HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 28, 1998 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 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 MEETING AGENDA
Added to the Other Business section of the agenda was the closing of a public hearing regarding a
rental property license revocation.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the
consent agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval are taken up as the
next order of business.)
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a) Approval of Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the December 28, 1998 Regular Council Meeting as
presented.
b) Re-Issue Rental Housing License After Revocation
The Council approved the issue of a rental housing license to Susan Loewenthal to
operate the rental property located at 1407-09 Circle Terrace in that the provisions of the
Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
c) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation
The Council approved closing the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of
the rental license held by Thomas Ferrara regarding rental property at 1035-1037 43 lA
Avenue in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
d) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation
The Council approved closing the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of
the rental license held by Madeline VonHeideman regarding rental property at 3718
Central Avenue in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
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e) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation
The Council approved closing of the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension
of the rental license held by Sharon Vermeer regarding the rental property at 615 40th
Avenue Northeast in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code.
f) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation
The Council approved closing of the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension
of the rental license held by Mulji Patel regarding rental property at 939-941 42 lA Avenue
in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
g) Close Hearing - Rental License Revocation
The Council approved closing of the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension
of the rental license held by Gordon Hines regarding rental property at 5007-5009 Jackson
Street in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
h) Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with St.
Paul Companies for workers' compensation coverage under the standard premium plan at
a cost of $89,486.
i) Revisions to Murzyn Hall Rental Policy
The Council authorized staff to implement the revisions listed in the Council Letter dated
December 2, 1998, from the Recreation Director to the Murzyn Hall rental policy,
including the rental rates for the year 2000 and the revised decorating rules.
j) Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
k) Payment of the Bills
The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
1) Establish Hearing Dates for License Revocations of Rental Properties
The Council approved the establishment of the hearing date of January 11, 1999 for
revocation of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights
against the following properties/property owners: Thomas Brownrigg at 4008-4010
Cleveland Street, Mohsen Dessouki at 4610-4612 Fillmore Street and Sandra Chu at 4456
Washington Street.
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Councilmember Peterson inquired as to how many claims the City had during 1998. He
was referring to the item on the agenda regarding workers' compensation insurance. The
Finance Director responded there have been thirty-three claims to date.
Roll call on consent agenda: All ayes
5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS AND INTRODUCTIONS
a) Recognition of Outgoing Councilmembers
Mayor-elect Peterson presented plaques to Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmember
Ruettimann in recognition of their years of service. Mayor Sturdevant had served on the
Council for five years and Councilmember Ruettimann served on the Council for nine
years. All members of the City Council commented on their appreciation of the outgoing
members' service.
6. PUBLIC HEAR1NGS
None
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1381 Pertaining to Loud Parties
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1381
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 994, CITY CODE OF 1977
PARTICIPATION IN LOUD PARTIES AND GATHERINGS
Currently, the ordinance reads as follows:
10.312(3) Any owner or person in charge of the building or place who has knowledge
of the disturbance and fails to immediately abate said disturbance upon
order of a police officer shall be guilty of a violation of this section.
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Is herewith amended to read as follows:
10.312(3)
Any owner, RENTER, or person in charge of the building or place FROM
WHICH A disturbance EMANATES and THOSE PRESENT fail to
immediately abate said disturbance upon order of a police officer shall be
guilty of a violation of this section.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
December 14,1998
December 28, 1998
December 28, 1998
Offered by: Sturdevant
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
2) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1382 Pertaining to Background Checks
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available.
ORDINANCE NO. 1382
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853
CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a participant in a program known as ;;Crime Free Multi
Housing," a major concept of this program is the screening of new tenants by the property owners for
the protection of local residents, property owners, tenants, and the overall public safety of the
community;
WHEREAS, part of said screening consists of a Minnesota criminal history check through the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension requires that a city have a city
ordinance authorizing the city to run Minnesota criminal history checks for the purpose of screening
potential tenants of rental property; and
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WHEREAS, this is a process that will be beneficial to the residents of Columbia Heights and its
property owners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that
the Columbia Heights Code of 1977 be amended by adding Article IV, Section 11, as follows:
5A.411(1).
That for the protection of local residents, property owners, tenants, and the overall
public safety of the community, the Columbia Heights Police Department is hereby
authorized to conduct Minnesota criminal history checks for the purpose of screening
potential tenants of real property, subject to the following conditions:
a)
a request is made by the property owner/landlord in writing
b)
a signed consent form from the subject of the check is received by the
Columbia Heights Police Department
c)
authorization is received from the subject of the check to release said
information to the property owner/landlord
d)
the purpose and use of said information is solely for assisting in the screening
of potential tenants.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of passage:
December 14, 1998
December 28, 1998
December 28, 1998
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Sturdevant
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
3) Resolution No. 98-118 Being a Resolution Pertaining to Joint Powers Agreement Relating
to Law Enforcement Records Project
A representative of Anoka County was in attendance to respond to any questions the Council
may have regarding the Joint Powers Agreement. Police Chief Johnson reviewed all features
of the project and gave some history of its background.
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-118
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE ANOKA COUNTY JOINT LAW
ENFORCEMENT CENTRAL RECORDS PROJECT
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the County of Anoka, Minnesota, (the "County") issue
its capital notes on behalf of itself, the Anoka Joint Law Enforcement Council (the "Council")
and the various cities that are represented on the Council (the "Cities") to finance the
acquisition and installation of an integrated law enforcement central records communication
system, including computer hardware and software (the "System"); and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for the joint financing and operation of the System by the
County, the Council and the Cities, it is necessary for the County and the Cities to enter into
a joint powers agreement as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (the "City"):
Section 1. The City Council of the City hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor of the City
and the City Manager of the City (together, the "Authorized Officers") to execute and deliver
the Joint Powers Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1998 by and between the Cities and
the County (the "Joint Powers Agreement"). The Joint Powers Agreement shall be
substantially in the form on file with the City Clerk on the date hereof, with such necessity and
appropriate variations as the Authorized Officers, with the advice of the City Attorney, shall
determine; provided that the execution thereof by the Authorized Officers shall be conclusive
evidence of such determination.
Section 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
Passed this 28th day of December, 1998.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
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Ruettimann
Jolly
All ayes
4) Resolution No. 98-119 Being a Resolution Extending the SACCC Joint Powers Agreement
for a Period of Two Years and Approving Funding the the Year 1999
Southern Anoka County Community Consortium (SACCC) is requesting a two year
extension of its Joint Powers Agreement with the City. It is also making a request for
increased funding from all of the JPA participants to be used to fund a coordinator position
for Values 1st with a portion of time dedicated to the Consortium.
Chief Johnson, who has been an active participant in Values lst, distributed an outline for
Values lst current and future activities. He also mentioned that a job description for the
coordinator's position has been drafted and is being critiqued.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 98-119
Contract #950154A
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE SOUTHERN ANOKA COUNTY
COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in June of 1995, a Joint Powers Agreement established the Southern Anoka
County Community Consortium consisting of Anoka County, the cities of Columbia Heights,
Fridley, and Hilltop, and Independent School Districts #13 and #14; and,
WHEREAS, the general purpose of this Joint Powers Agreement is to allow each party to
jointly and cooperatively coordinate the delivery of services, maximize the use of resources,
avoid redundancy, encourage public, private community partnership and to develop and fund
programs to promote the general community health and safety in the territory of the cities
herein; and,
WHEREAS, a very successful example of this joint, cooperative effort is the establishment
of the community values program known as Values First, which has been recognized
throughout the country as a model for promoting core values consistently across all sectors
of the community so that youth and adults have a common, inclusive foundation upon which
to operate.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights supports the
efforts of the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium and does hereby renew and
enter into the aforesaid Southern Anoka County Community Consortium Joint Powers
Agreement until December 31, 2000, unless earlier terminated or extended under the term
thereof.
Passed this 28th day of December, 1998.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to approve the Columbia Heights' portion of the funding
of the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium in the amount of $4,959 for the year
1999. Roll call: All ayes
5. Resolution No. 98-120 Being a Resolution Approving Revocation of a Rental License -
J. Unke, 4357-4359 Seventh Street Northeast
The resolution was not read as staff has advised that the last inspection found the property
in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing regarding the
revocation of the rental license held by Janene Unke regarding rental property at 4357-4359
Seventh Street in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll
call: All ayes
B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
None
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
1) The cleaning up of the property on Third Street has been completed. The City Manager
thanked all of the employees in the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Police
Department who assisted in this job. He wished everyone a Happy New Year. He also, on
behalf of City staff, thanked Joe Sturdevant and Bob Ruettimann for their service and support.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney wished everyone a Happy New Year. He had nothing to report.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
The minutes of the December 10, 1998 Park and Recreation Commission were included in
the agenda packet for informational purposes. No Council action was necessary.
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular
agenda. The citizen is requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public may
address the Council regarding specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
Mayor-Elect Peterson made a correction to a statement made in the most recent edition of
the Focus Newspaper with regard to the use of grant funding received by the City. The article
suggested this funding has been dedicated to be used for a community center. He stated this
was an error.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Roll call: All
ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary