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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 24, 1996
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jolly, Ruettimann and
Peterson were present. Councilmember Jones was absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
The City Manager advised there were two additions to the
Agenda:
6-A: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1324 and,
9-B: Minutes of the June 4, 1996 Library Board Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
following items on the Consent Agenda:
Adoption of Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the adoption of the minutes of the June
10, 1996 Regular Council Meeting as presented.
Donation from Immaculate Conception
The Council accepted the donation of $2,500 from the
Immaculate Conception gambling fund profits to the Columbia
Heights Public Library to be used for purchase of children's
and young adult materials.
Establish Work Session Dates for July.1996
The Council established Monday, July 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. and
Monday, July 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. as work session dates for
July, 1996.
Reappointment to Planning and Zoning Commission
The Council reappointed Gary Larson to the Planning and Zoning
Commission to a term which will expire in April, 2000.
Establish a Public Hearing to Consider Alley Lighting
The Council established Monday, July 22, 1996 at approximately
7:00 p.m as a Public Hearing date for consideration of alley
lighting between Heights Drive, Stinson Boulevard and Maiden
Lane.
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Acceptance of Donation from Tri-City American Legion
The Council approved the acceptance of the $10,000 donation
from Tri-CityAmerican Legion Post #513 and directed staff to
use these funds toward the purchase of an automatic
defibrillation unit and a hand held laser speed gun.
Authorize Contract for Fireworks Display
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into a contract for the fireworks display with RES Speciality
Pyrotechnics in the amount of $6,000.
Approve License ApDlications
The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes
RECOGITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
A. Acceptance of Check From Tri-City American Legion
Mayor Sturdevant accepted a check in the amount of $10,000
from representatives of the Tri-City American Legion Post
#513. These funds will be split evenly between purchases for
the Fire Department and the Police Department.
B. Humanitarian of the Year
The Mayor presented a plaque to Mary Lou Goodman, the 1996
Humanitarian of the Year.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1324 Being an Ordinance
Relating to Accessory Structures
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1324
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
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The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.104(5) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.104(5) Accessory Buildings
a) No accessory building or structure shall be
constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction
of the principal building to which it is accessory,
except a residential garage, which prior to construction
of the principal building can be used for storage
purposes pertaining to completion of the principal
building.
b) No accessory building in the "R" District shall exceed
the height of the principal building. However, in the
"R-i", "R-2" and "R-3" District no accessory building
shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, except private
garages as defined herein cannot exceed 18 feet in
height.
c) An accessory building shall be considered to be an
integral part of the principal building unless it is six
(6) feet or more from the principal building.
d) No detached accessory building or structure except as
provided herein shall be less than sixty (60) feet from
the public right-of-way except on a corner lot, unless it
conforms to the side yard requirements of the principal
building. Those accessory buildings located sixty (60)
feet or more behind the right-of-way line shall have a
side yard of two (2) feet or more and a rear yard of
three (3) feet or more. If the grade of the lot is ten
feet (10) or more above or below the curb level at the
required front yard depth, a garage for the storage of
not more than two (2) automobiles may be located within
fifteen (15) feet of the front lot line provided the
doors do not face the street and no access is available
from the alley.
e) Whenever a garage is so designed that the doors are
facing a street or alley, the distance between the doors
and the lot line shall be twenty (20) feet or more.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.104(5) Accessory Structures
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1) An accessory structure shall beconsidered an integral
part of the principal building if it is connected to the
principal building by a covered passageway.
2) No accessory structure in the "R" District shall
exceed the height of the principal structure of fifteen
(15) feet in height as measured to the highest point,
whichever is less. Private garages shall not exceed the
height of the principal structure.
3) For single-family homes, no accessory structures,
including attached garages, or any. combination of
accessory structures, shall exceed one thousand (1,000)
square feet in area. In addition, the following lot
coverage requirements shall apply:
(a) Any lot at or under 6,500 square feet may have
a lot coverage of up to 35%.
(b) Any lot over 6,500 square feet may have a lot
coverage of up to 30%.
4) Within any "R-i" single family residential district
private garages are limited in number to only one (1).
5) If a lot is at it's maximum lot coverage and does not
have an existing utility shed of any kind, one 10 x 12
shed will be allowed as approved by staff.
6) No lot shall have more than two detached accessory
structures.
7) No detached accessory structure can be located within
six (6) feet from any principal structure. No detached
accessory structure can be erected or altered so as to
encroach upon the front yard setback of the lot. Setbacks
for all accessory structures and private garages are as
follows:
(a) Minimum of three (3) feet inside the rear and
side lot lines as approved by the City Building
Official.
8) If the grade of the lot is ten feet or more above or
below the curb level at the required front yard depth, a
garage for the storage of not more than two (2)
automobiles may be located within fifteen (15) feet of
the front lot line provided the doors do not face the
street and no access is available from an alley.
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9) Whenever a garage is so designed that the vehicle
entry door(s) are facing a street or alley, the distance
between the door(s) and the lot line shall be twenty (20)
feet or more.
Section 2: Section 9.107(2)(a) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.107(2) Conditional Uses
Within any "R-i" One Family Use District, no
structure or land shall be used for the following
uses except in accord with an approved conditional
use permit.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as
follows:
9.107(3) Permitted Accessory Uses
Within any "R-i" One Family District, the following
uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
a) Private garages, parking spaces and carports for
passenger cars and for one truck not in excess of
9,000 pounds gross weight when owned by resident;
and all accessory structures other than private
garages, shall be subject to conditions in Section
9.105(5) Accessory Structures.
b) Garage sale, provided that no sale shall
continue for more than two (2) consecutive days and
frequency shall not be greater than twice a year.
c) Gardening and other horticulture uses.
d) Home occupations subject to an annual renewal
and reapplication if it has changed in scale or
character.
e) Decorative landscape features.
f) Keeping of not more than two roomers.
g) Signs as regulated by and to the extent
permitted by Section 9.117A.
h) Private tennis courts or swimming pools,
provided such pool is adequately fenced and located
in accordance with applicable ordinance.
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i) Buildings temporarily located for purposes of
construction on the premises for a period not to
exceed the time for such construction.
j) Hobby activities
thereto.
and equipment appurtenant
Section 3: Section 9.108(3)(a) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code
of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.108(3) Permitted Accessory Uses
Within the "R-2" One to Two Use District, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
a) Any use permitted in Section 9.107(3) and as
regulated therein.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as
follows:
9.108(3) Permitted Accessory Uses
Within the "R-2" One to Two Use District, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
a) Any use permitted in Section 9.107(3) and as
regulated therein.
b) Private garages and any accessory structures
shall be subject to conditions in Section 9.104(5)
Accessory Structures.
Section 4: Section 9.109(2)(a) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.109(2) Gonditional Uses
a) Accessory structures other than private garages.
Shall be repealed and hereafter amended to read as
follows:
9.109(3) Accessory Uses
Within any "R-3" Multiple Family District, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
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a) Any use permitted in Section 9.108(3)
regulated therein except as herein amended.
and as
b) Private garages and accessory structures shall
be subject to conditions in Section 9.104(5)
Accessory Structures.
c) Recreational equipment provided it is so located
as to not encourage trespassing onto abutting lots.
d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent
permitted by Section 9.117A.
Section 5: Section 9.110(3)(a) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.110(3) Accessory Uses
Within any "R-4" Multiple Family District, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
a) Any use permitted in Section 9.109(3) and as
regulated therein except as herein amended.
Shall be repealed and hereafter amended to read as
follows:
9.110(3) Accessory Uses
Within any "R-4" Multiple Family District, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
a) Any use permitted in Section 9.109(3) and as
regulated therein except as herein amended.
b) Private garages and accessory structures shall
be subject to the conditions in Section 9.104(5)
Accessory Structures.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
June 10, 1996
June 24, 1996
June 24, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other ~sol~tions/Ordinances
1. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1329 Beina an Ordinance
Vacatng a PortioD of an Utility Easement
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1329
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, VACATING A PORTION OF AN UTILITY EASEMENT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates
portion of that certain utility easement over
and across the following described property,
to wit:
The South two (2) feet of the North fifteen
(15) feet of the West half of Lot 5, Block 4,
Rearrangement of Block "A", Columbia Heights
Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2:
First Reading:
This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after thirty (30) days after
its passage.
June 24, 1996
Motion by Peterson second by Sturdevant to schedule the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1329 for Monday, July 8, 1996 at
approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes
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Application for Tax Exempt Status on Purchased Properties
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the City
Manager to forward all the applications requesting exempt tax
status for the properties acquired by the City. ROll call: Ail
ayes
The properties are located at 4656 Monroe Street, 4613-15
Pierce Street and 4619-21 Pierce Street.
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3. Contract With NSP on Street Lighti~?
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize the City
Manager to enter into contracts with NSP for the maintenance
and power of street lighting for Company and City owned
lights. Roll call: Ail ayes
4. Anoka County Joint Powers Agreement Score Funds
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into the 1996 Joint Powers Agreement
with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the City and
the County in the implementation of the Residential Recycling
Program and to make funds of up to $59,335.52 available as
reimbursement for eligible expenses. Roll call: All ayes
5. Authorization to Hire Additional Community Servioe
Motion by Sturdevant, second byPeterson to approve the hiring
of an additional community service officer using funds
previously budgeted for in the 1996 budget. Roll call: All
ayes
6. Review City of Columbia Heights Housing Action Pla~
Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to approve the Housing
Action Plan for the City of Columbia Heights' participation in
the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Act. Roll call:
All ayes
B. Bid Considerations
1. Authorization to Purchase Laser SDeed Gun
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peter~on to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Laser
Technology, Inc. of Englewood, California, to purchase one
laser speed gun, wall charger, and Quickmap package at a cost
of $6,695, with funding of $5,000 from the Tri-City American
Legion donation and $1,695 from the Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund 431-42100-5180. Roll call: All ayes
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2. Upgrade to Police Department TI Computer
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to appropriate $4,000 in
the Capital Equipment Fund for the purchase of a computer hard
disk upgrade to the Police Department TI computer, and to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Masys Corporation to install this hard disk
upgrade. Roll call: Ail ayes
3. Authorization to Purchase Trailers
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to purchase a 1996 Kiefer International trailer
from Ace Trailer Sales based on their quote of $3,895.00 (with
electric brake option) plus sales tax, funding to be from the
General Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Roll call: All
ayes
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to purchase a 1996 DCT 116SL trailer from Ace
Trailer Sales based on their quote of $3,445.00 plus sales
tax, funding to be from the General Fund Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund 431. Roll call: All ayes
4. Award of 1996 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs Project
#9600
This was a re-bid project and the Police Department garage
floor was bid as an alternate.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the 1996
Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations, Municipal
Project #9600, to Gunderson Brothers Cement Contractors
Company, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, based upon their low,
qualified, responsible total base bid in the amount of
$12,783.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 401-59600-
4000; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: Ail ayes
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
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Proposed Change to MCTO Route #105 The MCTO is proposing some
changes to its #10 route within the City. Since the proposed
changes will affect many bus riders in the City it was
recommended this issue be reviewed at a public hearing.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to refer this issue to
the Traffic Commission for a public hearing. Roll call: All
ayes
Highway 65 Signals
MnDot has informed the City that it is contemplating replacing
many of the signal heads on Central Avenue in 1997. Its
preference is to do protected "left turn" signals until next
year and then proceed with all of the intersections.
Repairs on Arthur Street
Councilmember Ruettiman inquired if the repair on Arthur
Street was done by City crews using the paver. The City
Manager responded it was done by a private contractor.
US WEST vs. Redwood Falls
The City Attorney advised that the court case, US WEST vs. the
City of Redwood Falls, has been dismissed.
Resident Complaint
Councilmember Jolly received complaints from a resident
regarding parking lot activity, apparent curfew violation and
questionable placement of a dumpster all related to a local
restaurant.
44th Avenue Sidewalk Easements
The City Manager advised there are still four easements to be
secured for the 44th Avenue sidewalk project. It was noted
that additional action may be needed if these easements are
not received by the end of the week.
Council Chambers Audio
There have been problems being experienced for some time with
the Council Chamber's audio system. It is still being worked
on.
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Acting City Manager
Mark Winson, the Public Works Director/City Engineer, has been
the Acting City Manager since January. This is his last
Council Meeting in this capacity as the new City Manager
starts his employment on July 8th. Members of the Council
thanked Mr. Winson for all of his extra efforts.
b. Re_port of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
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Minutes of the June 4, 1996 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting were included in the agenda packet.
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Minutes of the June 4, 1996 Library Board Meeting were
included in the agenda packet.
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Councilmember Peterson observed that $15,600 was received
in donations at tonight's meeting. He felt all of the
contributing organizations should receive thank you
letters and be recognized in the local newspapers for
their generosity.
10.
CITIZEN FORUM TOADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present to speak at Citizen Forum.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to adjourn the
Council Meeting at 8:35 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes
osel6h ~ urdev~n
J~Anne s~dden{, douncil
secretary