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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
LEVY HEARING
NOVEMBER 29, 1993
The Levy Hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn.
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present
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PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
To establish special assessments for sealcoating of the
northwest quadrant of the City which is considered to be
complete and/or ready for assessment and to consider a
resolution which will levy special assessment for Project
#9301, PI~ #866.
PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION BY STAFF
The City Manager advised this proposed assessment is for
sealcoating of the northwest quadrant of the City which is
Area ], north of 44th Avenue, University Avenue to Central
Avenue.
Notices of this assessment hearing were sent to all affected
property owners and notice was published in the November 9,
1993 edition of the Focus Newspaper.
In the case of improvements made pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, an owner may appeal an assessment to District Court
by serving notice of appea! on the Mayor or Clerk of Columbia
Heights within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment
and by filing such notice with the District Court within 10
days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 93-63
Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the
following local improvement and determining that said
improvement has been made and ratifying and conforming
other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment numbered
886.
REGULAP COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1993
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Roil call: All ayes
OPEN MIKE/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Commissioner Pat Leung represents the City of Columbia Heights
on the Metropolitan Council. The Commissioner reviewed the
history of the Met Council since its inception in 1967. He
referred to some of its past accomplishments and addressed
issues currently being focused on for the future.
Counci]member Nawrocki apprised the Commissioner of what is
viewed as an inequity regarding fees retained by the Metro
HRA. Federal funds are used to fund Section 8 Housing. Two
thirds of these funds are retained by the Metro HRA. The
remaining one third is given to Columbia Heights tc: administer
its Section 8 housing program. Currently, there is a very
large reserve from the funds for the Section 8 housing
program. The City is not getting paid for the work it actually
does and members of the Council felt this was unfair.
John Weaver represents Columbia Heights on the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission. He distributed charts which showed
the City's use of the MWCC's services. He stated there appears
to be considerable infiltration of the City's system which
results in higher charges. Counci]member Nawrocki stated he
had understood this question of infiltration had been examined
and corrected. Commissioner Weaver will follow up on this
matter.
~uth Franklin represents Columbia Heights on the Regional
Transit Board. Discussion was held regarding the City's para-
transit program and what has been reimbursed over the last few
years. Future plans for this shared ride program were also
discussed.
Commissioner Leung felt the comments given at this meeting
were very helpful and he will relay some of the concerns and
comments from members of the Council to members of the Met
Council. He felt all comments were valid and were reflective
of the spirit of partnerships between the Metropolitan Council
and local units of government.
Mayor Murzyn read the proclamation designating the week of
November 28th through December 4th as Home Health Care Week.
He presented the proclamation to Bob Lofthus.
LEVY HEARING
NOVEMBER 29, 1993
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Section 5: This resoluiton shall take effect immediately upon
its passage.
Passed this 29th day of November, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Murzyn
Peterson
All ayes
Mayo~' Donald J.~Md'rzy~, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
The Public Works Director advised that the engineering costs
for this project are being paid from the Infrastructure Fund.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to adjourn the Levy
Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Roll
cal 1: A]]~ ayes .~
Mayor~/Donald J. ~[u,f'zyn~/Jr.
/~o-Anne Student, Counci] Secretary