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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 22, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 me CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. 2. ~LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIOnS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA The City Manager requested that the license applications be removed from the Consent Agenda. e CQ~SENT AGENDA Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: ~pprove Council Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the April 8, 1996 Regular Council Meeting, the minutes of the April 1, 1996 Public Improvement Hearing and the minutes of the April 15, 1996 Board of Review. ~uthorize Staff to Seek Bids for the Refurbishment of the 1997 Ford 9000 Fire Truck The Council authorized staff to seek bids for a second time for the refurbishment of the 1977 Ford 9000 fire truck. Establish Work Session Dates for April and May. 1996 The Council scheduled work sessions for April 29th immediately following the Zone I sealcoat public hearing, May 6th at 8:00 p.m. and May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for Rotary Mower The Council authorized staff to seek bids for a self-propelled high capacity lawn mower using Toro Groundmaster #216 as a trade-in. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS The contractor's license being applied for by Dave Roberts, the owner of Dave's Refrigeration, was discussed independently of the license application list. Mr. Roberts stated he had applied for a heating license with the understanding he had all the credentials necessary for approval. Recently, he was advised that there may be a delay in the issuance of his license based on a complaint received about a competency card. He stated his opinion regarding the reason for the complaint. Mr. Roberts advised the Council of the competency cards he had received from numerous other cities, the training he had received, and his firm's history of work. He noted that Columbia Heights did not require a competency card. The Community Development Director stated that he had contacted the Better Business Bureau and was advised there have been no complaints filed against this firm. Members of the Council felt the issue of competency tests should be investigated and a policy regarding this matter should be drafted by staff. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to approve the contractor's license applied for by Dave's Refrigeration at 1601 37th Avenue N.E. Roll call: Jones, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jolly - nay Councilmember Jolly was not opposed to approving the license but felt tabling for two weeks to address some of the associated issues would have been appropriate and not a detriment to Mr. Roberts. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS~ GUESTS Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation designating April 26, 1996 as Arbor Day and May, 1996 as Arbor Month. The city Manager advised there will be a tree planting on Friday, April 26th at Pump Station #2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 3 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing - License Revocation/Suspension on Rental Property at 4906-08 Tyler Street Northeast Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Chase Manhatten Mortgage Company for the rental property at 4906-08 Tyler Street Northeast in that the property owner has complied with provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll call: All ayes B. Public Hearing/Resolution No. 96-45 Bein~ a Resolution Regarding the Submission of an Application This resolution approves the submission of an application for a Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) Business and Community Development Loan and Grant for the Metronic, Inc. expansion project. The City's EdA Grant Coordinator made the following comments regarding an overview of the Medtronic project: Medtronic, Inc. is expanding its Columbia Heights location, the Neurological Division, into a world headquarters. The first phase will be 60,000 square feet directly north of existing building with approximately 100 additional parking spaces. A component of the project is expansion of the City's storm drainage, water and sewer systems. The City is applying for State financing participation for the 60,000 square feet expansion in the amount of $500,000 in the form of a State Economic Recovery grant/loan. The first $250,000 is requested as a grant to the City to finance the public site and infrastructure improvements necessary for the Phase I expansion. This includes sanitary sewer improvements and storm drainage improvements. TIF may also be able to be used. These public improvements will not result in resident assessments. The other $250,000 is requested as a loan from the State to fill a funding gap to retain Medtronic and their expansion in Columbia Heights. The first application submitted in September received positive review. The second and final phase of the application process is due in early May. This expansion, which was begun in January and expects to be completed by December, will create 250 new employee positions. The second phase will add another 200-250 more new positions. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 4 The Private Investment overview is as follows: A $4.7 million private investment for building-related costs is budgeted for Phase I. At least another $3 million will be invested in equipment, furnishings and other start-up costs. It is expected that all but $250,000 of the $7.7 million building and equipment-related costs could be financed through internal funding sources of Medtronic, Inc. An Economic Development TIF District has been established. This activity will not result in any displacement nor will it affect the trail system or park. Medtronic, Inc.'s responsibilities to the loan application are as follows: detailed budget and financial information and detailed information regarding the number of new jobs (including wages and benefits). All job information will be tracked for the two years of this program. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-45 RESOLUTION OF CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DTED) BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT FOR THE MEDTRONIC, INC. EXPANSION PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Business and Community Development Application to be submitted on and that the Mayor and Acting City Manager are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Trade and Ecomomic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not incurred any costs, has not entered into any written agreements to purchase property. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the State, the City of Columbia Heights may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the aboYe-referenced project(s), and that the City of Columbia Heights certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements and described on the Compliances Section (FP-20) of the Business and Community Development Application. AS APPLICABLE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has obtained credit reports and credit information from Medtronic, Inc. and Medtronic, Inc., a Minnesota corporation. Upon review by the City of Columbia Heights, and James Hoeft, Barna, Guzy and Steffen (legal counsel), no adverse findings or concerns regarding, but not limited to, tax liens, judgements, court actions, and filings with state, federal and other regulatory agencies were identified. Failure to disclose any such adverse information could result in revocation or other legal action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on April 22, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public hearing. Roll call: Ail ayes 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 6 a. Other Resolutions and Ordina~ 1. Resolution No.96-46 Being a Resolution Amendin? Resolution No.88-41 Authorizing Certain Charitable Ga~blin- Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to table this item until the April 29th Council work session which is scheduled to follow the public hearing that evening. Roll call: Ail ayes Councilmember Ruettimann noted this matter has been policy for some time and he felt it needed clarification. Councilmember Jolly requested that the Council receive reports from organizations in the City who are involved in gambling which would reflect the distribution of their profits. 2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1323 Being an Ordinan~ Amendin~ Ordinance No.853 and Ordinance No. 1294 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 15~3 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1294, AUTHORIZATION TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON THE 4600 BLOCK BETWEEN PIERCE STREET AND FILLMORE STREET The City of Col,,mhia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey, effective December 28, 1995, unto First Choice Homes, Inc., the real property described as follows, to wit: Ail of Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, and 18, Block 1, Heritage Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota. 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 SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SHEFFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AND FIRST CHOICE HOMES, INC., dated November 16, 1994, a copy of which is attached hereto. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 7 be Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: April 22, 1996 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to establish May 13, 1996 at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the time/date for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1323. Roll call: All ayes Bid Considerations 1. AWard Qf Murzyn Hall Carpet/Tile Bid Motion by Jones, second by Sturdevant to award the bid for Murzyn Hall carpet/tile for the Senior Center to Hiller Commercial Floors based on their bid in the amount of $3,847.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 411-45129- 5120, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: Ail ayes 2. Authorize Final Payment for 40th Avenue Street Lights Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the work for Muncipal Project #9522 (40th Avenue N.E. replacement lights) and to authorize final payment of $12,100 to Heights Electric, Inc. of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Roll call: All ayes 3. Authorize Purchase of One Ton Static Self-Propelled Roller with Hydrostatic Drive Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of a 1996, Roscoe Roll Pac III roller from Ruffridge Johnson Equipment based on their low, qualified, responsible bid of $4,791 plus tax, including trade-in of Unit #39, payment to be from Fund 431-43121-5180; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes 4. Approve ProDosal Submitted by Wilson DeveloDment Services for Acquisition/Relocation Services (4613-15. 4617-19 and 46~-~7 Pierce Street Northeast~ Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to approve the proposal for relocation consultant services submitted by Wilson Development Services for not to exceed fee of $5,000 with the additional condition that no additional fees be expended without prior written consent of the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 8 C. Other Business 1. Approve Interfund Loans The Finance Director explained why these deficits occurred. It is standard accounting procedure to reflect these interfund loans on the accounting records at the end of the year. Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to approve Interfund Loans in the amounts of $42,375 for Fund 212, State Aid Maintenance; $83,630 for Fund 402, State Aid Construction; and $61,324 for Fund 410, Sheffield Redevelopment from the General Fund in order to fund cash deficits. Roll call: All ayes 2. ApprQV~ ED% Commissioner Compensation/Per Diem Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to approve the payment of compensation/per diem in the amount of $35.00 for each regular or special meeting of the Authority to all commissioners, except elected officials, and to reimburse for actual expenses incurred for EDA related business in accordance with city policies, retroactive to January 1, 1996; said compensation payable from Fund Number 201-46310-4380, Commissions/Boards. Roll call: All ayes 3. Approve 1996 Dues for Association of Metropolitan MuniciDalities Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to approve the 1996 dues for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in the amount of $4,958 with funds to come from 101-41110-4330. Roll call: All ayes 4. Approve Renewal of Class B Gamhlin~ License for Immaculate Conception Church for Activities Held at the Church Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B Charitable Gambling License for the Church of Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights; and furthermore, that the City Council hereby waives the remainder of the sixty day notice to the Local Governing Board. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 9 5. Approve Premise Renewal/Application for Church of Immaculate Conception at Tvcoon's Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B Premise Permit for the Church of the Immaculate Conception with activities at Tycoon's, 4952 Central Avenue N.E.; and furthermore, that the City Council hereby waives the remainder of the sixty day notice to the Local Governing Board. Roll call: All ayes 6. Ap9rove/Deny Premise Permit Renewal/ADPlication for Church of Immaculate Conception at Mady's Bowling Lounge It was observed that the application received was not in compliance with City Resolution No. 88-41. It was suggested this item be included on the agenda for the April 29th Council work session for further discussion. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to table this matter until the next Regular Council Meeting. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The city Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Issue Raised at Board of Review: The owner of 1206Khyber Lane had advised the Council at the Board of Review of drainage problems he has been experiencing for some time. The City Manager met with the owner and advised the Council of the corrective actions which will be taken by him on his property. City Audit: The City Manager advised that the audit has been completed. The final audit is due soon. After it is received, a meeting with the auditor and members of the City Council can set a meeting date. Status of Easements on 44th Avenue: Councilmember Jolly inquired as to the status of easements on properties on 44th Avenue. The City Manager responded there are still a few to finalize. A mailing will be going out in the near future to those property owners who have not responded. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 PAGE 10 10. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS There were no other Council communications. CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn meeting at 8:15 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes /~yor ~o~'eph Sturdevant J~An-ne St~dent~ouncxl Secretary the