HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 14, 1999 RegularAGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1999 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 590 40TM AVENUE
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least
96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make
arrangements.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL(CommencementofCablecastingofRegMtg on Television.)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes
2) Backlit Street Name Signing for University Avenue 37~ to 49~ Avenues
3) Limited Site Investigation for Waste Oil Tank Removal
4) Authorization for Braun Intertec'to Conduct Road Rater Testing
5) Municipal Service Center Basement Lighting Upgrades
6) 'Award of Bid for Storm Sewer Work at 42nd Avenue - 2nd and 3ra Streets
7) Resolution No. 99-54 ~ Award of Seal Coating Project
8) Change Order No. 1 for 1999 Street and Parking Lane Striping
9) Change Order No. 1 for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
10) Authorize Payment of Arbitrator's 11) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1395 - Amending City
Code - removed 12) Invoice for Values First/SACCC 13) CUP - 4700 Chatham Road
14) CLIP - 550 40th Avenue 15) CUP - 500 40th Avenue
16) City Manager's Compensation Adjustments
17) Resolution No. 99-64 Dealing with the City Manager Compensation
18) Transfer of Funds - Police Department Overtime
19) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1394 - Sale of 545 and 549 38th Avenue
20) Purchase of Folding Chairs for Murzyn Hall
21) Authorize Contract for Proposal of Assistance with Bond Referendum
22) Information Systems Department Staffing
23) Metropolitan Council Plmming Grmxt Amendment
24) Reallocation of 1994 and 1995 HOME Funds
25) Payment of the Bills
26) Approval of License Applications
5. RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS
a) Humanitarian of the Year - Kaye Stickler
b) Mediation Services Presentation
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1391 Pertaining to Council Meetings
b) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1392 Pertaining to Payment of Assessments
c) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1393 Pertaining to SACA Rezoning
d) Second Reading of Ordinance no. 1390 Vacating an Alley
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
None
B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Authorization Request to Purchase a New Passenger Van
2) CUP - 2101 37th Avenue
3) CUP - 4555 University Avenue
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
B) Report of the City Attorney
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A) Minutes of Board and Commission Meetings
1) May 26, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission
2) May 20, 1999 Telecommunications Commission
3) June 7, 1999 Traffic Commission
10. CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
11. ADJOURNMENT
'Cl- -Y OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., CoLumbIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
Mayor
Gary £. Peterson
Counc~imembers
DonaM G. Jolly
John Hunter
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
ADMINISTRATION
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on
Monday June 14,1999 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 sez~vices,
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 handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements.
(TDD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETiNG AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be
items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda
preparation deadline.)
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda
by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as next order of business.)
A. MOTION: Move to approve Consent A~enda items as follows:
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the May 24, 1999 Council Meeting as presented.
2) Backlit Street Name Signing for University Avenue 37th to 49th Avenues
MOTION: Move to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the installation ofbacklit
street signs on University Avenue from 37th to 49th Avenues and authorize the Engineering Consulting
Firm of BRW to perform the necessary plan preparation.
3) Limited Site Investigation for Waste Oil Tank Removal
MOTION: Move to accept the low, qualified, responsible bid from Thatcher Engineering in the amount of
$4,777.50 for conducting a limited site investigation at the MSC with 10% of the funding appropriated
from Refuse Fund 603-49950-3050.
Page 1
THE C1T~ OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
4) Authorization for Braun Intertec to Conduct Road Rater Testing on Zone 5 City Streets
MOTION: Move to authorize Braun Intertec Corp., Inc. to conduct Road Rater testing on Zone 5 streets,
excluding C.S.A.H. for $1,000.00/mile plus mobilization with funding to be appropriated from 430-
46323-3050; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
salne.
5) Municipal Service Center Basement Lighting Upgrades
MOTION: Move to accept the low, qualified, responsible bid from Heights Electric in the amount of
$9,520 to upgrade the Municipal Service Center basement with funding from 101-43121-5120, 601-
49430-5120, 601-49450-5120 and 701-49950-5120.
6) Award Bid for Storm Sewer Work at 42na Avenue and 2nd Street and Intersection of 42nd Avenue and
3rd Street
MOTION: Move to award the storm sewer work at 42nd Avenue and 2na Street and at the intersection of
42nd Avenue and 3~d Street to Stepaniak Construction of East Bethel, Minnesota, in the amount of $9,130
from Sewer Construction Fund 652-49810-5130; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
7) Approval of Resolution No. 99-65 and Award of Seal Coating Prqiect #9901 (A)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 99-65 accepting bids and award the 1999 Seal
Coating Project 9901 (A) to Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota, based on their low, qualified,
responsible bid in the amount of $53,181.00 to be appropriated fi:om Fund 415-59901-5130; and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
8) Change Order No. 1 for 1999 Street and Parking Lane Striping
MOTION: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for epoxy striping on Central Avenue to
Precision Paving Marking in the amount of $6,296.30 with funding out of the State Aid Maintenance
Fund.
9) Change Order No. 1 for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
MOTION: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for relocation of electrical receptacle for
exterior portable generator to extend the forcemain to manhole located on 51st Avenue to Penn Contracting
of Blaine, Minnesota, in the amount of $7,410.10 with $6,190.10 reimbursed from the State of Minnesota
MIF Grant and $1,200 from the Sewer Construction Fund 652-49712-5120.
10) Authorize Payment of Arbitrator's Fees
MOTION: Move to authorize the payment of $4,847 to Richard John Miller for the City's share of the
arbitrator's fee and incurred expenses in the grievance arbitration between AFSCME Council 14 and the
City of Columbia Heights.
11) First Reading - Ordinance No. 1395 - Amendment to Chapter 5A of City Code
Removed from agenda for further consideration.
Page 2
12) Invoice for Values First/SACCC
MOTION: Move to approve the payment of $4,959 to Anoka County for the City of Columbia Heights
1999 calendar year dues.
13) Conditional Use Permit - 4700 Chatham Road
MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow a radio transmission tower on the property
at 4700 Chatham Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full
compliance.
2) The tower may be designed in a manner so that it can accommodate additional antennas in the
future. Any addition of antennas will require a conditional use permit.
14) Conditional Use Permit - 550 40th Avenue
MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow a dwelling unit in the basement of the
building at 550 40th Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1) All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full
compliance.
2) At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor of the
building. This shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms and bedrooms.
3) The parking lot shall be hard-surfaced and striped.
4) A parking lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the hard-
surfacing of the lot.
15) Conditional Use Permit - 500 40th Avenue N-F,
MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow a nonintoxicating 3.2 bar and grill and a
dwelling unit on the second floor of the building at 500 40th Avenue NE, subject to the following
conditions:
1) All required state and local codes, permits, and inspections including, but not limited to,
building permits, fire code, and health department regulations will be met and in full compliance.
2) At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor of the
building. This shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms, and bedrooms.
3) The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
4) All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully
comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
16) Ci_ty Manager's Compensation Adjustments
MOTION: Move to authorize a pay increase for the City Manager of 3 ½%, retroactive to January 1, 1999;
to provide annual deferred compensation of $5,500.00 for the calendar year and succeeding years; and to
increase the car allowance fi:om $300.00 to $350.00 per month, effective January 1, 1999.
17) Resolution No. 99-64 Being a Resolution Dealing with City Manager Compensation
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 99-64 being a resolution dealing with the City Manager
compensation.
Page 3
18) Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police Department to Repay Overtime Fund
MOTION: Move to transfer $418, the total received from Columbia Heights Independent School Distr/ct
#13 for off duty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget under line
1020, police overtime.
MOTION: Move to transfer $456, the total mount received from Columbia Heights Independent School
District #13 for offduty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget
under line 1020, police overtime.
MOTION: Move to transfer $1,064, the total amount received from Columbia Heights Independent School
District #13 for off duty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget
under line 1020, police overtime.
MOTION: Move to transfer $4,275, the total amount received from Norwest Bank for off duty security
worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget under line 1020, police overtime.
19) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1394 - Sale of 545 and 549 38t~ Avenue NE
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1394 to June 28, 1999 at approximately
7:00 p.m.
20) Purchase of Folding Chairs for Murzyn Hall
MOTION: Move to appropriate $7,500 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Murzyn
Hall budget and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase new
chairs from Adirondack at a cost of $6,611.58.
21) Authorize Contract for Proposal of Assistance with Bond Referendum
MOTION: Move to appropriate $9,800 from the General Fund undesignated fund balance to the Mayor
and Council budget and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ingraham
and Associates for the Park and Recreation Bond Referendum Assistance Proposal dated May 24, 1999 at
a cost not to exceed $9,800 with funds from 101-41110-3050.
22) Information Systems Department Staffing
MOTION: Move to establish the 1999 and 2000 salary ranges for the positions of Information Systems
Director and Information Systems Technician as follows: Information Systems Director - 1999; Entry,
$3,934; 6 months, $4,069; 1 year, $4,203; 2 year, $4,337; 3 year, $4,471: 2000, Entry, $4,072, 6 month,
$4,211, 1 year, $4,349, 2 year, $4,488 and 3 year, $4,627; Information Systems Technician; 1999 - Entry,
$2,765, 6 month, $2,859, 1 year, $2,953, 2 year, $3,048 and 3 year, $3,142; 2000 - Entry, $2,862, 6
month, $2,959, 1 year, $3,057, 2 year, $3,154 and 3 year, $3,252.
23) Metropolitan Council Planning Grant Amendment
MOTION: Move to approve the Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning
Assistance Program Grant Agreement #SG-97-140-D between the City of Columbia Heights and
Metropolitan Council; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same.
Page 4
. 24) Reallocation of 1994 and 1995 HOME Fun&q
MOTION: Move to authorize and direct the City Manager to inform Anoka County of the request to
reallocate 1994 and 1995 unexpended HOME Funds to be applied to the Real Estate Equities
Development Company application; and furthermore, to authorize the City Manager to forward said
notification to Anoka County and to execute all documentation necessary to implement this request.
25) Payment of the Bills
MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
26) Approval of License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the license applications as listed.
5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Humanitarian of the Year - Kaye Stickler
B. Mediation Services Presentation ~ Ann Wallerstadt
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading/Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 1391 Pertaining to Council Meetings
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1391, an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 16, o£the
Charter pertaining to Council Meetings.
B. Second Reading/Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 1392 Pertaining to Pavrnent of Assessments
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1392 an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section 83 of the
Charter pertaining to payment of assessments.
C. Second Reading/public Hearing of Ordinance No. 1393 Pertaining to SACA Rezoning
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1393 being an ordinance rezoning 627 38th Avenue NE from R-3
to Multiple Family Residential District to I, Industrial District.
D. Second Reading/Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 1390, Alley Vacation
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1390 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, vacating a certain alley.
Page 5
7. ITI~MS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
None
B. Bid Considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Authorization Request to Purchase New Passenger Van
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase a new
passenger van fi:om the State contract for the cost of $21,466 plus tax with $20,000, excluding tax, coming
from Fund 101-45040-5150 and the remainder coming fi:om Fund 881-45002-5150.
2) Conditional Use Permit - 2101 37a~ Avenue NE
MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow the operation of a flesh floral and silk
flower retail store in an accessory structure at 2101 37th Avenue NE.
ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow the operation of a fresh
floral and silk flower retail store in an accessory structure at 2101 37th Avenue NE provided that the
building be demolished after this business ceases operation or is discontinued for six months or more.
3) Conditional Use Permit - 4555 University Avenue NE
MOTION: Move to approve the conditional use permit to allow the veterinary clinic and hospital to operate
at 4555 University Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1) All required state and local codes, permits and inspections including, but not limited to, building
permits, fire code and health department regulations will be met and in full compliance.
2) The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
3) A parking lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the striping of
the lot.
4) All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully
comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
5) Screening shall be continued along the south property line.
6) The area designated as Area #1 on the site plan shall be the only site area utilized as a pet
exercise area and it shall be hard-surfaced and completely enclosed.
Page 6
.8: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
B. Report of the City Attorney
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) May 26, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission
2) May 20, 1999 Telecommunications Commission
3) June 7, 1999 Traffic Commission
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE cOUNCIL oN MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. The citizen
is requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public may address the Council regarding
specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Move to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting.
Walter Fehst, City Manager
WF/js
Page 7
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 1999
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Peterson at 7:05 p.m. Present were Mayor
Peterson and Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Wyckoff and Hunter.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA
Councilmember Jolly requested item 4-A-15 "Establishing Council Work Sessions" be removed
from the consent agenda for discussion. Councilmember Szurek inquired if item 4-A-10 "SACA
Land Lease, Site Plan, Rezoning" included a review of the site plan. Staff advised this item will
be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its June 1st meeting with a new site plan.
A resident requested items 4-A-21 and 4-A-22 regarding the Housing Enforcement Official be
removed from the agenda for later discussion.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the
consent agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as
next order of business.)
A. Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the May 10, 1999 Regular Council Meeting as
presented.
2) Renewal of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Membership and Payment of
Dues
The Council approved the membership of the City of Columbia Heights in the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities with the payment of dues in the amount of
$2,500 for half of the year to come from Fund 101-41110-4300.
3) Authorization to Seek Bids for Lighting and Electrical Upgrades for the Municipal
Service Center Basement
The Council authorized staffto seek bids for upgrading the Municipal Service Center
basement lighting and electrical.
-1-
4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Striping on Central Avenue This item was
removed from the master agenda.
5) Authorization to Purchase Auto/CAD Land Development
The Council authorized staff to purchase one license of Auto/CAD Land Development
with the Civil, Survey and VIP Packages from Taylor Technologies for a total cost of
$6,341.00 with funds allocated from 101-43100-5170.
6) Securi _ty Guard Services
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Avalon Security Corporation to provide security services to the municipal liquor stores.
7) Bad Check Recovery_
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
National Recoveries, Inc. for check collection services.
8) Establish New Salary_ Range for Police Captain
The Council established a new monthly salary range for the position of Police Captain for
new hires to the position as follows: 1999 Proposed: $4,499, 6 months, $4,653, 1 year,
$4,806, 2 years, $4,960, 3 years, $5,113; 2000 Proposed: entry $4,657, 6 months, $4,816,
1 year $4,974, 2 years, $5,133 and 3 years, $5,292.
9) Request Authorization to Award Bid for 1999 Jamboree Fireworks
The Council awarded the bid for the 1999 fireworks display scheduled for June 26, 1999,
to Melrose Pyrotechnics for a $6,000 fireworks display with $2,000 appropriated fi:om
Fund 101-45050-4378.
10) SACA Land Lease, Site Plan, Rezoning
The Council directed staffto 1) initiate the re-zoning of property at 627 38th Avenue fi.om
R-3, Multiple Family District to I, Industrial District, 2) to refer the revised site plan to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration, 3) to direct staff to initiate any
necessary changes to the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate this change in use and
zoning designation, and 4) authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Land
Lease Agreement and other documentation necessary to implement this change.
11) Permits for 1999 Jamboree
The Council authorized staff to close Jefferson Street fi.om Monday afternoon, June 21,
1999 through Sunday, June 27, 1999.
The Council authorized the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the Jamboree
Parade to be held on Friday, June 25, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. for the following streets: Central
Avenue at 45th Avenue to 40th Avenue; west on 40th Avenue to 5th Street and 5th Street to
Mill Street.
-2-
12) Resolution No.99-63 - Award of 1999 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs - Project
#9900
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-63
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1999
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 9900 TO RON KASSA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 9900,
Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations, bids were received, opened and
tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the
advertisement:
Bidder
Ron Kassa Contraction, Inc.
Gunderson Bros.
Jay Bros.
Base Bid
$6,868.00
$7,590.00
$8,430.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. 6005 250 St. East, Elko, Mn. Is
the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract
with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights,
for 1999 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations, City Project No. 9900,
according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all
bidder, the deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful
bidders and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until the contract has been
signed.
o
City prOject #9900 shall be funded with State Aid Maintenance Fund, General
Fund, and Sewer and Water Fund.
Dated this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
-3-
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution
presented to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof
held in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 24th day of May, 1999, as
disclosed by the records of said City in my possession.
Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk
13) Approval of Change Order #2 for 1998 Retainin g Wall and Sidewalk Construction
The Council authorized change order #2 for modular block retaining wall and concrete
sidewalk in the amount of $4,146.00 with funding out of the State Aid Construction
Fund.
14) Final Pawnent to Nadeau Utility for 1998 Retaining Wall Construction
The Council accepted the work for 1998 retaining wall construction, City Project
Numbers 9733, 9734 and 9738 and authorized final payment of $6,466.41 to Nadeau
Utility, Inc. of Maple Grove, Minnesota.
15) Establish Dates for Council Work Sessions
This item was removed fi.om the agenda for later discussion.
16) Resolution No. 99-55 - 1999/2000 IAFF Labor Agreement
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-55
REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1216
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Intemational Association of
Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1216, representing firefighters of the City and the City's
negotiating spokesperson, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable
contract for calendar years 1999 and 2000;
WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available at the Office of the City Manager and is
made a part hereof by reference;
-4-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement, as negotiated, be
and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1999
and 2000 for IAFF bargaining unit employees of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute this agreement.
Passed this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
17) Resolution No. 99-56 - 1999/2000 AFSCME Labor Agreement
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-56
REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES, LOCAL NO. 495
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council No. 14, Local No. 495,
representing clerical and technical employees of the City, and the City's negotiating
spokesperson, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for
calendar years 1999 and 2000;
WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available at the Office of the City Manager and is
made a part hereof by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement, as negotiated, be
and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1999
and 2000 for AFSCME bargaining unit employees of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute this agreement.
Passed this 24th day of May, 1999.
-5-
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
18) Authorization to Seek RFP's for Custodial Services at Municipal Buildings
The Council authorized staff to obtain requests for proposals for custodial services at City
Hall, the Municipal Service Center and the Public Library.
19) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1391, Pertaining to Chapter 3, Section 16
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1391
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 16,
OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 16, of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently
reads as follows, to wit:
At the time of the first regularly scheduled council meeting in January following a regular municipal
election, the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings.
At this time, the newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership,
except that for council members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall
assume the duties of such membership on the first Monday in January following that regular
municipal election. Thereafter the council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by
ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less than once each month. The mayor, or
any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special meetings of the council upon
at least twelve (12) hours' notice to each member of the council. Such notice shall be delivered
personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at the member's usual place
of residence. All meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the
minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times.
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
At the time of the fu'st regularly scheduled council meeting in January following a regular municipal
election, the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings.
-6-
At this time, the newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership,
except that for council members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall
assume the duties of such membership on the first Monday in January following that regular
municipal election. Thereafter the council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by
ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less than once each month. The mayor, or
any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special meetings of the council upon
at least three (3) days' notice to each member of the council. Such notice shall be posted and shall
be delivered personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at the
member's usual place of residence. The mayor, any two members of the council, or the city
manager, may call special emergency meetings of the council. The Council shall make good faith
efforts to provide notice of the meeting. Posted or published notice of any such emergency meeting
shall not be required. An emergency meeting shall be defined as a special meeting called because of
circumstances that, in the judgment of the mayor, any two council members, or the ci_ty manager,
require immediate consideration. All meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall
have access to the minutes mad records thereof at all reasonable times.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its
passage.
First Reading: May 24, 1999
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1391 was scheduled for June 14, 1999 at approximately 7:00
p.m.
20) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1392 Pertaining to Ci_ty Charter, Chapter 8, Section 83, Local
Improvement, How Made
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample copies available for the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1392
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 83
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 8, Section 83 of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
The council may provide for payment in a lump sum or in annual installments for a period of not over
ten years, and it shall provide for extending payments over a period of years if so requested in the
property owners' petition. All interest charges and miscellaneous costs shall, if not previously paid, be
included in the tax bill for the last installment of such assessment. The council shall provide by
ordinance a uniform rule as to the number of years over which payments for various local improvements
shall be extended.
-7-
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
The council may provide for payment in a lump sum or in annual installments for a period of not over
thirty_ years, and it shall provide for extending payments over a period of years if so requested in the
property owners' petition. All interest charges and miscellaneous costs shall, if not previously paid, be
included in the tax bill for the last installment of such assessment. The council shall provide by
ordinance a uniform rule as to the number of years over which payments for various local improvements
shall be extended.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its
passage.
First Reading: May 24, 1999
The second reading of the ordinance was scheduled for June 14, 1999 at approximately 7:00 p.m.
21) Resolution No. 99-58 Beine a Resolution Appointing a Housing Enforcement Official
This item was removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
22) Resolution No. 99-57 Being a Resolution Authorizing a Housing Enforcement Official to Exercise
Certain License Revocation Powers
This item was removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
23) Payment of the Bills
The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
24) Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
Roll call on consent agenda: All ayes
Establishing Council Work Session Dates for June
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to establish a Council work session on Monday, June 7, 1999 at 8:00
p.m. and on Monday, June 21, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Resolution No. 99-58 Being a Resolution Appointing a Housing Enforcement Official
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 99-58
BEING A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A HOUSING ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
-8-
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, held a duly authorized (regular) meeting
on the 24th day of May, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5A of the City Code of Columbia Heights authorizes the administration and
enforcement official for the Columbia Heights HoUsing Maintenance Code:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
That the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota hereby finds, determines and
declares:
That Dana Alexon of the Columbia Heights Fire Department shall be appointed the housing
enforcement official for the administration and enforcement of the Columbia Heights Housing
Maintenance Code.
Passed this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Hunter
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
22) Resolution No. 99-57 Being a Resolution Authorizing a Housing Enforcement Official to Exercise
Certain License Revocation Powers
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 99-57
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
TO EXERCISE CERTAIN LICENSE REVOCATION POWERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, held a duly authorized
(regular) meeting on the 24th day of May, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5A of the City Code of Columbia Heights authorizes the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of said Chapter, by the City Manager and his/her designated agents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has appointed Dana Alexon
as the housing enforcement official for the enforcement of the Columbia Heights Housing Maintenance
Code; and
-9-
WHEREAS, Chapter 5A authorizes the revocation of a rental license pursuant to the procedures set out
in Chapter 5A of the City Code of Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, facts have been submitted to this body showing that there is a need for the housing
enforcement official to act pursuant to Section 5.104(1)(a):
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
That the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota hereby finds, determines and
declares:
That the housing enforcement official for the Columbia Heights Housing and Maintenance Code
shall be authorized to act pursuant to Section 5.104(1)(a) of the City of Columbia Heights.
Passed this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Presentations
Mayor Peterson recognized Ryan Vaughn, the recipient of the Merle Glader Memorial Fund Scholarhip.
Ryan is the son of Corporal Steve Vaughn of the Columbia Heights Police Department. Mede Glader
served as Chief of the department and the scholarship fund was set up by his family in his memory.
Representatives of V.F.W. Post #230 made a contribution of $1,000 to the Jamboree fireworks display.
B. New Employee
Rich Nordstrom, the newly-hired Engineering Tech III, was introduced to the Council.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Currency Exchange - State License Application, 4110 Central Avenue
Staffprepared three resolutions for Council consideration. Resolution No. 99-54 approves the currency
exchange license application. Resolution No. 99-59 denies the currency exchange application.
Resolution No. 99-60 would impose a twelve month moratorium on establishing new currency and other
financial institutions within 'the City if approved.
-10-
Discussion was held regarding the proposed location for the business, the impacts it may have on the
surrounding businesses and the measures being taken by the property owner and the business owners
to accommodate the needs of the community.
Motion by Hunter, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: Jolly, Hunter, Peterson - aye Szurek, Wyckoff- nay Motion passes
RESOLUTION NO. 99-54
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
WHEREAS, the President of Younge, Potts, Wiezer and Company, Inc. has submitted a license
application to the State of Minnesota to operate a currency exchange business at 4110 Central Avenue
NE in Columbia Heights; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 53A.04 of Minnesota State Statute requires that currency exchange license
applications shall be submitted to the governing body of the local unit of government in which the
applicant is proposing to be located; and,
WHEREAS, a notice of the City's intention to consider the issue has been published in the May 6, 1999
edition of the Focus News; and,
WHEREAS, the City has 60 days from April 16, 1999 to take action on the request; and,
WHEREAS, there is not another licensed currency exchange operation within one-half mile of 4110
Central Avenue NE; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal is in compliance with the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Columbia Heights City Council that the application
for a currency exchange license to operate at 4110 Central Avenue NE is hereby approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Columbia Heights City Council that the
applicant shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for costs to publish notice and to send written
notice to adjacent properties within 300 feet of the subject property.
Passed this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Hunter
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: Jolly, Hunter, Peterson - aye
Szurek, Wyckoff- nay
-11-
7. iTEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1393 Being an Ordinance Rezoning 627 38th Avenue Northeast
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1393
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Section 1:
Section 2:
853, CITY CODE OF 1977,
That certain property legally described as Lots 40, 41, 42, and 43 including half the
vacated alley lying adjacent thereto, Block 84, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
Anoka County, Minnesota.
To authorize and direct staff to amend the official zoning map to reflect the change in
zoning from R-3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial District, upon the
effective date of said ordinance.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading: May 24, 1999
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to schedule the second reading of the ordinance for June 14, 1999
at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
B. Bid Considerations
1) Approval of Resolution No. 99-61 Accepting Bids and Award of 1999 Storm Water Improvement.q
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies
available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 99-61
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1999 STORM WATER
IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 9907, 9908, 9909, 9910 TO GLENN REHBEIN BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Projects No.9907, 9908.9909, 9910 Storm
-12-
Water Improvement Projects~ bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following
bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
Glenn Rehbein Bros.
Midwest Asphalt
Northdate Construction Co.
FF Jedlicki, Inc.
Base Bid
$314,379.30
$315,039.35
$366,160.53
$821,786.50
WHEREAS, it appears that Glenn Rehbein Bros. of Lino Lakes, Minnesota is the lowest responsible
bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with the
name of the City of Columbia Heights, for 1999 Storm Water Improvements, City Project No.
9907, 9908, 9909, 9910, according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the
deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest
bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed.
City Project #9907, 9908, 9909, 9910 shall be funded with a $92,000 DNR FMR Grant and City
Utility Funds.
Dated this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
1) Approval of Resolution No. 99-62 Accepting Bids and Award of 1999 Alley Improvement Projects
Motion by Hunter, second by Szurek to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies
available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-62
-13-
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1999 ALLEY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CITY PROJECT NO. 9902 TO RON KASSA
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 9902, 1999 Alley Improvement
Projects, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received
complying with the advertisemenet:
Bidder
Gunderson Bros. Cement
Ron Kassa Construction
Base Bid
$923,975.OO
$864,573.00
Corrected Bid
*$875,091.50
*Upon engineer's review, ma error was found in the bid.
WHEREAS, it appears that Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. 6005 250 St. East, Elko, Mn is the lowest
responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Ron Kassa
Construction, Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for 1999 Alley Improvement
Projects, City Project No. 9902, according to plans and specifications thereby approved by the
Council.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the
deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest
bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed.
City Project #9902 shall be funded with assessments, infrastructure water and sewer construction
funds.
Dated this 24th day of May, 1999.
Offered by: Hunter
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
C. Other Business
-14-
1) Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission and Telecommunications Commission
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek to appoint Ted Yehle to the Planning and Zoning Commission
to fill the unexpired term of John Hunter which will expire in April of 2002. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek to appoint Dan Swee to the Telecommunications Commission
to fill a vacancy which expires in April of 2002.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the Ci_ty Manager
1) Liquor Store Roof Letters: The City Manager advised that two letters have been drafted which address
the liquor store roof. He was directed to sent the letter which was addressed to all affected area residents.
2) Fire Chief Retirement Reception: The City Manager invited the Council to the retirement reception
for Chief Charlie Kewatt.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Minutes of the May 4, 1999 Library Board of Trustees Meeting and the May 4, 1999 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was required.
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
A. Additions/Deletions from Agenda: The Mayor requested clarification as to the method for removing
or adding items to the consent agenda and the rest of the agenda.
B. Numbers on Houses and Garages: Councilmember Hunter requested more effort be put into ordinance
compliance with identifying numbers on houses and garages. The City Manager advised he will have
staffidentify the properties not in compliance by driving the City. Letters will be sent to these property
owners.
C. Weed Cutting: Councilmember Jolly inquired whether the City has a contracted weed cutter. The
Public Works Director responded that two weed cutters have been hired and a more pro-active approach
has been taken with the offending properties.
-15-
D. Parkina Pad: The Mayor stated he was advised that the hard-surfaced parking pad requirement is not
being enforced equitably. The City Manager was requested to pursue this matter and to include pads for
boats.
E. Use of Railroad Ties for a Retaining Wall: The resident at 3819 Johnson Street stated he has been
advised by a letter from the City he is not to use treated railroad ties for constructing a retaining wall
on his property. This is viewed as hazardous material by the Building Inspector although his letter did
not identify that section of the City Code which states this. The City Manager will follow up on this
matter.
F. Teen Violence in the City and the Schools: A youth inquired what plans the Council has to address
teen violence in the City and in the schools. The City Manager invited him to attend a joint meeting on
May 26th of the City Council and the School Board.
G. Values First Program; Mayor Peterson requested to City Manager to have a Values First Banner
hung in the Council Chambers.
11, ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. the Council Meeting to an Executive Session to
discuss the City Manager's performance review. Roll call: All ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
-16-
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO:
~ PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM:- AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE PLANS AND BY: K. Hansen~ BY:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF BACKLIT DATE: 6/9/99 ~ DATE:
STREET NAME SIGNS FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FROM 37TM AVENUE TO 49TM AVENUE a~/.. ~ ,, ~
Background:
Backlit street name signals have been installed in 1999 along Central Avenue from 40th Avenue to 52"a Avenue. This type of
enhancement is consistent with the city's goals of improving the physical appearance of the City's commercial areas.
Analysis/Conclusions:
University Avenue has backlit street signs north of 53rd Avenue in the City of Fridley. There are four signalized intersections
along University where backlit signs could be installed: 37th, 40th, 44th and 49t~ Avenues. The City's State Aid Construction
account currently has a large balance and could easily fund the estimated $55,000 construction cost. State Aid plans would also
require a registered traffic engineer to design and sign the plans so an engineering consultant would be required to prepare the
plans. The work as proposed at these four intersections follows the City's goals of improving the physical appearance of the City
and would provide a consistent "look" of the two arterial corridors through the City.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the installation of backlit street signs
on University Avenue from 37t~ to 49~ Avenue and authorize the Engineering Consulting Firm of BRW to perform the necessary
plan preparation.
rH~b
99-186
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~tt PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM:
ACCEPTANCE
OF
BID
FOR
REMOVAL ~tt__ (2~ .-. ,~ DATE: 6/9/99 .
Background:
The City's underground waste oil tank was removed May 20, 1999 by Detterman Tank. A site inspection revealed minor
petroleum contamination in the soils surrounding the tank. In accordance with State roles, the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency was contacted to discuss a course of action.
Analysis/Conclusions:
Due to the minor amount of contamination, the PCA instructed that the existing soil be backfilled and restoration continue as
originally planned. The PCA has instructed the City to conduct a limited site investigation.
Staff has received two bids for the proposed work from Thatcher Engineering and Agassiz Environmental. Through the State
Petrofund Program, 90% of the site investigation costs are reimbursable. The remaining costs may be funded by the City Refuse
Fund.
Recommended Motion: Move to accept the low, qualified, responsible bid from Thatcher Engineering in the amount of
$4,777.50 for conducting a limited site investigation at the MSC with 10% of the funding appropriated from Refuse Fund 603-
49950-3050.
ICU~b
99-187
A~achm'ent: Scope of Work
COUNCIL ACTION:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
LIM/TED SITE INVESTIGATION
Columbia Heights Garage
637- 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
One 2,000 gallon, used oil underground storage tank (UST) was removed May 20,
1999. Soil contamination was encountered above the action level in the tank basin.
The ~vater table is estimated to be 15 feet below grade. The soils are a mixture of
brown and gray clay and peat. The following is the proposed scope of work to define
the degree and extent of contamination.
SCOPE OF %.VORK
1. Prepare a Health and Safety Plan.
Advance four (4) soil borings to
boring to 20 feet below the
contamination in the tank basin.
horizons and 5 feet in clean soils.
5 feet belo~v the water table and one (1)
water table or the deepest measurable
Sample soils every 2.5 feet in contaminated
Screen recovered soil samples for organic vapors as indications of
hydrocarbon contamination with a portable organic vapor analyzer.
Collect and analyze six (6) soil samples for VOC~method 465E and D[{O. If
any of these compounds are detected, analyze for lq, CRA metals and PCB's.
Measure the water level in all borings. If no water is evident, leave boring
open for up to 12 hours and measure the water .level. If the water table is
encountsred, collect and analyze groundwater samples for VOC-method 465E
and DRO (up to five samples). If any of these compOunds are detected,
analyze for RC.rLA. metals and PCB's.
6. Analyze a methanol blank and a travel blank for VO C's.
7. Perform a petroleum vapor risk assessment and survey.
8. Perform a groundwater receptor survey.
Perform a Delineation Decision and Remedial Action Decision at site.
Include estimates for Soil Boring Drilling and Soil. and Groundwater Analysis
(include~estimate for 6 soil samples and 5 groundwater samples).
11.
The bid should be prepared on the
Consultant Proposal/Invoice".'.
Petrofund "Initial Site Assessment
f
'Send the bid to: City of Columbia Heights, 637 38~. Avenue Northeast, Columbia'
Heights, MN 55421, Attention Steve Synowczynski.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO,
ITEM: AUTHORIZATION FOR BRAUN INTERTEC TO BY: K. Hanse~.&,-u._./-' BY:
CONDUCT ROAD RATER TESTING ON ZONE 5 CITY DATE: 6/9/9 ~¢~7..~'"""-~ "- DATE:
ST ETS
Background:
Staffhas contacted Braun Intertec Corp. Inc. and obtained a quote for performing a visual and mechanical condition survey of
the existing streets in Zone 5 with a Road Rater. This is a continuation of similar rating work done in Zones 1-4. Zone 5 is the
area between University Avenue Service Road and Central Avenue from 44~ Avenue to 48th Avenue and scheduled for
construction in 2001.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The report from Braun will provide strength analysis and maintenance recommendations for the streets. Zone 5 has
approximately 6.8 miles of local streets. The quoted cost is as follows:
$1,000.00/mile plus mobilization for an estimated cost of $6,963.00.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize Braun Intertec Corp. Inc. to conduct Road Rater testing on Zone 5 streets, excluding
C.S.A.H. for $1,000.00/mile plus mobilization; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same.
99-188
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR MSC BASEMENT BY: K. Hanser/~[~)/ BY:
LIGHTING UPGRADES ~ ../Or .- ,~""' DATE: 6/9/99 ~ DATE:
Background:
In 1999, $7,750 was budgeted to upgrade the lighting in the Municipal Service Center basement. The subject was discussed at
the May 17th work session and Public Works was given authorization to seek quotes.
Analysis/Conclusions:
We have received three informal quotes:
· Heights Electric $ 9,520.00
· Aid Electric $ 9,927.00
· Glynn's Northeast Electric Inc. $11,013.00
The Iow quote is $1,570.00 over the line item budgeted amount. Staffwill monitor the budget(s) throughout the year to insure
the overall Public Works budget is not exceeded. Staffrecommends accepting the low quote or $9,520 from Heights Electric.
Funding would be divided and taken from funds in 101-43121-5120, 601-49430-5120, 601-49450-5120 and 701-49950-5120.
Recommended Motion: Motion to accept the low, qualified, responsible bid from Heights Electric in the amount of $9,520 to
upgrade the Municipal Service Center Basement with funding from 101-43121-5120, 601-49430-5120, 601-49450-5120
and 701-49950-5120.
rU~b
99-188
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of.' 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: /~t PUBLIC WORKS .
ITEM: AWARD OFBIDFOR1999STORMSEWER BY: K. Hanse~ BY' ~~~
WORK AT 42~ AVENUE/2~ STREET AND THE DATE: 6/9/99~,&---'~ DA~E:
INTERSECTION OF 42N~ AVENUE AND 3e'D STREET
Background:
The City Council authorized the 1999 Storm Water Improvements consisting of six projects at their March 8, 1999 Council
Meeting. Four of the projects were part ofBonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik's work with the construction phase being awarded at
the May 24~' meeting.
Analysis/Conclusions:
At the Council Meeting of March 8, 1999, staffproposed that the two projects along 42na Avenue could be performed for under
$10,000 with City crews doing much of the work. Engineering completed the design and received three quotes for a contractor to
perform the pipe work. City crews will perform all removals and restoration work. Staff believes this is the most efficient way to
complete the work in a timely manner with the storm season upon us.
The design for the discharge piping was evaluated for furore street rehab in Zone 7 and the grades have been adjusted consistent
with this future street work.
Recommended Motion: Move to award the storm sewer work at 42nd Avenue/2nd Street and at the intersection of 42nd Avenue
and 3rd Street to Stepaniak Construction of East Bethel, Minnesota, in the amount of $9,130; and, furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
ICU~b
99-192
Attachment: Map
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND AWARD BY: K. Hanse~ BY:
OF SEAL COATING PROJECT #9901 (A) ~../~ __ 7 DATE: 6/9/99 ~_..j.-~~ DATE:
Background:
On April 13, 1999 City Council authorized staffto seek bids for seal coating of the bituminous alleys not included with the 1999
Alley Construction projects. Plans and specifications for seal coating were advertised for bids in the Focus on May 20, 1999, and
in the Construction Bulletin May 21 and May 28, 1999. Three contractors requested copies of the bidding documents.
bids were received and publically read aloud at the June 10, 1999 bid opening. A copy of the minutes is attached.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The low base bid was submitted by Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota, in the amount of $53,181.00. Seal coating cost
on alleys will be assessed and are consistent with the cost presented at the Public Hearing..
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of the Resolution, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 99-~f' accepting bids and award the 1999 Seal Coating
Project #9901 (A) to Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount
of $53,181.00 to be appropriated from Fund 415-59901-5130; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for the same.
99-191
Attachment:
Bid Opening Minutes
Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Minutes of Bid Opening on Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 10:00 a.m.
City Project No. 9901
1999 Sealcoating Program
Pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 9901, an administrative meeting was
held on June 10, 1999 atl0:00 a.m. for the purpose of bid opening. Bids were opened and read
aloud.
Attending the meeting were:
Kevin Hansen, City Engineer
Joanne Baker, Public Works Secretary
Bids were opened and read aloud as follows:
Allied Blacktop, Inc
Aztech Corp.
$53,181.00
$57,864.36
Respectfully submitted,
City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 99- 65
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
SEAL COATING PROJECT, # 1999-01 (A)
TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 1999 Seal Coating Project #1999-
01 (A) bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were
received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder Base Bid
Allied Blacktop $53,181.00
Astech Corp. $57,864.36
WHEREAS, it appears that Allied Blacktop, 10503 89th Ave. No., Maple Grove, MN is the
lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with
Allied Blacktop Company in the name of the City of Columbia Heights for 1999 Seal
Coating Project #1999-01 (A), according to plans and specifications therefore approved by
the Council.
o
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the
deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next
lower bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed.
o
City Project #1999-01 (A) shall be funded with approximately 25% City funds and
approximately 75% by assessments.
Dated this 14t~ day of June, 1999.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Cal:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a tree and correct copy of a resolution presented
to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 14th day of June, 1999, as disclosed by the records of said
City in my possession.
(Seal)
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: 4 PUBLIC WORKS
STREET AND PARKING LANE STRIPING 4 '/Q "g DATE: 6/9/99 DATE:
Background:
The striping for the Central Avenue median opening between 37t~ Avenue and 39th Avenue was included in the 1999 Street
Striping project. However, Mn/DOT required epoxy striping for Central Avenue. Epoxy striping is a separate operation from
latex paint striping, as different equipment is required.
Analysis/Conclusions:
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for epoxy striping on Central Avenue to Precision
Pavement Marking in the amount of $6,296.30 with funding out of the State Aid Maintenance Fund.
99-189
COUNCIL ACTION:
· , CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Project: 1999 Street and Parking Lane Striping
City Project: NA
Owner:
Con{ractor:
City of Columbia Heights
637 38~ Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Precision Pavement Marking
14280 James Road
Rogers, MN 55374
Date of Issuance: June 4, 1999
Engineer: City Engineer
You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents:
Description: See attached.
Purpose of Change Order:
The contract has been modified to include the following:
See Description Sheet.
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE
Original Contract Price:
$ 6,O74.6O
Previous Change Orders No. __
None
to No.
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order:
$ 6,074.60
Net Increase of this Change Order:
$ 6,296.30
Contract Price with all Approved Change Orders:
$12,370.90
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME
Original Contract Time:
Net Change from Previous Change Order:
Contract Time Prior to this Change Order:
Net Increase (Decrease) of Change Order:
Contract Time with Approved Change Orders:
Recommended
Approved
By:
Assistant City Engineer
By:
(Contractor)
Approved By: ,"
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Date of Council Action
Attachment to Change Order No. 1
City Project
Owner:
Contractor:
Project:
City of Columbia Heights
Precision Pavement Marking
1999 Street and Parking Lane Striping
Description of Changes:
The striping for the Central Avenue median opening between 37t~ Avenue and 39~ Avenue was
included in the 1999 Street Striping project. However, Mn/DOT required epoxy striping for Central
Avenue. Epoxy striping is a separate operation from latex paint striping, as different equipment is
required.
Item No.. Item Description Unit Quanti _ty
Unit Price Total Estimated Price
1 4" Solid white L.F. 742 $1.20 $ 890.40
2 4" Solid yellow L.F. 342 $1.30 $ 444.60
3 4" White diagonal L.F. 161 $ 3.30 $ 531.30
4 4" Yellow diagonal L.F. 320 $ 3.50 $1,120.00
5 Yellow curb L.F. 662 $ 5.00 $ 3,310.00
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
$ 6,296.30
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 6/14/99
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ PUBLIC WORKS
SULLIVAN LAKE PARK SANITARY SEWER DATE: 6/9/99 ~ DATE:
I ROVE NTS _ q
Background:
The construction contract was awarded to Penn contracting on October 26,1998 for san{tary sewer relocation, forecemain
replacement and a new lift station for City Project1997-21, Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary Improvements.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The new 4" forcemain was originally shown to replace 340 feet south of the new lift station, terminating at a new cleanout
manhole. Staff recommends replacing the remaining 120 feet of old forcemain to where it discharges into the 5 l~t Avenue
gravity system. This will complete the sanitary sewer system for the Sullivan Lake Park service area. This work is eligible for
funding through the State of Minnesota MIF Funds.
The electric service is still provided in the existing park building for the new lift station. The existing emergency generator
hookup was located on the north side of the building, away from the new lift station. In the event of power failure, staff
reconunends moving the power hookup to the south side of the building for proper serviceability. Funding will be provided
through the City's Sanitary Sewer Fund.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for relocation of electrical receptacle for exterior
portable generator to extend forcemain to manhole located in 51st Avenue to Penn Contracting of Blaine, Minnesota, in the
amount of $7,410.00 with $6,190.10 reimbursed from the State of Minnesota MIF Grant and $1,200 from the Sewer
Construction Fund 652-49721-5120.
99-190
COUNCIL ACTION:
CHANGE ORDER NO:
PROJECT:
CITY:
PROJECT NO:
DATE:
CONTRACTOR:
1
SULLIVAN LAKE PARK SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. MINNESOTA
PENN CONTRACTING. INC.
THIS CHANGE ORDER HEREBY AMENDS AND/OR CHANGES THE CONTRACT TO INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING AS PART OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT:
RELOCATION OF ELECTRICAL RECEPTICLE FOR EXTERIOR PORTABLE GENERATOR. ADDITIONAL
WORK TO EXTEND FORCEMAIN TO MANHOLE LOCATED IN 51ST STREET N.
FORCEMAIN SOUTH OF NEW PUMPING STATION TO 51ST ST, AND ELECTRICAL REVISION AT
EXISTING PARK BUILDING
ATTACHMENTS:
NONE
ADDITIONAL CALENDAR DAYS TO BE ADDED TO
THE CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS CHANGE ORDER:
7]DAYS
ESTIMATED CHANGE IN THE CONTRACT QUANTITES AND AMOUNTS
ESTIMATE
ITEM D
NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
UNIT
PRICE
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
!7 4" PE DR11 Forcemain (including removal of exist L.F.
20 Connect existing forcemain to Manhole 8 L.S.
26 Sawcut Existing Bituminous L.F.
29 Remove and Replace existing curb L.F.
27 Remove Existing Bituminous S.Y.
33 Class 5 Aggregate Base TONS
34 Bituminous Binder Type 31 TONS
35 Bituminous Wear Type 41 TONS
120 22.34 $2,680.80
-1 800.00 ($800.00)
50 2.00 $100.00
20 25.00 $500.00
22 2.00 $44.00
15 19.00 $285.00
5 53.00 $265.00
5 58.00 $290.00
ADD THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE UNIT PRICES SHOWN
ESTIMATE
ITEM ' D UNIT
NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
20,1 Connect FM to ex. Manhole incl traffic control L,$. 1
42.1 Sodding compl.ete S.Y. 330
44.1 Relocate existing generator Receptacle L.S. 1
62,000,00
$2.50
$1,220.30
$2,000,00
$825.00
$1,220.30
CHANGE ORDER NO.: t
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS
NET INCREASE(DECREASE) OF THIS CHANGE ORDER
CONTRACT PRICE WITH ALL APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS
$o.oo{
$7,410.1
By
RECOMMENDED:
RLK-KUUSISTO, LTD.
APPROVED:
By
MAYOR
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
By
KEVIN HANSEN, CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
APPROVED:
PENN CONTRACTING, INC.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S
NO: ~ CITY MANAGER' S /~ APPROVAL
ITEM: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ARBITRATOR'S FEES BY: LINDA L. MAGEE ~/~'~'%~=~7~ f"'-"BY:
NO: ~ . ~ ~'/~ DATE: 6-9-99 ~ ~/% 7 DATE:
Arbitrator Richard John Miller's fee and incurred expenses in the grievance arbitration
between AFSCME Council No. 14 and the City of Columbia Heights (one and five day suspensions
and discharge of Bill Antzaras) totaled $9,694. The fee and expenses of the arbitrator's
services are borne equally by the employer and the union. Therefore, the City's share is
$4,847. As this amount exceeds $3,000, authorization for payment must be approved by the City
Council.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the payment of $4,847 to Richard John Miller for the
City's share of the arbitrator's fee and incurred expenses in the grievance arbitration
between AFSCME Council 14 and the City of Columbia Heights.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S
NO: ~ CITY MANAGER ' S APPROVAL//~ ! /
Attached is our dues statement for the 1999 calendar year for the Southern Anoka County
Community Consortium. As you may recall, the fees went up when the city councilmembers and
school board approved the additional hiring of a Values First/SACCC Coordinator to help with
the administration of these two programs.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Manager.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the payment of $4,959 to Anoka County for the City of
Columbia Heights 1999 calendar year dues.
COUNCIL ACTION:
COUNTY OF ANOKA
Office of County Administration
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2100 3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265
(612) 323-5700
TIM YANTOS
Deputy County Administrator
Direct #323-5692
MEMO TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Walter Fehst
May 19, 1999
City Manager, City of Columbia Heights
Tim Yantos, Deputy County Administrator~"'~ ~1~
Subject:
Invoice for Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium
Coordinator
As you are aware, the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium in December of 1998
approved the hiring of a Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium Coordinator
and funding for this position. The funding would come from the participating cities, school districts
and county for 1999 in the amount of $32,600. The remaining $6500 for 1999 would come from
current budget reserves.
By way of this memo, ! am invoicing the City of Columbia Heights in the amount of $4,959 in
accordance with the approved budget as outlined in the December 10, 1998 attached memo.
Please send your check, made payable to Anoka County, to my attention as soon as possible.
I will be invoicing you in January for the year 2000 funding.
As always, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
TY:sc
Enclosures
FAX: 323-5682 Affirmative Action / EqEqEqEq~f'Opportunity Employer TDD/TTY: 323-5289
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: //~,1 CITY MANAGER
NO: ~./ Community Development~'~UI APPROVAL
ITEM: ConditionalUsePermit BY: JoeHollman-~Z~t~ BY:j/~~
NO: 9906-22, 4700 Chatham Road ~-,-~ o [~,~ DATE: June 2, 1991~' '
Issue Statement: This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 100 foot tall monopole radio transmission
tower on the Minneapolis Water Works property at 4700 Chatham Road. The tower is required for communication
purposes between the Water Works' remote pump stations and main plants at Fridley and Columbia Heights.
Background: The tower will be a monopole design, and as mentioned above will be roughly 100 feet tall. The proposal
also includes a small equipment shelter to be located next to the pole. The tower is required for communication purposes
between the Water Works' remote pump stations and main plants at Fridley and Columbia Heights. Note that Donald
Kujanen, Engineer II for Minneapolis Water Works, and Adam Kramer, Minneapolis Public Works Director, attended a
City Council work session meeting on May 17 to discuss the proposal.
Analysis: Section 9.104(8) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that those essential services which
contain structures that exceed the maximum height as set forth in the zoning district in which it is to be located be
permitted as a Conditional Use Permit. The subject property is completely surrounded by residentially-zoned property
which has a height requirement of three stories or 35 feet. Please note that antennas, flag poles, water towers, etc.
(attached) in residential districts are allowed to get as high as 52 ½ feet. The proposed tower will clearly be higher than
what is allowed on surrounding properties, so the Conditional Use Permit will be required. The Zoning Ordinance further
states that it shall be found by the City Council that the architectural design of buildings and/or structures are compatible
to the neighborhood in which it is to be located prior to granting the Conditional Use Permit. It is staff's opinion that the
intent of this statement in the Ordinance is to protect neighboring properties from potential negative impacts. Due to the
height of the tower it will undoubtedly be visible from neighboring properties. However, the top of the proposed tower
will be comparable in elevation to other structures in the area. The top of the proposed tower will have an elevation of
1,120 feet, the top of the wash water tank on site has an elevation of 1,070 feet, and the top of the Head House has an
elevation of 1,095 feet. The tower will be the tallest structure on the property, but it will only be 25 feet h/gher in overall
elevation than the Head House. Also, the proposed location of the tower is centrally located on the Water Works property
and it will be roughly 500 feet from the nearest property line. Any impacts on neighboring properties will be minimal.
Note that the Columbia Heights water tower is 125 feet tall. The tower will be designed so that if it were to fall over it
will break apart and fall on top of itself rather than tipping over. Note that guide-wires will not be used. One option to
consider is the potential to have the tower designed in a manner that makes it capable of supporting other antennas in the
future. However, since this is Minneapolis property, potential revenue from any antenna siting would go to Minneapolis.
Attachments: Staff Report; Completed application form; Water Works Site Plan; Graphic renderings of tower; Section
9.116(16) of Zoning Ordinance; 1992 Future Land Use Map; and, Public Notice.
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions listed in
the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a radio transmission tower on the property at 4700 Chatham Road,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full compliance.
2. The tower may be designed in a manner so that it can accommodate additional antennas in the future. Any addition
of antennas will require a Conditional Use Permit.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Case: 9906-22
Page: 1
STAFF REPORT TO TI-IF. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR TI-IF. JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLtC HEARING
Case #: 9906-22
Owner:
Address:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Minneapolis Water Works
250 South 4th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 673-2418 (612) 661-4908
Parcel Address: 4700 Chatham Road
Donald M. Kujanen
4300 Marshall Street
Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan: LDR - Low Density Residential and Public - Minneapolis Water Works
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: R-.1 and R-2
Land Use
North: Residential
South: R-3 and R-1
South: Residential
East: R-2
East: Residential
West: R-l, R-3, and R-2
West: Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation of Request:
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 100 foot tall monopole radio
transmission tower on the Minneapolis Water Works property at 4700 Chatham Road. The
proposal also includes a small equipment shelter to be located next to the pole. The tower is
required for communication purposes between the Water Works' remote pump stations and main
plants at Fridiey and Columbia Heights.
Case Histo~_ :
There are no previous Planning and Zoning Commission cases on the property. This case was
discussed for information purposes at the City Council work session of May 17, 1999.
_ANALYSIS
Surrounding Property:
The surrounding property in all fora' directions is zoned and used residentially.
Case: 9906-22
Page: 2
Technical Review:
Section 9.104(8) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that those essential
services which contain structures that exceed the maximum height as set forth in the zoning
district in which it is to be located be permitted as a Conditional Use Permit. The subject
property is completely surrounded by residentially-zoned property which has a height
requirement of three stories or 35 feet. Please note that antennas, flag poles, water towers, etc.
(attached) in residential districts are allowed to get as high as 52 ½ feet. The proposed tower will
clearly be higher than what is allowed on surrounding properties, so the Conditional Use Permit
will be required.
An essential service is defined as: "Underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam, or water
distribution systems; collection, communication (emphasis added), supply or disposal systems
including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call
boxes, traffic signals, hydrants or other similar equipment and accessories in conjunction
therewith; but not including buildings." The tower will be used to enhance communication
throughout the metropolitan area, so it is the opinion of the City Planner that the proposal fits
within the defmition of essential service. The definition excludes buildings, but the proposed
equipment building is considered an accessory structure and is permitted without a Conditional
Use Permit.
The Zoning Ordinance further states that it shall be found by the City Council that the
architectural design of buildings and/or structures are compatible to the neighborhood in which it
is to be located prior to granting the Conditional Use Permit. It is staff's opinion that the intent
of this statement in the Ordinance is to protect neighboring properties from potential negative
impacts. Due to the height of the tower it will undoubtedly be visible from neighboring
properties. However, the top of the proposed tower will be comparable in elevation to other
structures in the area. The top of the'proposed tower will have an elevation of 1,120 feet, the top
of the wash water tank on site has an elevation of 1,070 feet, and the top of the Head House has
an elevation of 1,095 feet. The tower will be the tallest structure on the property, but it will only
be 25 feet higher in overall elevation than the Head House. Also, the proposed location of the
tower is centrally located on the Water Works property and it will be roughly 500 feet from the
nearest property line. Any impacts on neighboring properties will be minimal. Note that the
Columbia Heights water tower is 125 feet tall.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are
required to be notified of any structure 200 feet above ground or more that could affect navigable
airspace. The proposed tower is 100 feet tall, so this will not be necessary.
The tower will be designed so that if it were to fall over it will break apart and fall on top of itself
rather than tipping over. Note that guide-wires will not be used. One option to consider is the
potential to have the tower designed in a manner that makes it capable of supporting other
antennas in the future. However, since this is Minneapolis property, potential revenue from any
antenna siting would go to Minneapolis.
case: 9906-22
Page: 3
Compliance with Ci~_ Comprehensive Plan:
The 1992 City Comprehensive Plan designates most of the property for future public use by
Minneapolis Water Works. However, the Plan also designates the western portion of the
property for future low density residential development. The Plan identifies the property as a
location of special interest. It states the following: "If the City of Minneapolis can be convinced
that it does not need this property for future water department facilities, the City should promote
its sale to a private developer for high value single-family housing. This site would be ideal for
that use because its high elevation gives it great views, it is heavily wooded, has good access, and
has a wetland on its eastern side to buffer the outdoor storage portion of the water department
operation." The draft 1999 Comprehensive Plan does not address the property. It is staff's
understanding that a large portion of the area identified in the 1992 Plan for low density
residential development is not suitable for development as there are underground pipes
throughout the area. The proposed tower does not impact the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The radio transmission tower will enhance the operations of the Water Works.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The appearance of the tower may not be desirable in an area surrounded by residential
land use.
CONCLUSION
Sta._ff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the radio transmission tower
on the property at 4700 Chatham Road.
Recommended Motion:
Move to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a radio
transmission tower on the property at 4700 Chatham Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in
full compliance.
2. The tower may be designed in a manner so that it can accommodate additional antennas
in the future. Any addition of antennas will require a Conditional Use Permit.
Attachments:
· Completed application form; Water Works Site Plan; Graphic renderings of tower;
Section 9.116(16) of Zoning Ordinance; 1992 Future Land Use Map; and, Public Notice.
~-22--1999 3:8~PM FROM COMMUNITY DEV.- CH 61278228B7 P. 2
CITY OF COLUMBIA ~IGHTS
~ppIication
Rezon/ng ,
~arlanCe
Privacy Fence
Conditlonal Use Permit X
Subdivision Approval --
Site Plan Approval ,.
1. Street Address of Subject Propertyt 4500 Reservoir Boulevard
2. Legal Description o£ Subject' Proper~: : City of Minneapolis property in the 5~ Sec. 25,
T.30, R.24 in the City of Columbia He. ights.
S. Applicant: 4.
Name ~
Address:
Phone ~. ~(612% 661-4_908
Donald M. Ku~.anen
4300 Marshall Street
O~ner_~.
Name: MinneaDolis_Water Works
Address: 250 SoD~h 4th Street
Phone: [619) 673-2418 ,
Description of Request: Installation of 100 foot pole for a radio antenna on
Minneapolis Water Works property at Reservoir Bouleva. rd.
Applicable Ci~y Ordinance Numbe,~ ~/~
Present Zoning ~----
Presen~ Use
Proposed Zonin$
PrOposed Use
7. Reason for.Request,
Antenna is required for communication purposes between the
Water Works' remote pump,stations and main plants at Fridley and Columbia Heights.,
Exhibits'Submitted (maps, diagram, s, etc.)
At~ached to Application
Acknowledgment and Signature: The undersigned' he=eby =epresen:s upon ali of the
penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the
action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein
mentioned will be done in accordance ~ith the Ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights
Signature of Applicant: _ . / , Date:
Taken By:. ~
· i-si
'
(Ord. 1023,
elf. 11/24/82
Traffic Visibility - Alley and Alley Intersections
At all entrances from public alleys onto other public alleys and vithin the
required front and side or rear yard, no planting, or construction in excess
of 30 inches above the nearest edge of the travelled right of way within
the intersection of the said alleys shall be permitted within · triangular
area defined-as follows: beginning at the point of intersection of the
two alley right-of-way lines, thence 15 feet along one alley right-of-~ay'
line from the point of beginning, thence diagonally to · point 15 feet &long
the other alley right-of-way line from the point of beginning, thence along
said other right-of-way line to the point of beginning. Provided, however,
that structures existing within the otherwise prohibited area in alley-
alley intersections at the time of passage of this section may be contained
as provided in Section 9;10&(l) of this~ode.
104 (8)
Essential Services
(a)
Essential se~ices shall be permitted as authorized and regulated
by state law and ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights, it
being the inl:ention that such are exemp~ from the ~pplicatiou of
this Ordinance except when Section 9.104(8)(b) applies.
Essential Set-~ices Requirtnz Conditional Use Permit: Within all
zoning districts, no building, or structure, or land shall be used
for the following essential services except by conditional use per-
mit. Prior to granting such permit it shall be found by the City
Council that the architectural design of buildings and/or struc-
tures are compatible to the neighborhood in which it is to be lo-
cated.
- 2i4 a. -
Those listed as a conditional use within the zoning, district
in which they are to be located.
Those in which 75t of the service provided or produced are
not provided for, used, or required within the City of
Columb ia Heights.
iii)
Those requlrlng structures, which exceed the maximum
height as set forth in the zoning district ln whlch it is.
to be located.
iv) Those requiring easements other than easements granted to
the public.
9.104(9) Land Reclamation
Under this Ordinance, land reclamation is the reclalming of land by
depositing of material so as to elevate the grade. Land reclamation
shall be permitted only by conditional use permit in a11 districts. Any
lot or parcel upon which four hundred (400) cubic yards or more of fill
is to be deposited at any tlme after the effective date of this Ordinance
shall be land reclamation.
The permit shall include as a condition thereof, a finished grade ~lan
which will not adversely effect the adjacent land, and as conditions
thereof shall regulate the type of fill permitted,.program for rodent
control, plan for fire control and general maintenance of the site, con-
trol of vehicular ingress and egress, and for control of materlal dispersed
from wind or hauling of material to or from the site. If the proposed
material to be deposited includes any putrescible items, the request must
have a favorable report from P.C.A. and Anoka County.
' 9.104(lO)~ininc. I
The extraction of sand, gravel, or other material from the land in the amount
of four hundred (400) cubic yards or more and remova! thereof from the site
without processing at any time after the effective date of thls Ordinance,
shall be mining. In all districts, the conduct of mining shall be permitted
only upon issuance of'a conditional use permit. Such permit shall include,
as a condition thereof, a plan for a finished grade which will not adversely
affect the surrounding land or the development of the site on which the
mining is being conducted, and the route of trucks moving to and from the
site.
9.104(11) Soil Processini
The processing of sand, gravel, black dirt, or other materials mined from the land
shall be permitted only after approval of conditional use permit. The permit shall
include conditions to con:roi noise, dust, :raffia security, water runoff, expira-
tion conditions, and operational hours to permit the use =o be a reasonable neigh-
bor in the area.
295
~ood.outlet SCores 4~ T. he ee~ev X)~.BC~.CC Shill be subject co ~e fo~ s ~dards:
'Ca) ~e required yard abuCc~g the pubic r~ghc-o~a7 aha~ be lud-
~ scaped and sa~d ~andscap~g s~a~ be separated ~r~ ~2'~rfac~
part of Ch~ Xoc'hy a curb s~ ~es (6") or ~re ~'h~c.
Cd)
Ce)
Hours of operaCttm sha~l, be confined Co the pe~od betv'een 10 a.a.
~d 1 a.a., ~cel)c for Chose s~ces located ~fcy ~teC (30') or ~e
~r~ ~e '~' D~s~r~cc ~d ~r~c~g ~ a M~OT thorou~e.
The enClre site
or landscaping shall be surfaced according to a grading plan
approved by the
The outdoor lighting syste~ shall be so designed that flu dire~t
source of light frs visible from the'public rig.hr-of-May or
ad~acenC land. ·
~efl prepared (ood is served ~o the cusC~r.ln a
container, a proposed system o~ trash containers and trash
re. vii from the stye shall be submlcted to the Cl~ for
prova] ;. said system to Include the 'pick-up of papers and o~her
~cerTal ~ initiated fr~ the prepared f~d site that are
deposited wTChln three hundred (]00) fee~ of the site.
Cf)
Or~. 10&7,
elf. 8/25/.83
A proposed system of ingress, egress and parking shall be sub-
mlcted for approval by the City. Curb cuts shall not be
permitted within fifty (50) feet of the Intersection of the
curb I ine on major and secondary thoroughfares.
Sections 9.116(15)(a), (b), (e), (d), (e), and (£) shall not appl7
to any Prepared Food Del/ver~ Establislmnent as ~ch escablis~ ~
d~ed ~ Section 9.103(63).
7.116(16)
Additlona! Requirements, Exceptions and Modifications
The requirements and regulations specified heretofore, In this Ordinance
shall be subject to the
Ca)
Height limitations set forth el:sewhere in this Ordinance shall
be increased by fifty ($0~) percent when applied to the'
following:
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
~iii)
Church spires
Bel fries
Water To-ers
Flag Poles
Smoke S tacks
Coo I ing towers
Elevators
Elevator penl:house
Antennas
Monuments
- 350 -
tl
!.._ 1
L I
t
ClT OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.C., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
PLAllftlflllfG AllfO ZOllf/llfE CO/~I~/$S/Oilf
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thomas Rain,de/i, Chair
Rory Franzen
John Hunter
Kavin Hanson
Madaim Szurek
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 100 foot tail monopole radio transmission tower on the
Minneapolis Water Works property at 4700 Chatham Road. The proposal also includes a small equipment shelter
to be located next to the pole. The tower is required for communication purposes between the Water Works'
remote pump stations and main plants at Fridley and Columbia Heights. Section 9.104(8) of the Columbia
Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that 'those essential services which contain structures that exceed the
maximum height as set forth in the zoning district in which it is to be located be permitted as a Conditional Use
Permit.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Walt Fehst
City Manager
kp
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 handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-
2800, extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only.)
THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~ CITY MANAGER
NO: ~,~ Community Development -- APPROVAL
ITEM: Conditional Use Permit BY: Joe Hollma~~/
NO: Case # 9906-20' 550 40t~ Avenue NE ~'~'l~ DATE: June2,1
Issue Statement: This is a request for a Conditional Permit to allow a dwelling unit in the basement of the
Chiropractic Office at 550 40t~ Avenue NE. This will be an owner-occupied residential unit.
Background: Section 9.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows dwelling units in the Retail Business zoning district as a
Conditional Use Permit provided that: (1) The units do not occupy the first floor; and, (2) A roof intended for usable space
shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than five feet in height. The proposal meets the two conditions established in
the Zoning Ordinance. The apartment will contain two bedrooms, one bathroom, living space and a kitchen all in the
basement of the building.
Analysis: The existing property and building do not meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Provided
the property is not vacant for six months or more, it can continue to be utilized without variances. Parking requirements
for a medical clinic are at least three parking spaces for each staff doctor, and a dwelling unit will require two off-street
parking spaces. Dr. Wiencke is the only Chiropractor in the office, so a total of five parking spaces will be required. Dr.
Wiencke owns the parking lot identified as Lots "C" and "B" on the site plan. This parking lot is currently gravel and
does not have a parking layout marked. Note that staff has prepared a couple potential parking scenarios that meet
minimum design requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. As these rough plans illustrate, there is space on the site for the
five required parking spaces. Note that one of these spaces shall be a handicap van-accessible parking space. The
Housing Maintenance Code requires that off-street parking spaces for residential units need to be hard-surfaced, and the
Zoning ordinance requires that parking lots be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. The current parking
lot does not meet these requirements. Staff will recommend as a condition of approval that this parking lot be hard-
surfaced and striped. Staff will also recommend that the applicant prepare a striping plan which shall be submitted for
staff review and approval prior to the hard-surfacing of the lot. City staffhad an opportunity to conduct an on-site
inspection of the property prior to the submission of this application. The City Building Official will require some
improvements to the building to meet Code requirements, and more detailed construction plans will need to be submitted
for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits for the improvements. The applicant has been made
aware of these requirements. Note that the apartment will have access from the rear of the building and from the office
space on the first floor. The Building Official will require that egress windows be installed in each of the bedrooms and a
one hour separation will need to be provided between the business space and residential space.
Please find the following attachments: Staff Report; Completed application form; Area map; Site Plan; Floor Plan;
Potential Parking Layouts; and, Public Notice.
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions listed in
the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a dwelling unit in the basement of the
building at 550 40t~ Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full compliance.
2. At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor of the building. This
shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms, and bedrooms.
3. The parking lot shall be hard-surfaced and striped.
4. A parking lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the hard-surfacing of the lot.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Case: 9906-20
Page: I
STAFF REPORT TO TILE, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR THE JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLIC I:[E~G
Case #: 9906-20
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: David Wiencke
Address: 550 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
Phone: (612) 788-9797
Parcel Address: 550 40th Avenue NE
Zoning: RB, Retail Business
Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial
Applicant: same
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: RB
South: R-3
East: RB
West: RB
Land Use
North: Commercial
South: Residential and City Hall
East: Commercial
West: Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation of Request:
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a dwelling mt in the basement of the
Chiropractic Office at 550 40~ Avenue NE. This will be an owner-occupied residential unit.
Case History:
Case 8709-76 was a request for a sign variance which was eventually withdrawn. The building
was constructed in 1956, and a rear addition was constructed in 1976. The footprint of the
building is 1,675 square feet.
ANALYSIS
Surrounding ProperS_:
The surrounding property on the north and east is zoned RB, Retail Business and is used
commercially. The parcel to the west is also zoned RB, Retail Business, but is used residentially.
Case: 9906-20
Page: 2
The property to the south is zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential and is occupied by the
Columbia Heights City Hall and parking lot. There is also residential property to the south.
Technical Review:
Section 9.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows dwelling units in the Retail Business zoning
district as a Conditional Use Permit provided that:
1. The units do not occupy the first floor; and,
2. A roof intended for usable space shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than five
feet in height.
The applicant proposes to utilize the basement of the building for the apartment and does not
intend to utilize the roof. Considering that the first floor of the building will remain as the
Chiropractic Office, the proposal meets the two conditions established in the Zoning Ordinance.
The apartment will contain two bedrooms, one bathroom, living space and a kitchen all in the
basement of the building.
Minimum yard and density requirements are as follows:
· Every lot shall have a minimum frontage of 40 feet - the existing property has roughly
102 feet of frontage along 40t~ Avenue which meets this requirement;
· Front Yard shall be 15 feet - existing building is roughly 1 foot off the front property line
which does not meet this requirement;
· The floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.0 - the subject property has a floor area ratio of
approximately 1.3 which does not meet this requirement
· There is no side yard setback requirement; and,
· No building shall be erected within 10 feet of any alley - the existing building is roughly
8 feet offthe alley at its closest point which does not meet this requirement.
The existing property and building do not meet all of the minimum requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. However, provided the property is not vacant for over six months, it can continue to
be utilized without variances.
Parking requirements for a medical clinic are at least three parking spaces for each staffdoctor,
and a dwelling unit will require two off-street parking spaces. Dr. Wiencke is the only
Chiropractor in the office, so a total of five parking spaces will be required. Dr. Wiencke owns
the parking lot identified as Lots "C" and "B" on the site plan. This parking lot is currently
gravel and does not have a parking layout marked. Note that staff has prepared a couple
potential parking scenarios that meet minimum design requirements in the Zoning Ordinance.
As these rough plans illustrate, there is space on the site for the five required parking spaces.
Note that one of these spaces shall be a handicap van-accessible parking space.
The Housing Maintenance Code requires that off-street parking spaces for residential units need
to be hard-surfaced, and the Zoning Ordinance requires that parking lots be surfaced with a
material to control dust and drainage. The current parking lot does not meet these requirements.
Case: 9906-20
Page: 3
Staff will recommend as a condition of approval that this parking lot be hard-surfaced and
striped. Staff will also recommend that the applicant prepare a striping plan which shall be
submitted for staff review and approval prior to the hard-surfacing of the lot.
City staffhad an opportunity to conduct an on-site inspection of the property prior to the
submission of this application. The City Building Official will require some improvements to
the building to meet Code requirements, and more detailed construction plans will need to be
submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits for the
improvements. The applicant has been made aware of these requirements. Note that the
apartment will have access from the rear of the building and from the office space on the first
floor. The following is a summary of Building Official requirements.
· Egress windows will need to be installed in each of the bedrooms.
· A one hour separation will need to be provided between the business space and
residential space.
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future commercial development. Turning
the basement into a dwelling unit does not impact the goals and objectives of the existing
Comprehensive Plan. Although, encouraging mixed-used development has been discussed
during the current Plan update process. This proposal is consistent with that philosophy, but
nothing has been formally adopted to date. Also, the Minnesota Design Team has recommended
that the City encourage apartments over retail as an ongoing activity. The planning principle
behind this is to encourage mixed-use vertically as well as horizontally. A residential unit below
office space is consistent with that recommendation.
Summa~_ :
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal is consistent with the mixed-use development philosophy being discussed
as part of the current Comprehensive Plan update.
2. The proposal is consistent with the Minnesota Design Team recommendation that the
City should encourage a vertical mix of uses as an ongoing activity.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. There do not appear to be any negative aspects to this proposal.
CONCLUSION
Sta__ff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a dwelling unit in the
basement of the building at 550 40t~ Avenue NE, subject to the conditions listed in the
recommended motion.
Case: 9906-20
Page: 4
Recommended Motion:
Move to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a dwelling
unit in the basement of the building at 550 40* Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in
full compliance.
2. At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor
of the building. This shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms, and
; bedrooms.
3. The parking lot shall be hard-surfaced and striped.
4. A parldng lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the
hard-surfacing of the lot.
Attachments:
· Completed application form; Area map; Site Plan; Floor Plan; Potential Parking Layouts;
and, Public Notice.
· CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHT$
Application For,
Rezoning
Variance
Privacy Fence
Conditional Use Permit
SubdivisionApproval
Site Plan Approval
Other '.
RECEIVED
'7 1999
~'OMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN~
Fee.- lz~7 Date Paid
1. Streeh Address of Subject Property:
2. Legal Description of Subject'Property:
Applicant
Owner:
Name:'
Address
Phone:
5. Description of Request:
Z onin~:
Applicable City Ordinance Number
Present Zoning [~-~
Section
Proposed ZoninE.
Proposed Use
7. Reason for Request:
AcknowledKment and SiKnature: The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the
penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the
action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein
mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordin/ances of the City of Columbia Heights
and the laws of the~a~o£ ~inne~f~a,~/ ~ --/ .
Signature of Applic Date: .
Taken By:
City of
ColumhinHeigh~ Address Book - First Revision
Address ~ok SE 1/4 Section 35
Date: ~/13/l~8 iiX) 0 J{~} ;(~).~) ~)
~ ~- ~ ~LUMBIA HEIGHTS ~21
] ~ --,..~*~-.~,~,~,o..o. ~,~, ~o'~ ~. -,:j.o.'~O.~.m ~.;- /
'~-~"~ ~ / / ' ___~~-- ' ~'~-~- ~'~-~ ?" !
~.' ~~ -~.~--~ _..~ms ....~.~--~'~ :::'. .... ,.. /
,
~ L..'T' ".:" -
h
.~:~L~;t. ~ ..' :.":~;~::.,S:.~,L.14 .~".: .'"... '... ...~. ,, ~., .... · ...-,- -.. -' :~;.: ~t . ':t~- .:." '-' _.. . '~ ' . .... .: '. '.:~."'~F'.' .:,-.;;.:,~,'.
t
~:~/" ~-.~, '.. -
~:;'...- .. . .'
~ ~ ~ . . . . C'~
~~: '~ ....... ':'C
~~'=',;'. ':'~' ' excep~ the eas~ 45.~ fee~ as.~asu~ed ,, ': ' --._-::- -: - :,'.. J~"
: .:- ,, , ..:: - .... .. :' - .. --- . : :-/ · . . ':- .- . · . - . .
angles to the easterl~ llne
of said Tract
-.- .~. :. --..: .....
"B' The wast 14'.9:Sfeat. o¢ the east 45.!
feet ol' Tract "C", RLS 1~o. 32, Anoka"
'Co., l~n. as measured at rlght angles
' to the easterly 1t,e o1' satd Tract "C".
except the east 45.! 1'eet as. measured
at rtght angles' to the easterTy ~tne
o~ sa~d Tract "C".
] CERTIFICATE
., .:;'., .. . -:~,~:~,~ .~,_, -
.;,.:.:,,:::.; ..... .... 0 F
:' - ' · 400~ JEFFERSON sr.' ..... N.E. ,'":: ~ :- 2 ·:-.. ~-.-~ ..'..:. .-,'-~ ,. .: .~,?_ :.:- .~.~...~.~.~.-._.;-,.:.-:,,,.,:.~:._~:~..~.~?/,.,~..
*- - ** .." ~ -'*--'-* *-':-:.'-'.¥T:'-'.'u".-"-; ....
.,:- .: :. *.COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5542t . - .:. :~.:.-.,..-,,.-,.-=-,~.-. ..... _. _.~_:~, :~.:.-- ....... -..;,.,;..,~.:. ,; ,...,..~;,~r: *'';'':"~--~:' -~'--4~- ::~~',~;''----" ~2'~' '
-: -* ' I~'*b~---. ~.--~-----~ .... · ~" ' SCALE !' = 'L~'. ' .:. ~.' -
MINNE~TA REGISTRATION NO. 5332 40 ~ ~1~. ' o~=IRON 'MONUMENT
.Zi::.:-'" " .' ~.",'",' ~: ':: .... · ~
..~, '? ~. "A" 'T~e east 30.L~feet of Tract
.... - ..... . .... - M~, .as measured at right
:'~';'"':' '- '~:' :' gl ly It
............ an as to the easter
"-':-' ':" ' "B" The west 14',9Sfeet' of the east 45.1
· ,.~ =-..:-; , '. - - . feet of Tract "C", ELS No, 32, Anoka';
........ :'"' 'Co., Nh. as measured at right angles
L':'' ' : 1' ' ; : t 0 the easterly line of said Tract "C",
'Tract "C",'RLS No. 32; Anoka Co.;'Hn., ' ' '" ~'~ .......
except the east 45.1 feet as. measured .. : ...........
at right angles· to the easterly line :--': ...... -:'
of said Tract "C", . ~' ' .... :" ":': ':i..'{:,: :"
'01-1 OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
$90 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
PIA~lliflllfG AlJfO ZO~IllJl8 COMAflSSlOg
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
~fE~BER$
Th~es £amsd~ll, Chair
t~oq~ Fronzen
John Hunter
K~b Henson
~e~eim ~zum~
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City
Hail, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a allow a dwelling unit in the basement of the building at 550
40~ Avenue NE. Section 9.113(2) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit
for dwelling units in the RB, Retail Business zoning district, provided that the dwelling unit does not occupy the
first floor and that a roof intended for usable space shall be enclosed.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Walt Fehst
City Manager
kp
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 handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-
2800, extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only.)
THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY {N EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: [~, CITY MANAGER
NO: /3{ Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Conditional Use Permit BY: Joe Hollman~,~( BY.'~. ,/',~.~
NO: Case # 9906-21,500 40~ Avenue NE 4' 0'I d'" DATE: June 2,
Issue Statement: This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a nc~nintoxicating 3.2 bar/restaurant at 500
40t~ Avenue NE. This is also a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an owner-occupied d~velling unit in the
second story of the building.
Background: Section 9.113 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows dwelling units in the Retail Business zoning district as a
Conditional Use Permit provided that: (1) The units do not occupy the first floor; and, (2) A roof intended for usable space
shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than five feet in height. The proposal meets the two conditions established in
the Zoning Ordinance. The apartment will contain two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, a family room, and a
kitchen all On the second floor. Also, Section 9.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit if the
proposed use contains a restaurant, cafe, tea room, bar, prepared food outlets subject to Section 9.116(15) and Prepared
Food Delivery Establishments as such establishments are defined in Section 9.103(63).
Analysis: The existing building does not meet the front yard setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. However,
provided the property is not vacant for over six months, it can continue to be utilized without variances. Note that the
business was licensed to operate through December, 1998. Parking requirements for a bar/restaurant are at least one space
for each 3 seats, and a dwelling unit requires 2 parking spaces. There are 35 seats in the bar/restaurant, so the building
will require a total of 14 parking spaces (12 for the bar/restaurant and 2 for the dwelling unit). There is space along the
rear of the building for 5 parking spaces, So the existing property does not meet minimum parking requirements. Note that
if the building were vacant for more than six months, variances to the parking requirements would be needed. The
existing parking lot has been paved, but a parking layout has not been striped. Staff will recommend as a condition of
approval that the lot be striped in a manner that is consistent with zoning regulations. Parking spaces will need to be 9
feet wide by 20 feet in length, and a 5 foot separation and bumper curbs between the building and the spaces shall be
provided. One of these spaces will need to be a van accessible handicap parking space which is appropriately signed and
marked. Note that there is roughly 44 feet between the rear of the building and the back property line which leaves
enough space for the parking spaces, five foot separation, and a drive aisle.
Please find the following attachments: Staff Report; Completed application form; Area Map; Floor Plans; and Public
Notice,
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the two Conditional Use Permit requests subject to the
conditions listed in the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a nonintoxicating 3.2 bar and grill and a
dwelling unit on the second floor of the building at 500 40~ Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, and inspections including, but not limited to building permits, fire code,
and health department regulations will be met and in full compliance.
2. At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor of the building. This
shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms, and bedrooms.
3. The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
4. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Case: 9906-21
Page: 1
STAFF REPORT TO TItE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR TI:rE JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLIC I-I_EARING
Case #: 9906-21
Owner: Susan Q. Victor
Address: 4687 Monroe Street NE
Phone: (612) 571-7115
parcel Address: 500 40th Avenue NE
ZOning: RB, Retail Business
Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
salne
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: RB
South: RB
East: RB
West: RB
Land Use
North: Commercial
South: Multi-Family Residential
East: Commercial
West: Commercial
BACKGROUND
Explanation o_f Request:
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a nonintoxicating 3.2 bar/restaurant at
500 40t~ Avenue NE. This is also a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an owner-
occupied dwelling unit in the second story of the building.
Case Historv:
There are no previous Planning and Zoning Commission cases on this site. The original building
was constructed in 1915 and an addition was constructed in 1953. The footprint of the building
is 1,288 square feet.
ANALYSIS
Surrounding ProperS_:
The surrounding property in all four directions is zoned P_B, Retail Business. Land use on the
Case: 9906-21
Page: 2
north, east, and west is commercial, and the property to the south is a nonconforming multi-
family residential building.
Technical Review:
According to Section 9.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance, a Conditional Use Permit will be
required if the proposed use contains a restaurant, cafe, tea room, bar, prepared food outlets
subject to Section 9.116(15) and Prepared Food Delivery Establishments as such establishments
are defined in Section 9.103(63).
The applicant is not proposing any physical changes to the site, or exterior structural changes to
the building. The Building Official will require a one hour separation between the business
space and the residential space. Any improvements are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official, Fire Department, and Anoka County Health Department.
Section 9.113 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows dwelling units in the Retail Business zoning
district as a Conditional Use Permit provided that:
1. The units do not occupy the first floor; and,
2. A roof intended for usable space shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than five
feet in height.
The applicant proposes to utilize the second story of the building for the apartment and does not
intend to utilize the roof. The proposal meets the two conditions established in the Zoning
Ordinance. The apartment will contain two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, a family
room, and a kitchen all on the second floor. The total living space will be roughly 1,288 square
feet. As mentioned earlier, this unit will be owner-occupied.
Minimum yard and density requirements are as follows:
· Every lot shall have a minimum frontage of 40 feet - the existing property has roughly 50
feet of frontage along 40th Avenue which meets this requirement;
· Front Yard shall be 15 feet - existing building is roughly 1 foot offthe front property line
which does not meet this requirement;
· The floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.0 - the subject property has a floor area ratio of
approximately .8 which meets this requirement;
· A building which is not served by an alley shall have one 10 foot side yard - the existing
building meets this requirement as the east half of the lot is vacant of any structure; and,
· No building shall be erected within 10 feet of any alley - there is no rear alley.
The existing building does not meet the front yard setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance.
However, provided the property is not vacant for over six months, it can continue to be utilized
without variances. Note that the business was licensed to operate through December, 1998.
Parking requirements for a bar/restaurant are at least one space for each 3 seats, and a dwelling
unit requires 2 parking spaces. There are 35 seats in the bar/restaurant, so the building will
require a total of 14 parking spaces (12 for the bar/restaurant and 2 for the dwelling trait). There
Case: 9906-21
Page: 3
is space along the rear of the building for 5 parking spaces, so the existing property does not
meet minimum parking requirements. Note that if the building were vacant for more than six
months, variances to the parking requirements would be needed. The existing parking lot has
been paved, but a parking layout has not been striped. Staff will recommend as a condition of
approval that the lot be striped in a manner that is consistent with zoning regulations. Parking
spaces will need to be 9 feet wide by 20 feet in length, and a 5 foot separation and bumper curbs
between the building and the spaces shall be provided. One of these spaces will need to be a van
accessible handicap parking space which is appropriately signed and marked. Note that there is
roughly 44 feet between the rear of the building and the back property line which leaves enough
space for the parking spaces, five foot separation, and a drive aisle.
Staffhas not seen any information pertaining to signage. Any signage will need to comply with
the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance. The maximum amount of signage allowed on the site
is 46 square feet.
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future commercial development. One
goal of the Land Use and Redevelopment Plan is to improve the commercial viability of the
Central Avenue corridor while protecting nearby residential neighborhoods, and the Plan
promotes the rehabilitation of existing development land in the City. The proposal will not
negatively impact any nearby residential areas .and will provide an appropriate reuse of an
existing building, so the proposal is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Taming the basement into a dwelling unit does not impact the goals and objectives of the
existing Comprehensive Plan. Although, encouraging mixed-used development has been
discussed during the current Plan update process. This proposal is consistent with that
philosophy, but nothing has been formally adopted to date. Also, the Minnesota Design Team
has recommended that the City encourage apartments over retail as an ongoing activity. This
proposal is consistent with that recommendation.
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan.
2. Reopening the bar and grill will provide an appropriate reuse of the building.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The existing parking on the site is inadequate to support the use of the building.
CONCLUSION
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
nonintoxicating 3.2 bar and grill at 500 40th Avenue NE. Staff also recommends approval of the
Conditional Use permit to allow a dwelling unit on the second floor of the building, subject to
the conditions listed in the recommended motion.
Case: 9906-21
Page: 4
Recommended Motion:
Move to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a
nonintoxicating 3.2 bar and grill and a dwelling unit on the second floor of the building at 500
40~ Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, and inspections including, but not limited to
building permits, fire code, and health department regulations will be met and in full
compliance.
2. At no time shall any space directly associated with the dwelling unit occupy the first floor
of the building. This shall include, but not be limited to, kitchens, restrooms, and
bedrooms.
3. The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
4. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must
fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance;
Attachments:
· Completed application form; Area Map; Floor Plans; and Public Notice
. CITY OF COLUHBIA HEIGHTS
Application For:
Rezoning
Variance
Privacy Fence
Conditional Use Permit
Subdivision Approval
Site Plan Approval
Other
RECEIVED
MAY 10 1999
3OMMUNIT¥ DEVELOPMF_N1
Owner:
Zonin~:
~ibi~s Submi=~ed (maps, diagrams, e=c.)
Ac~owledgment and Signature: ~e ~dersi~ed hereby represents upon all of the
penalties of law, for the pu~ose of ~duc~g the City of Col~bia Eeigh~s to take the
action herein requested, that all statements here~ are t~e and that all work herein
mentioned will be done ~ accordance wi~h the Ordnances of the City of Columbia Heights
and the laws of the StaCe of ~i~esota.
Columbiamights Address Book - First Revision
~ddr~ ~ook SW 1/4 Section 35
r%
40TH AV~
AV~
37TH
,i
'Cl' Y OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HE]GHT$~ MN 55421-3878 (6 ! 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
PZ~i~fl~f8 ~Mf~7 ZOMIN8 COAfMlSSlOAf
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MEMBEB$
Thomas Ramsdell. Chair
Bow Franz~n
John Hunter
Kevin Hanson
Ma#oine Bzumk
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operatb a nonintoxicating 3.2 bar/restaurant in the RB, Retail Business
Zoning District at 500- 40th Avenue NI-'. Section 9.113(2) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires a
Conditional Use Permit for dwelling units in the RB district.
Also included is a request to allow a dwelling unit in the second floor of the building. Section 9.113(2) of the
Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for dwelling units in the RB, Retail Business zoning district,
provided that the dwelling unit does not occupy the first floor and that a roof intended for usable space shall be
enclosed.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Walt Fehst
City Manager
kp
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 handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-
2800, extension 209, to make arrangements. (TOOl782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only.)
THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCH, LETTER
Meeting of: JUNE 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 4 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
ITEM: CITY MANAGER' S BY: WALT FEHST BY:
COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS DATE: 6/3/99 DATE:
NO: 4-A-16
At the executive session of May 24, 1999, the City Council discussed the City Manager's performance and
compensation level. Based on that discussion it was recommended to give the City Manager the following
increases:
That the City Manager should receive the same 3-1/2% pay adjustment as other employees,
retroactive to January 1, 1999.
To increase the employer's contribution to deferred compensation for the City Manager to $5,500.00
for the calendar year 1999 and succeeding years.
To increase the City Manager's car allowance to $350.00 per month, effective January 1, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize a pay increase for the City Manager of3-1/2%, retroactive
to January 1, 1999; to provide annual deferred compensation of $5,500.00 for the 1999 calendar year and
succeeding years; and to increase the car allowance to $350.00 per month, effective January 1, 1999.
WE:dn
9906032
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: JUNE 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 4-A- 17 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
ITEM: RESOLUTION 99-64, BEING A BY: WALT FEHST BY:
RESOLUTION DEALING WITH DATE: 6/3/99 DATE:
CITY MANAGER
COMPENSATION
NO:
At the May 24, 1999, City Council executive session, the City Council reviewed compensation
changes for the City Manager. Based on that discussion, it was recommended to give the City
Manager the following increases:
The City Manager should receive the same 3-½% pay adjustment as other employees
retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Increase the employer's contribution to deferred compensation for the City Manager by
$5,000.00 for the calendar year 1999.
Increase the City Manager's car allowance to $350.00 per month effective January 1, 1999.
The attached resolution makes these changes to the City Manager's compensation and other items
as noted above.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 99-64, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 99-64, being a resolution dealing with City
Manager compensation.
WE:dn
9906031
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-64
Being a Resolution Dealing with City Manager Compensation
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1999, the City Council met at an executive session to review the
City Manager's compensation; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to make modifications to the City Manager's
compensation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights does hereby make the following modifications to the City Manager's compensation:
The City Manager should receive the same 3-½% pay adjustment as other employees
retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Increase the employer's contribution to deferred compensation for the City Manager by
$5,000.00 for the calendar year 1999.
Increase the City Manager's car allowance to $350.00 per month effective January 1, 1999.
Passed this 14th day of June, 1999
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL .LETTER
Meeting of: JUNE 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 4-A- 17 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
ITEM: RESOLUTION 99-64, BEING A BY: WALT FEHST BY:
RESOLUTION DEALING WITH DATE: 6/3/99 DATE:
CITY MANAGER
COMPENSATION
NO:
At the May 24, 1999, City Council executive session, the City Council reviewed compensation
changes for the City Manager. Based on that discussion, it was recommended to give the City
Manager the following increases:
The City Manager should receive the same 3-½% pay adjustment as other employees
retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Increase the employer's contribution to deferred compensation for the City Manager by
$5,000.00 for the calendar year 1999.
Increase the City Manager's car allowance to $350.00 per month effective January 1, 1999.
The attached resolution makes these changes to the City Manager's compensation and other items
as noted above.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 99-64, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 99-64, being a resolution dealing with City
Manager compensation.
WE:dn
9906031
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-64
Being a Resolution Dealing with City Manager Compensation
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1999, the City Council met at an executive session to review the
city Manager's compensation; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to make modifications to the City Manager's
compensation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights does hereby make the following modifications to the City Manager's compensation:
The City Manager should receive the same 3-V2% pay adjustment as other employees
retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Increase the employer's contribution to deferred compensation for the City Manager by
$5,000.00 for the calendar year 1999.
Increase the City Manager's car allowance to $350.00 per month effective January 1, 1999.
Passed this 14th day of June, 1999
offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 99-64
Being a Resolution Dealing with City Manager
WHEREAS, on May 28, 1996, the City Council
Fehst as City Manager and establishing initial
Resolution 96-47a appointing
rates; and,
it is now the desire of the City
these compensation rates; and,
Manager by mai{
it is the desire of the City,
motion, as is the proc
handle compensation matters for the City
for other City employment contracts;
NOW,
City Manager as listed in
Council of the City
BE IT
:solution
~:j'lts.
that in the future all compensation issues for the
by a simple majority motion of the City
Passed this 14th day of 1999
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
, ~ CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION:
NO: 4
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM:
NO:
RESOLUTION 99-b~, BEING A
RESOLUTION DEALING WITH
CITY MANAGER
COMPENSATIO~ .. t~' ] ?
ORIGINATING DEPT.:
CITY MANAGER
BY: WALT FEHST
DATE: 6/3/99
Meeting of: JUNE 14, 1999
CITY MANAGER [
APPROVAL /
DATE:
At the May 24, 1999, City Council executive session, the City Council reviewed compensation
changes for the City Manager. The proper format for processing these changes has been discussed
with the City Attorney. Whereas the original compensation, deferred compensation, and mileage
allowance were established by resolution, a resolution would be required to make these changes. As
all other City employees' compensation and employment-related issues are set by motion, it would
be simplest to modify the previous resolution, thus allowing future issues related to the City
Manager to be changed by motion rather than resolution. Subsequently, staff has prepared the
attached resolution.
The purpose of this resolution is to allow future changes to the City Manager's compensation and
other items to be done by motion rather than by resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 99-
copies available to the public.
, there being ample
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 99-/,,~/, being a resolution dealing with City
Manager compensation.
WE:dn
9906031
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of June 14, 1999
AGENDA S/~CTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. ~ POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: Trans£er of Funds from General Fund to BY: Thomas M. Johnso~ 14~ BY: '~y~/~-
NO. Police Dept. to Repa7 Overtime Fund DATE: June 8, 1999 ~ v ¥ DATE:
BACKGROUND:
As part of the construction going on at the High School, the Police Department has been supplying an
officer to keep traffic moving and tagging illegally parked cars in the horseshoe area in front of the
school. We have been doing this detail daily Monday through Friday for two hours in the morning and
two hours in the afternoon.
Since this type of off duty employment is handled through the department, officers have signed up and
worked this detail since March 26, 1999. On May 17, 1999, we received a check from Columbia Heights
Independent School District #13 in the amount of $418. According to the City Finance Director, this
money is considered revenue and had to be placed in the City General Fund.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION:
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $418 received
from Norwest Bank to cover the cost of off duty officers working security at the High School to be
returned to the 1999 Police Department budget line #1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to transfer $418, the total amount received from Columbia Heights Independent School District
# 13 for off duty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget under
line 1020, police overtime.
TMJ:mld
99-200
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUI~IA NEI6NTS
590-~OTH ~VE NE
COLUmbIA HEIGHTSf
TR# 90 REG# 01 OP# ! 05/~0/1999
05/80/1999
13:59:59
** RECEIPT REPRINTED
Hist R~enue
~%'OUNT#: 101.00.36890
FINANCE R~eipt#:
99~01&
COL~BIA HEIGHTS
PAYOR: MSDLAF
Tende?ed AMT:
CNECK: 1909
C~NGE:
TOTAL:
418.00
418.00
.00
418.00
-- T~NK YOU --
HAUE A NICE DAY)
AF
HTS ~S~ #13
:1~7
IENUE NE
TS, MN 55421
:s Police Dept.
1015 001909
05 -17 -99 75-1592-912
DATE
J ~)***'418.00'***
21
Scl E ?m:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin~ of June 14 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: Transfer of Funds from General Fund to BY: Thomas M. Johnson_ ~i~ BY:
NO. Police Dept. to Repay Overtime Fund DATE: June 8, 1999 'Wu/.] DATE:
BACKGROUND:
As part of the construction going on at the High School, the Police Department has been supplying an
officer to keep traffic moving and tagging illegally parked cars in the horseshoe area in front of the
school. We have been doing this detail daily Monday through Friday for two hours in the morning and
two hours in the afternoon.
Since this type ofoffduty employment is handled through the department, officers have signed up and
worked this detail since March 26, 1999. On May 19, 1999, we received a check from Columbia Heights
Independent School District #13 in the amount of $456. According to the City Finance Director, this
money is considered revenue and had to be placed in the City General Fund.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION:
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $456 received
from Norwest Bank to cover the cost of off duty officers working security at the High School to be
returned to the 1999 Police Department budget line #1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to transfer $456, the total amount received from Columbia Heights Independent School District
#13 for offduty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget under
line 1020, police overtime.
TMJ:mld
99-201
COUNCIL ACTION:
COL~~ AVE M~ 554~1
GHTS,
% REG~ O1 0~ 1 05/24/1~99
13:~:11
05/~4/1999
RECEIPT REPRIHT~ **
M~sc Revenue
FIHAHCE Rece~pt~: 79705
P~YOR: MS~L~
~RT: 45~. O0
Tendered
CHECK: 19~0 ASG. O0
CHAHGE:
45~, O0
TOTAL:
-- THAHK ~OU --
0
0
0
0
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: Transfer of Funds from General Fund to BY: Thomas M. JohnsonC~ BY:
NO. Police Dept. to Repay Overtime Fund DATE: June 8, 1999 Iv DATE:
BACKGROUND:
As part of the construction going on at the High School, the Police Department has been supplying an
officer to keep traffic moving and tagging illegally parked cars in the horseshoe area in front of the
school. We have been doing this detail daily Monday through Friday for two hours in the morning and
two hours in the afternoon.
Since this type ofoffduty employment is handled through the department, officers have signed up and
worked this detail since March 26, 1999. On June 4, 1999, we received a check from Columbia Heights
Independent School District #13 in the amount of $1,064. According to the City Finance Director, this
money is considered revenue and had to be placed in the City General Fund.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION:
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $1,064 received
from Norwest Bank to cover the cost of off duty officers working security at the High School to be
returned to the 1999 Police Department budget line #1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to transfer $1,064, the total amount received from Columbia Heights Independent School District
#13 for off duty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 budget under
line 1020, police overtime.
TMJ:mld
99-202
COUNCIL ACTION:
PAY
TO THE
ORDER OF.
MSDLAF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS lSD
BONDS OF 1997
1400 - 49TH AVENUE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. MN 55421
City of Columbia Heights
DATE
One thousand sixty four & 00/t00
US BANK
EAST GRANDFORKS, MN 56721
FOR 99-0017
1015 001939
06 -04-99 75-1592-912
I $***'1064.00'**
t : -: ...*: :-.._'C~-.-,---'~.-.--*--*rm'c~-AP, s-E]
; .*"*- :-*.¢.~ ,~.. '.," -., .-;' ' '*' **'::-*:: *':**-*'--'*.*;
· -,--::*.; .' .... *-..--.. · -..-, "~- .? ..-.:.~.,~,'~'?.:c~.
,..*-.. *..-.,~.-o~ ~.~c~L;_~ ¢ * , .- ..**..** .*- ..--..*-..,
· -..*-.., .*_,£~ ,.,=-~**~ .~;*$.- ~ ..~-.~* ...... -...... , ~
! '* -'7 ~, "'*'* **' ,* ¢** .... ~ * · '.***:'.....*L*.-.-'.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO.
ITEM: Transfer of Funds From General Fund to
NO. Police Dept. to Repay Overtime Fund
ORIGINATINGpoLicEDEPARTMENT I
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL:
DATE: DATE:
BACKGROUND:
During the last week of January 1999 we had an armed robbery at the Norwest Bank at 41st and
Central Avenue. After the robbery we were approached by the Bank Branch Manager and the head
of Norwest Security asking for assistance in the form of an off duty officer to work security at the
bank. Since this type ofoffduty employment is handled through the Department, officers have signed
up and worked this detail since February 1. On May 4, 1999, we received a check from Norwest Bank
in the amount of $4,275. According to the City Finance Director, this money is considered revenue
and had to be placed in the City General Fund.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION:
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $4,275 received
from N0rweSt Bank to cover the cost ofoffduty officers working security at the Bank be returned to
the 1999 Police Department budget, line 1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to transfer $4,275, the total amount received from Norwest Bank for offduty security worked,
frOm the General Fund to the Police Department 1999 Budget under line 1020, police overtime.
TMJ:mld
99~195
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUHBIA HEIGHTS
5gO-4OTH AVE HE
COLUHBIA HEIGHTS~ HN 5542!
TR# i!O R£G# O! ~ ~ 05/07/199~
05/07/I~ 13=E0=5~
Hist Revenue
~UHT~ 101.~.3~01
FI~E R~eip~: 79110
~R~ST SEC~I~
~RD
~T~
Te~et~
~ESOTA, N.A. 4~ ~ PLUM S~ETS 2 0 2 4 0 6 0
~D W~G, ~ 55066
5479 75~6/919
Date 05/04/1999 Pay Amount $4.275.00***
)RED SEVENTY-FIVE AND XX / 100 US DOLLAR****
ICE DEPT
Authorized Signature
I, qooh.P,S~: ?OIF=?ll'
TOT~: 4s275,00
-- Tl~l~ YOU -- ;479 - Any Questions: CALL 612-667-7374 OR FAX612-667-3725 Remittance Advice
H~VE A HICE
Itq~ltq~t~l~t~t~tH~t~iH~~ Date Voucher ID ~ross Amount Discount Available ~a~d Amount
NB ~ 990014 04/19/1999 00258067 4,275.00 0.00 4.275.00
/a/. ~. 5 ~ a/ ~~ ~
V~ndor Number Vandor Nam~ To~l Discounts
~35052 CITY OF COLUMB~ HEIGHTS $0.00
~ Ch'ckNumber J Date To~l Amount Discoun~ Taken Total Paid Amount
,o.oo
prd
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~'7~ CITY MANAGER
NO: tn/ Community Development [~ ~trt APPROV~AL
ITEM: First Reading of Ordinanee 1394-Saleof545 BY: JoeHollma~"~tf
NO: and 549 38th Avenue NE ayt./q .. t ~ DATE: June 8, 199~/
Issue Statement: Attached, please find a draft
NE between the City and Michael C. Wilder.
and Development Agreement relating to 545 and 549 38t~ Avenue
Background: A similar request for the purchase of these lots was before the City Council in October, 1998. At that time
the developer from Bellair Concept Homes, Inc. proposed to purchase each lot for $14,500. Three other lots in the area
have been sold recently to Quality Checked Construction. 572 38t~ Avenue was sold on 10/13/97 for $19,000. 578 38~
Avenue was sold on 11/10/97 for $18,900 less removal of old foundation. A third property in the area (566 38t~ Avenue)
was sold on 5/26/98 for $18,500. Note that these three lots are slightly larger (7,171 square feet each) than the subject
properties which are roughly 52.5 x 135 (7,088 square feet) in size and are zoned R-2, Single and Two Family Residential.
566 38t~ Avenue was purchased at roughly $2.58 per squire foot of lot. Using this formula, a potential asking price for the
property could be $18,287. At the time of the previous offer, the Council countered to sell the properties for no less than
$18,000 each. Council also stated that we must have a set of building plans for the property before a sale of the lot would
be authorized. At their work session on June 7, 1999, Council determined that the minimum sale price for homes
constructed on the lots shall be $100,000.
Analysis: Mr. Wilder has contacted the City Planner inquiring about the potential to purchase 545 and 549 38th Avenue
for the intended purpose of constructing a single family home on each lot. Mr. Wilder is proposing to purchase the two
lots for $36,000. His proposed method of payment is $500 earnest money for the two lots, and the remaining at the time
of closing. Note that when the City has sold lots in the past, the fee title to the property was not conveyed to the developer
until after the house was constructed. Mr. Wilder i~ proposing to purchase the two lots immediately. The beginning and
completion dates for construction and minimum selling price (underlined in draft Sale and Development Agreement) are
subject to negotiation. Also, the City has required $1,000 earnest money for other lots sold in the area. Mr. Wilder has
recently constructed a home at 4427 7th Street NE which would be similar to the home proposed for this site (see attached
plans). Note that an attached garage would likely be constructed in front of the house instead of a detached garage which
was constructed at 4427 7t~ Street.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the sale of 545 and 549 38th Avenue NE to Michael C. Wilder in
accordance with the draft Sale and Development Agreement rather than the purchase agreement prepared by Mr. Wilder.
Staffrecommends that the price for the two lots shall be $36,000 with a total of $2,000 earnest money, and that the fee
title to the property will be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed to the developer after the construction is complete. Because the
Agreement will not be finalized until late July, staff will recommend that construction on both lots be initiated within 12
months of the date of this Agreement and completed with/n 18 months.
Recommended Motions:
Move to waive the first reading of Ordinance # 1394, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to establish June 28, 1999, at approximately 7:00 PM as the second reading of Ordinance # 1394, being an
ordinance amending ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate at 545 and
549 38t~ Avenue NE.
Attached: Draft Sale and Development Agreement; Ordinance #; Purchase Agreement prepared by Mr. Wilder;
Certificate of Survey; and, House plans.
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1394
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 197'7,
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AT 545 38th AVENUE NE AND
549 38TM AVENUE NE.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto Michael C. Wilder the real
property at 545 38th Avenue NE described as follows, to wit:
Lot 19 and the West Half of Lot 18, Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated
alley lying North and adjacent thereto.
Section 2:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto Michael C. Wilder the real
property at 549 38th Avenue NE described as follows, to wit:
Section 3:
Lot 17 and the East Half of Lot 18, Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated
alley lying North and adjacent thereto.
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deed to
effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms,
purchase price, and conditions specified in the sale and development
agreement.
Section 4:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
SALE AN[) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RELATING TO
545 and 549 38th Avenue NE
BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
AND
Michael C. Wilder
SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THiS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ~ day of ,1999, by
and between the City of Columbia Heights (hereinafter called the "City"), and Michael
C. Wilder (hereinafter called the "Developer");
WITNESSETH THAT, in the joint and mutual exercise of their powers and in consider-
ation of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties recite and agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Property. The City now owns the property described in the attached
Exhibits "A" and "B", (the "Property"), located in the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka
County, Minnesota.
1.02. Facilities and Pro|ect. The Developer, in accordance with City approval, plans
to construct or cause to be constructed on the Property a single family home with a two
stall attached garage. The Developer shall provide the City with a copy of its plans and
specifications showing details on the style, exterior architectural features, materials,
color selections, etc. of the home to be constructed, which plans and specifications
shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of any
building permits on the property by the City of Columbia Heights.
Section 2. Sale/Purchase of Property.
2.01. Sale. The City agrees to sell the Property to Developer and the Developer
agrees to purchase the Property from the City for the purchase price of $36,000.00.
Developer shall begin construction of both homes within twelve (12) months of the date
of execution of this Agreement and shall complete construction within eighteen (18)
months from said start date, at which time the City will convey fee title to the property by
Quit Claim Deed to Developer. Developer shall deposit $ 2,000.00 earnest money with
the City either prior.to, but no later than upon execution of this Agreement.
Section 3. Developer's Representations.
The Developer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the City that:
3.01. Compliance. The Developer will comply with and duly and promptly perform all
of its obligations under this Agreement and ali related documents and instruments.
Developer will also comply with all State and local codes/ordinances.
545 and 549 38~h Ave. NE
Page 2
Section 4. Developer's Undertakings.
4.01. New Construction. Developer shall be solely responsible for the construction,
marketing and sale of the single family home on the Property. The minimum selling price
(or estimated market value if homesteaded and not sold) of each home shall be
$100,000.00.
4.02. Floor Plan. Developer will be responsible for submitting to the City, and obtaining
pre-approval of the floor plan and front elevation of the home proposed to be constructed
on the Property. Said pre-approval must be obtained before the City of Columbia Heights
will issue any building permits to Developer.
4.03. Fees and Charges. The i')eveloper will pay, when due, all permit fees, connection
charges, user charges or other charges lawfully imposed by the City of Columbia Heights
with respect to the Property. Upon conveyance of the Property by the City, Developer
agrees to be responsible for payment of all recording fees and transfer taxes resulting from
the transfer of the Property.
4.04. Existing Improvements. The Developer will be responsible for removing any
existing structure, foundation and debris from the property and will assure that water and
sewer services are stubbed to the boulevard at no cost to the City.
Section 5. City Undertakings.
5.01. None.
Section 6. Default,
6.01. Default. The failure to meet any condition of this Agreement shall be an event of
default.
6.02. Remedies. If an event of default occurs and is not cured within 30 days of receiving
written notice of said default, the City may take one or more of the following actions:
a. suspend performance under this Agreement;
b. terminate the Agreement, thereby rendering void
any promises or approvals contained in this Agreement;
c. retain bidder guarantee submitted as cash, cashier's
check, or money order in the amount of $2,000.00.
545 and 549 38th Ave. NE
Page 3
Section 7. Notices.
7.01. Notices. All notices hereunder shall be in writing and either delivered personally or
mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at the following
addresses:
City
City Planner
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878
Developer
Michael C. Wilder
4024 W. Broadway
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Developer have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Its: Mayor
By:
Its: City Manager
DEVELOPER
By:
Developer
545 and 549 38t~ Ave. NE
Page 4
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS,
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
On this day of ,1999, before me, a Notary Public within and for said
County, appeared to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that
he/she is Gary L. Peterson named in the foregoing instrument, the Mayor of Columbia
Heights, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and that
this instrument was signed as his/her free act and deed.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
On.this day of ,1999, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County,
appeared to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he is
Walter R. Fehst named in the foregoing instrument, the City Manager of the City of
Columbia Heights, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota,
and that this instrument was signed as his free act and deed.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
On this day of ,1999, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County,
appeared to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he/she is
named in the foregoing instrument, the
of A corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota, and that this instrument was signed as his/her free act and
deed.
545 and 549 38t~ Ave. NE
Page 5
Notary Public
Exhibit "A"
545 38th Avenue NE is legally described as follows:
Lot 19 and the West Half of Lot 18, Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapo-
lis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated alley lying North
and adjacent thereto.
545 and 549 38 Ave. NE
Page 6
Exhibit "B"
549 38th Avenue NE is described as follows:
Lot 17 and the East Half of Lot 18, Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapo-
lis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated alley lying North
and adjacent thereto.
545 and 549 38t~ Ave, NE
Page 7
RECEIVED oF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
REALTORS'. which dtsdaims any liability arising out
1. Date
2. Page I of ......... Pages
6, by~CASH-NOTE~(~, as earnest, money to ~ deposlt~ u~n acceptance of Purchase Ag~ment by all pa~les, on or
7. ~fore the ~ business day affer'a~ep~nce, in the tm~ account of listing broker but to ~ retum~ to Buyer If Purchase
8. Agreement Is not accepted by Seller. Said earnest money is pa~ payment for the purchase of the prop~y located at:
9. Street Address: ~q~ ~'~ -~ ~ ~ ~
10. Ci~ of ~/u.~ &,'~ ~,~ , Coun~ of ~.~ ....... State of Minnesota,
11. L~allyde~d~das: ~[~ ~-~&-~-~-oO'~ ~i~
12.
13. including the following property, if any, owned by Seller and used and located on said property: garden bulbs, plants, shrubs, and
14. trees; storm sash, storm doors, screens and awnings; window shades, blinds, traverse and curtain and drapery rods; attached lighting
15. fixtures and bulbs; plumbing fixtures, water heater, heating plants (with any burners, tanks, stokers and ot~pment used in
16. connection therewith), I~Jilt-'in air conditioning equipment, electronic air filter, Water Softener OWNED / R(E~NTI~D~ilt-in humidifier
17. and dehumidifier, liquid gas tank and controls (if the property of Seller)~ sump pump; attached television antenna, cable TV jacks
18. and wiring; BUILT-INS: dishwashers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, ovens, co(~k top stoves, microwave ovens, hood fans,
19. intercom's; A'I'rACHED: carpeting; minors; garage door openers and all controls; smoke detectors; fireplace screens, doors and
20. heatilators; AND: the following personal property: ....... ~ ...........................
21,
22.
23. all of which property Seller has this day agre.ed to sell to Buyer for sum of: ($ ~ ~,, 0{30. ~-.~ ..........
24. ~/"~:~y__~ '-~'~_~.)4~.) 2olla_~_~Pr~_o '"~.,,,~_.~ ' ~.. Dollars,
25. which Buyer agrees to pay in the following manner: Earnest money of $ _~OO. co .
26. ands ,"'~ ~..~:)o, ~o ' ' cashon ,.~'"'~J,'~J~ j ~; ~r ~ ~.~ , the date of closing, and
27. the balance of $ __ __ by financing in accordance with the attached addendum:
28. Conventional FHA VA' Assumption Contract for Deed Purchase Money Mortgage Other: _~-._~ ~.
29. This Purchase Agreement IS ~,..S NOT~.~jec~ to a Contingency Addendum. (If answer is IS, see attached addendum.)
Agreement I..~S ~ubject to cancellafion of a previously written Purcl~ase Agreement dated
30.
This
Purchase
31. Buyer has been made aware of ihe availability Of property inspections. Buyer elects/declines to have a property inspection performed
32. at Buyer's expense. ~'~'~' ~',
33. This Purchase Agreement ~bject to an Inspection Addendum, (If answer is IS, see attached addendum.)
34. Attached are other addenda which are made a part of this Purchase Agreement. (Enter page or pages on line 2)
35. DEED/MARKETABLE TITLE: Upon performance by Buyer, Seller shall deliver a ................. Warranty Deed
36. joined in by spouse, if any, conveying marketable title, subject to:
37. (A) Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal regulations; (B) Restrictions relating to use or improvement of the property
38. without effective forfeiture provisions; (C) Reservation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota; (D) Utility and drainage easements which
,39. do not interfere with existing improvements; (E) Rights of tenants as follows (unless specified, not subject to tenancies):
40.
41. (F) Others (Must b~e specified in writing):
42. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS shall be paid as follows: _...~_
43. BUYER AND SELLER SHALL PRORATE AS OF THE DATE OF CLOSlN~R SHALL PAY ON DATE OF CLO~?.~II installments
44. of special assessments certified for payment with the real estate taxes due and payable in the year of closing.
45. BUYER SHALL ASSUlI~SELLER SHALL PAY~ctosing all other special assessments levied as of the date of this Agreement
46. BUYER SHALL ASS"'~"~'-~'"~'~E FO"'""; PAYMENT O-F s~"p'p~ial assessments pending as of the date of this Agreement
47. for improvements that have been ordered by the City Council or other assessing authorities. (Seller's provision for payment shall be by
48. payment into escrow of two (2) times the estimated amount of the assessments, or less as required by Buyer's lender.)
ASS.U~R SHALL P~of closing any deferred real estate taxes (i.e. Green Acres, etc.)or special
49.
BUYER
SHALL
50. assessments payment of which is required as a result of the closing of this sale. Buyer shall pay ~'eal estate taxes due and payable in
51. the year following closing and thereafter and any unpaid special assessments ~'~able therewith and thereafter, the payment of which is
52. not otherwise provided. As of the date of this Agreement, Seller represents that Seller HAS ,~eived a notice of hearing for a
~3, n~w ~ubli~ improvement pm{e~ [mm any gow~ner~ ass~ a,~, the costs of which project may be assessed agahst the property. If a
54. nctice of pending sp~,.ia~essment is issued after the date of this Agreement and on or before the date of closing, Buyer shall assume
55. payment of ALL ,{~OTHER: of any such special assessments, and Seller shall provide for
56. payment on date of closi~O~Eo,/OTHER: of any such special assessments. If such special
57. assessments or escrow amounts for said special assessments as required by Buyer's lender shall exceed $ .....................
...... M!CROF~'L~ED' --
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY
FOR c~u, tAGt~-r~ ~,~..t~. KURTH SURVEYING INC.
~ CC~r~T T~ T~ S~VCY,~.~ ~T~S ~¢0 40Q~ JEFFERSON STREET N.~.
MINNESOTA /REGISTR~TION NO.?~o Q~ ~NUMKNT
EIIE~II~ ~ DI~,CRIPTION
Lots 17, '!8, arz:l ~9, BIOC~ 83, COLI.~BIA I~I(i~ITS ~ TO I'I~'O~,~LIS, arx:l ~ Sotr~
l/2 of the vacated aL?.ey iFAz~ HorrJa a~ adjacent to said [oCs, 7molca Ccx~l:y,
PROPOSRD ~AC~ "A'
LOC 17, and the Rast H~X of ~t 18, (~ ~i~ ~e), B~ 83, ~L~
~I~S ~ ~ ~LIS, ~ ~ty, ~~, ~ ~ ~ ~f of ~
2-
%
L
I
0
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Recreation APPROVAL
ITEM: PURCHASE OF FOLDING CHAIRS FOR BY: Keith Windschitl/~ BY:
MURZYN HALL DATE: June 1, 1999 /['
No: 4- --
BACKGROUND:
In the 1998 Murzyn Hall Capital budget, there was $7,500 budgeted for the purchase of new padded folding chairs for the hall. We
have not been able to make this purchase due to warranty problems we are currently working on with the company. The Adirondack
Company will be sending us 104 free chairs to replace defective ones. They have agreed to sell 171 new chairs at the original price that
we paid for chairs in 1996.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSIONS:
We need to purchase these chairs to replace some of the existing ones. Staffis asking to re-budget the $7,500 for 1999 capital and
purchase new chairs for $6,611.58. At the end of 1998, the budgeted amount of $7,500 went into the General Fund - Fund Balance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to appropriate $7,500 from the General Fund undesignated Fund Balance to the Murzyn Hall budget and to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase new chairs from Adirondack at a cost of $6,611.58.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Murzyn\CC-Chairs
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SEC~TION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO:~ Recreation APPROVAL
I TEM:AUTHORIZECONTRACTFORPROPOSALOF BY: KeithWindschitl~ B Y:~
ASSISTANCE WITH BOND REFERENDUM~ /'/...... a/at DATE: June 2, 1999 !__/~
NO:
BACKGROUND: At our recent city goal setting retreat, it became apparent that one of our major goals for the City of Columbia
Heights is to improve our city's facilities. The recent Recreation and Parks surveys have indicated the community supports the need of
new recreational space. The multi-use center meets the criteria as it would enhance our facilities as well as our recreation programs.
We have received proposals from two different consultants regarding multi-use center and referendum assistance.
The proposal received from Shandwick International includes a 400+ phone survey of residents regarding the multi-use center;
development of public information, media relations, and strategy; and provide counsel and advice as needed during campaign. The
proposal also included expenses such as postage, ads, yard signs, and direct mailings. The proposal from Shandwick International is
for $30,000 to $35,000.
The second proposal was received from Ingraham and Associates. Their proposal includes the following: 1) review of survey
information collected by city staff to determine the level of support for a bond referendum; 2) assist the city and citizen task force in
finalizing their selection of projects to be included in the bond referendum; 3) prepare concept plans for selected priority projects in
order to illustrate what residents will get for their money; 4) prepare educational materials, camera ready public information brochures,
and press releaSes; and 5) attend several meetings with staff, Park and Recreation Commission, and citizen task force during the bond
referendum planning process. The proposal from Ingraham and Associates is for an amount not to exceed $9,500 plus reimbursable
expenses estimated at $300.
In speaking with both consultants, staff recommends the proposal from Ingraham and Associates due to their recreation background
and experience with referendums. Additionally, staff feels that lmgraham and Associates would provide the City of Columbia Heights
with excellent personal service in regard to working with the community on this very important issue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to appropriate $9,800 from the General Fund undesignated fund balance to the Mayor and
Council budget and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ingraham and Associates for the Park and
Recreation Bond Referendum Assistance Proposal dated May 24, 1999 at a cost not to exceed $9,800 with funds from 101-41110-
3050.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Admin\CC-B ondrefproposal
FRO~
SHA~D~ICK
May 26, 1999
(WED) 5.26'99 14:32/ST. 14:30/NO. 4860196331 P 2
Shandwick
8400 Normandale La~e Boulevard, Su/te 500
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437
Telephone: 612-832-5000 FacsimLle: 612-831-8241
Walt Fehst
City Manager
Columbia Heights
590 zl0~ Ave. NE
Columbia Height, MN 5542
Dear Walt:
l enjoyed meeting with you and your team last week. Since then I have had a great
success in identifying Columbia Heights graduates, revised my budget estimate and have
had an extrmnely helpful conversation will] Bill Morris or' Decision Resources, Inc.
Columbia Heights Graduates at Shandwick International
First of ali, here are thc graduates of Columbia Iqeights Schools that work for Shandwick:
· Klm Polzin. 1975 graduate and classmate of city council member Julie Wykoff.
Kim is a vice president here at Shandwick.
· Miehcle (Kaminski) Miller, 1989 8~'aduate of Columbia Heights. Michele is a
Senior Account Executive.
While these graduates are not in my public affairs group, they will be great resources for
me as we develop our plan.
Revised Budget
After mceting with you lust week, I have revised my budget estimate as indicated below.
To help meet your budget, l will assign the best qualified team at appropriate billing rates
to ~ork under my direction. The following budget makes several assumptions:
· Use of existing communication vehlcles- i.e. newsletters, public forums, letters,
mailings, public announcements, etc.
Development ora plan that would i~ largely implemented by city staff- Shandwick
would provide counsel, advice and editing. However, project management - ~uch aa
printing of newsletters and public information m ail ings wou Id be hand led by others.
FRO'~ SHANDWICK
(~'ED) 5. 26'99 14.32,/S7. 14:30,/N0. 4860196331 P 3
Columbia Heights - page 2
· There will be a citizen's acriD, gruup that will provide volunteer advocacy and be
responsible for community meetings, yard sign.~, calling, etc.
Revised Columbia Heights Budget - .5/26/99
Research - Decision Resources Bid
· 400-plus telephone survey w/residents
Counsel --
·
·
·
·
S8,000 (Decision Resources)
S12,000 - S1 $,000
Develop overall public information, grassroots and media relations strategy & plan
Provide counsel on stralegy on regular basis
Provide counsel and advice a~ nccd~d during campaign
Edit and review materials
{Note: does not include attending weekly planning meetings)
Expenses
· Postage
· Ads
· Yayd signs/mailLng~pos~ cardsYdh-ect mail pieces, elc.
$10,000
Total
$30,000 - $35,000
Decision Resources, Inc.
From my conversation with Bill Morris I learned that Decision Resources did thc polling
for the Columbia Heights school bond referendum ~hat passed last December. In fact
Bill believes he has done a total of 2 to 3 school bond referendum polls for the Columbia
Heights school district. Thus, he knows the district very well.
1 asked Bill several of the questions you posed Io me. Your questions and his responses:
FRO~ SHANDYHCK (W,~D) 5. 26' 99 ] ,:33/8I. ]4:30/N0. 4860196331
Columbia Heightx - page 3
How muci, should be bond referendum be? Bill recommcnds $36 to $40 added
the average a~nual property tax bill - nothing over SS0/year increase for the average
homeowner.
· What'a the be~t monlh? December. Bill has a 100% succe.qR rate on referendum in
December.
What would Decision Resources cost? $8,000 was what Bill quoted me for a
quality of life and referendum survey. This will provide yin, with information about
all city services including those covered by the n:ferendum.
And, Bill emphasized the need for a communications plan to coincide with your
upcoming referendum. He based this on his past work in Colmnbia Heights and his
knowledge of the objections that residents will raise.
City Experience
Finally, as I was driving back to my office from our meeting ! reali:,cd all the city work
that we have done Lhat I forgot to mention. Here's a quick synopsis of Shandwick's
recent work with cities:
· St. Paul - We are currently working with the Mayor's office on a downtown
development issue.
· Rochester - We worked closely with thc city of Rochester and the Mayo Clinic in
opposing a coal train that has been proposed to travel through thc heart of this city.
· Minnetouka - We continue to advise this city on an ad hoc basis on communications
needs and most recently worked with city staffon the city's deer population problem.
· Brooklyn Park- We've helped Brooklyn Park develop key messages and establish
strong working relationships with the media surrounding some polcntially
controver.qial issues.
· Brooklyn Curlier- Our ~ork with Brooklyn Center has centctod around building
community support tbr city initiatives.
· E~liaa - We developed a communications campaign to help local business owners
pas~ a liquor referendum. The referendum passed with 69% of the vote.
· Cry,tai - Although it wa~ not as recent, we did work with the City of Crystal to help
staff properly position a city bond referendum to build a community center. The
referendum passed with approximately 59% percent of the vote.
Walt. ! hope this answers the questions you had about Shandwick and our experience.
We are very excited about the possibility of working with you. We believe you
F~O~ SR^~D~ICK
{WED) 5. 26'99 1~'33/$Y, I~:30/KO,~B60196331 ? 5
Columbia l~feights - page 4
would have an outstanding learn in place with Shandwick and Decision Resources,
Please call me if you have any further questions,
! look forward to hearing from you soon.
Siilcer
Cathryn I.
Senior Vice President
CC: Davc Mona
May24,1999
Keith Windschitl
Parks & Recreation Director
City of Columbia Heights
530 Mill Street
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
City Planning
Landscape Architecture
Park Planning & Design
Land Use Planning
Re: Park and Recreation Bond Referendum Assistance Proposal
Dear Keith:
Thank you for taking the time meet with me to discuss Columbia Height's recreation facility
needs. Based on the discussions, I am pleased to submit this proposal to assist the city in
analysis, prioritization, budgeting and public communication efforts for a potential bond
referendum.
Our experience with recreation bond issues, citizen task forces, park financing, municipal park
management, public communications and park and recreation improvement costs will help
ensure a well-defined, appealing park and recreation bond package.
Our proposal envisions formation of a citizens task force to help define and promote the bond
issue. We will work with staff', the Commission, City Council and the task force to define the
content of the bond referendum projects and to help prepare public educational materials
(brochures, flyers, etc.) by the city and educational/advocacy materials for the task force.
We are committed to providing the highest quality service at a reasonable rate. We look
forward to working with you on this exciting project. If you have any questions about the
proposal contact me at (612) 377-2500.
Greg Ingraham,
President and Park and Recreation Planner
2659 Dupont Avenue South Suile 100 Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612)377-2500 ~l,pho.~ (612)377-1010
City of Columbia Heights
Recreation Bond Referendum
Consulting Services Proposal between the City of Columbia Heights and
Ingraham & Associates, Inc.
Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Bond Referendum - Planning
Assistance and Coordination
General Scope: Ingraham & Associates Inc. will assist the City of Columbia Heights with
planning the content, structure, strategy and promotion for a park and recreation bond
referendum designed to fund a recreation center addition. Depending upon budget and
strategy, neighborhood park improvements may also be included in the referendum.
Approach: Work with city staff, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a Park Bond
Task Force (to be formed) and the City Council to help define the scope of the bond
referendum project and the best presentation and positioning methods to ensure a successful
referendum.
Scope of Services and Products: This work will be accomplished through the following
actions:
Citizen Public Opinion and Organization - "Test the waters andget the
ball rolling" Ingraham & Associates (I & A) will review the survey
information collected by staff to determine the level of support for a bond
referendum. The results will be summarized to help guide decisions regarding
the scope and content of the referendum. We will use our experience from
other communities to help determine the voter acceptance of bond funding
amounts.
Project Prioritization - "What's in the referendum?" I & A will assist the
City and Citizen Task Force in finalizing their selection of projects to be
included in the bond referendum. The decisions will focus on the scope and
design of a gymnasium addition and which neighborhood park improvements
(if any) that should be included. The scope of the referendum will be designed
to appeal to a variety of user groups and to meet identified recreation needs. A
broad appeal will help attract a wide range of voter support.
Concept Designs & Cost Estimates - "What will the projects look like?"
and "How much will it cost?" I & A will prepare concept plans for selected
priority projects in order to illustrate what residents will get for their money
and to allow more accurate cost estimates and budgeting. The concept plans
can be used for public information and promotional efforts and to illustrate the
products of the bond referendum. The refined cost estimates will assist in the
selection of projects to include in the referendum and will be a critical issue
with decision makers and voters.
City of Columbia Heights
Recreation Bond Referendum
Public Information, Positioning and Promotion - "Get the word out to
voters" We will prepare educational materials, a camera-ready public
information brochure, press releases and exhibits. If desired, we can also
provide direction for voter contacts (calling circles) and other project
information and get-out-the-vote efforts. Voters must fully understand what
the referendum means, why it is needed, what it costs, what they will get if it is
approved and what the consequences are if it is not approved.
Project Management and Public Meetings - This work includes
participation at up to eight meetings with staff, the Park Commission and/or
the Task Force during the bond referendum planning process. Additional
meetings or work beyond the defined scope (at prior City direction) will be
charged according to the hourly rate schedule.
Consulting Fee Estimate and Schedule:
The above scope of work will be completed at a not-to-exceed consulting services
amount of $9,500.00. Reimbursable expenses (materials and mileage) are estimated at
$300.00 and will be charged at cost. Printing and mailing of brochures, etc. are the
responsibility of the City or the citizens task force.
Our work will be completed in a manner to allow a late Fall, 1999 referendum vote.
Project Team:
Greg Ingraham
Wendy Anderson
Project Manager, Principal Park Planner
and Landscape Architect
Park Planner/Graphic Designer
Hourly Rate
$80.00
$65.00
Summary:
Ingraham & Associ/ttes, Inc. is uniquely qualified to assist and coordinate the planning and
voter education for Columbia Heights park and recreation bond referendum. We are familiar
with the city park and recreation system and with municipal recreation bond referendums. Our
park planning and public communications experience and personal service and commitment
will result in a successful referendum.
We look forward to working with the city on this important step for the Columbia Heights
recreation system.
City of Columbia Heights
Recreation Bond Referendum
Project Authorization:
Ingraham & Associates Inc. is authorized to begin work on the Columbia Heights Recreation
Bond Referendum according to the scope of services and schedule described in this proposal.
This agreement may be terminated with 30 days prior written notice by either party or for non-
performance. Payments to Ingraham & Associates are due within 30 days of receipt of a
monthly invoice.
for Columbia Heights, Minnesota f°r, I.n~h__am~ Associate. s~I~nff-
, 1999
HTty choose Ingraharn & Associates?
Experience with Municipal Bond Referendums
* Bloomington $ 3.75 million park bond referendum
· Shakopee $ 5.0 million park bond referendum
* Advisors - White Bear and White Bear School District,
Mounds View School District
Public Communication Experts
Park and Recreation Promotional Material
· City Public Opinion Surveys
· Park and Recreation Needs Assessments and Financing Surveys
Strong Park and Recreation Planning and Financing Skills
Park & Recreation Planning Consultants Upper Midwest Communities
- Bloomington, Dayton, Eagan, East Grand Forks, Eden Prairie, New Brighton,
Shakopee, MN, Bismarck, ND
Park Needs and Financing Studies and Recommendations
- ARon, Arden Hills, Bloomington, Dayton, Mounds View, New Brighton,
Shoreview and White Bear Lake
Knowledge of Columbia Heights and Park System
· Greg Ingraham - former resident of St. Anthony Village
lagraham & A.ssociate~ Inc. (612) 377-2500
2659 Dupont Avmue Sou~ Suite 100
IvFmneapolis, MN 55408 FAX (61:2) 377-1010
Greg ngrah rr RT A
~nc~
1996 - present Ingraham & Associates, Inc.
President, Park Planner and Landscape Architect
Provide consulting park planning and design services to public and private sector clients.
Focusing on comprehensive park and trail system plans, master plans, park and
playground design and specffications, facility needs analysis, landscape architecture, park
dedication ordinances, citizen involvement, and community public opinion surveys.
Specializing in creative solutions and personalized service.
1990 - Present University of Minnesota
t_c~ha'er - Urtmn Studies Department
1985-1996 City of Bloomington, Minnesota
Manager of Parks and Recxeafion
Senior Planner
1979-1985
Assistant Planner CityofEagan. Minnesota
Landscape Architect Urbanscope Planmng and Design, Inc.
Education & Affiliations
Masters of Business Communication. University of St. Thomas School of Management
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota
Registered Landscape Architect (CLARB national certification)
Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association Board of Directors
Certified member of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
American and Minnesota Planning Association
Accomplishments
Prepared Pm-k Comprehensive Plans for Afton, Dayton, Eagan, New Brighton and
Shakopee, Minnesota.
Managed the Bloomington Park Facility Needs and Financing Study, which resulted in
commitment of $4.1 million for park capital renovation projects.
Managed the Bloomington Parks Department, consisting of 150 staff members, an annual
budget of $2.9 million and a capital budget of $1.5 million. Directed 60 recreation
programs and coordinated services for 93 parks encompassing over 3,500 acres.
Provide park planning and design sera-ices to the cities of Afton, Dayton, Eden Prairie,
Hanover, Eagan, East Grand Forks, New Brighton, Shakopee, Minnesota and the Mounds
View and White Bear Lake School District.
=========================================== i!~ ,:,~_
lngraham & Associate~, Inc.
2659 Dupont Ave. Suite I00
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 431-4401
FAX 431-4602
Wendy Anderson
Education & Affiliations
May 1998-pres. Ingraham & Associates, Inc.
Park Planner
Provide park and recreation design services to public and private sector clients. Work
focuses on playground design, trail design, park master plans, landscape design, construction
documents, specifications and project management.
1997-1998 Wheaton Park District - Whcaton, Illinois
Park Planner
All phases of park planning including design, specification preparation, project
management. Focus on park and playground design and renovation.
1996-1997 Parks and Recreation Division - Bloomington, Minnesota
Park Planner
Park planning and design, including playground design, contract supervision, construction
documents, and specification preparation.
1995 City of Edina, Minnesota
Landscape Assistant
Golf course care including planting design, implementation, and maintenance.
1994 Baker Nursery - Fargo, North Dakota
Landscape Designer
Residential and commercial landscape design and plant sales.
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Academic Award Fellowship, University of Minnesota
American Society of Landscape Architects
Midwest Institute of Park Executives
National Recreation and Park Association
Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association
AutoCad Release 14, AutocadMap, and HydroCad
Girard Lake Park, Bloomington, Minnesota
Valley View Play Area, Bloomington, Minnesota
Brighton Play Area, Wheaton, Illinois
Central Play ba'ea, Wheaton, Illinois
Presidents Park, Wheaton, Illinois
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: JUNE 14 1999
AOENDA .8~CTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: a~ ADMINISTRATION ..2~p~ APPROVAL
ITEM: INFORMATION SYSTEMS BY: LINDA MAGEE~
DEPARTMENT STAFFING DATE: 6/4/99 (// ' - -?~E.
NO:
In the early 1990s the City created a data processing department to capture and account for certain data processing expenses. This
primarily included outside consultant services to establish and maintain various aspects of the system along with min/mal equipment
upgrades. Over a period of time, it became very clear that hiring consultants to do all of our maintenance work was not cost
effective. Subsequently, in March of 1995 our frrst MIS Coordinator was hired. This position did a significant amount to enhance
and improve the use of PCs throughout the City. In October of 1997 a second position was added, enabling the department to catch
up on the tremendous backlog of work and to provide significant additional benefits to employees, primarily in the area of
equipment maintenance and structured ongoing training in the use of PCs and software.
With the resignation of Ed O'Donnell, it was decided to look at restructuring this department. As a result, staff is now
recommending replacing the two MIS Coordinator positions with two new positions, an Information Systems Director and an
Information Systems Technician. Th/s structure will allow us to better fulfill our needs, will allow for a more cost effective
operation, and will allow us to establish salaries at the outside market rates without significantly increasing the overall departmental
budget. The 1999 and 2000 adopted ranges for MIS Coordinator are:
Entr~ 6 Month 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year
1999 $3,281 $3,392 $3,504 $3,616 $3,728
2000 $3,395 $3,511 $3,627 $3,742 $3,858
The two new positions have been evaluated based on the Hay job evaluation system. Based on this evaluation, our current
compensation plan, internal equity, and external comparability, staffrecommends establishing the following monthly salary range
for 1999 and 2000 for Information Systems Director and Information Systems Technician:
Entry 6Month 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year
Information Systems Director
1999 $3,934 $4,069 $4,203 $4,337 $4,471
2000 $4,072 $4,211 $4,349 $4,488 $4,627
Information Systems Technician
1999 $2,765 $2,859 $2,953 $3,048 $3,142
2000 $2,862 $2,959 $3,057 $3,154 $3,252
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish the 1999 and2000 salary ranges for the positions of Information Systems Director
and Information Systems Technician as follows:
Entry 6 Month 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year
Information Systems Director .
1999 $3,934 $4,069 $4,203 $4,337 $4,471
2000 $4,072 $4,211 $4,349 $4,488 $4,627
Information Systems Technician
1999 $2,765 $2,859 $2,953 $3,048 $3,142
2000 $2,862 $2,959 $3,057 $3,154 $3,252
WE:dn/9906042
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~)~ Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Metropolitan Council Planning BY: Kenneth R. Anderson .~ BY: ~/////~
Grant Amendment ~-A,--4,,~ DATE: June 3, 1999
ISSUE STATEMENT:
Request for City Council approval of proposed amendment to Planning Grant SG-140 which will
increase the City of Columbia Heights' share of the grant amount from $1,500 to $2,500 for the Life
Cycle Housing Study.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Columbia Heights has previously entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council
to receive grant funds to offset the expenses of preparation of the Life Cycle Housing Study prepared by
Nancy Reeves and Associates. The original grant amount of $7,500 was to be split among five cities
with each to receive $1,500. However, two cities have chosen not to go forward with the Life Cycle
Housing Study, therefore, the original grant amount will be spread over three cities versus the original
five. This will increase the City of Columbia Heights' share to $2,500. The Life Cycle Housing Study
was completed by Nancy Reeves and Associates in May of 1998. We have attached for Council review
a copy of a letter from Terry Kayser who is the Comprehensive Planning Grants Manager for the
Metropolitan Council. Attached is the new text for the Planning Grant which has been modified to
accommodate the new grant amounts for the cities of Columbia Heights, New Hope, and Crystal.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approval of the Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council
Local Planning Assistance Program Grant Agreement #SG-97-140-D.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance
Program Grant Agreement #SG-97-140-D between the City of Columbia Heights and the Metropolitan
Council; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
SalTleo
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
1 t r6 - 7 ~ 19 9 9me tgrant agree
Metropolitan Council
Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
May 18, 1999
Mr. Kenneth R. Anderson
Community Development Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 400' Ave. N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878
Subject: Grant amendment for Council Planning Grant SG-140-D
Dear Mr. Anderson:
REOEIVED
MAY 1 8 1999
¢OMMUNI?Y DF.V[L. OPM[N1
This letter is in response to a letter of March 31, 1998 from Mr., Kirk McDonald, Community
Development Director for the City of New Hope, requesting a revision of the planning grant SG-
140. I earnestly apologize for the long delay in responding to this request and hope we can
culminate this amendment expeditiously at this time.
Enclosed are two copies of an amendment agreement for the city of Columbia Heights. Similar
amendments are being mailed to the cities of New Hope, and Crystal. In the amendment, the
Council plans to divide the original grant of $7,500 three ways instead of five. This means each
city will receive in total, $2,500 for the production of the life-cycle housing study completed by
Nancy Reeves and Associates.
Note that the fourth recital (Whereas...) reference to completing the study project is to reference
the additional time needed to complete this amendment process (the 3rd Therefore). The Council
has a copy of the completed study in its possession and upon completion of the amendment will
consider the project finished.
'Please read the amendments, sign and return both copies to me and I will process them through
our system promptly.
Thank you and I look forward to completing the amendment process for your grants. If questions
remain, I can be reached at 651.602.1356.
Sincerely,
ayser//
Comprehensive Planding Grants Manager
Encl: (2)
AREA CODE CHANGES TO 651 IN JULY, 1998
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul. Minnesota55101-1626
{612) 602-1000 Fax602-1550
An EqualOpporrun~y Emp~yer
TDD/TTY 29 1-0904 Metro Info L~.n* 602-1888
Grant No. SG-97-140-D
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by the Metropolitan Council ("Council") and the
City of Columbia Heights ("Grantee").
WI:rEREAd, on or about May 26, 1998 the Council and the Grantee entered into a grant
agreement identified as Council Grant No. SG-97-140-D under which the Council agreed to
provide $1,500.00 in grant funds ("Grant Amount'') to the Grantee for certain comprehensive
planning activities associated with a joint life cycle housing needs study proposed by the cities of
Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale decided not to participate in the
joint life cycle housing needs study project and therefore did not execute grant agreements with
the Council; and
WI-IEREAS, by letter dated March 31, 1998 the City of New Hope indicated the joint life cycle
housing needs study project would be continued by the three cities of Columbia Heights, Crystal
and New Hope and, on behalf of itself and the other two remaining cities, requested an
adjustment to the three cities' grant awards to reflect thechange in the joint project; and
WI~-i~REAS, the Council and the Grantee mutually agree to extend Grant No. SG-97-140-D,
adjust the Grant Amount to reflect the change in the joint project, and permit the Grantee and the
two remaining cities to conclude the joint life cycle housing needs study project.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained in this
agreement, the Council and the Grantee agree as follows:
The Grant Amount identified at page 1 of Grant No. SG-97-140-D shall be $2,500.00, which
represents a $1,000.00 increase over the. original $1,500.00 Grant Amount originally
identified in Grant No. SG-97-140-D.
e
Within fourteen (14) calendar days after execution of this agreement by the Council, the
Council will disburse to the Grantee $2,500.00, which represents the $1,500.00 Grant
Amount originally made available to the Grantee under Grant No. SG-97-140-D and the
additional $1,000.00 amount made available under this agreement.
Grant No. SG-97-140-D shall extend beyond the original December 31, 1998 expiration date
to permit the parties additional time within which to conclude the joint life cycle housing
needs study project and the administration of this grant agreement. The "End Date"
identified at page 1 of Grant No. SG-97-140-D shall be June 30, 1999.
Page 1 of 2 Pages
Notwithstanding references to the cities of Brooklyn Center, Coon Rapids and Robbinsdale
in Attachment A to Grant No. SG-97-140-D, the Grant Amount made available to the
Grantee under Grant No. SG-97-140-D, as amended by this agreement, shall be used to fund
the joint local planning project described in Attachment A undertaken by the three cities of
Columbia Heights, Crystal and New Hope. Each of the three cities is receiving grant funds
to support the joint local planning project.
Except for these amendments, the provisions of Grant No. SG-97-140-D shall remain in force
and effect without change and shall apply to the additional funds made available under this
agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantee and the Council have caused this agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives. This agreement is effective on the date of final
execution by the Council.
Approved as to form:
Associate General Counsel
METROPOLITAN COUNCIl,
By:
Thomas C. McElveen, Director
Housing and Redevelopment
Date:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Name:
(Signature of Authorized Representative)
Title:
Date:
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
(Signature of ~tuthorized Representative)
SG971400.DOC
Page 2 of 2 Pages
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ,q~ Community Development APPROVAL ,
ITEM:Reallocationof1994and1995 BY:KennethR. Anderson ~l BY:~/~&~
HOME Funds 6/- t~ -'o~t DATE: June3, 1999
ISSUE STATEMENT: To request that Anoka County reallocate 1994 and 1995 unspent HOME Funds
to be combined with 1999 funds to be allocated to Real Estate Equities Development Company for the
"Transition Block" Liveable Communities Demonstration Account redevelopment project.
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbia Heights and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
have made applications in the past to utilize HOME Funds for a variety &projects. Specifically, in
1995 the application was to use HOME Funds to renovate a four-plex (4607 Tyler Street NE) and to
purchase two duplexes and renovate them to single family ownership housing. In 1994, the application
was for the I-IRA to acquire and rehabilitate current duplexes for single family housing. The HOME
program requires a minimum 25% local match to the HOME Funds. The total amounts awarded in 1994
and 1995 were $120,000 and $100,000, respectively. The City has received a total of $39,999.99 for the
renovation of 4607 Tyler Street NE. Other requests for reimbursement were rejected by the County as
the uses were not in compliance with the approved contracts and project description (see attached
Exhibit A's for further project description). With the initiation of the Transition Block Redevelopment
at the site currently owned by NEI College of Technology, Real Estate Equities Development Company
had applied to the County for $234,894. This amount was to be used to assist in the development of 22
affordable rental housing units to be located immediately east of the existing NEI building. The County
has approved the full funding to Real Estate Equities Development Company with the understanding
that $180,000.01 will be reallocated from the unspent 1994 and 1995 HOME Funds. The remaining
$54,894 will be funded from the 1999 HOME Funds available through Anoka County. We have also
attached a letter dated June 1, 1999 from Anoka County which summarizes their funding decisions.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approval to direct the City Manager to
inform Anoka County via the attached draft letter requesting that the 1994-1995 unspent HOME Funds
be reallocated to the proposed project in the Transition Block.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize and direct the City Manager to inform Anoka
County of the request to reallocate 1994 and 1995 unexpended HOME Funds to be applied to the Real
Estate Equities Development Company application; and furthermore, to authorize the City Manager to
forward said notification to Anoka Cotmty and to execute all documentation necessary to implement this
request.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
ltr6 - 14 - 1999home94 - 95
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COL, UMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $5421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor:
Gary L. Peterson
Councf[rnem~ecs:
Oona[d G.
Nar[aine Szurek
Ju[ienne Wyckoff
John Hunter
City Nanager:
Waiter E. Fehst
June 15, 1999
Jennifer Bergman
Community Development Manager
2100 3~ Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303-2265
Re: Reallocation of 1994 and 1995 HOME Funds.
Dear Ms. Bergman:
We are writing to request that Anoka County take all appropriate steps to reallocate the unspent
1994 and 1995 HOME Funds awarded to the City of Columbia Heights and its Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. Specifically, we are requesting that these funds be combined with
available 1999 HOME Funds to be allocated to Real Estate Equities Development Company to
finance eligible development activities related to construction of 22 affordable rental townhouses
within our "Transition Block". The City Council has taken action at our meeting of June 14,
1999 requesting and directing that I make this request of Anoka County.
I am available to answer any questions you may have regarding this matter. In the event you are
unable to reach me, you may call Kenneth R. Anderson, Community Development Director, at
782-2855 to help answer questions related to this matter. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation and your ongoing support of programs administered in the City of Columbia
Heights!
Yours very truly,
Walter R. Fehst
City Manager
C:
Honorable Mayor Gary L. ?eterson
City Council Members
Kenneth R. Anderson
file
H:~hora~S- t 5-99
THE CITY OF' COLUMSlA HE:IGHTc; DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE[ ON THg' BASIS OF' DI~,ABILITY iN EMP/OYMi='NT OR TH[~ PROVISION OF SI~RVICC'S
EQUA/ OPPORTUNITY EMP[-OYE[R
o
aRNgAV qVU£NgO
uJ
COUNTY OF ANO
Office of Governmental Services Division
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2100 3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota
(612) 323-5?00
RECEIVED
JUN Z 1999
~,~M~NIT¥ DEYELOPME
55303-2265
June 1,1999
JENNIFER M. BERGMAN
Community Development Manager
Direct #323-5709
City of Columbia Heights
Attn: Ken Anaerson, Commumty Development L~rector
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878
RE: Real Estate Equities HOME Application
Dear Ken:
As you 'know, Real Estate Equities applied for 1999 HOME funds for the development of affordable
rental housing units in the City of Columbia Heights.
This year, we received several HOME applications totaling approximately $955,000 and a ~ant amount
of $511,000. In order to maximize the use of the 1999 HOME funds, the HRA HOME Work Committee
recommended that the City of Columbia Heights apply their outstanding 1994 and 1995 HOME funds to
Real Estate Equities request. This would allow the City of Columbia Heights the opportunity to spend
unallocated funds and the HRA the opportunity to fund additional HOME requests.
The total application amount from Real Estate Equities was $234,894. By combining the 1994 and
1995 unspent funds ($180,000.01) and the 1999 funds ($54,894.00), we were able to completely fund
their request.
This is a valuable application as it creates more opportunities for affordable housing for large/arnihes
which is indicated as a high priority in the Consolidated Plan. Reallocating the funds to this project will
allow the funds to be spent on an eligible activity, and the funds will remain in your jurisdiction. We are
looking forward to working with the City of Columbia Heights and Real Estate Equities in this venture.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me or Tonja West-Hafner at 323-5708.
Sincerely,
. //.?
Jennifer M, Bergmag
C:gmmunlity Development Manager
cc: Tonja West-Hafner, Community Development Assistant
alter Fehst, City Manager
FAX: 323-5682 Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity EmPloyer
TDD/TTY: 323-5289
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET
A~nount of HOME funds provided by Anoka County for the program year beginning in 1995
to City of Columbia Heiqhts ~~
for: Rental Rehabilitation and Duplex Conversion Proiects
A description of goods and/or services to be provided by the above-named organization with
the assistance of the HOME funds and the target population to be served:
#507 Columbia Heights Rental Rehabilitation and Duplex Conversion Projects
The City of Columbia Heights through their Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) will use HOME funds to renovate a four-plex and
address code deficiencies and other basic repairs which affect the health
safety and/or livability of this building. When complete, Columbia
Heights will offer these units to persons age 55 and over.
$100,000
The HRA will also use HOME funds to purchase two duplexes and
renovate them to single family ownership housing. Two of the single
family housing units will remain in Columbia Heights and will be
available to families who meetthe Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's
First Time Homebuyer Program and HOME program requirements.
Proceeds from the sale of these buildings will be used to purchase and
renovate additional duplexes.
Columbia Heights will provide the HOME program's required 25% non-
federal match of $25,000.00.
Additional details on the Individual Project Summary attached as Exhibit B.
Total $100,000
Liaison per Section 4: (typed) Ch~±stina Good=oad
Authorized to sign vouchers & reports per Section 4:
Project to be completed by:
I December 31
Patrick Hentges
,1997
CDBG-69
COUNTY OF ANOKA
Urban Anoka County Community Development Block Grant
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2100 3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2489 - (612) 323-5709
May 25, 1994
Mr~ Don Schneider
Community Development Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 - 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re:
Anoka County Board Approval of HOME Program Applications
as Recommended by the HOME Work Group
Dear Don:
Congratulations! On May 24, 199,~, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved the
distribution of 1994 HOME Program funds as recommended by the HOME Program Work
Group. The award to your agency is:
$120,000 Sheffield Home Ownership
yoUr agency may spend up to five percent of the total as direct administration of the projects.
Any expense for administration will reduce the amount available to you for the "bricks and
mortar" part of your project since the total amount to your agency will remain as given above.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience so we may discuss the HOME Program
regulations which will apply to your project. Regulations which may apply include
environmental review, labor and equal opportunities requirements, Uniform Act relating to
acquisition and relocation procedures, and income and rent requirements. By meeting before
you begin we can be sure that the project will proceed smoothly.
I have asked our Assistant County Attorney to draft the necessary subgrantee agreements and
will be forwarding tha~ document for appropriate signatures as soon as possible.
JoAnn O. Wright
Community Development Manager
JOW:sw
FAX: 323-5682 Affirmative Action / Eoual Onnn~,ni~ I~nnlnv~r TI~I'3/'I'TV. ~Oq_~OOQ
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET
AmOunt of HOME funds provided by Anoka County for the program year beginning in 1994
to_ Columbia Heiqhts HRA
for: Homeownership Proclram in Sheffield Neiqhborhood
i $120,000.00
Brief list or description of goods and/or services to be provided by the above-named
organization with the assistance of the HOME funds (include description of target population
to be served):
The HRA will acquire and/or rehabilitate current duplexes for conversion to
single family housing. The finished homes will be sold to income-qualified
households. There will be deed restrictions enforcing affordability on resale or
repayment of HOME Program benefit. The City will contribute at least
$30,000 of non-Federal funds to the project. The City may expend up
to 5% ($6,000) for direct administration of the project.
[Jaison per Section 4A: Donald R. Schneider/Anqela Schlender
Authorized to sign vouchers & reports per Section 4A: , Donald R. Sci'meider
Ptoiect to be completed by (date):
Patrick W. Hentges
6~3O~97
Bi:((]:: F:' t I"IAI'IC ]] Al...
06/10/.'t. 999 .'t. :.'S,: 57: 41
F:'UN)D t:;,'Iii]CAF:':
F:'t..JND D E'~F; C:F:,' I PT 101"1
101
201
204
205
2!2
225
235
240
250
270
276
278
387
402
415
4.'.S 1
4=;;4
601
602
603
609
652
701
710
720
(3 EE Nlii:l::,'A L..
C.'.OMMUI'.! Z'FY DIiEViiEL_OI='MiiEtq'¥' F-"UND
F'AF:,'KVIliEbJ V!LL..A I"-IC)F:,"¥'H
Iii:C 01,10 M ]: C D lie VliE L.. 0 P MIEI,I'¥ A i..j TI.-t
,S;EC:"f':i:ON 8
,t'STATL::_' A ]: D MA ]] Iq"I"I!.'".I'-IAI'.K:~IE
I::'AF;.:KV]]IiEW VIL_L..A ,c:;Ol.J"t"H
CADLIE T'IiEI...IZV ]] S :l: ON
Rlii]',ITAL.. I"lOU~i~ iii NfS
I... Z BI=CAF;,'Y
COL.. FIGHTS AI::'TIi!]::,' 5~f];l"IOOL.. ['EI'4F::]:
DAI:~:ti'E F:'I:~:O JliEC;T'
I...OC:AI.i. I...AW Et"tF:'OF:,'CtE BL..K O;RAN"F
,:IUVIL".'I~ lIE LIE OL.t,"i;'¥ ]I] (];liE. GRAI'-I'¥
(S. 0 ,, .3] HF:'ROVMtii]I',t'¥' BOND .'L 999A
SI"Al'liE A :i:D COIq~i;'¥1':,'UCT' :I: OI'-I
CAP :l: TAI... I MF:'RCY'2Iii]"Iiii:N'i" ---- F:' ]: R
(SAP Ii:".QIJZI=' F;,'Ii.=.I='L..ACIiD'-'GIEIqlii]::.:AL.
C:AF:' li!:QI...l :[ F:' i:::liEl::'l..AC::liE ....
WATIEI;: I..JT' :t: I... :t: T'Y
~E;lii:WEI::: IJ'¥' I I... :[ TY
I'::iiEFrLIS E: F:'I. JI'.ID
I... :1:
,t'gfiE. L',iliF. R COIq,tST'F;.:I. JCT':[ (:)iq F=Yl'-l:O
(::: Iii: l',t T I":,' A L.. (SARA{SE
I!F. lqtii:l::.: f.3 Y l"l A I'-I A GtE M li:".i'-I T
i')ATA P RC1CIiE,?.:S :I: Nt:S
I::'tFF::M :l: T :~i'~tJF::CHAI~GIiE
('-':C) I"IT F~: t B LJ"f'lE D F:' F;,' 0 J F. iXL'. T,"i; -'-' R iii: C:
C:O I'-t'l- F~: Z BI..I T Iii: D l='l=,: C) J tie C; T'S- G IE I'.l
:[ N ~,i; t..J R A N C iii:
IE ,~-3 C;I::: C) b,I
I::'L..I!E× D!EI',IEI::']:T "FF:.:I..J~]~"I" I::'IJNi)
BAI'.iK RI~EC:AF:':
BAI',IK I',tA t"ttii]
BAI',I K CH['i:C I-f. :1:1'40~ ACCCII...tl',I"I"
f.S I"~e ,.':: I< History
~) ]: :]-L~ B I...I R S EMtiE N"I" S
63 :~ 026.09
65~:., 46
99 ,, 10
50 ,, 591 ,, 00
2. :, 750.56
2'.' :, 664 ,,
]. :, O:.S,q- ,, 36
7'7,4.3
! :L :, 741, :1.6
5 :, 4-76 ,, ':)5
3 .,, 543 ,, 61
9,q. ,, 68
687 ,, 38
6 :~ ,q-66 ,, ,q- :I.
I :, 057 ,, 59
2".:6 :, ()9~:~; ,, 6i
8 :, :L 95. !
2. :, ,i':': :.3 2. ,, 65
2,904.
289,55 :!. ,, :.'.'~;9
31 :,229.68
2 :, 924-. 76
4 ,, :L 3.,:f':, ,, 50
10,759,, 77
52.'::'; ,, 96
655 ,, 4-2
4 :, 296.32
,.:., :::~ ?~.~' .. 8 :::'~;
:L :, ';-:'06.5
2;:.~ 5 :, 9:.S7 ,, 24
6,229.60
D i ~i;B LJF.'.Stii:MEt'-I"I",S
785 ,., 774.82
C he c 1< I--t :L s't'.o ;"y
6/J. 4/99 COLJI'.-IC Z I...
C.I:'T'Y (.'ii::' CC.)LUMB:[A
GL. 540R""V06.00 I" ~-.lt-', i::.
BAN K '" ........
v l::.lq .00 I.,,'
CH!i::C: K t,.iI..IM Y.-i Iii];.: AMOUNT
BAN K (::HE:C: K :i:I:I(S ACC;:C)I..JI,t'T'
AhlCII,f.A C:C1UN'T'Y MCYT'Ot:;.'. VE:H!C:
A'¥ 8: 'i"
BIEI...L..:BCIY BAR ~i;UF:'t::'I_.Y
BIZI..I..BOY
BF;~OWI'I/0'AMt:::S & JI:ZAhiI,1E:
):~I. JF;~liEAU (.-,il::' A1...COHOI_ ,~. F'":[RIE
):) :1: C: 1': / IE l.. N 0 F;'. A
I::' I::: N I"] t::: / A V E R Y
())I:::NU:[I,IE: F:'AR'T'S/I-iAPA AU'T'O
GF;,':I:iSGE:'.-COC)I::'E:F,' & C..O
JOHhISCiN t::'AI::'tEF;.: & SUF'F:'I...Y C
J 0 l.-I Iq ,% 0 Iq / M Iii: I:;.: Iii: D :1: T' I--I
KL.E::[ N/TF::AC:Y
1~1 :I:
M :l: I"-IIqE::S~O"f'~ W :l: NIEiSF;.:OWEF;:S CO
MI'I t:;.'.[':C: & I::'l-( AE~SCiC: --, MRF'
lq S I::'
NOS
O!..YI,IY K/F'AT
F:' A I:;,'T E.:; F:'L..L.IE.~
F:'IET'TY CASH .... KAF;,'EI-t MOE-ZL..I...
F:' :t: I,INACI...Ei: D :l: STF;,'
F:'F:'I... SHOF:'
F:'R :t: OR L,J:!: NE:
QtJAI....I:I"Y W:f:NIE & 'SF:' :I: t:;: :t: TS
SKC)t,~.tF;.:C)I, Ili:: K/I... :1: I,II)A &: AI-ii)r.;.:E:bJ
,E;'T' A I:;,' 'l"t:;,' :t: B tJ N E:
IS'T'A'T'iii: I..",(:)AI:;.'.I) OF
'I'E:E.~::'::: M A N CO
U ,<:; WLES'T' COMI'dUN :l: CA'T' l ONS
W:!:I'IiE. COI'JPAN¥/THE:
ABLE F:'F;.'OJ::'I:ER'T'Y J'"IAI'--h':::'i0,'iI::]'"JEENT
AC:C';AF:'
A I"-I I)Ii: J:;.'. ~L:; O I'--J/R' O L.. A J'--j
Ii'JALLtEN"f' Z IqJE/Bt~I. JC:E: G
B A T ]"1.,. ED'"C F;,' ¥ S T A L
BIEF;,'C'] I":'I;.:OF'E:F;¢'T' :I:IES'
J:.~l .!'4.'..,' L..U J.
BI...A HIq :1: I</VANCIE
I':< 0 tET T C l"llE F;.'. / I.. A R I:;.: Y
CAD ]: EU X/!~ CP'-IA1...D
Clii:F;.':l: C/I'tE:DZA);)
C::l-'! :1: lES/DON
1::::!-.I :I: L..L.DS/L..C)F;:A :t: t'-llii:
C:H F;-: :1: S'f'Ei:N :~'~ E:I'I / F:.: :i: (;I'-IAt;,'D
CF;:tE,9;T V:t:E:W L..UTHE:t:L'AN HOME:
79.1. 9.1. 26.50
79.1. 92 47 ,, 82
79 .1. 93
79.1. 94 2 ;, 624 ,, 85
79.1. 96 250 ,, 00
79197 38.50
79 .1. 98 888.00
79 ! 99 t 4 .1.. 20
79203 176. 8:.'.:;
79204 '"'= ~"~ 00
79206 .1..1.6. O0
992'.'0 2 ?"P9 .. 00
79209 250, O0
792.1. 2 42 ,, 67
792.1.6 6 ,, =,gJ ,, 84
792J. 8 o~" '=, ,, 70
792 .1. 9 20,.'). O0
7922:4 2:69 ,. 00
79234 :.':';Z;2.00
79236 30.1. ,, O0
BRC F ][I,h'..':l,tC ]:Al._ 8YS]"EM
Check His'tory
6/.1.4/99 COUI,IC ]:l_
BAN l( VIiEI,IDCIF~:
.':];.'ii'FY OF' C(]L. tJMB ! A HtiE ]] GH'T'S
G)I... 54OR.--V06,00 t::'AC-]i[-E 2
BAI'.II,', CHIi:C K I l,!i:]~ ACCOUI,IT
Ct::-:O C KIii]"i"'T'/JA Mlii]S
D AI...:~i'2iiYTI"I/M A R ][ I_ YI'.I
I)lii]*lE UI-E,"~')/I... I SA
D U C I< W 0 I::.: "t" I"1 / G I N G Iii] R
li!] G G E / O' A M E S
l[i]...l*t QlJ ]: S ]-/A F<lq Cq. LD C:
F:' A N (.'..'i / K l,,J Iii: :i: '--' l,,J L.f
F;' :1:I'1D l!i]...l... / D 0 I'--1 ~ I_ D
F:' I... 0 i) :[ !',I / I"1A F;.'. V ]: N
Gl::,'Olqli: K/THOMA:i'3
G U I...I... Al'II) / i':q!E F:,'N A F( D
G U F:,'I... tE Y / D Ol:( Z S
I"IANSEN/Iii:I)W ]: N JJ,:. i)OF;:O'T'HY
H A 1,180 lq / C L A tR lie 1"-1C;!K
H A t,! 80 N/' I) tie I'.1t"1 ]: S
t"! ]: N D ['3 / M lie I... I'}:CI LJ F:,'NI!: R
I"t ]: t'llii:S/(:'30R I) 0 I,I
HO :1: I.J Iq / V E F;dq C}I'--i
]: V Iii: S/' M ]: C:I"! l!i: 1... 1._ E
J[]NES/'DOI...IGLAS
J (] F:X3F. i]'t S C) I,I / I.. lie Iii: At,tN
t(1"I A lq / M l.J J 'T¥.~ t'.'-: A
l-::l...lii: :1: I'IMAN F~li!:AI...TY CO
K 0 S"f'I!E R./Ki!'ENi,tIF.': TH
KOt.JAL. Zlii: I< / H:-'.': F:,' VtiE Y
t...AF:-:S:OIq,/L'~AN Z iiEI... W
I... A F:,' :B 0 N / S U S A FI
LAS KY/DAV ]: D
t...lii:W 18/I"IAI:~ K
I...UL'qF.'tqAN/]: VAN D
M ]: I)WES"i" MAt,h:.~:(3E]'qlii]'..IT-.-C:OI,ISO
Iq ]: I..I...EF:.:/'Iq Z CH Ell..I...I.:E
M :1: I_ t... E F:.: / I,I 0 F::lii]'-llii:
M 0 ]Olii]...I.../F:' A 1.il_
I,I ]: ZI',I ]: K/KATH I
I'IOVAK/THE. OI)OF~:t.:] & I'tAt,ICY V
F:'liiT¥'lii:l:QS F:'I...AC:Iii: ]:I,IVE:STMiii]'--I'T',~i}
F' :1: I,IG/LUU
F:'S HOI...DINGS
R I F:'A I/IqAHMOUtqD
l ',0, )[ .x'~ )1' Il::. b,l",:
SATHRE,/AI...I C]]A M
SA T H F:.:lii]/l...l_ 0 YI) H
8 H 0 K I .:.'. ]] I::.: ? M 0 H A M E D
S I<AL. ]f. C KY/'JAMES
8TAL.ICH/LELAND
: i' :..:U(.,H,-' I...Ul'd',~ .t. ti!]
,HI.':.:., K i'IUMBE]::,' AMOUNT
79239
79240
7924.1.
79242
7924B
79244
.-' 7 x:. ",'
79246
79247
79248
79249
79250
79251
79252
79253
7 9254
79256
79257
79258
79259
79260
7926 .1.
79262
79263
79264
79265
79266
79268
79'269
79270
7927.t.
79272
79273
79274
79275
79276
7o"~77
79278
79279
79280
7928.1.
79282
79283
79284
96.00
:I., 049., 00
:I. 7 ,. 00
656.00
526 l, ()(:}
665 ,, 00
523 ,, 00
594 ,, 00
243 ,, 00
59 !, 00
174,00
71 ,, 00
360.00
440 .. 00
353.00
366 ,, 00
646.00
249.00
38 .. 00
2yq-, 00
J. ,. 00
344.00
.1. 33.00
545,00
J. :, 698 .. 00
;.-'.-::if;:".'; ,. 00
.,0 .. 00
322 .. 00
489 ,. 00
]. :, :l. 22., 00
438.00
245 .. 00
359 ,, 00
3,272 ,, 00
23.00
529.00
4 ,., 59t ,, 00
509 ,. 00
292 ,, 00
545 ,. 00
66.00
439 ,. 00
I, 369.00
453 .. 00
408 .. 00
:3 :. <)64 .. 00
.1. 9., 00
BRC F:'zIqAtqCZAL
06/'10/t999 13
C he c l< H i :s't:o ry
6/:1. 4/99 C':OL.INC: Z t...
C: Z'FY OF; COI...LJM)3 ]I] A HiE Z GH"t"~3
Eli... 540F(""V06 ,, O0 l::'A(31ii: :.:i
BAI,I I( V [.'!:lqD 0 F~
CHE:C': K FI t..J !"I ~.'.': Ii: 1:~ AMOUNT
:(':~AI"-t K GHli!:[,~ K :I:I'IG ACE:OI..JN"t"
:~i;WAI'ISON/BF:~ADLE:Y J
~ Z A F:' I,.. A R [') K :I: / CH ti.'". S; T
THOMP[~;ON/JIE F~OM[~: K
TC)WIqI"IO U [~IE-A F:'T MAIqAGiEIqlEIqT
'TF~ :!: S t(0/I::'F~ Alq K
V A !... T I [~: R R E: Z /M A R :t: 0
VAIq BI...AR:[CC)N/STANI...IEY
W F:' BAUEI::: COFH~;TF~UCT:t:C)N
W A KIEIq AIq/I...AITI:~ Y GiEtqE:
YAtqG/JO[~E:I::'H
YOLJIqGRIEN/DAWN
Z :t: C I(E]:Uq A NN/I...OI:~ Z
Z :!: C I(IEIRMNlqlq/WAI_TIER
ACCAP
A :1:1:;: T'OU[:;H CIEI_I...UI...AF~
BRADL!EY REAl... tE~T'ATiE~ :t:NC
COI...UMB :1: A HIE :t: (3f"1"1'[~
[]F~O[~ KE'TT/JAMES
DAIq I(A
DANKA OFrl::T:'ZCIi~ ]:MAGZNG CO
DAVE:[i~ ~i~l::'Ol:Uf' ~i~I--iOF'
ZIq[BZDIE CORIqIEIR UIqF:'
J 0 H f,l~E;O N / T H 0 MA'.~ M
KOWAI...ZIE K/I"IAF~VIEY
t..IET[E: F'L.AY [~)OF:'TBAI...L.
tqARQLJAIRDT'/DtEIqlq Z
MtEDICII,IIE: I...AKiE '¥'OUI:~S
lq ADEAU UT Z !... :[ T'Y :[ IqC
F:'IETT'Y CASH .... (:')AIRY BRAATE
F:'IETTY CAliPH .... MARY DUGDAI...
F:'OSTA(~IE BY F:'I'~OIqE
R Y A N /M A R Y
~tqAl::' KO/VIEI:{A
[~01... ! D~Y/MARY
WAL..TtE!R~/VAI...
AF:'F:' I N :[ TY I::'I...U~; F:'tED[~:I:~:AL. CI:~'.
F:' I I:~'T C:C)MMUN :I: T'Y CRED Z T U
GI:~E:AT WEST L. ZF:'IE & ANNU]:T
I"IlEAI...TI-~
CMA RETT I t:;SEME:NT "['l:~t.]~-[' 45
MED :1: CA CHO :I: CIE
t"IIED :[ CA SIEI'I:I:
:t:lqNtESOTA MUTUAl_ L]:F:'IE
MI'I CH :[ t...D [~Ut::'F:'OI:~'.T F:'AYM1Et,IT
79286 768 ,, 00
79287 459 ,, 00
"',,"~-,,",~o 540 ,,
79289 .1. :, 2-.]~ 5.00
79290 4.1. 8 ,, 00
7929:1. 720 ,, 00
79292 .1. 40. O0
79293 357 ,, 00
79294 ! 03 ,, 00
79295 267.00
79296 548 ,, 00
:79297 :3.'I. :I. ,, 00
79298 5.00
79299 500 ,, 00
'.79.7~0.1. 299,00
79:.:~02 0 ,, 78
79303 .1. 98,24
79:~04 .1.0 .,, :1.89 ,, 96
79305 4 :, 520 ,, 97
79306 4 ! 2,00
79307 :~:: :, .I. ~:. z ,
79308 5 ~.~.q- ,, 39
79L'";09 468,60
7':? 2~ .'1. 0 :1. :, 062 ,, 00
793:t. :I. 42,76
79-'.3:1.2 42 ,, 00
793.1.4- 269 ,, 06
7931 ~.", 990 ,, 00
793 .I. 6 6 :, 466 ,, 4 :I.
793 :I. 7 2:.':';3 ,, O0
79:.3 :t. ~i.~ 90.79
79~':'; :L 9 :i. 0'-'-2' ,, 45
79320 6 :, 000 ,, 00
79321 1 ['38, :I.
79322 39' ,, O0
79323 29.50
79324 9.00
79326 725.00
79327 ! ;, 570.00
79328 3. 347.50
79329 :1. 7 :, .1. 08.96
79330 I 0 :~ 368 ,, :I. 0
7933.t 24 ;, ! 89 ,, 86
793::.";2 .1. :, 089.00
7937;3 ;.2: :, 007.~ ,, 00
79 :.'."~ :.':'i 4 343 ,.
BI:;,'(:) I:: :I:I"-tANC ]:Al._ ~Y~i;'¥ti.:.M
06/:L 0/:L999 :1.3
C he c I-.:. I-.! :i..!s to ry
6/:L 4/99 COUt~.IC :!: 1...
C :I: '¥'Y 01::' L.~)L.,.J11B.[ ~.~ HE :I: C-)H"I"~:
GL.. 540R--V06 ,, O0 PAC.)Iii: ,q-
CHE:C K NI. JMBlii:F;~' AMOLJN'T
BAN I< CHIii:C K ]:I'~IC.; AC~COUN'¥
t~'1 FI fi; "t" A T I~i: R l!i: T :i: R Iii: I~ltii: N'T S Y ~; T
I"lOt:;,'Wlii:~i;T' BANK - i::'AYI'-~OL..t... A
l::'lii:l:;,'A
I::'E:RA '-- Dli::l::' .'t: Nt!i:D CON l¥'F: ]: ):':{{j'¥'
l::'lii:l:;~A POt...:I: Clii: I:;~'E:I... I EF' CONSO
F'UBL.. ]: C l'l::.~l'h':~GtiEl:;~'~ AS~i;OC :[ A T
UI'I:I: CH',I 320
UN :1: Ttii:B' WAY
WYANDO"I"'~'E C:OUNTY COURT H
A :!: F;,' '¥'OIJCH
AT ~.~-: T
D .'I: '~TI~ :I: CT .1.3 COMMUN.'I:'¥Y
C')Iii:NU :I: I'~IE PAR"t"S/NAF:'A ALrTo
GI...OC: KN E:F,:/JIii:l'~IN ]: I::' :f: lii:R
GC)OI) :1: I',I C:O ,,
HAI. JSW :i: R"I"H/D A V :t: D
HOWE: YMCA/lii:MMA B
,::~ H I...At:;,'~;ON ii~LI~-:CTI:~:I:C COMt::'
J 0 L. L..Y / D C~I'A:.~,L.D
Ki:;:AI~.IA K/BI!~.RI'~IA D :i: N i!..'.
I...A KE: COLINTF;,'Y CHAF'"i"Ii~:R :L'
Mlii:D :t: C:A
M :t: DWE:~,i;]'' SOC :L' ~.i:"l"Y !::'01:;.: 'Tl:~'.lii:N
M :t: N Iq IZ G A S C 0
MC)I... 1' NAR 0 / J At',llii:~;
M OF;,' Alq / JI.J L :f:
I,IC)R'¥Ht!.:.I-~:I~I ~TATti-.::i.~ I::'OWI!i:R
F:'AR'TS I::'L..U~i;
F'E'¥'¥Y CA.~H .... KARE:N MOIi-:L.L
'¥'AHO
"t" R U F:' ti~ / D Iii: L.. 0 R Iii:
U fi; Wlii:S'T COMMUN:i:CATI
AClii: I"IA RD WAF;,'Iii:
ACT EI...lii:C'¥'RONICS ,., .]:lq(:: ,,
A :1: D IZI...tZCTI:~ .'1: C SE.F~V.'i: CE::I: NC
Ail':.: COMl::'Rl!i:~i;~i;Ol:~ eL.O~i'~
A]:R TOUCH C!i~:LLUL..AR
AI...L..F':l:l:;.'.lii: 'Tlii:S'¥' :1: NC
AMI!i:R :1: PR :f:))lii:
A M :1:
AI'IDIii:RSON '~ NE:W CARF'lii:T
ANC) KA C':OUNTY
ANC)KA C;C)UNTY L..]:BF~ARY
ANOKA F:'OL.. !'(::Iii: Dt~i:t::'AF.:"t"MIi!:NT
ARAMAF;t K
A~i;I::'EI',I M :i: l...L..~i; ~, :1: NC' ,,
79335 I ,., 286 ,, 00
79~36 :1. 46 ,, 065 ,, 52
79337 26 :, 458 ,, 03
79338 90 ,, O0
79339 .....
~- ~ ...... 03
79.340 40 ,, 00
79:.:';4 :L 986 ,, 00
79342 46 ,, 00
79343 :L 50.00
'793~-l. 6 .1..1.9 ,, 85
79347 :LO() ,, 93
79348 3 :, :L94 ,, 75
79349 ' '"'"" ~ TM
79350 :L 00 ,, 00
7935.1. 38 ,, 35
79352 6 ,, 63
793'.54 749 ,, :L4
79355 :L7 ,, 98
--- ¢.~-:~- ~: .,-
7, ~.)._,,::.', 77 ,, 00
.-' ~'/~ ~,..' :L~., ~: ,, O0
79358 .1. :, 265,92.
79359 200 ,, O0
79360 39 ,, 56
7936 :L 8 ,, 24
79362 20 ,, 00
79363 3 ,.~ 433.36
79364 50 ,, 28
79365 :L22 ,, 37
79366 79 ,, 26
79367 3,827 ,, 72
7936~ 38.50
79369 547 ,, 2:i.
z '~'~.~...L :L92 ,, 44
79372 2 :, 344 ,, 48
79~;73 647 ,, 70
793";'4... 8 :, :L 9 ..:: ,, :L 8
79375 :L 53.09
79376 :L 9 ,, 20
79377 .1. :t. 4 ,, :1.8
79378 55 ,, O0
79379 6:1.4 ,, 95
.- ."- ~.~:~0 19 50
7938.1. 95 ,, 40
79382 360 ,, O0
79383 339 ,, 89
79384 897 ,, 85
)."?,I:;~C F"' :1: I'-IAIqC;. ]: Al...
06/:[ 0/1999 :t. 3
C he c I-.'. History
6/:I. 4/99 COUI'.IC ;1:1...
C :r. TY 0t:-- COI...UMB:t:A FIE:
Gl... 540R-.--V06,00 t::'A(:-;E:
BAN I( Vtii:t',l;[) OFi:
(;I.-t['~:C: K NUMBE:I:i: AMOLIi'-I'T'
BAhlI< E]I.-ItEC 14 :i:I',IG ACCOUhlT
AI..J'T'OMA'i" :1: C GARAGIE DOC)t:;,'
BAI(tEI-~ & ]"AYI._Ot~
BAI(E:R & TAY[..OR ENTE:RTA:I:N
BAF/NA GUZY & 8TiE:F:'F:'E[tq t...TD
BAUtER BU:t:I...'T' TZF/E: & BATTE:
B1ERN :I:C t4 AND t... :i:i::'SON
BI::' Z/WOOD[..Ai(IE ~"~
,::. -.~t,I.t. T ~-- ~
B :t: F:'F:' ' S, Z NC.
B:I:'TUMI hlOUS RtOADWAYE~, :I:NC
BOO K I¢,II"ICll...tEE~AI_IEI;:S ;i;tqC
BOOI(ME]q Z I',IC/'THE:
)30YIEF/ TFiUCK F'ARTS
BI:~ODART
):':{I;~Y~I'I ROCK F:'RODLJCTS, ZNC
CARL. E;ON E:QU:I:PME:NT
CtER T ]: F:' Z IED
[;I"IIEF;:OI(E:IE I::'OWIER 1EQU]:t::'MtENT
C :t: TY W :t: DIE I...OC KSM :t: 'rl"l :I: NG
CI...IEVELAND COTTOt',t PRODUC:T
COl... I"iG'f'S F' :i:I:~Et:: :t: G!"ITtEI;::~ A8
CO[..UMB :t: A I"IIZ :1: (31-tTE~; RIENTAL.
[::OMI:' USA :I:t'-tC
COMt::'UTIEI:~ SYEYT'E:M F:'RODLJCTE~
COIqlqE:I...t...Y :I:IqDUS'TIR ]:Al... IEt...IEC
D ROCK CIENTtEF~
D~lq KA
:OANt(O E:MIEFtGE:NCY E:QU:I:F:'ME:N
DEl'ICC)
DIEMCO !"lIED Z A
DIENIqY & KATI'~Y8 AC1E I-'IARDW
D:i:AMC)ND VOGtEI... I::'A:t:NTS
DOM :1: NO ' S F:' :1: ZZA
DU ALL. SE:I:~V :t: CE: CONTRACTO
DUO [;HEM :I:NC
IEDWARDS/A[..E:XAlq:OE:F~ C
F:' :1: RiE tEQU Z F:'ME:tqT SF:'IEC Z ~I._ T Z
F:'[..E:X COI"II::'IEN[i~RT :t:ON, I NC
F:'OCU8 N IE W~ F:'AI:'IEI7 ~
G & K SE:F;:VZCIES
GA1...L.S :I:NC
GAV:[C & 8C)N8 I::'I...UMB:I:NG
Gl... :!: D):)E;Iq F'A :1: NT
GF~AI::':i: X SI"IOF:'PE:
GF~OI...:i:IER IEDUCAT:t:ONAL. CORF:'
GF~OL.:[E:R F:'LJBI...ZSH:!:NC~ CO.
HAF:'F:'IEI... DBA F'LANS:t:(~I-'IT/JIEF~
I"IARVIEST PA;I:NT
79385 :1. 85.48
79386 4 :, 480 ,, 02
79387 29 ,, 35
79388 :1.6,259 ,, 06
79389 897 ,, 65
79390 :1., 032.50
7939:I. :[99,44:[. 57
79392 467 ,, 32
79393 J., 866 ,, 9:[
79394 148 ,, 58
79395 362,,20
79396 50 ,, :t. 8
79397 :I. 08 ,, 1 :I.
79398 ~., 277 ,, 9:[
79399 5:[0.6:I.
79400 992 ,, 4:1.
79401 127 ,, 27
79402 :[ 06 ,, 95
79403 :[ 18 ,, 74
79404 ! 00 ,, 00
79405 4:I. ,, 53
79406 126 ,, :[ 5
79407 55.39
79408 276 ,, 05
79409 100.64
79420 27 ,, 00
/ -¢ 4.1. ' '
';"~4't '~ '"":' ~ '::
794 :[ 3 :[ 83.27
794 :I. 4 252 ,, 00
794!5 !,359.2&
7941& 94,,68
7~4:[7 i, 4:[9 ,, 75
79418 2 ~ 059. :i. 6
7~419 47 ,, 28
79420 49 ,. :[ 5
7942 :t. 185 ,, O0
79422 3:1.4. :1.8
79423 202.76
79424 225.97
79425 186.18
79426 402 ,, 36
79427 950.74
79428 :1., 508.38
79429 222.56
794;30 3,884.76
7943 :t. 599 ,, 50
BRC i=ZNANI.,2]~AL SYSTIEM
06/10/1999 13
C l';e c I-.:. H.t s'I:o ry
6/:1. 4/99 C:C~UI'-.tC: 11: I...
C; :l:'f'Y OF COI..t. JMB ]: A HiE :i: C~i-'ITi.~;
GL. 540R'-'V06 ,, 00 I":'AO;E: 6
B A N 14 V Iii: N :00 R
f.:t..IE.-':f..; K I',Ii...IMBIEF;,' AMOi..JN'T
BAtq I< C:HIEC I,', :i:I',IG AC'.C:OUt'.-I"I"
HAY:O[:.I',I MLJI'-;,'t::'HY IEI:;:!LJ ]:I::'MIEI',IT
HIE :1: (:';l'.l'f',"i; Ii:'I...IZCTF;,' :!: C: :i: Iq(.2 ,,
HC)ME: 'f)EI::'OT :,,'~2802
HOC)VIER WI--iIEIEI... Al... :I: GI'-ifdENT :1:
HOUCHli:.N :C~:I:I',I):)IEI:;~Y I...T'.()
:I:BM C I.:)I:;,' F:'O F;,'A T :t: C)lq
:I: CMA I::'RI,:)DUC;T I::'UI...i::' :I: I...I...ME:lq'¥
:1: I<O1"t OF:'f::':I: CE -'.'301..UT .'I: (:)lq
:I:I::'C PR :t: lq"f' :1: I',IG
:t: F:'MA ....ASStESi!;ME:tq T :.:'~li:.l:;,'V ]: C
O'C)I.=.: ,"?)CI"IMI'TZ :(..'¢.:)C)K.S[:.I...I...r. cI:;.:
0'OHIqSOIq F'AF:'tEI-;,' .¢~ .'.-~LJPF'f...Y C
J OI...I...Y/D Ot-,IA L.D
JUST :1: CiE F'I...Alql,.t :t:lq(..] & MGMT
t< MAI:~T
t<ATH F:'UfEI... O:I:t... i.~li:':F4VZCiF_'
KIEI',tI',IE::0Y "f'l:;,'Ab!.'..i~M :I: [!;S :t:
I<UtEHhl/JE".AN
I...:1: BI:;.:ARY V :l::[)li:.O COMF'ANY
I...OWI:;,'Y I',2E:hlTI:;,'AI... BOWI...ti:.l;:!.:;
MAI':; [;~.t..IE:IEI"i IE[;).U:I:F'MIi:.NT CO..
I"tAiBYi3 COF;:F:' ,,
MI':.':C BE:i"IAV :1: ORAl... C.'A.I:;d:.:. Z
MC'.C'iF;,'UF:F" SI::'IEI,,2 ]; ALTY F'I:;,'OD.
M lii::O :1: A'T :1:0 t'.1 ii'; Iii: R V ,, t::' 0 I:;,' Al"-! 014 A
MIEDTI.]X t...ABOF;~ATOt'"( :i:IES, :1:
MtEI...SA
MIEiqAI:;.:DS CAS!--!W~Y t..J. JlqB!!:_'i~"'-F:'
Mli:.'¥RC'I WE:LD :1: I"-tC'; iiiUt::'t::'LY
MIF_'TF;,'OI,.'),AI..I... .-- A'¥T I'qli:':.:~i~AGZI"-I
M :1: Ct:;.'.O MAR l<li:.T :t: I'.IG AS,"i';Of.,2:1: AT
?1:1: DWAY I::(.')I:;~D
M :!: DWIi:.S'f' ASI::'HAI...T 1',21':).
M :1: Dt.',llES'T F'" :I: RIE I::'RO TIEC;T .'t: (31'-1
M :1: I',11',I Bl..Ulii: ;D :1: G :1: TAI...
M :t: NI'IIE,"i;O TA
M :1: I',INI.:i:SOTAI::' :!: I::'IE & [CQU :[ I::'Mlii:
M:I:I'-II'Ili:.SOTA STAT'Ii:. (]:Oi...I_.IEGIES
M :1: t'II',IE,%O"f'A SI..JI,I I::'U:('.'q... :1: CAT :[
MI'I Dlii:l:"¥ OF:' HIEALTH
MIq [ii;T A TIE "f'l:;:tE A ~i; :[-:4 U :I: t...:0:1:!'1(3
MF:'H :t:i"IDUSTF;,':I:iES :I: NC
MR I"IE:T
M"I" :[ D Z i~ T IR :i: )?,U T :1: Iq 1'3
l'h:.Y¥ :1: I':)I',IAI... AUTC)MI.:)B :[ LIE DE:Al...
I'lt!:.E:HAIq i::Ot. JI'-I:0t'~Y CC)I:;'1::'
I'.ItEWMAN S :1: Gl,l'~i)
794;:;2 75 ,. :L
7943~3 728 ,, 67
79434 24
794:.".; 5 29 ,, 95
79436 :I. 3 :I. ,, 63
794:.':';7 .1. 95., 00
79438 94 ,, 45
7943.;9 225 ,, 87
79440 I, 0:I. 5 ,, 3;7
7944 :I. 202 ,, 50
79442 18 ,, 80
7944;':;
.= ~, .1.. 04
79444 56.93
79445 75 ,, 00
79446 !47.88
79447 .1. 32.00
79448 62.74
79449 28.80
79450 39 ,, 90
7945 .1. 52., 82
79452 88 :, 5:[4 ,, 37
,-' ?'., ,.,...~ .1. :~ 040.78
79454 497.6.1.
79455 280 ,, 50
79456 !, 588 ,, 06
79457 :1.99.50
79458 285 ,, 00
79459 347.39
79460 ~,
7946.1. :1.4. :1.4
79462 87.
79,-.',t 6:3 7.1. ,,65
79464 :306.74
79465 :I. 75 ,, 00
79466 64,,46
/ w .,~.~ / 600.00
79468 3i 9 ,, 5O
79469 3;00 ,, 00
79470 233 ,, 70
7947.1. 2;'~ ,, 00
79472 655 ,, 42
7947;."2; 2 u 777.00
79474 359 ,, 10
79475 2.1. ,,
79476 52 ,, 00
79477 897 ,, 77
7947f.¢ 382.07
BI:;~C: I::' ]:I"-iAI"-IC ]: Al... SYSTi!i]"!
06/:L 0/!999 :1. :.'."~
C he c: I--.'. l..!:i, s to ry
6 / 14 / 99 C 0 U N C'. ]: 1...
1,.] ]: T¥ OF C';OI...UM)3 :[ A t-.IE ]: G1.-t'i"S
GL.. 540R....V06 ,, 00 i":'AGE 7
B A N t( Vt!!:I'-II)OI:;.'
CHECI< F-1L ] f"I ]-.",' Ii: i:~ AMOUN]"
BAN K (]l"llii:C K ! N1':"~ ACCOLJIq'I"
NOBt...li~: t".IUR."3 E]:~¥
N[]RTH i"iI.E'TF;:O HUMANE SOC ]:iii:
t'.l[:]l:;."t"l"lE A':ii;"l"lii:l:;:
I'~IOF;.'T'Ht!i:t:~tq TOOl... ,'~: iE(~U.T.F:'MEI'q
lqYS"['I:~OM F:'U]}.'~L.. ]: SH :[ NJ3 COMF:'A
OF'F:' ]: Clii: DEPOT'
C]HI... :[ hi SAI...tES :, I NC ,,
C]I...I... :[ IZS K :['l"CHli:]q 8: V :['l"TL..lii:
[]I...SON ' ,~3 I::'I...UMB :1:I',11'3
F:'ACIE ANAI...¥]" ]: CAI...
F:'AT]"ON ]:N!), I::'I:~ODUCTS
F:'C; COMF:'U'T I I',tG
F:'C SOL..UTIONS
l::'Elql'~ CYCI._Ii'_-
F:'O Ol...,"i; :I: t)E
RI)J SI::'ii~.C]:AI_.]"]:ES ZNC
I:;,'1... t'-'.: .... I< U U S ]: S T O L.. T I)
R O'T O -R O O T E R
RUBBEI:;~' STAMF:'S O1::' At"II!!:t:~':t:1'::A
R U I!i: ]" T' I M A N N / R O B Ii.:. R T
R U F:' F't:[,' ]i D Glii>",'.Y O H N S' O N IF-'(~).U I 1::' ..
S & S AF(TS .'~ CRAF:"i"S WORL..
,(!~AGE: PUBL ]:CAT IONS
`:3C]"I ]: NDL..ER EI._EVA't"OF~
':~I~i:ARS C:OMMlii:F~C::[ At... CRtii:I) :[ T
SEF;,'CO LABS
S(;]UEE1':'.IIEE: F'RC) W ]:I"-II)OW
S'Y' A R 'T R :[ i":: U Nli.:.
`:i~ L.I B LII:~ I':': A l'q F'ROF:'ANE
`:~¥S'i"EM`:3 SUi':'F"L..¥
TIECH]:I::'A× BUS;]:NESS S¥STli!:M
TEL..ti~.PI"K]I',IE Ai'-tSWEtR.'[NG CENT
'Y'E:SS;MAN C:O
'i"H¥S`:3EI"-I I..AGIERQU.'I:`:3'¥' CORF:'
'l"OP 'Y'I:;,'A]:L..tii:R SAI_.ES
TOWN 8: COUNTIR¥ OF:'FIC-E CL..
'T F~ LI(.'] Rl!!]ii: !',I C:t"llii]~t L.. A W 1',I
'Y'W :1: N C.'t: T¥ :i: NDUSTF(:[ Al... PIOT
UN ]: F'OF;"MS LINL.. ]: M I TEl)
U`:!') BANK T'RUST NAT:[ONAI_ A
Vi[ Iii:i)1'] BY C¥CL.. ]: I"-I1':')
V :[`:3 :I:ONAR¥ SYS]"EM I...T'D
W ,.~. W GIEi"IERATOF~ F~EBUZL..Dlii:
WAF','NING I...:[T'ES OF:' M:[IqN,
79479 !85 ,. :L9
79480 872 ,, 83
7948 ! 48 ,, 00
79482 29 ,, 80
79483 5 :~ 087 ,, 99
79484 587 ,, 10
79485 I48 ,, :L4
'79486 :L66. :L4
79487 78 ,, 00
79488 35 ,, 00
79489 356 .. S:'O
79490 16 .. 94
7949:L 26,65:L .. 77
79492 .... ('" .... "
79493 249.. 26
79494 14 :L .. 4
79495 2,753 ,, 08
79496 80 ,, 00
79497 75 ,, 50
79498 35 ,, 00
79499 257 ,, 20
79500 48 ,, 94
79502 :Z;35.97
79504 70 ,, 00
79505 50 ,, 00
79506 ! , 658 ,,
79507 26 ,,
79508 35:$ ,,
79509 59 .. 80
79510 !26.80
, -z ,.~.I. :L 903
79512 572.22
79513 !, 160.00
79514 2,990 ,, 20
795:t. 5 :L4:L ,, 65
79516 45.00
.~- ,,!, 8:L4 ,,
79518 687.38
795:1.9 35., 30
79520 I, 255,.00
79521 6I. :L2
79522 310,03
79523 44.7 :L
78t.: :~ 7'74
....... :. **'.4,'.
TO CITY COUNCIL June 12, 1999
~J~',~ ~a~t ~tm ~,ccompan~efl ~pp~cat~on
1999 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
APPROVED BY
BUILDING OFFICIAL
cONTRACTORS
*AJN, Inc. Northeast
*Air Conditioning Associates
Atomic Architectural Sheet Metal
C.A.S.T.
*Ron Clark Construction
*Columbia Building Services
*Contract Signs, Inc.
*Express Sign Co.
*Gateway Mechanical
*Jannings Acoustics
*Kellington Construction
*Lakeland Plumbing
Maerten-Brenny Const. Co.
Meisinger Const. Co.
*Midwest Asphalt
*Mulcah¥, Inc.
*Northland Fire Protection
*Peterson Brothers Roofing
*Riverview Plumbing
*Schreiber Mullane¥ Const
ADDRESS
2503 Central Ave. N.E.
689 Pierce Butler Rt.
2325 Endicott St.
4030 Central Ave.
7500 W. 78"' St.
2020 Broadway St. N.E.
1803 Victoria St.
6660 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
9101 Davenport St. n.E.
10715 Co. Rd. 24
20110 Auger Avenue
22070 Woodbine St. N.W.
8251 Main St. N.E.
750 S. Plaza Dr.
P.O. Box 5477
5232 Glenbrook Ave. N.
4445 W. 77~ St.
481 Burgess St.
823 Vernon Ave.
1286 Hudson Rd.
FEES
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
POLICE DEPT.
SINGLE EVENT CLUB ON SALE BEER
*Columbia Heights Lions Club
Steven J. Knoll, Pres.
Huset Park June 23-27/99
REQUEST FEE
BE WAIVED
license.ag
4
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
4
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
&
¥~u ~r~ ¢~rd/~//¥/nv/t~
KA YE STICKLER
1999 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Monday, June 14, 1999
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Columbia Heights City Hall
Conference Room
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 5542
Refreshments will be served.
The Award will be presented at the
City Council Meeting
immediately following the reception.
·
·
4
·
4
·
4
·
i&&
City of Columbia Heights Police Department
MEMO
To: JoAnne Stu/~~-'~
From: Bill Rodd~~
Subject: Council Presentation Request
Date: May 20, 1999
Anne Wallerstadt, director of Mediation Services of Anoka County will be calling you (if she has
not already done so) to schedule some time for a presentation to our City Council on the services
that they provide. We contribute to this non-profit organization so she wishes to share with the
Council what programs are being operated through that agency. I have given her your name as
contact person. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks!
/
Mediation Services
For Anoka County
'ty ' 'g
590-40th Avenue NE
Col~b~ Heights, ~ 55421-3878
De~ Walter:
S~ce 1987 Mediation Se~ces for ~oka Co~ty ~ ~ked the co~ties of
~oka Co~ty to budget a contribution to cont~ue ~ee or low cost medhtion ~d
conflict resolution se~ces ~ thek co~W. I m ag~ ~king ~t you ~clude a
comribution of $.085 per capita or $1,588.06 ~ yo~ 2000 budget for Mediation Se~ices
for ~oka Co~ty.
MSAC ~ a private, nonprofit co~W mention pro~ We suppo~ peace
t~ough me~atio~ tra~g, ~d co~ty omreach effo~s. We c~ prohde
oppo~ty for co~ty mem~rs, ~es, ~d others to vol~t~y resolve co~ct
a ~er that ~ respect~l and sat~f~to~ to aH ~volved. We ~eve People can resolve
d~putes ~thout ~tigatio~ to the mut~l sat~faction of aH p~ies ~d ~ use alte~tive
~pute resolution techniques w~ch ~ b~d strong comities. We p~ner ~th local
gove~ent, co~W me.rs, ~oups, loc~ schoo~ ~d bus~esses m develop ~d
~~ ~ open org~tion t~t welcome a~ people.
We c~ently offer se~ices m resolve the foHo~g ~sues: comity ~d f~y
~sues such ~ nei~rhood conflicts a~ut no~e, rehtio~ps, prope~ ~es, n~ce,
v~da~m ~d pets; ~dlorWte~t ~sues conce~g non pa~ent of rent, repaks,
e~ctio~, no~e ~d co-te~t co~ct; s~H ch~ reg~d~g accidents, money owed,
prope~y dmge; bus.ess/co.ruer ~ers ~volve re~ds, faulW merc~d~e,
~t~ction Mth se~ce; ~tter of pubic po~cy concerning ~d use ~d development,
zo~g, ~c, p~g, co~tmction; ~d f~y relined ~sues such ~ post-divorce
~imtion sched~es, t~cy, pm'ent-c~d relatio~ps, com~catio~ ~d co-pment~g.
We pro.de co~W ~d school b~ed education conce~g the med~tion
process, co~ct resolution skills ~ a proactive a~empt to teach peace~l co.ct
resolution skills ~ a proactive attempt to teach peace~l co~ct resolution skills to adults
~d c~dren.
A 1998 ~ual Repo~ was sent to you ~ Febm~ w~ch ~g~ghted the se~ces,
~o~h ~d effo~s ofo~ vol~teers, Bo~d, staffed suppo~ers. 1999 cont~ues to ~ a
ye~ of ~o~h ~d c~ge. We ~ve c~ently ~ve 45 vol~teer medhtors ~d mentors.
these vol~teers ~ve completed the state ce~ffied med~tor training. There ~e 35 others
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
612-422-8878 · FAX 612-422-0808
who volunteer for various committees and events. In 1998 volunteers contributed 2,759
hours. Through all program and service, we served 3,258 people.
My staffplans soon to deliver 250 brochures to your office lobby, local police
department or deputy. We have information on cable ha your area about accessing our
services, but rely on you and your staff to make referrals.
We greatly appreciate your role in our efforts and hope you will budget our
request for 2000. Please contact us at 612-422-8878 whenever we can be of service to
you or your staff. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Best regards,
Ann M. Wallerstedt
Executive Director
Mediation Services
I
For Anoka County
RE:
FROM:
DATE:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH MEDATION SERVICES
ANN WALLERSTEDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SPRING / SUMMER 1999
Be part of the peacemaking effort in your community. Mediation Services is currently looking for good
people to serve as volunteer mediators and mentors for a variety of our programs. If you are interested in
volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
l~ Mediators help people resolve their conflicts and problems in a peaceful and
cooperative way.
~Mentors work with the Students to School program to provide families with support,
encouragement, and help solve problems that result in the child missing school.
As a volunteer you could work in the following programs:
Community Program: Neighbors · Landlords and Residents · Businesses and
Consumers · Agencies and Citizens · Employer and Employee
Victim Offender Program: Disorderly Conduct · Theft · Assault · Vandalism · Burglary ·
Arson
Visitation Program:
Co-Parenting Issues after Divorce or Never Married · Grandparent
Visitation Issues
Family Program:
Students To School Program:
Communication · House Rules · Friends · Chores· Runaway
Elementary Truancy · Excessive Absenteeism · Tardiness ·
Classroom Behavior Problems
Do you have questions or need more information?
Call ANN WALLERSTEDT at 612-422-8878
Rev. 4/29/99
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
612-422-8878 · FAX 612-422-0808
Mediation Services
For Anoka County
Job Description
Volunteer Mediator
Title:
Goal:
Commitment:
Duties
Mediator
To assist Mediation Services for Anoka County in providing the community with a structured,
confidential setting designed to assist parties in working out their own problems and reaching a mutually
satisfactory resolution.
Two Years
To complete and forward and application to the Executive Director prior to attending training.
To attend the required orientation session which includes a personal interview.
To attend and participate in forty hours of initial training and eight hours of on-going training annually.
To serve an apprenticeship phase which includes, but is not limited to: 1) observing at least one mediation session,
2) mediating with an experienced mediator in at least one session, then
3) acting as a co-mediator in at least one session, under the observation of an experienced mediator.
Requirements
Successful completion of training which presents the skills of conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
Be a resident of, or employed in, Anoka County.
Agreement to strictly adhere to Mediation Service's policies of confidentlality, ethics, and mandated reporting.
Completion of a criminal background check as required.
Adequate transportation to and from mediation sites.
Benefits
Training in conflict resolution.
Opportunity to serve the community in a peacemaking effort.
Personal and professional growth opportunities.
Peer support.
2520 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 612-422-8878 fax:612-422-0808
Mediation Services for Anoka County
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd. STE 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
612-422-8878
VOLUNTEER
FAMILY MENTOR
Job' DesCri~ii~o'n
Title:
Goal:
Family Mentor
To assist Mediation Service for Anoka County by working with families who have elementary
students that are experiencing attendance problems by providing guidance and support while
the family works on adopting a plan developed in mediation. The focus is on providing a
trusting relationship that will include positive role modeling and assisting the Pamily in coping
appropriately with life circumstances.
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per month for a minimum of 3 months for each assignment. Weekly contact
is expected. The time commitment is flexible and will depend upon the needs of the parents
and the availability of the volunteer.
Duties
· To complete and forward an application to the Program Mana~ger for the Stfdents to School Mediation program.
· To a~end the requi?e_d o[i~_ta_tion- se_ssign which~includes a pers°nal interview.
· To attend 16 hours of basic training, and participate in on-going training, and monthly mentor meetings.
· To observe at least ! mediation se~s§jpn:prior to being assigned a family. ..4 :.,:: .. :. --.* j:::,:,~; ;..,~i ::, .,; ~;~,? .?..:
Requirements ; - --~ ' ~ '
Successful completion of training which presents the skills and roles ora mentor.
Approval of the Executive Director prior to being assigned to work with a family.
Knowledge and/or experience of the role of parenting.
Resident of or employed in Anoka County.
Agreement to strictly adhere to Mediation Services' policies including confidentiality, ethics, and mandated
reporting.
Completion ora criminal background check.
Adequate transportation.
Accept supervision by the Students To School program manager.
Responsibilities
· Assist the family in implementing their mediated agreements. Help the family with on going problem solving
and decision making.
· Provide the family with emotional support and encouragement.
· Provide a good role model for social skills, parenting, and home management.
· : Assist in connecting the family with community resources.
· Be on call in times of stress ......... . -.
· Maintain records of each Contact With the family.
Benefits
mMeaningful contribution to you community. · Opportunity for personal growth and development.
· Opportunity for career development.
Mediation Services for Anoka County
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd. STE 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
612-422-8878
VOLUNTEER
MEDIATOR/MENTOR
APPLICATION
Personal Data Date
Name
Address ~
City Zip Code
Home Phone
Occupation
Message Phone
Do you wish to be considered as a volunteer [] Mediator [] Mentor [] Both
Education/training (degrees, relevant experience, other training)
Experience and Background
Have you had previous volunteer experience? , Organizations
Services provided:
What attributes do you possess that would enhance your effectiveness as a mediator or mentor?
Why do you wish to volunteer with Mediation Services?
Personal Data
Have you been convicted ora crime (other than traffic violations) or been imprisoned during the last seven years?
[]No [] Yes
Please explain the nature of the offense
Available to volunteer [] Days [] Evenings [] Weekends
Comments or additional information:
How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?
If selected to be a volunteer, I agree to adhere to the Policies and Procedures of Mediation Services for Anoka County. I
agree to complete the required mining course and participate in the required on-going training. If selected as a mediator, I
agree to serve for two years as a mediator at which time I can re-evaluate my commitment to the organization. If selected
as a mentor, I agree to serve for one year as a mentor at which time I can re-evaluate my commitment to the organization.
I attest that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicants Signature
Date
Mediation Services for Anoka County is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, Creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, disabled veterans,
veterans of the Vietnam era, sexual preference, or persons receiving public assistance.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL
ORDi. 0.
ITEM:SECOND
READING
OF
PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 16, DATE: 6-9-99 DATE: ,~ v -v-~
0o cIL MEETINGS
The Charter Commission has been working on reviewing this section of the charter since last
fall. This amendment (Ordinance No. 1391) is different from Ordinance No. 1379 which was
first read on November 23, 1998, regarding this same section of the charter. At the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1379 (December 14, 1998) there was a Council request to make the
emergency meeting notice requirement coincide with state law. Therefore a second reading of
Ordinance No. 1379 was not held in December.
Notification of special meetings currently reads in the charter to have twelve hours notice.
Members of the Charter Commission felt that more notice should be given--in fact 3 days
notice. The Commission also felt that the notice should be posted as well as delivered. Both
OrdinanCe No. 1379 and Ordinance No. 1391 presented today address this issue.
This section of the charter does not mention a procedure for special emergency meetings as far
as notice, posting, and what constitutes such an emergency meeting. The Charter Commission
wishes to make further clarification on these items by including notice and posting
requirements and providing a definition for "emergency" meetings. The proposed amendment in
Ordinance No. 1391 does not require a 12 hour notice for an emergency meeting as did Ordinance
No. 1379.
The first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1391,an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section
16, of the Charter pertaining to council meetings.
COLINCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1391
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 16,
OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 16, of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit
At the time of the first regularly scheduled council meeting in January following a regular municipal election,
the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings. At this time, the
newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership, except that for council
members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall assume the duties of such
I membership on the first Monday in January following that regular municipal election. Thereafter the council
shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less
than once each month. The mayor, or any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special
meetings of the council upon at least twelve (12) hours' notice to each member of the council. Such notice
shall be delivered personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at the member's
usual place of residence. All meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the
minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times.
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
:At the time of the first regularly scheduled council meeting in January following a regular municipal election,
the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of the council meetings. At this time, the
newly elected members of the council shall assume the duties of such membership, except that for council
members elected in 1998, 2000, and 2002, the newly elected members shall assume the duties of such
membership on the first Monday in January following that regular municipal election. Thereafter the council
shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution, except that they shall meet not less
than once each month. The mayor, or any two members of the council, or the city manager, may call special
meetings of the council upon at least three (3) days' notice to each member of the council. Such notice shall
be posted and shall be delivered personally to each member or shall be left with some responsible person at
the member's usual place of residence. The mayor, any two members of the council, or the city manager, may
call special emergency meetings of the council. The Council shall make good faith efforts to provide notice
iof the meeting. Posted or published notice of any such emergency meeting shall not be required. An
,emergency meeting shall be defined as a special meeting called because of circumstances that, in the judgment
,of the mayor, any two council members, or the ci_ty manager, require immediate consideration. All meetings
of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at all
reasonable times.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S
NO: & PliRI I O H~A~ I ~aC CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL
.............
ITEM: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1392, BY: CHARTER COMMISSION BY'
PERTAINING TO CITY CHARTER, CHAPTER 8, DATE: 6-9-99 DATE:
SECTION 83, PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS,
It recently had been brought to the attention of the Charter Commission by the Assessing
Clerk, Jane Gleason, that the charter language should be updated to reflect the increased
number of years that the Council has allowed for repayment of assessments. Currently, the
charter reads that the period of time for repayment of assessments is ten years. It was
suggested that thirty years would be a more accurate reflection of what actually has been
al!owed~by the Council. This would also bring the language into conformance with state
statuteS.
The Charter Commission has discussed the issue and concurred with the proposed change.
The first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1392, an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section
83 of the Charter pertaining to payment of assessments.
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1392
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 83
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA I:IEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 8, Section 83 of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently
reads as follows, to wit:
The council may provide for payment in a lump sum or in annual installments for a period of
not over ten years, and it shall provide for extending payments over a period of years if so
requested in the property owners' petition. All interest charges and miscellaneous costs shall,
if not previously paid, be included in the tax bill for the last installment of such assessment.
The council shall provide by ordinance a uniform rule as to the number of years over which
payments for various local improvements shall be extended.
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
The council may provide for payment in a lump sum or in annual installments for a period of
not over thirty years, and it shall provide for extending payments over a period of years if so
requested in the property owners' petition. All interest charges and miscellaneous costs shall,
if not previously paid, be included in the tax bill for the last installment of such assessment.
The council shall provide by ordinance a uniform rule as to the number of years over which
payments for various local hnprovements shall be extended.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Gary L. Peterson
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14. 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~ CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Second Reading- SACA Rezoning BY: Joe Hollmall~_~ BY.~y~
NO: Case #9906-24, 627 38~ Avenue NE ~.,~,~ DATE: June 2, 199fi~'"
Issue Statement: The City Council has directed staffto initiate the rezoning of property at 627 38th Avenue NE from R-
3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial District.
Background: SACA has received approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a site plan to construct a 6,825
square foot facility at the site of the existing SACA building at 627 38'~ Avenue NE. This property is currently owned by
the City of Columbia Heights. The approved site plan incorporates a shared driveway between the Municipal Service
Center used primarily by Public Works crews and the off-street parking area for the new SACA building. Upon further
review of the site plan, several issues of concern were raised by key staff and elected officials. The approved site plan
involves a shared driveway between the Municipal Service Center used'primarily by Public Works crews and the off-
street parking area for the new SACA building. The internal traffic circulation problems created by this shared use xvere
seen as a negative impact on the proposed site plan. Staff worked with SACA officials, Greystone Construction
Company, and the City Manager and Mayor to consider other options. A new site plan was drafted which will be
reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their June 1 meeting. A first reading of this Ordinance was held by
the City Council at their May 24 meeting. At that time, Council directed staff to do the following: (1) Initiate the rezoning
of property at 627 38th Avenue NE fi-om R-3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial District; (2) Refer the
revised site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration subject to approval of the rezoning to I,
Industrial; and, (3) Direct staff to initiate any necessary changes to the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate this change
in use and zoning. Note that the Comprehensive Plan amendment will be processes at the same time as the updated 1999
Comprehensive Plan is adopted.
Analysis: It was determined to be advisable to consider a rezoning of this property. As mentioned above, the property is
currently owned by the City and should correspond in use and zoning to the existing Municipal Service Center which is
zoned I, Industrial District. Council has initiated the rezoning of this property from R-3, Multiple Family Residential
District, to I, Industrial District, to promote overall land use compatibility and to accommodate the revised site plan and
use by SACA. The Industrial Zoning District has the following setbacks: front 20 feet, side 0 feet and 12 feet, and rear 24
feet. This compares to the R-3 Zoning District which requires the following setbacks: front 30 feet, side 10 feet, rear 20
feet. If the zoning to the Industrial District is approved by the City Council, this will allow the building to be located up to
ten feet closer to Madison Place which creates more space and setback between the existing Public Works parking spaces
and the new SACA parking lot and building.
Please find the following information attached: Ordinance 1393; SACA Rezoning Area Map; Staff Report; Completed
Application Form; Revised Site Plan; Previously Approved Site Plan; Land Lease Agreement; Previous Staff Report for
Case #9904-14; and, Public Notice.
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the rezoning. They also approved the revised site plan.
Recommended Motions:
Move to waive the reading of ordinance No. 1393, there being ample copies available to the Public.
Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1393, an Ordinance rezoning 627 38t~ Avenue NE from R-3, Multiple Family Residential
District, to I, Industrial District.
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1393
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977,
PERTAINING TO TI-tE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Section 1:
Section 2:
Section 3:
That certain property legally described as Lots 40, 41, 42, and 43 including half
the vacated alley lying adjacent thereto, Block 84, Columbia Hei~hts Annex to
Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
To authorize and direct staff to amend the official zoning map to reflect the
change in zoning from R-3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial
District, upon the effective date of said ordinance.
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
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
City of SACA Rezoning
Columbia Heights Area Map
Muni(:[I ~,al
Servi~el
Centirz!
LEGEND
~ city P:~
~ Water Features
~ Right-of-Way
Map Description
This map illustrates the zoning
pattern in the area surrounding
627 38th Avenu~ NE which is
occupied by SACA, and is subject
to the rezoning.
Area Locater
, ~., '.' - Columbi& Heighta Plaiming
Columbia He:ghts GIS
A~oka Coumy GIS
I inch - 200 feet RI: - 1:2,400
, Map Date: .May 21, 1999
Case: 9906-24
Pa~e: 1
STAFF REPORT TO TI-W~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR TFIF~ JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
Case #: 9906-24
Owner:
Address:
Phone:
ParCel Address: 627 38th Avenue NE
Zoning: R-3, Multiple Family Residential
Comprehensive Plan: LDR - Low Density Residential
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
same
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: 1-2
South: R-3
East: I
West: R-2
Land Use
North: Industrial
South: Residential
East: Municipal Service Center
West: Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation qf Request:
The City Council has directed staffto initiate the rezoning of property at 627 386 Avenue NE
from R-3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial District. This is also a request for
approval of a revised site plan.
Case Histo~: ~
SACA has received approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a site plan to construct
a 6,825 square foot facility at the site of the existing SACA building at 627 38t~ Avenue NE.
This property is currently owned by the City of Columbia Heights. The previously approved site
plan incorporates a shared driveway between the Municipal Service Center used primarily by
Public Works crews and the off-street parldng area for the new SACA building.
Upon further review of the site plan, several issues of concern were raised by elected officials
and key staff. The approved site plan involves a shared driveway between the Municipal Service
Case: 9906-24
Page: 2
center used primarily by Public Works crews and the off-street parking area for the new SACA
building. The internal traffic circulation problems created by this shared use were seen as a
negative impact on the proposed site plan. Staffworked with SACA officials, Greystone
Construction Company, and the City Manager and Mayor to consider other options.
Note that the SACA Land Lease (attached) was approved by the Columbia Heights City Council
at their May 24, 1999, meeting. A first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property was held,
and the second reading was set for June 14, 1999. The June 14 meeting will be a public hearing.
At that meeting, Council also directed staff to do the following.
· Initiate the rezoning of property at 627 38th Avenue NE fi:om R-3, Multiple Family
Residential District, to I, Industrial District.
· Refer the revised site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration
subject to approval of the rezoning to I, Industrial.
· Direct staff to initiate any necessary changes to the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate
this change in use and zoning designation.
ANALYSIS
Surrounding ProperS_:
The property to the north is zoned I-2, Heavy Industry, and is used industrially. The adjacent
property to the east is zoned I, Industry, and is used as the Municipal Service Center. The
surrounding property to the south and west is used residentially, and is zoned R-3, Multiple
Family Residential, and R-2, Single and Two Family Residential, respectively. The subject
property is currently used by SACA.
Technical Review:
Rezoning
The property is currently zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential, and use of the property by
SACA is permitted in both the R-3 and Industrial Districts. When evaluating a rezoning request
it is important to consider how the proposed zoning change fits in with the surrounding area.
The City needs to ensure that a spot-zoning situation does not occur. There is Industrial zoning
adjacent to the subject parcel on both the north and east, so spot-zoning is not a concern.
Considering that this parcel is owned by the City of Columbia Heights and is adjacent to the
Municipal Service Center which is owned by the City, it seems to make sense to have the two
properties zoned consistently.
As mentioned above, the property is currently owned by the City and should correspond in use
and zoning to the existing Municipal Service Center which is zoned I, Industrial District.
Council has initiated the rezoning of this property from R-3, Multiple Family Residential
District, to I, Industrial District, to promote overall land use compatibility and to accommodate
the revised site plan and use by SACA. The Industrial Zoning District has the following
setbacks: fi:om 20 feet, side 0 feet and 12 feet, and rear 24 feet. This compares to the R-3 Zoning
District which requires the following setbacks: fi:ont 30 feet, side 10 feet, rear 20 feet. If the
Case: 9906-24
Page: 3
zoning to the Industrial District is approved by the City Council, this will allow the building to
be lOcated up to ten feet closer to Madison Place which creates more space and setback between
the existing Public Works parking spaces and the new SACA parking lot and building.
Site Plan
The' newly proposed site plan separates the parking lots for SACA and the Municipal Service
Center. The building has been reoriented so that the parking lot and overhead door face south
rather than east. This can be seen as a negative because the previously approved site plan had the
parking and overhead door facing the Municipal Service Center rather than residential property.
The, new plan will have more of a negative impact on the residential properties. Note that any
negative visual impacts can be mitigated with landscaping. Staff will recommend as a condition
of approval that a landscaping plan be submitted for review and approval by staff. The internal
traffic circulation will be improved by being separated from the Municipal Service Center. Note
that the plan indicates a front yard setback of 20 to 30 feet and a building length of 95 to 105
feet. Should the rezoning be approved the 20 foot setback will apply and the building will be
lengthened to 105 feet. This additional building space will be used for storage.
The proposal meets or exceeds the minimum yard and density requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for the I, Industrial District. Minimum Yard and Density Requirements are as
follows:
· Minimum Lot Area shall be at least 10,000 square feet - subject parcel meets this
requirement;
· Minimum Lot Width shall be 80 feet - subject parcel meets this requirement;
· Front Yard Setback shall be 20 feet - the proposed building will be 20 feet back fi:om the
front property line which is along Madison Place;
· One side yard may be reduced to zero if the owners of the two abutting lots file a sig-ned
agreement with the City, and the other side yard shall be 12 feet or more - proposed
building meets these requirements; and,
· Rear yard shall be 24 feet - the proposed building will meet this requirement.
Parking requirements are based on the use of the structure. Roughly 1,600 square feet of the
building will be used for business/office space which requires one parking space for each 300
square feet of floor area in the I District, while the remainder of the building will be used for
storage which does not require off-sta-eet parking. The total number of off-street parking spaces
proposed is 7 including 1 van-accessible handicap space which meets requirements. Note that
because the site plan is drawn with a 30 foot front yard setback, only 7 spaces will fit into the
area. However, with a 20 foot front yard setback, an 8th space will be added.
The Zoning Ordinance requires that all open off-street parking areas shall provide a bumper curb
of 5-7 inches high around the perimeter of the parking area and a curb of no less than 5 feet from
a building that has parking around it. The site plan indicates that there will be a constant
perimeter concrete curb provided along with a curb and concrete sidewalk along the building.
The sidewalk will be roughly 5 feet wide.
Case: 9906-24
Page: 4
The revised site plan indicates that the driveway opening off 38t~ Avenue NE will be roughly 105
feet back from the curb line intersection of Madison Place and 38th Avenue NE. Existing parking
for the Municipal Service Center will not be adjusted.
The previous site plan also indicated that there would be a dumpster enclosure provided. It has
been determined by SACA that they do not need to use a dumpster that will be kept outside.
Instead, they will be using the 90 gallon garbage receptacles that are available to residents in
Columbia Heights which will be kept inside.
Drainage on the site can be accomplished by sheet drainage to 38th Avenue NE. Note that
drainage and grading plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department prior to any building permits being issued. One other item to note is that the pitch of
the roof will be directed east and west, so that water will not drain offthe roof onto the adjacent
property to the north which is lower in elevation than the subject property.
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future low density residential
development. One of the recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance in the 1992
Comprehensive Plan states that the section in the R-3 District under permitted principal uses
listing YMCA and similar non-profit organizations should be deleted. This amendment was
never made.
Considering that the property is designated for future low density residential development, the
proposed rezoning is not consistent with the 1992 Comprehensive Plan. As a result, an
amendment to the Plan will need to be processed. This can be accomplished at the same time
as the updated 1999 Plan is adopted. Note that the draft 1999 Plan indicates that the future land
use for this property is the same as the Municipal Service Center.
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The reconfigured site plan will provide better internal traffic circulation.
2. Rezoning the property to I, Industrial, will make the property compatible in use and
zoning to the existing Municipal Service Center.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal does not comply with the 1992 Comprehensive Plan.
2. The reconfigured site plan will have more of a visual impact on surrounding residential
properties.
CONCLUSION
Stq_ff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan to allow the construction of a new building at 627
Case: 9906-24
Page: 5
3~~ Avenue NE subject to the conditions listed in the recommended motion. Please note that
many o£the conditions of approval are the same as approved during the May 4 meeting. Staff
also recommends approval of the rezoning.
Recommended Motions:
Move to approve the revised site plan to allow the construction of a new building for SACA at
627 38th Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. City Council approval of the rezoning.
2. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval by staffprior to the
issuance of any building permits.
3. A lighting plan will need to be reviewed and approved by staffif any additional lighting
is proposed on the site.
4. Drainage and grading plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department prior to the issuance of any building permits.
5. The proposed handicap accessible parking space shall be van accessible and shall be
~ appropriately signed and marked.
6. The applicant shall meet with the Columbia Heights Fire Department to determine the
appropriate number and placement of fire extinguishers in the building.
7. The exterior siding shall not be white.
8. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must
fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
Move to recommend City Council approval of Ordinance 1393, an Ordinance rezoning 627 3 8th
Avenue NE fi:om R-3, Multiple Family Residential District, to I, Industrial District.
Attachments:
· Completed Application Form; Ordinance 1393; Revised Site Plan; Previously Approved
Site Plan; SACA Rezoning Area Map; Land Lease Agreement; Previous Staff Report for
Case//9904-14; and, Public Notice
Application For:
Rezon'%ng
Variance
Privacy Fence
Conditional Use Permit
Subdivision Approval
Site Plan Approval
Other
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Application Date:
Fee: ~ Date Paid
Receipt No: ~
Apolicant: 4. Owner .-
Phone, ~J ?~'t- ~ Phone,
Zoning:
Applicable City Ordinance Number
~rese~t Zonin~ ,/~'1
Section
Proposed Zoning
Present Use
Proposed Use
7. Reason for ~equest:
8. Exhibits Submitted (maps, diagrams, etc. )
e
Acknowledgment and Signature: The undersiTned hereby represents upon all of the
penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the
action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein
mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights
and the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Signature of Applicant:~--/'~'~-~- '~''--~' Date:
/ ·
Taken By:
151'
K
Exhibit A
This Land Lea~ mad~ fl~is .... day of
city of Cotumbi m/ ts, tic '
That said Landlord in comidenu:ion of tha rents md ¢ov~mm~
m mc ~ ~ Co~a ~, C~ ~ ~ S~ of Mi~ ~-
Lot~ 40, 41, 42 and 43 i~cbxting h-alt ~h¢ v~:at~ alley lying adjacent them-to, Block
Columbia Hdgtm Am~ tv lVF. umcapoli~, Aaoka County, l~m~som..
To have and ~o hold tim above prc:niscs without my liabili~ or oblig~on ou thc part of
said Landlord of m~k~g my alt~afion,% impw~u or ~ of any ki~d on or ~ said
premis~, ~ ~ provid~ in p~--agraph , _ herein for thc tcnn of ttm~ (30) years
and zf~-r t~ dayof ,1999, m d~ _ day of
· 2029, b~h dm~s inclmive, for th~ £onow~g purpos~ and for uo ocher
pa~l~ose~, to-wit f~ th~ ~-ra~ion of a food shelf ~ui ml~xl ~ ~nce. ,~id
ope~ion will include tim ~on of a ~ building ~m raid ~, which building shall
b~ ~ ~. ~bc sole expen~ ~ T~nt ~md which o~a~p shall ~ with Truant md
sm-viv~ thc expiration or t~minaticn of this Le~e, exc~ ~ Ix~vided f, ar in p~Faph $ h~.
' And, sa/d T~m~t a/r~s to md with said Landlord m pay tim Lan~ord as r~t far the
alive mention~ land tim sum of O~ Dollar ($I.00), payabl~ tu ~vanc~ on ttm fi~ day of ~d:
and cv~-y year for and. during the full t~zm of th~ I.~, ~t tl~ otT~c~ of the Fumnce Director for
ti~ City of CoI-,~Sia I-I~ights.
That said T~mt ~ c~v~u~ and agr~ with tim I~ndlerd m follows:
Stares of Arnica, or ~ Sine of 1~fmneso~ or fl~ City of Columbia He//hts.
Z I.~ttlllk~ T~t fort~r ~ov~t~ a~d agr~ to promptly pay ali r'a~,
~t~a'i¢, cable and g~ag~.
3. ' Lia~. i'he Tenant further asrees that. the r~ndlord shall not be liabl~ for any dama~,
either to person or per~m~ or property or the loss of ~ sustained by g~e T~ant. or by any
other person or persons due to my ~cr or neglect of ~e Tenant. or mTTenant or occupant of said
Imfld/ng. or of my other person, persc~s or ~ons. Tenant shall maintain personal
i~ju~y/liabiIity i~sur~c~ on said ~ at ail tirr~s du~ng tl~ t~ of this Lease, with said
~ce to p~ovide ~ minlrr~m:l c~te~g~ a~ ~et forth ill ~ Stal~e ~.04, ~lld ~1~
occupsncy thet~-~, shall be served in a manner cous/stm~ with servic~ of process a~ set forth in
the ~ta Dis~ Corox Rules ~ Civil Ptocedare.
6. Assi~umeat m~d Subletting. Teuant may not assign this Le~se, lease the ~~ ~
~ ~ c~ of ~ ~~ ffT~t ~ ~y of ~ ~, ~&~ ~y
~t ~ eff~ve. T~t ~ ~ ~~'s ~s~ ~ ~ T~ w~m to ~ ~
7. Site Prepar~on. At thc tiz~ of ~xecution of this Lene, Landlo~C~ has awmxicd a
coutraa for ~ demolition of ~c ~ rauctu~ ou md promises. It is understood and a/zeed
between ~hc part/es that Landlord will Fay for said demol/t/cm Imrsuant to its c'omzacuml
c. os~ of demoli~on, NOT TO EX~ ~,000.00.
~olely ~spoomble f~r the ma~a~a~ ~d ~ Ul~a~p ~ s~id t~"mis~s.
10. DefnuR. If T~nt vioimas any ~t of ~hi-~ Lease, Landlord shah notify Tm~nt/n
wrking of said violat/on. Tenant shah there~ have 90 days ~o ~-ute sa/d viol~.io~ or ~ch other
bec-in, ht no event shaH. f..mdh~'d hav~ the right tu termm-~ this Leue except by exe~h~g
ohm of tire ol~ions se~ forth m said pmragrtph 8.
11. P~rking A~eeme~t Tenant aS~es ttmt dm/ag ~hc m-m of th/s Lease, the ex/sting
parking sp~ces located on the ~mst side of said Prerrrises shall be used ~xclusively by Landlord.
1999 ll:O~AM No.1178 P. 4
T~nant shall take all ac-ps necessary to insur~ that none of its employees, voluntc~-~ or clients
us~ said parking spaces during ~he tc-rm of ~hi$ Lea.~. If at th~ cxtriration of this Lease thc
parties her~o agree thai Tenant will purchase the P~mises pu~uant to Paragraph 8(3), then a~ a
c~diCion of a~y such tra~m, Tenm~t agoras to cxecum and d~liver ~o Landlord a I~peu~al
parl~g ~t for thc usc by I. an~lord of thc 6xisting parking space.
LA.WDLORD:
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
)$$
CoLwrY OF ANOKA )
Thc foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me ukis · 1999, by
day of
Notary Public
STATE OF ~SOTA)
)SS
COU~rI~z OF ANOKA )
The foregoing in~t was ~cknowledged before rn~ this · 1999, by
day of
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
)SS
COUNTY OFANOKA )
NotaryPubhc
Tlg forcgoing inshqxment was acknowledged befo~ me this
,1999, by
day of
Notary Public
May.21. 1999 II'04AM No.]178 P. 5
~ DRAFI'f!D BY:
BAlL--A. GI.rZY & :~ A r-.~',~, LTD.
,lO0 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon 1L~d~ Boalevard
Coon Rap/ds, MN 55433
({~12) 780-8500 (/DH)
4
Case: 9904-14
Page: 6
ATTACHMENT TO CASE 9904-14
Date: May 4, 1999
To:
Planning and Zoning Commission
From:
Joe Hollman, City Planner
Re:
Revised Site Plan for SACA Food Shelf
In response to the concerns and issues raised by staff regarding the proposed site plan for SACA
Food Shelf at 627 38th Avenue NE, SACA representatives prepared the attached site plan which
was submitted to the Community Development Department earlier today. Note that staffmet
with the representatives at the ske on Friday, April 30, to discuss those issues.
TheI following summarizes the changes to the site plan. Note that the numbered item lists the
concern regarding the earlier site plan, and the bolded language describes the change.
1. The 4-6 parking spaces proposed along the west wall of the Public Works building would
create turning conflicts and possibly block egress when Public Works has deliveries.
These should remain as parallel spaces (currently three). The May 4 site plan indicates
that there are two existing parallel parking spaces along the building which will not
be changed. Note that there are actually three spaces in this area.
2. A narrow median should be installed to extend to the south along the easterly edge of the
two-stall space adjacent to the four-stall area. A median, labeled concrete peninsula, is
proposed.
3. Provide a width of green space (8 ft. - 10 ft.) between the proposed SACA building and
the eight-stall parking area to provide for snow storage. This space has been provided,
but note that the parking spaces in this area has been reduced from eight to six and
it has been set at an angle. These changes were necessary to accommodate an open
drive aisle to the overhead door that will be wide enough for delivery vehicles. The
van accessible parking space has also been widened to meet dimensional
requirements.
4. The proposed handicap accessible parking space is required to be van accessible which
means that the combination of the parking space and access aisle will need to total 16 feet
(8 ft. aisle and 8 'ft. parking space). This change was made.
5. The Zoning Ordinance requires that solid waste material shall be so located and fenced as
to be removed from public view and shall be kept in an enclosed building or properly
contained in a closed container for such purposes. The site plan indicates that there will
be a trash enclosure provided. However, it appears that the dumpster enclosure is
positioned in a manner that is too close to the parking spaces in that area. According to
the site plan, it looks as if a parked car could be hit by the enclosure door if it were to
swing open. The dumpster enclosure should be repositioned slightly to the west to
maintain a safe distance. The enclosure is no longer set at an angle and a guard post
Case: 9904-14
Page: 7
is being proposed to protect the parking space from the enclosure door.
6. : The parking lot arrangement will result in a loss of trees. As a condition of approval,
staffwill recommend that a landscape plan be submitted to replace these trees. The
landscaping should be oriented toward the residential areas. New trees are proposed on
the west side of the property.
As mentioned in the staff report, SACA is required to have a minimum of eight off-street parking
spaces. The May 4 site plan indicates that there will be six spaces facing the building and two
spaces alongside the dumpster facing north for a total of eight. The Public Works building
requires a minimum of 18 parking spaces. Note that there are roughly 35 parking spaces for
Public Works along the sides and rear of the building. The Zoning Ordinance allows shared
parking agreements provided minimum parking requirements will still be met. The minimum
number of parking spaces will be provided for each use, so shared parking is allowed. There will
be a total of 15 off-street parking spaces provided for shared use by SACA and Public Works.
Currently there are 13 spaces in the area which are primarily used by Public Works, so there will
be an increase of two off-street parking spaces. Note that the site plan indicates that there will
also be five on-street parking spaces provided which will accommodate any overflow parking.
Two other issues pertaining to the overall project and lease agreement are listed below.
1. The addition of the building and parking lot on the site will increase the amount of storm
water nmoff in the area. According to the Public Works Director, a pipe will need to be
provided to direct the storm water to the nearest storm drain, and the cost for this should
be shared between the City and SACA.
2. SACA will be responsible for reimbursing the City for costs incurred as a result of the
demolition of the building.
Because of the changes to the site plan, staffis recommending the following amended motion:
Move to approve the site plan to allow the construction of a new building for SACA at 627 382
Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. Site Plan approval is subject to City Council approval ora lease agreement for use of the
: property. This lease agreement shall include language regarding the shared use of the
parking lot.
2. A lighting plan will need to be reviewed and approved by staff if any additional lighting
is proposed on the site.
3. Drainage and grading plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department prior to the issuance of any building permits.
4. The proposed handicap accessible parking space shall be van accessible and shall be
appropriately signed and marked.
5. The building shall be sprinldered.
6. The exterior siding shall not be white.
7.. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must
fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
Case: 9904-14
Page: i
STAFF REPORT TO TFrE PLAtqiW~G AND ZONING COYfiMISSION
FOR TI:rE 1VIAY 4, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
TABLED FROM THE Ad'RtL 6, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
CaSe #: 9904-14
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner:
Address:
Phone:
City of Columbia Heights
590 40~ Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
Parcel Address: 627 38th Avenue NE
Applicant:
SACA
627 38~ Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
(612) 789-2444
Zoning: R-3, Multiple Family Residential
Comprehensive Plan: LDR - Low Density Residential
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: I-2
South: R-3
East: I
West: R-2
Land Use
North: Industrial
South: Residential
East: Municipal Service Center
West: Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation of Request:
This is a request for site plan approval to construct a new building for SACA food shelf. The
proposed building is roughly 65 x 105 (6,825 square feet).
Case History:
At the time of the April 6 meeting there were problems with the site plan as the proposed parking
lot for SACA is currently used as parking for the Public Works Department. If the area were to
be curbed-off, it would be inconvenient for Public Works employees and customers to walk
around or over the curb. It would also make it difficult for Public Works vehicles to maneuver
on the site if it were blocked off by the curb. The applicant presented a revised site plan at the
April 6 meeting. The request was tabled until the May 4 meeting so staff would have an
opportunity to review the revised site plan. There are no previous Planning and Zoning
Commission cases on this site. Note that Columbia Heights is the fee-title owner of the property.
SACA representatives are currently working with the City on a long-term lease for the use of the
property.
Case: 9904-14
Page: 2
ANALYSIS
Surrounding Proper_tv:
The property to the north is zoned I-2, Heavy Industry, and is used industrially. The adjacent
property to the east is zoned I, Industry, and is used as the Municipal Service Center. The
sUrrounding property to the south and west is used residentially, and is zoned R-3, Multiple
Family Residential, and R-2, Single and Two Family Residential, respectively. The subject
property is currently used by SACA.
Technical Review:
According to Section 9.109(1)(d) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance "YMCA and
similar non-profit organizations" are considered permitted uses in the R-3 District. SACA is not
necessarily similar to a YMCA, but it is a non-profit organization. Considering that SACA will
have less ora land use impact than a YMCA, it is staff's interpretation that use of the property by
SACA meets the intent of this section of the Ordinance and is a permitted use.
The proposal meets or exceeds the minimum yard and density requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. Minimum Yard and Density Requirements are as follows:
· Lot Width shall be at least 70 feet - subject parcel meets this requirement;
· Minimum Lot Area shall be at least 10,000 square feet - subject parcel meets this
requirement;
· Front Yard Setback shall be 30 feet - the proposed building will be 30 feet back from the
front property line which is along Madison Place;
· Side yard shall be 1/4 the hei~ht of the building or 10 feet, whichever is greater - the
proposed building will be 10 feet from the north side yard and 20 feet from the side yard
adjacent to 38m Avenue which meets requirements; and,
· Rear yard shall be ½ the height of the building or 20 feet, whichever is greater - the
~ proposed building is 56 feet from the rear property line.
Parking requirements are based on the use of the structure. 5,225 square feet of the building will
be used for storage which does not require off-street parking. The remaining 1,600 square feet
will be used for business/office space which requires one parking space for each 200 square feet
of floor area. The total number of off-street parking spaces proposed is 8 including 1 van-
accessible handicap space which meets requirements. The Zoning Ordinance requires that all
open off-street parking areas shall provide a bumper curb of 5-7 inches high around the per/meter
of the parking area and a curb of no less than 5 feet from a building that has parking around it.
The site plan indicates that there will be a constant perimeter concrete curb provided along with a
curb and concrete sidewalk along the building. The sidewalk will be roughly 6 feet wide.
The revised site plan indicates that the driveway opening off 38~ Avenue NE will be roughly 130
feet back from the curb line intersection of Madison Place and 38t~ Avenue NE. This opening
will be shared by SACA and the Public Works Department. The proposal indicates that there
will be eight parking spaces along the SACA building, six spaces along the north property line,
and up to six spaces facing the Public Works building. Currently, Public Works has three
parallel parking spaces along the building, four along the north property line, and six spaces on
Case: 9904-14
Page: 3
the Property to be used
by
SACA.
Staffhas some concerns regarding the proposed layout.
1. The 4-6 parking spaces proposed along the west wall of the Public Works building would
create turning conflicts and possibly block egress when Public Works has deliveries.
These should remain as parallel spaces (currently three).
2. A narrow median should be installed to extend to the south along the easterly edge of the
two-stall space adjacent to the four-stall area.
3. Provide a width of green space (8 ft. - 10 ft.) between the proposed SACA building and
the eight-stall parking area to provide for snow storage.
4. The proposed handicap accessible parking space is required to be van accessible which
means that the combination of the parking space and access aisle will need to total 16 feet
(8 ft. aisle and 8 ft. parking space). This will also need to be appropriately signed.
5. The Zoning Ordinance requires that solid waste material shall be so located and fenced as
to be removed from public view and shall be kept in an enclosed building or properly
contained in a closed container for such purposes. The site plan indicates that there will
be a trash enclosure provided. However, it appears that the dumpster enclosure is
positioned in a manner that is too close to the parking spaces in that area. According to
the site plan, it looks as if a parked car could be hit by the enclosure door if it were to
swing open. The dumpster enclosure should be repositioned slightly to the west to
maintain a safe distance.
6. The parking lot arrangement will result in a loss of trees. As a condition of approval,
staff will recommend that a landscape plan be submitted to replace these trees. The
landscaping should be oriented toward the residential areas.
Should the changes listed above be made to the site plan, the parking layout can be described as
follows. There will still be 8 spaces facing the proposed SACA building. There will be 6 spaces
facing north, with a narrow median separating the two-stall area from the four-stall area. There
will be 3 parallel parking spaces along the west side of the Public Works building. There will be
a total of 17 off-street parking spaces provided for shared use by SACA and Public Works.
Currently there are 13 spaces in the area which are primarily used by Public Works. The Public
Works building requires a minimum of 18 parking spaces. Note that there are roughly 35
parking spaces for Public Works along the sides and rear of the building. The Zoning Ordinance
allows shared parking agreements provided minimum parking requirements will still be met.
The minimum number of parking spaces will be provided for each use, so shared parking is
allowed.
The Zoning Ordinance requires that at least one loading berth that is 12 feet in width and 25 feet
in length and 14 feet in height be provided. Plans indicate that there will be a loading berth near
the northeast comer of the building which meets requirements.
The plans do not indicate that there will be any new lighting on the property, but if lighting is
added, a lighting plan will need to be reviewed and approved by staff. Light can not exceed 3
foot candles at the property line.
Case: 9904-14
Pa~e: 4
At this point, staffhas not seen any plans for signage. Note that institutional uses in the R-3
District are allowed one sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area with an 8 foot above grade
maximum height. Any flee-standing signs will need to meet the front yard setback requirement.
Another concern regarding this proposal is the structure's appearance in a residential district.
The building will be a combination ofprefinished metal panels and rock face concrete masonry
which wilI have an industrial appearance, but the use of the property will not be industrial. The
rear of the building and the loading/parking areas will face the industrial districts, and the front
and south sides of the building will face residential properties which are across Madison Place
and 38t~ Avenue. Because the more attractive sides of the building face residential districts and
the Use of the property is not industrial, the building will serve as a buffer between the existing
residential and industrial properties.
The Zoning Ordinance requires screening when the use of the property requires six or more
parking spaces. Such screening shall not be required for the front of such business or industrial
use. The front of the proposed building will face 38~ Avenue. Also, the Ordinance does not
allow screening fences in the front yard of a property. The front yard for the subject property
will be along Madison Place. The north and east sides of the property face indusu-ial property.
Because of these circumstances, screening is not required for the project. However, as
mentioned above, staff is recommending as a condition of approval that a landscaping plan be
submitted to replace trees that are lost due to the expanded parking area.
According to the Fire Department and the City Building Official (see attached comments), due to
the high quantities of combustible material and possible high occupancy load, it is recommended
that the building be sprinklered to lessen any liability. Combustible materials consist of
packaging and clothing which are also at risk of spontaneous combustion. SACA is concerned
about this recommendation due to the cost of sprinldering the building. Considering that it is not
a Code requirement, they request that this not be a condition of approval.
The increase of impervious surface on the lot will create concerns regarding drainage. Drainage
and grading plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. The
Public Works Department had a few other concerns regarding this proposal. These are
summarized as follows. Any additional activity in the area may conflict with public works
activities. There should be a clear identification of the SACA building on the south and east
sides, and the exterior siding can not be white.
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future low density residential
development. One of the recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance in the 1992
Comprehensive Plan states that the section in the R-3 District under permitted principal uses
listing YMCA and similar non-profit organizations should be deleted. This amendment was
never made. Note that the Zoning Ordinance is the legal document which regulates use of land
in Columbia Heights. As a result the use of the property by SACA is permitted, but it does not
comPly with the 1992 Comprehensive Plan.
Case: 9904-14
Page: 5
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal meets the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed layout of the site is designed in a manner that will help minimize any
potentially negative aesthetic impacts that the building may have on surrounding
residential areas.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal does not comply with the 1992 Comprehensive Plan.
CONCLUSION
Stqff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan to allow the construction of a 6,825 square foot
building at 627 38~ Avenue NE subject to the conditions listed in the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the site plan to allow the construction of a new building for SACA at 627 38th
Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. Site Plan approval is subject to City Council approval ora lease agreement for use of the
property. This lease agreement shall include language regarding the shared use of the
parking lot.
2. A lighting plan will need to be reviewed and approved by staff if any additional lighting
is proposed on the site.
3. Drainage and grading plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department prior to the issuance of any building permits.
4. A median shall be installed to extend to the south along the easterly edge of the two-stall
space adjacent to the four-stall area.
5. A width of green space between the proposed SACA building and the eight-stall parking
area shall be provided for snow storage.
6. A landscaping plan for the replacement of existing trees on the site shall be submitted to
staff for review and approval.
7. The proposed handicap accessible parking space shall be van accessible and shall be
appropriately signed and marked.
8. The dumpster enclosure should be repositioned in a manner that maintains a safe distance
between the adjacent parking space and the enclosure.
9. The building shall be sprinklered.
10. The exterior siding shall not be white.
I 1. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must
fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
Attachments:
· Completed application form; Revised Site Plan; Floor Plan; Elevation Views; Fire
Department Comments; and, Public Notice
MEMBERS
Thomas Ramsde/I, Chair
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RoryFranzen
John Hunter
Kevin Hanson
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS~ MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Madaine Szurek
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public headng
in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 590 40t~ Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June
1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
The City of Columbia Heights has initiated a request for rezoning City-owned
property at 627 38th Avenue NE from R-3, Multiple Family Residential, to I,
Industrial, for Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) Food Shelf. The
property included is legally described as Lots 40, 41,42, and 43, including half
the vacated alley lying adjacent thereto, Block 84, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota. The subject property is currently used
by SACA, and the rezoning will allow SACA to construct a proposed new building
on the property. This is also a request for approval of a revised site plan.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be
heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Walt Fehst
City Manager
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 handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call
the City Council Secretary at 782-2800 to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf only).
THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE O~f THE BASIS 0~' OISASiL~TY I~J EMPLOYMENT OR '['HE PRO¥1S~ON OF SE~ICE-~
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
~*~ BIDS ':" /~'~* ;* ~ WA~RM~N ~NSION *' ~* ** :' ~ ~BLIC H~ING N~
~t~i 9'00 'A U ~4555.-Jackso~ :Street NE . HilltoA~'Spe 7' o, ....... ~.
?~'~7~.-~~g *.'._ '~.~ '~ ~m~ m~t~uu~a.?~,mS~mu ~s;,nd.~~;C~'~-~
~d publicly and read - ~te~ e~e~ , ..... ~ ~ .,,~ ..... Y ~ at ~ ~n Am~.
. . - ~.. . . · .~ .... . .~......._.~ . -- .. ~,-. . on~er~eissueand
~ven~r,~=~-'. Quantities include 1500 L F '~f8'~ _ ..~mt~~m~tO~a~ ~licit~ ~ ~'=~,,
CeNe~ 2100 - 3rd"~Watermam Plus' A u~enance : · . . . ~ ~ ~ ~1~; ~~i i~i
... PP s.and ~-s~t - -
. . ~ .... ~,~-. ~:~ ~ _~... - . ed tl~ a~d place.-=Any questions
nnesota 55303. B ds :' R~tomu~ -~... ~.~, ~...~.,..._ ~:_ _~ ....... ~ ~ ~~ p ~ to
~ fol~m~ ;te~ ~ ....... Pl~s-~ ~c~fi~t~o~ are ~ fl~ Scott Hic ' ~=~=--;-~Y~ .......... [~ ,~t~ ....... ~..~..A~ .~
.... ~ B~ ~ ..... g...~y 4~.N~ B~,~e%Mm~ta ~p ~~_~ p~nnl~ to **~pa~nt ~n ~ ~l, 2660 Civic
~ bid fo~s may ~ -,~or ~ for a ~mmf~le f~ .. - ~ ~ ~ll~ ~ ~ulm audi-. . June 3. 19~ ' ' '
,a ~unW Pum~n of $35.00 Contact Leon ~ ..... ~mR~llns~ F~nHe htsF
.~m~i~ by a bid- ~o the Ci~ Cle~ of the City of Hilltop, ,' (June 3, 10, 1999) F~dley CoFumbia
t~ed ~shlads check Min~so~ in ~ ~unt ~ at ~ 5 ~r- Heig~, H ~p F~ ~ ~
Tm~ Manor ~ ~ of ~ total b~. w~ ~nt s~l ~* -' ~''~ ' · :. .... ~ ~ Notice is her~:by given ~at the City
~ ~ to 5 % . ~ f~e~ to ~ C~ ~'liqu~t~'~m~' ~ O[ Mouqds View
~d~,.No b~ ~y ~. :' ~?s in me evem the succes~ul~ bidder .... C:". N~CE OF ~B~ H~I~G
~y~ after ~ni~ 0f , raim to ent~ into a wriaan contact ~d" ~'~- ~ ~ MOUN~ ~EW
"~ .';; fum'sh'the reouimd aedo~anc- h~.. .... ~. COUN~ OF R~SEY - ' Avanu E at ;n~rn~i"~='~;~v-~ ~ ~'
'~ to ~J~ or ~ :'~ w~in ten, (10) ~ a~er nofi~ of ~'-.;:T% N~ ~~TA, .
any.'or all bids or ~ of ~ b~; w ::~ . _ _ - .u~l;:~::~j~ =~ ~1~ ~hat_a
'l~ted material m an ..} ~n ~y ~ ~,~, to awa~ ~ ~nt~ct ~nd ~y the ~ou~ds ~e~ Ci~ ~ on lor ~outher~ Anoka' '
~1~ or la~ ~d~t) m~e ~'int~rosts of~ ~ or to rej~t Monay, ~une 28, 1999 at 7-10 ~ m
- ' ' ' ' · ~- ' * . * --* ' -------- , ...... ~ , ~ ~ L I ~ SUD-
qhty. please'.contact~ .. without explanabon any or all bids ' ~ou~s ymw C]~ ~1, 2~1 H~gh~y 10 je~ pro~ is ~ntly u~ by SACA
Coun~ Pdrchasing * ~i~. '-=, **T' - ....... ~ MOUnOS ~ew, Minne~, 55112, to dis- ~ ~ mz~i~ ~1 ~low SACA to con:
'DD~32~5289). ~ ' M~lad~uld~m~t~ :'~- cuss and consider the request of struct a proposed new building on the
- ~ ' '" Mer~ille Fa~ Manet for a conditional
· "-,';-Hilltop ~'ty Cisr~ :: .... :~*' ' ' '"-"ff use pei'mit to'operate outdoor sales of
~roduce at Moundsvlaw Square Shopping
4555 Jackson Street NE . uenter.. The property is legally known as:
; Hilltop~ Minnesota 55421 . .' PARTY LYING NELY OF C/L OF STH 10
': "*' :' OF NE 114 OF N 1/4 (SUBJ TO RDS &
'~ BY ORDER OF THE ~ITY CLERK ..... --~'~"~ HWY) IN SEC 7 TN 70 RN 23
· /s/Ruth Nelsen . -., . ..; 7. Anyone desidng to be heard' with refer-i
RUTH NELSEN, CLERK ence to this matter may be heard at these
meetings. If you are unable to attend the
(May 27, June 3, 1999) Fridley, meetings but wish to comment, you may
Columbia H. eights Focus News submit a letter to James Edcson, 2401
City of Fridley Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.
The letter will be forwarded to the
NOTICE OF PUBEC HEARING Planning Commission and City Council.
If you have any questions regarding
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT thes~ meetings, please contact ma at 717-
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE ClT~ OF .... 4022.. ........... .,-~..
; FRIDLEy COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE ...... James Ericson '
OF MINNESOTA - Planning Associate ....
NoTIcE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT tl~e This notice is mailed to propen'y own
ers .within 350 feet of subject property.
(,June 3, 1999) Mounds View, Ne
Brighton, St. Anthony Focus News ,
nden
ltnistratc~
~ttomey"
3, 1999) Blaine,
-'ddley, Hilltop, Spring
OF STATE
the
name
Ithe principal
is public
~ame ~
, Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of
as s ' the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota
(the 'Authority') will hold a public hearing
on Thursday, June' 3, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.,
at City Hall, 6431 University Avenue N.E.,
Fridley, Minnesota, relating, to the sale of
the land described below pursuant to
Minnesota Statute8, Section 469.029.
Copies of the documentation relating to
the above proposed actions will be on file
and available for public inspection in the
b~si- City Clerk's o~fice.
Outlot A and Outlot B, Fridley
Executive Center, Anoka County,
Minnesota
Generally located in the northwest
_quadrant of trunk Highway 65 and 1-594 in
City of Mounds View
., NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
'STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Mounds View City Council will hold a pub-
lic hearing on Monday, June 28, 1999 at
7:05 p.m. at Mounds View City Hall, 2401
Highway 10, Mounds View, Minnesota,
55112, to introduce and hold the second
taading of proposed Ordinance 628, an
ordinance which amends Chapter 1001
(Building Code) of the Municipal Code
pertaining to contractors licenses. The
amendment will change the licensing ped-
od which ~r..re..n.t.l_y.r..u.~s,..f.r.o_m.:_J_uly__l.,.to~
~ The property 'included is 'legally
described as Lots 40, 41, 42, and 43,
including half the vacated alley lying adja-
cent thereto, Block 84, Columbia Heights
Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County,
Minnesota. ~
All persons having an interest in the
program will be given the opportunity to
be heard.
The City of Columbia Heights do~s 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, accommoda-
tion will be provided to allow individuals
with disabilities to participate in all City of
Columbia Heights' services, programs,
and aciivities. Auxiliary aids for handi-
capped persons are available upon
request when the request is made at least
96 hours in advance. Please call the City
Council Secretary at 782-2800 to make
arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf
· only). .
(June 3, 1999) Columbia Heights,
Fndley, Hiittop Focus News
J I.~.~a.l
!
I Advertising... l
J In The Public's Best '
I I
, Interest/ ,
J L~gal notices serve as a safe-!
jguard agains~ mismana~emenu
,and waste m our pubhc agencies,
~mclud~ng school d]strzcts and,
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
MEETING OF: ~' < ~
June 14~ 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL
SECOND READING
DATE: MAY 18, 1999
NO: ~,~
This is a second reading of Ordinance No. 1390, an Ordinance vacating the west to
east alley located from east of the north-south alley to Jefferson Street N.E.
The Public Works Department has looked at the alley and has no objections to it
being vacated, WITH THE UTILITY EASEMENT REMAINING iN PLACE.
This is the second reading of Ordinance No. 1390, the first reading was held on May
10, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1390, there
being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1390, an Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 853 City Code of 1977, Vacating a Certain Alley.
COUNCIL ACTION:
jane .g~legal\alyvaeatEW&triangltr
ORDINANCE NO. 1390
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.853
CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY EASEMENT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public alley over,
across, and under the, following described property, to wit:
The alley running west to east, fi:om north-south alley to Jefferson
Street N.E., adjacent to the north side of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17,
and to the south side of Lot 12 including that portion of the alley
adjacent to Lot 12, Block 55, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
Anoka County, Minnesota, commencing 20 feet south of the Northwest
comer of said Lot 12, a distance of 10 feet south, thence at right angle
east for a distance of 10 feet, thence northwesterly to the point of
beginning and there terminating,
excepting and reserving a drainage and utility easement over, under
and across said vacated public alley..
Section 2:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
. Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
May 10, 1999
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ~OTH E R BUS I N E S S ~ ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Recreation ~· / ~/'~ APPROVAL
ITEM: REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BY: Keith Windschitl BY~~~
NEW PASSENGER VAN DATE: June 2, 1999
NO: q.'o."l
BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting authorization to purchase a new passenger van for the Recreation Department. $20,000 has been
budgeted for a van under Fund 101-45050-5150. An additional $7,500 is available under Fund 881-45002-5150 from the Medtronic
grant. Staffbelieves that both senior and youth programs would benefit from the purchase of a van. This would enable staffto
transport small groups for Recreation activities without having to rent a bus. Although the van would be used primarily for Recreation
needs, it wohld also be available for citywide departmental use. The van would be a new 15 passenger van at a cost of $21,466 from
the State contract. This van has a 5.4 V8 which comes with front and rear heat and air conditioning. It also has FM stereo, towing
package, and cruise control.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase a new passenger
van from the State contract for the cost of $21,466 plus tax with $20,000, excluding tax, coming from Fund 101-45050-5150 and the
remainder coming from Fund 881-45002-5150.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Admin\CC-Van
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: June 14 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: t~ 0 TIq E R B O S I N E S S Community Developme APPROVAL
ITEM: Conditional Use Permit BY: Joe Hollman-~/~r BY: ~///~/~
NO: Case # 9906-19, 2101 37~ Avenue NE ~ ~-~k, DATE: June 2, 199~"
Issue Statement: The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to conduct a fresh floral and silk flower retail store in
the former Foto-Mat structure at 2101 37t~ Avenue NE, located in the Apache Theater parking lot.
Background: Case #9707-24 was an Appeal of an administrative decision by the Zoning and Building Departments,
which determined that use of the structure was not allowed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial
of the Appeal. The City Council decided to allow one year from September 22, 1997 to establish an allowable business at
the site and if nothing transpired at the site by then, the building would be removed voluntarily. The City Building
Official had declared the structure hazardous and substandard as defined in State Statute 463.15 and ordered the building
razed. This declaration was based on the facts listed in the attached staff report. Case 9805-23 was a request for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow use of the structure as a Beanie Baby retail space. This case was approved by the City
Council on May 14, 1998. The Beanie Hut closed during the fall of 1998. For the proposed flower shop operation,
arrangements will be displayed in the building as well as around the perimeter of the building. The exact hours of
operation are not known at this time, but it was stated during the June 1 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting that
the applicant anticipates being open roughly four to six hours a day. The Commission expressed a concern regarding the
continued use of this building, and it was stated that the Commission is not in favor of allowing future operations in the
building. It was also suggested that this particular use should not operate in the building for more than 2 years.
Analysis: Section 9.113 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for accessory buildings in the RB
District. Accessory Use is defined as a use which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use
of the main building or buildings. An Accessory Building or Structure is defined as a building or structure or portion of a
structure subordinate to and serving the principal structure on the same lot. Based on these strict definitions, it appears
that the proposed use is not necessary to the conduct of the primary use of the main building, so the structure should not
be considered an accessory structure. This is an existing structure that does not serve the principal structure and was
vacant for more than six (6) months, which renders it nonconforming. Section 9.104(3)(0 states that whenever a
nonconforming use of a building or structure or land is discontinued for a period of six (6) months, any future use of said
building or structure or land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance. It is staff's opinion that use of
this structure as an accessory building does not meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. However,
based on the City Council's previous action to allow the Beanie Hut in the building, it may appear that a precedent has
been set that use of this structure for retail sales can be considered as accessory to the principal use of the property. Note
that there currently is not a water supply to the building so the business owner will need to bring water to the site for the
plants and flowers,
Please find the following attachments: Staff Report; Completed application form; Site Plan; and, Public Notice.
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Note that the language in the
alternate motion seems to reflect the intent of the Commission's recommendation.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation ora fresh floral and silk
flower retail store in an accessory structure at 2101 37~ Avenue NE.
Alternate Motion: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a flesh floral and silk flower
retail store in an accessory structure at 2101 37t~ Avenue NE, provided that the building will be demolished after this
business ceases operation or is discontinued for six months or more.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Case: 9906-19
Page: 1
Case #:
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR THE JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
9906-19
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Gerald G. Herringer
Address: 1731 Innsbruck Pkwy.
Columbia Heights
Phone: (612) 571-8177
Parcel Address: 2101 37th Avenue NE
Zoning: R_B, Retail Business
Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial
Applicant:
Martie Larson-Belko
561 Rice Creek Terrace
Fridley, MN
(612) 572-1256
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: R-3
South: Minneapolis
East: RB
Land Use
North: Multiple Family Residential
South: Commercial/Minneapolis
East: Commercial
West: R-2
West: Hart Lake / Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation of Request:
The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to conduct a fresh floral and silk flower retail
store in the former Foto-Mat structure at 2101 37th Avenue NE, located in the Apache Theater
parking lot.
Case History:
Case #9707-24 was an Appeal of an administrative decision by the Zoning and Building
Departments, which determined that use of the structure was not allowed. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Appeal. The City Council decided to allow one
year from September 22, 1997 to establish an allowable business at the site and if nothing
transpired at the site by then, the building would be removed voluntarily. The City Building
Official had declared the structure hazardous and substandard as defined in State Statute 463.15
and ordered the building razed. This declaration was based on the following facts:
1. The structure has remained vacant longer than six months and shall be treated as a
Case: 9906-19
Pa'ge: 2
new building (UBC 3403.1 and 3403.2).
The structure does not have sanitation facilities (sewer and water) (UBC 304.5).
The structure does not meet current Energy Code requirements (MN Rules 7670).
The structure constitutes a public nuisance known to common law or in equity
jurisprudence (302.17 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings).
Case 9805-23 was a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow use of the structure as a
Beanie Baby retail space. This case was approved by the City Council on May 14, 1998. The
Beanie Hut closed during the fall of 1998.
ANALYSIS
surrounding Property:
The property to the east is zoned RB, Retail Business, and is used commercially. The property to
the north is zoned R-3, Multiple-Family Residential, and is used as such. South of the subject
parcel across 37t~ Avenue is the City of Minneapolis and is used commercially, and the area to
the west is zoned R-2, Two Family Residential, and primarily contains Hart Lake but the
property surrounding thc Lake is used residentially.
Technical Review:
Section 9.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for accessory
buildings in the RB District. Accessory Use is defined as a use which is reasonably necessary
and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of the main building or buildings. An Accessory
Building or Structure is defined as a building or structure or portion of a structure subordinate to
and serving the principal structure on the same lot. Based on these strict defmitions, it appears
that the proposed use is not necessary to the conduct of the primary use of the main building, so
the structure should not be considered an accessory structure. This is an existing structure that
does not serve the principal structure and was vacant for more than six (6) months, which renders
it nonconforming. Section 9.104(3)(f) states that whenever a nonconforming use of a building or
structure or land is discontinued for a period of six (6) months, any future use of said building or
structure or land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.
It is staff's opinion that use of this structure as an accessory building does not meet the minimum
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. However, based on the City Council's previous action to
allow the Beanie Hut in the building, a precedent has been set that use of this structure for retail
sales can be considered as accessory to the principal use of the property.
The parking section of the Zoning Ordinance requires at least one (1) off-street parking space for
each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area (net). The structure is 20' x Iff (200 square
feet), which requires one (1) off-street parking space. The structure is surrounded by parking for
the theater, so the proposal meets parking requirements. Also, the loss of the required one (1)
parking space will not negatively impact parking for the existing theater.
Note that there currently is not a water supply to the building so the business owner will need to
Case: 9906-19
Pate: 3
bring water to the site for the plants and flowers.
Compliance with Ci~_ Comprehensive Plan:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future commercial development.
proposal does not impact the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
This
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
2. The floral sales operation as proposed would be a relatively low-impact operation that
appears to be a suitable use for the structure.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal will allow the continuation of a building that had previously been declared a
hazardous and substandard structure by staff.
CONCLUSION
Stq~ Recommendation:
Because the proposal seems to be a suitable use for the building, and because of previous
Council action, staff recommends approval of the request to operate a fresh floral and silk flower
retail store in the former Foto-Mat structure at 2101 37th Avenue NE.
Recommended Motion:
Move to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation
ora fresh floral and silk flower building in an accessory structure at 2101 37th Avenue NE.
Attachments:
· Completed application form; Site Plan; and, Public Notice.
Application For=
Rezoning
Var£anCe
Privacy Fence
Conditional Use Permit ~-
Subdivision Approval '
Site Plan Approval
Other
CITY OF COLU~BIAHEIGHTS .,
RECEIVED
3 1999
~OI~IMUNITY DEVELOPMENI
Application Date=
Fee.' I~ Date Paid _~ '_~
1. Street Address of Subject Property=
Owner:
Addre s s:
Zonin~:
Applicable City Ordinance Number
Present Zonin~' ~
7. Reason for ~equest:
Proposed Zoning
Proposed Use
8. Lzhibits Submitted (maps, diagrams, etc.)
Acknowledgment and Signature: The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the
penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the
action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein
mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Columbia HeiEhts
and the laws of the State of ~innesotay?
Taken By :_~_/~
i'.','"' \' "'~
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TOD 782-2806
PLANtVl/ifG AND ZOIVltVG CON//I//IS$1OIV
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MEMBERS
Bevy Fmnzen
John Hunter
Ma#~ine Szumk
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to conduct a fresh floral and silk flower retail store in the former Foto-
Mat structure at 2121 - 37~ Avenue NE, located in the Apache Theater parking lot. Section 9.113(2) of the
Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for accessory'structures in the RB, Retail
Business Zoning District.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Walt Fehst
City Manager
kp
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
~imployment 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 handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-
2800, extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only.)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin~ of.' June 14 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~ CITY MANAGER
NO: t~ Community Development APPROVr&L
ITEM: Conditional Use Permit q'~"3 BY: Joe Hollman~ BY:~~-~
NO: Case # 9906-23, 4555 University Avenue NE DATE: June 10, 1~99
Issue Statement: This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to open a veterinary clinic and hospital in the building
formerly occupied by the Heights Medical Clinic at 4555 University Avenue NE.
Background: Section 9.111 (2)(m) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance allows the following as a Conditional
Use Permit in the LB zoning district: "Retail stores, shops, offices and small service businesses catering to neighborhood
patronage, deemed to be as appropriately and desirably located in the LB zone." Services offered by the clinic may
extend to customers beyond the immediate neighborhood, but it seems that this type of service is appropriate and desirable
in the LB zone. It is the interpretation of the City Planner that a veterinary clinic and hospital is compatible with the
intent of this section of the Ordinance. The clinic will be run by Family Animal Hospital which will be relocating from
its current site in Fridley. There will be three full-time employees and two part-time employees with plans to add one full
and part-time employee after relocating. Hours of operation will be: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Note that the applicant has purchased the building and plans to move in September.
Analysis: The existing property and building meet the minimum yard and density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Parking requirements for a veterinary office are at least three parking spaces for each staff doctor. Currently there is only
one staff doctor with the possibility of adding one other part time doctor. The existing parking lot has space for roughly
27 parking spaces, so the number of spaces available exceeds the minimum number required. Note that the existing lot is
not striped, so staff will recommend as a condition of approval that the parking lot be striped in a manner that is consistent
with the Zoning Ordinance, and a parking plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the striping of the
lot. Attached, please find a rough plan which staffhas prepared to illustrate a potential parking layout. The applicant had
proposed to fence in two outdoor sites as exercise areas (attached). The area marked as #1 is located adjacent to the north
side of the building toward 46~ Avenue NE. The area marked as #2 is located adjacent to the privacy fence along the east
side of the property. Note that each area would only contain 1 dog at a time and for a 5-10 minute time period while their
kennels are being cleaned. Due to resident concern, the applicant has agreed to only use Area 1 as an outdoor exercise
area which will be hard-surfaced and completely enclosed. Area residents have circulated a petition (attached) requesting
that the City reconsider the outdoor exercise area. Also attached, please find a copy of the City Code pertaining to the
regulation of animals in Columbia Heights.
Please find the following attachments: Petition; Pertinent City Code Sections; Staff Report; Completed application form
and attached materials; Potential parking layout; and, Public Notice
Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on June 1, 1999. They
voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions listed in
the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the veterinary clinic and hospital to
operate at 4555 University Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. All required state and local, codes, permits, and inspections including, but not limited to building permits, fire code,
and health department regulations will be met and in full compliance.
2. The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
3. A parking lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the striping of the lot.
4. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. Screening shall be continued along the south property line.
COUNCIL ACTION:
,Tune 7. 1999 R E C E I V E D
',a ¢ounc ,JUN 10 1999
Planning and Zoning Commission ~0M M L/NI ? ¥ DE: VEL 0PMI~ N'/
=City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterincu-y Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
t would like to Thcmk You for your time and considen~tion in ?he m~ffer of the outdoor dog exercise
kennel which is proposed for ?he veterinam/clinic at the above mentioned location.
This is the first time T have been involved in requesting ~econsiden~tion from the City Council and am
no? entirely sun~ of the protocol or requirements. Should we no? have enough signatures' T would be
willing fo canvas a larger a~ea of ?he neighborhood to ask for ?heir support to request denying an
outdoor facility for the Clinic. From what ]: have he~rd from seven3l persons is that they were not
aware of the entire situation and cerl'ainly not of ?he outdoor dog exercise kennel. Please let me
know if we need to or can do anything else for you to ~econsider ?he issue.
I called a ~ealtor and asked about the affect on the market-value of prope~h/and he said that it is
zoned business but certainly would not help to have outdoor kennel/s in our neighborhood. Many
persons may object to it. M,v next question then is, does one veterinarian just moving into Columbia
Heights have mon~ rights than the established ~esidents? T don't know where ?he veterinarian lives,
but T do know it is not next to the Clinic. Further, we checked out a few other veterinarian hospitals
and none I~=d outdoor exercise areas. T? seems those fha? am boarding kennels seemed fo have them.
Sincerely,
H-§74-9757
W-204-6168
- I
June 2,1999
· City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterinary Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
We respectfully request reconsideration of an outdoor 'pet or dog walk' being added to the above
named facility. We would like this to be denied for the following reasons:
· added noise and commotion of animals
· quiet family neighborhood with many of their own frequently walked pets in the area
· feces/odor (if not outside, this likely would be better maintained)
· the veterinarian's current facility does not have an outdoor kennel; therefore, we assume can
operate efficiently without one
Please note the original notice of public healing did not indicate this would be a boarding kennel but
a hospital/clinic. As such, it was not expected animals would be housed for more than a night or two
for recovery and would not need to be unattended outdoors. The notice also did not indicate any
additional outdoor kennel or exercise area potentially being added. Since this is proposed as a
hospital/clinic and not a boarding kennel (which we do not want), we do not feel there should be a
need for an outdoor run. In addition, the building appears to be large enough to house an indoor
exercise area since there will be only one veterinarian should he feel there is such a need.
The veterinarian's current location currently has many businesses located next to it and is in a much
less family neighborhood/residential area. The homes behind are not visible and are located only
on one side. The Columbia Heights location has residential homes on three sides and no other
business next to it. It is not very similar to our neighborhood at all.
Further, we are concerned with drawing too much commotion and attention to our area, possibly
causing our homes to be less marketable and of less value. The existing building had previously
contained a quiet business with fewer hours than the new owner's proposed times. The former
business was well-maintained and iow-key; the residents were not inconvenienced in any way. We
would like to continue with a similar business aura (ie, no late or weekend business hours, no
Outdoor business, minimal signage, etc.). We are concerned with this causing potential issues in
our now quiet, family neighborhood.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
Columbia Heights Residents
Name
--.
Address
Subject: Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
2
4555 University
June 2,1999
City Council
'Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterinary Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
We respectfully request reconsideration of an outdoor 'pet or dog walk' being added to the above
named facility. We would like this to be denied for the following reasons:
· added noise and commotion of animals
quiet family neighborhood with many of their own frequently walked pets in the area
· feces/odor (if not outside, this likely would be better maintained)
. the veterinarian's current facility does not have an outdoor kennel; therefore, we assume can
operate efficiently without one
Please note the original notice of public hearing did not indicate this would be a boarding kennel but
a hospital/clinic. As such, it was not expected animals would be housed for more than a night or two
for recovery and would not need to be unattended outdoors. The notice also did not indicate any
additional outdoor kennel or exercise area potentially being added. Since this is proposed as a
hospital/clinic and not a boarding kennel (which we do not want), we do not feel there should be a
need for an outdoor run. In addition, the building appears to be large enough to house an indoor
exercise area since there will be only one veterinarian should he feel there is such a need.
The veterinarian's current location currently has many businesses located next to it and is in a much
less family neighborhood/residential area. The homes behind are not visible and are located only
on one side. The Columbia Heights location has residential homes on three sides and no other
business next to it. It is not very similar to our neighborhood at all.
Further, we are concerned with drawing too much commotion and attention to our area, possibly
causing our homes to be less marketable and of less value. The existing building had previously
contained a quiet business with fewer hours than the new owner's proposed times. The former
business was well-maintained and Iow-key; the residents were not inconvenienced in any way. We
would like to continue with a similar business aura (ie, no late or weekend business hours, no
outdoor business, minimal signage, etc.). We are concerned with this causing potential issues in
our now quiet, family neighborhood.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
Columbia Heights Residents
Address
L/
NAME ADDRESS
Subject: Veterinary Hospital/Clinic 4555 University
2
ARTICLE I: ANIMALS
Section
8.101 Dog and cat license
8.102 Regulations
8.103 Impoundment
8.104 Destruction
8.105 Quarantine
8.106 Penalty
§ 8.101 DOG AND CAT LICENSE.
(A) No person shall own, keep, harbor or have custody of any dog or cat over six months of age
within the city unless such dog or cat is currently licensed as is provided hereunder.
(B) License applications shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the owner of the animal, and the name and address of the
applicant if other than the owner.
(2) The breed, sex and age of the dog or cat for which a license is sought.
(3) A statement shall accompany any application for a spayed female animal from a qualified
veterinarian that such animal has been spayed or otherwise rendered sterile.
(4) Such other information as the Clerk-Treasurer shall reasonably require to determine animal
census information or in compiling other records.
(C) Licenses shall be issued for such period of time and upon payment of such fees as the Council
shall determine by resolution. Provided, however, that:
(1) The Council may, in its discretion, provide for a pro rata paymem of license fees where
the applicant provides written evidence indicating immunity from rabies will terminate prior to the
normal expiration date of any license hereunder.
(2) The Council may by resolution provide for a lower fee for spayed female and neutered
male dogs and cats than for unspayed female and unneutered male dogs or cats.
4 Columbia Heights - Public Health and Safety
(a) The owner, keeper, or custodian of any dog or cat shall pay the license fee for an
unspayed or unneutered dog or cat unless said applicant provides a veterinarian's certificate verifying
that said animal has been spayed or neutered. Presentation of the dog or cat to the Clerk-Treasurer for
inspection shall not constitute adequate proof that the said dog or cat has been spayed or neutered in
accordance with this section.
(b) Any owner, keeper, or custodian who shall pay the license fee for an unspayed or
unneutered dog or cat as provided above may be refunded the difference between that license fee and
the fee for a spayed or neutered dog or eat if he shall provide to the Clerk-Treasurer, within 30 days
of the issuance of said license, a veterinarian's certificate verifying that the-said licensed dog or eat has
been spayed or neutered.
(D) The licensing requirements of this section shall not apply to non-residents of the city, provided
that animals belonging to hon..residents shall not be kept in the city longer than 30 days without a
license.
(E) Upon paymem .of the prescribed license fee to the Clerk-Treasurer, a written license and a
metallic tag shall be issued for the licensed animal. The tag shall indicate the registration number for
much animal, and of such design so as to be worn or attached to a collar for said animal. A duplicate
metallic tag may be obtained to replace a lost or stolen tag in the following prescribed manner:
(1) The owner of the animal shall present the original license together with an affidavit
reciting the fact that such tag has been lost or stolen and not in the possession of the applicant.
(2) A duplicate tag shall be issued by the Clerk-Treasurer upon payment of a duplicate tag
fee in an mount set by resolution of the Council.
(F) The owner or person having custody of any animal licensed under this chapter shall insure that
the metallic tag license shall be worn by such animal at all times.
(G) No license may be issued for any dog or cat unless the owner or keeper thereof shall furnish
to the Clerk-Treasurer a veterinarian's certificate showing that the said dog or cat has bean inoculated
for the prevention of rabies and showing the estimated termination date of immunity from rabies of such
dog or eat as a result of its inoculation for the prevention of rabies. Should such certificate disclose
th_at the said rabies inoculation shall cease to become effective prior to the expiration of the licensing
period, the license may be issued with a license expiration date which coincides with the termination
of the effective immune period from rabies of such dog or cat.
('77 Code, § 8.101) Penalty, see § 8.106
, § sao2 P-rcm x oNs.
(A) The owner or custodian of any animal permanently or temporarily in the city shall have the
. obligation and responsibility to prevent such animal from committing any act which constitutes a public
nuisance, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following acts:
Animals 5~
(1) Habitually or l~equently, bark or cry to the annoyance of neighbors or the general public.
(2) Molest or annoy any person if such person is not on the property of the owner or custodian
of such animal.
(3) Molest, defile, or destroy any public or private property not belonging to the owner or
custodian of such animal.
(4) Chase vehicles or otherwise nm at large within the city.
(B) No person who owns or has custody of an animal exhibiting ferocious or vicious propensities
shall allow such animal to be kept, stored, or to run at large within the city, either on public or private
property, including property that is owned or in possession of such person.
(C) (1) No person who is the owner or has custody of any animal shall beat, treat cruelly, tormem
or otherwise abuse or abandon such animal.
(2) No person who is the owner or has custody of any animal shall fail to provide such animal
with sufficient good and wholesome good and water, proper shelter and protection from the weather,
veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, or with humane care and treatment.
('77 Code, § 8.102) (Am. Ord. 1005, passed 7-12-82) Penalty, see § 8.106
§ 8.103 IMPOUNDMENT.
(A) The city shall have the authority to impound any animal in such manner and under such
conditions and circumstances as prescribed by this section:
(1) The Council may enter into a contract with any qualified person, fn-m or corporation to
be designated as the City Poundmaster, whose dmies shall be to enforce the provisions of this section.
(2) The city shall provide an adequate facility within or in close proximity to the city, where
all animals taken into custody shall be kept and cared for until disposed of according to the provisions
of this section.
(B) The City Poundmaster may impound any animal where there is reasonable cause to believe said
animal:
(1) Exhibits ferocious or vicious tendencies; or
(2) Constitutes a public nuisance as defined in § 8.102(A);
(3) Has bitten a person; or
(4) Is unlicensed in contravention of the provisions of § 8.101.
6 Columbia Heights - Public Health and Safety
(C) The Poundmaster shall provide notice of any impounded animal, as follows:
(1) For an animal wearing a license tag as described by this chapter, the owner of such animal
shall be notified in writing within 24 hours of such impoundment.
(2) For an animal not beariag a license mg as described by this chapter, written notice of such
impoundment shall be posted at City Hall in a conspicuous place, and notice shall be provided to the
City Pound and to the Police Department.
(3) Notice .uhall be in the following form:
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING ANIMAL
Date:
To Whom It May Concern:
I have this day taken up and impounded in the pound of the City at
answering the following description:
Type , Sex Color
Breed , Approximate Age
, Name of Owner
Notice is hereby given that unless said animal is claimed and redeemed within ten (10) days, and
before o'clock .m. on the day of , 19 , the same will be sold
or killed as provided by ordinance.
Signed:
Poundmaster
(D) Any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be kept for not less than
five regular business days unless reclaimed prior to that time by their owner as provided hereafter. The
owner of any impounded animal may reclaim the same upon payment to the Clerk-Treasurer or
Poundmaster of an impounding fee as set by resolution of the Council, and the payment of such daily
boarding fees as shall be determined by the Council for such time as the animal has been confined.
The Poundmaster shall not release any animal unless the owner thereof shall first purchase a license for
the said animal as provided in § 8.101.
(E) Any animal which is unclaimed by the rightful owner within the prescribed time may be sold
to anyone desiring to purchase said animal. If not requested by a licensed educational or scientific
institution under state law.
(1) All sums received in excess of costs shall be held by the Clerk-Treasurer for the benefit
of the owner. If not claimed within one year, such funds shall be placed ia the general fund of the city.
Animals
(2) Any animal which is not disposed of as provided above shall be painlessly killed and
buried by the Poundmaster.
(F) Nothing in this code ~qha!l prevent the Poundmaster from disposing of any animal in less than
the prescribed time if such animal is injured and, in the opinion of the Poundmaster, the only humane
act would be disposing of the animal.
('77 Code, § 8.103)
§ 8.104 DESTRUCTION.
(A) A court of proper juriscliction may order the destruction of any animal, or may order the owner
or custodian to keep said animal confined to a designated place, upon a hearing as hereinafter provided.
(1) A summons shall issue to the owner of said animal commanding him to appear before said
court and show cause why said animal should not be seized by the Poundmaster or otherwise disposed
of in the manner authorized by this chapter. Said summons shall issue upon sworn complaint that any
of the following facts exist:
(a) That the animal has destroyed property or habitually trespasses in a damaging manner
on the property of persons other than the owner.
(b) That the animal has attacked or bitten a person outside the owner's or custodian's
premises.
(c) That the animal is vicious or exhibits vicious or ferocious tendencies, or molests
pedestrians, or interferes with vehicles on public streets or highways.
(d) That the animal is a public nuisance as heretofore defined; or
(e) That the animal is rurming at large in violation of this chapter.
(2) Such summons shall be returnable not less than two, nor more than six days from the date
thereof and shall be served at least two days before the lime of appearance mentioned therein.
(3) The court shall make findings of fact regarding the allegations of the sworn complaint.
(It) The costs of any proceeding brought pursuant to this section shall be assessed again~ the
prevailing party. The remedies provided by this section are supplemental to other provisions of this
chapter.
(C) Any animal which presents a clear and immediate danger to city residents bemuse it is infected
with rabies (hydrophobin) or bemuse it is of a clearly demonstrated vicious or ferocious nature, may
be summarily destroyed after the Poundmaster has made reasonable attempts to impound such animal.
('77 Code, § 8.104)
8 Columbia Heights - Public Health and Safety
:§ 8.105 QUARANTINE.
(A) Whenever the prevalence of rabies renders such action necessary, the City Health Officer shall
issue a proclamation to be published twice and posted at City Hall ordering every person owning or
'having custody of an animal to muzzle said animal securely so that it cannot bite.
(1) Any animal unmur'2led when so required shall be subject to impoundment pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter..
(2) No person shall own, keep, harbor or have custody of any animal over six months of age
.w/thin the city which has not been vaccinated against rabies w/thin the previous two years by a
'qualified veterinarian.
' 03) (1) The City Health Officer may quarantine any animal which bites a person for such time
as is directed. During the quarantine, the animal shall be securely confined and kept from contact with
'any other animal.
(2) The place of quarantine may be on the premises of the owner in the discretion of the
Health Officer. Conf'mement shall otherwise be at an animal shelter or a veterinary hospital, at the
'expense of the owner of such animal.
('77 Code, § 8.105) Penalty, see § 8.106
§ 8.106 PENALTY.
~ Any person, f'n'm, or corporation who shall own, keep, harbor, or have custody of any dog or cat
which is not currently licensed, does not wear a metallic license tag, which commits any of the acts
described in § 8.102(A) through (C), inclusive, of this code or who fails to obey an order of the City
Health Officer under § 8.105(,4.) or 03) of this code, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as
provided in § 1.999.
('77 Code, § 8.106)
Case: 9906-23
Pa'ge: 1
Case #:
OWner:
Address:
Phone:
STAFF REPORT TO Tine. PLANNING AND ZONING COIVI34ISSION
FOR Tl=n*. JUNE 1, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
Douglas G. LeMay
1159 Autumn Street
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 487-4936
9906-23
GENERAL INFOPaMATION
Parcel Address: 4555 University Avenue NE
Zoning: LB, Limited Business
Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial
Applicant:
Family Animal Hospital
5895 UniversiW Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
(612) 574-0262
Surrounding Zoning
and Land Uses:
Zoning
North: LB
South: R-2
East: R-2
West: City of Fridley
Land Use
North: Residential
South: Residential
East: Residential
West: Fridley/Residential
BACKGROUND
Explanation of Request:
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to open a veterinary clinic and hospital in the
building formerly occupied by the Heights Medical Clinic at 4555 Central Avenue NE. The
clinic will be run by Family Animal Hospital which will be relocating from its current site in
Fridley. There will be three full-time employees and two part-time employees with plans to add
one full and part-time employee after relocating. Hours of operation will be: Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Note that the applicant has
purchased the building and plans to move in September.
Case [-[istorv:
There are no previous Planning and Zoning Commission eases on this site. The building was
constructed in 1965 and has a £ootprint o£roughly 3,375 square £eeto
Casei 9906-23
Pa~e: 2
ANALYSIS
Surrounding ProperS_:
The surrounding property on the south and east is zoned and used residentially. The property to
the north is zoned LB, Limited Business, but is used residentially. The property to the west
across University Avenue is in the City of Fridley and is also used residentially.
Technical Review:
Section 9.111 (2)(m) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance allows the following as a
Conditional Use Permit in the LB zoning district: "Retail stores, shops, offices and small service
businesses catering to neighborhood patronage, deemed to be as appropriately and desirably
located in the LB zone." Services offered by the clinic may extend to customers beyond the
immediate neighborhood, but it seems that this type of service is appropriate and desirable in the
LB zone. It is the interpretation of the City Planner that a veterinary clinic and hospital is
compatible with the intent of this section of the Ordinance.
Minimum yard and density requirements are as follows:
· Minimum lot size shall be 6,000 square feet - the subject property is over 29,000 square
feet;
· Minimum lot width shall be 50 feet - the subject parcel is 139 feet wide at 46~ Avenue
NE and 212 feet long along the University Avenue frontage road;
· Front Yard shall be 12 feet - existing building meets this requirement, note that the front
yard for the property is along 46~h Avenue NE;
· A side street side yard shall not be less than 10 feet or the height of the structure
measured from the center of the public right-of-way whichever is greater - the existing
building meets this requirement;
· The other side yard shall be 15 feet - the existing building meets this requirement; and,
· The rear yard shall be 20 feet - the existing building meets this requirement.
Parking requirements for a veterinary, office are at least three parking spaces for each staff doctor.
Currently there is only one staff doctor with the possibility of adding one other part time doctor.
The existing parking lot has space for roughly 27 parking spaces, so the number of spaces
available exceeds the minimum number required. Note that the existing lot is not striped, so staff
will recommend as a condition of approval that the parking lot be striped in a manner that is
consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, and a parking plan shall be submitted for staff review and
approval prior to the striping of the lot. Attached, please find a rough plan which staffhas
prePared to illustrate a potential parking layout.
The primary business will be veterinary medicine, including medical services, surgery,
radiology, and dentistry. The facility will also provide grooming and boarding services. Note
that boarding that is accessory to a veterinary clinic/hospital does not require a separate business
license.
Case: 9906-23
Pa~e: 3
The applicant is proposing to fence in two outdoor sites as exercise areas (attached). The area
marked as #1 is located adjacent to the north side of the building toward 46t~ Avenue NE. The
area marked as #2 is located adjacem to the privacy fence along the east side of the property.
One concern regarding an outdoor exercise area is the potential for nuisance problems caused by
barking dogs. Note that each area will only contain 1 dog at a time and for a 5-10 minute time
period while their kennels are being cleaned. Because of the low level of use for these areas, it is
staff's opinion that these outdoor exercise areas will not create a significant problem.
The applicant has stated that he would like to construct a cedar fence around Area 1 and a chain
link fence around Area 2. Note that the section of the City Code pertaining to fences does not
allOw a privacy fence in the front yard of a property. However, it appears that the proposed
loCation of Area 1 does not encroach into the 12 foot front yard setback requirement, so this
would be permitted. Provided it is set back at least 12 feet from the front property line, there will
not be a problem with visibility from the driveway onto 464 Avenue. Also, a cedar fence will be
more attractive in front of the building than a chain link fence and would provide an additional
sound barrier.
At th/s point, staff has not seen any plans for signage. The property is allowed one freestanding
sign, not to exceed 32 square feet per surface and 20 feet in height, and a maximum of 50 square
feet of wall signage is permitted.
The Zoning Ordinance requires screening where any business is adjacent to residential property.
The subject property has a wood screening fence along the eastern property line and along a
portion of the southern lot line. Staff will recommend as a condition of approval that the
required screening be continued along the southern property line. This can be accomplished by
increasing the density of landscaping in this area, or the wood fence could be continued along the
south lot line.
Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan:
The Land Use Plan Map designates this area of Columbia Heights for future commercial activity,
including retail sales, offices, and service businesses. The Plan promotes the rehabilitation of
existing development land in the Cit~,. The proposal will not negatively impact any nearby
residential areas and will provide an appropriate reuse of an existing building. The proposal is
consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan.
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan.
2. The veterinary clinic will provide a suitable reuse of an existing building.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. There is a potential for nuisance problems caused by barking dogs.
C .ase: 9906-23
Page: 4
CONCLUSION
Stqff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the veterinary clinic and
hospital to operate at 4555 University Avenue NE, subject to the conditions listed in the
recommended motion.
Recommended Motion:
Move to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the
veterinary clinic and hospital to operate at 4555 University Avenue NE, subject to the following
conditions:
I. All required state and local codes, permits, and inspections including, but not limited to
building permits, fire code, and health department regulations will be met and in full
compliance.
2. The parking lot shall be striped in a manner that is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
3. A parking lot striping plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to the
striping of the lot.
4. All proposed signage must be Submitted on the City prescribed application form and must
fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Screening shall be continued along the south property line.
Attachments:
· Completed application form and attached materials; Potential parking layout; and, Public
Notice
2--21 --1999 I I: ~aht F~.OM CO~ddUNITT' DEg. -- CH $127522557 P. 2
]~ezonin$
· ~f'g'ac7 Pence
Subd£v:Ls:L~n App~Q~al
S£ce ~la~ Approval
/
/
?. Kea~On for ~equeic~
Use !/~/-e.',',.,--7
acknovledKmen~ and SiKnacur~ Tae unde~a~S;~ed hereby ~epreeenc8 upon all of
o~ ~aw. fo~ ~e pu~ooe c~ ~duc~S ~e C~ty o[ CG~bSa Kelvins to ~ake :he
will be done ~ acc~nce vl:~ ~e Ord~cea of the City of Columbia
Taken By:__.~
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
'Your Pet is a Part of Our Family'
'May I3,' I999 ..
c ty of mig t
Re: Conditional Use Perm/t for a Veterinary.H~pitai
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30 am. to 6:00 pm.
Saturday 8:00 am. t~ 't2:00 noon
O~aer and primary'Veterinarian: · Dr.' Douglas~G. LeMay
License # 04387
Pdma~f Business:
Veterin~- Medic/ne
Full-t/a-ne
Parttime
~% plan to add one ~ andT, art-~me employee ax%r we relocate.
N~edicai serlioes
Sargery
RadioIo~-
Dentis~--y-
Ancillm- 7
Grooming
Boarding
Current an/mai capaci~::
4 -large dog
5 Medium dog
[0 small don or cats
Hazarous materials or equ/pmem:
Sharps (rteedl~): off-site disposal by BFt corporation
X-my machine: Yearly inspections by Twin Cit3' X-my
Random ~o_te it,_~gections
Propose to fence in one outdoor site .as ,an exercise area: see exh/bit Exercise area
·
Dr. Doug Le tVlay · 5895 Universitv Ave. N.E. · Fridlev. MN 55432 · (612/ 574-0262
o/
Hokanson J ALTA ,/A,: $M Lc, nd r~ ~ r e SurveV
Anderson J ' ~'
.~N.'~ '.~ tqm '!~4 ":HTUfCN~.UT '~n.q uc"t":~'- -T~-J ,.:~,,.Z. q=~ ce_} T_CI'::
Location Map 1
F£B-16-99 TUE 07:13 PM WELSH OOS. [['IDUSTRI~L F~ NO. P, 04
F~ 2
J
Lct ~c~
ZO 0 ~0
~C~,.g M Fr~'r
L~GEND
I 1
158.80
158.69
VICINITY MAP
I
I
i
1
!
~. -
I'
I
-s,'¥'- ~- % 72
EXERCISE AREA
O~F.=Y ON'E OF T'm~___ S~S ~.W,!D. !CATh-'D W'U' T,, BE FEN~ ~1'
VICINITY MAP
~ .... 0 30
I I I
LEGEND
VICINI i-~F MAP
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE lq.E:., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55~.21-3878 (6120 78~.-2.800 TOD 782-2806
P/.4llftVl/IfG AEO ZOilflll/G CO/I~/JlllSEIOilf
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MEMBERS
John Hunter
Kevin Han~on
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. The order of business is as follows:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to open a veterinary hospital and clinic in th,- building at 4555 University
Avenue NE. Section 9.111(2) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for
small service businesses catering to neighborhood patronage, deemed to be as appropriately and desirably
loCated in the LB, Limited Business, Zoning District.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Wait Fehst
City Manager
kp
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 Calumbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-
2800, extension 209, to make arrangements. (TOD/782-2806 for deaf or hearing impaired only.)
· une 7, ~999
City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterinary Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
' I would like to Thank You for your time and consideration in the matter of the outdoor dog exercise
kennel which is proposed for the veterinary clinic at the above mentioned location.
This iS the first time T have been involved in requesting reconsideration from the City Council and om
not entirely sure of the protocol or requirements. Should we not have enough signatures, I would be
willing to canvas a larger area of the neighborhood to ask for their support to request denying an
outdoor facility for the Clinic. From what T have heard from several persons is that they were not
aware of the entire situation and certainly not of the outdoor dog exercise kennel. Please let me
know if we need to or can do anything else for you to reconsider the issue.
I celled a realtor and asked about the affect on the market-value of property end he said that it is
zoned business but certainly would not help to have outdoor kennel/s in our neighborhood. Many
persons may object to it. My next question then is, does one veterinarian just moving into Columbia
Heights have more rights than the established residents? ' T don't know where the veterinarian lives,
but T do know it is not next to the Clinic. Further, we checked out a few other veterinarian hospitals
and none had outdoor exercise areas. It seems those that are boarding kennels seemed to have them.
Sincerely,
H-§74-97§7
W-204-6168
'June 2,1999
City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterinary Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
We respectfully request reconsideration of an outdoor 'pet or dog walk' being added to the above
named facility. We would like this to be denied for the following reasons:
added noise and commotion of animals
quiet family neighborhood with many of their own frequently walked pets in the area
· feces/odor (if not outside, this likely would be better maintained)
the veterinarian's current facility does not have an outdoor kennel; therefore, we assume can
operate efficiently without one
Please note the original notice of public hearing did not indicate this would be a boarding kennel but
a hospital/clinic. As such, it was not expected animals would be housed for more than a night or two
for recovery and would not need to be unattended outdoors. The notice also did not indicate any
additional outdoor kennel or exercise ama potentially being added. Since this is proposed as a
hospital/clinic and not a boarding kennel (which we do not want), we do not feel there should be a
need for an outdoor run. In addition, the building appears to be large enough to house an indoor
exercise ama since them will be only one veterinarian should he feel them is such a need.
The veterinarian's current location currently has many businesses located next to it and is in a much
less family neighborhood/residential ama. The homes behind are not visible and are located only
on one side. The Columbia Heights location has residential homes on three sides and no other
business next to it. It is not very similar to our neighborhood at all.
Further, we are concerned with drawing too much commotion and attention to our area, possibly
causing our homes to be less marketable and of less value. The existing building had previously
contained a quiet business with fewer hours than the new owner's proposed times. The former
business was well-maintained and Iow-key; the residents were not inconvenienced in any way. We
WOuld like to continue with a similar business aura (ie, no late or weekend business hours, no
outdoor business, minimal signage, etc.). We are concerned with this causing potential issues in
our now quiet, family neighborhood.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
Columbia Heights Residents
Name /'~/ _
Address
N~E
Subject: Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
2
4555 University
June 2,1999
City Council
iPlann ng and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia Heights MN
Subject: Veterinary Hospital and Clinic
4555 University Avenue NE
We respectfully request reconsideration of an outdoor 'pet or dog walk' being added to the above
named facility. We would like this to be denied for the following reasons:
added noise and commotion of animals
· quiet family neighborhood with many of their own frequently walked pets in the area
feces/odor (if not outside, this likely would be better maintained)
the veterinarian's current facility does not have an outdoor kennel; therefore, we assume can
operate efficiently without one
Please note the original notice of public hearing did not indicate this would be a boarding kennel but
a hospital/clinic. As such, it was not expected animals would be housed for more than a night or two
for recovery and would not need to be unattended outdoors. The notice also did not indicate any
additional outdoor kennel or exercise area potentially being added. Since this is proposed as a
hospital/clinic and not a boarding kennel (which we do not want), we do not feel there should be a
need for an outdoor run. In addition, the building appears to be large enough to house an indoor
exercise area since there will be only one veterinarian should he feel there is such a need.
The veterinarian's current location currently has many businesses located next to it and is in a much
less family neighborhood/residential area, The homes behind are not visible and are located only
on one side. The Columbia Heights location has residentiai homes on three sides and no other
business next to it. It is not very similar to our neighborhood at all.
Further, we are concerned with drawing too much commotion and attention to our area, possibly
causing our homes to be less marketable and of less value. The existing building had previously
contained a quiet business with fewer hours than the new owner's proposed times. The former
business was well-maintained and Iow-key; the residents were not inconvenienced in any way. We
would like to continue with a similar business aura (ie, no late or weekend business hours, no
outdoor business, minimal signage, etc.). We are concerned with this causing potential issues in
our now quiet, family neighborhood.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Sincerely
Columbia Heights Residents
Name
Address
NAME ADDRESS
Subjsct: Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
2
4555 University
DATE:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
JUNE 11, 1999
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR GARY L. PETERSON
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
WALT FEHST, CITY MANAGER
JO-ANNE STUDENT
FROM:
KENNETH R. ANDERSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SPACE NEEDS STUDY COMMITTEE RECOMENDATION~
As you know, the Space Needs Study Committee has been touring two municipal facilities as
part of the interview process with the remaining two architectural consultants. The Committee
will be performing the final tour and interview on Monday, June 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at
Oakdale City Hall. If the Committee is comfortable with the information available and is
prepared to make a recommendation, staffwould like to have the attached City Council letter and
recommendation on the June 14, 1999 City Council Agenda for consideration and approval.
More information will be provided to the City Council prior to the start of the meeting on
Monday.
Thank you for your consideration!
c: file
h:kspaceneedltr
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
, Meeting of: June 14. 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Other Business ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Appoint Architectural Consultant BY: Kenneth R. Anderson ~ BY:
for Space Needs Study (t ~) DATE: June 9, 1999
ISSUE STATEMENT: Approve the Space Needs Committee recommendation to appoint
to serve as the architectural consulting firm for preparation of a Space Needs Study of
municipal facilities.
BACKGROUND: On March 8, 1999 the City Council authorized and directed that Staffcommence the
process to seek Request For Proposals (RFP) to perform a Municipal Space Needs Study. On April 26,
1999 the City Council appointed a Space Needs Study Committee consisting of Council Members, City
Staff, and four citizen members. The Space Needs Study Committee was charged with the responsibility of
overseeing all aspects of the Space Needs Study and sending a recommendation on the appointment of an
architectural firm to perform said work. Requests for Proposals were sent to approximately 20 architectural
firms experienced in performing this type of work. Proposals were due on May 25, 1999. Four proposals
were received from qualified architectural firms. The Committee reviewed the proposals and determined
that two firms should be scheduled for interviews at municipal facilities within the Metro area that will be
representative of similar work to be performed for Columbia Heights. The tours and interviews are
scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 1999 at St. Paul Park and on Monday, June 14, at the City of Oakdale.
Copies of the proposals received were previously disseminated to City Council Members. If the Space
Needs Committee determines that there is an architectural firm which clearly stands out and they are
prepared to make a recommendation, a recommendation will be submitted at the Council Meeting of June
14, 1999. Please bring your proposals from Buetow and Associates and Wold and Associates with you to
this meeting for reference and discussion purposes, if necessary.
ANALYSIS: The two firms remaining for further consideration are Wold Architects and Engineers and
Buetow and Associates Architects. Both firms are experienced at performing long range master planning,
programing, site analysis, facility analysis/space planning, and architectural design and construction
administration services. Both firms have proposed to complete the work within the time frame requested in
the RFP. The Buetow proposal has been submitted to include a project team of individuals including a
Space Planning Consultant, Traffic Consultant, Downtown Planning Consultant, and Library Consultant.
The City has budgeted $20,000 in the 1999 Budget for this work. Wold proposed a not to exceed fixed fee
of $8,000. Buetow and Associates proposed a not to exceed fee of $14,750 which includes reimbursable
expenses. After the tours and interviews of the architectural firms, the Committee will be meeting to submit
a recommendation for City Council action.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the proposal for preparing a Municipal Facilities Space
Needs Study to ,~l~a~7_a~-~ ~g2~~7 based upon their proposal dated May 25, 1999 for a fee not to
exceed $ J~], ? ~o, at~ With funds to be appropriated from fund 101-41110-3050; and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an a~eement for the same.
Attachment: Itr6-14-1999spaceneed
COUNCIL ACTION:
F.:~ 651 453 2574
ASSOC.
BUETOW AND ASSOCIATES INC
AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES COMPANY
2345 Rice Street ~uite 210
St. Paul, Minnesota $~113
iune I 1, 1999
TO:
COPY:
FROM:
RE:
MEMORANDUM
Ken Anderson (City of Columbia Heights) @ FAX (612) 782-2837
TEL (612) 782-2855
Sue Barry (City 'of Oakdale) @ FAX (651) 730-2818
Randy L. Enge! TEL (651)730-2704
Municipal Facilities Space Needs Study
Columbia Heights, 3~innesota
Professional Services Interview
Interview Par~/culars:
IYay/Dare:
Location:
Monday. Sun~ 14, 1999
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Council Chambers
Oakd,le._ City Hall
I584 Hadley Avenue
(651) 739-5086
Directions: 694 south to 10th Stre=t exit, west on 10th Street to Hadley (1/4 mile),
north on Hadley to City Hall (t/2 mile)
Agenda:
2:00 Phi-2:15 PM
2:I5 PM-2:45 PM
2:45 PM-3:00 PM
3:00 PM-3:10 PM
3:10 PM-3:20 PM
3:20 PM-3:30 PM
Prcsentation by Buctow and Associates & Hall A~ociate,,s
T°ur of Cir! Hall mud Police. Depm-tment
Questioed,amswer Sessien with Buemw -..ua Associates
& H~ .~scciat~s
Bill Sullivan, Chief of Police
Brian Bachmeier, Ci~ Engineer
Concluding comments by Buctow and Associates
Note:
Design Team Members planned to be-- proscan,t,:
Thomas Dunweil and Randy Engel/Architecrs
David HaiL'Space Planning Consultant
www.bueto=erchitects.com
06/~4/99 ~ON ~5:49 FAX 6~25740373
QUALITY TITLE
~002
.Columbia [ff&i~hts City Council & Residents
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
"Your Pet is a Part of Our Family"
: - I ~m sorry I Will not be able to artefid the'council meeting tonight. I v~ould have preferred t~ address
res'idents concerns in person. However, important family.matters require me t~ be somewhere else.' My'wife and I are
· expecting our third child at any time now. ' ' ....
. : . ~ ... '. .:' J .."~'-,
'. .... .. I understand the residents concerns abtut a possible increase ia noise due m 'an outdOOr .exercis~ area.'. - i'"
Based on the factors-noted below I f~el that the noise level fi-om the hospital will be less than. what ig pre. sen~ fi-om flue
,. neighborhood dogs.'
1. Based on last years totals, we had an average of 2.3.dogs staying Ovi~rnight~ This included'
hospitalized and boarding dogs~
'" 2..The dogs would be allowed'in the exercise area, one at a time for 10 -15 mindtes, v~l~le' thek ~ '
kennels were being cleaned. Therefore on an average day'the exercise areawould be
.. .. : :- Occupied for 20 to 45'minutes each morning and afternoon. -. .. . -...' . .
".." ~3. ~fhe ex~reise area would be enclosed sb dogs would not be abie to see ir/0r,ut, i :: '.'"' '. i"/
· . .... The fo~l~v,diag are ~' few of the ~easOns that we would prefer an outdOOr exercise area-.."'" .' .""'" }'i "..~.
.. . . ~ . . .. ,(. .1. Added value to clients that their dogs would be able tO get outside.. . ...:. :': . .....'
.. ' ',' ' ' · 2. Some dogs refuse'x0 eliminate while indoors These.dogs would have tO be taken on walks.:.' : .'
~.t · ' :, ~. Decrease the risk of injury to staff.. ,4aa indoor exercise area would have to be loCated in. the · ...
· ":. ' '-: ~'.-' · basement - it can be difficult to bring excited dogs up and down the basement steps..
: .... : '""'~-~-~ E._.E_~_~er'to build andmaintain.. '
I understand that the above information will probably not alleviate the reSidents cOncern;ab0ut im outdoor .
:" . ~Xcrciscarea. If the cotmcil.feels'that we should not have the exercise area atlthis time, I would tike a chance to.preve'
..... '. to the neighborhood that barking should not be a concern. I propose that anytime atSer one year.that we be all°Wed to
.~ . Construct the outdoor exercise area (within; the guidelines set by the planning commission), by petitioning the ;esidents
· . !~,./'listed on the r~sident petition_ .If 75% of the neighbors agree, we would be allowed the exercise area without applying
. ' ~,~Or another conditional use permit. A copy of'Our petition would be forwarded to the council or pIanning committee.'
"' I am looking' lo,yard to being a part 0fthe Columbia Heights Comnumity. ' ' "'.: ·
~ I would'appi'eciate your making this letter available to the residents that attend tonight's meeting..' .
' Thank You.
' Dr. Doug'LeMay Y, '. '
Le May · 5895 University Ave. N.E. · Fridley, MN 55432 · (612) 574-0262'
Doug
Ci~ of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
May 26, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Eileen Evans at 6:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Bruce Magnuson; Gary Mayer; Scott
Niemeyer; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Members absent: Gary Peterson; Bob Ruettimann
APPROVAL cONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Magnuson to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
THANK YOU LETTER TO JAMES "RED" NELSON
Members reviewed the thank you letter to James "Red" Nelson.
LETTER OF APPOINTMENT TO PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION / SCOTT
NIEMEYER
Members reviewed the letter to Scott Niemeyer and welcomed him to the Park & Recreation
Commission.
THANK YOU LETTER / GARY LARSON
Members reviewed the thank you letter sent by Gary Larson.
REVIEW OF PARKS MAINTENANCE 2000 PROPOSED BUDGET
The Public Works Director/City Engineer reviewed the Parks Maintenance 2000 proposed
bUdget with members. Levy limits have impacted the budget for the Parks Department. The
City Council has asked staff to prioritize budget items. We have applied for DNR grants for 12
PAGE TWO
prOjects this year. The State of Minnesota has mandateci that we must replace or upgrade 13
bleachers. Our wading pools do not meet safety criteria for water treatment and filtration. Other
capital outlay projects being planned for are as follows: Purchase new decorative trash
containers, Prestemon backstop, hydrant installation at McKenna Park, construct a picnic shelter
at Huset West, regrade Ramsdell Park ballfield, and reconstruct retaining.wall area at the top of
the steps by Circle Terrace playground. Several other projects are dependent on grant monies.
New equipment requests are as follows: Fertilizer spreader, aerator for ball fields, and a sand
sifter/beach cleaner. Capital equipment replacement fund purchases are as follows: Toro
turfsweeper and a Toro groundsmaster with a 72" deck. Motion by Magnuson, second by Foss to
recommend that the Parks Maintenance 2000 proposed budget be forwarded to the City Council
for inclusion in the 2000 budget. All ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
PROGRESS OF PROPOSED MULTI-USE CENTER
The Recreation Director reported that he has been speaking to community groups on the
proposed multi-use center. Surveys will be distributed at the Library. Most of the feedback has
been positive. Last week the city met with two consultants regarding the referendum process.
Ingram & Associates and Shandwick gave presentations to staff. Both proposals will' be
submitted to the city for consideration. A space needs study is also being dong for City Hall.
Members thanked Keith for his commitment to the project.
PARK PICNICS
Members signed up to attend the park picnics sponsored by the police department:
3.
4.
5.
6.
June 8 - Hilltop Park - Gary Mayer and Bruce Magnuson
June 15 - City of Hilltop - Jerry Foss and Bruce Magnuson
June 16 - McKenna Park - Gary Peterson and Eileen Evans
June 17 - Keyes Park - Scott Niemeyer and Eileen Evans
June 22 - Prestemon Park - Gary Mayer and Bob Ruettimann
June 23 - Gauvitte Park - Jerry Foss and Scott Niemeyer
Surveys regarding the proposed multi-use center will be distributed at the picnics.
REVIEW OF DRAFT PARKS CIP LISTINGS FOR 1999-2003
Members reviewed the summary by year and project. Included in the year 2000 is a multi-use
building. The five year total for the CIP listings is $2.5 million. The City Council will review
the draft document at the next work session.
PAGE THREE
FIREWORKS DONATIONS
The Recreation Director reported that we have received $2,370 in donations for the 1999
fireworks display to be held on Saturday, June 26, 1999 during the Jamboree. Donations have
been received from the following organizations/persons:
5.
6.
7.
Northeast State Bank $ 100
James "Red" Nelson 100
1 st Community Credit Union 100
Crest View Lutheran Home 50
Kordiak Company 20
VFW Post #230 1,000
Columbia Heights Boosters 1,000
Total $2,370
We need to receive an additional $1,630 in donations.
NEW BUSINESS
CARPETING FOR MAIN HALL AND RECREATION OFFICE
Members viewed several carpet sanaples for the main hall and Recreation office. We have
budgeted $3,000 for carpeting in the main hall and $1,800 for carpeting in the Recreation office.
Members discussed the possibility of prohibiting smoking in all areas of Murzyn Hall in the
future. This issue will be put on the next agenda for further discussion.
PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VAN _
The Recreation Director reported that $20,000 has been budgeted for a van. There is an
additional $7,500 available fi:om the Medtronic grant. Staff would like to purchase a 15
paSsenger van that could be used by all city staff. Members advised that 3M has a van program
where they give used vans away. Eileen Evans will check on the van program. The Anoka
COunty Traveler also has an auction for their vans, which are handicap accessible. Motion by
Foss, second by Niemeyer to authorize staffto seek bids for the purchase ora new passenger van,
with $20,000 being appropriated under Fund 101-45050-5150 and $7,500 available under Fund
881-45002-5150 from the Medtronic grant. All ayes, motion carried.
PROBLEMS WITH LION'S CLUB BARS AT JPM
The Recreation Director advised members of several recent events at Murzyn Hall where the
Lion's Club arrived late for the bar. He has already spoken with Roger Gillespie and Gary Lowe
regarding the matter. Members felt that the Lion's need to have a Bar Chairman to set up the bar
ahead of time and arrange for bar teams. Members recommended that a warning letter be sent to
the Lion's Club advising them of the need to be on time for their bars and possibly set them up
PAGE FOUR
ahead of time.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Recreation Director requested that members address the issue of retirement parties at
Murzyn Hall for city staff. The matter will be put on the next agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
The Public Works Director/City Engineer distributed a handout from the League of MN Cities
regarding bleacher safety. We currently have 13 or 14 sets of bleachers that need to either be
retrofitted, and others need to be replaced.
MEMBERS
NO report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Foss, second by Magnuson to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjoumed
at 7:48 p.m.
Janice McGhee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission Secretary
P&RCOM MXMinutes-MaY99
THE MINUTES OF TI-IE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FOR THE MEETING OF
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairman, Dennis Stroik.
ROLL CALL: Commission Members:
Dennis Stroik, Ruth Graham, Robert Buboltz, and Reuben Ruen.
Council Representative:
City Representative:
Cable TV Representative:
Legal Counsel:
Julienne Wyckoff
Jean Kuehn
Kathi Donnelly-Cohen
ToTM Creighton
Dan Swee was also in attendance. He may be interested in serving on the Telecommunications Commission and thought
it would be a good idea to observe a meeting first.
APPROVAL OF MINLrrES
Motion by Ruth, seconded by Reuben, to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 15, 1999. All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS ~
A. Channel Check
It was noted that Channel 29 was running audio and video feeds that did not match. Kathi will see that this is
corrected.
Correspondence Log and Complaint Follow Up.
Complaint #109-Mr. Jim Madison-He stated he had problems with the new converter box he picked up. Kathi
tried to get a technician out there earlier than had been arranged, but Mr. Madison would not allow the service
technician to enter his home. Kathireported that the service call has now been done and the problem was
corrected by replacing his drop.
Status of Review of Rate Increases for 1999
The forms submitted by MediaOne need to be reviewed during 1999. Tom Creighton reported that his firm had
been in contact with the person who performed the review last year. They have decided not to use him again. He
stated that the review will be done by someone within the Bemick and Lifson Finn and that it should be complete
within a month or two. He will keep the commission advised of the progress.
Status of Web Site Committee Activities
Jean reported that the first meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st at 7 pm, to begin gathering
information and ideas regarding a City web site. Members of the committee have been notified. Julienne stated
that she had spoken with Dave Behlow, the School Superintendent, and that they would like to get some students
involved with this project. Jean expressed her opinion that she felt the committee had enough members at the
Present time and that she wasn't sure how much help students could be at this point, as the committee will be
researching various options and software available, as well as the costs involved. She said they may be more
valuable in the future when information is actually needed to put on the web site.
go
Other Old Business
There was no other old business.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 20, 1999
PAGE 2
NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on Merger of MediaOne with Another Company
At the last meeting a letter dated March 25, 1999, was enclosed informing the City that MediaOne had entered
into a merger agreement with Comcast Corporation that would have combined the third and fourth largest
domestic cable providers. Since this was not a solicited bid, there was a 45 day time frame in which other offers
could be made. During that time, AT and T made an offer that has since been accepted. The 394 Forms will be
delivered in June and that will start the 120 day process whereby we have to make a recommendation to the
Council on whether AT and T is qualified legally, technically, and financially to mn the systems. With this
merger, AT and T will now have over 50% of the Cable Market in the United States.
B. Receipt of the 1998 Annual Report
The Customer Correspondence Report has been received to be included in the Annual Report. We are still
waiting for the Subscriber Survey to be tabulated. The acceptance of the Annual Report had been tabled until
these items were provided. Kathi stated she will have this information by the next meeting.
Company's Request for a Variance to Franchise Ordinance #1202 regarding waiving the need for Annual Report.
Tom reported that he will be meeting with Linda and Kathi to go over the Annual Report to see if it can be
streamlined somehow. It is hoped that a compromise may be reached on what information can be provided that
will be useful to us and will fulfill our franchise requirement. He will report back to the commission regarding
this request after the meeting.
At this time Reuben questioned how concerned the company is with what programming subscribers really want,
versus how many channels the company can provide for the lowest cost. Kathi explained that they are very
concerned with the wishes of the subscribers, but not necessarily on a small scale. She stated that MediaOne
compiles information from market research surveys of focus groups as well as surveys taken by research firms.
They poll large areas and then try to enter into contract negotiations on programming that would be of interest to
the most people at the best possible price. Because of the competition in this industry, it is important they offer as
much variety of desired programming as possible to keep subscribers.
Do
Notice of Bob Vose's Resignation from Bemick and Lifson
Enclosed in the agenda packet was a letter from Bemick and Lifson informing the commission members that Bob
Vose has resigned from this fn'm and will no longer be at our meetings providing legal counsel. This was
provided as an informational item only. Tom reported that someone has been hired to replace Bob already and
that he has six years experience as a telecommunications specialist.
Notice of Restructuring, of Premium Packages
The notice that was enclosed in the packet to restructure the premium packages has been changed again. These
changes were to take effect May 16, 1999. However, at the meeting, Kathi passed out a new letter and sample
brochure explaining changes that will now take effect July 1, 1999. MediaOne will be adding 8 new channels to
Preferred Basic, as well as offering new premium channels and 5 new pay per view channels to those who wish
to subscribe to them. The new channel line up was handed out and discussed. The addition of these channels is
due to the fact the system has been upgraded ahead of schedule. There will also be an increase in the rates due to
these changes being implemented.
TEL£COMMTINICATIONS COMMISSION
MAY 20, 1999
PAGE 3
F. Receipt of Franchise Fees for 1~t Quarter-1999
The franchise fees from first quarter were enclosed in the agenda packets for the commissioners to review.
Go
Re-appointment of Commission Members
Dennis Stroik and Reuben Ruen have been re-appointed to the Telecommunications Commission with terms
expiring April 2001.
H. Other New Business
Julienne informed the commission members about the 100 ft. radio tower being proposed for the Minneapolis
Water Works site. She passed out pictures of what the tower will look like.
REPORTs
Report of Commissioners
There was nothing to report.
B. Report of MediaOne-March 99
--Kathi reviewed the reports that were enclosed in the agenda packets and answered questions.
--Subscriber statistics were passed out at the meeting. This information has become confidential due to
competition in this industry. Some of the information we were used to getting on a monthly basis may need to be
requested through legal channels in the furore.
Report of the Cable Attorney
Tom had nothing further to report.
Report of the Assistant to the City Manager
There Was nothing further to report.
Motion by, Dennis, seconded by Ruth, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. All ayes.
RespeAtfully submitted,
Secretary ~
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
JUNE 7, 1999
The Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
II.
III.
Present:
Absent:
Staff.'
Carlson, Goodman, Jolly, Stmnpf
Sturdevant
Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer
Tom Johnson, Police Chief
APPROVAL OF MARCH 1, 1999 MINUTES
Motion by Goodman, second by Jolly, to approve the minutes of the March 1, 1999,
Traffic Commission Meeting. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
REQUEST TO ALLOW pARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 37TM AVENUE
In 1989, 37th Avenue was changed from a two-lane street with parking on both
sides to a four-lane street with no parking allowed. This was done in order to
obtain State Aid funds to replace the deteriorated concrete street panels.
Recently the City of Minneapolis reinstated parking on the south side of 37th
Avenue without requesting State Aid approval or communicating with the City of
Columbia Heights. The City is in the process of having the Municipal State Aid
System declared complete so that a percentage of the City's allotment of MSAS
funds can be used on local street projects. Staff is recommending reinstatement of
parking on the north side of 37th Avenue providing it is approved by the State Aid
Office. Once it is approved the Traffic Commission can call for a Public Hearing
to reinstate parking on the north side of37t~ Avenue. Although one travel lane
may slow traffic down, parking along 37~ Avenue will increase visibility problems
at driveways and intersections.
Commissioner Jolly expressed that he didn't feel the City of Minneapolis acted
thoughtfully or considerate in controlling traffic by reinstating parking on the south
side of 37th Avenue. Speed isn't contrplled by restricting parking. Commissioner
Goodman added that the City of Columbia Heights has a parking ban during the
winter months and ch'iveways along the south side of the 37th Ave. are on the side
streets not 37t~ Ave.
Official Proceedings
Columbia Heights Traffic Commission
June 8, 1999
Page 2
IV.
Vo
A Public Hearing to reinstate parking would still be required provided State Aid
approval is obtained.
Motion by Jolly, second by Goodman to direct the City Engineer to send a letter to
the Office of State Aid, requesting parking be allowed on the north side of 37th
Avenue from Tyler Street to Hart Boulevard. Roll Call: Jolly-aye, Carlson-aye,
Goodman-aye, Stumpf-aye. Motion carded unanimously.
B. REQUEST TO REVIEW STOP SIGNS ON 40va AND JACKSON
The Police Chief and City Engineer were requested to review the stop signs at 40th
Avenue and Jackson Street. The Police Chief reported that 5 accidents had been
reported since 1996. Based on a review of the intersection configuration and
adjacent property uses, along with the accident history, it was decided no change
in the stop signs should be made. "Stop Sign Ahead" signs have been installed on
40th Avenue.
OTHER OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Ao
REQUEST TO MODIFY "DO NOT ENTER" SIGNAGE ON 53~ AVENUE AT
7va STREET
The City Council has requested the "Do Not Enter'' signage on 53rd Avenue at 7th
Street be modified to be more aesthetically pleasing. The City Council is willing to
fund the project. Adjacent residents will be contacted for interest in maintaining a
landscaped area. The Beautification Committee is willing to plant and maintain a
flower bed if the residents are not interested.
Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to direct~staffto remove the barricades,
design a functional aesthetical area and send a letter to residents informing them of
the City's plans. Motion carded.
Official Proceedings
Columbia Heights Traffic Commission
June 7, 1999
Page 3
REQUEST TO REVIEW PARKING ON 44TM AVENUE FROM McLEOD
STREET TO RESERVOIR BLVD.
With the construction in progress at the Crestview Campus, Police Chief Johnson
has observed a parking problem on 44t~ Avenue from McLeod Street to Reservoir
Blvd. Construction vehicles are parking half in the street and half on the
boulevard. Prior to the construction, parking along this stretch of 44th Avenue was
rare. Parking is permitted on both sides of 44th Avenue between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. from Reservoir to McLeod. Going west beyond McLeod Street there is
no parking on the south side of 44th and parking permitted on the north side. To
be consistent and reduce the possibility of a collision at 44th and McLeod, parking
should be changed east of McLeod on 44u~ Avenue to be the same as the parking
west of McLeod on 44th Avenue.
Staff has not been able to determine when the parking restriction went into effect
or the rational behind the time limits. Staff agrees with the Police Chief that the
parking on 44th Avenue should conform to the parking west of McLeod Street or
be completely removed.
Motion by Carlson, second by Goodman, to call a Public Hearing to remove
parking from 44th Ave. or allow parking on the north side of 44th Avenue from
McLeod St. to Reervoir Blvd. Motion carded.
REQUEST TO REDEDICATE MILL STREET AS VETERANS AVENUE
A request has been made by the VFW to rededicate Mill Street as Veterans
Avenue. This could be done as an additional nme, similar to rededicating 40t~
Avenue as Constitution Avenue for the Bicentennial. In researching how Mill
Street got its name, it seems to have been named after the steel roller mill located
at Jackson Street and 39m Avenue in the 1890's.
Motion by Carlson, second by Stumpf to rededicate Mill Street as Veterans
Avenue as an additional name. Motion carded.
Official Proceedings
Columbia Heights Traffic Commission
June 7, 1999
Page 4
REQUEST TO CHANGE TWO-WAY STOP TO FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 39TM AVENUE AND ARTHUR STREET
Ms. Katia Medvetsld of 3966 Cleveland St., has requested the two-way stop at the
intersection of 39th Avenue and Arthur Street be revised to a four-way stop. The
concern is the speed of traffic southbound on Arthur Street. Currently the traffic
on 39th Avenue is required to stop.
Ms. Medvetski was unable to attend the meeting. The Commissioners suggested
that this item be tabled but in the meantime staff should conduct a traffic study for
the intersection of 39th Avenue and Arthur Street to document ifa four-way stop is
warranted.
REPORTS
A. CITY ENGINEER
REQUEST TO CHANGE DAY OF MEETING
The City Council has requested the Traffic Commission change the regular
meeting date. The Council's schedule has changed to include work
sessions held regularly on the first and third Monday evenings of the
month.
Motion by Stumpf, second by Goodman, to reschedule the regular meeting
day of the Traffic Commission to the first Wednesday of each month.
Motion carded.
2. STRIPING ON 40TM AVENUE AND 49TM AVENUE
The striping on 40th Avenue and 49th Avenue at Central Avenue have been
revised to accommodate the traffic needs. At 40th Avenue the bus lane was
striped 10' wide and adjacent lanes were shifted to the south. At 49th
Avenue, a dedicated right turn lane was added to minimize confusion at the
signal.
Official Proceedings
COlumbia Heights Traffic Commission
June 7, 1999
Page 5
BACKLIT STREET NAME SIGNS FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FROM 37TM AVENUE TO 49TM AVENUE
Staff is recommending the preparation of plans and specifications for the
installation ofbacklit street signs on University Avenue from 37th to 49th
Avenue to the City Council Meeting of June 14, 1999.
POLICE CHIEF
Police Chief Johnson indicated that the Police Department is into its summer
program of speed enforcement throughout the City.
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Goodman asked about allowing left tums with a "yield on green"at
40th and Central.
Respectfully submitted,
Traffic Commission Secretary