HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 28, 1991OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of October 14, 1991 and the Volunteer Relief
Association of October 14, 1991 as presented and there were no
corrections.
Resolution No. 91-60; Confirming the Tax Levy by the HRA and
APproving the HRA Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1992
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-60
CONFIRMING TAX LEVY BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (HRA) AND APPROVING HRA
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THAT:
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota (HRA), has by resolution adopted a budget
for Fiscal Year 1992; and
WHEREAS, said Authority has also resolved that a special tax
be levied of $70,000 (.01288%) upon all taxable property, both
real and personal, in the City of Columbia Heights as per the
attached HRA Tax Levy Budget; and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the Minnesota
Statutes reguires approval by the governing body of the
municipality in and for which said Authority was created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights approves the HRA Operating Budget and Tax
Levy Budget and consents to the levy of $70,000 (.01288%) upon
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all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City of
Columbia Heights, by said Authority, as special taxing
district, for use for the purpose of the provisions of Section
469.001 et seq of the Minnesota Statutes.
Passed this 28th day of October, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Resolution No. 91-61; Establishing Senior Citizens or Retired
and Disabled Persons Hardship Special Assessment Deferral
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-61
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZENS OR RETIRED AND
DISABLED PERSONS HARDSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL
Whereas, immediate payment of special assessments or
installments on special assessments cast an undue hardship on
some persons owning homestead properties who are 65 years of
age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total
disability for whom it would be a hardship to make payments,
and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes #435.193-435.195 makes it possible
for a home rule charter city to pass a resolution
establishing standards and guidelines for determining the
existence of a hardship and for determining the existence of
a disability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:'
This deferral procedure shall apply only to assessments
which are payable in five or more annual installments.
This deferral procedure shall apply only to property
owned and occupied by the elderly, retired, or disabled
applicant. Ownership and occupancy must be of the same
nature as would qualify the applicant for a homestead
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exemption for tax purposes.
This deferral procedure shall apply only to homestead
property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or
retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for
whom it would be a hardship to make payments. Permanent
and total disability shall have the same definition for
purposes of assessment deferral as is used for social
security purposes.
This deferral procedure shall not be construed as to
prohibit the determination of hardship on the basis of
exceptional and unusual circumstances not covered by the
standards and guidelines herein so long as determination
is made in a nondiscriminatory manner and does not give
the applicant an unreasonable preference or advantge over
other applicants·
In order to obtain a deferral of an assessment, the
homeowner must make application on the forms prescribed
by the Anoka County Auditor. If no such form is
available, the City Assessor of Columbia Heights shall
prescribe the appropriate form.
In granting a deferred assessment, the Council shall
determine in its resolution approving the assessment roll
the amount of interest, if any, to be charged on the
deferred assessment.
The option of the homeowner to defer the payment of
special assessments shall terminate and all amounts
accumulated plus applicable interest shall become due and
payable upon the occurrence of any of the following
events:
the death of the owner, provided that the spouse is
not otherwise eligible for benefits hereunder;
the sale, transfer or subdivision of the property
or any part thereof;
if the property should for any reason lose its
homestead status; or
if for any reason the City shall determine that
there would be no hardship to require immediate or
partial payment.
8. No deferral may be granted unless the homeowner makes
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application to the City Assessor within thirty (30) days
after adoption of the assessment by the .Council.
The deferral shall apply to only 50% of the annual
installment payment. If the 50% is not paid in a timely
manner, the balance of the annual installment along with
all future installments shall become immediately due and
payable.
10.
No deferral shall be granted to any owner who has a gross
annual household income from all sources in excess of
$12,800.
No deferral may be continued from year to year unless the
owner shall file a renewal application before September
15th of each year.
12.
No special assessment may be deferred for a period longer
than the time set by the Council as the time over which
the project is to be assessed.
13.
Interest on deferred assessments shall be at the rate set
by the Council in its resolution adopting the assessment
roll, and such interest shall be added to the amount
deferred and shall be paid in accordance with Minnesota
Statute #435.195 and this resolution.
Passed this 28th day of October, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of
a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights on the 28th day of October, 1991.
William J. Elrite, City Clerk
Resolution No. 91-62; Being a Resolution Establishing Amount
of Assessments to be Levied
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-62
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion
on the 9th day of September, 1991, ordered a special assessment
hearing to levy the cost of improvements and
WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed on
November 19th, 1991, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the
City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 429.061, and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as
follows:
PIR PROJECT WATER SEWER GENERAL ASSESSMENT TOTAL
FUND FUND CITY
841 38TH,E
5TH-MadP1.
873 Sealcoat
alleys
874 3rd TH47,
44-45
875 6th-7th
41-42
876 Taylor/Fillmore
45-46
878 4th-5th,
52-53
880 Misc. Delinqent
Bills
71,438.44 27,849.14
25,824.28 95,812.26 220,924.12
80,154.78
14,679.76 15,386.54
5,813.70 30,240.00
30,375.36
12,000.00
3,819.21
80,154.78
30,066.30
36,053.70
30,375.36
12,000.00
3,819.21
Passed this 28th day of October, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Change Order No. 8721-2 (38th Avenue Between Fifth and Madison
Place Reconstruction)
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The Council authorized Change Order No. 8721-2 to W.B. Miller
Construction in an amount of $429.03 and authorized the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Change Order No. 9016-2 (Innsbruck-Mathaire Water Line
Interconnect)
The Council authorized Change Order No. 9016-2 in an amount of
$1,800 to W.B. Miller Construction and authorized the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Licenses
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
payment of proper fees.
Approval of Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
OPEN MIKE/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Senator Don Frank was at the meeting to advise the Council
what is being planned for the upcoming Legislative Session in
January· He noted this will probably only be a three or four
week session and reapportionment will be the prime topic for
consideration. Governor Carlson has already indicated he plans
to veto the "Clean Up" bill relative to reapportionment.
Senator Frank suggested it is unlikely that more serious
matters such as worker's comp and unemployment compensation
will be discussed. He felt that the Northwest Airlines
financial package may be considered·
Mayor Carlson expressed his concerns regarding Local
Government Aids and Fiscal Disparities matters. The Senator
agreed that these are important matters but noted that the
next forecast will not be out until sometime in November so
the shortfall will not be known until then. He felt use of the
"rainy day" fund should be considered as this was no time to
raise taxes.
Councilmember Nawrocki noted that Columbia Heights ranks as
one of the three or four cities which benefits most from State
Aid funds and HACA. He is acquainted with the work of the
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intergovernmental committee which is developing a forumla for
LGA funding. He felt the loss of population is a very
important factor to consider and that the Ladd Report has not
included this factor in its formula. The Senator acknowledged
that the report is flawed and that he is very aware of the
importance of LGA funds and Fiscal Disparities to the City of
Columbia Heights.
Anoka County Sheriff Ken Wilkinson was at the meeting to bring
the Council up to date on the activities of his department
over the last year. He referred to his annual report which was
sent to each member of the Council. The Sheriff gave
statistics and facts regarding the criminal activity in the
City and how it compared to the rest of the County. He felt
that in the areas where the number of incidences had risen
there was not necessarily an increase in that activity but
rather more crime was being reported or detected.
Sheriff Wilkinson noted that the City's Police Department has
a long history of very good cooperation with the Sheriff's
Department. He presented two plaques to Stu Anderson who
served as the Police Chief before his appointment as City
Manager. Anderson was made an honorary deputy in the Sheriff's
Office and recognized for his fifteen years of active
participation in the law enforcement field in Anoka County.
Mayor Carlson introduced Sally Patrick, the recently-appointed
Special Projects Coordinator.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1235; Being an Ordinance
Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation
Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of $6,685,000, Series 1991A
Dan Hartman of Springsted Financial Advisors stated that
this refunding should result in a net savings of
$293,000. He noted that the sale will take place on
November 12th but there is no date specific for going to
market. This sale is conditioned on the closing which
will not be until thirty days after passage of the
ordinance. In response to a question of Councilmember
Peterson, the Council was advised that approximately
$5,000 would be due if the refunding did not go through.
These costs would be for printing, rating of the bonds
and perhaps for some fees due the bond counsel.
Hartman noted that many crossover refundings have been
done recently as the rates are very good. Councilmember
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Ruettimann observed that this is the last time these
bonds can be refunded.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the
reading of. the ordinance there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1235
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1991A
The City of Columbia HeiGhts does ordain:
1. It is hereby determined that:
(a) The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 475 (Act) and Section 475.67 of the Act to
issue and sell its General obligation bonds to
refund obligations and the interest thereon before
the due date of the obligations, if consistent with
covenants made with the holders thereof, when
determined by the City Council to be necessary or
desirable for the reduction of debt service cost to
the City or for the extension or adjustment of
maturities in relation to the resources available
for their payment;
(b) It is necessary and desirable to reduce debt service
costs that the City issue approximately $6,685,000
General ObliGation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds,
Series 1991A (Bonds) to refund certain outstanding
General obligations of the City;
(c) The outstanding bonds to be refunded (Refundable
Bonds) consist of the $9,100,000 General ObliGation
Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of 1987, Series A,
dated June 1, 1987, of which $6,550,000 in principal
amount is callable on March 1, 1994.
To provide moneys to refund the Refundable Bonds, the
City will issue and sell Bonds in approximately the
amount of $6,618,150. To provide in part the additional
interest required to market the Bonds at this time,
additional Bonds will be issued in the amount of $66,850.
The excess of the purchase price of the Bonds over the
sum of $6,618,150 will be credited to the debt service
fund for the Bonds for the purpose of paying interest
first coming due on the additional Bonds. The Bonds will
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be issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the
terms of the following Terms of Proposal:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
$6,685,000*
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX
INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1991A
DETAILS OF THE BONDS
The Bonds will be dated December 1, 1991, as the date of
original issue, and will bear interest payable on March 1 and
September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 1992.
Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360 day year of
twelve 30 day months. The Bonds shall be issued in the
denomination of $5,000 each, or in integral multiples thereof,
and fully registered as to principal and interest. Principal
will be payable at the main corporate office of the registrar
and interest on each Bond will be payable by check or draft of
the registrar mailed to the registered holder thereof at the
holder's address as it appears on the books of the registrar
as of the close of business on the 15th day of the immediately
preceding month.
The Bonds will mature March 1 in the years 'and amounts as
follows:
1995 $880,000
1996 $960,000
1997 $945,000
1998 $985,000
1999 $940,000
2000 $900,000
2001 $860,000
2002 $215,000
The City reserves the right, prior to award, to increase
or reduce the principal amount of the Bonds offered for
sale. Any such increase or reduction will be in a total
amount not to exceed $50,000 and will be made in
multiples of $5,000 in any of the maturities. In the
event the principal amount of the Bonds is increased or
reduced, any premium offered or any discount taken will
be increased or reduced by a percentage equal to the
percentage by which the principal amount of the Bonds is
increased or reduced.
OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
The City may elect on March 1, 1999, and on any day
thereafter, to repay Bonds due on or after March 1, 2000.
Redemption may be in whole or in part and if in part, at the
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at the option of the City and in such order as the City shall
determine and within a maturity by lot as selected by the
registrar. All prepayments shall be at a price of par plus
accrued interest.
SECURITY AND PURPOSE
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which
the City will pledge its full faith and credit and power to
levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition, the City
will pledge income from tax increment districts in the City.
The proceeds will be used to advance refund the 1995-2002
maturities of the City's General Obligation Tax Increment
Refunding Bonds, Series 1987A, dated June 1, 1987.
TYPE OF PROPOSAL
The proposal shall be for not less than $6,618,150 and accrued
interest on the total principal amount of the Bonds and shall
be accompanied by a Good Faith Deposit ("Deposit") in the form
of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of $66,850,
payable to the order of the City. The City will deposit this
check, the amount of which will be deducted at settlement and
no interest will accrue to the purchaser. Rates shall be in
integral multiples of 5/100 or 1/8 of 1%. Rates must be in
ascending order. Bonds of the same maturity shall bear a
single rate from the date of the Bonds to the date of
maturity.
AWARD
The Bonds will be awarded on the basis of the lowest interest
rate to be determined on a true interest rate to be determined
on a true interest cost (TIC) basis. The City's computation of
the interest rate of the proposal, in accordance with
customary practice, will be controlling.
REGISTRAR
The City will name the registrar which shall be subject to
applicable SEC regulations. The City will pay for the services
of the registrar.
CUSIP NUMBERS
If the Bonds qualify for assignment of CUSIP numbers such
numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure
to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect
thereto will constitute cause for failure or refusal by the
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purchaser to accept delivery of the Bonds. The CUSIP Service
Bureau charge for the assignment of CUSIP identification
numbers shall be paid by the purchaser.
SETTLEMENT
Within 40 days following the date of their award, the Bonds
will be delivered without cost to the purchaser at a place
mutually satisfactory to the City and the purchaser. Delivery
will be subject to receipt by the purchaser of an approving
legal opinion of Holmes and Graven, Chartered of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, which opinion will be printed on the Bonds, and of
customary closing papers, including a no-litigation
certificate. On the date of settlement payment for the Bonds
shall be made in federal, or equivalent, funds which shall be
received at the office of the City or its designee not later
than 12:00 Noon, Central Time. Except as compliance with the
terms of payment for the Bonds shall have been made impossible
by action of the City, or its agents, the purchaser shall be
liable to the City for any loss suffered by the City by reason
of the purchaser's non-compliance with said terms for payment·
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The City has authorized the preparation of an Official
Statement containing pertinent information relative to the
Bonds, and said Official Statement will serve as a nearly-
final Official Statement within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Official Statement, when further supplemented by an
addendum specifying the maturity dates, principal amounts and
interest rates of the Bonds, together with any other
information required by law, shall constitute a "Final
Official Statement" of the City with respect to the Bonds, as
that term is defined in Rule 15c2-12. By awarding the Bonds,
the City agrees that, no more than seven business days after
the date of such award, it shall provide without cost 270
copies of the Official Statement and the addendum or addenda
described above.
Springsted Incorporated is authorized and directed to
negotiate the Bonds for sale to Miller & Schroeder
Financial, Inc. in accordance with the aforegoing Terms
of Proposal. The City Council will meet as soon as
possible after the City receives an offer from Miller &
Schroeder Financial, Inc. to purchase the Bonds upon
terms which are recommended by Springsted Incorporated,
for the purpose of awarding the sale of the Bonds and
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and taking any other appropriate action with respect to
the Bonds·
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after 30 days after its passage·
First reading: October 28, 1991
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule a second
reading of Ordinance No. 1235 for the City Council meeting on
November 12, 1991. Roll call: All ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Channel 16 Character Generator System
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to award the bid
for the Channel 16 character generator system to JMH
Software of Minnesota, Inc. as outlined in Option 2 of
their proposal dated October 22, 1991, based on low
responsible bid received of $3,381 and recommendation of
the Cable Commission, and furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for
the same. Roll call: All ayes
Acceptance of Change - FM Service Line Up
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to accept the
change in the mix, quality, and level of service of the
FM Line up, effective November 1, 1991. Roll call: All
ayes
Joint Powers Agreement for Signal Construction
This agreement is between the cities of Columbia Heights
and St. Anthony· It is for a pedestrian/traffic control
signal system to be located on Stinson Boulevard between
38th and 39th Avenues. The signals being considered for
the intersection of 37th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard are
on hold until problems between Hennepin County and
Minneapolis are solved regarding maintenance of these
signals.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
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Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of St. Anthony for the
construction of a pedestrian traffic signal on Stinson
Boulevard, south of 39th Avenue. Roll call: All ayes
Job Description of Maintenance III - Mechanic
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired why this 3ob description
needed Council approval. It was explained that the last
time the description was updated was in 1974. He also
inquired if there are enough funds in the budget to allow
for an early hiring. The City Manager advised this will
be discussed at an upcoming Council work session on the
budget.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to approve the 3ob
description of Maintenance III - Mechanic dated October
23, 1991. Roll call: All ayes
Modified Softward License Agreement with Business Records
Corporation
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Business Records Corporation for a modified second
license agreement to allow the usage of Business Records
Corporation software on a separate computer in HRA at a
one-time cost of $2,000. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an annual software
service agreement with Business Records Corporation to
cover maintenance of the software, software upgrades and
indirect telephone support from BRC at an annual fee of
$1,500. Roll call: All ayes
Consultant Service for Civil Service Commission
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if any other consultants
were interviewed and what rates they quoted· The City
Manager responded with information received from other
consultants. He noted that some of the tasks suggested by
the recommended consultant can be performed by staff
thereby saving some costs.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
use of Labor Relations Associates, Inc. as a consultant
in the Police Chief selection process at a rate of $81.00
per hour at a cost not to exceed $6,000 and to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract for same.
Roil call: Ail ayes
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10.
Preparation of City Brochure
The City Manager advised that a camera-ready sample of
the City brochure will be brought before'the Council for
authorization.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Henning and Associates for the production and printng of
5,000 brochures, 5,000 folders and 10,000 insert shells
for $8,180; monies to come from the Undesignated General
Fund Reserve. Roll call: All ayes
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Replacement of City Hall Windows
The City Manager distributed information regarding
eighteen windows in City Hall which he feels should be
replaced. They are inefficient energy-wise, loose heat
and frequently leak. Only recently was the City Manager
made aware of the problems which have been experienced
over a period of many years. He stated if he had known
about this matter earlier, he would have included
replacement in the 1992 budget. Two bids have been
received for this project.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated his opposition to doing
this project on an emergency basis and noted that the
bids received were very far apart. He felt other bids
should be acquired. Councilmember Peterson is supportive
of the work but agreed there should be more bids taken.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to table for
additional information and additional bids. Roll call:
All ayes
REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in writing and
the following items were discussed:
Cement Contractor: The City Manager advised that the
cement contractor who is presently working on other
projects in the City will do the cement correction at
Parkview Villa South.
Fiscal Disparities - Mini Session: The majority of the
Councilmembers indicated they would prefer to keep the
Fiscal Disparities formula unchanged.
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Holiday Lighting/Decorations: The City Manager advised
that there will be an additional cost for working on the
volt system on city-owned poles to accommodate the
holiday and lighting and decorations. He noted that the
poles owned by N.S.P. did not need this correction.
LRT Draft Resolution: A draft resolution which addressed
the LRT project was included in the agenda packet.
Councilmember Nawrocki had concern with regard to
elimination of some of the proposed station sites as
stated in the resolution. The City Manager noted he is
not advocating what is included in the resolution but
merely that this is a draft which can be reworked.
Councilmember Nawrocki felt it may be appropriate to
recommend elimination of some of the parking around some
of the proposed stations. Mayor Carlson stated his
opposition to the entire LRT project and prefers it be
located on the west side of University if it becomes a
reality.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Carlson to table
consideration of this draft resolution until the Council
work session following this Council meeting. Roll call:
All ayes
Community Development Block Grant Program: Comments were
solicited from the Council regarding the C.D.B.G.
program. Councilmember Nawrocki felt it was too late to
make any meaningful comments as the requests for
proposals have already been mailed out. He noted that
prior comments had been made relative to the requests
being sent to agencies which would have more direct
services and benefits for Columbia Heights residents.
Councilmember Ruettimann agreed that any comments
requested would be received too late. Councilmember
Peterson commented that all requests received will be
reviewed by the Human Services Commission.
Survey Data: Incorrect information was received from an
engineering firm who is doing some survey work for the
City. It was stated that their survey equipment could
download data into our CAD system. This is not the case.
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if there were any damages
coming from this misinformation. The City Manager will
follow up on this.
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Press Box Construction: Staff feels the press box
construction in Huset Park Field #3 can be completed by
next Spring. The Public Works Director advised that the
pcb transformer in the area must be disposed of and had
been discussed previously.
Council Work Sessions: Four Council work sessions were
scheduled and the Council was reminded of the Assessment
Hearing on November 19th and the Budget Public Hearing on
November 21st.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Carlson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the meeting
at 9:57 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
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Mayor Edward M. Carlson
2Anne Stu~ent,-Council Secretary