HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 24, 1993 Work SessionNOTICE OF OFFICIAL M~ETING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER
Date of Meetin~
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1993
Time of Meeting:.
8:00 PM
Location of Meeting:.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
590 40TH AVENUE NE
Purpose of Meeting:
WORK SESSION
8:00 PM 1. Shared Ride Program
8:45 PM 2. Special Assessment Administration
9:15 PM 3. Water System Study
9:45 PM 4. Review Planning and Zoning Fees
10:00 PM 5. Pedestrian Crossing, 39th & Stinson
10:15 PM 6. Pawn Shop/Antique Store Requirements
10:30 PM 7. Adjournment
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request,
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City
of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance.
Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements.
(TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
NOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER
Date of Meeting:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1993
Time of Meeting:
8:00 PM
Location of Meeting:
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
590 40TH AVENUE NE
Purpose of Meeting:
WORK SESSION
8:00 PM 1. Shared Ride Program
8:45 PM 2. Special Assessment Administration
9:15 PM 3. Water System Study
9:45 PM 4. Pedestrian Crossing, 39th & Stinson
10:00 PM 5. Board/Commission Appointments
10:15 PM 6. Pawn Shop/Antique Store Requirements
10:30 PM 7. Adjournment
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request,
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City
of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance.
Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements.
(TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
ADMINISTRATION- 65%
1. Prepare maps showing street and avenue footage for each project.
2. Write assessment rolls editing the footage.
3. Prepare Improvement notice to owner and mail along with the public hearing notice.
4. Prepare reports such as the assessment detail and assessment roll.
5. Prepare and type the resolutions for all hearings and projects.
6. Attend hearing and answer questions.
7. Type pending assessments on property control cards if projects are approved. When
levied, complete the amounts, number of years levied and interest rate on these cards.
8. Prepare notice to go to the paper and the resolution for the levy hearing.
9. Prepare and mail the statements of levy along with the publication notice.
10. Maintain all accounting records and reports.
a. Prepare journal entries and present to the Finance Department
b. Prepare full statements and mail
c. Collect money, code account and post receipts
e. Obtain from water department delinquent bills and from finance miscellaneous
delinquent bills
f. Certify delinquent special assessments and miscellaneous delinquent bills.
g. Generate reports to certify including resolution, letter to County, Council letter and
related information they require
h. County will return a printout of the certification which must be carefully checked for
errors
i. Keep monthly balance sheets and reconcile with the Finance Department
11. Type and update a PIR index and prepare a project file yearly for several departments
12. Calculate administration charges for projects and enter costs per foot in project assessment
roll, to calculate the assessment amount.
13. Explain to customers procedure to obtain a lot split or subdivision: All specials need to
be split and recreated on the green control card and in the computer.
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GENERAL CLF~RICAL - 20%
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4.
Answer inquiries regarding proposed and levied projects.
Locate owners on returned notices, remail and correct assessment and computer records.
Prepare special assessments searches as requested and collect fee.
Explain to Customers procedure to obtain a lot split or subdivision. Upon receipt of this,
all new records need to be created both in hard copy and in the computer files. This is
very time consuming.
Receptionist for the departments in our area (Administration, recycling/garbage &
inspections). Answer calls for these Departments as needed.
Over see usage and maintenance of microfilm machine and reader. Backup assistance
person for Xerox machine, laser printer and check signing.
Prepare mailing address labels for P&Z, Public Works, and various other projects as
needed.
Receive building permits from Inspection Department and record the information on the
property record. After recording on our files the permits are sent to the Anoka County
Assessor's Office.
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PROPERTY TAX RECORD AD~TRATION - 15%
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Explain to customers procedure to obtain a lot split or subdivision.
a. Collect the fee and type the Resolution, execute the paper work through completion
including stamping and having the City Clerk sign and seal the deed.
b. Once the deed is recorded at Anoka County, a new property number will be issued.
Keep current on Homestead laws. Take applications for homesteads and answer questions
regarding homestead and taxes. Record new owners on files and in the computer.
Keep property file, assessment cards and computer records updated on a daily basis. New
owners are obtained from many sources such as certificates of real estate value. These
CRV's also provide our records with sale information.
Keep deed index for City Properties and easements current. Answer inquires about
easements.
Answer many calls daily for property identification numbers, legal descriptions, age of
buildings lot size, zoning and flood map information. Help people trying to locate their
lot size and property irons.
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COUNTY VERSES CITY BILLll~G OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CURRENT ITEMS ELIbt[INATED OR CHANGED:
1. Full statements billed each May and due each September 15th would be eliminated.
2. Collection of yearly installment and interest on most of these plus any partial amounts
applied to the principal would be eliminated.
3. The 10% penalty the City collects to certify delinquent assessments would be eliminated.
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CHANGES & ADDITIONAL WORK
WITH COUNTY COLLECTIIqG YEARLY INSTALLMENTS:
The County accepts no money except as part of the real estate taxes.
City could collect only tOtal balance of an assessment. No partial payments can be
accepted (a 10 year assessment would have to be paid in full).
Monthly list of payments received must be sent to the County. Totally paid off assessment
only.
A county fund number would have to be applied for on each proposed project. The
County numbers would have to be used instead of our current PIR numbers.
Collection of Midblock lighting, because its charge is based on NSP rates and must be
calculated each year would be a problem.
Adding of individual assessments such as private work creates another problem and
probably could not be done in a timely manner.
All new levies must be certified to the County by November 30 to be on the following
years tax roll.
Levy in November with 30 days interest free, as we currently due, would result in the City
not receiving its money for 2 years. Example: Project is levied November, 1993 and
would not be certified until after 30 days(or at the end of the year) to the County.
Therefore, collection would not be made until taxes payable 1995.
For the City to receive money the year after levy, we would need to levy in September.
This would allow 30 days interest free with certification to the County by November 30th.
The problem is that all our cost figures are not available in September.
All money collected during the year must be reported to the County by November 15 to
be removed from the tax roll.
During the 30 days without interest payment would have to be made in full or in exact
yearly installments for projects over one year.
Certification list that we currently generate would not work because of the many Fund
numbers that would be used. The County requires a computer print out showing the
original amount with the number of years levied, the percentage rate, the number of days
and months the first year interest is on and a schedule showing the interest and declining
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balance over the length of the assessment. The County computer will also calculate the
assessment and then the County will compare it with what the City submits. The interest
for the first year is usually where the County has a discrepancy with the calculation that
the City submits.
Additional certification lists that will be much longer from the City, will result in lengthy
computer runs returned to us from the County. These will need to be checked and
rechecked to eliminate the increased chance of errors.
The County collects the money through taxes on May 15 and October 15 each year. The
settlement checks from the county would be sent to the City after each of these dates and
again after the end of the year.
The settlement statement from the County will only show the Fund amounts received in
total. No individual property information will be sent to us. However, at the end of the
year we could receive a print out of outstanding tax for the cost of $100.00. There
presently is only one City that requests this mainly because of their tax increment district.
We wouldn't know who has delinquent taxes with unpaid specials. This will be a problem
when doing special assessment searches. The County collects a penalty for late payment
of taxes of which the City would receive a small portion.
Our computer program would need many changes and some new reports created.
1993 Omnibus tax bill Chapter 375 states that Counties will now be able to charge cities
for the cost of administering special assessments certified after July 1, 1993.
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August 24, 1993
YEAR
SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT
STATEMENTS
DEPARTMENT MAILINGS PER YEAR
IMPROVEMENT
HEARING
NOTICES
SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT
LEVY
STATEMENTS
OTHER
HEARING
NOTICES
1983 1160 1190 991
1984 1100 1064 1968
1985 1112 4794 356
1986 965 1307 850 17
1987 980 2121 2154 296
1988 1287 3329 2039 495
1989 1274 1637 2063
1990 1011 2059 1207 877
1991 950 1211 1233
1992 849 126 975
1993 600 2413 81
UNDER CITY POLICY
HOW ADMINISTRATION COSTS ARE FIGURED
First year: Number of parcels X .75 hours per parcel X $17.52 cost per hour = 1 year admin.
Subsequent years: Number of parcels X .50 hours per parcel X $17.52 cost per hour X additional years =
additional years admin.
EXAMPLE FOR A FIVE YEAR LEVY UNDER CITY POLICY:
Set Up Charge:
100 parcels X .75 hours X $17.52 cost per hour ............................ $1,314.00
Yearly Charge:
100 parcels X .50 hours X $16.63 cost per hour X 4 addn'l years ............... $3,504.00
.,UNDER COUNTY POLICY
HOW ADMINISTRATION COSTS ARE FIGURED
Anoka County is in a very preliminary stage of determining a rate to be charged to cities for special
assessment collection. They are suggesting that about $40,000 annually would be charged totally to the
cities. This involves 800 assessment rolls and 18,000 parcels. Based on these assumptions, they are
considering a fee of about $25 per roll for computer set up/storage and $1.11 per property record.
EXAMPLE FOR A FIVE YEAR LEVY UNDER COUNTY POLICY:
Set Up Charge:
Roll development, notices, pre-assessment process ...................... ????
Yearly Charge:
100 parcels X $1.11 plus $25.00 for roll X 5 years
...................... $680.00
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"TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Public Works Depa~uent
PATRICK HENTGES
CITY MANAGER
PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL - 39TH & STINSON
DATE: JULY 26, 1993
Attached are copies of documents from our files indicating what the Council has been given as
far as information on this project.
I've briefly discussed this project with Tom Bur~ of St. Anthony. He suggested that you and I
meet with him regarding this issue. If he hasn't already contacted you, you may wish to contact
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93-449
Attachment
Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881
April 5, 1990
Robert Bocwinski
City of Columbia Heights
590 - 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Bob:
At the Council's Work Session on April 3, 1990, a
discussion was held on the proposed signals at Stinson
Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E. and 39th Avenue N.E..
The City Council has asked me to contact you to request
that the Joint Powers Agreement for ~he two projects be
separate. There is not a clear majority in favor of the
39th Avenue N.E. signal and the Council does not want the
37th Avenue N.E. project to be jeopardized. The other
concern is that St. Anthony has not budgeted for the 39th
Avenue N.E. signal and the timing of this project may
have to wait until funds are available.
The city Council understands the neighbors of Columbia
Heights concerns on pedestrians crossing at 39thAvenue
N.E. One suggestion was made to try striping and sig~ing
the street to better identify a pedestrian crossing.
This may be an alternative until funds are available and
may even prove to be a less expensive alternative.
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Burr
City Manager
TDB:cjk
Robert (Bob) Sundland, Mayor Thomas D. Bun, City Manager
Counctlmembers: Richard A. Enrooth, Judy Makowske, George Marks, Clarence
MANAGER'S REPORT
Page 4
April 6, 1990
material to be self-explanatory. However, if questions arise Monday evenin§,
anticipate Fred Salsbury will be in a position to address your concerns.
13) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I~EGARDING PROPOSED REVISION TO DUMPING FEES PAID
BY ANOKA COUNTY HAULERS AT THE ~RIVER~ESOURCE RECOV~IY FACILITY--
Attached is a memo prepared by Georgia Reay, Recycling Coordinator, addressing
the proposed increase in tipping fees at ~he.Elk R/vet facility. The proposed
increase is to go from the current $63 per ton to a proposed $75 per ton
(approximately 20Z increase) for refuse disposed at the facility. I trust you
will find Georgia's comments to be germane. However, ~he bottom line is ~hat
Georgia has proposed that the County consider other alternatives such as
contracting for more garbage disposal at this facility, rather f/~an an increase
in tipping fees. It is our opinion ~at an increase in tipping fees is
counterproductive and will tend to be a deterrent to citizens' continued
conscientious effort to recycle materials. Unless the Council objects, I plan
on Georgia attending the April 10~h Public Hear/rig and to voice our concern
with the increase in tipping fee and the suggestion =hat of. her alternatives be
actively and more aggressively pursued.
14) ,)SIGNALIZATION AT 37TH AVENUE AND $9TH AVENUE AT STINSON BOULEVARD--
Attached is a letter from the St. Anthony City Manager indicating that his City
Council has concern for signalization at $9th Avenue. As you may recall, we
previously insisted that $9~h Avenue be included in a Joint Powers Agreement so
that both projects occur at the same time rather than be separated. Our
concerns are probably correct as indicated in ~he' attached letter. Apparently
St. Anthony does not have the same appreciation of ~he situation at the inter-
section of 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard.
In the past, the Public gorks Director has recommended that ~hese items not be
separated for fear that both signals would not be completed. I have had a
phone conversation with the City Manager and I have indicated f~hat we will
inform residents at Heights Manor of the City of St. Anthony's reticence, if
not lack of support, for placement of a sisnal at $9~h Avenue and Stinson
Boulevard. Unless the Council objects, I will forward a letter to f_he
residents of Heights Manor indicatin~ the date of the next St. Anthony City
Council meeting and suggest that ~hey voice their concerns. In the meantime, I
suggest that the Council direct me to forward a letter ~o the St. Anthony City
Manager indicating that we are not interested in the two si~nalization items
being separated. I will await your further direction on this issue.
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CITY OF COLUMBIAHEIGHTS
SUBJECT:
DATE:
HAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL KEKBERS
STUART W. ANDERSON, ACTING CITY MANAGER
~ANAGER'S REPORT
FEBRUAi{Y 22, 1991
1) OPERATIONAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 1991 - FEBRUARY 17, 1991--
Attached are operational reports from various Division Heads indicating the
significant items undertaken or accomplished for the above reporting period. I
trust you will find the reports to be informational and beneficial with regard
to major undertakings occurring within the divisions in this past reporting
period. ,
AGKEEHENT ~ITH ST. ANTHONY REGARDING PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL--
The City of St. Anthony has agreed to a pedestrian signal at Stinson Blvd. south
of 39th Avenue. Hr. Salsbury is re-activating the joint powers agreement that
will include both the pedestrian signal and the signals at 37th and Stinson.
REQUEST F~OM MINNEAPOLIS FOR JOINT INSTALLATION OF SIGNAL--
The City of Minneapolis Public ~orks Department has sent a request to our Public
Works Department requesting a joint installation of traffic signals at 37th and
Johnson. Unless directed otherwise, I am sending this item to the Traffic
Commission for their review and recommendation.
~N/DOT UPGRADING OF INTERSECTION AT 53RD AND CENTRAL--
The City previously agreed to participate with Fridley and wn~0T with the
upgrading of the intersection at 53rd and Central. This is a 1991 project. Now
HnDOT has come to us &t-this late date asking for financial participation in
improvements of the traffic signals south to &0thAvenue. A federal grant will
pay 90Z of the cost and HuDOT is requesting 5Z participation by the City.
The attached NnDOT letter is not correct on determining our share.
Salsbury's attached letter is correct. The local cost from general fund would
be $14,625. Mr. Salsbury advised the State ~hat at this time of fiscal cutbacks
we could not find that amount of money in 1991. The ~-~0T response was to
request participation at 53rd Avenue and at 52nd Avenue this year. This would
cost $2,250 of general fund money. Your direction is requested.
5) FIXED ASSETS
For many years the City has put forth a casual effort to build our Fixed Asset
Information. Proper marking of property and actual inventoryhas never occurred.
RECEIVED
JUL 2, 6 1993
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Av~:nue N E
Columbia Height.-..MN 55421-3~78
1612) '" ~ · '
February ~, 1991
Mr. Thomas burr
City Manager
City of St. ~nth&ny
3301 Silver Lake Aced
$~. A~.thony, MN 55421_
Dear Mr. Bart:
Based upon our meeting of January 28, 1991, lc is our
understanding tha~ the City cf St. Anthony m~y b=~ wil!xn~ ~o
consid=r a pedestrian crossing signal only Iocate~ cn S:anson
Blvd somewhere in mid-b!cck. At =his time, we would esc!z.ate
=hat the cost of this type of s~gnal wcula be becw=en $16,0C0
and $20,000 tots!. This would mean that 5J% would De ezpeLOcd
OUt Of each of our city's Municipal Sta~e Aid System funds.
In other words, somewhere between $6,000 an~ $i0,050 per
community.
The City of Columbia Heights' concern has been for p~des~rian
crossing from the beginning and this alternatlve would be
acceptable :o our com,~unity. If the two com,~.uni=ies can agree
upon :his option we can pcoceed with the signalization cf 37~h
and Stinson Blvd.
I await a response from you and your City C:uncll concerning
=his mat~er. Once =his n.atter has been agzeed upon, cur
Public Works Director can t~en call a meeEinu of une o~her
en~i:ies involved at ~he 3?th and S~inscn inter~ec~cn and get
on a~out the business cf a Joint ~owers Agreement required :or
this-work.
Si rely, ~
Acting City Manager
City of Col=mbia Heights
91-!9
cc:
Edward Carlson, Mayor
Fredrick V. 5alsbury,
Director cf Public wJrns,
City Englneer
int thm
Administrative Of~'ces
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 789-9602
February 13, 1991
Stuart W. Anderson
Acting City Manager
590 - 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Thank you for your February 6, 1991 letter regarding the signalization of 37th
Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard and a pedestrian crossing signal mid-
block on Stinson Boulevard.
The St. Anthony City Council is looking forward to working together with the
Columbia Heights Council to move forward with this project which will benefit
the residents of both communities.
Sincerely,
City Manager~.
TDB:~k
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
FILE COPY
Meeting of:
8/26/91
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
NO. 9 PUBLIC WOP~KS MANAGER
ITEM: JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH BY: F. S~lsbury ~ BY:
NO. ST. ANTHONY DATE: 8/20/91'~ DATE:
As you may recall, Columbia Heights has been concerned, because of resident's
concern, about a safe crossing on Stinson Blvd. near the apartments in or around
39th Ave. The Senior Citizens from the Heights Manor Senior Housing building
approached the City Council about five years ago requesting some sort of
signalization. Since that time, City staff has been in negotiations with the City
of St. Anthony, City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County concerning signalization
in the area. Part of the City's negotiating tactic was that we would agree to the
signals at 37th and Stinson Blvd. as long as the City of St. Anthony agreed to a
pedestrian crossing in the 39th and Stinson Blvd. area.
The City of St. Anthony has agreed to the pedestrian crossing signalization and
a copy of a Joint Powers Agreement is attached. The Joint Powers Agreement has
been reviewed by the City Attorney. The Joint Powers Agreement is being placed
before the City Council for consideration.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of:
8/26/91..
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
NO. 9 PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER
ITEM: JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH BY: F. S~isbury BY:
NO. ST. ANTHONY DATE: 8/20/91 DATE:
Continued - Page 2
Under the Joint Powers Agreement, a pedestrian signalized crossing would be placed
in the area, paid for on a 50-50 basis between the City of St. Anthony and the
City of Columbia Heights as a State Aid project. At this time, staff feels that
we can provide the necessary justification for the signalization to be eligible
for State Aid funds. The City of Columbia Heights would be the lead agency in the
project. This means we would be providing staff to assume all necessary
administrative duties for the project.
Staff feels that the agreement does meet the desires of the City Council and is
therefore recommending approval to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the
City of St. Anthony.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to install a
signalized pedestrian crossing on Stinson Blvd. located between 38th Ave. and 39th
Ave.; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the
agreement.
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91-566
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
COUNCIL AC"I'll)N;
~, Anthony, · ~ ~%/tlc ~ ~r~ra~e under the laws of ~e
~l~e o~ Midcal, h~el~r~lr~ferred to aa "S~. A~thony,' and
~O ~y Or ~~a ~Lqh~l, 4 ~y polxtxc &nd co~pora~e urger
~e li~ or ~e S~to or K~n~ao~, hereinafter re~errud ~o as
u~l~ia Heights.u
~~, 1~ im c~ider~ mutually desirable to XnG~all a
~ei~lln/Crir%ic con,roi IXgnal aysten to ~ located on.StAnson
~ulevar~ ~an ~lth Aven~e ~.E. a~ mgth AVMn~O ~.E. within
~e ~n~M o~ Ra~2 ~d ~e County of Anok~.
~~, ~~iea have e~reai~ ~:llinqne~ to
~lcl~ in ~e c~ructXon, ~Xn~e~nce and opor~,in~ co~
of ~id axil sys~; and
~e ~rtiea here~~ the provAai~a o~ ~.s. sac. 162.61,
S~. ~ and Sec. 4Ti.59.
~OW, ~fKREFORE, XT XS HEREBY AGREED:
SC. &nthon¥/¢olu&bi&
l~c~lu irt ~rrlid ou~ ~ ~h~11 inltmll pede3trlmn/~rm~Itc
O~Ol II~ll il ~i ~1~ li~ o[ Stin~on Bo. leverS
A~nul H.E, a~ 39~ A~nue N,E. within Anoka County. Such
ice. Iliad ~r City o~ Col~la Heights }'reject ~o.
hi~inir~r ~f~ed to .I ~e mpro~ect," all In accordance with
8~lft~lo~ m h~4inafCer rererr~ to es the "Plans" and are
~ll ~feren~ ~de a ~r~ hereof.
The ~nat~A~ ~f ~is projec~ shall ~ under ~he
lU~lll~ and dlre~lon of Col~il aei~s' City Enqineer An
ac~rdance vith '~e"Planl. a~ever, ~e o~er par~y
co~ra~e vl~ ~ CA~M ~gineer and h~s scarf at ~heAr request
~e ex~ n~oaa~, bu~ vail have no res~nslMili~y to~
Bo~ ~rtAe8 4~1o ag~t to provide all necessary per~lts an~
IV.
~l~m Helgh~ shill l~ti~l, or cause
o~flt elec~l~l ~er connections to tAe controller cabinet.
il~ ~ovlde ~e el~lcal e~rgy rot the operation et
~Ole VI4I or '~L~ Ag~onont. Colu~a ~o~ghtG ~ill enter ~nto
ip~opr~8~ contrac~, and will obtain appropriate payment and
3oinr. Po~re Aqree~nt
P~qe 4
V.
e~lneer~ ~ ~or ~e pr~}ect. The estimate cf th~ total
o~aot ~rk ~o ~pleto the pro,oct
VI.
~1 ~ It~i~ tO tXul~l~ by the representatives of
COl~ll~igh~ ~all ~ ~e only:party euthorized
~lll ~ lddi~A~ to deletion, or alter or IdjuGt any co~ponent,
~, ~i~l, ~ tiling of ~e iforesaLd pede~tria:t/tra~ic
~ol liqnll ~m~e~; however, iny~inqe
~ec~ ~lll ~u~re ~e ~tten co~en~ of S~.
VIII.
repair or Mule ~e ~$n~e~nce and =epa~r of ba~d
St. Anthony shall reiJd~rie Colunbia Heights for
p~rcent (SOt) or the electrical and naintonance co~t
P~go 5
a~Cm. RoAM~to ~a%l ~ ~m&tted to Columbia
~l~la Htiqh~ a~ St. ~thony each hereby agree to
~~ W h~ ~llli ~l other 4nd Ars Councilmon~r~ a~d
~~y~ arAli~ out of york on ~e pro,act condac~ed bM
~loyeel or ~e ind~lfyi~ ~rty. Col~la lleights and St.
~M ~11 r~ire all con,actors for the project ~o include
a ~ovisi~ lnd~ifyAng Collie Reigh~s and S~. AnthonM and
~eir Co~AlB~rs and ~ployees igelns~ all claim~.
and acrid, a~ ill related cooks and ex,nasa (An~luding
a~rn~Ms' fees) for lnJu~, de6th, dioabAll~y or illne6s o~ anM
~on, or damage to pr°~r~y, arising ou~ of the*worh on
pr~ect bM the c~rac~or or Ars su~on~rac~ors. Columbi~
He~h~s a~ St. ~h~Y will ~f~er require all con~rac~s
c~tios by ~h. con~r~=tor..
~ovided herein to ~ ~rior~d ~y that p~rty ~hall r;~:t ~.
~older~ e~l~y~ of ~e 'other p~rty, a-~d thai an7 a~d ail
~ ~ ~ Un~lo~ent ~mpensa~ion Ac~ o{ ~he Sc~'Ce oi
ai~e8o~ ~ ~alt o~ said ~loyee& while so en,]~ged and any
~y Oi ~e ~ or iJe~ices provided to ~ re,,d~re~ horeXn snail
iX.
In ~o o~t ~at ~e ~ies to this agreement are ~flable
~ ob~ Hl~so~ State Highway Aid F~ndin~ to cover all costs
~ia~ Wi~ ~e Coati. ion or the project, this pro]eot may
~ e~oned ~ ~lm agre~nt may ~ nullified by wrlt~en
~i~ by et~r ~Cy to ~e o~er. ~o ox~ndt~ure~ shall ~
au~orized nor shall ~e pro~ec~ ~gin ~il such ~i~e ~ha~
linneao~ S~a~ Highway Aid ~nding is obtained or a~horAzed.
ourrAcA #Anfleao%a 8%e%e #Ag~ay Aid ~An~ iu
~ ~y .ag~e. to grant to ~he o~her ~rC~ 6n,l
~l~ea or egenc8 ~r~ght to the uoe or an~ an~ a~l
~le~n~ f~ ~e ~r~e to ent~, ~notruc~. and/or
IH T~~Y ~F, the p~tiea hereto Aave caused ~hA~
~remn~ to ~ ex~u~ by ~eir rea~c~ve d~l~ au~hor~:ed
CXT¥ OF ST. A~THO~¥
Date:
CA~y Manager
CL~y A~C~rne¥
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By t _
REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1991
PAGE 12
and taking any other appropriate action with respect to
the Bonds.
This ordinance shall be in full force and'effect from and
after 30 days after its passage.
First reading: October 28, 1991
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule a second
reading of Ordinance No. 1235 for the City Council meeting on
November 12, 1991. Roll call: All ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Channel 16 Character Generator System
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to award the bid
for the Channel 16 character senerator system to JMH
Software of Minnesota, Inc. as outlined in Option 2 of
their proposal dated October 22, 1991, based on low
responsible bid received of $3,381 and recommendation of
the Cable Commission, and furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for
the same. Roll call: All ayes
Acceptance of Chan~e - FM Service Line UD
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to accept the
change in the mix, quality, and level of service of the
FM Line up, effective November 1, 1991. Roll call: All
ayes
Joint Powers Agreement for Signal Construction
This agreement is between the cities of Columbia Heights
and St. Anthony. It is for a pedestrian/traffic control
signal system to be located on Stinson Boulevard between
38th and $Pth Avenues. The signals being considered for
the intersection of $7th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard are
on hold until problems between Hennepin County and
Minneapolis are solved regarding maintenance of ~these
signals.
MotiOn by Ruettimann, second by Peterson'to authorize the
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1991
PAGE 13
eo
Mayor and City Manage:: to enter into a Joint Powers
Agreement with the City of St. Anthony for the
construction of a pedestrian traffic signal on Stinson
Boulevard, south of $Pth Avenue. Roll call: All ayes
Job Description of Maintenance III - Mechanic
Councilmember Nawr.ocki inquired why this job description
needed Council approval. It was explained that the last
time the description was updated was in 1974. He also
inquired if there are enough funds in the budget to allow
for an early hiring. The City Manager advised this will
be discussed at an upcoming Council work session on the
budget.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to approve the job
description of Maintenance III - Mechanic dated October
23, 1991. Roll call: All ayes
Modified Softward License Agreement with Business Records
Corporation
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Business Records Corporation for a modified second
license agreement to allow the usage of Business Records
Corporation software on a separate computer in HRA at a
one-time cost of $2,000. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an annual software
service agreement with Business Records Corporation to
cover maintenance of the software, software upgrades and
indirect telephone support from BRC at an annual fee of
$1,500. Roll call: All ayes
Consultant Service for Civil Service Commission
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if any other consultants
were interviewed and what rates they quoted. The City
Manager responded with information received.from other
consultants. He noted that some of the tasks suggested by
the recommended consultant can be performed by staff
thereby saving some costs.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
use of Labor Relations Associates, Inc. as a consultant
in the Police Chief selection process at a rate of $81.00
per hour at a cost not to exceed $6,000 and to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract for same.
Roll call: All ayes
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 1
AGREEMENT, made and entered into this /~%~ day of
~~~ , 19 q~-, by a~d between ~he City of
St. Anthony, a body politic and corporate under the laws of t_he
State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "St. Anthony," and
the City of Columbia Heights, a body politic and corporate under
the laws of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as
"Columbia Heights."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, it is considered mutually desirable to install a
pedestrian/traffic control signal system to be located on Stinson
Boulevard between 38thAvenue N.E. and 39thAvenue N.E. within
the County of Ramsey and the County of Anoka.
WHEREAS, both p~rties have expressed willingness to
participate in the construction, maintenance and operating costs
of said signal system; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that saidworkbe carried out by
the parties hereto underthe provisions of M.S. Sec. 162.61,
Subd. I and Sec. 471.59.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED:
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 2
Col~hia Heights will be the lead agency, shall prepare or
shall cause to be prepared ~he necessary plans, specifications,
and proposal; shall adver~:ise for bids for the work and
construction, receive and open bids pursuant to said
advertisement and enter into a contract with the successful
bidder at the unit prices specified in the bid of such bidder;
shall administer the contract or cause ~he administration of the
contract; shall assure that all. required engineering and
inspections are carried out; and shall install pedestrian/traffic
control signals at the west side of Stinson Boulevard between
3$th Avenue N.E. and 39th Avenue N.E. within Anoka County. Such
installation, as described immediately above, shall be identified
and accomplished under City of Col~hia Heights Project No. 8922,
hereinafter referred to as the "project," all in accordance with'_
said project plans and specifications which plans'and _
specifications are hereinafter referred to as ~he "Plans" and are
by this reference made a par~ ]:er.of.
II.
The construction of ~his project shall be under the
supervision and direction of Columbia Heights' City Engineer in
accordance with'the Plans. However, the other par~y shall
cooperate with the City Engineer and his staff at their request
to the extent necessary, but will have no responsibility for the
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 3
supervision of T~he work. Notwithstanding anything herein to ~he
contrary, ColloqUia Heights may retain consultants or other
professionals to perform'any or all of ~he responsibilities
and/or duties cf Columbia Heights herein.
III.
Both cities agree that any license required to perform
electrical work must be obtained tl~rough the Columbia Heights
Inspection Department. Electrical inspection fees shall not be
more than those established by the State Board of Electricity in
the most recently recorded Electrical Inspection Fee Schedule.
Both parties also agree to provide all necessary permits and
permission to construct said signal system at no cost.
Columbia Heights shall install, or cause the installation of
adequate three wire, 120/240 volt, single phase, alternating
current electrical power connections to the controller cabinet.
The costs, if any, for the installation of the power sources,
shall be shared equally by both parties. Columbia Heights shall
also provide the electrical energy for the operation of the
pedestrian/traffic control signal to be installed. The
electrical costs will be shared by both parties as stipulated in
Article VIII of this Agreement. Columbia Heights will enter into'
appropriate contracts and will obtain appropriate payment and
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 4
performance bonds and insurance for t_he project in accordance
with all applicable laws.
St. Anthony shall reimburse Columbia Heights for fifty
percent (50%) of the construction of the contract work and
engineering costs for the project. The estimate of the total
cost for the pedestrian crossing signal, engineering, and other
contract work to complete t_he project is $39,200.00
Vi.
Ail records kept by each party with respect to this project
shall be subject to examination by the representatives of the
other parties hereto.
Columbia Heights shall be the only party authorized to
revise by addition to deletion, or alter or adjust any component,
part, sequence, or timing of the aforesaid pedestrian/traffic .:
control signal system; however, any change in ~he Plans for ~he
project shall requite the written consent of St. Anthony. ~:
Upon completion, of the work, Col,~hia Heights shall maintain.
and repair or cause the mainten&nce and repair of said
pedestrian/traffic control signal system. .
St..Anthony shall reimburse Columbia Heights for fifty
percent (50%) of the electrical and maintenance cost reasonably
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 5
necessary for ~he pedestrian/traffic signal system located
between 38~h Avenue N.E. and 39th Avenue N.E. on the west side of
Stinson Boulevard N.E. -'
It shall be the responsibility of Col=mbia Heights to
invoice St. Anthony for the aforestated reimbursements together
with information reasonably necessary to support the invoiced
amounts. Reimbursements shall be remitted to Columbia Heights
within thirty (30) days of receipt of said invoices.
IX.
Columbia Heights and St. Anthony each hereby agree to
indemnify and hold harmless the other and its Councilmembers and
employees against all claims, demands and actions, and all
related costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) for any
injury, death, disability or illness of any person, or damage to
property, arising out of work on the project conducted by the
employees of the indemnifying party. Columbia Heights and St.
Anthony shall require all contractors for the project to include
a provision indemnifying Columbia Heights and St. Anthony and
their Councilmembers and employees against all claims, demands,
and actions, and all related costs and expenses (including ~'£':~
attorneys' fees) for injury, death, disability or illness'of a~y
person, or damage to property, arising out of the work on the
project by the contractor or its subcontractors. Columbia-
Heights and St. Anthony will further require all contracts to
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 6
include appropriate liability insurance protecting both Columbia
Heights and St. Anthony and insuring the indemnification of both
cities by the contractors.
It is fur'-her agreed that any and all employees of either
party cf this agreement and all other persons engaged by that
party in the performance of any work or services required or
provided herein to be performed by that party shall not be
considered employees of the other party, and that any and all
claims t_hat may or might arise %mder the Workers' Compensation
Act or the Unemployment Compensation Act of the State of
Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so engaged and any
and a'll claims made by any third par~ies as a consequence of any
act or omission on the part of :Laid employees while so engaged on_
any of t, he work or services provided to be rendered herein shall.
in no way be the obligation or responsibility of t,he other par~y.
In ~he event that the parties to this agreement are unable.
to obtain Minnesota State Highway Aid Funding to cover all costs
associated with the construction of the project, this project mayx
be abandoned and this agreement may be nullified by written
notice by either party to the other. No expenditures shall be
authorized nor shall the project begin until such time that
Minnesota State Highway Aid Funding is cbtained or authorized.
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page 7.
Notwithstanding any provisions of ~his agreement in ~he event
~hat sufficient Minnesota State Highway Aid Funding is not
obtained, any expenses incurred or authorized by either party
shall be the sole responsibility of the party authorizing the
sa~e.
XII.
Each party agrees to grant to the other party and its
employees or agents the right to the use of any and all public
easements for the purpose to enter, construct~ and/or maintain
the project.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized
officers as of ~he day and year first above .written.
(Seal)
CITY.OF ST.
· - - . · · - · Mayor
By: ~~~~~~--
-- ' - ~ity Manager
Date: '}.~.W,_4LZ..~.¢t...,'kZ.I /~, ! 9 9 D-.
Joint Powers Agreement
St. Anthony/Columbia Heights
Page $
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
(Seal)
] ~ Mayor
City Manager
Date: .
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND COUNCILM~BERS
COUNCIL SECRETARY
VACANCIES ON BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
AUGUST 20, 1993
MAN,~.G EF,'
Currently, there is one vacancy on the Cable Communications
Commission, one vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission
and two vacancies on the Traffic Commission.
Attached are applications received from residents expressing
an interest in serving on one of the abovementioned boards or
commissions. Most of these residents have been interviewed.
attachments
OTHER BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
MERIT COMMISSION
5 Members
2 Vacancies
*Term expiring April, 1993
*Term expiring April, 1994
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY
7 Members
3 Vacancies
*Term expiring April, 1993
*Term expiring April~ 1994
*Term expiring Apri]~ 1995
INSUR'ANCE COMMISSION
~ Members
3/4 Vacancies
*Elected to serve at the pleasure of the Council;
no term
NAME
ADDRESS
Ruth Wiley Graham
625 47th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN $5421
HOME TELEPHO~ NUMBER "~Y~ '"~'~P/WORK TF..LF. PHONE NUMBER~,~:~C-''
BOARI~S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WI-~ I WOUL~ lIKE TO
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission Library Board
Charter Commission ~ Traffic Commiuion
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Park & R~cr~ation Commission
Human Services Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Insurance Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
Merit Commission
Science, Te~.,hnolo~y & Energy Commission
Ounlificatigns for said pgsition(s); include education and exp~rlence~ . ...-.. .// ·
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
APPLICAT/ON FORM
BOARD AND COI~SSION MEMBERStflP
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
~ Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
Library Board
Traffic Commission
~Park & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
Science, Technology & Energy Commission
Oualifications for said position(s); include exlucation and experience:
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetings. (Specify most desirable times for
,, meetings.)
RETURN TO:
Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
$90 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN $$421
CITY OF COLUMRIA I-i~GHTS
APPLICATION
FOR
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMB~
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER ~9- ~--~,.~-c~ WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER ~ff- 6~'$'&
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
~Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
Library Board
Traffic Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
Science, Technology & Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s); include education and experience:
U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' .......
L,m,~,ons as ,o ~b~v,mn~ or w~k,n~ for m~,,~su (Sp~fy mos, d,s,~bl, ~m,s for
Signature~
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City l-Isll
.~90 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
CITY OF COLUMBIA H~IGI-rI~
APPLICATION FORM
FOR
BOARD AND COMMISSION MI~MB~
HOME TF. LEPHONE NUMBER
WORK TELI~HONE NUMBF. R ~ ~ ~/' ~ ~'-~'-
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
· Library Board
Traffic Commission
Park & Recrmation Commission
_ Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
~ Science, Technology & Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s); include education and experience:
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetings. (Specify most desirable times for
meetings.)
RETURN TO:
Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
HOME TELEPHON~. NUMBER
WORK NUMSER 0
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SER¥1~:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing Sc Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
Library Board
Traffic Commission
Park Sc Recreation Commission
Planning Sc Zoning Commission
Police Sc Fire Civil Service Commission
Science, TechnOlogy Sc Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s); include education and experience:
Limitations as to availability of ~venings or weekends for meetings. (Specify most desirable times for
meetings.)
SiSvatura _ ' . _
RETURN TO:
Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN $$421
.r, li'Y OF' r, Ol..tPl~liA N~,IBN'TS
DATE 1-
,OHE TELEPHONE NUHBER -7~-c~3.~C~ t4ORK TELEPHONE
BOARD(S) OR COHHISSlON(S) ON t4HICH I ~/OULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Comisslon
Charter Commission
Housingand Authority
Redevelopment
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Herit Commission
Traffic Commission
3
Park Board
Plannlng & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civll Service
Recreation Commission
Science, Technology $
Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s) (Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availaoi~ity ot evenings or weekends for meetings
most desirable times for meetings)
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 ~0th Avenue N.£.
Columbla Heights,
.cITY oF COi.UI iA Kiln'rs
/t~LIgATI~N
BOARD ~UJD gOP~I$SION
J
DATE April 25, 1991
NAME
Mitch DeMars
ADDRESS
4101N.E. Sixth Street
Columbia Heights, Mn. 55421
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER 788-5540 WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION (si ON WHICH I WOULD LiKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Merit Commission
Traffic Commission
Park Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
XX Police & Fire Civil Service
Commission
Recreation & Community
Services Commission
Science, Technology &
Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s)
Lifelong City resident
Retired City Employee
(Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meeti~gs.
most desirable times for meetings.)
(Specify
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 40th Avenue
Columbia Heights~ Mn, 55421
APP~ICATIOII fOIm
BOIUIJ) ~UIZ) COI~I$SION tI~.J~.RSIIIF
I I I
"0"[ ~EL[PHON[ NU"~E" ~T~--O~[1 ~tORK TELEPHONE
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON I~HICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference 1, 2, ]~, if more than one)
Cable Commun i cat ions Commi ss ion
Charter Commission
Hous ing and Redevelopment Author i ty
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Merit Commission
v/Traffic Commission
Park Board
__.__Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service
Recreation Commission
Science, Technology &
Energy Commission
Qualifications for said position(s) (Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availabili(y of evenings or weekends for meetings ( specify
most desirable times for meetings)
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
5~0 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, fin. 55421
CITY OF COLI..I'M~IA
APPLICATION
l~OR
DATE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBE~
WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER
BOAKD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
__ Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
Library Board
Traffic Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
Science, Technology & Energy Commission
Oualificatlons for said position(s); include education and experience:
ns as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetings. (Specify most desirable times for
meetings.)
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN $5421
.¢rrY OF' ¢OLUI~iA IEIIlCTS
APPLICAIr ION
BC).MU) ~ C01~I~SSION KE.qII:ILSHIP
N~v, 1/4, 1~1~: Dan Duda callec
~dvise he is also interested in
serving on ~he Traffic Commiss[
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
~IORK TELEPHONE NUMBER
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON 14HICH I t~fOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(indicate preference 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Merit Commission
Traffic Commission
Qualifications for said position(s)
· d
Park Board
_~_ Planning & Zoning Commlssion
Pollce & Fire Civil Service
Recreation Con~nlssion
Science~ Technology &
Energy Commission
(Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetings ( specify
most desirable times for meetings)
RETURN TO:
Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
5~0 ~Oth~Avenue N.£.
Columbla Heights, Mn. 55421
.CITY OF COI.UI(BiA I llln'S
APPLICATION m
BOARD ~J(D CQI~ISSION I, EI4BEKSHIP
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER..~_a~~_.~
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION (S) ON 14H ICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
..~..~Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Merit Commission
~Traffic Coraraission
Park Board
Planning g Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service
Commission
Recreation & Community
--""-Services Commission
Science, Technology &
"----Energy Co~nission
nj,al~fications for said position(s) (Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetlngs.
most desirable times for ~eetings.)
(Specify
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 qOth Avenue N~E.
Columbia Helghtst Mn~ 55q21
CITY OF COL[~MBIA HEIGHTS
DATE:
JUNE 28, 1993
TO:
FROM:
RE:
PAT HENTGES
CITY MANAGER
WILLIAM ELRiTE ~ ~c~'r''
FINANCE DIRECTOR
INSURANCE COMMISSION
Several years ago the City established an Insurance Commission to review insurance needs of
the City and make recommendations regarding these needs. The Commission was to consist of
seven members, but for several years the membership has been down to four persons: Wally
Walburg, Bill Hill, Paul Miner and Dale Hadtrath. Also, for the past few years Dale Hadtrath
has not been attending Insurance Commission meetings.
Wally Walburg has talked with the insurance agents doing business in Columbia Heights and
three of these have indicated a wi.'llingness to serve on the Insurance Commission. Attached are
applications from these individuals to serve on the Commission. Appointing these three
individuals will give us seven members once again. Since we will be reviewing insurance needs
in late September or early October, it is essential to have the Insurance Commission back to full
strength.
I am recommending this item be put on a Council agenda in the near future. In the past,
Jo-Anne Student has handled commission appointments and/or recruiting. However, because of
the long term vacancies in the Insm'ance Commission, Wally did this recu'uiting. If you need.
additional information, please let me know.
WE:dn
9306281
Attachments:
Applications
List of Current Members
INSURANCE COMMISSION
The Insurance Commission is to consist of not more than seven members to be appointed by the
Council for terms of indefinite duration. The members are to be selected from the insurance
salespersons doing business within the City. The Council shall appoint a chairperson and the
Commission shall select a secretary from amongst its members.
Wally Walburg, Chairman
25863 Indian Avenue
Chisago City, Minnesota 55013
462-5902
Dale Hadtrath
4852 6th Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
784-9574
55421
Bill Hill
Hill Insurance Agency
914 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
781-1411
Paul Miner
4230 Central Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
788-9274
55421
Meeting Notices To:
Staff Contact:
Dave Seppelt
American Agency
5851 Cedar Lake Road
· St. Louis Park, MN 55416
593-8736
Bill Elrite, Finance Director
9208311 June 25, 1993
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON W1-HCH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
t Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
Library Board
Traffic Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
Science, Technology & Energy Commission
Oualifications for said position(s); include education and experience:
·
Limitations as to availability of evenings or weekends for meetings.
meetings.)
(Specify most desirable times for
RETURN TO:
Columbia Heights City Hall
$90 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN $5421
FOR
BOARD AND COMMISSION M~.MBERSHIP
NAME
ADDRESS
MAPLE.LEAF INSURANCE AGENCY
Ouit=
Columbi~ HTS0 MN 55421
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER~ WORK TELEPHONE
BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE:
(Indicate preference: 1, 2, 3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
~Library Board
Charter Commission
Traffic Commission
Housins & Redevelopment Authority
iHnsuran Services Commission
ance Commission
Merit Commission
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager, Pat Hentges ~
FROM: David Mawhorter, Police Chief~/~/
SUBJECT: Proposed Pawn Shop Ordinance ~ /
DATE: August 23, 1993 ~
I met with Leann Bockwinski today about the proposed changes in the
pawn shop ordinance. We reviewed the attached copy of New Brighton's
ordinance that regulates pawn shops and secondhand dealers. This
ordinance is superior to our current ordinance in many ways. Amoung them
are:
a. The ordinance defines a pawnbroker and a secondhand dealer much
better.
b. It clarifies what is and what is not exempt from regulation.
c. It contains language that requires two licenses if the merchant
engages in both pawnbroking and secondhand sales.
d. It deals with multiple dealers in one building.
sold.
It stipulates what is and in not regulated in the way of items
Leann said that she would type a draft ordinance for the council to
consider and have that to me by tomarrow for the meeting.
I have attached a copy of the New Brighton ordinance for your review.
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5 9 4
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSURE OF
PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS; ADDING
NEW CODE SECTIONS 15-450 THROUGH 15-482
The City Council of the City of New Brighton ordains that the New Brighton
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding sections 15-450 through 15-482 as
follows:
ARTICLE XlII
PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
Section 15-450. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of Sections 15-450 through
15-482, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Pawnbroker means a person who loans money on deposit or pledge of
personal property, or other valuable thing, or who deals in the
purchasing of personal property or other valuable th~ng on condition
of sel]{ng the same back again at a stipulated price, or who loans money
secured by chattel mortgage on personal property, taking possession
of the property or any part so mortgaged.
Secondhand Goods Dealer means a person whose regular business
includes selling or receiving tangible personal property (excluding
motor vehicles) previously used, rented, owned or leased.
Section 15-451. EXEMPTIONS. Sections 15-450 through 15-482 shall not apply
to or include the following.
The sale of secondhand goods where all the following are present.
a. The sale is held on property occupied as a dwellJmg by the seller
or owned, rented or leased by a charitable or political
organization;
b. The items offered for sale are owned by the occupant;
c. That no sale exceeds a sale of 72 consecutive hours;
That no more than four (4) sales are held in any 12-month
period;
That none of the items .offered for sale shall have been purchased
for resale or received on consignment for the purpose of resale.
2. The sale of goods at an auction held by an auctioneer.
The business of buying or selling only those secondhand goods taken
as part or full payment for new goods and where such business is
incident to and not the primary business of a person.
A bulk sale of property from a merchant, manufacturer o~ wh°lesale~
having an established place of business or ~oods sold at open sale from
bankrupt stock.
Goods sold at an exhibition, providing the exhibition does not last
longer than ten days in any twelve month period.
Sales by a licensed automobile dealer.
Firearms, including antique firearms, sold by firearms dealers holding
current valid federal firearms dealer licenses permitting them to deal in
such sales.
Sales made by the sheriff or other public officials in the discharge of
their official duties.
Sales made by assignees or receivers appointed in this state to make
sales for the benefit of ere,iitors.
Section 15-452. LICENSE REQUIRED. No person may engage in the business
of a secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker without first having obt,lned a license.
Subdivision 1. Separate Licenses Required: A pawnbroker may not conduct,
operate or engage in the business of secondhand goods dealer without having
obtained a secondhand goods dealer Hcense in addition to a pawnbroker
license. A secondhand goods dealer may not conduct, operate or engage in
the business of a pawnbroker without having obtained a pawnbroker license
in addition to a secondhand goods dealer license.
Section 15-453. MULTIPLE DEALERS. The owners of a business, at which two
or more secondhand goods dealers are engaged in business by maintaining separate
sales and identify/ng themselves to the public as individual dealers, may obtain a
multiple secondhand goods dealer Hcense for that location. A multiple license may
not be issued unless the following requirements are met:
1. The business must have a single name and address;
The business must operate in a compact and contiguous space as
specified in the license;
The business must be under the unified control and supervision of the
one person who holds the license;
Sales must be consummated at a central point of register operated by
the owner of the business, and the owner must maintain a
comprehensive account of all sales.
Subdivision 1. Compliance: The holder of a secondhand goods dealer
license under this section for a business with more than one dealer at
the same location must comply with all of the requirements of this
section, including the responsibility for police reporting and record
keeping in the same manner as any other dealer licensed under this
section. A dealer licensed under this section is responsible to its
customers for stolen or xnisrepresented goods sold at its place of
business in the same manner as any other dealer licensed under this
section.
Section 15-454. LICENSE FEE.
Subdivision 1. Pawnbroker: The annual fee for a pawnbroker' license shall be
set by the city council by resolution.
Subdivision 2. Secondhand Goods Dealer: The annual license fee for a
secondhand goods dealer license shall be set by the council by resolution.
Subdivision S. Multiple Sales: The annual license fee for a secondhand goods
dealer for a location where more than one secondhand goods dealer is engaged
in business shall be set by the council by resolution.
Subdivision 4. In addition to the annual fee, the City Council may establish,
by resolution, an investigation fee to be paid upon initial application and upon
any change in ownership. Change in ownership shall include, in the case of
a partnership, a change in idenl:ity of any partner and in the case of a
corporation, a change in ownership of more than five percent of shares.
Section 15-455. APPLICATION.
Subdivision 1. Contents: A license applicant must complete au application form
provided by the chief of police. The application must be in a form and request
information of the applicant as determined by the chief of police.
Subdivision 2. Execution: If the applicant is a natural person, the application
must be signed and sworn by the person; if a corporation, by an agent
authorized to sign; if a partnership, by a partner.
Subdivision 3. Fees: The application must be accompanied by the required
license fee and the established fee for investigation. The annual license fee,
but not the investigation fee, ~11 be returned to the applicant if the
application is rejected or denied.
Subdivision 4. False Statements: It is unlawful to knowingly make a false
statement in the license application. In addition to all other penalties, the
license may be subsequently revoked by the city council for violation of this
section.
Section 15-456. BOND. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license will
not be issued unless the applicant files with the city clerk a bond with corporate
surety, cash, or a United States government bond in the amount of $5,000 for a
pawnbroker Hcense or $5,000 for a secondhand goods dealer license. The bond must
be conditioned on the licensee obeying lhe laws and ordinances governing the
licensed business and paying all fees, taxes, penalties and other charges associated
with the business. The bond must provide that it is forfeited to the city upon
violation of law or ordinance.
Section 15-457. SITE PLAN.
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Subdivision 1. The application for a pawnbroker or secondhand goods cl~ler
license must be accompanied by a ~;ite plan drawn to scale. The site p~aB must
contain:
A legal description of the property upon which the proposed license
premises is situated.
A survey.
The exact location of the license premise on the property, customer and
employee parking areas, access onto the property, and entrances into
the premises.
The location of and distance from the nearest church, school, hospital
and residence.
e. A floor plan of the license premises.
Section 15-458. INVESTIGATION'S°
Subdivision 1. Conduct: The city, prior to g~anting of an initial or ~enewed
pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license, must conduct a background
and financial investigation of the applicant. Any person having a beneficial
interest in the license must be investigated. The chief of police shall cause
to be made such investigation of the information requested in this ordinance
and shall make a written recommendation and report to the city council. The
chief of police must verify the facts stated in the application and must report
all convicted violations of state, federal or municipal law involving the
applicant, interested persons, o]: the premises while under the applicant's
proprietorship.
Subdivision 2. At the time of each original application for a license, the
applicant shall pay in full an investigation fee, in an amount set by city
council resolution. Ail investigation fees are nonrefundable.
Subdivision 3. At any time that an additional investigation is required because
of a license renewal, a change in ownership or control of the licensee or
because of an enlargement, alteration, or extension of premises previously
licensed, the licensee shall pay an investigation fee in an amount set by city
council resolution. All investigation fees are nonrefundable. The
investigation fee shall accompany the application.
Section 15-459. PUBLIC HEARING. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods
dealer license will not be issued without a public hearing. Any person having an
£uterest in or who will be affected by the proposed license will be permitted to testify
at the hearing. The public hearing must be preceded by a 10-day published notice
specifying the location of the p~oposed licensed business premises.
Section 15-460. GRANTING OF THE LICENSE. After review of the license
application, investigation report and public hearing, the city council may grant or
refuse, for one or more of the reasons set forth in Section 15-476, the application for
a new or renewed pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license. A license will not
be effective unless the application fee and bond have been filed with the chief of
police.
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Section 15-461.
PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE.
Subdivision 1. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license will not be
issued to:
a. A person who is not a citizen of the United States or a resident
alien, or upon whom it is impractical to conduct a background
and financial investigation due to the unavailability of
information;
A person under 18 years of age;
Subject to the, provision of law, a person who has been convicted
of any state or federal law relating to receiving stolen p~ope~-ty,
sale of stolen property or controlled substance, burglary,
robbery, theft, damage or trespass to property, operation of a
business, or any law or ordinance regulating the business of
pawnbrokers or secondhand goods dealers;
A person who within five (5) years of the license application date
had a pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license revoked;
A person who the city council determines not to be of sufficient
good moral character or repute;
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If the city council determines, after invesQgation and public
hearing, that the issuance of or the renewal of the license would
adversely affect public health, safety or welfare.
Section 15-462. PLACES INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSES. A license will not be
issued or renewed under this section for any place or for any business:
ao
If taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the city or the
State of Minnesota on the licensee's business premise are
delinquent and unpaid;
b. If the premise is located within 300 feet of a school or church;
Where operation of a licensed premise would violate zoning
ordinances or;
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Where the applicant's present license was issued conditioned
upon the applicant making specified improvements to the licensed
premise or the property of the licensed premise which
improvements have not been con{pleted.
Section 15-463. LICENSE LIMITATIONS. A license will be issued to the
applicant only and only for the business premises as described in the application.
The license is effective only for the premise specified in the approved license
application.
Section 15-464. TERMS; EXPIRATION; PRO RATA FEE. The license is issued
for a period of one (1) year beginning on January 1 except that if the application is
made during the license year, a license may be issued for the remainder of the
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license year for a monthly pro rata fee. The unexpired fraction of a month w~l be
counted as a complete month. The license expires on December 31.
Section 15-465. LICENSE REFUND. The city council may, in its judgement,
refund a pro rata share of the license to the licensee or the licensee's estate fi:
ae
The business ceases to operate because of destruction or
damage;
b. The licensee dies;
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The business ceases to be lawful for a reason other than license
revocation;
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The licensee ceases to operate licensed business under the
license.
Section 15-466. DEATH OF A LICENSEE. In the case of the death of a
Hcensee, the personal representative of the licensee may continue operation of the
business for not more than 90 days after the licensee's death.
Section 15-467. RECORDS. A licensed secondhand goods dealer and
pawnbroker, at the time of receipt of an item, must immediately record, in ink or
other indelible medium, in the English language, in a book or word processing unit,
the following information:
ae
An accurate description of the item including, but not limited to,
any trademark, identification number, serial number, model
number, brand name and/or other identifying mark(s) on such
item;
b. The purchase price;
c. Date, time and place of receipt;
de
Name, address, phone number and date of birth of the person
from whom the item was received;
The identification number from any of the following forms of
identification of the seller;
(1) Valid picture driver's license;
(2)
Official state photo identification, passport or rnilil21~
I.D.
The books, as well as the goods received, must be open for
inspection by the police department during business hours. The
records required by this subsection must~ be stored and
maintained by the licensee for a period of at least three (3)
years.
Section 15-468. DAILY REPORTS. For the following items, regardless of
resale price, a secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker must make out on forms
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approved by the police department, and send daily by mail or Courier to the police
department, a legible description of the goods received during the preced~Bg.day,
together with the time received and a description of the individual from whom the
goods were received.
Items with a serial number, or other personal identification number
symbol or items from which such number or symbol has been, or may
have been, removed, altered or obliterated;
b. Cameras;
c. Electronic audio or video equipment;
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Precious jewelry or gems, and precious metals;
Artist si~ned or artist attributed works of art;
f. Guns and firearms;
Items not included in the above, except furniture and kitchen or
laundry appliances, which the secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker
intends to sell for more than $200.
Section 15-469. STOLEN GOODS. A licensed pawnbroker or secondhand
goods dealer must report to the police any article pledged or received, or sought to
be pledged or received, if the licensee has reason to believe that the. article was
stolen or lost.
Section 15-470. HOLDING. An item received by a secondhand ~oods dealer
or pawnbroker for which a report to the police is required may not be sold or
otherwise transferred for a period of 12 days after the date of such report to the
police. However, an individual may redeem an item pawned 72 hours after the item
was received on deposit, excluding Sundays and legal holidays.
Section 15-471. RECEIPT. A licensed secondhand goods dealer or
pawnbroker mu~t provide a receipt to the seller or consignor of any item which
includes:
a. The address and telephone number of the business;
b. The date;
c. A description of the items purchased;
d. The purchaser's or co-signee's signature.
Section 15-472. POLICE ORDERS. If a city police officer or other law
enforcement officer notifies a dealer not to sell an item, the item may not be sold or
removed from the licensed premise until authorized to be released by the police, or
court order. Said notification, if verbal, should be followed by a written order
within 72 hours setting forth the item to be held and the reasons therefor.~
Section 15-473. WEAPONS.
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Subdivision 1. A licensed pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer may not
receive, as a pledge or otherwise, or accept for consignment or sale, any
revolver, pistol, rifle or shotgun unless said dealer also _m~{,~t~{n~ a federal
firearms dealer's license.
Subdivision 2. A licensed pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer may not
receive, as pledge or otherwise, or accept for consignment or sale, any
sawed-off shotgun, automatic rifle, blackjack, switchblade, kn~t~e, or other
similar weapons or firearms.
Section 15-474. HOURS OF OPERATION. From 9 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m.
Monday, no property shah be received as a pledge, on consignment or purchased by
an pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer; nor shah any property be sold during
said hours by any pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer, nor any other day
before 7 a.m. nor any other day after 9 p.m. Further, no pawnbroker or secondhand
goods dealer shall be open for business on Christmas Day or Tb~n~rsgiving Day.
Section 15-475. PROHIBITED ACTS.
Subdivision 1. Minors: A minor may not sell or consign, or attempt to sell or
consign, goods with a secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker. A secondhand
goods dealer or pawnbroker may not receive goods from a r~inor.
Subdivision 9.. Others: A secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker may not
receive any goods from a person of unsound mind or an intoxicated person.
Subdivision 3. Identification: A secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker may
not receive goods, unless the seller presents identification in the form of a
valid picture driver's Hcense or official state photo identification, United
States passport or military I.D.
Section 15-476. LICENSE DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION. A license
under this section may be denied, suspended or revoked by the city council after a
public hearing where the Licensee is granted the opportunity to be heard, for one or
more of the foil?wing reasons:
The operation of the business is in conflict with any provision of this
ordinance;
The operation of the business is in conflict with any health, building,
maintenance, zoning, or other provision of this ordinance or law;
The licensee or the busines.,~ premise fails to conform with the standards
for license application contained in this section;
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The licensee has failed to comply with one or more provisions of this
section or any statute, rule or ordinance pertaining to the business of
pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer;
e. Fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in securing a license;
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the course of the
applicant's business;
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Subject to the provisions of law, the licensee has been convicted of any
state or federal law relating to receiving stolen property, sale of stolen
property or controlled substances, burglary, robber~j, theft, damage
or trespass to property, operation of a business, or any law or
ordinance regulating the business of pawnbroker or secondhand goods
dealer.
Section 15-477. REDEMPTION. A person who pawns an item shall have at
least 120 days to redeem the item before it may be sold.
Section 15-478. PAYMENTS BY CHECK. When a secondhand' goods dealer or
pawnbroker makes payment for an item pledged or received at the license place of
business, payment must be made by check, made payable to the named payee, who
is actually the intended seller.
Section 15-479. INSPECTIONS. Any peace officer or a properly designated
employee of the city or the state of Minnesota may enter, inspect and search business
premises licensed under this section, during normal business hburs, without a
warrant.
Section 15-480. COUNTY LICENSE. Secondhand geods dealers and
pawnbrokers dealing in precious metals and gems must be licensed by Ramsey County
in addition to the city license.
Section 15-481. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this ordinance sb-!l be
adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment or decree
shah not affect or impair the remainder of this ordinance.
Section 15-482. PENALTIES. Any person violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700) and imprisonment
for not more than 90 days, or both, together with the cost of prosecution.
This ordinance shall take affect on the day following its publication. Adopted
this 27thdayo'f April , 1993.
Robert Benke, Mayor
ATTEST:
David Childs, City Manager'
Margaret Eagan, Finance Director/City Clerk
(SEAL)
Published: May S, 1993
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Public Works Department
DONALD MURZYN, JR., MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL
~T _R!.CK i~NTGES,_C_ITY :MANAGER
MARK A. WlNSON ~
PUBLIC WORKS_D/RECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
WATER SUPPLY STUDY
AUGUST 20, 1993
MANAGER
CITY OF COLU/',~81A HEIGHTS
The City purchases water from Minneapolis for resale to our customers. The cities of Crystal,
New Hope and Golden Valley also purchase all their water from Minneapolis. The City of
Bloomington purchases water from Minneapolis at off-peak times to supplement their well
supply.
The purchase price for water in all cases is directly related to the price Minneapolis charges its
residential customers. In the last 10 years, Mi~meapolis has raised its residential rate almost 50%
per hundred cubic feet (CCF).
Our contract with Minneapolis expires in 1995. The City of Bloomington contract expired in
1991 and has been under negotiation since then. It appears that terms have recently been settled
and the contract will result in an increase of approximately 33% in the multipliers. In addition,
the Mayor of Minneapolis has proposed a 4.5% increase in residential rates for 1994. After 2
years of negotiation, the best deal Bloomington could get is an almost 40% increase in the rates
they pay. It also appears that Minneapolis will continue to raise rates annually in order to
recover the costs of their billing system failure and to implement a new meter replacement
program,
The contract for the cities of Crystal, New Hope, and Golden Valley expired at the end of 1992.
Negotiations have not even begun on renewal terms.
A 1956 study indicated that, at that time, the City could save significant money by installing their
own wells and treatment facilities. This analysis would have to be revised due to significant
changes in costs and technology. Items that would have to be considered now are availability
of a dependable clean water source, availability of land for well fields and treatment facilities,
whether softening should be part of the treatment process and the cost effectiveness of such a
system based on current economics.
Memorandum to Mayor, CC and City Manager
August 20, 1993
Page 2
A rough analysis of the City's needs indicates that, at a minimum, three 1,000 GPM wells, two
million gallons of storage and 2,000 GPM treatment plant with iron removal and perhaps
softening would be required. Based on preliminary discussion with consultants, such a system
would cost $8-12 million. Our current rate structure would support the construction of this
system if softening is not part of the process. Rates would have to be raised to support the
addition of softening. ~--"-
The possibility of connecting with other cities' systems has been raised. None of the adjacent
cities currently have excess water during the summer months, although during the winter months
could supply our needs. None of the cities have softening nor anticipate adding softening to their
treatment process.
Staff is recommending that a consultant be hired to further investigate the potential of developing
our own water supply and what rote structure would be needed. Initiation of such a study would
also send the message to Minneapolis that they could be losing approximately $650,000/year in
revenue. It is anticipated that the study would cost in the area of $15,000.
Usage (CCF) Cost $/CCF
1991 527,475 $430,117 $0.815
1992 739,311 $617,274 $0.835
1993 proj 686,870 $621,600 $0.905
MAWOb
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