HomeMy WebLinkAboutMar 31, 1980OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
MARCh 31, 1950
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Keintz, Norberg, ~entges, Nawrocki -- present
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to appoint Ronald S. ,(alina as
secretary pro-rem for this meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
PURPOSE OF MEETING
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the proposed
seal coat project for 1380.
FRESENTATION OF INFORMA'[IGN
The information regarding the proposed seal coat project was made by
City staff.
DISCUSSION
There was a question from one of the residents who was present concernin9
wi~y corner lots must pay more for chis project. City Hanager Bocwinski ex-I
plained the assessment policy regarding corner lots. Mayor Nawrocki noted
that this particular policy of assessing was adopted several years ago by
the City, and has been used ever since. He went on to say that no policy
is ever completely equitable, but that this is the policy which has consis-
tently been used by the City.
Mr. Ken Bonath of 50th and Madison Street stated 'chat he felt tt~at corner
lots should not pay more than people who live in the middle of the street.
Mr. Tennis of 50th and Honroe Street also stated that he felt corner lots
should not be assessed more. Nay'or Na'wrocki aF, G Councilman l-ieintz res-
ponded to these concerns.
Mr. Bonath stated that he would not l~ave purchased a house on a corner lot
if he had known that he would end up paying larger assessments 'for being
located on a corner. Mayor Nawrocki stated that people in real estate claim
that corner lots are worth more and are more desirable.
Mayor Nawrocki noted the letter which had been received from Mr. Richard Ryan
of 4956 Monroe Street, stating Nr. P, yan's cor, cerns regarding this assessment.
Mayor Nawrocki asked that 'this letter be placed on f:ile.
The resident at 4514 Monroe Street questione~ whether he would De assessed
for this project. The City Nanager explained that he would be.
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Ms. Clara Furseth of 819 50th Avenue stated that she did not object to the
project, but felt that the street would be messy for the following reason.
The people on her block are having problems with mud, sand, and silt in
the street; the residents feel that the problem is being caused by Patti
Homes, the mobile home dealer located in this neighborhood. Mayor Nawrocki
asked the City Manager to investigate this situation and report back to
Ms. Furseth and the City Council regarding his findings.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to approve the seal coat project.
Roll [;all: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 80-16
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
llth day of Febr~Jary, 1980, ordered notice of a hearing to be given to the
property owners, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing, certain residents appeared at a
Council meeting on the 31st day of March, 1980, and
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a
portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter pro-
visions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
SEAL COATING of the following streets and avenues:
University Service Road, 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
4th Street~ 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
5th Street~ 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
6th Street~ 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
7th Street~ 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
Washington Street, 45th Avenue to 47th Avenue and
48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
Madison Street, 45th Avenue to 47th Avenue and
48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue
Monroe Street, 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue
Jackson Street, 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue
52nd Avenue, University Avenue to 7th Street
Sullivan Drive, 7th Street to Washington Street
50½ Avenue, Monroe Street to Jackson Street
50th Avenue, University Avenue to Central Avenue
49~ Avenue, Monroe Street to Jackson Street
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48th Avenue, University Avenue to Washington Street
48th Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
47½ Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
47th Avenue, University Avenue to Monroe Street
46½ Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street
46th Avenue, University Avenue to Jefferson Street
45th Avenue, University Avenue to Monroe Street
2. That the materials to be used are as follows:
Seal coat oil, asphalt, aggregate and possibly concrete for
curb repair.
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 improvement, which he deemed bene-
fitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and
4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the sev-
eral parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained.
5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 755.
Passed this 31st day of March, 1980.
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
A discussion was held regarding the possibility of requesting the City of
Fridley to pay for the cost of seal coating the west half of the University
Avenue service road from 45th Avenue to 53rd Avenue.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to instruct the City Manager to write
to the City of Fridley, requesting payment for the assessment due for seal
coating the west half of University Avenue service road from 45th Avenue to
53rd Avenue. Roll Call: All Ayes
Ms. Lee Foster wanted to know when the Sullivan Lake project would be com-
pleted. Mayor Nawrocki explained that the City never did make a specific
commitment to improve this park. He then reported on the status of the
City's dredging at this location, and Midland Coop's commitments to develop
the area.
Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz, to adjour~ t~e n)~eting at 8:50 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes (~~/r!~~ '
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