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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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 2 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 3 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 4 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 REGULAR COUNCIL HEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 5 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 6 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 7 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) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 8 (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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 9 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 10 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 PAGE 11 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