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ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a work session
is to be hem in the
CITY OF COL UMBL4 HEIGHTS
as follows:
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Marlaine Szurek
JuHenne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Robert A. Williams
Cib/ Manager
Walt Fehst
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 2002
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 1
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
2.
3.
4.
Discussion Items
Financial Report Review - info. to be distributed at the meeting
Zone 6A Feasibility Study
Six hour parking
Waive Reading Ordinance - Charter Commission - info. to be distributed at the meeting
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employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 2/4/02
AGENDA SECTION: OTHER BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKSgf~ ....~~._~
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2002-8 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Hanse ,,,~ ,l BY'
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6A STREET DATE: 1/28/0~ DA
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING
Background:
Staff has developed preliminary plans and prepared the Feasibility Report for Zone 6A of the Annual Street Rehabilitation
Program. The Zone 6 area is bounded by University Avenue Service Road to Quincy Street, from 41,t Avenue to 44th Avenue and
University Avenue Service Road to Central Avenue from 40~ Avenue to 41't Avenue. Council amended this area in the fall of
2001 to Zone 6A which is bounded by 44th Avenue on the north, 42na Avenue on the south, Washington Street on the west and
Quincy Street on the east.
Analysis/Conclusions:
Attached is the Feasibility Report that details the scope of work for Street Rehabilitation in Zone 6A. Particular issues are
summarized below:
1. Rehabilitation Strategies:
Three treatment strategies are utilized in the street rehabilitation report: mill and overlay, partial reconstruction, and full
reconstruction. A fourth strategy, seal coating, is addressed under a separate engineering report. Staffutilizes three methods in
evaluating the condition of the street and determining appropriate treatment:
Present physical structure (cross-section):
Each street within Zone 6A has been excavated down to their sub-base material and the individual street
segment cross-sections are catalogued.
Non-destructive strength determination and condition rating:
Braun Intertec, a geo-technical engineering consultant, conducted tests on all streets at 50-foot intervals with a
dropping weight deflection test. From this, the strength of the road segment is determined. Braun also develops
their own pavement conditions index.
Overall Condition Index (OCI):
Staff also reviews each street segment by measuring the type and quantity of each type of cracking in the
pavement. This information along with other factors such as drainage and physical structure, is used to
determine an "overall condition index".
The results are then used to determine the appropriate treatment to maximize the life of the street.
2. Utilities Replacement:
Utilities have been reviewed in Zone 6A and the attached map represents where staff is recommending replacement. Staff
utilized televising, history of water main breaks, age of water main and services, leakage testing (independent testing), and
previous engineering reports in determining utility replacements. Many of the water mains were installed in the early 1900's in
this area and are unlined which contributes to water quality problems.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 2/4/02
AGENDA SECTION: OTHER BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2002-8 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Hansen BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6A STREET DATE: 1/28/02 DATE:
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING
Continued - Page 2
3. Assessment Methodology:
Street Rehabilitation Zones 1, 2 and 3 all followed the existing assessment policies for each area. Under the 1999 Alley
Construction Program and in Zones 4 & 5, a ~unif' assessment methodology was employed rather than using a "front foot" rate
basis. The area of Columbia Heights west of Central Avenue is essentially a block type development pattern with streets and
avenues. The existing assessment policy for this area would involve "street" assessments and 'avenue" assessments. Thc "street"
frontage (typical front of property or where driveway access is) would pay a particular rate for the full frontage for that type of
treatment (mill & overlay or full reconstruction, for example) used on that street. That same parcel would pay a reduced rate for
the avenue for the full frontage.
I am a proponent of unit basis assessment methodology in reconstruction areas as it has been my experience that the court system
has accepted this rationale from an appeal basis. Going to a unit basis methodology would still create different rates for street and
avenue dependent upon the type of treatment the adjacent avenues receive.
4. Scope of Work:
At the November 19% 2001 work session, staff discussed amending the Zone 6 area. Staff proposed breaking the Zone in
quadrants, with the easterly two completed in successive years (2002 & 2003), and the westerly two completed in successive years
in the next eight-year cycle. An additional topic of discussion was the condition of 7t~ Street in the Zone 6 area. Staff was directed
to evaluate alternatives for including 7~ Street in the Zone 6A & B cycle years.
Staff evaluated 7~ Street from 44~ to 40~ Avenues and recommends full reconstruction in this entire area. The current policy
provides a 50/50 cost share for full reconstruction streets. Adding 7th Street in 2002 and 2003 would put an additional financial
burden on the City's infrastructure fund, without modifying the amended 6A program area streets. In the original program, east-
west streets were also recommended for rehabilitation. 4Ya Avenue was recommended for partial reconstruction and 42"d Avenue
was recommended for a mill and overlay. Because of the street/avenue assessment methodology, and zero parcels front on these
streets, the avenue assessment rates would be higher than what past zones have been. Staff would recommend removing these two
segments from the 6A program if 7t~ Street is to be added.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting off 2/4/02
AGENDA SECTION: OTHER BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2002-8 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Hanscn BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6A STREET DATE: 1/28/02 DATE:
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING
Continued - Page 3
5. Financing:
Street Rehabilitation Zone 6A:
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
1. Full street reconstruction:
2. Partial street reconstruction:
3. Mill and overlay:
4. Utilities:
$589,900
$154,310
$129,350
$443,700**
Project funding is proposed as follows:
Assessments
Infrastmcture Fund:
Storm Water Utility:
Sanitary Sewer Fund:
Water Construction Fund:
$512,920
$360,640
$ 94,000**
$104,300'*
$245,400**
Street Rehabilitation Zone 6A with the 7~ Street alternative:
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
1. Full street reconstruction:
2. Partial street reconstruction:
3. Utilities:
$844,900
$49,560
$443,700**
Project funding is proposed as follows:
Assessments
Infrastructure Fund:
Storm Water Utility:
Sanitary Sewer Fund:
Water Construction Fund:
$457,140
$437,320
$ 94,000**
$104,300'*
$245,400**
The costs and associated funding for utility work (**) will be further developed during the final design.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/4/02
AGENDA SECTION: OTHER BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2002-8 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Hansen BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 6A STREET DATE: 1/28/02 DATE:
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING
Continued - Page 4
6. Past Assessments:
Zone 6A does not have areas that have had improvements assessed in the last 10 years.
7. Concurrent Projects:
The Central Avenue project is being let for a spring 2002 construction start date and will impact traffic on Central Avenue until
November 2002.
8. Utility Issues:
Staff is evaluating both the sanitary sewer system and the storm sewer system for maintenance needs or improvements. The lateral
(lines) sanitary sewer system has been cleaned by staff and thc televising reports are currently under review for identifying
deficiencies and possible corrective recommendations by staff.
Staff has also conducted an age survey of water service lines in areas where the water main will be replaced and recommends that
sub-standard water service lines be replaced and assessed to the benefiting properties for the actual construction cost.
Staff has established the following meeting dates:
Resident Informational: February 21, 2002
Public Hearing: March 4, 2002
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolutions 2002-08, there being ample copies available for the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolutions No. 2002-08, which accept the Feasibility Report for Zone 6A Street
Rehabilitation and establishes the Public Improvement Hearing for March 4, 2002.
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Attachments:
Resolution
Feasibility Reports
Maps
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-08
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE REPORT ON THE 2002
STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS WITH FULL RECONSTRUCTION,
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND MILL AND OVERLAY AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE
ZONE 6A STREET REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2002-03 adopted by the City Council January 14, 2002, a report has been
prepared by Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer with reference to the following improvements:
Full Street Reconstruction
Washington Street
Madison Street
Monroe Street
42nd Avenue to 44u~ Avenue
42nd Avenue to 44~ Avenue
42"d Avenue to 43~ Avenue
Partial Street Reconstruction
Monroe Street
43ra Avenue
43"~ Avenue to 44th Avenue
Washington Street to Quincy Street
Mill and Overlay
42ad Avenue
Washington Street to Central Avenue
and this report was received by the Council on February 11, 2002, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project in necessary, cost-effective
and feasible,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that the Council will consider thc improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting property (parcel unit basis) as well as non-abutting property (parcel unit basis) on the closest
intersecting street for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at
an estimated total cost of the improvement of $895,000.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the
4th day of March, 2002 in the Council Chambers located at 590 40t~ Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and the City Manager
shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Dated this 1 lth day of February, 2002.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
2002 STREET REHABILITATION
IMPROVEMENTS:
Zone 6A
CITY PROJECT 0202
JANUARY, 2002
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
637 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-706-3700 ~ 763-706-3701 (Fax)
STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ZONE 6A AND
ZONE 6A WITH 7TM STREET OPTION
PROJECT NUMBER 0202
LOCATION:
IMPROVEMENTS:
INITIATION:
ZONE 6 (Original Zone) - AREA BOUNDED BY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE ROAD TO QUINCY STREET,
FROM 41 ST AVENUE TO 44TM AVENUE, AND
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE ROAD TO CENTRAL AVENUE,
FROM 40TM AVENUE TO 41 ST AVENUE
ZONE 6A (Amended) - AREA BOUNDED BY
WASHINGTON STREET TO QUINCY STREET,
FROM 42Nr~ AVENUE TO 44TM AVENUE
OPTION: 7TM STREET OPTION ADDS 7TM STREET FROM 42ND
AVENUE TO 44TM AVENUE TO ZONE 6A
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed street rehabilitation
within Zone 6A and 7th Street from 42nd Avenue to 44th Avenue.
Full Street Reconstruction -
Concrete curb and gutter, granular sub-base, new aggregate base and new
bituminous surfacing.
Partial Street Reconstruction -
Random curb and gutter replacement as required, granular sub-base if
needed, new aggregate base and new bituminous surfacing.
Mill and Overlay -
Random curb and gutter replacement as required, and new 1 ~" to 2"
bituminous surface.
Utility Construction -
Water main construction and replacement as required to improve or
maintain the distribution system. Sanitary sewer replacements and repairs
as required to maintain the collection system. Storm sewer construction
and repairs as required to improve or maintain the collection system.
City Council in accordance with the Street Rehabilitation Policy.
OWNERS
ABUTTING
OR
IMPACTED:
ISSUES:
Full Street Reconstruction
1. Washington Street
2. Madison Street
3. Monroe Street
42"d Avenue to 44th Avenue
42"a Avenue to 44th Avenue
42"d Avenue to 43Ta Avenue
(44)
(49)
(24)
Partial Street Reconstruction
1. Monroe Street
2. 43Td Avenue
43ra Avenue to 44th Avenue
Washington Street to Quincy Street
(19)
(105)
Mill ~d Overlay
1. 42~a Avenue
Washington Street to Central Avenue
(148)
If the ,,/th Street option is approved, the partial reconstruction on 43~d
Avenue and the mill and overlay construction on 42"a Avenue will be
delayed until the next full cycle (approximately 2010).
Full S~eet Reconstruction with 7th Street Option
1. Washington Street 42na Avenue to 44n Avenue
2. Madison Street 42na Avenue to 44th Avenue
3. Monroe Street 42"a Avenue to 43~ Avenue
4. 7th Street 42~d Avenue to 44th Avenue
(44)
(49)
(24)
(50)
Partia[Street Reconstruction with 7n Street Option
1. Monroe Street 43~ Avenue to 44th Avenue
(19)
The following is a study of the key project issues.
Street Reconstruction
The prOposed roadway would consist of a two lane bituminous cross section with
concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width would generally match the existing
street width. It should be noted that some mature boulevard trees may need to be
removed to accommodate the new curb and gutter. As in Zone 5, this is necessary
due to toot and trunk growth interfering with the placement of new concrete curb
& gutter and where present, sidewalk.
Water main replacement is proposed for Washington Street, 42~a to 43'd Avenue,
Madison Street, 42na to 44th Avenue, and Monroe Street, 42"a to 43~ Avenue.
Staffis estimating approximately 53 water services may need to be replaced. This
is based on the number of homes built before 1950. The type and size of water
service is field verified during construction. Any water service other than ~" or
larger copper is replaced.
Water main replacement is also proposed for 7th Street, from 42nd to 43~ Avenue,
if the 7~ Street option is constructed. No water service replacement is anticipated
on this section of water main. The services on 7th Street were replaced in 1970 as
part of a HUD project.
FEASIBILITY:
SCHEDULE:
Storm sewer construction is proposed for Washington Street, 43rd to 44th Avenue
and Madison Street, 43~d to 44th Avenue. At other locations, roadway
construction will include minor modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer
and water main utility surface structures in order to meet proposed finish grades.
Partial Reconstruction
The proposed roadway would consist of a new bituminous/gravel cross section,
the width remaining the same. Existing concrete curb and gutter would be
preserved except for sections with poor drainage and/or driveway openings with
drive-over curbs that will be removed and replaced.
Water main replacement is proposed for Monroe Street, 43ra to 44th Avenue. Staff
is estimating approximately 5 water services may need to be replaced. Again, this
is based on the number of homes built before 1950. The type and size of water
service is field verified during construction. Any water service other than ~" or
larger copper is replaced. At other locations, roadway construction will include
minor modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer and water main utility
surface structures in order to meet proposed finish grades.
Mill and Overlay
The proposed construction would consist of milling up to 1½" of bituminous cross
section and paving a new l'A" to 2" bituminous mat. Existing concrete curb and
gutter would be preserved except for sections with poor drainage and/or driveway
openings with drive-over curbs that will be removed and replaced. Roadway
construction will include minor modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer
and water main utility surface structures in order to meet proposed finish grades.
The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency with the
street rehabilitation policy, cost-effective with the inclusion of partial city
funding, and technically feasible as prescribed in the construction
recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The project and project
elements should be implemented as proposed in this study. The improvements,
once completed, will provide a benefit to the properties served.
Staff recommends adding the 7th Street Option (Reconstruction) from 44th to 42"d
Avenue and removing the Avenues from Zone 6A: 43r~ from Washington to
Quincy and 42nd from Washington to Central.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2002, with substantial
completion occurring in the late summer of 2002.
Council receives draft Feasibility Report and discusses issues February 4
Council receives final Feasibility Report and orders Public Improvement Hearing February 11
Public Informational meeting prior to Public Improvement Hearing
Public Improvement Heating and Council orders Public Improvement Project
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids
Bid Opening
Council Awards Contract
Begin Construction
ConsUuction Completed
February 21
March 4
March 25
May 7
May 13
June 10
August 30
FINANCING:
ASSESSMENT:
Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties,
infrastructure fund including Municipal State Aid funds (population
apportionment), and utility funds.
Zone 6A
The estimated construction costs for the project are as follows:
1. Full street reconstruction $ 589,900.
2. Partial street reconstruction $154,310.
3. Mill and overlay $129,350.
Percentages proposed to be assessed for street rehabilitation are consistent with
the policy followed under each of the prior street rehabilitation zones.
Type of Construction
Full Reconstruction
Partial Reconslruction
Mill and Overlay
Proposed Assessments
Infrastructure Fund
$ 294,950. $ 294,950.
$108,020. $ 46,290.
$109,950. $ 19,400.
Zone 6A with 7th Street Option
The estimated construction costs for this option as described are as follows:
1. Full street reconstruction $ 844,900.
2. Partial street reconstruction $ 49,560.
Percentages proposed to be assessed for street rehabilitation are consistent with
the policy followed under each of the prior street rehabilitation zones.
Type of Construction
Full Reconstruction
Partial Reconstruction
Proposed Assessments
Infrastructure Fund
$ 422,450. $ 422,450.
$ 34,690. $ 14,870.
The 7t~ Street Option, with the removal of Avenues from the project work scope,
adds an estimated $76,680 cost to the lnfi'astmcture Fund.
All utility work performed as part of the Zone 6A project will be paid for from the
appropriate utility fund.
Assessments will be in accordance with the City's Street Rehabilitation Ordinance
and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis or a parcel basis.
Following Zone 4 and 5 assessment policies, assessments would be on a Street
and Avenue parcel basis. A Street assessment would be at the developed rate for
the particular rehab strategy while Avenue assessments would be at
approximately 1/3 of the street rate extending ½ block in either direction of the
Avenue. This assumes that all parcels benefit equally for the strategy in front of
their property or abutting it, in the case of the Avenue.
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2002 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NO. 0202
ZONE 6A STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(Section 35, T30N, R24W)
I. MILL & OVERLAY
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Zone 6A
$129,350.
$109,950.
Zone 6A
With 7th Street Option
$0.
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
967 LF
8,497 LF
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
$1,830.
$ 610.
II. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
III. FULL RECONSTRUCTION
$154,310.
$108,020.
1,234 LF
5,915 LF
$ 2,124.
$ 708.
$ 49,560.
$ 34,69O.
976 LF
258 LF
$ 2,124.
$ 708.
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
$ 589,900.
$ 294,950.
5,906 LF
159 LF
$ 2,550.
$ 850.
$ 844,900.
$ 422,450.
8,306 LF
159 LF
$ 2,550.
$ 85O.
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DATE:
January 30, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Gary Peterson
City Manager Walt Fehst
Council Member Szurek
Council Member Wyckoff
Council Member Williams
Council Member Nawrocki
Thomas M. Johnson, Chief of Police~
SIX-HOUR PARKING ORDINANCE
On January 28, 2002 City Manager Walt Fehst contacted me with a request that I
research the history behind our six (6) hour parking ordinance #7.205 (1) ( see
attached copy of ordinance). Walt wanted to know why we have the ordinance
set up the way we do, what other communities around us are doing, and what the
police departments opinion is as far as the ordinance continuing as it is.
I have requested information from the following cities reference their parking
ordinances and I will bring them with me to the work session:
New Brighton -
Fridley -
Spring Lake Park -
Anoka -
Brooklyn Center-
I have checked with senior members of our department and I have gathered the
following information reference this ordinance:
The ordinance was originally used to keep commuters from the northern
suburbs from driving to Columbia Heights parking their car on our city
streets and then taking a bus to downtown Minneapolis for work or school.
By doing this they saved the cost of a parking spot in a lot in Minneapolis.
This can amount to several hundred dollars per month. Before the
ordinance the on street vehicle parking greatly upset local residents that
had unknown cars parked in front of their homes all day and in some cases
all evening. It also caused great problems with the removal of any heavy
snow that occurred during late night early morning hours. We still get
some calls of this nature where people park their cars on Columbia
Heights city streets and then take the bus to Minneapolis or other
destinations. This happens less now than previously because of the park
and rides that are now available.
The ordinance allows for clear emergency access for emergency vehicles.
Many of our streets are rather narrow. If we have cars parked directly
across from one another it restricts the flow of Fire Trucks and Public
Works vehicles with wing plows. With out this ordinance it is felt that
cars would be parked on city streets for extensive periods of time thus
creating problems for traffic flows and emergency vehicle flows.
The Police Department feels that there is a direct connection between the
number of cars parked on the street and the number of burglaries that
occur in a neighborhood, the number of thefts from autos and thefts of
autos, and an increased number of hit and run accidents from March to
November each year when additional cars are on the street over night.
(No 2 - 6 AM ban). When the 2-6 ban is in affect we check closely the
cars found in the area of a burglary, theft from auto, or theft of auto call.
One of the first things we look at in the way of investigation after a
burglary is tickets written for 2- 6 AM violations in the area of the
burglary. At times we have obtained leads to the suspects with this
information.
As the council is aware we tag for six hour parking by complaint. If a
resident calls in complaining of a car parked longer than six hours we will
chalk all cars within a one-block radius of the car complained on. In six
hours we will return and tag any cars that remain in the same position they
were in when initially chalked.
The police department feels that the six (6) hour parking ordinance is a
valuable tool. We feel it helps to keep unknown vehicles from being
parked for long periods of time in front of residences and it assists us with
removing vehicles that are preventing road maintenance. We realize that
with the changing demographics of our city we have multiple cars at each
residence and at times multiple cars for each apartment. That is one of
the main reasons we have gone to a system of chalking and tagging by
complaint instead of directing officers to chalk and tag continuously.
I have pulled state statues in regards to parking and have attached them to
this report.
SECTION
PROHIBITED NON-HOVlNG VIOLATIONS
?. (1)
7. 205 (2)
7.205 (3)
7.205 (4)
7.20.5 (.5)
No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in any one
place upon any street or roadway for a continuous period longer
than six (6) hours or:
(a)
In a metered parking zone as indicated by the location
of installed meters, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and legal holidays,
at any time when amid meter indicates Chat the tine has
expired since the last deposit of coins therein, or
(b)
In a metered parking zone durin~ the afore~entioned
times in such a position that said vehicle is not en-
tirely within the space designated for a particular
meter, unless the length of said vehicle exceeds the
length of the space provided.
No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in such
a manner as to protrude into or obstruct a lane designed for mov-
ing traffic or a fire lane, or park a vehicle on a residential
street ~n~ere parkin~ is prohibited, or park a vehicle in any alley.
No person with title or custody of a motor vehicle shall abandon
such vehicle as defined herein, anywhere within the City.
For purposes of this chapter, an "abandoned motor vehicle" shall
consist of:
(a)
A motor vehicle which has r_~ined in any one place on
public property for a continuous period of &8 hours and
lacks vital component parts that are essential to the
mechanical functionins of the vehicle, or is otherwise
in inoperable condition, or
(b)
A motor vehicle which has r~nained on private property
for a continuous period of &8 hours without the consent
of the person in control of such property.
Provided, however, that a classic car or pioneer car as defined
in Ninnesota Statutes Chapter 168.10, shall not be considered
as an abandoned motor vehicle within the m~aning of subdivision
(a).
No person shall operate, park, stop or stand a vehicle in his
custody or control in such a manner as to violate the parkin~ res-
trictions prescribed by 7.202 (7), or any other restrictions of a
t~nporary or meergency order, pursuant to 7.202 (8), whether such
order is posted or not.
No person shall v ash, grease, or repair any vehicle on any park,
boulevard, or parkway, except to perfor~ necessary e~ergency
repairs.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February 11, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: CHARTER COMMISSION APPROVAL
ITEM: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. [hq~ . BY: T. Ericson, Chair BY:
PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 19, DATE: 2-1-02 DATE:
PROCEDURE ON ORDIN~NCES
NO:
Currently, Chapter 3, Section 19, of the City Charter states that reading of ordinances by
unanimous vote could be dispensed with provided the printed text is made a part of the
official minutes upon passage and at least three days elapses between the first and second
readings thereof.
Last fall and at the January 17, 2001 Charter Commission meeting, a change to this section
of the city charter was discussed. The commission discussed the advantages and
disadvantages of the current and proposed language. It is the commission's opinion the
"reading" requirement is designed to protect the public's right to be informed about
ordinances under consideration by the city council. As you know, for practical purposes, it
is rare that an ordinance is actually "read."
The Charter Commission members discussed the possibility of requiring a 3/5 vote, as well
as the possibility of expanding the language to more broadly define an "emergency."
After much consideration, we agreed that the best alternative was to require a 4/5 vote to
waive the reading of the ordinance. We are confident that if an ordinance exists that
should literally be read, at least two council members will agree and the reading will not
be waived. The commission concluded that changing the requirement to a 4/5 vote will
protect the interests of the public, while at the same time, reduce the likelihood that any
member of the council can use this provision as a "stalling" tactic or for some purpose
other than that for which it was intended. As representatives of this community, the
Charter Commission is extremely disappointed that this would even be an issue, but it is
important to us that the possibility be considered. It is our belief that leaving the
language in its current form allows for abuse.
The Charter Commission realizes that final adoption of this proposed language requires a
unanimous vote of approval by the council. It is the intent of the Charter Commission to
place this item on the ballot during the next general election if it is not unanimously
approved by the council.
Again, we are confident that if the public were fully aware of the intent of this section
and the possibility for abuse by a council member, they would agree that a 4/5 vote to
waive an ordinance requirement would be sufficient.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. ~1~[~ , an ordinance
pertaining to Procedure on Ordinances, to February 25, 2002, at approximately 7
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO.
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 19
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERTAINING TO PROCEDURE ON ORDINANCES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 19 of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
PROCEDURE ON ORDINANCES. The enacting clause of all ordinances by the council shall be in
the words, "The City of Columbia Heights does ordain." Every ordinance shall be presented in
writing. Every ordinance, other than emergency ordinances, shall have two public readings in full,
except that the reading may, by unanimous vote, be dispensed with, provided the printed text is
made a part &the official minutes upon passage and at least three days shall elapse between the first
and second readings thereof. Every ordinance appropriating money in excess of five hundred
dollars, and every ordinance and resolution authorizing the making of any contract involving a
liability on the part of the city in excess &five hundred dollars, shall remain on file in the office of
the secretary of the council at least one week, and shall be published at least once in the official
newspaper of the city or posted on official bulletin boards in the manner provided by this charter,
before its final passage except in the case of emergency ordinances.
IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
PROCEDURE ON ORDINANCES. The enacting clause of all ordinances by the council shall be in
the words, "The City of Columbia Heights does ordain." Every ordinance shall be presented in
writing. Every ordinance, other than emergency ordinances, shall have two public readings in full,
except that the reading may, by four-fifths (4/5) unanin,c, aa vote, be dispensed with, provided the
printed text is made a part of the official minutes upon passage and at least three days shall elapse
between the first and second readings thereof. Every ordinance appropriating money in excess of
five hundred dollars, and every ordinance and resolution authorizing the making of any contract
involving a liability on the part of the city in excess of five hundred dollars, shall remain on file in
the office of the secretary of the council at least one week, and shall be published at least once in the
official newspaper of the city or posted on official bulletin boards in the manner provided by this
charter, before its final passage except in the case of emergency ordinances.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety (90) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk