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ADMINISTRATION
January 11, 2002
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Robert ,4. Williams
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
January 14, 2002 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611,
to make arrangements~ (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
Invocation: Pastor Bill Warner
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.)
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of
business.)
A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2001, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-02, being a resolution Approving Appointment to the HRA
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No.2002-02, there being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2002-02, being a Resolution approving appointment to the
Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Columbia Heights.
3)
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-03, being a Resolution ordering preparation of feasibility reports for
Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-03 there being ample copies available for
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2002-03, being a resolution ordering the preparation of a
report for proposed Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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January 14, 2002
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4) Adopt Resolution No. 2002-01, being a Resolution approving plans and specs for Central Avenue
and authorizing advertisement for bids.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-01, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2002-01, approving plans and specs for Central Avenue
and authorizing advertisement for bids.
5)
Approve Change Order No. 1 and final payment for miscellaneous concrete project #0100.
MOTION: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for additional work added to the
contract by the City to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the amount of $20,947.40 with funding out
of the appropriate funds.
MOTION: Move to accept the work for 2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations,
City Project #0100 and authorize final payment of $9,287.31 to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. of
Elko, Minnesota.
6)
Approve Change Order No. 3 and final payment for retaining wall construction.
MOTION: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 3 for additional work added to the
contract by the City to Sunram Construction, Inc. in the amount of $8,760.00, with funding to be
appropriated from State Aid Construction Funds.
MOTION: Move to accept the work for Retaining Wall Construction at Jefferson Street, Arthur
Street, Wargo Court, 44th Avenue and 49th Avenue, Municipal Project #9818 and #0012; and,
authorize final payment of $9,311.94 to Sunram Construction, Inc. of Corcoran, Minnesota.
7)
Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 14, 2002
as presented.
8) Approve Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills, as listed, out of the proper fund.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations
1) John Gordon - Curling Olympian
B) Presentations
1) Mickey Rooney
2) Holiday Lighting Contest
C) Introduction of New Employees - none
D) Recognition - none
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4654 Washington Street
NE.
Mayor Peterson to close the Public Hearing, as the property has been brought into compliance with the
Rental Housing Maintenance Code.
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January 14, 2002
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B) Public Heating called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4546 Tyler Street NE.
Mayor Peterson to close the Public Hearing, as the property has been brought into compliance with the
Rental Housing Maintenance Code.
C) Public Heating called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1300-02, 1308-10, 1316-
18, 1324-26 Circle Terrace
Mayor Peterson to close the Public Hearing, as the property/building has been brought into substantial
(bm not complete) compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code.
D) Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License Revocation for 4023 6th
Street NE
Mayor Peterson to close the Public Hearing, until such time all interested parties are notified.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions - none
B) Bid Considerations
1) City Newsletter Printing Quotations for 2002
MOTION: Move to enter into an agreement with Nystrom's Publishing for printing, publishing, and
distributing the City newsletter based upon their proposal of a yearly cost of $19,390.48 for four
publications in 2002: and furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter in to an
agreement for the same.
ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to enter into an agreement with Rapid Graphics & Mailing for
printing, publishing, and distributing the City newsletter based upon their proposal of a yearly cost
of $17,964.00 for four publications in 2002: and furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter in to an agreement for the same.
c)
Other Business
1) Adopt Resolution 2002-04, being a Resolution approving the ApPointment of a Commissioner to the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
1) Upcoming Work Session Items
B) Report of the City Attomey
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A) Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the November 20, 2001 Economic Development Authority
2) Meeting of the November 28, 2001 Park and Recreation Commission
3) Meeting of the December 4, 2001 Library Board
4) Meeting of thc December 20, 2001 Telecommunication Commission
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January 14, 2002
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10. CITIZENS FORUM
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note the public may address the
Council regarding specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
11. COUNCIL CORNER
12. ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 2001
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 17, 2001 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
Mayor Peterson introduced Pastor David Briley, Oak Hill Baptist Church. Pastor Briley gave the invocation
before the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Szurek, Councilmember Wyckoff, Councilmember Nawrocki,
Councilmember Williams.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Peterson moved Public Hearing Item #6F prior to the consent agenda.
Peterson moved Other Business Item #7C7 to the bottom of the consent agenda.
Peterson moved Other Business Item #7C3 to Item #7C 1.
Peterson moved Presentations prior to the consent agenda.
#6F Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2001-72, being a Resolution modifying the Downtown Central
Business District and Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No. 1.
Fehst explained the Scattered Site Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District that was established four
years ago..lit that time, the City Planner and Building Official viewed 56 separate houses as blights. He
explained that portions of these taxes are held for purchase or rehab of the homes. The recommendation
is to add ten houses to the list, following notification to the owners. This would be voluntary on the part
of the owners.
Mayor Peterson opened the public hearing.
Williams questioned the benefit to our tax base. Fehst stated that taxes set aside are used to purchase or
improve blighted homes, with the theory that other homes in the area also tend to make improvements.
Improvements increase the tax base. There are now funds available to purchase five or six homes.
Nawrocki stated it takes a long time to see tax improvements.
Kimberly Ferraro Anker, 1208 Circle Terrace Boulevard, asked if these are single-family homes or
rental units? Fehst stated they are individual homes that may be for rent.
Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-72, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
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Motion by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2001-72, being a resolution modifying
the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project
and the proposed modification of Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No. 1,
therein and the adoption of the modified plans therefore. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS~ PRESENTATIONS~ RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Mayor Peterson presented proceeds of the Holiday Kick-off Party to the Library Board totaling $3,505.
Peterson thanked those who attended, and Bobby Williams for his help on the event. Barbara Miller
accepted the check and expressed the Library Board's appreciation.
Santa Claus arrived to wish the City Council, Staff and Columbia Heights residents a "Happy Holiday
Season".
Williams stated that the Second Annual Holiday Kick-off Party wouM be held on November 30, 2002.
Williams indicated that about 250place settings of stoneware were donated to Murzyn Hall, in lieu of
rental fees, for rental to other groups. Peterson thanked Wyckoff for finding and picking up the
dinnerware and Szurek and Windschitl for helping her.
Peterson thanked Cher Bakken for organizing "Cher's City Carolers" who caroled at Parkview Villa on
Friday, December 14th. Peterson stated that the City Holiday Employee Luncheon was held on Tuesday,
December 11tn, and was a great success. He congratulated Carole Blowers for receiving the "Employee
of the Year" recognition. Peterson thanked all City employees for another year of great work. Peterson
also thanked the residents who decorate their homes for the holiday.
CONSENT AGENDA
Walt Fehst, City Manager, explained the consent agenda items:
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda~ except items #2, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 13
as follows: '
1) Minutes for Approval
a) Minutes of the November 26, 2001 City Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2001, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
b) Minutes of the November 27, 2001 Special Assessment Levy Hearing
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2001, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
c) Minutes of the December 3, 2001 Special Budget Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2001, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
Nawrocki corrected the minutes of the November 26th meeting to reflect item 11 was pulled from the
consent agenda, not item 8.
2) Establish Work Session Meeting Dates for Monday, January 7, 2002 and Tuesday, January 22, 2002
- Removed
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2001-78, being a resolution establishing a new maximum income of $20,700
for Senior or Retired and Disabled Persons to be eligible for special assessment deferral.
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Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-78, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001-78, being a Resolution establishing a new maximum income
of $20,700 for Senior or Retired and Disabled Persons to be eligible for special assessment deferral.
Fehst stated that currently we have no one taking advantage of this program.
4) Authorize purchase of one subscription to the Star/Tribune on microfilm for 2002 - Removed
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2001-80, being a resolution regarding employer contribution to insurances for
2002 - Removed
6)
Authorize transfer of funds and final payment to OMNI Roofs, Inc. for roof repairs and replacement
on City Hall
Motion to authorize final payment in the amount of $117,757 to Omni Roofs, Inc. for roof
renovation and replacement on City Hall.
Motion to authorize the transfer of $117,757 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement
General Government Buildings fund and appropriate such amount for roof repairs and replacement.
Fehst indicated that $9,500 was saved by reusing some acceptable materials. Nawrocki questioned
what expenditures where held back from the budget to fund this. Fehst stated that a substantial
amount of items were not purchased. Nawrocki asked if we complied with the Davis/Bacon Act.
Fehst stated that we did.
7)
Workers' Compensation Rates
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for workers' compensation coverage based on their premium
quotation of $137,120.
Nawrocki asked what was paid this year. Fehst indicated $120,000.
8) Adopt Resolution No. 2001-84 being a resolution appropriating and desi,gnafing fund balances -
Removed
9)
Authorize agreement with Center for Energy and Environment for MHFA Discount Loan Program
Motion to approve the Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Columbia Heights
and Center for Energy and Environment for the MI-IFA Discount Loan Program extension through
December 31, 2002; and authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into an agreement for the
same.
Nawrocki questioned the loan origination fee. Randy $chumacher, Acting Community Development
Director, stated there was a $125. O0 administrative fee for successful applications, but MN Housing
has a separate origination fee.
10) Adopt Resolution No. 2001-71, being a resolution Decertifying Parcels from the Central Downtown
Business 'rlk' District
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-71, there being ample copies available to the
public.
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December 17, 2001
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Motion to adopt Resolution 2001-71, being a resolution Decertifying Parcels 35-30-24-14-0091 and
35-30-24-14-0092 from the Central Downtown Business TIF District.
Nawrocki asked the impact of removing two parcels from the TIF District. $chumacher indicated the
previous taxes paid.
11) Adopt J.P. Mmmyn Hall 2003 rental rates and revise Management Plan discount policy -Removed
12) Approve Chase Grant of $150,000 for January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003
Motion to accept the grant from the Department of Children, Families and Learning in the amount
of $150,000 to fund the CHASE program from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003.
Nawroctd asked for an explanation. Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director, stated this is the fiflh
successful grant application from the Department of Children, Families and Learning. He listed
several of the programs and salary portions funded by this grant.
13) Authorization to obtain price quotes for printing and mailing the 2002 City newsletters - Removed
14) Adopt Resolution No. 2001-82, being a Resolution adopting the 2001-2002 Snow and Ice Control
Policy
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-82, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2001-82, adopting the 2001-2002 Snow and Ice Control Policy for
the City of Columbia Heights.
Nawrocki asked if mailboxes hit by our snowplows are replaced Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director, stated that boxes hit by our plow are replaced, but if damaged by snow windrows they are
not. Hansen stated there are less than five mailboxes damaged per year.
15) Renew annual contract for GIS consulting services
Motion to approve a one year extension to the GIS Joint Powers Agreement in the amount of
$17,376, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Nawrocki questioned when the agreement extensions would end. Kevin Hansen, Public Works
Director, indicated that the Range Rider program was set up as a seven year plan, which started in
1998. It takes a large amount of time to pull the data together, particularly on the utility system.
Fehst indicated this is a joint powers agreement to help reduce costs.
16) Establish a Hearing Date of January 14, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate
a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 4023 6th St, 1300-02, 1308-10, 1316
18, 1324-26 Circle Terrace, 4654 Washington St. and 4546 Tyler Street NE
Motion to establish a Hearing Date of January 14, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a License
to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Renae Novak at 4023 6th
Street NE.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of January 14, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a
License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Edward Fragale
at 1300-02, 1308-10, 1316-18, 1324-26 Circle Terrace.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of January 14, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a
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License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Tad Sonneman
at 4654 Washington Street NE.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of January 14, 2002 for Revocation or Suspension of a License
to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Yong Kwon Yi at 4546
Tyler Street NE.
17) Approve Rental Housing License Applications
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for December 17, 2001 as
presented.
18)
Approve Business License Application.q
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for December 17, 2001 as
presented, regarding the new license for 2001 and the renewals for 2002.
19) Approve Payment of Bills
Motion to approve payment of the bills, as listed, out of the proper fund.
20) Authorize preparation for 2002 Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Program
Application (moved from item 7C7)
Motion to authorize staff to pursue preparation of the 2002 CDBG Program Application to remove
slum and blight in the amount of $90,000 for the Industrial Park Redevelopment Planning Study; and
furthermore, to submit said application to Anoka County.
Fehst stated this is a modification to the TIF Redevelopment District for housing adding 10parcels
to upgrade the housing stock in the district and requires a Public blearing.
Mayor Peterson opened the hearing.
Fehst stated there is a five year limit to add to the district. The EDA had reviewed and approved the
CD Block Grant program, to be submitted to ,4noka County. Nawrocki asked if there would be an
RFP. Fehst stated yes.
Mayor Peterson closed the heating.
Williams asked that Item 3 be better explained. Fehst stated that special assessments could be
deferred by one-half the amount, if requested, by residents below the income guideline.
Consent agenda: Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
#2 Establish Work Session Meeting Dates for Monday, January 7, 2002 and Tuesday, January 22, 2002
Nawrocki asked if there was an agenda for the proposed meeting dates.
Fehst read the agenda for the January 7 meeting, and stated the agenda for the second meeting will be given
at the first Council meeting in January.
Fehst read the following items:
· Presentation to Council from Real Estate Equities for NEI building
· Presentation from Tim Johnson on Downtown Redevelopment from NEI site to Mady's block
· Taxi Cab and Drivers Licensing Joint Powers Agreement
· Award bid for City Newsletter
· Courtesy Bench/Newsrack Corral Ordinance Review
· Update of Street Rehab 20 year plan
#4
#5
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December 17, 2001
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Review of Lomianki Park Development Options
· Fencing of the Liquor Store
· Review of Central Avenue Plans and schedule
· Appoint Council President and Council Committee Assignments
· HRA Board Structure
· Central Ave: Review schedule/financing/plans and specs
Motion by Nawrocki to approve the January 7, 2001 meeting date for the items indicated. Second by
Williams. Upon vote: Williams, nay; Szurek, nay; Wyckoff, nay, Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, nay. 4 nays - 1
aye. Motion failed.
Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to establish Work Session meeting dates for Monday, January 7,
2002 and Tuesday, January 22, 2002, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at City Hall.
Nawrocki called to split the question.
Establish January 7, 2002 work session meeting date. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Establish January 22, 2002 work session meeting date.
Nawrocki stated he would continue to oppose establishing meeting dates without a set agenda.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay.
Motion carried.
Williams stated that the agenda for the January 22 meeting would be available in ample time. Peterson
asked the notification requirement. Jim Hoeft indicated the requirement is three days.
Authorize purchase of one subscription to the Star/Tribune on microfilm for 2002
Motion by Szurek, second by Wyckoff, to authorize purchase of one subscription to the Star/Tribune on
microfilm for 2002 from the authorized, proprietary company producing it for the cost of $3,092.25.
Nawrocla' opposed the purchase, as the new computers purchased allow access to this newspaper through
the Central Anoka County Library, it would be a waste of money to get the same information on microfilm.
Becky Loader, Library Director, stated the library has a hard copy of the paper available for two months,
and microfilm back to 1971. She stated that access through the Internet browser was for profit, with the
public access being limited to personal name searches, and is not a duplication of services.
Wyckoff Library Board Liaison, stated the Board recommended this purchase and would not duplicate
services. Wyckoff called for the question and asked to move on. Williams questioned usage by our citizens.
Loader stated two to five, up to ten people per week. Williams stated he would support the motion, but
requested input from citizens prior to the request next year. Nawrocki couM not justify the purchase at an
average of $11.5O per use and he felt it was a duplication of service. Szurek stated that the information on
microfilm is complete, while on the Internet site there is only searchable text.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay.
Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution No. 2001-80, being a resolution regarding employer contribution to insurances for 200?. -
Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-80, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
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Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-80, being a resolution regarding
employer contribution to insurances for 2002.
Nawrocki spoke against the motion, as the negotiations with bargaining units is complete, for a $35
increase for insurance. Williams stated that this was discussed in budget meetings and is important for
employee morale. Fehst stated insurance rates increased 48percent, or about $300 more per month. This
increase would contribute $30 toward the $300 increase per month.
Herbert Anker, 1208 Circle Terrace, questioned why City workers don't have to live in the community they
work in. Nawrocki stated that Minnesota state law does not allow you to require residency. Wyckoff
indicated that some communities give a stipend to employees living in the community. Anker stated he was
proud of this Council, and liked that a prayer and the pledge of allegiance were said.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes -1 nay. Motion
carried.
//8 Adopt Resolution No. 2001-84 being a resolution appropriating and designating fund balances
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-84, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to Adopt Resolution No. 2001-84, being a resolution appropriating
and designating fund balances.
Nawrocki stated that he had not wanted the budget decided until residents received their tax statements and
now there is a proposal to amend the budget. Nawrocki stated that if there were fund reserves, the tax
increase was not necessary. He felt this was hiding money so the State would not see it.
Bill Elrite, Finance Director, explained the Police and Fire Association consolidation into PERA. Last year
funds were received and used for fire equipment. $56,000 is paid to the Police Relief Consolidated Account
to the year 2010, so money received from the State and these funds will be adequate funds to cover this cost.
Williams did not feel this was hiding money. Fehst stated that if money were hidden, we would not be
discussing it.
Fehst explained dedicate funds and that a certain amount of these funds are required. He listed items where
fund balances are used, such as Parkview Villa. Elrite stated that auditors indicate surplus funds should be
designated for a purpose or you should not have the funds. Wyckoff questioned the amount of rainy day
funds. Elrite stated that there is $1.4 million over what is needed for cash flow, which is not significant for
an $8 million dollar budget. Wyckoff asked if funds could be transferred from here. Elrite stated yes, at the
discretion of Council.
Peterson stated his confidence in Elrite and staff and referred to the notification he just received indicating
that the City will receive an award for excellence in accounting.
Harold Hoium, 4315 5th Street, expressed his opinion on account reserves.
Motion by Nawrocki to amend the proposed limit increase of property tax to 3.5 % above the levied amount
of last year with the balance to come from General Fund reserves. Motion died for lack of a second.
Upon vote of the original motion: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, aye.
All ayes. Motion carried.
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#11 Adopt J.P. Murzyn Hall 2003 rental rates and revise Management Plan discount policy
Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to adopt the 2003 Murzyn Hall rental rates and revisions to the JPM
Management Plan regarding the discount policy as outlined by the Park and Recreation Commission at their
meeting of November 28, 2001.
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director, indicated that due to increased costs and budget cuts, the Park and
Recreation Commission recommended increasing rental rates by l O percent and decreasing the Columbia
Heights resident discount from 35percent to 20percent, effective in January for 2003 bookings.
Nawrocki stated he was very strongly opposed to this. He gave the history of the building and the original
purpose that it was to be available for residents at a reasonable rate. He felt this increase would price the
rental out of range for residents.
Wyckoff questioned why deposits are not refunded. Windschitl stated that last minute cancellations require
deposits to be retained to cover expenses. Wyckoff asked if special groups could still request fees be waived.
Windschitl indicated yes, they could. Windschitl stated this was the rate recommendation following the cut
of $70, O00 from the recreation budget.
Wyckoff questioned resident versus non-resident usage. Windschitl stated it is about 50percent of each.
Windschitl stated he called other cities, that do give a resident discount, but they did not discount $300 a
night.
Williams stated he supports the motion and wants residents to invest back into the city. He indicated there
are things that need to be done that are not in the budget next year, and eventually it may be necessary to
build a new building.
Peterson indicated that he would like to let residents use the building for free, but we must be realistic and
must pay for what we get. Peterson stated he is the liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission and that
they are frequently chastised for lack of revenue. This year roof repairs were required and we were lucky to
have the funds to repair it.
Motion by Nawrocki to amend that the resident discount not be changed from the existing level. Second by
Wyckoff. Upon vote: Williams, nay; Szurek, nay; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, nay. 3 nay- 2
aye. Motion failed.
Motion by Wyckoff to amend the original motion defining a resident discount rate of 25 percent. Second by
Szurek.
Windschitl asked that the rate increase become effective for all reservations made beginning January 2002.
Wyckoff stated the increase should be for 2003 rentals only. Windschitl stated this would be confusing to
people calling for reservations.
Upon vote of the amendment: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, aye. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Friendly amendment by Williams that all new rentals rates be effective beginning in 2002. Agreed to by
Szurek.
Lee Stauch, 1155 Kyber Lane, questioned the annual operating costs. Fehst stated that about 30percent of
operating costs are recouped. He stated that taxpayers are subsidizing the loss, and the facility shouM pay
for more of the current operating expenses. Williams agreed.
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December 17, 2001
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Kim Ferroo Anker, resident, questioned groups that have been quoted a price, and felt this would be
confusing for the public. Fehst stated that these groups should be notified to confirm their reservation
before January Ist.
Windschitl indicated that Murzyn Hall is unique, because groups can use any licensed caterer, and have a
reduced price on the serving of alcohol.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, nay; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 3 ayes -2 nays.
Motion carried.
Windschitl confirmed that this motion allows a 10percent rate increase and an increase in the required
down payment.
#13 Authorization to obtain price qUotes for printing and mailing the 2002 City newsletters
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to authorize staffto obtain price quotes for printing and mailing the
2002 "Heights Happenings city newsletters.
Windschitl indicated the request for bid letters have been mailed, but bids have not yet been received.
Nawrocki questioned why the specifications were only for sheet printing and not for web printing.
Windschitl explained the differences in sheet printing versus web printing and the price differences bid in
1998. Nawrocki stated that we should work with a local company. Peterson recommended sheet printing
over web printing for the price and quality of product. Windschitl gave statistics on newsletter readers.
Nawrocki felt the newsletter should be bid both ways. Windschitl stated he would need to receive and
approve bids soon, as the next newsletter must be to the printer by the end of January.
Motion by Nawrocki to amend that the bid date be extended, and the bid specifications be changed to
include web press printing.
Wyckoff stated she would like to use a local business if their bid is within five percent of the low bid. Fehst
stated that we do business with local companies whenever possible.
Herbert Anker, resident, suggested that Insty Prints could handle this job. Wyckoff suggested they receive a
bid form. Windschitl indicated he will have companies submit two bids.
Lee Stauch, resident, suggested bids would be better if the printer was given a three year contract.
Windschitl stated that in the past two years prices have decreased. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, indicated that
these are price quotes and do not need a deadline. Peterson requested these bids be reviewed at the first
Council meeting in January.
Second to motion amendment by Wyckoff. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windschitl described the distribution of the 12,900 newsletters being to Columbia Heights residents, office
copies, outer 55421 zip code area, and local public schools.
Upon vote of the original motion: All ayes. Motion carried.
Windschitl stated funds come from line item 45050 - Special Events. Bill Elrite, Finance Director, explained
the special events fund.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Heating called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4544 4546 Fillmore Street
Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing as the property is now in compliance with the Residential
Maintenance Code.
Public Heating called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1035-1037 43 ½ Avenue
Mayor Peterson closed the public heating as the property is now in compliance with the Residential
Maintenance Code.
Adopt Resolution 2001-85, being a resolution of Rental Housing License Revocation for 1206-1208 Circle
Terrace Boulevard
Dana Alexon, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that two housing violations remain uncorrected at this
location from June 28, 2001. The owner was granted an extension to October, but as of the last
inspection the entrance gate door was still broken and there are missing or broken boards on the
exterior of the home. Peterson suggested removing the gate.
Herbert Blaine Anker, renter at 1208 Circle Terrace Boulevard, stated he could remove the gate, but
wouM like it to remain to keep the pit bull dogs across the street out of his yard. Anker indicated that if
the weather permitted he would replace the boards on the back wall and then go to the owner for
reimbursement.
Peterson questioned the same owner bringing another property into compliance, but not this property.
Alexon stated that the property owner has passed away and that the violations are not life threatening,
but are covered under City Code. Peterson appreciated that the renter offered to fix the violations.
Peterson questioned if the renter's repair expenses can be deducted from their rent. Hoeft could not
provide council to the renters. He suggested that Council still take action on the rental license to obtain
compliance by the owner.
Fehst stated he would call Dave Jacobs, legal representative of the property, and ask him to work with
the renters on fixing the violations. The Anker's were concerned that the property not be posted with a
sign.
Nawrocki stated that renters are not entitled to withhold rent money because something needs repair.
Williams questioned if this could be tabled. Hoeft suggested going forward with the vote on suspension
or revocation, but to postpone posting the property until the weather allows repairs to be completed.
Fehst suggested suspending action for 30 days, tabling this to the end of January.
Kim Ferroo Anker, stated that as the tenant, she would have appreciated being notified in June when the
landlord did not comply.
Motion by Williams to suspend the hearing for 1206-1208 Circle Terrace Boulevard to January 28,
2002. Second by Wyckoff. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4040-4042 Cleveland Street
- Previously tabled
Mayor Peterson closed the public heating as the property is now in compliance with the Residential
Maintenance Code.
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Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4616 Tyler Street -
previously tabled
Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing as the property is now in compliance with the Residential
Maintenance Code.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none
B) Bid Considerations - none
C) Other Business
Adopt Resolution No. 2001-83, being a resolution approving plans for 51st Avenue 3/4 median closing on
T.H. 65
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, described the proposed three-quarter median closing at 51st Avenue
on Central Avenue. This is a compromise with landowners following the originally proposed full median
closure. The MnDOTproposal is to improve safety at the intersection by stopping left turn-out and
eliminating crossing multiple lanes of traffic. This type of median is currently working in Dakota County.
Nawrocki questioned the extra distance people would have to travel He stated a stoplight should be
installed. Hansen indicated that the State would not put another stoplight on Central Avenue at this
intersection, and that the adjacent business owners felt this was a reasonable compromise.
Robert Evgayekha, MNDOT representative, gave statistics of traffic counts and accidents at this
intersection. He felt the three-quarter median was a good compromise and solution. He did meet with
adjacent business owners who did not want a full median closure and are happy with the new proposaL
Hansen stated that this work is funded through MnDOT, at no cost to Columbia Heights and wouM take
three to four weeks to complete.
Jeff Erickson, 4544 Fillmore, stated that for safety he would not mind going around the side streets, and felt
there are already to many signals lights.
Jerry Herringer, 5150 Central, agreed that the intersection should be addressed, but felt drivers will only
go to the next light and do a u-turn.
Harold Hoium stated that if the median is not high enough to be seen in the winter, it would be plowed into.
Motion by Williams, second by Wyckoff, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-83, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Wyckoff, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-83, being a resolution approving
construction plans prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the median modifications to
Central Avenue at 51 st Avenue.
Nawrocki spoke against the motion.
Upon vote: Williams, aye; Szurek, aye; Wyckoff, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes -1 nay. Motion
carried.
Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Assessment Services -previously tabled
Fehst stated that he spoke to the City of Fridley regarding joint assessment service. They did not believe
this could be done at a savings, and would thought it be cheaper to contract with Anoka County. He listed
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the number of parcels and costs. Because of these figures, Fehst recommended the joint powers agreement
with Anoka County. He stated that Janene Hebert, the Columbia Heights Assessor, would be available upon
request to address issues such as EDA property concerns.
Motion by Szurek, second by Williams, to approve the joint powers agreement with Anoka County for
assessment services, effective January 16, 2002 - January 15, 2008 and to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the agreement.
Janene Hebert, Anoka County Assessor, was present to answer questions and explained the services
provided by the Anoka County Assessing Department.
Lee Stauch questioned the fees charged by the County. Fehst stated that estimated costs for 2002 are based
on 6,486parcels at $9.89 per parcel, which is up from $9.46 last year. Stauch questioned the replacement
of the City Assessment Clerk. Fehst stated that this position would not be filled following her retirement.
Harold Hoium disagreed with the County assessment procedure.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Renewal of Wine/Beer License - Tycoon's Tavern & Grill - original motion denied 11-26-2001
Peterson stated this renewal was denied by City Council on November 26, 2001. Staff was asked by the
applicant to again bring this to Council. Staff is still recommending denial of the license renewal. Police
Chief Tom Johnson stated there were two major issues at this establishment over the last eight months
involving the owner's husband. Johnson stated the husband is currently in jail on domestic abuse charges
and illegal alien status. Johnson asked that if the license is granted that the husband of the owner be
excluded from the establishment to eliminate risks to patrons. Hoefi indicated that the original request for a
liquor license was granted with concerns that the applicant was a cover for the husband, with an illegal
status, to receive the license. At that time, Council was given the assurance that would not be the case.
Through the court system, it has been determined that the husband has been involved in the business and
residing above the facility. Johnson stated the outcome of court proceedings held this morning.
Nawrocki questioned how to enforce keeping the husband from the premises. Hoefi stated it would only be
enforced ifa violation occurred and he was on the premises. The incident would be brought before Council
to determine if the license should be revoked. Johnson stated he is currently in INS custody for 90 days with
a possible 90 day extension.
Woodrow Byum, Attorney for Mrs. Kwon, stated that Mr. Kwon is in jail. He has plead guilty to one charge
and therefore would be probably be deported within the next 90 days. He was made to promise to not come
back to the location for two years. Mr. Kwon has had nine criminal violations in five years in Hennepin
County. Byum stated that if Mrs. Kwon were denied this license, she would be a victim again. Woodrow
stated steps were taken in March for Mr. Kwon to obtain a green card but may be cancelled by 1NS because
of domestic violence charges. Byum stated that Ms. Kwon became a citizen on August 31, 2001, and
granting her this license would be the proper thing to do.
Wyckoff questioned if Mrs. Kwon would be able to run the establishment alone. Byum stated that she has
friends and relatives to help, and if it does not work out she may have to sell the business.
Szurek indicated that Council was assured before that she would be able to run the establishment on her
own, but then had help from her husband, so she now finds this difficult to believe and to grant a license
again. Hoeft stated that the license for this year had no conditions.
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Nawrocla' stated he was sensitive to her financial obligations to continue the business, but that we must
consider our obligations to keep these type problems from happening. Nawrocla' reiterated that the Police
Department recommendation is to deny the license request. Woodrow asked that Mrs. Kwon not be
penalized for the past and that she does not want Mr. Kwon to return.
Chief Johnson restated the situation of Mr. Kwon's arrest and his advise to Mrs. Kwon to obtain an order
for protection. Hoeft stated that she has not obtained such an order, but it is on the court record that he
promised he would not go back to the establishment. Chief Johnson stated that he would want an order for
protection in place.
Deb Johnson, 4836 Pierce, stated that the property is listed for sale on the Edina Reality web site. Byum
stated that that is an error.
Nawrocki asked if it wouM be possible to grant a license for less than a year. Hoeft stated yes.
Williams stated he would consider approval if Mrs. Kwon obtained a restraining order to keep Mr. Kwon
from the property.
Hoeft suggested a motion to grant a liquor license for the Tycoon Bar and Grill to Mrs. Kwon with the
condition that Mr. Kwon not come on the property and that Mrs. Kwon obtain a restraining order keeping
Mr. Kwon from the Tycoon property as soon as possible. Hoeft stated that if the order is not processed by
April that the issue be revisit at that time.
Chief Johnson was concerned that dealing with Mr. Kwon took four officers, and he was personally
concerned for residents, Mrs. Kwon, and his officers. He stated that we do want Mrs. Kwon and her
business in our community. Johnson highly suggested she get an order for protection.
Motion by Williams, second by Wyckoff, to approved the 2002 wine and beer license for Ok Cha Kwon
dba Tycoon's Tavern and Grill at 4952 Central Avenue, conditional that Mr. Kwon not be allowed on the
property and that Mrs. Kwon proceed to obtain an order for protection from the court system keeping Mr.
Kwon off this property. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution No. 2001-68, being a resolution designating official depositories and safe deposit access
for the City of Columbia Heights -previousl)~ tabled
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-68, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Nawrocki agreed, since we have a year supply of checks, but before we run out of checks asked that
consideration be given to local facilities. Szurek stated she would like to see it be a Columbia Heights bank
again.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2001-68, being a resolution designating
official depositories and safe deposit access for the City of Columbia Heights. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Adopt Resolution No. 2001-81, being a resolution for the acceptance of bid and award of Jackson Pond
Fencing, City Prqject #0009
Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2001-81, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
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Motion by Williams, second by Szurek, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-81, being a resolution for the
acceptance of bid and award of Jackson Pond Fencing Replacement, City Project #0009, to Security Fence
and Construction, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of $25,120.00 based upon their low,
qualified responsible bid to be funded from Storm Sewer Construction Fund 653-50009-5130; and,
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Hansen explained that this bid was changed from the original bid to reutilize posts and to put sleeves on
them, use black vinyl coated fencing, and reduce the area 35feet. Hansen stated that Rainbow Foods is
required to provide screening through a past agreement. They may provide slats or natural vines. City
crews would install landscaping.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Establishing 2002 Rental License Fees
Dana Alexon, Assistant Fire Chief, referred to packet summary information that was sent to rental property
owners.
Wyckoff stated that she attended the landlord's meeting and that the majority of landowners present would
be agreeable to a 50percent increase with a three year inspection timeframe, instead of inspections every
two years.
Nawrocki questioned dropping the entire program. He asked what other cities charge for these programs.
Alexon stated that compliance has become easier since initial inspections have been done. The program has
gone from inspections every year to every two years. He stated he has the information from other cities
available for review. Wyckoff stated that we charge more than some and less than other cities. Fehst
indicated that in the budget cutting process this program was reviewed. Alexon stated that the increase
would only impact some properties. Fehst indicated that landlords tend to be very supportive of the
program, and revenue would increase $25,000 to $45,000. Income from the program is $109,000 and
elimination would leave a hole in the budget.
Williams stated he thought the increase was to be on re-inspection fees and felt the need was to charge
those that don't comply. Alexon stated that the survey completed showed our re-inspection fees are on the
high side and an increase in this area would not have generated the revenue necessary.
Lee Stauch felt that small rental units would receive a larger increase than large units. He questioned if
each Crest View apartment is inspected. Alexon stated yes, and that they pay the same rates as other
landowners.
Nawrocki asked if most of the licenses have been renewed Alexon stated that we are on a ten month cycle.
The proposal was that the new 2002 rate would be charged after the ftrst of the year, and the next renewal
is not until March 1. Nawrocki requested to see the survey.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Wyckoff, to table further consideration of this matter to the second
meeting in January. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Ken Henke, 4429 2 ~ Street, stated he was against the increase because he keeps his place current,
reasonable and safe and would agree with Williams on the need to penalize the people causing the
problems. He stated this increase would only be passed on to the renters.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst asked to schedule a mid-January date for a tour of commercial and industrial properties followed
by a vision and goal setting session with Community Development staff. Peterson suggested January 5,
2002 at 8.'00 a.m. Peterson requested to look at the Lomianki park area. Fehst suggested discussion on
replacement of the Community Development Director.
Fehst referred to his conversation with Jim Kordiak regarding the North Star Corridor.
Report of the City Attorney - none
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the December 4, 2001 Planning and Zoning Commission
CITIZENS FORUM
Harold Hoium told a story of a random act of kindness.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki commented that the Honeywell contract is one sided and invited Council to research the
Honeywell replacement of units on the library.
Nawrocki offered handouts from the National League of Cities Conference on changes in the new tax law
and policies adopted by the National League of Cities, and described a session attended on leadership
training and resolving conflict with difficult people.
Nawrocki described a discussion on fiber optic lines with a Councilmember from Northeast Minneapolis.
This will be discussed by the Telecommunications Commission.
Nawrocki stated that he met with Mr. Mitchel, with the Elderberry Institute, for the purpose of encouraging
senior citizens to stay in their homes.
Nawrocki referred to an inspirational cassette tape of Dr. Carston of John Hopkins.
Nawrocki asked staff to look at 3 72 7 Reservoir Boulevard where there are still hay bales, a flimsy fence and
dirt in the alley.
Nawrocki questioned the City Manager review form. Peterson suggested meeting prior to a work session for
discussion.
Wyckoff wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Szurek wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy New Year, and asked everyone to pray for our
military.
Williams spoke on taxes, proposed inflation and state aid reduction for 2002. Williams stated that in the MN
Home Journal, Columbia Heights was 44tn out of 109 in home values.
Williams pray for the peace and prosperity of our city. Williams read the thank you from Jane Gleason.
Encourage everyone to look at 3 7th and University and see the deterioration. Our city will and must change.
He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Peterson commented on the city tour and stated that Council made commitment to move forward and
improve the industrial area.
Peterson stated, "Don't take yourself to seriously, enjoy life, do a random act of kindness, and Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year".
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 12:20 a.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Because of the number of resolutions from this City Council meeting, the resolutions are listed
following the meeting minutes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-72
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO TI~E DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR Ti:l~ CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AND ADOPTING THE MODIFIED PLAN FOR HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 THEREIN.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"),
as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the City of Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the "EDA") has heretofore established the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Project and
adopted the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan therefore and established Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1 and adopted the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefore. It has been proposed that the City
adopt a Modification to the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan (the "Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan Modification")
for the CBD Redevelopment Project and adopt a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "Tax Increment
Financing Plan Modification" or together with the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan Modification, the
"Modifications") for Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (the "District "), all pursuant to and
in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, 469.090 through 469.1082, and Sections 469.174 to
469.179, inclusive as amended (the "Act"), all as reflected in the Modifications, and presented for the Council's
consideration.
1.02. The Council has investigated the facts related to the Modifications and has caused the Modifications to be
prepared.
1.03. The EDA and City have performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the adoption and
approval of the proposed Modifications, including, but not limited to, notification of Anoka County and Independent
School District No. 13 having taxing jurisdiction over the property included in the District, a review of and written
comment on the Modified Plans by the City Planning Commission, and the holding of a public hearing upon published
notice as required by law.
1.04. Certain written reports (the "Reports") relating to the Modified Plans and to the activities contemplated
therein have heretofore been prepared by staff and made a part of the City and EDA files and proceedings on the Modified
Plans. The Reports include data, information and/or substantiation constituting or relating to the bases for the other
findings and determinations made in this resolution. The Council hereby confirms, ratifies and adopts the Reports, which
are hereby incorporated into and made as fully a part of this resolution to the same extent as if set forth in full herein.
1.05. The City is not modifying the boundaries of the CBD Redevelopment Project.
1.06. The City is not modifying the term of the District.
Section 2. Findings for the Approval of the Modifications
2.01. The Council hereby finds that the Modified Plans, are intended and, in the judgment of this Council, the
effect of such actions will be, to provide an impetus for development in the public purpose and accomplish certain
objectives as specified in the Modified Plans, which are hereby incorporated herein.
Section 3. Findings for the Tax Increment Plan Modification
3.01. The Council hereby reaffirms the original findings for the District, namely that when the District was
established, it was established as a "redevelopment district" under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subd. 10 (afr0.
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3.02. The Tax Increment Plan Modification conforms to the general plan for development or redevelopment of the
City as a whole. The reason for supporting this finding is that the Tax Increment Plan Modification will generally
complement and serve to implement policies adopted in the City's comprehensive plan.
3.03. The Tax Increment Plan Modification will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of
the City as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of the CBD Redevelopment Project by private enterprise. The
reason for supporting this finding is that the development activities are necessary so that development and redevelopment
by private enterprise can occur within the CBD Redevelopment Project.
3.04. The development and redevelopment efforts, in the opinion of the City, would not reasonably be expected to
occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and therefore, the use if tax increment
financing is deemed necessary.
3.05. The City of Columbia Heights elects
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177,
contribution would be taken from outside the District.
to continue
subdivision
to calculate fiscal disparities for the District in
3, clause a, which means the fiscal disparities
Section 4. Public Purpose
4.01.
fulfill a need to
economy of the
The adoption of the Modifications conform in all respects to the requirements of the Act and will help
develop an area of the State which is already built up, to improve the tax base and to improve the general
State and thereby serves a public purpose.
Section 5. Approval and Adoption of the Modifications; Filing.
5.01. The Modifications, as presented to the Council on this date, including without limitation the findings and
statements of objectives contained therein, are hereby approved, ratified, established, and adopted and shall be placed on
file in the office of the Deputy Clerk. Approval of the Modifications does not constitute approval of any project or a
development agreement with any developer.
5.02. The staff of the City, the City's advisors and legal counsel are authorized and directed to proceed with the
implementation of the Modifications and to negotiate, draft, prepare and present to this Council for its consideration all
further plans, resolutions, documents and contracts necessary for this purpose.
5.03 The Auditor of-Anoka County is requested to certify the original net tax capacity of the expansion parcels,
as described in the Modifications, and to certify in each year thereafter the amount by which the original net tax capacity
has increased or decreased; and the City of Columbia Heights is authorized and directed to forthwith transmit this request
to the County Auditor in such form and content as the Auditor may specify, together with a list of all properties within the
District, for which building permits have been issued during the 18 months immediately preceding the adoption of this
resolution.
5.04. The Deputy Clerk is further authorized and directed to file a copy of the Modified Plans with the
Commissioner of Revenue.
Passed this 17th day of December 2001
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Wyckoff
Williams
Ayes: Petersons, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-72
The reasons and facts supporting the findings for the adoption of the Modified Plan for Housing Redevelopment
Tax Increment Financing District No. 1, as required pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subdivision 3 are as
follows:
Finding that Modified Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 is a redevelopment
district as defined in M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. lO(a)(1).
The expansion of the District consists of 10 parcels, with plans for redevelopment of the housing stock in the area.
The expansion to the district is a scattered site expansion and each parcel in the expansion is occupied by buildings,
utilities, or other improvements of greater than 15percent and more than 50 percent of the buildings on each parcel in
the expansion of the district, not including outbuildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial
renovation or clearance (See Appendix D of the TIF plan).
Finding that the proposed development, in the opinion of the City Council, would not reasonably be expected to
occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and that the increased market value
of the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax increment financing would be less than
the increase in the market value estimated to result from the proposed development after subtracting the present
value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration of Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing
District No. 1 permitted by the Plan.
The proposed development, in the opinion of the City, would not reasonably be expected to occur solely through
private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future: This finding is supported by the fact that the
redevelopment proposed in this plan meets the City's objectives for redevelopment. Due to the high cost of
acquisition and redevelopment on the parcels currently occupied by substandard buildings, the limited amount of
residential property for expansion adjacent to the existing properties, and the cost of financing the proposed
improvements, this project is feasible only through assistance, in part, from tax increment financing.
The increased market value of the properties that could reasonable be expected to occur without the use of tax
increment financing would be less than the increase in market value estimated to result from the proposed
redevelopment after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration of the
TIF District permitted by the Plan: The City supported this finding on the grounds that the cost of site acquisition
and site improvements add to the total redevelopment cost. Historically, acquisition and site improvement costs in
this area have made redevelopment infeasible without tax increment assistance. The City reasonably determines that
no other redevelopment of similar scope is anticipated on these properties without substantially similar assistance
being provided for redevelopment.
A comparative analysis of estimated market values both with and without the inclusion of the additional parcels
within the District and the use of tax increments has been performed as described above. If all development which is
proposed, with respect to the expansion parcels, to be assisted with tax increment were to occur in the District, the
total increase in market value would be up to $1,620,000. The present value of tax increments fi'om the expansion
parcels within the District is estimated to be $144,674. It is the Council's finding that no development with a market
value of greater than $819,126 would occur without tax increment assistance in this district within 19 years. This
finding is based upon evidence from general past experience with the high cost of acquisition and site improvements
in the general area of the District (see Cashflow in Appendix C of the TIF Plan).
Finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No.
1 conforms to the generalplanfor the development or redevelopment of the municipality as a whole.
The Planning Commission reviewed the Plan and found that the Plan conforms to the general development plan of
the City.
Finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No.
! will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development or
redevelopment of CBD Redevelopment Project by private enterprise.
The project to be assisted by the District will result in the renovation of substandard properties, increased tax base
of the State and add a high quality development to the City.
Through the implementation of the Plan, the City will increase the availability of safe and decent life-cycle
housing in the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 78
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZENS OR RETIRED
AND DISABLED PERSONS HARDSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL
Whereas, immediate payment of special assessments or installments on special assessments cast an undue hardship on some persons owning
homestead properties who are 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make
payments, and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes ~35.193 - 435.195 makes it possible for a home rule charter city to pass a resolution establishing standards and
guidelines for determining the existence of a hardship and for determining the existence of a disability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
1. This deferral procedure shall apply only to assessments which are payable in five or more annual installments.
2. This deferral procedure shall apply only to property owned and occupied by the elderly, retired, or disabled applicant. Ownership and
occupancy must be of the same nature as would qualify the applicant for a homestead exemption for tax purposes.
3. This deferral procedure shall apply only to homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent
and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make payments. Permanent and total disability shall have the same definition for
purposes of assessment deferral as is used for social security purposes.
4. This deferral procedure shall not be construed as to prohibit the determination of hardship on the basis of exceptional and unusual
circumstances not covered by the standards and guidelines herein so long as determination is made in a nondiscriminatory manner and does
not give the applicant an unreasonable preference or advantage over other applicants.
5. In order to obtain a deferral of an assessment, the homeowner must make application on the forms prescribed by the City of Columbia Heights
Assessment Clerk.
10.
11.
12.
In granting a deferred assessment, the Council shall determine in its resolution approving the assessment roll the amount of interest, if any, to
be charged on the deferred assessment.
The option of the homeowner to defer the payment of special assessments shall terminate and all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest
shall become due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
a. the death of the owner, provided that the spouse is not otherwise eligible for benetits hereunder;
b. the sale, transfer or subdivision of the property or any part thereof;
c. if the property should for any reason lose its homestead status; or
d. if for any reason the City shall determine that there would be no hardship to require immediate or partial payment.
No deferral may be gra~ted unless the homeowner makes application to the City Assessment Clerk within thirty (30) days after adoption of the
assessment by the Council.
The deferral shall apply to only 50% of the annual installment payment. If the 50% is not paid in a timely manner, the balance of the annual
installment along with all future installments shall become immediately due and payable.
No deferral shall be granted to any owner who has a gross annual household income from all sources in excess of $20,700.00.
No deferral may be continued from year to year unless the owner shall file a renewal application before September 15th of each year.
No special assessment may be deferred for a period longer than the time set by the Council as the time over which the project is to be
assessed.
13.
Interest on deferred assessments shall be at the rate set by the Council in its resolution adopting the assessment roll, and such interest shall be
added to the amount deferred and shall be paid in accordance with Minnesota Statute ~j435.195 and this Resolution.
Passed this 17th day of December, 2001.
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Nayes; none
Patricia Muscovilz, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 21 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-71
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION
OF PARCELS NO. 35-30-24-14-0091 AND NO. 35-30-24-14-0092 FROM THE
CENTRAL DOWNTOWN BUSINESS TIF DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cotmcil of the City of Columbia Heights, (the "City"), as follows:
Background; Findings.
(a) The City is authorized, by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177 subdivision 12, to request the removal of
certain parcels from a Tax Increment Financing District.
(b) The City previously established the Central Downtown Business TIF District (the "TIF District").
(c) Parcels No. 35-30-24-14-0091 and No. 35-30-24-14-0092 (the "Parcels") are located within the TIF
District.
(d) The Parcels are also located within an additional TIF district, namely Transition Block Redevelopment
No. 9.
(e) The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") has requested that the City
approve the decerfification of the Parcels from the TIF District.
(f) The City determines that it is in the public interest to decertify the Parcels from the TIF District so that the
Parcels are no longer located within two separate TIF districts.
Parcels Decertified
(a) The City hereby decertifies the Parcels from the TIF District.
(b) The Mayor, the City Manager, and the Authority are authorized and directed to take whatever steps are
necessary to give effect to this Resolution. The Authority is also authorized and directed to execute and deliver
any and all documents necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
Passed this 17th day of December 2001.
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Nayes: None
Attest:
Mayor- Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 22 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-83
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS PREPARED BY THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON TH 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE) AT
51s~' AVENUE FOR THE 2002 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed a traffic analysis of the intersection of
TH 65 at 51 st Avenue; and,
WltEREAS, the traffic analysis has shown that median modifications eliminating the left mm out(s) from 51st
Avenue onto Central Avenue will improve the safety at this intersection by eliminating cross traffic mining
movements; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is scheduled to let the project in January of 2002;
and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will provide construction contract administration for
the 2002 construction season; and,
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation requires a resolution from local municipalities approving the
project plans.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, THAT: the City of Columbia Heights approves the construction plans prepared by Mn/DOT
dated October 10, 2000, for the median modifications bearing the general title State Project 0207-71,
Dated this 17th day of December, 2001
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Wyckoff
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams
Nayes: Nawrocki
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 23 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-82
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY
WHEREAS, a Snow and Ice Control Policy has been developed and recommended by City staff; and
WHEREAS, adoption of said policy has been determined to be in the best interest of the City of Columbia
Heights,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that said
Snow and Ice Control Policy is hereby approved and adopted.
Dated this 17th day of December 2001.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Nawrocki
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Williams, Wyckoff, Nawrocki
Nay: None
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 24 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-80
RESOLUTION REGARDING EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
TO INSURANCES FOR 2002
WHEREAS, employer contribution to insurances for eligible union and non-union
employees for 2002 were previously negotiated and established;
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2002, health insurance premiums will be increasing
48%;
WHEREAS, neither the City nor the unions anticipated this dramatic an increase in
insurance premiums during the course of contract negotiations for the current
bargaining agreements;
WHEREAS, in an effort to help lessen the impact to employees of the significant
premium increase while attempting to minimize the impact on the City budget;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the employer contribution to insurances for eligible union and
non-union employees previously established effective January 1, 2003, will
become effective January 1, 2002;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such change will be effective for union employees
once a memorandum of understanding is entered into between the City and the
respective union(s).
Passed this 17th day of December 2001.
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams
Nay: Nawrocki
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 25 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-84
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING AND DESIGNATING FUND BALANCES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has accumulated fund balances in the General Fund and Special
Revenue Funds for the purpose of funding future capital improvements and capital equipment within the City,
and,
WHEREAS, these funds would be more appropriately accounted for in separate funds designated for the
purpose in which they were accumulated, and,
WHEREAS, the City has established a Capital Equipment Replacement Fund dedicated for the future
replacement of equipment, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a Capital Improvement Fund for general government buildings
dedicated for future improvements to general govemment buildings,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council does hereby authorize the
establishment of a Capital Improvement Fund for Parkview Villa South dedicated for the future improvement or
replacement of the building, and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following transfers be made and appropriated for
future equipment and capital improvement needs.
From To
Amount
General Fund Capital Improvement General Government Buildings $1,400,000
Police/Fire Contingency Fund Capital Equipment Replacement Fund $ 500,000
Parkview Villa South Fund Capital Improvement Parkview Villa South $ 700,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any unbudgeted, undesignated fund balance in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds or Capital Improvement Funds shall require a four-filths vote to expend
or transfer funds.
Passed this 17th day of December 2001
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call:
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki. Nayes: none
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 26 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-83
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS PREPARED BY THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON TH 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE) AT
51sx AVENUE FOR THE 2002 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed a traffic analysis of the intersection of
TH 65 at 51st Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the traffic analysis has shown that median modifications eliminating the left turn out(s) from 51st
Avenue onto Central Avenue will improve the safety at this intersection by eliminating cross traffic turning
movements; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is scheduled to let the project in January of 2002;
and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will provide construction contract administration for
the 2002 construction season; and,
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation requires a resolution from local municipalities approving the
project plans.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, THAT: the City of Columbia Heights approves the construction plans prepared by Mn/DOT
dated October 10, 2000, for the median modifications bearing the general title State Project 0207-71,
Dated this 17th day of December, 2001
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Wyckoff
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams
Nays: Nawrocki
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 27 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 68
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND
SAFE DEPOSIT ACCESS FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota, N.A., and U.S. Bank are
hereby designated as depositories of the funds of this corporation.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders issued against the funds of this
corporation on deposit with said banks shall be signed by the following: Mayor
City Manager
Clerk-Treasurer
and that said banks are hereby fully authorized to pay and charge to the account of this corporation any checks,
drafts, or other withdrawal orders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota, N.A., and U.S. Bank
are designated depositories of the corporation be and it is hereby requested, authorized and directed to honor
checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in this corporation's name, including those drawn
to the individual order of any person or persons whose name or names appear thereon as signer or signers
thereof, when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signatures of the following: Mayor
City Manager
Clerk-Treasurer
and that Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota, N.A., and U.S. Bank shall be entitled to honor and to
charge this corporation for all such checks, drafts or other orders, regardless of by whom or by what means the
facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto, if such facsimile signature or signatures
resemble the facsimile specimens duly certified to or filed with the Banks by the City Clerk or other officer of
his corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all resolutions heretofore adopted by the City Council of the
corporation and certified to as governing the operation of this corporation's account(s) with it, be and are hereby
continued in full force and effect, except as the same may be supplemented or modified by the foregoing part of
this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all transactions, if any relating to deposits, withdrawals, re-discounts and
borrowings by or on behalf of this corporation with said banks prior to the adoption of this resolution be, and
the same hereby are, in all things ratified, approved and confirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bank or savings and loan located in the State of Minnesota may be
used as depositories for investments purposes so long as the investments comply with authorized investments as
set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any brokerage firm located in the State of Minnesota may be used as a
depository for investment purposes so long as the investments comply with the authorized investments as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signatures of any one of the following named City employees are
required for access to safe deposit boxes:
Finance Director
City Manager
Assistant Finance Director
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 28 of 29
Accountant
Information Systems Director
Information Systems Technician
Passed this 17th day of December 2001
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Wyckoff
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Nay: None
Attest:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes
December 17, 2001
Page 29 of 29
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-81
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
JACKSON POND FENCING REPLACEMENT
CITY PROJECTS 0009
TO SECURITY FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION INC.
OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project 0009, Jackson Pond Fencing
Replacement, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received
complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
Security Fence and Construction, Inc.
Base Bid
$25,120.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Security Fence and Construction, Inc., 4831 Washington Street N.E., Minneapolis,
Minnesota, 55421, is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, THAT:
The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Security Fence and
Construction, Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights for Jackson Pond Fencing Replacement, City
Project 0009, 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.
Dated this 17th day of December, 2001
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Williams
Szurek
Ayes: Peterson, Szurek, Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki
Nayes: None
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: January 14, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: ~-~ "~-- Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: ResolufionNo. 2002-02, aResolution BY: RandySchumacher ~ BY:~f~
Approving Appointment to Board of the DATE: January 10, 2002
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
ISSUE STATEMENT: This is a request to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Columbia Heights
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Pursuant to Section 469.003, subdivision 6, the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the
governing body. Resolution No. 2002-02 approves the Mayor's appointment of Dennis Ecklund Jr. to
the HRA to serve as the Parkview Villa resident board representative pursuant to 24CFR, sub. part E.
Furthermore, the Commissioner term will be for a period of five years, expiring on January 8, 2006 per
HRA Bylaws.
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve the Mayor's appointment per his request in the attached
letter dated January 10, 2002.
RECOMMENDATED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-02, there being
ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2002-02, being a Resolution Approving
Appointment to the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for
the City of Columbia Heights.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
h:\consent2002\Resolution 2002-02 Resident Councilmember Appointment to HR.A
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT TO BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Columbia Heights (City) as follows:
1. The members of the City Council of the City currently serve as the board of
commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia
Heights (HRA), for terms that coincide with their term of office as City Council members.
2. Under an amendment to Section 469.003, subdivision 5 of the HRA Act, the City
may increase the size of the board of commissioners of the I-IRA from five to a maximum of seven
members, so long as any additional commissioners are appointed in accordance with the
requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 24, part 974 (HUD Regulations).
3. The HUD Regulations require that the HRA offer the oppommity for residents of
housing facilities operated by the I-IRA to serve on the HRA's board of commissioners.
4. The Mayor has recommended the appointment of one additional commissioner who
shall serve as a "resident board member" as defined in the HUD Regulations. The resident board
member recommended for appointment is Dennis Ecklund Jr.
5. The City Council hereby approves appointment of Dennis Ecklund Jr. as a resident
board member of the HRA for a term commencing on the date of this resolution and concluding
January_ 1, 2007 [five years after the date of this resolution].
Passed this __ day of ,2002.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor- Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
H:~Resolutions2002\CL2002-02
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us
Mayor:
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers:
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
ADMINISTRATION
January 10, 2002
Randy Schumacher
Acting Community Development Director
C/O Housing and Redevelopment Authority
590 4ffh Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: Appointment of HRA Commissioners
Dear Randy:
I am hereby writing to inform you of my decision to appoint Dennis Ecklund Jr. a Parkview Villa
Resident to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. As you know, the appointment is subject
to approval of the City Council, therefore, I am requesting you schedule the approval of the
appointment for the City Council meeting scheduled on January 14, 2002.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours
very truly,
~~~ L. P~eters~on~.~9~..)
Mayor
C:
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
HRA Commissioners file
H:\HRA Misc.2002\Appointment of HRA 2002
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITYIN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota Statutes 2001,469.003 http://www.revisor, leg.state.mn.us/stats/469/003.html
Minnesota Statutes 2001, Table of Chapters
Table of contents for Chapter 469
469.003 City housing and redevelopment authority.
Subdivision 1. Preliminary city findings and
declaration. There is created in each city in this state a
public body, corporate and politic, to be known as the housing
and redevelopment authority in and for that city. No such
authority shall transact any business or exercise any powers
until the governing body of the city shall, by resolution, find
that in that city (1) substandard, slum, or blighted areas exist
which cannot be redeveloped without government assistance, or
(2) there is a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling
accommodations available to persons of iow income and their
families at rentals they can afford, and shall declare that
there is need for a housing and redevelopment authority to
function in that city. In determining whether dwelling
accommodations are unsafe or unsanitary, or whether substandard,
slum, or blighted areas exist, the governing body may consider
the degree of deterioration, obsolescence, or overcrowding, the
percentage of land coverage, the light, air, space, and access
available to inhabitants of the dwelling accommodations, the
size and arrangement of rooms, the sanitary facilities, the
extent to which conditions exist in the buildings that endanger
life or property by fire or other causes, and the original land
planning, lot layout, and conditions of title in the area.
Subd. 2. Public hearing. The governing body of a
city shall consider such a resolution only after a public
hearing is held on it after publication of notice in a newspaper
of general circulation in the city at least once not less than
ten days nor more than 30 days prior to the date of the
hearing. Opportunity to be heard shall be granted to all
residents of the city and to all other interested persons. The
resolution shall be published in the same manner in which
ordinances are published in the municipality.
Subd. 3. Conclusiveness of resolution. When the
resolution becomes finally effective, it shall be sufficient and
conclusive for all purposes if it declares that there is need
for an authority and finds in substantially the terms provided
in subdivision 1 that the conditions therein described exist.
Subd. 4. Copy filed with commissioner of trade and
economic development. When the resolution becomes finally
effective, the clerk of the city shall file a certified copy of
it with the commissioner of trade and economic development. In
any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or
enforcement of or relating to any contract of an authority, the
authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become
established and authorized to transact business and exercise its
powers upon that filing. Proof of the resolution and of that
filing may be made in any such suit, action, or proceeding by a
certificate of the commissioner of trade and economic
development.
Subd. 5. Commissioners. An authority shall consist
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of up to seven commissioners, who shall be residents of the area
of operation of the authority, who shall be appointed after the
resolution becomes finally effective. If any additional
commissioners are appointed, one of the commissioners must be
appointed in accordance with the requirements of Code of Federal
Regulations, title 24, part 964.
Subd. 6. Appointment; approval; term; vacancy. The
commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval
of the governing body. Those initially appointed shall be
appointed for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years,
respectively. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed
for five-year terms. Each vacancy in an unexpired term shall be
filled for the remainder of the term for which the original
appointment was made. Any member of the governing body of a
city may be appointed and may serve as a commissioner of the
authority for the city. The council of any city which appoints
members of the city council as commissioners may set the terms
of office of a commissioner to coincide with the commissioner's\
of office as a council member.
Subd. 7. Certificate of appointment; filing.
Commissioners shall hold office until their successors have been
appointed and qualified. A certificate of appointment of each
commissioner shall be filed with the clerk and a certified copy
shall be transmitted to the commissioner of trade and economic
development. A certificate so filed shall be conclusive
evidence of appointment.
HIST: 1986 c 444; 1987 c 291 s 3; 1987 c 312 art 1 s 26 subd
2; 2000 c 455 art 2 s 2
Copyright 2001 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 1/14/02
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: L{_~/~ -~ PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTIONS ORDERING PREPARATION OF BY: K. Hansen~j
FEASIBILITY REPORTS FOR ZONE 6A STREET DATE: 1/9/02r,~,~-~ DA
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Background:
To comply with Minnesota State Statutes involving an assessed improvexnent project, a resolution must be passed by the City
Council calling for a report on the necessity, cost effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed improvement.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The attached resolution calls for the City Engineer to prepare the required report for the Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program.
Zone 6 has been amended by the Council (November 19, 2001 Work Session) in quadrants with Zone 6A represented by the area
44th to 42aa Avenues, Washington to Quincy Streets. From the November 19t~ Work Session, staff will include 7th Street, 44th to
42na Avenues in the feasibility report analysis, with alternatives, for review by the Council.
Our proposed schedule calls for holding the improvement hearing for the project on March 6, 2002. Under this schedule, the
project would be bid in April.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-03, there being ample copies available for the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2002-03, being a Resolution ordering the preparation of a report for
proposed Zone 6A Street Rehabilitation Program.
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Attachments:
Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ON
ZONE 6A STREET REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate local streets in the northeast
quadrant of Zone 6. Rehabilitation strategies include complete reconstruction, partial reconstruction or mill and
overlay.
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as amended),
and Section 103B.201 to 103B.251, as follows:
2002-03
ZONE 6A STREET REHABHJTATION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that thc proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to
whether thc proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be
made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
Dated this 14th day of January, 2002.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 1/7/02
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND BY: K. Hansen ¥)/~
SPECS FOR CENTRAL AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING DATE: 1/10/02 ~
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Background: Feasibility reports have been prepared and accepted by the Council for Street and Utility Improvements (December
13, 1999) and StreetScaping and Water Services (March 12, 2001). The first report included utilities: sanitary sewer, storm sewer
and water main and street reconstruction which includes center medians, concrete curb and gutter, bituminous pavement and
concrete sidewalk. The second report included street landscaping improvements: decorative concrete sidewalk, benches, planters
and street lighting and replacing water services within the project area. Right-of-Way deficiencies, pavement design issues and
funding issues delayed construction until the 2002 construction season.
Analysis/Conclusions: Final design work is complete on the Street, Utility and Streetscaping plans for the Central Avenue
Street Rehabilitation project, from 37th to 43~a Avenues, and has been re-submitted this fall to MnDOT Cooperative Agreements
for their review and approval. Necessary Right-of-Way has been obtained by the City of Columbia Heights through the quick take
process in December of 2001. The lane alignment of 37th Avenue with the City of Minneapolis has been resolved. The City's
Engineering Consultant, URS-BRW, reviewed the £mal plans at the January 7t~, 2002 work session. Based upon the
comments/questions received, a follow-up memo has been prepared and is attached herein.
Attached is an updated schedule of costs and funding, 'table 'A" based upon MnDOT's plan requirements and a meeting held
with MnDOT and City Staff regarding additional funding. MnDOT is requiring pavement restoration techniques that have added
to the cost of the project. Subsequently, the City has applied for an additional $500,000 of Cooperative Agreement funds with this
submittal. MnDOT actually suggested this as a way for additional funds but with the caveat that the project would have to be split
into two phases over a two-year time frame.
Attached is a proposed schedule for 2002. The schedule includes proposed informational meeting dates with property owners
along Central Avenue and resetting a public hearing for assessable costs related to water services and streetscaping. As previously
discussed with the Council, notices will be sent out at a 50 percent assessment rate for the streetscaping portion of the assessable
costs.
Continued...
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin of: 1/7/02
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND BY: K. Hansen BY:
SPECS FOR CENTRAL AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING DATE: 1/10/02 DATE:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Page 2
To keep the project on schedule and to get the project advertised during the peak bidding season of January and February,
staff recommends adopting the resolution that approves the final plans and authorizes the public bidding process.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2002-01, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2002-01, approving plans and specs for Central Avenue and
authorizing advertisement for bids.
ICU.'jb
Attachment:
Resolution 2002-01
Table 'A' - Project Costs and Funding
Project Schedule
Memo
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CENTRAL AVENUE (T.H. 65)
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY PROJECT 9912 and 9912(A)
WHEREAS, the engineering consulting fu-m of URS has prepared f'mal plans and specifications for the
improvement of Central Avenue from 37t~ Avenue to 43rd Avenue, City Project 9912 and 9912(A); and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal State Aid account, Mn/DOT Cooperative Agreement Funds, Special Assessments
and City Utility Funds shall provide the funding for the proposed improvements; and
WHEREAS, the improvements continue the City goal(s) of improving the physical appearance of the City's
commercial and industrial comdors and replace deteriorated infrastructure; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MIN~SOTA
Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby
approved.
The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the Official Paper and the Construction Bulletin, an
advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and
specifications. The advertisement shall be published in the Focus News on February 7, 2002 and in the
Construction Bulletin on February 8, 15, and 22, 2002. The advertisement shall specify the work to be
done; shall state that bids will be received by representatives of the Council until March 5, 2002 at which
time they will be publicly opened by the City Engineer; will then be tabulated; and will be considered by
the City Council at their regular meeting of April 8, 2002. No bids will be considered unless sealed and
filed with the Engineer and accompanied by a cash deposit, Cashier's Check, bid bond payable to the City
for 5 percent of the amount of such bid.
Dated this 14th day of January, 2002.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Mayor
Patficia Muscovitz
Deputy City Clerk
Updated: 1/10/02 Table 'A'
City of Columbia Heights
Funding Alternatives
25% Landscapin~l Assessment Alternative
IMPROVEMENT ITEM I ESTIMATED I FUNDING FUNDING
COST ISOURCE
UTILITY & ROADWAY: I
WATERMAIN $ 345,500 $ 460,000 WATER UTILITY FUND
SANITARY SEWER $ 360,000 $ 432,000 SANITARY UTILITY FUND
STORM SEWER $ 271,000 $ 150,000 STORM WATER UTILITY FUND
ROADWAY $ 2,027,500 $ 1,962,590 MSA (Note 4)
$ 1,296,000 ORIG. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
SIGNAL AT 37TH AVENUE $ 90,000 CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS CONSTRUCTS (Note 1)
WATER SERVICES $ 142,500 $ 125,400 WATER SERVICE ASSESSMENTS (Note 2)
$ 3,236,500 $ 4,425,990
SOFT (20%) Engineering, Admin, Bonding $ 647,300
SUB-TOTAL $ 3~883~800 $ 4~425~990 $ 642,190.00
STREETSCAPING:
URBAN DESIGN $ 602,500
SOFT (20%) Engineering, Admin, Bonding $ 120,500
SUB-TOTAL $ 723,000
$ 180,810 LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS (Note 3)
LAND COSTS (Right-of-way & easements)IS 100,000 r $ 100,000 IMSA (Note 5)
PROJECT TOTALS I $ 4,706,800 I $ 4,706,800 I$
Note 1: Assumes 50% of construction costs plus 20% Engineering for the 37th Avenue Traffic Signal system.
Note 2: Assumes full cost for Commercial and $900 or $1,500 for residential water services
Note 3: Assumes Frontage Assessment Method at a percentage of project cost to be determined (25%. 33% or 50%)
Note 4: It is proposed to draw down the the MSAS Account, leaving approximately 1 yea¢s allotment as a balance.
As of 9/1/01, the MSAS balance is $1,735,403 with a 2002 apportionment of $529,840.
Note 5: Land costs are based upon original property appraisals.
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CENTRAL AVENUE STREET, UTILITY & STREETSCAPING
PROJECT NO. 1999-12 & 9912(A)
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Council Authorizes Feasibility Report (Resolution - Street & Utilities) June 28, 1999
Council Receives Engineer's Report & orders Final Plans (Street & Utilities) December 13th 1999
Council Authorizes Feasibility Report (Resolution - Water Services & Streetscaping) January 14, 2001
Feasibility Report to Work Session February 4, 2001
Council Receives Engineer's Report and Orders Hearing (Water services & Streetscapin~ March 16th, 2001 *
· 2001 Hearing Cancelled March, 2001
2002 Property Owner Informational Meeting
Send Improvement Hearing Notice to FOCUS
Publish Notice of Hearing
Mail Notice of Hearing
IMPROVEMENT HEARING (Water Services and Streetscapin?)
(Resolution orders improvements)
February 28, 2002
March 1, 2002
March 7 & 14, 2002
March 7, 2002
March 18, 2002
MnDOT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROCESS
Right of Way Acquired
Final Plans Submitted to MnDOT
Comments Received from MnDOT
Cooperative Agreement Preparation
Bidding Documents Prepared
Municipal Agreements Selection Committee Meets
Final MnDOT Plan Signatures
Cooperative Agreement Signatures
Council Intent to make Improvements & Requesting State Participation in Project
(Resolution)
[!l PROJECTSTAGE
November, 2001
November, 2001
December, 2001
January, 2002
January, 2002
January 16, 2002
February 1, 2002
March 1, 2002
March 11, 2002
City Council Workshop to Review Project Plans & Funding
City Council Approves Plans and Specifications
City Council Authorization to Advertise for Bids
Send Advertisement for Bids to Focus
Send Advertisement for Bids to Construction Bulletin
Publish Advertisement (Focus)
Publish Advertisement (Construction Bulletin)
Bid Opening (Minutes)
Council Awards Contract (Resolution)
Contract, Bond Forms and Notice of Award to Contractor (EJCDC)
Receipt of Executed Contract, Bonds and Insurance
Preconstruction Meeting with Contractor (Minutes)
Preconstruction Meeting with Residents and Businesses
Notice to Proceed
Begin Construction
Substantial Completion
January 7, 2002
January 14, 2002
January 14, 2002
February 8, 2002
February 12, 2002
February 14, 2002
February 15, 22, Mar 1 & 8
March 13, 2002
March 25, 2002
April 9, 2002
April 30, 2002
May 6, 2002
May 8, 2002
May 13, 2002
May 20, 2002
November 22, 2002
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CENTRAL AVENUE STREET, UTILITY & STREETSCAPING
PROJECT NO. 1999-12 & 9912(A)
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
ASSESSMENT HEARING STAGE
Order Levy Hearing
Notice of Cost Sharing to Council (Resolution)
Send Improvement Hearing Notice to FOCUS
Publish Notice of Hearing
Mail Notice of Hearing
ASSESSMENT HEARING
Council Considers Levying Assessment (Resolution)
September 9
September 23
September 27
October 3
October 11
October 21
Page 2 of 2
· January 9, 2002
Mr. Kevin Hansen, PE
Director of Public Works
City of Columbia Heights
637 38~ Avenus NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re:
Central Avenue (T.H. 65) Improvement Project
City Project 99-12
Dear Kevin:
Several issues were raised at the January 7, 2002 workshop for the above referenced project.
have reviewed these issues and are providing the following additional information for
consideration.
We
No Right Turn on Red
Minneapolis is planning to continue to limit the movements at the 37th Avenue and Central Avenue
intersection. "Right turn on red" movements will be prohibited at all five legs of the intersection
based upon their current plans. Minneapolis indicated that this was due to the intersection having
five legs and the associated potential conflicting movements if the "right turn on red" movement
was allowed.
Benches
The bench in the northeast quadrant of the 40~ Avenue and Central Avenue intersection, as well as
the bench on the east side of Central Avenue south of 41't Avenue, is not currently depicted as
being replaced in the current plan set. The benches are built into the planters and walls at these
locations. We are researching whether or not the benches can be removed and replaced without
causing significant damage to the existing structures. If replacement is determined to be feasible,
we will include the work in the plans.
Bus Stop at 37~ Avenue
The bus stop located on the east side of Central Avenue is being relocated to the north side of 37th
Avenue. An existing bus stop is located on the west side of Central Avenue just north of 37th
Avenue. Metro Transit attempts to locate all of their bus stops across the street from one another.
The relocation of the bus stop on the east side of Central Avenue allowed for this configuration at
this location. There are several business driveways on the west side of Central Avenue just south
of 37* Avenue. This complicates the relocation of the bus stop on the west side of the road. We
Thresher Square
700 Third Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1199
612.370.0700 Tel
612.370.1378 Fax
Mr. Kevin Hansen, PE
January 9, 2002
Page 2
will discuss the relocation of this bus stop with Metro Transit during the construction phase of the
project. We will contact you as more information becomes available.
Reservoir Boulevard Turning Movements
We analyzed the turning movements on Reservoir Boulevard for vehicles exiting the service
station. Both WB-50 and WB-60 vehicles can make the turn from the service station to
southbound Reservoir Boulevard to southbound Central Avenue. The vehicles will have to
encroach slightly onto the northbound Reservoir Boulevard through lane to complete the
maneuver. This is the same condition that exists today. The only way the encroachment could be
avoided is if the driveway was widened.
The largest vehicle that can turn from southbound Reservoir Boulevard to northbound Central
Avenue would be a single unit truck. There is a large below-grade water vault located at this
intersection. The plans were previously revised to ensure that the vault was not driven over. This
revision effectively limited the type of vehicle that could make this movement.
Reservoir Boulevard will be widened next to the service station. The curb line will be moved out
on the northwest side of the street to mirror what was shown on the southeast side of the street.
Public Flyers
We have attached several copies of a bi-weekly newsletter that was distributed to local business
owners for a project we recently completed. The newsletter provided businesses with project
updates during construction. We can prepare the same type of flyer for the Central Avenue
project. We can address this issue more as the project moves forward.
If there are any questions or concerns, please call me at (612) 373-6506 or Jon Horn at (612) 373-
6396.
Sincerely,
BRW, Inc.
Kevin P. Kielb, P.E.
Project Engineer
Enclosures
CC:
Jon Hom/BRW
File 33943 016 2001
· '- M a i n t r e e t
0 N I 0 R
¢ o n s t r u c t i o n U p d a t e
Construction Progress:
Consmaction activities that have occurred in the last two
weeks include the following:
Boulevard grading and shaping continued along all
of the roadways. This will be an on-going work item
throughout the remainder of the project schedule.
Traffic signal construction continued along Main
Street from River Rapids Drive to Coon Creek
Boulevard, with
installation of the
vaults for the signal
interconnect system.
Lighting work began
for the project.
Work completed
includes installation
of receptacles along
the corridor.
Installation of some
of the smaller lighting units was also completed.
Work was corr~pleted on a majority of the mainline
irrigation system. The Contractor will now focus
on restoration of the private irrigation systems.
Work continued on the sidewalks and trails along
~ project corridor. The work included conslmctmg
sidewalks along Crooked Lake Boulevard and 124th
Avenue. Concrete edgers were constructed for the
bituminous trail along the entire north side of Main
Street. Colored concrete paving was initiated for the
plaza paving at the intersections. A majority of the
colored concrete maintenance strips were completed
in the last two weeks.
In the Next Several Weeks:
Irrigation systems will be restored for the private
businesses located along the project corridor.
Final grading will continue along the boulevards.
This will primarily occur along the south side of
Main Street.
Minor retaining walls will be constructed along the
southern boulevard of Main Street.
Sodding and seeding will continue along the boulevards
and beam within the project corridor. We anticipate
that tree planting will begin next week.
Decorative street lighting fixtures and poles arrived
on-sited. The decorative bases are scheduled to
arrive within the next two weeks. The lights will
then be erected along the roadways.
Looking Ahead:
Strikes by the Cement Hnishers Union could threaten
the final project completion date of June 29, 2001.
Sidewalk work was halted on May 9, 2001 as Union
Employees left the job-site. Grading work, irrigation
work, electrical work and restoration work will not
be directly impacted by the strike, however, portions
of the grading, irrigation and landscaping cannot be
completed until the sidewalks are constructed. If
the strike continues for an extended period of time,
it is likely that the Contractor will be unable to meet
the final cornpletion date. The Contractor has
indicated that he is committed to staying on the job
and completing as much of the work as possible.
There were approximately two weeks worth of
sidewalk construction left for the project at the time
of the strike.
Traffic Impacts:
We do not anticipate that there will be any major
traffic interruptions as the project is being completed.
Lane closures will occur as the landscaping work
is being completed in the boulevards and medians,
however, we anticipate that only the outside lanes
will be closed. There should be two
lanes of traffic open at all times for
the remainder of the project.
Contacts:
Please feel free to contact Paul Danielson, Project
Manager for URS/BRW, Inc., at 612-373-6464 or
e-mail to paul_danielson@urscorp.com. Questions
can also be addressed to the City f~/~...
Engineers Office at 763-767-6479. // .,,,
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 1/14/02
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~-/~--~ PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: CHANGE ORDER S0.1AND FINAL PAYMENT BY: K. Hansen~)'/~ BDI~E~~~
FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE PROJECT #0100 DATE: 1/9/02 ~ :
Background:
The Contractor has completed the 2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations. This annual program consisted of curb
and gutter, street, alley, driveway and sidewalk improvements/repairs throughout the City. A spreadsheet with the fund
distribution is attached.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The final compensating change order, attached, modifies the contract to include additional quantities for repairs due to water main
breaks, street and alley repairs, and replacement of hazardous sidewalk. All additions to the contract modified quantifies only,
using the contract bid prices for each work item. Staff recommends approval of Change Order #1.
Staff is recommending approval of f'mal payment to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. and acceptance of the work. A copy of the fmal
payment voucher and the Engineer's Report of Final Acceptance is attached.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 for additional work added to the contract by the City to
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the amount of $20,947.40 with funding out of the appropriate funds.
Recommended Motion: Move to accept the work for 2001 Miscellaneous Concrete RePairs and Installations, City Project #0100
and authorize final payment of $9,287.31 to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. of Elko, Minnesota.
Attachment:
Fund Distribution Spreadsheet
Change Order
Payment Voucher
Engineer's Report of Final Acceptance
COUNCIL ACTION:
CHANGE ORDER NO.
Project: 2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations
City Project: 0100
Owher:
Contractor:
City of Columbia Heights
637 38t~ Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc.
6005 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Date of Issuance: January 2, 2002
Engineer: City Engineer
You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents:
Description: Change in original contract price to compensate for additional work added to the contract by the City.
Purpose of Change Order: The contract has been modified to include additional quantities for repairs
due to water main breaks, street and alley repairs, and replacement of hazardous
sidewalk.
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE
Original Contract Price:
$ 43,388.3O
Previous Change Orders No. __
None
to No.
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order:
$ 43,388.30
Net Increase of this Change Order:
$ 20,947.40
Contract Price with all Approved Change Orders:
$ 64,335 ~0
Recornrn~d~
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:
Approve)~
By: ~.~
l~n' Kass a~C ont[tn~ctlon, Inc.
Approved By:
Approved By:
Date of Council Action
Gary Peterson, Mayor Walter Fehst, City Manager
Attachment to Change Order No. 1
City Project 0100
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Owner:
Contractor:
Project:
City of Columbia Heights
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc.
2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations
Description of Changes:
The Public Works Department requested these items be replaced.
Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Item Description Unit Quantity
Remove curb and gutter L.F. 133
Construct concrete curb and gutter L.F. 197
Remove street/alley S.F. 2,179
Construct 8" concrete street/alley S.F. 2,179
Remove driveway/apron S.F. 261
Construct 6" concrete driveway/apron S.F. 261
Remove sidewalk S.F. 1,238
Construct 4" concrete sidewalk S.F. 1,238
Unit Price
$ 4.00
$15.00
$ 1.50
$ 3.8O
$ 1.50
$ 3.6O
$ 1.00
$ 2.70
Total
Estimated Price
$ 532.00
$ 2,955.00
$ 3,268.50
$ 8,280.20
$ 391.50
$ 939.60
$1,238.00
$ 3,342.60
TOTAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 $20,947.40
CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT VOUCHER
ESTIMATE NO.
DATE:
PERIOD ENDING:
CONTRACT:
PROJECT NO.
TO:
4 - Final
January 2, 2002
December 21, 2001
2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations
0100
RON KASSA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
6005 - 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
(952) 461-3715
A. Original Contract Amount .............................................................................................................. $43,388.30
B. Total Addition $20,947.40
C. Total Deduction .................................................................................................................................................. $0.00
D. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $64,335.70
E. TOTAL VALUE OF WORK TO DATE ................................................................................... ~.. $64,333.40
$0.00
F. LESS RETAINED (0%) ........................................................................................................................
($55,046.09)
G. Previous Payment(s) ........................................................................................................................
H. TOTAL APPROVED FOR PAYMENT THIS VOUCHER (FINAL) ........... $9,287.31
I. TOTAL PAYMENTS INCLUDING THIS VOUCHER .................................................... $64,333.40
APPROVALS
Pursuant to our field ~jbserv~, tions, I hereby recommend for payment the above stated
amount for wor~e.~rmed ~llrough December 19, 2001.
Signed by: ~'~ i ,. r t.~-----'"~
K ¥1 s~,~ubli Works'Director Date--
Signedby: ~~~ ~J
RON ~u~.SSA' CONSTRUCTION, INC Date
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ENGINEER'S REPORT OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE
2001 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS
CITY PROJECT NUMBER 0100
January 9, 2002
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
This is to advise you that I have reviewed the work under contract to Ron Kassa Construction
Inc. The work consisted of curb and gutter, street, alley, driveway and sidewalk
improvement/repairs throughout the City. The contractor has completed the project in
accordance with the contract.
It is recommended; herewith, that final payment be made for said improvements to the contractor
in the amount as follows:
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
FINAL WORK APPROVED
ALL PRIOR PAYMENTS
BALANCE DUE
Sincerely1
CI~J C~OL i~ ~A HEIGHTS
$ 43,388.30
$ 20~947.40
$ 64,335.70
$ 64,333.40
($ 55,046.09)
$ 9,287.31
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 1/14/02
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND FINAL PAYMENT BY: K. Hanse ~,~,~_~ BY:
FOR RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION DATE: 1/9/02 ~ DA
Background:
The Contractor has completed the retaining wall construction on Jefferson Street from 46t~ Avenue to 47t~ Avenue (Jefferson
Divide), 4342 Arthur Street, Wargo Court, 1234 44th Avenue and 49th Avenue (4900 4t~ St).
Analysis/Conclusions:
The f'mal change order, attached, modifies the contract to include additional bituminous pavement removal and patching to
accommodate the installation of curb and gutter along the Jefferson Divide. Staff recommends approval of Change Order #3.
Staff is recommending approval of final payment to Sunram Construction Inc. and acceptance of the work. A copy of the fmai
payment voucher and the Engineer's Report of Final Acceptance is attached.
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize Contract Change Order No. 3 for additional work added to the contract by the City to
Sunram Construction, Inc. in the amount of $8,760.00, with funding to be appropriated from State Aid Construction Funds.
Recommended Motion: Move to accept the work for Retaining Wall Construction at Jefferson Street, Arthur Street, Wargo Court,
44th Avenue and 49* Avenue, Municipal Project #9818 and #0012; and, authorize final payment of $9,311.94 to Sunram
Construction, Inc. of Corcoran, Minnesota.
Attachment:
Change Order
Payment Voucher
Engineer's Report of Final Acceptance
COUNCIL ACTION:
Project: Retaining Wall Construction
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
City Project:
9818 and 0012
Owner:
Contractor:
City of Columbia Heights
637 38th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
SunramConstmction, Inc.
20010 75~AvenueNorth'
Corcoran, MN 55340
Date of Issuance: January 7, 2002
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:
$139,866.23
Previous Change Orders No. 1_!_ to No. 2_~
$ 22,820.00
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order:
$162,686.23
Net Increase of this Change Order 3:
$ 8,760.00
Contract Price with all Approved Change Orders:
$17 .,446.23
Reco~
Approved By:
Approved By:
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME
Original Contract Time:
Net Change from Previous Change Order:
N/A
Contract Time Prior to this Change Order:
Net Increase (Decrease) of Change Order:
Contract Time with Approved Change Orders:
Approved
By:
(Contractor)
Date of Council Action
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Walter Fehst, City Manager
Attachment to Change Order No. 3
City Project 9818 and 0012
O~vner: City of Columbia Heights
Contractor: Sunram Construction, Inc.
Project:Retaining Wall Construction
Description of Changes:
Staff underestimated the amount of bituminous pavement that would need to be removed and patched in order
to install the curb and gutter around the Jefferson divide with a machine. Staff estimated a 1' width around the
divide. The actual width was 2.5'.
Item No. Item Description Unit Ouanti_ty Unit Price
7 Remove Bituminous Pavement S.Y. 146 $ 5.00 $ 730.00
14 Patch Bituminous Pavement S.Y. 146 $ 55.00 $ 8,030.00
Est. Total Price
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
$ 8,760.00
ESTIMATE NO.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT VOUCHER
3 - Final
January 7, 2002
December 5, 2001
Retaining Wall Construction
9818 and 0012
DATE:
PERIOD ENDING:
CONTRACT:
PROJECT NO.
TO:
SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
20010 75th Avenue North
Corcoran, MN 55340
(763) 420-2140
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Original Contract Amount
Total Addition
Total Deduction
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
TOTAL VALUE OF WORK TO DATE
LESS RETAINED (0%) .......................................................................................................................
PreviOus Payment(s) .......................................................................................................................
TOTAL APPROVED FOR PAYMENT THIS VOUCHER (2) ..........................
TOTAL PAYMENTS INCLUDING THIS VOUCHER
$139,866.23
$31,580.0O
$0.00
$171,446.23
$171,418.86
$0.00
($162,106.92)
$9,311.94
$171,418.86
APPROVALS
Pursuant to our field ol~servati~ns, I hereby recommend for payment the above stated
amount for work perfo/fmed though December 5, 2001.
Signed by: Y~,C~ ("~.,v~,_~ ~ ~"~
Dat~- ~
Ke~t Han~, PUblic W0rks'l~xrector
Signed by:
SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. Date
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ENGINEER'S REPORT OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE
RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NUMBER 9818 AND 0012
January 9, 2002
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
This is to advise you that I have reviewed the work under contract to Sunram Construction, Inc.
The work consisted of removal of existing retaining walls, construction of modular block walls,
concrete placement and landscaping. The contractor has completed the project in accordance
with the contract.
It is recommended; herewith, that final payment be made for said improvements to the contractor
in the amount as follows:
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
FINAL WORK APPROVED
ALL PRIOR PAYMENTS
BALANCE DUE
Sincerely,
IC/(epin R. H ~.4_e~:''
City Engineer
$139,866.23
$ 31~580.00
$171,446.23
$ 171,418.86
($ 162,106.92)
$ 9,311.94
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: January 14, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: /_d_/ P\ ^ 2'-~ ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: ' License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanso~¥"~ DATE:~~
NO: DATE: January 11,2002 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the January 14, 2002 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Games of Skill, Secondhand Merchant/Dealer, and contractor licenses for
2002.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 14, 2002 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL January 14, 2002
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
POLICE
POLICE,FIRE,BLDG
2002 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
GAMES OF SKILL
*Mendota Valley Amusement (VFW)
*Mendota Valley Amusement (BW3)
4446 Central Ave
4811 Central Ave
SECONDHAND DEALER
*JEM Inc dba Budget Computer
4024 Central Ave NE
$45.00
$180.00
$125.00
BLDG
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
*Sedgwick Heating & AC
*Gilbert Mechanical
*Superior Contractors
*LBP Mechanical
*Vogt Heating
*Ron's Mechanical
*St. Made Sheet Metal
*Metropolitan Mechanical
*Affordable Heating
*Thermex
Cronstrom's Heating
Quality Refrigeration
Alliant Mechanical
Whitetail Heating
Kath Heating
*Albers Mechanical
*Dave's Heating
*Ward Heating
*Royalton Heating
*Louis DeGidio Srv.
8910 Wentworth Ave S, Mpls
4451 W 76th St, Edina
6121 42nd Ave N, Crystal
315 Royalston Ave N, Mpls
3260 Gorham Ave, St Louis Pk
12010 Old Brick Yard Rd
7940 Spring Lk Pk Rd
7340 Washington Ave So
4030 Hayes St
3529 Raleigh Ave S
6437 Goodrich Ave, St Louis Pk
6237 Penn Ave So, Richfield
3650 Kennebec Dr #1, Eagan
29692 Pine Oak Ln NE Isanti
3096 Rice Street, Little Canada
200 W. Plato Blvd, St. Paul
1601 37th Avenue NE
2830 235th Ave NW
4120 85th Ave No., Brk Pk
21033 Heron Way, Lakeville
*Plymouth Plumbing
*Dave Perkins Contract
*Barnes Plumbing
*Terry Overacker Plumb
*Wenzel Plumbing
*Pro Plumbing
*Fignar Plumbing
*KCJ Enterprises
*Rick's Plumbing
*Century Plumbing
Piperight Plumbing
*Tschida Bros Plumbing
*Delson Plumbing
*North Anoka Plumbing
6909 Winetka Ave N, Brk Pk
14230 Basalt St NW, Ramsey
3923 Washington St, Mpls
6527 Central Ave, Fridley
1959 Shawnee Rd, Eagan
9743 Humboldt Ave S, Bloomington
2844 Johnson St, Mpls
2800 Campus Dr #40, Plymouth
1701 221st Ave NW, Cedar
444 Maple St, Mahtomedi
4029 Penrod Lane, St. Anthony
1036 Front Ave, St. Paul
1308 42 ½ Ave NE, Col. Hts
22590 Rum River Blvd
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$5O.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
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.0O
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
United Water & Sewer
Oak Grove Sewer & Water
*Pete's Water & Sewer
Veit & Co.
Meister-Plasha Excav
*Lawrence Sign
DeMars Signs Inc.
*SignArt Co.
*LeRoy Signs Inc
*Watson-Forsberg
*Metro Intercon Inc
*Kraus-Anderson
*McGough Construct
*All Star Construction
*Terra Firma Estates
Timco Construction
*Rayco Construction
*Peterson Stucco, Drywall
*Vera Construction
Rainbow Tree Co
*Top Notch Treecare
*Central MN Tree Service
*S & S Tree
11666 Wayzata Blvd
22590 Rum River Blvd, St. Francis
800 Lowry Ave NE, Mpls
14000 Veit Place, Rogers
541 Andover Blvd NW
945 Pierce Butler Rte, St. Paul
410 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids
2170 Dodd Rd., Mendota Hts
6325 Welcome Ave No., Brk Pk
1433 Utica Ave S, Mpls
15686 Heywood Ct, Apple Valley
525 So. 8th St, Mpls
2737 Fairview Ave N, St Paul
8401 73rd Ave N #80, Brk Pk
750 NW 4th St, New Brighton
14700 28th Ave No., Plymouth
3801 5th St, Col. Hts.
12351 Cloud Dr, Blaine
2616 Victory Memorial Dr
2239 Edgewood Ave So, St Louis Pk
5505 N Hwy 169, Plymouth
144 Satellite Ln NE Fridley
6214 Concord Blvd
$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
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
................................
101 GENERAL
201 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
202 ANOKA COUNTY CDBG
203 PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
204 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE
213 PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH
225 CABLE TELEVISION
235 RENTAL HOUSING
240 LIBRARY
250 COL HGHTS AFTER SCHOOL ENRI
265 CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
270 DARE PROJECT
276 LOCAL LAW ENFORCE BLK GRANT
278 JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT
279 COPS: SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
299 HOUSING & REDEVELOP AUTH
411 CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG
415 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PIR
431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL
439 FIRE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
601 WATER UTILITY
602 SEWER UTILITY
603 REFUSE FUND
604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
609 LIQUOR
701 CENTRAL GARAGE
720 DATA PROCESSING
880 PERMIT SURCHARGE
881 CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-REC
884 INSURANCE
885 ESCROW
886 INVESTMENT TRUST
887 FLEX BENEFIT TRUST FUlfD
888 POLICE/FIRE CONT RESERVE
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
55,789.17
551.99
26,927.50
14,198.21
22,802.88
992.74
6,708.70
1,523.19
433.47
21,991.22
14,828.74
75.00
133.17
1,123.66
38.48
520.20
17.84
119,997.00
86.94
24,588.88
1,780.15
172,003.48
54,665.35
104,257.06
1,126.37
635,195.72
9,718.76
6,591.26
232.11
431.43
21,897.00
458,428.23
1,000,000.00
9,343.78
56,706.00
2,845,705.68
CITY OF COLUMBIANEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.27 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
DISBURSEMENTS
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
AISH/MATT 95810 22.19
AMERIPRIDE 95811 43.52
BELLBOY CORPORATION 95812 9,431.56
BLOWERS/CAROLE 95813 414.56
CHISAGO L~Z(ES DISTRIBUTI 95814 433.80
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE 95815 161.25
COL HGTS FIREFIGHTERS AS 95816 62.50
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SC 95817 48.00
DAHLY/GEORGE 95818 250.00
DOYLE LOCK SUPPLY 95819 240.47
EAGLE WINE COMPANY 95820 1,552.59
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO 95821 20,091.40
GENUINE PARTS/N~A AUTO 95822 132.10
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD 95823 69.55
GRIG(IS-COOPER & CO 95824 442.68
HOHENSTEINS INC 95825 5,102.16
HONEYWELL INC 95826 790.00
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 95827 37,914.31
KUETHER DIST. CO. 95828 28,405.50
LOWER/REBECCA 95829 24.50
MARKRAM/MA/~fHEW 95830 22.20
MARTINSEN/PHYLLIS 95831 250.00
MOELLER/KAREN 95832 195.20
MROS-NORTHERN LIGHTS/RIC 95833 425.00
NAWROCKI/BRUCE 95834 891.59
PETTY CASH - GARY BRAATE 95835 72.39
PETTY CASH - JEAN ANDRES 95836 300.00
PETTY CASH - MARY DUGDA5 95837 105.46
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 95838 5,651.09
PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE 95839 222.45
PRIOR WINE 95840 523.57
PROQUEST INFORMATION -LE 95841 3,092.25
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 95842 31,062.94
QWEST CO~JNICATIONS 95843 118.61
RELIANT ENERGY MINNEGASC 95844 125.82
SAMS ~6310 95845 105.91
SC~/XIDT/JEANINE M 95846 3.51
SEARS COMMERCI~ ONE 95847 1,096.49
SORENSEN/ROLAND 95848 21.55
WINE COMPANY/THE 95849 437.33
OMNI ROOFS INC 95850 117,757.00
ACS 95851 2,500.00
ADVANCED GRAPHICS SYSTEM 95852 148.99
~ SAINTS BRAND DISTRIB 95853 235.50
AMERIPRIDE 95854 255.60
AROMA DESSERT WINES, INC 95855 624.00
AT & T CONSUMER LEASE 95856 39.76
BRC FINANCI~ SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BAGGENSTOSS/GLEN & DEANN
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BIFF'S,INC.
BLAGEO/THERESA
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
CITY PAGES
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
CLARK PRODUCTS INC
COCA-COLABOTTLING MIDWE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SC
COLU~IA HEIGHTS HOUSING
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT F
DRAPER/CHAPiES & LISA
EAGLE WINE COMPANY
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
FEHST/W~TER
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GLASS MASTERS
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HAMANN/MIKE & KRISTINA
HOHENSTEINS INC
I~9{ACULATE CONCEPTION CH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST
JAX CAFE
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
JONSON P~ER & SUPPLY C
KUETHER DIST. CO.
LOUE/SHELLEY
MARK VII DIST.
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNESOTA CROW DISTRIBU
MINNESOTA LICENSED BEV A
MINNESOTA WINEGROWERS CO
MOELLER/KAREN
NATL RECREATION & PARKA
NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY
NORTH STAR ICE
NORTHEAST STATE BANK
OFFICE DEPOT
OLSON/LEONARD
OVERBY/MICHELLE
PAUSTIS & SONS
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PETTY CASH - JOANNE BAKE
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
95857 50.00
95858 239.38
95859 7,312.40
95860 120.52
95861 131.62
95862 2,477.43
95863 420.00
95864 24.50
95865 154.32
95866 1,709.25
95867 4,394.89
95868 12,265.00
95869 17.84
95870 50.00
95871 2,430.96
95872 37,609.11
95873 461.08
95874 91.06
95875 23.31
95876 27,530.18
95877 50.00
95878 4,983.80
95879 1,650.00
95880 315.00
95881 444.82
95882 29,675.04
95883 1,135.24
95884 24.66
95885 37,174.60
95886 30.42
95887 20,529.66
95888 169,284.34
95889 90.50
95890 279.00
95891 483.00
95892 97.24
95893 160.00
95894 523.00
95895 740.68
95896 1,000,000.00
95897 95.13
95898 75.00
95899 510.30
95900 2,622.63
95901 625.19
95902 77.84
95903 8,723.31
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
PRIOR WINE
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
ROTO-ROOTER
SHOREWOOD INN
TAROR & SONS ROOFING
UNIVANCE - ACCTS RECEIV
WINDSCHITL/KEITH
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CR
AFSCME
DELTA DENTAL
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45
MEDICA SENIOR
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS 39
ORCHk~D TRUST COMPANY
PERA
RAMSDELL SCHOLARSHIP FUN
RELIASTAR EMPLOYEE BENEF
UNION 49
UNITED WAY
VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -
WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC
WI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEALERS REAL ESTATE & LA
ALL SAINTS BRAND DISTRIB
AROMA DESSERT WINES, INC
B&H
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
COLUMBIA HEIG}{TS I
DELTA DENTAL
DUGDALE/MARY
EAGLE WINE COMPANY
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
EKO BACKEN
FIRSTECH COMPUTER
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HOHENSTEINS INC
HOME DEPOT #2802
HOWE YMCA/EMMA S
95904 5,123.45
95905 6,301.46
95906 1,361.13
95907 446.47
95908 250.93
95909 2,240.00
95910 23.63
95911 96.93
95912 13,349.31
95913 584.77
95914 957.57
95915 4,680.05
95916 2,355.00
95917 9,496.75
95918 846.60
95919 674.70
95920 294.00
95921 4,755.38
95922 26,857.59
95923 54.25
95924 2,033.70
95925 522.00
95926 35.00
95927 200.00
95928 143,042.84
95929 337.54
95933 1,000.00
95934 599.20
95935 78.00
95936 1,373.24
95937 300.79
95938 12,060.31
95939 2,325.88
95940 24.50
95941 543.85
95942 4,471.67
95943 26.75
95944 9.90
95945 504.04
95946 30,025.95
95947 225.00
95948 2,910.44
95949 98.61
95950 3,124.93
95951 1,920.83
95952 51.53
95953 1,900.00
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK ENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
IKON OFFICE SOLUTION 95954 288.50
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 95955 5,271.72
JOHNSON/THOMAS M 95956 88.98
KUETHER DIST. CO. 95957 68,850.85
MAGNADANCE/FRANK 95958 109.84
MARK VII DIST. 95959 21,971.99
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 95960 250.30
MINNESOTA CROWN DISTRIBU 95961 594.00
NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 95962 89.00
NIGHTINGALE/TERENCE 95963 15.53
NORTH STAR ICE 95964 216.72
OFFICE DEPOT 95965 63.72
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP 95966 307.14
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL 95967 98.25
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 95968 2,569.17
PRIOR WINE 95969 410.11
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 95970 45,102.59
RELIANT ENERGY MINNEC~SC 95971 6,473.69
RELI~TAR EMPLOYEE BENEF 95972 49.00
VOSS LIGHTING 95973 43.22
WILD MOUNTAIN 95974 892.00
WINDSCHITL/KEITH 95975 622.38
WINE COMPANY/THE 95976 2,168.70
WORLD CLASS WINE 95977 418.21
BRADLEY REAL ESTATES INC 95978 11,344.47
MOEI. LER/KAREN 95979 138.99
OHIO UNIVERSITY LAW ENFO 95980 325.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 95981 248.00
ABC-CLIO, INC 95982 96.30
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC 95983 21.25
ACE HARDWARE 95984 241.12
ACTION RADIO & COMMUNICA 95985 92.66
ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC 95986 66.56
ALPHA VIDEO 95987 889.83
AMERIPRIDE 95988 66.85
ANOKA COUNTY - GOV'T CEN 95989 24,588.88
ANOVA COUNTY LIBRARY 95990 2,995.88
ANOKA HENNEPIN TECH COLL 95991 60.00
ASPEN MILLS, INC. 95992 227.00
B~d{ER & TAYLOR CONT. SER 95993 3,588.56
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN 95994 148.64
BARNES & NOBLE INC 95995 127.45
BATTERY CITY INC 95996 118.51
BCA FORENSIC SCIENCE 5AB 95997 200.00
BEACON BALLFIELDS 95998 255.00
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC 95999 2,800.76
BOOK WHOLESALERS INC 96000 97.19
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BOGE~4EN INC/THE 96001 154.46
BOYER TRUCK Pk]{TS 96002 244.62
BREDEMUS EQUIPMENT 96003 125.02
BRODART 96004 274.94
C & J TECHNOLOGY 96005 91.54
C E SUNDBERG COMPANY 96006 15.91
CAMDEN PET HOSPITAL 96007 331.00
CARDINAL SERVICES 96008 88.00
CATCO PARTS SERVICE 96009 623.40
CDW-G 96010 164.84
CEN-A-VAC 96011 15.94
CENTER FOR ENERGY/ENVIRO 96012 14,600.00
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 96013 9.59
CONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIP 96014 185.00
CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPT 96015 242.18
CREST VIEW CORPORATION 96016 12,459.26
DANKA OFFFICE IMAGING CO 96017 270.00
DAVIES-NORTHERN WATER WK 96018 217.13
DEMCO 96019 164.97
DETERMAN BROWNIE, INC 96020 974.00
ECO TONE INC 96021 73.49
E}{LER & ASSOCIATE-PUBLIC 96022 4,928.75
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUC 96023 84.60
FALCON COMMUNICATIONS GR 96024 232.77
FLEX COMPENSATION, INC 96025 157.50
FOCUS NEWSPAFERS 96026 43.56
FRIDLEY/CITY OF 96027 945.00
G & K SERVICES 96028 607.41
GALE GROUP/THE 96029 783.01
GALLAGHER & COMPANY OF M 96030 21,897.00
GENUINE PARTS/NAFA AUTO 96031 423.20
GOODIN CO. 96032 335.07
GOVERNING MAGAZINE 96033 15.00
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC. 96034 199.84
HEIM - SECRETI%RY/JAMES 96035 80.00
HOME DEPOT ~2802 96036 282.36
HOME PLANNERS LLC 96037 165.04
HOSPITALITY SUPPLY COMPA 96038 50.45
IBM CORPORATION 96039 86.80
INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN 96040 364.00
IPC PRINTING 96041 357.01
J H LARSON ELECTRIC COMP 96042 87.09
JINDRA/PATRICIA 96043 105.00
K MART 96044 100.93
KENNEDY & GRAVEN 96045 1,382.67
LAKESHORE 96046 204.60
LANO EQUIPMENT CO. 96047 101.66
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
LAW ENFORCEMENT OPPORTUN 96048 325.00
LEGACY AUTO DETAILING 96049 80.00
LIBRARY VIDEO COMPANY 96050 957.62
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO. 96051 473.38
MAHCO 96052 50.00
MARCELLUS/MS LINDA 96053 90.16
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMEER-F 96054 282.42
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN 96055 340.69
MGS PROFESSIOAL BUILDING 96056 310.00
MIDWAY FORD 96057 378.29
MIDWEST LOCK & SAFE 96058 65.36
MIDWEST TAPE 96059 96.93
MINITEX - ATTN MARY GARC 96060 512.00
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT 96061 340.00
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. 96062 5.11
MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO. 96063 73.92
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO 96064 37.00
MORRELL & MORRELL INC 96065 1,060.80
NEWQUIST & EKSTRUM, CHAR 96066 75.00
NRG PROCESSING SOLUTIONS 96067 120.00
O'GARA/ANDREW 96068 50.00
OFFICE DEPOT 96069 706.53
OLSON'S PLUMBING 96070 337.50
ONE-CALL CONCEPT-GOPHER 96071 116.25
ORIENTAL TR~ING COMPANY 96072 191.50
ORKIN 96073 52.27
PC SOLUTIONS 96074 6,626.52
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP 96075 671.00
PLETSCHERS 96076 42.60
RAPIT PRINTING - FRIDLEY 96077 64.75
SAM GIBSON SEWER COMPANY 96078 75.00
SCHERER BROS LUMBER 96079 1,042.22
SHARP HEATING & AIR COND 96080 749.00
SOUTHEASTERN LIBRARIES C 96081 67.25
STANDARD SPRING CO 96082 1,278.94
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO 96083 141.54
TINUCCI'S CATERING 96084 1,200.64
TKDA 96085 362.43
TREADWAY GRAPHICS 96086 133.17
TROPHIES BY LIN'DA 96087 1.86
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC 96088 468.71
UPSTkRT 96089 375.66
VAN-O-LITE 96090 123.65
~CTOR INTEPd~ET SERVICES 96091 150.00
~RIZON WIRELESS 96092 275.36
VOSS LIGHTING 96093 152.90
ZA}{L EQUIPMENT 96094 135.60
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ZIEGLER INC
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BIFF'S,INC.
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRANSPO
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE
EAGLE WINE COMPANY
EAST SIDE BE~RAGE CO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HARSEN/KEVIN
HOHENSTEINS INC
IKON OFFICE SOLUTION
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
KUETHER DIST. CO.
LOWRY CENTRAL BOWLERS
MARK VII DIST.
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO
MN-USA WRESTLING
PAUSTIS & SONS
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PRIOR WINE
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QNEST COMMUNICATIONS
STAR TRIBUNE
SUCKERMAN/PHIL
SUCKERMAN/PHILLIP
VERIZON WIRELESS
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
~FINITY PLUS FEDERAL CR
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS YOUTH W
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U
HE~TH PARTNERS
IC~ RETIREMENT TRUST 4S
~EFFERSON PILOT
JOHNSON/THOMAS M
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY
PERA
PUBLIC MANAGERS ASSOCIAT
UNION 320
UNITED WAY
VARTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -
WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC
WI DEPARTMENT OF RE~NUE
96095 149.23
96096 1,049.72
96097 6,744.18
96098 32.28
96099 641.00
96100 250.70
96101 16,000.00
96102 553.00
96103 50.00
96104 704.67
96105 21,092.80
96106 560.90
96107 69.54
96108 2,540.45
96109 144.25
96110 7,388.00
96111 14,827.35
96112 35.74
96113 5,679.13
96114 454.07
96115 20.00
96116 901.75
96117 606.94
96118 1,960.40
96119 8,374.04
96120 179.21
96121 1,755.18
96122 1,600.00
96123 464.50
96124 192.04
96125 50.28
96126 584.77
96127 1,230.00
96128 2,325.00
96129 57,416.45
96130 16,625.13
96131 608.54
96132 88.70
96133 674.70
96134 12,315.50
96135 26,163.78
96136 40.00
96137 1,030.92
96138 39.00
96139 100.00
96140 151,579.03
96141 308.20
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
0111o120o2 16
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01/14/2002 COUNCIL LISTING
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.27 PAGE 8
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC 96142 55.16
AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC 96143 472.13
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIA 96144 49.25
ANOKA COUNTY 96145 45.00
ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEP 96146 741.52
ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY 96147 2,438.18
ASPEN MILLS, INC. 96148 466.50
BATTERIES PLUS 96149 126.74
BATTERY CITY INC 96150 27.09
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE 96151 84.00
BFI/WOODLAKE SANITARY SE 96152 102,103.15
CLARK PRODUCTS INC 96153 357.21
CREIGHTON BRADLEY GUZZET 96154 582.12
G & K SERVICES 96155 115.94
GOODIN CO. 96156 64.37
HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL 96157 1,062.14
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC. 96158 515.60
HOME DEPOT #2802 96159 787.76
INTERLOCK CONCRETE PRODU 96160 590.00
LANGE TANK, INC 96161 123.30
LANO EQUIPMENT CO. 96162 49.99
MCCARTHY WELL COMPANY 96163 95.00
MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC 96164 87.00
METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN 96165 3.52
MIDWAY FORD 96166 382.05
MOTOROLA INC. 96167 1,780.15
NRG PROCESSING SOLUTIONS 96168 421.74
OFFICE DEPOT 96169 719.33
PERA POLICE RELIEF CONSO 96170 56,706.00
SOUTHERN ANOKA COUI~ CH 96171 32.00
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC. 96172 228.23
T~IN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO 96173 85.00
UNITED RENTALS - HWY TEC 96174 600.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 96175 65.54
XPECT FIRST AID 96176 85.31
ZAHL EQUIPMENT 96177 309.69
ACS 96178 8,978.22
AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIA 96179 404.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 96180 847.75
AMERICAN SEMI PARTS,SERV 96181 12.19
CITY OF NEW HOPE 96182 24.00
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 96183 768.00
FACT BOOK-CORPORATE REPO 96184 119.00
FIDELITY SERVICES INC 96185 4,660.96
G & K SERVICES 96186 148.40
H.W. WILSON CO. 96187 114.00
HOME DEPOT #2802 96188 59.74
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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GL540R-V06.27 PAGE 9
BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
KMART 96189 35.55
KIPLINGER WASHINGTON LET 96190 79.00
KIRk'US REVIEW 96191 250.00
METRO EMERGENCY MANAGER' 96192 75.00
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS 96193 53,759.20
MINNESOTA GFOA - TOM PEP 96194 80.00
MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSO 96195 225.00
MN COMM PAGING 96196 651.61
MN CRIME PREVENTION ASSO 96197 60.00
MN STATE TREAS BUILDING 96198 232.11
MPELRA 96199 150.00
MUNICI-PALS 96200 20.00
N.A.D.A. A~PRAISAL GUIDE 96201 60.00
NAHRO-MN CHA~TER 96202 20.00
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIE 96203 1,177.00
NATL ASSO OF TOWN WATCH 96204 25.00
R R BOWKER 96205 299.95
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL 96206 109.00
UNITED STATE POSTAL SERV 96207 34.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 96208 480.00
UNIVERSITY OF WI-EXTENSI 96209 445.00
2,845,705.68 ***
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING JANUARY 26, 2002
AS ~'~./10-/~/ ~i¢/~9~ ~A ~" IN
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, John Gordon is a resident of Columbia
Heights, and;
WHEREAS, John Gordon will represent our City,
State and Country in Salt Lake City, Utah in February at the
2002 Winter Olympics, and;
WHEREAS, John Gordon is the Team Lead on the US
Olympic Curling Rink, and;
WHEREAS, John Gordon participated with the 1998
US Curling Olympic Team, the US Olympic Trials, Men's
Nationals competition for seven years, the Men's World
competition for three years, and the Wisconsin State Men's
Championships for two years, and;
WHEREAS, a Fund Raiser will be held in his honor
on Saturday, January 26, 2000, at St. Timothy's Lutheran
Church from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DECLARED, that I,
Mayor Gary L. Peterson, do hereby proclaim January 26,
2000, as
"John Gordon Day"
in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of January 14, 2002
AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION: 1,.~ ~_ f~ Fire APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Close Heating BY: Dana Alexon
Rental License Revocation
DATE: January 9, 2002 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against
Tad Sonneman regarding rental property at 4654 Washington Street NE. for failure to meet the requirements of
the Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of January
14, 2002.
The public hearing on this property may now be closed in that the owner has brought the property/building into
compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Tad Sonneman Regarding Rental Property at 4654 Washington Street NE. in that the
Property complies with the Residential Maintenance Code.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of January. 14, 2002
AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION: ~59 ~ Fire APPROVAL
NO:
IT EM: Close Hearing BY: Dana A1 ex on BY--.' / ~.~
Rental License Revocation
DATE: January 9, 2002 D ·
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against
Myong Yi regarding rental property at 4546 Tyler Street NE. for failure to meet the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of January 14,
2002.
The public hearing on this property may now be closed in that the owner has brought the property/building into
compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Myong Yi Regarding Rental Property at 4546 Tyler Street NE. in that the Property
complies with the Residential Maintenance Code.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of January 14~ 2002
AGENDA Public Hearings ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION: Fire APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Dana Alexon
Rental License Revocation
DATE: January 9, 2002 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against
Edward Fragale regarding rental property at 1300-02~ 1308-10, 1316-18, 1324-26 Circle Terrace for failure to
meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code was scheduled to commence at the City Council
meeting of January 14, 2002.
The public hearing on these properties can be closed in that the owner has brought the property/building into
substantial (but not complete) compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Edward Fragale Regarding Rental Property at 1300-02~ 1308-10~ 1316-18~ 1324-26
Circle Terrace in that the Properties are in Substantial Compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of January 14, 2002
AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY
SECTION: )/~'x DEPARTMENT:Fire MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Dana Alexon BY:
Rental License Revocation
DATE: January 11, 2002 DATE:
NO:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against
Renae Novak regarding rental property at 4023 6th Street for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential
Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2002.
The public heating on this property may now be closed in that the owner and the tenants were not properly notified
of the City Council hearing. The Columbia Heights Fire Department will serve proper notice on all interested
parties and schedule a public heating at the next available date.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Heating Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License Held by Renae Novak Regarding Rental Property at 4023 6th Street until such time all interested
parties are properly notified.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: January 14, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 7-B- 1 Recreation } APPROVAL
ITEM: City Newsletter Printing Quotations for 2002 BY: Keith Windschitl~ BY:
NO: DATE: January 11, 2002
BACKGROUND: On December 17,2001 the City Council authorized staff to obtain price quotes for printing and mailing the 2002
quarterly "Heights Happenings" city newsletters. Price quotes were requested fi.om eleven printing companies. Attached are the nine price
quotes that were received by the Recreation Department.
Staffis recommending the sheet fed printing process over web press for several reasons. First, there is a noticeable quality difference
between the two processes. The sheet fed process has better print, which makes it easier to read; the graphics are clearer; and the overall
appearance of the brochure is more professional. The web press process would require the use of smaller pages, which would mean that in
order to keep the page number the same, some information would have to be eliminated; a smaller font would have to be used (making it
more difficult to read); or pages would have to be added and that would raise the cost. It is already difficult to keep the number of pages at
24. A final concern in switching to web press would be the increased amount of stafftime needed to work with a new company.
Staffhas been very pleased with the quality of newsletter published by Nystrom's Publishing. They have been very accommodating, easy to
work with, and are very familiar with the production process of our newsletter. Furthermore, the proposed 2002 bid of $19,390.48 is
$715.68 lower than the $20,106.16 bid awarded for 2001.
CONCLUSION: If the City Council is concemed about the document's quality, the staff recommendation would be to go with Nystrom's at
the extra cost of $1426.48 for the year. If the City Council is concerned about the lowest bid, staff would recommend Rapid Graphics,
located in Columbia Heights, which has improved equipment since 1999 and would also be using a smooth paper.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to enter into an agreement with Nystrom's publishing for printing, publishing, and distributing the
City newsletter based upon their proposal of a yearly cost of $19,390.48 for four publications in 2002; and furthermore to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to enter into an agreement with Rapid Graphics & Mailing for printing, publishing, and distributing the
City newsletter based upon their proposal of a yearly cost of $17,964.00 for four publications in 2002; and furthermore to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
COUNCIL ACTION:
City Newsletter Quotes for 2002
Item 20-page web 24-parle web 20-sheet fed 24-sheet fed
Nystroms None None 4471.17 4847.62
Maple Grove 17,884.68/year 19,390.48/year
Rapit Printing None None 5474.15 6133.74
Fridley 21,896.60/year 24,534.96
Marudas 4548.62 4754.16 5695.08 6000.34
St. Paul 18,194.48/year 19,016.64/year 22,780.32/year 24,121.20/year
Anchor Printing Co. None None 5161.64 6179.64
Eden Prairie 20,646.56/year 24,718.56/year
Infinity Direct None None 7414.85 7649.46
Plymouth 28,591.40/year 30,597.84/year
Sir Speedy None None 7152.91 8105.65
Fridley 28,611.64/year 32,422.60/year
John Roberts Co. None None 7724.69 8304.69
Minneapolis 30,898.76/year 33,218.76/year
Rapid Graphics 4380.00 4491.00 None None
Minneapolis 17,520.00/year 17,964.00/year
Specifications for 2002 City. Newsletter
Contact Person:
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director
Columbia Heights Recreation Department
530 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone (763) 706-3730
Fax (763) 706-3731
Qualifications: Printing company must have two years of experience in the priming of
newsletters or similar projects.
2002 city newsletters to be published and mailed quarterly according to the following
schedule: Spring - February; Summer - May; Fall - August; Winter - November.
Printing specifications:
* Printed using a sheet fed and/or web press method (you may want to bid on
both)
* 60 lb. white 1 l"x 17" paper.
* Folded in half(to create an 8 1/2" x 11" booklet) with two staples in the center.
* Two ink print colors.
* Printing to include typed text, clip art and photographs.
* Printing on both sides of paper.
* 12,900 newsletters to be printed.
4. Price quotes should be submitted for newsletters of either 20 or 24 finished pages.
10,047 newsletters to be mailed to all Columbia Heights residents. The additional 2,853
newsletters to be delivered to John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Columbia Heights,
MN 55421. If there are different costs for the mailing a 20 or 24 page newsletter (due to
different weights of the newsletter), these costs should be specified in the price quotes.
o
Copy for the newsletter will be prepared on Microsoft Publisher 2000 version 6.0 and
will be submitted in hard copy form. The printer will do color separation from the hard
copy. Copy to be submitted to printer approximately seven business days prior to
scheduled mailing dates.
7. Additional cost for printing outside covers in three colors.
8. Additional cost for halftone photographs.
The price quotes shall include: priming costs; mailing costs (10,047 copies); sales tax;
delivery costs; and any other associated costs.
10.
The City Council may be looking at the option of awarding the bid for a three-year
contract. If you are interested, please submit a three-year contract option.
December 20, 2001
Columbia Heights Recreation Dept.
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director:
quotation: Recreation/Height Happenings books:
- Sheet fed printing
60# white offset
8.5 x 11 inches book saddle-stitched with two staples
two ink colors throughout
output from your disk, or shoot hard copy
- 12,900 copies
- 20 pages or 24 pages
- mailing service included (postage extra, approximately $1200
- sales tax included
- delivery included
17
$10.00 each for scanning photographs
Prices:
$3271.17 for 20 pages
$3647.62 for 24 pages
$355.71 for additional color of ink on outside covers
~,ynn Reemtsma
~'763) 425-7900
Columbia Heights
Date
12,gO0
Sales Rep: #2FX
E#49293
Printing, 11 x 17 60~ Husky Vellum White, 24o~, printed 4 up 2 colors front in
Black+PMS ink 2 colors back in BIack+PMS ink
Place to output
Color Laser
Digita~ i~ate(s) 11 x 17
PMS Ink
Fold, Collate, Staple, Trim
Sort For Mailing
Deliver To Post Office And Del Extras To Sepemte Addy
There Would Be No Additional Charge For Any Photos
And To Add A 3rd Color To The Cover Would Be An .Extra 213.00
The Postage Will Be Aprox 1255.88 Additional
SUB
TAX
SHIPPING
TOTAL
4,580.151
297.71
4~877.86
TOTAL P. 03
Columbia Heights
Date
12/26/01
12,900
Printing, 11 x 17 60~ Husky Vellum White,~ls, pdnted 4 up 2 colors front in
Black+PMS ink 2 colors back in BlacI(+PMS ink
Place to output
Color Laser
Digital plate(s) 11 x 17
PM$ Ink
Fold, Collate, Staple, Trim
Sort For Mailing
Deliver To Post Off'~,.e And Del Extras To Seperate Addy
There Would Be No Additional Charge For Any Photos
And To Add A 3rd Color To The Cover Would Be An Extra 213.00
The Postage Will Be Aprox 1255.88 Additional ---
Sales Rep: #2FX
E#49296
SUB
TAX
SHIPPING
TOTAL
3,960.82
3,960.82
257.45
4.218.27
M udss
Pn'~c Se~4ces and Promotional Products
1300 Oki HiEhw;y E~tt
Deca~bo- 26, 2001
Columbia Hcights Recreation D~t.
530 Mill Su-cet NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
St. Paul~ MN $$I 12
65 I/~97-7820
FAX 651/697-7822
Attn: Keith lVmdschitl
Keit
Please find the following prices for the 2002 City Ne~rsletter. These prices are quoted
using a Web press and sheet fed. Due to the nature of the Web press, The actual finish
siz~ of thc ncwslctter will be 8 ¼"w x 10 %'h.. Looking at the sample of the last
newsletter that was done on a web. It ~11 be tt~ same size as that one. I w~ be able to
supply samples upon your request.
We will require that the artwork be supplied as a PDF electronic file. The person doing
the artwork will know what this means.
Qty 20 pages 24 pages
$4,54g.62.00/qtr. $4.754.16.00/qtr.
Additional color on cover
Additional scans
$445.00/qtr.
$75.00/ea.
Sheet Fed Pricing as
Qty 20 pages
$5,695.08/qtr
24 pages
$6,030.30/qtr
Additional color on cover
Additional scans
$335.00/qtr
$75.00/ea.
PRICING INCLUDES ALL TAXES, POSTAGE, AND ANY DELIVERY CHARGES
If you have any questions, please contact mc at 651-697-7834
Sinexxely,
Tom Ramsdell
Mamdas Print. Services
Estimate for
The City of Columbia Heights
December 19, 2001
We are pleased to provide you the following estimate based on the specifications
provided. Anchor Pdnting is a Sheet Fed, Offset Printer.
Job Description:
Customer to Supply:
Quantity:
20 Pages - Self Cover:
24 Pages - Self Cover:
16 Pages + 3/2 Cover:
20 Pages + 3/2 Cover:
Halftone Scans:
City Newsletter
Finished Size 8.5" X 11"
60# White Spectrum Offset
Black Plus I PMS Color
Fold, Collate, Stitch & Tdm
10,047 Newsletters will be mailed
to all Columbia Heights residents.'
Disk (Microsoft Publisher 6.0 File)
12,900
$3956
$4974
$4431
$5242
$10 each
Anchor Printing Company agrees to lock the prices on the
Newsletter for Three Years.
**' The only exception to this agreement will be paper price increases that
exceed a total of five percent. Anchor'Pdnting agrees to absorb the paper pdce
increases through five percent, and the City of Columbia Heights agrees to pay
the additional paper price increase beyond five percent. A:II paper prices will be
documented for your review.
7913 PALMGREN AVE. NE · ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA 55330 · 612.387.8744
www. anchorprt.com
direct
Keith Windschitl
530 Mill st NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Description:
Recreation book 20 or 24 page self cover
12/17/01
Size:
8.5 x 11 finished
Stock:
60 lb white offset (sheet fed)
Colors:
2/2 with a 3/2 cover option
Bindery:
Saddle Stiched
Prep: disk
Packing: cartons
Delivery: local
Scott Fortier
Quantity and Price: 12,900 (10,047 to be mailed @ $725.00)
---~ '7! ~ 7. ~'~ 20 page @ 2 color $4,354.79
20 page @ 3 color cover $4,738.19
-//'~'~ 7~' ~ 1, ~/~ 24 page @ 2 color $4,856.40
24 page @ 3 color cover $5,342.04
-F
Quote includes printing, mailing, 6.5% tax, and all associated costs except postage.
There will be a $15.00 charge f-or each half tone photograph.
5% discount on 3 year contract.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Scott Fortier
SOLD '10
COCUM~P, HEIGHTS RECR~
OEPAR~
53O MILl. STREET NE
.COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN 5,542.1
(763)
SIR SPEEDY PRINTING ~432
7229 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley MN 55432
571-4608 Fax (763) 571-24,37
No.
Date
Estimate
E#7857
1/2/2002
12.900
12,900
12,900
12,900
12,900
10,183
2002 CITY NEWSLETTER 20 PAGE BOOKLET
2002 CITY .NEWSLETTER 24 PAGE BOOKLET
2002 CITY NEWSLETTER 20 PAGE BOOKLET 3 COLOR COVER
2002 CITY NEWSLETTER 24 PAGE BOOKLET 3 COLOR COVER
MAIUNG SERVICES
POSTAGE AT .12 PER ITEM
ADDITIONAL TYPESETTING(IF NECESSARY) WILL BE BILLED AT $60 PER HOUR
A DISCOUNT OF 2% WILL 6E GIVEN IF PAYMENT IS MADE WITHIN 10 OAYS
SALES TAX (IF APPLICABLE) WiLL BE BILLED AT 6.5%
This estimate i~ va#d for 30 days.
SUBTOTAL
TAX
SHIPPING
TOTAL
AMOUNT DtJE
5,568.97
6,463.56
6,073.03
6,967.62
525.00
1.221.96
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
This estifftate is based on Information received by Sir Speedy, and is subject to revision upon receipt of materials for the actual
job. Chaffjes for corrections and any customer alteration will be added to the estimated price. Customer
will be notified of any additional charges before work is begun.
Experience the differences a great printer c~n m~ke.
The John Roberts Company
9687 East River Road Minneapolis, MN 55433
Phone: 763.755.550~ 'www.johnroberts.com
December 31,2001
Columbia Heights Recreation Department
530 Mill Street N.E
Columbia Heights, MN. 55421
Keith Windschitl
We are pleased to present the following quotation for printing:
to
Description Quarterly City Newsletter For 2002
Size
Paper stock
Artwork, Film
Preparation and Proofs
Prep costs are subject to
review of electronic files
Press Work
Colors
20pg SelfCover
-VS-
24pg SeifCover
8-1/2 x 11
603 White Matte Text
Customer to fumish disk with hardcopy, JR will provide confirming
dylux and color approval proofs.
2c / 2c
Pms color + Black 2 sides
Bindery
Die Cut and Numbering
Glue, Perf, Score
F.O.B.
Packaging and Delivery
Quantity and Price
Option: Outside Cover is 3 colors
Saddle Stitch 11" Way
lnkjet and mail 10,000 balance bulk ships local.
Qty = 12,900 20pgs
Prep, Print, Stitch = $ 4,420. 00
Add'l for 3 color cover - $ 500. 00
Add'l for Halftone Scan - $ 25 ea. Scan
-VS-
12,900 24pgs
$ 5,000. 00
$ 565. oo
Inkjet and Mail 10m = $ 592.00 + Postage
* All prices include Sales Tax and Delivery Charges.
Thank you for letting me present this quotation. If you have any questions,
Due to paper mill pricing policies, we are unable to guarantee paper prices. Paper pricing is subject to the price prevailing at the time of
delivery and any increase applicable to this shipment of paper will be added to our quotation. Revisio, r~s to specifications may result in
price changes. Quotations more than 30 days old are subject to review. '~,~ ~~.~,~..._ /~/,~ ~/
TERMS: Net 30 days from date of invoice. The John Roberts Co., by /
ACCEPTANCE. ~r/om Claveau /- D.S.
§ate
Signature ~tle SA-103-3a
Rev. 03 - 0~/12/g1
3an 03 O~ 01:43P p.1
FAX COVER PAGE
RAPID GRAPHICS
& MAILING INC.
4016 Central Avenue Northeast · Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421
(763) 781-693I. Fax: (763) 781-2704
Emaih rapidgraphics~__,qwest, net
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: January 14, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 7-C-1 Community Development APPROVAL
Resolution2002-04, Appointmentof BY: Randy Schumacher J~'j BY:~f.~:~'~
ITEM:
EDA Commissioner DATE: January 10, 2002
ISSUE STATEMENT: The City Council is requested to approve the Mayor's appointment of
Commissioner Ruettimann to the Columbia Heights EDA term which expired on January 8, 2002.
BACKGROUND: Mayor Peterson has re-appointed Commissioner Robert Ruettimann to the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority for another six (6) year term, which expired
effective January 8, 2002. By authority of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469, EDA Commissioners are
appointed by the Mayor and must be approved by the City Council. Commissioner Ruettimann has
expressed interest in continuing to serve as a citizen at-large on the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority.
We have attached a copy of a letter from Mayor Peterson requesting City Council approval for the re-
appointment of Commissioner Ruettimann to the Columbia Heights EDA. You will also find attached a
copy of draft Resolution 2002-04 and a summary sheet identifying the appointments and term
expirations for the EDA members.
RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor is requesting City Council approval of his re-appointment of
Commissioner Ruettimann to the EDA Board, which term will expire on January 8, 2007.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-04, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2002-04, being a Resolution approving the Appointment of a
Commissioner to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
h:\Consent2002\Resolution CL Appointing EDA Commissioner
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-04
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER
TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the City has, by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-01 (enabling resolution), duly
created an Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the City of Columbia Heights pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and
WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the EDA
shall consist of seven members, at least two, but not more than five, of who must be members of
the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has this day re-appointed the following person as Commissioner of the
EDA for the term as indicated:
Robert Ruettimann
Term ending January 8, 2007
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the
appointment of Robert Ruettimann to the aforementioned terms of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority.
Passed this
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
__day of .,2002.
Mayor-Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
H:\Resolutions2002\CL Resolution Appointment of EDA Commissioner
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
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Mayor:
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers:
Marlaine Szurek
Julierme Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
ADMINISTRATION
January 10, 2002
Randy Schumacher
Acting Community Development Director
C/O Housing and Redevelopment Authority
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: Appointment of EDA Commissioner
Dear Randy:
I am hereby writing to inform you of my decision to reappoint of Robert Ruettimann as
Commissioner to the Economic Development Authority. As you know, the appointment is
subject to approval of the City Council, therefore, I am requesting you schedule the approval of
the appointment for the City Council meeting scheduled on January 14, 2002.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly,
Gary L. Peterson
Mayor
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Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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THE CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS Of DISABILITYIN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OFSERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MhNUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2001
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority, (EDA) was called to order by President Ruettimann at 7:01 p.m., Tuesday, November 20,
2001, in the Parkview Villa Community Room B, 965 40'~ Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Robert Ruettimann, Patricia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Gary
Peterson, Julienne Wyckoff, Bruce Nawrocki, and Bobby
Williams
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Acting Community Dev. Director
Anita Kottsick, Parkview Villa Housing Administrator
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA - Ruettimann announced that 9-A-3
under Items for Consideration, Other Resolutions, was deleted for lack of necessary information for
discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Adopt the consent agenda items as listed below.
1) Approval of Minutes - regular meeting of October, 2001
Move to adopt the minutes of the October, 2001 regular meeting as presented in writing.
2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills
a. Financial Statement - October, 2001
b.' Payment of Bills - October, 2001
Move to approve Resolution' 2001-17, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for October, 2001 and approving payment of bills
for October, 2001.
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
REPORT OF TIlE MANAGEMENT COMP.aa'NY
Kottsick indicated that an inspector from the insurance company was out to inspect the new boilers and
stated that they did not meet code. Therefore, the units were shut down until the contractor adds
individual relief valves and shut off valves to each boiler. The hot water was out of service on November
8'a due to cloggedpipes, which made the unit overheat. Repairs were made on the 9tn. There was some
vandalism at 4607 Tyler to the fence gate on the week of November 5th, which has been repaired. Trans
Alarm replaced two cameras in the parking lot. There are only five residents left to issue security cards
to and this should be done by next week. She will then have the system turned on. The strike on the
middle door isn't very good, so Trans Alarm has been called to adjust it.
Administrative Report- Kottsick is experiencing problems with HUD's new system for submitting the
50058family reports. Our software vendor is working with a representative from HUD to resolve the
problems. The guidelines and procedures for the voluntary floor-checking program that will begin on
January 1, 2002, are being discussed at the Resident Council meetings.
At the November Resident Council meeting, residents were asked how many currently use the beauty
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salon and how satisfied they are with the services, prices and quality. Twenty-eight female residents
polled use the services. The majority of residents in attendance, were satisfied with the current services
received.
Nawrocki felt that twenty eight residents polled at Parkview Villa was not enough ora percentage to
determine if they are satisfied with the salon services and wanted staff to check into what the reasoning
is for the residents that don't use the salon. Jindra stated that at the Resident Council meeting some of
the residents stated they still prefer to go to the beautician they have been going to for years at another
location.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Williams, to make theYesident satisfaction of the salon services at
Parkview Villa a non-issue, as this is something that should be brought before the Resident Council.
Upon Vote: J'inda-Aye, Peterson- Aye, Nawrocki- Nay, Szurek- Aye, Williams- Aye, Wyckoff- Aye.
Motion Carried.
Contract l"or Snow Removal
Kottsick stated she contacted a number of contractors in the area to bid on the snow removal for
Parkview Villa and the Tyler Street locations. Three contractors responded, Clean Sweep, Inc. at
$84.70 per hour with plowing beginning at 1.5 to 3 inches, Fridley Snow Plowing and Removal
responded with a no bid, but stated their hourly rate was $58.00, and Professional Building Maintenance
Services, Inc. of Columbia Heights at $50 per occurrence for 1 to 4 inches and $60 per occurrence for 4-
8 inches of snow.
Nawrocki felt that $40 for 1 to 4 inches of snow was too high for 4607 Tyler Street when we are only
paying $50 at Parkview Villa for a much larger parking area.
MOTION by Williams, second by Peterson, to approve the contract for snow removal services to cover
year 2001-2002, to Professional Building Maintenance Services; and furthermore, to authorize'the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
Other Resolutions.
Resolution 2001-18, Transferring Authori~ from EDA to HRA.
Schumacher indicated that at the ED~I meeting on February, 2001 it was suggested the Board consider
transferring all City housing responsibilities, ownership, and operations to the Columbia Heights
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HIM) thus allowing the EDA to focus on community development
and redevelopment issues. Then on October 22, 2001 the City Council approved the second reading of
Ordinance number 1442, determining the City's overall housing and redevelopment objectives would be
best served if certain housing powers are allocated to the HIM, and redevelopment and economic
development powers are allocated to the EDA. By approving Resolution 2001-18, this would transfer the
control, authority and operation of all housing programs and projects from the EDA to the HR& as well
as all real estate property and contracts.
Nawrocki felt the City does not need two agencies (HRA/EDA).
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MOTION by Peterson, second by Szurek, to approve Resolution 2001-18, a resolution relating to the
transfer of certain projects to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority from the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority; Modifying the Purchases of Services Agreement.
Upon Vote: Jindra- Aye, Peterson- Aye, Nawrocki- Nay, Szurek- Aye, Williams- Aye, Wyckoff- Aye.
Motion Carried.
Resolution 2001-19, Decertification of Parcels from the CDB TIF District
Schumacher indicated the Anoka County Auditors Office contacted staff to advise us that when the
Transition Block Redevelopment TIF District No. 9 was certified in 1999, it included two parcels of land,
the Locksmith Shop and the Professional Building, that h,ad previously been included in the Central
Downtown Business TIF District. Therefore, the two parbels that were a part of the Transition Block
Redevelopment TIF District No. 9for the 50 unit Senior Assisted £iving facility need to be removed from
the original Central Downtown Business TIF District by decertification. Resolution 2001-19 would
decerti~ the two parcels from the district.
MOTION by Williams, second by Wyckoff, to approve Resolution 2001-19, a Resolution Decertifying
Parcels 35-30-24-14-0092 and 35-30-24-14-0091 from the Central Downtown Business TIF District.
All ayes. Motion Carried.
Other Business.
One Year Extension for Agreement with Center for Energy and Environment
Schumacher indicated in 1999 the EDA entered into an agreement with the Center for Energy and
Environment to administer comprehensive housing rehabilitation services for the Community
Development Block Grant program. At the same time, the City entered into an agreement with CEE for
administering the MHFA loan programs. Both agreements were extended for an additional year and
expire on December 31, 2001. In the past year, CEE has not processed the CDBG loans in a timely
matter. Therefore, staff recommended City Council approve the renewal of a one-year agreement with
CEE to administer the MHFA loan housing rehabilitation programs and authorize staff to negotiate an
agreement with ACCAP for administering the Community Development Block Grants for 2002.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for administrative
services with ACCAP for the Community Development Block Grant Program and bring it back to the
EDA for consideration. All ayes. Motion Carried.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Jindra, to recommend City Council approve the agreement for
administrative services between CEE and the City for the MI-IFA Home Improvement Loans based upon
their proposal. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Commercial and Housing Redevelopment.
Gordon Awsumb with Minnesota Development, Harlan Jacobs with Genesis Corporation, and John
Lampland, SavvyNet Inc., presented three items for consideration by the Board.
Fiber Optics- Next spring when the downtown streets are upgraded the City would substantially
save money by installing Fiber Optic Access at the same time. The advantages of installing
Fiber Optic Access in Columbia Heights is that it would put Columbia Heights ahead of other
cities installation, enhance the tax base, create more jobs and development in the City. With
Fiber Optic Access the City and developers could build higher buildings to facilitate businesses
in the Downtown Cohtmbia Heights area. Awsumb stated that his firm and Genesis would be
willing to donate to the addition of Fiber Optics in the City. The total cost of the access link,
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phase I, project engineer, administrative costs, data communication equipment, reserve funds,
and phase II would be $965,308.
Wyckoff stated that the Telecommunications Committee Technicians- Dennis Stroik, Reuben
Ruen, and Dan Swee should be contacted to discuss the Fiber Optic issues. Ruettimann
suggested presenting the plan to Public Works Department, the Telecommunications Committee
and then to bring it before the City Council
Development-Awsumb stated he has plans to develop another 50, 000 sq. fl. office unit above his
bank building if the City should put in the Fiber Optic Access, which would enhance bio-medical
companies to move into Columbia Heights.
,4 Joint Partnership with the City for a Townhome Development- Awsumb proposed a joint
partnership with the City of Columbia Heights to development the Gould Avenue and Central
Avenue areas with a new Townhome Development. Currently Minnesota Development has an
agreement with the City of Minneapolis to develop the same kind of project.
MOTION by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann, to recommend the Telecommunications Commission
review the Fiber Optic plans, check with Qwest as to what their plans for Fiber Optics in the future are,
Check with the City of Minneapolis on their intentions for Fiber Optics on Central Avenue, and to set up
a meeting for January 2002 with City Councilmembers to discuss the issues presented, with Bruce
Nawrocki chairing the steering committee. All ayes. Motion Carried.
Establish a Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee.
Nagel indicated that with the sale of the Neilsen and Chartraw loans, and the early payoff of the Warrick
Loan, and an undetermined amount of funds from outstanding Business Revolving Loans that the City
should establish a Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee to revise and update the Bylaws
and Plan for all BRLF loans before processing any new ones: Nagel asked for a committee of three
members to review the documents.
Ervin Bednard, Wyckoff and Ruettimann, along with staff member Mark Nagel will be the three-member
committee to review the documents.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Williams, to establish a three-member committee of Bob Ruettimann,
Julierme Wyckoff and Ervin Bednard, to work with staff member, Mark Nagel to review the BRLF Loan
Review Committee Bylaws and Plan and submit recommended revisions to the EDA Board. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.
Scheduling of December Meetings
Schumacher requested an additional EDA meeting be held on December 17~ at 6p.m. prior to the City
Council meeting to approve agreements such as the CDBG application for Anoka County that is due
January 11t~, and the agreement with ACCAP to administer the CDBG loan program for 2002. The
Board agreed to the December 176 meeting to be held at City Hall, Conference Room. 1, prior to the City
Council meeting.
Review of Parking Ramp Condition Studies.
Ruettimann indicated that the Parking Ramp studies have been done and there are three issues that he
felt the Public Works department couM take care; 1) grate missing shown in picture #5, 2) cable on the
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southeast corner in Gordon .4wsumb 's bank building ramp that needs to be protected, and 3) one piece
of metal flashing that needs to be covered on the medical building ramp. Staff will contact Kevin Hansen
in regards to getting the three items fixed by the Public Work employees.
Parkview Villa Security System Update
Schumacher passed around pictures taken earlier today showing the clarity of the new cameras. The
City's Police Department reviewed the pictures and stated that if we wanted to use them for prosecution,
it wouM never hoM up in court, as you cannot identify the faces and license plate numbers. Staff will set
up a meeting with Trans-,,llarm to make adjustments and go over the contract.
Ruettimann requested staff contact the City Attorney, JimhHoefl, to review the contract prior to meeting
with Bruce Vogelgesang of Trans-Alarm.
Residents Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes from the Resident Council Meeting of November 12, 2001 was submitted by Jindra.
No discussion was received.
MEETINGS
The next EDA meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2001 at City Hall,
Conference Room 1.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Wyckoff, seconded by Szurek, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. All ayes. Motion
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
November 28, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer;
Scott Niemeyer; Gary Peterson; Keith Windschitl,
Recreation Director
Members absent:
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Bill
Peterson; Roger Peterson
Also present:
Bobby Williams, Council Representative
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion to approve consent agenda by Foss; second by Greenhalgh.
All ayes, motion carried
LETTERS AND REQUESTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, and Mayor, Gary Peterson, elaborated on the
holiday kick off party that was held on Saturday, November 24, 2001. The holiday kick
off party was well attended by the community. This event raised $3505.00 for the
Columbia Heights Library.
OLD BUSINESS:
There is no old business at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed different rental rate increase options for
use of John P. Murzyn Hall for the year of 2003. Motion by Foss, second by Mayer to
increase the rental rates by 10% for the year of 2003. All ayes, motion carried. Motion
by Foss, second by Mayer to increase down payment to $500 if the hall is rented and to
stay at $100 for all other rented rooms. Both down payments will become non-
refundable. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Foss, second by Greenhalgh to decrease
the Columbia Heights resident discount from 35% to 20%. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Niemeyer to have all of the above said motions take
place as of January 1, 2002. All ayes, motion carried.
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Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, briefly discussed the menu options for the holiday
Park and Recreation Commission meeting to be held on December 26, 2001 at Little
Jacks Steak House.
REPORTS:
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported to the commission members that the
Youth Enrichment Coordinator, Cindi Willprecht, has resigned. The Youth Enrichment
Coordinator job was originally a full time position but was reduced to half time due to
Cindi's second job. This position will be posted as a full time position with 1/2 of the
salary is being paid for out of grant money, and the other ½ of the salary being paid for
out of the Recreation salary allotment.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, stated that the wrestling club wants to do a
fundraiser at JPM on a Sunday. He explained to the wrestling club that they would be
charged a $40 entry fee and $15/hour. He also explained to them that if they prefer to
have the fees waived, they would need to write a letter to the Park and Recreation
Commission requesting fees to be waived.
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen asked the Recreation Director,
Keith Windschitl, to hand out the improvements to the park system and Columbia
Heights to the commission members. The hand out detailed the park improvement
highlights for the year of 2001.
Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, handed out to the commission members a memo
that was typed by Commission Member, Roger Peterson. The memo included his votes
on the various issues of the November 2001 Park and Recreation Commission agenda
and is also a resignation of his position on the commission effective January 2002.
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, asked the commission members if it would be worth
pursuing to try to start a referendum to raise money to fix the parks in Columbia Heights.
Mayor, Gary Peterson, said that the last time a substantial amount of money was spent on
the parks was in 1968.
Commission Member, Jerry Foss, informed the commission members that a meeting was
held with the Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl; Activities Director, Kyle Perry;
Commission Member, Jerry Foss; and Columbia Heights Booster member, Jack Bartlett,
to discuss banquet options. It has been agreed upon that a high school banquet will be
held on a Wednesday night so long as there is no athlete younger than 9th grade, JPM will
allow for a few Thursdays a year to be given for banquets, and there is the possibility of
using a few Sundays throughout the year.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Greenhalgh, second by Foss to adjourn.
adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
All ayes, motion carried.
Meeting
Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD Of TRUSTEES
MINUTES
December 4, :2001
The meeting was called to order by Chair Barbara Miller at 7:05 p.m. Those present were Patricia Sowada,
Catherine Vesley, Barbara Miller, Julienne Wyckoff and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the November 6, meeting as mailed.
The bill list of November 26, 2001, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Note: The City, Manager had to sign the bill for our new library cards because it exceeded $1,500.00. He paid
the bill directly, so it does not appear on the bill list.
Old Business:
]. A follow up report was given on the Mayor's Holiday Kick-0ffEvent. Gary Peterson has already
donated $1,713 from the silent auction to the library. Catherine and Julienne attended the event and
reported that the band was good, the food was good, and the items in the silent auction were
wonderful. The hall has been reserved for the event again next year on November 30. The Board
would like to express their appreciation to the Mayor and Bobby Williams for their generous
donation to the library.
2. The Foundation by-laws and articles of incorporation were reviewed. The City Attorney's
representative has reviewed both documents and everything is in order. He suggested that the
document name and number that appears on the drafts be removed before filing with the State. It
was moved, seconded and passed to approve and file the Articles of Incorporation.
3. The Barnes and Noble fundraiser raised $1,063.00. The thank you letters that were sent for book
donations were reviewed. The list of program participants was also reviewed. Once the check has
been received, a thank you will be sent to Barnes & Noble. The Library hopes to be able to
schedule another fundraiser with them next year. The Board wishes to acknowledge Marsha Tubbs
for all her diligence and hard work in order to make this program possible.
4. The Schuh property, which is adjacent to the Library's parking lot, was discussed. The ordinance
#1087 dealing with said property's driveway easement was reviewed.
5. Budget update was given. The items that were reinstated into the proposed library budget are:
$22,482 in part-time employees, $2,318 to the book budget and $1,400 for a departmental printer.
This means that the vacant library clerk position will be advertised in January.
6. The library board will convene a public hearing on the Library's Internet policy on January 8, at
6:30 p.m. The regular Board meeting will follow immediately.
7. The vacancy that currently exists on the Library Board will remain so until April. The vacancy
needs to be advertised for 120 days and then interviews must be conducted by the City Council.
8. A network update was provided. The new PAC terminals (Public Access Computers) are in and
available. It is a windows environment and there are several online electronic databases available
to the public. The computers are called "portals" -entry to other databases through a common
gateway. Paul Grosse from the City IS department and A1 Rautio from Anoka County Library
worked together to make this transition possible. Staff is in the process of being trained.
9. The Board members are being asked to attend the Council meeting on December 17, in order to
receive a ceremonial check from the Mayor for the money raised at the Holiday Kick-Off Event.
The Library will once again have the purchase of the Star-Tribune on microfilm on the agenda.
Staff has been in contact with ProQuest, which produces the microfilm, and they assure us that no
issues will be missed. There was a discussion on what options might be available so that this is not
an issue in the future.
10. An update on the three new pages was presented. All three passed the page test that was
administered today. They will begin working a regular shift next week. Mike Brown has
submitted his resignation from the regular schedule to take a full-time position elsewhere. He will
continue to work 2 weekends a month.
11. Thank you letter addressed to Marsha Tubbs as the organizer and chief motivator of the Barnes &
Noble fundraiser was reviewed.
New Business:
1. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
2. Marlene Moulton Janssen has been named the new MELSA Director. She comes from the position
of Assistant Director of Washington County Library.
3. The heat exchange unit over the east room was red tagged by Honeywell and had to be replaced.
Walt was notified of the problem. He negotiated with Roger Anderson to replace the unit for
$790.00, but when the bill arrived it was for over $1,000. A call is in to Honeywell and their bill
resolution person will get back to us about the outcome. The issue of the library's tax-exempt
status was brought to light during this exchange. The Assistant Finance Director located an ST3
form, which is a tax-exempt certificate. The statute that the library has sited it the past has been
replaced and re-numbered. Current and new vendors who will take our letter with the new statute
number listed will be left as is. New vendors who require the certificate will be issued one on a per
purchase basis.
4. The Technology Plan is being reviewed. The draft of the plan with the county is complete, and the
City portion of the technology plan will be reviewed in January.
5. A request for transfer of funds was submitted. It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer
$50.00 from line item 2186:Storytime Media, to line item 2170: Program Supplies for Winter
Reading Club.
6. Nancy Hoium will be unavailable for the January Board Meeting. Pat Sowada will not be at the
February meeting.
7. Gordon Awsumb, of the NE State Bank Building addressed the subject of fiber optics under Central
Avenue. He also said that the courtyard and parking ramp would support being built on.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Je~ine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the bagis of disability in the admission or access to, ortreatment 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.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FROM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Ken Henke, Vice Chair.
ROLL CALL: Commission Members:
Dave Mahoney, Bob Buboltz, Ken Henke, Brad Peterson,
and Reuben Ruen
Dan Swee arrived at 7:30 pm
Council Representative:
Bruce Nawrocki
City Representative:
Linda Magee and Jean Kuehn
AT & T Broadband Rep:
Kathi Donnelly-Cohen
Also present were Gordon Awsumb, Managing Partner of the 3989 Central Avenue Business Center and
John Lampland fi.om SavvyNet, an Internet Communications Company.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Bob Buboltz, second by Reuben Ruen, to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 18,
2001, with the following correction: New Business, Item E. to reflect an average of 20 minutes hold time,
not 45 minutes as written. AH ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Channel Check
The only problems detected were on Access Channels where the message bar quivers and does not
sink in properly.
B. Correspondence Log and Complaint Follow Up.
There were no complaints received by the City since the last meeting
C 2000 Annual Report-Remaining Outstanding Item-Financial Information
The financial statement prepared by an accountant was enclosed in the agenda packet. This was
the last of the information requested for the Annual Report of 2000. Motion By Reuben Ruen,
seconded by Brad Peterson, to accept the Annual Report for 2000. All ayes.
D. Other Old Business
Mr. Nawrocki questioned whether he had been given preferential treatment for the service call
made at kis residence to correct problems with his cable service. He asked that the Commission
members review the facts and discuss the situation. He left the room while the issue was
discussed, and the commission came to a decision. Kathi Donnelly Cohen, from AT & T
Broadband, reported that she had arranged for customer service to schedule an appointment with
Mr. Nawrocki. She has done this for others on numerous occasions, whenever she is made aware
of someone who is experiencing problems. The service technician is not made aware of who the
subscriber is. He would have received the same service whether he had called customer service
himself, or if Kathi reported it as in this case. After reviewing the facts and listening to Kattfi
Donnelly Cohen, the commission decided that he had received the same service as any cable
subscriber with a reception problem.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Notice Regarding Equipment Compatibility Sent to Subscribers
A copy of the notice to sent subscribers was enclosed in the agenda packets for review. Kathi
explained there are three notices sent to subscribers on an annual basis in order to comply with
requirements set by the FCC.
B. Notice to Subscribers Regarding Changes in Programming for Analog and Digital Services
A copy of the letters sent to subscribers regarding changes in programming for those customers
subscribing to analog and digital service were enclosed in the packets. These changes took effect
December 18, 2001. Premium services have been moved to digital service only. Subscribers must
now have a digital converter box to obtain these channels, but the price for the service has
remained the same.
C. Notice of Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2002
A letter was received November 21,2001, notifying the City of the Rate Increase for Basic 2 and
Standard Cable, as well as to premium services effective January 1, 2002. The prices for Basic 1
and equipment rates were not adjusted, so we do not have the opportunity to review the charges or
regulate them in any way.
It was noted that we held the Public Hearing on the last increase fi.om July 2001. The City now has
until March 1, 2002, to order any adjustments to that increase.
D. Discussion with SavvyNet regarding Fiber Access on Central Ave
Gordon Awsumb, from the Central Business Center, and John Lampland, from SavvyNet, had
recently addressed the EDA Board regarding placement of a Fiber Optic line in Central Avenue
while the street is being reconstructed next year. The EDA Board recommended the
Telecommunications Commission review this idea and share their thoughts with the EDA
Board/City Council.
Mr. Awsumb and Mr. Lampland are specifically interested in accessing fiber optic at their building
on 40'~ and Central Ave to better serve their clients and expand business opportunities at this site.
Mr. Awsumb explained the importance of providing high speed data service to further economic
development for other areas in Columbia Heights as well. He feels a fiber optic line will help build
a strong tax base by providing service for current businesses, as well as attracting new businesses.
He envisions Columbia Heights as being the furore home of several high tech business centers if
we have the foresight to provide the equipment necessary for these businesses to operate using the
latest technology available. He stated the costs have been reduced from their first proposal due to
the fact that they have discovered Qwest akeady has a fiber optic line running up Central to 44~
Avenue, with a vault on 42"d Avenue. He estimates that it will cost approximately $150,000 to
bring a connection line down from 42~ Avenue to the 40z Avenue intersection, do the connection
to the building, and to cover Engineering and Administration costs. It was noted that Qwest will be
connecting Columbia Park Clinic to their line soon. Columbia Park Clinic is paying for this
connection, but has to do it according to Mr. Awsumb, on Qwest's timeframe.
The Commission members asked Kathi Donnelly Cohen if AT & T Broadband provides this type
of service. She states they do, but on a residential scale. They are not equipped at this time to take
on large office complexes.
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REPORTS.
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Dan Swee asked why the City should pay for this project. Mr. Awsumb explained that it just made
sense to place vaults accessing the duct banks every block along the avenue while it is being
reconstructed, so the street will not have to be dug up again in a few years. If the vaults were
strategically placed, lines could be fed to future business in other directions. He went on to explain
that OC3 lines must be secure and must be inground. These lines provide the larger capacity
needed by businesses.
While many of the Commission members felt it would be a good idea to provide for digital service
while the street is being reconstructed, they raised some issues that need to be checked out. They
questioned legal issues such as ownership of the lines if additional conduits are mn along a State
Highway, connection costs and how they would be assessed, usage costs, what could be done with
extra space in the conduits, etc. They also questioned what Qwest's plans are for placing
additional lines or vaults along Central during reconstruction, and if they had been informed of the
reconstruction project.
There was a long discussion and it was the general consensus of the commission that this is
something to pursue after the EDA decides what areas they would like to develop, after certain
legal issues are answered, and after finding out what Qwest's plans are. IfQwest has plans for
additional work along Central, the City may not have to do anything.
Other New Business
There was no other new business.
Report of Commissioners
Educational-Dennis was not present, but he forwarded a memo from the School District reporting
on the status of the equipment and training that was purchased with a grant from the Commission.
Government- Nothing to report
Library-Nothing to report
Public-Nothing to report
Report of AT & T Broadband-
The reports for October to present were enclosed in the agenda packets. Kathi Donnelly Cohen
passed out a copy of a press release regarding the merger of AT & T Broadband and Comcast. This
merger will make them the largest cable provider in the country.
Report of the Cable Attorney
Our legal counsel was not present at this meeting.
Report of the Assistant to the City Manager
The Holiday Dinner will be held at Jax Caf6 on January 17, 2002 at 6:30 pm. Notices will be sent
out to members in January.
Motion by Bob Buboltz, seconded by Brad Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
All ayes.