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ADMINISTRATION
June 7, 2002
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Robert ~t. Williams
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
June 10, 2002 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611,
to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
Invocation: DCO Heidi Albrecht, St. Matthew
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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.)
4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - none
B) Presentations
1) Rita Norberg, Humanitarian of the Year
C) Introduction of New Employees
1) Ben Mathson, Public Works Maintenance
2) Chris Owens, Public Works Maintenance
D) Recognition - none
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 will be taken up as the next order of
business.)
A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the May 28, 2002, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2) Establish a hearing date of June 24, 2002 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Michael Haase at 1816 44th Avenue NE.
MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of June 24, 2002 for revocation or suspension of a
license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Michael Haase at
1816 44th Avenue NE.
THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE: PROVISION OF' SEF,~VICES
~-QUAL OPPORTUNtTY g'MPLOYER
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June, 10, 2002
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3)
Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 10, 2002 as
presented.
4)
Approve Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number 98295 through 98498, in the amount of $621,525.82.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Public Heating called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1816 44th Avenue is
closed until proper notification
Mayor Peterson to close the Public Heating regarding revocation or suspension of the rental license held
by Michael Haase regarding rental property at 1816 44th Avenue until such time all interested parties can
be properly notified.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Adopt Ordinance #1447, Being an ordinance Designating certain land use of public properties in
blocks 73, 95, and 100, Columbia Heights Annex (Lomianki Park).
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1447, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance #1447, being an ordinance amending Ordinance #831; being an
ordinance designating certain land use of public properties in blocks 73, 95, and 100, Columbia
Heights Annex (Lomianki Park).
2) First reading of Ordinance No. 1448, being an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Section 53, of the
Charter of the City of Columbia Heights pertaining to power and duties of the City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1448, pertaining to powers and duties
of the City Manager, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1448, for Monday, June 24,
2002, at approximately 7 p.m.
B) Bid Considerations
C) Other Business
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
1) Upcoming Work Session Items
B) Report of the City Attorney
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A) Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the April 16, 2002 Economic Development Commission
2) Meeting of the May 6, 2002 Traffic Commission
3) Meeting of the May 22, 2002 Park and Recreation Commission
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10. CITIZENS FORUM
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are 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.)
11. COUNCIL CORNER
12. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. 13ehs~',/C[ty 19lana{ger
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 28, 2002
THESE MINUTES HAVE
NOT 13EEN APPROVED.
The following are the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in the
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Pastor Tom Carlson, First Lutheran Church, gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Szurek, Councilmember Wyckoff, Councilmember Williams, and
Councilmember Nawrocki
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA -none
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Proclamations - none
Presentations
1) Immaculate Conception Charitable Gaming Library Donation
Maureen Vachuska, on behalf of the children at Immaculate Conception School, presented
Katherine Vesley, Library Board, and Becky Loader, Library Director, a $2,500 donation.
Introduction of New Employees
2) Bob Streetar, Community Development Director
Assistant to the City Manager Linda Magee introduced Mr. Bob Streetar, as the new Community
Development Director. She gave his background and stated that he began today. Bob Streetar
thanked the City Council for the opportunity to work for the City of Columbia Heights.
Nawrocki asked Mr. Streetar his thoughts on the most important thing we can be doing in the
Community Development Department. Streetar indicated the need to follow the Comprehensive
Plan. Nawrocki asked for a specific item. Streetar stated redevelopment of the industrial area.
Recognition -none
CONSENT AGENDA
Magee went through the Consent Agenda items:
Motion by Nawrocki to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of#2 Work Session meeting
dates, as follows; second by Wyckoff:
1) Minutes for Approval
Motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2002, regular City Council meeting as presented.
NawrocM corrected page two, stating the Lions Club should have been VFW Post #230, and page
nine, Burlington Northern did not give the land to the City, but was obtained through a negotiation
process.
City Council Minutes
May 28, 2002
Page 2 of 11
Nawrocki stated Council passed a motion to allow payment of $7OO for the City Manager's
exchange to Sweden, and noted in the bill list the amount was $720.00.
2) Establish Work Session Meeting Dates for Monday, June 3, 2002 and Monday June 17, 2002
beginning at 7:00 l~.m. at City Hall, in Conference Room - Removed for discussion.
Magee suggested not holding a Work Session for June 3, 2002, as there are no items for discussion.
Nawrocki questioned if there is an agenda for the June 17 date. Magee stated that would be given at
the next council meeting. Nawrocki asked to remove this from the consent agenda.
3)
Award bid for 2002 Jamboree Fireworks
Motion to award the bid for the 2002 fireworks display to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc., Clear Lake,
MN based on their qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $6,000, with $3,000 appropriated from
fund 101-45050-4378; and furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same.
Nawrocki stated that VFW Post #230 has donated $1, O00 for the Jamboree fireworks display.
Peterson thanked the VFW and its members.
4)
Award bid for 2002 Street And Parking Lane Striping Project
Motion to award the 2002 Street and Parking Lane Striping project to AAA Striping Service Co., of
Rogers, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $4,541.34, with
$3,960.08 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $581.26 to be appropriated from Fund
101-43170-4000; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract
for the same.
5)
Acceptance of the 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Independent Auditors
Report From HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd.
Motion to accept the 2001 independent auditors report from HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. including
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Management Reports for the City of Columbia
Heights and the EDA.
Motion to direct the City Manager to follow up on the auditor's recommendations and to report back
to the City Council regarding the implementation of the auditor's recommendations.
6)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-41, being a Resolution waiving the statutory tort liability limits
(insurance coverage from June 1, 2002 to June 1, 2003 to the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust)
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for commercial and liability insurance coverage. The premium for
the first year's coverage from June 1, 2002 to June 1, 2003 is $251,119.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-41, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2002-41 being a Resolution waiving the statutory tort liability limits.
Nawrocki clarified that this requires smaller premiums, but raises limits.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-41
BEING A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE STATUTORY TORT LIABILITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a Minnesota political subdivision desiring to self-insure its property and
liability risks through participation in a joint powers arrangement known as the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust (LMCIT); and
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May 28, 2002
Page 3 of 11
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 471.981 permits a city to extend the coverage of its self insurance to afford
protection in excess of any limitations on liability established by law; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 471.981 provides that unless expressly provided in the ordinance or resolution
extending the coverage, the statutory limitations on liability shall not be deemed to have been waived.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council does hereby accept liability coverage
limits of $1,000,000 from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust and the City waives the monetary limits of tort
liability established by Minnesota Statute Section 466.04, to the extend of the limits of the liability coverage obtained
from LMCIT.
Passed this 28th day of May 2002.
7)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-39, being a resolution of the City Council from the City of Columbia
Heights requesting abatement of the hazardous detached structures located at 528 N.E. 47th Avenue
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-39, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002-39, requesting abatement of the hazardous detached structures
located at 528 N.E. 47th Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-39
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REQUESTING
ABATEMENT OF THE HAZARDOUS DETACHED STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 528 N.E. 47th AVENUE.
WHEREAS, there are hazardous detached buildings at 528 N.E. 47th Avenue which have been vacant, unsafe longer than
90 days, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous and substandard
structures and properties, and
WltEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the following code violations as
contained in the Findings of Fact:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings:
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for
which it is being used.
302(11) Whenever the building or structure exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or more damage or
deterioration of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration of its non supporting members, enclosing
or outside walls or coverings.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common
law or in equity jurisprudence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that, the structures at 528 N.E. 47th Avenue
are substandard and seriously deteriorated, lack minimum standards for habitable space per 1998 MN State Building Code
and 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending the
structures be abated by razing of the structure in preparation for a new single family dwelling.
Conclusions of Council
That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action.
That the structures on the property at 528 N.E. 47th Avenue are hazardous and in violation of many local, state and
national code requirements.
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That the structures cannot be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and national code requirements.
That the property owner has provided the City with a waiver.
Order of Council
1. The structures, dwelling and detached garage, located at $28 N.E. 47t~ Avenue, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is a
hazardous building pursuant to Minn. Stat. 463.152, 463.616.
2. Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the City Council hereby orders the
record owner of the above-hazardous building, or his heirs, to abate the building (30) days of the date of service
of this order. The site must then be restored to a safe condition.
3. The City Council further orders that personal property or fixtures that may unreasonably interfere abatement of
the structure shall be removed within thirty (30) days, and if not so removed by the owner, the City of Columbia
Heights may remove and sell such personal property and fixtures at public auction in accordance with law.
4. The City Council further orders that unless such corrective action is taken or an answer is served upon the City of
Columbia Heights and filed in the office of the Court Administration of the District Court of Anoka County,
Minnesota, within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of
this order will be made to the District Court of Anoka County.
5. The City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take any correction action herein, all necessary
costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate concerned, and collected in accordance with
Minn. Stat. 463.22.
6. The Mayor, the Clerk, City Attorney and other officers and employees of the City are authorized and directed to
take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as are necessary to comply with this order, and to assess the
cost thereof against the real estate described above for collection, along with taxes.
Passed this 28th day of May 2002
8)
Establish Heating Date for License Revocation of Rental Property 1816 44th Avenue
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of June 10, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to
Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Michael Haase at 1816 44th
Avenue NE.
9) Approve Rental Housing License Applications
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May 28, 2002.
10) Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May 28, 2002 as presented.
11)
Approve Payment of Bills
Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check
register covering Check Number 98068 through 98294 in the amount of $829,313.13.
Peterson questioned the business licenses. Collova referred to commercial licenses.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Item #2: Work session meeting date.
Magee stated that the June 17 work session meeting could be established at the June 10tn City Council
meeting. Peterson indicated that Council should be aware of these dates as far in advance as possible.
Szurek stated she would like to add this to her calendar now if it is to be scheduled.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to establish, for the purpose of Council member's calendars, a
Work Session meeting date of Monday, June 17, 2002 in City Hall Conference Room 1, beginning at
7:00 p.m., if there is an agenda set at the next meeting.
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Nawrocki stated that by Parliamentary Procedure and the Open Meeting Law the agenda should be
established when calling a special meeting. Peterson stated this has been debated before.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) First reading of Ordinance No. 1447, being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 831,
designating certain land use of public properties in blocks 73, 95, and 100, Columbia Heights Annex.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1447, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to establish June 10, 2002, at approximately 7:00 pm as the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1447, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 831; being an
ordinance designating certain land use of public properties in blocks 73, 95, 100, Columbia Heights
Annex.
Nawrocki stated that he would vote against the motion, after reviewing past Park and Recreation
Commission minutes, regarding what areas would remain industrial or parkland. He stated that he
supported the industrial improvement at that time, but residents were promised a buffer area between
their homes and the railroad and that the land wouM be used for park purposes, excluding the industrial
area. He wouM like to honor that promise. Nawrocki stated he realizes this is a different Council that
can change their minds, but the first procedure should be to get competitive proposals for what to do
with the land. He referred to a statement by the City Attorney in 1974 or 1975 stating that parkland
dedication could not be removed without going through the appropriate state agency. He stated that the
current Council should respect the original decision that was made.
dim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that there is not a State Board to regulate this property. He suspected
the term "park dedication" was used, but the land was not dedicated as such. Nawrocki stated his
surprised that the Park Commission would recommend letting go of any parkland. Peterson quoted the
Park Commission minutes of 9-21-1991, which indicate this area serves no park purpose and is only a
maintenance burden. Nawrocla' compared this to the Sullivan Lake Park property. Hoefi stated there
were federal monies used to finance Sullivan Lake Park and the City had to replace an equal parcel of
parkland for the Medtronic site. He stated there is not a Charter requirement for property replacement.
Peterson referred to the Park minutes indicating designation change by ordinance. Hoeft agreed.
Wyckoff indicated her initial support, but after research and viewing backup material, felt the City
should hold to their promise of a buffer area. Wyckoff stated that 50 percent of the residents at the time
of the original agreement still reside here. She questioned building $250,000 townhomes next to a
railroad and an area the City of Minneapolis does not maintain. Wyckoff wanted a cohesive plan, to do
the job right, not to just squeeze in a couple of homes.
Peterson stated the initial mistake was allowing industrial use. He would have preferred the entire area
been developed as a park 30 years ago. Peterson stated this is only the first step in the process, which
would be followed by going out for proposals to find on what would be best for the community on this
property. Nawrocki clarified the industrial use and the compromise of buffering.
Terry O'Brien, 3810Main Street, questioned when Ordinance #1447 was created, as it was stated there
was no action taken at work sessions. Peterson stated that the ordinance requires a second reading in
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two weeks. The request at the work session was to place this on the Council agenda.
parkland was to be a buffer from the industrial area.
O'Brien stated this
Larry Kocon, 3 732 Main Street, stated that residents of the area did not want the initial changes, and
the only compromise they received was the park buffer zone. He asked that the City keep their promise.
Deb Johnson, 4636 Pierce Street, commented that there was only a legal description of the property on
the agenda, and suggested it be referred to as Lomianki Park. O'Brien stated that he was also confused
by this.
Nawrocki asked if area residents received a notice of this meeting. Tim Johnson, City Planner, indicated
they had not received a special notice. Nawrocki indicated that residents at the original meeting were to
be notified of any meetings on this matter.
Wyckoff stated this was the first reading of the ordinance, with the second reading in two weeks, and if
approved would go into effect 30 days after that date. She encouraged residents to contact her with their
opinions.
Szurek stated that the Park Board does not have funds to maintain this area. She suggested checking the
condition of the soil, researching other ideas for the area, or if the land cannot support buildings
research allowing the neighbors to purchase the property.
Peterson stated this is only the beginning of the process, indicating he would vote for the ordinance so
further research can be done. He referred to the City Council Goal Setting tour and that this areas was
number one of the top ten for redevelopment and was part of the comprehensive plan. Staff pursued this
at Council's request. Peterson referred to the Central Avenue project finally getting underway.
0 'Brien stated this parcel of land may not even be developable, and suggested Council wait until this is
determined. Peterson stated that developers would not believe the City is serious without taking this
step.
Wyckoff asked the cost to test the soil. Peterson estimated $5,000 for the area or $1, O00 for one spot.
Kocon questioned that a developer was already considered for this area. Peterson stated that was by a
friend/developer who gave him an opinion for possible use and showed plans for a similar type project
beginning at St. Tim's. Kocon stated there should be a hold on the ordinance until all options have been
looked at.
Kathryn Kocon, 3732 Main Street, referred to the Comprehensive Plan and stated that she did not want
to see homes in this area like the ones in the Sheffield neighborhood.
Harold Hoium, 4315 5th Street, stated that it would be better to maintain a small area with a building,
rather than have the land stand vacant.
Nawrocki stated that Council did not request this ordinance. He referred to other neighborhood parks
within the City, and stated that these residents deserve a neighborhood park also. Peterson agreed, but
stated that the Park Board indicated it is not being utilized as a park. Peterson stated that many of our
parks, which are heavily used, are in need of major repairs and upgrade. We cannot afford to maintain
areas such as this. He referred to Labelle Park and items removed from there because we could not
afford them. He stated he would gladly pay more taxes to improve our parks.
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Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, nay; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 3 ayes - 2 nays.
Motion carried.
Peterson stated that there would be discussion on this topic again in two weeks.
Bid Considerations - none
Other Business
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2002-40, being a resolution setting a Shut-off/Turn-on fee for water service in
the City of Columbia Heights
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-40, there being
ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to Adopt Resolution No. 2002-40 being a resolution setting
a Shut-off/Tm-on fee for water service in the City of Columbia Heights
Nawrocki spoke against the resolution because it deals with fees and should be discussed at budget
time. He stated that this represents an increase from $25 to $75 in fees. The survey taken by staff
indicates that we have the second lowest fee of those surveyed and the increase would place us as
the second highest. Nawrocki questioned the average utility bill charge. He agreed there might be a
need for an increase, but not one this large.
Szurek stated this is to deter repeat offenders that continually require shutoffs. Disconnect letters do
bring in some customers to pay their bill or to make payment arrangements.
Peterson stated this recommendation by staff is to help keep the budget balanced.
Wyckoff suggested the resolution be reworded so that ifa new homeowner takes over the fee for the
property begins at the first time charge rate.
Wyckoff, maker of the motion, modified the motion indicating that the last line of the resolution
include "...except in the event that the property changes ownership". Second to the motion agreed to
this modification.
Motion to amend by Nawrocki that the $75.00 fee be reduced to $35.00. Peterson called for a
second. Motion died for lack of a second.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes -1
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-40
BEING A RESOLUTION SETTING A SHUT-OFF / TURN-ON FEE FOR WATER
SERVICE IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the late payment and delinquency of utility bills by a few necessitates a shut-off that adds to the
cost of the utility service which is borne by the majority of the users who pay their bills on a timely basis and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have an equitable distribution of costs for water utility services,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the first time a property appears on the shut-off list it shall incur a shut-off /
turn-on fee of $75.00 and,
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BE IT HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that each subsequent time a property appears on the shut-off list, that
property shall incur an increase in the fee of $25.00, except in the event that the property changes ownership.
Passed this 28th day of May 2002
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-38, being a resolution authorizing the Building Official to discontinue
water service to vacant or abandoned structures.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-38, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: all ayes. Motion carried..
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to Adopt Resolution No. 2002-38, being a resolution
authorizing the Building Official to discontinue water service to vacant or abandoned structures.
Nawrocki questioned item number 5 of the resolution, that the necessary costs of such action be the
responsibility of the property owner of record. Hoefl stated the cost is against the property as it gets
assessed to the property. Peterson indicated that non-payment would go against the property by
special assessment. Nawrocki questioned the minimum permit fee. Collova stated it is $35.50.
Peterson indicated this would save the property owner replacing frozen pipes in a vacant home.
Williams suggested the inspection fee should be raised, and charged to the property, to protect other
citizens from covering this cost. Col[ova stated that any problems encountered would determine
additi°nal permit fees.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, aye. 5 ayes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-38
RESOLUTION OF TFIE CITY COUNCIL FROM Tl:lE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AUTHORIZING
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO DISCONTINUE WATER SERVICE TO VACANT OR ABANDONED
STRUCTURES
WHEREAS, there are buildings in the City of Columbia Heights that remained vacant or abandoned for a period of
longer than 180 days, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 144.12; 326.37 to 326.45; Minnesota Rules requires the protection of potable water
supply, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has the responsibility to protect the drinking water supply as contained in the
Findings of Fact:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Minnesota Rule 4715.1900 requires protection of potable water:
A potable water supply shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent contamination from
non-potable liquids, solids, or gases, from being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connection or any
other piping connections to the systems.
Vacant or abandoned structures due to a lack of plumbing maintenance pose a high probability of contamination of the
potable water supply.
Past experiences with damage to the potable water systems of vacant or abandoned buildings have included foundation
flooding caused by bursting pipes and or water meters.
Restoration of water service to a structure without staff present inside the structure could also lead to foundation flooding,
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contamination of potable water, and overload of the sanitary sewer system.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that, vacant or abandoned structures pose a
danger to the community by contamination of the potable water supply.
Conclusions of Council
That protection of potable water supply is required for a safe community. Vacant or abandoned structures do pose a
hazard to the potable water supply of the community.
Order of Council
2. The protection of potable water is required pursuant to Minn. Stat. 326.37 to 326.45.
3. Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the City Council hereby authorizes the
Building Official to discontinue water service to any structure that has remained vacant or abandoned for a period
exceeding 180 days.
4. The City Council further orders that staff shall not restore the water service to such slxucture without the plumbing
system successfully passing a safety inspection by the Building Official.
5. The property owner is responsible for a minimum permit fee for the restoration of potable water service.
6. The City Council further orders that the necessary costs of such action are the responsibility of the property owner of
record.
Passed this 28th day of May 2002
Miscellaneous
Peterson spoke of spending City money wisely and renewed the suggestion he made at the last
budget meetings to eliminate out of state travel by Councilmembers.
Motion by Peterson, second by Williams, to eliminate out of state travel for City Councilmembers
and to require instate travel by City Councilmembers to be approved at a Council meeting.
Nawrocki stated that he felt this motion was pointed at him. He referred to past Councilmember
traveling to Boston. Nawrocki indicated it would be more meaningful to include out of state travel
for staff. He suggested a moratorium for both.
Motion to amend by Nawrocki that all travel by Councilmembers and City employees be approved
by the City Council. Peterson called for a second. Motion died for lack of a second.
Following discussion, Peterson withdrew the motion. Second to the motion agreed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the Acting City Manager
Magee had nothing to report, stating that there wouM not be a dune 3rd work session and that items for
the dune ! 7th work session would be announced at the next Council meeting.
B)
Report of the City Attorney
Nawrocki indicated that he is waiting for a written report on the counting of votes. Hoefi stated this
would be completed for Council.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
· Meeting of the Public Library Board of Trustees for May 7, 2002
City Council Minutes
May 28, 2002
Page 10 of 11
· Meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission of April 24, 2002
· Meeting of the Charter Commission of April 25, 2002
CITIZENS FORUM
Mel Collova, Building Official answered the question from the work session that there is $109,000 (and
$9,000 expected) in the Abatement Fund. The money is available, but must be repaid or placed on the
property taxes for five years at eight percent interest. Peterson asked how the fund was developed. Collova
stated that Council passed the Resolution in 1997 to deal with a HUD house. The idea began when setting
the 1994fee schedule, to set up an abatement fund. Funds are used to clean up garbage houses, tear down
buildings, etc. Peterson commended Collova for initiating the abatement fund.
Collova stated there was a block party on his street over the weekend, which was blocked off with Police
permission, and the group used the Park Department event trailer. Collova wanted it known that anyone
can hold this type event and use the event trail. Nawrocki indicated that the Event Wagon was a donation by
VFW Post #230.
Collova reminded residents of other amenities available to residents, such as appliance pick up and brush
pickup.
Hoium questioned if the bid for Central Avenue included burying the overhead lines. Peterson stated that it
did not.
Roger Strom, 690 47tn ~, stated he lives next to a new home being built. He indicated that there is a large
pile of dirt in the yard and wanted to see this spread out, the yard landscaped, and the driveway laid.
Peterson indicated this is a normal construction experience; a silt fence has been put up, as the city
requires, and the driveway will be put down in the next few days. Strom asked if there is a time limit on the
building permit. Collova stated that the permit is in effect indefinitely as longs as work continues every six
months.
Nawrocki suggested obtaining a schedule from the builder. Collova stated that this project is going twice as
fast as that of a Habitat home.
Hoium commented that parked cars should be off the street when the street sweeper passes by, and issued a
complaint about a dog on the northwest corner of 43rrt and 6th Streets.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki commented that Council has designated him the delegate to the League and indicated items the
City has benefited from, by his relationship with these contacts.
Wyckoff asked that staff check on the home at 44tn and 4tn Streets, as it now has broken windows and the
grass has not been cut.
Nawrocki indicated that Xcel continues to trim trees in the City and are doing an atrocious job.
Nawrocki questioned the information received on 4401 Quincy, a Habitat home. Magee stated that the
request is for volunteers to help build the home. Wyckoff indicated that the size of this home is too large for
the lot.
Nawrockd questioned the policy on use of the City's speaker system, as there was no one available in the
Fire Department when returning the unit after the Memorial Day ceremony. Magee stated she would check
with the Fire Chief.
City Council Minutes
May 28, 2002
Page 11 of 11
Nawrocki questioned when the yearly fire pit burn permits would be addressed. Magee suggested the June
17th work session. Nawrocki commented that a new Deputy Chief is being hired, his disappointment that it
was not an in-house promotion, and that the Chief and the new Deputy Chief live out of the area.
NawrocM requested to know who the staff contact was on the City Hall re-roofing project, so to find how
old the roof was that was replaced, warranties, and other general information.
Nawrocki stated his advise to "Practice what you preach, and actions speak louder than words ".
Wyckoff asked staff to research the new Habitat home at 4401 Quincy, because she has received calls
indicating the home covers more than the allowed percent of the property.
Wyckoff asked ifa decision was made on the electrical poles running over Central Avenue. Magee indicated
that Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, is contacting the a~p~ropriate agencies to accomplish this.
Wyckoff also stated that there would be a meeting on May 30t for the affronting property owners.
Wyckoff stated she has rhubarb seed to share for anyone interested.
Wyckoff stated she will end her position at the State Capitol on Friday and will begin flying again in June.
Williams asked that everyone pray for the peace and prosperity of our City. He stated that the first duty of
love is to listen. Williams read a quote from "Bits and Pieces ". He also read a letter from a resident to
council members, with a bible quote.
Williams stated that ifa property owner genuinely needed help with their water bill, he would pay it for
them - at least once.
Williams invited everyone to the Minnesota Federals season opener, stating he has season tickets available
to give away.
Peterson thanked the Public Works Department for hosting the City Open House last week. Peterson
referred to the Deputy Fire Chief hiring process, stating it goes through the civil service process. He stated
that we have the finest group of firefighters in the State.
Peterson asked that during "Council Corner", beginning at the next meeting, Councilmembers include one
good thing about our city or one positive comment, referring to the impact negativity has on local viewers.
Peterson indicated his pleasure in the Central Avenue project being underway, and his hopes for a ribbon
cutting ceremony when completed.
Roger Strom, resident, commented on leaves falling off ash trees. The City Forester has indicated to him
that this is an ash bug. Wyckoff asked if it would kill the tree? Strom indicated he was told that healthy tree
would survive.
Peterson stated: Don't take ourselves to seriously, enjoy life, and do a random act of kindness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 10, 2002
AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY MANAGER
SECTION: DEPARTMENT: APPROVAL
2- Fir
ITEM: Establish Hearing Dates BY: Charlie Thompson
License Revocation, Rental Properties
DATE: June 5, 2002 DATE:
NO:
Revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights is requested
against the following owners regarding their rental property for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential
Maintenance Codes.
1. Michael Haase ............................................................... 1816 44th Avenue NE
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Establish a Heating Date of June 24,2002 for Revocation or Suspension
of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Michael Haase at 1816
44th Avenue NE.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION:ff..- /~ ~ ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: ,,..~ '/-I -~.> License Department APPROVAL
ITEM:LicenseAgenda BY:ShelleyHanson ~, DATE.'/~~~
NO: DATE: June 6, 2002 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the June 10, 2002 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2002.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 10, 2002 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL June 11, 2002
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2002 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
BLDG
*Sunlite Window & Door Lopez Mechanical
*Payless Tree Service
H.P. Pipeworks
Residential Heating
*Reilly Plumbing & Htg
18215 Alamo St NE Wyoming MN $50.00
4307 Nicollet, Mpls $50.00
8017 Jocelyn Ave So. Cottage Grove $50.00
3670 Dodd Rd. Eagan $50.00
1815 E. 41st St Suite A, Mpls $50.00
850 No. Hamline Ave St Paul $50.00
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number
in the amount of $ b~t~ ~[~. ~>~.
qg~' through
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
Walt Fehst, City Manager
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
06/06/2002 12:48:38
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101 GENERAL
203 PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
204 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
213 P~KVIEW VILLA SOIIfH
225 CABLE TELEVISION
235 RENTAL HOUSING
240 LIBRARY
250 COL HGHTS A~TER SCHOOL ENRI
270 DARE PROJECT
276 LOCAL LAW E~FORCE BLK GRANT
278 JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT
402 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS
415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PIR
601 WATER UTILITY
602 SEWER UTILITY
603 REFUSE FUND
604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
609 LIQUOR
701 CENTRAL GARAGE
720 DATA PROCESSING
880 PERMIT SURCHARGE
883 CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-GEN
884 INSURANCE
885 ESCROW
887 FLEX BENEFIT TRUST FUND
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
36,373.23
4,296.18
54.25
1,731.77
5,500.00
22.25
4,460.91
1,455.23
22.00
1,199.78
12.00
33,851.52
8,000.00
653.89
1,440.74
581.97
221.26
4,156.50
266,318.68
13,539.20
175.00
9,111.33
93.33
21,739.70
206,341.85
173.25
621,525.82
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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BANK RECAP:
BANK NANE
................................
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
DISBURSEMENTS
621,525.82
621,525.82
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BAKER/JOAN'NE 98295 230.03
BECKER/KELLY 98296 117.73
BELLBOY CORPORATION 98297 10,136.64
BRADLEY REAL ESTATES INC 98298 11,344.47
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS I 98299 4,520.46
DESMOND LAW OFFICES P A 98300 19,961.20
DIETZ/VAL 98301 63.40
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY 98302 720.37
FLOORS NORTHWEST INC 98303 1,131.56
FPOLKIE/PAUL 98304 15.00
GLOVER/JAMES 98305 45.00
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO 98306 47,316.16
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 98307 38,414.07
MN REC & PK ASSOC - MRP 98308 975.00
OFFICE DEPOT 98309 14.37
PAUSTIS & SONS 98310 1,409.98
PETTY CASH - JOANNE BAKE 98311 92.33
PETTY CASH - JOSH OVERMO 98312 600.00
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL 98313 76.26
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 98314 3,130.25
PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE 98315 231.95
QUALITY REFRIGERATION 98316 889.58
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 98317 8,582.22
QWEST DEX 98318 485.05
RENEWED HARDWOOD FLOORS 98319 1,000.00
SBSI INC 98320 594.00
WINE COMPANY/THE 98321 582.65
WODZIAK/LAWRENCE & MARGA 98322 80.00
AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CR 98323 400.00
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U 98324 2,380.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45 98325 10,879.52
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 98326 629.43
ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY 98327 6,990.50
PERA 98328 27,828.91
UNITED WAY 98329 39.00
VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 98330 225.00
WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC 98331 156,672.79
WI DEPARTMENT OF REVkT{UE 98332 296.70
MN REC & PK ASSOC - MRP 98333 800.00
MN REC & PK ASSOC - MRP 98334 175.00
ANOKA COb/fi7 MOTOR VEHIC 98335 338.72
BECKER/KELLY 98336 146.00
BELLBOY CORPORATION 98337 1,351.75
BLOHM/DOLORES 98338 45.00
BOHAM/GARY 98339 39.71
BRECKENITCH/LAURIE 98340 75.55
COOKE CO/J P 98341 40.51
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BAMK CHECKING ACCOUNT
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY
EDLUND/DORINDA
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTW
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HOHENSTEINS INC
IKON OFFICE SOLUTION
JILLIANS
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY C
JOHNSON/SCHAWN
KEEGEL/GAYLE
KUETHER DIST. CO.
MSTT
PETTY CASH - JOANNE BA/iE
PETTY CASH - KELLY BECRE
PETTY CASH - MARY DUGDAL
PETTY CASH - PATTY ~P3SCO
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PIONEER PRESS
RELIANT ENERGY MINNEGASC
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP
THE DEPOT
UNDERWATER WORLD
VERIZON WIRELESS
WINE MERCHANTS
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
~LE HOSE & RUBBER INC
ACE HARDWARE
ALL SAPE FIRE & SECURITY
ALL SAINTS BRAND DISTRIB
ALLINA HFALTH SYSTEM
AMERICAN STORE/THE
AMERIPRIDE
ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC
APPLE LAND LAW ENFORCEME
ARCTIC GLACIER
ASPEN MILLS, INC.
ASSOC CONSTRUCTION PUBLI
BAKER & TAYLOR CONT. SER
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BIFF' S, INC.
BIG BOB'S REPAIR & FABRI
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC
BOOK WHOLESALERS INC
98342 22.56
98343 530.32
98344 236.13
98345 64.77
98346 3,062.46
98347 8,341.95
98348 155.79
98349 800.00
98350 29,386.22
98351 911.04
98352 37.06
98353 100.00
98354 38,975.65
98355 150.00
98356 86.88
98357 46.56
98358 127.58
98359 80.00
98360 288.70
98361 49.79
98362 6,048.94
98363 186.48
98364 150.00
98365 212.50
98366 35.13
98367 1,156.97
98368 50.28
98369 257.41
98370 79.50
98371 1,071.40
98372 142.50
98373 1,515.00
98374 22.94
98375 114.59
98376 329.56
98377 781.38
98378 654.12
98379 729.80
98380 550.14
98381 2,074.93
98382 515.40
98383 514.52
98384 165.00
98385 126.17
98386 549.20
98387 2,115.83
98388 172.14
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BOOKMEN INC/THE 98389 101.25
BRAKE & EQUIPMENT WAREHO 98390 55.99
BRODART 98391 128.60
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC 98392 4,053.30
B~EAU OF CRIMINAL A~PRE 98393 180.00
CADD/ENGINEERING SUPPLY 98394 47.81
CAMDEN PET HOSPITAL 98395 1,456.00
CARLSON TRACTOR 98396 69.32
CCP INDUSTRIES 98397 109.72
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI 98398 3,505.00
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE 98399 25.56
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE 98400 1,027.70
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 98401 37.35
COLUMBIA HGTS-FRIDLEY KI 98402 369.36
COLUMBIA PARK CLINIC 98403 318.00
COMO LUBE & SUPPLIES 98404 215.06
CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL ELEC 98405 347.40
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH COR 98406 142.00
D ROCK CENTER 98407 22.90
DALCO ENTERPRISES INC 98408 140.12
DAN/{A OFFICE IMAGING 98409 35.94
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C 98410 635.54
DE}5~ OIL 98411 8,331.14
DETERMAN BRO~IE, INC 98412 1,118.25
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS 98413 54.88
DPMS 98414 118.51
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO 98415 40,625.35
EDE 98416 156.00
ELK RIVER CONCRETE PRODU 98417 936.58
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 98418 768.00
ENCOMPASS 98419 1,124.12
FARMERS'S MILL & ELEVATO 98420 366.62
FIDELITY SERVICES INC 98421 186.38
FLEX COMPENSATION, INC 98422 173.25
FRIDLEY-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 98423 369.36
FRY/ROBERT 98424 75.00
G & K SERVICES 98425 178.68
GARELICK STEEL CO 98426 46.22
GAYLORD BROS 98427 93.33
GENUINE PARTS/N~A AUTO 98428 296.85
HOME DEPOT #2802 98429 160.93
IBM CORPORATION 98430 1,428.84
ICI DEUX PAINT CENTER 98431 191.70
INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL 98432 602.00
INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESE 98433 332.64
IPC PRINTING 98434 296.91
ITEN CHEVROLET CO. 98435 324.86
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
JINDRA/PATRICIA
JMF ENTERPRISES
JRK, INC
KEEP INC/THE
KROMER COMPANY
lAW BUSLETIN
LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS
LEXISNEXIS MA?tHEW BENDE
LYLE SIGNS INC
MARK VII DIST.
MCFOA- TREASURER
MEDIATION SERV.FOR ANOKA
MELSA
MENkRDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO COUNCIL ENVIROMENT
METRO FIRE
METRO WELDING SUPPLY
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN
MIDWEST ASPHALT CO.
MINNFAPOLIS SAW CO.
MINNESOTA'S BOOKSTORE
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MUNICIPAL SOFTWARE COMPA
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEAL
NEEHAN FOUNDRY CORP
NFPA INTERNATIONAL
OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE DEPOT
PARK SUPPLY INC
PEOPLE WEEKLY
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PETERSON/RONALD
PIONEER PRESS
PROEX - WOLF CAMERA
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COUR
RADIO SHACK
RDO EQUIPMENT
READER' S DIGEST ASSOCIAT
RELIANT ENERGY MINNEGASC
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS & ADV
RUETTIMANN/ROBERT
ST PAOL-DED/THE
STATE OF MINN. DEPT. LABOR
STATE TREASURER BLD
STRATEGIC INSIGHT COMPAN
98436 35.00
98437 459.46
98438 1,616.67
98439 25.00
98440 192.18
98441 75.00
98442 73.10
98443 70.74
98444 1,027.32
98445 5,850.81
98446 35.00
98447 1,667.00
98448 12.00
98449 94.20
98450 8,316.00
98451 103.36
98452 44.46
98453 14.60
98454 491.82
98455 64.19
98456 231.39
98457 37.00
98458 25.00
98459 5,500.00
98460 58.00
98461 2,758.54
98462 115.00
98463 581.58
98464 449.47
98465 164.70
98466 108.68
98467 67.60
98468 74.55
98469 208.00
98470 21.86
98471 3,376.55
98472 12.25
98473 21.29
98474 196.45
98475 13.98
98476 22.25
98477 277.97
98478 35.00
98479 1,778.50
98480 10.00
98481 795.33
98482 798.75
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO 98483 341.49
SUPERIOR PRODUCT 98484 724.20
SUPERIOR ROOFING CONSTRU 98485 8,000.00
TKDA 98486 182.05
TRUCK UTILITIES COMPANY 98487 1,200.00
TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 98488 645.40
TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE 98489 190.42
UPSTART 98490 73.13
URS BRW INC 98491 33,851.52
US FILTER/WATER PRO 98492 73.98
VECTOR INTERNET SERVICES 98493 150.00
VERIZON DIRECTORIES CORP 98494 276.25
VERIZON WIRELESS 98495 328.91
VOSS LIGHTING 98496 45.13
WW GRAINGER,INC 98497 146.31
ZACHEL/GRETCHEN 98498 20.00
621,525.82 ***
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of June 10, 2002
AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY
SECTION: / /~ DEPARTMENT:Fire MANAGER
(._9 /'-~- APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Charlie Thompson BY:~/~4/~
Rental License Revocation
DATE: June 5, 2002 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against
Michael Haase regarding rental property at 1816 44th Avenue NE for failure to meet the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of June 10,
2002.
The public heating on this property may now be closed in that the owner and the tenants were not properly notified
of the City Council hearing. The Columbia Heights Fire Department will serve proper notice on all interested
parties and schedule a public heating at the next available date.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Heating Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Michael Haase Regarding Rental Property at 1816 44th Avenue until such time all
interested parties can be properly notified.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 10, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Other Ordinances and Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: -'1 ~ A - ~ Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Ordinance# 1447, Being an ordinance BY: Tim Johnson
amending Ordinance #831; Designating certain land use DATE: June 4, 2002
of public properties
NO:
Issue Statement:
The City Council has established a goal of moving forward the potential development of property south of Lomianki Park.
Bacl~round:
Since the beginning of the year, the City Council has been involved in discussions regarding the potential development of
property south of Lomianki Park, which the City Council has identified as one of its priority projects for 2002. Following
this direction, the City of Columbia Heights hosted an open house on the Lomianki property March 26, 2002. Following the
open house, the City Council asked that the Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission review the
parkland status and provide their recommendations on the issue. Both the Park and Recreation Commission and the
Planning Commission met on the issue and both Commissions indicated that the loss of the south portion of Lomianki Park
would not be detrimental to the vitality of the park system, and not in conflict with the City Comprehensive Plan. The Park
and Recreation Commission also indicated that they foresee no future park activity or improvements on this property, and
the sale of this property would allow for money to be put into functional City parks.
Staff has outlined for the City Council the updated planning steps necessary in order to develop this land (see attached). The
next step is to officially amend ordinance # 831 that originally established this property to be possibly used as a picnic park.
Beyond the planning steps outlined, the City Council will need to decide how to move forward on the potential sale of the
property, should it be developed. Assuming the development scenario, the City Council could either work directly with a
preferred developer, or choose to go through the bidding process, through a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Analysis/Conclusion:
City staff believes the City Council and EDA can continue to move forward with the potential development of property
south of Lomianki Park. However, there are a number of important steps that still need to be taken before any development
can occur.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance #1447, being an ordinance pertaining to park dedication for Lomianki Park, and to
continue pursuing the necessary steps attached for the development of this property.
Recommended Motion:
Move to waive the reading of ordinance # 1447, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to adopt ordinance # 1447, being an ordinance amending Ordinance # 831; being an ordinance designating certain
land use of public properties in blocks 73, 95, and 100, Columbia Heights Annex (Lomianki Park).
Attachments: Lom Pk map; Pl steps; PI Corem minutes; Pk & Rec minutes; CC minutes; Ord # 803; Ord # 831; Ord 1447; Comp Plan Section
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1447
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE # 831; BEING AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, 95, AND
100, COLUMBIA FIEIGItTS ANNEX
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
That Section 1 of Ordinance # 831 which states: The following properties shall be
designated for park usage: Lots 16 through 28, Block 95 lying between 37~h and 38a
Avenues, possibly to be used as a picnic park. Lots 19-30 and the Westerly 75 feet of Lot
18, inclusive, Block 100, lying between 38~ and 39th Avenues with a proposed use as a
play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a nature park.
Is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following properties shall be designated for park usage: Lots 19-30 and the Westerly
75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, Block 100, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues with a
proposed use as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as a
nature park.
Section 2:
That section 2 of Ordinance # 831 which states: That the following described parcels be
designated for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30, Block 95, lying south of 38t~
Avenue, Lot~ 16.through 18, Block 100, and Lots 16 through 22, Block 73.
Is hereby amended to read as follows:
That the following described parcels be designated for continued industrial use. Lots 16
through 18, except for the westerly 75 feet of Lot 18, Block 100, and Lots 16 through 22,
Block 73.
Section 3: _This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ~803 '
BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF
PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, :95, and )00
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX '
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
Sect)on l, That Section 2 of Ordinance //803 which states
The foi)owing properties sha)l be designated for
park usage: Lots ]6 thru 28, 8)ock 5)~; lying between
37th and 38th Avenue, possibly to be used as a picnic
park. Lots ~5) th. ru 30 inclusive, Block lO0, ~ying
between ]Bth and ]5)th Avenues with a projected proposed
use as a play park'area. Lots 23 thru 30, inclusive,
Block 73, proposed as a nature park.
is he.reby amended to read as Follows:
The t=o])owing properties she!) be deslgnated for
park usage: Lots )6 through 28, 8)ock 5)5 lying
between 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly to be used
_ as a picnic park. Lots 19 through 30 and the 'Westerly
75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, 8lock lO0, lying
between 38th and 39th Avenues with a proposed use
as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive,
Block 73, proposed as a nature park.
That Section 3 of Ordinance #803 which states:
That the foIlowing described parcels be designated
for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30,
Block 95, lyln~ south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru
)0, 8lock I00, and Lots l(~ thru 22, Block 73.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2.
That the following described parcels be designated
for continued industrial use: Lots 25) and 30,
8lock 95, lying south of: 38th Avenue, Lots 16 and 17,
Block I00, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73.
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Sec:ion 3. This ordinance shall :ake eFFec: and be in Force
From and after thirty (~0) days after i::s passage..
OFFered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
First Reading: December 23, I:~74
Second Reading: January 13, I~75
He~ntz
Norberg
" All Ayes
Sec re Ca ry P to- :em
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
· COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421
ORDINANCE # 803
DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF PUBLIC
PROPERTIES IN BLOCK 73, 95, and 100,
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1.
Because certain residents in the Southwest
section of the City of Columbia Heights have
raised funds for the purpose of developing a
park for their neighborhood on properties
acquired by the C'ity on agreement with
Burlington-Northern Railroad, the City of
Columbia Heights finds it wise to dedicate
certain par'k property.
Section 2.
The following properties shall be designated for
park usage: Lots 16 thru 28, Block 95 lying
between 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly to be
used as a picnic park. Lots 19 thru 30 inclusive,
Block I00, lying between 38th and 39th Avenues
with a project proposed use as a play park area.
Lots 23 thru 30, inclusive, Block 73, proposed as
a nautre park.
Section
Section
That the following described parcels be designated
for continued industria) use: Lots 29 and
Block 95, Lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru
18, Block 100, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73.
The Council further expresses their appreciation
to the efforts of the citizens group which has
unselfishly given freely of their time to promote
an improvement in their neighborhood.
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Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after thirty (30) days after ~ts passage.
First reading: April 4, I~73
Second read~ng:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
April ~ 1973
Norberg
Connor
All Ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
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That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of
the ~eve~al parcels so improved as nearly as can be
ascertained.
5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 676.
Ord.i~lance #803 on Southwest Development.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #803 on the southwest
development proposal. A lengthy discussion was held on the
ordinance. Bert Foster, from Cir-Tech, was present and answered
questions from the Council members on the matter. He asked the
Council to let him know whether the City would be agreeable to
sell the Cir-Tech property to him.
It was proposed the second reading of the ordinance and the
public hearing be held at the April 23rd Council meeting
at which time a proposal could be worked out.
Motion by Land, seconded by Connor to adjourn at 11:17 p.m.
Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
Se~'P~'ta'ry to the. Council
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Ordinance #802 - Granting a Franchise to Northern States Power.
The City Attorney reported he met with the Attorney from
Northern States Power Company and they noted a provision in the
Columbia Heights Charter, unique to our situation, on the
time-table for the franchise ordinance to become effective. He
suggested the ordinance be tabled until N.S.P. advises the
City that 60~ of the communities involved have adopted this
ordinance. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the 2nd
reading of Ordinance #802 be tabled indefinitely. Roll Call -
Al1 Ayes.
Ordinance #803 - Southwest Area D._~ev=elopmentz Wes ........
Ordinance //803 O~nt
A second reading was held on
from 37th to 40th Avenue, west of Main Street N.E.
A lengthy discussion was held on the ordinance. Ken Hentges
expressed concern over the proposed land use in the ordinance,
in particular, the amount of land proposed for park purposes.
Mary Kordiak, chairman of the Southwest Development Committee,
was present and said the Committee worked hard trying to come
up with a compromise they felt would be a good proposal for
everyone, although not everyone was satisfied w~th the proposal.
Mayor Nawrockl said this proposal started out from the Burlington-
Northern Railroad. The Railroad took all the ]and over to the
alley west of Main Street, including the strip in question, and
i.t was through negotiation that the City acquired the property.
He sald the reason the railroad gave the City this property was
the Counc_i]'s insistance for a buffer strip between the railroad
facility and the residents living on Main Street N.E.
The Council talked about some park development that would ease the
noise and inconvenience of the developing rai)road facillt.ies.
The proposal we are looking at seems to be a fair compromise
to accomplish several different things for the City. Under
the railroad proposal, they had ownership of the property and
the City had no.thing - no buffer, no industry - just the slope
easement to the railroad yard. Now the City owns a strip of
property 1/2 block wide and three blocks long and the City has the
opportunity to provide some type of buffer for the people, a modest
park area, and some industrial sites.
Ordinance //803 was offered by Norberg, seconded by Connor.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance //803 was adopted.
Blasting Damage Claims.
The City Attorney reported the waiting period for filing damage
claims is now up and a letter will be sent to the claimants
shortly on the matter.
December 23, 1974
Mr. Kenneth Hentges, resident of Columbia Heights, spoke at great
length in favor of having industry go in to this property, stating
the need for industry in the City.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that he was still of the mind that the decision
made to sell to Commers Soft Water was made at the best interest of
the community at !arge.
Second reading held on Ordinance #830 BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SALE BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE KNOWN
AS LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK )00, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS,
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA to Commers Soft Water Company, Inc.
for $22,5OO. OFFERED BY Land, Seconded by Logacz Roi) Call-A1) Ayes
ORDINANCE #830 was adopted.
A discussion followed on the lease agreement. Mayor Nawrocki spoke
on the need to prohibit particular uses rather than general
definitions. Attorney Kalina had two versions of the lease available
to be used. The Council agreed that the agreement containing a
detailed list of uses which are prohibited would be the one most
desirable. Mr. Kalina spoke on the fact that he had been unable
to get together with the Attorney for Commers Soft Water regarding
the sale agreement.
.i RDINANCE #831 DESIGNATING USE OF THE WEST 75' OF lot 18, Block lOO,//~
o)umbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, for Park purposes.
rst reading was held on Ordinance .~83l _-
SIDE YARD VARIANCE - VFW 3938-5th Street N.E.
A discussion was held on the plans for a new building for the VFW to
replace their building which had burned. An explanation was given as
to the~qeed for a 15 foot variance.
Discussion was held on how the building would be placed on the lot.
A representative from the VFW explained that the front door would be
on the south side of the building. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by
Logacz to grant side yard variance of 15' to the VFW 3938-5th Street,
based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Roll Call-All Ayes
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 9:40 p.m. RECONVENED at 9:50 p.m.
RESOLUTION #74-62 AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS IN THE 1974 BUDGET
Prior to the reading of the resolution, Mayor Nawrocki, in particular,
had questions about the proposed transfers. He was concerned about
January 13, 1975 '~-
Mr. Watson further reported that this truck had been projected as an
expenditure to be made from Revenue Sharing in 1~)75 at an estimated total
of $10,000.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to award the 6id for a new 27,500
GVW Truck with Dump Body to Bill Boyer Ford at a total cost of
$9,257.~0 including trade in, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to enter into contract for same. Roll Call-All Ayes
Kenneth Hentges was present at the meeting and requested further
information on the size of the dump truck box, and size of the truck in
general. He pointed out differences in the various sizes.
ORDINANCE #828 REGARDING N.S.P. FRANCHISE
City Attorney, Ronald Kal ina, reported on his discussions with the attorney
for Northern States Power. He informed the Council that the agreement
had been reached that the ordinance as revised by the City Attorney
would be acceptable. Lengthy discussions were held on this ordinance.
Mayor Nawrocki reported on discussions with Donald POss, City Manager of
Brooklyn Center, regarding the Attorney General's opinion on a fee as
opposed to tax on the franchise of N.S.P. The Mayor further noted
concerns which he has as to whether the City would be allowed to seek a
tax at some date. He mentioned a case in Bra/nerd where they did not
roi Iow the law regarding taxing as stated in the Minnesota Statutes. Mayor
Nawrocki was concerned as whether this could also apply to the circumstances
of Colun~)ia Heights.
Attorney Kal ina pointed out that in terms of Columbia Heights, this
decision regarding. Brainerd would have no affect on the franchise
ordinance under consideration. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that something
should be written into the ordinance giving the City the power to tax at
a later ~ate.
Councilman Norberg was concerned because no one was present from N.S.P.
at this meeting, and he felt someone should be there to speak for them,
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to table further consideration on
Ordinance #828 until the next regular meeting, Roll Call-ali ayes
Councilman Logacz asked what powers are given to the City in reference
to negotiating acts in regards to our franchise with N.S,P. Attorney
Kal ina pointed out that the City Charter gives the authority,
Further discussion held on the powers of the City in regard to the
franchise, and regarding rate setting,
OR~ANCE #831 DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES (AMENDING #803)~
Second reading was held on this ordinance which designates the West 75'
of Lot 18, Block I00, Columbia Heights Annex, directly north of the
building at 38OI California Street, for park purposes. This was as a
result of the recent sale of land at 380l California St.
ORDINANCE #83l offered by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg Roll Call: Ali Ayes
Ordinance #83l was adopted.
December 23, 1974
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIAHEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section !. That this council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment
rolls known and described as "Assessment Roil for Local Improvements
numbered addition to #676, and #697
Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each
of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment rolls
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 /and is the amount set
opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively
in said assessment rolls.
Section 3. That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without
interest on or before January 22, 1975, or in annual installments for
a period of from one to ten years as designated on each assessment
roll, payable on or before the 3Otb 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 re-determine
to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other
proceedings heretofore had in regard to these improvements, and
said improvements shall hereafter be known and numbered as "local
improvements numbered 676 and 697"
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
OFFERED BY LAND, SECONDED BY NORBERG ROLL CALL-ALL AYES
RESOLUTION #74-61 was adopted.
---~INANCE #830 SALE OF 3801 CALIFORNI~
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that Lots 16, 17 and the 'West
75' of Lot 18, Block lOO, Columbia Heights Annex, be dedicated to
park purposes and the building on this property be torn down, and
that an ordinance be prepared for that purpose. Roll Cali-Heintz,
Norberg-Ayes Logacz, Land, Nawrocki-Nay Motion failed.
Mr. Gene Mady, a resident From the neighborhood around 3801 California,
voiced his views on this property. He spoke against allowing
industry on the same block as a park, and asked the Council to help
the people there. He presented a petition signed by residents of
that area opposing the sale of the property to industry.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg that the petition be placed on
record. Roll Call-All Ayes
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This resolution shall become effective on the signing by the
appropriate union officials.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Addition to Cir-Tech building at 3905 California Street.
The City Manager reported at the last meeting of the Planning &
Zoning Commission, Albert Foster, President of Cir-Tech was present
requesting an addition on the City-owned building they occupy
at 3905 California Street. He explained to the Commissioners
their proposal to Mild a 20- x 100' addition on to the north side
of their building. The Commissio-rs went on record as having
viewed the expansion plans, and determined it would be compatible
with the industrial area if the building and adjacent parking
lot were expanded.
Mr. Foster was present at the Council meeting and said their
business has grown to a point that they see the need for additional
square footage for expansion. He said they have 71 employee-
some of whom are from the Columbia Heights area, and if they were to
expand they would employ additional people. He asked if it would
be possible to work out an agreement with the City to have the
addition put on the plant. They would pay for it either through a
lease arrangement or possibly the City would sell the property and
building to them. He said a discussion was held last Fdday
night with the residents from the Main Street area to go over
the plans in line with their park development plans. He would
like to work out something beneficial for the City, the Park,
and the neighbors.
A lengthy discussion was held on the proposal. Several residents
from Main Street were present, representing the Southwest Park
Committee, and objected to the expansion as it would destroy
a wildlife area. They do not object t~ Cir-Tech as it stands
now, but they would if it were expanded. They asked if there could
be a guarantee that some of the land be dedicated to park purposes.
They want a park, and are working for a park.
Council members indicated they would prefer not to sell the
property. Councilman Heintz suggested a study committee be formed
to analyze the entire area from 37th to 40th Avenue, and come back
with a propoal on how much land the residents would want dedicated
for a park, what buildings they~/ould want left for industrial
purpose, and then come up with an ordinance or resolution to dedicate
part of the land for park or whatever, and come back to the
Council with it. He suggested a member of the Council, the
Park Board, a staff member, and someone from the neighborhood be
on such a committee.
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Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that a committee consisting of
Albert Foster, Jim Lattery, Gayle Norberg, John Murzyn, and
Mary Kordiak be established to make recommendations for the development
of the Southwest Park area from 37th to 4Oth, the alley west of
Main Street over to California Street, and to make these
recommendations at their earliest convenience back to the Council,
and that Mary Kordiak be named Chairwoman of the Committee.
Roll Call - A11 Ayes.
Recess was celled at 10:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:45 p.m.
Proposal for Hockey Rink and Tennis Court.
A proposal was received from the School Board, and recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Commission for a hockey rink and tennis court
to be installed at the Mini-Park on 41st and Central. It was
reported the proposal would be for the School to construct it and
the City would handle the maintenance. The'City Manager said
the Planning Commission suggested seriously considering having
plumbing facilities stubbed in so it could eventually be used
for construction of a building. The Council members felt it
was a good proposal and indiceted there should be more
cooperation between the City and the School.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with
School Distdct #13 for the joint participation in the hockey rink and
tennis court facilities adjacent .to the Min~l'ark. Roll Call
All Ayes.
Lot Subdivision Request.
A lot subdivision request was received from David Jackson,
1125 - 42nd Avenue, to subdivide the E.~ of Lot 41 (Ex.S. 51)
(Subj. to rd. & Util. ease. over N.30') Block 3, Reservoir Hills
(Subj. to SS ease. over S. IO' of N. 175') into:
1. North 165 feet of E.½ of Lot 41 (Subj. to rd. & uti1. ease. over
N. 30')
2. E. ~ of Lot 41 (Ex. North 165') (Ex. S. 51) (Subj. to SS ease.
over S. 10' of N. 175' of E. ½ of L. 41)
Motion by Heintz, seconded by-Land that the request be granted
and that the outstanding specials be paid in full. Roll Call
All Ayes.
Columbia Heights Cab Company Request to Increase Rates.
John E. LaMont, owner of Columbia Heights Cab Company, was present
and requested his rates be increased in conformaDce with the
metropolitan area to the same rates used by Yellow Cab Company.
He said at present the rate is 55¢ for the first ¼ mile and 10¢
each ¼ mile thereafter and 10¢ for each I~ minute waiting time.
The new rates are proposed to be:
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MAY 7, 2002
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Ramsdell.
Roll Call:
Commission Members present-Ramsdell, Schmitt, Yehle, and Ericson.
Commission member absent-Johnson
Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner) and Shelley Hanson (Secretary).
Motion by Yehle, second by Ericson, to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 2, 2002. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
NEW BUSINESS
Central Avenue-Street Utility and Streetscaping and Zone 6A of the City Street
Rehabilitation Program (Presentation by Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director)
Kevin Hansen explained that when Public Improvements are assessed, it is recommended under
MN State Statutes that the planning advisory body to the City Council review the proposed
improvements and make a determination for consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan. And
even though Columbia Heights is a Charter City, we are trying to follow MN State Statute
requirements. In 2002, two large projects will be undertaken in Columbia Heights. The first being
the Central Avenue Reconstruction, and the second being Zone 6A, which is part of the Annual
Street Rehabilitation Program.
Central Avenue ImprovementsmThe City has developed plans for the rehabilitation of Central
Avenue from 37th to 43ra Avenues. The work will include utilities (water main replacement,
sanitary sewer repairs, and new storm sewer) and street reconstruction (which includes
construction of center concrete medians, concrete curb, and gutter replacement on both sides of the
street and replacing the existing sidewalks). Some parking will be eliminated which will affect
mostly the east side of Central. The travel lanes are designed to be 12 fi in width. Streetscaping
improvements will include decorative, colored sidewalks, matching planters and trash receptacles,
pedestrian benches, and decorative street lighting. Hansen presented a visual display and
explained the details of the improvements planned. The project is to begin in about two weeks and
should be complete by November 30th. The total estimated cost of the work is $4,840,000.
Motion by Ramsdell, second by Yehle, to support City Council action regarding the Central
Avenue Rehabilitation Project as it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. All ayes.
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Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program--The City Council has ordered improvements for 8 blocks
of full street reconstruction for 2002. The area is basically bounded by 7th Street - Quincy St,
42nd-44th Ave. Full street reconstruction includes removal of the existing street section, roadway
grading With soil corrections, new gravel base, new concrete curb and gutter, and new bituminous
pavement. City staff will also review the condition of the existing underground utilities and will
make recommendations for the replacement of water mains, sewer, or storm drains, when
necessary. The watermains are very old in this area, and many have lead connections that need to
be replaced. In addition, catch basins and larger pipes will be installed to accommodate the
flooding issues in this area. This project should begin in June and be complete by September. The
estimated cost of the work is $1,300,000.
Funding for these projects will come fi:om assessing benefiting property owners, the City
Infi:astmcture Fund, City Utility Funds, State Aid Funds and MnDOT Funds.
Hansen explained the City Council will be awarding the bids for these projects at their meeting
Monday, May 13, 2002.
Motion by Ramsdell, second by Yehle, to support the City Council action regarding the Zone 6A
Street Rehabilitation Program as it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. All ayes.
As another point of information, Hansen stated the City is working with BRW to establish a design
concept for the Central Avenue Corridor. A committee has been formed to gather ideas and make
a recommendation to the City Council. They will meet over the next six months to review such
things as a color scheme, design, or theme that would bring continuity to the corridor. Items that
will be considered are building facades, windows, entryways, signage, screening, landscape
materials, awnings, etc. Tom Ramsdell has agreed to be a member of this committee.
Status of Lomianki Park Property
The City Council has identified the development of property south of Lomianki Park (37th Ave to
38th Ave) as one of its priority projects for 2002. On March 26, 2002, an open house was held
regarding the potential development of this property. At its April 2002 Park and Recreation
Commission meeting, the Board recommended the parkland status be eliminated, as they did not
foresee any improvements being made to this property.
In 1973 the City adopted Ordinance #803, which identified residents in the Southwest section of
the City as part of a citizens group which raised funds for the purpose of developing a park for
their neighborhood on property acquired fi:om Burlington Northern Raikoad. This included the
Lomianki Park property between 37th and 40t~ Ave, excluding the existing industrial businesses. It
appears that the funds were probably used for the definitive Lomianki Park property between 38th
and 39t~ Ave. In 1975, Ordinance #831 was adopted, which amended Ordinance #803, and also
designated certain properties for continued park usage. This Ordinance included Block 95; Lots
16-28, lying between 37th and 38th Ave, to be possibly used as a picnic park.
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MAY 7, 2002
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Since this time the land has been maintained by the City, but does not function as a park. The
property has virtually no access from the north side because of an existing industrial business at 82
38th Ave. The property also' has poor access off of 37th Avenue, which currently has a chain in
place to prevent vehicle access. There is nothing to identify the property as parkland of any kind.
The history of the proPerty indicates that the land was established as park so as to provide for a
natural buffer from the raikoad switching yards on the west. The property is currently zoned for
industrial purposes, but the highest and best use has been identified as residential.
The purpose of bringing this issue before the Planning and Zoning Commission is to address the
original park dedication, and to provide a recommendation on whether or not to continue
recognizing this area as part of Lomianki Park. Because it has not been used as Parkland for the
last 30 years, staff recommends that the parkland status be eliminated, to allow for future
development. Furthermore, the City Comprehensive Plan specifically indicates that the loss of the
north and south parcels of Lomianki Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the park system.
The vacant City owned properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street have been looked at for
potential residential development and may either be sold through a public bidding process or sold
to a preferred developer. The highest and best use of the properties has been determined as
medium density residential development.
MN Statute 462.356 requires that if the City has a Comprehensive Plan, it must notify the Planning
Commission of the intent to purchase or sell land. The Comprehensive Plan designates this
property for parkland use. However, the Plan also specifically indicates that the loss of the south
and north parcels of Lomianki Park would not be crucial to the integrity of the park system. If the
City moves forward with the sale and development of this property, the City will submit a change
in future land use to the Metropolitan Council for these parcels.
Chairperson Ramsdell explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission is only a recommending
board and the City Council can override any of their recommendations. He also stated this is not a
public heating, however, as this is an issue important to so many residents, anyone wishing to
make a comment may do so, but he asked that they limit their comments to five minutes.
Shelly Anderson, 3720 Main Street, stated she has lived there for 34 years before the Raikoad
expanded behind their homes. She said she remembers when the raikoad gave that property to the
City for a buffer area to help separate the homes from the raikoad property. It was agreed at the
time, according to documents she has, that if the residents could raise $6,000 ($2,000 for each
parcel) then it would be designated as park property and used as such. The residents were
promised that the property would never be developed as this was considered compensation for
being near the raikoad. Ms. Anderson said when the $6,000 was given to the City, they spent all
$6,000 on the Park Building located on the middle piece. This was not by the residents choice, but
was decided by the City Council at the time.
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MAY 7, 2002
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Ms. Anderson was also concerned about the plan to level out the berm on the west side of the
property to put in a street access for the development. She said that hill is so unstable, she didn't
feel this was a good plan. Ramsdell pointed out, that if the development would ever be approved,
this is the type of thing that Engineers would need to address and decide what is safe.
Ramsdell responded he understood how the residents in the area must feel. He has mixed feelings
as to eliminating parkland versus seeing the City move forward with newer development. He
stated that the main section of the park is being kept in tact, and only the inaccessible, undeveloped
green space is being considered for the development project. Ms. Anderson stated that it wasn't
supposed to be undeveloped park; that the original intent had been to make park improvements to
all three sections.
Ms. Anderson also stated that the March 26 meeting held to review, discuss and take feed back on
the possible development project took everyone in the area by surprise. They were told it was a
preliminary meeting. However, the residents who attended the meeting fi.om the area were further
upset by the fact they thought Bruce Nedegaard was already approved as the developer who was
going to build on the site. They felt if the developer has already been selected, then to call it a
preliminary meeting was deceiving.
Ms. Anderson questioned the Park Board's recommendation to the Council regarding this issue.
She was told the minutes are public information and where she could obtain a copy of them.
Commissioner Ericson explained the Planning & Zoning Commission's job at this time is to
determine if the idea is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It is an acknowledgement only.
Any action-taken at this time by the Planning & Zoning Commission does not approve or
recommend the development going forward. She explained the Comprehensive Plan is an overall
land use plan for the city that was reviewed by a Committee for about 1 ½ years before being
approved by the City Council, and before being submitted to the Metropolitan Council as is
required. There is language in the Comprehensive Plan stating that it would not be detrimental to
our Park System if the two unimproved sections of Lomianki Park were eliminated as Parkland.
James Gustafson of 3712 Main Street, stated he did not think this was a suitable area for a
townhouse development as it is very noisy due to the railroad. He felt it would be difficult and
undesirable to live next to this.
Jean Boyce of 3825 2 ½ Street, stated that she was a 34 year resident of the area. She said that not
everyone in the area knew this was public park property, but if it is, it should be left as such. She
feels that children in the area need to have places like this to play, and if this were parkland near
the council members homes, it would be a different story.
Motion by Ericson, second by Yehle, to advise the City Council they find the elimination of the
parkland status for the properties at 3 701 and 3 741 California Street consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. All ayes.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
MAY 7, 2002
PAGE 5
Motion by Ramsdeli, second by Schmitt, to support the future action of the Columbia Heights City
Council regarding the potential sale of the properties at 3701 and 3741 California Street as it is
consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. All ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion by Yehle, second by Ericson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Ali ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
THESE MINUTES HAVE
NOT BEE'N APPROVED
City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
April 27, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Members absent:
Eileen Evans; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer; Scott
Niemeyer; Bill Peterson; Gary Peterson; Keith Windschitl,
Recreation Director Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director/City Engineer
Jerry Foss
Also present:
Tim Johnson, City Planner; Lomianki Park residents
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to make correction of spelling from Asland to Asplundh on consent agenda and
motion to approve consent agenda by Niemeyer; second by Bill Peterson. Ail ayes,
motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the Columbia Heights Lion's Club
request for a storage area located on the lower level of JPM underneath the northwest
stairwell. The Columbia Heights Lion's Club would like to have the area finished off and
utilized for their liquor storage. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, talked to the
Building Official and the Fire Chief. A sprinkler head and a firewall would have to be
added to this area. Motion by Niemeyer, second by B. Peterson to table the request until
further investigation. All ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
There is no old business at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, discussed the current status of the property south
of the developed Lomianki Park (from 37th to 38t~) and whether or not it should be used
for future park development. Commission Member, Bill Peterson, quoted the August
1996 Comprehensive Plan relating to Lomianki Park by saying, "Considering the nature
and location of this park, the possibility of selling the north and south portions of this
park would far outweigh any future development considerations. These areas are
considered "dead space" and rarely ever used. If sold, the money received could be
allocated in funds specifically for park developments and park improvements."
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Lomianki Park resident, Ten'y O'Brien, 3810 Main Street N.E. stated that the original
intent was to use the property south of the developed Lomianki Park (from 37th tO 38th) as
a picnic area. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked how much use does the
developed park get. Terry O'Brien stated that the neighborhood goes through cycles and
it's coming back again where young families are moving back into the neighborhood. He
also stated that the park probably doesn't get much use because of the warming house
that wasn't supported for very long. Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, noted that
the warming house has been shut down since August 1996 and there has been no one who
has tried to get it re-opened.
An unidentified Lomianki Park resident stated that he counted the lots on the west side of
Main Street and there are 18 lots. On this property, he would like to know how they
intend on building 25 to 30 homes. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, informed
him that the purpose for this discussion is not about what would go on the property. The
purpose for this discussion is whether or not this property should continue to be
recognized as park property. Also, that the City has maintained this property for 30 years
and the question now is where should the dollars be spent.
Lomianki Park resident, Jim Gustafson, 3712 Main Street N.E. states there is frequent use
of the developed Lomianki Park during the summers. He also states that there is use on
the undeveloped Lomianki Park property (between 37th & 3$th). Residents have family
picnics and play horseshoes. Bike riders and dog runners also utilize the space.
Lomianki Park resident, Kathryn Kosa, 3732 Main Street N.E. states that it was promised
by the City of Columbia Heights to be park property (between 37th & 38th), and her
family has played volleyball, football, and softball back there for several years. She
would like to see it stay that way. Commission Member, Bill Peterson, stated that it's
possible that the sale of Lomianki Park (between 37th & 38th Avenue) would allow for
money to be put money back into the City parks. Motion by Niemeyer, second by B.
Peterson to recommend that the current parkland status be eliminated to allow for future
development, as this is consistent with the park section of the City Comprehensive Plan.
All ayes, motion carried.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, reviewed the bids for the
replacement of the Prestemon Park Backstop and addition of first and third baseline
fencing. The backstop would eliminate foul balls from going onto residential property.
The backstop bid range was between $9,100 and $12,250. The bid range for fencing for
3r'~ and Ist baseline would be between $2,600 and $4,400. Fencing along the 3~a & 1st
baseline would protect people walkin~running on the cement trail. Century Fence Co.
was the low bid. Motion by B. Peterson, second by Mayer to recommend to the City
Council the Century Fence Co. proposal, as this would be the most cost effective bid.
All ayes, motion carried.
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REPORTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that the
Heights Happenings went to the printer and will be distributed within the week. The
summer brochure contains summer recreation programs as well as City information.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that there has been continued leaking in the
JPM building but has been temporarily fixed by caulking the valleys and shingles. He
indicated that he would be contacting a roof consultant.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that Adult
Softball leagues have started. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday night leagues are full.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked when times would end for softball.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that game times for Prestemon Park are at
6:00 & 7:00 p.m. and game times for Huset Park are 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 p.m.
Commission Member, Scott Niemeyer, asked if anyone had heard about the Recreation
Department taking over 8th grade sports. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated at
the present time we have not heard of middle school cuts to sports.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission
Members that we have had odd weather for cutting grass. The Public Works Department
is down four people at the present time. He would like any complaints referring to lack
of grass cutting be forwarded to either Kevin Hansen or Lauren McClanahan in the
Public Works Department. He is also anticipating a good return for seasonal staff.
Commission ChJirperson, Eileen Evans, informed the Commission members that the
Three Rivers Park District (formally Hennepin Co. Park District) purchased the Salvation
Army Camp. Three Rivers Park District met with the City of Columbia Heights to get a
feeling of what the City proposes to do with Silver Lake Beach and boat landing in the
future. They want to know whether the City wants to maintain the beach and boat
landing as it currently exists. There may be interest in coordinating the park into their
park master plan.
Commission Member, Scott Niemeyer, asked when construction would be started on
Central Avenue (between 37th & 43*'~ Avenue). Public Works Director/City Engineer,
Kevin Hansen, informed the Commission Members that they are receiving bids until
April 30~h, and the construction is projected to start beginning to mid June with a
substantial completion date by November 31st and final completion date of June' 15, 2003.
PAGE FOUR
Commission Member, Bill Peterson, asked who plants the flowers under most City signs.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, stated that the Beautification Committee does
most of the work. She also stated that the City is still looking for someone to maintain
the flower garden at 37th & Stinson Bird, as the Lion's Club will no longer be taking over
. the project, and that the City would like to put up a 'Welcome to Columbia Heights' sign
somewhere in the vicinity of 53r'~ & Central Avenue if land can be acquired.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschiti, informed the Commission Members that the
fireworks show has been moved to Friday night following the parade. The fireworks
display is normally held on Saturday night during the Columbia Heights Jamboree but the
City will be hosting a concert that Saturday. A change has been made to the parade route
due to Central Avenue construction. A map of this year's parade mute is on the cover of
the summer newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary
CONCLUSIONS AND MAJOR FINDINGS
The following conclusions and findings were included in the 1996 Comprehensive Park System
Plan:
DEMOGRAPHICS
To best meet the changing needs of the population, the City of Columbia Heights park system
must be prepared to conform to the needs of the increasing elderly population as well as the
increasing number of preschool children and young families in the area. It is also recommended
that the Recreation Department do its part to address the rising growth of non-traditional
families by providing alternative activities t° meet the needs of single-parent houseI'~o'lds.
~"'" ~i~BE~,EEOPMENTS
,~,'~gg-.~.,~....q.uire .addi.u.'oaa! !..and. that is deemed beneficial to the:park syStem'. ~B'e~des- the ''~
~~e~need~.of~a?e6mpI~t~ly developed.~ban area,~e. ~i~ of..Columbia Heights must be: '
~,~.rr~,. :._,~?.so.u~ ?ct of. Lomi~. ~.P_~~_o_~ any additional park' space'Wobld rdve to be
-, ~,a a,u; at .y.,: Nulncy ~treet, as well as the Kremer and Davis building a~ae~
.900 Jefferson Street. Since both these properties adjoin Huset Park. the acquisition of
properties would be beneficial to the redevelopment of Huset Park.
RECREATION AND FACILITY TRENDS
Besides demographics, the primary, trend affecting parks and recreation is increased
transportation. People are becoming more destination-oriented and are willing to travel to those
places and/or-communities that offer them the services they are seeking. With increased
transportation, improvements in transportation routes (especially pedestrian-based) and ease of
access (including handicap persons) are becoming more critical. Other projected trends include
more group activities, improved group areas and picnic facilities, and close-to-home, Iow-cost
recreation opportunities.
TRAILS AND PATHWAYS
A rapidly increasing trend, trails and pathways are becoming an essential component in linking
parks to developments, people, and to the community. As recreation activities such as biking,
running, walking, and inline skating increase, the need for an effective trail and pathway system
in Columbia Heights becomes more of a priority.
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STEPS NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY SOUTH OF
LOMIANKI PARK
Host Public Open House to present preliminary
design
concepts
to
neighbors
This tookplace on March 26, 2002.
0 Park and Recreation Commission review of parkland status
This took place on ~4pri124, 2002.
Planning Commission review of
parkland
status
This tookplace on May 7, 2002.
Amend the former ordinance # 831 that dedicated this land to be used for park
purposes (possibly as a picnic park)
This item will be brought to a future Council meeting depending upon Council direction.
Request future land use change from parkland to medium or high-density
residential to the Metropolitan Council.
Staff is currently worMng on this item, and will submit when necessary.
Hold public hearing to rezone (downzone) the entire block between 37th and 38th
Avenue from Light Industrial to Residential -3 to allow for low to medium density
residential development
It is anticipated that staff will initiate the rezoning process after City Council direction.
Select_preferred developer or go out for bidding through Requests for Proposal
(RFQ) process
The RFQ process will take approximately 3 months to complete.
Replat and Site Plan Review of the entire property, including vacating or
establishing right-of-way, storm water plans, grading/drainage plans, etc.
This process will be initiated when it is decided who will develop the property.
Acquisition of Industrial business and property at 82 38th Avenue, and potential
acquisition of single family home at 3702 Main Street may be necessary to effectively
plan for development of this property
This could either be City initiated or developer initiated.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Recreation Department
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIl.
KEITH WlNDSCHITL, RECREATION DIRECTOR~'/'j
May 21, 2002
SALE OF PROPERTY SOUTH OF LOMIANKI PARK
The Park Recreation Commission met on April 24, 2002, to discuss the status of the
property south of the Lomianki Park (between 37~ and 38th Avenue). The Commission
unanimously recommended that the current parkland status be eliminated to allow for
future development, as this is consistent with the parkland section of the City
Comprehensive Plan.
Although it was not part of the motion, I would like to express the Park and Recreation
Commission's feelings regarding the sale of the property. The Commission discussed the
money that may be generated from the sale of this property. The consensus of the
Commission was that they would like to see any money generated from the sale of this
property to be put back into our parks.
As you continue to pursue this matter, I would be readily available to discuss ideas
regarding this issue. Please feel free to call me at (763) 706-3732.
Park & Recreation Commission
Walt Fehst, City Manager
Tim Johnson, City Planner
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: JUNE 10, 2002
NO:--~% ~--- CHARTER COMMISSION APPROVAL
ITEM: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6, BY: TAMI ERICSON, BY:u~'~"/~~
SECTION 53, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT DATE:
CITY MANAGER DATE:
NO:
The Charter Commission has been in the process of proposing language to change the control of
the Police Department from the Mayor to the City Manager. Over the past several months, the
Charter Commission has sent to the City Council two ordinance changes that would affect
Chapter 2, Section 10, "The Mayor", and Chapter 2, Section 11, "The City Manager" to
reflect the proposed charter amendments regarding the control of the Police Department. As
the City Council did not unanimously pass these ordinance changes, the Charter Commission has
elected to put these items on the ballot for the regular election this fall.
In further discussions and review at the last regular Charter Commission meeting in April, it
was pointed out that Chapter 6, Section 53 also had language regarding the "Powers and Duties
of the City Manager" which should also be amended to coincide with the proposed amended
language for Chapter 2, Sections 10 and 11. Therefore, the Charter Commission is bringing
forth the amended language for Chapter 6, Section 53, so that all parts of the charter that
mention duties of the City Manager and Mayor are copasetic.
If the City Council does not unanimously pass the proposed language for Chapter 6, Section 53,
it is the intent of the Charter Commission to place this item on the ballot for the regular
election this fall as well.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1 h~, pertaining to
Powers and Duties of the City Manager, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No.
June 24, 2002, at approximately 7 p.m.
144_~
__, for Monday,
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~ ~ ~
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 53
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO POWER AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 6, Section 53 of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently
reads as follows, to wit:
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. Subject to the provisions of this
charter and any regulations consistent therewith which may be adopted by council, the city
manager shall control and direct the administration of the city's affairs, except that the police
department and the enforcement of the laws pertaining to said department shall be under the
sole control of the mayor. The city manager's powers and duties shall be:
(a) To see that this charter and the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the
city are enforced;
(b) To appoint and, except as herein provided, remove the city clerk, all
heads of departments, and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments,
all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone;
(c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the city
administration created by this charter or which may be hereafter created by the
council except as herein provided;
(d) To attend all meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the
discussions but having no vote; but the council may at its discretion exclude the
city manager from meetings at which the city manager's removal is considered;
(e) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as the city
manager may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient
administration of the city's affairs;
(f) To keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and
needs of the city, and to prepare and to submit to the council the annual budget;
(g) To prepare and to submit to the council for adoption an administrative
code incorporating the details of administrative procedure, and from time to time to
suggest amendments to the same; and
(h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or
required of the city manager by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the council.
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. Subject to the provisions of this
charter and any regulations consistent therewith which may be adopted by council, the city
manager shall control and direct the administration of the city's affairs, .......
o,,.,~^' ....... ~...~.~ ~,.~c'~-..,~ mayor. The city manager's powers and duties shall be:
(a) To see that this charter and the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the
city are enforced;
(b) To appoint and, except as herein provided, remove the city clerk, all
heads of departments, and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments,
all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone;
(c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the city
administration created by this charter or which may be hereafter created by the
council ...... · ~ ~-~: ...... :~.
(d) To attend all meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the
discussions but having no vote; but the council may at its discretion exclude the
city manager from meetings at which the city manager's removal is considered;
(e) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as the city
manager may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient
administration of the city's affairs;
(f) To keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and
needs of the city, and to prepare and to submit to the council the annual budget;
(g) To prepare and to submit to the council for adoption an administrative
code incorporating the details of administrative procedure, and from time to time to
suggest amendments to the same; and
(h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or
required of the city manager by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the council.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 0gDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) was called to order by Vice President, Patricia Jindra at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday,
April 16, 2002, in the Parkview Villa, Conference Room A, 965 40th Avenue NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
S t afl Present:
Patricia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Gary Peterson, Julierme
Wyckoff, Bruce Nawrocki, and Bobby Williams
Robert Ruettimann
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Acting Deputy Executive Director
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Move to adopt the minutes of the March, 2002, regular meeting as presented in writing.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
Move to approve Resolution 2002-07, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for March, 2002 and
approving payment of bills for March, 2002.
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All
ayes. Motion Carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Presentation by Dunbar Corporation
Fehst indicated a month ago he and staff went on a tour with Dunbar Corporation to see some of
their developments in the Cities of New Brighton and Robbinsdale were they built multi use
buildings housing City offices, such as City Hall and the Library, commercial space with market
rate senior housing on the upper floors. Staff went to explore the idea as an option for the
Burger King/Mady's site on Central Avenue. He then, introduced Frank Dunbar with the
Dunbar Corporation.
Dunbar explained a little about the company and what they do. He works as a project
coordinator for City ED,4 and HRA staff and their financial organizers on developments. There
are three benefits of a City owned development, 1) Non-profit; 2) you don 't pay taxes; and 3)
access to financial markets. Dunbar passed around some pictures of developments in Waconia
and other cities that are currently underway or have been completed. Dunbar stated they work
in a manor to meet the target date, collect ideas from the City, look into different bonds that
could be used for funding, and then moves forward on the development. They work on a contract
basis and would require monthly payments for their services, which is deductible at the closing
of the development from the overall 3% of the project contract. Any market research, attorney's
fees, etc., the City would incur, would be reimbursed at 100%. Dunbar indicated the City's
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April 16, 2002
Page 2 of 5
financial advisor, Ehlers & Associates can provide a study of the profit base that couM be
acquired from the rental units located above City offices.
g~yckoff expressed her interest in attracting housing facilities for the Medtronic employees.
Dunbar indicated they developed a project called "Work'force Housing", for another City, which
ended up being housed by seniors anyway.
Fehst indicated at this time, the Board wouldn't need to approve a motion to get the exploratory
stages started with Dunbar Corporation, but, could direct staff to work with them and Ehlers to
review options available for the project.
Peterson indicated he was very impressed with the work done by Dunbar after seeing the New
Brighton and Robbinsdale improvement projects. ~illiams felt we should hold off on the City
Hall and Library facilities, as there are many other areas of the City that need redevelopment.
Nawrocki stated the Board needs to make a determination of what they want, a City Hall,
Library, Senior or for profit apartments, etc. for Dunbar and staff to explore.
Dunbar indicated they have worked with McComb in the past and are willing to work with them
on the recent study they developed for Columbia Heights.
Jindra directed staff to work with Dunbar on the exploratory stages of the development.
Adopt Resolution 2002-04, A_nproving and Ratifvine the Terms of an Interfund Loa,
Policy and A~nproving the Interfund Loan Implementation Memorandum in Connectio.
with Housine Redevelopment TIF District No. 1 (P3)
Nagel indicated at the December 17, 2001 EDA meeting, Resolution 2001-20 was adopted,
modifying the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan and adopting a
modification to TIF District No. I, the scattered site district. Shelley Eldridge, Ehlers &
Associates prepared the documents to establish the Interfund Loan and Memorandum. The
principal of $~68, 000 assumes no interest rate including $81,000, already spent in the district,
leaving $187,000 to purchase blighted properties in the City. The $81,000 repayment includes:
$34, O00 for 3855 Main Street acquisition; $17,500for 4401 Quincy Street acquisition; and
$29,500for 3913 Polk Street acquisition and demolition.
Schumacher stated the scattered site housing project is to acquire single-family homes, remove
them, replace them and capture the tax dollars in the community.
Nawrocki indicated he was against using Parkview Villa South funds to payback the Interfund
Loan and why not use Liquor.funds. Peterson indicated the Liquor funds should be spent on
remodeling the University Avenue store.
Motion by Nawrocki, to change the Resolution and Interfund Loan Memorandum to have the
fimding come fi.om the Liquor Store funds instead of Parkview Villa South revenue funds.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Peterson, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-04, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. Ail ayes. Motion Carried.
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April 16, 2002
Page 3 of 5
Motion by Peterson, second by Williams, to Adopt Resolution 2002-04, a Resolution Approving
and Ratifying the terms of an Interfimd Loan Policy and Memorandum in connection with
Housing Redevelopment TIF District No. 1 (P3); and furthermore, to authorize the President and
Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
Upon Vote: Peterson- Aye, Nawrocki- Nay, Szurek- Aye, Williams- Aye, Wyckoff- Aye.
Motion Carried.
Approve Business Revolving Loan Fund Revision.*.
Nagel stated at the October 17, 2001 EDA meeting, a committee of Bob Ruettimann, Julienne
Wyckoff, Err Bednard and himself was set up to review and update the BRIEF materials. The
committee met on April 8th and made the revisions to the Plan, Bylaws, Participation Agreement,
Guidelines and Loan Application forms. At this time, according to the Bylaws, the EDA Board
needs to appoint two more committee members and then a meeting will be held with the Finance
Department to establish an exact amount in the BRLF account.
Nawrocki felt the members of the Board should be residents of Columbia Heights only, not
business owners. Peterson indicated we have always had business owners and residents on all
of the commissions or committees.
Fehst stated advertisement for committee members, will be done through the Deputy City Clerk
and recommendations from Boardmembers.
Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to approve the revised BRLF Bylaws, Plan,
Participation Agreement, Guidelines and Loan Application forms and direct staff to implement.
Amended Motion by Nawrocki, second by Wyckoff, to change the Bylaws, Section 4, Members
of the Committee, the second sentence should read: Three at large members to be appointed who
have financial expertise and are residents in the City of Columbia Heights. Upon Vote:
Peterson- Nay, Nawrocki- Aye, Szurek- Nay, Williams- Nay, Wyckoff- Aye. Motion failed.
Upon Vote of-the Original Motion: Peterson- Aye, Nawrocki- Aye, Szurek- Aye, Williams-
Aye, Wyckoff- Aye. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the Acting Deputy Executive Director
Sullivan Lake Settlement Aereement
Schumacher indicated last fall, the City was notified, by the State Auditor that we received too
much money for the district. The EDA voted to deny the allegations,, therefore, the City will be
going to court to determine a settlement amount sometime in the next month or so..
Status of 322 & 325 Summit Avenue
Schumacher stated the property at 325 Summit has been purchased for $144,000 and staff.is in
the negotiation stages with the property oWner of 322 Summit Avenue. A business owner
contacted staff.after we purchased 325 Summit, with concerns if the City we closes off.the 40th
Avenue access, it would create problems for his business. Community Development staff.and
engineering will meet with the owner to look over options for the alley access.
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April 16, 2002
Page 4 of 5
Cost Benefit Analysis for 40th & University
Schumacher indicated of the five properties identified in the Industrial Center Redevelopment
area, staff.has purchased four, using $365,000 of CDBG funding.
Tax Base for Industrial Park
Schumacher passed out spreadsheets listing the current taxes being paid in the industrial area.
He indicated they should be 6-8% of the tax base. In review of the taxes, it is clear the Columbia
Heights ~rndustrial Area businesses aren 't paying enough.
Nawrocki asked Schumacher to check into the tax figures for the Schaefer Richardson Property
listed on the second page of the spreadsheet, as it looked a little off. Schumacher will make the
necessary corrections.
Kmart U d_p_d_g~
Schumacher has been talking to Jerry Herringer weekly. Herringer owns 65% of the Kmart
property. He is very willing to talk to the City, but has no definite plans at this time. The
Bankruptcy hearing was held on March 20tn. Fehst indicated he also, has been talking to
Herringer and felt the property wili probably be a mixed-use area.
325-40'~ Avenue MGS
Schumacher indicated the property owner for MGS Company at 325 40th Avenue contacted staff
to express their interest in relocating their business into an 8, 000 sq. ft. building in Columbia
Heights. Schumacher indicated he is having problems locating a site to relocate the business to
and will keep working on it.
RFQ's Mailed Out & Advertised
Schumacher stated the RFQ's were mailed out last week to a list of 20 developers and will be
published in the Real Estate Journal on April 29~, 2002. The packets are due on May 14th by
4:00p. m.
Lomianki Park Update
Schumacher indicated Tim Johnson, City Planner, prepared the memo in the packet for the
Board as an update. Johnson states an Open Hous. e was hem on March 26, 2002 with
approximately 25 residents with several City Council and Planning Commission members
present. Schumacher explained the Park and Recreation Commission will meet on April 24th,
and the Planning Commission will meet on May 7~ to discuss and provide recommendation
whether or not to continue recognizing this area as part of £omianki Park prior to the item going
to the City Council meeting sometime in May.
Nawrocki asked if the documentation has been found stating if the land has to remain as a
dedicated park. Schumacher indicated the documents have been found, and Johnson will be
presenting all the information at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on April 24a.
Memo on 51" Court Plans
Schumacher indicated in the memo from Tim Johnson, City Planner, it states the properties
located at 5045, 5065 and 5075 51st Court (behind White Castle and La Casita) are being
considered for possible residential developments, even though the property is zoned General
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April 16, 2002
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Business. If the townhome project goes through, the land would have to be rezoned. In March,
the EDA Board requested staff find the documentation of past developments on the site that never
were finalized. Staff found documentation from 1990for a two-story office building and a
Baymont Hotel concept from the winter of 2OOO for the property at 5065 51s' Court. Staff
continues to receive inquiries regarding the properties from interested commercial and
residential parties.
Williams asked what the taxes are on the vacant properties. Schumacher stated he would
provide this information to the Board at a future meeting.
Williams and F/yckoff expressed their interest in restaurants or a hotel being placed on the site
instead of townhomes. The townhome idea was more appealing to the remaining members of the
Board.
Report of the Executive Director
St. Timothy's Townhome Project Update
Fehst indicated BruceNedegaard contacted him to say that St. Timothy's voted 3 to 1 in favor of
the townhome project on the church property and would be contacting the City for permits.
OTHER REPORTS (Information Only- No Discussion)
Housing Update
Resident Council Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
Vice President, Jindra, adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakkefi
Recording Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2002
The meeting of the Traffic Commission was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairperson Ed
Carlson.
I. ROLL CALL
II. .
Members Present: Anderson, Carlson, Goodman, Sturdevant, Stumpf
Staff Present: Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer
Bill Roddy, Police Captain
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 2001 MINUTES
Motion by Sturevant, second by Goodman, to approve the minutes of the December 3,
2001 meeting. Motion carded unanimously.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL YIELD SIGN ON POLK STREET AT 39TM AVENUE
Mr. Matt Henry is requesting the Traffic Commission review the decision to deny
the request for a yield sign stopping traffic on Polk Street at 39th Avenue. (The
Commission considered this request in April 2000.) The intersection is
uncontrolled. The concern is the speed of the traffic on Polk Street in the vicinity
of the park. Residents including children must walk in the street to get to the park
because sidewalks are not available. There was also a request to install a stop
sign at this intersection in February 2000.
Mr. Henry was present and restated the concern of children forced to walk in the
streets because of no sidewalk. Traffic counts for 39th Avenue and Polk Street
were originally taken in February of 2000 and again in April of 2002. The
majority of the traffic on Polk Street was traveling at the posted speed or less.
Staff does not recommend installation of a yield sign for Polk Street. Installation
of a yield sign stopping traffic on Polk Street will have two effects. The traffic on
39th Avenue is already traveling fast and those speeds may increase if vehicles are
no longer required to proceed with caution through the uncontrolled intersection
and the yield sign may provide a false sense of security for pedestrians on Polk
Street. Staff will review the tree located on the south side of 39th Avenue west of
Polk Street to determine if it falls within the visibility triangle.
No sidewalk on Polk Street is a separate issue. Staff suggested walking young
children along the area behind the curb and gutter as it is not private property.
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May 6, 2002
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Mr. Henry requested a copy of the stop sign study by the Institute of Traffic
Engineers. Staff will make a copy available to him.
Motion by Carlson, second by Stumpfto deny the request to install yield signs on
Polk Street. Motion carded unanimously.
OTHER OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
mo
REQUEST TO MAKE 7TM STREET ONE-WAY FROM 40TM AVENUE TO
42NO AVENUE
Mayor Peterson received a suggestion from a resident to make 7th Street a one-
way street from 40th Avenue to 42nd Avenue. The purpose of the one-way
designation is to keep the street passable with the heavy use of on-street parking
surrounding the Islamic Center.
Police Chief Johnson suggested if parking continues to be a problem for the
neighborhood, the residents may want to consider restricting parking to one side
of the street. Staff does not recommend pursuing a one-way designation. Captain
Roddy recommended a Police representative meet with the organization and
express concerns with the parking and traffic congestion on 7th Street and work
out some kind of agreement which benefits the neighborhood and the attendees of
the Islamic Center.
Motion by Carlson, second by Sturdevant to direct a Police representative to meet
with the Islamic organization to discuss traffic congestion on 7th Street and work
out an agreement which benefits the neighborhood and the Islamic Center.
Motion carded unanimously.
B. REQUEST TO REVISE "PERMIT ONLY PARKING" ON 41s"r AVENUE
Mary Lou Pribula, of 4141 Quincy Street, a parishioner at Immaculate
Conception Church, is requesting the "Permit Parking Only" be removed on the
north side of 41st Avenue from the alley west to Quincy Street. She feels the
restriction is a hardship on the elderly members of the church.
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VII.
VII.
The permit parking was approved by the City Council in conjunction with the
development adjacent to NEI. Any change would have to be approved by the
City Council and re-negotiated with NEI.
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Goodman, to remove permit signs on the north
side of 41 st Avenue from the alley west to Quincy Street. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
A. None.
REPORTS
A. CITY ENGINEER
1. REQUEST TO REMOVE HANDICAP PARKING SIGN AT 4950 5x}t
STREET
The Public Works Department received a request to remove the handicap
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parking sign at 4950 5 Street as the sign is no longer required.
2. Commission members were given a Traffic Safety Fundamentals
Handbook published or provided by Mn/DOT.
B. POLICE CHIEF
None.
C. COMMISSIONERS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Traffic Commission Secretary
THESE MINUTES HAVE
NOT BEEN APPROVED
City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
May 22, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Gary Mayer; Bill Peterson; Gary
Peterson; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City
Engineer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Tom Greenhalgh; Scott Niemeyer
Also present:
Brian Oftedahl
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Mayer; second by Bill Peterson. All ayes, motion
carded.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the request by Michael & Jean Borg to
have their hall rental deposit of $500 refunded. Their daughter was to have her wedding
on January 4, 2003 at JPM, which is now cancelled. Recreation Director, Keith
Windschitl, stated that the cancellation came one month after the deposit was made.
Motion by B. Peterson, second by Foss to refund the down payment of $500 only if the
hall is re-rented at a full rental rate on January 4, 2003. All ayes, motion carried.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, handed out a letter of request for a fundraiser to
be held at Murzyn Hall for a Leukemia patient. Columbia Heights resident, Brian
Oftedahl, explained how he would like to hold a spaghetti fundraiser for his niece,
Kirsten Richard, also a Columbia Heights resident who is battling Leukemia. The
fundraiser would consist of door prizes, a silent auction, and spaghetti dinner. There
would be no alcohol served. They are looking at the dates of July 21, and August 4,
2002, both being Sunday rentals. Mayor, Gary Peterson, asked Brian Oftedahl how many
people they were planning on attend the function. Brian Oftedahl stated that it would be
around 500 people but they would hold the fundraiser in shifts. He also stated that they
are prepared for any up front costs that may apply. Mayor, Gary Peterson, stated that if
the Commission is willing to waive or reduce the fee, he will get the remaining cost
covered. Motion by B. Peterson, second by Foss to charge a flat fee of $100.00. All
ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, discussed the request for proposal
for Huset Park Master Plan. He is expecting the proposals to come in between $8,000
and $15,000. The contractor who is awarded a contract with the City of Columbia
Heights will be present at two Park & Recreation Commission meetings for the
Commission to review all proposals, staff rankings, and to make a final recommendation,
which will go to the City Council for review and approval. All proposals are due in the
office of Public Works Director/City Engineer no later than 3:30 p.m., June 28, 2002.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the Columbia Heights Lion's Club
storage area request. He showed the Commission Members the open area where the
warmers used to be south of the Labelle Lounge and suggested that shelves be built
within an enclosed area using solid oak doors as an entrance. Commission Chairperson,
Eileen Evans, asked if this new storage area would be able to be cold. Recreation
Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that there is already electricity to that location. The
Columbia Heights Lion's Club would pay 100% of the total cost. Motion by B. Peterson,
second by Mayer, to build storage/shelving and using a solid oak door as an entrance in
the empty space south of the Labelle Lounge, with the Columbia Heights Lion's Club
paying 100% of the total cost, and meeting all compliances and regulations. All ayes,
motion carded.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that Three Rivers Park District, formally
Hennepin County Park District, purchased the Salvation Army Camp. They are
interested in what the City of Columbia Heights plans to do with the Silver Lake Beach
and boat landing but they are not interested in buying that property at this point.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, stated that Three Rivers Park District would
have to finalize their purchase of the Salvation Army Camp before they move forward.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the two bids received for the Friday,
June 28, 2002 Jamboree fireworks display. Melrose Pyrotechnics has done the
outstanding show the past several years. Both proposals are very similar. Motion by
Foss, second by B. Peterson, to recommend Melrose Pyrotechnics run the 2002 Jamboree
fireworks display. All ayes, motion carried.
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REPORTS
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that the City
Manager has requested a letter be written to the City Council stating that the proceeds of
the sale of the land south of Lomianki Park (between 37th & 38th) go back into the parks.
He indicated he would send the City Council the letter.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission Members that the hard
wood floors at JPM have been completed and the contractor has done a good job.
Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, asked if anything has been done with the roof.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that he has left a message with a roofing
consultant but has not been able to speak to him yet.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that Central Avenue
construction started two weeks earlier than projected. The construction company will be
doing preliminary work until Memorial Day and full construction work following the
holiday.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, stated that the landscaping plans for
the front of JPM are complete and they plan to begin the week of May 28, 2002.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, asked if trenching for a flagpole light is something
we could do in house. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, said it is
possible.
Commission Member, Bill Peterson, asked when the front billboard sign would be
replaced at JPM. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that he has approached
the Columbia Heights Lion's Club on the replacement of the sign but they prefer to wait
until after the Columbia Heights Jamboree to see where they are at financially.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary