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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 13, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 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 A~enda The following items on the Consent Agenda were adopted as written: Minutes for Approval: The Council approved as written the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 22, 1987. Resolution No. 87-47; Postponing the Date for Receiving and ~onsi.derin~ Bids The Council adopted Resolution No. 87-47' which postponed the date for receiving and considering bids for the City's $1,100,000 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds of 1987, Series A to August 24, 1987. RESOLUTION NO. 87-47 POSTPONING THE DATE FOR RECEIVING AND CONSIDERING BIDS FOR THE CITY'S $1,100,OO0 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF 1987, SERIES A WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. ll51 adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City") on June 15, 1987 (the "Ordinance'l), the City autho- rized the publication of notice of the sale on July 13, 1987, of the City's $1,100,O00 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds of 1987, Series A (the "Bonds") and set July 13, 1987 as the date on which the City Council of the City would receive and consider bids; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to postpone the receipt and con- sideration of bids to August 24, 1987; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, AS FOLLOWS: I. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to cause to be published notice of advertisement for sealed bids for the Bonds in the official newspaper of the City in the form of the Notice of Sale attached as Exhibit B to the Ordinance, except that the notice shall provide that bids will be received until it:OO a.m. on August 24, 1987 and the City Council will consider the bids at its meeting on August 24, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.. 2. The Official Terms of Offering of the Bonds is ratified and confirmed in the form attached as Exhibit A to the Ordinance, provided that the date for receipt and consideration of bids shall be August 24, 1~87. Adopted this 13th day of July, 1987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Paterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor B~uce G. Nawrocki Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 2 Resolution No. 87-48; Removing Washington Street From 1987 Public Improvement Rolls If the Sullivan Lake Development Project proceeds Washington Street will have some excavations for the development. Staff recommended this street be removed from the 1987 Public Improvement Assessment Rolls and the work not be done this year. If the Project does not proceed this portion of Washington Street will be included in the 1988 Sealcoating Program. RESOLUTION NO. 87-48 BEING A RESOLUTION REMOVING WASHINGTON STREET FROM SULLIVAN LAKE DRIVE TO 53RD AVENUE FROM THE 1987 SEALCOATING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ROLLS WHEREAS: Resolution No. 87-20 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on March 16, 1987, to order improvement of the streets in the northwest quadrant of the City; and WHEREAS: The Sullivan Lake Project will cause excavation for disconnect and connections of utilities; and WHEREAS: The City has determined that such excavation is necessary BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Washington Street from Sullivan Drive to 53rd Avenue N.E. is hereby removed from Resolution No. 87-20 by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 13th day of July, 1987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Special Purpose Fence - Theodore Robinson, 5134/5136 Washington Street The Council approved the installation of a special purpose privacy fence at 5134/5136 Washington Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such fence will be a six foot high basketweave fence along the rear property line and will extend approximately 55 feet alon9 the north and south property and connect to the north and south side of the building. Special Purpose Fence - George Lintner, 4205 Jefferson Street The Council approved the installation of a special purpose privacy fence at 4205 Jefferson Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such fence will be 48 inches high and made of alternating boards and it will be constructed from the front corners of the house to the existing chain link fence at the side property lines and from the garage to the existing chain link fence on the Side property line. ~ecial Purpose Fence - Mitchell Volner, 971 39th Avenue The Council approved the installation of a special purpose privacy fence at 971 39th Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such fence is to be constructed along the east property line, a 42 inch high section from the property line to the front of the house, a 48 inch high section a distance of 88 feet and a six foot high section 24 feet long along the east property line and connecting to the garage at the northeast corner. Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 3 Special Purpose Fence - Doug Clausen, 1060 Lincoln Terrace The Council approved the installation of a special purpose privacy fence at 1060 Lincoln Terrace as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such fence will be six feet high and will start at the northeast corner of the garage extending to the east property line, along the east property line to the south property line, along the south property line approximately 3/4 the width of the lot. Special Purpose Fence - Randy White, 938 42½ Avenue The Council approved the installation of a special purpose privacy fence at 938 42½ Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such fence to be six feet high and along the west property line on top of a five foot re- taining wall. The fence was to start approximately fifteen feet from the north- west corner of the property extending south a distance of 70 feet. Final Payment For Exterior Repainting of Elevated Water Tank The Council authorized the final payment to Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $895 and accepted the work of repainting the exterior of the water tank. Award of Bid for Proiect #8709 - Tennis Court Resurfacin~ The Council awarded the bid for Project #8709, resurfacing of tennis courts at Sullivan Lake Park and Huset Park east courts to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. of Minneapolis for their tow formal bid of $7,224 and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into a contract for same. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes 5. Oral Petitions/Presentations Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque to Ross Brown in recognition of his twenty six years of service as a member of the Insurance Commission. There were no oral petitions. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1152; Ordinance Giving Approval to a Combination Health Care and Multi-family Housing Program and Issuance of Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Crest View Lutheran Home Mayor Nawrocki noted that there will be no obligation on the City with the issuance of these bonds. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1152 ORDINANCE GIVING APPROVAL TO A COMBINATION HEALTH CARE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS ON BEHALF OF CREST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), does ordain, as follows: Section 1. Recitals. Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 4 1.01. By the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act), the City is authorized to plan, administer, and develop housing programs, as well as combination health care and multifamily housing programs, and to issue and sell revenue bonds or obligations to make or purchase loans to finance combination health care and multifamily housing developments witt~in i~ts boundaries which revenue bonds or obligations shall be payable solely from the revenues of such developments. 1.02. The City has prepared pursuant to the Act a Housing Plan for the City, which Housing Plan has been duly adopted by the City pursuant to the Act (the "Housing Plan"). The Act provides that, prior to issuing revenue bonds or obligations to finance a development described in Section 462C.05, subd. 7, of the Act, the City shall prepare a Program setting forth the information required by Section 462C.05, subd. 6, of the Act, submit the Program to the Metropolitan Council, and, after holding a public hearing thereon, submit the Program for approval by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, as pro- vided in Section 462C.01 of the Act, on the basis of the considerations stated in Section 462C.04 of the Act. 1.03. Crest View Lutheran Home, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "Corporation"), has proposed to undertake a combination health care and multifamily housing development under the Act in accordance with the City's Housing Plan and pursuant to a proposed Program therefor (the "Program"), on file in the office of the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The des- cription of the facilities set forth in the Program is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof (the "Facilities"). Under the Program it is proposed that the City issue its Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Act in such aggregate principal amount as may be necessary to finance or refinance the Facilities, subject to agreement by the Corporation to pay promptly when due all the principal of and interest on the Bonds. 1.05. A public hearing was held on the Program on July 13, 1987, as provided in the notice of public hearing published in the City's official newspaper no less than 15 days in advance of the hearing. At said hearing all persons present were afforded an opportunity to express their views concerning the Program. Section 2. Approvals and Authorization. 2.01. The Program is hereby adopted by the City pursuant to Section 462C.05, subd. 7, of the Act, and the issuance of the Bonds of the City, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,O00,0OO is hereby approved. The Bonds shall not be issued until the Program Mas been reviewed and approved as pro- vided by the Act and until the City, the Corporation and the purchase of the Bonds have agreed upon the details of the Bonds and the provisions of their payment. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, when, as and if issued, shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the Facilities, including loan repayments to be made with respect thereto, and the property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation. Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 5 2.02. The submission of the Program to the Metropolitan Council and the publication of notice of the public hearing held thereon are hereby ratified, confirmed, and approved. The Mayor, City Clerk and other officers and employees of the City are hereby authorized to submit the Program, accompanied by the Housing Plan, and all required certificates, to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for review and approval pursuant to Subdivision 2 of Section 462C.04 of the Act. 2.03. Pursuant to Subdivision l, Section 462C.07 of the Act, in the making of a loan with respect to the Program and in the issuance of the Bonds or other obligations of the City, the City may exercise, within its corporate limits, any of the powers the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may exercise under Chapter 462A, Minnesota Statutes, without limitation under the provisions of Chapter 475, Minnesota Statutes. 2.04. The Corporation has agreed to and shall pay any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the Program and the Facilities whether or not the Program is approved by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and whether or not the Bonds are issued. Section 3. 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: June 22, 1987 July 13, 1987 July 13, 1987 Offered By: Carlson Seconded By: Peterson Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G'. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1153; Authorizing the Sale of Sullivan Lake Property to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority The City Manager reviewed the possible dates and actions necessary for a second reading of Ordinance 1~53 to be scheduled. The Mayor was of the opinion that the reading of the ordinance was premature as the agreements are not completed nor signed. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes OR[)INANCE NO. 1153 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OROINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO T~E HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City Council of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall deed and convey to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following-described real property, to wit: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 84, files of the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, Minnesota. Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 6 Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out this Ordinance. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: July 13, 1987 7. Communications a. Site Plan Approval/Variance - Joseph Wolney, 542 Summit Street Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the variance to increase the perimeter of the dwelling at 542 Summit Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes b. Sign Variance - Shakey's Pizza, 4757 Central Avenue Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the variance request to allow the existing pylon sign post to remain at thirteen feet from the front property line provided that the pylon sign is reduced to 75 square feet in area. Roll call: All ayes c. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan - Crest View Lutheran Home, 4444 Reservoir Blvd. Crest View Lutheran Home is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to add a 6,881 square foot chapel addition on the south side of the existing building, west of the existing parking lot. A lengthy discussion followed regarding possible parking needs in the future and the need for language in the site plan which would address this need. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this matter for additional information. Roll call: All ayes d. Final P.U.D. - The Rottlund Company, Sullivan Shores, 53rd and Washington Todd Stutz, Community Development Specialist, reviewed the proposed plans. There was discussion regarding the proposed parking for residents and visitors.as well as streets and rights-of-way. Mayor Nawrocki felt approval of the final develop- ment plan was premature. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the Final Development Plan for the Sullivan Lake Residential Planned Unit Development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission subject to the following conditions: l) The development complies with requirements of the Public Works Department, as indicated in the memos dated July 7, 1987 and July 13, 1987 from Ms. Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, or, as may be determined by the City Engineer. 2) The development meet the requirements of the Six Cities Watershed District. 3) The homeowners association by-laws and declarations are acceptable to the City Attorney. 4) The radius of the ~esterly curb line of the main entrance, approximately one hundred feet (100') south of 53rd Avenue, be modified to improve the right hand turning motions. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay Carlson - abstain e. Insurance Committee Appointee This appointment will be considered at a later meeting. f. New Hire Mayor Nawrocki advised the Council that Bryan Fuerst has been hired as the Community Service Officer. Fuerst is a Columbia Heights resident. Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 7 8. Old Business Rescind Award of Project #8711 (Miscellaneous Concrete Work) The low bidder for this project indicated they are unable to obtain bonding for the work. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to rescind the motion awarding Project #8711 to R.J.S. Concrete of Blaine, Minnesota on June 8, 1987 based on their inability to enter into a contarct with the City, and to cash the $529.00 cashier's check submitted as bid security for liquidated damages experienced by the City. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to award the work under Project #8711 Miscel- laneous Concrete to Gunderson Brothers Cement Contractors Company of Minneapolis, based upon their low formal qualified bid submitted; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with Gunderson Brothers Cement Contractors Company, Inc. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 10:00 p.m. RECONVENE: 10:25 p.m. 9. New Business a. Petition to Clean Bog From Secondary Pond on St. Moritz Drive The Public Works Director has discussed this matter with some of the affected residents. The pond is owned by the property owners adjacent to it. A petition was submitted requesting the floating bog be cleared from the pond. This work would be a joint project of the Cities of Columbia Heights and Fridley and may be assessed to the property owners. Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to direct the staff to work with Fridley staff to determine the most workable, feasible, and economically viable method of clearing the pond of the bo§; and, furthermore, that the recommendation be submitted to the City Councit for further determination on an approach to the improvement. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to accept the petition and place on file. Roll call: All ayes b. Award of Bid for Projects #8601 and #$712 These projects involve Parkview Lane alley construction and water line and the water line on Benjamin Street. There were only two bids received for these projects. Some members of the Council were of the opinion that if these projects were bid next year the costs might be better if tied to other City projects. The watermaJn portion of the bid was over the Engineer's estimate. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to reject the bids received for Projects #8601 and #8712 and rebi~ next year and authorize the City Manager to continue working on the projects. Roll call: All ayes The City Manager will notify the residents of Parkview Lane that the bid was not awarded this year. He will also review the statute which addresses the need for another public hearing in the event of a project rebid. c. Repair of Municipal Service Center Floor Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to award the project #8704 to Grahams Contracting Company of Taylors Falls, Minnesota for a total contract price of $48,920; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Grahams Contracting Company. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1987 page 8 d. Authorize the Seeking of Bids for Security Services for Murzyn Hall Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to seek quotations for security guard work at John P. Murzyn Hall events. Roll call: All ayes 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. Appointment of Recycling Program Coordinator: Gayle Prest was appointed to the position of Recycling Program Coordinator effective June 26, 1987 at the entry rate of $16,822 per year. 2. Special Assessment Policy Regarding Sealcoating in the University Heights Development: This matter will be an item on a Council work session agenda. 3. Outdoor Warning Sirens: Councilmembers felt more information was needed on this item. 4. Amendment to AFSCME Contract for Insurance Coverage: Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia Heights and Council No. 14, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local No. 495 regarding insurance and that the Mayor and City Manager to authorized to enter into the change. Roll call: All ayes 5. Complaint Regarding Loss of Lilac Bushes at 4721 University Avenue: This matter is being reviewed by the City Attorney and the Insurance Commission. The City Manager stated his position on the issue. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney advised the Council that presently his office has 1,400 active criminal files. A report will be forthcoming from his office regarding monthly activity with complaints, court appearances, etc.. Mayor Nawrocki requested an opinion from the City Attorney regarding election law changes. The City Attorney stated that the election time frames for this year should be left in place. ll. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the waivers for Immaculate Conception Church Fun Fest be given. Roll call: All ayes 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roi! call: All ayes Adjournment ~~ Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjo : . /(~~ ~~ May~"~ Bruce G. Nawrocki (~'Jo-/~nne Student, Council Secretary l: All ayes We the ~dersigned residents abutting the pond adjaoent to St. MDritz Drive r~quest the Cities of Columbia Heights and Fridley to initiate a project to r~ove one-half of the bog located in the central part of the pond and to clear debris fr~m the pond outlet. We understand the need for and will provide neoessary access easements for Gonstruction to work in this area. We also unoerstand that with the Cities, we will participate in the cost-sharing of this work. We request this improvement be scheduled and acoomplished this year while the pond area is drawn d~wn. Mr. ~ Mrs. Thomas Campbell 1532 Trollhagen Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 THESE ARE LABELS FOR THE SHORT AGENDA FOR THE PETITION'THAT-CAME IN. IF BOB WANTS ALL OF THE PETITIONERS NOTIFIED THEN MAIL THEM USING THESE Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Paul 5213 St. Moritz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Roger & Meg Jones 1945 Argonne Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. & Mrs. Neil Engquist 5197 St. Mortiz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Fred & Nancy Van Bergen 2005 Argonne Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bowen 5181 St. Moritz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Nelson 5]~-' St. Moritz Drive Co~mbia Heights, MN 55421 Marvin & Avanelle Mechelke 1534 Trollhagen Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr & Mrs. Richard Stroncek 5135 St. Moritz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. & Mrs. William Hochel 1845 Innsbruck Pkwy. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Tom & Marge Meany 5125 St. Moritz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. & Mrs~ S.W. Juergens 1925 Innsbruck Pkwy. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 W.C. Keefer 5173 St. Moritz Drive Columbia Heights, MN 55421 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: JULY I~TH AGENDA SECTION: NO. 9 NEW BUSINESS ITEM: PETITION TO CLEAN BOG FROM SECONDARY NO. POND ON ST. MORITZ DRIVE ~ ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: BY: F.V. Salsbury DATE: 7/6/87 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL DATE:7- Attached is a copy of a petition the City received from residents surrounding the secondary pond located between St. Moritz Drive and Argonne Drive North of Innsbruck Parkway. The request is to clear the pond of the floating bog that has been accumulating over the years. Of the eight properties that may be effected by the project, and within the City of Columbia Heights corporate limits, only one has not signed the petition requesting an improvement. The check marks indicate the seven properties within Columbia Heights, and the other five are located in Fridley. The property that did not sign the petition is at 1935 Argonne Drive. Those individuals that circulated the petition were informed that the project may be assessed by the City Councils. They have assured Staff that this was passed on to the signators to the petition. Since this work would be a Joint project between the City of Columbia Heights and the City of Fridley, Staff is recommending the project be studied and determined on a Joint basis. Staff would recommend, as the Public Works Director for the City of Fridley is recommending to their City Council, that the City Council authorize the Columbia Heights Public Works Department to ~ork with the City of Fridley Public Works Department to determine a feasible and acceptable method of accomplishing what has been requested and needed in the pond. Staff would then suggest that the Columbia Heights City Council work with the Fridley City Council and determine what the approach should be on the work. If the work is to be assessed, it is feasible that the two City Councils could hold a Joint Nearing for the work. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Moved and second to direct City Staff to work with Fridley Staff to determine the most workable, feasable, and economically viable method of clearing the pond of the bog; and~furthermore, that the recommendation be submitted to the City Council for further determination on an approach to the improvement. FVS/nf 87-318 Attch. COUNCIL ACTION: