HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 13, 1998OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sturdevant at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are taken up as the next order of business.) A. Consent Agenda Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly to adopt the Consent Agenda with the following items: 1) Approval of Council Meeting Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the March 9, 1998 Regular Council Meeting and the March 9, 1998 Public Hearing. 2) Establishment of Date for Special Election Canvass The Council established Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. as the date and time for the canvass of the April 21, 1998 Special Election to be held in the Council Chambers located in the Columbia Heights City Hall, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. 3) Establish a Joint Meeting with Telecommunications Commission The Council approved the establishment of a special meeting of the City Council and the Telecommunications Commission for Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 2 4) Landing of Air National Guard Helicopter at Huset Park for Safety Camp The Council approved the landing of the Air National Guard helicopter for the 1998 Safety Camp to be held on August 19, 1998 located at Huset Park with an approximate time of 9:15 a.m. and a tentative departure of 10:15 a.m. 5) Medtronic's Foundation's Funding of a Traveling Puppet Wagon The Council accepted the grant award from Medtronic Foundation in the amount of $4,250 for the 1998 Summer Traveling Puppet Wagon. 6) Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation - 1206-08 Circle Terrace The Council established a hearing date of April 27, 1998 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against property owner, Kurt Lowenthal for property located at 1206-08 Circle Terrace. 7) Order LED Signal Heads and EVP System for Phase II of City Signal Work on Central Avenue The Council authorized staff to purchase LED signal heads from Brown Traffic Products in the amount of $5,952.29 and EVP detectors and phase selectors from Rennix Corporation in the amount of $18,674.78 for second phase of signal revisions on Central Avenue and the Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. 8) Approval of TH 65/TH694 Plans for MnDOT - Resolution No. 98-43 The Council waived the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 98-43 APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS PREPARED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TH 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE), FROM 53Pm NORTH OF LAKE POINTE DRIVE (IN FRIDLEY) AND THE REMOVAL OF LOOPS AND CONSTRUCTION OF RAMPS ON THE TH 65/694 INTERCHANGE FOR THE 1998 CONSTRUCTION SEASON WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has prepared construction plans for the reconstruction of TH 65 from 53rd Avenue north to Lake Pointe Drive (in Fridley) and ramp and loop modifications to the TH 65/694 interchange, and; WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is scheduled to let the project in late May of 1998, and; REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 3 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will provide construction contract administration for the 1998 and 1999 construction season, and; WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation requires a resolution from local municipalities approving the project plans. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, THAT: The City of Columbia Heights approves the construction plans prepared by MnDOT and dated February, 1998, bearing the general title State Project 0207-66, 127-010-13, 127-315-05, 02-635-06 and 127-020-19 and consisting of 410 sheets. Adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights this 13th day of April, 1998. Offered by: Szurek Seconded by: Jolly Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 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 13th day of April, 1998, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 4 9) Approval of Plans for Sealcoating State-Aid Streets and Authorize Advertisement for Bids The Council approved joint and crack sealing sealcoating of City State-Aid Streets east of Central Avenue and authorized advertisements for bids. 10) Approval of Street Excavation Permit for Minnegasco The Council approved the excavation permit for Minnegasco on Polk Street, south of 40th Avenue and on Buchanan Street, north of 37th Avenue for the purposes of system testing. 11) Renewal of Class B Gambling License for Immaculate Conception Church for Activities Held at the Church The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Church of Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights and the City Council also waived the remainder of the sixty day notice to the local governing body. 12) Premise Permit Renewal/Application for Immaculate Conception Church at Mady's Bowling Center The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B premise permit for the Church of Immaculate Conception in conjunction with activities at Mady' s Bowling Center, 3919 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights and the Council also waived the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body. 13) Premise Permit Renewal/Application for Immaculate Conception Church at Tycoon's The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B premise permit for the Church of Immaculate Conception in conjunction with activities at Tycoon' s, 4952 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights and the Council also waived the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body. 14) 1999 Budget Schedule The Council adopted the budget calendar for the preparation and the review of the 1999 City budget. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 5 15) Advertising at Top Valu The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Cities 97 for advertisements of liquor store merchandise and hours at a cost of $735 per week for a total cost of $5,880.00. 16) Payment of Bills The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 17) Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed. 18) First Time Homebuyers Program (MHFA MCPP) The Council approved the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Minnesota Cities Participation Program (MCPP) Program Application - Commitment agreement and approved the payment of the allocation deposit and processing fee in the total amount of $4,953.03 out of proper funds and the Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes 5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS A. Recognition 1) Introductions of New Employees Joshua Watson, Maintenance I, Parks Department, Shari Briley, Library Clerk and Lee Okerstrom, Police Officer were the new employees who were introduced. B. Proclamations 1) National Library Week - April 19 - 25, 1998 The proclamation for Library Week was read by the Mayor and presented to a representative of the Library Board. C. Presentations There were no presentations. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 6 7, ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1) Resolution No. 98-42 Being a Resolution Adopting the Goals Program for the City of Columbia Heights Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Jolly read the goals as stated in the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 98-42 BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GOALS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WHEREAS: On Saturday, March 21, 1998, the City Council and City staff met at a goal setting retreat; and WHEREAS: At the goal setting retreat the following priorities were drafted: External 1) The need to improve the City's housing stock. 2) The need to continue to rehabilitate and improve the City's infrastructure. 3) The need to continue to improve the physical appearance of the City's commercial and industrial areas. 4) The need to increase the City's commercial and industrial property tax base. 5) The need to improve the City's facilities (City Hall, Recreation Center, Park and Recreation Facilities). Internal 1) The need to improve the overall communication and team work among the Council members and staff 2) The need to develop a two-three year goals program for the City (Council and staff working interdependently). 3) The need to update the City's five year capital improvement program. 4) The need to promote the City in a positive way. 5) The need to improve two-way communication with the public. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council adopt this goals program as presented with the plan to have continued consideration of the goals and how they are being met in addition to constant evaluation by members of the Council and of the staff. Passed this 13th day of April, 1998. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary B. Bid Considerations There were no bid considerations. C. Other Business 1) Conditional Use Permit - 2261 37th Avenue N.E., Ace Hardware Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the conditional use permit for 2261 37th Avenue N.E. with a condition to submit a $500 deposit to the License/Permit clerk prior to installation of the structures on the site. Roll call: All ayes 2) Resolution No. 98-41 Being a Resolution to Allow a Lotsplit at 1675 44th Avenue and Approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Variances and Plat for Case No. 9804-20, 1675 44m Avenue Crest View Corporation is requesting a conditional use permit, variances and a lotsplit and plat to construct a HUD 202 40 unit low income senior housing complex (retirement home) at 1675 44th Avenue. The City Planner reviewed all of the requests. Councilmember Ruettimann had concerns regarding fencing on the retention pond in the development area. The City Planner advised this fencing will be considered when the drainage plans are submitted for reviewal. He was directed to research this matter as it could be considered a safety issue. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 8 Councilmember Jolly inquired if this project had been brought to the Traffic Commission. He felt it should be part of the process. Staff responded there would be no change in the driveway location nor any anticipated increase in traffic. Motion by Peterson, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 41 SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 - 40TH AVENUE N.E. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 I, Shirley Barnes, CEO Crest View Corporation, hereby request a split of P1N 36 30 24 12 0090 and PIN 36 30 24 21 0156 Legally described as: CREST VIEW PARCEL (Existing) That part of the south 535.00 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying west of the west right of way line of Reservoir Boulevard (the 100.00 foot strip of land as described in Book 18, Page 539 on file in the office of the Anoka County Recorder). Except: The south 140.00 feet of the north 173.00 feet of that part of the Northeast Quarter lying west of the west right of way line of Reservoir Boulevard, and east of the west 313.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 132.70 feet of the north 165.70 feet of the west 313.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 29.30 feet of the north 195.00 feet of the west 242.30 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 5.15 feet of the north 200.15 feet of the west 217.30 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 28.00 feet of the north 228.15 feet of the west 191.15 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 9 The south 24.35 feet of the north 252.5 feet of the west 171.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: That part of the south 315.5 feet of the north 568 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 252.5 feet to the North line of said south 315.5 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said North line of south 315.5 feet, a distance of 25.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.17 feet to the Northwest corner ofa 2 story brick building; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, along the face of said building 54.00 feet to the southwest corner of said building; thence South 13 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East 63.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West, 110.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, 40.27 feet; thence on a tangential curve, concave to the Southwest, whose central angle is 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and whose radius is 45.00 feet, a distance of 70.69 feet to the South line of said north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter, and there terminate. ROYCE PLACE PARCEL {Existing~ The south 535.00 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the East One Eighth of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the west 30.00 feet thereof, and except the south 219.50 feet of the north 252.50 feet of the east 90.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter. Together with: That part of the south 315.5 feet of the north 568 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 252.5 feet to the North line of said south 315.5 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said North line of said south 315.5 feet, a distance of 25.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.17 feet to the Northwest corner ofa 2 story brick building; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, along the face of said building, 54.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said building; thence South 13 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East, 63.42 feet; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West, 110.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, 40.27 feet; thence on a tangential curve, concave to the Southwest, whose central angle is 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and whose radius is 45.00 feet, a distance of 70.69 feet to the South line of said north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter, and there terminate. REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 10 THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: 1) PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION - SEC. 202 LOT SPLIT FOR CREST VIEW LUTHERAN That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 252.50 feet to the North line of the south 315.50 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said north line of the south 315.50 feet, a distance of 25.00 feet; thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.17 feet to the northwest corner ofa 2 story brick building; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, along the face of said building, 54.00 feet, to the Southwest corner of said building; thence South 13 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East, 34.39 feet to the actual point of beginning of tract to be described; thence South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 106.67 feet; thence West, 24.53 feet to the west line of said Northeast Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West, along said west line, 100.72 feet to the south line of the north 568.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said south line, 208.00 feet; thence North 27.38 feet; thence North 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 82.02 feet; thence North 50 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 167.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds West, 28.00 feet to a point which bears North 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 17.99 feet to the point of beginning. 2) CREST VIEW PARCEL (Remainder) That part of the south 535.00 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying west of the west right of way line of Reservoir Boulevard (the 100.00 foot strip of land as described in Book 18, Page 539 on file in the office of the Anoka County Recorder). Except: The south 140.00 feet of the north 173.00 feet of that part of the Northeast Quarter lying west of the west right of way line of Reservoir Boulevard, and east of the west 313.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 132.70 feet of the north 165.70 feet of the west 313.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 11 The south 29.30 feet of the north 195.00 feet of the west 242.30 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 5.15 feet of the north 200.15 feet of the west 217.30 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 28.00 feet of the north 228.15 feet of the west 191.15 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: The south 24.35 feet of the north 252.5 feet of the west 171.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter. And except: That part of the south 315.5 feet of the north 568 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 252.5 feet to the North line of said south 315.5 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said North line of south 315.5 feet, a distance of 25.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.17 feet to the Northwest corner ofa 2 story brick building; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, along the face of said building 54.00 feet to the southwest corner of said building; thence South 13 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East 34.39 feet; thence North 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 17.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, 28.00 feet; thence South 50 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 167.00 feet; thence South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 82.02 feet; thence South 27.38 feet to a point on the south line of said north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter and there terminate. 3) ROYCE PLACE PARCEL (Remainder) The south 535.00 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the East One Eighth of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the west 30.00 feet thereof, and except the south 219.50 feet of the north 252.50 feet of the east 90.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter. Together with: That part of the south 315.5 feet of the north 568 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northeast REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 12 Quarter, a distance of 252.5 feet to the North line of said south 315.5 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds East, along said North line of said south 315.5 feet, a distance of 25.00 feet to the actual point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.17 feet to the Northwest corner of a 2 story brick building; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, along the face of said building, 54.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said building; thence South 13 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds East, 34.39 feet; thence South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 106.67 feet; thence West 24.53 feet to the West line of said Northeast Quarter, and there terminate. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $3,372.25 be paid by Crest View parcel. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lot split given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lot split is not filed with the County Recorder within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: Crest View Corporation Moved to recommend approval of the lotsplit as it meets the requirements of the Zoning Shirley Barnes, CEO Ordinance and is compatible with the Signature of Owner, Notarized Comprehensive Plan This 7th day of April, 1998 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Paulson Roll Call: All ayes Joseph Hollman, Zoning Officer 4444 Reservoir Blvd. Owner's Address Telephone No. 782-1611 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 30th day of March 1998. REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approved This 13th day of April, 1998. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Jane Ann Gleason Notary Public Secretary to the Council Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor FEE $150.00 DATE PAID 3-19-98 RECEIPT No. 36821 Motion by Peterson, second by Szurek to approve the conditional use permit to allow a low income Senior Housing Complex (retirement home) in the R-3 zoning district, subject to the following conditions: 1) Solid waste material shall be so located and fenced as to be removed from public view. 2) Mechanical equipment located on the roof of any building shall be screened with material designed to blend harmoniously with that building's facing material so that such equipment is not visible at street level or from neighboring properties. 3) Lighting shall be directed away from adjoining properties and public right-of-way. 4) Water run-off shall be channeled into a storm drain, water course, ponding area or other suitable facility. 5) All required state and local codes, permits and inspections will be met and in full compliance. 6) All loading and unloading must be performed on site and not encroach into the public right-of-way. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve variances to Sections 9.116(4)(f), 9.116(2)(d), 9.109(4)(a)(iv), 9.109(4)(a)(v) because strict adherence to the provisions of this Ordinance would create a hardship to the landowner. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to table the plat request until Crest View Corporation provides the necessary information. REGULAR COUNCIL MEET1NG APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 14 3) Conditional Use Permit - Case #9804-21, 1500 49th Avenue Northeast School District #13 is requesting a conditional use permit for the construction of two additions at Highland Elementary School. The two additions include a band room and a media center. The combined size of the two additions will be approximately 3,784 square feet. Councilmember Szurek advised that the concern regarding the band room interfering with the parking at the school is no longer an issue. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to approve the conditional use permit for the band room and media center additions, subject to the following conditions: a) All required state and local codes, permits and inspections will be met and in full compliance. b) A parking plan shall be submitted for review and approval by staff prior to the issuance of any building permits. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager The City Manager has nothing to report. B. Report of the City Attorney There was no City Attorney report. 9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions Included in the agenda packet were the minutes of the March 17, 1998 EDA Meeting and the minutes of the March 25, 1998 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting. 10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA 1) Councilmember Jolly noted he will not be attending the May 7th North Star Corridor Meeting. He suggested that the alternate to this organization, Mayor Sturdevant, should attend. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1998 PAGE 15 2) Councilmember Peterson advised there will be a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He recOmmended that the two residents who have expressed interest in serving on this commission be interviewed at an upcoming Council work session. 3) The residents at 5140 Rainier Pass expressed their concern with the ordinance which addresses hard-surfaced parking spaces and driveways. They currently have a stone surface on their driveway and to replace it has the potential for being quite expensive. They noted they had only recently become aware of this ordinance requirement in that they have not been reading the notifications fi.om the City over the last year. They were referred to the EDA Director. 4) A Fridley resident who owns rental property at 3721 Reservoir Boulevard had some comments related to the upcoming special election. She also had photos of a sign she felt was in violation of the sign ordinance. 5) The property owner at 2300 40th Avenue shared some of his experiences with a local business owner. 6) Councilmember Peterson encouraged all eligible voters in Columbia Heights to become informed on the referendum issue regarding the rezoning and to vote. ยท 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 8:15 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~//~o-Anne StudEnt, Co~--'~il~ Secretary ;Ma~or~So~eph Sturdevant