HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 26, 1998OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 1998
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem
Peterson.
Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly and Ruettimann were present.
Mayor Sturdevant was absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
The City Manager requested the addition of setting a public
hearing date for Crestview Corporation to the Consent Agenda.
He also requested that the setting of Council work session
dates and times be removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by
the City Council and are enacted upon by one motion. Items
removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up as the next
order of business).
A. Adoption of Consent Aqenda
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to approve the Consent
Agenda items as follows:
1) Approval of Council Meetinq Minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the January 12,
Regular Council Meeting as presented.
1998
2) Establish Hearing Date, License Revocation - 1013/15 43 1/2
Avenue owned by Amy Wazwaz
The Council established a hearing date of February 9, 1998 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against 1013-1015
43 1/2 Avenue owned by Amy Wazwaz.
3) Close Hearinq Reqardinq Revocation - 4357-59 Seventh Street
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation
or suspension of the rental license held by Janene Unke
regarding rental property at 4357-59 Seventh Street in that
the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been
complied with.
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4) Close Hearinq Reqardinq Revocation - 3849 Central Avenue
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation
or suspension of the rental license held by Frank Padula
regarding rental property at 3849 Central Avenue in that the
provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied
with.
5 Set Date for Board of Review
The Council set the date of the Local Board of Review for
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. which will be held in the
City Council Chambers.
6) Award of the 1998-1999 Tree Removal Proqram
The Council approved the awarding of the 1998-1999 Removal of
Trees, Trees and Stumps or Stumps Only on Public and Private
Property Contract to Bluemel's Tree and Landscape, Inc. of
Hudson, Wisconsin, based upon their low, qualified,
responsible bid of $12.50 per inch diameter on tree removal
and $2.45 per inch diameter for stump removal for a total of
$14.95 per inch diameter and authorized the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
7) Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
8) Approval of Payment of the Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
9) Establish Public Hearinq Date
The Council established a public hearing date of February 23,
1998 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the refinancing of Housing
Revenue Bonds for the Crestview Corporation with a resolution
being prepared by the City's bond counsel.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes
Schedule Council Work Sessions
Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to establish the
following dates and times for Council work sessions: February
2, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. and February 18, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Roll
call: All ayes
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5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS
A. Introduction of Newly-Hired Employee
Nicole Selisker, the newly-hired
Operator/Receptionist, was introduced.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearinq and Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1369
Beinq a Rezoninq Ordinance for 3701 Central Avenue
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to close the public
hearing and to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
The EDA Director reviewed the ordinance. A very lengthy
discussion followed regarding the project being proposed for
the rezoned area as well as the project on the west side of
Central Avenue. There were comments made by supporters of the
rezoning and by opponents of the project.
The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro-rem Peterson
acknowledge receipt of two letters opposing the project and
one letter in support of it for the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 1369
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853 PERTAINING TO
THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Section 1: That certain property legally described as Lot One
(1), Lot Two (2), Lot Three (3), Lot Four (4), Lot Five (5),
Lot Six (6), Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), Lot Nine (9), Lot
Ten (10), Lot Eleven (11), Lot Twelve (12), Lot Thirteen (13),
Lot Fourteen (14), Lot Fifteen (15), Lot Sixteen (16), Lot
Seventeen (17), Lot Eighteen (18), Block 87, Columbia Heights
Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Outlot C, and Lot Eight (8), Lot Nine (9), Lot Ten (10), Lot
Eleven (11), Lot Twelve (12), Lot Thirteen (13), Lot Fourteen
(14), Lot Fifteen (15), Lot Sixteen (16), Lot Seventeen (17),
Lot Eighteen (18), Central Avenue Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota
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Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), except the northeasterly fifty
(50) feet thereof, of Block Eight (8), Reservoir Hills,
Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, all of which are
currently zoned CBD, Central Business District, shall
hereafter be zoned RB, Retail Business District.
Section 2: That certain property legally described as Lot Ten
(10), Lot Eleven (11), Lot Twelve (12), Spains Addition, Anoka
County, Minnesota, which is currently zoned R-3, Multiple
Family Residential, shall hereafter be zoned RB, Retail
Business District.
Section 3: To authorize and direct staff to amend the official
zoning map to reflect the change in zoning to RB, Retail
Business District, upon the effective date of said ordinance.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:.
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
January 12, 1998
January 26, 1998
January 26, 1998
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Szurek
Szurek, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye
Sturdevant - absent
Gary Peterson, Mayor Pro-tem
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. Public Hearinq 1998 CDBG ADplication
The EDA Director reviewed the 1998 application for CDBG funds.
Councilmember Jolly advised that the Fridley City Council is
being approached by representatives of SACA for its financial
participation. SACA services residents of Fridley also.
Representatives of the Senior Outreach Program and of the
Alexandra House addressed the Council regarding their
financial requests.
Mayor Pro-rem Peterson closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to approve submission of
the 1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the
amount of $30,139 for public service agencies, $70,000 for
housing rehabilitation and $120,910 for commercial
revitalization, and furthermore, to direct staff to prepare
and submit said application to Anoka County. Roll call: All
ayes
RECESS:
RECONVENE:
9:25 P.M.
9:35 P.M.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Resolution No. 98-05 Beinq a Resolution Extendinq
Retirement Benefits to Consolidated P.E.R.A. Police Employees
Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 98-05
BEING A RESOLUTION EXTENDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO
CONSOLIDATED P.E.R.A. POLICE EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature recently adopted pension
reform and uniformity legislation which includes a change
increasing the retirement multiplier for police and fire
employees who are active members of the P.E.R.A. Police and
Fire Fund on July 1, 1997, from 2.65 per cent to three per
cent per year of service, and
WHEREAS, the legislation includes a change increasing the
retirement multiplier for police and fire employees who are
active members of the consolidated Police and Fire Relief
Association on July 1, 1997, to 2.9 per cent per year of
service, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 233, Article I, Section 46 requires City
Council approval in order for consolidated Police and Fire
Relief Association members to receive the increased multiplier
of three per cent, and
WHEREAS, there are three employees of the Columbia Heights
Police Department who are members of the consolidated Police
Relief Association;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City hereby approves
the new retirement multiplier of three per cent for all
employees of the Columbia Heights Police Department who are
members of the consolidated Police Relief Association,
effective January 1, 1998.
Passed this 26th day of January, 1998.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Ruettimann
Ail ayes
Gary Peterson, Mayor Pro-tem
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Replacement of ~26 Pickup
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to authorize staff to
purchase a 3/4 ton, 8,600 lb GVW 4x4 pickup equipped with a
7'6" Western Plow package off the Hennepin County Contract
#4204A7, in the amount of $22,913 (plus tax) and to
appropriate funds from the Undesignated Fund balance in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund 431 for this purchase. Roll
call: All ayes
2) Authorization to Purchase Vehicles
Motion by Szurek, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase
of two 1998 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles, along with
service and parts manuals, per the State of Minnesota bid,
funding to come from 431-42100-5150; and that the Mayor and
City Manager are authorized to enter into a contract for the
same. Roll call: All ayes
3) Close Hearinq Reqardinq Rental License Revocation - 3726
Third Street Owned by Stanley Larson
Mayor Pro-Tem Peterson read the statement closing the hearing
regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license
held by Stanley Larson regarding rental property at 3726 Third
Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code
have been complied with.
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4) 1997 CDBG Contracts
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to approve the Agreement
for the Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Program
between the County of Anoka and the City of Columbia Heights,
and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
5) Approval of Recommendation by Citizen Advisory Commission
for Consultant
Various sources of funding for this consultant were discussed.
Among the sources identified were the Antenna Fund, the Liquor
Fund and two grants from the Metropolitan Council.
The EDA Director suggested that the recommended motion be
approved with funds to be specified at a future date.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to award the proposal to
perform planning consultant services for the update of the
Comprehensive Plan and rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance for a
fee not to exceed $51,769 (with $30,285 coming from a fund
balance and sources for the remaining $21,484 to be specified
at the February 23, 1998 Council Meeting) and ongoing
technical services to SRF Consulting Group, Inc. based upon
their proposal dated November 24, 1997, and furthermore, to
recommend staff prepare an agreement/contract for the same for
approval by the Mayor and City Council. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Pro-tem Peterson thanked those people who served on the
Citizen Advisory Commission.
6) Site Plan for Bobby and Steve's Autoworld, 3701 Central
Avenue
The site plans were reviewed by the EDA Director. He addressed
the site plan for the west side of Central Avenue and then for
the east side. There was a lengthy discussion among all
interested parties regarding the site plans.
Motion by Szurek, second by Ruettimann to conditionally
approve the site plans subject to the necesssary grading,
drainage, erosion and utility plans being completed and
reviewed by the Planning and Engineering staff and there be
full compliance with the other terms as listed in the staff
report which number fourteen and also to include two
additional conditions as discussed at this Council meeting.
Approval of the site plans as they meet appropriate zoning
requirements are subject to the following conditions:
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1) Approval of the first and second reading of Ordinance No.
1369
2) Approval of final plat with changes regarding the
dedication of alley and land being made prior to recording
3) Submission of the revised preliminary plat approved by the
City Engineer and Planning staff
4) City Council approval of the proposed alley vacation (east
side)
5) Revision of the lighting plan to comply with Zoning
Ordinance requirements not to exceed twelve foot candles at
the property line
6) Additional landscaping on the east site to provide
screening and vegetation between the two employee parking
spaces and the new alley right of way
7) Signing and striping for the minimum two required
handicapped parking spaces on the west side
8) Provision of an underground irrigation system to maintain
the landscaping on the alley right of way and a stub installed
to the Park I property line for future service to Park I
9) Securing necessary access permit approvals from Mn/DOT
10) A grading and drainage plan shall be prepared and subject
to City Engineer review and approval. Stormwater rate control
and water quality provisions as defined in the Water Resource
Management Plan must be met
11) An erosion control plan shall be prepared and subject to
City Engineerr review and approval
12) Apron construction through the sidewalk must be designed
for the convenience and safety of pedestrian traffic
13) The property owner retains ownership and responsibility
for all monitoring wells on the property and in the right of
way area
14) All building construction drawings be approved by the
Building Official, Engineering Department, Fire Inspector and
Anoka County Health Department prior to issuance of a building
permit.
15) City Council approval of necessary variance to
requirements specified in the Zoning Ordinance for motor fuel
stations
16) Signs regarding right way in and right way out
Roll call: Ail ayes
7. Conditional Use Permits, Bobby and Steve's Autoworld, 3701
Central Avenue
Motion by Szurek, second by Ruettimann to approve the two
conditional use permits subject to the following:
1) Approval of the first and second reading of Ordinance No.
1369
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2) Approval of Final Plat with changes regarding the
dedication of alley and land being made prior to recording
3) Submission of the revised preliminary plat approved by the
City Engineer and Planning staff
4) City Council approval of the proposed alley vacation (east
site)
5) Revision of the lighting plan to comply with Zoning
Ordinance requirements to not exceed three foot candles at the
property line
6) Additional landscaping on the east site to provide
screening and vegetation between the two employee parking
spaces and the new alley right of way
7) Signing and striping for the minimum two required
handicapped parking spaces on the west side
8) Provision of an underground irrigation system to maintain
the landscaping on the alley right of way and a stub installed
to the Park I property line for future service to Park I
9) Securing necesssary access permit approvals from Mn/DOT
10) A grading and drainage plan shall be prepared and subject
to City Engineer review and approval. Stormwater rate control
and water quality provisions as defined in the Water Resource
Management Plan must be met
11) An erosion control plan shall be prepared and subject to
City Engineer review and approval
12) Apron construction through the sidewalk must be designed
for the convenience and safety of pedestrian traffic
13) The property owner retains ownership and responsibility
for all monitoring wells on the property and in the right of
way area
14) All building construction drawings be approved by the
Building Official, Engineering Department, Fire Inspector and
Anoka County Health Deapartment prior to issuance of a
building permit
15) No repair work will be conducted on the east site
16) All required state and local codes, permits and
inspections including, but not limited to, building permits,
fire code and health department requirements will be met and
in full compliance
17) All loading and unloading must be performed on site and
not encroach into the public right of way
18) All proposed signage must be submitted on the City
prescribed application form and any additional signage must
fully comply with the City Sign Ordinance
19) Existing fencing and topography is satisfactory to meet
screening requirements with additional landscaping for
screening required between the employee parking spaces and the
new proposed alley
20) Building setbacks shall not be encroached upon by further
construction or additions
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21) Ail other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or other
state or local laws will be fully complied with by the
applicants and property owners
22) This conditional use permit is approved only for Bobby and
Steve's Autoworld and shall become null and void with a change
in use or tenants unless first approved by the City of
Columbia Heights
23) All necessary variances being approved by the City Council
24) Signs be installed to address right in and right out
25) The Conoco station be treated as an adjacent property in
the alley and be subject to be responsible for future costs
and assessments
26) Conditional use permits be reviewed one year from the date
of occupancy
Roll call: Ail ayes
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manaqer
The City Manager referred to the information included in the
Council packet regarding the newly-created listing of
Councilmember/Staff assignments to various boards, commissions
and associations.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Planning and Zoning Commission January 6, 1998 Meeting
2) Human Services Commission January 14, 1998 Meeting
3) Planning and Zoning Commission January 14, 1998 Special
Meeting
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
A resident inquired if the sale of the City's cable franchise
will affect subscriber rates. He will be advised by staff
regarding this matter.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to adjourn the meeting
at 12:15 a.m. Roll call: All ayes
Gary Pe~erson, Mayor Pro-rem
-Anne Student?--Council Secretary