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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 29, 1993OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS 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 0 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 PAGE 2 o 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 PAGE 3 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