HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 11, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
The City Manager advised there were two additions to the
Consent Agenda. The first is an addition of a variance
requested by BW-3 for a restaurant at 4811 Central Avenue. The
second was to add public hearings for four properties whose
licenses are being considered for revocation. The City Manager
recommended these public hearings be continued.
The third matter was a substitution for material regarding a
resolution amending the 1996 budget for encumbrances.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for APProval
The Council approved the minutes of the February 26, 1996
Regular Council Meeting and the correction of the April 10,
1995 Council Meeting minutes as presented.
Set Salary of 1996 Summer Bike Patrol Officer
The Council approved setting the bike patrol officer salary
for the 1996 summer season at $6.00 per hour with the salary
to be paid from the Police Department Fund 101-42100-1012.
Establish Pay Range for Library Aid~
The Council ~stablished the following 1996 wage range for the
position of part-time, temporary Library aide at:
$5.39/hr $5.70/hr $6.01/hr
$6.32/hr'
$6.63/hr
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Authorize Out of Town Trainina for Police Chief and Captain
The Council authorized the attendance of Chief Tom Johnson and
Captain Leonard Olson at the annual Minnesota Chiefs of Police
Association 1996 Executive Training Institute in St. Cloud,
Minnesota, April 15-18, 1996, expenses to be paid from the
Police Department Fund 101-42100-3320.
Establish Waae Range for Student Intern
The Council established a wage range of $8.00 to $10.00 for
student interns, effective January 1, 1996.
Approve Clostn= of Columbia Heights Public Library to the
Public April 10-11. 1996
The Council approved the closing of the Columbia Heights
Public Library to the public April 10, 1996 and April 11, 1996
until 3:00 p.m. to accommodate the automated circulation
system's main frame upgrade and to designate said time as
"clean up" day for staff in the building.
Establish Datgs fQr Public Improvement Hearings
The Council established public improvement hearings for
Monday, April 1, 1996 and Monday, April 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers.
Authoriz9 Mayor~ity ~anager to Sign Customized Training
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
customized training contract between Anoka-Hennepin Technical
College and the Columbia Heights Fire Department.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. Ace Hardware. 2261 37th %venue
The Council approved the conditional use permit request for
Ace Hardware at 2261 37th Avenue Northeast provided a $500
deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the
installation of the structure on the site.
ADorove Front Yard Setback Variance for Steel Tech. 450 38~h
Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the nineteen (19) foot front yard setback
variance for 450 38th Avenue Northeast based on the irregular
shape of the lot and the limitation of the lot for expansion.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. First Community Credit UNion.
~43 40th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use' permit to allow no
more than two sale/fleet vehicles to be left for display on
the northeast portion of the parking lot of 843 40th Avenue
Northeast provided that:
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1)
2)
3)
The ordinance amendment allowing this use by a
conditional use permit is approved by the City Council
(if approved by the City Council after a second reading,
the amendment would not be effective for thirty (30)
days)
A city license application is submitted with the
appropriate license fee; and
Signage displayed within the display vehicles are
approved by City staff.
ADDrove Conditional Use Permit. Jim Ruvelson/NW Bank. 4111
Central Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow an
accessory structure for a canopy and two drive-thru lanes on
the south end of the south building at 4111 Central Avenue
Northeast as it meets the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Authorize Disposal of City Truck. Unit #22
The Council authorized -the City Manager to dispose
Municipal Unit #22, a 1978 Ford FT00 dump truck at
Hennepin County Auction scheduled for May 4, 1996.
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Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for Refurbishment of the 1977
Ford 9000 Fire Truck
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the
refurbishment of the 1977 Ford 9000 fire truck.
Authorize Staff to Seek Ouotes for Repair of the Police
Department Garage Floor
The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for repair of the
Police Department garage floor and funds be appropriated from
the 1996 Undesignated General Fund.
Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for a One Ton Pavement Roller
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for a one ton
pavement roller.
Resolution No. 96-29 Beina a Resolution Reauestin~ Chan~e to
Personnel Policy
The Council wai%ed the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-29
ADOPTING REVISIONS IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
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WHEREAS, in order to establish an equitable and uniform
procedure for dealing with personnel matters, the City of
Columbia Heights previously adopted a revised Personnel Policy
Manual, dated November 13, 1989; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a review of the Personnel Policy
Manual, revisions are recommended for adoption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Columbia Heights City
Council that it does hereby adopt the changes to the Personnel
Policy Manual, dated March 11, 1996, a copy of which is on
file in the Office of the City Manager; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such revisions in the Personnel
Policy Manual be effective March 11, 1996.
Passed this llth day of March, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Approve Change of Parkina Limit at 848 40th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the retention of the "30 minute parking"
limit from Jackson Street to east property line of 828 40th
Avenue Northeast and designated "2 hour parking" from east
property line of 828 40th Avenue Northeast to Van Buren Street
Northeast based on the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications
payment of proper fees.
as listed upon
Approval of Pa_vment of Bill~
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Variance Re=uest - BW-3. Inc.. 4811 Central Avenu~ Northeas~
The Council approved the variance requested by BW-3, Inc. for
property located at 4811 Central Avenue Northeast to Section
5.503(10(c) to allow a decrease in the square footage
requirement for dining area as required for On-Sale liquor
sales based on the fact that the new handicap accessibility
requirements are required to be met by the owner.
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RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
Mayor Sturdevant invited a representative of a Boy Scout Troup
to introduce the Troup and state their reason for attending
the Council Meeting.
The representative stated the visiting troup is Boy Scout
Troup #92. Their attendance is to satisfy some of the
requirements of advancement and is focused on "citizenship."
Values First - Integrity for the Month of March Proclamation
Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation designating integrity
as the value for the month of March.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading of Ordinances No. 1317. 1318. 1319. 1320
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinances there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1317
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4501 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Lot Sixteen (16) and the South one-half (1/2)
of Lot Seventeen (17), in Block Seven (7) of
Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota, PIN 36-30-24-31-0003.
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.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after thirty (30) days after
its passage.
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First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 1318
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4549 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Ail of Lot 28 and the South One-Half (1/2) of
Lot 29, in Block Seven (7) of Sheffield's
Second Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota,
PIN 25-30-24-33-0108.
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.
Section 3:
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:s
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 1319
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4555 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Lot 29 except the South One-Half (1/2) of Lot
30, in Block Seven (7) of Sheffield's Second
Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN 25-
30-24-33-0116.
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.
Section 3:
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:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 1320
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4550 FILLMORE STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
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Lot 2 except North One-Half (1/2) thereof and
all of Lot 3, in Block Seven (7) of
Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota, PIN 25-30-24-33-0124.
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.
Section 3:
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:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 132!
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THECONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 1221 40TH AVENUE NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
That part of Lot 66 and 67, Block 5,
"Reservoir Hills", Col~mhia Heights, Anoka
County, Minnesota, according to the map or
plat thereof on file and of record in the
office of the County Recorder in an~ for Anoka
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot
67; thence east along the'south line of said
Lot 67 a distance of 47 feet; thence north at
a right angle to said south line, and
extending to the north line of Lot 66 a
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distance of 47 feet; thence south to the point
of beginning. (Being also known as Lot 3,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 26; and Lot 2,
except the east 50.08 feet thereof, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 26, Anoka County, Minnesota)
together with all hereditaments and
appurtenances belonging thereto. PIN 25-30-24-
33-0125.
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.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after thirty (30) days after
its passage.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. First Reading of Ordinance No.1322 Being an Ordinance
~llowina Up to Two Vehicles to be Stored on a Lot to be
Advertised for Sale/Fleet in the CBD by Conditional Use Permit
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
Q~DINANCE NO. 1322
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 9.112(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.112(2) Conditional Uses
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure
or land shall be used for the following uses except by
Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Accessory Structures.
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(b) Dwelling units provided:
(i) The units do not occupy the first floor.
(ii) That a roof, intended for usable space, shall
be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than
five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open sales lots provided that:
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded according
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
approved by the City Engineer.
(ii)
The assembly, repair, or manufacture of
goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
(iii)
If the operation of the open sales lot be
self-operated or automated in total or in
part, a site plan shall be submitted
indicating the location of such devices.
(iv)
There is located thereon a building
devoted to and used in such sales which
is at least as large as floor area as
such occupation and use.
Off-street
9.116(2).
parking lots subject to Section
Parking ramps.
Public utility structures.
Vending machines (coin-operated), whether they be
for service or product, shall be permitted inside
of a building; when located outside of a building,
they shall be considered as a building and conform
to all applicable regulations. Should the vending
machine be the principal use on the site, off-
street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one
(1) space for each two vending devices.
Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars,
provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counters or booths.
(i) Arcades.
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(j) Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and
boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for viewing such that
exhibitions are possible.
(k) Massage therapist businesses licensed pursuant to
Section 5.612.
(1) Daycare centers.
(m) Prepared food delivery establishments.
(n) Pool/Billiard halls.
Shall hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.112(2)
Conditional Uses
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure or
land shall be used for the following uses except by
Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Accessory structures.
(b) Dwelling units provided:
(i)
The units do not occupy the first floor.
(ii)
That a roof, intended for usable space,
shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not
less than five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open Sales Lots Provided That:
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded accordng
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
approved by the City Engineer.
(ii)
The assembly, repair, or manufacture of
goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
(iii)
If the operation of the open sales lot be
self-operated or automated in total or in
part, a site plan shall be submitted
indicating the location of such devices.
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(J)
(k)
(1)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(iv)
There is located thereon a building
devoted to and used in such sales use
which is at least as large in floor area
as such occupation and use.
Off-street
9.116(2).
parking lots subject to Section
Parking ramps.
Public utility structures.
Vending machines (coin-operated) whether they be
for service or product shall be permitted inside of
a building; when located outside of a building they
shall be considered as a building and conform to
all applicable regulations. Should the vending
machine be the principal use on the site, offA
street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one
(1) space for each two vending devices.
Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars,
provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counter or booths.
Arcades.
Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and
boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for viewing such that
exhibitions are possible.
Massage therapists businesses licensed pursuant to
Section 5.612.
Daycare Centers.
Prepared food delivery establishments.
Pool/Billiard Halls.
Car sales/fleet sales/advertisement provided that:
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded according
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
as approved by staff.
(ii)
The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot
eliminate required parking spaces.
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(iii)
No more than two (2) cars will be
permitted for such use at any time.
(iv)
No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can
remain on the l°t for more than fourteen
(14) days at any one time.
(v)
First Reading:
Size, type and style of any signage for
such vehicle must be within the vehicle
at all times and approved by staff.
March 11, 1996
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to schedule the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1322 for March 25, 1996 at
approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll call: Jones, Ruettimann,
Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jolly - abstain
C. Public Hearing to Approve Transfer of $70.000 from the
1995 CDBG Housina Rehabilitation Account to the Neiahborhoo~
Revitalization Account -
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
transfer of $70,000 from the 1995 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
Account to the Neighborhood Revitalization Account to cover
expense of the purchase of one duplex. Roll call: All ayes
D. Continue Public Hearings
The City Manager advised that notifications for public
hearings regarding license revocations were not sent in a
timely manner to accommodate them being held at tonight's
Council Meeting. He recommended these public hearings be
continued.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to continue the
public hearings for properties located at 5121 University
Avenue, 5131 University Avenue, 5141 University Avenue and
4050 Fourth Street until the Council Meeting on March 25, 1996
at approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions or Ordinances
1. Resolution No. 96-30 Bein~ a Resolution Amendin~ 1996
Budget for Encumbrances
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Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-30
AMENDING 1996 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on
December 11, 1995, passed Resolution No. 95-83 adopting a
budget for 1996; and
WHEREAS, several expenditures that were projected to be
incurred in the 1995 budget will not be incurred until 1996;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights that the 1996 budget be amended by the
following increases, with the increases coming from the 1995
fund balances/retained earnings:
Encumbrances
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Garage Fund
Capital Equipment Fund
$10,283.43
4,335.58
3,273.67
7,995.00
17,040.00
Passed this 11th day of March, 1996.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Jones
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. Bid Considerations
1. Approve Printina Ouotation for 1996 City Newsletter
"Heights Highpoints"
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Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to approve the low
quotation of Rapid Graphics in the amount of $5,718.00 for the
printing of the 1996 Spring/Summer "Heights Highpoints" city
newsletter, with funds being appropriated from Fund 101-45040-
3440, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
2. Authorize the Purchase of Service Body for Unit #305
Replacement
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize the purchase of
a service body for Unit #305 replacement from ABM Equipment
based on their low, qualfied responsible quotation in the
amount of $5,711.00 plus tax with funds to be appropriated
from Fund 434-49950-5150; and furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
same. Roll call: All ayes
3. A~thorize Staff to Purchase Plotter
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to
purchase an HP Design Jet 750C color plotter and trade in a
Calcomp 1025 pen plotter to Copy Equipment, Inc. based upon
their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$5,750.00 with funds to be appropriated for line item 101-
43100-5170; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Roll call: Ail ayes
4. Award Portion of Pro4ect #9533. East Bank Stabilization
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to award a portion of
Project #9533, East Bank Stabilization Program, to Bluemel's
Tree and Landscape Service, based upon their low, qualified,
responsible quote in the amount of $3,450.00 plus tax, with
the funds to be appropriated from Fund 412-59533-3050. Roll
call: All ayes
C. Other Business
1. ADDroval of Conveyance Aareement with the Metropolitan
¢o~cil for the Interceptor L~ne to Serve Hilltop
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
Conveyance Agreement for the interceptor line serving Hilltop
between the City and the Metropolitan Council, and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into the agreement. Roll call: All ayes
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Approve Payment of 1996 North Metro Mayors Association
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize the payment of
$10,672.00 to the North Metro Mayors Association for payment
of the City's 1996 membership dues. Roll call: All ayes
Lynde Investment. Inc. Rental Property Licenses
Eight rental properties owned by Lynde Investment, Inc. are on
the agenda for this Council Meeting. The rental licenses for
these properties have been scheduled for revocation based on
non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, code
violations and non-payment of inspection fees.
Firefighter Gorman, a representative of the Rental Inspection
Department and of the Fire Department, advised that all eight
of these properties were inspected earlier in the day. He
reviewed each property relative to having corrected/not
corrected code violations and payment of outstanding fees.
Discussion continued with one of the owners of Lynde
Investments, Inc., his legal counsel, Councilmembers and City
staff, which addressed possible solutions and/or resolution of
the existing problems.
One issue of concern to the owner was the replacement of doors
with 1 3/4 inch solid core doors with U.L. approved closers
and smoke seals. He requested the Council to allow twenty-four
months to complete the installation of all of the doors in his
company's rental properties in the City.
Currently, the deadline established in State statute by the
State Fire Marshal for meeting the solid core door requirement
iS AUgUSt 23, 1996.
Councilmember Ruettimann suggested that the property owner be
granted a specific schedule for these replacement doors by the
City Council and then request the remaining time he felt he
needed from the Fire Marshal. The owner was agreeable to this.
The City Attorney concurred with this suggestion in light of
the "reasonable" plan submitted by the property owner.
Four other properties owned by this investment company are
scheduled for a public hearing at the next Council Meeting.
Some non-compliance issues were discussed relative to these
properties. Among them was the removal of a hot water heater
at 5121 University Avenue. The owner stated he would have it
removed by May 1, 1996.
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The owner's legal counsel requested some of the inspection
fees be reduced or waived as he felt they were not founded in
law or were charged without merit.
The City Attorney restated the legal basis on which these fees
were charged and advised there was no justification for
reducing any of the charges.
3. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4060 Fourth Street
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4060 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon the hot water heater being removed
from the boiler room, one-third (1/3) of the outstanding fees
be paid for the next three (3) months commencing March 11,
1996; solid core I 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door
closers and smoke seals be installed in all apartment unit
entryways by May 1, 1996 and a conditional license be issued.
Roll call: All ayes
4. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4100 Fourth Street
Motion bySturdevant, second byRuettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4100 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon replacing all apartment unit
entryways with solid core 1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved
door closers and smoke seals by June 1, 1996 and that one-
third (1/3) of the outstanding fees be paid for the next three
(3) months commencing March 11, 1996 and a conditional license
be issued. Roll call: All ayes
5. ADDeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License- for the Multiple Dwelling at 4120 Fourth Street
Motion byRuettimann, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4120 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon the smoke detector in Unit #201
being replaced, the painting of the kitchen in Unit #201 being
completed, the globe on the light fixture in the kitchen in
Unit #201 is replaced, (inspectors unable to access Unit #201
so some of these violations may have been corrected),
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the old water heater is removed from the boiler room, the
issue of the leaking hot water heater be checked by a plumber
and documentation be submitted to staff as to his findings and
the owner stated he will replace if necessary, gutters on the
north side of the building be replaced and the weed growth
removed from the rest of the gutters, one-third (1/3) of
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing on March 11, 1996, solid core, 1 3/4 inch doors
with U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed
in all apartment unit entryways by July 1, 1996 and a
conditional license be issued. Roll call: All ayes
6. APPeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the MultiPle Dwellina at 4425 University Avenue
Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4425 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon replacing damaged countertops
in Unit #3, replace cracked glass in living room window and
kitchen window in Unit #204, other violations listed in memo
from Fire Department be corrected, one-third (1/3) of the
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing March 11, 1996, solid core, i 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed where
required by August 1, 1996 and a conditional license be
issued. Roll call: Ail ayes
7. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the Multiple Dwellina at 4433 University Avenue
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4433 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon one-third (1/3) of outstanding
fees be paid for the next three (3) months commencing March
11, 1996, solid core, I 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door
closers and smoke seals be installed in all apartment entry
units by September 1, 1996 and a conditional license be
issued. Roll call: All ayes
8. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the MultiPle Dwellin~ at 4441 UniverSity Avenue
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson'to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4441 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon verification of completion by
the Fire Department of painting of the stairwell and hallway,
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MARCH 11, 1996
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and replacement of damaged living room window in Unit #103;
the stucco repair/replacement on the south side of the
building must be completed by July 1, 1996, other violations
remaining as noted in the recent memo from the Fire Department
Inspections, one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for
the next three (3) months commencing March 11, 1996, solid
core I 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door closers and
smoke seals be installed in all apartment entry units by
October 1, 1996 and a conditional license be issued. Roll
call: All ayes
9. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for'the Multiple Dwellina at 4707 University Avenue
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4707 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon completion of painting of
stairwell and rear door by April 15, 1996, one-third (1/3) of
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing March 11, 1996, solid core, i 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed in all
apartment entry units by November 1, 1996 and a conditional
license be issued. Roll call: Ail ayes
10. ADDeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License-for the Multiple Dwellina at 4715 University Avenue
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4715 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon completion of repair of south
side stucco by July 1, 1996, rearming of smoke detector in
Unit #101, one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the
next three (3) months commencing March 11, 1996, solid core,
1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door closers and smoke
seals be installed in all apartment unit entrywaysbyDecember
1, 1996 and a conditional license be issued. Roll call: All
ayes
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
Operational Reports: The City Manager noted that department
o~erational reports were included in his report 'for Council
review.
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MARCH ll, 1996
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Informational Meeting: The City Manager invited Councilmembers
to attend the Informational Meeting scheduled for March 20th
regarding Zone I street improvements.
Food Share Month: The City Manager reminded members of the
Council that March is Minnesota Food Share Month. Receptacles
have been set out in City Hall for donations.
Community Development Director: A formal offer of employment
was made and accepted by Ken Anderson for the position of
Community Development Director. His starting date is March 25,
1996.
1996 Back to the Parks Proaram~ The City Manager referred
members of the Council to the material in his report regarding
the "Back to the Parks" program prepared by the Recreation
Department.
B. Report of the city Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The Council received minutes of the following meetings:
Charter Commission - January 25, 1996 Meeting
Library Board - February 6, 1996 Meeting
Planning & Zoning. Commission - February 27, 1996 Meeting
Traffic Commission - March 4, 1996 Meeting
No Council action was required on any of these communications.
10. CITIZENS FORUM
There was no one present for Citizens Forum.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to 9djourn the
meeting at 8:45 p.m. Roll call:~ll aygs
//~ayor'Josepfi S~urdevant
-~ne-Stu~int,~L~Suncil Secretary