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CONTINUED SPECIAL MEETING
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 1983
continued special meeting and budget hearing was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at
9:00 pm.
Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Norberg--absent
Mayor Nawrocki inquired if a notice of this meeting had been delivered to Councilman
Norberg's residence. The City Manager responded he was not sure that one had since it
was understood that Councilman Norberg would be out of town until Friday. Mayor Nawrocki
felt this should have been done in the event that Councilman Norberg returned early.
It was explained that this meeting is the continuation of the special meeting and budget
public hearing of October 3, 1983.
1. Resolution No. 83-46 Regarding Adopting a Budget for 1984 and Levying Taxes
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
At the October 3rd meeting of the City Council the budget was discussed and the Finance Dir-
ector was requested to make changes in the proposed budget, particularly the~dition of
a two-percent contingency to many of the items in the budget. Discussion continued concerning
the amended figures that included the two percent contingency as well as those which did not.
The discussion also included matters dealing with administrative costs of the HRA, levying
for the anticipated loss of state aid and the legalities involved with that procedure, effect
on next year's levy if the loss of state aid is made up this year and the advisability of
uthorizing "Equipment Notes." The City Manager explained that the term "Equipment Notes"
s used to identify certificates of indebtedness for the purchase of public safety equipment.
The Mayor polled the Council regarding the use of "Equipment Notes" as a source of revenue
and they all agreed this was not preferred. Mayor Nawrocki felt that the equipment needs of
the City could be met in a much more economical manner and that they would be looked at fur-
ther.
The Finance Director completed the computations of the budget to reflect the final determin-
ations made by the Council. The Council discussed the appropriation of the two percent cont-
ingency and that it was not to be spent without authorization of the Council. The Finance
Director stated that this contingency will be identified as the "Unallocated Contingency"
line item #1851.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to direct the City Manager that no monies are to be
expended from the department contingency accounts in the City budget without specific Cou-
ncil authorization with the exception of #4980 Contingency Department Account. Roll call:
All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 83~46
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1984 AND LEVYING TAXES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS as follows:
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Section A.- The budget for the City of Columbla Heights for the year 1984
is hereby approved and'adopted with appropriations for each of the depart-
ments and funds as follows:
General Fund
Mayor-Council
City Manager
.Finance-Assessing-Elections
General Buildings
Legal
Planning
Public Safety
Public Works
Sanitation
Library
Parks
Unaliocated Transfers
Total General Fund
Revenue Sharing Fund
Para Transit Fund
Cable Televislon Fund
Recreation & Community Education
State Aid
Capital Improvements
Oebt Service
Capital Equipment Fund
Central Garage
Liquor Fund
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Total
Less Interfund Transfers
112,695
84,O95
300,445
!18,015
90,685
11,230
1,702,075
729,43O
455,800
210,650
488,150
232,780.
4,536,850
328,395
36,725
31,250
269,290
60,000
64,200
1,028,560
210,280
4,675,385
825,740
791~430
12,858,105
204,800
Total 12,653,305
Section B. The estimated gross revenue of the City of Columbla Heights for
all funds, Including general and valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth
for the year 1984, the same being more fully detailed in the City Manager's
official copy of the same 1984 budget, are hereby found and determined to be
as follows:
Fund Balance
Increase
Fund Revenue (Oecrease) Revenue
General 4,426,796 (110,O54) 4,536,~50
Revenue Sharing 120,100 (~08~295) 328,395
Capital Equipment -O- -O- -O-
Recreation 255,790 (13,500) 269,290
Para-Transit 36,725 -O- 36,725
Cable~Televislon 46,OO0 14,750 31,250
State Aid 60,000 -O- 60,000
Central Garage 147,600 (62,680) 210,280
LIqu6r 4,550,000 (125,385) 4,675,385
Water 825,800 60 825,740
Sewer 828,113 36,683 791,430
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.October 5, 1983
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Debt Service
Capital Improvements
572,785 (455,775) 1,O28,560
-O- (64,200) 64,200
Total
Less Interfund Transfers
12,858,105
204,800
Total 12,653,305
Section C. There is hereby levied upon all taxable property in the City of Columbia
Heights a direct ad valorem tax in the year 1983 payable in 1984 for the following pro-
posed and in the following amounts:
PURPOSE AMOUNT
General Fund (Including Recreation)
Bond and Interest
1,757,487
1,757,487
Provision has. been made in the General Fund for payment of the City's contributory share to
Public Employee's Retirement Association. Provision has also been made in the General Fund
revenues for receipt of the State local government aid distribution.
Section D. A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the County Auditor.
Passed this 5th day of October, 1983.
Jfered by:
conded by
Roll call:
Hovland
Petkoff
Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Norberg--absent
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
I hereby certify that the above is a just and true copy of a resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights on October 5, 1983.
William Elrite, City Clerk
2. Resolution No. 83-47 Confirming Tax Levy by the HRA for 1984
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: all ayes
RESOLUTION 83-47
CONFIRMING TAX LEVY BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 1984
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has adopted
a budget as shown on their attached resolution,
{I~EREAS, said Authority has also resolved that a special tax to be levied of $37,065 upon
all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City of Columbia Heights, and
WHEREAS, Section 462.545, Subdivision 6, of the Minnesota Statutes requires approval by the
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October 5, 1983
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OWverning body of the municipality in and for which said Authority was created.
, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approve
and consents to the levy of $37,065 upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in
the City of Columbia Heights, by said Authority, as special taxing district for use for the
purpose of the redevelopment provisions of Section 462.711 of the Minnesota Statutes.
Passed this 5th day of October, 1983.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Hentges
Hovland
Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Norberg--absent
Bruce G. Nawrockl, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
3. Resolution No. 83-48 Certification of Delinquent Special Assessments
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 83-48
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that,
County Auditor be, and he is hereby directed, to levy the delinquent special assess-
ts on the attached sheets and filed in the Assessment Book for 1983, totaling $120,129.44.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing amounts shall be Included in the individual real
estate tax statements for the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments-
Fund #913."
SAID LEVIES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and
collection of State and County taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the gen-
eral laws of the State. All assessments with penalties and interest as indicated thereon
paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turn-
ed over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS shall accept payments on these levies until November 15th, 1983.
Upon receipt of said payments the County will be notified to remove this levy from the tax
rolls.
Passed this 5th day of October, 1983.
Offered by: Hovland
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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4. Resolution No. 83-49 Certification of Delinquent Utility Charges
ion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
pies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 83-49
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, all delinquent utility users have been sent a pink card reminder that their bill
was delinquent.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the County
Auditor be, and he is hereby directed, to levy the delinquent utility charges on the prop-
erties in the City of Columbia Heights as submitted on the attached sheet, totaling
$1,306.44 pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 444.075. Subd. 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing amounts shall be included in the individual real
estate tax statements and identified thereon as "Delinquent Utility Charges - Fund #990"
SAID LEVIES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and
collection of state and county taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the gen-
eral laws of the State. All assessments with penalties and interest, as indicated thereon,
paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned
over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances.
this 5th day of October, 1983.
Offered by: Hovland
Seconded by: Hentges
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
5. City Attorney's Retainer
Discussion was had concerning the proposed retainer for the services of the City Attorney
which included a monthly retainer, hourly prosecution charges and charges for para-legal
services. No Council action was taken.
5. Eastside Redevelopment Project-Interest Earned by Administrative Funds
The Council is being requested by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to authorize that
the unexpended balance of the monies earned by interest from General Obligation Bond funds
be used for administration.of the eastside redevelopment project and one half of the salary
and benefits of the Community Development Specialist.
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the unexpended balance of the budgeted
$300,000 in the administration funds in the $8,)75,000 bond issue for. the Eastside Down-
town Redevelopment to be paid to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call: All
ayes
,or Nawrocki noted that even though the budget has been adopted there are several major
,pital items for which the Council expects there would be additional discussion before the
staff proceeds with any activity involved with acquisition of same.
Co6tinued Special Meeting/Public Hearing
October 5, 1983
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'ournment
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to adjourn the meeting at
/Anne Student, Council-Secretary
ayes