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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 26, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 The Regular 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 approved on the Consent Agenda: Authorization for Out-of-Town Training~ officer Dietz The Council authorized the attendance of Officer Dietz at the D.A.R.E. Parent Training, October 3rd to 7th, 1994, in Springfield, Illinois and authorized payment of $650 for meals, lodging and transportation from the D.A.R.E. budget, Account 270-42100-3320. Hearing Date for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License - 4.544./46 Fillmore Street The Council established a hearing date of October 10, 1994 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. William C. Frauly regarding rental property at 4544/46 Fillmore Street. Hearing Date for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License - 4055/57 University Avenue The Council established a hearing date of October 10, 1994 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Kwei-Wu- Fang regarding rental property at 4055/57 University Avenue. License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of the proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL.OF CONSENT ~AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1994 Regular Council Meeting as corrected. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to approve the minutes of the September 19, 1994 Special Council Meeting as presented. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Open Mik~ Bill Marshall, 1600 Innsbruck Parkway, advised the Council of his on-going concern regarding traffic on both Johnson Street and Innsbruck Parkway. He suggested pedestrian safety, particularly children's, should beseriously addressed in this area. The traffic has increased significantly over the years with the installation of the bridge across 1-694. Also, the new playground enhancements at Mathaire Park have attracted larger numbers of children. Mr. Marshall noted he had presented a petition to the Council many years ago regarding traffic control in this same area. He was advised at that time nothing could be done because Innsbruck Parkway was a county road. He felt this was a convenient method to take no action. He requested direction from the Council to pursue this matter. Councilmember Ruettimann stated this matter must be referred to the Traffic Commission. The City Manager will follow up on including this on the agenda of the next Traffic Commission Meeting. Mr. Marshall was apprised of the date of that meeting. Proclamation Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation designating the week of October 3 - 9, 1994 as Waste Reduction Week in the City of Columbia Heights. IDtrQduction of Newly-Hired Police officers Newly-hiredpolice officers Kurt Klosterman and Paul Bonesteel were introduced by the Acting Police Chief. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 3 pUBLIC HEARING~/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. PubliC .Hearing - Re;.Turnback of CR 104 to the City.o~ Columbia Heights The City Manager reviewed the history of this roadway and noted the potential for adding it to the State Aid System. Width requirements for State Aid roads would have to be studied. The concrete road was built when the area was developed and Kordiak Park was developed. Any costs associated with maintenance or construction on this roadway were paid by Anoka County as part of its County Road System. If it were turned back costs would be assessed to benefitting property owners. It was noted that Commissioner Kordiak sent a letter to Mayor Sturdevant stating his support of the turnback. A number of residents from the area spoke in opposition to the turnback. They felt the original agreement withAnoka County and the developer should continue to be honored. Councilmember Jolly felt more information should be gotten regarding the addition of this roadway to the Minnesota State Aid System. Currently, the road would not meet MSA standards but it has been observed that standards change. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public hearing. Roll call: Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jolly - nay Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to deny the turnback of CR 104. Roll call: All ayes b. Ee$ol~tion No. 94-58: Granting Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Improvements to Main Street (CR 102~ Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public and to authorize payment of $2,160 from Fund 651-49449- 5130 and $810 from Fund 652-49499-5130. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-58 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND ANOKA COUNTY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF C.R. NO. 102 (MAIN STREET) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, the County Highway Department has prepared plans and specifications for the reconstruction of CR 102 (Main Street) from 44th Avenue to 1-694, a portion of which is within the corporate limits of Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, said plans are in compliance with the standards of the City of Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, the reconstruction of the section of CR 102 (Main Street) and improvements to the storm water collection system will benefit the residents of Columbia Heights who use Main Street; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is responsible for the maintenance of its utilities with this County right-of-way and the installation of concrete curb and gutter will improve the' condition and maintenance of the roadway, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the Joint Powers Agreement identified at Anoka County Contract 940089 is authorized to be executed by the Mayor and City Manager for sharing of costs for the reconstruction of CR 102 (Main Street). Passed this 26th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 26th day of September, 1994, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 5 C. Resolution No. 94-59; Authorizin~ Sheffield Property Purchase - 46~2 Taylor street 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. 94-59 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 4612 TAYLOR STREET N.E. LOCATED IN THE SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, the city Council of the city of Columbia Heights (the "City") and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority") have jointly prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Sheffield Neighborhood entitled "The Sheffield Neighborhood Revitalization Program (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, th~ City and the Authority have found within the Sheffield Neighborhood there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard residential structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and City ordinances or there exists a need for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area; and WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire one such owner occupied single family pursuant to the Purchase Agreement by and between the city of Columbia Heights and Warden C. Shinke (the "Seller"); and the Purchase Agreements were signed bythe Seller(s) and are provided herewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (1) The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement between the City and Warden C. Shinke and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $44,700 which is established as the fair market value based on th Anoka County assessor's market value. (2) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the Purchase Agreements. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 6 (3) The City Council approves an interim source of funding from Capital Improvement Fund 410 in the amount of $44,700 plus $2,000 so the City may acquire the real property as provided in the Purchase Agreements. (4) The interim sources of financing of Capital Improvement Fund 410 shall be repaid from sources of permanent financing as set forth in Resolution 94-40 (Approving the Development Project Budget for 4600 block between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street). Passed this 26th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d. Resolution No. 94-60; Authorizing Sheffield Property Purchase - 450~-45Q3 Taylor Street 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. 94-60 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORZING THE PURCHASE OF 4501-03 TAYLOR STREET N.E. LOCATED IN THE SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority") have jointly prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Sheffield Neighborhood entitled "The Sheffield Neighborhood Revitalization Program (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City and the Authority have found within the Sheffield Neighborhood there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard residential structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and city ordinances or there exists a need for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 7 WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire one such duplex property pursuant to the Purchase Agreementbyand between the City of Columbia Heights and Ermina Jewell, et al. (the "Seller"); and the Purchase Agreements were signed by the Seller(s) and are provided herewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (1) The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement between the City and Ermina Jewell, et al. and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $57,000 which is established as the fair market value based on the Watson Appraisal estimated market value. (2) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the Purchase Agreement. (3) The City Council approves an interim source of funding from Capital Improvement Fund 410 in the amount of $57,000 plus $2,000 so the City may acquire the real property as provided in the Purchase Agreement. (4) The interim sources of financing of Capital Improvement Fund 410 shall be repaid from sources of permanent financing as set forth in Resolution 94-40 (Approving the Development Project Budget for 4600 block between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street). Passed this 26th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 8 COMMUNICATIONS a. Joint Government Summit On October 5th a Joint Government Summit on the state of the North Metro Area is being hosted by the North Metro Mayors' Association. Notice of this meeting was included in the agenda packet for informational purposes. No Council action was required. b. Leaaue of Minnesota Cities' 1994 P.Dlicy Adoption M~eting Councilmember Nawrocki distributed copies of the announcement of the LMC's 1994 Policy Adoption Meeting on November 18th. He noted there will be a morning session which will address the "truth about state and local finances." c. Duluth Street/Pavement Projects Recently, Councilmember Nawrocki was in Duluth where he discussed the process and procedures initiated there for street and pavement rebuilding. He spoke to Duluth Mayor Doty and City Engineer Ken Larson regarding their City's experience in presenting project proposals to affected property owners through a series of hearings. He also discussed the methods and the testing process used to determine street conditions. He requested our staff contact Mr. Larson regarding Duluth's situation. OLD BUSINESS a. Authorization of Informational Mailing on Multi-Us~ Recreation Center Building Referendum Councilmember Nawrocki expressed a concern that the Park and Recreation Commission appears to be taking a promotional position on this issue. He feels the Commission should remain neutral. Councilmember Peterson feels there is a need for this facility and it is appropriate for the Commission to publicly support it. Councilmember Jolly felt there is a need for the facility but that the timing is not appropriate and it should not be on a referendum ballot. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 9 Councilmember Ruettimann supports the referendum but has a problem with the word "equal" in the ballot language. He explained how the fifty/fifty basis for funding of this facility could be troublesome. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to appropriate $1,000 from the Mayor-Council Budget for advertising expenses related to the referendum question on the Multi-Purpose Center and to appropriate an additional $2,000 from the Mayor-Council Budget to the Election Budget for additional ballot printing costs. Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Manager to gather additional information for the Council on items discussed by the City Manager, representatives of NEI and the Park and Recreation Commission regarding rental space at NEI. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Bid for Fire Pumper Truck Bids received on this equipment have been extended to October 15th. The City Manager recommended it be discussed at a Council work session. Motion byRuettimann, second byNawrocki to table awarding the bid for a fire pumper truck for further discussion at the October 3, 1994 Council work session. Roll call: All ayes b. Award of Bid to Tear-Off and Reroof PumD Station #3 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the tear-off and reroof of Pump Station #3, Municipal Project #9413 to Rayco Construction, Inc. of Columbia Heights, based on their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $9,810.48 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 601-49449-5120 and furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an contract for the same. Roll call: Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Nawrocki - nay c. Sheffield HOME Improvement Loan Policy Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to approve the Sheffield HOME Improvement Loan Policy and authorize the HRA staff to implement the policy on behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 PAGE 10 10. REPORTS a. City Manager's Report The City Manager's Report was submitted in written form and the issues of the SACCC survey and duplex removal were discussed. Councilmember Ruettimann requested a status report on the woodchuck problems being experienced on Chatham Road. Councilmember Ruettimann inquired about the hiring of another police officer. The City Manager noted this position was included in the 1995 budget. This issue will be discussed at the October 18th Council work session. Councilmember Ruettimann requested a memo addressing this matter be drafted by the Acting Police Chief. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~a~or YJ°s~ph St~devan~' -A~ne Stdd~nt, ~il Secretary