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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 11, 1999
Prior to the Council Meeting being called to order, newly-elected officials were sworn in. Mayor
Peterson and Councilmember Wyckofftook the oath of office which was administered by the City
Manager.
Mayor Peterson shared some activities being considered for the future by him and other members
of the Council. Included in these activities is the reinstitution of the "Tell It To The Mayor"
sessions; a monthly update of Council actions for cable viewers; a consideration for placing the
Police Department under the jurisdiction of the City Manager; and, the potential for creating a
position of Public Safety Director. The Mayor also advised that some issues which will continue
being deliberated are the location of a transit hub in Columbia Heights, the use of funds received
from the Livable Communities grant in the area of 42nd and Central Avenues, the status of a grant
from which funds will be used for a community center and the continued redevelopment and
enhancement of the Central Avenue Corridor.
Councilmember Wyckoff reflected on her election. She stated her enthusiasm for the work of
serving on the Council and her interest in becoming informed in matters of staff responsiblities and
City employee jobs.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Peterson called the Council Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Present were Mayor Peterson
and Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly and Wyckoff.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the
agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or
items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.)
At the direction of the City Attorney, two rental revocation considerations were moved to "6-
Public Hearings." The Mayor added to Section 5 two appointments to boards and commissions.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from the consent agenda will be taken up as the next order
of business.)
Mayor Peterson requested the City Manager to present the Consent Agenda items.
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Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
a) Minutes for Approval - December 28, 1998
The Council approved the minutes of the December 28, 1998 Council Meeting as
presented.
b) Close Hearing Re: Rental License Revocation
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation of the rental license held
by Sandra Chu for rental property at 4456 Washington Street in that the property is in
compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
c) North Metro Mayors' Association Annual Dues
The Council approved payment of the 1999 dues for the City's membership in the North
Metro Mayors' Association in the amount of $9,209.00.
d) Authorization to Use Consultant Assistance for Grant Applications/Appropriation of
Funds
The Council authorized staffto use consultant assistance for grant applications for eligible
projects with funds from the Park Capital Improvements Fund 412-45200-3050 in an
amount not to exceed $10,000.
e) Addendum to Professional Services Agreement for BRW, Inc. for Central
Avenue/Traffic Study, City Project 1998-04
The Council approved Addendum 1 to BRW, Inc. In the amount of $11,098.00 for
professional services for the Central Avenue Traffic Study, City Project 1998-04.
f) Establish Hearing Dates - License Revocations for Rental Properties
The Council established a hearing date of January 25, 1999 for revocation of a license to
operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Dale Frenzel at
3732 Third Street.
The Council established a hearing date of January 25, 1999 for revocation of a license to
operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Melvin Lund at
4929 Fifth Street.
g) Establish Hearing Date for Review of 1999 CDBG Application
The Council established a public hearing date of February 8, 1999 for review of the 1999
Community Development Block Grant application.
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h) Variance Request - 1111 44 1/2 Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the variance of five feet from the one side yard setback requirement
often feet to allow two five foot sideyard setbacks at 1111 44 1/2 Avenue because
topography on the property creates a hardship.
i) Variance Request - 1105 44 1/2 Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the variance of five feet from the one side yard setback requirement
often feet to allow two five foot sideyard setbacks at 1105 44 1/2 Avenue Northeast
because
topography on
the property
creates a
hardship.
j) Conditional Use Permit - 3951 Central Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow an owner-occupied dwelling
unit on the second floor of the Heights Theater at 3951 Central Avenue, subject to the
following conditions:
1) All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met
and in full compliance.
2) At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the
first floor of the building. This shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens,
restrooms, and bedrooms.
3) The parking lot shall be restriped in a manner that is consistent with a parking
lot striping plan that has been submitted for staff review and approved by July 1,
1999.
4) A separate conditional use permit application will need to be reviewed and
approved if the dwelling unit changes from owner-occupied to rental and/or if the
building changes ownership.
k) Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed. The Council also approved the
applications for rental property as noted in the memo from ChiefKewatt dated January 1,
1999.
1) Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
m) Approval of Change Order #1 for Retaining Wall Construction
The Council authorized Change Order #1 for removal and construction of concrete
stairways with handrail to Nadeau Utility, Inc. in the amount of $6,075.00 with funding
from Municipal State Aid Construction Fund 402.
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5. PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS, PROCLAMATIONS
A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
1) Appointment to Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to appoint Jack Moore to an unexpired term which
expires in April of 2000 on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. Roll call: All
ayes
2) Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek to appoint Rory Franzen to an unexpired term
which expires in April 2001 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution No. 99-02 Being a Resolution Regarding Revocation of Rental Property
License
This resolution addresses rental property at 4610-4612 Fillmore Street Northeast owned
by Mohsen Dessouki. Staff advised that this property has been brought into compliance.
The resolution was not read.
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to close the public hearing regarding the revocation of
the rental license held by Mohsen Dessouki for rental property at 4610-4612 Fillmore
Street Northeast in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code. Roll call: All ayes
B. Resolution No. 99-03 Being a Resolution Regarding Revocation of Rental Property
License
This resolution addresses property at 4008-4010 Cleveland Street Northeast owned by
Thomas Brownrigg. Staff advised that this property has been brought into compliance.
The resolution was not read.
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to close the public hearing regarding the revocation of
the rental license held by Thomas Brownrigg for rental property at 4008-4010 Cleveland
Street Northeast in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code. Roll call: All ayes
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7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions and Ordinances
1) Resolution No. 99-01 Declaring That a Vacancy Exists on the City Council
The City Attorney reviewed the time frames relative to the appointment as stated in the
City Charter. It was noted that applications and the official notice of the Council vacancy
are available at the reception window in City Hall.
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 99-01
BEING A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A VACANCY
EXISTS ON THE COUNCIL
WHEREAS: Gary Peterson assumed the duties of Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights,
and
WHEREAS: Gary Peterson will be unable to complete his term as a member of the City
Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, that a vacancy in the City Council is hereby deemed to exist.
Passed this 11th day of January, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Resolution No. 99-04 - Appointment of EDA Commissioners to Existing Vacancies
The Community Development Director advised that these appointments are Mayor's
appointments which must be ratified by the City Council. By statute these are six year
terms.
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION 99-04
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City has, by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-01 (enabling resolution),
duly created an Economic Development authority (EDA) for the City of Columbia Heights
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and
WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the
EDA consist of seven members, at least two, but not more than five, of whom must be
members of the City Council, and
WHEREAS, by City Council action of May 28, 1996, the City Council approved the
Mayor's appointment of Don Jolly to fill the unexpired term of Don Murzyn, Jr., with said
term to expire January 8, 1998, and
WHEREAS, by City Council action of January 12, 1998, the City Council approved the
Mayor's appointment of Richard Dustin to a six year term commencing January 9, 1998
and expiring January 8, 2004, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 96-03, the Mayor and City Council appointed Richard Dustin
to an initial term expiring January 8, 1999, and
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WHEREAS, there is a discrepancy and administrative error in the previous appointment of
Richard Dustin to a six year term expiring in 2004, and
WHEREAS, said appointment should have stated Commissioner Don Jolly shall be
appointed to the six year term expiring in 2004, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has this day appointed the following persons as commissioners of
the EDA for the term as indicated:
Julienne Wyckoff
Robert Ruettimann
Don Jolly
Term ending January 8, 2002
Term ending January 8, 2005
Term ending January 8, 2004
Notwithstanding the above designation of term, the term of Commissioners Wyckoff and
Jolly, who are members of the City Council, shall coincide with their respective term of
office as a Council member.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the
appointment of Julienne Wyckoff, Robert Ruettimann and Don Jolly to the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor shall consider appointment and the City
Council shall consider approval thereof by resolution of said appointment to the vacancy
on the EDA created by the general election for the unexpired term ending January 8,
2003, with said approval to be undertaken at such time as a City Council appointment is
approved for the Council vacancy.
Passed this 11th day of January_ , 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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2) Master Plan R.F.P.
The Community Development Director reviewed history the City and cities in surrounding
areas have had with the four firms being considered for soliciting bids. He inquired if
members of the Council were interested in personally interviewing representatives of each
of the firms or would their preference be to review individual bids.
The consensus of the Council was that it was not necessary to meet with individuals from
each firm. Rather, the Council felt written proposals would be sufficient.
Motion by Szurek, second by Wyckoffto authorize staff to seek bids from SRF
Consulting Group, Inc.; BRW; McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.; and Damon Farber
Associates, Inc. for preparation of the Master Plan for downtown Columbia Heights. Roll
call: All ayes
3) Resolution No. 99-06 Establishing Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Rates for 1999
The City Manager explained how new refuse bins will be introduced to the City. He
reviewed the capacity of each bin. The Recycling Coordinator addressed the reason for the
refuse company supplying these containers free of charge. She also addressed the manner
in which residents can select their container size.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION 99-06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, DESIGNATING THE REFUSE, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE
RATES FOR 1999
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 (as amended) pertaining to garbage,
rubbish and recycling service provides for the setting of appropriate rates for the services
rendered; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has renegotiated their contract providing for
necessary adjustments in costs related to refuse, recycling and yard waste collection and
disposal services; and
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WHEREAS, the contractor has agreed to provide individual carts to all single and double
family residences and to forego the increase previously agreed upon for single and double
family units for 1999: and
WHEREAS, the contractor provided containers will add one additional level of service
choice for residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following monthly refuse, recycling
and yard waste collection rates be adopted and put into effect as of February 1, 1999, and
on all billings rendered thereafter for residential service and multiple dwelling dumpster
service.
Residential Service-one pick up per week
YEAR 1999
City charges BF! Charge
Full Service-90 Gallon cart ( per unit in additional dwelling units of two family buildings)
or 60 gallon cart
Limited 60 gallon service-
Limited 32 gallon service--
Senior Citizen Rate-(as defined by Council
Resolution establishing eligibility)
$12.85 $10.83
$10.50 $ 9.95
$10.07 $8.54
$8.76 $8.54
Multiple Dwelling Service:
(1) - 1 yard with 1
(1) - 1 yard with 2
(1) - 1 yard with 3
(2) - 1 yard with 1
(2) - 1 yard with 2
(1)-1 1/2yd withl
(2) - 1 1/2 yd with 1
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
pick up per week t~mes
$36.10 $29.28
$64.86 $52.45
$100.82 $81.62
$55.20 $44.40
$123.19 $99.46
$50.40 $40.80
$100.82 $81.62
(1) - 2 yard
(1)- 2 yard
(2)- 2 yard
(2)- 2 yard
(1)- 3 yard
(1)1
with 1 pick up per week times
with 2 pick up per week times
with 1 pick up per week times
with 2 pick up per week times
with 1 pick up per week times
& (1) 2 yd with 2 pick up per week times
(1) - 4 yard with 1 pick up per week times
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$75.48 $61.30
$162.13 131.91
$158.54 $128.92
$295.48 $239.82
$111.12 $90.20
$231.04 $187.72
$111.88 $90.03
(1) - 4 yard
(1)- 4 yard
(2)- 4 yard
(1)- 6 yard
with 2 pick up per week times
with 3 pick up per week times
with 3 pick up per week times
with 1 pick up per week times
$205.30 $164.67
$324.26 $260.61
$427.81 $337.28
$181.20 $146.19
COMPACTED GARBAGE:
Crest View Lutheran Home/The Boulevard
(less $10 for own vat) (1) - 2 yd w/6 pu/week
$901.67 $722.55
NON-COMPACTED GARBAGE:
Heights Manor/3850 Stinson Blvd
(less $10 for own vat) (1) - 2 yd w/2 pu/wk
Royce Place (less $10 for own vat)(1) - 2 yd w/2 pu/wk
$140.77 $114.11
$140.77 $114.11
RECYCLING:
Residential (per unit, for one and two family units) $1.73
Multiple Dwelling (per unit, for three or more family units) $1.44
$2.23
$1.49
YARD WASTE:
Residential $1.45 $1.50
Multiple Dwelling NA
Refuse and recycling charges for city facilities are the same as what the company charges
with no administrative fees added, and are fully paid for through the Refuse Fund.
CITY FACILITIES:
1999
Library-820 40 Avenue NE,(1) - 1 yd w/2 pu/week
JP Murzyn Hall 530 Mill Street NE,(2) - 4 yd w/4 pu/week
Top Valu Liquor 4340 Central Avenue NE-
(l) - 2 yd w/1 pu/week
95.78 95.78
405.29 405.29
64.92 64.92
TOP VALU LIQUOR II 2241 37TH AVE NE
(1) - 1 yd w/1 pu/week
Univ. Ave. Liquor/5225 Univ. Ave. NE
(1) - 5 yd w/1 pu/week
City Hall 590 40 Avenue NE (1) - 4 yd w/3 pu/week
Huset Park (May - September(l) - 4 yd w/5 pu/week
Municipal Serv. Ctr. 637 38th Ave. NE
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29.28 29.28
101.89 101.89
243.07 243.07
395.98 395.98
(1) 20 yd w/1 pu/week
Park View Villa 965 40th Avenue NE,(3) - 2 yd w/3 pu/week
1,172.14 1172.14
$299.10 $299.10
All dumpster services not specifically listed above, shall be charged to the user/owner at a
cost of 15% above the haulers charge to the city, when that charge is determined by the
hauler and the city.
Passed this 11th day of January, 1999
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: All ayes
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to the Council
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager extended his good wishes to the new Council.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The Cit Attorney had nothing to report.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were included in the agenda packet.
These were for informational purposes only and required no action.
December 7, 1998 Traffic Commission Meeting
December 15, 1998 Economic Development Authority Meeting
January 5, 1999 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present for Citizens Forum.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jolly, second by Wyckoffto adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary