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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 14, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Paterson, Hadtrath - present Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The following Items were on the consent agenda: Minutes of Previous Mee.tin~s The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 24th as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 89-37; Being a Resolution Approving the Continued Participation in the Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Program The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 89-37 RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING CONTINUED PAR- TICIPATION IN ANOKA COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM WHEREAS, The City is currently involved in the Federal Department of Housing end Urban Development funded Anoka County Community Development Block Grant (ACCDBG) Entitlement Program which has funded various .community development type improvements and activities over the past eight years; and WHEREAS, Anoka County has notified the City that the City may remove itself from the ACCDBG program and seek community development funds on a competitive basis with other small cities under the Federally funded State Small Cities Development Program (SCDP); and WHEREAS, The Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners and staff recommend continued participation in the ACCDBG Program due to the certainty of funding; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia fleights that the City Manager be directed to advise Anoka County that the City of Columbia Heights hereby declines its option to "opt-out" of the Anoka County CDBG Program and will continue to be involved in that program for the next three years (1990 thru 1992). The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute any necessary addendum to our Joint Cooperation Agreement with Anoka County. Adopted this 14th day of August, 1989. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Paterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 2 Resolution No. 89-39; Being a Resolution Designat. in9 Election Judges for 1989 Municipal Elections The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 89-39 BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR 1989 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30 and M.S.S. 204A, the Council shall appoint, at 1east 25 days before'election, qualified voters in each election district to be judges of election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the City Primary Election to be held on September 26, 1989, If necessary, and the City General Election to be held on November 7, 1989 with an hourly remuneration of $5.80 for a head judge, and $4.95 for an election judge. Passed this 14th day of August, 1989. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes ~o-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Special Purpose Fence - Aspenson, 689 46th Avenue The Council approved a six foot high special purpose fence along and inside the east property llne from the rear property line to 25 feet from the front property llne subject to a building permit being issued for a one or two family dwelling at 689 46th Avenue. League of Minnesota Cities - Annual Membership Dues The Council approved the continued membership with the League of Minnesota Cities, and that the annual payment of $8,698 is hereby authorized, Request of The 500 Club to Hold its Fourt.h ~pnu~l Kielbasa Days The Council approved the request submitted by Frank Pastuszak, owner of The 500 Club, to conduct the Fourth Annual Kielbasa Days at 500 40th Avenue, outdoors In the rear parking lot on September 8 - I0, 1989, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.. Request by Carbone's Restaurant to Display Temporary Slgnage The Council authorized the placement of a temporary banner to advertise the Grand Opening of Carbone's Restaurant during September 12 - 16, 1989, at 4005 Central Avenue, subject to a $100 deposit being submitted to ensure removal of the signage by September 18, 1989. Establish Public Hearing Date for Presentation of.1990 City Budget The Council rescinded its action of duly 24, !'989 establishing a pubi.~c hearing on September 19, 1989, for consideration of the 1990 City Manager's Recommended Budget. The Councll approved a public hearing on October 16, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the 1990 City Manager's Recommended Budget. Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1~89 page 3 Schools, Conferences and Workshops Attendance of Fire Chief at International Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference The Council approved the attendance of the Fire Chief at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Conference to be held In Indianapolis, Indiana from August 27 - 30, l~8~; and furthermore that related expenses be reimbursed. Attendance of Police Chief and Police Captain at New Approach to Employee Performance The Council approved the attendance of Stuart Anderson and Leonard Olson at training for a New Approach to Employee Performance on September 7 - 8, 1989, In Eagan and that expenses be paid out of the Police Department budget. Solid Waste Informational Brochure The Council authorized the payment of $2,550 to Apple Business Forms for typesetting, keylining, graphics, and printing of 7,500 copies of the City of Columbia Heights Solid Waste Information Brochure; and requested staff to seek reimbursement of this payment from Anoka County Landfill Abatement Activities Fund. Authorization tO Dispose of City Equipment The Council authorized the City Manager to dispose of Vehicles Nos. 416, 403, and PD33 at the Hennepin County Auction. Cable Funding Assistance The Council approved funding for the development and planning of curriculum for training workshops for teachers and students In the area of video instructional units and projects as outlined In a letter dated July 20, 1989, the cost will not exceed $),000, and the funds will come from the 198~ Cable budget. Final Payment for Municipall.' Project #8813 The Council authorized final payment of $1,049.73 for Project #8813, removal of dirt from Huset Park, and the Council accepted the work. Dra.inage at 4319 Monroe Street The Council authorized the staff to proceed with Municipal Project No. 8908, utilizing the sewer extension option, than award of bid be made at the August 28, 1~8~ City Council Meeting and that the funding for the project come from the retained earnings of the Sewer fund. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed and waived the requested fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agepda f4otlon 'by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roil.call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 4 5. Open Mike The resident at 3935 Van Buren advised the Council he is planning on constructing a new garage on his property which will be in a different location than the present garage. He gave the Council photos showing a wall presently leaning against his garage. If his garage ls dismantled the wall will cave in thereby releasing its support of the alley. He inquired who will pay for a new wall when it is bu|)t. The City Manager requested this matter be pursued by staff and report back with findings at the next Council meeting. 6. Public Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions a. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 89-36; Approving Amendment to Com- prehensive Plan of 1980 for City of Columbia Heights A number of property owners in the southwest area of the City stated their concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of that area. Their concerns included a change from the original proposal which Included industrial businesses, timetable for commencement and comp)etlon of the redevelopment, influx of families with children whose children will attend District schools, and the market for rental properties in the project. The HRA Director advised those in attendance as to why the industrial portion of the project had been eliminated and also stated he had discussed the potential number of children this project would bring into the school system with the School Superintendent. He also invited those Interested in the project to attend the August 16th HRA meeting for more information. The City Manager requested the HRA Director to make up a timetable of the project for general information. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-36 RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING AMENDMENT TO'COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN OF 1980 FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, In consideration of changed community needs, market demands, and to provide for planned unit development In the City's proposed Multi-Use Rede- velopment Plan (MURP) project area, an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan of 1980 is necessary; and WHEREAS, Prior to approving an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan, public hearings must be held by the Planning and Zoning Commisslon and the City Council and the amendment must be reviewed by the Metro Council; and WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission' has held a public hearing on August 1 and the City Council held a public hearing on this date; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the attached Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of 1980 for the City of Columbia Heights be approved subject to the review of the Metropolitan Council. Adopted this 14th day of August, 1~8~. Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 5 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath b. Resolution No. 89-38; Proposed Study of Silver Lake The Public Works Director reviewed the background on what proposals have been discussed to improve the water quality of Silver Lake. He noted that the three adjacent cities and the Rice Creek Watershed District agreed that a stddy should be done but that any improvements should be by mutual agreement of those affected entities. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the study, the possible improvements and the probable costs of the improvements. Some of the councilmembers felt some oF the costa should be shared by those benefitted properties located on Silver Lake on an assessed basis. The City Attorney suggested some language changes to the resolution. Motion by Hadtrath, second by Carlson to waive the reading of-the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-38 WHEREAS: WHEREAS: There has been considerable degradation of water quality of Silver Lake in recent years; and The City of Columbia Heights has an interest in the quality of public waters within the State and more particularly within its own boundaries; and WHEREAS: Rice Creek Watershed District has passed a resolution indicating that any future corrective work would be by Agreement of all parties involved; and WHEREAS: Rice Creek Watershed District is submitting an application for a grant under the Clean Water Partnership Act Program to study what is happening in the Silver Lake and what can be done to correct or reverse the process; and WHEREAS: It is proposed that each party involved with Silver Lake pay a proportionate share of the matching funds for the grant NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does support the proposed study by Rice Creek Watershed District and agrees to allocate its proportionate share of the study cost not to exceed $9,750; and furthermore, urges the Metropolitan Council to approve .the grant application under the Clean Water Partnership Act Program to fund the study; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the involved parties negotiate a Joint Powers Agreement and that the parties request proposals for the study. Adopted this 14th day of August, 1989. Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 6 Offered by: Hadtrath Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the aforegolng resolution.is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 14th day of August, 1989, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my presence. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk c. Resolution No. 89-40; Rescheduling a Public Hearing Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-40 RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MODIFICATION BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OF THE DOWNTOWN CBD REVITA- LIZATION PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MULTI-USE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO, LOCATED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, A public hearing was scheduled by the City Council for August 24, 1989 to consider the modification of the Downtown CDB Revitalization Plan and establishment of the Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan Tax Increment Finan- cing District; and WHEREAS, Due to an omission in the original publication of notice about the parcels involved in the TIF District, the hearing must be postponed and re- scheduled for September 11, 1989; BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on Monday, September ll, 1989, at approximately 7:30 p.m., in Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street N.E. to hold a public hearing on the following matters: (a) The modification of the Redevelopment Project by the HouSing and Redevelopment Authority by the establishment of the Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan Tax Increment Financing District located within the Redevelopment Project. (b) The modification of the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan for the Redevelopment Project, and (c) The adoption and approval of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan Tax Increment Financing District Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 7 within the Redevelopment Project all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, inclusive, as amended, the Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended. Sect.i.on 2. Notice of Hearing. The City Manager is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be given as required by law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on August 14, 1989. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath d. Resolution No. 89-41; Acquisition of Street and Utility Easement Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-41 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENT WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights proposes to construct and improve State Aid Street 44th Avenue N.E., and WHEREAS, The improvement consists of realigning and reconstructing said Street as herein determined necessary to provide for the safety of the traveling public, and WHEREAS, Permanent street easements over certain lands are required to provide for said construction, and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights has authority to acquire right of way for said street by eminent domain pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 162.09, Subd. 7, and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights has the right to acquire the right of way prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed com- missioners, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Secs. 117.011 and 117.O42, and WHEREAS, A portion of said lands required for easement purposes are owned by Krause-Anderson, Inc. with Norwest Bank St. Paul National Association appearing to have an interest in said lands, Superamerlca Group, Inc., with First Stevenson Properties Corp., the Southland Corporation, Shawmut Bank of Boston, and the New England Life Insurance Company having a possible interest in said lands and Vernon C. Olson and Marjorie W. Oison, and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights has been unable to successfully negotiate the acquisition of the required easements; Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Columbia Heights City Attorney is requested to file the necessary Petition therefore, and to prosecute such action to a successful conclusion or until it is abandoned, dismissed, or terminated by the City or the Court. Passed this 14th day of August, 1989. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission The Council received the minutes of the August l, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for informational purposes. Setback Variance - Otten, 4301 Fifth Street Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to refer this variance request back to the Plannlr,g and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes The Building Inspector advised that the specifics of this variance request had changed since it was first brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Traffic Commission The City Manager advised that incorrect information had been included on the agenda regarding a request of the Chairperson of the Traffic Commission. The intent was to request discussion regarding the charge of the Traffic Commission at a Council work session. c. Adopting 1990 Budget for Six Cities Water Management Organization Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the proposed 1990 budget for the Six Cities Water Management Organization. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business Ali the items on the Old Business agenda had been approved on the Consent Agenda. 9. New Business' a. Permission to Proceed with Traffic Signalization Motion Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize City staff to proceed with a joint project between Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis, City of St. Anthony, Ramsey County and the City of Columbia Heights to construct traffic signals at the intersections of 37th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard, and at the intersection of 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard, and further- more, to authorize the Columbia Heights Engineering Department as the lead agency for the project. The Public Works Director advised the Council that this project would be paid for entirely from State Aid funds with the exception of some admini- strative costs which may be paid by the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 9 b. Legal Services - Cable Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a letter of agreement with law firm of Briggs and Morgan for legal services to be provided by Attorney Mark Ayotte involving cable-related matters. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 9:20 p.m. RECONVENE: 9:35 p.m. c. Request for Proposals for 1989 Audit Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manager to do a Request for Proposals for an auditing firm for the 1989 audit. Roll call: All ayes d. Excavation Permit on New Street Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Public Works Department to issue an excavation permit to install a new apron at 4057 Seventh Street. Roll call: All ayes 10. Reports a, City Manager's Report The report of the City Manager was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Operational Reports for July 17 - August 4: The City Manager requested that any comments the Council may have regarding the Operational Reports be made to him at the August 15th work session. 2. Action of County Board Regarding Purchase of a GIS System: The City Manager gave the Council a status report on this item. 3. Mechanical, Electrical, and Roofing Improvements at City Hall: The City Manager advised the Council that some change orders can be anticipated on the improvements. He also noted that asbestos had been found in the City Hall in three locations. It is hoped that this material can be incapsulated rather than be removed. 4. TVI - Value Village Savers Store: This firm is requesting an ordinance change regarding the hours and days of operation allowed in the City. The City Manager recommended against this ordinance amendment. Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to reaffirm its position regarding hours and days of operation in the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: Ail ayes 5. Update Regarding Property at 411 4Otb Avenue: The City Manager gave a status report on this matter noting that the previous tenant had died recently. b. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney advised the Council that a mathematical error had been made by an appraiser in the computing of land value. He recommended the Council approve an additional $700. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to increase the acquisition cost for ~ 44th Avenue N.E. owned by ~-~ fi~=~.__~-~g~.d, to a total of $2,800. Roll -v Regular Council Meeting August 14, 1989 page 10 call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Roll call: All ayes /~Anne-Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath