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ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
to be held in the
CITY OF COL UMBIA HEIGHTS
as follows:
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce NawrocM
Robert .4. Williams
City Mana;ler
Wait Fehst
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 4, 2002
FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENT HEARING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION
~4 GENDA
Discussion Items
1. Professional services agreement with URS/BRW for construction administration for the Central
Avenue Street, Utility and Streetscaping Improvement Project, City Project 9912 & 9912A
2. Purchase of a new refurbished ambulance
3. Lomianki development
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary
at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR ThE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/4/02
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH URS FOR CENTRAL
AVENUE STREET, UTILITY AND STREETSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS, City Projects 1999-12, 99-12A & 99-20
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K. Hansen ttt~
DATE: 2/28/02~fl~
CITY MANAGER
DATE:
Background:
The City Council previously awarded the fmal design services for Central Avenue Street and Utility Improvements to BRW at
their February 28, 2000 regular meeting. The final design work, as identified in the Engineering Study, includes utilities: water
main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer; and street reconstruction which includes center medians, concrete curb and gutter,
pavement and sidewalks. On October 9, 2000, the Council authorized the f'mal design of streetscaping by BRW which includes
decorative street lights, colored and banded concrete sidewalk, trees and shrubs and decorative planters, trash receptacles, and
benches. Plans are now complete and the Engineer's Estimate for all construction work is $3,821,000.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The City Council authorized the advertisement for bids for City Projects 1999-12 & 1999-12A at their January 14th, 2002 meeting.
PROJECTS 99-12A separates out those project components that are proposed to be fully or partially assessed and include water
services and streetscaping. Project 1999-20 is the University Avenue Backlit Street Signs that was previously bid and rejected and
subsequently added to the Central Avenue plans. MnDOT will not allow cooperative projects to enter the bidding phase until the
cooperative agreement has been prepared and approved by the local jurisdiction. Once that is complete, the project will be
advertised and the public bidding process will be initiated.
URS has provided all engineering study and design services on this project. Construction phase services consist of construction
administration, construction staking, and fulltime on-site construction inspection. An attached letter from URS, dated February 8t~,
2002 details the scope of work for the construction phase services. Based upon the final plans, the engineer's estimate for
construction costs is $3,839,000. Twelve percent of the construction cost or $460,680 was used in estimating the construction
services phase services. The proposed contract is an actual cost not to exceed basis, which is typical for construction services. Staff
is in agreement with a twelve percent estimate for this phase of the work as this is a complex project and cooperative construction
projects do require more administrative work dealing with MnDOT.
Recommended Motion:
Move to accept the Professional Services Agreement with URS/BRW for Central Avenue Construction Services,
Project(s) 1999-12, 1999-12A and 1999-20, in an amount not to exceed $460,680, and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Attachment: URS Letter dated 2/8/02
COUNCIL ACTION:
February 8, 2002
Mr. Kevin Hansen, PE
Public Works Director\ City Engineer
City of Columbia Heights
637 - 38th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE:
Proposal for Project Construction Phase Services
Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvement Project and University Avenue Internally Lit
Signs (City Project Nos. 99-12, 99-12A and 99-20)
Dear Mr. Hansen:
The following supplemental proposal is offered for your consideration for Construction Phase
services for the above-referenced project. The Construction Phase services include construction
administration, construction staking and full-time construction observation during construction
of the project. A description of the proposed services is presented below:
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
URS will provide construction administration, construction staking and full time construction
observation during the construction phase of the project. URS will coordinate construction
testing for the project. URS will prepare and provide the City with as-built drawings of the
improvements after completion of construction.
We assume that all construction testing will be performed by others and coordinated by URS.
Testing fees will be invoiced directly to the City by the consultant performing the work.
We propose to perform all construction services for the project on an hourly basis. We have
estimated that the construction services portion of the project will cost $460,680. The
construction phase fees have been estimated at approximately 12% of the current estimated
construction cost for the project of approximately $3,839,000.
Consistent with our Professional Services Agreement, labor will be billed on an hourly basis and
reimbursable expenses will be billed to the City at cost with no URS markup.
SUMMARY
URS has previously provided preliminary and final design phase services for this project. The
following is a summary of the fee estimates for previous phases of the project along with the
estimated fees for the construction phase of the project.
Thresher Square
700 Third Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1199
612.370.0700 Tel
612.370.1378 Fax
Mr. Kevin Hansen
February 8, 2002
Page 2
Preliminary Design Services
Current Not-to-Exceed Amount
Final Design Services
Current Not-to-Exceed Amount
Construction Phase Services
Estimated Not-to-Exceed Amount
Total Estimated Cost - All Services
SCHEDULE
$ 31,000
$348,050
$460,680
$839,730
We understand that project construction will begin in May or June of 2002 and be a one year
construction project. Our estimated costs do not include additional time required to complete a
two year project.
Two original copies of a Professional Services Agreement for these services are attached for
your review and approval. If this proposal is acceptable, please execute both copies of the
Agreement and return one copy to us for our records.
Please let me know if you have any questions or you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
URS Corporation
Kevin P. Kielb, PE
Associate
Copy: Kim Schaffer/URS
File 33910-004-1001
CITY COUNCIL I,ETTER
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ITEM:
NO:
Authorization to Seek Bids
Ambulance
Meeting of.' March 11, 2002
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
Fire
BY: Charles Thompson
BY:
DATE: February 27, 2002 DATE:
The Fn'e Depat~ent is requesting authorization to seek bids for the purchase of a new ambulance to replace Rescue 1I.
Funds are budgeted in the PERA Residual Fund for this purchase.
At the present time, there is $74,000 in the budg~ed fund; and with wade-in, this will cover the cost of a new vehicle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for the Purctm~ of a New Fire Departm~
Ambulance.
02-10
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
NOTICE FOR BIDS
New 2002 Ford E-450 (158" wheelbase) Type III Cut-A-Way Van Cab-
Chassis. The module shall be a 1994 or newer module that shall measure
either 162" long, or 147" long plus an addition of a 20" extension. Module
must be modified and refurbished to meet bid requirements. The complete
Ambulance shall meet all KKK requirements.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for one 2002 Type III ambulance will be
received by the City of Columbia Heights until 1645 hours on March 29, 2002 at
which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Administrative Office
Conference Room, City Hall, at 590 - 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
Each bid shall be submitted on manufacturer's letterhead. Specifications may be
obtained from the Office of the Fire Chief, 555 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota 55421.
All bids must be sealed, marked "Bid on Fire Department Ambulance" and
addressed to the City Manager's Office, 590-40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota 55421.
The City Council shall consider bids on Monday, April 9, 2002 at its regular
meeting. The City Council of Columbia Heights reserves the right to reject any
and all bids and to waive informalities.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WALTER R. FEHST
CITY MANAGER
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in
the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services,
programs, or activities.
AGENDA SECTION:
Update
NO:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Lomianki Park Redevelopment
ORIGINATING DEPT.:
Community Development
ITEM: BY: Tim Johnson
NO: DATE: March 1, 2002
Meeting of.' March 4, 2002
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAI
Issue Statement:
The City Council has established a goal of moving forward the potential redevelopment of Lomianki Park.
Backuround:
Since the beginning of the year, the City Council has been involved in discussions regarding the potential redevelopment of
portions of Lomianki Park. At a February work session, Bruce Nedegaard approached the City Council with a
redevelopment plan for high-density to~homes. The plan presented included the entire portion of south Lomianki Park as
well as a portion of land across 37th Avenue into Minneapolis. Evidently the Railroad owns the Minneapolis property and is
not interested in selling. However, Bruce Nedegaard has met with the owner of the small industrial business located at 82
38® Avenue and is pursuing negotiations for the property. No agreement has been made for the property at this time.
Staff has spoken with the owner of the industrial property who has indicated that he would like to sell the building and land,
but is unsure of the true value of his property and business.
Staff has spoken with Bruce Nedegaard and he has indicated that he will be present with a new townhome concept plan for
south Lomianki Park. Staff has outlined for the City Council the necessary planning steps that will need to be taken in order
to redevelop this land. Staffhas also included a copy of the appraisal that was completed for Lomianki Park north and south
parcels. The first and most important step for redevelopment of this property is a public forum. Following the public forum,
the planning steps outlined will be necessary.
Analysis:
City staff believes the City Council can continue to move forward with the potential redevelopment of Lomianki Park.
However, there are a number of important steps that need to be taken before any redevelopment can occur.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends to continue pursuing the necessary steps for the potential redevelopment of Lomianki Park.
Attachntents: Lo~nianki Park property .tap; Necessa~' planning steps; Land Appraisal; Ordinance # 831
COUNCIL ACTION:
PLANNING STEPS NECESSARY FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF LOMIANKI PARK
PROPERTY (NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER)
Host Public Forum to present preliminary development concepts to neighbors.
Acquisition of Industrial business and property at 82 38th Avenue NE.
Establish an ordinance amending the former ordinance that dedicated certain lands to be
used for park purposes.
Contact Metro Council regarding steps to initiate future land use change from park land
to medium or high-density residential.
Hold public hearing to rezone the entire block between 37th and 38th Avenue from Light
Industrial to Residential -3 to allow for single, two, or multi-family residential.
Replat and Site Plan Review of the entire property, including vacating or establishing
right-of-way, soil tests, storm water plans, grading plans, etc.
· Cooperative agreement with City of Minneapolis for 37th Avenue extension.
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ORDINANCE #831
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #803
BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND USE OF
PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN BLOCKS 73, 95, and 100,
COLUHBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
Section !.
That Section 2 of Ordinance #803 which states
The following properties shall be designated for
park usage: Lots 16 thru 28, Block 95 lying between
37th and 38th Avenue, possibly to be used as a picnic
park. Lots 19 thru 30 inclusive, Block 100, lying
between 38th and 39th Avenues with a projected proposed
use as a play park'area. Lots 23 thru 30, inclusive,
Block 73, proposed as a nature park.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following properties shall be designated for
park usage: Lots 16 through 28, Block 95 lying
between 37th and 38th Avenues, possibly to be used
as a picnic park. Lots 19 through 30 and the Westerly
75 feet of Lot 18, inclusive, Block 100, lying
between 38th and 39th Avenues with a proposed use
as a play park area. Lots 23 through 30, inclusive,
Block 73, proposed as a nature park.
Section 2.
That Section 3 of Ordinance #803 which states:
That the following described parcels be designated
for continued industrlal use: Lots 29 and 30,
Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 thru
18, Block 100, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
That the following described parcels be designated
for continued industrial use: Lots 29 and 30,
Block 95, lying south of 38th Avenue, Lots 16 and !?,
Block i00, and Lots 16 thru 22, Block 73.
· ---APR 8 1992 -2-
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage..
First Reading: December 23, 197/4
Second Reading: January 13, 1975
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Norberg
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Watson Appraisal and Consultant Service
4230 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heighls, MN 55421
O~ice: (612} 788-2714 ·Atter Hours:(612) 571.1717
,]~uaua~ 7, 2002
City of Columbia Heights
590 40* Avenue NE
Columbia Heights,/yin 55421
RE: Vacant land on California St North of Cul-De-Sac
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request for an evaluation of thc vacant land beyond the cul-de-sac on the end of
California Street north of 39* Avenue NE, the following is respectfully submitted:
:..
I. I walked and photographed the area lo determine the physical conditions of the site.
2. I noted the existing BNSF Relay Tower west of the existing cul-de-sac and note that access to same
is from California Street south of said tower.
3. The area is a gently sloping grassy site with high land in the northeast and northwest comers with
good drainage to the existing cul-de-sac.
4. The "vacant" BNSF land consists oran area approximately 300 feet long noah to south and 100 feet
deep west of the California Street Right Of Way wilh a total size of approximately 30,000 sq. ft.
5. The "Vacant" city property east of the California Street Right of Way is about 127 feet deep and 318
feet north to south with a total area of approximately 40,400 sq. ft.
6. If California Street is vacated beyond the cul-de-sac it would add 230' x 60' to the total vacant area
or about 13,800 sq. ft.
7. With vacating the "vacant" land is about 84,200 sq. ft. including California Street Right of Way.
8. I picked up Commercial/Industrial sales in the City of Fridley where some sales were consummated
that were similar to subject.
9. The land is zoned Industrial and this is the highest and best use for the site.
10. There were no industrial sales of land in the past two years, but sales of Commercial and Residential
sites are fairly similar to the sale price per square foot of Industrial land which sell in larger parcels
than the typical residential sites (I0,000 sq. ft. more or less compared to ½ acre or more for
Industrial).
Based on the comparable land sales thc three commercial sales (#1, #2, and//3) in Fridley give a good
estimate ofvalue at about $2.40/sq. ft. or $48,000 per 20,000 sq. ft. site. This value assumes the
reconstruction of Califomia Street with the relocated cul-de-sac together with the re-platting, vacating
of the north section of California Street and associated reconstruction costs.
The value of the BNSF land in its present state would be about 50% of the platted value or $l.20/sq. ft.
x 30,000 sq. ft. = $36,000. I found a BNSF sale that involved a sale and resale in 1998 ora site in the
NE 'A of NE ¼ of Sec 27 (PIN 27 30 24 11 0017) involving 230,367 sq. ft. selling for $42,200
($7,760/acre), but Fridley considered it a "Bad Sale" involving a split and Right of Way change of use,
etc.
/~.ii,R:pect fu Ily submitted,
Appraiser/Consultant
License//4000369
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COMPARABLE
LAND SALES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS & FRIDLEY
Address Date Sold Sq. Ft. $/SF Remarks/Adjust Subject
& PIN Soid for $
39xx California NA 20,000+- Sloping land
Col. His Extend S & W
5959 University 12/19/00 78,100 23,487 3.33 Comer comm. Site 2.49
Fridley S & W in (.70)
23 30 24 21 0126
6340 Old Central 6/22/00 166,000 67,000 2.48 Interior lot on Hwy 2.23
Fridley S & W Conun (.90)
13 30 24 31 0032/33
1200 Moore Lk Dr
Fridley
13 30 24 31 0033
6/9/00 90,800 34, 100 2.66 Interior lot 2.40
S & W Comm 690)
4237 7u' St NE 5/11/01 39,000 5,166 7.55 Last lot in blk 3.77
Col. Hts. High demand (.50)
35 30 24 13 0021
NW Cor Om'dena & 2/8/01 66,000 10,707 6.16 Corn site nea~ Torino 3.08
Benjamin-Ffidley Grace-High demand
34 30 24 I I 0133 (.50)
4612 Taylor St 5/7/01 25,000 10,240 2.44 Sheffield Area Stigma 2.44
Col. Hts S & W offsets (1.00)
25 30 24 33 0008
608 Cheryl St 1/12/01 25,000 9,350 2.67 Flood plane area 2.67
Fridley S & W offsets (1.00)
3 3024 32 0181
XXX 62~ Way 6/26/01 54,000 15,600 3.46 Comer site S & W 2.43
Fridley-no pin (.70)
1632 Rice Creek Rd 6/4/01 55,000 20,370 2.70 Interior lot S & W 2.43
V~dl~ (.90)
64xx Stonelite Cir 5/3 i/00 45,000 14,700 3.06 Interior lot S & W 2.45
Fridley High price homes (.8)
5175 St Imier 1/06/00 60,000 13,160 4.56 Comer lot S & W 3.19
Cir-Fridley High price homes (.7)
25 30 24 i I 0027
XXX Arthur St 2/15100 64,900 15,100 4.30 Comer lot S & W 3.01
Fridley Hi8h price homes (.7)
24 30 24 42 0001
Based on these sales, vacant land with sewer and water available, but must be extended, would be between $2.25
and $3.00 per sq. fl. probably close to $2.50/sq.fl. in a platted area.
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4230 Cenlral Avenue N.E., Columbia Heighls, MN 5542t
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January 7, 2002
City of Columbia HeiSts
590 40u' Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, M~ 55421
R.E: Vacant land on California St.--37th to 38th Avenue
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request for an evaluation of the vacant land beyond the cul-de-sac on the end of
California Street, 37a to 38~h Avenue NE, the following is respectfully submitted:
i. I walked and photographed the area to determine the physical conditions of the site.
2. I noted the existing industrial Building on the southeast corner of California Street and 38a' Avenue.
I understand that this structure is to be acquired and razed for redevelopment.
3. The area is a gently sloping grassy site with higher land in the south end near 37~ Avenue with
drainage to the north.
4. The "Vacant" city property east of'the California Street Right o£Way is about 127 feet deep and 600
feet north to south with a total area of approximately 76,200 sq. ft.
5. The west half of California Street is vacated and that vacating must be rescinded and a full right of
way restored.
6. I located some residential site sales and also some Commercial/Industrial land sales in the City of
Fridley where sales were consummated that were similar to subject.
7. In the past two years sales of'Commercial and Residential sites are £airly similar to the sale price per
square foot o£1and which sell in our area.
This land is zoned Industrial, but the highest and best use for the site should be multiple dwelling as a
buffer to thc Residential properties on Main Street. The Residential homes east of'the lots on California
Street make Industrial use difficult to justify. Costs of re-platting, utilities, extensions, paving, etc. must
be deducted from comparable sales.
Based on the land sales in Columbia Heights and Fridley, I would estimate the value of the strip of land
east of California Street, 37t~ to 38~ Avenue to be about $2.50/sq. ft less the cost of street opening,
sewer and water lines, rezoning, and street surfacing (and lift stations, if necessary) estimated at 50% o£
land value or $1.25/sq. ft.
· "~ Respectfully submitted,
Malcolm O. Watson
Appraiser/Consultant
MN Lic.//4000369
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COMPARABLE
LAND SALES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS & FRIDLEY
Address Date Sold Sq. Ft.' $/SF Remarks/Adjust Subject
& PIN Sold for $
37xx California NA Sloping land
Col. Hts Extend N & E
5959 University 12/19/00 78,100 23,487 3.33 Comer comm. Site
Fridley S & W in (.70)
23 30 24 21 0126
2.49
6340 Old CcnUai 6/22/00 166,000 67,000 2.48 Interior lot on Hwy
Fridh,-y S & W Conm~ (.90)
13 30 24 31 0032/33
2.23
1200 Moore Lk Dr 6/9/00 90,800 34,100 2.66 Interior lot
Fridley S & W Comm (.90)
13 30 24 31 0033
2.40
4237 7~ St NE 5/11/01 39,000 5,166 7.55 Last lot in blk
Col. Hts. High demand (.50)
35 30 24 13 0021
3.77
NW Cor Gardena& 2/8/01 66,000 10,707 6.16 Corn site near Totino 3.08
Benjamin-Fridley Grace-High demand
34 30 24 11 0133 (.50)
4612 Taylor St 5/7/01 25,000 10,240 2.44 Sheffield Area Stigma
Col. Hts S & W offsets (1.00)
25 30 24 33 0008
2.44
608 Cheryl St 1/12/01 25,000 9,350 2.67 Flood plane area
Fridlcy S & W offsets (1.00)
3 30 24 32 0181
2.67
XXX 62~ Way 6/26/01 54,000 15,600 3.46 Comer site S & W 2.43
Fridley-no pin (.70)
1632 Rice Creek Rd 6/4/01 55,000 20,370 2.70 Interior lot S & W 2.43
Fridley (.90)
64XX Stonelite Cir 5/31/00 45,000 14,700 3.06 Interior lot S & W 2.45
Fridley High price homes (.8)
5175 St hnicr 1/06/00 60,000 13,160 4.56 Comer lot S & W 3.19
Cix-Fridley High price homes (.7)
25 30 24 11 0027
XXX Arthur St 2/15/00 64,900 15,100 4.30 Comer lot S & W 3.01
Fridley High price homes (.7)
24 30 24 42 0001
Based on these sales, vacant land with sewer and water available, but must be extended, would be between $2.25
and $3.00 per sq. ft. probably close to $2.50/sq.fl. in a platted area.
Watson Appraisal and Consultant Service
4230 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heighls, MN 55421
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SUBJECT LAND LOOKING NORTH FRObl 37th
MPLS WATER WORKS biANItOLES IN SOUTH EDGE OF 37th AVE
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SUBJECT LAND LOOKING NORTH FROM 3~th $ CALIFORNIA ST
SUBJECT LAND LOOKING SOUTH FROM 38th & CALIFORNIA ST
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INDUSTRIAL BLDG. SE CORNER OF 38th & CALIFOENIA (Alley on left)
SUBJECT LAND LOOKING SOUTtl ALONG ALLEY LINE BY INDUSTRIAL BLDG.