HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 19, 1977OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 19, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present
Mayor Nawrocki stated that Councilman Heintz was at work and would be unable to
attend the meeting.
There were four residents present.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Nawrocki stated the purpose of the meeting was to:
formally alert people to the fact that proposed base (100 year) flood
elevations have been established by FIA, HUD, and that we have until
February 16, 1978 to appeal these flood elevations and request a new
determination if it is felt necessary.
define flood plain management and explain its impact on properties
within the base flood elevation and to discuss the advisability of
passing a flood plain management ordinance that is required for final
implementation for the flood insurance program.
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discuss flood insurance as it relates to properties within, or
removed from, the 100 year flood elevation and to compare emergency
rates, regular rates, etc. as they relate to the flood zone maps.
George Brown, City Engineer explained that the City and residents have 90 days to
appeal the flood elevation determinations. After the appeals deadline the
City is given 6 months to adopt land use measures. If no appeals are made
tonight, the Council can begin considering a flood plain management ordinance.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that this is a federally mandated program and not the
City's plan.
The City Engineer showed slides of the four areas within the City where flooding
could occur: Jackson Pond, Fairway Drive, Tyler Street, and 5th Street in the
area of Minneapolis Electric Steel.
Councilman Hentges questioned the possibility of a house being built above the flood
elevation and causing the water to be sent elsewhere. George Brown responded that
the builder would need a permit to build and the City would review the elevation of
the property at that time, some areas would have to be left low. All building would
have to meet insurance and planning requirements.
George Brown informed the Council that there are different categories of flood plain
zones: A, A1 - A30, B, and C. Only zones A and A1 - A30 would be required to have
flood insurance. He pointed out that if a resident has a question about his need
for flood insurance, a certificate may be obtained from the City stating the eleva-
tion of his property and the resident could talk with his own insurance agent.
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Mr. Brown showed a sample insurance form and presented some examples of insurance
rates. Discussion continued about the amount of insurance coverage that might be
required and for what length of time the federal government would be subsidizing
the program.
Mrs. Baklund, 4445 Tyler, questioned how the City determines elevations. George
Brown answered that all elevations are measured from sea level.
Mr. Maciaszek, 43rd & Jackson, asked if being in a designated flood plain would
affect the appraised value of a home. Mr. Brown answered that the assessed value
would not decrease but the market value may.
Mrs. Pat Genosky, 4437 Tyler, asked if insurance can be obtained through any insurance
agency and if all insurance companies would be charging the same rates. Mr. Brown
stated he understood all companies would handle the insurance and the rate would
depend on how the agent determines the value of the home.
Mr. Brown also noted that if the City doesn't pass the flood plain management
ordinance, the City and its residents may have trouble getting any financing on loans.
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Ail Ayes
Secretary