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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 9, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 9, ]987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor Thomas Jacobson of First Lutheran Church. 3. Consent Aqenda The follo~,ing items were on the consent agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetinos The Council approved the minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of October 12th, the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26th and the Board of Trustees Meeting of October 26th. Reso!ution No. $7-60; Being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied The Council passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 87-60 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 28th day of September, 1987, ordered a Special Assessment Hearing to levy the cost of improvements; and WHEREAS, The following projects will be specially assessed on November 30, 1987, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows: P.I.R. PROJECT HILLTOP STATE AID CITY ASSESSMENT 815 Seal Coat N.W. ~ S 3,023.42 $ 29,218.42 816 Storm Drain -0- -O- 824 Concrete Alley Repair -0- -0- 827 Misc. Delinq. Bills -0- -0- $ -0- $ 143,308.20 2,449.92 2,449.92 -0- 24,358.32 -0- 2,985.04 Passed this 9th day of November, t987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki TOTAL $175,550.04 4,899.84 24,358.32 2,985.04 Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1987 page 2 Agreement for Animal Control Services The Council authorized the acceptance of animal services from the Greater Anoka County Humane Society from October l, 1987 to September 31, 1988, for $5,0OO as outlined in their letter dated October 19, 1987 and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute a contract for same. Engagement Letter for 1987 Audit The Council authorized entering into an engagement letter with Bergren, Holmgren and Loberg, LTD, to complete the City's 1987 Audit at a fee not to exceed $10,500. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes 5. Proclamations a. The ~layor read the proclamation which proclaimed the month of November as Epilepsy Month in the City of Columbia Heights. He presented the proclamation to Doug Hill, a resident of Columbia Heights and a representative of the Epilepsy Foundation. Mr. Hill thanked Mayor Nawrocki for his long-time involvement with the Foundation and presented him with a token of appreciation. b. Mayor Nawrocki read a proclamation which proclaimed November 23 - 29, 1987 as Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Week in the City of Columbia Heights. The Mayor presented the proclamation to officers of the Boosters and thanked them for all of their efforts on behalf of the City's youth as well as all of good work they do in the community. The Booster officers presented shirts with the new Booster logo to members of the Council and of the City staff. 5A. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1157; Pertaining to Changes in the Parking Ordinance Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1157 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO CHANGES IN PARKING ORDINANCE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: Section 9.116(4)(n) which reads as follows, to wit: Sanitarium, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution: At least one (1) parking space for each six (6) beds for which accommodations are offered, plus one (1) additional space for each fifteen (15) beds. Is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit: Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1987 page 3 Sanitarium, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution: At least one (1) parking space for each two (2) beds for which accommodations are offered. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: October 26, 1987 November 9, 1987 November 9, 1987 OFfered by: Carl son Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki b. First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating an Alley The City Attorney has not received a legal description of the property involved ~..ith this ordinance yet. No Council action was taken. 6A. Public Hearing Preliminary Plat Approval/P.U.D. Final Plan Amendment, The Rottlund Company, Sullivan Shores Development, 53rd Avenue and Washington Street The City Manager noted that a staff member of HRA was not in attendance at the time and requested this matter be addressed later in the meeting. 7. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Sign Variance - Midas Muffler, 4415 Central Avenue, Appeal of Denial by Planning and Zoning Commission Richard Stranik, owner of Hidas Muffler, stated he felt he had compromised enough already on the size of the sign and the present sign should be approved. He also felt since this sign had been in place for a long time it should not be made to comply with the present sign ordinance. It was noted that some of his competitors had been made to comply with the sign ordinance. Staff observed that if the reader board presently on this sign were removed it would be within three square feet of compliance. Mr. Stranik felt the reader board portion of the sign should remain. Councilmember Paulson felt this could be a negotiated issue between Mr. Stranik and the Building Inspector and that overall the issue was rather confusing. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to approve a seven foot front yard setback variance for the pylon sign at 4415 Central Avenue, a variance to allow signage above the service bay doors on the north side of the building not to exceed a letter height of one foot, to deny the variance request for the size of the pylon sign, signage to be in compliance with motion within sixty days and to allow a three foot variance on the pylon sign if the applicant chooses to remove the readerboard. Roll call: All ayes 2. Sign Variance - Dairy Queen, 3959 Central Avenue, Appeal of Denial by Planning and Zoning Commission The City Manager requested this item be removed from the agenda and placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. He mentioned he has received ad- ditional information regarding this matter. 'Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1987 page 4 3. Conditional Use Permit, Auto Claims Center, 4360 Central Avenue Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Auto Claims Center located at 4360 Central Avenue with the following conditions: a. The overnight storage of vehicles waiting for estimates not be allowed. b. The exterior storage of vehicles waiting for estimates not be allowed. c. I'No Parking'~ signs be installed in the area of the ten parking spaces in front of the garage doors with time restrictions. d. Signage be in conformance with the previously approved signage plan for the north end of the building. e. No auto repair be allowed on the site. f. If proposed use no longer occupies the premises, the parking reverts back to the original site plan. Roll call: All ayes b. Traffic Commission Parking Restriction at Fifth Street and 38th Avenue Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adopt the Traffic Commission recom- mendation designating NO PARKING on the east side of Fifth Street from a point 75' south of the centerline of 38th Avenue to a point 45' north of the centerline of 38th Avenue. Roll call: All ayes Pub1 ic Hearing Preliminary Plat Approval/P.U.D. Final Plat Amendment, The Rottlund Company, Sullivan Shores Development, 53rd Avenue and Washington Street The HRA Community Development Specialist reviewed all facets of the preliminary plan and plat. He noted he had received a drawing which reflects all of the changes in the plan. Motion by' Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the P.U.D. Final Plan Amendment dated November 9, 1987 and Preliminary Plat subject to the amendment to the Homeowners Association documents meeting with approval by the City Attorney, and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business a. Sullivan Shores Development Project Construction Plans Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the construction plans for housing units to be constructed by The Rottlund Company for private redevelop- ment by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota and The Rottlund Company. Roll call: All ayes b. Stone Base Around J.P. Murzyn Hall Sign Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to delay action on the stone base around the J.P. Murzyn Hall sign until Spring, 1988. Roll call: All ayes 9. New Business Authorization to Seek Bids for Additional Electric Power Service at City Hall Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for electric power service to the City Hall Building and other electrical improvements as recommended by SECO, Inc. in their letter dated October 22, 1987. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1987 page 5 10. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Wargo Court Area - Columbia Square: Ron Clark Construction is presently considering development of the Wargo Court area. The HRA is holding a public hearing on this matter on November 10, 1987. 2. Request for Rate Increase: Town Taxi is requesting a rate increase in the City. The City Manager recommended tabling any consideration of this request until the City of Minneapolis makes a rate adjustment. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 11. Licenses There were no licenses to be approved. 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayo-F- Bruce G. Nawrocki /~J~)-AnF~e Student, Coun~ Secretary