HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 1, 1976OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
The Meeting was called to order at 6:53 p.m.
Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki--present
Logacz, Norberg--absent
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to name Karen DeBruin
secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Nawrocki noted that the special meeting was called for
the purposes indicated on the agenda; authorizing expenditure
for purchase of the Schwartz property at 547 Mill Street, and
consideration of a change order on the Jefferson Street
construction project.
RESOLUTION 76-44
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 44 and 45, BLOCK 66, COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS an agreement has been reached between the owner of
547 Mill Street Northeast, Mrs. Florence M. Schwartz, and
the City of Columbia Heights for the purchase of the property
known and described as lots 44 and 45, Block 66, Columbia
Heights annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and
WHEREAS a purchase agreement has been prepared by the City
Attorney covering the necessary legal aspects of such
property transfer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager
be, and they are hereby, authorized to consumate the purchase
agreement in an amount of $38,000 for the purchase of said prop-
erty and that the City further agrees to pay the actual moving
costs for the re-location of the seller's property at an estimated
cost of up to $300.
Resolution 76-44 was Offered by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges
Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution 76-44 was Adopted.
September l, 1976
Mayor Nawrocki stated that this agreement represents
negotiations between the City and the property owner.
He further stated that the price is fair considering
the value of the property. He also mentioned that condemnation
would have been a costly and drawn out procedure to acquire
this property, as well as being '~unfriendly.'~
CHANGE ORDER ON JEFFERSON STREET
Mr. Watson, City Manager, noted that the property owners on
the corner lots at 40th Avenue and Jefferson Street had
expressed they would like a forty-four foot approach on
Jefferson Street to 40th Avenue in front of their properties.
These would be used as turn lanes.
City Engineer Brown had noted at the time it was discussed
at the August 23 meeting that the cost for this change would
be around $900. He was considering the cost of the extra
materials and labor directly connected to the street itself.
He had not anticipated there would be a need to remove and
replace the sidewalk in front of these houses. He had
checked out this aspect of the project and found that, to
widen the street in this place, the existing sidewalk would
have to be removed and replaced. The new estimated cost,
with sidewalk removal and replacement in the area noted,
would be about $2,5OO.
Councilman Heintz asked if there would be any parking allowed
in this area of the street. Mr. Brown replied that there
would not be. He noted that the curbs would be yellowed.
Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz that the change order
on Jefferson Street be authorized in an amount of
approximately $2,500. Rolt Call: All Ayes
It was noted that the final plan would be reviewed with the
adjoining property owners to be aure they were in agreement.
He also noted that the Council would be notified before any
action proceeds on the change.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to adjourn at
7:03 p.m.
Roll Call: Ali Ayes
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Bruce~G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretary