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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 12, 1997 We the undersigned are united in protest over the encroachment of commercial property into our neighborhoodl We the undersigned are opposed to the rezoning of the properties located at 3740, and 3802 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, MN., from residential to commercial, and the destruction of the structures on the above mentioned properties. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE ADDRESS. PHONE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Print Name SiRnature Addres_._.__.~s ~ i / Phone · ~ .... ~ O~L'- , W~HAT WE, THE RESIDENTS OF RESERVOIR BOULEVARD AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN WITH THE STATION ON 37TH AND CENTRAL. If the station were to stay on the location it is on now, Jeff would profit by: 1. A larger store: Moving the 3 auto repair stalls to the West side of Central Avenue will give Jeff the added space · to enlarge his store. By removing the first house on Central, next to the station, Jeff could make the store L-shaped and have an even larger store. By removing the second house on Central he would have the space for parking. 2. Auto repair stalls: Jeff will be adding five new repai'r stalls on the West side of Central, giving him a total of eight repair stalls which we believe is his largest source of revenue. Five new auto stalls = increase in revenue. 3. Two new Express Lubes on West side of Central: Increase in revenue. Jeff's revenue will increase by: 1. Five new auto repair stalls. A total of eight stalls. 2. Two new Express Lubes. 3. A~ larger store with which to generate more revenue. Th'is add~ up to a total of eight new sources of revenue. 4. There are 1.2 gas pumps on the present site. What the city of Columbia Heights will get: A new building on the West side of Central. A new building on 37th and Central. What the residents of Reservoir Boulevard and Columbia Heights will get: The property at 3740 and 3802 will remain residential. No restaurant. Print Name Si.qnature Address -~ phOne ~f, v4 WHAT WE, THE RESIDENTS OF RESERVOIR BOULEVARD AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN WITH THE STATION ON 37TH AND CENTRAL. If the station were to stay on the location it is on now, Jeff would profit by: 1. A larger store: Moving the 3 auto repair stalls to the West side of Central Avenue will give Jeff the added space · to enlarge his store. By removing the first house on Central, next to the station, Jeff could make the store L-shaped and have an even larger store. By removing the second house on Central he would have the space for parking. 2. Auto repair stalls: Jeff will be adding five new repair stalls on the West side of Central, giving him a total of eight repair stalls which we believe is his largest source of revenue. Five new auto stalls = increase in revenue. 3. Two new Express Lubes on West side of Central: Increase in revenue. Jeff's revenue will increase by: 1. Five new auto repair stalls. A total of eight stalls. 2. Two new Express Lubes. 3. A~ larger store with which to generate more revenue. Thais add§'np to a total of eight new sources of revenue. 4. There are 1.2 gas pumps on the present site. What the city of Columbia Heights will get: A new building on the West side of Central. A new building on 37th and Central. What the residents of Reservoir Boulevard and Columbia Heights will get: The. property at 3740 and 3802 will remain residential. No restaurant. Print Name Si.qnature, Address ? Phone ~ o ~~ ~ ' WHAT WE, THE RESIDENTS OF RESERVOIR BOULEVARD AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN WITH THE STATION ON 37TH AND CENTRAL. If the station were to stay on the location it is on now, Jeff would profit by: 1. A larger stOre: Moving the 3 auto repair stalls to the West side of Central Avenue will give Jeff the added space to enlarge his store. By removing the first house on Central, next to the station, Jeff could make the store L-shaped and have an even larger store. By removing the second house on Central he would have the space for parking. 2. Auto repair stalls: Jeff will be adding five new repair stalls on the West side of Central, giving him a total of eight repair stalls which we believe is his largest source of revenue. Five new auto stalls = increase in revenue. 3. Two new Express Lubes on West side of Central: Increase in revenue. Jeff's revenue will increase by: 1. Five new auto repair stalls. A total of eight stalls. 2. Two new Express Lubes. 3. A larger store with which to generate more revenue. This add~ up to a total of eight new sources of revenue. 4. There are 1.2 gas pumps on the present site. What the city of Columbia Heights will get: A new building on the West side of Central. A new building on 37th and Central. What the residents of Reservoir Boulevard and Columbia Heights will get: The property at 3740 and 3802 will remain residential. No restaurant. ·Print Name ~ Si.qnature' Address / Phone i ~ , I, '7 ~'~ .t WHAT WE, THE RESIDENTS OF RESERVOIR BOULEVARD AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN WITH THE STATION ON 37TH AND CENTRAL, If the station were to stay on the lpcation it is on now, Jeff would profit by: 1. A larger stOre: Moving the 3 auto repair stalls to the West side of. Central Avenue will give Jeff the added space · to enlarge his store. By removing the first house on Central, next to the station, Jeff' could make the store L-shaped and have an even larger store. By removing the second house on Central he would have the space for parking. 2. Auto repair stalls: Jeff will be adding five new repair stalls on the West side of Central, giving him a total of eight repair stalls which we believe is his largest source of revenue. Five new auto stalls = increase in revenue. 3. Two new Express Lubes on West side of Central: Increase in revenue. Jeff's revenue will increase by: 1. Five new auto repair stalls. A total of'eight stalls. 2. Two new Express Lubes. 3. A larger store with which to generate more revenue. This add~ up to a total of eight new sources of revenue. 4. There are 1.2 gas pumps on the present site. What the city of Columbia Heights will get: 1. A new building on the West side of Central. 2. A new building on 37th and Central. What the residents of Reservoir Boulevard and Columbia Heights will get: 1. The property at 3740 and 3802 will remain residential. 2. No restaurant. We the undersigned are unit~ed in protest over the encroachment of commercial property into our neighborhood, We the undersigned are opposed to the rezoning of theiproperties located at 3740, and 3802 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, MN., from residential to commercial, and the destruction of the. structures on the above mentioned properties. 8 9 t0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PRINT NAME SIGNATURE ADDRESS PHONE We the undersigned are united in protest over the encroachment of commercial property into our neighborhood... We the undersigned are opposed to the rezoning of the properties located at 3740, and 3802 Reservoir Boulevard, Columbia Heights, MN., from residential to commercial, and the destruction of the structures on the above mentioned properties. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE ADDRESS PHONE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 37~ Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years t0 come=. Za_..m..e (print; Address (optional.; Phone Thanks for your support!!! Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the furore and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Tha~s for your supposal] Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the furore and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Thanks for your support!!! I Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the furore and wish t° see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. VWe support the furore and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years t° come. Phone # Signature Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years t° come. Name (t~rinO Address (optional.) Phone # ~,Cbc~ t Thanks for your support!!! -- I Conoco ExpreSs Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish t° see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Name (prin. t) . Address (option, cd) Phone # Signature Thanks for your support!!! Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the furore and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to: come. Thanks for your support!!! I P I I II ConOco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne ,Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow~and prosper in the years to come. Name, forint) Address (optional) ~, Phone # ~, ~ ig~mture~_~ / ! 7~- Thanks for your support!!! Conoco Express'Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We Support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Name (prinO Address (o~ptional) Thanks for your support!!! Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to': see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Name (print) Address (optional) Phone # ~igtiature . ' .... ~:-' ~' - ~ - - -~-~ t - ' g - - q~ Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 FWe do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Phone '-0-/4 M,~ 5 Conoco.Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the future and wish to: see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper'in the years to~: cOme. Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. VWe support the future and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years to come. Name (t)rint ) Address (ovtional ) Phone # ~T~2~mture Thanks for your support!!! ~0 Conoco Express Service 3701 Central Avenue Ne Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 788-1113 I/We do hereby support the rebuilding of the property on 3701 Central Avenue Ne. I/We support the furore and wish to see our city, Columbia Heights, grow and prosper in the years tO come. 'T f ,~ - c/ z/,Z l Thanks for your support!!! OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 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. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA The Mayor requested the removal of the disposal of equipment at the auction. iteTM authorizing CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted as part of the agenda by one motion: A. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to aDDrove the consent aqenda items as listed below: Adopt Council Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the April 281 1997 Regular Council Meeting. Donation From Athletic Boosters The Council accepted the donation from the Athletic Boosters to be used to purchase a gas grill. The grill will be used for city functions and the Police Department's neighborhood program. ReaDDointments to Boards and Commissions The Council reappointed the following residents to various boards and commissions: Sean Clerkin - Human Services Commission with term expiring in April 2000 Barbara Miller - Library Board with term expiring in April 2000 James Nelson - Park and Recreation Commission with term expiring in Aprit 2002 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 2 Marlaine szurek - Planning and Zoning Commission with term expiring in April 2001 Dennis Stroik - Telecommunications Commission with term expiring in April 1999 Reuben Ruen - Telecommunications Commission with term expiring in April 1999. Permits for 1997 Jamboree The Council authorized staff to close Jefferson Street from Monday afternoon, June 23, 1997 through Sunday, June 29, 1997. The Council authorized the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the Jamboree parade to be held on Friday, June 27, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. for the following streets: Central Avenue at 45th Avenue to 40th Avenue to Fifth Street, and, Fifth Street to Mill Street. The Council authorized fireworks on June 28, 1997 (rain date of June 29, 1997) in conjunction with the Jamboree activities and to appropriate up to $2,000 to be earmarked for fireworks display from Fund 101-45050-4378. Final Payment for LaBelle Park - East Bank Erosion Control, Municipal Project #9533 The Council accepted the work for LaBelle Park East Erosion Control, Municipal Project ~9533 and authorized final payment of $1,000 to Thor Construction, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Resolution No. 97-35 Being ADproval of Lotsplit/Conditional Use Permit - Brian Bona, 4015 Seventh Street The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 97-35 SUBDIVISION REQUEST I, Brian Bona, hereby request a split on PIN 35 30 24 42 0013. Legally described as: Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota. Together with half the vacated alley lying southerly of and adjacent to said Lot 20. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: A. The north 54.00 feet of Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 3 B. That part of Lot 20, Block 54, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying southerly of the north 54.00 feet thereof and half the vacated alley lying southerly and adjacent to said Lot 20. (To be combined with 573 40th Avenue, PIN 35 30 24 42 0012, Lots 15-19, Block 54 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, Anoka County, Minnesota, together with half the vacated alley lying north of and adjacent to said lots.) The CONDITIONS of this lotsplit are that the portion of Lot 20, as stated above in "B", be COMBINED with 573i 40th Avenue. Be it further resolved that special assessmentslof record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $-0- be divided. Paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lotsptit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION Recommend to City Council the approval provided that the lot- split be recorded and lot combination be recorded at Anoka County prior to permit issuance. This 6th day of May, 1997 Offered: Peterson Seconded: Fowler Roll call:All ayes Brian Bona signature of owner 4000 Washington St. owner's~address Te!e. #i 788-2426 Tina Goodroad Zoning Officer CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED This 12th day of May, 1997 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of April, 1997. Jane G!eason Notary Public REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 4 Offered by: Seconded by: .Roll call: Ruettimann Jolly All ayes Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary FEE $150.00 DATE PAID 4-18-97 RECEIPT NO. 35422 The Council approved the site plan and the conditional use permit provided the required construction and engineering drawings are submitted and reviewed by the Building Inspector and Engineering Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit - Slumberland, 4330 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for Slumberland at 4330 Central Avenue provided a deposit of $500 is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the installation of the structure on the site. ADDroval of License ADplications The Council approved the license applications as listed and the rental housing licenses as noted in the May 8, 1997 memo from Fire Chief Kewatt. ApDroval of Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes Authorization to Dispose of EGuipment at Auction Staff was requesting permission to dispose of three pieces of equipment at the Hennepin County Equipment auction. The Mayor recalled that one of these pieces had been in a previous auction and the bid made on it was rejected. Hennepin County does not allow minimum bids to be placed on equipment. It was also noted that a city employee would be required to remain at the auction for six to eight hours. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to remove the Felling Ft-7E tandem axle trailer (unit #230) from the Hennepin County Auction list of equipment. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 5 Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to dispose of the 1977 Roscoe rubber tired roller (unit ~064) and the 1975 Vermeer root cutter (unit #003) at~ the June 12, 1997 Hennepin County Equipment Auction. Roll call: All ayes REOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS A. RECOGNITION 1) Recoqnizinq Service on Boards and Commissions Engraved clocks recognizing service were presented to the following residents: James Johnson, Human Services Commission; Lester Wodziak, Charter Commission; John yencho, Charter Commission; Sebe Heintz, Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Barbara Tantaneila, Human Services Commission; Michael Tilkens, Human Services Commission and Gerry Herringer, Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. 2) Recoqnition of Police Explorer Post Police Chief Johnson introduced the explorers and their advisors. He referenced the recent accomplishments of the Post. PRESENTATIONS !) Youth Initiative Commission Pete Majer!e and Wes Molstad made a presentation requesting the City Council to establish a Youth Initiative Commission. Several organizational meetings have been held with interested youth, representatives of the City Council and representatives of the School Board and faculty regarding this commission. This matter will be scheduled for discussion~ at a~ future Council work session. 2) Chamber Plaque The Chairperson of the Southern Anoka County Chamber of Commerce presented a membership plaque to the Council· PUBLIC HEARINGS A. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1341 Beinqi an Ordinance Pertaininq to Rezoninc of Certain ProDerty REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 6 The rezoning request is from the owners of the Conoco Station at 3701 Central Avenue. Rezoning of properties located at 3701, 3807 and 3817 Central Avenue, 3740 and 3802 Reservoir Boulevard and 3819 Central Avenue from the present Central Business District and R-3 zoning to a Retail Business District zoning is being requested to redevelop the current site and to develop the site on the west side of Central Avenue. Discussion was held regarding opposition and support of the development/redevelopment. Much of the opposition expressed focused on the rezoning of the two parcels on Reservoir Boulevard. Seven pages of signatures opposing the rezoning were submitted to the Council. Sixteen pages of signatures supporting the development/redevelopment were submitted to the Council. Not all of the signatures were those of Columbia Heights property owners nor residents. The Zoning Coordinator stated that one method of accountability which could be employed by the Council so compliance is maintained by this owner, is to include a one- year review of all permits and conditional use permits. This reviewal could be conducted at a public hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1341 there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1341 being an ordinance pertaining to rezoning of certain property. Roll call: Peterson, Jolly, Ruettimann - aye Jones, Sturdevant - nay Approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 1341 fails as a four-fifths vote is needed for passage. B. Preliminary and Final Plat, 3701 Central Avenue Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to deny the preliminary and final plat approval based on the Council's failure to approve the rezoning. Roll call: All ayes C. Site Plan - East Site, 3701 Central Avenue Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to deny approval of the site plan (east side) based on the Council's failure to approve the rezoning. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 7 D. Site Plan - West Site, 3701 Central Avenue Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to de~y approval of the site plan (west side) based on the Council s failure to approve the rezoning. Roll call: All ayes E. Conditional Use Permit, 3701 Central Avenue Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to deny the two conditional use permits based on the Council'is failure to approve the rezoning. Roll call: All ayes F. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1342 Beinq ~a Request to Vacate an Alley and Accept a Sixteen Foot Access Easement Motion by Ruettiman~, second by Jones to not approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1342 based on the CounCil's failure to approve the rezoning. Roll call: Ail ayes 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances !) First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1345 and Ordinance No. 1346 Beinq Ordinances Reflectinq Corrected Leqa! Description for ProDerty Sold Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1345 there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1345 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 Olubunmi Odumade and Olubukunola Odumade the real property described as follows, to wit: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 8 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 between 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. vacated lying between the Southerly extensions 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: May 12, 1997 Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to establish May 27, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the time and the date for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1345. Roll call: Ail ayes Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1346 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 9 Section !: Authorization of Sale of Real Estate,. The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto James C. Morel and Esperanza C. Morel the real property described as follows, to wit: That part of Lot 5, Block t, Apache Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, formerly described as part of the North Seven Feet of 40th Avenue N.E. vacated lying between tlhe 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. RESERVING unto the City of Columbia Heights those easements of Record. 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: May 12, 1997 Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to establish May 27, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the time and date for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1346. Roll call[: Ail ayes 2) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1344 Being an Ordinance Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code ~ Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1344 there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1344 BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR THE APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 10 USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR .STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH. The City of Columbia Heights does ordain as follows: Section 1: Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application, administration and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota Rule part 1300.2100 and as modified by Chapter 1305. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statute 16B.62 Subdivision 1 when so established by this ordinance. The code enforcement agency of the City of Columbia Heights is called Protective Inspections. A Minnesota certified Building Official must be appointed by this jurisdiction to administer the code (Minnesota Statute 16B.65). Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized in Minnesota Statute 16B.62 Subdivision 1 and as provided for in Chapter 1 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC) and Minnesota Rules parts 1305.0106 and 1305.0107. Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with Table No. iA, 1994 Edition of the UBC per authority of this ordinance and which fees may be amended from time to time by resolution adopted by majority vote of the City Council. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.70. Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota Statute 16B.69). Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75, is hereby adopted as the building code for the City of Columbia Heights. This code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein in its entirety with all appendixes and amendments. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 11 A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes, but is not limited to, the following chapters of the Minnesota Rules and the current edition of the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family Dwelling Code as may be amended: 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 1300 Minnesota State Building Code 1301 Building Official Certification 1302 State Building Construction Approvals 1305 Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters: a. 3, Division t, Detention and Correctional Facilities b. 12, Division !1, Sound Transmission Control c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures 1307 Elevators and Related Devices 1315 Adoption of the 1996 National Electrical Code 1325 Solar Energy Systems 1330 Fallout Shelters 1335 Floodproofing Regulations 1340 Facilities for the Handicapped 1346 Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code 1350 Manufactured Homes 1360 Prefabricated Buildings ~ 1365 Snow Loads 1370 Storm Shelters 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code 7670 Minnesota Energy Code The 1995 Minnesota State Building Code andl the Uniform Building Code is hereby adopted and incorporated in its entirety with all appendixes and amendments. The City of Columbia Heights adopts by reference any and all optional chapters as authorized by Minnesota Rule Part 1305.0020, Subpart 2:3, Division i11. Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage or July !, 1997. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: April 28, 1997 May 12, 1997 May 12, 1997 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 12 3) Resolution No. 97-34 Beinq a Resolution Amendinq the Current Permit Fee Schedule Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to Waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 97-34 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING/GAS, PIPING, HEATING/COOLING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, WRECKING AND MOVING, SIGNS AND OTHER RELATED CONSTRUCTION WORK WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has established Building Construction, Public Safety and Health, and Land Use regulations by City Code, and WHEREAS, said Code for Building Construction adopts the Minnesota State Building Code by reference, which states in Chapter 1305.0800, Section 304(b), "All permit fees must be established by the local authority except in areas outside of the enforcement authority of a city"; WHEREAS, a Building Construction Fee Schedule and schedules for Plumbing/Gas Piping, Heating/Cooling, Fire Suppression, Wrecking and Moving, Signs and other related construction work titled City of Columbia Heights Permit Fee Schedule is attached hereto; WHEREAS, twenty percent (20%) of the monies collected in building permit fees will be set aside in a special redevelopment fund dedicated to (1) the razing of deteriorated, unsafe, substandard and/or vacant buildings in the City, and (2) payment of excess expenditures incurred in the overall operations of the Inspection Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said recommended Building Construction Fee Schedule and schedules for Plumbing/Gas Piping, Heating/Cooling, Fire Suppression, Wrecking and Moving, Signs and other related construction work as attached be adopted and effective July 1, 1997. Passed this 12th day of May, 1997. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 13 B. Bid Considerations None C. Other Business t) Ordinance No. 1347 - Emerqency Ordinance - Recommendation of Licensing Committee for Moratorium on Gun ShOps Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of the emergency ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINA!qCE NO. 1347 BEING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE CITY CODE OF 1977 AND PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS REGARDING A SIX (6) MONTH MOPJtTORIIIMON THE ESTABLISHMENT ANDOPERATION OFiGUNSHOPSAND GUN SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has received an inquiry to establish a gun shop business in Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance does not list gun shops and sales as a permitted or conditional use in any zoning district; and WHEREAS, there are a number of concerns which affects the public health, safety and welfare including itslproximity to a residential area, liquor stores, day care facilities, schools and churches; high probability of burglaries and thefts; need for background checks and review of gun permit applications; and consideration of hours of operation, lighting and security systems with these types of businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council and staff need time to research and develop an ordinance to impose reasonable condit!ions for this type of use and determine the appropriate zoning designation(s) for same. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 14 NOW, THEREFORE, it shall be unlawful, and a moratorium shall be in place and full effect, for any person or company wishing to establish a gun shop(s) or sell guns during this six (6) month period of time which shall expire at midnight on November 12, 1997; and furthermore, the City Council directs staff to research and develop a proposed ordinance amendment(s) to control gun sales and uses and to present same for City Council consideration prior to the expiration date of the aforementioned moratorium. This Emergency Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage. Date of Passage: May 12, 1997 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary o 2) Job Description for Recreation Director Position This position is a department head position not a division head position. The Mayor inquired what the new duties will be for this position that were not included in the position previously. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Joness to approve the revised job description for the position of Recreation Director and to establish the monthly salary range for the position as follows: 1997: Entry: $3,974; 6 months: $4,110; 1' year: $4,245; 2 years: $4,381; 3 years: $4,516 - 1998: Entry: $4,113; 6 months: $4,253; 1 year: $4,394; 2 years: $4,534; 3 years: $4,674. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager The City Manager reported that the sound system mixer for the Council Chambers will be coming soon. Work will also be starting soon on the cable microphones in the Council Chambers. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 1997 PAGE 15 There was a special Park and Recreation CommiSsion meeting held to discuss an appointment of a Recreation Director which could be on an interim basis or a consulting baSis. The next Council work session agenda will include the matter of filling the position of Assistant Fire Chiefl. B. ReDort of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. t0. GENEPJtL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Minutes of Board and Commission Meetinqs The minutes of the following meetings were included in the agenda packet: Park and Recreation Commission April 23, 1997 meeting Telecommunications Commission April 22, 1997 meeting Traffic Commission May 5, 1997 meeting CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA Councitmember Jolly inquired if the practice of introducing new employees was going to continue. He was~ advised the practice was going to continue. The most recently hired employee was unable to attend this Council meeting for his introduction. New employees will also be given an opportunity to view a video focusing on city departments and!personnel and will tour the city buildings. !t. ADJO~ENT Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes ~~-- ~~ ~!/or~/J6~-e~h Sturdevant -Anne Stud~-n~, Co~dt~a~i-t SecretaYy