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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 25, 1994
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Sturdevant.
1. ~LL_CJ~L
Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGEND%
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Approval of Minutes/Correction
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of July 11, 1994, and the minutes of the Special
Council Meeting of July 18, 1994 and noted the correction made
to the minutes of the June 13, 1994 Regular Council Meeting.
Block Party Request - Bruce Maanuson. 5010 Pennine Pass
The Council approved the request of Bruce Magnuson, 5010
Pennine Pass, to block off Chalet Drive between Stinson
Boulevard and Pennine Pass for the annual block party from
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 13, 1994.
Approval of Attendance at the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Conference
The Council approved the attendance of Linda Magee, Assistant
to the City Manager, at the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Conference to be held
in Sparks, Nevada, from September 18 - 21, 1994 and approved
all related expenses to be reimbursed from Funds 225-49844-
3105 and 225-49844-3320.
Approval of Attendance at the ICBO Annual Conference in
Indianapolis. Indiana. September 11 - 16. 1994
The Council approved the attendance of Evelyn Nygaard,
Building Inspector, at the Annual ICBO Conference in
Indianapolis, Indiana from September 11 - 16, 1994 and
approved all related expenses to be reimbursed from Funds 101-
42400-3105 and 101-42400-3320.
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Request bv Hiawatha Activities Council. Inc. for a One Time
Gamblina ~vent
The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to
the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that
the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a one-time
bingo event to be conducted by the Hiawatha Activities
Council, Inc. at the Church of Immaculate Conception, 4030
Jackson Street, Columbia Heights on September 10 and 11, 1994
and the City Council waived the remainder of the thirty day
notice to the local governing board.
Establish a Hearina Date for Revocation of a License. 5049/51
Jackson Street Northeast
The Council established a hearing date of August 8, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
unit(2) within the City of Columbia Heights against}tr. Gerald
R. Anderson regarding rental property at 5049/51 Jackson
Street Northeast.
Establish a Hearing Date for Revocation of a License.
Tyler Street and 4634 Tyler Street Northeast
4628
The Council established a hearing date of August 8, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Esquire
Properties regarding rental property at 4628 Tyler Street
Northeast and 4634 Tyler Street Northeast.
Block Party Request - Ruth Graham. 625 47th Avenue North~t
The Council approved a request from Ruth Graham, 625 47th
Avenue Northeast, to barricade the cul-de-sac only at the end
of 47thAvenue, west from Monroe Street to the top of the hill
for their annual block party/crime watch meeting from 6:00 p.m
to 9:00 p.m. on August 2, 1994.
License ADDlications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
payment of proper fees.
p~_vment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
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OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Ruettimann was recognized on his being selected
as the Grand Marshal for the East Side Parade.
A resident of Fifth Street addressed some concerns he had
regarding traffic, water runoff, an alley, the use of a
building on 39th and California and truck traffic at the Post
Office. These matters will be taken under consideration.
A resident of Tyler Street ~hanked the Council for a sign
which was installed at her request. She had also understood
there would be additional signs in her area which addressed
speed. This will be followed up by staff.
This resident stated her concerns with loud music and
questionable behavior in her neighborhood. She felt ordinances
were not being cOmplied with and requested more aggressive
enforcement be pursued.
The City Manager advised that staff is aware of some of these
behaviors and non-compliance activities and that measures are
presently being taken to address them.
A property owner on Van Buren Street stated to the Council he
feels an ordinance is not being enforced relative to tires.
There is a neighbor in his area who has positioned a large
tire in the front yard and is using it for a planter. He feels
this is a violation and that the staff he has contacted have
been unresponsive. He thinks the ordinance regarding tires is
very clear and not vague in its interpretation.
Discussion continued regarding how tires being used as
landscaping materials or planters are addressed in other
communities.
Staff was requested to have this information available for an
upcoming Council work session.
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Anoka County Sheriff Annual UDdate
Anoka County Sheriff, Ken Wilkinson, briefly reviewed some of
the crime statistics in Anoka County since 1993. He noted that
the excellent working relationship his office has with the
Columbia Heights Police Department continues. New technology
in the Sheriff's Department was mentioned.
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if there is any progress on
working out an arrangement for transporting prisoners from
Columbia Heights to the County jail or to detox. He noted
currently this service requires removing a squad car from
active duty in the City for some period of time.
Sheriff Wilkinson responded that presently there are no
resources to perform this service. He did include this funding
in his 1995 budget so it would be available for all Anoka
County municipalities. He does not think it will remain in the
County's budget. The Sheriff's intention is to continue to
seek revenue sources for this service.
National Night Out Proclamation
Mayor Sturdevant presented a proclamation to Sergeant Bill
Roddy which designated August 2, 1994 as "National Night Out"
in Columbia Heights. Sergeant Roddy advised this is the eighth
year that Columbia Heights has participated in this event and
neighborhood activities have increased each year.
pUBLIC HEARINGS!RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
a. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1285. Pertaining to Home
Occupations
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public.
Some residents who operate businesses out of their homes were
not aware of the prohibitions connected with this activity.
Some of them have employees who do not reside in their homes
and are hired on a contract basis or on similar conditions.
The City Manager felt the Home Occupation Ordinance needed
additional discussion and that its language should be as
precise as possible.
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Councilmember Nawrocki expressed concerns with matters such as
people who work as sales persons, telecommunicating
businesses, "employee" relationships, etc. operating out of
private homes in the City.
The motion to waive was withdrawn.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly that the hearing on this
matter be continued until Monday, September 26, 1994 at 7:00
p.m. and that additional information requested be provided to
the City Council at a work session before that time. Roll
call: All ayes
7. ~OMMUNICATIONS
a. School District Early Childhood Special Education Program
at Columbia Heiahts Mal~ - 4001 Central Avenue
The Columbia Heights School District wishes to relocate the
Early Childhood Special Education Program into the Columbia
Heights Mall at 4001 Central Avenue. This educational activity
would be located within 300 feet of an establishment, The
BoxSeat, which holds a liquor license and could be in
violation of an ordinance. Secondly, there is question whether
this activity could be located in this area because of the
zoning.
Written opinions of both the City attorney and the School
District's attorney were addressed by the City Manager.
Members of the City Council expressed concern regarding
possible future challenges to the City if there were to be a
change in ownership of the property with the liquor license.
It was felt the School Board and the mall landlord should
agree to a Hold Harmless clause in the agreement for the
school activity being located in this mall. It was also
suggested there should be agreement that the activity should
cease if such a situation should occur and new owners would
not be penalized in seeking a liquor license.
The City Attorney was requested to draft language to
eccommodate an agreement whereby the School District would
indicate it would not use this location to oppose some other
operation in the mall and the landlord would agree to
terminate the lease if need be.
School District staff advised that some remodeling of the mall
space must be done to accommodate the school activity. He also
noted that there has been general agreement by the School
Board to approving this location.
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The School Board Chair advised that no lease has been
presented to the School Board at this time by the landlord so
no vote has been taken yet. There has been consensus on the
School Board that this project should move forward on the site
recommended. She also noted that she sees no problem with
indemnifying the City.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to table further
consideration of this matter until the August 8, 1994 City
Council Meeting. Roll call: Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann,
Sturdevant - aye Peterson - nay
b. Cable Company Franchise Violation
Councilmember Nawrocki, who serves on the City's Cable
Commission, reported on a meeting held with representatives of
Meredith Cable regarding their settlement proposal being
offered to the City. The settlement proposal was presented to
the Cable Commission for discussion.
The Cable Commission approved the following motion regarding
this issue: "The Cable Company recommends to the City Council
to follow through with the previous order and to instruct the
City Manager to notify the Cable Company they are in non-
compliance of the Rate Order and of our Cable Franchise as
result of inclusion of the PEG fees in the rates beginning
July 14, 1994."
A representative of Meredith Cable responded with the
following statement: " With respect to the City's
determination that Meredith is in violation of its franchise
and the City's rate order.as a result of its computation of
permissible rates beginning July 14, 1994, Meredith
respectfully disagrees with this conclusion.
Effective May 15, 1994, the Federal Communications Commission
adopted different rules governing the rates for basic cable
service and equipment, superseding the rules adopted April 1,
1993 (which took effect September 1, 1993). Meredith was
required, no later than July 14, 1994, to begin implementing
revised rates calculated in accordance with the new rules.
Because the new rules supplanted the rules upon which the
City's rate order was based, those rules also, of necessity,
supplantedthe City's rate order. In other words, Meredith was
required to adopt new rates in accordance with rules,
notwithstanding the City's prior rate order.
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Based on the FCC deadline, Meredith intends to submit the
appropriate FCC forms next month defending its rates and the
City, as permitted by the FCC rules, will have an opportunity
to review these rates and to order rollbacks and refunds to
the extent the rates are found not to be in compliance with
the new rules. Meredith requests the City to defer a decision
on the recommendation of the Cable Commission until it
analyzes our FCC forms to be filed by August 15."
Councilmember Nawrocki again stated the position taken by the
Cable Commission regarding enforcement of the original Order
of the City relative the Meredith's rates.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly that the City Council
follow through with the previous order and instruct the City
Manager to notify the cable company they are in non-compliance
of the Rate Order and of the City's Cable Franchise as a
result of the inclusion of the PEG fees in the rates beginning
July 14, 1994. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCES!RESOLUTIONS ¢continued%
b. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1291. Pertainin~ to Housing
Maintenance Code as it Relates to Inspection and Enforcement
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of Ordinance No. 1291 there being ample copies available for
the public. Roll call: All ayes
QRDINANCE NO. 1291
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO INSPECT
RENTAL PROPERTIES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter SA, Article III, Section 1, Subsection i (5A.30111])
of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
5A.301(1) Inspection and Enforcement
Section 1: Enforcement and Inspection Authority
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The City Manager and his/her designated agents shall be the
Building Official who shall administer and enforce the
provisions of the ordinance. Inspection shall be conducted
during reasonable hours, and upon request, the Building
official shall present evidence of his/her official capacity
to the owner, occupant or person in charge of a dwelling unit
sought to be inspected.
is herewith amended to read:
5A.301(1) Inspection and Enforcement
Section 1: Enforcement and Inspection Authority
The City Manager and his/her designated agents, as the
Building Official who shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this ordinance, may enter for the purpose of
inspecting, any multiple dwelling, dwelling unit (whether it
be standing alone or as a unit in a larger complex of units),
or premises, upon twenty-four (24) hours notice to the owner,
occupant, manager, or person in charge of the multiple
dwelling, dwelling units, or premises. Inspection shall be
conducted during reasonable hours, and upon request, the
Building Official shall present evidence of his/her official
capacity to the owner, occupant, or person in charge of a
dwelling unit sought to be inspected.
First Reading:
July 25, 1994
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1291 for Monday, August 8,
1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All
ayes
c. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1292. Pertaining to the
Housing Maintenance Code as it Relates to the Riaht of Appeal
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
QRDINANCE NO. 1292
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO
THE HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
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Section 1: Chapter 5A, Article III, Section 5, of Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
Section 5:
Right of Appeal
5A.305(1) When a person to whom a Compliance Order
is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based
upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a
misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal
as set forth in S6.202(1)
is herewith amended to read,
Section 5:
Right of Appeal
5A.305(1) When a person to whom a Compliance Order is
directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a
misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal
as set forth in 5A.306.
Section 2: Chapter 5A, Article III, Section 6, of Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
Section 6:
Board of Appeals
5A.306(1) Upon at least five (5) business days notice to
the appellant of the time and place for hearing the
appeal and within 30 days after said appeal is filed, the
Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing thereon. All
hearing notices shall be given in the same manner
prescribed for giving notice of Compliance Orders under
5A.303(1). All appeals shall be conducted in accordance
with Sec. 203, Uniform Housing Code, 1985 edition,
International Conference of Building Officials.
is herewith amended to read:
Section 6: Board of Appeals
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5A.306(1) Upon at least five (5) business days notice to
the appellant of the time and place for hearing the
appeal and within 30 days after said appeal is filed, the
Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing thereon. All
hearing notices shall be given in the same manner
prescribed for giving notice of Compliance Orders under
5A.303(1). Ail appeals shall be conducted in accordance'
with Sec. 203, Uniform Housing Code, 1985 edition,
International Conference on Building Officials.
is herewith amended to read:
Section 6:
Board of Appeals
5A.306(1) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be the
Board of Appeals. All appeals shall be filed within 45
days from the date of service of Compliance Order
pursuant to 5A.303(1), and upon at least five (5)
business days notice to the appellant of the time and
place for hearing the appeal and within 30 days after
said appeal is filed the Board of Appeals shall hold a
hearing thereon. All hearing notices shall be given in
the same manner prescribed for giving notice of
Compliance Orders under 5A.303(1). All appeals shall be
conducted in accordance with Sections 1201 - 1305,
Uniform Housing Code, 1985 edition, International
Conference of Building Officials, except as herein
modified. Failure of any person to file an appeal in
accordance with 5A.306(1) shall constitute a waiver of
his/her right to an administrative hearing and
adjudication of the notice and order or to any portion
thereof.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
July 25, 1994
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1292 for Monday, August 8,
1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All
ayes
d. Fir~ Readina - Ordinance No. 1276. Pertainina to the
Housing Maintenance Code as it Relates to the Penalties for
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
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ORDINANCE NO. 127~
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF
THE HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 5A, Article VI, Section i of Ordinance No.
853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
5A.601 No person, firm, corporation, or licensee shall o~ and
maintain or operate or rent to any other person for occupancy
any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, or premises in
which a rental dwelling unit is located in violation of
Chapter 5A, Article II (S5A.201, et.seq.), maintenance
standard.
is herewith amended to read,
5A.601 No person, firm, corporation, or licensee shall own and
maintain or operate or rent to any other person for occupancy
any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, or premises in
which a rental dwelling unit is located in violation of
Chapter 5A, Article II (S5A.201, et. seq.), maintenance
standard. No person shall be charged under this section, until
such time as there has been an opportunity for a hearing or a
waiver of said hearing pursuant to Sections 5A.305(1) and
5A.306(1).
Section 2: Chapter 5A, Article VI, Section 9, of Ordinance No.
853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
5A.609 No person may occupy a dwelling or property posted
pursuant to S5A.304.
is herewith amended to read,
5A.609 No person may occupy a dwelling or property posted
pursuant to S5A.304. No person shall be charged under this
section, until such time as there has been an opportunity for
a hearing or a waiver of said hearing pursuant to Sections
5A.305(1) and 5A.306(1).
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: July 25, 1994
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1276 for Monday, August 8,
1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All
ayes
e. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1275. Pertainina to the
Housing MaintenanCe Code as it Relates to the Compliance Order
and Postina to Prevent Occupancy
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1275
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO
THE HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 5A, Article III, Section 3, of Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
Section 3:
COMPLIANCE ORDER
5A.303(1) Whenever the Building Official determines that any
dwelling, dwelling unit or premises surrounding any of these
fails to meet the provisions of this ordinance, he/she may
issue a Compliance Order setting forth the violations of the
Ordinance and ordering the owner, occupant, operator or agent
to correct such violations. The compliance order shall:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Describe the location and nature of the violations of
this code;
(c) Establish a reasonable time not greater than 6 months for
the correction of such violation and advise the person to
whom the notice is directed of the right to appeal; and
(d) Be served upon the owner or his/her agent or the
occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be
deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or
upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is:
(i)
(ii)
Served upon him/her personally,
Sent by certified mail return receipt
requested to his/her last known address, or
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(iii)
Upon failure to effect notice through (i) and
(ii) as set out in this section, posted at a
conspicuous place in or about the dwelling
which is affected by the notice.
is herewith amended to read,
Section 3:
COMPLIANCE ORDER
5A.303(1) Whenever the Building Official determines that any
dwelling, dwelling unit or premises surrounding any of these,
fails to meet the provisions of this ordinance, he/she may
issue a Compliance Order setting forth the violations of the
ordinance and ordering the owner, occupant, operator or agent
to correct such violations. The Compliance Order shall:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Describe the location and nature of the violations of
this Code;
(c) Establish a reasonable time not greater than 6 months for
the correction of such violation and advise the person to
whom the notice is directed of the right of appeal; and
(d) Be served upon the owner or his/her agent, as the case
may require and upon the tenant(s) of the affected
dwelling or dwelling units. Such notice shall be deemed
to be properly served upon such owner or agent, if a copy
thereof is:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Served upon him/her personally,
Sent by certified mail return receipt
requested to his/her last known address, or
Upon failure to effect notice through (i) and
(ii) as set out in this section, posted at a
conspicuous place in or about the dwelling
which is affected by the notice.
SECTION 2: Chapter 5A, Article III, Section 4, of Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
Section 4:
Posting to Prevent Occupancy
5A.304(1) The Building Official may post any building or
structure covered by this ordinance as being in direct
violation of the ordinance preventing further occupancy.
Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other
responsible person has been notified by inspection report of
the items which must be corrected within a certain stated
period of time and that the corrections have not been made.
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Current occupants shall have not more than 60 days to vacate
a posted property. Current occupants shall vacate posted
property immediately if such occupancy will cause imminent
danger to the health or safety of the occupants. No person,
other than the Building Official or his representative, shall
remove or tamper with any placard used for posting. No person
shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied any building,
structure or dwelling which has been posted to prevent
occupancy.
is herewith amended to read,
Section 4:
Posting to Prevent Occupancy
5A.304(1) The Building Official may post any building
or structure covered by this ordinance as being in direct
violation of the ordinance preventing further occupancy.
Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other
responsible person has been notified, by inspection report, of.
the items which must be corrected within a certain stated
period of time, and that the corrections have not been made.
Upon the posting of any dwelling or dwelling unit(s), the
tenant or occupant of said dwelling or dwelling unit(s),shall
be given notice of the posting. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property. Current
occupants shall vacate posted property immediately if such
occupancy will cause imminent danger to the health or safety
of the occupants. No person, other than the Building Official
or his representative, shall remove or tamper with any placard
used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy or cause
to be occupied any building, structure or dwelling which has
been posted to prevent occupancy.
SECTION 3: Chapter SA, Article 4, Section 8 of Ordinance No.
853, as amended, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
Section 8:
Suspension or Revocation
5A.408(1) A license issued or renewed under this section may
be revoked or suspended upon a finding of non-compliance with
the provisions of this Chapter.
Reinstatement of a suspended license shall be accompanied by
an amount to 50% of the license fee. Issuance of a new license
after suspension or revocation shall be made in the manner
provided for obtaining an initial license. Revocation and
suspension procedures shall be those prescribed in Chapter 5
of the City Code.
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is herewith amended to read:
Section 8:
Suspension or Revocation
5A.408(1) A license issued or renewed under this section may
be revoked or suspended upon a finding of non-compliance with
the provisions of this Chapter. Reinstatement of a suspended
license shall be accompanied by an amount equal to 50% of the
license fee. Issuance of a new license after suspension or
revocation shall be made in the manner provided for obtaining
an initial license. Revocation and suspension procedures shall
be those prescribed in Chapter 5 of the City Code,
additionally however, a Statement of Cause and a Notice of
Public Hearing shall also be served upon each tenant or
occupant of the affected dwelling or dwelling unit(s). At said
public hearing the tenant(s) or occupants shall be given an
opportunity to be heard by the City Council.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
July 25, 1994
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1275 for Monday, August 8,
1994 at 7:00 p.m.'in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All
ayes
OLD BUSINESS
Award Contract for Legal Services
The City Manager reviewed the fees schedules and proposals
received from two law firms. He advised that the current City
Attorney contract will be terminated as soon as possible
although there may be some on-going litigation. Prosecutions
are expected to end by October 1st.
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to award the contract to
Barna, Guzy, Steffen, Ltd. for the City of Columbia Heights'
general legal representation and city prosecution services and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract
for same, subject to the inclusion of language the firm
acknowledges and agrees that the City is not bound to employ
the services of the firm on an exclusive basis, but may seek
supplemental representations at its absolute discretion. Roll
call: Jolly, Nawrocki, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Ruettimann
- abstain
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9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Award of Demolition of 3950 Second Street Northeast
Motion by Peters.n, second by Ruettimann to award the
demolition of 3950 Second Street Northeast to Ray Anderson and
Sons Co. Inc., based upon their low, qualified responsible
quote in the amount of $5,400 with funds to be appropriated
from Fund 415-59407-3050, and furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an' agreement for the
same. Roll call: Ail ayes
bo
Award Overhead Doors - Fire Department
There was discussion regarding the inclusion of the R-value in
the bid specifications.
Motion by Peters.n, second by Ruettimann to award the
installation of overhead high R-value doors for the Fire
Department to Twin City Doors, based on their low, qualified
responsible quote in the amount of $8,814.00 with funds to be
appropriated from Fund 411-41540-5120, and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same. Roll call: Jolly, Ruettimann,
Peters.n, Sturdevant - aye Nawrocki - abstain
c. Award of Rubber Surfaced Crossina Materials. Pro4ect
~9402
Motion byRuettimann, second by Peterson to award the surface
crossing material purchase Municipal Project #9402, to OMNI
Products, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois, based upon their low,
qualified responsible quote in the amount of $7,992.00 with
funds to be appropriated from Fund 402-59402-2160, and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
d. Approval of Restated Six Cities Watershed Manaaement
Oraanization Joint Powers Aareement
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Six Cities Watershed
Management Organization dated May 20, 1994, and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement.
Roll call: Ail ayes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 25, 1994
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e. Establish Work Sessions
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to establish work
sessions on August 1, 1994 at 8:00 p.m.; August 9, 1994 at
7:00 p.m.; August 16, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. and August 29, 1994 at
6:30 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form.
b. Report of. the.C~ty .Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
ADJOU]RNMENT
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the
meeting at 11:10 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
/ay°r//~oSeph Sturdevant
o-A~n'e ~tddent, '~cil Secretary