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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Secretary