HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 27, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 27, 1997
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to iorder 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
There was the addition of a Block Party Request under Other
Business. Also, the purchase of a copier for the Recreation
Department was removed from the Consent Agenda.i
CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one
motion:
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to approve the consent
agenda items as listed below:
Adopt Council Minutes
The Council approved adoption of the May 12, 1997 Regular City
Council Meeting minutes as presented.
Authorization of Printinq and Maitinq of the 1997 City
Newsletter ~
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement with Nystrom Publishing for the printing of
newsletters in 1997 based on the quote submitted to the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 97-37 beinq a Resolution
Restrictinc Parkinc on 40th and Central Avenues
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-37
BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "NO PARKING,, ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF C.S.A.H. 2 (40TH AVENUE) FROM VAN BUREN
TO T.H. 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights in cooperation with
Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is
revising the signal system on C.S.A.H. 2 at T.H. 65 to provide
protected/permissive left turns, and
WHEREAS, to improve the safety and efficiency of the
intersection, the drive lanes on C.S.A.H. 2 need to be revised
to having opposing left turns, and
WHEREAS, parking on the north side of C.S.A.H. 2 from Van
Buren Street to T.Ho 65 needs to be eliminated to revise the
lane stripping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Columbia Heights requests Anoka County designate the north
side of C.S.A.H. 2 (40th Avenue) from Van Buren Street to T.H.
65 (Central Avenue) as no parking.
Dated this 27th day of May, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Sturdevant
Jones
Ail ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 27th day of
May, 1997, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
presence.
Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk
Establish Council Work Session
The Council established Monday, June 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as
the date and time for a Council work session.
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Establish Hearinq Date Reqardinq Rental Licensel
The Council established a hearing date .of JuneI 23, 1997 at
approximately 7:00 p.m. for revocation or suspension of a
license to operate a rental property within ~the City of
Columbia Heights against Anthony Wilczek for property located
at 3935 Tyler Street Northeast.
AD,royal of License Applications
The rental housing license applications as noted in the memo
from Charlie Kewatt, Fire Chief, dated May 221, 1997, were
approved by the Council.
Payment of Bills ~
The Council approved the payment of the bills as ~isted out of
proper funds.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes
Copier for the Recreation Department
The Mayor requested this item be removed from the Consent
Agenda for discussion. He questioned the validity of trading
in the current copier when only $100 allowance is being given.
He felt it may be of some use to another City d&partment.
The City Manager said it could be used as back-up]equipment or
given to a charitable organization.
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to authorize staff to
purchase the Sharp SF2035 copier from D. C. Hey for $5,400.00
for the Recreation Department.
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PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
A. Recoqnition Clocks
Engraved clocks recognizing past service were prepared for the
following people:
Pat Grady, Park and Recreation Commission; Don'Murzyn, Jr.,
Economic Development Authority; Ron Zurek, HUman Services
Commission; and Don Renquist, Human Services Commission. These
clocks will be delivered to the residents, i
The Mayor presented an engraved clock to John Hemak for his
sixteen years of service on the Human Services Commission.
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B. Introduction of New Employee
The Public Works Director introduced Jeff Hook, the newly-
hired City Mechanic.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution No. 97-36 Being a Resolution Ordering and
Lev~zinq an Improvement
This improvement is the result of a petition of affected
property owners.
Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to waive the reading of the.
resolution there being ample copies available for the public.
Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 97-36
Adopting assessment roll for the following local improvement
and determining said improvement will be made and ratifying
and confirming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment for mid-block alley light, to be placed on the
existing pole between 3724 and 3732 2 1/2 Street, numbered
677-Area 32-Project #9715.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, met at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th day of May, 1997, in
the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia
Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and
where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the
Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the
cost of making the local improvement above described, a notice
of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as
required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of
record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated the cost of
such local improvement and has prepared, an assessment roll
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY
RESOLVES:
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Section 1:
Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4:
That this Council does hereby adopt the
aforesaid assessment roll known ~nd described
as "Assessment Roll for Local ~mprovements"
numbered 677-Area 32-Project 9715 for mid-
block alley lighting.
That this Council hereby finds and determines
that each of the lots and parCels of land
enumerated in said assessment roll was and is
especially benefitted by such improvements to
be especially assessed against leach lot or
parcel of land in the amount as billed
annually by Northern States Power.
That the annual installment shall be paid in
full without interest on or before September
15, 1998 (covering electric f~om date of
placement through t998), andl in annual
installments thereafter, as long as the mid-
block light is in place. Failure to pay the
annual installment renders the same delinquent
and thereafter a 10% penalty is added and the
said delinquent special assessment is
certified to the County for coi!ection with
the real estate tax. i
That this Council did hereby determine and
redetermine to proceed with saidlimprovement,
does ratify and confirm all other proceedings
heretofore had in regard to this improvement,
and said improvement shall hereafter be known
and numbered 677-Area32 for mid-block alley
lighting.
Passed this 27th day of May, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Jones
Ail ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor JosephlSturdevant
B. Resolution No. 97-39 Approvin~ Modified Redevelopment Plan
and TIF Plan for Housin~ Redevelopment TIF District No. 1
The EDA Director stated the properties addressed with this
item will not be forced sales but will be willing sellers.
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There are fifty-five homes involved. Ail of the owners of
these properties will be notified by mail of the City's
interest in future purchase.
Councilmember Ruettimann noted that some of the supporting
documents for this agenda item were not received until
tonight's meeting. He felt this issue should be delayed until
later in the meeting so the additional information could be
discussed.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to table this item until
later in the meeting. Roll call: All ayes
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances
1) Resolution No. 97-38 Beinq a Resolution Establishing the
Youth Initiative Commission and Approvinq its By-Laws and
Procedures
There were some amendments made to the resolution which
addressed vacancies, reappointments, the membership selection
process and enrollment in Columbia Heights schools.
Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of
the resolution including the amendments there being ample
copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 97-38
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS'
YOUTH INITIATIVE COMMISSION AND APPROVING ITS BY-LAWS AND
PROCEDURES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE YOUTH INITIATIVE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that the following rules of procedure are
adopted:
ARTICLE I. NAME
WHEREAS: The Youth Initiative Commission is established and so
named in accord with City Code.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
WHEREAS: The goals of the Youth Commission are as follows:
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* To advocate for youth and their environment aS a community
priority; ~
* To promote the development of youth social!y, ~emotional!y,
spiritually, educationally and physically;
* To identify and prioritize unmet needs of area youth;
* To recommend strategies and solutions to me~t identified
needs of youth;
* To encourage community and school involvement through
dissemination of information;
* To evaluate commission activities on an ongoing basis;
* To promote the seven identified core values of Values First.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING
Section 1.
WHEREAS: The Youth Initiative Commission shall consist of
sixteen (16) representatives. Fourteen (14) are chosen from
students attending schools licensed by the State of Minnesota
and home schools located within the City of ColUmbia Heights
Section 2.
WHEREAS: The fourteen (14) students selected from Columbia
Heights Schools are as follows:
Three from grade 12
Three from grade 11
Two from grade t0
Two from grade 9
Two from grade 8
Two from grade 7
Two youths at large are selected from within the
corporate limits of Columbia Heights and/or Hilltop
but do not attend Columbia Heights sQhools. These
two people will be in addition to thel fourteen and
the intent is not meant to supplement the existing
numbers. :
WHEREAS: The Commission itself will have i]nput in the
selection process. ~
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WHEREAS: No student shall serve as a youth member on the
Commission beyond August 31st in the year in which the youth
graduates from Columbia Heights High School or in which they
reach 19 years of age or if they cease to be enrolled in
Columbia Heights High School.
WHEREAS: Youths are limited to one single consecutive two year
term. The youth may reapply after one year's absence from the
Commission as a voting member.
WHEREAS: Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to
vote at all regular and special meetings of the Commission.
WHEREAS: Youths with expired terms can act as advisors but not
have voting privileges.
Section 3.
WHEREAS: Anytime a member does not record his/her vote, an
abstention must be entered as such in the minutes with a
reason recorded.
ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION
Section 1.
WHEREAS: Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held each
month. Specific times and locations to be determined at the
first meeting along with the selection of officers.
Section 2.
WHEREAS: A majority of the members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum in order to accomplish Commission
business.
Section 3.
WHEREAS: At least three days' notice reminder of each monthly
and special meeting shall be given to each member of the i
Commission either personally or by mail addressed to such
member at the address appearing from the records of the
Commission.
WHEREAS: Such notice shall state the date, time, place and
purpose of the meeting.
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Section 4.
WHEREAS: Any Commission member missing three meetings without
satisfactory explanation to the Commission may forfeit his/her
membership. The Commission, by resolution, maylrecommend to
the City Council and School District #13 that such a member be
replaced by a person to serve the remainder of that member's
term.
Section 5.
WHEREAS: A Commission member who attends a meeting of the City
Council and/or School Board as a representative of the
Commission should follow these guidelines: ~
t) Copies of any report should be made available to each
member of the Council and/or School Board. Such!a report may
be delivered orally. ~
2) The representative should answer questions about the
Commission's policies if these are addressed to him/her by the
Council and/or School Board.
3) The representative should support the CommissiOn's majority
report and should not present his/her own point of view nor
that of the minority unless specifically asked.
4) The representative may ask the Council and/or!School Board
to meet jointly with the Commission before making a
determination which reverses or is contrBry to the
recommendation of the Commission.
5) Meetings for the summer months, June-July-August, can be
suspended by a majority vote of the Commission. i
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
The officers of the Youth Initiative Commission shall be
Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary.
1) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings. The duties
of this office shall also include; initiating meetings,
calling meetings to order; doing public presentations or
delegating another member to do so; encouraging Participation
from all committee members; following up on problems of member
non-attendance~ arranging for speakers at committee meetings;
setting up agendas.
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2) The Vice Chairperson shall perform all the duties of the
Chairperson in his/her absence. The duties of this office
shall also include; assisting Chairperson with any agreed upon
task; perform duties of administrative recorder in his or her
absence; securing another member to perform these duties;
setting up agenda.
3) A Secretary shall be elected to serve in the absence of the
Chairperson to open any meeting. The duties of this office
shall also include; recording member attendance at meetings;
informing chairperson of members that are reaching absence
limit; taking minutes at meetings; setting up agenda; official
correspondence; seeing that staff person receives minutes/
agenda by deadline; meeting with staff person at recorder's
convenience for editing.
4) The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of
the Commission and performing such other services for the
Commission as are customary to this role.
Section C.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The members shall elect all officers for the Youth Commission
for terms of one year and each shall hold office until they
shall resign or shall be removed or disqualified or until.
their successors are elected. Elections shall be held in~
September of each year.
Section D.
VACANCIES OF OFFICERS
In case any office of the Youth Commission becomes vacant by
resignation, retirement, removal, disqualification, illness,
death or any other cause, a majority vote of the membership,
shall elect an officer to fill the unexpired term. The officer
elected shall hold office and serve until the next election of
officers.
ARTICLE VI
SUBCOMMITTEES
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint subcommittees as
needed.
Section 2. The Chairperson may appoint a chairperson for each
subcommittee or may serve in this capacity him/herself.
Section 3. The Chairperson is an ex-officio member of all
subcommittees.
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ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
These bylaws may be amended by the City Council by a
recommendation of the majority of the CommisSion at any
regular meeting providing notices of such amendmeht request is
given at the preceding regular meeting.
ARTICLE VIII RULES
Except where otherwise provided by these rules, the
proceedings of the Commission shall be governe~ by Roberts
Rules of Order, Revised.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City
Council hereby establishes a Youth Initiative CQmmission and
approves its bylaws and procedures, i
Passed this 27th day of May, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Ruettimann
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
2) Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1345 Beinq
Sturdevant
an Ordinance
Conveyinq Certain ProDerty
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: Ail ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1345
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Authorization of Sale of Real Estate The City of
Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto Olubunmi Odumade
and O!ubukunola Odumade the real property described as
follows, to wit:
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That part of Lot 4, Block 1, Apache Heights, Anoka County,
Minnesota, formerly described as part of the North Seven Feet
of 40th Avenue N.E. vacated lying betwee~ the Southerly
extension of the Westerly line of Lot 20 and the Southerly
extension of the Easterly line of Lot 21, Block 3, "Silver
Lake Addition to Columbia Heights, Minn.", according to the
plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the
Register of Deeds in and for said Anoka County. Being
registered land as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 25953
That part of Lot 4, Block 1, Apache Heights, Anoka County,
Minnesota, formerly described as the North Seven Feet of 40th
Avenue N.E. vacacted lying between the Southerly extension of
the Easterly and Westerly lines of Lot 19, Block 3, Silver
Lake Addition to Columbia Heights, Minn. Being registered land
as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 25951.
RESERVING unto the City of Columbia Heights those easements of
Record.
Together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging
thereto.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute'the quit claim deed to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate for carrying out the term of this ordinance.
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:
May 12, 1997
May 27, 1997
May 27, 1997
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Sturdevant
Jones
All ayeS
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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3) Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1346 Beinq an Ordinance
Conveyinq Certain Property
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1346 ~
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Authorization of Sale of Real Estate!. The City of
Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto Jame~ C. Morel and
Esperanza C. Morel the real property described aS follows, to
wit:
That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Apache Heights, Anoka County,
Minnesota, formerly described as part of the Not'th Seven Feet
of 40th Avenue N.E. vacated lying between the Southerly
extension of the Westerly line of Lot 20 and {he Southerly
extension of the Easterly line of Lot 21, Blodk 3, "Silver
Lake Addition to Columbia Heights, Minn." according to the
plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the
Register of Deeds in and for said Anoka County. Being
registered land as evidenced by Certificate gf Title No.
25953.
RESERVING unto the City of Columbia Heights those easements of
Record. ~
Together with all hereditaments and appurtenan9es belonging
thereto. ~
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute the quit claim deed to effectuate thelconveyance of
said real estate for carrying out the term of this ordinance.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full for~e and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: May 12, 1997
Second Reading: May 27, 1997
Date of Passage: May 27, 1997
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Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roi1 call:
Sturdevant
Jones
Ail ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Bid considerations
None
C. Other Business
1) Award of Emerqency Vehicle Pre-Emption and Traffic
Control Siqnals ~
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to award the Emergency
Vehicle Pre-Emption and Traffic Control Signal Systems -
Municipal Projects #9505 and #9124 to Ridgedale Electric of!
Long Lake, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified~
responsible bid in the amount of $154,700 with $38,700
appropriated from Fund 402-59505 and $116,000 from Fund 401-
59124. Roll call: All ayes
2) Chanqe Order - Replace Watermain on McLeod Street from
Royce Place to 44th Avenue
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to authorize Change
Order 9417-1 for watermain replacement on McLeod Street, Royce
Street to 44th Avenue to Midwest Asphalt Corporation in the
amount of $69,491.50. Roll call: All ayes
3) Block Party Request - 5020 Seventh Street
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
request of Barbra Clements (Brunkow) for a block party from
noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 1997, with barricades
blocking off the alley located between the avenues of 50th and
51st and the streets of 6th and 7th. Roll call: All ayes
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manaqer
A letter was received from the President of the Charter
Commission advising the Council of a special meeting.
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The primary reason for the special meeting is tO discuss the
issue of changing control of the Police. Department from the
Mayor to the City Manager. Members of the City Council were
encouraged to attend.
If there is time, other issues will be discussed. Among them
will be updating the charter to indicate sectiohs where they
are superceded by State Statute and taking of minutes at all
board and commission meetings as well as council work
sessions.
The City Manager advised that the senate version of the Local
Government Aid bill passed. The City's allocation increased
slightly.
Any items members have for the June 2nd joint meeting of the
Council and the School Board should be givenl to the City
Manager so an agenda can be drafted. Counci!member Jones
stated that some members of the Fridley Council had indicated
in interest in attending this meeting. The Cityl Manager will
contact them. Box lunches will be available.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at thisl time.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
10.
A. Minutes of Board and Commission Meetings
1)
Library Board May 6, 1997 Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission May 6, 1997! Meeting
CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
The resident at 947 43rd Avenue advised that ibis driveway
apron was damaged with the recent street work being done. The
Public Works Director advised that this will beI repaired. He
also had questions regarding speed control on 43rd Avenue. He
was directed to bring his concerns to the Traffic Commission.
A resident inquired if there are any prohibitions on filming
in the City. He was directed to contact the Police Chief.
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Resolution No. 97-39 Approvinq Modified Redevelopment Plan and
TIF Plan for Housing RedeveloDment TIF District No. 1 (cont.)
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to remove this item from
the table. Roll call: All ayes
The changes made to the documents regarding the establishment
of the Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Finance District
No. 1 were reviewed.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public and including the changes made to the supporting
documents. Roll call: All ayes
Property owners at 4021 Second Street, 4033 Sixth Street and
4529/31 Taylor Street addressed concerns they had with their
respective properties.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-39
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODIFIED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND A TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ("Council") of the City of
Columbia Heights ("City") as follows:
Section 1.
Recitals
1.01. The City has previously established the Central Business
District Redevelopment Project (the "Project") and a
Redevlopment Plan therefor, originally administered by the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Columbia Heights ("HRA").
1.02. By resolution approved January 8, 1996, the City
transferred the control, authority and operation of the
Project from the HRA to the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority").'
1.03. In order to administer the Authority's development and
redevelopment efforts more efficiently, the Authority has
proposed to expand the boundaries of the Project and to modify
the Redevelopment Plan for the Project accordingly, all
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 460.047
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(the "HRA Law"). Specifically, the Authority has found that
action is needed within the expanded Project area is to
correct blight, prevent the emergence or spreadiof blight or
blighting conditions, and facilitate development of adequate,
safe and sanitary dwellings in order to protect the health,
safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of the City.
1.04. The Authority has also proposed the establishment within
the Project of Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing
District No. t (the "TIF District") and a Tax Increment
Financing Plan ("TIF Plan") therefor, pursuant to the HR3t Law
and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 througk469.179 (the
"TIF Act").
1.05. The Authority has caused to be prepared a document
titled" Modification of the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan
for the Central Business District Redevelopment Project,
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority~ and the Tax
Increment Financing Plan for the establishment of Housing
Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing DistriCt No. ! (a
redevelopment district), Economic Development iAuthority of
Columbia Heights, City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota."
1.06. The Redevelopment Plan and TIF Plan were, in accordance
with the HRA Act and TIF Act, referred to the City planning
commission which submitted to the City its written opinion
that such plans conform to the general p~an for the
development of the City as a whole. ~
1.07. Estimates of the fiscal and economic implications of the
TIF Plan was presented to Independent School District No. 13
and to Anoka County at least 30 days before the public hearing
on the TIF Plan and the County Commissioner who represents the
area of the TIF District was duly notified at least 30 days
before the date of publication of the hearing notice, all in
accordance with the TIF Act.
1.08. By resolution dated May 20, 1997, the Authority approved
the modified Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Ptanland referred
them to the Council for public hearing and consideration.
1.09. This Council has fully reviewed the contents of the
modified Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Plan and this date
conducted a public hearing thereon, at which the!views of all
interested persons were heard.
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Section 2:
F~ndinqs: Redevelopment Project.
2.01. It is hereby found and determined that within the
Project as modified there exist conditions of economic
obsolescence, underutilization and inappropriate uses of land
constituting blight within the meaning of the HRA Act. The
findings stated in the modified Project Plan are incorporated
herein by reference.
2.02. It is further specifically found and determined that:
(a)
the land within the Project as modified would not be made
available for development without public intervention and
financial assistance described in the Redevelopment Plan;
(b)
the Redevelopment Plan as modified will afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City
as a whole, for the development of the Project by private
enterprise; and
(c)
the Redevelopment Plan as modified conforms to the
general plan for the development of the City as set forth
in the comprehensive municipal plan.
Section 3: Findinqs: Housinq Redevelopment TIF District No. 1
3.01. It is found and determined that it is necessary and
desirable for the sound and orderly development of the Project
and the City as a whole, and for the protection and
preservation of the public health, safety, and general
welfare, that the authority of the TIF Act be exercised by the
City to provide public financial assistance to the TIF
District and the Project.
3.02. It is further found and determined, and it is the
reasoned opinion of the City, that the development proposed in
the TIF Plan could not reasonably be expected to occur solely
through private investment within the foreseeable future and
the increased market value of the site that could resonably be
expected to occur without the use of tax increment would be
less than the increase in market value estimated to result
from the proposed development after subtracting the present
value of the projected tax increment for the maximum duration
of the TIF District permitted by the TIF Plan.
3.03. The proposed public costs to be financed in part through
tax increment financing are necessary to permit the City to
realize the full potential of the TIF Distric~ and the Project
in terms of development intensity, employment opportunities
and tax base.
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MAY 27, 1997
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3.04. The TIF Plan for the TIF District conforms to the
general plan of development of the City as a wh~le.
3.05. The TIF Plan for the TIF District will afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City as a
whole, for the development of the TIF District and the Project
by private enterprise.
3.06. The TIF District is a redevelopment district under
Section 469.174, subd. 10 of the TIF Act, based on the
findings described in the TIF Plan and other redords-on file
with the City. ~
3.07. The establishment of the TIF District and!the approval
of the TIF Plan therefor is intended, and in the City's
judgement its effect will be, to promote the public purposes
and accomplish the objectives specified in the TIF Plan.
3.08. The facts on which findings in this Section are based
are stated in the TIF Plan, and are incorporated herein by
reference. The City has also relied upon the! reports and
recommendations of its staff as well as the personal knowledge
of members of the City Council in reaching its conclusions
regarding the TIF District.
3.09. The City elects to make a qualifying locallcontribution
in connection with the TIF District, and thus antkcipates that
the TIF District will be exempt from state aid loss, all in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.1399, subd.
6 (d) .
Section 4: Actions Ratified: Plans Adopted; certification;
Fi!inq
4.0t. The City Council hereby ratifies all actions of the
City's staff and the City's fiscal and legal c6nsultants in
preparing the Redevelopment Plan and the TiP Plan and
arranging for their approval in accordance with{the TIP Act.
4.02. The modified Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Plan are
hereby approved and adopted.
4.03. The geographic boundaries of the Project~ and the TIF
District are described in the Plans therefor, respectively,
and are incorporated herein by reference.
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MAY 27, 1997
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11.
4.04. The Authority is authorized and directed to transmit a
certified copy of this resolution together with a copy of the
Project and TIF Plans to the Auditor of Anoka County with a
request that the original tax capacity of the property within
the TIE District be certified to the Authority pursuant to
Section 469.177, subd. 1 of the TIF Act, and to file a copy of
the Project and TIF Plan with the Minnesota Commissioner of
Revenue as required by the TIF Act.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
this 27th day of May, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by
meeting at 8:35 p.m. Roll call:
-Anne Stud%nt [ ~/ncil
Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the
/~!/o~-~seph Stn{rdevant
Secretary