HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 22, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 22, 1996
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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.
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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
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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.
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APRIL 22, 1996
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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.
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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.
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APRIL 22, 1996
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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
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APRIL 22, 1996
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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.
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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
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APRIL 22, 1996
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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
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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.
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APRIL 22, 1996
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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