HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 27, 1997MINUTES OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1997
7 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO TEM
(Commencement of Cablecasting of Regular Meeting on Television.) The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Sturdevant at 7 p.m. Carole Blowers was appointed Secretary Pro Tom.
Present: Mayor Sturdevant, Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Peterson, and Ruettimann.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO I~EETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be
items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted at, er the agenda preparation
deadline.)
ITEM 5A.6) (1998 Business License Fees) was removed from the Consent Agenda.
ITEM 8C.2) and 8C3) were added (Citizen appointments to boards/commissions)
CONSENT AGENDA
Crhese items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda
by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as next order of business.)
A. Move to Adopt the Consent Agenda Items as Listed Below:
1) Adopt Council Minutes
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the September 22, 1997 Regular Council Meeting.
2) B. eview/Adopt Snow Plowing Policy.
MOTION: Move to adopt 'the Columbia Heights ma,~er plan for snow plowing, removal, and ice control.
3) Request Permission to Seek Bids for Replacement 0fFloor Scrubber for the Municipal Service Center
MOTION: Move to authorize staffto seek informal quotations for the replacement of Multi-clean floor
scrubber, Equipment #313.
4) Request Permission to Seek Ouotes for Furnace Replacement at Pump Stations #2 & #3
MOTION: Move to authorize staffto seek informal quotations for the replacement of natural gas furnaces,
located at Pump Station #2, and Pump Station #3.
5) Request Permission to Seek Ouotes for Play~ound Equipment for Prestemon Park
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek informal quotations for the replacement of playground
equipment at Prestemon Park.
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6) Approve Membership Dues to the League of Minnesota Cities for 1998
MOTION: Move to approve the 1998 membership dues to the League of Minnesota Cities in the amount
of $9,221.
7) Authorize Staffto Seek Bids for Phase II, Signal Up~ades on T.H, 65, 40~ - 52"d Avenues
MOTION: Move to authorize staffto seek sealed bids for the construction of Phase II of the signal
modifications and EVP installations on T. H. 65, 40- 52~ Avenues.
8) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the State of Minnesota Department of Economic SecurilTd
Workforce Preparation Branch in the Amount of $12.155 ,
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to accept a grant from the State of lVlinnesota
Department of Economic Security/Workforce Preparation Branch in the amoum of$12,155. This [grant
to be used for supplies for the graffiti cleanup program and for salaries for civilian supervisors Of this
program.
9) First Reading of Ordinance #1363. Conveying Real Estate Located at 578 38~ Avenue N.E.
MOTION: Move to waive the first reading of Ordinance # 1363, being an ordinance amending Ordinance
#853, City Code of 1977, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance # 1363, for November 10, 1997, at
approximately 7 p.m.
10) Payment of the Bills
MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
11) Approve License Applications as Listed
MOTION: Move to approve the license applications as listed.
Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Meg Jones, to adopt the consem agenda items with the exceptions
listed above. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion of License Applications (1998 Business Fees. Resolution 97-60), which was pulled from
the consent agenda:
Harold Hoium asked the Council if fees have been established for the gun shops, to which the Mayor
replied that they have not.
RESOLUTION 97-~0
ADOPTING 1998 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
WHEREAS: Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to commercial licensing
regulations provides for the establishing of annual license fees; and
WHEREAS:
The City has participated in a survey of metropolitan municipalities
regarding business license fees charged by other communities; and
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WHEREAS: The City is attempting to maintain business licenses which are comparable;
and
WH2E~AS: The City am~ually reviews its business license fee schedule;
NOW, THEKEFOKE, BE IT KESOLVED that the attached proposed license fee schedule be adopted
and effective January 1, 1998.
Passed this day of ,1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Joseph Smrdevant
C, arole Blowers, Council Secretary Pro-Tern
1998 LICENSE FEES
.Effective Janua~ 1. 1998 through December 31. 1998.
CATEGORY
Arcades* ($5,000 Bond/S100 Inv.Fee) (PD)
Beer Sales (PD, BI, FI)
On Sale* ($150 Inv. Fee 1st time appl.)
Off Sale* ($150 Inv. Fee 1st time appl.)
"Club" Beer ($150 Inv.Fee 1st time appl.)
Single Event Club Beer (per day basis)
($500 Appl. Fee & $500 Clean-up deposit)
Carnivals ($500 deposit & insurance) (PD)
Christmas Tree Sales (FI) (P&Z Cormn)
($200 Clean-up Deposit)
Cigarettes (S&H)
Comractors (Bond and Insurance)
General (if not licensed by State)
$50O
$350
$100
$100
$100
$50/day
$50
$50
$40
$40
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Blacktop
Excavator
Masonry/Concrete
Moving
Demolition
Plaster/Stucco
Heating/Cooling
Gas Piping
Plumbing
Sign Installation
Courtesy Benches (Insurance)(Eng. Dept.)
Games Of Skill (PD)
Garbage/P,.ubbish Haulers (Insurance)(S&H)
Gasoline Stations* (FI)
First Metering Device
Each Add'l. Metering Device
L.P. Gas Per Metering Device
Gun Shop* (PD)
Junk Dealer ($1,000 Bond) (PD)
Liquor Sales (PD, FI, BI)
"Club Liquor" (Bond & Insurance)
On Sale Liquor (Bond & Insurance)
(Inv. Fee $500-$10,000)
On Sale Limited Liquor (Same as On Sale)
On Sale Wine (Inv. Fee $250-$2000)
Sunday Liquor Sales
Sunday Wine Sales
Sunday Club Sales
Massage Therapist Business (PD,ZA)
($100 Investigation Fee)
Massage Therapy, Individual (PD, ZA)
($100 Investigation Fee)
Motor Vehicle Sales* (New & Used) (FD)
Multiple Dwellings (FI, BI)
First 3-4 Units
Each Additional Unit Over 4
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$25/each
$50
$50
$50
$10
$50
$100
$100
$300
$6,300
$5,400
$2,000
$200
$200
$200
$500
$1oo
$200
$4O
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II
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V
V
V
V
V
V
V
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4
5
8
2
2
2
3
3
5
6
7
8
12
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Re-Inspection Fee for Code Compliance
$50
Pawnbroker ($5,000 Bond/$100 Inv. Fee) (PD)
$11,700
5
Shop* (PD)
$50
9
Pool/Billiard Hall ($1 O0 Inv. Fee) (PD)
$100
2
Popcorn, Candy, Ice Cream Vehicles (PD)
(Insurance - Public & Vehicle Liability)
$50
6
Precious Metal Dealers ($5,000 Bond)(PD)
($100 Investigation Fee)
New Applicant
Renewal
$300
$200
R. ental Housing Licenses
Single Family & Duplex (Per Unit Basis)
Re-Inspection Fee
$15
$40
Secondhand Merchant Business ($1000 Bond)(PD,FI,BI) $50
Exhibition/Convention/Shows/Expositions ($5,000 Bond)
Fkst Day $50
Each Additional Day $10
4
4
Sexually Oriented Business (PD,FI,ZA, AC)
(Investigation Fee $500-$10,000)
$50O
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Taxicab Driver (PD) $20
3
Taxicab Vehicle (PD)
$75 VI 3
Transient Merchant/Solicitor (PD)
A. Itineram Hawker/Peddler
I5. Transient Merchant
(2. Itinerant Solicitor/Canvasser
II
$50/day; $100/mo.;
$50/day; $100/mo.;
$50/day; $100/mo.;
S5OO/yr.
$5oo/yr.
$5OOlyr.
3
Tree Removal & Treatment (Ins.) (PWD)
$50 VI 10
Track & Trailer Rental (ZA)
A. New Application
15. Renewal Application
$75
$50
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HCENRES APPLIED FOR AFTER IUNE 30 OF T}[E LICENSE YEAR WOULD PAY HALF (1 ,-'
THE ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE FOR THOSE INDICATED BY AN (*) ASTERISK.
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LATEPENALTY ON ALL ANNUALLY RENEWABLE FEES
1 - 15 DAYS LATE
25% PENALTY OVER ORIGINAL FEE
16-30 DAYS LATE
50% PENALTY OVER ORIGINAL FEE
OVER 30 DAYS LATE
LEGAL PROCEDURES BEGUN.
DEPARTMENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL OF LICENSE
PD Police Department FI - Fire Department
BI - Building Inspector PWD - Public Works E~'partment
S&H - Safety and Health Inspector CF - City Forestor
ZA - Zoning Authority AC - Anoka County
New Licenses Must Have Zoning Authority_ Approval.
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 97-60, as
there are ample copies available to the public.
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to approve Resolution 97-60, approving the 1998
License Fee Schedule as presented. Motions passed unanimously.
6. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
Proclamation - November is Epilepsy Month in the City of Columbia Heights
Doug Hill was in attendance and came to the podium to briefly speak on current developments in epilepsy
treatment.
Bo
Crestview To Receive Funding for Forty New Units of Subsidized Senior Housing
Mayor Sturdevant announced to the public that Crestview Nursing Home will be the recipient of a HUD 202
capital advance grant to add additional subsidized senior housing here in Columbia Heights. This item has not
come before the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Council for their approvals. That will pi'obably be
at least six months out yet.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
License Revocation/Suspension Heating - 3935 Tyler Street, Anthony Wilczek :
Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to close the public hearing regarding the revocation
or suspension of the rental license held by Anthony Wilczek regarding rental property at 3935 T.yler Street,
in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Mo. tion passed
unanimously. --
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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1362, Being a Zoning Request for St. Timothy's Church at 825 51'~ Avenue
N.E.
ORDINANCE NO. 1362
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING O~INANCE NO. 853 PERTAINING TO THE
REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Section 1:
That certain property legally described as Lots 7 and 8 lying East of the West 224 feet,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 51, except the North 3.6 acres thereof, Anoka County,
Minnesota, which is currently zoned R-2, One and Two Family Residential, shall hereafter
be zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential.
Section 2: This Ordimmce shall be in full force and effect from and thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
October 13, 1997
October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
Tina Goodroad, Planner, reviewed this item with ~e council. Herb Pearson, 5036 Jackson, questioned the
description in the legal notice in the newspaper, which he thought only addressed the west 224 feet of the
parcel. Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, explained to Mr. Pearson that the legal notice
he was questioning was for the Tax Increment District item which is an item later on tonight's agenda.
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the second reading of Ordinance #1362,
amending Ordinance #853, as ample copies are available to the public.
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to approve Ordinance # 1362, an Ordinance
Amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977. Motions passed unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance #1359, Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located at 4619
Pierce Street
ORDINANCE NO. 1359
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AUTHORIZING TO CONVEY
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4619 PIERCE STREET N.E.
Do
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The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1' The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto First Choice Homes, the real property
described as follow, to wit:
That part of the South 60 feet of the North 120 feet of Lot Fitteen (15), lying East of the
West 95 feet thereof, also the south 60 feet of the North 120 feet of Lot Sixteen 06), all in
Block One (1), Sheffield's Subdivision, according to the plat thereof on file in the ;Office of
the Registrar of Titles of said Anoka County.
Section 2:
Section 3:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate for the purchase price of $16,000 and subject to the, terms,
and conditions specified in the sale and development agreement. ,
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect bom and atter thirty (30) days ariel its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
October 13, 1997
October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph Sturdev~
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
Tina Goodroad, Planner, reviewed this item with the council. First Choice Homes has made an after for
6,000 for this property.
Motion by Meg Jones, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to waive the second reading of Ordinance #1359,
being an ordinance amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977, there being ample copies availlable to
the public.
Motion by Meg Jones, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to approve Ordinance #1359, being an ordinance
amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977. Motions passed unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance #1360, Authorizing the. Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located at 4625
Pierce Street
ORDINANCE NO. 1360
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AUTHORIZING TO CONVEY
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4625 PIERCE STREET N.E.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
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Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto First Choice Homes, the real property
described as follow, to wit:
That part of the North 60 feet of Lot Fifteen (15) lying East of the West 95 feet thereof,
also the North 60 feet of Lot Sixteen (16), all in Block One (1) Sheffields Subdivision.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate for the purchase price of $16,000 and subject to the terms,
and conditions specified in the sale and development agreement.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ~om and after thirty (30) days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
October 13, 1997
October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tom
Tina Goodroad, Planner, reviewed this item with the council. First Choice Homes has made an offer of
$16,000 for this property.
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the second reading of Ordinance #1360, being
an ordinance amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Gary Peterson, to approve Ordinance #1360, being an ordinance
amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977. Motions passed unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordimmce ii 1361, Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located at 685
46 ~A Avenue N.E.
ORDINANCE NO. 1361
BEING A.N ORDINANCE AME~ING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AUTHORIZING TO CONVEY
CERTAIN R.EAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 68~ 46 '~ AVENUE N.E.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1'
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto First Choice Homes, the real
property described as follow, to wit:
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The easterly ninety-seven feet (E'ly 97') of Lot Twenty-four (24) Sheffield Acres,
acCOrding to the recorded plat thereof on record in the office of the Register of
Deeds, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deeds to
effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price,
and conditions specified ia the attached agreement.
Section 3'
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after'
its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
October 13, 1997
October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
Tina Goodroad, Planner, discussed this item with the council. First Choice Homes has made an
offer of $14,600 for this property.
Motion by Joe Sturdevant, seconded by Don Jolly, to waive the second reading of Ordinance #
1361, being an ordinance amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977, there being ample copies
available to the public:
Motion by Joe Sturdevant, seconded by Don Jolly, to approve Ordinance # 1361, Being an
Ordinance Amending Ordinance #853, City Code of 1977. Motions passed unanimously.
Public Hearing - Consider Resolution 9%58, Establishing Within the Central Business District
Redevelopment Project Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2, and Adopting the
Related Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor
RESOLUTION 9%58
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY'
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT HOUSING TAX INCREMENT
FIN~C~G DISTRICT NO. 2 AND
ADOPTING TI-IE RELATED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights,
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Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01.
The City has heretofore established the Central Business District Redevelopment Project and
adopted the Redevelopment Plan therefor. It has been proposed that the City establish within
the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Housing Tax Increment Financing
District No. 2 ("Housing District No. 2") and adopt the related Tax Increment Financing Plan
therefor (the "Plan"); all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047; 469.090 through 469.1081; and
469.174 to 469.179, all inclusive, as amended, all as reflected in the Plan, and presented for
the Council's consideration.
1.02.
By resolution approved January 8, 1996, the City transferred the control, authority and
operation of the Project from the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment
Authority ("HRA"), to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the
Authority).
1.03. The Council has investigated the facts relating to the Plan.
1.04.
The City has peffonned all actions required by law to be performed prior to the adoption and
approval of the proposed Plan, including, but not limited to, notification of Anoka County and
School District No. 13 having taxing jurisdiction over the property to be included in Housing
District No.. 2, notice of a potential housing district to the local county commissioner, a
review ofand written comment on the Plan by the City Planning and Zoning Commission, and
the holding of a public hearing upon published notice as required by law.
1.05.
Certain written repons (the "'Repons") relating to the Plan and to the activities contemplated
therein have heretofore been prepared by staff and submitted to the Council and/or made a
part of the City files and proceedings on the Plan. The Reports include data, information
and/or substantiation constituting or relating to (1) the "studies and analysis" on why the new
Housing District No. 2 meets the so-called "but for" test; and (2) the basis for the other
findings and determinations made in this resolution. The Council hereby confirms, ratifies and
adopts the Reports, which are hereby incorporated into and made as fully a pan of this
resolution to the same extent as if set forth in full herein.
1.06. By resolution dated October 21, 1997, the Authority approved the TIF Plan and referred it
to the Council for public hearing and consideration.
Section 2. Findings for the Adoption and Approval of the Plan.
2.01.
The Council hereby finds that the Plan, is intended and, in the judgment of this Council, the
effect of such actions will be, to provide an impetus for development in the public purpose
and accomplish certain objectives as specified in the Plan, which are hereby incorporated
herein.
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Section 3.
Findings for the Establishment &Housing T~x Increment Financing District No_2.
3.01.
The Council hereby finds that Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 is in the public
interest and is a "housing district" under lVfirmesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subd. 11.
3.02.
The Council further finds that the proposed development would not occur solely through
private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and that the increased market
value on the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax. increment
financing would be less than the increase in the market value estimated to result fi-om th~',
proposed development after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments roi'
the maximum duration of Housing District No. 2 permitted by the Tax Increment Financing
Plan, that the Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the
City as a whole; and that the Plan will afford maximurn opportunity consistent with the sound
needs of the City as a whole, for the development of Housing District No. 2 by private
enterprise.
3.03.
The City elects to make a qualifying local contribution in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 273.1399, subd. 6(d), in order to qualify Housing District No. 2 for exemption fi-om
state aid losses set forth in Section 273.1399 subd. 6(c).
The Council further finds, declares and determines that the City made the above findings
stated in this Section and has set forth the reasons and supporting facts for each
determination in writing, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 4. Approval and Adoption of the Plan.
4.01.
The Plan, as presented to the Council on this date, including without limitation the
findings and statements of objectives contained therein, is hereby approved, ratified,
established, and adopted and shall be placed on file in the office of the Executive Director
of the Authority.
4.02. The geographic boundaries of Housing District No. 2 are described in the Plan therefor
and are incorporated herein by reference.
4.03.
The staff of the City, the City's advisors and legal counsd are authorized and directed to
proceed with the implementation of the Plan and to negotiate, draft, prepare and present t0
this Council for its consideration all further pl .aris, resolutions, documents and contractls
necessary for this purpose.
The Auditor of Anoka County is requested to certify the original net tax capacity of Housing
District No. 2, as described in the Plan, and to certify in each year thereafter the amount by
which the original net tax capacity has increased or decreased; and the City of Columbil~
Heights is authorized and directed to forthwith transmit this request to the County Auditor
in such form and content as the Auditor may specify, together with a list of all properties
within Housing District No. 2, for which building permits have been issued during the 18
months immediately preceding the adoption of this resolution.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Council member Ruettimann,
and duly seconded by Council member Peterson, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: All Ayes
and the following voted against the same: None.
Dated: October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
EXIqn~IT A
RESOLUTION # 97-58
The reasons and facts supporting the findings for the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for
Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. ("Housing District No. 2") as required pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469-]~75, Subdivision 3 are as follows:
Finding that Housing District No. 2 is a "housing district" as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
Section 469.174, Subdivision 11.
Housing District No. 2 consists of 1 parcel. The development will consist of a senior rental
apartment building whose residents will meet one of the following income limitations:
At least 20% of the units will be occupied by persons with incomes at 50% or less of median
gross income ($20,050 for households with 1 person or $22,900 for households with 2 people
in 1997);
At least 40% of the units will be occupied by persons with incomes at 60% or less of
median gross income, ($24,060 for households with 1 person or $27,480 for households
with 2 people in 1997); or
At least 50% of the units will be occupied by persons with incomes at 80% or less of median
gross income ($30,450 for households with 1 person or $34,800 for households with 2 people
in 1997).
The market value of non-assisted housing or commercial property will be less than 20 percent of
the total fair market value of the planned improvements.
.Finding that the proposed development, in the opinion of the Council, wouM not reasonably be
expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future
,and that the increased market value of the site that could reasonably be expected to occur
~without the use of tax increment financing would be less than the increase in the market value
estimated to result from the proposed development after subtracting the present value of the
projected tax increments Jbr the maximum duration of the district permitted by the plan.
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Due to the high cost of building affordable new housing in the City and the cost of financing the
proposed public improvements, this project is feasible only through assistance, in part, from tax
increment financing.
A comparative analysis of estimated market values both with and without establishment of
Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 and the use of tax increments has been
performed as described above. If'all development which is proposed to be assisted with tax
increment were to occur in Housing District No. 2, the total increased market value would be up
to $2,400,000. It is the Council's finding that no development with a market value of greater than
$1,564,031 would occur without tax increment assistance in this district within 25 years. This ~
finding is based upon evidence from general past experience with the high cost of acquisition, siteI
improvements and public utilities in the general area of Housing District No. 2.
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Finding that Housing District No. 2 conforms to the general plan for the development or
redevelopment of the municipality as a whole.
The Plan was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 7, 1997. The
Planning and Zoning Commission found that the Plan conforms to the general development plan
&the City.
Finding that Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District No. 2 will afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development of the
Central Business District Redevelopment Project by private enterprise.
Through the implementation of the Plan, the City or Authority will provide an impetus for
affordable senior residential development, desirable or necessary for increased population with the
City.
Explanation/discussion on this item was provided by Ken Anderson, Community Development
Director. The reader is referred to the council letter and attachments on this agenda item, which
include very detailed information and maps regarding the establishment of TIF district 2.
Motion by Joe Sturdevant, seconded by Bob Ruetfimann, to close the public hearing.
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the reading of Resolution 97- .
58, there being ample copies available to the public. ,
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to approve Resolution 97-58, resolution
establishing within the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Housing Tax Increment
Financing District No. 2, and adopting the related Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor.
Motions passed unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance # 1356, Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Gun Shop
Designation
ORDINANCE NO. 1356
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853
CITY CODE OF 1977, AND PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
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The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.115A (2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
9.115A (2) Conditional Accessory Uses.
Within any "I-2" Industrial District no structure or land shall be used for the following
accessory uses except by Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Those uses set forth in Section 9.115 (2) and as regulated therein..
Co) Auto sales, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair or
auto reduction yards.
(ii) The permitted and accessory uses must be on a site plan approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission or by the City Council.
(iii) An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section 9.116 (14).
(iv) All auto's presented for sale must be parked on an impermeable to oil and
water surface in good repair, such as asphalt or concrete and on parking spaces no
smaller than twenty feet (20') in length by ten feet (10') in width.
(v) No more than fifteen (15) cars may be available for sale at any given time.
(vi) All cars offered for sale must be stored within a securely fenced area.
(vii) All customer and employee parldng must be located on a parking lot with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete, said surface
must be maintained in a condition of good repair.
:is hereby amended to read as follows:
9.11SA (2) Conditional Accessory Uses.
Within any "1-2" Industrial District no structure or land shall be used for the following
accessory uses except by Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Those uses set forth in Section 9.115 (2) and as regulated therein.
Co) Auto sales, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair or
auto reduction yards.
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(ii) The permitted and accessory uses must be on a site plan approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission or by the City Council.
(iii) An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section 9.116 (14).
(iv) AH autos presented for sale must be parked on an impermeable to oil and
water surface in good repair, such as asphalt or concrete and on parking spaces no
smaller than twenty feet (20') in length by ten feet (10') in width.
(v) No more than fit~een (15) cars may be available for sale at any given time.
(vi) AH cars offered for sale must be stored within a securely' fenc.~l area.
(vii) All customer and employee parking must be located on a parking lot with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete, said surface
must be maintained in a condition of good repair.
9JllSA(3)
Conditional Uses
Within any "I-2" Industrial District no structure or land shall be used for
the following uses except by Conditional Use Permit.
Sexually Oriented B1J~ilaesses.
(b)
Gun and/or ammunition sales/repair,
(i) The operation on any ~n/ammunition sales/repair shall be pursuant to the
following conditions and MN State Statute Number 624.712 as amen~loql,
(ii) Includes all operations where the ~n and/or ammunition sales/repair arc 5 %
(five percent) or more of sales,
(iii) Such usesshall be located not less than two hundred (200) feet from any
residentially zoned property..
(iv) Such uses shall be located not less than five hundred (500) feet from any
church_ school, daycare facility_, public library_ or governmental building or one
hundred fif~_ (150) feet from a oark: and
(v) Such uses shall be located not less than one thousand (1,000) feet from other
_~un and/or ammunition sales/repair businesses.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days ks
passage.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
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!First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
October 13, 1997
October 27, 1997
Mayor Joseph St~rdevant
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
Tina Goodroad, Planner, discussed this item with the council. Questions were raised about the
reference to state statute 624.712. This language was recommended by Police Chief Johnson.
Tim also explained that the city must allow this use in the city, but the city can designate where in
the city.
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to waive the second reading of Ordinance #
1356, an ordinance amending Ordinance #853, as ample copies are available to the public.
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to approve Ordinance # 1356, an ordinance
amending Ordinance #853, as ample copies are available to the public. Motions passed
unanimously.
IT. EMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Adopt Resolution 97-57, Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of
Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied
RESOLUTION 97-57
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 22~d day of September, 1997,
ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and
WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed on November 17, 1997, and a portion of the costs
may be borne by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City Code
4.103, that the breakdown is as follows:
CITY OF CITY ASSESSED
I'ROJECT ST. ANTHONY PORTION I~ORTION TOTAL
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
P.I.R. 906 - 9415
?.I.K 910 - 9419
P.I.R. 935 - 9614
$323,410.50
$280,762.00
$604,172.50
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P.I.R. 937 - 9616
RECYCLED BASE WITH
NEW BITUlVItNOUS SURFACE
P.I.R. 907 - 9416
P.I.R. 908 - 9417
P.I.R. 909 - 9418
P.I.R. 938 - 9617
P.I.R. 939 - 9618
P.I.R. 940 - 9619
P.I.R. 941 - 9620
MIlL AND OVERLAY
P.I.R. 911 - 9420
P.I.R. 912 - 9421
P.I.R. 914 - 9423
P.I.R. 936 - 9615
P.I.R. 942 - 9621
P.I.R. 943 - 9622
P.I.R. 944 - 9623
P.I.R. 945 - 9624
P.I.R. 946 - 9625
P.I.R. 952 - 9615
SEALCOATING ZONE 2
$ 3,144.00
$286,618.36
$120,336.05
$275,690.50
$293,180.00
$ 10,214.44 $ 72,165.60
$562,3'08.
$4169660.05
$ 82,3:80.04O
Passed this 27th day of October, 1997
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro-Tem
City Manager Walt Fehst reviewed the projects that will need to be assessed: Street
Reconstruction (total cost of $604,172); Recy¢l~ base with bituminous surface (total coSt of
$562,308); Mill and overlay (total cost of $416,660); and Sealcoating (total cost of $82,380).
Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Meg Jones, to waive the reading of the resolution, there
being ample copies available for the public.
Motion by Bob Ruettimatm, seconded by Meg Jones, to adopt Resolution 97-57, being a
resolution establishing amount of city share and amount of special assessments on projects to be
levied. .:
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2)
Resolution 97-59, Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 3913 Polk Street N.E. by the City for
an amount not to exceed $35,000
RESOLUTION 97-59
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 3913 POLK STREET N.E.
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard
residential structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code
and City Ordinances or there exists a need (due to blighting influences) for intervention by the City to
prevent further deterioration &the area; and
Wlt'EREAS, the City and the Columbia Heights Economic Developmem Authority have
Modified the Central Business District Redevelopment Project and established the Housing
Redevelopmem Tax Incremem Financing District No. 1 (a redevelopment district) on May 27, 1997; and
WItEREAS, the property owner has offered to the City an option to purchase one such parcel
within Housing Redevelopment TIF District No. 1 at 3913 Polk Street N.E.; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire said parcel and demolish the residential structure for a
fee not to exceed $35,000.
NOW, TItEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that:
The City Council hereby approves the purchase of 3913 Polk Street N.E.
for a fee not to exceed $28,381.91 which is determined to be a fair market
price given the deteriorated condition of the structure and the assessor's
estimated market value of $58,400.
The City Council directs the City Attorney to prepare a purchase
agreement and other documents necessary to execute the sale of said
property at 3913 Polk Street N.E.
The City Coum.~ authorizes the demolition of the residential structure and
other related expenses not to exceed $35,000 to be reimbursed fi.om Fund
299-46330-5110.
The City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
Agreement(s) for the same and to handle all the requirements and
conditions necessary to complete the transaction.
PASSED THIS
MOTION BY:
DAY OF. ,1997.
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SECONDED BY:
ROLL CALL:
Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, reviewed this item with the council.
The home is vacant, due to a family death. Some demolition and repairs need to'be done
to the property.
Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to waive the reading of Resolurion
97-59, there being ample copies available to the public.
Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to adopt Resolution 97-59,
resolution authorizing the purchase of 3913 Polk Street N.E., and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same with all
related expenses not to exceed $35,000 to be reimbursed from Fund 299-46320-5110~.
Bid Considerations - None
Other Business
1) Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Consultant Services
Tina Goodroad, Planner, reviewed this item with the council. She also explained the:
work and concept of the Minnesota Design Team, which is comprised of volunteer
landscapers, developers, housing people, who visit your dty and find out what the
problemsand concerns are from the citizens, staff~ boards and commissions, etc. Other
dries who have used the Design Team are: South St. Paul and Alexandria.
The Minnesota Design Team has visited Columbia Heights. The main problems identified
here in Columbia Heights were: redevelopment of Central Avenue; redevelopment of'
industrial areas; redevelopment of entry points into the city; and development of parks and
trails to connect to other dries' parks and trails systems.
Tina stated that our city has just learned that Columbia Heights has been chosen to work
with the Minnesota Design Team, starting in the spring of 1998. Much work has been
done to date for this project, and thanks wits given to Meg Jones and Tina Goodroad ~or
their work to date. Much more needs to be done. Meg Jones stated that $4,500 must: be
raised, and a steering committee must be formed to divide up the work that will be dolne.
Motion by Joe Sturdevant, seconded by Gary Peterson, to authorize staffto seek
proposals for planning consultant services to update the Comprehensive Plan, re-write the
Zoning Ordinance, and provide ongoing technical services to the City of Columbia
Heights. Motion passed unanimously. ~-. ..
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2)
Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Gary Peterson, to appoint Tom Ramsdell to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
3)
Traffic Commission Appointment
Motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Gary Peterson, to appoint Kenneth Stumpfto the
Traffic Commission.
4)
Introduction of Facilitator for the Youth Initiative Commission
Don Jolly introduced Matt Linngren to the council as the new facilitator for the Youth
Initiative Commission. Matt stated that he will be meeting with students this week and
next week to discuss the commission and seek students to become members of the
commission. He hopes that the commission will be in full force by January.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager - None
B. Report of the City Attorney - None
10.
OENERAJ~ COUNCIL CO1V[MUNICATIONS
A. The following minutes of Boards and Commissions were acknowledged: 1) Minutes of the September 18, 1997, Special Charter Commission Meeting
2) Minutes of the October 16, 1997, Telecommunications Commission Meeting
3) Minutes of the October 7, 1997, Public Library Board of Trustees
.11. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUBICIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
The citizen is requested to lirrdt their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public may address the
Council regarding specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
Mai Linngren stated that St. Matthew's Church may possibly donate a trailer for the CHASE program.
He asked if this item has been brought to the Council, and he was informed that it would go through the
Park and Recreation Commission first.
Mayor Sturdevant reminded citizens that November 4e is a general election day.
The Council wished Tina Goodroad, Planner, good luck. They also expressed thanks for all her excellent
work. Tina is leaving the city is November to work for the City of Burnsville in the Planning
Department.
12. ADJOURNRiENT
Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Meg Jones, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting of October
27~, 1997, at 8:15 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
· owe~, Secretary Pro Tem ?6seph S~rdevant. Mayor