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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 11, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION JULY 11, 1994 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 9:10 p.m. by Mayor Sturdevant. Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant- present ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to approve the minutes of the April 26, 1994 Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. Roll call: All ayes RESIGNATION - JASON M. VANT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to accept the resignation of Jason M. rant, Volunteer Fire Department, effective June 22, 1994. No Relief Association benefits have been accrued. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:13 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~aY6r~/J6seph Stur-devant ' -Anne Student, ~o~ncil Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 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. ¢0NSENT AGENDA The following items on the Consent Agenda were approved: Minutes of Previous Meeting The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 27, 1994 as presented in writing. Block Party Request - 2118 Forest Drive The Council approved the request of Arlene Gerda of 2118 Forest Drive to barricade the east and west ends of Forest Drive from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 6, 1994 for the purpose of conducting a block party. Beer Service Request - Medtronic The Council approved the request of Geri Retzlaff, Medtronic Neurological Division, to serve 3.2 beer at their picnic at Sullivan Lake Park on August 26, 1994 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Beer Service Request - Aid Association for Lutherans The Council approved the request from Pat Rosenberg, 3936 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, to serve 3.2 beer at the Aid Association for Lutherans, Branch #2244 picnic on Tuesday, July 19, 1994. Deer Service Request - Class Reunion The Council ratified the Recreation Director's action in approving the request from Ms. Rosalee Veres Zipp, Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve 3.2 beer at the class reunion on Saturday, August 13, 1994 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Request of Fire Chief to Attend Conference The Council authorized the attendance of the Fire Chief to attend the Fire Rescue International Conference in St. Louis, Missouri from August 27 - 31, 1994 and expenses to be paid from Fund 101-42200-3320 ($938) and Fund 101-42200-3105 ($180). REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 2 e Se Special Purpose Fence - Hinrichs. 4259 Arthur Stree~ The Council approved the six and seven foot high special purpose privacy fence as proposed at 4259 Arthur Street. Special Purpose Fence - Sonnenbergo 1109 42 1/2 Avenue The Council approved the six to seven foot high special purpose stockade privacy fence at 1109/1111 42 1/2 Avenue. Equipment Donation - Police Department The Council accepted the donation of one Motorola cellular telephone from National Compactor Rentals, Inc. to the Columbia Heights Police Department. License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of 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 Ruettimann to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes The owner of the building at 4619 Tyler Street expressed her concerns with the behavior of occupants of the building at 4616 - 4622 Tyler Street. She was also speaking on behalf of another building owner in the neighborhood. She had spent a considerable amount of time attempting to contact the owner regarding the tenants of this building. She had no success. Her tenants are intimidated by this aggressive behavior and she anticipates they will be vacating her building in the near future. It is her position that landlords should all be held accountable for their tenants as she has and others have as well. She suggested the owner of this particular building does not use a dependable screening process for potential tenants. She also noted the building does not have a valid license. The Assistant Fire Chief advised that the building has a provisional license. There have been problems with tenants and the landlords with this building for about three years. There has been difficulty in having the owners comply with code requirements and in responding to calls from staff. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 3 August 3, 1994 is the deadline for coming into compliance with this building. If the requested changes are not made by that date revocation proceedings start. The City Manager noted that staff and the Police Department have become aware of the problems being experienced at this address. He stated that intervention activities have started. A second concern of this landlord was the how dark the south end of the alley is after dark. She noted that other property owners have been required to light up the rear of their buildings and felt this should be required of all property owners in the area. She was advised of the process for procuring an alley light. Councilmember Nawrocki requested she receive a written response to her concerns from staff and that the City Council be copied on this. Another resident had comments regarding the Fourth of July fireworks and the foundation depth of a recently constructed building in the City. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS a. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1290~ Revising Ordinance No. 1261 Pertainin~ to Flood Plain 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. 1290 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1261, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO FLOOD PLAIN The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: That Chapter 9, Article 302.2 of Ordinance No. 1261, City Code of 1977, shall hereafter be amended to read as follows: 9.302.2 GENERAL PROVISION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 4 Establishment of Official Zoning Map: The Official Zoning Map together with that certain Letter of Map Revision dated February 16. 1993 and all materials attached thereto is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this Ordinance. The attached material shall include the Flood Insurance Study for the City prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration dated March, 1978, and the Flood boundary and Floodway Map and Flood Insurance Map dated September 19, 1978 therein. The official Zoning Map shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Zoning Administrator. Section 2: That Chapter 9, Article 311.13 of Ordinance No. 1261, City Code of 1977, shall hereafter be amended to read as follows: 9.311.13 NON-CONFORMING USES The cost of any structural alterations to any non-conforming structure over the life of the structure shall not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied. The cost of all structural alterations and additions constructed since the adoption of the community's initial flood plain controls must be calculated into today's current costs which will include all costs of all previous and proposed alterations and additions exceeds 50 percent of the current market value of the structure, then the structure must meet the standards of Section 9.304.0 or 9.305.0 of this Ordinance for new structures depending upon whether the structure is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe, respectively. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: June 27, 1994 July 11, 1994 July 11, 1994 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 5 COMMUNICATIONS a. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Approval - Moe Kia~ 4946 Central Avenue The City Manager advised that no copy of a valid purchase agreement for this property has been received by the City. He recommended the matter be tabled. Councilmember Jolly felt the information on this matter was rather sketchy and suggested more information should be gotten. Councilmember Nawrocki agreed and felt better information should be available regarding the site plan, screening plans and maintenance. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to table this matter for additional information. Roll call: All ayes b. Conditional Use Permit/Variances/Site Plan - Super America. 5000 Central Avenue Representatives of Super America reviewed their plans for the project on 50th and Central Avenues. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the request of Super America for a conditional use permit to operate a motor fuel station and convenience store at 5000 Central Avenue. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the variance of 9'6" to the rear setback. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the variance of ten feet additional landscaping by the Central Avenue right of way area. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the variance to allow the dumpster robe located inside the front wall line of the building. Roll call: All ayes The legal counsel for the Super America Corporation complimented the Building Inspector and staff for their cooperation and assistance on this project. He also noted the City's efforts with the Southern Anoka County Consortium, which he co-chairs, were very significant. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 6 C. Establish Hearing Date for Revocation~Suspension of a License at 943 42nd Avenue Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to establish a hearing date of July 25, 1994, for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. James Egge regarding rental property at 943 42nd Avenue N.E. Roll call: All ayes Some discussion followed regarding the possibility of setting a revocation hearing date for two buildings addressed earlier in the meeting which are in violation of City codes. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. ~tatus of Condemned Structures Councilmember Jolly inquired as to the status of some buildings in the City which have been condemned. The City Manager responded that quotes are still being obtained on one of them and the City is dealing with mortgage companies on the others. b. Use of MCDA Loan Funds Regarding two buildings which had been discussed earlier in the meeting, it was stated the owners had been seeking MCDA loan funds to make the necessary repairs. It was explained that while these buildings are located in Columbia Heights, the owners may beusing Minneapolis property to obtain the loans. Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to follow up on this matter. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Animal Control Contract Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for animal control services with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society for the period of August 1, 1994 through July 31, 1995, at the rates proposed in their letter and contract sent to the City June 21, 1994. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 7 b. ~uthorization to Purchase Replacement Loader Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of a 1994 Case 621BXT front end loader from St. Joseph Equipment of Shakopee, Mn., the lowest qualified bidder for $71,200 and sales tax of $3,916 from the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Seek Bids to Reroof Pump Station #3 The pump station is located on Chatham Road. The roof is the original roof and the building was constructed in 1966. There is $15,000 budgeted for this item. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the need for a roof in that there have been no problems experienced. Councilmember Jolly advised this building housed his office when he was a City employee. He recalled there were some problems experienced with the roof. He felt a leak could develop at almost any time which could cause some serious problems for the equipment in the building. Motion by Nawrocki to table this matter to the next City Council Meeting for further information. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek bids to reroof Pump Station #3. Roll call: Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Nawrocki - nay Councilmember Jolly requested staff to pursue alternatives to this reroofing and get associated costs for same. a. ReDort of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Consultant for Sheffield Project: Councilmember Nawrocki inquired as to the status of the consultant for the Sheffield Project. The City Manager responded the consultant is finalizing his report and he will be attending the Sheffield Hearing on July 18th. The City Manager has also given information to both of the local newspapers regarding this hearing. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 8 Volleyball Court at Mathaire Park: Councilmember Ruettimann inquired if the volleyball court at Mathaire Park was a City project. The Public Works Director responded it was dug by City crews but the City will not be maintaining it. Sheffield Buildings: Councilmember Ruettimann requested a status report on the disposition of the buildings in the Sheffield area which are to be moved. The City Manager advised there is a pre-construction meeting scheduled for July 12th. The utilities to all fifteen buildings are in the process of being disconnected. While the buildings are being moved, the contractor plans to demolish the garages. 52nd Avenue Floodway: Councilmember Nawrocki inquired as to the progress of the landscaping plans for the affected area relative to the 52nd Avenue Floodway situation. The Public Works Director is currently working with a landscape architect. Cigarette Marketing/Merchandising: Councilmember Nawrocki was advised this campaign is being considered for one of the City's liquor stores. He stated he will not support any promotion of cigarettes. Car Stereo Ordinance: Councilmember Nawrocki felt an ordinance which would address loud and booming car stereos could have some merit. Staff will pursue additional information. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. He advised that an Executive Session had been requested. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to close the Regular Council Meeting of tonight, July 11, 1994 at 8:45 p.m. and move to an Executive Session for the sole purpose of discussing pending litigation of F. Viveanne Farmer versus the City of Columbia Heights, and that Jo-Anne Student be appointed to keep a written record thereof. Roll call; All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to reconvene the regularly scheduled open meetng of the Columbia Heights City Council on July 11, 1994 at 9:06 p.m. having been in Executive Session to discuss the sole issue of the pending litigation of F. Viveanne Farmer versus the City of Columbia Heights, a written record being kept by Jo-Anne Student. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1994 PAGE 9 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the Council Meeting at 9:10 p.m. Roll call: All ayes -Anne Student~, ~Ccuncil /ayor/J0s e~ph sturdevant Secretary