HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 14. 1998OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 MEETING AGENDA
There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda.
4. QONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will enacted upon as part of
the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken
up as the next order of business.)
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:
a) Approval of Meetina Minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the August 24, 1998 Regular Council Meeting as
presented.
b) Block Party Reouest - T. Herrick. 4048 Second Street Northeast
The Council approved the block party request from T. Herrick, 4048 Second Street, to
block off41st Avenue between Main Street and Second Slxeet between the hours of 4:00
p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on September 19, 1998.
c) Block Party Request - K. Mayer. 2115 Hiehland Place
The Council approved the block party request fi.om K. Mayer, 2115 Highland Place, to
block offHighland Place between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 1998 with a
rain date of September 26, 1998.
d) ~stablish Date for Public Special Assessment Lew Hearing
The Council established Monday, November 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. as the Public Special
Assessment Levy Hearing to be held in the City Council Chambers.
e) Second Reading 0f Ordinance No. 1376 Bein,, an Ordinance Excluding, Police
Vehicles
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1376
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PROHIBITING LEAVING A VEHICLE UNATTENDED WITH KEYS IN
IGNITION
Currently, the ordinance reads as follows:
Chapter 10, Article III, Section X:
lO.3O5(3)
No person in control ora motor vehicle, as owner or operator, shall permit
such vehicle to stand unattended anywhere within the city. whether on
public or private pronertv, without first lockine the imaition and removine
the kev from the vehicle.
Is herewith amended to read as follows:
10.305(3)
No person in control ora motor vehicle, as owner or overator, shall permit
such vehicle to stand unattended anywhere within the city. whether on
public or private property, without first locking, the imaition and removim,
the kev from the vehicle.
Notwithstandine the above, this provision shall not an~lv to any
motor vehicle which is used in a police operation.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
August 24, 1998.
September 14, 1998
September 14, 1998
Ruettimann
Szurek
All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
,~ayo~osep-h sturdevant
O.
f) Ouotes From Consultants for a New Telenhone System
The Council authorized staff to request quotes from consultants for consulting work to
include determining specifications for a new telephone system for the City and writing a
Request for Proposal to vendors for such a system.
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g) Develonment A~reement and Declaration of Covenants for Columbia Village/Crest
View Comoration
The Council approved the Development Agreement and Declaration of Covenants and
First Amended Deed of Appurtenant Easement between Crest View Corporation,
Columbia Village, and the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota and authorized the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
h) Removal and Renlacement of Used Oil Tank
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to approve the contract with
Keepsie Tank and Petroleum Equipment for the removal and replacement of tank for used
oil with payments and reimbursements to be made fxom the Refuse Fund.
i) Resolution No. 98-77 Being a Resolution Annroving Final Plat for Crest View
Communities. Case #9804-20. 1515 44th Avenue. 4458 Reservoir Boulevard. 4444
Reservoir Boulevard and 1675 44~ Avenue
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-77
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR CREST VIEW CO~TIES
WHEREAS, Crest View Corporation has submitted a request to the City of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota for a final plat approval for the properties located at ~. ~. ~. ~. Reservoir
Boulevard, 4458 Reservoir Boulevard, 1515 44t~ Avenue NE, and 1675 44t~ Avenue NE;
and,
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat was approved by the Columbia Heights City Council on
June 8, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing for the final plat request on September 1, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission recommended City
Council approval of the final plat, subject to final approval by staff; and,
WHEREAS, the final plat is in compliance with all pertinent State and Local Codes and
Ordinances.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Columbia Heights City Council that the
final plat for Crest View Communities is hereby approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Columbia Heights City
Council that staff is hereby authorized to sign-offon the final plat and submit it to the
County Surveyor for final review and recording.
Passed this 14* day of September, 1998.
Offered by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Smrdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
j) Variance Request - Case #9809, 3843 Tyler Street Northeast
The Council approved the variance often feet at 3843 Tyler Street because the
topography of the property creates a hardship.
k) 1998 HOME A~reement
The Council approved the contract agreement for the 1998 HOME Investment
Partnerships Program between Anoka County and the City of Columbia Heights and
authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
1) Six Month Review of Adonted Goals and Obiectives
The Council approved and placed on file the six month review of adopted goals and
objectives bom the March Workshop as noted in the memo dated September 3, 1998
bom the City Manager.
m) Renlacement of Fuel Monitorint, System Located at the Municit~al Service CgI~ter
The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for the replacement of the fuel monitoring
system at the Municipal Service Center.
The Council awarded the VI Study update to OSM of Minneapolis, Minnesota in the
amount of $13,000.
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o) Authorization to Seek Ouotes for Roof Imvrovements at Osmmder. Silver Lake Beach
and Keyes Park Buildinr, s
The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for roof improvements at Ostrander, Silver
Lake Beach and Keyes Park buildings.
p) Authorization to Seek Bids for Retainine Wall Construction
The Council authorized staffto seek bids for retaining wall construction at 3857 Van
Buren Street (on 39t~ Avenue), 4001 Cleveland Street, 4000 Benjamin Place (on 40t~
Avenue), 1306 and 1312 44th Avenue.
q) Avvroval of License Avvlications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
r) Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
s) Reannointments to Human Services Commission
The Council reappointed Toni LaMere and Barbara Karol to the Human Services
Commission with their respective terms to expire in April of 2001.
~5. pROCLAMATIONS. INTRODUCTIONS. PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS
A. introductions
The following newly-hired employees were introduced: Jon Wegner, Community Service
Officer, KyleWilson, Community Service Officer and Matt Markham, Police Officer
B. ]~'esentations
Russ Paulson completed his term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He received
an engraved clock in recognition of his service.
The Council recognized the successful participation of some Columbia Heights seniors in
the Senior Olympics.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Heafin~/Resolution No. 98-78 Re~,arding Revocation of a Rental Pronerty
License for 1013-1015 43 ~A Avenue Northeast. Owned bv Amy Wazwaz
The Assistant Fire Chief reviewed the Findings of Facts. He also referred to some of the
conditions in the building which are viewed as major violations.
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 98-78
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION
5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY AMY
WAZWAZ (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER").
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1013-1015 43 ~ AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA.
AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION
5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS
FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO
THE LICENSE HOLDER ON AUGUST 13, 1998 OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE
FOLLOWING:
FINDINGS OF FACT
That on February 18, 1998 an annual inspection of 1013 43 1/2 Avenue NE was
conducted by Matthew Field and John Larkin, Housing Inspectors for the City of
Columbia Heights; and also, that on February 19, 1998, an annual inspection was
conducted by Gary Gorman and Richard Hinrichs, Housing Inspectors for the City
of Columbia Heights, of the property at 1015 43 1/2 Avenue NE. A total of 25
violations were found by the inspectors and compliance orders were mailed to the
property owner at her address of 783 Mimosa Lane, New Brighton, on February
20, 1998.
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That on April 8, 1998 an initial follow.up inspection was attempted by Gary
Gorman and Richard Hinrichs, Housing Inspectors for the City of Columbia
Heights of the property at 1013-1015 43 ½ Avenue NE. The tenants were unaware
of the inspection on that date and no inspection was conducted. Compliance
orders were mailed to the property owner on April 16, 1998. A $40.00 re-
inspection fee was charged.
That on May 20, 1998 a second follow-up inspection was attempted by Gary
Gorman and Richards Hinriehs, Housing Inspectors for the City of Columbia
Heights of the property at 1013-1015 43 ½ Avenue NE. The tenants were again
unaware of the inspection on that date and no inspection was conducted.
Compliance orders were mailed to the property owner on July 28, 1998. A $40.00
re-inspection fee was charged.
That on August 10, 1998 a third follow-up inspection was conducted by Gary
Gorman and Richard Hinrichs, Housing Inspectors for the City of Columbia
Heights of the property at 1013-1015 431/2 Avenue NE. Inspectors noted that 3
exterior violations remained. Compliance orders were mailed to the property
owner on August 13, 1998. A $40.00 re-inspection fee was charged.
That on September 8, 1998 a final, pre-revocation inspection was attempted by
Gary Gorman and Richard Hinrichs, Housing Inspectors for the City of Columbia
Heights, of the properly at 1013-1015 43 1/2 Avenue NE. No one answered the
door at 1015 43 1/2 Avenue and the occupant at 1013 ~,3 V2 Avenue NE was
unaware of why the Fire Department was there. No inspection was conducted. A
$40.00 fee is being charged for this inspection.
That based upon said records of the Enforcement Officer, the following conditions
and violations of the City's Housing Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-
wit:
A. FAILURE TO CORRECT HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
VIOLATIONS
B. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REINSPECTION FEES AND NO-SHOW FEES
TOTALLING $160.00
That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
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CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
That the building at 1013-1015 43 ½ Avenue is in violation of the provisions of
the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached
hereto,
That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this
hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the
license held by License Holder.
That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder,
owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have
been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified
by license number F3135 is hereby revoked/suspended;
The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on
the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder;
All tenants shall remove themselves fi.om the premises within 60 days fi.om the
first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
Passed this 14a' day of September, 1998.
Motion by: Peterson
Seconded by: Sturdevant
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
i~ Mayo~Jos~ph Sturdevant
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Qther ordinances and Resolutions
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1) Resolution No. 98-79 Beine a Resolution Adoptim, Pronosed Bud~,et
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 98-79
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, M/NNESOTA
ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET, SETTING THE CITY,
HRA AND EDA PROPOSED LOCAL LEVY,
AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET HEARING DATE
FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 1999
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: that the following is hereby adopted by the
City of Columbia Heights.
Section A. The proposed budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 1999 is
hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds as listed below
General Fund
Community Development Admin
CDBG/HOME
Parkview Villa North
Parkview Villa South
EDA
Section 8 Housing
Temp Housing/Vacant Land
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
DARE Project
Police Grant
Fast Cops
Capital Improvement Fund
MultiUse Redevelopment
Infi'astructure
8,039,098
243,902
259,918
318,019
168,887
532,456
1,085,944
40,633
91,239
182,810
189,073
519,755
7,950
0
0
6 11,200
0
94,500
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Capital Equipment Replacement Funds
Central Garage Funds
Liquor
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Construction
Energy Management
Data Processing
Police/Fire Contingencies Reserve
Debt Service Fund
609,447
418,194
6,214,249
1,434,399
1,211,863
1,478,013
237,000
316,818
175,931
85,000
2,238,034
Total Expense including Interfund Transfers
26,804,332
Section B. The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of the City of Columbia
Heights for all funds, including general ad valorem tax levies and use of fund balances, as
hereinafter set forth for the year 1999:
Revenue
General Fund
Community Development Admin
CDBG/HOME
Parkview Villa North
Parkview Villa South
EDA
Section 8 Housing
Temp Housing/Vacant Land
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
DARE Project
Police Grant
Fast Cops
Capital Improvement Fund
MultiUse Redevelopment
Infi-astructure
Capital Equipment Replacement funds
8,039,098
243,902
259,918
318,019
168,887
532,456
1,085,944
40,633
91,239
182,810
189,073
519,755
7,950
0
0
611,000
0
94,500
609,477
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Central Garage Fund
Liquor
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Construction
Energy Management
Data Processing
Police/Fire Contingencies Reserve
Debt Service Fund
418,194
6,214,249
1,434,399
1,211,863
1,478,013
237,000
316,818
175,931
85,000
2,238,034
Total Revenue including Interfund Transfers
26,804,332
Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in
1999, upon the taxable property in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following
purposes:
Estimated Area-Wide
Estimated General Fund Levy
Estimated Library Fund Levy
Estimated EDA Fund Levy
729,149
1,930,910
467,518
111,048
Total Pwposed Levy
3,238,625
Section D. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy for fiscal year 1999 in the amount of
$80,239.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: That the budget hearing will be held on
December 7* at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the
County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota.
Approved this 14* day of September, 1998.
Offered by: Sturdevant
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll call: All ayes
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B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Conditional Use Permit. Case #9808-41t, ;t827 I~entral Aven~e Northeast
The City Planner reviewed the conditional use permit. He read the eleven conditions
which were recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. It is recommended
that these conditions be met for approval of the request.
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to approve the conditional use permit to allow off-
street parking in the R-3 District at 3827 Central Avenue Northeast subject to the listed
conditions. Roll call: All ayes
2) Mission Statement Selection - City of Cohimbia Heiehts
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to consider the attached mission statements and
adopt one statement which represents the wishes of the Council for Columbia Heights.
Roll call: All ayes
The mission statement selected by the City Council reads as follows:
"Our mission is to provide high quality public services. Services will be provided in a
fair, respectful and professional manner that effectively address changing citizen and
community needs in a fiscally responsible and customer-friendly manner."
3) lReouest tO Hold Fundraisin~ Concert at Huset Park Bandshell
Barry Cole, 4624 Washington Street Northeast, had previously requested p~s,,,ission to
use the Huset Park bandshell for a fundraising concert. He had been given direction
regarding the sale of beer and other matters which would need to be addressed before the
Council could take action.
Mr. Cole stated he had applied for insurance for the event and that the paperwork has not
yet been received. He approached the Columbia Heights Lions Club regarding the selling
of beer. He is awaiting their answer. He requested the City Council approve his request
for the City to pay the security fees. He has applied for a permit fi.om Anoka County to
sell food. These stipulations and some others were included in a list of requirements
drafted by the City Attorney, the Police Chief and the Recreation Director.
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Mr. Cole also spoke to the need for the damage deposit, park clean-up and the portable
restrooms. He explained the accountability system which will used for the donations
collected for the tornado victims in the City of St. Peter.
Motion by Szurek, second by Peterson to authorize the use of the Huset Park Bandshell
for a public concert sponsored by Barry Cole, ,~624 Washington Street NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota on Sunday, September 27, 1998 within the guidelines listed in the
Council Letter and contingent on the Lions Club approving Mr. Cole's request for the
beer wagon and the City Manager receiving proof of insurance; the Council approval of
payment of up to $700 for security from a Contingency Fund. Roll call: All ayes
Mr. Cole again mentioned the opportunity at this fundraiser for political candidates to
mingle with attendees. Councilmember Ruettimarm felt this was not the forum for this
kind of activity. The Mayor reminded Mr. Cole that all candidates must be contacted.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Ret~ort of the City Manaeer
The City Manager had nothing to report at this time. He reminded eve~'yone of the
Primary Election on September 15, 1998.
B. Renort of the ~iW Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Included in the agenda packet were the minutes of the August 26, 1998 Park and
Recreation Commission Meeting and the minutes of the August 31, 1998 Traffic
Commission Meeting. No Council action was required.
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
The resident at 5230 Fourth Street NE stated four concerns she has with the City's liquor
store on University Avenue and 52"~ Avenue. Staffwill pursue these issues.
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Matt Linngren, the facilitator of the Youth Commission, advised the Council that all
positions on the Commission will need to be filled this fall. He has distributed
applications throughout the City. He has also prepared information regarding
amendments to the Commission's by-laws. This item will be on the agenda of the
September 21, 1998 Council work session.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Roll call: All ayes
yor J°s~-ph ~Smrdevant -
~o-Arme Student, i2ou~c~'~l~ecretary