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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 9, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The following items were on the consent agenda: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 1988 and the Continued Board of Review of May 2, 1988 and approved the proposed amendment to the minutes of the March 14, 1988 meeting regarding the variance requested by the Columbia Heights Community Credit Union. Special Purpose Privacy Fence - Andrew Johnson, 670 44th Avenue The Council approved the special purpose privacy fence as requested at 670 44th Avenue. Garage Setback Variance - Cleo Sandberg, 4156 Seventh Street The Council approved the six-foot setback variance to allow the construction of a 24' x 24' detached garage due to the hardship of the location of the existing tree at 4156 Seventh Street. Special Purpose Privacy Fence - Steven O'Donnell, 4338 Madison Street The Council approved the seven-foot high special purpose privacy fence as requested for 4338 Madison Street. Special Purpose Privacy Fence - Kathleen Berger, 4956 Jackson Street The Council approved the request for a special purpose privacy fence at 4956 Jackson Street provided the fence does not exceed seven feet. Traffic Commission - Parking Restrictions The Council authorized the allowance of the signage of "NO PARKING" on Sundays from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both the east and west side of Tyler Street from 41st Avenue north to a point 400' north of the right-of-way line of 41st Avenue. Gambling License Application - Immaculate Conception Church - Mady's Bowl The Council directed 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 the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Mady's Bowling & Lounge at 3919 Central Avenue. Request for Temporary Signage at Little Caesar's Pizza The Council authorized the placement of a rooftop balloon in conjunction with the celebration of the anniversary of Little Caesar's Pizza, 4353 Central Avenue from June 24 - 29, 1988 and required that a $100 refundable deposit be provided to assure removal of the balloon by July 2, 1988. · Public Works and Fire Radios The Council authorized the purchase of four vehicle mounted portable radio Regular Council Meeting May 9, 1988 page 2 chargers foe the Fire Department and to purchase four vehicle power converter units from Communications Center of Richfield for a total cost of $2,107 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign an addendum to the previously authorized contract. The Council also authorized the amending of the )988 General Fund Budget by transferring $2,O)7 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to Civil Defense Budget - Other Equipment Line item 101-42500-$)80 to cover the cost of additional radio equipment. Crime Prevention Grant The Council authorized the amending of the 1988 General Fund Budget to increase State Grant revenue line item 101-33422-0000 by $5,000 and to increase the Police Budget Program Supplies line item 101-42100-2170 by $5,000. Award of Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs Contract - Project #8801 The Council authorized the award of the bid for the concrete repairs contract for Municipal Project #880l to Concrete Curb Company of Burnsville, Minnesota, based on their low bid of $8,814.18 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for same based upon unit prices. Award of Bid for Project #8712 and #8719 The Council awarded the work for Municipal Projects #8712 and #8719 to Lessard- Nyren Utilities, Inc. of White Bear Lake for their low formal bid of $96,867 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. 1988 Tree Replacement Program The Council awarded the 1988 Tree Replanting Program Contract to Greenworks, Inc. of Loretto, Minnesota for their low formal bid and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Program Contract The Council awarded the City's Tree Removal Contract to Arps Tree Service of Anoka, Minnesota for their low formal bid and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a two-year agreement based on unit prices for same. Request to Reimburse License Fees Paid by American Amusement Arcade for Concerned for Youth at Murzyn Hall The Council authorized a refund to American Amusement Arcade for three Games of Skill licenses in the total amount of $150 and authorized that the fees be waived for said machines which have been placed at the Columbia Heights Concerned for Youth facility at Murzyn Hall. Award of 1988 Sealcoat Contract - Municipal Project #8800 The Council directed that all of the bids received for Municipal Project #8800 be rejected and directed staff to readvertise for bids. Approval of Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Contract for Adminis- trative Services Between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Columbia Heights The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Contract for Administrative Services Between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Columbia Heights. Remodelin9 Electrical Costs of Liquor Store #3 The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Heights Electric for electrical work at Liquor Store #3, in the amount of $1,563.44. Regular Council Meeting May 9, 1988 page 3 Approval of Licenses The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fees as indicated. Payment of Bills The Council authorized payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. -4. Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Proclamations Mayor Hadtrath read the proclamation declaring the week of May 15th through May 21st as Public Works Week and presented it to Fred Salsbury the Public Works Director. Salsbury invited the City's residents to attend the open house being held on Tuesday, May 17th. 5a. Open Mike There were no residents in attendance for Open Mike. 6. Resolutions and Ordinances a..Resolution No. 88-40; Being a Resolution Cancelling Improvements - Alley Lighting Improvements #667, Area 19 Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes :RESOLUTION NO. 88-40 BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELLING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the property knows and described as: The properties adjacent to the alley between Upland Crest and Stinson Boulevard N.E., north of Ivanhoe Place was to be assessed for local improvement No. 677 - Area 19 AND WHEREAS, the alley light was not installed because of a petition from the residents to negate installation was received March 28, 1988. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to strike from Local Improvement No. 677, the alley light known as Area 19, for the alley located between Upland Crest and Stlnson Boulevard N.E., in the 47OO block. Passed this 9th day of May, 1988. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Regular Council Meeting May 9, 1988 page 4 b. Resolution No. 88-41; Being a Resolution Authorizing Certain Charitable Gambling Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-41 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CHARITABLE GAMBLING BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights that gambling, as described in Minnesota Statute 326 shall be prohibited in all bars and liquor establis- hments within the City which are licensed pursuant to Section 5.501, 5.503, 5.504, 5.505, 5.506, or 5.507 of the City Code unless: 1. The organization wishing to gamble obtains the permission of the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board; 2. The organization wishing to gamble obtains the permission of the Council of the City of Columbia Heights; 3. The organization wishing to gamble has been in existence in Columbia Heights for not less than ten years; 4. The organization wishing to gamble is a bona fide club; 5. The organization wishing to gamble does not pay the proprietor of the licensed premises a rental or lease payment in excess of the lesser of $400 per month, or the amount authorized by the State Charitable Gambling Control Board for Class A and Class B licenses. No other remuneration shall be paid to the proprietor for permitting the gambling activity or device to be located on the licensed premises. 6. A license fee not subject to a waiver shall be paid to the City of Columbia Heights in the amount of $250 for Class A and Class B licenses and $25 for Class C and Class D licenses. License fees shall not be prorated or refundable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect on July 1, 1988, and shall replace Resolution 86-il. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student~ Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath c. Resolution No. 88-42; Being a Resolution Authorizing Certain Charitable Gambling Exemptions in the City of Columbia H&ights Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Ro11 call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-42 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CHARITABLE GAMBLING EXEMPTIONS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHT5 Regular Council Meeting May 9, 1988 page 5 BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights that charitable gambling exemptions will be granted to bona fide charitable organizations provided, however, that the following requirements are met: 1. The organization wishing to gamble obtains the permission of the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board. 2. The organization wishing to gamble obtains the permission of the Columbia Heights City Council. 3. The organization wishing to conduct gambling has been in existence in Columbia Heights for not less than ten (lO) years and is a non-profit organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and/or the Minnesota Secretary of State. Organizations wishing to gamble and have been in existence in Columbia Heights for not less than ten (10) years will be granted five (5) exemptions per year. Organizations wishing to gamble, but have not been in existence in Columbia Heights for not less than ten (10) years will be granted one (1) exemption per years. 4. The organization wishing to conduct gambling must indicate the value of prizes by category to be awarded; such information shall be pro- vided at the time of application. 5. The organization wishing to gamble does not pay, and the proprietor of the licenses premises does not receive, rent in excess of $]00.00 per event or other remuneration for permitting the gambling activity or device to be located on the licensed premises, 6. The organization shall remit a non-waivab]e, non-prorated, non- refundable license fee based upon the following schedule: Class A and Class B licenses ................. $100 Class C and Class D licenses ................. $ 25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect on July I, 1988, and shall replace Resolution No. 88-07. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7- Communications Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Rezoning Crestview Lutheran Home - 4444 Reservoir Boulevard The Building Inspector advised the Councll that Crestview is requesting this rezoning to allow the construction of a three story, seventy-five unit board and lodgi'ng facillty for the elder]y. A number of the residents in the area who had attended a Planning and Zoning public hearing regarding this matter were also in attendance at this Councll meeting. 5ome of them expressed their objections to the proposed facillty as they felt it would contribute to increased Regular Council Meeting May 9, 1988 page 6 traffic in an already busy area and the facility was too large for the area. The representative of Crestview stated that he is willing to work with the area residents in addressing their concerns. Councilmember Petkoff felt to grant a rezoning without additional information would be premature. It was noted that a rezoning requires an ordinance which ~ouid have two readings, the second reading would also be a public hearing. The Crestview representative was requested to prepare a scaled down version of the facility's plan and make some recommendations for traffic ingress and egress from the property. Motion by Peterson, second by Hadtrath to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to rezone Crestview property from R-1 to R-3. The first reading of the ordinance will be on May 23rd and the second reading and public hearing will be at either the first or second Council meeting in June. Roll call: All ayes 2. Alteration Permit - Aida Perez Rodas, 3900 Central Avenue Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to grant an alteration permit at 3900 Central Avenue to change the use from residential to a conforming use within C.B.D. (Central Business District). Roll call: All ayes 3. Side Yard Variance - Start Guzik, 4245 Stinson Boulevard Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the three foot side yard variance for an attached garage at 4245 Stlnson Boulevard. Roll call: All ayes 4. Final Planned Unit Development, American Developers, Inc., 4849 Central The Director of Community Development reviewed the development. He noted that the day care request will come back to the Council as the day care ordinance is not in effect at this point in time. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the Final Planned Unit Deve- lopment Plan subject to the following conditions: a. The proposed methods of vehicle ingress and egress and projected traffic volumnes meet with approval of the Traffic Commission. b. The requirements of the City's Engineering Department be satisfied. c. The existing chain link fence along the east property line remain and be repaired, in addition to the proposed landscape screening. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business Purchase of Lumber for Park Department Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of lumber from Olafson Forest Products of St. Paul for a total amount of $4,265;~d, further- more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes Regular Councll Meeting May 9, 1988 page 7 9. New Business a. Cable Funding Assistance Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the funding for a summer project at the Library, as outlined in the Library Director's memo of April 5, 1988, at a cost not to exceed $1,076, with monies to come from the 1988 Cable Budget. Roll call: All ayes b. Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County and Other Municipalities for Geographical Information System (GSI) Task Force Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a joint powers agreement with Anoka County to establish a Task Force and authorize an expenditure not to exceed $5,000 for a feasibility study, from line item 101-41510-5170, ~nd to appoint Fred Salsbury, Public Works Director/City Engineer as the representative and Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer as alternate to the Task Force. Roll call: All ayes c. Approval of Classification and Sale of Forfeit Land Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the classification and sale of forfeit property located at 3822 Quincy Street, PIN #35-30-24-44-0031, by Anoka County; and, furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights is not desirous of acquiring this parcel. 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. Condemnation Proceeding Regarding 3728 Hayes Street: A court order was received authorizing the demolition of the buildings on this parcel. 2. AFSCME Council 14 - Notice of Intent to Strike: The City Manager advised the Council that the Union has ten days before a strike can commence rather that fifteen which was noted in his report. 3. Columbia Heights Mortgage Revenue Bond Program: Councilmember Petkoff inquired what the original allocation was for this program. She was advised it had been ten million doll. ars. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by carlson to adjour~-~at 9:30 p.m.. Roll call: All -Anne Student, Co6ncll Secretary