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We the undersigned live on the north side of 44th Avenue Northeast and would
like to see a sidewalk placed on the north side of 44th Avenue Northeast. We
feel the traffic is extremely heavy & the widening of 44th Avenue Northeast
will only invite more traffic and endanger the safety of the pedestrians. We
need a safe place to walk!
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 24, 1991
Mayor Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m,.
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the consent agenda:
Approval of Minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the June 10, 1991 regular Council meeting
as presented and there were no corrections.
1st Readin9 of Ordinance No. 1224; Pertaining to Repeal of Municipal Service~,_ _ _
Utilities, Water and Sewer Connections
The reading of the ordinance wa~-~alved there being ample copies available for
the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1224
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED,
PERTAINING TO THE REPEAL OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES: UTILITIES, WATER AND SEWER
CONNECTIONS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Chapter 4, Article III, Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the City
Code of 1977, as amended, passed June 21, 1977, which cur-
rently reads as follows, to wit:
Section 1 WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS
4.301 (i)
4.301(2)
4.301(3)
The Council shall by resolution fix all charges and penalties for
late payment for water and sewer service and for garbage and rubbish
hauling rates for dwellings and shall similarly fix the rates
by which such charges shall be computed, All such utility bills
may be collected as provided for water billing by Section 4,303,
No permit to tap or connect with sewer or water service in the
City shall be granted for service to property for which there
are delinquent taxes, delinquent special assessments, or unpaid
special charges, as of the date of the permit application.
The distribution and quantity of water purchased from the City
shall be regulated by the use of water meters, under the exclusive
control of the City. For purposes of enforcing the provisions
of this Code, delegated city officials upon presentation of proper
identification shall have the authority to enter into any premises
during reasonable business hours for inspection or maintenance of
said water meters,
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4.301 (4)
The Public Works Department shall insure that every customer and
user of City water is provided with a properly installed water
meter upon request therefore.
(al No person other than an employee of the City shall install
such meter.
(bi No customer or user of City water shall be provided water
unless such meter has been so installed.
4.)01 (5)
Every water meter shall be sealed by an employee of the City at
the time of installation; and at any time thereafter wi~ere the
seal has been broken.
(a)
(b)
No person shall break or remove said seal, provided, how-
ever, that a licensed plumber may break said seal for the
purpose of making necessary repairs,
Any broken seal or removed water meter shall be reported
to the City within 24 hours of such action, or as soon
as discovered,
Section 2 CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION CHARGES
4.302(1)
Water service for any premises, building or building unit~ shall
not be commenced or restarted until a connection fee in an amount
set by resolution of the Council is paid to the Clerk, together
with any delinquent water bills from past service to said buil-
ding or building unit, and any unpaid and delinquent special
assessments.
4.302(2)
Where separate water meters are installed to service separate
locations or units within the same building, the provisions
of this section relating to delinquent water bills shall only
apply to those locations or units for which such delinquencies
exist,
4.302(3)
A disconnection fee as set by resolution of the Council shall be
charged upon voluntary or involuntary termination of water service
at any premises, building, or building unit.
4.303(1)
4.303(2)
Section 3 UTILITY CHARGES, BILLING AND COLLECTIONS
The administrative service of the City shall provide for a method
of periodic accounting and recording of water consumed at each
metered location throughout the City. Bills shall then be cal-
culated to include connecting and disconnecting charges; minimum
charges for availability of water services, regardless of connection
or usage; and consumption charges as are necessary and appropriate
for revenue for the maintenance and operation of the City water
works facilities.
The administrative service shall mail said water bills to the general
occupant at the address listed for each specified meter location.
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4.303(3)
4.303(4)
4.305(5)
4.303 (6)
4.303(7)
(al
For purposes of this section, bills are presumed to be
received by the person responsible for payment thereon
within five (5) days of mailing,
(bi
Water bills are due and payable on the 10th day of the
following month following their mailing. Any bill not
paid by the 10th day of the month following its mail-
ing is delinquent, Partial payments shall be considered
as payment towards most recent amounts billed,
The administrative service shall ascertain all water bills
that are delinquent after the loth day of the month and mail
notice of such delinquency to the occupant of the metered
location by the 20th day of the same month.
If such bill remains unpaid at the 30th day of the month in
which the delinquency notice was sent, the administrative
service shall send a second written notice of such delin-
quency. Said notice shall include a statement that water
service will be discontinued unless full payment is received
by the 10th day of the month following the month in which
the first delinquency notice was mailed.
Water service may be discontinued at any time thereafter,
subject to the following exceptions:
Service may not be discontinued in this manner for:
(al
Any tenant, lessee, or individual occupant of a multiple
dwelling or commercial buildin9 which does not have a
separate meter for each separate tenant, lessee, or
occupant unit.
(bi
Any person who has filed with the Clerk a written protest
of the amount billed, either in whole or in part, together
with the reasons or basis for such protest,
Water service may be discontinued under circumstances described
in Section 4.303(4)(a) by providing thirty (30) days written
"final notice" to each individual tenant, lessee, or occupant,
Upon expiration of twenty five (25) days of said thirty (30)
day period, additional written notice shall be provided to each
individual tenant, lessee, or occupant indicating whether the del-
inquent water bills remain unpaid,
Under circumstances described in Section 4~303(4)(~)) the adminis-
trative service shall investigage the basis for the protest and
issue a report of its findings to the aggrieved party, When so
warranted by the result of the investigation, water service may
thereafter be terminated upon twenty four (24) hours notice,
Subject to the foregoing provisions of this obligation for payment
of any water bill for a meter servicin9 an individual tenant, lessee~
or occupant shall be the joint and severable responsibility of any
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4.303(8)
person in possession of the premises and the record owner of such
premises.
The Council may authorize the City Assessor to certify unpaid and
delinquent water bills to the County Auditor annually for col-
lection pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter
444.075.
is herewith repealed.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading: June 24, 1991
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1224 is scheduled for June 8, 1991.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1222; Establishing_ Definitions and Establishing
Minimum Floor Areas for Split Entry Designs Containing'Th'rea B'~rooms or Less
in "R-2" Districts
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for
the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1222
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, ESTABLISHING
DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM FLOOR AREA5 FOR SPLIT ENTRY DESIGNS CON-
TAINING THREE BEDROOMS OR LES5 IN "R-2" DISTRICTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.108(5)(d) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1997, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.108(5)(d) Split level design containing three bedrooms or less,
1,O20 square feet or more plus 120 square feet for each additional
bedroom.
is herewith amended to read as follows:
9.108(5)(d) Split level design containing three bedrooms or less,
1,020 square feet or more plus 120 square feet for each additional
bedroom.
Split level design shall be defined as any design wherein the entry
way together with some living space is located at ground level with
additional living space located above such level and/or partially
below such level.
Section 2:
Section 9.108(5)(f) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to
hereafter read as follows, to wit:
9.108(5)(f) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to hereafter
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read as follows, to wit:
9.108(5)(f) Split entry design containing three bedrooms or less,
1,O20 square feet plus 120 square feet for each additional bedroom,
on the main floor.
Split entry design shall be defined as any design wherein the entry
way is the only area located at ground level and all living space
is located above such level and/or partially below such level.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30
days after is passage,
First reading:
June 24, 1991
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1222 is scheduled for July 8, ]991.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1223; Establishing Definitions and Establishing
Minimum Floor Areas for Split Entry Designs Containin~ Three Bedrooms or Less
in "R-I" Districts
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for
the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1223
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, ESTABLISHING
DEFINITIONS AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS FOR SPLIT ENTRY DESIGNS CON-
TAINING THREE BEDROOMS OR LESS IN "R-I" DISTRICTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.107(5)(d) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.107(5)(d) Split level design containing three bedrooms or less,
),020 square feet or more plus 120 square feet for each additional
bedroom.
is herewith amended to read as follows:
9.107(5)(d) Split level design containing three bedrooms or less,
1,O20 square feet or more plus 120 square feet of each additional
bedroom.
Section 2;
Split level design shall be defined as any design wt~erein the
entry way together with some living space is located at ground
level with additional living space located above such level and/or
partially below such level.
Section 9.107(5)9e) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to
hereafter read as follows, to wit:
9.107(5)(e) Split entry design containing three bedrooms or less,
1,120 square feet plus 120 square feet for each additional bedroom,
on the main floor.
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Split entry design shall be defined as any design wherein the
entry way is the only area located at ground level and all living
space is located above such level and/or partially below such
level.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First reading: June 24, 1991
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1223 is scheduled for July 8, 1991.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1225; Pertaining to Permitted Uses Within Any
"R-3" Multiple Family Use District ....
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies avai,lable for
the public.
ORDINANCE NO, 1225
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
PERMITTED USES WITHIN ANY "R-3" MULTIPLE FAMILY USE DISTRICT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.109(1)(a) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.109(1)(a) Any use permitted in Section 9.108(1).
is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
9.109(I){a) Any use permitted in Section 9.108(1) and as regulated
in Chapter 9, Article I, Section 8, shall be a permitted use
except as herein amended.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First reading: June 24, 1991
The second reading of Ordinance No, 1225 is scheduled for July 8, 1991.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 12261 Pertaining to Permitted Uses Within Any
"R-4" Multiple Family Use District
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for
the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1226
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
PERMITTED USES WITHIN ANY "R-4" MULTIPLE FAMILY USE DISTRICT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.110(1)(a) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed
June 2l, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
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9.110(1)(al Any use permitted in Section 9.109(1) and as regulated
therein except as herein amended.
is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
9.110(1)(al Any use permitted in Section 9.109{1} and as regulated
in Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9, shall be a permitted use except
as herein amended.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
30 days after its passage.
First reading:
June 24, 1991.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1226 is scheduled for July 9, 1991.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1228; Pertaining to Commercial Licensing Regulations
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being am~le copie~ available ~or
the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 122~
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
COMMERCIAL LICENSING REGULATIONS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
5.101(1)
Section 5.101(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 2l, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
For purposes of this Chapter, "license" shall mean the written
authority granted by the City to maintain, operate or conduct
a business or commercial establishment, or engage in any trade,
profession or occupation for which payment of a fee to the City
is required; and "person" shall mean person, partnership, cor-
poration or other association.
Is herewith amended to read as follows:
5.101(1)
Section
5,]01 (2)
For purposes of this Chapter, "license" shall mean a written authority
granted by the City to maintain, operate or conduct a business or
commercial establishment, or engage in any trade, profession or
occupation or conduct any activity or maintain any premises which
are subject to regulation under the police power for which payment
of a fee to the City may be required; and "person" shall mean
person,, partnership, corporation or other association,
Section 5,101(2) of Ordinance Not 853t City Code of 1977~ passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as followsi to wit;
Applications for all licenses required by this Chapter shall be
submitted in writing to the Clerk and contain the following
information:
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Is herewith amended to read as follows:
5.101(2)
Section 3:
5. 103 (5)
Applications for all licenses required by this Chapter shall be
submitted in writing to the Clerk and contain the following
information, unless specifically provided otherwise herein,
Section 5.103(5) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
Annual license fees shall be established by resolution of the
Council and may be amended from time to time. Fees shall be
paid in full to the Clerk Treasurer prior to the issuance of
the license.
Is herewith amended to read as follows:
$.103(5)
Section 4:
5.606(1)
Annual license fees shall be established by resolution of the
Council and may be amended from time to time, Fees shall be
paid in full to the Clerk Treasurer prior to the issuance of
the license unless specifically provided otherwise herein,
Section 5.606(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit;
No person who owns a multiple dwelling shall allow it to be
occupied or let to another for occupancy any unit in a multiple
dwelling, except hotels, motels, and any dwelling or dwelling
unit required to be licensed under Chapter 5A, without a license
issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section.
For purposes of this section, "Multiple Dwelling" is herein
defined as any building or structure containing three or more
separate dwelling units, whether used solely or exclusively
for residential purposes or otherwise.
Is herewith amended to read as follows:
5.606(l)
No person who owns a multiple dwelling, dwelling unit, or common
area within a multiple dwelling shall allow it to be occupied
or let to another for occupancy any unit in a multiple dwelling,
except hotels, motels, and any dwelling or dwelling unit required
to be licensed under Chapter 5A without a license issued pursuant
to the provisions of this section.
For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall
apply:
Multlple Dwellln~. Any building or structure containing three or
m~re separate dwelling units, whether used solely or exclusively
for residential purposes or otherwise,
Dwelling Units. A room or group of rooms located within a multiple
dwelling whi~ form a single habitable unit with facilities which
are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or
eating.
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Common Area. A hall, corridor, or passageway for providing
ingress and egress from a dwelling unit to a public way or
any other area located within or about a multiple dwelling
and not within exclusive control of any dwelling unit.
Section 5:
5. 606 (7)
Section 6:
Section 5.606(7) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
passed June 21, 1977 which is currently reserved, shall be
amended to hereafter read as fol)ows, to wit:
No license shall be required for any dwelling unit which dwelling
unit is owner occupied
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
30 days after its passage.
First reading:
June 24, 1991
The second reading of Ordinance No, 1228 is scheduled for July 8, 1991,
Resolutions Nos. 91-36 and 91-37; Regarding the Continuation of Participat.[pn
in MHFA Rental Rehab and Deferred Home Improvement Loan Programs
The reading of Resolution No. 91-36 was waived there being ample copies
available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO, 91-3~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the need to rehabilitate substandard rental units in the City of
Columbia Heights exists; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Columbia
Heights (hereinafter referred to as the "Authority") and City of Columbia
Heights desire to continue participation in the Minnesota Rental Rehab-
ilitation Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program") and continue
to administer the Program in accordance with all applicable State and
Federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, to continue participation in the Program in 1991 it is necessary
for the Authority to file an application signed by the Chairman of the Authority
with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has obtained the cooperation of the Metropolitan Council
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (hereinafter referred to as the "Metro
HRA") to provide rent assistance to eligible tenants affected by the Program,
and the Authority through the Metro HRA agrees to apply for any Section 8 rent
assistance resources that may become available to the Program through the U,S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the Columbia Heights that the
Authority is authorized to:
1. File an application for Rental Rehabilitation funds with the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency;
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2. Administer through the Authortiy and program funds that are awarded; and
3. Authorize the Authority through the Metro HRA to operate the Section 8
rent assistance program within the City of Columbia Heights and authorize
the Authority to enter into any cooperative agreements with the Metro HRA
required for the purposes of coordinating Section 8 assistance in association
with the Program.
Approved this 24th day of June, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Attested by:
Ruettimann
Nawrocki
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
The reading of Resolution 91-37 was waived there being ample copies available
for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-37
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MHFA REHABILITATION 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 Rehabilitation Loan Programs; 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 Rehabilitation Loan Programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Finance
Agency Rehabilitation Loan Programs in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Motion by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Nawrocki
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Attest By:
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Resolution No, 91-38; Being a Resolution Cancelling Improvements
The reading of the resol~'ion'~as wa-i~e~ there b~in'g a~ple ~6~i~s available
for the pub)ic,
RESOLUTION NO, 91-38
BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELLING IMPROVEMENTS
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WHEREAS, the properties listed in the Assessment Rolls known and described as:
677-3 Washington Street, 43rd Avenue to 44th Avenue N,E.
AND WHEREAS, Some of these street lights are now part of the City of Columbia
Heights Rdditional Street Lighting Program that was authorized by the City
Council on October 8, 1990.
BE IT THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to remove one half of
the cost for the 1991 electric and to strike from future Local Improvements,
Number 677-3.
Passed this 24th day of June, 1991,
Offered by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Nawrocki
Roll call: All ayes Mayor Edward M. Carlson --
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Request for Authorization to Seek Proposals for Residential Waste Service
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to authorize staff ~b advertise
for proposals for residential garbage, rubbish, recycling and yard waste
services for 1992-1993, The motion was approved on the consent agenda.
Final Payment and Acceptance of Municipal Project #9013; Retainin~ Wall
Construction at Pump Station #3
The Council accepted the work-for Municipal Project #9013 and authorized the
final payment to Sunram Landscaping, Inc. of Maple Grove in an amount of
$693.40.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper
fees.
Approval of Bills
The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Roll call: All ayes
5. OPEN MIKE
There was no one present for Open Mike.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
a. Informational Meetin~_(or SiLdewalks on 44th Avenue East of Central Avenue
At a previous Council meeting a petition had been received r~ue~i~%]dewalks
on the north side of 44th Avenue east of Central Avenue. Owners of property
on both the north side and south side of 44th Avenue east of Central were
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notified by letter of this informational meeting.
The contractor of the 44th and Central Avenues project did a study of the
area for the installation of sidewalks. The contractor's recommendation was
to install sidewalk on the north side only as there would be considerable
problems encountered with sidewalk installation on the south side of 44th
Avenue.
The Public Works Director reviewed the drawings made by the contractor for
sidewalk installation from Central Avenue to McLeod. Many of the residents
in attendance expressed their opposition to sidewalk installation citing
the following problems which may occur; snow removal, driveway approaches,
tree relocation, retaining wall interruptions, etc, The residents at 1209
44th Avenue stated their support of the sidewalk to their property west to
Central Avenue. Some of the residents felt this should be pursued.
Pedestrian safety had been the concern of the circulator of the petition.
She presented another petition to the Council. Some residents felt safety
could be better addressed by enforcement of the speed limit,
Discussion continued regarding further action by the Council. It was suggested
that each property owner be personally contacted for his/her opinion on the
sidewalk or that each owner be sent a postcard soliciting his/her opinion.
Councilmember Nawrocki felt the matter of snow removal by the City should
have been discussed while the residents were still in attendance. He noted
that this snow removal is done at certain locations in the City where the
sidewalk is immediately adjacent to the street. The Public Works Director
advised the snow is not immediately removed after every snowfall from these
locations but rather after there is a buildup of snow.
Noting that pedestrian safety is an issue, the City Manager advised that pede-
strians on 44th Avenue are not as high as on other streets. He felt that per-
haps enforcement should be increased. Mayor Carlson felt extending the side-
walk all the way up to Reservoir Boulevard should be a consideration as
traffic from the nursing home campus could be addressed.
The Councilmembers all concurred that a consultant should be used to proceed
with a proposal for sidewalk from ]209 44th Avenue west to Central Avenue,
The Public Works Director advised that if the project does not go forward
the fees for the consultant will not be paid by State Aid funds,
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1227; Being an Ordinance for. Water~
Sanitary Sewer end Storm Sewer Services and Connections
Members of the Council had many questions regarding this ordinance.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to table Ordinance No. 1227 and
returned to a Council work session for discussion. Roll call: All ayes
7. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Final Payment to TKDA
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to approve the final payment to TKDA
in the amount of $4,924.89. Roll call: All ayes
This payment is for various building improvements to the City Hall and the
Service Center,
b. Mailing List for City Newsletter
The City Manager was requested to check the mailing list used by the contractor
of the City newsletter. Councilmember Nawrocki has not received the last two
editions.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a~ R~quest for Authorization to Seek Quotations for a Coin Operated Public
Use Copier at the Library
Motion by Peterson, second by ~uettimann to authorize staff to seek quotations
for purchase and installation of a public use coin operated copier at the
Library. Roll call: All ayes
b. Proposals for Residential Garbage, Rubbish, Recycling & Yard Waste Service
for 1992-1993
Authorization to seek proposals for this service was approved on the consent
agenda. Councllmember Nawrocki had questions concerning the performance bond
being required. He felt the cost of the bond may prohibit some contractors
from bidding thereby cutting down the number of contractors who may want to
bid and losing the advantage of competition for the City. He requested that
staff determine the cost of a performance bond as stated in the specifications
and report back on this matter at the first Council meeting in July,
c. Purchase of Electric Voting .Booths
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if any competitive bidding had been done on this
matter. The City Manager noted that twenty of these booths have already been
purchased last year and it was the intent of the Finance Director to match
these. This may have been a proprietary item. The issue was addressed again
later in the meeting.
d. Authorization to Seek Formal Quotations on Playground Equipment
The Public Works Director showed the Council photos of the equipment )ocated
at McKenna Park. He noted that some of the boards are splitting and the life
of the supports is questionable.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Paterson to authorize staff to seek formal quotations
for replacement of playground equipment at McKenna Park, Roll call: All ayes
Purchase of Electric Voting Booths (cont.)
The City Manager recommended this item be removed from the agenda,
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to table this matter for additional
information. Roll call: All ayes
e. Award of Bid for Disposal of Concrete Asphalt Rubble
Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to award the bid and authorize the
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Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bury and Carlson of
Minnetonka, Minnesota, to dispose of bituminous and concrete rubble for the
19~1-~2 season based upon their low formal bid received at the unit prices
as follows:
Material
Bituminous
Concrete w/steel
Concrete w/out steel
Picked Up at Cit~
$4.25 per ton
$6,75 per ton
$4.25 per ton
Delivered to Plant Site
$1.00 per ton
$3,50 per ton
$1.00 per ton
Roll call: All ayes
f. Purchase of Three-Quarter Ton Truck
The City Manager advised that upon further review the recommended bidder did
not meet the specifications.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to reject all bids received for the
three quarter ton truck. Roll call: AIl ayes
Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to seek new bids
for the three quarter ton truck. Roll call: All ayes
9' Award of Engineering Work for Sewer Improvements in the Northeast Portion
of the Cit~ -
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to authorize the award of an engineering
contract to study proposed solutions for Municipal Project #9212 to Maier
Stewart and Associates, Inc, in an amount of $1,800 to be shared jointly
between the City of Columbia Heights and the City of Fridley; and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
same. Roll call: All ayes.
h. Watermain Installation Change Order
The Council received a copy of Change Order No, 2 regarding the watermain
installation on 49th and Central Avenues. Items included in the change order
were discussed and the City Manager also noted that the parking lot at the
restaurant on the northeast corner of the intersection is yet to be seal-
coated.
The City Attorney has reviewed the joint powers agreement the City has with
the School District for this entire project, He feels the entire project is
100% assessable to the School District. At this point in time the City has
been paying for the project and has not received any funds from the School
District, The City Manager felt funds may be received after July 1,
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to sign Change Order #2 with Burschville Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$22,039.65. Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Nawrocki requested a copy of a letter received from the attorney
for the School District regarding cost overruns on this watermain project,
10. REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items
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June 24, 1991
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were discussed:
a) 38th Avenue Project: The project on 38th Avenue has been started.
b) Soil on Parking Lot: The soil which was being stored in the parking lot
in Huset Park has been moved to another location in the parking lot,
c) Innsbruck Watermain Project: Staff advised that all of the easements to
install this watermain have not been gotten yet.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate the easements for the Innsbruck watermain project. Roll call:
All ayes
d) Damage to Jackson Pond Wall: Staff is pursuing the bond on this project and
is taking precuations to keep the situation from getting worse. Permanent
repair will be done later in the year.
e) Melsa Letter: Councilmember Nawrocki noted that the reciprocal reference
service referenced in the letter from Halsa was an arrangement the City of
Columbia Heights had with Minneapolis previous)y. This arrangment was pro-
hibited by Me]sa when our library became a member.
f) Date of Work Session: It was determined that a Council work session could
be held after the July 8, 1~gl Council meeting. The utility ordinance wil) be
added to the list of agenda items for this work session.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time,
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the meeting at 10:40
p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
'An'ne Student, ~0nci-I secretaFy
Mayor Edward M.. 'C'ar~lsOn ....
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 24, 1991
The continued public hearing was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 6:10
p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
2. PURPOSE OF MEETING
To continue the public hearing regarding sealcoating or construction of a
concrete alley, 4th to 5th Streets, from 52nd to 53rd Avenues,
PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION BY STAFF
At the previous public hearing staff was directed to do borings on this alley
to determine if there were enough depth to do milling, planing and sealcoating
of the alley.
The Public Works Director advised that the borings were done every fifteen
feet through most of the alley. He showed the Council a drawing indicating
the locations of the borings and their depth. The boring results showed
a depth of 2½ to 3½ inches and the base was 1½ to 3½ inches, He noted that
two inches would have to be milled to get a "V" in the alley for drainage,
He feels that the alley cannot be milled with this depth as there is not
a very big buildup of asphalt and it would lose its strength if it were
milled.
A new proposal was discussed; that being, the resurfacing of half of the alley
installation of two catch basins and sealcoating, A guesstimate per alley foot
for this proposal was $23.00. The other options were to reconstruct the alley
with concrete at approximately $69,00 per alley foot; all bituminous alley
with two catch basins at $35.59 per foot; or to patch and sealcoat the alley
at $1.73 per foot. It was noted that if only half of the alley were recon-
strutted ali benefitting property owners would be assessed,
Councilrnember Nawrocki observed that if only half of the alley were constructed
the assessment would eventually end up around $46,00 per alley foot when the
north end of the alley needed reconstructing, He stated he is not convinced
that the milling and planing proposal would not work, He suggested that the
apron from the street be removed thereby creating an additional two inches of
surface, If this "lift" were removed he felt caution must be taken so the
water is not directed into the alley. Council member Ruettimann added that a
roll edge be put into the end of the alley to direct the water toward the
center of the alley and assist in the drainage. The Public Works Director
felt this proposal would cost approximately $I0,00 which was the cost pre-
viously authorized as a maximum for this alley project by the Council,
Counci)rnember Ruettimann requested a letter be sent to the affected property
owners stating the two options; construct half of the alley, or remove the
apron and direct the drainage out of it.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to reaffirm the action taken by the
City Council at the May 28th Public Hearing to proceed with the planing,
milling and patching of the alley and that the costs not exceed $10.00
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June 24, 1991
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per foot. Roll call: All ayes
A resolution for this project will be prepared for the next Council meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the hearing at 7:10 p.m..
Roll call: All ayes
po-An'6e 5tudent,~'Counci¥
~-~yor Edward'-M, I~arl~n~
Secretary