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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sturdevant. Jolly, Peterson, Sturdevant - present Ruettimann - absent 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 Meeting of December 27, 1994. the Regular Council Re$olutiQD No, 95-05: Approving Lotsplit of Property LQGHted ~t ~00 Fifth Street Northeast The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 95-05 SUBDIVISION REOUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE NORTHEAST COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN. 55421 I, Jerome J. Lague, hereby request a split of PIN 35 30 24 34 0034 legally described as: See attached Exhibit A THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: 1. That part of Lot 5, rearrangement of Block E, Columbia Heights Annex, Anoka County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence South 30 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds East of an assigned bearing along the Easterly line of said Lot 5 a distance of 32.33 feet to a 1/2" inside diameter iron pipe monument capped R.L.S. 10832, to the actual point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 107.77 feet to a 1/2" inside diameter iron pipe monument capped 10832; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 2 thence South 51 degrees 48 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 27.64 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 138.61 feet to the Easterly line of said lot; thence North 30 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds West along said Easterly line of said Lot 5 a distance of 18.04 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. To be combined with the adjacent parcel to the north. 2. See attached Exhibit B for remainder description. 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 $1,144.08 be 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. PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION: Recommendation to the City Council for the approval of the lotsplit as proposed Jerome J. Lague Signature of Owner Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Larson All ayes 3839 Cty. Rd. 116 Hamel, Mn. 55340 Owner's Address This 3rd day of January, 1995 Evelyn Nygaard (sig.) Zoning Officer 478-6565 Telephone Number CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approved This 9th day of January, 1995 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson Ail ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 3 Conditional Use Permit - 4025 University Avenue. Allen Bohlman. B.J. Larson Remodeling The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the intensification of the use with an addition onto the southeast corner of the existing building at 4025 University Avenue provided the paving of the lot and the fenced play area be provided as indicated on the approved site plan. Conditional Use Permit, 4300 Central Avenue. Peter Linder. Linder's GNeenhou~es. Inc. The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the operation of a "mini greenhouse" and retail sales by Linder Greenhouses, Inc. at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 1995 through June 25, 1995 provided a $500 deDosit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to installation of the structures. Authorization to Install Stop Sign at 41st and Stinson Boulevard The Council authorized the northbound stop sign be permanently in place at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard and 41st Avenue based on a recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Annual Membership Dues of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities The Council authorized the payment of $4,958 to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for payment of the City's 1995 membership dues with such funds to come from Fund 101-41110-4330. Authorization to Seek Separate Bids for Chamber UDgrade The Council authorized staff to seek sealed bids for carpeting and council and staff chairs with monies to come from Government Buildings Fund 411-41940-5120; repainting of the chamber area and touch up of other parts of the building as needed and reconstruction of the dais with funds to come from General Government Buildings Fund 411-41940-5120; purchase of a hallway information kiosk and a podium for the chambers with funds to come from the Cable Fund 225-49844-5180; and, installation of the table from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners' Board Room with funds to come from the General Government Buildings Fund 411-41940-5180. ~ttendance of the Assistant Finance Director at the Annual GFOA Conference The Council authorized the attendance of the Assistant Finance Director at the Annual Government Finance officer's Association Conference from June 11-14, 1995 and authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 4 Final PaymeDt ~or Mun~ciDal Pro4~cts #9113, #9123. and #9125 1993 Storm Sewer Pro4ects The Council accepted the work for Municipal Projects #9113, #9123, and #9125 1993 storm sewer projects and authorized final payment from Fund 652-49499-5130 to Lametti and Sons, Inc. of Hugo, Minnesota in the amount of $15,077.90. Final Payment for 1994 Street and Parkina Lane Striping The Council accepted the work for 1994 street and parking lane striping and authorized final payment from Fund 212-43190-4000 ($3,514.81) and from Fund 101-43170-4000($561.11) to AAA Striping Service Company of Rogers, Minnesota, in an amount of $4,075.92. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Pa_vment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes pUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1296; Exemption From Massage Therapist Requirements Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1296 BEING ANORDINANCEAMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1138, PERTAINING TO SECTION 12, EXEMPTING FROM MASSAGE THERAPIST REQUIREMENTS A PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED BY OR UNDER CONTRACT OF A LICENSED MEDICAL PERSON The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: SECTION 1: Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 12 (5.612(2)) of Ordinance No. 1138, city Code of 1977, shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 5 (C) This section shall not apply to any hospital, sanitorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home, or other institution for the hospitalization or care of human beings, duly licensed under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 144.50 - 144.703, or to persons duly licensed, or in the employment of or under contract with persons duly licensed by the State of Minnesota to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry, with or without the use of mechanical, therapeutic, or bathing devices. SECTION 2: 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: December 27, 1994 January 9, 1995 January 9, 1995 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jolly Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Resolution No. 95-01: Declaring a Vacancy on the City CQuncil Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 95-01 RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRUCE G. NAWROCKI WHEREAS, Bruce G. Nawrocki's term extends through 1997; and WHEREAS, Bruce G. Nawrocki has submitted his resignation from the City Council effective January 1, 1995; and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 6 W~EREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 9 of the City of Columbia Heights Charter, the City Council shall declare the resignation, a vacancy in the membership of the City Council, and forthwith appoint an eligible person to fill the term until the next regular municipal election, when the office shall be filled for the unexpired term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby declares a vacancy in the membership of the City Council, resulting from the resignation of Bruce G. Nawrocki from his term of office expiring in 1997. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights shall forthwith establish a process to appoint an eligible person to fill the same term until the next regular municipal election when the office shall be filled for the unexpired term. Passed this 9th day of January, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jolly Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ~stablish a Council Work Session Members of the Council felt a Council work session should be established to discuss the appointment process for filling this vacancy. Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to establish Monday, February 6, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. as a Council work session date. Roll call: All ayes c. ~esolution NQ, 95-02:1995 Seasonal and Temporary Wa~e A~justments 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION NO. ,95-02 ADOPTING CHANGES IN WAGE RANGES AND ESTABLISHING WAGES POR TEMPORARY PART 'TIME LIBRARY EMPLOYEES AND SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS POSITION WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for non-unionized City employees effective January 12, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicates that on an annual basis, changes will be adopted in wage ranges, based upon reliable survey data~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes wage ranges for non-unionized temporary part time Library positions and seasonal Public Work~ positions, as indicated on Schedule I and II which are on file in the office of the City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such schedules be effective January 1, 1995. Passed this 9th day of January, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d. Resolution No. 95-03; Establishna Board and Co~miSSiOn Appointment Process and Recoanlt~on P~licv Motion byPeterson, second bySturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 95-03 ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENTTOBOARDOR COMMISSION, AND BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOGNITION OF SERVICE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is responsible for the appointment of individuals to various boards and commissions~ and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 8 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights wants to assure equal and open access to the selection process for all boards and commissions and wants to give appropriate recognition to those individuals who serve on boards and commissions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby establishes guidelines for board and commission appointments, an application for appointment to board or commission, and aboard and commission recognition of service program which are on file in the office of the City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such guidelines and policies be effective January 1, 1995. Passed this 9th day of January, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jolly All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary There were two corrections made to the guidelines attached to the resolution. e. Resolution No. 95-04: Authorizina the Purchase of 4555 - 4557 Taylor Street Northeast Located in the Sheffield Neighborhood The City Manager advised this duplex is currently vacant. MotionbyJolly, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 95-04 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 4555-4557 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST LOCATED IN THE SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD REG~ COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 9 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority") have jointly prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Sheffield Neighborhood entitled "The Sheffield Neighborhood Revitalization Program" (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City and the Authority have found within the Sheffield Neighborhood there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard residential structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and City ordinances or there exists a need for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area, and WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire one such duplex property pursuant to the purchase agreement byand between the City of Columbia Heights and Dorothy C. McGuire (the "Seller"); and the purchase agreements were signed by the Seller (s) and are provided herewith; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (1) The City Council hereby approves the terms of the purchase agreement between the City and Dorothy C. McGuire authorizes the Mayor and city Manager to sign it on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $62,300 which is established as the fair market value based on the Anoka County Assessor's market value. (2) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the purchase agreements. (3) The City Council approves an interim source of funding from Capital Improvement Fund 410 in the amount of $62,300 plus $2,000 so the City may acquire the real property as provided in the purchase agreements. (4) The interim sources of financing of capital Improvement Fund 410 shall be repaid from sources of permanent financing as set forth in Resolution 94-40 (Approving the Development Project Budget for 4600 Block Between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street). REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 10 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Sturdevant Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications other than those which were on the Consent Agenda. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Re-Award Qf Buildings Signs - Project #9315 Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to rescind the award of building signs, Municipal Project #9315, made to Image Now Signs, Inc. of Golden Valley, Minnesota, due to their decision not to enter into the contract and deposit the bid security in accordance with the bid documents into the appropriate fund. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to award building signs, Municipal Project #9315 to Sign Solutions, Inc. of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, based on their qualified and responsible bid in the amount of $10,959.81 with funds to be appropriated from 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant and also to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes e NEW BUSINESS ~oardjCommission Applicant Interviews Councilmember Jolly noted that the residents who were interviewed recently by the Council were very talented and would be an asset to any board or commission on which they may serve. The majority of them had indicated an interest in serving on the Civil Service Commission. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 PAGE 11 10. b. Future of Civil Service Commission/Movement of Police Department to Another Jurisdiction Councilmember Jolly feels the Police Department should be placed under the purview of the City Manager. He explained this opinion casts no reflection on the current Mayor nor any previous mayors for the manner in which the Department was supervised. Councilmember Jolly also has some inquires regarding the future of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. He questioned whether it should continue or should be disbanded. He felt questions regarding these two matters should be presented for consideration to the Charter Commission. The City Manager responded that he views the Charter Commission as having no involvement relative to the future of the Civil Service Commission. This could be handled legislatively. He does feel it would be appropriate for the Charter Commission to address moving the responsibility of the Police Department to the City Manager. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and a few of the items were briefly discussed. b. ~eport of the City Attorney The city Attorney had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Roll call: All ayes o-~nne Stud~nt~Cutfnci 1  /~a~o~oseph Sturdevant Secretary