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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 15, 1999OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LEVY HEARING NOVEMBER 15, 1999 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTING OF SECRETARY PRO TEM,/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Peterson. Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek to appoint Carole Blowers as Secretary Pro Tern Motion passed unanimously. Roll Call: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Hunter, Jolly, Szurek, and Wyckoff all present. 2~ RESOLUTION NO. 99-85, BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE FOLLOWING ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, provided information on the improvements included in this resolution. Regarding the alley construction, which is assessed over ten years, at 8% interest, the city is paying 60% of the constructions costs, and the residents are paying 40%. The cost of the alley sealcoating was calculated at $1.60/lineal foot at an interest rate of 8% for one year. Ken Evans from 3720 2 ½ Street N.E. stated that he has been in his home for eight years now, and this is the third time he is paying for the alley sealcoating. Mr. Evans felt that there was minimal preparation by the city in doing the sealcoat work, and that there are ruts in the alley from a home being built in that area. Staffwill look into these items. Judy Hatterman from 3901 7~ Street N.E. and Teryl Barber from 3848 2na Street N.E. discussed the situation that they do not use the alley-they have driveways and the back of their garages face the alley. Residents were reminded that emergency vehicles and refuse trucks DO use the alleys. Elaine Albertson from 960 40~ Avenue N.E., stated she does not use her alley either. She questioned why the people who use the alley vs. the people who don't use it pay the same assessment. She stated she feels she is paying $925 for something she doesn't even use. Jane Gleason, Assessment Clerk, clarified the fact that residents have thirty days to pay their share of the assessment without interest (until December 16). Statements will be mailed in May of 2000, and each year thereafter for the length of the assessments or until paid. The assessment can be paid with interest before September 15, 2000. If the assessment is not paid by September 15, 2000, then the assessment is certified to the real estate taxes with a 10% penalty and a county fee. Harold Hoium from 4321 5~ Street N.E., asked where does the money come from? It was explained to Mr. Hoium that the city has bonded for this portion of the work. Mr. Hoium also questioned how the city comes up with a 10% penalty. The Assessment Clerk stated that it has always been that amount and it is determined by the County Auditor. Motion by Councilmember Wyckoff, seconded by Councilmember Hunter to waive the reading of Resolution No. 99-85, being ample copies were available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONNO. 99- 85 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvement and determining that said improvement has been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessments numbered 986,987,988, 990, 991,992, 993,994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1003, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, and 1017. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 15th day of November, 1999, in the City Council Chambers, 590 - 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section I. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 986, 987, 988, 990, 991,992, 993, 994, 995,996, 997, 998, 999, 1003, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, and 1017. Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll 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 land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3. That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before December 16, 1999, or in annual installments for a pedod of from one year to ten years as designated on the assessment roll, payable on or before the 15th day of September, annually, with 8% interest thereon. Failure to pay the annual installment renders the same delinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty and a County Fee is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4. That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered PIR 986, PIR 987, PIR 988, PIR 990, PIR 991, PIR 992, PIR 993, PIR 994, PIR 995, PIR 996, PIR 997, PIR 998, PIR 999, PIR 1009, PIR 1010, PIR 1011, PIR 1012, and PIR 1017 all in Project #9902 and PIR 1003 Project 9901. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 15th day of November, 1999. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Hunter Roll Call: All Ayes William Elrite, City Clerk Gary L. Peterson, Mayor Page 2 11-15-99 Levy Heating Motion by Councilmember Wyckoff, seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to adopt Resolution No. 99-85. ,~' Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 99-86, BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT AT 4522 5TM STREET Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, explained the following assessment for water service replacement, which was actually emergency work that had to be performed. Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 99-86, being ample copies were available to the public. RESOLUTION NO. 99- 86 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvement and determining that said improvement has been made and ratifying and conforming an authorization by petition/waiver under the 'Private Construction Agreement" to replace water service from main to stop box and to remove and construct curb and gutter, street and sidewalk heretofore received: Special Assessments numbered PIR 1013, Project #9911. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 15th day of November, 1999, in the City Council Chambers, 590 - 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, and a notice mailed to the property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section I. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered PIR 1013, Project #9911. Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll 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 land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3. That said assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before December 15, 1999, or in annual installments for a period of FIVE years as designated on the assessment roll, payable on or before the 15th 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 redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered PIR 1013, Project #9911. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Page 3 11-15-99 Levy Hearing Passed this 15th day of November, 1999. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All Ayes Gary L. Peterson, Mayor William Eldte, City Clerk Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to adopt P, esolution No. 99-86. RESOLUTION NO. 99-87, BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING AT 1010 40TM AVENUE Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 99-87, as ample copies were available to the public. RESOLUTION NO. 99- 87 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvement and determining that said improvement has been made and ratifying and conforming an authorization by petition/waiver under the "Authorization To Repair Hazardous Building Agreement" to remove hazardous condition by cleaning and secudng garage and replacing door hereto received: Special Assessments numbered PIR 1004, Project #9821. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 15th day of November, 1999, in the City Council Chambers, 590 - 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, and a notice mailed to the property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section I. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered PIR 1004, Project #9821. Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll 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 land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3. That said assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before December 15, 1999, or in annual installments for a period of FIVE years as designated on the assessment roll, payable on or before the 15th 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. Page 4 11-15-99 Levy Hearing Section 4. That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered PIR 1004, Project #9821. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 15th day of November, 1999. Offered by: Szurek Seconded by: Jolly Roll Call: All Ayes Gary L. Peterson, Mayor William Eldte, City Clerk Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to adopt Resolution 99-87 Mr. Bedi from Sahib's Gateway to India Restaurant, 4022 Central Avenue N.E., had drawings for additional seating at his restaurant which he presented to the Mayor and Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Pro Tem Page 5 11-15-99 Levy Hearing