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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 14, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1997 CALL'TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA Added to Other Business was the item of the award of contract for repair of catch basin at 42nd and Central Avenues. Removed from the Consent Aqenda were the following items: Authorization for Braun Intertec to conduct road rater testing on Zone 3, City streets; special purpose fence at 1402 Circle Terrace; and, purchase of Motorola modem units. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. A. Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the Consent Agenda items as listed below: 1) Adopt Council Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the June 23, 1997 Regular Council Meeting. 2) Final Payment for Sanitary Sewer Lininq and Manhole Rehabilitation The Council accepted the work for sanitary sewer lining and manhole rehabilitation for Municipal Project No. 9606 and authorized final payment of $1,948.65 to Insituform Central, Inc. of Chesterfield, Missouri. 3) Block Park Request - LaBelle Condos The Council approved the request of Charlotte Wontor, 999 41st Avenue Northeast, to block off the 41st Avenue Northeast cul- de-sac parking lot for a block party from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on August 5, 1997. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1997 PAGE 2 4) Request to Serve Beer and Wine Coolers - Sullivan Lake Park The Council approved the request by Carol Menken of Medtronic. to serve 3.2 beer and non-intoxicating wine coolers in Sullivan Park on Friday, Augus~ 22, 1997 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5) Special Purpose Fence - 4501 Fifth Street, Tim Lawrence The Council approved the request for a five (5) foot high special purpose privacy fence provided the required property irons have been located and the required permit is obtained prior to fence installation. 6) Special Purpose Fence - 1137 42 1/2 Avenue, Jon Edwards The Council approved the request for a six (6) foot high special purpose privacy fence along the east side of the house at 1137 42 1/2 Avenue as requested provided the required. property irons have been located and the required permit is obtained prior to fence installation. 7) Request to Dispose of City Equipment The Council authorized staff to sell through notification, advertisements or consignment, four (4) Shure Wireless microphones and the accompanying receivers and the IRP 41 mixer. 8) Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 9) Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed and the rental license applications as noted in the July 11, 1997 memo from Chief Kewatt. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes Authorization for Braun Intertec to Conduct Road Rater Testinq on Zone 3, City Streets Councilmember Jones requested an explanation of the process used for the testing and when it may be done in the future. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to authorize Braun Intertec Corporation, Inc. to conduct Road Rater testing on Zone 3 streets, excluding C.S.A.H. and M.S.A. for $913.00/mile plus mobilization; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JIILY 14, 1997 PAGE 3 Special PurDose Fence - 1402 Circle Terrace~ Jane Anderson Councilmember Jones noticed that one of the adjoining property owners did not sign a consent sheet. She inquired if this signature is required to approve the request. She was advised this was not the case. Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to approve the request for a six (6) foot high special purpose privacy fence at 1402 Circle Terrace as requested provided the required property irons have been located and the required permit is obtained prior to fence installation. Roll call: All ayes Purchase of Motorola Modem Units Councilmember Jones requested the Police Chief to explain a modem converter. Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to purchase three Motorola modem converters at a cost of $3,200 each for a total of $9,600 with the money being budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund for 1997. Roll call: All ayes PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS A. Proclamation The Mayor read the proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 5, 1997 as National Night Out. The proclamation was presented to Sergeant Bill Roddy of the Columbia Heights Police Department. Sergeant Roddy thanked the community and the Council for the on-going support and positive endorsement of this event. This is the ninth year the City has participated in the National Night Out observance. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearinq - Rental Properties Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by the following properties in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1997 PAGE 4 Brian Bona, 4015 Seventh Street Northeast Doris Jorgenson, 1480-90 47th Avenue Northeast Randee Arfmann, 4535 Washington Street Northeast Michael Schaffer, 3717 Polk Street Northeast Jean Thorp, 4641 Washington Street Northeast Edwin Matthes, 5229 Seventh Street Northeast Patrick Carlson, 4757 Fourth Street Northeast Mohsen Dessouki, 4610-12 Fillmore Street Northeast Thomas Brooks, 4328 Sixth Street Northeast Roll call: Ail ayes Discussion Reqardinq Request for Sidewalks/Speed Control on 40th Avenue At a previous Council Meeting, a resident requested the Council consider the installation of sidewalks and traffic. speed enforcement on 40th Avenue in the area west of Silver Lake Road. His concern focused on safety issues for children, pedestrians and drivers. The resident was advised to circulate a petition in his neighborhood regarding his concerns and return it to the Traffic Commission for its consideration. Some of the people present at tonight's Council meeting spoke in opposition to the installation of a sidewalk on 40th Avenue. Their primary reason for opposing the sidewalk was because of maintenance responsibilities and the proximity to their homes. Councilmember Peterson suggested there be a meeting held by the neighborhood residents to discuss this matter and perhaps find areas of agreement as to how the problems could be solved. If there is a consensus as to solutions this information should be brought to the Traffic Commission. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1) Resolution No. 97-42 Beinq a Resolution Findinq the Proposed 40 Unit Senior Apartment Buildinq Consistent with the Plans of the City/PUD Concept Plan Review, Crest View Corporation Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to approve the Concept Plan as it is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance in that it satisfied the requirements of the PUD Concept review portion of the Zoning Ordinance. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JI~LY 14, 1997 PAGE 5 Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHS CITY COUNCIL FINDING THE PROPOSED FORTY UNIT SENIOR APARTMENT BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY CREST VIEW CORPORATION TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PLANS OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council has reviewed Concept Plans for Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval for the proposed construction of a forty unit, low income senior apartment building to be constructed on the west end of the Crest View Corporation Community Campus to determine their consistency with the general plan for development of the City of Columbia Heights as a whole. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the Concept PUD Plans. WHEREAS, project implementation of the Crest View Corporation's Concept Plans are subject to submittal and approval of an application for a Capital Advance Grant from the HUD 202 program which will fund the construction of the forty unit low income senior apartment building. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council has given a favorable review of the Concept Plans for the PUD approval process subject to submission and Preliminary and Final PUD approval of drainage and grading plans, landscaping plans and building elevation drawings. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council enthusiastically supports Crest View Corporation's efforts in submitting an application for a Capital Advance Grant from the HUD 202 Program and their continued desire to provide quality senior housing for low income individuals and families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Columbia Heights City Council that the Concept Plans are found to be consistent with the general plans for the development of the City of Columbia Heights. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1997 PAGE 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the staff be directed to forward this resolution adopted by the City Council to the Chief Executive Officer of the Crest View Corporation for inclusion and submttal with said application for a Capital Advance Grant. Passed this 14th day of July, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Sturdevant All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary B. Bid Considerations None C. Other Business 1) Anoka County JPA Sc6re Funds Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the 1997 Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the City and the County in the implementation of the Residential Recycling Program and to make funds of up to $56,999.23 available as reimbursement for eligible expenses. Roll call: All ayes 2) Parkinq Certificate - Columbia Heiqhts Business Center The City Attorney recommended approval of this parking certificate. In response to concerns of a Councilmember, the City Attorney stated that the parking ramp is viewed as an integral part of the building even though no funding is being lended on it. He addressed other concerns which focused on the timetable of this agreement and the insurance policy if the facility were destroyed. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the Parking Certificate by the City of Columbia Heights in favor of Midland Loan Services, a Missouri limited partnership, to facilitate and encourage the refinancing of the Columbia Heights Business Center, 3989 Central Avenue Northeast, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes REGI/LAR COUNCIL MEETING 0JJLY 14, 1997 PAGE 7 3) Finalization of Remodelinq in the Finance Department and Administrative Office Area It was felt the maximum amount for this expenditure should be included in the motion. Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rak Construction and Glass Masters, Inc. for the installation of three windows in the northeast wall of the Finance Department and one window in the Administration area. Roll call: All ayes 4) Consideration of Renaming of Mathaire Park Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to direct the Public Works Director, Mark Winson, and Police Chief, Thomas Johnson, to put together flyers which will be distributed in Mathaire Park neighborhood in order to advise residents of the proposed name change and that they may attend the July 28th Council Meeting if they have any issues with this proposed change. Roll call: Ail ayes 5) 1997-98 Animal Control Services Contract Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with the North Metro Humane Society for animal control/impound services for the contractural period of August 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998, and that funding for these services be provided for the Police Department budget 101-42700-3050. Roll call: All ayes 6) Award of Contract for Repair of Catch Basin at 42nd and o Central Avenues Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to award a contract to Infratech of ]Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the repair of the catch basin at 42nd Avenue and Central Avenue based on their quote of $4,725.00, funding to come from the Sewer Construction Fund, 652-49499; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. ReDort of the City Manaqer The City Manager noted that many phone calls have been received regarding flooding problems as a result of the recent storms. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1997 PAGE 8 10. The Public Works Director advised that over the last two weeks the City has received over nine inches of water. He gave the history of the three most recent storms and how they impacted the City and the storm sewer system. The City Manager gave the results of the most recent federal court hearing regarding a local landlord dispute. The judge has up to ninety days to render a decision. B. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney reported that inspections on the Lynde Investment properties began today. These inspections are being done by consent or warrant. The owner and his legal counsel have been present at the inspections. The inspections should be complete soon. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were included in the agenda packet: a. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 25, 1997 b. Telecommunications Commission Meeting of June 19, 1997 c. Charter Commission Meeting of June 19, 1997 d. Library Board Meeting of July 1, 1997 e. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 1, 1997 CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA The resident at 4201 Second Street advised the Council that her property has experienced problems with water for many years. She contended this happened because the grade of the street was incorrect and the sewer backs up into her yard. Councilmember Jolly recalled this situation had been litigated and a settlement was made with this property owner. He requested staff to gather additional information on this matter. The property owner at 2301 40th Avenue stated he has experienced water problems since he purchased the property two years ago. He noted that water came from all directions, from his yard, through the sewer and from the street. The owners of 2315 40th Avenue and 2211 40th Avenue addressed their concerns with water on their respective properties. The direction water travels was discussed as was the drain sizes in the area. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ~3LY 14, 1997 PAGE 9 i 1. Another concern of the area residents was for the safety of motorists who drive into high water not knowing its depth. Some people indicated a willingness to allow barricades and flashers to be placed in their yards to deter motorists from driving into high water. The Public Works Director will discuss potential !iabililty to the City relative to placing barricades in the area. He will also follow up on possible solutions. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson meeting at 9:16 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes -Anne Student, ci to adjourn ! Secretary the