HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 12, 1978 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
JUNE 12, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m.
Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present
Councilman Logacz will join the meeting later.
INVOCATION
Pastor Wahl of First Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to approve the minutes as presented in
writing and reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call: All Ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Norberg stated his concern about the City's paying for business
lunches.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that bills as listed be paid out of the
proper funds.
Roll Call: All Ayes
City Manager Bocwinski reported that the payment to Sheehy Construction was
remitted to the company in error after the last meeting where it was excepted
from the list of bills to be paid. However, al'l the work on the Southwest Park
building has been completed by the company. The check amounted to approximately
$1800.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, that the payment to Sheehy Construction
for work on the Southwest Park shelter building be approved.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ORAL PETITIONS
Mr. Don Markow stated his concern about the excessive noise caused by speeders on
the block of 4300 Jefferson. He believes the police patrolling of this area is
insufficient. Stu Anderson, Police Chief, stated that the police do patrol the
streets regularly with moving radar.
Mr. Markow also claimed that police cars are parked for two hours at a time at
"Big Mac's" on 45th. Chief Anderson was asked by the Mayor to check on this item
and the problem with speeders and make any comments to Mr. Markow and the Council.
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Councilman Norber9 stated that several police department staff attended a recent
noise pollution seminar and felt equipment should be used to monitor the noise
on Jefferson. The Mayor noted that monitoring equipment has been used
occasionally.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
]. Donald Wicklatcz, 4233 Second St.
Subdivision Approval and Variance
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the lot subdivision be 9ranted and
that the 5.2 foot variance on lot width and the .7 foot variance on the side
yard requirement be 9ranted as per the Plannin9 and Zoning recommendation.
Councilman Norberg questioned if the Planning and Zoning can make a recommendation
without a statement of hardship. The City Attorney stated that it is not
required for a subdivision and for the variance the hardship is the lot shape.
Councilman Logacz joined the meeting at this time, 8:37 p.m.
Motion by Norberg, to refer the matter back to the Plannin9 and Zonin9 and ask
that they determine hardship.
Motion dies for ]ack of a second.
Roll Call on main motion: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye
Norber9 - Nay
2. Tom Ketelson, 3922 Third Street
Variance
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the variance request for 500
square feet be allowed based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Councilman Norberg noted that the fire egress and the sanitary facilities
would be substantially altered and improved.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Steve Jonak, 3929 Johnson Street
Subdivision Approval and Variance
Discussion was held on the proposed lot split and the construction of double
bungalows on the property.
Notion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the lot subdivision be granted and
that the lot size waiver also be granted based on the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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4. Joseph Ostap, 501 40th Avenue
Subdivision Approval and Variance
Discussion was held on the direction of the split and the size of the lots
after the split.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the lot subdivision be granted and
the lot size variance be granted for each lot based on the Planning and Zoning
recommendation.
Councilman Norberg asked that this be on the condition that the same number of
parking spaces remain after the split. Discussion followed on the parking
problem, existing and future. Councilman Hentges stated he would vote against
the motion because he felt the businesses would be losing parking spaces as a
result of the split.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - Aye
Norberg, Hentges - Nay
Motion carries.
5. Violet Machlett, 1332 45½ Avenue
Special Purpose Fence
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the request for a 4 foot special
purpose fence at 1332 45½ be granted, up to the street right-of-way line.
Discussion followed on whether the fence would come beyond the property line
and if it would interfere with snow plowing.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to allow Mrs. Machlett
to encroach on the City property to within 4 feet of the curb.
Roll Call on amendment: Logacz, Norberg - Aye
Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion to amend fails.
Roll Call on main motion: All Ayes
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, that the request that the City share in
the cost of the fence that abuts Keyes Park be denied on the basis that this
would be setting a policy for the future.
Discussion followed on the City's past policy on fences that do abut City parks.
Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye
Logacz, Norberg - Nay
Motion carries.
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6. James Jorgenson, 5039 Emerson Avenue South
Special Purpose Fence
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to grant the request for a special
purpose fence at 1480-1490 47th Avenue.
Roll Call: All Ayes
7. Midland Cooperatives, 800 53rd Avenue
Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Carl Remick of Midland Coop presented a blueprint of the property and
explained the reason for the conditional use permit request.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to approve the conditional use permit
on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Mayor Nawrocki noted that St. Timothy's has expressed an interest in the
project. He has informed the church of the action taken on the plans to date.
The church has asked that someone from the CiEy talk to their board on June 26
on the City's and Midland's plans.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
]. Request for No Parking signs
Mr. Kamleiter, 220] 37th Avenue
City Manager Bocwinski presented a blueprint of the area and explained the
problem with parked cars and the trucks using the loading dock.
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, to authorize the no parking signs as
recommended by the Traffic Commission
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges - Aye
Norberg, Nawrocki Nay
Motion carries.
BURLINGTON NORTHERN LANDSCAPE PLAN
The City Manager presented a plan from Burlington I,lorthern on the landscaping
of the berm from 37th to 40th Avenues. Mr. John Zbinden of Burlington Northern
was present to answer any questions of the Council.
The City Manager stated he thought the size of the trees should be 2" to 3", that
the tree roots should be wrapped in burlap, and that the landscape materials
should be guaranteed for one year. Mr. Zbinden stated that the cost of the
larger trees would add significantly to the cost of the plan. Burlington
Northern will have an agreement with the nursery to guarantee the trees for one
year. Discussion followed on the size and cost of the trees.
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Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the City Manager to
accept the Burlington Northern landscape plan as amended, and to notify the
company that the City will maintain the trees; however, that the landscape
materials be guaranteed by Burlington Northern for a one year period.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. Ordinance 888
Second reading of ordinance 888 amending ordinance 853, City Code of 1977,
pertaining to licensing of electricians.
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Logacz
Discussion on the proposed schedule as it relates to the schedule being
repealed. Gunnar Petterson, the City's electrical inspector, explained the
current method of paying fees and the problems involved.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. Ordinance 889
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to waive reading on the basis that
sufficient copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
A first reading was held.
ORDINANCE 889
BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN LOTS 35 AND
36, CHEERY HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Does Ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights does hereby vacate drainage and
utility easements over the following described property, to-wit:
A strip of land five feet (5') wide lying westerly and
parallel to the east line of Lot 36, said east line being
the dividing line between Lots 36 and 35 of Cheery Heights
Block One, Cheery Heights, according to the recorded plat
on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder,
Anoka County, Minnesota
and
A strip of land five feet (5') wide lying easterly and
parallel to the west line of Lot 35, said west line being the
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dividing line between Lots 35 and 36 of Cheery Heights,
Block One, Cheery Heights, accordin9 to the recorded plat
on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder,
Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute any documents
necessary to accomplish said vacating.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
3. Resolution Adopting State Board of Electricity Fee Schedules
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to waive the reading of the resolution
dealing with the fee schedule on the basis that sufficient copies were
available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 78-20
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has established an Inspection Department
by City ordinance.
WHEREAS, said codes set forth certain fee schedules for Electrical Permits and
inspections not in conflict with the Building Code or the Zoning Ordinance,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that said fee schedule set by the State Board of
Electricity of the State of Minnesota is adopted as follows:
Elec 4 Inspection Fees
(b) Fee Schedule. Fees shall be paid according to the fo]lowing schedule.
(1)
Minimum fee for each separate inspection of an installation,
replacement, alteration or repair limited to one inspection
only .......................................................... $5.00
(2)
Services, changes of services, temporary services, additions,
alterations, or repairs on either primary or secondary services
shall be computed separately.
0-100 ampere capacity .................................................. $6.00
10] to and including 200 ampere capacity ............................... 7.50
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof ............ 3.00
(3)
Circuit, installations of, additions, alteration or repairs of
each circuit or subfeeder shall be computed separately including
circuits fed from sub-feeders and including the equipment served.
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0 to and including 30 ampere capacity .................................. $2.00
(maximum number of 0-30 ampere circuits to be paid on is 30 in any
one cabinet.)
31 to and including 100 ampere capacity ................................ 3.00
For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction thereof ............ 1.00
(cc) Maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed $20.00 if not
over 100 ampere capacity. This includes service, feeders, circuits,
fixtures and equipment as per Elec 4(b) Fee Schedule.
This maximum fee provides for not more than one rough-in inspection and one
final inspection per dwelling; additional inspections would be at the re-
inspection rate of Elec 4(b) 5.
(dd) Maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed $32.00 if
not over 200 ampere capacity. This includes service, feeders, circuits,
fixtures and equipment as per Elec 4(b) Fee Schedule.
The maximum provides for not more than three rough-in inspections and one final
inspection per dwelling; additional inspections at the re-inspection rate of
Elec 4(b) 5.
(ee) Maximum fee on an apartment building shall not exceed $14.00 per dwelling
unit for the first 20 units and $10.00 per dwelling unit for the balance
of units. A 2-unit dwelling (duplex maximum fee per unit as per single
family dwelling.
(ff) The maximum number of 0 to 30 ampere circuits to be paid on any one
Athletic Field lighting standard is ten.
(gg) The maximum fee on Mobile Home Park stalls shall not exceed $3.00
per each stall for the first 40 stalls and $1.50 per each additional stall.
(hh) In addition to the above fees:
(1)
(2)
A charge of $.50 will be made for each street lighting standard.
A charge of $1.00 will be made for each traffic signal standard.
Circuits originating within the standard will not be used when
computing the fee.
(ii) In addition to the above fees all transformers and generators for light,
heat and power shall be computed separately at $2.00 per unit plus 10¢
per KVA up to and including 100 KVA, 101 KVA and over at 5¢ per KVA. The
maximum fee for any transformer or generator in this category is $20.00.
(jj) In addition to the above fees all transformers for signs and outline
lighting shall be computed at $2.00 for the first 500 VA or fraction
thereof per unit, plus $.20 for each additional 100 VA or fraction
thereof.
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(kk) In addition to the above fees (unless included in the maximum fee
filed by the initial insta]]er) remote control, signal circuits and
circuits of less than 50 volts sha]] be computed at $2.00 per each
ten openings or devices of each system plus $.50 for each additiona]
ten or fraction thereof.
(4)
For the review of plans and specifications of proposed installations,
there shall be a minimum fee of $100.00 up to and including $30,000
of electrical estimate, plus 1/10 of l~ on any amount in excess of
$30,000 to be paid by persons or firm requestin9 the review.
When re-inspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe conditions
have been corrected and such conditions are not subject of an appeal
pending before the Board or any court, a re-inspection fee of not
to exceed the original unit fee, or $5.00, whichever is ]ess, may be
assessed in writing by the inspector.
(:6
For inspections not covered herein, or for requested special inspections
or services, the fee shall be $12.00, per man hour, including travel
time, plus 16¢ per mile traveled, plus the reasonable cost of equipment
or material consumed.
This section is also applicable to inspection of empty conduits and such other
jobs as determined by the Board.
(7) For inspection of transient projects including but not limited to
Carnivals and Circuses the inspection fees sha]] be computed as fol]ows:
Power supply units-according to Item 4(b) (2) of the Fee Schedule.
A like fee will be required on power supp]y units at each engagement
during the season, except that a fee of $12.00 per hour wi]] be charged
for additional time spent by the inspector, if the power supp]y is not
ready for inspection at the time and date specified on the request for
inspection as required by Law.
Rides, Devices, or Concessions: Shall be inspected at their first
appearance of the season and the inspection fee shall be $5.00 per unit.
(8)
For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter the
most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shal]
be Prima facie evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope
of words and terms used in this Resolution.
Passed this 12th day of June, 1978.
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Norberg
Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submission of a Pre-Application
for Federal Domestic Assistance
City Hanager Bocwinski noted some changes in the pre-application.
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Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to waive the reading of the resolution
as sufficient copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 78-21
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A PRE-APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, MN in conjunction
with and in support of efforts by the Downtown Development Council and Housing
and Redevelopment Authority has approved a plan for the revitalization of our
Central Business District and,
WHEREAS, the Over-all Economic Development Plan, recently adopted for
Anoka County, identifies the revitalization of this area as a priority need
for the future economic growth of the County, and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Development Consortium (Developer) has submitted
to the City of Columbia Heights a proposal for a multi-use office-retail-housing
development conditioned upon substantial financial incentives provided by the
City in the form of public improvements and land write-downs, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, Downtown Development Council and Housing and
Redevelopment Authority have approved an agreement with the "Developer" dated
May 10, 1978, to analyze the feasibility of said proposal; further recognizing
the need for public incentives to encourage economic development; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, acting on behalf of the
City of Columbia Heights, has prepared a pre-application for federal domestic
assistance to the Economic Development Administration for the construction of a
four hundred (400) car parking ramp and the acquisition and improvement of
additional property for on-grade parking, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said pre-application at their Regular
Meeting on June 12, 1978.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights, MN that:
1. The pre-application for federal domestic assistance be approved as presented
and transmitted to Anoka County for their review and consideration.
The Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, for
and on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights, MN, is hereby authorized
and directed to take all such actions, including furnishing of documents,
as he deems necessary and desirable to obtain and expedite approval of
the funding request, reporting periodically to the City Council on status
of same.
Passed this 12th day of June, 1978
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Logacz
Hentges
Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye
Norberg - Nay
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5. Resolution Amending Resolution 74-17
Dean Otterson, City Planner/HRA Director, explained resolution 74-17 which
was being amended.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to waive the reading on the basis that
sufficient copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 78-22
AMENDING RESOLUTION 74-17
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Mn
that Resolution 74-17, Exhibit A, be amended as follows:
1. Sub-paragraph (b), Line 2, should read 135 feet.
2. Sub-paragraph (e), Line 4, should continue to read: "and l l5
feet south of the southwest corner of said westerly 80 feet."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted
to the area HUD office for their records.
Passed this 12th day of June, ]978
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
SUMMER YOUTH JOBS
The City Manager stated that eleven youths have started on the summer program
in Columbia Heights.
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
Leslie Johnson, 45th and Monroe St.
The City Attorney recommended that this be held until the next meeting because
of a title problem. He also recommended that all lot subdivisions go before
the Planning and Zoning as a matter of procedure.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the matter be referred to Planning
and Zoning.
Roll 'Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Nawrocki - Nay
SATELLITE ANOKA COUNTY COURT
The City Manager clarified the resolution approved by the County and stated he
will begin negotiations on a lease with the County. This resolution was submi
for informational purposes.
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WELCOME WAGON WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS:
Welcome Wagon is now celebrating its 50th Birthday, marking
a half-century of service to individuals and communities all
across the United States and
WHEREAS: the ideals of Welcome Wagon represent service to Community,
Individuals and Households, and
WHEREAS:
Welcome Wagon extends its service of neighborly hospitality
to newcomers, the newly engaged and new parents, promoting
general good will and helpfulness to all our residents, both
those of long-standing and those new to our community, and
WHEREAS:
The City of Columbia Heights highly values and esteems the
many services of Welcome Wagon to our households, all places
of worship, civic and municipal programs and many community -
minded business firms, Now
THEREFORE:I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights,
do hereby proclaim the week of July 16, 1978, as Official
WELCOME WAGON WEEK.
TERMINATION OF CETA SPECIAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Discussion was held on the special program ending June 30 for CETA employees.
Tim Yantos, Administrative Assistant, stated that there is no intention of
replacing these individuals.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. League of Minnesota Cities - Self Insurance
City Manager Bocwinski explained item #2 on the questionnaire which was
discussed at the last meeting.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that the response to all three questions
on the survey be yes and that the $100 assessment, if required, come out of the
Mayor/Council budget.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. Insurance Commission Chairman
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to appoint Keith Louiselle as Chairman
of the Insurance Commission.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to amend to table for purposes of
interviewing the candidates.
Roll Call on amended motion: Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye
Logacz, Heintz - Nay
At ll:30 Mayor Nawrocki declared the meeting recessed until 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday for purposes of completing the agenda.
BrLi'Ce~-G. Nawrockl, ~layor