HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 24, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION
APRIL 24, 1995
The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 8:45 p.m. by
Mayor Sturdevant.
1. ROLL CALL
Jolly, Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to approve the minutes
of the February 27, 1995 Board of Trustees Meeting as
presented. Roll call: All ayes
3. TERMINATIONS FROM VOLUNTEER DIVISION
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to record the
termination of employment from the Volunteer Division of
Patrick F. Lane effective April 11, 1995. No Relief
Association benefits were accrued. Roll call: Ail ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to record the
termination of employment from the Volunteer Division of Jason
E. Johnson effective April 11, 1995. No Relief Association
benefits were accrued. Roll call: All ayes
4. APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff a record the leave of
absence status for John R. Fearon, Volunteer Fire Department,
effective April 1, 1995 to October 1, 1995. Roll call: All
ayes
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Board
of Trustees Meeting at 8:49 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
aYor
'Joseph Sturdevant
retary
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 24, 1995
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Sturdevant.
Jolly, Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of April 10, 1995 and the Board of Review Meeting of
April 17, 1995 as presented.
Establish Hearina Date for License Revocation. 4006 Fourth
The Council established the hearing date of May 30, 1995 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Julie
Klosterich regarding rental property at 4006 Fourth Street.
Establish Hearina Date for License Revocation. 1439 42nd
Avenue
The Council established the hearing date of May 30, 1995 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Kathy
Stephenson regarding rental property at 1439 42nd Avenue.
Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation. 4653 Central
Avenue
The Council established a hearing date of May 30, 1995 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against David and
Norma Rust regarding rental property at 4653 Central Avenue.
Establish Work Session Dates
The Council established April 25, 1995 at 5:30 p.m., May 1,
1995 at 8:00 p.m. and tentatively May 16, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. as
work session dates.
~stablish a Public Hearina to Consider Alley Lightina
The Council established May 30, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. as a public
hearing for consideration of alley lighting betWeen 5th and
6th Streets from 47th to 48th Avenues.
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Authorization to Seek Ouotations for Replacement Fire Hydrants
The Council authorized staff to see~ quotations fo~ three
replacement fire hydrants·
Authorization to Sell. Salvage. or Dispose of City Pro_perry
The Council authorized the sale, salvage, or disposal of
surplus city property as indicated on the listing of surplus
property dated April 19, 1995.
Conference Attendance Request for Fire Department
The Council authorized the attendance of-Fire Chief Charles
Kewatt at the Fire Rescue International Conference in
Louisville, Kentucky from September 9-13, 1995 and such
expenses to be paid from Fund 101-42200-3320 ($868) and Fund
101-42200-3105 ($225).
Conference Attendance Request for City Manaaer
The Council authorized %he City Man~ger, Pat Hentges, to
attend the ICMA 81st Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado,
from September 17-20, 1995 with such expenses to be paid from
Fund 101-41320-3320 and Fund 101-41320-3105.
License ADDlications
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 Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: Ail ayes
OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS!PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Arbor Day/Arbor Month
Mayor Stud.rant read the proclamation designating April 28,
1995 as Arbor Day and May, 1995 as Arbor Month.
Councilmember Jolly advised this is the third year that
Columbia Heights has received a Tree City Award.
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The resident at 5001 Madison Street had two situations he
wanted staff to address. The first concerned parking on his
boulevard. He felt it is not safe to park his new vehicle on
the street. The Acting Police Chief noted this is an ordinance
violation.
The second issue this resident had was with alley lighting. He
noted his area is quite dark and suggested lighting could act
as a deterrent to crime. Staff will follow up with this
resident on this matter.
Newlv-Hired Staff Introductions
The following new employees were introduced~ Lenn¥ Austin,
Police Officer~ Ed O'Donnell, MIS Coordinator~ and, Randy
Quale, Recreation Director.
~.UBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES!RESOLUTIONS
a. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1299. Vacating a Certain
A~1~¥ Easement B~tween 37th and 38th Avenues
Staff has not yet received the Quit Claim Deed from MnDOT and
tabling is recommended.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to table the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1299 until the May 8, 1995 Council
Meeting. Roll call: All ayes
b. Resolution No. 95-22. Beina a Resolution for HRA
Application for Rental Assistance Program
Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the
resolution there being ample copies available for the public.
Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95-22
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA SUPPORTING HOUSING ANDREDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (HRA)
APPLICATION FOR HUDRENTALASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNITSTOREPLACE
LIKE METRO COUNCIL UNITS AND TO HAVE THE LOCAL HRA TOTALLY
ADMINISTER THOSE UNITS
WHEREAS, currently the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Columbia Heights (HRA) provides local administration for the
160 to 180 unit Rental Assistance Voucher and Certificate
Program (Rental Assistance Program) under an administrative
contract with the Metropolitan Council Housing and
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Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) and has done so since the
start of the Rental Assistance Program (Also, sometimes
referred to as the "Section 8 Rental Assistance Program") in
1977~ and
WHEREAS, during fiscal year 1994 the HRA applied and received
approval for 50 units of Rental Assistance Program from HUD
and is now in the process of implementing that program~ and
WHEREAS, due to HRAand CitY's continuing desire to have total
local control over the Rental Assistance Program and provide
preference for residents of the City to receive assistance
under the program~ and
WHEREAS, currently the HRA is receiving only $23.53 per unit
of the $50.43 the Metro HRA receives from HUD for
administering the Metro HRA units~ and
WHEREAS, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) has invited applications for new units under
the Fiscal Year 1995 Rental Assistance Program~ and
WHEREAS, an application has been prepared by the City
Community Development staff for an additional increment of 50
Rental Assistance Program units to replace 50 Metro HRA units
and such an application is due to HUD by May 2, 1995~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that the City Council supports
the application of theHRAfor 50 additional Rental Assistance
Program units for the City of Columbia Heights to be used to
replace 50 of th Metro HRA units (to the extent possible). It
is understood that within two years the HRA will (providing
HUD provides the new units) replace all the Metro HRA Rental
Assistance units with the Columbia HeightsHRAproviding total
administration for the program in Columbia Heights. Support of
this application is contingent upon HUD granting approval of
the local preference policy as included in the Administrative
Plan.
Passed this 24th day of April, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Petkoff
Jolly
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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c. Resglution No. 95-23 Beina a Resolution Settina Rates on
Sewaae Disposal and Water Supply
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies &vailable for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95-23
SETTING RATESON SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY IN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that:
In accordance with the rate increase to be paid by the City of
Columbia Heights to the Metropolitan Sewer District and the
Minneapolis Water Department, the following rates shall beput
into effect as of July 1, 1995 on all billings rendered
thereafter:
1. W~er SupDlY Rates:
The water rate shall be a minimum of $13.20 per quarter
on a quarterly basis per family unit for the first 600
cubic feet of water or less. The rate shall be $1.35 per
cubic feet used for all water used beyond the 600 cubic
feet minimum.
2. Sewer Disposal Rates:
The minimum sewer disposal charge shall be $28.60 per
quarter on a quarterly basis per family unit for the
first 2200 cubic feet of water usage per quarter~ and
$1.30 per cubic feet thereafter to a maximum charge of
$39.00 per quarter. The rate for commercial/industrial
users shall be based on water consumption at $1.30 per
100 cubic feet.
Any residential service hooked up to the Columbia Heights
sanitary sewer system, that is not also hooked up to the
Columbia Heights water distribution system, shall pay a
flat quarterly sewer fee equal to the maximum quarterly
sewer disposal charge in effect at the time a billing is
rendered~ unless a water meter reading is provided
recording a lower reading than 3000 cubic feet in a
quarter for which the current rate down to the minimum
shall apply.
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Senior Citizen Rate=
For eliglble senior citizens, the following minimum rates
will be used. Ail usage over the minimum will be billed
at the above rates.
Minimum Sewage Disposal $14.10/quarter
Minimum Water Use $ 8.55/quarter
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all foregoing rates are made in
order to meet the additional cost to the City of Columbia
Heights for these respective services.
Passed this 24th day of April, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d. Resolution No. 95-24 Beina a Resolution Chanaina the Date
Q~ the Second Reaular Council Meeting in May of 1995
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Petkoff to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95-24
BEING A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE SECOND REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING IN MAY OF 1995
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the second Regular Council Meeting
in May will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 1995; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Regular Council Meeting will
convene at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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Passed this 24th day of April, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Petkoff
'All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
e. Resolution No. 95-25 Being a Resolution Declaring
Jackson Street a Hazardous Proper~
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REQUESTING REMOVAL OF A HAZARDOUS
BUILDING LOCATED AT 3723 JACKSON STREET NORTHEAST
WHEREAS, there is an abandoned building located at 3723
Jackson Street which has been vacant since April 1991, and
WHEREAS, the property at 3723 Jackson Street Northeast has
gone tax-forfeit and Anoka County intends to put it up for
sale, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 and 463.26 authorizes
municipalities to address hazardous and substandard structures
and properties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this abandoned
property to be hazardous based on the following code
violations as contained in the Findings of Fact:
Findinas of Fact
Structural Hazards
Foundation - dirt walls under house, partial foundation
(5A.205(1)(g)
(b) Support walls for ceiling joist removed (SA.205(1)(g)
(c) No header over patio door (5A.205(l')(g)
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(d)
Improper stair - exterior stair and
deteriorated, hazardous (SA.205(1)(g)
stoop very
(e)
Improper plumbing materials and methods. Piping and
fittings for mobile home were installed. Water was on
without a meter. (M~. State Plumbing Code 4715.0420
Standards for plumbing materials)
(f)
New furnace installed using extension cord for wiring.
Hazardous wiring throughout. (SA.203(1)(d)
(g)
Retaining wall in rear of property falling into alley
(5A.207(i)(iv)
(h)
No parking area on site. Resident was driving over curb
in front of house and crossing sidewalk to park on lawn..
(SA.208(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(h)
(i)
Dirt from front yard is washing down onto sidewalk.
(5A.207(b)(ii)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the Building
Inspector's conclusions that the structure at 3723 Jackson
Street Northeast is substandard and seriously deteriorated,
that it lacks minimum standards for habitable space per
Ordinance No. 1281 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Code, and
that the structure is non-conforming by its location and size,
the Building Inspector is recommending the structure be
removed and the lot regraded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council has approved the
following Conclusions:
~QNCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
That all relevant parties have been duly notified that the
Council will be considering this issue on April 24, 1995.
That the vacant and abandoned structure on the tax-forfeit
property located at 3723 Jackson Street Northeast is hazardous
and in violation of many code and ordinance requirements.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
The property owner, Anoka County, is hereby directed to raze
the hazardous structure located at 3723 Jackson Street
Northeast and regrade the lot, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
463.15 to 463.26.
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Passed this 24th day of April, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Petkoff
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor JosePh Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
COMMUNICATIONS
a. MnDOT Notification on Removal of Central Avenue Median
Fencinq. 48th to 50th Avenues
Various opinions as to the future of the fence were held by
Councilmembers. It was felt it should be removed as the area
was so poorly maintained. It was felt it should be maintained
by MnDOT as it was installed by that State Office. Also, it
was felt the fence should remain as it would serve as a
deterrent to pedestrians who maybe inclined to cross Highway
#65 there. There was special concern for the safety of
children with there being four schools in the area.
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to direct staff to contact
Mn/DOT, School District #13, City of Hilltop and adjacent
property owners regarding removal and/or alternatives to the
existing median fence on Central Avenue from 48th to 50th
Avenues and to report back to the Council on May 8, 1995. Roll
call: Ail ayes
b. Columbia Heiahts Block Builders Fundraisina Event
Councilmember Ruettimann advised that the Columbia Heights
Block Builders is hosting a talent show. It is being held on
Friday, April 28th at the High School.
C®
City Hall Back-Up Generator
Councilmember Jolly requested an explanation as to what areas
in City Hall are served by the standby generator. Recently,
there was a power outage in the City which affected City Hall
and some employees had u~derstood the standby generator would
supply power to all of the City Hall building.
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e
QLD BUSINESS
a. Appoinem-nts to Num-n Services Commission
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to appoint the
following residents to the Human Services Commission; Pamela
W. Hanson for a term to expire April, 1998; Catherine G.
Anderson for a term to expire April, 1996; and, Michael J.
Tilkens for a term to expire April, 1997. Roll call: All ayes
b. ADDrove 1995 Beautification Proaram and Heiahts Pride
Proaram Budaets
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to appropriate $8,225
for Beautification and $7,700 for Heights Pride in Fund 101
Dept. 45050, with the appropriation of $8,225 coming from
personnel in the Volunteer Department, $6,500 from the Mayor
Council Contingency and $1,200 from the Bi-Centennial Fund.
Roll call: All ayes
NEW BUSINESS
9505
Award Enaineerina Contract for EVPInstallation. Pro4ect
The City Engineer explained how this project could become
eligible for all of the costs to be paid by State Aid funds.
Motion by Jolly, second by Petkoff to award the design phase
of Project 9505 (EVP Installation) to BRW, Inc. based on their
proposal of March 15, 1995. Roll call: All ayes
b. Award Work for Replacement of Water Services at Heritaae
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the
replacement of water services in Heritage Heights to Olson
Plumbing of Columbia Heights at a cost of $587.50 each for up
to 18 services, funding to come from the Water Construction
Fund 651-49449-5130. Roll call: All ayes
c. COPS FAST Grant Award
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve and
activate the COPS FAST federal grant which will supplement the
hire of one police officer over a three year period to the
Columbia Heights Police Department. Roll call: All ayes
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10.
Motion by Ruettimann, second byPeterson to authorize the City
of Columbia Heights Finance Department to institute a special
fund to handle the COPS FAST Grant financial needs. Roll call:
All ayes
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
Mayor and applicable staff to hire one police officer under
the auspices of the COPS FAST Grant awarded to the City of
Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes
a. Report of the City Manaaer
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the
Council Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Anne Student, Council
a~orfJ6seph Sturdevant
Secretary