HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 1987
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
There were no clergy available to offer an Invocation.
3. Consent Agenda
Minutes for Ap.proval
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July
27th and the Continued City Council Meeting of July 30th as written.
Special Purpose Fence - Paul & Marilyn Turner, 5035 Johnson Street
The Council approved the special purpose privacy fence at 5035 Johnson Street
as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Special Purpose Fence - Jack Saari, 5206 Fourth Street
The Council approved the special purpose fence at 5206 Fourth Street as recom-
mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Special Purpose Fence - Todd Riggs, 4741 Fourth Street
The Council approved the special purpose fence at 4741 Fourth Street as recom-
mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Special Purpose Fence - James Sunderlin, 4912 Fourth Street
The Council approved the special purpose fence at 4912 Fourth Street as recom-
mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Traffic Commission
The minutes of the August 3rd Traffic Commission Meeting were distributed. No
Council action was taken.
Attendance of Fire Chief at 1987 State Fire Chiefs Conference
The Council authorized the attendance of Charles Kewatt, Fire Chief, at the 1987
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Conference to be held October 14 - 17, 1987, in
Grand Rapids, Minnesota and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed.
Ratify Action of Actin.g .City~a.nage[.,for Payment of Automobile Damage Claim
The Council ratified the action of the Acting City Manager in payment of an
automobile damage claim to Bob's Auto Body of New Brighton in the amount of
$1,634.28.
Purchase of Treated ~umber for Stock and Maintenance
The Council authorized the purchase of treated lumber from Western States Lumber
in the amount of $4,808.34 based on their Iow quotation.
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Permission to Seek Bids for Signage
The Council authorized the seeking of bids for the construction and installation
of signage at John P. Murzyn Hall.
Vehicles to be Included in Hennepin County Auction
The Council authorized the selling of one 197'8 AMC Concord and one 1978 GMC
boom truck in the ttennepin County Auction to be held on October 3, 1987.
4.~pproval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as pre-
sented. Roll call: All ayes
5. Oral Petitions
There were no oral petitions.
6. Public Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1143, Vacating a Storm Sewer Easement in
University Heights
This ordinance vacates a storm sewer easement granted to the City in 1976. The
easement conflicts with Building Number 24 (4171 Third Street) in the University
Heights development. Easements have been provided for the storm sewer located in
the boulevard of Third Street.
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 The second reading
of Ordinance 1143 was scheduled for August 24, 1987.
ORDINANCE NO. 1143
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A
STORM SEWER EASEMENT IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates its easement for the
installation and continued maintenance of a Storm drain and ap-
purtenant structures over, under and across the following described
property, to-wit:
That part of the west lO.O0 feet of Lots 12 and 13, Block l, Rear-
rangement of Block "D", Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis lying
within Lot 1, Block 1, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION except that part
thereof lying within the utility and drainage easements as shown
on the plat of said Lot 1.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading: August lO, 1987
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1153; Authorizing the Sale of Sullivan
Lake Property
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to continue the public hearing of Ordi-
nance ]153 to August 24, 1987.~Roll call: All ayes
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c. Resolution No. 87-49; Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Revenue
Bonds.
This resolution would authorize the issuance, sale, and delivery of the $4,400,000
Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds for the Crest View Lutheran Home Project.
It was noted that this document had not been reviewed by the City Attorney and
its adoption was subject to his approval.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution
there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 87-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (THE
"ISSUER") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE $4,400,000 HEALTH
CARE FACILITY REVENUE BONDS (CREST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME PROJECT), SERIES 1987 (THE
"BONDS), WHICH BONDS AND THE INTEREST AND ANY PREMIUM THEREOF SHALL BE PAYABLE
SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE INDENTURE;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST
INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE FORM
OF A COMBINATION MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FINANCING STATEMENT,
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS AND PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AP-
PROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS~ AND
PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITIES, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE HOLDER OF SAID BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "Issuer") is a home-rule
charter city duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, parti-
cularly Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462A and 462C, as amended (the "Acts"), the
Issuer is authorized to carry out the public purposes described therein and contem-
plated thereby by issuing its revenue bonds to defray, in whole or in part, the
development costs of a multifamily rental housing development, and by entering
into any agreements made in connection therewith and pledging them as security
for the payment of the principal of and interest on any such revenue bonds (the
"Programl'); and
WHEREAS, to provide a means of financing the cost of a rental housing development
that will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and moderate income
residents of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") at rents they can afford,
and further (1) to provide for and promote the public health, safety, morals,
and welfare; (2) to provide for efficient and well-planned urban growth and
development, including the elimination and prevention of potential urban blight,
and the proper coordination of industrial facilities with the public services,
mass transportation and multifamily housing developments; and (3) to assist
persons of low and moderate income in obtaining safe and sanitary housing at
rents which they can affort, which constitute valid public purposes for the
issuance of revenue bonds under the Acts, the Issuer has developed a program
with respect to the issuance by the Issuer of its multifamily housing revenue
bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has developed its Housing Plan by Resolution No. 80-53
dated September 22, 1980, pursuant to and in conformity with the Acts (the
"Housing Plan"), after public hearing thereon and after one publication of
notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City at least thirty (30)
days before the date of the hearing, as required by the Acts; and
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WHEREAS, the Issuer of the passage of Ordinance No. 1152 on July 13, 1987
adopted a housing bond program (the "Program") for the issuance of up to
$5,000,000 of the Issuer's health care facility revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Program was adopted in conformity with the Acts after public
hearing thereon and after one publication of notice in a newspaper circu-
lating generally in the City at least fifteen (15) days before the date of
the hearing, as required by the Act; and
WHEREAS, Crest View Lutheran Home, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the
"Borrower'Il has requested the Issuer to issue its Health Care Facility Reve-
nue Bonds (Crest View Lutheran Home Project) Series 1987 in the aggregate
principal amount of $4,400,000 (the "BondsTM) to provide for the funding of
a loan (the "Mortgage Loan") to the Borrower for the purpose of constructing
an addition to the Borrower's currently existing housing facility for the
elderly (the I'Project") and refinancing certain debt of the Borrower; and
WHEREAS, the Mortgage Loan will be made pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agre-
ement dated as of August 1, 1987 (the "Loan Agreement") between the Issuer
and the Borrower; and
WHEREAS, the Program was submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency on
July 17, 1987, which reviewed the Program, and application and determined it
to be complete as of July 17, 1987. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency did
not reject the Program within the 30-day period provided by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to finance the undertaking of said Project under
the Act by the issuance of the Bonds of the Issuer under this resolution as
hereinafter defined; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under a Trust Indenture dated as of August
i, 1987 (the "Indenture") between the Issuer and Norwest Bank Minneapolis,
National Association (the "Trustee"), and will be secured by a Combination
Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement dated as of
August I, 1987 (the "Mortgage") from the Borrower to the Trustee, an Assign-
ment of Leases and Rents dated as of August 1, 1987 (the "Assignment") from
the Borrower to the Trustee, and a pledge and assignment of certain other
revenues, all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and said Bonds
and the interest on said Bonds shall be payable solely from the revenue
pledged therefor and the Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the Issuer within
the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation nor shall constitute
nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Issuer or a charge against its
general credit or taxing powers and shall not constitute a charge, lien, or
encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the Issuer other than the
Issuer's interest in said Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the requirements of Section 147(fl of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the City Council of the Issuer
has previously held a public hearing, after publication of notice thereof
in a newspaper of gener~al circulation in the City at least fourteen (14) days
before the hearing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The Issuer acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the pre-
servation of the quality of life in the City is dependent upon the mainten-
ance, provision, and preservation of an adequate housing stock which is
affordable to persons and families of Iow or moderate income, that accomplish-
ing this is a public purpose, and that many would-be providers of housing
units in the City are either unable to afford mortgage credit at present market
rates of interest or are unable to obtain mortgage credit because of the
mortgage credit market is severely restricted.
2. For the purpose of financing an addition to the Project and refinancing
certain debt of the Borrower, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale
and delivery of the Bonds in a principal of $4,400,000. The Bonds shall bear
interest at the rates, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall
be in such principal amount, shall~ subject to redemption prior to maturity,
shall be in such form, and shall have such other details and provisions as
are prescribed in the Indenture in the form now on file with the Issuer.
3. The Bonds shall be special obligations of the Issuer payable solely from
the revenues provided by the Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the
Mortgage, the Assignment and other funds pledged pursuant to the Indenture.
The City Council of the Issuer hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and
the City Manager of the Issuer (the "Mayor", and the "Manager" respectively)
to execute and deliver the Indenture, by and between the Issuer and the
Trustee, and to deliver to said Trustee the Indenture, and hereby authorizes
and directs the execution of the Bonds in accordance with the Indenture, and
hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Bonds in accordance with
the Indenture, and hereby provides that the Indenture shall provide the terms
and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties and agreements of the
bondholders, the Issuer and the Trustee as set forth therein.
All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein,
shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution a~ fully and to the same
extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and
effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Indenture shall
be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby ap-
proved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and inser-
tions as to not materilly change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and
the Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof
by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
4. The Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement dated August ,
1987 executed by the Issuer, Cronin & Co., Inc. and the Borrower (the
"Bond Purchase Agreement'l). All of the provisions of the Loan Agreement and
the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein,
shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent
as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from
the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Loan Agreement and the Bond
Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the forms on file with the Issuer
which is hereby approveS, with such omissions and insertions as to not materially
change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their dis-
cretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager
shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
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5. The Bonds shall be revenue obligations of the Issuer the proceeds of which
shall be disbursed pursuant to the Indenture and the Loan Agreement, and the
principal, premium and the interest on the Bonds shall be payable solely from
the proceeds of the Bonds, the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage and the Assignment.
6. The forms of the Mortgage and the Assignment are hereby approved in sub-
stantially the forms on file with the Issuer which are hereby approved, with
such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof,
or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their discretion shall determine and the
execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of
such determination.
7. The Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond
Purchase Agreement. All of the provisions of the Bond Purchase Agreement, when
executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of
this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim
herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and
delivery thereof. The Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the
form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby approved, with such necessary
and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions as are not materially
inconsistent with the form on file with the Issuer or as the Mayor and the
Manager, in their discretion, shall determine and execution thereof by the
Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
8. The Trustee is hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the
Bonds.
9. The Mayor and Manager of the Issuer are hereby authorized to execute and
deliver, on behalf of the Issuer, such other documents as are necessary or
appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds,
including the No-Arbitrage Certificate, and all other documents and certificates
as shall be necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale
and delivery of the Bonds.
10. The Issuer hereby consents to the distribution of the Preliminary Official
Statement dated July 16, 1987, relating to the Bonds, in the form on file with
the Issuer. The Issuer hereby consents to the use of the Underwriter in con-
nection with the sale of the Bonds of the Official Statement dated August ,
1987 provided that the Mayor and the ~anager may consent to such variations,
omissions and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with the form on
file with the Issuer on the date hereof. The Preliminary Official Statement
and the Official Statement are the sole materials consented to by the City
for use in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds.
II. All covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer con-
tained in this resolution and the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to
be the covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer to the
full extent authorized or permitted by law, and all such covenants, stipulations,
obligations and agreeme~nts shall be binding upon the Issuer. Except as otherwise
provided in this resolution, all rights, powers and privileges conferred and
duties and liabilities imposed upon the Issuer or the City Council by the pro-
visions of this resolution or of the aforementioned documents shall be exercised
or performed by the Issuer or by such members of the City Council, or such officers,
board, body or agency thereof as may be required or authorized by law to
exercise such powers and to perform such duties.
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No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained
in the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation,
obligation or agreement of any member of the City Council of the Issuer, or any
officer, agent or employee of the Issuer in that person's individual capacity,
and neither the City Council of the Issuer nor any any officer or employee executing
the Bonds shall be liable personally on the Bonds or be subject to any personal
liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents,
the Bonds or in any other document related to the Bonds, and no obligation therein
or herein imposed upon the Issuer or the breach thereof, shall constitute or
give rise to any pecuniary liability of the Issuer or any charge upon its general
credit or taxing powers. In making the agreements, provisions, covenants or
representations set forth in such documents, the Issuer has not obligated itself
to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds and revenues derived
from the Loan Agreement which are to be applied to the payment of the Bonds, as
provided therein and in the Indenture.
12. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution
or in the aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended o~ shall
be construed to confer upon any person or firm or corporation, other than the
Issuer or any holder of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution,
any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable, under and by reason of this reso-
lution or any provision hereof, this resolution, the aforementioned documents
and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole and
exclusive benefit of the Issuer and any holder from time to time of the Bonds
issued under the provisions of this resolution.
13. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of the
aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason
be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect
any other provision of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or
of the Bonds, but this resolution, the aforementi6ned documents, and the Bonds
shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid provision had
not been contained therein.
14. The BonOs, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they
are issued pursuant to the Acts, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence
of the validity of the Bonds and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and
that all acts, conditions and things required by the laws of the State of Min-
nesota relating to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Bonds
and to the execution of the aforementioned documents to happen, exist and be
performed precedent to and in the enactment of this resolution, and precedent
to issuance of the Bonds and precedent to the execution of the aforementioned
documents have happened, exist and have been performed as so required by law.
15. The officers of the Issuer, attorneys, engineers and other agents or employees
of the Issuer are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them
by or in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the
Bonds for the rut1, punctual and complete performance of all the terms, covenants
and agreement contained in the Bonds, the aforementioned documents and this
resolution. In the event that for any reason the Mayor of the Issuer is unable
to carry out the execution of any of the documents or other acts provided herein,
the President of the City Council of the Issuer shall be authorized to act in his
capacity and undertake such execution or acts shall be valid and binding on the
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Issuer. If for any reason the Manager of the Issuer is unable to execute and
deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be
executed by a member of the City Council or the City Clerk-Treasurer, with the
same force and effect as if such documents were executed and delivered by the
Manager of the Issuer.
16. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
Adopted by the City Council of the Issuer this 10th day of August, 1987.
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Robert S. Bocwinski, City Manager
c. Resolution Adopting Changes in Wage Ranges and Establishing Wages for Non-
Union Custodial/Janitorial Positions and Seasonal and Temporary Positions
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table further consideration of this item
for purposes of obtaining additional information. Roll call: All ayes
7. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. Sign Variance - Don's Heights Car Wash, 4432 Central Avenue
The Building Inspector advised the Council that the sign variance request is
being withdrawn and a proposal for a new sign is being made which will meet
the requirements of the sign ordinance.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the 11' front yard setback
variance for the pylon sign as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission and that the existing signage be made to conform with the ordinance
within sixty days. Roll call: All ayes
2. Conditional Use Permit - Sister Rosalind Gefre, 838 40th Avenue
Sister Gefre is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a massage therapist
business at 838 40th Avenue. This business will be located in the rear of the
building and will include two massage rooms. The Mayor observed that there had
been little activity in completing the inside of the building in the recent past.
Sister Gefre felt work was being done. The City Attorney noted that the lease
agreement between Sister Gefre and the owners of the building had been signed
only by one of the owners and should be signed by the other as well as be notarized.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the permit pro-
vided that the off-street parking area located east of the building was surfaced
and striping is installed for parking spaces prior to occupancy. It was noted
that to provide the required parking spaces a large tree must be removed from
the property. Sister Gefre stated her opposition to removal of the tree. The
alternative suggested t~at the owners of the building be included in the assess-
ment of the downtown parking lot east of their building. Councilmember Peterson
was of the opinion that the tree removal or the assessment should be the decision
of the owners of the building. Mayor Nawrocki felt the parking plan as presented
would not be sufficient to accommodate the employees and the anticipated patrons.
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He recommended tabling of the matter until the parking needs had been reviewed.
Councilmember Peterson felt removal of the tree should be the owners' decision
and a revised site plan could be submitted. Councilmember Carlson stated his
concern with meeting the needs of the employees of the barber shop planned for
the building.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the conditional use permit
subject to the original site plan requirements being met, the surface area of
the parking lot being there, the tree to come down, and the seventh parking
stall being put in place on the site. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson -
aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay
3. Sign Variance - Hendrickson Enterprises/Precision Tune, 4401 Central Avenue
Motion by Peterson, second by Pauison to to approve a 75 square foot pylon
sign, a 45 square foot wall sign and a 41.5 square feet sign of individual
wall signs above the service doors for a total of 161.5 square feet of signage
as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and provided that the new
signage is constructed within 90 days of the approval date. Roll call: All
ayes
b. Chapel Addition & Conditional Use Permit - Crestview Lutheran Home
This matter has not been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this item for additional information.
Roll call: All ayes
c. Request for Contribution by Mediation Services
A representative of Mediation Services will come to the August 24th City Council
meeting to make a presentation regarding the organization. No Council action was
taken.
d. Other Communications
A letter was received by the Council from the Silver Lake Residents Association
regarding the problem being experienced at the lake with geese. The Acting City
Manager was requested to send a letter to the Department of Natural Resources
explaining the problem and requesting direction.
A letter was received from some City residents expressing their concern with the
maintenance and appearance of the boulevards in the business district of the
City. This matter was referred to the City Manager.
8. 01d Business
Consideration of Contract Between Housing and Redevelopment Authority and
Rottlund Company, Inc.
The Council had received the sixth draft of the agreement. The bond counsel
reviewed all of the changes in the agreement. These changes were in response
to concerns of the Council. The Mayor expressed the Council's appreciation of
all of the time rendered by staff to respond to the concerns of the Council.
He again stated his concerns with the project.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the sixth draft of a Contract
for Private Redevelopment dated July 30, 1987, by and between the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights and the Rottlund
Company, Inc. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson - abstain
Nawrocki - nay
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9. New Business
a. Request for Second Annual Kielbasa Days by 500 Club
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the 500 Club to extend the
licensed premises of the establishment's beer license to the parking lot as
the site for the activities on September 5th and 6th, 1987 from 3:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. subject to the appropriate license and permits being obtained. Roll
call: All ayes
b. Request by K-Mart for Installation of "No Overnight Parking" Signs
The Acting City Manager advised the Council he will notify the motels in the
area regarding this parking ban as many of the drivers of large trucks park in
the K-Mart lot.
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize K-Mart to post "No Truck Parking
From 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Without Owner's Permission" signs on their property;
and that furthermore, the Police Department is authorized to enforce the signs
as they are in conformance with City Code 7.202(8). Roll call: All ayes
c. Acceptance of Easement in University Heights
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to accept the easement located to the
east and south of Building No. 24 (4171 Third Street N.E.) for utility pur-
poses. Roll call: All ayes
d. Purchase of Bicentennial Street Signs
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to purchase 34 Bicentennial Street signs
from Deker Supply Company of Madison, Wisconsin at $42 each, totalling $1,428,
based on low quotation. Roll call: All ayes
e. Security Guard Services - John P. Murzyn Hall
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to reconsider the action of the City Council
on July 27th in awarding the security services to Hannon Security. Roll call: All
ayes
Motion by Carlson, second by Paul'son to award the security services to Pinkerton,
Inc. of Minneapolis for their informal quotation of $9.50 per man hour for
security services at John P. Murzyn Hall; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All
ayes
f. Air Conditioner at Liquor Store #3
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize a contract with Faircon to
replace the compressor on the air conditioner at Liquor Store #3 in the amount
of $1,800 and the Mayor and City Manager to authorized to enter into same. Roll
call: All ayes
RECESS: 10:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: ll:10 p.m.
Crestview Lutheran Home Chapel Addition & Conditional Use Permit
This item had been tabled earlier in the meeting for additional information. The
City Attorney advised it could be reconsidered as he had reviewed the site plan.
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to reconsider the Crestview Lutheran Home
site plan. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the Conditional Use Permit for
Crestview Lutheran Home chapel addition subject to Crestview Lutheran Home and
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the City of Columbia Heights entering into a development agreement which would
allow for parking at a later time if they required it and that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into same. Roll call: Ail ayes
The City Attorney suggested the development agreement regarding the parking could
be fashioned after the development agreement with The Boulevard Apartments.
Recycling Advisory Committee
Mayor Nawrocki received a letter from the Chairman of the Anoka County Board
of Commissioners advising him that the County is organizing a Recycling Ad-
visory Committee and hopes to have a representative and alternate from each
city in the County to serve on it. The Mayor indicated his willingness to
serve on the Committee and suggested that the City's Recycling Coordinator
serve as the alternate.
Appointments/Reappointments to Boards and Commissions
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to reappoint the following persons to
boards or commissions:
Rueben Ruen and Dennis Stroik to the Cable Commission
John Pappas to the Merit Commission
Don Markow to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Jim Fowler as the Recreation Commission representative to the Park Board
Gerry Herringer to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Gayle Norberg to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission
and to appoint:
David Gregor to the Cable Commission
Lowell Pettit to the Insurance Commission
Tom Madigan to the Library Board
James Lever to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission
Roxie Karelis to the Human Services Commission
Roll call: All ayes
Reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to concur in the Mayor's reappointment of
Sebe Heintz to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call: All ayes
10. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The Acting City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following
items were discussed:
I. Cost comparison of present liquor ordinance versus proposed ordinance as it
applies to the cost of liability insurance: The Council received a memo from
the Insurance Commission regarding this matter.
2. Payment of sealcoating at University Heights: The City Attorney responded to
this matter in writing.
3. Purchase of cooler~for Liquor Store # 3: Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson
to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for a new cooler and other repair
items for the remodelling work at Liquor Store # 3. Roll call: All ayes
4. Appeal of Fire Code: Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to refer this
matter to the City Attorney for a report.
Regular Council Meeting
August 10, 1987
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Work sessions dates were discussed by the Council for meeting with various
departments.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney noted that the Insurance Commission has spent a considerable
amount of time working with small claims. He is working on a plan also for
compensation for the Chairman of the Insurance Commission.
11. Licenses
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment
of proper fees.
Motion to amend by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the fee for the On Sale
Sunday Liquor license for the Columbia Heights V.F.W.. Roll call: All ayes
Roll call on amended motion: All ayes
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 Paulson, second
call: All ayes
by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at~2:O5 a.m..
May'O~-Bruce G. Nawrocki
UcC-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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