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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY-~?.RCTED/RE-R?.~CTED MF~MBERS OF TNE COUNCIL
The city Manager administered the oath of office to Mayor
Sturdevant and Councilmembers Peterson, Ruettimann and Jones.
CITIZENS FORUM TOADDRESS TN~ COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present for this segment of the Council
Meeting.
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:04
p.m.
Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
3. pT.~.~GE OF AT.TJ~GIANC~.
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ADDITiONS/DF?.R~IONS TO MEETING AGENDA
There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
following items on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for ADDroval
The Council adopted the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of December 18, 1995 ss presented end there were no
corrections.
Establish Hearina Date. for License Revocation/Suspension for
ProDertvLocated st 5121. 5131. and 5141 University Avenue anu
4050 Fourth Street (Lvnde Investments~
The Council established a hearing date of February 12, 1996
for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property withinthe City of Columbia Heights against the above
named property owners regarding their rental property.
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Establish Hearino Dates for License Revocation/Sus~ension for
pro~ert? Located at 40§9 Jefferson Street ~Thomas R. Kemnitz~.
4855-5? Fifth Street ~Estate of Dorothy McGuire%. 1100 39th
Avenue (Steven Efterfield~. 62?-29 51st Avenue fLeonar~
Thaver% and 4017 Sixth Street (Francis Job%
The Council established a hearing date of January22, 1996 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Coltmbia Heights against the
above-named property owners regardingtheir rental property.
Establish Public Hearina Date for 1996 C~mmunitv Daveloument
Block Grant Proaram
The Council established January 22, 1996 at approximately 7=15
p.m. as the date and time for the Public Hearing in regard to
the City application for FY 1996 CDBG Program.
Authorize Final PaYment for Tear-Off and Re-Roof Pump Station
~2. Pro4ect ~9526
The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project ~9526
tear-off and re-roof of pump station #2 and authorized final
payment of $5,950.00 to Milton Johnson Roofing of Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Authorization to Seek Bids for Road Materials
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the purchase of
road materials.
Authorization to Seek Bids and Purchase a Plotter
The Council authorized staff to seek bids to purchase a color
Inkier plotter.
Authorization to Seek Bids for 1996 Street and Parkina Lane
The council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1996 street
and parking lane striping contract.
License Applications
The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees and the rental property licenses
as listed on the memorandum from Lowell DeMars dated January
8, 1996.
The Council approved thepayment ofthe bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes
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RECOGNITIONS. PROCT~ATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
a. proclamation - Anoka County Traveler
Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation welcoming the Anoka
County Traveler Service to the Columbia Heights area. He
recognized the efforts of Comm%ssioner Kordiakand City staff
who collaborated on this project.
b. Introduction off New Cit~ Employees
Police Chief Johnson introduced Ramona Strom who is employed
as a Secretary II in the Police Department. Randy Quale,
Recreation Director, introduced Monico Nybeck who was hired
for the position of Recreation Program Coordinator.
a. Resolution No. 96-01 Beino a Resolution Creating an
Economic Development Authorit~ {EDA~ in the City of Columb{s
Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-01
BEING A RESOLUTION ENABLING THE CREATION OF AR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, Min~esota (~City~) as follows:
Section 1.
Background= F~ndinas
1.01. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
469 (Act) to establish an EconomlcDevelopment Authority (EDA)
to coordinate and administer economic development and
redevelopment plans and programs of the City.
1.02. It is found and determined by the City Council that the
encouragement and financial support of economic development
and redevelopment in the City is vital to the orderly
development and financing of the City and in the best
interests of the health, safety, prosperity and general
welfare of the citizens of the City.
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1.03 It iS further found and determined that the economic
development and redevelopment of the City can best be
accomplished by the establishment of mn EDA as authorized by
the Act.
1.04 The City Council has in accordance with the Act provided
public notice and conducted a public hearing on January 8,
1996, concerning the establishment of mn EDA at which all
persons wishing to be heard expressed their views.
Section 2.
~nabling Authority
2.01 The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(CHEDA) is hereby established.
2.02 The board of comm~ssioners of the CHEDA shall consist of
seven members, at least two but no more than five, who must be
members oft he City Council. The members shallbeappointedby
the Mayor with approval of the City council.
2.03 Commissioners shall be appointed for initial terms of
one, two, three, four and five years respectively, and two
members for six years. Thereafter all commissioners shall be
appointed for six year terms. Notwithstanding the above
provisions, the term of any commissioner who is a member of
the City Council shall coincide with that member's term of
office as a City Councilmember.
2.04 A vacancy is created in the membership of the CHEDA when
a City Councllmember of the Board of Commissioners ends
Council membership. A vacancy for this or any other reason
must be filled for a new term or the balance of the expired
term, as the case maybe, in the manner in which the original
appointment was mmde.
2.05 The following limits apply to the CHEDA and its
operation:
(a) The sale of bonds or other obligations of the CHEDA must
be approved by the City Council.
(b)
The CHEDA must follow the budget process for City
departments in accordance withCitypolicies, ordinances,
and resolutions and the City charter.
(c)
Development and redevelopment actions of the CHEDA must
be in conformance with the City comprehensive plan and
official controls implementing the comprehensive plan.
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(d)
The CHEDA must SUbmit its plans for development and
redevelolment to the City Council for approval in
accordance with City planning procedures and laws.
(e) The CHEDA shall not hirepermanent or temporary employees
without prior approval by the City Council.
(f)
The administrative structure and management practices and
policies of the CHEDA must be approved by the City
Council.
2.04 AS provided in the Act it is the intention of the City
Council that nothing in this resolution nor any activities of
the CHEDA are to b e construed to impair the obligations of the
City or the Mousing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the
City of Columbia Heights (HRA) under any of their contracts or
to affect in any detrimental mannerthe rights and privileges
of a holder of a bend or other obligation heretofore issued by
the City or the HRA.
Section 3.
3.01 The City Council will from time to time and at the
appropriate time adopt such ordinances and resolutions as are
required and parmitted by the Act to give full effect to this
resolution.
3.02 The Mayor, the Manager and other appropriate City
officials are authorized and directed to take the actions and
execute and deliver the documents necessary to give full
effect to this resolution.
3.03 Nothing in this resolution is intended to prevent the
City from modifying this enabling resolution to i~poee new or
different limitations on the CHEDA as authorized by the ACT.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Col-m~ia Heights
this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruetti~ann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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2. Resolution No. 96-02 Belna a Resolution Relatina to the
~Qlumbia Heiahts EconomicDevefo_Dment Authority~ Tran~ferrina
Certain Pro4ects and Proarams to the Aaencv= ADnrovina
Purchase of Services Aareement with that Aaenc~= and Approvina
Certain Oraanizational Matters
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. 96-02
BEING A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY~ TRANSFERRING CERTAIN
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO THAT AGENCY~
APPROVING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THAT AGENCY
AND APPROVING CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONAL ItkTTERS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (CITY) A~ FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council has duly adopted Resolution No. 96-02
(enabling resolution) providing for the creation of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 460 (Act).
2. By the enabling resolution, the EDA is authorized to
exercise all of the powers of a Housing and Redevelopment
Authority under the Act. There exists in the City a Housing
and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) created pursuant to the Act.
The Act authorizes the City Council to transfer all projects
and the programs of the HRA to the EDA.
3. Pursuant to Section 469.094, Subdivision 2, of the Act, the
control, authority and operation of all "projectsu, as defined
in the Act, and all other programs and projects of the HRAare
transferred to the EDA.
4. The transfer described here in is conditioned upon
acceptance by the EDA of such transfer and a covenant and
pledge by the EDA that the EDA is obligated to perform all
agreements, pledges, covenants and undertakings heretofore
entered into by the HRA.
5. The City Manager is authorized and directed to transmit a
certified copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of
the EDA and to other governmental officers as appropriate.
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6. The Council approves the Purchase of Services Agreement
between the City andtheEDA in substantially the form on file
in City Hall, and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized
and directed to execute such agreement on behalf oft he City.
7. Pursuant to Section 469.100, subd. 2 of the Act, the
council directs the EDA to submit the EDA's budget for each
fiscal year to the City at the time designated by the City
Manager but no later than September 1st of each year.
8. Pursuant to Section 469.100, subd. 4 of the Act, the
Council directs the EDA to submit the EDA'e written annual
report to the City on or before the date of the EDA's annual
meeting as described in the EDA by-laws. The Council directs
the City Manager to specify the form of the report.
9. The Mayor, City Manager and all other officers and
employees of the City are authorized and directed to take
whatever action and to execute and deliver such documents that
are necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
3. Resolution No. 96-03 Being a Resolution ADprovina
Appointment o~ Comm4~sioners of the Col-~h~a Heiohts Economic
Development Authorit?
Motion by Jolly, second bySturdevant to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-03
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City has, by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-03
(enabling resolution), duly created an economic development
authority (EDA) for the City of Columbia Heights pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act).
2. The Enabling Resolution provides that the board of
commissioners of the EDA consists of seven members, at least
two, but not more than five, who must be members of the City
Council.
3. The Mayor has this day appointed the following
commissioners of the EDA for the initial terms as indicated:
Sebe Heintz
Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Richard Dustin
Pat Jindra
Meg Jones
Gary Peterson
Bob Ruettimann
Term ending January 8, 1997
Term ending January 8, 1998
Term ending January 8, 1999
Term ending January 8, 2000
Term ending January 8, 2001
Term ending January 8, 2002
Term ending January 8, 2002
Notwithstanding the above designation of terms, the term of
Commissioners Peterson, Ruettimann and Jones, who are members
of the City council, shall coincide with their respective
terms of office as a City Councilmember.
4. The Council hereby approves appointment of the above
named persons as commissioners of the EDA for the terms as
indicated herein.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Ruettimann
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
4. Re~olution No. 96-04 Beina a Resolution Tr~nsferrinaHRA
~lovees to the City of Columh{a Heiahts EconomlcDevelopment
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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. 96-04
BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING liRA EMPLOYEES TO CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WITH APPLICABLE BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights intends to
establish an EconomicDevelopment Authority (EDA), pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469.091; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), will
coordinate and administer economic development, redevelopment,
and housing activities of the City~ and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the existing activity and
programs of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment
Authority will be consolidated into the newly formed Economic
Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Col-mbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and the City Cotulcil have agreed to transfer to city
employment all of the existing employees of the Columbia
Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority~ and
~ItEIt~AS, it is the intent of the City Council to organize a
Community Development Department to administer housing,
redevelopment, economic development, business licensing,
building inspections, planning and zoning activities for the
City; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that a Community Development Director
be appointed to supervise the department activities including
the Housing Coordinator, Zoning/Grant Coordinator, Secretary
II Permits/Licenses, Secretary II Community Development and
Occupancy Specialist/Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment
Authority employees be transferred to the City of Columbia
Heights under the following Job classifications=
(vacant) Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive
Director be reclassified as Community Development
Director, 1996 salary range of $3,892-$4,926 (represented
by PMAUnion).
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(vacant) Housing Coordinator be reclassified as Housing
Coordinator, 1996 salary range of $2,193-$2,492).
Rebecca Townsley, HRA Secretary be re-classified as
Secretary II-CommunityDevelopment, 1996 salary range of
$10.82-$13.52 (represented by AFSCME Union).
Jennifer Stoopes-Mokamba, Occupancy Specialist/Family
Self Sufficiency Coordinator, be classified as Occupany
Specialist/Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, 1996
salary range of $10.35-$12.94 (represented by AFSCME
Union).
2. Effective February 3, 1996, the following positions and
employees shall become City employees, and accrual rates,
eligibility dates for specific benefits shall be pursuant to
the City personnel policy manual and/or 1abet agreements (as
applicable) and that the existing vacation and sick leave
accrual amounts together with years of service shall be
transferable to City of Columbia Heights' employment where
applicable. Pension benefits shall be subjectd to lh~blic
Employees Retirement Association determination of eligibility,
otherwise the existing retirement benefit shall remain in
force.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
b. Resolution No. 95-81 Being a Reeolution Regardina the
~vocation/Suspeneion of Rental Licenee Aaainst Larry Kahlow
for Rental Property st 3727 Reservoir Boulevard
The violations on this property have been
compliance with the City Code and all of the
paid.
brought into
fees have been
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Larry Kahlow for rental property at 3727
Reservoir Boulevard in that the provisions of the Housing
Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes
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C. ~esolution No. 96-05 Being a Resolution Anurovina
ReVOCation of Rental License held by James N. Thermos for
Rental Proper~v et 840-42 50th Avenue
The Enforcement officer advised a check has been received from
Mr. Thermos with no eup~ortingpaperwork. The building has not
been inspected at this point in time.
Motion by JollY, second byRuettimann to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-05
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE
SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE
HELD BY JAMES N. THERMOS (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER").
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840-42
MINNESOTA, AND
THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL
50TH AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION
§.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND
REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON DECEMBER 29, 1995 OF A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 8, 1996.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COL~YMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE
FOLLOWING:
1. That on September 1, 1995, Lowell DeHars, B~forcement
officer, for the City of Columbia Heights, mailed re licensing
applications to Mr. James N. Thermos, owner of the real
property and incidental buildings located there on at 840-42
50th Avenue, within the City of Columbia Heiqhts, Minnesota,
and owned, accordinq to the application for rental license on
file for the above-described real property by James N.
Thermos.
2. That on two other occasions, re-licensing applications were
mailed to Mr. Thermos with no response.
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3. That all parties, including the license h~lder and any
occupants or tenants have been giventhe appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code
Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the building located at 840-42 50th Avenue is in
violation of the provisions of the Col~mhia Heights City Code.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been
duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held
by license holder.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal
as
relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as
the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been
exercised and completed.
1. That rental license belonging to the license holder
described herein and identified by license number 20030 is
hereby revoked/suspended;
2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy
a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by license holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises
within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order
revoking the license held by license holder.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Sturdevant
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d. ~esolution No. 96-06 Beina a Resolution ADDrovina
Revocation of a Rental ProDerty License Held by Jeff Benzinaer
for ProDertv Located at 3928 Polk Street
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Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to waive the reading of the
resolution there being ample copies available for the public.
Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE
SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL I~ENTAL LICENSE
HELD BY JEFF BENZINGER (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER").
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3928 POLK STREET, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, AND
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION
5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND
REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON DECEMBER 29, 1995 OF A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELl) ON JANUARY 8, 1996.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE
FOLLOWING:
1. That on September 6, 1995, and November 8, 1995, Lowell
DeHars, Enforcement Officer, fOrt he City of Columbia Heights,
mailed re-inspection fee notices to Mr. Jeff Benzinger, owner
of the real property and incidental buildings located there on
at 3928 Polk Street, within the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental
license on file for the above-described real property by Jeff
Benzinger.
2. That on one other occasion, re-inspection fee notices were
mailed to Mr. Benzinger with no response.
3. That all parties, including the license holder and any
occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice
of this hearing according to the provisiona of the City Code
Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the building located at 3928 Polk Street is in
violation of the provisions of the Col,,~hia Heights city Code.
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2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been
duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held
by license holder.
3. ~at all applicable rights and periods of appeal
relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, ~
the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been
exercised and completed.
1. The rental license belonging to the license holder
described herein and identified by license number F-0929-9§ is
hereby revoked/suspended~
2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy
a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by license holder~
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises
within 60 days from the ~irst day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by license holder.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
e. Resolutions Nos. 96-07. 96-08. 96-09. 96-10. 96-11
96-12. 96-13 and 96-14
These resolutions address approving revocation/suspension of
rental licenses for properties located at 4120 Fourth Street,
4433 University Avenue, 4425 University Avenue, 4441
University Avenue, 4707 University Avenue, 4715 University
Avenue, 4100 Fourth Street and 4060 Fourth Street. They are
all owned by Lynde Investments.
The City Manager reviewedthe violations for each address. He
also reviewed the chronology of inspections of each property
noting that the original inspections occurred during August or
September of 1995.
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The Enforcement Officer addressed some specific violations and
noted that numerous complaints have been received from tenants
of these buildings.
Four other buildings owned byLynde Investments are scheduled
for public hearing on February 12th relative to code
violations.
Legal counsel for the property owners requested all of these
revocation Issues be heard at the February 12th Council
Meeting. He noted he was only recently retained to represent
the owners and required additional time for research and
preparation. He has specific questions regarding the validity
and legality of the City's Housing Maintenance Code as well as
the possibility of -grandfathering in" some of the present
conditions which have been cited in the violation notices.
The City Attorney advised the Council that the Housing
Maintenance Code has met all challenges made to it and was
legally acceptable in its present form. The matters mentioned
relative to being #grandfathered" were issues of health and
safety thereby making them not germane to this particular
consideration.
Members of the council expressed their concerns regarding
safety and health matters for the tenants of these buildings.
Discussion continued regarding actually completing the repairs
needed to come into compliance.
Mayor Sturdevant inquired if the owners would be willing to
have all twelve buildings in question inspected during the
week of February 5th. The owner who was present responded he
was willing to have these inspections done during that week.
Motion by. Ruetti~ann, second by Paterson to continue the
public hearings and resolutions regarding revocation
considerations until February 12, 1996 for the following
properties owned by Lynde Investments:
4120 4th Street, 4433 UniversityAvenue, 4425 University
Avenue, 4441 University Avenue, 4707 University Avenue,
4715 University Avenue, 4100 4th Street, 4060 4th Street,
5121 University Avenue, 5131 University Avenue 5141
University and 4050 4th Street in the City of Col-mhta
Heights.
Roll call: Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jones,
Jolly - nay
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f. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 1313 Beina an Ordinance
Amendina Ordinance No. 853 Pertainina to Zoning Amendments
MotionbyRuettimann, second by Peterson to waivethe reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1313
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 9.116(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.113(3)
Permitted Accessory Uses
Within the #RB" Business District the following
uses shall be permitted accessory uses.
(a) Decorative landscape features
(b) Off-street parking and loading
(c)
Any incidental repair or processing necessary to
conduct a permitted principal use providedthe area
does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the floor
area devoted to the principal use.
(d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent by Section
9.117A.
(e)
Buildings temporarily located for purposes of
constructing on the premises for a period not to
exceed time normally necessary for such
construction.
(f)
Light warehousing and laboratories incidental to
processing of small medical devices provided that
the aggregate of such area of warehousing,
laboratories, and processing incidental or
necessary to conduct a permitted use does not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the floor area
devoted to the principal use.
Shall hereafter be amended to read as follows: --~
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9.113(3)
Permitted Accessor? Uses
Within the #RB" Business District the
uses shall be permitted accessory uses.
following
(a)
(]3)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Decorative landscape features
Off-street parking and loading
Any incidental repair or processing necessary to
conduct a permitted principal use provided the area
does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the floor
area devoted to the principal use.
Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted
by Section 9.117A.
Buildings temporarily located for purposes of
constructing on the premises for a period not to
exceed time normally necessary for such
construction.
Light warehousing and laboratories incidental to
processing of small medical devices provided that
the aggregate of such area of warehousing,
laboratories, and processing incidental or
necessary to conduct a permitted use does not
exceed the total floor area devoted to the
principal use.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
December 11, 1995
Ja/luary 8, 1996
January 8, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, council Secretary
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
a. Other Resolutione/Ordinances
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
PAGE 18
1. Resolution NO. 96-15 Beina a Resolution ADDointing City
~anager Effective J&nuar~ 22. 1996
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. 96-15
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ACTING CITY NA/~AGER
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 22, 1996
WHEREAS, Patrick Hentges has resigned as City Manager; and
WHEREAS, The City council'desires an orderly transition; and
It is necessary to appoint an Acting City Manager
to fulfill the responsibilities of the Columbia
Heights City Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED=
1. That Mark Winson be ~ppointed to the position of
Acting City Manager effective January22, 1996 to fulfill
the responsibilities set forth within the City of
Columbia Heights' charter until such time a permanent
placement position is appointed.
2. That in exchange for additional responsibilities
during this time, Mr. Winson's compensation shall be
increased by $500 per month and an additional $200 per
month for vehicle and mileage expenses.
Compensation shall remain in effect until such time a
permanent City Manager is appointed by the City Council,
at which time Mr. Winson may resume his permanent
responsibilities as Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Sturdevant
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
REGULAR COUNCILMEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
PAGE 19
b. Bid Considerations
1. Authorization to Purchase Vehicles
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to authorize the
purchase of three 1996 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles,
one service manual, one parts manual, on Hennepin County
Contract ~3532A-232 et a total cost of $56,776.00 from
Superior Ford, Inc. with $51,000 from Fund 431-42100-5150 and
$5,776 from Undesignated Reserve of Fund ~431 and that the
Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into a contract
for same. Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Ruettimann requested that the Council b e advised
as to the future of the three vehicles which are being
replaced.
2. Final payment for MSC Storaae Buildina. Pro4ect ~9517
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevantto accept the work for
Municipal Service Center storage building, Municipal Project
~9517 and to authorize final payment of $88,111.00 to Ebert
Construction of Corcoran, Minnesota. Roll call: All ayes
1. City Council Board/Commission/Association Assfanments
Motion by Jolly, ~econdbyJones to approve the attached list
of board/commissxon/association assignments for 1996. Roll
call: All ayes
2. ~nDlication R~cmmmendatlon for Secondhand Merchant
The representative of the applicant requested this matter be
tabled for two weeks. The applicant explained what her
inventory will be for this store.
Motion by Jolly, second byPete~son to table consideration of
the license application of Heldi Westman for a secondhand
merchant store at 4110 Central Avenue until February 22, 1996.
Roll call: All ayes
~DMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. RePort of the City Manaaer
REGULAR COUNCILMEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
PAGE 20
The City Manager's report was presented in written form and
the following item was discussed:
Traveler Status: The Traveler kick-off is scheduled for
Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at Parkview Villa. Members of the
Council were invited to attend.
b. Re_port of the City Attorne~
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
10. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
11.
Minutes from the following meetings were included in the
agenda packet. No council action was required.
Charter commission Meeting - October 19, 1995
Library Board Meeting - December 5, 1995
Park & Recreation Co~mtssion Meeting - December 14, 1995
HRABoard Meeting - December 19, 1995
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to adjourn the meeting at
9:01 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~ ~
ZAnne stuaeh~,Councll secretary