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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 23, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were Mayor Sturdevant and
Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
The item on the Consent Agenda regarding the establishment of dates for Council work sessions
was removed.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted on
by one motion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered after the Consent
Agenda as the next order of business.
A. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Motion by Szurek, second by Peterson to adopt the Consent Agenda as follows:
1) Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the most recent Council Meetings were not complete.
2) Resolution No. 98-37 Being a Resolution to Lew Assessment
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-37
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 by petition/waiver under the "Private Construction
Agreements" to construct retaining walls, a driveway, and landscaping, heretofore
received: Special Assessments numbered 982, Project 9530.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00
o'clock p.m. on the 23rd day of March, 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
982, Project 9530.
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 in
the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land
respectively in said assessment roll.
Section 3:
That said assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest on or
before April 23, 1998, or in annual installments for a period of two 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
said 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 number PIR 982, Project
9530.
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Section 5:
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
3) Authorization to Attend Out of Town Training
The Council authorized the attendance of Officer Joseph Sturdevant and CSO Judy Menth
as advisors and four police Explorers at the 1998 State Law Enforcement Explorer
Conference on April 23-26, 1998, at Breezy Point, Minnesota. Costs are to be covered
out of the 1998 police department budget.
4) Authorization to Attend Out of State Training
The Council authorized Officer Joe Sturdevant and CSO Judy Menth, as advisors to the
Columbia Heights Explorers, to attend the National Explorer Conference along with four
Police Explorers from July 19-25, 1998, in Washington, D.C. Costs are to be covered
partially out of the 1998 police department budget and partially through donations
received from civic organizations.
5) Close Public Hearing Regarding Rental License Revocation
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Richard Berg regarding rental property at 4233 Third Street in that the
provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
6) Close Public Hearing Regarding Rental License Revocation
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Mariella Corbett regarding rental property at 4601-03 Taylor Street in that
the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
7) Close Public Hearing Regarding Rental License Revocation
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Billy Teat regarding rental property at 1081-83 Polk Circle in that the
provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
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8) Removal of 1,000 Gallon Propane Storage Tank from MSC Yard
The Council approved the disposal of 1,000 gallon propane tank and disposal of five (5)
100-lb. propane cylinders.
9) Resolution No. 98-38 Being a Resolution Approving Election Judge List for Special
Election
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-38
BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE APRIL 21,
1998 SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS: There are scheduled elections in the City of Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30 and M. S.S. 204A, the Council shall
appoint qualified voters in each election district to be judges of election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the Special Election to be
held on April 21, 1998, with an hourly remuneration of $6.50 for a head judge and $6.00
for an election judge.
Passed this 23rd day of March, 1998.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
10. Payment of Bills
The Council authorized the payment of bills out of proper funds.
11. Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes
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Council Work Sessions for April
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to schedule Monday, March 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
as a Council work session and Monday, April 20, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. as a Council and EDA
joint work session. Roll call: All ayes
5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS
A. Recognition
1) Youth Initiative Commission
Members of the Youth Initiative Commission introduced themselves and each read a
statement regarding the purpose and focus of the Commission. The Commission's
Facilitator, Matt Linngren, reviewed the composition of the membership of the
Commission. Currently there are twelve members representing grades seven through
twelve. There can be a maximum of eighteen members.
2) Proclamation
The Mayor read the Arbor Day Proclamation and presented it to the Public Works
Director.
3) Presentation
Bruce Nawrocki, former Mayor, noted that 1998 is the 100th Anniversary of the Village of
Columbia Heights being formed. He addressed some of the history of the City and
introduced Paul Tilseth, a life-long Columbia Heights resident. Mr. Nawrocki invited
everyone at the Council to share in a birthday cake he had brought to the meeting. With
the assistance of the City's librarian, Becky Loader, and a local author, Irene Parsons,
everyone at the meeting was served cake.
Authorization to Contract with (PDI) for Sergeant/Corporal Promotional Process
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager and the Mayor
to enter into a contract with Personnel Decisions, Inc. (PDI) for an amount not to exceed
$5,000 for the purpose of developing, administering, and grading the promotional process
for sergeant and corporal. Funds for this process to come partially from line 3050 of the
Police Department budget and partially from unexpended 1998 Police Department funds.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution No. 98-39 Being a Resolution Regarding Final Resolution with Respect to
Housing Bonds for Crest View Corporation
John Utley, bond counsel, advised that the closing on the bonds is scheduled for March
3 1st. The revised version of the resolution present on the Council table at tonight's meeting
has only dollar amount changes.
The document has been viewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Motion by Szurek, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 98-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND
DELIVERY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE
BONDS (CREST VIEW CORPORATION PROJECT) SERIES 1998, PAYABLE
SOLELY FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE INDENTURE;
APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF THE BONDS AND THE RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES WITH RESPECT
TO THE BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City" or the "Issuer"), is a
home rule city duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, particularly
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act"), the Issuer is authorized to
carry out the public purposes described therein and contemplated thereby by issuing its
revenue bonds to provide funds to finance a combination multifamily housing development
and health care facility within its boundaries, and is authorized to enter into any
agreements made in connection therewith and pledge those agreements as security for the
payment of the principal of and interest on any such revenue bonds; and
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WHEREAS, 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 $4,400,000, for the benefit of the Crest View
Corporation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "Corporation"), for the purpose of
financing the reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation and equipping, including the
construction of a building addition to the existing nursing home and rental housing
facilities of the Corporation in the City, including the discharge and refinancing of certain
outstanding indebtedness of Crest View Lutheran Home incurred therefor; and,
WHEREAS, on March 19, 1991, the City issued its Board and Care Facility Revenue
Bonds (FHA Insured Mortgage Loan - Royce Place Project) Series 199 lA (the"Series
1991A Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $2,770,000 and its Board
and Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Royce Place Project), Series 1991B (the "Series 1991B
Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $560,000 to provide funds to the
Corporation to finance the costs of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a 50-
unit board and care facility (collectively, the "Series 1991 Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has requested the Issuer to issue its Multifamily and Health
Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Crest View Corporation Project), Series 1998 (the
"Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $10,130,000, to provide funds to
the Corporation to defease the Series1987 Bonds, the Series 1991A Bonds, and the
199 lB Bonds to redeem certain other outstanding indebtedness of the Corporation, to
finance certain improvements to the existing facilities of the Corporation (the "Facillity"),
and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds and fund a reserve for the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to the Corporation pursuant to the
terms of a Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998 (the "Loan Agreement"), between
the Issuer and the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the loan under the terms of the Loan Agreement will be secured by: (i) a
Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998 (the "Mortgage"),
executed by the Corporation in favor of the Issuer; (ii) an Assignment of Leases and
Rents, dated as of March 1, 1998 (the "Assignment of Leases and Rents"), executed by
the Corporation in favor of the Issuer; and (iii) certain other security granted by the
Corporation; and
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WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under an Indenture of Trust, dated as of March 1,
1998 (the "Indenture"), between the Issuer and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National
Association, as trustee (the"Trustee"), and the Bonds and the interest on the Bonds: (i)
shall be payable solely from the revenue pledged therefor; (ii) shall not constitute a debt of
the Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii) shall not
constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Issuer or a charge against its general
credit or taxing powers; and (iv) shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal
or equitable, upon any property of the Issuer other than the issuer's interest in the Facility;
and
WHEREAS, the loan repayments required to be made by the Corporation under the terms
of the Loan Agreement will be assigned to the Trustee under the term of the Indenture and
the Issuer's rights as mortgagee under the Mortgage and the Issuer's rights as assignee
under the Assignment of Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998
(the "Assignment of Mortgage:), between the Issuer and the Trustee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Issue acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the Bonds
is authorized by the Act and is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that the
issuance of the Bonds and the other actions of the Issuer under the Indenture, the Loan
Agreement, and this resolution constitute a public purpose and are in the best interests of
the City.
2. For the purposes set forth above, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale and
delivery of the Bonds in a principal amount of $10,130,000. The Bonds shall bear interest,
shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be subject to redemption prior to
maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other terms, details, and provisions as
are prescribed in the Indenture, in the form now on file with the Issuer, with the
amendments referenced herein.
All of the provisions of the Bonds, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to
be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim
herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof.
The Bonds shall be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby
approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions
(including changes to the principal amount of the Bonds, the determination of the interest
rates on the Bonds, and changes to the terms of redemption of the Bonds) as the Mayor
and the City Manager of the Issuer (the "Mayor" and "Manager", respectively), in their
discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Bonds with the manual or facsimile
signatures of the Mayor and the Manager and the delivery of the Bonds by the Issuer shall
be conclusive evidence of such determination.
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3. The Bonds shall be special obligations of the Issuer payable solely from the revenues
provided by the Corporation pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and other funds pledged
pursuant to the Indenture. The City Council of the Issuer hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and the Manager of the Issuer to execute and deliver the Indenture, and to deliver
to said Trustee the Indenture, and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the
Bonds in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and hereby provides that the
Indenture shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties and
agreements of the owners of the Bonds, the Issuer and the Trustee as set forth herein.
All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be
deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated
verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery
thereof. The Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is
hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions
as do not materially change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the City Manager,
in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the
Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
4. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver
the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage, the Assignment of Leases and Rents, the Assignment
of Mortgage, dated as of March 1, 1998, between the Issuer and the Trustee (the
"Assignment of Mortgage"), the Escrow Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998, among
the Issuer, the Corporation, and the Trustee, relating to the defeasance of the Series 1987
Bonds (the "Series 1987 Escrow Agreement"), the Escrow Agreement, dated as of March
1, 1998 among the Issuer, the Corporation and the Trustee, relating to the defeasance of
the Series 1991 Bonds (the "Series 1991 Escrow Agreement"), and the Bond Purchase
Agreement, among the Issuer, Piper Jaffray Inc. (the "Underwriter"), and the Corporation
(the "Bond Purchase Agreement"). All of the provisions of the Loan Agreement,
Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Assignment of Mortgage, Series 1987
Escrow Agreement, Series 1991 Escrow Agreement, and Bond Purchase Agreement,
when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be part of this
resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in
this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall
be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Loan
Agreement Assignment of Mortgage, Series 1987 Escrow Agreement, Series 1991
Escrow Agreement, and Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the forms on
file with the Issuer which are hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as to
not materially change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their
discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall
be conclusive evidence of such determination.
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5. The Bonds shall be revenue obligations of the Issuer the proceeds of which shall be
disbursed pursuant to the Indenture and the Loan Agreement, and the principal, premium,
and interest on the Bonds shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds, the
revenues derived from the Loan Agreement, the revenues and assets pledged and assigned
under the terms of the Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, and Assignments of
Mortgage, and the other sources set forth in the Indenture.
6. The Trustee is hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Bonds.
7. The Mayor and City Manager of the Issuer are hereby authorized to execute and
deliver, on behalf of the Issuer, such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds, including the Arbitrage
Certificate, the Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Form
8038, and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary ana appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.
8. The Issuer has not participated in the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement,
dated March 15, 1998 (the "Preliminary Official Statement"), or the Official Statement
relating to the Bonds (the "Official Statement") and has made no independent
investigation with respect to the information contained therein, including the Appendices
thereto, and the Issuer assumes no responsibility for the sufficiency, accuracy, or
completeness of such information. Subject to the foregoing, the Issuer assumes no
responsibility for the sufficiency, accuracy, or completeness of such information. Subject
to the foregoing, the Issuer hereby consents to the distribution and the use by the
Underwriter in connection with the sale of Bonds of the Preliminary Official Statement, in
the form on file with the Issuer, and the Official Statement. The Preliminary Official
Statement and the Official Statement are the sole materials consented to by the Issuer for
use in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds. The Issuer hereby approves the
Continuing Disclosure Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998 (the "Continuing Disclosure
Agreement"), between the Corporation and Trustee, in the form now on file with the
Issuer, and hereby authorizes the Trustee to execute and deliver the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement.
9. All covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer contained in this
resolution and the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be the covenants,
stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer to the full extent authorized or
permitted by law, and all such covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements shall be
binding upon the Issuer.
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Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers and privileges conferred
and duties and liabilities imposed upon the Issuer or the City Council by the provisions of
this resolution or of the aforementioned documents shall be exercised or performed by the
Issuer or by members of the City Council, or such officers, board, body or agency thereof
as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such
duties.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the
aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or
agreement of any member of the City Council of the Issuer, or any officer, agent or
employee of the Issuer in that person's individual capacity, and neither the City Council of
the Issuer nor any officer or employee executing the Bonds shall be liable personal liability
or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
No provisions, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents, the
Bonds or in any other document relating to the Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein
imposed upon the Issuer or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to any
pecuniary liability of the Issuer or any change upon its general credit or taxing powers. In
making the agreements, provisions, covenants and representations set forth in such
documents, the Issuer has not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues other
than funds and revenues derived from the Loan Agreement, Mortgage, Assignment of
Leases and Rents, and Assignment of Mortgage which are to be applied to the payment of
the Bonds, as provided therein and in the Indenture.
10. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the
aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended or shall be construed to
confer upon any person or firm or corporation, other than the Issuer or any holder of the
Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy, or claim, legal or
equitable, under and by reason of this resolution or any provisions hereof, this resolution,
the aforementioned documents and all of their provisions being intended to be and being
for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Issuer and any holder from time to time of the
Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution.
11. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, other than the provisions
contained in the first sentence of Section 3 hereof, or of the aforementioned documents, or
of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such
illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this resolution, or of the
aforementioned documents, or of the bonds, but this resolution, the aforementioned
documents, and the Bonds shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid
provisions had not been contained therein.
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12. The Bonds, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they are issued
pursuant to the Act, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the
Bonds and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions, and things
required by the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to the adoption of this resolution,
to the issuance of the Bonds and to the execution of the aforementioned documents to
happen, exist and be performed precedent to the execution of the aforementioned
documents have happened, exist and have been performed as so required by law.
13. The officers of the Issuer, bond counsel, other attorneys, engineers, and other agents
or employees of the Issuer are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them
by or in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Bonds for
the full, punctual and complete performance of all the terms, covenants and agreements
contained in the Bonds, the aforementioned documents and this resolution. In the event
that for any reason the Mayor of the Issuer is unable to carry out the execution of any of
the documents or other acts provided herein, any other member of the City Council of the
Issuer shall be authorized to act in his capacity and undertake such execution or acts on
behalf of the Issuer with full force and effect, which execution or acts shall be valid and
binding on the Issuer. If for any reason the Manager of the Issuer is unable to execute and
deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be executed by
a member of the City Council or the City Clerk-Treasurer, with the same force and effect
as if such documents were executed and delivered by the Manager of the Issuer.
14. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Sturdevant
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution
presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly
authorized meeting thereof held on March 23, 1998.
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
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Councilmember Ruettimann requested that this approval be subject to the City Attorney's
reviewal. He also requested that the City Attorney send a memo to members of the
Council that he has reviewed this document.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Award of Contract for Zone 3 Street and Utility Improvements and Adoption of
Resolution No. 98-40
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the contract for Municipal Project
#9703, 9704, 9705, 9706, 9707, 9708, 9709, 9710, 9723, 9724, 9725, 9726, 9727, 9728,
9729, 9730, 9731, 9732, and 9743 to Midwest Asphalt Corporation of Hopkins,
Minnesota, based on their low, qualified, responsible bid of $1,097,425.35, accepting
Alternate B for HDPE storm sewer pipe; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same with funding from the appropriate
funds. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to approve the declaration of the official intent
of the City of Columbia Heights to bond for street rehabilitation work. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 98-40
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140-2 providing that
proceeds of tax exempt bonds used to reimburse prior expenditures will not be deemed
spent unless certain requirements are met: and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain
expenditures which may be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and
reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for a proeject consisting of Street
Rehabilitation and Utility work identified as the Zone 3 Street Rehabilitation Project, and
reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to
be issued by the City in one or more series of the maximum principal amount of
$1,150,000.
2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of
Tres. Reg. 1.150-2 and any successor law, regulation, or ruling.
Passed this 23rd day of March, 1998.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Ruettimann
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student
CERTIFICATION:
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution
presented to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof
held in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 23rd day of March, as disclosed by
the records of said City in my possession.
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
2. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1370 (Draft Nos. #1 and #2) Being an Ordinance
Pertaining to the Licensing of Pool/Billiard Halls
The Police Chief reviewed the request of the pool hall owner and both drafts of the
Ordinance.
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Councilmember Ruettimann felt the drafts of the ordinance were confusing and appeared
to be changing all hours of operation of the pool hall. He suggested that notification to
minors on the premises should be made an hour before curfew and this should be added to
the ordinance. He recommended that some of the language in the ordinance needed to be
clarified before it received its second reading.
The Police Chief stated he now has additional concerns regarding the pool hall since he
has visited the establishment. The environment relative to smoking being allowed was one
of his primary concerns. He suggested that smoking be allowed only at certain times.
The owner of the pool hall felt the regulation regarding smoking was not feasible, that it
was too restrictive, and was discriminatory.
Councilmember Ruettimann requested the drafts of the ordinance be referred back to the
License Review Committee. The Committee could again view the ordinance and return
any further recommendations to the Council at a work session.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to table further discussion of this ordinance
until the next Council work session. Roll call: All ayes
3. Action Regarding Rental License Revocation for Rental Property Located at 943 42nd
Avenue Owned by James Egge
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing regarding the
revocation or suspension of the rental license held by James Egge regarding rental
property at 943 42nd Avenue in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have
been complied with. Roll call: All ayes
B. Bid Considerations
There were no bid considerations.
C. Other Business
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
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S. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager advised that wrap-up material will be coming from the Goal Setting
Retreat Facilitator. This material will include information regarding the exterior and
interior goals and the action plan. There will be regular progress reports to the Council.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney was not m attendance.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Minutes of the January 15, 1998 Charter Commission Meeting and of the March 9, 1998
Library Board Meeting were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was
required.
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There were no citizens present for comment.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Roll
call: All ayes
.,~o-Anne Student, Council Secretary
c~.il Mayo~ Joseph Sturdevant