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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 23, 1998OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 o o CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order. Present were Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA The City Hanager advised that the rental license for 5031 Jefferson Street can be approved in that the owner has complied with the requirements of the Housing Haintenance Code. This item is 6-B. 4-A-3 is the agenda item for Council work sessions in Harch. It was decided that one date would be changed. A representative of the Reservoir Boulevard Association requested that the acceptance of referendum petitions be added to the agenda. It was added to ~5 Presentations. 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 are taken up as the next order of business.} A. Adoption of the Consent Agenda: Hotion by Peterson, second by Szurek to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Approval of Council Heetinq Hinutes The Council approved the minutes of the February 9, 1998 Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2) Donation of Vehicle to Fire Department The Council accepted the donation of a junk vehicle from Daniel O'Brien, Volunteer Firefighter, for training use. 3) Dates for Council Work Sessions in Harch The Council established Tuesday, Harch 10, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. and Honday, Harch 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. as times and dates for Council work sessions. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 2 4) Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police Department The Council appropriated $1,305, the total fees collected from police officer applicants, from the General Fund revenue to the Police Department's 1998 budget under line ~3050 to assist in covering the cost of the written test for entry level police officer. 5) Payment of Anoka County for Truth in Taxation, Special Assessment Laws and Tax Increment Financing Laws The Council authorized payment of $15,338.09 for administering the 1997 tax increment financing laws of Hinnesota, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments, with expenses being charged to the TIF Debt Services Fund and the General Fund. 6) Attendance of the Finance Director at the Annual GFOA Conference The Council authorized the attendance of William Elrite, Finance Director, at the Annual Government Finance Officers' Association Conference from June 28 to July 1, 1998 and authorized that all related expenses be reimbursed from Fund 101-41510. 7) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation, 4131 Washington Street The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation of the rental license held by Carol Topel for rental property at 4131 Washington Street in that the provisions of the Housing Haintenance Code have been complied with. 8) Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 9) Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed and the rental housing license applications as listed in the February 11, 1998 memo from the Fire Chief. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes 5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS A. Introduction of Newly-Hired Employee Joseph Hollman, the newly-hired City Planner, was introduced. B. Recognition of Volunteers Engraved clocks were presented to Gary Olson and Richard Schmidt for their service on the Charter Commission. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 3 C. Referendum Petitions A representative of the Reservoir Boulevard Association read from the Columbia Heights City Charter that portion which addressed referendum. She stated the history of charter changes by referencing Ordinance No. 1280 and Ordinance No. 1369 relative to rezoning. Petitions which had been circulated in the City about rescinding the rezoning of two parcels on Reservoir Boulevard were presented to the Council. They will be received by the City Clerk on February 24, 1998. The circulators of the petitions were advised this matter will be on the agenda of the March 9, 1998 Council Meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Local Law Enforcement Equipment Block Grant Public Hearing Councilmember Jolly mentioned a letter he received suggesting what could be purchased with this grant money. The City Manager will respond to this letter. The Police Chief felt there would probably be a duplication of equipment if the suggested equipment were purchased. Hotion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public hearing and approve the list of equipment to be purchased with this grant. Roll call: Ail ayes B. Resolution No. 98-32 Being a Resolution Approving Revocation of Rental License for Property at 5031 Jefferson Street The resolution was not read as the property owner complied with the Housing Maintenance Code. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Lisa Kelly regarding rental property at 5031 Jefferson Street in that the provisions of the Housing Haintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: Ail ayes 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Resolutions and Ordinances 1) Resolution No. 98-30 Being a Resolution Relating to a Housing Program for the Benefit of Crest View Corporation and the Issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance and Refinance the Costs REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 4 The City's bond counsel, John Utley, explained that this resolution will afford the Crest View Corporation preliminary approval to proceed. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:27 p.m. Councilmember Jolly inquired if this activity will have any affect on the City's bond rating. The bond counsel responded there will be no affect and that the City bears no financial responsibility in this transaction. The City's participation is only necessary in that the bonds must be issued by a tax exempt entity. Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 98-30 RESOLUTION RELATING TO A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREST VEIW CORPORATION AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AS AMENDED: GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL THERETO. APPROVING THE HOUSING PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Hinnesota (the "City") as follows: Section 1. Recitals 1.01. The City of Columbia Heights, Hinnesota (the "City") is a home rule city duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Hinnesota and the Charter of the City. 1.02. Pursuant to Hinnesota Statutes 462C, as amended (the "Act"), the City is authorized to carry out the public purposes decribed in the Act by issuing its revenue bonds to provide funds to finance or refinance facilities located within the City comprised of combined multifamily housing developments and health care facilities. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 5 As a condition to the issuance of such revenue bonds, the City must adopt a housing program providing the information required by Section 462C.03 subdivision la. of the Act (the "Housing Program"). A public hearing must be held on the Housing Program after one publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City, at least fifteen days before the hearing. On or before the day on which notice of the public hearing is published, the City must submit the Housing Program to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment. 1.03 Crest View Corporation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "Corporation") has proposed that the City, pursuant to the Act, issue its revenue bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $10,500,000, in one or more series at one time or from time to time (the "Bonds"), the proceeds of which will be loaned by the City to the Corporation to refinance the current indebtedness of the Corporation with respect to its existing facilities in the City (the "Existing Facilities") and to finance all or a portion of the costs of certain improvements to the Existing Facilities (the "Improvements"). The proceeds of the Bonds will also be applied to fund certain reserves and to pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Existing Facilities are owned by the Corporation and are comprised of the following: (i) Crest View Lutheran Home, a 122-bed licensed nursing facility ("Crest View Lutheran Home"); (ii) The Boulevard, a 77-unit elderly housing independent living facility ("The Boulevard"); and (iii) Royce Place, a 50-unit elderly housing assisted living facility ("Royce Place") . 1.04. On August 18, 1987, the City issued its Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Crest View Lutheran Home Project), Series 1987 (the "Series 1987 Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of 44,400,000 to refinance the outstanding indebtedness of Crest View Lutheran Home and The Boulevard and to finance certain improvements to such facilities. On Harch 19, 1991, the City issued its Board and Care Facility Revenue Bonds (HA Insured Mortgage Loan - Royce Place Project), Series 1991A, in the original aggregate principal amount of $2,770,000 and its Board and Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Royce Place Project), Series 1991B, in the original aggregatge principal amount of $560,000 (collectively, the "Series 1991 Bonds"), to finance the construction and related costs of Royce Place. A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds are proposed to be applied to the redemption of the outstanding principal amount of the Series 1987 Bonds and Series 1991 Bonds. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 6 1.05. Under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), prior to the issuance of the Bonds a public hearing duly noticed must be held by the City Council. Section 2. Preliminary Findings. Based on representations made by the Corporation to the City to date, the City Council of the City hereby makes the following preliminary findings, determinations, and declarations: (a) The Existing Facilities consist of a combination of multifamily housing developments and health care facilities and the Existing Facilities meet the following conditions: (i) the multifamily housing developments of the Existing Facilities were designed and intended to be used for rental occupancy: (ii) the multifamily housing developments of the Existing Facilities were designed and intended to be used primarily by elderly or physically handicapped persons, and (iii) nursing, medical, personal care, and other health related assisted living services are available on a 24-hour basis to the residents in the Existing Facilities. (b) The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to the Corporation and the proceeds of the loan will be applied to refund the Series 1987 Bonds and the Series 1991 Bonds, to refinance certain other indebtedness of the Corporation with respect to the Existing Facilities, to finance the Improvements, to fund a debt service reserve fund for the Bonds, and to pay certain costs and expenses incident to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. The City will enter into a Loan Agreement with the Corporation requiring loan repayments from the Corporation in amounts sufficient to repay the loan when due and requiring the Corporation to pay all costs of maintaining and insuring the Project, including taxes thereon. (c) In preliminarily authorizing the acquisition, construction, furnishing, equipping and improvement of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, the City's purpose is, and the effect thereof will be, to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by retaining and improving multifamily housing developments and health care facilities for the elderly and otherwise furthering the purposes and policies of the Act. (d) The undertaking of the Housing Program and the issuance of the Bonds to finance all or a portion of the costs thereof are in the public interest. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 7 Section 3. Notice of Hearing. The City Council authorized the publication of a notice of public hearing with respect to: (i) approval of the Housing Program, as required by the Act: (ii) the required public hearing under Section 147(f) of the Code: (iii) the preliminary approval of the issuance of the Bonds. The notice of public hearing was published in the Focus News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on February 5, 1998, eighteen days prior to the date of the public hearing held on Monday, February 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the City. Section 4. Housing Program. The Housing Program was prepared and submitted to the Hetropolitan Council for its review on February 5, 1998. The preparation of the Housing Program and the submission of the Housing Program to the Metropolitan Council are hereby ratified, confirmed, and approved. A copy of the Housing Program is attached to this resolution and is hereby approved without amendment. Section 5. Preliminary Approval. This Council hereby gives preliminary approval to the issuance of the Bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $10,500,000 to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Housing Program, subject to final approval following the preparation of bond documents, and subject to final determination by this Council that the finacing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds are in the best interest of the City. Section 6. Reimbursement of Costs Under the Code. 6.1 The United States Department of the Treasury has promulgated final regulations governing the use of the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, all or a portion of which are to be used to reimburse the City or a borrower from the City for project expenditures paid prior to the date of issuance of such bonds. Those regulations (Treasury Regulations, Section 1.105-2) (the "Regulations") require that the City adopt a statement of official intent to reimburse an original expenditure not later than sixty days after payment of the original expenditure. The Regulations also generally require that the bonds be issued and the reimbursement allocation made from the proceeds of the bonds occur within eighteen months after the later of: (i) the date the expenditure is paid; or (ii) the date the project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the date the expenditure is paid. The Regulations generally permit reimbursement of capital expenditures and costs of issuance of the bonds. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 8 6.2 The City reasonably expects to reimburse the Corporation for the expenditures made for costs of the Improvements from the proceeds of the Bonds in all estimated maximum aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 after the date of payment of all or a portion of the costs of the Improvements. Ail reimbursed expenditures shall be capital expenditures, a cost of issuance of the Bonds or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d) (3) of the Regulations and also qualifying expenditures under the Act. Based on representations by the Corporation, other than (i) expenditures to be paid or reimbursed from sources other than the Bonds, (ii) expenditures permitted to be reimbursed under prior regulations pursuant to the transitional provision contained in Section 1.150-2(j) (2) (i) (B) of the Regulations, (iii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures within the meaning of Section 1.150-2(f) (2) of the Regulations, or (iv) expenditures in a "de minimus" amount (as defined in Section 1.150-2(f) (1) of the Regulations),no expenditures for the Improvements have been made by the Corporation more than sixty days before the date of adoption of this resolution. 6.3 Based on representations by the Corporation, as of the date hereof, there are no funds of the Corporation reserved, allocated on a long term basis or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long term basis or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the expenditures related to the Improvements to be financed from proceeds of the Bonds, other than pursuant to the issuance of the Bonds. This resolution, therefore, is determined to be consistent with the budgetary and financial circumstances of the Corporation as they exist or are reasonably foreseeable on the date hereof. Section 7. Costs. The Corporation will pay the administrative fees of the City and pay, or upon demand reimburse the City for payment of, any and all costs incurred by the City in conection with the Existing Facilities and the Improvements and the issuance of the Bonds, whether or not the Existing Facilties are refinanced, the Improvements are carried to completion, or the Bonds are issued. Section 8. Commitment Conditional. The adoption of this resolution does not constitute a guarantee or a firm commitment that the City will issue the Bonds as requested by the Corporation. If, based on comments received at the public hearing to be held pursuant to this resolution, or other information made available to or obtained by the City during REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 9 its review of the Project, it appears that the Project or the issuance of Bonds to finance the costs thereof is not in the public interest or inconsistent with the purposes of the Act, the City reserves the right not to give final approval to the issuance of the Bonds. The City also retains the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw from participation and accordingly not issue the Bonds should the City Council, at any time prior to the issuance thereof, determine that it is in the best interests of the City not issue the Bonds or should the parties to the transaction be unable to reach agreement as to the terms and conditions of any of the documents for the transaction. Section 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Hinnesota, on this twenty-third day of February, 1998. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 2) Resolution No. 98-31 Being a Resolution Relating to the Fees and Expenses to be Imposed Upon Borrowers in Conjunction with Bonds This resolution sets forth the City's policy with regards to recovering costs and establishing fees for all applicants involved in the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds, Housing Revenue Bonds and derivatives of these types of issuances as provided for under Hinnesota Statutes. Hotion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FEES AND EXPENSES TO BE IMPOSED UPON BORROWERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 469, AS AMENDED, AND UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AS AMENDED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 10 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Hinnesota (the "City"), is a home rule city duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Hinnesota and the Charter of the City and is authorized to issue revenue bonds as follows: (i) under Hinnesota Statutes, Section 469.152-469.1651, as amended (the "Industrial Development Act"), to finance industrial, commercial, and health care facilities; and (ii) under Hinnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Housing Act"), to finance multifamily housing developments for persons and families of low and moderate income and for elderly persons. Section 2. Upon receipt of a request to issue revenue bonds under either the Industrial Development Act or the Housing Act, the City will evaluate the benefits to the City and make a determination as to whether it is in the best interests of the City to issue the proposed series of revenue bonds (the "Bonds"). Section 3. Unless expressly waived by resolution of the City Council, the party or parties receiving the benefits of the Bonds proposed to be issued under the Industrial Development Act or the Housing Act (the "Borrower") shall pay on the date of issuance of the Bonds or agree in the bond documentation to pay on specified future dates the fees and expenses referenced in this Section 3. 3.01 Filing Fee. The Borrower shall pay to the City nonrefundable filing fee in an amount to be determined by the City Hanager (but not to exceed $3,000). This filing fee shall be paid prior to the consideration of any preliminary resolution calling a public hearing or preliminary approving the issuance of the Bonds. 3.02 Expenses. The borrower shall pay to the City on the date of issuance of the Bonds, or within five days from the date of receipt of an invoice from the City, the amount of the expenses paid or incurred by the City with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, charges for the publication of public hearing notices, legal fees, financial analyst fees, bond counsel fees; and out-of-pocket expenses paid or incurred by City staff. 3.03. Date of Issuance Fee. On the date of issuance of the Bonds, the borrower shall pay to the City a fee equal to one- half percent (1/2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds issued on such date. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23,1 998 PAGE 11 3.04. Annual Administrative Fee. On the first anniversary of the date of issuance of the Bonds (or, if more convenient for the Borrower, on the first day of the month in which the anniversary of the date of issuance of the Bonds occurs), an administrative fee equal to one-half percent (1/2%) of the principal amount of the Bonds outstanding on such anniversary. On the second anniversary of the date of issuance of the Bonds and on each subsequent anniversary of the date of issuance of the Bonds as long as any Bonds remain outstanding (or, if more convenient for the Borrower, on the first day of the month in which each anniversary of the date of issuance of the Bonds occurs), an administrative fee equal to one-tenth percent (1/10%) of the principal amount of the Bonds outstanding on each such anniversary. Section 4. If Bonds are issued by the City as obligations the interest on which is not includable in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation, the administrative fees imposed by this resolution will be adjusted, if necessary, to ensure compliance with any arbitrage limitations imposed by Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Service of 1986, as amended (or any successor statute). The City Hanager will determine, in the sole discretion of the City Hanager (based uopn the advice of counsel to the City or bond counsel), the necessity of adjusting the administrative fees and the nature and amount of such adjustment(s). At the request of a borrower, the City Hanager is also authorized to make adjustments to the amounts and dates of payment of the annual administrative fees, if such adjustments do not reduce the total amount of such fees below the net present value of the aggregate amount of such payments, as determined by the City Manager. Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Passed this 23rd day of February, 1998 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Szurek Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 3) Resolution No. 98-28 Being a Resolution to Levy Assessment for Garage Removal at 4200 Sixth Street, PIR 963 State Statute mandates that on this type of assessment only 8% interest can be charged and the assessment period can only be for five years. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 12 Hotion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvement and determining that said improvement has been made and ratifying and conforming an Authorization to Raze (Repair) Hazardous Building, heretofore received: Special Assessments numbered 963. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Hinnesota, met at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 23rd day of February, 1998, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, and a notice mailed to the property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 963. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefitted by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed "Total Assessment". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be especially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 13 Section 3: That said assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before Harch 25, 1998, or in annual installments for a period of five years as designated on the assessment roll, payable on or before the 15th day of September, annually, with 8% interest thereon. Failure to pay the annual installment renders the same delinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to the County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered PIR 963. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 23rd day of February, 1998. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary C. Other Business 1) Amend Minutes of January 26, 1998 Regular Council Meeting Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to reconsider approval of the minutes of the January 26, 1998 Regular Council Meeting. Roll call: Ail ayes Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to amend the minutes of the January 26, 1998 Regular Council Meeting with the addition of the following language: "A resident from the area of the project recalled discussing with Councilmember Jolly having an annual review of the conditional use permits associated with this project. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 14 Councilmember Szurek stated this is always a consideration with conditional use permits. Councilmember Peterson noted that this condition can be included specifically in the permits. He felt the residents would probably serve as the mechanism to trigger the review. Staff noted it had been a condition of the permit and that property owners within three hundred feet of the property will be notified of the review. It was suggested that rather than having an annual review it should be one year from the date of occupancy review so it does not need to be done each year." Roll call: Ail ayes Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimnann to approve the amended minutes of the January 26, 1998 Regular Council Meeting. Roll call: Ail ayes 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager The City Hanager had nothing to report at this time. B. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. GENERAL COUNCIL COHHUNICATIONS The following meeting minutes were included in the agenda packet: January 21, 1998 Planning and Zoning Commission, January 28, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 PAGE 15 RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SEssION The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss City of Columbia Heights vs. Stauch and the Council appointed Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary, to keep a written report; to be followed by the continued performance evaluation of the City Manager. RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to reconvene the Regular Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m. from the Executive Session which was called to discuss the City of Columbia Heights vs. Stauch with Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary, keeping a written report and that the continued performance evaluation of the City Manager was continued to Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes 11. ADJOLrR_NMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 8:06 p.m. Roll call: All ayes -o-Anne S%udent, --Council ///~ayor/Jo'seph- Stu~devant Secretary