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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 28, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. Counciimember Jones was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA Deleted from the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1280 being an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Charter which pertains to initiative and referendum petitions. This item was removed at the request of the Charter Commission President. The Mayor requested the item on the consent agenda which addressed maintaining the Recreation Director position and increasing the associated salary be removed for discussion later in the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted as part of the Consent Agenda iby one motion. A. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda items as listed below: Adopt Council Minutes The Council adopted the minutes of the April 7, 1997 Board of Review, the minutes of the April 14, 1997 Regular Council Meeting and the minutes of the Apri! 21, 1997 Continued Board of Review. Establish a Public Hearinc to Consider Alley Lichtinc The Council established May 27, 1997 at 7:00 p~m. as a public hearing for consideration of alley lighting between Second Street and Second t/2 Street, 37th Avenue to 38th Avenue. Acceptance of Donation The Council accepted a donation of $400 from VFW Post 0230 to be used to pay for the professional services of three bagpipes and one snare drum during the Curt Ramsdeil memorials to be held on July 30, 1997. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 2 AdoQt Ordinance No. 1343 Being an Ordinance Revising Ordinance No. 853, to Permit Unloading and Loading from Alleys The reading of the ordinance was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1343 BEING AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT PARKING IN ANALLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOADING AND UNLOADING The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 7.205(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 which currently reads as follows, to wit: 7.205(2) No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in such a manner as to protrude into or obstruct a lane designated for moving traffic or a fire lane, or park a vehicle on a residential street where parking is prohibited, or park a vehicle in any alley. is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.205. (2) No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in such a manner as to protrude into or obstruct a lane designated for moving traffic or a fire lane, or park a vehicle on a residential street where parking is prohibited, or park a vehicle in any alley except for the purpose of loadinq and unloadinq. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passsage: April 14, 1997 April 28, 1997 April 28, 1997 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28,1997 PAGE 3 Authorization to Seek Bids for Storm Sewer ~ReDlacement - LaBelie Outlet The Council authorized staff to seek bids for replacement of the storm sewer from the LaBelte outlet structure to the south side of 42nd Avenue. Authorization to Seek Bids for Furnace ReD!acement at Gauvitt~ Park The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for a replacement furnace at Gauvitte Park. Authorization to Seek Bids for Central Avenue Manhole Rehabilitation The Council authorized staff to seek bids for 'rehabilitation of Central Avenue manholes. Authorization to Seek Bids for Roof Improvements at Lomiankir Gauvitte and Mathaire Parks The Council authorized staff to seek bids for roofing improvements at Lomianki, Gauvitte and Mathaire park buildings. Authorization to Seek Bids for Lininc of Polk Place Sanitary Sewer - Mulcare to Polk Circle The Council authorized staff to seek bids for !ining of the Polk Place sanitary sewer from Muicare to Polki Circle. Establish Dates and Times for Council Work Sessions The Council established Monday, May 5, 1997 at 8:30 p.m. and Monday, May 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as dates and times for Council work sessions. ADDrcvai of License ADD!ications The Council approved the license applications as listed. Request Beer/Sullivan Park The Council approved the request of Mary Hanson, Medtronic Neurological Division, 800 53rd Avenue, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to serve 3.2 beer at their employee gathering on Thursday, May 15, 1997 at Sullivan Park, from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Request Beer/Lomianki Park The Council approved the request from Dan Heryla and family, 3811 2 1/2 Street, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to serve 3.2 beer at their family celebration on Sunday, May 18, 1997 at Lomianki Park from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 4 payment of the Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes Maintaining Recreation Director Position and Increasing Sala~iz This item was removed from the Consent Agenda by the Mayor. The City Manager advised that the Senior Coordinator has been appointed the Acting Recreation Director. The custodians who work in Murzyn Hall are under the supervision of the Public Works Department. The Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the Recreation Department staffing and its responsibilities on two occasions. Salary surveys will be reviewed when the job description is amended and brought back to the City Council. The Mayor stated he is unable to vote on the recommended motion until there is a job description. Councilmembers Peterson and Jolly stated their support for passage of the recommended motion in that additional information could be brought to the next Council work session. Councilmember Ruettimann requested the City Manager to bring information from cities similar in size to Columbia Heights regarding recreational programs, new programs and participation of residents. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to accept the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission to maintain the position of Recreation Director; and furthermore, to direct the staff to review and revise the qualifications and job description for the position and recommend adjustments to the salary range to the City Council for approval. Roll. call: Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye Sturdevant - nay RECOGNITION,.. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS A. Global Leader Award Councilmember Jolly read the award recognizing the City of Columbia Heights as a "Global Leader" for its efforts and support in the area of environmental education and the City's commitment to the "Journey for the Planet" curriculum in School District 13's schools. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS o A. First Readinc of Ordinance No. 1280 Reqardinc Charter This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the Charter President. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances 1) First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1344 Beinq an Ordinance Ado~tinc the Minnesota State Buildinc Code This ordinance was originally adopted in substantially the same form on November 13, 1995 with the exception cf the fees. The fees were !eft at the amounts in the 1988 fee schedule. Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive ithe reading of the ordinance 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 BULD!NG 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, 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 iORDINANCES 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 !6B.62 Subdivision ! when so established by this ordinance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 6 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 !6B.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. lA, 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. 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. 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 1, Detention and Correctional Facilities b. 12, Division 11, 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 7 i0 1! 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 and 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 i!!. 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 1, 1997o First Reading: April 28, 1997 Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to establish May 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1344 being an ordinance adopting the Minnesota State Building Code. Roll ca!l: All ayes 2) Resolution No. 97-34 Beinq a Resolution Amendinq the Current Permit Fee Schedule The EDA Director reviewed the content of the resolution. Councilmember Peterson indicated he felt the fees were not excessive. Counci!member Ruettimann expressed concern for!the potential large amount of money which would be necessary for permit fees when the school district does some of its planned building improvements. Staff is recommending tabling consideration of this resolution until the May 12, 1997 Council Meeting so it will coincide with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1344. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to table until May 12, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. the consideration of Resolution No. 97-34 being a resolution establishing the fee schedules for building construction, plumbing/gas piping, heating/cooling, fire suppression, wrecking andlmoving; signs and other related construction work withinl the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 8 B. Other Considerations There were no other considerations. C. Other Business 1) Status of Boards and Commissions This was an informational item only. No Council action was required but direction was requested as to what should be done to solicit applications. No direction was given. 2) Appointment to Police and Fire Civil Service Commission Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to appoint Carol Crema-Klein to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission for a three year term which expires in the year 2000. Roll. call: All ayes It was noted that Ms. Crema-Klein was recently appointed to the Charter Commission as well. Councilmember Jolly questioned whether serving on both of these commissions may have the potential for a conflict of interest. The City Attorney stated that there is always the option of abstaining. 3) Revised Joint Powers Aqreement - Northstar Corridor Development Authority Councilmember Ruettimann expressed concern with the possibility of the City having some financial responsibilities for administrative fees if it approves this Joint Powers Agreement. He noted that in the current version of the Agreement only counties and railroads are referred to but was concerned that eventually cities could be included relative to withdrawal from the Agreement. The City Attorney advised that he sees no authority to assess when a party withdraws. The only application relevant at this time are counties or railroad authorities. He felt there could be no application to Columbia Heights. Councilmember Ruettimann requested the City Attorney draft a letter stating this opinion. Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to approve the amended version of the Joint Powers Agreement establishin~ the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 9 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manacer 1) Court Action: The City Manager reviewed the direction received from a judge who is hearing a local dispute case. It involved an unlawful detainer brought by a landlord, disposition of rent and future of tenants who withhold rent. 2 Senior Housinc: The City Manager briefly addressed a meeting which will focus on senior housing on property adjacent to St. Timothy's Church on 51st Avenue, Counci!member Ruettimann inquired if the twenty questions regarding this project had been sent to those who will be attending the meeting. He also noted that as of this morning, the developer did not appear to be aware he should be attending this meeting. Staff assured him the questions had been sent and the developer would be contacted again about his attending the meeting. 3) Fire DeDartment Operations: Issues regarding Fire Department operations, possible reorganization in the Department and the future of the Assistant Fire Chief's position were discussed at a recent meeting. 4) Phone System Update: Counci!member Ruettimann referred to a memo received from the Finance Director regarding a proposed phone system update. He observed that the current phone system is not very old and was very costly. B. ReDort of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 10. GENEP_AL COLINCIL COMMIINICATIONS A. Minutes of Board and Commission Meetincm Library Board of Trustees April 1, 1997 Meeting Charter Commission April 17, 1997 Meeting CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA Tenants at 228 40th Avenue expressed their concern about matters in their apartment building which appear to be code violations. They addressed their know!e~ge of the history of Housing Maintenance Code inspections. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 PAGE 10 The City Manager was directed by the Council to follow up on this matter with the Fire Department and the tenant. It was requested that any resolution of this matter be included on the May 5th work session agenda. 1!. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes o-Anne Student~-~ouncil a-yo~ ~o~eph- Dtu-rdevan-t Secretary