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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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 2 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 3 e 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 4 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 5 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 6 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 7 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE $ 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 9 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 10 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 fe 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 11 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