HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 1978OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
MAY 22, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call:
Logacz, Heintz, Norberg - present
It was noted that Councilman Hentges would join the meeting later.
It was also noted that Mayor Nawrocki was out of town.
PURPOSE OF MEETING
Council President Heintz stated that this was a special meeting of the City
Council for the purpose of a public hearing on the sidewalk replacement
program. All affected residents were informed that the meeting would be
taking place and were invited to attend.
PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
City Manager Bocwinski introduced George Brown, City Engineer, and Bob Owens,
Engineering Aide, who presented the information on the program to the residents.
A slide presentation on hazardous sidewalks was given.
Councilman Hentges joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
The slide presentation explained the reasons for replacing a sidewalk, the
assessment procedure, and the fact that the residents may replace their own
sidewalk.
Questions were raised by residents concerning why the City doesnlt pay for damage
done by tree roots on boulevards; why a concrete slab cannot be lifted, roots
removed, and existing slab replaced; the possibility of the homes on ~he south
side of 41st being sold for downtown development in the near future; the schedule
for improvement work; and curb repair work. All questions were answered by the
staff.
City Manager Bocwinski read resolution 78-15.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Hentges
Discussion followed on what materials would be used as backfill.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to amend #2 of the resolution to read:
"That the materials to be used and services to be performed are as follows: Concrete.
Cleanup and backfill of the disturbed areas will be done by the Contractor with clean
top soil. Sodding or seeding of these disturbed areas will be the responsibility of
the homeowner."
Roll Call: All Ayes
May 22,, 1978
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RESOLUTION 78-15
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion on the
25th day of April, ]978 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property
owners, and
WHEREAS., pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a
Council Meeting on the 22nd day of May, 1978, and
WHEREAS, the Counc 1 determines to proceed with this local improvements, a
portion of the cost bein9 defrayed by special assessments under Charter
provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Hazardous Sidewalk Replacement
49th Avenue N.E
47th Avenue N.E
43rd Avenue N.E
42nd Avenue N.E
41st Avenue N.E
from Central Avenue N.E. to West Upland Crest N.E.
from Central Avenue N.E. to Tyler Street N.E.
from Central Avenue N.E. to Pierce Street N.E.
from Central Avenue N.E. to LaBelie Park
from Central Avenue N.E. to Stinson Boulevard N.E.
40th Avenue N.E from Central Avenue N.E. to Hayes Street N.E.
Gould Avenue N.E. from Central Avenue N.E. to Reservoir Boulevard N.E.
39th Avenue N.E. from Hayes Street N.E. to Hart Boulevard N.E.
Central Avenue N.E. from 37th Avenue N.E. to 45th Avenue N.E.
Tyler Place N.E. from 43½ Avenue N.E. to 44th Avenue N.E.
Reservoir Boulevard N.E. from 37th Avenue N.E. to 4]st Avenue N.E.
Tyler Street N.E. from 37th Avenue N.E. to 4]st Avenue N.E.
Polk Street N.E. from 37th Avenue N.E. to 39th Avenue N.E.
Hayes Street N.E. from 4Oth Avenue N.E. to 4]st Avenue N.E.
2. That the materials to be used and services to be performed are as follows:
Concrete. Cleanup and backfill of the disturbed areas will be done by the
Contractor with clean top soil. Sodding or seeding of these disturbed areas
will be the responsibility of the homeowner.
That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the
City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and
adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefited thereby,
were properly notified of said hearings, and
4. Thai: the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several
parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained.
5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 731.
Passed this 22nd day of May, 1978.
May 22, 1978
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Roll Call on Amended Resolution: All Ayes
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that the hearing be adjourned
at 7:45 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
~'eb~,, H~intz
Council President