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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 26, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The following items were on the Consent Agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 12th as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 89-25; Belng a Resolution Authorizing Application for MHFA ~ef~rred Loan Program Funds The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 89-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MHFA DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM FUNDS WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota, has been authorized to undertake a program to provide loans to property owners for the purpose of housing rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has developed an application as an Administering Entity for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Deferred Loan Program; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has demonstrated the ability to perform the required activities of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Deferred Loan Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia HeigHts, Minnesota is hereby authorized to make appllcatlon to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a grant of funds pursuant to the Deferred Loan Program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is hereby authorized as an entity to be charged with the administration of funds made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Deferred Loan Program, in the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 26th day of June, 1989. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting June 26, 1989 page 2 Resolution No. 89-26; Being a Resolution Adopting Joint Powers Agreement for North Metro Development Association The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 89-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH METRO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement, on file in the Office of the City Manager, for-the purpose of assuring the City's membership in the North Metro Development Association organized for the purpose of promoting economic development. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Resolution No. 89-27; Being a Resolution Adop.ting Joint Powers Agreement to Form a Coalition of Metropolitan Communities The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 89-27 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN A COALITION OF NORTHERN METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES TO BE KNOWN AS THE NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement, on file in the Office of the City Manager, for the purpose of participating in a Coalition of Northern Metropolitan Communities for the purpose of advancing transportation and economic development in the Northern/Metropolitan area. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: Ail ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Fourth of July Kiddie Parade The Council authorized the Police Department to issue a parade permit to the Columbia Heights daycees for the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade to be held on Tuesday, July 4th, at 2:00 p.m.; the parade occurring on such streets as indicated In the City Council letter dated June 21, 1~8~. ~equest for Block Party The Council approved the closing of the block on 39th Avenue between Johnson Street and Buchanan Street on Saturday, July 8 (or in the event of rain, on Saturday, July 15) from 5:00 p.m. to !0:00 p.m.. Regular Councll Meeting June 26, 1989 page 3 Purchase of Cardboard Baler The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ver-Tech, Inc. to purchase a baler at a cost not to exceed $3,725 based on )ow quotation. Purchase of Surveillance Cameras The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with United States Security to purchase cameras and other surveillance equipment at a cost not to exceed $1,605 based on low quotation. Request for Cable Funding Assistance The Council approved the funding for the production of five videotapes as outlined in Linda Ernst, Media Coordinator, letter dated June 15, 1989, revised June 19, 1989, at a cost not to exceed $1,950 with monies to come from the 1989 Cable Budget. Purchase of Gas Detection Safety Meter The Council authorized the purchase of one Neotronlcs Model 40 OPH with battery charger from Davies Water Equipment Company of Minneapolis for their low quotation of S1,650; and the Mayor and City Manager were autho- rized to enter into an agreement for the same. Licenses The Council approved the 1989 license applications as ilsted upon payment of proper fees and waived the fee as requested by the Columbia Heights Lions Club. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4..Approval of Cons~pt Agenda Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mike The owner of the Mongolian Gardens Restaurant, located at 4757 Central Avenue, requested permission to place a roof balloon on top of the restaurant for the grand opening. He was advised that a $100 deposit would be required for this. Motion by Pe~koff, second by Carlson to approve the permit for a roof balloon to be placed at the Mongolian Gardens Restaurant, 4757 Central Avenue from June 30, 1989 to July 5, 1989 on the condition that It be removed within two days after the grand opening is over, that being July 7th and that a $100 deposit be made. Roll call: All ayes Presentation by Representative of American Red Cross Lori Richmond, Manager of the Anoka County Branch of the American Red Cross, presented the Council'with a plaque for the Mayor's Swlm-A-Cross. Council- member Paulson represented the City and Columbia Heights was recognized for having raised the most funds of all of the communities in Anoka County. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. !i76; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, By Establishing a Housing Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units Regular Councll Meeting June 26, 1989 page 4 The City Manager reviewed the ordinance and noted that he had received many calls regarding the proposed ordinance, some supportive and some opposed. He advised that this ordinance will apply to all housing units in the City, rental and family homes. He stated that many communities have ordinances similar to the one being proposed for.Columbia Heights. A lengthy discussion was held regarding certain aspects of the ordinance. Some landlords in attendance felt the ordinance may work a hardship on them and requested what procedures would be in place to address situations where com- liance was not possible. The City Attorney advised that the Planning and Zoning would be the likely body to handle hardship situations. Counciimember Petkoff observed that some Of the buildings, which were built to code, no longer meet present code requirements and this matter should be addressed. Security re- quirements, landscaping and parking appeared to be the issues which concerned landlords the most. Staff was requested to do further study of these Issues and research procedures which could give the Planning and Zoning Commission variance authority. RECESS: 9:20 p.m. RECONVENE: 9:50 p.m. Motion by Hadtrath, second by Peterson to table this ordinance for further consideration. Roll call: All ayes b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1188; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Changi, ng Off-Sale Liquor Operating Hours This ordinance would allow the City's liquor stores to remain open on July 4th and January 1st and would comply with State statute. Councilmember Petkoff noted that an ordinance does not take effect until thirty days after its passage therefore the stores in our City could not be open on the upcoming July 4th. Motion by Peterson, second by Car]son to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1188 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AND PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section I: Section 4.401(4) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to wit: 4.401 (4) The City Manager shall designate the days and hours of operation. However, no sale of intoxicating liquor may be made: (a) On Sundays; (b) Before 8:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday; (c) After 10:O0 p.m. on Monday through Saturday; (d) On New Year's Day, January i; (e) On Independence Day, July Regular Council Meeting June 26, 1989 page 5 (fi On Thanksglvlng Day; (gl On Christmas Day, December 25; and (hi After 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24. is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit: 4.401 (4) The City Manager shall designate the days and hours of operation. However, no sale of intoxicating liquor may be made at a time when such sale is prohibited by Minnesota Statute. Section 2: 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 12, 1989 June 26, 1989 June 26, 1989 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary There was a brief recess. Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1189; Rescinding Ordinance No. 1185, Regarding Sale of Property at 1309 44½ Avenue The City Manager reviewed the history of this sale of property. He recommended the sale not take place as it was the intention of the purchaser to build a duplex on the parcel. He noted there presently are no duplexes in that area. To accom- modate the size of the proposed structure an adjacent lot must also be purchased. Since this lot is privately owned there is question whether the outstanding special assessments and the delinquent taxes will be collected. The purchaser of the lot advised the Council it is his intent to redeem the lot for the taxes and the special assessments but to request abatement of the interest and penalties from the Anoka County Land Commissioner. Councilmember Paulson stated he is distressed that the seller of this parcel is financing his land deals at taxpayer's expense. Motion by Carlson, second by Hadtrath to deny the second reading of Ordinance No. 1189. Roll call: All ayes d. Resolution No. 89-28; Being a Resolution Establishing the Salary and Added Fringe Benefits for the City Manager Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Mayor Hadtrath stated his objection to the proposed increase and felt that it was not in keeping with past practices for other employees. He also felt the City's contribution to a Deferred Compensation Program for the City Manager was in essence contributing to two pension programs. Councilmember Paulson felt the increase was in keeping with Council policy on salary increases and the Regular Councli Meeting June 26, 1989 page 6 amount of the salary was set to assure the position of City Manager would be held by a quality individual. RESOLUTION NO. 89-28 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND ADDED FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE CITY MANAGER WHEREAS, discussions between the City Manager and the City Council have resulted in a mutually acceptable salary and added fringe benefits schedule; and WHEREAS, a copy of said salary and added fringe benefits schedule is available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and it made a part hereof by reference; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the salary and added fringe benefits schedule for the City Manager is hereby established effective January 1, 1989. Passed this 26th day of June, 1989. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Petkoff Peterson Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson, Hadtrath - nay Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath e. Resolution No. 89-29; Being a Resolution Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing on the 1989 Single Family Housing Program Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C. Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to~ive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-29 ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1989 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act"), the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota proposes to undertake a single family housing program for 1989 (the "Program"} and to issue up to $5,000,000 of single family mortgage revenue bonds to finance the Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act a public hearing is required to be held prior to approval of the Program following publication of notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Columbia Heights. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota: 1. A public hearing on the Program will be held by the City Council on July 24, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.. 2. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed Regular Council Meeting June 26, 1989 page 7 (al to cause notice of such public hearing in substantially the form attached hereto to be published in a newspaper of general circu- lation in the City of Columbia Heights not less than fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing; (bi to cause the Program to be sub- mitted to the Metropolitan Council on or before the date on which such notice is published; and (c) to cause application for approval of the Program to be submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Adopted this 26th day of June, 1989 Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7. Communications Letter of Credit - Savers, Inc. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to grant an extension of the completion date from July 1, 1989 to July 15, 1989, under the terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit Agreement between John Galt Corporation and the City of Columbia Heights dated March 29, 1989; and furthermore, that the City Manager be directed to inform the corporat'ion and interested parties of the City Council's decision. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business There was no old business. 9. New Business a. Purchase of Computer Hardware Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to purchase three TDS80386 computers from Computer Corp. at a cost not to exceed $9,484 based on their December low formal bid; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes b. Purchase of Computer Printer Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Computer Land to purchase an Epson DFX5000 printer at a cost not to exceed $2,106 based on low quotation. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Revise Offer for Right-of-Way Easement for Project #8600 Motion by Carlson, second by Pauison to offer the revised appraised value of $9,500 for the easement to Vernon Olson for 931 44th Avenue; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Easement Deeds on behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes d. Establish Work Session Dates The following dates and times were established for upcoming work sessions: July 18th at 7:00 p.m. August 7th at 8:00 p.m. Regular Council Meetin9 June 26, 1989 page 8 August 8th at 8:00 p.m. August 15th at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Petkoff requested that another date be considered for the Council work session with the School Board and the Recreation Commission. The work session is presently scheduled for July 17th. i0. Reports a. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: i. Alternative Council Meeting Room During City Hall Improvements: The majority of the Council would prefer holding Council meetings at Murzyn Hall if possible. The City Manager will explore the alternative sites. 2. New Hire: The City Manager advised the Council that he has hired Ms. Sandy Harvey as the Assistant Building Inspector. Ms. Harvey will com- mence her employment June 26, 1989 and will be compensated at the entry rate consistent with the City's AFSCME labor agreement. Councilmember Petkoff requested that the Council be extended the courtesy of meeting any additional new hires. 3. Reporting Format: Councilmember Paulson requested that the reporting format which had been requested at the City Manager's review be pre- pared for adoption. b. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Earlier, he had requested an Executive Session with the City Council to follow the adjournment of this Council meeting. Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second ~by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at ll:05 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes J~Anne -Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath