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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 25, 1999OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1999 1_ CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTING OF SECRETARY PRO TEM,/ROLL CALL 2~ The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA - None. CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the October 11, 1999, Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2) Authorize Replacement of Unit #167 Tractor/Backhoe The Council authorized the purchase of a Caterpillar Tractor/Backhoe Model 426 C IT at a cost of $68,018 with trade-in, plus tax, from Ziegler Equipment of Minneapolis, with funding split equally between the Sewer and Water Capital Equipment Replacement Funds: 432-49450-5150 and 433-49430-5150. 3) Authorize Installation of Electrical Generator Connection/Transfer Switch at Murzyn Hall The Council awarded the bid for the installation of an electrical generator connection and transfer switch at Murzyn Hall to Aid Electric in the amount not to exceed $5,880; and, furthermore, and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. 4) Authorize Installation of Electrical Power and Controls for Silver Lake Aeration System The Council awarded the bid for the installation of electrical power and controls for the Silver Lake Aeration System to Aid Electric in an amount not to exceed $5,815; and furthermore, and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 2 5) Resolution No. 99-83, Classification of Tax Forfeit Parcels The reading of the resolution was waived, there being ample copies available for the public: RESOLUTION 99-83 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALE OF FORFEIT PARCELS AT 4250 McLEOD STREET NE AND 4236 CLEVELAND STREET NE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has researched and analyzed potential uses for 4250 McLeod Street NE and 4236 Cleveland Street NE; and, WHEREAS, it has been determined that because of issues pertaining to topography of the property and building setback requirements, 4250 McLeod Street NE is essentially unbuildable and has no public use; and, WHEREAS, it has been determined that 4236 Cleveland Street NE has no public use and it does not currently have access to an improved public street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that 4236 Cleveland Street NE would become a buildable residential lot if the remaining portion of the platted public fight-of-way for Cleveland Street NE is constructed in the future; and, WHEREAS, the City Council determines that neither property has a public use and that the City does not have a desire to acquire either parcel. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council hereby approves the classification and sale of forfeit parcels at 4250 McLeod Street NE and 4236 Cleveland Street NE. Passed this 25th day of October, 1999. Offered by: Szurek Seconded by: Jolly Roll Call: All Ayes William Elrite, City Clerk Mayor Gary L. Peterson Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 3 5~ 6) Accept Written Proposal for Pre-Placement Medical Examinations-Columbia Park Medical Group The Council accepted the written proposal for pre-placement medical examinations as made by Columbia Park Medical Group, and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Authorize Staff to Enter Into an Agreement with NetLink International For a City Web Site The Council authorized staff to enter into an agreement with NetLink International of St. Paul to create, develop, and implement a cit web site based on quotes received by staff and for NetLink to provide instructions to enable staffto update and modify the city web site at a cost between $7,225 and $9,775. 8) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northstar Corridor Development Authority_ The Council adopted the proposed amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northstar Corridor Development Authority and authorized the same be forwarded to the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. 9) Recommend Anoka County Transfers the Tax Forfeit Parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights EDA The City Council requested Anoka County to transfer the tax forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority for $1.00. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 25, 1999. 11) Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on consent agenda: Motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Proclamations Mayor Peterson read the proclamation and proclaimed October 25-29 as Minnesota Manufacturers Week. Introduction of New Employees The City Manager introduced Charlie Thompson, new Fire Chief. Mr. Thompson previously worked at the City of St. Michael. Mr. Thompson will start on November Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 4 9th. Mayor Peterson welcomed him to our staff, and thanked all the members of the Fire Department who attended tonight's meeting in support of the new Fire Chief. Lan Vu, Assistant Liquor Operations Manager, was unable to attend tonight, as he was working. The City Manager introduced Tom Brokmeier, new Assistant Liquor Operations Manager. C. Recognition Mayor Peterson recognized John Murzyn, Jr. for his five years of service on the Charter Commission. John served on the Charter Commission from 1995 to 1999. The Mayor also acknowledged that John is a valued employee. At this time in the meeting, JeffBahe and Bobby Williams' daughter from Jeff's Bobby's & Steve's AutoWorld presented a $20,000 check to the City which is to be used for a monument in the city's gateway at the comer of 37th and Central. Mr. Bahe thanked councilmembers for their support on their new business here in Columbia Heights. He also stated that they have opened a Police Sub-Station at AutoWorld to be used by our Police Department, the Transit Police, and the City of Minneapolis Police Department, and that they appreciate their presence there. Mr. Bahe also stated that their business is supportive of the proposed multi-use community center. 6-- PUBLIC HEARINGS Ae Be Rental License Revocation Hearing- 4007 Main Street The Mayor closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Marcea Mariani regarding rental property at 4007 Main Street, in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. Rental License Revocation Hearing - 681 51 st Avenue The Mayor closed the public heating regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Gary Stockwell regarding rental property at 681 51 st Avenue in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. Rental License Revocation Hearing - 981 43 ½ Avenue The Mayor closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Mohammed Khan regarding rental property at 981 43 lA Avenue in that the Enforcement Officer is granting more time to complete the work at the property to bring it into compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 5 De Rental License Revocation Heating at 1206-08 and 1407-09 Circle Terrace The Mayor closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Susan Loewenthal at 1206-08 Circle Terrace, in that the property is in substantial compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. Discussion was held on the property at 1407-09 Circle Terrace. The current renters from both 1407 Circle Terrace and 1409 Circle Terrace were present and spoke. Both indicated it has taken a long time for the landlord to respond to the issues. Both also felt it was very stressful not knowing whether or not they would have to move if the rental license was revoked, especially with winter coming on. Acting Fire Chief Dana Alexon was present to discuss items not completed at this particular address. There had a number of outstanding issues (scraping/painting of the exterior; landscaping; damaged screen windows; missing storm windows), but it was felt that the issue of missing storm windows was the most crucial with winter approaching. Mr. Loewenthal, Susan Loewenthal's son, was also present. Mr. Loewenthal discussed the difficulties he has had in completing the items for compliance. After much discussion and consideration of options available (fining the owner, granting an extension, revoking the license, tabling the item), motion was made by Councilmember Hunter, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to table the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Susan Loewenthal regarding property at 1407-09 Circle Terrace until the next regular city council meeting, whereby the landlord will be requested to come into compliance with the necessary items. Motion passed unanimously. 7~ ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 99-82 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 1 lth day of October, 1999, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 6 improvements and WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed on November 15, 1999, and a portion of the costs may be bome by the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows: ESTIMATED ASSESSED ESTIMATED CITY PORTION PORTION TOTAL PROJECT CONCRETE ALLEY CONSTRUCTION $651,793.37' $212,676.00 $864,469.37* BITUMINOUS ALLEY CONSTRUCTION $ 16,590.63 $ 14,005.00 $ 30,595.63 ALLEY SEAL COAT $ 3,343.60 $104,324.80 $107,668.40 * Includes utility funds Passed this 25th day of October, 1999. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All Ayes Gary L. Peterson, Mayor William Elrite, City Clerk B. Bid Considerations - None. C. Other Business Councilmember Wyckoff stated that the Fire Department's dalmation mascot- Hooper-will be on local Channel 56 on October 30th at 10:30 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. She asked about the deadline for yardwaste, which is November 27th, unless we have a major snowstorm before that date. Councilmember Wyckoff asked the Public Works Director if the slots in the manhole at Tyler and 40t~ ran parallel to the curb or not, as a young person had a bicycle accident at that location recently. 8~ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 7 The City Manager stated there is a Police/Fire Budget Work Session on Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room; a Recreation Budget Work Session on Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Murzyn Hall; and a Master Redevelopment Task Force Meeting on Thursday, October 282 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Two other budget work session dates have been set for Tuesday, November 9th and Wednesday, November 17th, and no other ones for regular Monday nights have been set for November. The next issue of the Heights Happenings will be coming out in November. It will contain information on the upcoming referendum item on the proposed multi-use community center and the special election for it which will be held on December 14th. This week's edition of the Focus News will have general information on the proposed multi-use community center, and in the November 2na issue of the NorthEast Newspaper, there will be an article as well. Flu shots will be available at Murzyn Hall on Thursday, October 28th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Remodeling Handbook for Post-World War II Homes is available in the Community Development Depamnent for $10. It is geared to Cape Cod/rambler type homes, which is about 95% of our housing stock. This plan book won a 1999 award from the National League of Cities. The 1999 Congress of Cities & Exposition (November 30th- December 4th) will be attended by Councilmembers Hunter and Szurek. The Public Works Director stated that the no parking ban goes into effective fi'om 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on all city streets for winter hours starting November 1st, going through March 31 st. Bo Report of the Ci_ty Attorney: Nothing to report. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. The following minutes of various boards/commissions were acknowledged: the Library Board Meeting of October 5, 1999; the Library Board/City Council Budget Meeting of October 5, 1999; and the Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 28, 1999. 10. CITIZENS FORUM The Mayor and Council acknowledged the presence of Boy Scout Troop #119 from Immaculate Conception Church. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1999 Page 8 Several students from Mr. Galuska's class were present at tonight's meeting. introduced themselves to the Mayor and Council. They all Some of the students had specific questions for the council, such as questions about the multi- use community center and the ballfields, and problems encountered in building a garage on a relative's property. The Council provided the students with information and advice and thanked them for coming to tonight's meeting. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole J. Blowers Secretary Pro Tem