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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;
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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
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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.
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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:
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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