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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 13, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCILMEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sturdevant. Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present 2. pLEDgE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. 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 January 23, 1995 as presented. Establish Hearing Date for Revocation or Suspension of a Rental Property License at 4556 Madison Street Northeast The Council approved March 13, 1995 as the hearing date for consideration of the revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Richard and Lisa Smith, dba R & L Holdings Company at 4556 Madison Street Northeast. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Appointment Members of the Ci%y Council concurred in the Mayor's reappointment of Pat Jindra to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Her term will expire in April of 2,000. Authorization to Seek Bids to Replace Dump Truck #22 The Council authorized staff to seek bids to replace Unit #22, a 1978 Ford F-700 dump truck. Authorization to Seek Ouotes to Replace Pavement StriDer The Council authorized staff to seek quotations for the replacement of the Redland Prismo paint striper. Authorization to Seek Bids for 1995 Street and Parking Lane The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1995 street and parking lane striping contract. Authorization to Sell Surplus Playaround EauiDment The Council authorized staff to advertise and sell surplus playground equipment. some REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 2 Tax Increment Administration Expens~ The Council authorized payment of $11,691.10 for administering the 1994 tax increment financing laws of Minnesota with expenses being charged to the TI Debt Service Fund as an administrative expense. License APPlications The Counc~ approved the 1995 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and those license applications as submitted by Lowell DeMars per memorandum dated February 13, 1995. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CO~SENT AGENDA Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes Vern Moore, who has served for many years on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, requested the Council to consider him for reappointment. He indicated his wishes to serve through the Police Chief appointment process. PUBLIC HEARINGS~ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. ~lic Hearing - Community Development Block Gr~nt The City Manager reviewed the CDBG Program. Approximately $260,000 to $290,000 is expected to be allocated to the City of Columbia Heights for fiscal year 1995. Motion by Sturdevant, second byRuettimann to close the public hearing. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the program as stated in Appendix A as the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the City of Columbia Heights with the HRAExecutive Director and the City Manager authorized to prepare and submit the formal application for such funds. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 3 b. Resolution No. 95-10= Public ~aring. Revocation. Sus~Dension and/or Other Appropriate .Dis_position of Rental Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to close the public hearing and waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call= All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 95-10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION §A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE BY Alexander M. Cajucom (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4514/4516 Fillmore Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code Section 5.104(1)(A), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the license holder on January 26, 1995, of a public hearing to be held on February 13, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 21, 1994, Enforcement Officer, Gary Gorman, for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the real property and incidental buildings located thereon at 4514/4516 Fillmore Street N.E., within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental license on file for the above-described real property, by Alexander M. Cajucom. 2. Based upon said inspection of the Enforcement Officer, the following conditions and violations of the City's Housing Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units were found to exist, to wit. See Attached Compliance Order REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 4 3. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS O~.COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 4514/4516 Fillmore Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached hereto; 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by License Holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. Q~DER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number 80114 is hereby revoked; 2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. Ail tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first date of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this 13th day of February, 1995. Offered by: Second by: Roll call: Ruettimann Jolly Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary c. Resolution No. 95~11; Being a Resolution Amending 1995 Budget for Encumbrances REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 95-11 AMENDING 1995 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on December 12, 1994, passed Resolution No. 94-80 adopting a budget for 1995; and WHEREAS, several expenditures that were projected to be incurred in the 1994 budget will not be incurred until 1995; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the 1994 departmental budgets be amended by the following transfers and the 1995 budget be amended bythe following increases, with the increases coming from the 1994 fund balances/retained earnings: General Fund (Police Relief Pension) transfer out General Fund (Fire Relief Pension) transfer out Police/Fire Contingency Reserve transfer out 154,811.00 7,192.00 162,003.00 General Fund Library Fund Cap Equip Replacement Street Fund Cap Equip Replacement Water Fund Cap Equip Replacement Sewer Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Refuse Fund Liquor Fund Garage Fund Passed this 13th day of February, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Encumbrances 1,003.35 6,375.50 109,359.03 2,166.43 2,166.42 9,927.27 116.80 2,047.65 13,752.53 164.54 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne student, council secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 6 d. Resolution No. 95-12: Being a Resolution Supporting Continued Participation iB the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium and Valug~ Program 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. 95-12 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHERN ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM AND VALUES PROGRAM WHEREAS, the communities of Columbia Heights, Hilltop and Fridley, and School Districts 13 and 14 in conjunction with Anoka County, began in 1993 to work together to identify and highlight these communities' strengths, prioritize needs, and promote strategies to address these needs; and WHEREAS, the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium (SACCC) was formed; and WHEREAS, a series of meetings were conducted with community leaders, citizens, and city, school, and county staffs; and WHEREAS, various grant applications were submitted in an effort to seek funding for projects of mutual concern and benefit; and WHEREAS, in 1994 SACCC commenced a Community Core Values Program and provided initial leadership for the project; and WHEREAS, the Community Core Values Program effort drew over 600 attendees and is now in initial stages of becoming an ongoing effort to promote in everyday life, seven core values as follows: respect, integrity, caring, responsibility, self- control, citizenship, and non-violence; and WHEREAS, SACCC wishes to continue its efforts as a vehicle for the communities, school districts, and county to work together to assure increased efficiency, cost savings, and effectiveness of public programming. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESOLVES: That the City of Columbia Heights hereby authorizes $2,750 to be allocated from General Fund Account 101-41110-8100 for continued participation iht he Southern Anoka County Community Consortium general efforts. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 7 Passed this 13th day of February, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1297 Being an Ordinance AuthoriziNg the CoR~eyance of Certain Real Estate Located at 4531-33 Fillmore Street Northeast Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1297 BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4531-4533 FILLMORE STREET NORTHEAST The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto First Choice Homes, Inc., the real property described as follows, to wit: The north sixty-seven (67) feet of the south. ninety-seven (97) feet of Lot 12, Block 2, Sheffield Subdivision. PIN 25-30-24-34-0097 Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions specified in the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A." Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: February 13, 1995 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1297 for February 27, 1995. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 8 Se COMMUNICATIONS a. Plannina and Zoning Commission The minutes from the February 7, 1995 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting were included in the Council packet. This material was for informational purposes only and required no Council action. Establish Date for Special Meetina Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to establish February 28, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. as a special meeting to discuss and address inquiries as to Bruce Nawrocki's request for appointment to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes OLD BUSINESS a. Amend City HallJCouncil Chambers Improvement Project Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to amend Fund 411-5120, General Governmental Building Capital Improvement Fund by $30,496 and Fund 225-49844 by $1,600 for various city hall and council chambers improvement with source of funding coming from undesignated fund balances in Fund 411 and Fund 225, and further authorizing the City Manager to seek bids and quotations for improvements related to the same. Roll call: Ail ayes 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Agreement With Meredith Cable Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Meredith Cable for the loan of Channel 56 and the FM Service Spectrum and the creation of a mutually agreeable format for reporting financial activities. Roll call: All ayes b. Authorization to Seek Ouotations for Portable Sound System Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek quotations for a portable sound system. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 9 Ce Authorization to Seek Proposals for Design of EVPSyst~m Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to authorize staff to seek proposals for design and construction management services in connection with a project to install emergency vehicle pre- emption at signalized intersections. Roll call: All ayes d. ~ward of Bid - Recarpeting of City Hall Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to award the bid to recarpet Columbia Heights City Hall, Administration, Finance, Council, Police and public areas to Anderson's New Carpet Design for $25,260 for the installation of Karastan/Bigelow stati tuft carpet form General Government Buildings 411-41940- 5120. Roll call: All ayes e. Renewal of School Inspection Contract Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to renew the school inspection contract between the State Fire Marshal Division and the City of Columbia Heights Fire Department. Roll call: All ayes f. Hardware Maintenance Contract for the IBM AS400 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a five year or 60 month extended maintenance option contract with IBM Corporation at a cost not to exceed $5,999.68. Roll call: All ayes g. Request for Assistance on Purchase of 675 47th Avenue Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to provide $7,000 of the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Revitalization Program Funds to Anoka County Co--unity Assistance Programs, Inc. (ACCAP) to use toward the purchase cost of the deteriorated property at 675 4?th Avenue Northeast (after July 1, 1995) with the stipulation that ACCAP abide by CDBG Program rules in regard to purchase of the property and that in the sale of the new house to be built on the property, that a good faith effort be made to select a family that is a resident of Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCILMEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 PAGE 10 10. h. Award of Chair Repair and Replacement for City CounGil and Audience Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the purchase of twelve chairs for the Council and staff through Lino Lakes Industries in the amount of $4,428 from General Government Buildings Fund 411-41940-5170. Roll call: All ayes i. Award of Demolition of 3909 Polk Street and 3932 Ouincv Street Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to award the demolition of 3909 Polk Street and 3932 Quincy Street to Thomas Contracting based upon their low, qualified responsible quote in the amount of $12,462 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 415-59408-3050 for 3909 Polk Street and from Fund 415-59507-3050 for 3932 Quincy Street, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Jolly inquired as to the status of the house on 45th Avenue at Madison which had been scheduled for demolition. The City Manager responded there have been some delays due to title and mortgage problems. He will provide a written update for the Council. a. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. No items in the report were discussed. b. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ayoz~j6Seph Sturdevant o-Anne Student, Council Secretary