HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 12, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1994
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Sturdevant.
1. ROLL CALL
Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were appproved on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes of Previous Meetings
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November 28, 1994 and the Truth in Taxation Meeting
of November 30, 1994.
Conditional Use Permit - Teddy Dear Preschool. 1555 40th
Avenue
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the
operation of the Teddy Bear Preschool in the First Lutheran
Church at 1555 40th Avenue Northeast.
Desianating an Official Newpaper for 1995
The Council designated the Columbia Heights Focus as the
official City newspaper for 1995 and authorized the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Columbia
Heights Focus for required publications.
Authorization to Obtain Ouotes for T-Shirts. Baseball Caps and
Athletic Equipment
The Council authorized staff to obtain quotes for t-shirts,
baseball caps and athletic equipment for the Recreation
Program.
License Applications
The Council approved the 1995 license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees and approved the rental property
license applications as listed on the December 12, 1994
memorandum from Lowell DeMars.
PaYment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of
proper funds.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
5. OPEN MIKE
a. Silver Lake ~omeow~ers Association - Request the RCWD to
Fund Feasibility and Diagnostic Study of Silver Lake
Representatives of the Silver Lake Homeowners Association
explained their request. One resident had three questions
regarding a water study, further development of Apache Plaza
and the modification of the pond at the boat landing. The
Public Works Director advised that the pond will be rehabed in
a way similar to the plan drafted by the Watershed District~
This project is included in the 1995 budget.
Discussioncontinued regarding the implications of supporting
the petition sent to the RCWD by the Silver Lake Homeowners,
previous studies which may have been done and safety issues
relative to the lake.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to direct staff to
continue research of various matters concerning this issue and
prepare responses to the three questions as posed by a
resident. Roll call: All ayes
b. Disposition of Vacant Parcel at 4~%5 McLeod
Tim Chies, representing his father who owns a vacant piece of
property at 4215 McLeod, advised the Council that his father
desires to donate this parcel to the City.
The City Manager stated he is aware of this proposal and has
requested HRA staff to review the possible uses for the
parcel. Staff will also contact the three property owners
adjacent to this lot regarding any interest they may have in
the property. Current easements and topography of the land may
be issues which need discussion.
The City Manager advised there are some outstanding assessment
and maintenance costs for this parcel.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly that the City Manager be
directed to prepare additional information on this matter and
return it to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes
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A citation has been issued by one of the City's CSO's for a
public nuisance associated with this property. A court date
has been set for this citation. The citation addresses grass
clippings and tree branches on the parcel.
Mr. Chies disagrees that this debris constitutes a public
nuisance and suggested the citation has no merit.
Councilmember Jolly recalled the city having received several
complaints on this vacant property and the difficulties in
getting any response from the owner. He felt the condition of
the property was a possible hazard for children.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 94-80; Adopting a Budget for the Year
1995 and $~tting th~ T~x Levy_ Collectable for the Year 1995
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. 94-80
BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FORT HE YEAR 1995 AND
SETTING THE TAX LEVY COLLECTABLE FOR THE YEAR 1995
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights as follows:
Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the
year 1995 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations
for each of the funds as follows:
General Fund
Para Transit Fund
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
DARE Project
Police Grant
Project Pride
Capital Improvements Fund
Infrastructure Fund
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds:
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Expense
6,604,775
89,609
79,394
102,629
418,679
5,781
98,569
1,850
695,165
0
506,460
49,374
48,319
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Central Garage Fund
Central Garage Fund
Liquor Fund
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Construction Funds
Energy Management
Data Processing
Pension Reserve
Debt Service Fund
0
345,999
6,255,408
1,304,211
1,274,888
1,309,758
292,500
340,196
94,470
175,000
2,875,977
Total Expense Including Interfund Transfers
22,969,011
Section B. The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of
the City of Columbia Heights for all funds, including general
ad valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth for the year
1995:
General Fund
Para Transit Fund
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
DARE Project
Police Grant
Project Pride
Capital Improvements Fund
Infrastructure Fund
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds:
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Central Garage Fund
Central Garage Fund
Liquor Fund
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Construction Funds
Energy Management
Data Processing
Pension Reserve
Debt Service Fund
Revenue Available
6,604,775
89,609
79,394
102,629
418,679
5,781
98,569
1,850
695,165
0
506,460
49,374
48,319
0
345,999
6,255,408
1,304,211
1,274,888
1,309,758
292,500
340,196
94,470
175,000
2,875,977
Total Revenue Including Interfund Transfers
22,969,011
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Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the
current year, collectable in 1995, upon the taxable property
in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following purpose:
Estimated Area-Wide
2,005,078
Estimated Local Levy
603,621
Certified Levy
2,608,699
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified
copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County,
Minnesota.
Passed this 12th day of December, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
b. Resolution No. 94-81; Being a Resolution Increasing
Income Guidelines
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 94-81
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established
eligibility standards for senior citizens for refuse service,
disposal and water supply; and
WHEREAS, it has been the city's practice to maintain uniform
eligibility standards whenever possible:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city of Columbia Heights
as follows:
That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household
income of $15,636 will be eligible for reduced rates.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be
effective January 1, 1995.
Passed this 12th day of December, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Nawrocki
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
c. Resolution No. 94-82; Being a Resolution Designating
Depositories for Funds of the City of Columbia Heights
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. 94-82
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the First Bank National Association and
the Northeast State Bank be hereby designated as the
depositories for monies of the City of Columbia Heights, and
the Treasurer of this City is hereby directed to deposit
monies of this City in said banks, and the First Bank National
Association and Northeast State Bank are hereby authorized and
directed to honor and pay any checks or orders, when signed by
the Mayor, City Manager and Treasurer, for the withdrawal or
transfer of funds on deposit in said banks in whatever form.
AND, that the following financial institutions be designated
as official depositories of the City of Columbia Heights for
investment purposes: First Trust, Northeast State Bank, Twin
City Federal, Norwest Bank, American National Bank of St.
Paul, First Bank National Association, Merrill Lynch
Government Securities, Inc., Prudential Securities, Minnesota
Municipal Money Market Fund, Piper Jaffray Companies, Juran &
Moody, Inc., Shearson-Lehman Brothers.
AND, that the Treasurer shall have the authority to wire
transfer funds from one offiical depository to another for the
purpose of investing City funds.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in case such deposit shall at any
time exceed the sum for which its deposits are insured under
the acts of Congress of the United States relating to
insurance of bank deposits, said depository shall immediately
furnish bond or securities in lieu of bond. The following are
hereby designated as the places for safekeeping of all
securities in lieu of such bond: The Federal Reserve Bank,
Norwest Bank, Manufacturers Hanover Bank, Midland National
Bank, American National Bank of St. Paul, First Bank National
Association, Piper Jaffray Companies, Juran & Moody, Inc.
Passed this 12th day of December, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d. Resolution No, 94-83: Being a Resolution Calling For a
public Hearing on the Proposed Establishment of the Sheffield
Tax Increment Financing District
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. 94-83
BEING A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SHEFFIELD TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT (A REDEVELOPEMENT DISTRICT)
AND THE ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO
THE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on Monday,
January 23, 1995, at approximately 7:00 p.m. to hold a public
hearing on the proposed adoption of the Tax Increment
Financing Plan for the Sheffield Tax Increment Financing
District all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, and Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended.
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Section 2. Notice of Hearing; Filing of Program. Staff is
authorized and directed to forward documents to the
appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Anoka County and
Independent School District No. 13 of the hearing, and to
prepare a notice substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A, together with an appropriate map as required by
law, to be published in the official newspaper of the City not
later than 10 days prior to January 23, 1995, and to place a
copy of the Plan on file in the City Clerk's office at City
Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the
public.
Passed this 12th day of December, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
e
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Traffic Commission
Minutes of the December 5, 1994 Traffic Commission Meeting
were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was
required.
b. Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes of the December 6, 1994 Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting were included in the agenda packet.
c. Resignation by Councilmember Nawrocki
Councilmember Nawrocki read his letter of resignation which
will be effective December 31, 1994.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Award of Building Signs
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Motion by Jolly, second Peterson to award building signs,
Municipal Project #9315 to Image Now Signs, Inc. based upon
their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$7,225.00 with funds to be appropriated from 1993-1994
Community Development Block Grant, and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
b. Awar~ of Building Accessibility Improvements. Municipal
Projects #9425. #9212. #9216o #9218o and #9219
There was some discussion regarding spliting the bid to
realize some cost savings.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson further consideration
of bids be deferred until the next meeting. Roll call: All
ayes
c. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1. Authorization of HRA/¢ity Staff Office Consolidation
Agreement
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to discuss this issue
at the Council work session on December 19, 1994. Roll call:
All ayes
2. Approval of Sheffield Redevelopment House Floor
Plans/Designs
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the four
house floor plan designs for Sheffield Redevelopment Block as
submitted by First Choice Homes, Inc. Roll call: All ayes
d. Renew Worker's compeDsation Insurance Policy from the
~ea~ue of Minnesota cities Insurance Trust
Motion byPeterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the City
Manager to renew the Worker's Compensation Insurance Policy
from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust under the
retrospectively.rated premium option using a maximum factor of
130% at the rates specified in their quotation. Roll call: All
ayes
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e. Software Support Agreement with Business Records
CorporatioD
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into a three year software
support agreement with Business Records Corporation for
maintenance of financial software packages at a cost not to
exceed $22,872, billed annually at $7,624 per year. Roll call;
All ayes
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Science. Technology and Energy COmmission
Richard Nowak, a member of the Science, Technology and Energy
Commission, approached Councilmember Ruettimann to express his
willingness to work with the Public Works Department's
Geographic Information System.
He also proposed using interested high school students to work
on this project. He will approach the appropriate staff
members at the school.
10. REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
University Heights Truth in Taxation Value Complaint~:
Included in the City Manager's written report was a
spreadsheet which explained the differential in tax dollars
paid on the separate garage statements for this development.
House on 47~h A¥~nue: Staff has been advised that the
neighborhood group in the area of 47th Avenue has approached
AACAP to be the non-profit conduit to facilitate the purchase
of this house and land. An agreement has been entered into and
the Habitat for Humanity organization has been approached
regarding development of this parcel.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City A~torney had nothing to report at this time.
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DECEMBER 12, 1994
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ADJOURN
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the
meeting at 9:15 p.m. Roll call; All ayes
ne Student, C~Ou~cil
~yor ~oseph~ S~u~devant
Secretary