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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 8, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 SWEARING IN OF NEWLY-RLECTED/RE-ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL The City Manager administered the oath of office to Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Peterson, Ruettimann and Jones. CITIZENS FORUM TOADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA There was no one present for this segment of the Council Meeting. mm CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. e Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Se ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for Approval The Council adopted the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 18, 1995 as presented and there were no corrections. Establish Hearing Dates for License Revocation/Suspension for property Located at 5121~ 5131. and 5141 University Avenue and 4050 Fourth Street (Lynde Investments% The Council established a hearing date of February 12, 1996 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against the above named property owners regarding their rental property. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 2 Establish Hearing Dates for License Revocation/Suspension for Property Located at 4059 Jefferson Street {Thomas R. Kemnitz}. 4855-57 Fifth Street {Estate of Dorothy McGuire%. 1100 39th Avenue {Steven Efterfield~. 627-29 51st Avenue {Leonard Thayer~ and 4017 Sixth Street {Francis Job) The Council established a hearing date of January22, 1996 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against the above-named property owners regarding their rental property. Establish Public Hearing Date for 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program The Council established January22, 1996 at approximately 7:15 p.m. as the date and time for the Public Hearing in regard to the City application for FY 1996 CDBG Program. Authorize Final Pa_vment for Tear-Off and Re-Roof Pump Station #2. Pro4ect #9526 The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9526 tear-off and re-roof of pump station #2 and authorized final payment of $5,950.00 to Milton Johnson Roofing of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Authorization to Seek Bids for Road Materials The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the purchase of road materials. Authorization to Seek Bids and Purchase a plotter The Council authorized staff to seek bids to purchase a color Inkjet plotter. Authorization to Seek Bids for 1996 Street and Parking Lan- The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1996 street and parking lane striping contract. License ADDlications The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and the rental property licenses as listed on the memorandum from Lowell DeMars dated January 8, 1996. Pa_vment of Bills The Council approved the payment ofthe bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 3 RECOGNITIONS. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS~ GUESTS a. Proclamation - Anoka County Traveler Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation welcoming the Anoka County Traveler Service to the Columbia Heights area. He recognized the efforts of Commissioner Kordiak and City staff who collaborated on this project. Introduction of New City Employees Police Chief Johnson introduced Ramona Strom who is employed as a Secretary II in the Police Department. Randy Quale, Recreation Director, introduced Monica Nybeck who was hired for the position of Recreation Program coordinator. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution No. 96-01 Beina_ a Resolution Creating an Economic Develo_Dment Authority lEDA% in the Cit_v of Columhi~ MotionbyRuettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-01 BEING A RESOLUTION ENABLING THE CREATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota ("City") as follows: Section 1.' Background: Finding~ 1.01. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act) to establish an Economic Development Authority (EDA) to coordinate and administer economic development and redevelopment'plans and programs of the City. 1.02. It is found and determined bythe City Council that the encouragement and financial support of economic development and redevelopment in the City is vital to the orderly development and financing of the City and in the best interests of the health, safety, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of the City. REGULAR COUNCL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 4 1.03 It is further found and determined that the economic development and redevelopment of the City can best be accomplished by the establishment of an EDA as authorized by the Act. 1.04 The City Council has in accordance with the Act provided public notice and conducted a public hearing on January 8, 1996, concerning the establishment of an EDA at which all persons wishing to be heard expressed their views. Section 2. Enabling Authority 2.01 The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) is hereby established. 2.02 The board of commissioners of the CHEDA shall consist of seven members, at least two but no more than five, who must be members of the City Council. The members shall beappointedby the Mayor with approval of the City Council. 2.03 Commissioners shall be appointed for initial terms of one, two, three, four and five years respectively, and two members for six years. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six year terms. Notwithstanding the above provisions, the term of any commissioner who is a member of the City Council shall coincide with that member's term of office as a City Councilmember. 2.04 A vacancy is created in the membership of the CHEDA when a City Councilmember of the Board of Commissioners ends Council membership. A vacancy for this or any other reason must be filled for a new term or the balance of the expired term, as the case maybe, in the manner in which the original appointment was made. 2.05 The following limits apply to the CHEDA and its operation: (a) The sale of bonds or other obligations of the CHEDA must be approved by the City Council. (b) The CHEDA must follow the budget process for City departments in accordance withCitypolicies, ordinances, and resolutions and the City charter. (c) Development and redevelopment actions of the CHEDA must be in conformance with the City comprehensive plan and official controls implementing the comprehensive plan. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 5 (d) The CHEDA must submit its plans for development and redevelopment to the City Council for approval in accordance with City planning procedures and laws. (e) The CHEDA shall not hire permanent or temporary employees without prior approval by the City Council. (f) The administrative structure and management practices and policies, of the CHEDA must be approved by the City Council. 2.04 AS provided in the Act it is the intention of the City Council that nothing in this resolution nor any activities of the CHEDA are to be construed to impair the obligations of the City or the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and fort he City of Columbia Heights (HRA) under any oft heir contracts or to affect in any detrimental manner the rights and privileges of a holder of a bond or other obligation heretofore issued by the City or the }IRA. Section 3. Implementation 3.01 The City Council will from time to time and at the appropriate time adopt such ordinances and resolutions as are required and permittedbythe Act to give full effect to this resolution. 3.02 The Mayor, the Manager and other appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to take the actions and execute and deliver the documents necessary to give full effect to this resolution. 3.03 Nothing in this resolution is intended to prevent the City from modifyingthis enabling resolution to impose new or different limitations on the CHEDA as authorized by the ACT. Approved by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 6 2. Resolution No. 96-02 Being a Resolution Relating to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority= Transferrina Certain Projects and Programs to the Aaency= Approving Purchase of Services A~reement with that Agency: and Approvin~ Certain Organizational Matters Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-02 BEING A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TRANSFERRING CERTAIN PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO THAT AGENCY; APPROVING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THAT AGENCY AND APPROVING CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (CITY) AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council has duly adopted Resolution No. 96-02 (enabling resolution) providing for the creation of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 460 (Act). 2. By the enabling resolution, the EDA is authorized to exercise all of the powers of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority under the Act. There exists in the City a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) created pursuant to the Act. The Act authorizes the City Council to transfer all projects and the programs of the ~RA to the EDA. 3. Pursuant to Section 469.094, Subdivision 2, of the Act, the control, authority and operation of all "projects", as defined in the Act, and all other programs and projects of the HRAare transferred to the EDA. 4. The transfer described here in is conditioned upon acceptance by the EDA of such transfer and a covenant and pledge by the EDA that the EDA is obligated to perform all agreements, pledges, covenants and undertakings heretofore entered into by the HRA. 5. The City Manager is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of the EDA and to other governmental officers as appropriate. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 7 6. The Council approves the Purchase of Services Agreement between the City and the EDA in substantially the form on file in City Hall, and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City. 7. Pursuant to Section 469.100, subd. 2 of the Act, the Council directs the EDA to submit the EDA's budget for each fiscal year to the City at the time designated by the City Manager but no later than September 1st of each year. 8. Pursuant to Section 469.100, subd. 4 of the Act, the Council directs the EDA to submit the EDA's written annual report to the City on or before the date of the EDA's annual meeting as described in the EDA by-laws. The Council directs the City Manager to specify the form of the report. 9. The Mayor, City Manager and all other officers and employees of the City are authorized and directed to take whatever action and to execute and deliver such documents that are necessary to give effect to this Resolution. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 3. Resolution No. 96-03 Beina a Resolution Approving ~ppointment of Commissioners o~ the Columbia Heiahts Economic Development Authority Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-03 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR COUNCILMEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 8 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The City has, by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-03 (enabling resolution), duly created an economic development authority (EDA) for the City of Columbia Heights pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act). 2. The Enabling Resolution provides that the board of commissioners of the EDA consists of seven members, at least two, but not more than five, who must be members of the City Council. 3. The Mayor has this day appointed the following commissioners of the EDA for the initial terms as indicated: Sebe Heintz Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Richard Dustin Pat Jindra Meg Jones Gary Peterson Bob Ruettimann Term ending January 8, 1997 Term ending January 8, 1998 Term ending January 8, 1999 Term ending January 8, 2000 Term ending January 8, 2001 Term ending January 8, 2002 Term ending January 8, 2002 Notwithstanding the above designation of terms, the term of Commissioners Peterson, Ruettimann and Jones, who are members of the City Council, shall coincide with their respective terms of office as a City Councilmember. 4. The Council hereby approves appointment of the above named persons as commissioners of the EDA for the terms as indicated herein. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 4. Resolution No. 96-04 Beina a Resolution Transferring HRA Employees to the City of Columbia Heights Economic Development REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 9 Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-04 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING HRA EMPLOYEES TO CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WITH APPLICABLE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights intends to establish an Economic Development Authority (EDA), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469.091; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), will coordinate and administer economic development, redevelopment, and housing activities of the City; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that the existing activity and programs of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority will be consolidated into the newly formed Economic Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City Council have agreed to transfer to city employment all of the existing employees of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to organize a Community Development Department to administer housing, redevelopment, economic development, business licensing, building inspections, planning and zoning activities for the City; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that a Community Development Director be appointed to supervise the department activities including the Housing Coordinator, Zoning/Grant Coordinator, Secretary II Permits/Licenses, Secretary II Community Development and Occupancy Specialist/Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority employees be transferred to the City of Col-mhia Heights under the following job classifications: (vacant) Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director be reclassified as Community Development Director, 1996 salary range of $3,892-$4,926 (represented by PMA Union). ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 10 (vacant) Housing Coordinator be reclassified as Housing Coordinator, 1996 salary range of $2,193-$2,492). Rebecca Townsley, HRA Secretary be re-classified as Secretary II-CommunityDevelopment, 1996 salary range of $10.82-$13.52 (represented byAFSCMEUnion). Jennifer Stoopes-Mokamba, Occupancy Specialist/Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, be classified as Occupany Specialist/Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, 1996 salary range of $10.35-$12.94 (represented by AFSCME Union). 2. Effective February 3, 1996, the following positions and employees shall become City employees, and accrual rates, eligibility dates for specific benefits shall be pursuant to the City personnel policy manual and/or labor agreements (as applicable) and that the existing vacation and sick leave accrual amounts together with years of service shall be transferable to City of Columbia Heights' employment where applicable. Pension benefits shall be subjectd to Public Employees Retirement Association determination of eligibility, otherwise the existing retirement benefit shall remain in force. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Resolution No. 95-81 Being a Resolution Regarding the Revocation/Suspension of Rental License Aaainst Larry Kahlo~ for Rental Property at 3727 Reservoir Bouievard - The violations on this property have been brought into compliance with the City Code and all of the fees have been paid. Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Larry Kahlow for rental property at 3727 Reservoir Boulevard in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 11 C. Resolution No.' 96-05 Beina a Resolution APDrovin? Revocation of Rental License held by James N. Thermos for Rental Property at 840-42 50th Avenu~ The Enforcement Officer advised a check has been received from Mr. Thermos with no supporting paperwork. The building has not been inspected at this point in time. Motion by Jolly, second byRuettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-02 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY JAMES N. THERMOS (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840-42 50TH AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON DECEMBER 29, 1995 OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 8, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on September 1, 1995, Lowell DeMars, Enforcement Officer, for the City of Columbia Heights, mailed re-licensing applications to Mr. James N. Thermos, owner of the real property and incidental buildings located there on at 840-42 50th Avenue, within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental license on file for the above-described real property by James N. Thermos. 2. That on two other occasions, re-licensing applications were mailed to Mr. Thermos with no response. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 12 3. That all parties, including the license holder and any occupants or tenants have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 840-42 50th Avenue is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by license holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating tothe license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. That rental license belonging to the license holder described herein and identified by license number 20030 is hereby revoked/suspended; 2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by license holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license held by license holder. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Sturdevant All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d. Resolution No. 96-06 Beina a Resolution Approving Revocation of a Rental Property License Held by Jeff Benzinaer for Property Located at 3928 Polk Street REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 13 Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-06 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY JEFF BENZINGER (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3928 POLK STREET, MINNESOTA, AND OWNER OF THE REAL COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON DECEMBER 29, 1995 OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 8, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on September 6, 1995, and November 8, 1995, Lowell DeMars, Enforcement Officer, for the City of Columbia Heights, mailed re-inspection fee notices to Mr. Jeff Benzinger, owner of the real property and incidental buildings located there on at 3928 Polk Street, within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental license on file for the above-described real property by Jeff Benzinger. 2. That on one other occasion, re-inspection fee notices were mailed to Mr. Benzinger with no response. 3. That all parties, including the license holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 3928 Polk Street is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 14 2. That all relevant'parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by license holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. Q~DER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the license holder described herein and identifiedbylicense number F-0929-95 is hereby revoked/suspended; 2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by license holder; 3. Ail tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by license holder. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e. Resolutions Nos. 96-07. 96-08. 96-09. 96-10. 96-11 ~-12. 96-13 and 96-14 These resolutions address approving revocation/suspension of rental licenses for properties located at 4120 Fourth Street, 4433 University Avenue, 4425 University Avenue, 4441 University Avenue, 4707 University Avenue, 4715 University Avenue, 4100 Fourth Street and 4060 Fourth Street. They are all owned by Lynde Investments. The City Manager reviewed the violations for each address. He also reviewed the chronology of inspections of each property noting that the original inspections occurred during August or September of 1995. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 15 The Enforcement Officer addressed some specific violations and noted that numerous complaints have been received from tenants of these buildings. Four other buildings owned byLynde Investments are scheduled for public hearing on February 12th relative to code violations. Legal counsel for the property owners requested all of these revocation issues be heard at the February 12th Council Meeting. He noted he was only recently retained to represent the owners and required additional time for research and preparation. He has specificquestions regarding the validity and legality of the City's Housing'Maintenance Code as well as the possibility of "grandfathering in" some of the present conditions which have been cited in the violation notices. The City Attorney advised the Council that the Housing Maintenance Code has met all challenges made to it and was legally acceptable in its present form. The matters mentioned relative to being "grandfathered" were issues of health and safety thereby making them not germane to this particular consideration. Members of the Council expressed their concerns regarding safety and health matters for the tenants of these buildings. Discussion continued regarding actually completing the repairs needed to come into compliance. Mayor Sturdevant inquired if the owners would be willing to have all twelve buildings in question inspected during the week of February 5th. The owner who was present responded he was willing to have these inspections done during that week. Motion by. Ruettimann, second by Peterson to continue the public hearings and resolutions regarding revocation considerations until February 12, 1996 for the following properties owned by Lynde Investments: 4120 4th Street, 4433 University Avenue, 4425 University Avenue, 4441 University Avenue, 4707 University Avenue, 4715 University Avenue, 4100 4th Street, 4060 4th Street, 5121 University Avenue, 5131 University Avenue 5141 University and 4050 4th Street in the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jolly - nay Jones, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 16 f. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1313 Being an Ordinanc- Amendina Ordinance No. 853 Pertainina to Zonina Amendment~ Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1313 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 9.116(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: 9.113(3) Permitted Accessory Uses Within the "RB" Business District the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses. (a) Decorative landscape features (b) Off-street parking and loading (c) Any incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct a permitted principal use providedthe area does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the floor area devoted to the principal use. (d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent by Section 9.117A. (e) Buildings temporarily located for purposes of constructing on the premises for a period not to exceed time normally necessary for such construction. (f) Light warehousing and laboratories incidental to processing of small medical devices provided that the aggregate of such area of warehousing, laboratories, and processing incidental or necessary to conduct a permitted use does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the floor area devoted to the principal use. Shall hereafter be amended to read as follows: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 17 9.1 3(3) Permitted Accessory Uses Within the "RB" Business District the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses. (a) Decorative landscape features (b) Off-street parking and loading (c) Any incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct a permitted principal use provided the area does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the floor area devoted to the principal use. (d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted by Section 9.117A. (e) Buildings temporarily located for purposes of constructing on the premises for a period not to exceed time normally necessary for such construction. (f) Light warehousing and laboratories incidental to processing of small medical devices provided that the aggregate of such area of warehousing, laboratories, and processing incidental or necessary to conduct a permitted use does not exceed the total floor area devoted to the principal use. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: December 11, 1995 January 8, 1996 January 8, 1996 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Se ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION a. O~her Resolutions!Ordinances REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 18 1. Resolution No.' 96-15 Beina a Resolution Appointing City Manager Effective January 22, 1996 Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-15 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ACTING CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 22, 1996 WHEREAS, Patrick Hentges has resigned as City Manager; and WHEREAS, The City Council'desires an orderly transition; and It is necessary to appoint an Acting City Manager to fulfill the responsibilities of the Columbia Heights City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Mark Winson be appointed to the position of Acting City Manager effective January 22, 1996 to fulfill the responsibilities set forth within the City of Columbia Heights' charter until such time a permanent placement position is appointed. 2. That in exchange for additional responsibilities during this time, Mr. Winson's compensation shall be increased by $500 per month and an additional $200 per month for vehicle and mileage expenses. Compensation shall remain in effect until such time a permanent City Manager is appointedbythe City Council, at which time Mr. Winson may resume his permanent responsibilities as Public Works Director/City Engineer. Passed this 8th day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Sturdevant All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 19 b. Bid Considerations 1. Authorization to Purchase Vehicles Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to authorize the purchase of three 1996 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles, one service manual, one parts manual, on Hennepin County Contract $3532A-232 at a total cost of $56,776.00 from Superior Ford, Inc. with $51,000 from Fund 431-42100-5150 and $5,776 from Undesignated Reserve of Fund #431 and that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: Ail ayes Councilmember Ruettimann requested that the Council be advised as to the future of the three vehicles which are being replaced. Final Payment for MSC Storage Building. Project ~9517 Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to accept the work for Municipal Service Center storage building, Municipal Project #9517 and to authorize final payment of $88,111.00 to Ebert Construction of Corcoran, Minnesota. Roll call: All ayes c. Other Business 1. City Council Board/Commission/Association Assignments Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to approve the attached list of board/commission/association assignments for 1996. Roll call: All ayes 2. Application Recommendation for Secondhand Merchant The representative of the applicant requested this matter be tabled for two weeks. The applicant explained what her inventory will be for this store. Motion by Jolly, second byPeterson to table consideration of the license application of Heidi Westman for a secondhand merchant store at 4110 Central Avenueuntil February 22, 1996. Roll call: All ayes e ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 20 The City Manager's report was presented in written form and the following item was discussed: Traveler Status; The Traveler kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at Parkview Villa. Members oft he Council were invited to attend. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 10. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Minutes from the following meetings were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was required. Charter Commission Meeting - October 19, 1995 Library Board Meeting - December 5, 1995 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting - December 14, 1995 HRA Board Meeting - December 19, 1995 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Z~nne Student, Council Secretary