HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 27, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 27, 1992
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - 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 July 13, 1992 Council
Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
Request for Neiqhborhood Block Party
The Council approved the request submitted by Ruth Graham, 625
47th Avenue, to conduct a block party in conjunction with
National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 1992 from 6:30 p.m.
until 9:30 p.m. with barricades for the cul-de-sac only, being
placed at the end of 47th Avenue, west from Monroe Street to
the top of the hill.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
payment of the proper fees.
Approval of Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of
proper funds.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
5. OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mayor Murzyn read a proclamation designatinq August 4, 1992 as
National Night Out in Columbia Heights. He presented the
proclamation to Sergeant Bill Roddy of the Columbia Heights
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Police Department. Sergeant Roddy thanked the City Council for
its support of the event which is being held for the fifth
year.
The Mayor read a letter received by the Council from a
resident thanking personnel of the Fire Department and the
Police Department for their excellent assistance during a
recent emergency at her home.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
Public Information Hearing - Resolution No. 92-16, Being
a Resolution Establishing Mill Street as a Municipal
State Aid Street
The Public Works Director advised the Council that Mill Street
is forty-one feet wide which is in excess of the width
required for a State Aid street. This width will accommodate
parking on both sides of the street. He noted that the street
presently needs some work such as an overlay, curb replacement
in some locations and perhaps reconstruction down to the
subgrade. Regarding maintenance, he noted that City crews will
perform the work but it will be paid for with State Aid funds.
Councilmember Nawrocki recalled where some streets in the City
were designated as State Aid streets and parking restrictions
were placed on them after the designation. He also noted that
another negative could be that this designation affords usage
of the street by trucks. While he supports the designation, he
wanted to be sure that the residents on Mill Street were aware
of these possibilities.
Councilmember Clerkin inquired if this designation would
prohibit any restrictions being put on Mill Street by the City
such as closing or parking during such events as the Jamboree.
The Public Works Director responded that City restrictions
would not be prohibited.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 92-16
ESTABLISHING MILL STREET N.E. AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that the street hereinafter described should
be designated Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions
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of Minnesota Law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights that the road described as follows, to
wit:
Mill Street N.E. from Fifth Street N.E. (MSAS 108) to 40th
Avenue N.E. (CSAH 2)
be, and hereby is established, located, and designated a
Municipal State Aid Street of said City, subject to approval
of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of
Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of
this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his
consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation
of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed,
improved and maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the
City of Columbia Heights to be numbered and known as Municipal
State Aid Street 120.
Dated this 27th day of July, 1992.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 27th day of
July, 1992, as disclosed by the records of said city in my
possession.
Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk
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b. Public Information Hearing - License for Taxi Cab
Operator
The City Manager advised that the license application contains
a waiver signed by the applicant so this matter can be
discussed at a public meeting. He also noted that if the
license application is denied that the applicant must be
notified by letter of his rights to aggrieve the denial and
the timeframe for reapplying.
The applicant, William Frank Green, stated his reasons for
requesting Council approval of his application.
Councilmember Nawrocki felt it would be desirable to view this
applicant as someone who is being rehabilitated and is
desirous of having meaningful employment. He suggested that
staff contact Mr. Green's probation officer.
The City Manager felt the recommendation for denial made by
the Police Department was directly influenced by the types of
crimes for which the applicant had been convicted. He noted
that taxi driver licenses had been issued to others who had
been convicted of crimes which were not related to the
operation of a vehicle nor would facilitate selling of
narcotics.
Mayor Murzyn stated he could not support approval of the
application because of the applicant's criminal history and
the recommendation of the Police Department.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to table this issue for
additional information from the applicant's probation officer
to be brought back to the next Council Meeting.
Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye
Murzyn - nay
Resolutin No. 92-17, Being a Resolution for Collection of
Annual State Water Testinq Fee for the State Department
of Health
Councilmember Nawrocki felt it was significant to note that
this directive comes from the federal government and was
passed on by the State to local municipalities. He observed
that there could be additional costs incurred by property
owners whose water service does not pass the test. He feels
that all the costs for this water testing should come from the
City's Water Fund. Discussion continued regarding the reserves
in the Water Fund and the appropriate use of these reserves.
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Councilmember Clerkin inquired if there are any programs
available to property owners who may have to replace their
service. The Public Works Director responded there are no
programs in place at this time but some solutions are being
explored for funding from water suppliers.
Motion by Nawrocki that no fee be charged to property owners
for the federal and state water testing program in 1992.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Councilmember Ruettimann suggested that this might be a
project where the City shares the cost of the testing with the
property owners on a 50/50 basis.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to amend the
resolution to include a 50/50 split of the testing fee, half
being paid by the property owner and half being paid by the
City.
Councilmember Nawrocki observed that all of the fee will be
coming from the same pocketbook. Councilmember Peterson stated
he does not support the amendment as it will be depleting the
Water Fund further.
Roll call on amendment: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Murzyn - aye
Nawrocki, Peterson - nay
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to amend the resolution
to include language which reflects this is a federally
mandated program and collection of the fee will commence on
July 1, 1992 and end by June 30, 1993. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to waive the reading
of the amended resolution there being ample copies available
for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 92-17
RESOLUTION FOR COLLECTION OF ANNUAL WATER TESTING FEE FOR THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
WHEREAS, The Federal Government has mandated a water testing
program; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Health has been authorized to
assess an annual fee of $5.21 for every service connection to
a public water supply; and
WHEREAS, The public water supp]y operator (City) is to collect
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the fees and remit said fees to the State on a quarterly
basis.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
That the fee of $2.61 be placed on the utility bill as an
annual fee.
That it clearly be delineated on the utility bill that
this is a State water testing fee for a federally
mandated testing program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above fee will be collected on
billings after July 1, 1992 until June 30, 1993.
Passed this 27th day of July, 1992.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Clerkin
Clerkin, Ruettimann, Murzyn - aye
Nawrocki, Peterson - nay
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d. Resolution Supporting Anoka County DesiGnation of Minor
Arterials
The Public Works Director reviewed the four Groups of roadways
functionally classified.
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 92-18
SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY DESIGNATION OF MINOR ARTERIALS
WHEREAS, Anoka County has prepared and adopted the Anoka
County 2010 Comprehensive Transportation Plan to address
roadway and transit needs, both those which currently exist
and those which can be expected over the next twenty years,
and
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W/qEREAS, The Anoka County 2010 Comprehensive Transportation
Plan proposes a Functional Classification System for roadways
under its jurisdiction, which classifies routes as principal
arterials, minor arterials, collectors and locals, and
WHEREAS, Minor arterials are broken into Minor Arterial "A:
and Minor Arterial "B" classifications based on route length,
spacing, traffic volume and other criteria, and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights has been given the
opportunity to review the proposed classification system as it
relates to the needs and desires of its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights that it supports the proposed
classification of Minor Arterial "A" and Minor Arterial "B"
routes within the City of Columbia Heights that are under the
jurisdiction of Anoka County as shown in the Anoka County 2010
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, adopted by the Anoka County
Board of Commissioners on June 12, 1990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to forward one certified copy of this
resolution to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.
Dated this 27th day of July, 1992.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Ruettimann
All ayes
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 27th day of
July, 1992, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk
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Resolution No. 92-19, Being a Resolution Regarding
Potential Refunding of 1982 Single Family MortgaGe
Revenue Bonds
The Executive Director of the H.R.A. advised taking advantage
of the low interest rates is what is driving this refundinG.
Councilmember Nawrocki, who is also a H.R.A. Commissioner,
requested that lanGuaGe be included in the resolution which
would stipulate that all fees or charges be paid from funds
which would be available from proceeds of the transaction.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 92-19
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO REFUND
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, CITY OF
MOORHEAD AND THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND
FOR THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA, SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1982.
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center, the City of Columbia
HeiGhts, the City of Moorhead and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Robbinsdale,
Minnesota (toGether, the "Issuers") have jointly issued their
SinGle Family MortGaGe Revenue Bonds Series 1982 (the "1982
Bonds") for the purpose of financing the acquisition of home
mortGaGes for low and moderate income first time homebuyers;
and
WHEREAS, Proposals have been made to the Issuers which
indicate that the issuance by the Issuers of revenue refunding
bonds ("Refunding Bonds") for the purpose of refunding of the
1982 bonds will release significant cash to the Issuers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia HeiGhts, Minnesota (the "City") as follows:
1. The City hereby finds and determines that it is in the best
interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the City
of Columbia HeiGhts that the City, together with the other
entities which constitute the Issuer, jointly issue their
Refunding Bonds to refund the outstanding principal amount of
the I982 bonds, and the City hereby preliminarily approves the
issuance of such refunding bonds. Such approval is subject to
the mutual agreement of the Issuers of the terms and
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conditions of the Refunding Bonds and provisions for their
payment. In any event it is understood that the Refunding
Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance legal
or equitable upon any property of the City except the trust
estate pledged thereto.
2. Miller & Schroeder, Financial, Inc., is hereby authorized
to act as the underwriter for the Refunding Bonds. The law
firm of Holmes and Graven Chartered, is hereby authorized to
act as bond counsel, and to assist in the preparation and
review of necessary documents relating to the Refunding Bonds.
Springsted, Inc., is hereby authorized to act as fiscal
consultant with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. The City
officers and staff are hereby authorized to assist the working
group in the preparation of documents. Payment of fees and
expenses of the transaction will be paid only from funds
available from the transaction.
3. The adoption of this resolution does not constitute a
guarantee or firm commitment that the City will approve the
issuance of the Refunding Bonds. The City retains the right in
its sole discretion to withdraw from participation and not to
issue thereof that it is not in the best interest of the City
to issue the Refunding Bonds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on
the 27th day of July, 1992.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Ruettimann
All ayes
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no additional communications.
OLD BUSINESS
Debris in Area of Tyler Street, 46th to 47th Avenues
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he has inspected the area of
46th to 47th Avenues on Tyler Street and noted there is again
evidence of ordinance violations. Some of the violations he
viewed were uncovered garbage cans, and one junk truck and one
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junk car. The City Manager will refer these issues to the
Police Department and the Inspections Department.
Councilmember Nawrocki also noticed a retaining wall on 45th
Avenue has been removed. He is concerned about the removal of
this wall as well how the structure and land will be affected
with it gone.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Authorization to Seek Bids to Install Pipe From Innsbruck
Parkway to Secondary Pond
The Public Works Director will have the cost estimates and the
amount of funding budgeted for this pipe prepared for Council
consideration.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to table this matter for
additional information until the next Council Meeting. Roll
call: All ayes
b. Consider Option to Withdraw from Anoka County CDBG
Entitlement Program
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to grant approval for
the City of Columbia Heights to continue participation in the
Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Program for the
next three years, starting as of June 30, 1993, with the Mayor
and City Manager authorized to sign the necessary Addendum to
the existing Joint Cooperation Agreement. Roll call: All ayes
c. Consider Change to Business Loan Program and Related Change
to CDBG Program
Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to consider using ithe
services of an intern to survey the community. The survey
would address what types of businesses are absent from the
City and would be beneficial to have. He felt the information
gotten from the survey could be effectively used to encourage
businesses to move into the community.
Motion by Nawocki, second by Ruettimann to table recommended
motion #1 which reads as follows; "Move approval of changes
necesssary to the "Plan for Business Revolving Loan Fund
(BRLF) of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota" to delete all
references to the Anoka County CDBG Program and its related
requirements and to change the maximum loan amount from
$25,000 to $50,000 as of August 1, 1992. Roll call: All ayes
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10.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve of August
10, 1992 as the date for a public hearing to consider the
proposed transfer of the residential (approximately $43,800)
from the City 1991 CDBG Program Project #129 (Business
Revolving Loan Fund) to the 1992 CDBG Project #230
(Neighborhood Revitalization). Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Nawrocki requested that staff bring suggestions
for alternative uses of the funding in the approved motion.
d. School Liaison Officer Assignment
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with
School District #13 for the provision of police school liaison
services as stipulated in the Letter of Agreement and Joint
Powers Agreement herein for a period commencing September 1,
1992 through June 11, 1993. Roll call: All ayes
REPORTS
a. Report of City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
Meeting with Hilltop Representatives: The City Manager met
with representatives of the City of Hilltop to discuss their
sanitary sewer contract with Columbia Heights. The next
meeting is scheduled for August 14th.
Status of Honeywell Project: The City Manager advised that
there is not 100% agreement at this point in time. He
requested some direction from the Council regarding who would
assume responsibility for the breakdown of equipment, the City
or Honeywell. Noting that the Council had only received
pertinent information at this Council meeting, Councilmember
Nawrocki felt no one would be prepared to give direction.
State Aid Overlay: Two city streets, 39th Avenue and 51st
Avenue, do not meet the present vertical grade standards of
the State Aid requirements so they will not receive
authorization for improvements this year. The Public Works
Director made suggestions as to what corrections could be made
to these two streets to meet the standards. Councilmember
Nawrocki felt consideration should be given as to how these
corrections would impact on abutting alleys, curbs, streets
and garage aprons.
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b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney stated that Ms. Kelly Ruth has left his firm
to join a family firm in Duluth, Minnesota.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to adjourn the Council
meeting at 10:10 p.m. Roil call: All ayes
/Jo- nne ~dent, Counc
Mayor6'/Dona 1 d J .~9~zyn ~/Jr.
il Secretary