles exiting the alley caused by parked cars on 45th Ave. Commission members indicated they don't see any problem with this area. Lack of visibility when vehicles are exiting alleys is always a concem. Staff reported that there had, been,one accident in the area over the last two years. Motion by Carlson, second by Goodman to deny the request to restrict parking on the south side of 45th Avenue from University Avenue Service Drive to the alley entrance. Motion carried unanimously. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission February 3, 2003 Page 3 VI. OTHER NEW BUSINESS None. VII. REPORTS VIII. A. CITY ENGINEER The Public Heating to discuss a "yield" sign for the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Polk Street is scheduled for the March 3rd meeting. B. POLICE CHIEF C. COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Carlson discussed the change of meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6'00 p.m. and asked if there were any objections to the change. There were no objections. Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to change the Traffic Commission Meetings on the first Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 6'00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Council member Kelzenberg thanked the members for. making the time change in order to accommodate his attendance at both the Traffic Commission Meeting and the 7:00 p.m. Work Session Meeting on the same night. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Carlson, second by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , .. 'Joanne Baker Traffic Commission Secretary X'-A -::L- k COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2003 CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) was called to order by Executive Director, Walt Fehst at 8:16 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2003, in the Parkview Villa, Community Room B, 965 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Staft Present: City Council Guests Present: Patricia Jindra, Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams, Bruce Nawrocki, and Don Murzyn Jr. Walt Fehst, Executive Director Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director Randy Sehumaeher, Community Development Assistant Cheryl Bakken, Secretary Tammera Ericson, Bruce Kelzenberg OATH OF OFFICE Fehst administered the Oath of Office to Don Murzyn Jr. only, as Nawrocla' stated Ericson and Kelzenberg have not been appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Wyckoff stated this will be done at the next City Council meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to postpone the Election of Officers until after the Mayor appoints Ericson and Kelzenberg and the City Council approves them to the EDA board. All ayes. Motion Carried. Vice President, Jindra was asked to conduct the meeting from this point on. Approval of Minutes Move to adopt the minutes of the December 17, 2002, regular meeting as presented in writing. Financial Report and Payment of Bills Move to approve Resolution 2003-01, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for December, 2003 and approving payment of bills for December, 2003. MOTION by Williams, second by Murzyn, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes. Motion Carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION APPROVE AMENDED BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND DOCUMENTS Streetar stated staff reviewed the Bylaws of the BRLF Committee and suggested the following changes be made: 1) change the date of the annual meeting to January each year; 2) three committee members for a quorum, instead of two; and 3) wording changes in Section 10 on Committee Functions. Wyckoff asked Streetar to explain what the BRLF Committee is about to Kelzenberg, Ericson and Murzyn. Streetar stated the Committee was established years ago to provide a 2% loan to business owners in Columbia Heights allowing them to make improvements to their facility, with loans at a maximum of $25,000. The Committee accepts applications, reviews them, and then presents them to the EDA for final approval of the funding. US Bank in Columbia Heights will administer the payment procedure for the Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 28, 2003 Page 2 of 3 loans. The committee members consist of' dulienne Wyckoff Err Bednard, Joseph $chmidt, Robert Trewartha and Bob Ruettimann. Staff stated Ruettimann is no longer qualified to be on the committee. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to approve the revisions to the BRLF Loan Review Committee Bylaws. All ayes. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT Schumacher stated United Properties and Hoisington Koegler have put together two redevelopment scenarios for City Council review in March. 40TM & UNIVERSITY Schumacher stated the City has purchased the Gas Station and will be demolishing the remaining building and sign to prepare for redevelopment of the site. A number of developers have contacted staff with ideas of fast food, day care or a bank on the property. 4833 University, Avenue Schumacher stated staff closed on the property last Thursday. 3929 California Street Schumacher stated City Council approved the sale of 3929 California Street property to Profile Tool. They will be submitting plans to build a new facility and relocate their business. The closing is set from February 17tn. Site Plans will go to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review at their March meeting. Nawrocla' asked if the alley parla'ng issues have been resolved. Fehst stated he has set up a meeting with Kevin Hansen to discuss the situation. 3710 Central Avenue Schumacher stated staff closed on the purchase of the building this month. There is two business, Don- Mar Wigs and Thomas and Sons that will temporarily stay in the building and pay rent on a month to month basis to the City until the redevelopment of the site. 49th and Central $chumacher state Taco Bell has contacted staff with plans to tear down the building and build a new one on the site. Taco Bell tried to purchase the car wash next to it, to combine the new building with one or two more of their restaurant chains housed in it, but thepurchase price became unreachable. Therefore, their plans are to rebuild on their site only. 37TM & CENTRAL Streetar stated the owner of Puerta Vallerta has hired an architect that has prepared a redevelopment plan for the area of 37tn & Central, north of the Olive Tree and South of Bobby & Steve's for a 3-story building with 13,000 sq. fi. of retail on the first floor and 22 units of market rate rental housing on the second and third floors. The units will be 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms with rents from $900 to $1,500 a month. 1036 Gould Streetar stated the owner is closing on a loan this week with repair work starting as soon as next week. Nawrocki requested a list of things that will be done on the property. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes January 28, 2003 Page 3 of 3 TIF Deficit Streetar stated after review by staff and Ehler & Associates, it was determined that the City actually has a $1.2 million surplus, not a deficit. Rising to New Heiuhts Streetar stated the Rising to New Heights Group has a date of April 6, 2003 set for the Housing Fair They have set a deadline for sign up of February 21~t, each booth is 10 x 1 O, and 40 booths will be available at $200 each. Main Street Pro~ram Streetar stated there is a program called the Main Street Program that he will be presenting to City Council on behalf of the Rising to New Heights Group. The program would help to revitalize the Central Business District. KMART Streetar stated that Herringer has received approval from the other property owners to sell the property for redevelopment and is currently talking to Nedegaard Construction about a plan. DEVELOPMENT GOAL SETTING SESSION Streetar stated, staff will bepresenting to City Council the redevelopment goals at their February 18tn worksession. The are O the Industrial Park; 2) northwest corner of 3 7tn and Central; 3) northeast corner of 39t* and Central (Mady's); 4) southwest and southeast corners of 40t~ and University; 5) northwest corner of 37th and Stinson Blvd; 6) Kmart; and 7) Ist Lutheran Church owner occupied detached housing. ADJOURNMENT Vice President, Jindra, adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl B akken Recording Secretary H:XEDAminutes2003\l-28-2003 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES February 4, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:00 p.m. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Nancy Hoium, Dave Holmgren, Catherine Vesley, Council Liaison Julienne Wyckoff, and Becky Loader. Board member not present was Patricia Sowada. It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2003, Board meeting as mailed. Bill list dated 1/27/03 of 2002 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid. The preliminary final accounting sheet of 2002 was reviewed. Bill list dated 1/27/03 of 2003 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid. Bill list dated 2/10/03 was also reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid. The 2003 accounting was reviewed. Old Business: 1. A 75th Anniversary update was given. February's patron of the month is Elsie Albrecht. A picture has been taken and appears on the bulletin board, web page, and cable channel. a. The March patron of the month has already been chosen, interviewed, and photographed. In March we will feature Ruth Westerberg. She was the President of the first Friends group and also volunteered at the library. b. The booklist of 75 titles recommended by staff for the "Celebrate Books" reading program was shared with the Board. c. The Board was encouraged to write a valentine to their favorite author to be included on the bulletin board this month for "Heights Loves to Read" month. d. City staff has posed for pictures with their favorite books in anticipation of the March "Read Across Heights" bulletin board. The Board also posed for their pictures this evening before the meeting. Karen Moeller, Senior Citizen Coordinator is also promoting these programs in her Senior Newsletter. 2. Barnes and Noble letter discussed last month was mailed. There has been no response. 3. Xcel li~ting upgrade project is currently on hold. 4. Low registration cancelled the Town Hall meeting that was to be held on 1/22. Those people who had registered at our site were reassigned to either Northtown or Rum River locations. New Business: l. Dalco completed the annual roof maintenance. There were no major concerns to report. 2. The subscription service used by the library, Divine/Faxon/Rowe.com, has defaulted. Staff has been working on trying to compile a list of affected subscriptions and is working with another jobber to fill the missing issues. This situation is being closely monitored and has affected many of Faxon's patrons. 3. The Board reviewed the letter sent to Ms. Maeeabee concerning a donation of books on the Middle East. No response has been received at this time. 4. Crossover statistics were reviewed. 5. The Jamboree parade is scheduled for June 27, 2003. The Board unanimously voted to participate. 6. Thank you letter to the Historical Society for their donation of calendars to be used as reading dub prizes was reviewed. 7. Brochure about the temporary quarters of Minneapolis Public Library was shared with the Board. 8. There was a discussion concerning the controversy about the book Arming America by Michael A. Bellesiles, which was awarded the Bancroft prize that has been rescinded. Patrons at both Anoka County Library and Ramsey County Library have filed reconsideration forms. Columbia Heights does not own a copy of this book. 9. The Library Operations Council (LOC) met and discussed budget considerations. The County is moving a discussion of their fine schedule, raising fines, and the current fine threshold to their February Board meeting. A memo that was prepared for the Board concerning Columbia Heights Library's budget data breakdown was reviewed. 10. The Friends of the Library were presented with the Library's wish list and have voted to purchase the following items: paperback rack, 10 newspaper archive boxes, Melinex envelopes for documents, 4-way display for DVD's and slat wall and pockets for YA materials. 11. At the City Council work session on February 18, Bob Streetar will discuss 4 areas being considered for redevelopment. The Board wanted it to be known that they wish to be included in the discussion and are not tied into any one area for redevelopment of the library. 12. Mary Caven of Anoka County Library has issued an invitation for Columbia Heights staff to participate in their annual Staff Day, which will be held on Friday, August 22, 2003. The Board recommended that the staff participate. It was moved, seconded and passed to have the Columbia Heights Library close on August 22, 2003, and for staff to attend the Anoka County Library Staff Day program. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ra Board of Trustees. J~nine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Lib ry The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or emplOYment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights services, programs, and activities. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 24, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO: 5-A-3 ITEM: NO' Establish Work Session Meeting Dates for March 2003 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S BY: Walt Fehst DATE: February 19,2003 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL DATE: It is recommended that Work Session meeting dates be scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2003; Monday, March ! 7, 2003; and Monday, March 31, 2003, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in City Hall Conference Room 1. RECOMMENDED MOTION' MOTION: Move to establish Work Session meeting dates for Monday, March 3, 2003; Monday, March 17, 2003; and Monday, March 31, 2003, beginning at 7'00 p.m., in City Hall Conference Room 1. COUNCIL ACTION- CITY COUNCIL LETTER AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO. ITEM' Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police NO. Dept. 2003 Budget Overtime Line #1020 Meeting of February 24, 2003 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT [ POLICE I BY' Thomas m. Johnson,, J~ I DATE: February 13, 2003'~"~ CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE' BACKGROUND: During the year 2002, the Police Department took part in the countywide transport program where we would transport prisoners from any of the five agencies that participate in this program. This is done in order to keep officers on the streets and not tied up with prisoner transports. Also, as part of this program, we would transport people found to be inebriated from any city in the county to detox. In remm for this, the five agencies that take part in this program split the funds given to the County by the State of Minnesota for this transport. This year, the amount of our share of the State funds is $2,671.64. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION: Since the overtime used to participate in this program is paid out of our police budget, the Police Department would like to see these funds placed back into our 2003 Police Department budget line # 1020, overtime. This will assist us in paying for the overtime used during 2003 to staff this important function. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to transfer $2,671.64, the total amount of money received from the State of Minnesota via Anoka County for our efforts in transporting inebriated individuals to detox from the General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget line #1020, overtime. This would be done to assist in covering the cost of overtime to staff this function. TMJ:mld 03-023 COUNCIL AcTIoN: CHSS-COUNTY CHECK NO. B 7 918 01 ANOKA COUNTY ?;i~- ~:~:~!!:?:~::,' ':' :'::'~:' ...... DATE 1 2/' Z O / 2 O0 2 75-14: gl0' ;.U~lS YOID ~ .HONTHS FROH DATE OF ISSUE . i~..'~.~ -.--.: ......... ...:......,.. .,.-..? , .~:~,~. . , .~ ~,, , . · . ~r~:NDRED~:~'SE~:~oNE'DOLLARs AND 6' CENT5 COUNTY OF ANOKA CHECK NO. REMITTANCE ADVICE CHSS-COUNTY V= 17617 B791801 B '7.91801 INVO.ICE NUMBER RECEIVE DATE OESC~IPTION lZ/O'S/ZOOZ DETOX TRANSPORTATION CLIENT NAME OATE OF SERVICE 7/'0t/2001- 6,/30/2002 AMOUNT RETAIN THIS STA' COUNTY TOTAL 'EMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS )F ANOKA, MINNESOTA Col Hgts Fridley Sp Lk Pk Lino Lakes Sheriff Summary as of: il Detox II Misd 01/06/2003 ,, Felony !i Cu~ew II 36 74 32 10 11 19 77 3O 24 2 11 68 21 6 4 7 23 24 7 0 0 15 4 19 0 TOTALS 163 152 110 61 38 Totals 73 257 111 66 AGENDA SECTION' Consent NO. CITY COUNCIL LETTER [ ITEM: Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police NO. Dept. 2003 Budget Overtime Line #1020 Meeting of Febmar7 24, 2003 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT POLICE BY' Thomas M. Johnson A~ DATE' February 13, 2002~.,~-~ CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: BACKGROUND: During the past three months, the Police Department took part in the statewide Safe and Sober program. This program involved putting officers on our street on overtime to enforce driving while intoxicated laws and use of seatbelt. On January 28, 2003, the State of Minnesota reimbursed us for the overtime cost expended. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION Since the overtime used to participate in this program is paid out of our police budget, the Police Department would like to see these funds placed back into our 2003 Police Department budget line #1020, overtime. This will assist in continuing to take part in this program. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to transfer $2,943.58, the total amount of money received from the State of Minnesota for our efforts in Safe and Sober program from the General Fund to the Police Department 2003 budget line #1020, overtime. This would be done to assist in covering the cost of overtime to staff this function. TMJ:mld 03-022 COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLLL~I~ HEIGHTS §'gII-4ilTH ~VE NE COLU~Ii~IA HEIGHT~.j, lin 5§421 TRtt 16 kEGII 61 ~o# I 81/es/cB83 O1/~8/EL~3 1~8;54:35 RECEIPT RF. PRINTF_I) ,~ tlisc Revenue ~COUNT#: 1~I. Be. 34e81 FI&qflCE R~ceipt#: 161789 2~3 SAFE-SOBER PAYOR: COON R~IDS NIN~SOTA fend~d CHECK~ I~68~ ~, 943.58 TOTAL: -- TH~NK YOU -- H~¥E ~ 6kE~T OftY ! CITY COUNCIL LETTER AGENDA SECTION: NO: ORIGINATING DEPT: FINANCE ITEM: COUNTY EXPENSES NO: BY: WILLIAM ELRITE DATE: 02/04/2003 MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 24, 2003 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL Attached is an invoice from Anoka County for $19,126.92. Of this amount, $13,465.67 is the County's administration charge for administering the Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota for the calendar year 2002 as it relates to the tax increment districts in Columbia Heights. By state statute, the County is allowed to charge the cities these expenses. This is the twelfth year the County has charged this type of expense back to the cities. The City of Columbia Heights is required by law to pay these expenses. The following is a summary of the charges for the past ten years: 1993 10.28 403.98 11,384.98 1994 10.97 429.44 11,691.10 1995 9.06 352.75 11,097.00 1996 8.51 335.00 10,933.77 1997 9.36 363.00 13,183.52 1998 9.48 340.00 11,422.64 1999 10.51 369.70 12,500.68 2000 11.35 377.15 13,288.95 2001 11.10 365.72 14,059.08 2002 10.29 347.09 13,465.67 , In addition to the billing for TIF administration, they are continuing to bill for sending out the Truth in Taxation notices, $1,836.16, and Special Assessments billing, $3,825.09, for a total bill of $19,126.92. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize payment of $19,126.92 for administering the 2002 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. WE:sins 0302041 COUNCIL Attachment CO'UNCIL ACTION: C Mr. Bill Elrite Finance Director City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Dear Mr. Elrite: OUNTY OF ANOKA PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAXATION DIVISION GOVERNMENT CENTER · 2100 3RD AVENUE · ANOKA, MN 55303 FAX (763) 323-5421 * Property Assessment · Property Records and Public Service · Property Tax Accounting and Research January 29, 2003 JAN ~ 1 200;~ I am herewith certifying yourCity's total expenses incurred by Anoka County in administering the Truth in Taxation Statutes, the Special Assessment Laws, and the Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota-for calendar year 2002. Below are listed the total amount for each and, a grand .total for your City. Please rofor to the attached invoice for the broakdown of your charges. ' Truth in Taxation' .Special, Assessment: .TIF' ..Total' $1,836.16 ' Total- $3,825.09 Total- $13,465.67 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE' ,,, $'19,'126.92 *Truth in-Taxation- M.S. 275.065, Subd. 4, states that the cost for administering TNT is to be apportioned to the taxing jurisdictions on the basis of one-third allocated to the county, one-third allocated · to the dries and towns and one-third allocated to school districts. The costs will be allo(~ted back to the -taxing .districts in the proportion that their tax parcels bear to the. total number of county parcels. The total cost for providing parcel specific notices to Anoka County residents was $87,677. The notice was mailed .to 110,160 property owners, an average of $.80 per parcel. *Special Assessments: These expenses represent the recordkeeping and administrative functions performed by county staff as prescribed by M.S. 429.061. New special assessments were billed a setup charge at the rate of $55.00 per fund number issued and $.55 per parcel. Existing special assessments were billed a maintenance charge of $24.02 per fund number and $1.70 per parcel. *Tax Increment Financ!n_cl (TIF): These expenses represent the recordkeeping and administrative functions performed by county staff prescribed by M.S. 469.174 - M.S. 469.179. Please remit the TOTAL AMOUNT DUE by February 10,2003. If you have any questions, please contact me at (763) 323-5435. Sincerely, .. Property Tax Accounting '~ - .. .Enclosure G:\DATA\PROPTAX~DMIN\FORMS\INVcELTR.DOC INVOICE TAXING JURISDICTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRUTH IN TAXATION Parcel Count Total 6,921 $1,836.16 Total Dm Quantity 17 1,103 Quantity 17 1,103 Quantity TIF ID 10 S7 Quantity TIF ID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS New Special Assessments Total Assessment Charge ($55/unit) $935.00 Parcel Charge ($.55/unit) $606.65 Total $1,541.65 __ Existing Specials Assessment Charge ($24.02/unit) Parcel Charge ($1.70/unit) Total Total $4o8.~ $1,875.10 $2,283.44 Total Special Assessment charge TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) New District~ Base Cost NEW $600.00 Add. Time Total $600~00 Decertified Districts Decertification Charge Total Quantity TIF ID 533 A3 5 C7 261 C8 5 K2 43 M8 4 N7 40 P3 I P4 11 R8 10 S7 District Maintenance NEW Total Tax Increment Charge Parcel Costs $5,484.57 $51.45 $2,685.69 $5~ .45 $442.47 $41'16 $4~.60 $10.29 $113.19 $102.90 District Costs Total $347.09 $5,831.61 $347.09 $398.54 $347.09 $3,032.71 $347.09 $398.54 $347.09 $789.56 $347.09. $388.25 $347.09 $758.69 $347.09 $357.38 $347.09 $460.28 $347.09 $449.99 TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT $19,t26.92 Please make check payable to ANOKA COUNTY and remit by FEBRUARY 10, 2003. Thank you. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 24, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO: ITEM: Donation for visiting dignitaries NO: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER BY: Walt Fehst DATE: February 19, 2003 CITY MANAGERS APPROVAL ,4 ~'/. I Dolores Strand, Co-Chair of the Sister City Committee addressed the City Council at their February 3rd Work Session to request a donation to assist in hosting dignitaries from our Sister City, Lomianki Poland. The group will be invited here during our Columbia Heights Jamboree. The donation would be used to host a traditional American dinner with approximately 50 guests at a local church. The Sister Cities Chopin Piano Concert has raised most of the needed activity funds. Torino-Grace High School has offered to provide housing. Certain Sister City Committee members, to ease the costs, will personally fired some of the activities. A donation of $500 was suggested. Recommended Motion: Move to approve a donation of $500 to the Columbia Heights Sister Cities Committee to fund a dinner/reception in June of 2003 for the visiting dignitaries from our Sister City, Lomianki, Poland. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 24, 2003 AGENDA SECTION' NO' ITEM: NO: Establish Heating Dates License Revocation, Rental Properties ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Fire BY' DATE' Charlie Thompson February 19, 2003 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL Revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against the following owners regarding their rental property for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. 1. John Stenroos ................................................................ 3726 3rd Street NE RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Establish a Heating Date of March 10, 2003 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against John Stenroos at 3726 3r{! Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 24, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: NO: ITEM' NO' CONSENT Approval of Rental Housing License Applications ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Fire BY: Charlie Thompson DATE: February 19, 2003 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL DATE: Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code. Recommended Motion: February 24, 2003. Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for COUNCIL ACTION' O.ccup,~y I.D. 10014 20500 3O5O2 34049- 20282 20204 20164- 12056 20040 20043 30094 20142 20146 20152 20156 20006 20024 20388 20390 30062 30108 20414 30147 12208 20080 Property Owner Name Tasks Unlimited Lodges Anoka County Community Action Anoka County Community Action Nancy Abbott Osama AbdeI-Kerim Patricia Anderson Olga Antochy Stephen Dziedzic Edward Fragale Edward Fragale Charles Gramith Bette Harlan Bette Harlan Bette Harlan Bette Harlan Marge Janson Marge Janson Marge Janson Marge Janson Paul Modell Paul Modell Jeffrey Nelson Robert Prior Timothy Quass Chester Szaflarski Property Address 1479 Lincoln Terrace 4641 Polk Street 4641 Tyler Street 1429 42nd Avenue 3731 Pierce Street 3742 3rd Street 4000 Hayes Street 1262 Circle Terrace 1300 Circle Terrace 1324 Circle Terrace 529 Mill Street 5110 Washington Street 5037 Jackson Street 5'140 Washington Street 5116 Washington Street 1236 Circle'Terrace 1268 Circle Terrace 1242 Circle Terrace 1248 Circle Terrace 4650 Johnson Street 3746 Stinson Boulevard 1313 Circle Terrace 3925 3rd Street 3727 Reservoir Bird 4156 Cleveland Street 02/19/2003 11:28 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 24, 2003 AGENDA SECTION' NO' ITEM: License Agenda NO' ORIGINATING DEPT.' License Department CITY MANAGER APPROVAL BY:Shelley Hanson DATE' DATE: February 21, 2003 BY:~~~ BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the February 24, 2003 City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for various Contractor Licenses for 2003. At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION' Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 24, 2003 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: TO CITY COUNCIL February 24, 2003 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application 2003 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA CONTRACTORS LICENSES BLDG *ABC Plmnbing *Terry Overacker Plumbing *Sign A Rama *Berwald Roofing Co Shamrock Development *G. M. Northrup Corp 8609 Lyndale Ave So. 1630 Cry Rd 10, Spring Lk Pk 829 Marquette Ave, Mpls 2440 No Charles St, No St Paul 5775 Nimtz Pkwy, South Bend IN 15950 Franklin Tr SE, Prior Lk $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 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 through, ,[ ~,,~2- ,~'7,,,,,~ , in the amount of $ 6~ [40t ,~0.1,3 · These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF COLUMB~ HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment. 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Hansen~~__~ DATE: 2/19/03 CITY MANAGER DATE: Background: With completion of the Central Avenue Improvements, staff allocated $23,000 m the 2003 Public Works Budget for the purchase of a self-propelled sidewalk sweeping machine with funding proposed from State Aid Maintenance for the seasonal maintenance of the new concrete sidewalks. An alysis/C onclusion: With the completion of Central Avenue streetscaping Improvements, staff recognizes the need for conducting sidewalk sweeping operations and delivering this service in a timely manner, to maintain and enhance the appearance of the City and promote business on this corridor. Staffhas completed on site testing of three makes and four models of sidewalk sweeping machines. Each sweeper was test driven on Central Avenue sidewalks by personnel that will normally operate the sweeper. Public Works staff and the equipment operators evaluated performance and operations. It should be noted that the recommended sweeper could be trailered and used to sweep other areas such as park pathways, walking trails and parking lots. Staff recommends the purchase of one (1) new Tennant 6400 Power Sweeper, available at 2002 Minnesota State Contract Pricing in the amount of $21,531, plus sales tax from Tennant Company, Minneapolis, MN. A trade-in allowance of $500 was offered for our existing Advance 5800 Floor sweeper purchased in 1987 used to clean the shop floor. It should be noted that the State of Minnesota 2002 contract price expires March 31, 2003. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the purchase of one new Tennant 6400 Power Sweeper, from Tennant Company, Mmeapolis, MN at the 2002 Minnesota State Contract Price of $21,531, plus trade-in and sales tax. Funding shall be from the City Sate-Aid Maintenance Account. Attachment: Manufacturer Brochure COUNCIL ACTION: /rOr - a. SS r rmance The Model 6400: a compact cleaner that offers high-performance sweeping. This powerful direct-throw sweeper picks up a variety of debris including dust, sand, broken glass and bulky litter. And its compact size means it maneuvers down narrow aisles and in congested spaces. Floating, multi-level dump, non- corrosive hopper, with replaceable steel skidplate, dumps up to 5 ft. (1525 mm) high. The 6400's main brush sweeps debris from dust and sand to small rocks and paper, while the retractable side brush cleans edges and corners. At the same time, a high-volume vacuum' fan pulls airborne dust particles through the patented Perma-FilterTM, trapping micron-sized particles in the 74 sq. ft. (6.9 m~) disposable filter. Three Benefits Define the 6400'$ Global Popularity Flexibility: Choose from six power platforms to meet your facility's needs. Simplicity: Auto-on brushes and simple controls mean almost anyone can operate the 6400. Productivity: The 6400 sweeps up to 132,000 square feet per hour (12,300 m2). Productivity-Enhancing Options A sturdy, UL-tested overhead guard keeps operators ~,, safe, and a vacuum wand cleans both hard-to- .~ ...... --~ ' reach spaces and the tightest of corners. Side brush dust control helps keep dust off equipment and product making it ideal for heavy-dust applications. No-tool brush change and no-tool filter change makes maintenance quick and easy. Specifications* Propelling System Speed forward Speed reverse Gradeability Full hopper Empty hopper 6 mph 9.6 krn/h 3 mph 4.8 km/h 8.0 deg 14.1% 10.0 deg 17.6% Cleaning System Cleaning path 50 in 1270 mm Hopper volume capacity 11.25 ft3 315 L Hopper weight capacity 700 lb 315 kg Hopper dump height 60 in 1525 mm Vacuum fan 9 in 230 mm Main brush length 36 in 915 mm Main brush drive Hydraulic w/case drain Filter area 74 ft2 6.9 m2 Minimum aisle turn 93 in 2360 mm Power Plants Air cooled petrol/LP 20.0 hp 14.9 kW Liquid cooled petroVLP 24.5 hp 18.3 kW Liquid cooled diesel 26.0 hp 19.4 kW Battery power (propelling motor) 2.1 hp 1.6 kW (accessory motor) 4.0 hp 3.0 kW Tennant Value Added Equipment Includes: Multi-level dump No-toot brush change Corrosion-resistant hopper Perma-FilterTM and shroud Power steering InstantAccessTM filter change Cup holder Wet sweep bypass Optional Equipment Audio visual backup alarm Light packages Side brush dust control Multiple battery packages Severe environment indicator package Overhead guard Power Wand Non-marking tires Suspension seat Fire extinguisher * Subject to change without notice. Dimensions 50 in (1270 mm) ~ 89 in (2260 mm) The SB2 Sidebrush offers an even greater degree of cleaning control. The vacuum wand cleans both hard-to-reach areas, and into the tightest spots. Creating a cleaner, safer world Tennant Company offers the most complete line of floor and surface maintenance equipment, floor coatings, brushes, and cleaning detergents in the world. Our sales and service network is able to provide you with integrated custom cleaning solutions to meet any floor care need. ISO 9001 Certified .....................1.E1.NsNOo..553oSo33ANT COMPANY Tennant Company P.O. Box 1452 Minneapolis, MN U.S.A. 55440 Call toll-flee: 1-800-553-8033 In Quebec call: 514-335-6061 Fax: 763-540-143 7 www. tennan tco. corn Printed in USA. ©Tennant Company 3/00 Spartan #3 Material # 8992 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 2/24/03 AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ITEM: RESOLUTION 2003-7 ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6B STREET REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS BY: K. Hansen~ DATE: 2/20/03n~'~ CITY MANAGER DATE: Background: Staff has developed preliminary plans and prepared the Feasibility Report for Zone 6B of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program. The Zone 6 area is bounded by University Avenue Service Road to Quincy Street, from 41st Avenue to 44th Avenue and University Avenue Service Road to Central Avenue from 40th Avenue to 41 st Avenue. Council amended this area in the fall of 2001 to Zones 6A and 6B. Zone 6B is bounded by Van Buren Street on the east, 40th Avenue on the south, 7t~ Street on the west, and 42aa Avenue on the north from 7th Street to Monroe Street and 41 st Avenue on the north from Quincy Street to Van Buren Street. Analysis/Conclusions: Attached is the Feasibility Report that details the scope of work for Street Rehabilitation in Zone 6B. Particular issues are summarized below: 1. Rehabilitation Strategies: Three treatment strategies are utilized in the street rehabilitation program: mill and overlay, partial reconstruction, and full reconstruction. In Zone 6B, full reconstruction is proposed for each street. A fourth strategy, seal coating, is addressed trader separate engineering reports when seal coating work is proposed. Staff utilizes three methods in evaluating the condition of the street and determining appropriate treatment: . . Present physical structure (cross-section): Each street within Zone 6A has been excavated down to their sub-base material and the individual street segment cross-sections are catalogued. Non-destructive strength determination and condition rating: Braun Intertec, a geo-technical engineering consultant, conducted tests on all streets at 50-foot intervals with a dropping weight deflection test. From this, the strength of the road segment is determined. Braun also develops their own pavement conditions index. Overall Condition Index (OCI): Staff also reviews each street segment by measuring the type and quantity of each type of cracking in the pavement. This information along with other factors such as drainage and physical structure, is used to determine an "overall condition index". The results are then used to determine the appropriate treatment to maximize the life of the street. 2. Utilities Replacement: Utilities have been reviewed in Zone 6B and the attached map represents where staff is recommending replacement. Staff utilized televising, history of water main breaks, age of water main and services, leakage testing (independent testing), and previous engineering reports in determining utility replacements. Many of the water mains were installed in the early 1900's in this area and are unlined which contributes to water quality problems. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 2/24/03 AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ITEM: RESOLUTION 2003-7 ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6B STREET REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS BY: K. Hansen DATE: 2/20/03 CITY MANAGER BY: DATE: Continued- Page 2 3. Assessment Methodology: Street Rehabilitation Zones 1, 2 and 3 all followed the existing assessment policies for each area. Under the 1999 Alley Construction Program and in Zones 4, 5 and 6A, a "unit" assessment methodology was employed rather than using a "front foot" rate basis. The area of Columbia Heights west of Central Avenue is essentially a block type development pattern with streets and avenues. The existing assessment policy for this area would involve "street" assessments and "avenue" assessments. The "street" frontage (typical front of property or where driveway access is) would pay a particular rate for the full frontage for that type of treatment (mill & overlay or full reconstruction, for example) used on that street. That same parcel would pay a reduced rate for the avenue for the full frontage. I am a proponent of unit basis assessment methodology in reconstruction areas as it has been my experience that the court system has accepted this rationale from an appeal basis. Going to a trait basis methodology would still create different rates for street and avenue dependent upon the type of treatment the adjacent avenues receive. 4. Scope of Work: At the November 19th, 2001 work session, staff discussed amending the Zone 6 area. Staff proposed breaking the Zone in quadrants, with the easterly two completed in successive years (2002 & 2003), and the westerly two completed in successive years in the next eight-year cycle. An additional topic of discussion was the condition of 7th Street in the Zone 6 area. Staff was directed to evaluate alternatives for including 7th Street in the Zone 6A & B cycle years. Staff evaluated 7th Street from 44th to 40th Avenues and recommended full reconstruction in this entire area. The current policy provides a 50/50 cost share for full reconstruction streets. 5. Financing: Street Rehabilitation Zone 6B: The estimated construction costs are as follows: 1. Full street reconstruction: 2. Utilities: $1,161,000 $231,000'* Project fimding is proposed as follows: Assessments Infrastructure Fund: Sanitary Sewer Fund: Water Construction Fund: $687,600 $473,000 $41,000'* $190,000** The costs and associated funding for utility work (**) will be further developed during the f'mal design. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 2/24/03 AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ITEM: RESOLUTION 2003-7 ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6B STREET REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT' PUBLIC WORKS BY: K. Hansen DATE: 2/20/03 CITY MANAGER BY: DATE: Continued- Page 3 The City Council may choose to delay the full reconstruction on 7tn Street until 2004 with the Zone 7 work to reduce the impact on the Infrastructure Fund. Delaying this construction will reduce the amount contributed by the City by over $100,000. Page 3 of t he feasibility report shows the difference of the Zone 6B work with and without 7tn Stree~ Staff is recommending to delay 7th Street~ from 40th to 42ncl~ until 2004 and include the work with Zone 7. 6. Past Assessments: Zone 6B does not have areas that have had flnprovements assessed m the last 10 years. 7. Concurrent Projects: None. 8. Utility Issues: Staff has evaluated both the sanitary sewer system and the storm sewer system for maintenance needs or improvements. The lateral (lines) sanitary sewer system has been cleaned and televised by staff and the reports indicate that the condition of the piping is acceptable with no corrective recommendations by staff. The report does provide deficiencies several of the manhole structures or catch basins in Zone 6B. Staff is recommending replacement of structures due to deteriorated block or brick construction, lack of reverts, infiltration, and size of the manholes (some are 30 inches from ground to pipe) limiting access. Staff has also conducted an age survey of water service lines in areas where the water main will be replaced and recommends that sub-standard water service lines be replaced and assessed to the benefiting properties for the actual construction cost. Staff has established the following meeting dates: Resident Informational: Public Hearing: March 13, 2003 March 17, 2003 Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2003-07, there being ample copies available for the public. ! Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2003-07, which accept the Feasibility Report for Zone 6B Street Rehabilitation and establishes the Public Improvement Hearing for March 17, 2003. KH:jb Attachments: Resolution Feasibility Report COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-07 BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR ZONE 6B 2003 STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS WITH FULL RECONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones and WHEREAS, staffhas been preparing preliminary plans and developing the Feasibility Report(s) for Zone 6B of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program. (Streets included in Zone 6B are located from 7t~ Street to Monroe Street, 40th Avenue to 42na Avenue, and Quincy Street to Van Buren Street, 40th Avenue to 41 st Avenue.) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that a Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 17th day of March, 2003 in thc Council Chambers located at 590 40th Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and thc City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Dated this 24th day of February, 2003. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BY Mayor Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk City of Columbia Heights FEASIBILITY FOR REPORT 2003 STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS: Zone 6B CITY PROJECT 0302 FEBRUARY, 2003 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 637 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN.55421 763- 706-3 700 ~ 763- 706-3 701 (Fax) STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA ZONE 6B PROJECT NUMBER 0302 LOCATION: ZONE 6 (Original Zone) - AREA BOUNDED BY UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE ROAD TO QUINCY STREET, FROM 41 ST AVENUE TO 44TM AVENUE, AND UNWERSITY AVENUE SERVICE ROAD TO CENTRAL AVENUE, FROM 40TM AVENUE TO 41 ST AVENUE ZONE 6B (Amended) - AREA BOUNDED BY 7TM STREET TO MONROE STREET, FROM 40TM AVENUE TO 42~v AVENUE, AND QUINCY STREET TO VAN BUREN STREET, FROM 40TM AVENUE TO 41ST AVENUE This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed street rehabilitation within Zone 6B. IMPROVEMENTS: Full Street Reconstruction- Concrete curb and gutter, granular sub-base if needed, new aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, and restoration. Utility Construction- Water main construction and replacement as required to improve or maintain the distribution system. Sanitary sewer replacements and repairs as required to maintain the collection system. Storm sewer construction and repairs as required to improve or maintain the collection system. Hazardous Sidewalk- New aggregate base and new concrete sidewalk as required to reduce the potential of tripping hazards. INITIATION: City Council in accordance with the Street Rehabilitation Policy. OWNERS ABUTTING OR IMPACTED: Full Street Reconstruction 1. 7th Street 2. Washington Street 3. Madison Street 4. Monroe Street 5. Quincy Street 6. Van Buren Street 40th Avenue to 42® Avenue 40th Avenue ~to 42® Avenue 40th Avenue to 42® Avenue 40th Avenue to 42nd Avenue 40th Avenue to 41 st Avenue 40th Avenue to 41 st Avenue (51) (43) (49) (45) (10) (~4) ISSUES- The following is a study of the key project issues. Street Reconstruction The proposed roadway would consist of a two lane bituminous cross section with concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width would generally match the existing street width. It should be noted that some mature boulevard trees will need to be removed to accommodate the new curb and gutter. As in previous zones this is necessary due to root and trunk growth interfering with the placement of new concrete curb & gutter and where present, sidewalk. Roadway construction will include minor modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer and water main utility surface structures in order to meet proposed finish grades. Hazardous sidewalk has not been addressed in previous project areas because of financial considerations. The City's current insurance company has stated the City becomes liable for the sidewalk once a hazardous condition is observed. Staff recommends hazardous sidewalk within Zone 6B be replaced as part of the project and included with the cost. Utility Rehabilitation Water main replacement isproposed for Washington Street, 40th to 42~d Avenues, Madison Street, 40th to 42nd Avenues, and Monroe Street, 40th to 42nd Avenues. Staff is estimating approximately 105 water services may need to be replaced. This is based on the number of homes built before 1950. The type and size of water service is field verified during construction. Any water service other than ~ " or larger copper is replaced. No major sanitary sewer pipe replacement is proposed in Zone 6B. Staff is proposing manhole replacement where existing manholes are deteriorated, structure inverts are gone, and the diameter of the manhole creates a safety and/or an access issue. Minor storm sewer piping extensions are proposed north of 40th Avenue at Van Buren, th Madison and 7 Streets to increase inlet capacities at these intersections and reduce surface water flow in street for exceptionally long distances. FEASIBILITY: The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency with the street rehabilitation policy, cost-effective with the cost participation policy of the city, and technically feasible as prescribed in the construction recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The project and project elements should be implemented as proposed in this study. The improvements, once completed, will provide a benefit to the properties served. The City Council may choose to delay the full reconstruction on 7th Street until 2004 to reduce the impact on the Infrastructure Fund. Delaying this construction will reduce the amount contributed by the City by over $100, 000. SCHEDULE: Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2003, with substantial completion occurring in the late summer of 2003. Council receives final Feasibility Report and orders Public Improvement Hearing February 24 Public Infonmtional meeting prior to Public Improvemem Hearing Public Improvement Hearing and Council orders Public Improvement Project Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids Bid Opening Council Awards Contract Begin Construction Construction Completed March 13 March 17 March 24 May 6 May 12 June 9 August 30 FINANCING: Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties, City Infrastructure Fund including Municipal State Aid funds (population apportioment), and City utility funds. Zone 6B The estimated construction costs for the project are as follows' 1. Full street reconstruction $1,160,600. 2. Full street reconstruction delaying 7th Street $ 896,600. Percentages proposed to be assessed for street rehabilitation are consistent with the policy followed under each of the prior street rehabilitation zones. Type of Construction Full Reconstruction Original Zone 61;I Proposed Assessments Infrastructure Fund $ 687,570. $ 473,000. Zone 6B with 7th Street Construction Delayed Type of Construction Full Reconstruction Proposed Assessments Infrastructure Fund $ 537,070. $ 359,480. All utility work performed as part of the Zone 6B project will be paid for from the appropriate utility fund. ASSESSMENT: Assessments will be in accordance with the City's Street Rehabilitation Ordinance and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis or a parcel basis. Following Zone 4, 5 and 6A assessment policies, assessments would be on a Street and Avenue parcel basis. A Street assessment would be at the developed rate for the particular rehab strategy while Avenue assessments would be at approximately 1/3 of the street rate extending ½ block in either direction of the Avenue. This assumes that all parcels benefit equally for the strategy in front of their property or abutting it, in the case of the Avenue. 2003 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS- P.I.R. 1076 and 1077- PROJECT NO. 0302 ZONE 6B STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM (Section 35, T30N, R24W) I. FULL RECONSTRUCTION WITH 7TM STREET Estimated Cost: Assessable Cost: Assessable Frontage Street: Avenue: Estimated Cost per Parcel Street: Avenue: $1,160,600. $ 687,570. 9,999 LF 2,855 LF $ 2,580. $ 860. II. FULL RECONSTRUCTION DELAYING 7TM STREET Estimated Cost: Assessable Cost: Assessable Fromage Street: Avenue: Estimated Cost per Parcel Street: Avenue: $ 896,600. $ 537,070. 7,835 LF 2,460 LF $ 2,580. $ 860. NOS~4OYr