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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 1995
CITIZENS FORUM TOADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present for the Citizens Forum·
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:01
p.m. and the cablecasting commenced.
Jolly, Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
There were no additions nor deletions to the agenda·
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to approve the Consent
Agenda items as follows:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of September 25, 1995 as presented and there were no
corrections.
Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation. Rental
The Council established a hearing date of October 23, 1995 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against seventeen
property owners regarding their rental property at 4315
Jefferson Street N.E., 3800 Tyler Street N.E., 1137/39 37th
Avenue N.E., 1201/03 37thAvenue N.E., 3817 Hayes Street N.E.,
4023 Sixth Street N.E., 4724/26 Sixth Street N.E., 4341 Tyler
Place N.E., 4610/12 Fillmore Street N.E., 4634 Tyler Street
N.E., 4621 University Avenue N.E., 4049 Monroe Street N.E.,
621 51st Avenue N.E., 4855 Fifth Street N.E., 4059 Jefferson
Street N.E., and 3823 Hayes Street N.E.
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~thorize Startina Pay for Police Chief
The Council authorized the starting rate of pay for Tom
Johnson at $4,816/month based on the 1995 range for Police
Chief.
Approve Sianage Variance for Jeff Winter. 3927 Central Avenue
The Council approved the eighty-four (84) square foot variance
request for signage at 3927 Central Avenue N.E. due to the
hardship of the building being 244 feet back from the front
lot line.
Approve Signage Variance for Chet Mad¥. 3919 Central Avenue
The Council approved the one-hundred (100) square foot signage
variance request due to the hardship of the building being 244
feet back from the front lot line and the use being located in
the lower level.
Approve Conditional Use Permit - First Community Credit Union.
843 40th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow a
two-day car sales promotion in the north parking lot of 843
40th Avenue N.E. on October 20-21, 1995. This conditional use
permit will be considered permanent allowing no more than two
car sales per year for members only each year thereafter, that
alterations to this approved site plan submitted herein are
not made during the future sales, that a thirty (30) day
notice of each sale be made to the City indicating the dates
of the yearly sales and that a $50 fee be submitted at the
beginning of each year to cover the two per year sales
promotion.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. Robert Miller. 4025 Arthur
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the
construction of a 12' x 16' utility building at 4025 Arthur
Street.
Changing Council Meetino Date
The Council moved to change the City Council Meeting date of
December 26, 1995 to December 18, 1995 at 7;00 p.m.
Establish Council Work Session Dates
The Council established October 16th at 7:00 p.m., October
30th at 7:00 p.m., November 6th at 8:00 p.m., November 20th at
7:00 p.m., December 4th at 7:00 p.m. and December 18th
following the regular City Council Meeting.
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Authorization to Seek Bids for Replacg~gnt of Trailer-Mounted
~ir Compressor
The Council authorized staff to seek bids to replace unit
#145, trailer-mounted air compressor.
Authorization to Pay Dues to the League of Minnesota Cities
The Council approved the continued membership in the League of
Minnesota cities and authorized the annual payment of dues in
the amount of $8,939.
License Applications
The Council approved the 1995 license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees and the rental licenses as listed
on the memorandum from Lowell DeMars dated October 4, 1995.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Roll call: Ail ayes
Resolution No. 95-65 Being a Resolution Approving Lotsplit for
4015 Seventh Street Northeast
Brian Bona, who owns this parcel which is adjacent to another
parcel he owns, is requesting the lotsplit as well as a
conditional use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended the conditional use permit not be approved until
the curbing contingencies as noted in the lotsplit resolution
be completed.
The contingencies are that the applicant provide a temporary
concrete curb four feet inside and along the east property
line adjacent to the alley until permanent concrete curbing is
installed and a continuous temporary concrete curb or bumper
curb be installed parallel to the privacy fence for protection
from damage.
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the resolution there being, ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95-65
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN. 55421
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I, Brian Bona, hereby request a split of PIN 35 30 24 42 0013.
Legally described as:
Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka
County, Minnesota. Together with half the vacated alley lying
southerly of and adjacent to said Lot 20.
THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE:
A. The north 54.00 feet of Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota.
B. That part of Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO
MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying southerly of the
north 54.00 feet thereof and half the vacated alley lying
southerly and adjacent to said Lot 20. (To be combined with
573 40th Avenue, PIN 35 30 24 42 0012, Lots 15 - 19, Block 54
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County,
Minnesota, together with half the vacated alley lying north of
and adjacent to said lots.)
The CONDITIONS of this lotsplit are that the portion of
Lot 20, as stated above in "B", be COMBINED with 573 40th
Avenue and that the CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKING BE
APPROVED.
Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in
the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day,
against the above described property, in the amount of $ -0-
be divided. Paid.
Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to
the new split as approved this day.
Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the
resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said
lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1)
year of the date of the Council action.
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OCTOBER 9, 1995
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION:
Move to approve the lotsplit as
requested contingent of the completion
of the 1985 contingency items of
installing the required curbing
of temporary concrete curbing
along the east property line set
four feet inside the edge of the
alley and a temporary bumper curb
be installed parallel to the
privacy fence on the north
property line for protection
from damage and that those items
be completed by October 30, 1995
with the permanent continuous
concrete curbing to be installed
in conjunction with the proposed
project that the lotsplit be
combined with the property at
573 N.E. 40th Avenue
and be recorded as such with
the Anoka County Assessor's
office.
Brian Bona
Signature of Owner
Notarized
4000 Washington St.
Owner's Address
788-2426
Telephone No.
Subscribed and sworn
to before me this
19th day of
September, 1995.
Jane Ann Gleason
Notary Public
This 3rd day of October, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roi1 call:
Fowler
Paulson
Ail ayes
Tina Goodroad
Zoning Officer
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED
This 9th day of October, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
FEE: $10.00 DATE PAID 9-19-95 RECEIPT NO. 33790
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RECQGNITIONS. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
'Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation declaring the month of
October as Polish American Heritage Month. He presented the
proclamation to members of the Sister Cities Committee.
Lomianki, Poland is the Sister City of Columbia Heights.
~UBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental
Licenses at the Followina Locations: 3925 Third Street. 4126
Madison Street (Richard L. Bera% and 711 37th Avenue (Reshetar
Systems/Anderson Apartments
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to close the public hearing
regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental licenses
held by the above named property owners regarding their rental
property in that the property owners have complied with
provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll call: All
ayes
B. Ordinance No. 1310 Being an Ordinance Authorizing the
Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located at 4204 Sixth Street
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 1310 there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1310
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4204 SIXTH STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Douglas H. Beers and Shirley Beers, husband
and wife, the real property described as
follows, to wit:
Lot 14, Block 28, Columbia Heights Annex,
Anoka County, Minnesota
PIN # 35-30-24-24-0037
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Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute a quit claim deed to
effectuate the conveyance of said real estate
for $10,000.00.
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:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
September 25, 1995
October 9, 1995
October 9, 1995
Petkoff
Jolly
Ail ayes
An error in the legal description of this parcel was noted by
staff after the meeting was adjourned. To make this correction
would require a another reading being scheduled.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Qther Resolutions/OrdinanG~s
1) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1311 Being an Ordin~nGe
Amendina the Zoning Code Regarding Off-Street Parking
Councilmember Ruettimann inquired if this ordinance could
affect residential parking as well as other zones. He was
advised there was this potential. The City Attorney
recommended this issue be addressed with an amendment before
the second reading of the ordinance.
Motion byRuettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public and that staff be directed to review the ordinance
relative to residential property before the final draft is
presented for the second reading. Roll ca11= Ail ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1311
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
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The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 9.116(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.116(3)
Desian and Maintenance of Off-Street Parking and
Load~na Areas
(a)
Drainaoe and Surfacing: Driveways shall not exceed
a grade of 6% and all parking lots except those for
less than four (4) vehicles shall be graded
according to a drainage plan which has been
approved by the City Engineer. Catch basins, sumps
and underground storm sewers may be required and
all such lots and driveways shall be surfaced with
a material to control dust and drainage. Lots to
accommodate less than four (4) vehicles may be
surfaced with crushed rock.
(b)
L~~: Ail lighting used to illuminate an off-
street parking area shall be shaded or diffused so
as to reflect the light away from the adjoining
property and away from abutting traffic flow.
(c)
~3~]1~: No sign shall be located in any parking area
except as necessary for the orderly operation of
traffic movement or parking regulation. Such signs
shall not be considered a part of the permitted
advertising space and shall be subject to
regulation pursuant to Section 9.117A.
(d)
Residential Fencing: When a required off-street
parking space for six cars or more is located
adjacent to a Residential District, a fence of
adequate design, not over six (6) feet in height.
nor less than three and one half (3 1/2) feet in
height shall be erected along the Residential
District lot line.
(e)
Curbing and Landscaping: Ail open off-street
parking area designed to have head-in parking along
the property line shall provide a bumper curb not
less than three (3) feet from the property line or
a guard of normal bumper height not less than one
(1) foot from the side property line. When said
area is for six (6) spaces or more, a curb or fence
not over six (6) feet in height shall be erected
along the front yard setback line, and grass or
planting shall occupy the space between the
sidewalk and curb or fence.
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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Large Lot Landscaping: Parking area for 21 spaces
or more shall have 200 square feet of landscaped
area for each 20 spaces.
~ti~: Ail lots for five (5) or more vehicles
shall have the organization of spaces painted on
the surface according to the plan approved by the
City.
~: Lots shall be
internal circulation shall be
utilizing the public street.
so designed that
available without
Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Space: It shall
be the joint responsibility of the operator and
owner of the principal use, uses and/or building to
maintain, in a neat and adequate manner, the
parking space, accessways, landscaping and required
fences.
shall hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.116(3)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Design and Maintenance of Off-Street Par~ing and
Loading Areas
Drainage and Surfacing: Driveways shall not exceed
a grade of 6% and all parking lots except those for
less than four (4) vehicles shall be graded
according to a drainage plan which has been
approved by the City Engineer. Catch basins, sumps
and underground storm sewers may be required and
all such lots and driveways.~all be hard surfao~d.
~: Ail lighting used to illuminate an off-
street parking area shall be shaded or diffused so
as to reflect the light away from the adjoining
property and away from abutting traffic flow.
~1~: No sign shall be located in any parking area
except as necessary for the orderly operation of
traffic movement or parking regulation. Such signs
shall not be considered a part of the permitted
advertising space and shall be subject to
regulation pursuant to Section 9.117A.
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(d)
Residential Fencing: When a required off-street
parking space for six cars or more is located
adjacent to a Residential District, a fence of
adequate design, not over six (6) feet in height
nor less than three and one half (3 1/2) feet in
height shall be erected along the Residential
District lot line ~o prevent headliaht alare.
(e)
Curbin~ and Landscaping: ~11 oDen off-street
parking area shall Drovide a bumper curb . of 5-7
inches high. around the perimeter of parking area
add a curb of no less than five (5) feet from a
building that has parking around it.
When said area is for six (6~ spaces or more. a
curb of 5-7 inches high is required along the front
yard setback line. and grass or planting shall
occupy the space between the right of way line and
curb.
(f)
Large Lot Landscaping: Parking area for 21 spaces
or more shall have 200 square feet of landscaped
area for each twenty spaces.
(g)
~: Ail lots of five (5) or more vehicles
shall have the organization of spaces painted on
the surface according to the plan approved by the
City.
(h)
Circulation: Lots shall be so designed that
internal circulation shall be available without
utilizing the public street.
(i) Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Space: It shall
be the joint responsibility of the operator and
owner of the principal use, uses and/or building to
maintain, in a neat and adequate manner, the
parking space, accessways, landscaping and required
fences.
First Reading:
October 9, 1995
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1311 for Monday, October 23,
1995. Roll call: All ayes
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B. ~id Considerations
1) Award of 40th Avenue Northeast Replacement Lights
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to award 40th Avenue
Northeast replacement lights, Municipal Project #9522 to
Heights Electric of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, based upon
their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$12,100.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund #212-43190-
5130, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
2)
Authorization to Purchase Hockey Goals
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to award the purchase of
five sets of hockey goals to Becker Arena Products of Prior
Lake, Minnesota, for $5,564.65 including freight and tax,
based upon their quotation dated September 28, 1995, and the
cost of said goals to be paid for from Fund 412-45200-5180,
and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: Ail ayes
3) AuthQrization to Acquire Riaht-Of-Way for 44th Avenue
Sidewalk Project
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to execute easement deeds for this project on
behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes
4) Rejection of Bids for Improvements at Ostrander Park
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to reject all bids
for Project #9523, Ostrander Park Building modifications, as
all bids exceed the budgeted amount for this project. Roll
call: All ayes
5) Rejection of Ouotes to Replace Windows at the Municipal
Service Center
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to reject all quotes
for window replacement at the Municipal Service Center,
Project #9528, and to authorize staff to seek new proposals
for the same. Roll call: All ayes
6) Authorization to Continue Software Maintenance SupDort
for ARC/Info Software
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Motion by Ruettimann, second byPetkoff to approve the annual
software support for the Unix-Based ARC/INFO software in the
.amount of $4,260 including tax, to be paid for from Fund 720-
49980, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call:
All ayes
7) Acceptance of Proposal on Renovation of 4519-Zl Taylor
Street Northeas%
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to approve award of the
contract for the renovations to 4519-21 Taylor Street
Northeast to William Mattson Construction for $16,840 with the
cost to be charged to Account #202-46350-4600 (CDBG Rehab) and
with the Mayor and City Manager authorized to sign the
contract for the subject work. Roll call: Ail ayes
C. Other Business
1. Approval of Classification and Sale of Certain Forfeit
Motion by Petkoff, second by Ruettimann to authorize the City
Manager to file a written application with the County Board to
withhold parcels 36 30 24 41 0109 for sewer improvement and 35
30 24 31 0021 for redevelopment and to forward the completed
classification and sale approval forms to Anoka County.
2. Authorize Exclusive Negotiations Aareement for Expansion
with Medtronic. Inc.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into a project feasibility agreement
with Medtronic, Inc. and the Columbia Heights Housing and
Redevelopment Authority regarding the expansion of Medtronic's
neurological facility located at 800 53rd Avenue Northeast.
Roll call: All ayes
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
House Demolition: Councilmember Jolly inquired as to the
status of a house located on 45th Avenue scheduled for
demolition. He was advised it recently was demolished.
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OCTOBER 9, 1995
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Sb~r~d Ride Accessibility: Councilmember Petkoff has been
contacted by a resident regarding lack of availability of
wheelchair accessible transportation to areas outside of the
City.
Previously, this service was available for Columbia Heights
residents through the Traveler. The City no longer
participates in this program.
Staff will pursue additional information on this issue.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
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GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The following information was provided to the Council for
review:
Minutes of the October 3, 1995 Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting, minutes of the September 13, 1995 Human Services
Commission Meeting, minutes of the September 27, 1995 Park and
Recreation Commission Meeting and the minutes of the September
5, 1995 Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
No Council action was required on this information.
10.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by PeterSon, second by Ruettimann to recess the regular
Council meeting of October 9, 1995 and to move to an executive
session for the purpose of discussing the Hilltop-Columbia
Heights sewer use agreement and that Jo-Anne Student be
appointed to keep a written report thereof. Roll call: All
ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to reconvene the
regularly scheduled open meeting of the Columbia Heights City
Council on October 9, 1995 having been in executive session to
discuss the Hilltop-Columbia Heights sewer use agreement, a
written report being kept by Jo-Anne Student. Roll call: All
ayes
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OCTOBER 9, 1995
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the
Regular Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
a~or--~Joseph ~t6rdevant -
' ~ ~~'~-- Secretary
~o-'Anne St%dent~ ~go~ncil