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January 9, 1995 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N. E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 January 6, 1995 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Councilmembers Donald G. Jolly Bruce G. Nawrocki Gary L. Peterson Robert W. Ruettinmnn City Manager Patrick Hentges The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 9, 1995, in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. 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) 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda (All items listed with asterisks [***] are considered to be routine by thc City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion.) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the consent agenda items as indicated with an asterisk (***)on the Regular Council Agenda. 4. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) *** RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 27, 1994, Meeting, as presented in writing, and such reading be dispensed with. 5. Open Mike/Proclamations/Presentations (Open Mike is an opportunity for residents to address or raise any issue to the City Council. However, the City Council asks that the resident provide their name, address, and a statement of the item. The matter will be considered by the City Council or referred to staff for a future response. In order to expedite business, residents will be allotted five minutes to present their statement or issue.) 6. Public Hearings/Ordinances & Resolutions a. Public Hearing - Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1296, Exempting From Massage Therapist Requirements a Person Who is Employed By or Under Contract of a Licensed Medical Person. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1296, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1296, Exetnpting from Massage Therapist Requirements a Person Who is Employed by or Under Contract of a Licensed Medical Person. "SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES COUNCIL AGENDA Page 2 Council Meeting of January 9, 1995 b. Resolution 95-01, Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 95-01, Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council for the Unexpired Term of Bruce G. Nawrocki. c. Resolution 95-02, 1995 Seasonal and Temporary Wage Adjustments RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 95-02, Adopting Changes in Wage Ranges and Establishing Wages for Seasonal and Temporary Employees for Calendar Year 1995. d. Resolution 95-03, Establishing Board and Commission Appointment Process and Recognition Policy RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 95-03, Adopting Guidelines for Board and Commission Appointments, Application for Appointment to Board or Commission, and Board and commission Recognition of Service Program. e. Resolution 95-04, Authorizing the Purchase of 4555-57 Taylor Street N.E. Located in the Sheffield Neighborhood RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 95-04, Authorizing the Purchase of 4555-57 Taylor Street N.E., Located in the Sheffield Neighborhood. Resolution 95-05, Approving Lotsplit of Property Located at 3800 N.E. 5th Street RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 95-05, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 95-05, being a Resolution Approving the Lotsplit for 3800 N.E. 5th Street as Requested. g. Other Ordinances and Resolutions Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission ***1. Conditional Use Permit, Allen Bohlman, B. J. Larson Remodeling Co., 4025 University Avenue RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Intensification of the Use with an Addition Onto the Southeast Corner of the Existing Building at 4025 University Avenue, Provided the Paving of the Lot and the Fenced Play Area be Provided as Indicated on the Approved Site Plan. *~*fo COUNCIL AGENDA Page 3 Council Meeting of January 9, 1995 Conditional Use Permit, Peter Linder, Linder's Greenhouses, Inc., 4300 Central Avenue RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Operation of a "Mini Greenhouse" and Retail Sales by Linder Greenhouses, Inc. at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 1995 Through June 25, 1995, Provided a $500 Deposit is Submitted to the License/Permit Clerk Prior to Installation of the Structures. b. Traffic Commission Minutes **'1. Authorization to Install Stop Sign at 41st and Stinson Blvd. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Northbound Stop Sign be Permanently in Place at the Intersection of Stinson Blvd. and 41st Ave., Based on a Recommendation of the Traffic Commission. ***c. Annual Membership Dues of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Payment of $4,958 to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for Payment of the City's 1995 Membership Dues; With Such Funds to Come From Fund 101-41110- 4330. d. Other Communications 8. Old Business a. Re-Award of Building Signs, Project #9315 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Rescind the Award of Building Signs, Municipal Project #9315, Made to Image Now Signs, Inc. of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Due to Their Decision not to Enter into the Contract, and Deposit the Bid Security in Accordance with the bid Documents into the Appropriate Fund. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Award Building Signs, Municipal Project #9315, to Sign Solutions, Inc. of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Based on Their Qualified and Responsible Bid in the Amount of $10,959.81 With Funds to be Appropriated from 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant; and, Furthermore, to Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into an Agreement for the Same. b. Other Old Business 9. New Business ***a. Authorization to Seek Separate Bids for Chambers Upgrade RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Staff to Seek Sealed Bids for Carpeting, Monies to Come from Government Buildings Fund #101-41110-4999. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize Staff to Seek Sealed Bids for Council and Staff Chairs, Monies to Come From Government Buildings Fund #101-41110-4999. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize Staff to Seek Quotes for: Repainting of the Chambers area and Touch up of Other Parts of the Building as Needed, Funding from General Government Buildings #101-41110-4999; and Reconstructing the Dais with Funds from General Government Buildings #101- 41110-4999; and Purchasing a Hallway Information Kiosk and a Podium for the Chambers, with Funds From Cable Fund~225-498-5120; and Installation of the Table from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, With funds From General Government Buildings #101-41110-4999. COUNCIL AGENDA Page 4 Council Meeting of January 9, 1995 ***C. 10. 11. *** RECOMMENDED MOTION: fees. Attendance of the Assistant Finance Director at the Annual GFOA Conference RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Attendance of June Johnston, Assistant Finance Director, at the Annual Government Finance Officer's Association Conference from June 11-14, 1995; and Furthermore, That Related Expenses be Reimbursed. Final Payment for Municipal Projects #9113, #9123, and #9125-1993 Storm Sewer Projects RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Accept the Work for Municipal Projects #9113, #9123, and $9125- 1993 Storm Sewer Projects and to Authorize Final Payment from Fund 652-49499-5130, to Lametti and Sons, Inc. of Hugo, Minnesota, in the Amount of $15,077.90. Final Payment for 1994 Street and Parking Lane Striping RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Accept the Work for 1994 Street and Parking Lane Striping and to Authorize Final Payment from Fund 212-43190-4000 ($3,514.81) and From Fund 101-43170-4000 ($561.11) to AAA Striping Service Company of Rogers, Minnesota, in an Amount of $4,075.92. e. Other New Business Reports a. Report of the City Manager b. Report of the City Attorney Licenses Move to approve the 1995 license applications as listed upon payment of proper 12. Payment of Bills *** RECOMMENDED MOTION: Adjournment RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adjourn. Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Pat Hentges, City Manager 94/141 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sturdevant. 1. ROLL CALL Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the December 12, Regular Council Meeting. 1994 Establish Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of License The Council established a public hearing date of January 23, 1995 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Bonnie D. O'Donnell regarding property at 621-23 51st Avenue Northeast and against Gary Eugene Hegenes, dba/Esquire Properties, regarding rental property at 4628 and 4634 Tyler Street Northeast. Final Payment for Municipal Project 9401 - Sealcoating Southeast Ouadrant The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project 9401 and authorized final payment from Fund 415-59401-5130 to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. of Minneapolis in an amount of $15,923.90. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the 1995 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and approved the rental property license applications as listed on the memorandum from Lowell DeMars dated December 27, 1994. Payment of Bills The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 2 OPEN MIKE/PRESENTATIONS There was no one present for Open Mike. Plaque Presentation Mayor Sturdevant presented a plaque to Councilmember Nawrocki in recognition of his years of service. Councilmember Nawrocki noted he is leaving City service with deep regret. PUBLIC HEARINGS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES a. Public Hearing - License Revocation, Rental Property at 4429 Third Street Northeast Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to close the public hearing regardng the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Pamela J. Francis regarding rental property at 4429 Third Street Northeast in that the property is vacant and on the market for sale. Roll call: All ayes b. Public Hearing - License Revocation, Rental Property at 4541/43 Taylor Street Northeast Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Jeffrey S. McNair regarding rental property at 4541/43 Taylor Street Northeast in that the property has been relicensed. Roll call: All ayes c. Public Hearing - First Reading of Ordinance No. 1296, Exempting from Massage Therapist Requirements a Person Who is Employed By or Under Contract of a Licensed Medical Person Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1296 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1138, PERTAINING TO SECTION 12, EXEMPTING FROM MASSAGE THERAPIST REQUIREMENTS A PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED BY OR UNDER CONTRACT OF A LICENSED MEDICAL PERSON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 3 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: SECTION 1: Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 12 (5.612(2)) of Ordinance No. 1138, City Code of 1977, shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: (C) This section shall not apply to any hospital, sanitorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home, or other institution for the hospitalization or care of human beings, duly licensed under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 144.50 - 144.703, or to persons duly licensed, or in the employment of or under contract with persons duly licensed by the State of Minnesota to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry, with or without the use of mechanical, therapeutic, or bathing devices. SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: December 27, 1994 Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1296 for January 9, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes d. Resolution No. 94-84; Labor Agreement Between City of Columbia Heights and AFSCME0 Effective January 1o 1995 to December 31, 1996 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-84 REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPALEMPLOYEES, LOCAL NO. 495 WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council No. 14, Local No. 495, representing clerical and technical employees of the City, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar years 1995 and 1996; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract agreement is negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1995 and 1996 for AFSCME bargaining unit employees of the City; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 27th day of December, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Jolly Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e. Resolution No. 94-85; Ordering and Levying an Improvement Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-85 Adopting assessment roll for the following local improvement and determining said improvement will be made and ratifying and confirming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment for mid-block backyard lighting numbered 677 - Area 25 - Project #9427. WHEREAS, the city Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th day of December, 1994, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 5 WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 677-Area 25-Project 9427 for mid- block backyard lighting. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvements. This Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvement to be especially assessed against each lot or parcel of land in the amount as billed annually by Northern States Power. Section 3: That the annual installment shall be paid in full without interest on or before September 15, 1995, and in annual installments thereafter, as long as the mid-block light is in place. Failure to pay the annual installment renders the same delinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to the County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered 677-Area 25 for mid-block alley lighting. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 27th day of December, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary f. Resolution No. 94-86; L~bor Agreement Between City of Columbia Heights and International Union of Operatin~ Engineers. Local 49 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 6 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-86 REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 49 WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local No. 49, representing employees of the Public Works Department and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar years 1995 and 1996; WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1995 and 1996 for IUOE bargaining unit employees of the City; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary g. Resolution No. 94-87; Adopting 1995 - 1996 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union Supervisory Employees Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION NO. 94-87 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION SUPERVISORY SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED SUPERVISORY POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for non-unionized City employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in group salary ranges based upon reliable survey data; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the employer's share for various insurance programs for its non- unionized supervisory employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and fringe benefits for non- unionized supervisory City positions, as indicated on Schedule A which is on file in the office of the City Manager, for calendar years 1995 and 1996; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized supervisory City positions to be effective upon such affected City employee fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Compensation Program for a salary change for such employees. Passed this 27th day of December, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 8 h. Resolution No. 94-88; Adopting 1995 - 1996 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union Essential and Confidential Employees Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-88 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for non-unionized City employees effective January 1~ 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in group salary ranges based upon reliable survey data; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the employer's share for various insurance programs for its non- unionized essential and confidential employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and fringe benefits for non- unionized essential and confidential City positions, as indicated on Schedule B which is on file in the office of the City Manager, for calendar years 1995 and 1996; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized essential and confidential City employee positions to be effective upon such affected City employee fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Compensation Program for a salary change for such employee. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 9 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary i. Resolution No. 94-89; Requesting the Charter Commission to Consider Amendment to the City Charter Providing for an Even Year Municipal Election Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 94-89 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CHARTER COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER PROVIDING FOR AN EVEN YEAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes establish a uniform set of election procedures; and, WHEREAS, the 1993 Legislature enacted procedures allowing for a Local Government transition from odd-year municipal elections to even-year elections; and, WHEREAS, Independent School District #13 has authorized a conversion to an even-year fall election; and, WHEREAS, a change to an even-year election on the part of the City of Columbia Heights would afford more convenience voting opportunities and save the cost of conducting odd-year elections; and WHEREAS, Chapter 4, Nominations and Elections of the City Charter provides for an odd-year municipal election together with certain other election procedures that are inconsistent with the uniform municipal election laws as prescribed by Minnesota Statute. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES: Section 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute, the City Council hereby desires to change from an odd numbered year election to an even numbered year election pursuant to the transition schedule set forth in the law. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 10 7~ Section 2. The Columbia Heights Charter Commission is hereby requested to present appropriate amendments to the Columbia Heights Charter so as to accomplish a transition to an even numbered year municipal election and to provide for the conduct of said election consistent with the uniform municipal election laws. Passed this 27th day of December, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary COMMUNICATIONS a. Appointment to Civil Service Commission Councilmember Nawrocki encouraged members of the City Council to pursue alternatives relative to this Commission as raised in the City Manager's memo. He supports an appointment being made to the Commission. b. Street Rehabilitation Project Councilmember Nawrocki felt the Street Rehabilitation Project should not move forward until public hearings have been held. He suggested it would be appropriate to get public input. c. Budget Monitoring Councilmember Nawrocki recommended that the City Council continue its monitoring of the budget. He felt it is not always prudent to authorize an expenditure just because it was included in the budget. Each item should be reviewed on a need basis only. A specific item he referred to was the retention pond at Silver Lake. OLD BUSINESS a. Authorization to Seek Bids for Dredging of LaBelle Pond Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize staff to advertise for bids to dredge LaBelle Pond, Project #9313. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 11 b. Housing and Redevelopment ~u~hority 1. Authorization of HRA/City Staff Office Consolidation agreement Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Columbia Heights HRA regarding office consolidation of HRA staff and City Building Department staff. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki stated his support for this motion based on the issue being subject to review after one year. He is concerned that the cost savings as projected on a long range basis will be considerably less than stated. 2. Job Description of ZoninG/Grant Coordinator and Establishment of ~994 WaGe RanGe for the Position Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the job description of Zoning/Grant Coordinator and establish the 1994 wage range for the position of: Entry: $2,077; 6 Months: $2,148; 1 Year: $2,218; ~ Years: $2,289; and 3 Years: $2,360. Roll call: Ail ayes NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Buildin~ Accessibility Improvements. Municipal Projects #9425° #9212o #9216. #9218o & #9219 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the building accessibility improvements to Municipal Project Numbers 9425, 9212, 9216, 9218, and 9219 to PMI Construction Company of St. Paul, Minnesota, based on their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $56,700 with funds to be appropriated from 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes A portion of this project had been rebid at Council's request. Councilmember Nawrocki, noting the apparent savings realized from the rebid, inquired if it would save additional costs if the bids received were rejected and staff went out again for bids. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 12 10. The Public Works Director responded that CDBG funds would not be available if this project were awarded after the end of the year. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if a reallocation of CDBG funds were possible. A reallocation request had been made by staff but there has been no response from Anoka County at this point in time. b. Siren Maintenance Contract Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann that the City enter into a maintenance agreement with Doradus Corporation for time and materials service of the city's siren decoder/receivers and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement. Roll call: All ayes c. Establish January, 1995 Council Work Session Dates Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to establish Tuesday, January 3, 1995 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 7, 1995 at 8:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. as Council work session dates. Roll call: All ayes d. Street Rehabilitation Project Councilmember Jolly felt the Street Rehab Project should progress as proposed. He thinks the plans are well thought out. He does realize the importance of informing the public. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Property Taxes for Condominiums: The City Manager reviewed the content of the letter sent to University Heights condo owners in response to their concerns expressed at the Truth In Taxation Hearing. Draft Letter to Silver Lake Homeowners: Councilmember Nawrocki felt the portion of the draft letter which addressed the retention pond should be rephrased. He also inquired if Anoka County had been contacted relative to its participation in being involved in the situation at Silver Lake. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1994 PAGE 13 The City Manager requested an Executive Session be held following the Council Meeting to discuss a lease dispute at Murzyn Hall. B. ~eport of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to recess to an Executive Session to consider a lease for Murzyn Hall for New Year's Eve and to discuss pending litigation at 8:10 p.m. and that a record will be kept of this Executive Session by Jo- Anne Student. Roll call: All ayes The City Attorney noted that the Council Meeting was resumed at 9:08 p.m. and the Council returned to open session. The City Attorney stated that Jo-Anne Student was appointed as Secretary for the Executive Session and minutes were kept of any pending litigation regarding the Murzyn Hall lease for New Year's Eve. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Council Meeting at 9:10 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary cz~ com~c~ t~?~ Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGE~A SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS, O~IN~CES, ORIGINATING DEPART~NT: CITY MANAGER'S & RESOLUTIONS CITY MANAGER'S APPROV~ NO: 6 ITEMs SECO~ RE~ING OF O~IN~CE NO. 1296, BY~ PAT HENTGES BY~ E~MPTING FROM ~SSAGE THE~PIST DATE: 1-5-95 REQUIRE~NTS A PERSON mO IS EMPLO~D BY OR U~ER CONTACT OF NO: A LICENSED ~DIC~ PERSON ~ · Tt was recently revealed that licensed medical personnel such as a physician, orthopedic surgeons, and chiropractors, etc. occasionally employ or contract the services of a massage therapist within their clinics. The current ordinance exempts certain institutions such as hospitals and the actual licensed physician from the requirements of the massage therapist licensing. The ordinance is silent on whether or not massage therapist technicians working under the direction of a licensed physician or at a clinic are required to obtain a massage therapist license or clinic essentially is required to have a massage therapist business license. In order to accommodate massage therapist treatments to be conducted by persons other than licensed physicians, but in cases where they are operating under their employment or on a contract basis, the City Attorney has prepared an ordinance amendment at the City Manager's request. The first reading was held on December 27, 1994. Please find attached the proposed second reading of Ordinance No. 1296 calling for the exemption. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 1296, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Ordinance No. 1296, Exempting From Massage Therapist Requirements a Person ~no is Employed by or Under Contract of a Licensed Medical Person. COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 1296 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1138, PERTAINING TO SECTION 12, EXEMPTING FROM MESSAGE THERAPIST REQUIREMENTS A PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED BY OR UNDER CONTRACT OF A LICENSED MEDICAL PERSON The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: SECTION 1: SECTION 2: Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 12 (5.612(2)) of Ordinance No. 1138, City Code of 1977, shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: (C) This section shall not apply to any hospital, sanitorium, rest home, nursing home, boarding home, or other institution for the hospitalization or care of human beings, duly licensed under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 144.50 144.703, or to persons duly licensed, or in the employment of or under contract with persons duly licensed by the State of Minnesota to practice' medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry, with or without the use of mechanical, therapeutic, or bathing devices. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: December 27, 1994 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant JoAnne Student, Council Secretary CITY COUNCIL LETTE~ Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S NO: 6 CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 9, of the City Charter, the Council shall by resolution declare a vacancy to exist on the City Council pursuant to the resignation of Bruce G. Nawrocki from his unexpired term of office running through 1997. Please find attached as further supporting information: 1. a copy of Mr. Nawrocki's resignation letter 2. a copy of the City Attorney's opinion and guidance concerning the vacancy and appointment process I recommend that the City Council discuss the process for appointment at the next work session of Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 7 P.M. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available to the public. R~COMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 95-01, Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council for the Unexpired Term of Bruce G. Nawrocki. COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION 95- 0 ~ RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRUCE G. NAWROCKI WHEREAS, Bruce G. Nawrocki's term extends through 1997, WHEREAS, Bruce G. Nawrocki has submitted his resignation from the City Council effective January 1, 1995; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 9 of the City of Columbia Heights Charter, the City Council shall declare the resignation, a vacancy in the membership of the City Council, and forthwith appoint an eligible person to fill the term until the next regular municipal election, when the office shall be filled for the unexpired term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby declares a vacancy in the membership of the City Council, resulting from the resignation of Bruce G. Nawrocki from his term of office expiring in 1997. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights shall forthwith establish a process to appoint an eligible person to fill the same term until the next regular municipal election when the office shall be filled for the unexpired term. Passed this day of , 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: PATRICK HENTGES JIM HOEFT VACANCY IN THE COUNCIL January 5, 1995 Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 9 of the City Charter the Council must by resolution declare a vacancy to exist. Thereafter the Charter instructs the Council to appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy "forthwith." This individual would serve on the Council until the next regular municipal election, at which time the office would be filled through the election process for the unexpired term. With regard to the term "eligible person", qualifications for elective office are set forth in Article 7 of the Minnesota Constitution. A candidate for elective office must be a qualified voter in the State of Minnesota and must be 21 years of age on the date he or she would take office. Both the Charter and case law are silent as to the process by which the Council appoints a replacement to fill the vacancy. Other than the replacement being an "eligible person", there is no formal procedure for the Council to follow. However, this does not mean the Council should not follow a set procedure in appointing an individual to fill the vacancy. It is simply good public policy that the Council follow an identified procedure for any actions it takes, with the appointment of a replacement Council member being no exception. I would suggest something along the following lines: - declare vacancy by resolution - seek "applications" from the general public as to those who are interested in being appointed to serve on the Council - review the qualifications of those expressing an interest - depending on the number of applicants, select a "final cut" group and hold a public hearing prior to making the final selection - final selection made by resolution Another option would be for the Council to appoint the "runner- up" vote getter from the last election. The Council is not obligated to do so, but it is an option that carries with it the sentiment from the voting public. The point to be made here is that the Council is composed of members elected by the citizens, and when making an appointment to fill a vacancy, input from those citizens may prove to be useful and valuable to the Council. Certainly the options set forth above are not exclusive. If you have any thoughts or ideas on the matter, please contact me. g: \munic\ jdh\counci [ .mem BRUCE G. NAWROCKI 1255 Polk Place Columbia Height~, Minnesota 55421 Off: (612) 571-1311 Res: (612) 571-5278 December 12, 1994 It is with deep regret that I am announcing my resignation as a member of the City Council, effective this coming December 31st. My regular job for the past several years has been as Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Urban Counties. The Association is ceasing its operations as of the end of this December. At age 63, my options are not to numerous, and I have decided to take early retirement, even though I would have much preferred to have had the opportunity to continue working. Because my Council salary and my salary from the Association are part of the same retirement plan, I can not begin drawing on my retirement without terminating my tenure as a member of the Council for at least 30 days when my salary from the Association ceases. If the citizens of our community feel that my service to the City has been worthy of their past support, I may again ask them at a future date for the privilege of again serving on our City Council when I would again be eligible to serve. When I last was last re-elected to the City Council, I ran on three issues: problems in the Sheffield area, unrest in the police department, and financing of City services. I am pleased that we have a plan in operation to remove all of the existing rental housing in the worst block of the Sheffield area, replace it with new single family housing, rehab other housing in the area, and to continue our program of strong housing code enforcement. Problems in the areas have definitely been reduced. With the resignation of our former Police Chief, and under the leadership of Captain Olson as acting Chief, the level of moral in the police department has returned to that necessary for all members of the department to again effectively work together, providing the high level of police service that our community deserves. Performance goals for the department were established, and are being met. Community policing is being expanded. In the area of financing of City services, the City Council, City Manager, and department heads have worked together very closely, and made some very tough decisions to enable the City's portion of the property tax for 1995 to increase only slightly over that levied for 1994, even though there are significant cost increases due to the work in the Sheffield area. The City of Columbia Heights is a one of the largest beneficiaries of the state aids to local government program, receiving as much money from this state program to finance City services as it does from the property tax levy for City services. The City is also a significant beneficiary of the fiscal disparity program. Indications are that there will once again be heavy pressures to reduce these benefits in the upcoming legislative session. The City must once again, as I have tried to do in past legislative sessions, work closly with our state legislators to protect the best interests of our City as these adverse proposals for change are being considered. While we have not always agreed, it has none the less been a previlege to work with the Mayor and all other members of this Council, the CiW Manager, and all other City staff members. Your listening to my of my points of view, especially during times that we have not been in agreement has been very much appreciated. Most especially, I want to thank all of the citizens of our community for having given me this opportunity to be of service to our community these past several years. I hope that my efforts to be an active member of our City Council, working for the best interests of our community, have met with your approval. Sin~cerely, // ~ CITY OF COLIJMBIA HEIGHTS MEETING OF: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MGR NO: 6 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL ITEM: 1995 SEASONAL & TEMPORARY WAGE BY: L. MAGEF.~.~~ BY: ADJUSTMENTS ~ C DATE: 12-30-9~A// ~'""~ ~'~ NO: Attached are proposed 1995 wage schedules for non-union part-time temporary Library employees and seasonal Public Works employees. The Library Director is recommending a 2.3% increase in wages for pages and library supervisors. This is less than the percentage increase negotiated and approved for other City employees for 1995. The Public Works Director is recommending no per hour increase for seasonal laborers and warming house attendants over 1994. However, he is requesting a change in the classification of seasonals. This would result in the combination of two current seasonal classifications and the creation of a new classification of Warminghouse Lead Attendant. This new classification would be paid $1.00 per hour more than the Warminghouse attendants (see attached letter from the Public Works Director). RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 95- 02 ; adopting changes in wage ranges and establishing wages for seasonal and temporary employees for calendar year 1995. COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION 95- 02 ADOPTING CHANGES IN WAGE RANGES AND ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME LIBRARY EMPLOYEES AND SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS POSITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non- Unionized City Employees effective January 12, 1980 (Resolution 80-47), which indicates that on an annual basis, changes will be adopted in Wage Ranges, based upon reliable survey data; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes wage ranges for non-unionized temporary part-time Library positions and seasonal Public Works positions, as indicated on Schedule I and II which are on file in the Office of the City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such schedules be effective January 1, 1995. Passed this__ day of , 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 1995 SCHEDULE I Pag¢~ Entry .................... $4.65/hour 6Months ................. $4.95/hour 12Months ................ $5.25/hour 24Months ................ $5.55/hour 36Months ................ $5.95/hour Library Supervisors Entry ................... $12.35/hour 6Months ................ $]2.60/hour 18Months ............... $12.80/hour 123094 1995 SCHEDULE II Entry I Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years ~ Years 6 Years Seasonal Laborer (Including Rink Maintenance) $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 Warming House Attendent $5.00 $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 Warming House Lead Attendent $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 $7.00 $7.25 $7.50 123094 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY 820- 40th AVENUE .H E COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MH 55421-2995 PHONE 16t2]'782-2605 FAX. ~612} 782-2804 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director ?}%/'~ Proposed change in pay salary schedule for part-t/me libr~ October 28, 1994 employees--l'99'5 - .? I am proposing the following changes in the pay salary schedule for part-time library employees. Pages and Choreperson Entry ............................... $ 4.65/hr 6 months (completion) .................. 4.95/hr 12 months (completion) .................. 5.25/hr 24 months (completion) .................. 5.55/hr 36 months (completion) .................. 5.95/hr Library Supervisors Entry ............................... $12.35/hr 6 months (completion) .................. 12.60/hr 18 months (completion) .................. 12.80/hr These rates are based on a 2.3% increase for 1995. I would like them to go into effect on January 1, 1995. If you have questions, please give me a call. MRL/jms The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services. [-~tPRIII'TED W[THI: ISO~/'mKI'. recycled paper TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Public Works Department LINDA MAGEE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER MARK A. WINSON d PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER CHANGES IN SEASONAL CLASSIFICATION JANUARY 4, 1995 CITY OF COLU?,~LiA liE~%~i'? Public Works is requesting a change to the classification system used for seasonals. The current system breaks out pay scales for the following classifications: Seasonal Laborer Class B License; technical skill Seasonal Laborer no Class B license; unskilled Warminghouse Attendant The requested change is to combine the two seasonal classifications and create a new classification for a Warminghouse/Lead Attendant. The new Seasonal Laborer classification would cover the seasonals used spring, summer, fall and winter rink maintenance. We have found that the need for a Class B license is minimal and due to our present staffing, there is not a need for seasonals with technical skills. During the last two skating seasons, we experimented with using an older/experienced warminghouse attendant to coordinate attendant schedules, check the performance of the attendants on a regular basis and fill in as needed for missing attendants. This has worked quite well and has resulted in better performance by the attendants, less time spent by the Superintendent and Office Staff to coordinate staffing and overall improvement in coverage of the warrninghouses. The proposed Warminghouse/Lead Attendant position would be paid $1.00/hour more than the attendants due to the increased responsibility, but would result in the same or less overall cost as the Lead Attendant will generally work only 2-3 hours a shift. Attached are copies of the 1993-94 seasonal rates, proposed 1995 rates and proposed job descriptions. MAW:jb 95-005 Attachment SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT PAY RATES - 1993-94 Seasonal Laborer (No Class B License; unskilled) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enm' Yew Yew Yew Yew yew Yew $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 Seasonal Laborer (with Class B License; or technical skill) $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 $7.00 Warminghouse/Rink Attendant $5.00 $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 SEASONAL LABORER EMPLOYMENT PAY RATES January 1 to December 31, 1995 Seasonal Laborer (including Rink Maintenance) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Entry Year Year Year Year Year Year $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 Warminghouse Attendant $5.00 $5.25 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 Warminghouse/LeadAttendant $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $6.75 $7.00 $7.25 $7.50 ° The following are position summaries outlining the primary dudes of the positions of Seasonal Laborer, Rink Maintenance, Warminghouse Attendant, Warnfinghouse&ead Attendant, and other Seasonal positions within the Public Works Department: A. Parks Seasonal Laborer - Sr~rint. Summer Work involves emptying trash containers City-wide, cutting grass, trimming bushes, cleaning bathrooms, lining soccer fields, lining baseball fields, painting, beach maintenance, wading pool maintenance, ed~ng sidewalks, hand spraying and other related duties as assigned by the Park Foreman or Pubtic Works Superintendent. This position may require some weekend work. Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate motorized equipment. Seasonal Laborer - Fall Duties include emptying trash containers City-wide, cutting grass, trimming bushes, lining soccer fields, lining football fields, painting, raking, edging sidewalks, hand spraying and other related duties as assigned by the Park Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. This position may require some weekend work. A shift change is possible in December. Employees must be at least t8 years old to operate motorized equipment. Winter Rink Maintenance Work involves daily emptying trash, picking litter around park buildings, hills, rinks, shovetin~sweeping hockey rinks, plowing of skating rinks if necessary., sidewalk shoveling and other duties as assigned by Park Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. Operates sweeper and snow blower equipment. This position requires weekend work. Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate motorized equipment. Warminahouse Attendant Responsibilities include opening and closing of the warminghouses at regularly scheduled times, floor sweeping daily, restrooms cleaned and sanitized daily, paper dispenser filled daily, ramps and walkways kept clean daily, lights on and off at appropriate times, all outside doors open and locked during scheduled hours and reporting misconduct and accidents that may occur and other duties as assigned by the Warminghouse/Lead Attendant, Park Foreman, or Public Works Superintendent. This is up to a 7-day a week job. Warmin~house/Lead Attendant Makes regular visits to each of the warminghouses to make sure attendants are on duty, notes any attendant-related or warminghouse building problems, verifies hours worked, reports any problems to the Park Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. Performs duties as assigned by Park Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. Keeps abreast of temperatures (wind chills) for determining openings and closings of the houses, and is the contact person to find someone to fill in for the attendant if they can't find someone to work for them. Sometimes it is necessary for Warminghouse/Lead Attendant to fill in when he/she can't find anyone else available. This may preclude a regular visit in some instances. Uses a City vehicle to make the regular visits to the warminghouses. Co Do Eo Street Department - Seasonal Laborer Assists in the preparation of streets for sealcoating, cleans catch basins, cleans equipment, cleans up storm damage and other duties as assigned by the Street Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate motorized equipment. Sewer & Water Department - Seasonal Laborer Assists in painting fh'e hydrants, locating and repairing stop boxes, hydrant flushing, grounds maintenance, cleaning equipment and other duties as assigned by Sewer & Water Foreman or Public Works Superintendent. Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate motorized equipment. Eneineerin~ Department - Seasonal Laborer 1) Engineering Aid Assists Engineering Technicians in variety of survey work and construction staking and other duties as assigned by Engineering Technicians or Assistant City Engineer. Sign Department - Seasonal Laborer Assists in painting of all crosswalks, curb painting, street signing, traffic counting and any other duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman. Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate motorized equipment. 12/94 CITY COUNCIL LETTE~ Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' NO: 6 CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL ITEM: BOARD ANDCOMMISSION APPOINTMENT BY: LINDAL. 5MAGEE~'BY: PROCESS AND RECOGNITION POLICY / . DATE: 1-5-9~' DATE: NO: Attached are the Guidelines for Board and Commission Appointments, application for appointment, and Board and Commission Recognition of Service Program. This was reviewed by the council at recent work sessions. Comments made at the work sessions were incorporated into the final documents which are attached. Staff recommends adoption of the guidelines, the application, and the recognition of service program. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. D e , Adopting Guidelines for Board and me 1 m Board or Commission, and Board and Commission Recognition of Service Program. COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION 95- 03 ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OR COMMISSION, AND BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOGNITION OF SERVICE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is responsible for the appointment of individuals to various boards and commissions; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights wants to assure equal and open access to the selection process for all boards and commissions and wants to give appropriate recognition to those individuals who serve on boards and commissions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby establishes Guidelines for Boards and Commission Appointments, an Application for Appointment to Board or Commission, and a Board and Commission Recognition of Service Program which are on file in the Office of the City Manager, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT such guidelines and policies be effective January 1, 1995. Passed this __ day of ., 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary GUIDELINES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -5-95 PURPOSE: To assure equal and open access to the selection process for all appointed boards and commissions, a board and commission recruitment and selection process has been established. II. PROCEDURE: 1. The following boards and commissions shall be appointed by th~ City Council: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION The Commission studies, investigates, and makes written recommendations on all matters pertaining to the cable system in the City. The Commission consists of seven members who serve a term of two years. The commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Housing and Redevelopment Authority is responsible for the administration and maintenance of Parkview Villa and Parkview Villa South, low income housing, federally funded activities authorizing home mortgage programs and the orderly development or redevelopment of the City. The HRA Board of Commissioners consists of five members who serve a term of five years. The Commissioners meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION The purpose of the Human Services Commission is to aid and advise the Council in the promotion of equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education, and other affairs that affect the social well being of the citizens of Columbia Heights. The Commission is composed of nine members who serve a term of three years. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. INSURANCE COMMISSION The Insurance Commission studies and investigates all areas of potential liability for the City and recommends insurance coverages that are in the best interest of the City. The Commission consists of not more than seven members from the insurance salespersons doing business within the City. The Commission meets as necessary. LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board supervises and controls policy, programs, use, and physical plant of the City's library, including all land and equipment associated therewith and the setting of levels of service and manpower. The Library Board consists of five members who serve a term of three years. The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. MERIT COMMISSION The Merit Commission investigates the discharge and suspension of non-union City employees. The Commission is composed of five members who serve a term of five years. The Commission meets annually on the first Monday of June. Public hearings are held when requested in writing by a suspended or by a discharged non-union, non- probationary employee. The commission meets annually on the first Monday of June. Public hearings are held when requested by a suspended or discharged non- union, non- probationary employee. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Park and Recreation Commission is established to supervise and control the use of public park lands, recreation, and senior citizen programs in the City, including parks, parkways, playgrounds, recreation fields, and buildings and all public service facilities related thereto. The Commission shall also recommend improvements for such parks and shall have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations, including setting fees and governing public use of park lands and buildings. The Commission shall be composed of seven members. Five members shall serve a term of five years. Of the two other members, at least one shall be a City Councilmember and both shall serve at the will of the Council, except that if one of the two is a non- councilmember, the term of that appointment shall be for two years. The Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Commission prepares and maintains a comprehensive city plan for the physical development of the City. The plan includes proposed public buildings, street arrangements, and improvements and other matters relating to the physical develop- ment of the City. The Commission consists of five members who serve a term of four years. The Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. POLICE AND FIVE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The Commission establishes rules, regulations, and procedures as are necessary and required by law relating to the appointment, promotion, discharge, or suspension of Police and Fire Department personnel. The Commission consists of three members who serve a term of three years. The Commission meets as necessary. o SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENERGY COMMISSION The Commission studies and investigates all matters relating to the regulation of traffic on streets in the City on its own initiative or as referred to by the Council. The Commission is composed of five members who serve a term of four years. There are no regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings are held as called by the Chair. The following commission shall be appointed by the Chief Judge of Anoka County: CHARTER COMMISSION The City Charter is the document which enabled the City of Columbia Heights to become a self-governing city under the municipal home rule provisions of the Constitution and statutes of Minnesota. The Charter Commission is charged with keeping the charter current under procedures authorized by state statutes. The Charter Commission must have not more than fifteen nor less than seven members who serve a term of four years. The Commission meets quarterly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 P.M. o All persons making application to the City Council for a position on a board or commission shall be residents of the City of Columbia Heights, except for the Insurance Commission, whose members are insurance salespersons doing business within the City. o Persons interested in being considered for appointment to a board or commission shall complete an "Application for Appointment to City Board or Commission". Applications will be kept on file for a period of one year following date of application. Appointments to expired terms shall be made annually by the City Council at their first regular meeting in April. There is no limit to the number of terms a member may serve on a board (or commission) except for the Charter Commission, whose members may serve a maximum of two full consecutive terms. When an individual's regular employment may potentially cause a conflict of interest with the normal items of business of a City Board or Commission, he or she shall divulge such possible conflicts in writing prior to the consideration for appointment. Prior to making an appointment, the City Council shall determine whether or not such potential conflict of interest would preclude the appointment of the applicant. Attendance at the meetings of these advisory bodies is critical to their effectiveness; therefore, missing three consecutive meetings will cause the board/commission Chair to review the nature of the absences and, pending the outcome of that review, it may be necessary to forward a recommendation to the City Council. In the case of the Charter Commission, by State Statute, if any member has failed to attend four consecutive meetings without being excused by the Commission, the Secretary of the Charter Commission shall file a certificate with the court setting forth those facts and the District Court shall make its order of removal. mo RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION ()ne hundred and twenty days prior to the expiration of Board and Commission terms each year, the Council shall be advised of the pending vacancies and the attendance record of the individuals whose terms are expiring. Should the individuals merit reappointment, those persons will be contacted to determine if they wish to seek reappointment. The City Council will announce to the general public the vacancies on the City Boards and Commissions ninety days prior to the expiration of Board and Commission terms each year, and applications will be accepted from all interested residents. Sixty days prior to the expiration of board and commission terms, the City Council will meet to review all applications and interview applicants. Board/Commission members selected for appointment shall be those persons who in the judgment of the City Council are representative of the community and are qualified by training, experience, and interest to fulfill the responsibilities of the Board/Commission to which he/she is appointed. BOARD(S) OR COMMISSION(S) ON WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE: (INDICATE PREFERENCE: 1, 2, 3, IF MORE THAN ONE) CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION LIBRARY BOARD CHARTER COMMISSION TRAFFIC COMMISSION _ HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY _ PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION INSURANCE COMMISSION _ POLICE/FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MERIT COMMISSION _ SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENERGY COMMISSION NAME: HOME PHONE: ZIP CODE: HOME ADDRESS: ~ LIVED IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SINCE: PROPERTY OWNED IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (OTHER THAN RF~IDENCE): PRESENT EMPLOYER: WORK PHONE: POSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: CIVIC EXPERIENCE: PLEASE STATE BRIEFLY WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON TIffIS BOARD/ COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU ARE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION AND WHY YOU FEEL YOU ARE QUALIFIED: I AM NOT AVAILABLE FOR BOARD/COMMISSION MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING EVENINGS (CIRCLE): MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FR_II)AY PLEASE LIST THREE REFERENCES: NAME ADDRESS PHONE 1. 2. 3. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FACTS WITHIN THE FOREGOING APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATURE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: DATE RECEIVED Return application to: Council Secretary City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421 782-2800 TDD: 782-2806 /5/95 BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOGNITION OF SERVICE PROGRAM 1-5-95 PURPOSE: To acknowledge and award board and commission members who have contributed to the City of Columbia Heights and its citizens, in service and in years, with a small token of appreciation for their dedication and commitment. This program represents recognition which the City sponsors and grants to board and commission members for years of service. PROCEDURE: All outgoing board and commission members who have completed their term will be formally recognized upon going off the board/commission with a desk clock or other appropriate item. The awards for outgoing board and commission members will be presented to the recipients by the Mayor and/or Commission chair at the last meeting the member attends. Additionally, an informal reception may be held immediately preceding or immediately following the meeting at the discretion of the board/commission members. The Council Secretary will make the applicable arrangements for the presenta- tion of the appropriate years of service award and informal reception. At the request of the board/commission, the City Council may appropriate monies in the budget for an annual dinner for each current board/commission member and a guest, subject to availability of funds. Additionally, each current board/commission member and a guest will be invited to the Annual Holiday party. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTIONS / ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER (4555-57 TAYLOR ST NE) ~ · DATE: JANUARY 4, 1995 Resolution 95-04 authorizes the purchase of the vacant duplex property at 45555-57 Taylor St NE in the Sheffield Neighborhood under the City Sheffield Redevelopment Program. This duplex property is proposed to be acquired at the County Assessor's Market Value of $62,300. The duplex unit is vacant and is located on the corner of Taylor and 46th Ave NE. It is the intent of City staff to have the upper half of this duplex removed from the City and the lower half demolished and the site cleared. Then a developer will be allowed to purchase the property and develop a single family home on the site and sell the home to a family. Attached is a copy of the proposed purchase agreement signed by the owner, Dorothy McGuire. RECOMMENDED MOTION #1: Move to waive the reading of the Resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION #2: Move to adopt Resolution 95-04 , Authorizing the Purchase of 4555- 57 Taylor Street N.E. located in the Sheffield Neighborhood. cc: HRA Commissioners COUNCIL ACTION: ~bt\council.for RESOLUTION 95- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBI~ HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA ~UTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 4555-57 TAYLOR STREET N.E. LOCATED IN THE SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority") have jointly prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Sheffield Neighborhood entitled "The Sheffield'Neighborhood Revitalization Program (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City and the Authority have found within the Sheffield Neighborhood there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard residen- tial structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and City Ordinances or there exists a need for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area, and WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire one such duplex property pursuant to the Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Columbia Heights and Dorothy C. McGuire (the "Seller"); and the Purchase Agreements were signed by the Seller(s) and are provided herewith; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (1) The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agree- ment between the City and Dorothy C. McGuire authorizes the Mayor and the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $62,300 which is established as the fair market value based on the Anoka County assessors market value. (2) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the Purchase Agreements. (3) The City Council approves an interim source of funding from Capital Improvement Fund 410 in the amount of $62,300 plus $2,000 so the city may acquire the real property as provided in the Purchase Agreements. (4) The interim sources of financing of Capital Improvement Fund 410 shall be repaid from sources of permanent financing as set forth in Resolution 94-40 (Approving the Development Project Budget for 4600 block Between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street). 1995. Passed this day of , ATTEST: Motion by: Roll Call: Ayes: Nays: Seconded by: JoAnne Student City Council Secretary Joseph Sturdevant Its Mayor PURCHASE AGl~F~FM~vr RECEIVED OF the City of Columbia Heights (h~ r:ferred to as the "BLTYER") the m~m of DOLLARS Cash to b¢ held in the trust ac¢otmt of .. , as tamest money and in part payment for the pumhase of property listed on the attache~ Exhibit A, situated in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anok& Stat¢ of M~nnesota, all of w~ch pr0pen7 Dorothy C. McSuire ~¢re~cr refe~ed to as the "SELLER") have t~s day sold to thc BUYER for the ~m of sixty Two Thousand Three hundred dollars---(~ 62,300.00 ), w~ch sh~ be payable at closing. 1. Offer/Acceptance: Buyer offers to purchase and SELLER agrees to sell real property legally described as: Lot Thirty (30} and North one half (1/2) of Lot Twenty Nine (29), Block Seven (7), Sheffield's Second Sub- division, Anoka County, Minnesota. (PIN ~ 25-30-24-33-0125) 4555-57 Taylor Street N.E.) 2. Allocation of Purchase Pr/ce. The purchase price for said properties shall be allocated as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3. Closin¢. The closing shall be conducted at the offices of Land Tide, Inc., 8 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, IvflN' 55112. The closing shall be conducted within sixty days of execution of this agreement. 4. Taxes and Special Assessments. Real estate taxes due and payable in and for the year of closing shall be prorated bet-ween SELLER and BUYER on a calendar year basis to the actual date of closing, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement. On Date of Closing, SELLER shall make full payment of all outstanding balances (including installments due in future years) for levied special assessments, including any installments of special assessments certified for payment with the real estate taxes due and payable in the year of closing. SELLER shall pay on Date of Closing all other special assessments levied as of the date of this agreement. SELLER shall provide for payment of special assessments pending as of the date of tkis agreement for improvements that have been ordered by the Ciw Council or other governmental assessing author/ties. (SELLER'S provision for payment shall be by payrnent into escrow of 1 1/2 times the estimated amount of the assessments). As of the date of this Agreement, SELLER represents that SELLER has not received a Notice of Heating of a new public improvement project from any governmental assessing author/t/, the costs of which project may be assessed against the Property.. If a special assessment becomes pending after the date of this Agreement and before the Date of Closing, BUYER may, at BUYER'S option: m Assume payment of the pendkng special assessment without adjusmaent to the purchase agreement price of the Property.; or, b. l~quir= SELLER to pay the penrti,~$ special ~ent (or e~row for payment of same as provided above) and BUYER shall pay a commensm-ae increase in the purchase price of the Property, which increase shall be the same as the estimated amount of the assessment; or, c. Declare this Agreement null and void by notice to SELLER, and earnest money shall be refunded to BU'YER. SELLER shall pay on Date of Closing any deferred real estate taxes or special assessments payment of which is requix~ as a result of the closing of this sale. 5. Delivery of Deed. Subject to performance by the BLrYER, SELLER agrees to execute and deliver a Warranty Deed at closing conveying marketable title to said premises, subject only to the following exceptions: a. Building and zoning laws, ordinances, State and Federal regulations; bo Restrictions relating to use or improvement of premises without effective forfeiture provisions; c. Reservation of any minerals or mineral rights to the State of Minnesota d. Utility and drainage easements wh/ch do not interfere with present improvements; 6. Examination of Title. Within a reasonable time a_-~er acceptance of th/s Agreement SELLER shall famish BUYER with an Abstract of Title or a Registered Property Abstract, at SELLER's sole expense, certified to date including proper searches covering bankruptcies and State and Federal jud~m'nents, liens, and levied and pending special assessments. BLrYER shall have ten (10) business days after receipt of the Abstract of Title or Registered Property Abstract either to have BUYER's attorney examine the title and provide SELLER with written objections or, at BUYER's own expense, to make an application for a Tide Insmrance Policy and notify SELLER of the application. BUYER shall have ten (10) business days after receipt of the Commitment for title Insurance to provide SELLER with a copy of the Commitment and written objections. BUY'ER shall be deemed to have waived any title objections not made within the applicable ten (10) day period for above, except that this shall not operate as a waiver of SELLER's covenant to deliver a statutory Warranty Deed. 7. Title Corrections and Remedies. SELLER shall have 120 days from receipt of BUYER's written tide objections to make fide marketable. Upon receipt of BUYER's title objections, SELLER shall, within 10 business days, notify BUYER of SELLER's intention to make t/fie marketable withLn the 120 day period. Liens or encumbrances for liquidated mounts which can be released by payment or escrow from proceeds of closing shall not delay the closing. Cure of the defects by SELLER shall be reasonable, diligent, and prompt. Pending correction of title, all payments required herein and the closing shall be postponed. SELLER shall be liable for any and all expenses related to the correction of tide, including, but not by way of limitation, Page 2 costs in bringing an action in Proceeding Subsequent, court costs, annrneys fees, and recording fees. a. If notice is given and SELLER makes title marketable, then upon presentation to BLrYEK of documentation establishing that tide has been made marketable, and if not objected to in the same time and manner as the original tide object/om, the closing shall take place within ten business days or on the scheduled closing date, whichever is later. b. If notice is given and SELLER proceeds in good faith to make title marketable but the 120 day period e.-cpires without tide being made marketable, em-nest money shall be refunded to BLrY~R. c. If SELLER does not give notice of intention to make title marketable, or if notice is given but the t20 day per/od expires without fide being made marketable due to SELLER's failure to proceed in good faith, BUYER may seek, as perm/ned by law, any one or more of the following: i. Proceed to closing without waiver or merger in the deed of the objections to fide and without waiver of any remedies, and may: (1) Seek damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees from SELLER as permitted by law (ctnmages under this subparagraph (1) shall be limited to the cost of curing objections to title, and consequenfial damages are excluded); or, (2) Undo,wake proceedings to correct the objection to fide; ii. Rescission of this Purchase Agreement by notice as provided herein, in which case the Purchase Agreement shall be null and void and all earnest money paid hereunder shall be refunded to BU'Y-ER; iii. Damages from SELLER including cost and reasonable attorney's fees, as permitted by law; iv. Specific performance wiuhin six months after such right of action arises d. If title is marketable, or is made mm:kemble as provided herein, and SELLER dehults in any of the a_~eements herein, BUYER may, as permitted by law: i. Seek damages from SELLER including costs and reasonable attorney's fees; ii. Seek specffic performance within slx months after such right of action arises. IT IS ACICNOWLEDGED THAT ~ IS OF THE ESSENCE I:IEREOF. 8. SELLER's Covenants. a. SELLER covenants that all buildings, if any, are entirely within the boundary, lines of the property, and agrees to remove all personal property, not included herein and all debris from the premises prior to possession date. b. SELLER covenants that ail e.-dsring leases, whether oral or wr/tten, have been disclosed to BO-Y-ER and that copies of alt whrten leases have been provided to BUYER for BUYER's review. Page 3 c. SELLER covenants that all existing lease~ whether they be oral or written, have been terminated or, if not termi-~,~ will expire by their terms as of the date of execution of this Purchase Agr~ment. SELLER further covenants that as of the date of closing no persons, whether t~l~nnts or ottl~'wi~e, will OCCllpy the ~lbje~t properties. SELLER agr~s to refiain from encumbering the subject properties with leases of any len~h, either by way of new leases or the renewal or extension of existing leases, from the date hereof until closing. e. SELLER agrees to refrain for collecting damage deposits covering the subject properties and further warrants that all damage deposits have been refunded to tenants. SELLER agrees to hold harmless and indemnify, the BtV/'EK from any claims for damage deposits arising out of the subject properties. f. SELLER acknowledges that the warranties and representations made herein by SELLER are a material inducement to BLrYEK's entering into this Purchase Agreement and that BU'YER is entitled to rely upon these warranties and representations despite independent investigation undertaken by BUYER. Should SELLER have misrepresented any material fact, or actively failed to disclose a material fact disclosed under this Section 7, then SELLER agrees to pay any and all costs of relocation arising out of the sale of the subject properties. g. SELLER acknowledges that B~R and SELLER will be employing the services of a title insurance/closing company to facilitate the closing of this tmmaction. SELLER agrees to promptly furnish said closing company with all documents requested and further agrees that if said closing company should, by error, collect an amount of money immffficient to meet payoff obligations to existing creditors, then SELLER will refund, within five (5) days of receiving oral or wrkten notice, whatever amount necessary, to satisfy the outstanding obligations. 9. Possession. SELLER further agrees to deliver possession (by tu~ing over all original keys to the subject properties) on date of closing provided that all conditions of this agreement have been complied with. 10. Fire Damage. In the event of any damage prior to closing to the subject properties and improvements thereon or the personal property, due to fire or other casualty, SELLER shall promptly notify BLrY'EK and BUYER may, within 10 days after notification, elect to terminate this Purchase Agreement, in wkich event BUYER's em-nest money shall be returned forthwith, BUYER and SELLER shall be released from any further liability hereunder and this Purchase Agreement shall be null and void. If BUYER does not elect to terminate this Purchase Agreement, this Purchase Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and at closing SELLER shall assign to BUYER all SELLER's right, title and ~nterest in and to any insurance proceeds paid or payable for such damage, but the amount of assignment due from SELLER shall be limited to the purchase price as set forth herein. Page 4 12. Sales Commissions. SELLE~ agi'_ e--s ro hold BU'YER harmless from my claim far sales commissions az4--~ing ou~ of dzis u-ansacdan ~o %he e~=: tho: such c',ainms m4.s¢ ou~ of ¢!~¢d to have en:~ed into w~r.h SELLER- 13. Acceomnce. Iz is ,~d~oad ~az BL~ h~ ~Sept. 13, 1994 ~0 aCC:p~ ~ ~free~n: can only be ~acgpted ~v BO~ through proper aaHon mk~n by ~e Cf~ CounaH for the C2~ of Calu~ia He~gh~ in ~ric~ accardanc~ wdh the prov~io~ of the Cha~er for said C~C:, any re~anz c~ ordinance, and any re~ant ~atut~ of the State of ~nn~ota. Therefore, th~ purch~e a~reement ~ ~r~s~v cvndi~one~ upon and shall not beca~ binding~ and nether pa~ shall acquire any r~gh~ hereunder un~2 such ~me ~ proper apprvvat h~ been obtained from ~e C~/. I~. Non-Waiver of Claims. T~s a~ecment sh~ no~ be caused ~ z w~-/e: of (k' ~y) ~at :i~er p~:' ~ or may have a~-~ ~e o~er. 15. Indemnffic=fion. Exc=or ~ mecffic~!y pro%ded o~er~e ~ ~s P'~c~e SELLER zh~ ~dem=/~ ~d ~otd ~U~ h~ess ~om ~d ag~ ~Y ~d ~ loss, ~mages. ~i'~/or e~emme ~s~g our of or ~ ~y way re:amc ro el~ for ~j~/to or dea~ of oerso~. ~=mac- to'prope~/or con. c: Hab~des ~sociated M~ ~e o~ers~p or operation of ~ :ropc~/or ~c b~ss conduc:cd ~cr:o~ m~mg ou~ of cvcnm or ~acdo~ bcfora ~tc of c:osm~. Exc:o~ ~ ~ec~c~y provided o~er~e ~ ~s P,~ch~c A~:men~ sh~ ~de~f ~d ~oid SELLE~ h~ess ~em md ~n~ ~y ~d ~ loss, co~ ~j~ or c~e~es ~s~g ouz of or ~ ~y way r=latcd to c]~m~ for ~j~< to or dea~ or ~a~e to prooe~<, or con~c: Iiab~des ~socimed ~ ~e o~c~hip or operation of prooe~ or '&= b~huess conduc:ed ~ercom ~msmg out or evenm or ~acdom ~er ~e ~rc of cio~mg. t6. Sum-ival of ~'a~anfies. )2 coven,s, r=orcsenmdo~ ~d ~des hcr=~ made s,~4ve due c[os~g her=render, ~d ~e ~auh ~d ac:mmcy of ~e sine ~ of ~e clos~g ~rc co~mrc con~dor~ of ~e obligadom of ~e p~f endded to rely on ~e sine, to close her=~dcr ~d ro pay ~uc p~ch~e pficc herc~ pro%ded for, ~y of w~ch con,dom, however, my be w~ved by ~c o~ cndded to ~c benefit ~cr=of, ~ whole or ~ pm at tach opdom 17. Sevembilim'. ~ne ~v~idir< er ~cr~cr:xab[iir/of ~.y pro%sion ~ u~s A~:xmenr s~l not Ln znv way ~c: duc v~idir/ ar c~rc:xbiiir/ of ~v o~er provision ~d ~s A~:ment Page 5 shall be c~m'uued in all re~e~ as if such invalid or tmcnfor~eable provision had never been in l S. Minnesota I.~w to Govern. This A~reemen~ shall be in~ and enforced in'" accordance ~ the Laws of ~he $~ue of lVfinn~o~ ' SELLER: Dated: (Seller) (Seller) BU'YE~ Dated: Da~ed: BY: BY: CITY OF COLUNfBLA HEIGHTS 3oseph Sturdevant ITS: Mayor Patrick Hentges ITS: Ciw Manager Page 6 Pm'c:l A: Parcd B: Pm-'c~ C: Pm'cd D: Parcel %25-30-24-33-0125, 4555-57 Taylor.Street NE, Col~hia Heights, MN · Page 7 CITy COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: Ordinances/Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: 6 Planning & Zoning Comm. APPROVAL ITEM: Lotsplit/T.C. America f~,~ ~ BY: Evelyn Nygaard . ~1¢~-- BY: NO: ~9412-51, 3800 N.E. 5th Street DATE: January 6, 1995 At their meeting of January 3, 1995 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request of Joe Burns, representing T.C. America, for a lotsplit of a portion of the property located at 3800 N.E. 5th Street which was tabled from the December Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to lack of information and no one present representing the case to answer the questions of the Commission for clarification. The proposed lotsplit would give the north parcel their own ingress/egress by moving the lot line to the middle of the driveway where a fence already divides the entrance. The existing curb cut will now be the access way for ingress and egress. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the lotsplit as requested for 3800 N.E. 5th Street. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 95-05, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 95-05, being a resolution approving the lotsplit for 3800 N.E. 5th Street as requested. COUNCIL ACTION: ccag195.no4 ~SOLUTION NO. ~5- 05 SUBDIVISION KEQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 - &0TH AVENUE N.E. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 I, Jerome J. Lague Hereby request a split of PIN Legally described as: See Attached Exhibit A 35 30 24 34 0034 THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO 1. That part of Lot 5, Rearrangement of Block E, Columbia Heights Annex, Anoka County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence South 30 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds East of an assigned bearing along the Easterly line of said Lot 5 a distance of 32.33 feet to a 1/2" inside diameter iron pipe monument capped R.L.S. 10832. to the actual point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds West a dis- tance of 107.77 feet to a 1/2" inside diameter iron pipe monument capped 10832; thence South 51 degrees 48 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 27.64 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 138.61 feet to the Easterly line of said Lot 5; thence North 30 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds West along said Easterly line of said Lot 5 a distance of 18.04 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. To be combined with the adjacent parcel to the north. 2. See attached Exhibit B for remainder description. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $1,144.08 be paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lot split given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lot split is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: Recommendation to the City Council for the approval of the lotsplJt as proposed. This 3rd day of January , 1995. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Larson Roll Call: All Ayes Zoning ,Officer CITY COUNCIL ACTION: This day of Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Sign~e of ~"vner~tariz~'d 3839 Cry. Rd. 116 Hamel, M~ 55340 Owner's Address Telephone No. 478-6565 Secretary to the Council Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor FEE $10.00 DATE PAID 10/20/94 KECEIPT No.: 32504 AI"fA£~EN~ 'fO RESOLUTION ~-0~ TRACT B (Frgm Survnyl ~and aoct-.ents provided prior to December 21, 1. A/! of Lots 7 and 8, Rearrangement of Bloc~ ~, ~olumb£a Heights Anne-x, Aaoka County, M~:mesote 2. That part of Lots 5, .6 end 9, said R~arrangemcnt of Bl~ck £, Columbia Heights Annex. lying easterly of thc east linc of University Avenue N.E. and lying southerly end easterly of the followimg described linc: .. Commencing et the ~ortheest corner of said Lot 5, in said Rearrangement of Block E, Columbia Heights Ann:x; thence South 30 degrees 20 minutes 16 eecond~ Bast on ar. assigned bearing clung the easterly line of Lots 1 through 8 io said l~errangelaent of Block £, a distance of 32.33 feet to a 1/2" inside diameter lroe pipe ~onu~ent napped R.L.S. 10832, thc actual point of beginning: thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds West · distance of 107.77 feet to a i/2" znside diameter iron pipe monumemt napped R,L.S. 10832; thence South 51 degrees &8 m~nutes 07 seconds Went a distance of i15.2b feet to s 1/2" ii.side diameter iron plp~ monu~ent capped R.L.S. 10832; thence South 1 degree 03 minutes 07 seconds East ante of 5 97 fee: to a 1/2" inside diameter iron pipe monument 'sapped R.L.S, 10831 diet ~[ ~' '~ ~ .... s ~9 seconds West a distance of 135.25 feet, moro or la=s, to s point on thc emstcrlv linc of University Avenue N.E. distant 734.90 feet southerly from the intersection of said easterly linc of University' Avenue N,£. end the northerly line of Lo~ I in said Rnarrangcment of Block E, Columbia Hniihts Annex, end there Lot 41 and Lot 42~. Block 70, maid Columbia Heights Annex to Mimneepoli=, except these positions ~hercof taken for street or highway purposes. .Otc 43 to 5~, incluziVe, Block 70, said Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis. ?hat part of Block E, Columbia Height: Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Bcglnning at the Southeast corner of Block "E"~ thence North with thc West line of F!ft' Street N.E. 171.b fee~; thence Northwesterly with thn Southwesterly line of Lool~.:'Place 182 feet; thence Southwesterly to · point in the Northeasterly line of %liev and in the Northwesterly radial boundary line of the above described part of r cl.'Block 70, said radial boundary line bein~ produced to the Northeasterly line of s.id alley; the~rc with Lhe said Northeesterl~ line of alley Southeasterly to thc North line of Thirty-eighth Avenue N.E.~ thence East with the llorth line of Thirty- el-Lib Avenue N.E, to the poi.~t of beginning. and northerly of thc north line of 7~th Avenu~ That alloy vacated bv Ovdinancc No. 59 end Ordinance No, 38 iving easterly of sod ed~ma:.cnt to Bloc~ ~0, said Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis and bol,aded on thc west b,' the e~crt} linc of\Univ:rsitv Avc~uc N.E. and bounded on thc south by thc northerly linc of 38th Avenue N.E. That part of LOt 17, Block 69, said Columbia Hcightz ~..~x to Minneapolis lying southerly of that street right-of-way deeded to CSt' - Columbia Heights on January 18... 1973. That part of Lot 11,' Block 69, said Columbia Heights Annex to~Minneepolis, lying sou:herlv of that street right-of-way deeded to the City of Columbia Heights on - l~nuary 18, 1973. 10. Lots 12 through 16, inclusive, Block 69, said Columbia Heights AD,nnx to the City of MinneapoliS. That vacated alley lying beseem said Lot 17 and said Lots 11 amd 12, Block 69, Colq Heights Annex to the City of Minneapolis. 12. Vacated Lookout Place lying southerly of the right-of-way of that street deodcd to City of Columbia Heights Sanuary 15,' 1973, end westerly of thc w~st linc of Fifth Sir1 13, 5lock 98, Columbia llcights Annex to ~inneapulis. Anoka County, Minnesota. All of }.orr ~ end 8 end that Dnrt of Lot 9, Block 69. C~lumhia Heights Anne~ to .iJloka County, .Minnesota, lying northerly of thc eorthcrly lies of that etrnet right-of-wa; deeded ~o tee City of Columbia Heights on January 18, 1973, I, Ran Murphy, Mirr~eaota Lend Survey~r No. 10832, hereby certify that the survey and description of t_he parcitiom lies dividing Lots 5, 6 a~ 9, easterly of U~.tversity Avenue N,E., in Rearrange-men: of Block E, Columbia Heights Anne.~, AmoEa County, Minnesota, into northerly and southerly segments wes prepared by ma or under ~ direct supervision and that I am & duly Registered an~ Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. This survey ~rae a~peri~poeed over a topographic location survey prepared by Etas, Field and Howak, in September of 1963, for the purpose of visuzll7 clarifying and showing thc dividing linc between parcels in relatiom to existing s~ructures. Descriptions of other adjacent tracts o~'ned by Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings Company, 3901 Untver~i:~ Avenue N.H., were compiled from available surveys ami recorda. No field surveys bare been instituted on those sites. ~ ~~ November 24, 1987 Run .Murphy P. LS 10832 ......... '' ' Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT B ATTACH~EIIT TO RESOLUTION 95-05 LO_T_ SURVEYS COMPANY,__INC. I.. ND SURVEYORS Invoice Wo. 37895 F.B. No. 647-76 Survey Notes: 1. Area - 4730Z8 9Sq. Ft.(~O~ Acres) 2. Property description and eas~nents shown per Old Republic National Title Insurance Co~)any Com~nil3nent Application No. A 697616 C dated April 29, 2994 3. Area in Flood Zone C (Area of minimal flooding) 4. Minimum setback requirements Front - 20 feet Rear 24 feet Sideyard abutting street - IS feet (one sideyard may be red,ced to zero if o~mers of 2 abutting lots file a signed agreement with the City. Requir~aents may have changed since construction. Property Description: All of Lots 7 and 8, Rearrange~nent of Block [. Col~mmbia Heights Annex, AnoVa County, Minnesota lhat part of Lots 5, 6 and g, said Rearrang~ent of Block [, C4)l~mbia Heights Annex lying Easterly of the East line of University Avenue N.[., except that part thereof lying Northerly and Westerly of the following described line: Coem~nctng at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5, in said Rearrangement of Block [, Column)ia Heights Annex; thence South 30 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds East on an assigne<l bearing along the Easterly line of Lots 1 through 8 in said Rearram~ment of Block E, a distance of 32.33 feet to a 1/2' inside diameter iron pipe monu~nent capped R.L.S. 10832, the actual point of beginning; thence South B9 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 107.77 feet to a 1/2' inside diameter iron pipe monument capped R.L.S. 10832; thence South S! degrees ~8 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 115.26 feet to a 1/2' inside diameter iron pibe monet capl~'d R.L.S. 10832; thence South 1 degrees 03 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 54.97 feet to a 1/2' inside diameter iron pipe mon~nent capped R.L.S. 10832; thence South 89 de(Jrees 41 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 134.51 feet, more or less, to a point on the Easterly line of University Ave. N.E., distant 734.92 feet southerly fro~ the intersection of said easterly line of University Ave. N.E. and the northerly line of Lot ! in said Rearrangement of Blocs [. C4)l~ia Heights Annex, and there terminating. EXCEPT that part of said Lot 5 describe~l as follows: Con,mending at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence South 30 ~e~jrees ]g minutes 23 seconds East on an assigned bearing along the easterly line of said Lot S a distance of 32.33 feet to a 1/2' inside diameter iron pipe monument capped R.L.S. 10832, to the actual I)oint of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of X07.77 feet to a 1/2' inside diam~ter iron pipe monu~mnt capped 10832; thence South 51 degrees ~,8 ~nutes 07 seconds West a distance of 27.64 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 138.6! feet to the easterly line of said Lot 5; thence North 343 de<jrees 19 minutes 23 seconds West along said easterly line of said Lot 5 a distance of 18.04 feet to the point of becjinntng and there terminating. Lot 4! and Lot 42, Block 70, said Column)ia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, except those portions thereof taken for street or highway purposes. Lots 43 to 54, inclusive, Block 70, said Colue~)ia Heights Annex to Minneapolis. That part of Block E, Col um~3ia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, AnoVa CoiJnty, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Block 'E'; thence Worth along ~ West line of Fifth Street WE 173.6 feet; thence Northwesterly along the Southwesterly line of Lookout Place !82 feet; thence Southwesterly to a point in the Northeasterly line of alley and in the Wo~'t~westerly radial b~ line of the above described part of said Block 70, said radial boundary line being ~roduced to the Northeasterly line of said alley; thence along the said Northeasterly line of alley Southeasterly to the North line of Thirty-eighth Avenue NE; thence East along the Worth line of ~irty-ei9hth Avenue WE to the point of beginning. Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT B ATTACHMENT TO RESOLUTIOI~ 95-05 Vacated Edgemoor Place lytng Easterly of the Easterly line of University Avenue I~ and Northerly of the I~rth line of 38th Avenue NE. Lots 7 through t6, Inclusive. Bl,.ck 6g, Co1~nbta Heights Annex to I~nne~pol~s; that Block 69, Col~ta Heights Annex to Minneapolis lying Southerly of the Westerly extension of the #orth line of the South Half on Lot 10 in said Block 6~; al~d tJle Yacat~d alley in Block 69, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, lyt~j Southerly of the Westerly extensfofl of the South line of the Northerly 12.5 feet of Lot 1! tn said 81ock 69 ; and vacated Lookout Place lytmj Southerly of the ~est~rly extension of the South line of the #ort~erly 12.5 feet of Lot 11 in Block 69. That part of Block 98, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, lylng Easterly of the East of University Ave. NE. Lots 9 through 20, inclusive, Bloct 2, First Subdivision of Block F, Col umbta Heights, I~nnesota, Anok& County, Minnesota. Lot 12, 81ock 1, First Subdivision of Block F, Col~me~ta Heights, Minnesota, AnoVa County, I~innesota. The Hest Half of that vacated alley lying Easterly of Lots !8, First Subdivision of Bloc~ F, Columbia Heights, That vacated alley lying between Lots g, 10 and 1! on the East and Lots !2 through 17, inclusive on the ~est, in said Block 2, Ftrst Subdivision of Block F, Col~mbta Heights Minnesota. ' That vacated street lying betveen Lot 12, B]ock 1, on the East and Lots on t~e West, all in said First Subdivision of Block F, Col~mbta Heights, Minnesota. A tract of land bounded on the ~orth by the Southerly line of Ftrst Subdivision of Bloct F, Columbia Heights, Minnesota; bounded on the gest by the West line of Block 2 in said First Subdivtsiofl of Block F, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, produced Southerly; bounded on the East by the East line of Bloc~ I tn said First Subdivision of Bloc~ F, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, produce~ Southerly and bounded on the South by a line parallel with and 10 feet distant Northwesterly (measured at right angles) from the center l~ne of the ~ain tract of the Minneapolis, St. ~ aul and Sault Ste. l~arte Railroad Co~pany~s so ca~]ed Columbia Heights Spur. To Not.est Bank Minnesota, National Association and Old Republic National Title Insurance CoJpany: This is to certify that this map or plat and the survey on which it is based were made (i) in accordance with "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys,' jointly established and adopted by ALTA and ACS~ in 1992, and includes Items 1. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7a, 8, 9 and 10 of Table A thereof, and (ii) pursuant to the Accuracy Standards {as adopted by ALTA and ACSM and in effect :~ the date of this certification) of an Urban Survey. Dated this 19th day of July, 1994 5~gned' Application For: Rezoning Variance Privacy Fence Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Other C~TY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Application Date: Fee= ~C~ Date Paid ' , / Receipt No.' 1. Street Address of Subject Property= 2. Legal Description of Subject Property, Applicant: Name: Address: Phone: 5. Description of Request: /~o'~ '~/~/' ~L Zoning: Applicable City Ordinance Number Present Zoning, Present Use Section Proposed Zoning Proposed Use 7. Reason for Request= Exhibits Submitted (maps. diagrams, etc.) Acknowledgment and Signature= The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia Heights to take the action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances-of the City of Columbia Heights and the laws of the Stat~f Minnesota. · ?aken Sy~_ , PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 1 The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of January 3, 1995 was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Members present were Paulson, Fowler, Larson, Peterson and Szurek. Also present were Evelyn Nygaard (Building/Zoning Administrator), Don Schneider (Director of H.R.A./City Planner) and Jim Hoeft (representing the City Attorney's office). Motion by Larson, seconded by Fowler, to approve the minutes from the meeting of December 6, 1994 as presented in writing. Roll Call: All Ayes. NEW BUSINESS: ho Public Hearing Cond. Use Permit/Site Plan Case #9501-01 B.J. Larsons Remodeling Co. Re: 4025 University Ave. Columbia Heights, Mn. Evelyn Nygaard presented the request of Mr. Allen Bohlman for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval to allow the intensification of the use and an addition onto the southeast corner of the existing building at 4025 University Avenue. She explained that the addition of 360 square feet and the remodel of the existing 256 s.f. sun porch would enable the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bohlman, to close their operation at 608 N.E. 40th Avenue and consolidate the two operations at this address. A maximum of 56 children would be cared for on the premises. Ms. Nygaard stated that the proposed parking and exiting arrangements were submitted to the Public Works Director, Mark Winson, for his recommendation. The amended site plan reflects Mr. Winson's suggestions. The plan indicates seven to eight parking spaces to be paved and striped as soon as weather permits. She stated that the parking for employees and the "drop off" area parking would be satisfactory to the Engineering Department. Mr. Bohlman stated that three of the teachers drive and would park on the site. Ms. Nygaard also informed the Commission that the requirement for a minimum of 75 square feet of fenced outside play area per pupil be provided per Section 9.109(2)0) of the Zoning Ordinance would be met by the 5,580 s. f. fenced area at the rear of the building. Motion by Paulson, seconded by Peterson, to approve the site plan as presented and to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Conditional Use Permit provided the paving of the lot and the fenced play area be provided as shown on the site plan. Roll Call: All Ayes. **THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE JANUARY 9, 1995 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Bo Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit Case #9501-02 Linders Greenhouses, Inc. RE: 4300 Central Avenue Columbia Heights, Mn. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 2 Evelyn Nygaard presented the request of Peter Linder of Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary "mini greenhouse" and retail sales from the easterly parking lot of the Central Valu Mall, 4300 Central Avenue, from April 15, 1995 through June 25, 1995. She informed the Commission that this would be the sixth year that Linders's Greenhouses would operate in this same location. She stated that the only big change in the operation would be two structures instead of the single structure used in the past. The greenhouse structures will be wider and shorter than in previous years with four, six foot exits instead of two exits, two cashier areas and four fire extinguishers. Ms. Nygaard directed the Commis3ioners attention to the letter from Kraus-Anderson, owners of the center, granting Linders permission for use of the premises. She also stated that the Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and have no problems with the proposed structures or layout. Mr. Linder was present at the meeting. Motion by Fowler, seconded by Paulson, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a "mini greenhouse" as an accessory structure at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 1995 through June 25, 1995 provided a deposit of $500 is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the erection of the structures to ensure their removal at the end of the sales period. Roll Call: All Ayes. **THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE JANUARY 9, 1995 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Co Public Hearing Preliminary and Final Plat Approval Case #9501-03 City of Columbia Heights Heritage Heights Development Columbia Heights, Mn. Evelyn Nygaard presented the preliminary plat, contour plan and final plat for the Heritage Heights Development. She explained that the proposed Heritage Heights is for the redevelopment of a portion of the Sheffield area bounded by 47th Avenue on the north, Fillmore Street on the west, Pierce Street on the east and 46th Avenue on the south. The current legal description of the property is all of Lots 11, 12 13 and 14 and the west 35 feet of Lot 10 and Lot 15, Block 1, Sheffields Subdivision, Anoka County, Mn. She stated that the new plat would divide the area into 18 new lots to accomodate the construction of single family dwellings with the garages at the front and the alley removed. She informed the Commission that the plans have been approved by the City Engineer and the City Manager changing the name on the plans from Heights Cove to Heritage Heights. Motion by Larson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the preliminary plat and the final plat for the proposed Heritage Heights Development. Roll Call: All Ayes. **THIS ITEM WILL APPEAR ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR JANUARY 23, 1995. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 3 Public Hearing Appeal of Administrative Orders Case #9501-04 William Frauly 4544 Fillmore Street Columbia Heights, Mn. Evelyn Nygaard presented the request of William Frauly for an appeal of the Administrative orders issued by the Code Enforcement Officer in the Fire Department, Captain Lowell DeMars, for the rental property located at 4544/46 Fillmore Street. She informed the Commission that the list of code deficiencies included in the agenda packets were accompanied by the Resolution of the City Council dated October 10, 1994 revoking Mr. Frauly's rental license. The reasons cited during the revocation process were Mr. Frauly's failure to submit proper relicensing forms as required (License forms were due prior to expiration of current license on June 1, 1994. Mr. Frauly paid for his new license October 28, 1994 after revocation by City Couucil had occurred.) and failure to schedule the rental unit for a licensing inspection per the Housing Maintenance Code requirements. Captain DeMars has also stated in writing that a number of exterior code violations found at the October 26, 1994 inspection have remained uncorrected. He also informed the Commission that Mr. Frauly has been very reluctant to deal with Housing Maintenance code problems associated with his rental property since the program began and has a long history of neglect and is very slow to comply with orders to correct deficiencies over the past years. Ms. Nygaard stated that the right of appeal is based on "erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a mis-statement or mistake of fact". She informed the Commission that Mr. Frauly's appeal is based on "the items left to be corrected not being threatening to the well being of the tenants, the community or himself". Mr. Frauly was present to explain his reasons for filing an appeal. He stated that he works two jobs and is very hard to reach. He indicated that he had left messages on Captain DeMars voice mail a number of times and never received a return call. He felt there was a definite communication problem in getting an appointment set up for the initial yearly inspection because he is not available during the day to meet the inspectors at the site. Mr. Frauly did state he lives on one side of the duplex. Mr. Frauly also informed the Commission that it was difficult for him to make some of the repairs as his income is very limited due to the fact he has just finished school and started a new full time job and he is getting married in June of 1995 and is paying for wedding arrangements. He also stated he had filed bankruptcy and has only about $1000 in a savings account. He is also considering changing the property to a single family dwelling. Mr. Frauly felt confused regarding the required completion date for the installation of the hard surface parking stating the inspection report he received indicated the hard surface parking to be completed before June 30, 1997. He indicated his plans were to install the parking area during the summer of 1995 and, at that time, also correct and rebuild the retaining wall that was cited in the inspection report. He explained that he had already rebuilt the retaining wall but it has already started leaning. Because of the cold weather after the October 26, 1994 inspection, he was unable to complete these code items. He gave the Commission his word that the work would be completed. Discussion followed. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 4 Commissioner Paulson asked why Mr. Frauly doesn't change to a single family dwelling now and inquire of the HRA if any loan monies would be available for the alterations. Mr. Frauly stated that his tenants have a lease until June of 1995 and because they have four small children, they will have a difficult time to find another unit large enough that they can afford. Commissioner Szurek emphasized the history of neglect Mr. Frauly has proven regarding his rental property and that there have been problems since 1991. She stated that the objective of the City is to improve the housing stock by enforcement of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance. Council Representative Peterson commended Mr. Frauly for his efforts. He did state that Mr. Frauly should have completed the minor items earlier in the year, however, he did agree that there is some question as to the date the hard surface parking should be .~nstalled. Mr. Peterson stated the other items are relatively minor and, due to the winter weather, could not be done at this time. He stated he would like the City to work with Mr. Frauly to get the items completed and set a firm date for a deadline. The City Attorney, Jim Hoeft, stated that because the City Council has already revoked Mr. Frauly's license, the Commission would have to stay the revocation to a specific date in order to allow Mr. Frauly to complete the outstanding code requirements. Commission Paulson suggested Mr. Frauly post a bond with the City to ensure the work is completed as he felt that, come June 1995, Mr. Frauly may be short on funds due to paying for his wedding and retain his tenants indefinitely, thus, being unable to put forth the funds to complete the work. With a bond, if the work is not done by June of 1995, the City can collect on the bond and complete the work. Attorney Hoeft indicated that it could be difficult for Mr. Frauly to qualify for a bond due to his current bankruptcy and his financial status. Commissioner Paulson stated that the City has streets lined with houses that need repairs and the owners always have reasons for delaying the repairs or just not making the repairs. He informed Mr. Frauly that he is not the only rental property owner that has filed an appeal regarding orders to make repairs required by the Housing Maintenance Ordinance. He felt the Housing Maintenance Ordinance was adopted by the City for a reason and that it should be upheld as in the past appeals in order to be fair in all cases. ~ Commissioner Szurek felt that the Commission should not draw conclusions regarding actions of the Fire Department without hearing their side of the story. However, neither Captain DeMars nor any other representative of the Fire Department were in attendance to provide further information. She agreed the outstanding code items could not be done this time of year and did not want to "drive out" someone willing to work with the City to arrange a timely completion of the code items. After further discussion, it was the concensus of the Commission that $250 should be deposited by Mr. Frauly with the City to ensure the current outstanding code items are completed to the City's satisfaction by June 30, 1995 at which time the $250 would be returned with 4% interest. They also directed Staff to find out if Mr. Fraulys license fees were received, and also directed Staff to have Captain DeMars clarify exactly what needs to be done regarding the hard surface parking requirements and the due date for completion. The Commission also stated that any violations found PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 5 during future inspections would be treated as a separate issue. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Larson, to stay revocation of the license for 4544/46 Fillmore Street and to grant a temporary license until June 30, 1995 provided Mr. Frauly deposits the sum of $250 with the City to ensure completion of current code violations to the City's satisfaction by June 30, 1995 and, if so completed, Mr. Frauly's $250 be returned with 4% interest. Roll Call: All Ayes. 4. OLD BUSINESS. ao Public Hearing Lotsplit Case #9412-51 Joe Burns/T.C. America RE: 3800 N.E. 5th Street Columbia Heights, Mn. Evelyn Nygaard explained that Mr. Burns request for a lotsplit of a portion of 3800 N.E. 5th Street was tabled at the meeting in December as no one was in attendance representing the case to answer questions regarding the request. She informed the Commission that the proposed lotsplit would give the north parcel their own ingress/egress by moving the lot line to the middle of the driveway where a fence already divides the entrance. The existing curb cut will now be the access way for ingress and egress. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Larson, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the lotsplit as requested for 3800 N.E. 5th Street. Roll Call: All Ayes. **THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE JANUARY 9, 1995 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. 5. STAFF REPORTS. Don Schneider reviewed the proposed resolution regarding the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sheffield Tax Increment Financing District. He informed the Commission of the schedule of meetings and dates for the approval process. He also reviewed the Housing Section of the Comprehensive Plan addressing the proposed changes necessary to upgrade and enhance the housing stock within the City. Motion by Larson, seconded by Fowler, to approve Resolution 95-01 finding the establishment of the Sheffield Tax Increment Financing District (a redevelopment district) and the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan related thereto to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion by Paulson, seconded by Larson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes. Respectfully submitted, /~' K~t~ry~ Pepin t~// 8ecretajy to the~lanm,~ and Zomng Commission kp CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA sEcTION: Communications ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: 7 Planning and Zoning Comm APPROVAL ITEM: Cond. Use Permit/B.3.Larson Remod. BY: Evelyn Nygaard~._ NO: #9501-01, 6025 University ~ ~' DATE: January 6, 1995 At their meeting of 3anuary 3, 1995 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request of Mr. Allen Bohlman, owner of 4025 University Avenue, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the intensification of the use and an addition onto the southeast corner of the existing building at 4025 University Avenue. The addition of 360 square feet and the remodel of the existing 256 s.f. sunporch would enable the owners to close their operation at 608 N.E. 40th Avenue and consolidate the two operations at this address. A maximum of 56 children would be cared for on the premises. Section 9.109(2)(i) of the R-3 section of the Zoning Ordinance allows, with a Conditional Use Permit, day nurseries and nursery schools, provided that not less than 75 square feet of outside play space per pupil be provided and that said space be fenced. That requirement would be met by the 5,580 s.f. fenced area at the rear of the building. The proposed parking and exiting arrangements were submitted to the Public Works Director, Mark Winson, for his recommendations. The amended site plan reflects Mr. Winson's suggestions. The plan indicates seven to eight parking spaces to be paved and striped as soon as weather permits. The parking for employees and the "drop off" area parking would be satisfactory to the Engineering Department. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the operation at 4025 University Avenue provided the paving of the lot and the fencing are provided as indicated on the approved Site Plan. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the intensification of the use with an addition onto the southeast corner of the existing building at 4025 University Avenue provided the paving of the lot and the fenced play area be provided as indicated on the approved Site Plan. COUNCIL ACTION: ccag195.n01 CITY OF COLUI~BIA HEIGHTS Agplication For: Rezoning Variance Privacy Fence Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Other Street Address of Subject Property, 2. Legal Description of Subject Property, Description of Request: Zoning: Ovner, Address: ~ Phon., 7 ql- q/ l Applicable City Ordinance N~unber PresentZonin, ~_~ Present Use Section Proposed Zoning Proposed Use Reason for Request, ~ '~ fl'~o~"- $~A~"~- 8. Exhibits Submitted (maps, diagrams, etc.) Acknowl.ed~ment and Si~nature, The undersi~ned hereby represents upon all of the penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Columbia-Heights to take the action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights and the lays of the State of Minnesota. ~ $ignature of Applicant, ~~ ~,~' Date, / O-S/'~ ~ Taken By:_ A 12 ~e~w CF_ [:] N.C. HOIUM ~#o A$$OCIAT[S, IMC. ~'~'"'"~" SURVEYORS Telephone =~ CENTRAL AVE. N.E. (Hwy. 65)--BLAINE,MINNESOTA ~4 CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY: WA ~,-'"~ ~....[:~ ~ AC.. ~ ~7. E V~ SUGGESTED LEGAL DESCRIPTION= All of the East 1/2 of Lot 8, Block 1, REARRAflGE~I(T OF BLOCK D, COLUMBIA IIEIGHTS NIt(EX, Anoka County, Minnesota lying West of a line 128 feet West of the East line of Lot 8, EXCEPT that part thereof taken for highway purposes ANO EXCEPT the South 45 feet thereof. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF A SURVEY OII THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ABOYE DESCRIBED LAND, AND THE LOCATION OF ALL BUILDINGS, THEREON, AND ALL ¥1SIBLI IN. CROACH~EN'/S, IF ANY. FROM OR ON SAID LAND. AS SURVEYED BY ME THIS ...... .1.~.t..h. ..... DAY OF ............... .A.~r.J.)..; .................. A.D. 19Z.~ ........... N.C. HOIUM AND ASSO~,~ATES,/II~. ' , . ............. .... ....................................... ~ Mtnnelete R®gimt~,etio. No ........................ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JUNE 6, 1978 page 2 Ce Public Hearing Special Purpose Fence Case 47806-27 Howard Manning 4027 Monroe Street Columbia Heights, MN Mr. Manning also changed his request from a Special Purpose Fence, to that of a Privacy Fence. His proposed fence will be six feet high and located along the north boundary line of this property. The fence will not extend along the side of the house as originally requested therefore the nature of the fence can be classified as a privacy fence. Motion by Nelson, seconded by Szymczak to approve Mr. Manning's request for a Privacy Fence. D. Publi~"~~ James McDonald Variance ~ 4232 Polk St~X~/ Case #7806-28 ~~~__~.~eigh~s, ~ This case has been withdrawn~.~s~the nee eliminated. The proposed add~~non-conforming residence will bring the home into conformance ~ the zoning code. Site Plan Approval Case 7806-29 Walter Maciaszek 1075 Highway 10 Spring Lake Park, MN Mr. Maciaszek presented his proposed site plan for approval to the Co~missioners. Mr. Maciaszek is proposing to construct an office building at the tentative address of 4025 University Avenue N.E. (This is a vacant lot and has not been assigned an address. This is only an approximation and should not be used on legal documents). The property is zoned R-B, Retail Business, and would be a permitted use. The proposed building would be two stories high and have a total gross floor area of 3,120 square feet. The required number of parking spaces is eleven and Mr. Maciaszek has provided for sixteen. The zoning code does provide for adequate screening when a business is located adjacent to a residentially zoned property. Mr. Jerome Earley, who o~as the home directly to the north of the propOsed site was present at the meeting. Mr. Earley did not have any idea of what had been proposed and was at the meeting on another matter. The proposed plan was explained to him at the meeting. Mr. Earley's home is five feet from the lot line on the south lot line and the proposed building is ten feet from said lot line. This would give Mr. Earley fifteen feet from his home to the proposed building. Mr. Maciaszek felt that a fence would probably give a feeling of confinement to Mr. Earley's yard as opposed to leaving some of the trees and landscaping. The proposed building will be all brick and not much larger than a regular duplex. Mr. Earley felt.that if some of the trees _in the back yard could be saved, it would be less objectionable. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JUNE 6, 1978 page 3 Motion by Parsons, seconded by Nelson to approve the site plan with the following stipulation: that Mr. Maciaszek leave as many trees to the back of the lot as possible; that the last two parking spaces on the northeast corner of the lot be eliminated at this time and the trees left on the lot, and at some future date if it is felt by Mr. Earley that a fence be provided, Mr. Maciaszek shall provide such screening fence. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. Public Hearing Variance Case #7806-30 Tom Kelelson 3922 Third Street Columbia Heights, MN Mr. Ketelson was present to request a variance to allow the construction of a five hundred square foot addition to the present five hundred square foot house at 3922 Third Street N.E. The house with the new addition would be twenty square feet short of the required 1020 square feet. Ordinance 877 states that a variance may be granted for a non-conforming residential unit if the liveability of the house will be greatly improved. The proposed addition will increase the width of the house from 20' to 25'; and will extend, the rear of the house sixteen feet. The sideyards will still'be within the limits of the zoning code. Motion by Nelson, seconded by Szymczak to approve the variance to allow for the addition to the home located at 3922 Third Street N.E., Columbia Heights MN. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. *This item will be heard at the City Council meeting on June 12, 1978. Ge Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit & Variance Case #7806-31 Richard Caron 4201 Central Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN Mr. Richard Caron desires to construct a new radiator repair shop to the rear of his present shop located at 4201 Central Avenue. His present structure would be demolished. There was a discussion regarding the type of building to be constructed. Mr. Caron indicated that he would like to construct a "steel-type" building, but has mot had any proposals on same. Since he did not have any plans as to the type and size of the building, it was felt that more information should be obtained before granting any variances and Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Szymczak, seconded by Nelson to table the request until Mr. Caron obtains plans for the type of building he wishes to construct for the next meeting. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. PLANNING AND ZONING CO~ISSION REGULAR MEETING - AGE~ September 7, 1982 Page 6 Public Hearing Rezoning/Cond. Use Permit Case #8209-55 Janet Rid]er/DeGardner Rea]ty h025 University Ave. N.E. Columbia Heights, Mn. Mr. OeGardner is requesting the property located at 4025 University Avenue be rezoned from RB, Retail Business District, to R-3, Multiple Family Residential District. The reason for the request is to allow the operation of a daycare center which can be approved by conditional use permit in a R-3 zone and also for living quarters. The adjoining properties to the north and east are presently zoned R-3, therefore, this would not be "spot" zoning but an enlargement of the present R-3 zone. Janet Ridler, leasee, is requesting a conditional use permit for the operation of a daycare center at 4025 University Avenue for up to forty (40) children. According to Section 9.109(2)(i), day nurseries are permitted by conditional use in a R-3 zone provided not less than seventy-five (75) square feet of outside play space per pupil be provided and that said space be fenced. Ms. Ridler has applied for a State license for a maximum of forty (40) children which will require a minimum of three thousand (3,000) square feet of fenced area (6,000 fenced area being provided). The parking ordinance does not specifically address day care centers, but, if this building is also to be used as a dwelling, a minimum of two (2) parking spaces would be required, one of which shall be enclosed. (No garage being provided at this time.) In addition, using the school parking requirements which requires one (1) space for each class room plus one (1) for each 300 students, this operation would require three (3) additional spaces requiring a total of five (5) parking spaces. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of this rezoning as it is presently zoned R-3 on the north and east sides. I would also recommend approval of the conditional use permit subject to the rezoning provided all conditions of the Fire Department and the Conditional Use process are met and a garage be installed if part of the building is to be used as a single family residence. 4. Hew Business: The City Council has requested the Planning Commission review the manufactured home ordinance which had its first .reading at the City Council meeting of August 23, 1982. Enclosed in your packet is the Action A]ert letter and ordinance for manufactured homes. The reason for the new ordinance is, that by State definition, mobile homes and manufactured homes are considered the same and cannot be excluded from residential zones provided they meet the minimum requirements established by ordinance in the respective residential zones. Any additions or corrections the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to recommend to the City Council must be done at this time. Respectfully submitted, LeRoy Gorgnson Zoning Administrator/Building Official LG/kp PLANNING AND ZONING~MMISSlON REGULAR MEETING - MIRUTES September 7, 1982 Page 4 Neighbors in the audience voiced disapproval of the propane tank installation as they felt it would create a dangerous situation. They stated station employees have little or no supervision on evenings and weekends and tend to drag race cars through the area. The residents felt it would be easy for someone to loose control of their vehicle and hit this tank being it would be located above ground. They also requested the privacy fence at the rear of the station be replaced or repaired as sections of the fence have been missing for some time. Motion by Parsons, seconded by Hovland, to recommend to the City Council the denial of the variance on the decrease of requi~ed parking spaces due to a lack of a hardship. Roll Call: All Ayes. **THIS ITEM WILL APPEAR ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF 9/13/82. Discussion was held regarding the next step the station owner should take to gain approval for the tank installation. The commissioners informed him he must maintain and have designated the twelve (12) legal-sized parking spaces shown on the original site plan. If they wish to change the location of the parking spaces, they may appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission with the request for an amendment to the original site plan. They must submit to staff an amended site plan designating twelve (12) parking spaces of legal size. Public Hearing Rezoning/Conditional Use Permit Case #8209-55 Janet Ridler 4025 University Ave. N.E. Columbia Heights, Mn. Mr. Goranson presented the request for rezoning of the property located at 4025 University Avenue from RB to R-3. He stated the reason for the request is to allow the operation of a childcare center which in itself requires a Condltional Use Permit. Mr. Goranson informed the Commission that Janet Ridler, leasee of the property in question, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a childcare center for up to forty (40) children. She has fulfilled the requirement for 75 square feet of fenced area per child by providing a fenced area of 6,000 square feet. She has also submitted an application for a license to the State. Relatlve to the parking requirements, Mr. Goranson stated the Zoning ~rdinance does not specifically address a daycare or childcare center. However, if the building will also be a residence, a minimum of two (2) parking spaces are required one of which must be enclosed.. At this timethere is not a garage on the premises. In addition, by using the school parking requirements which require one space for each classroom plus one space for every 300 students, this operation would require three (3) additional spaces, requiring a total of five (5) parking spaces. PLANNING AND ZONING I~MISSION REGULAR MEETING - MII~'rES September 7, 1982 Page 5 Motion by Parsons, seconded by Hovland, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the rezoning of the property located at 4025 University Avenue from RB to R-3. Roll Call: All Ayes. Motion by Hovland, seconded by Dobis, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a childcare center at 4025 University Avenue provided that the City Council approves the rezoning, that the existing sign that has been erected is altered to conform to the requirements for a sign in a'R-3 district and that a garage is constructed no later than July 1, 1983 to fulfill the parking requirement for at least one enclosed parking space. Roll Call: All Ayes. **BOTH THESE ITEMS WILL APPEAR ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF 9/13/82. NEW BUSINESS: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the manufactured home ordinance which had its first reading at the City Council meeting of August 23, 1982. They did not have any additions or corrections to recommedd to the City Council. Commissioner Dobis informed the Planning and Zoning Commission that he will be resigning from the Commission effective November 2, 1982. The regularly scheduled meeting for November 2, 1982 will be held at 8:00 p.m. due to the elections. Motion by Dobis, seconded by Parsons, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes. Respectf.ully submitted, Katliryn R. Pepin Secretary kp CITY OF CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS "SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" October 6, 1987 Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Columbia Heights, Mn. 55421 RE: Regular Meeting October 6, 1987 Commissioners: The following is in addition to the agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to be held Tuesday, October 6, 1987 in the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers at 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. He Site Plan Approval Case #8710-85 Janet Ridler/Col.Hgts. Child Care Ctr. 4025 University Ave. N.E. Columbia Heights, Mn. danet Ridley is requesting Site Plan Approval to install an 8'x32' entry and solarium to the south side of the Columbia Heights Daycare Center located at 4025 University Avenue. The reason for the request is to install an entry and coatroom for children. There are five (5) stripped parking spaces on the site and a single garage making a total of six (6) parking spaces. The parking spaces were approved when the Conditional Use Permit for the daycare center was approved. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as presented. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Rita M. Petkoff, Councilmember Russell D. Paulson, Councilmember Edward M. Carlson, Councilmernber Gary L. Peterson, Councilmember EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PLANNING AND ZONING REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES October 6~ 1987 Page 4 ION Mr. Goranson stated that a hardship, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, would not exist. Councilman Peterson felt the visibility was low along 40th Avenue due to the buildings being so close together. Mr. Aulwes was not present. Motion by Nixon, seconded by Szurek, to deny the variance due to lack of a hardship. Roll Call: Szurek-Aye; Nixon-Aye; Peterson-Aye; Markow-Abstain. Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit Case #8710-84 Curtis Dockter 4336 Reservoir Blvd. Columbia Heights, Mn. Mr. Goranson presented Mr. Dockter's request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 14'x16' accessory structure in the rear yard at 4336 Reservoir Blvd. The proposed building would be located eight (8) feet from the north property line and fifteen feet from the rear property line and used only for storage purposes. Mr. Dockter requested the building be increased in size to 14'x18'. The Commission members did not have a problem with the size increase. Mr. Dockter asked if he would have needed this approval if he would have constructed a detached garage in the same location. Mr. Goranson replied that a Conditional Use Permit would not be required if a detached garage would be constructed. Mr. Dockter replied that he is, in essence, constructing a second garage as garage doors will be placed on the building and an antique vehicle will be stored inside. Mr. Goranson stated that he would then just need a building permit. Motion by Nixon, seconded by Szurek, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Conditional Use Permit provided the utility building not exceed the fifteen (15) foot height limitation. Roll Call: All Ayes. **STAFF WITHDRAWS THIS CASE FROM FURTHER ACTION DUE TO RECONSIDERATION OF THE CASE AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR A DETACHED GARAGE. Site Plan Approval Case #8710-85 Janet Ridler d/b/a Col.Hgts. Childcare 4025 University Ave. N.E. Center Columbia Heights, Mn. Mr. Goranson presented the request of Janet Ridler of the Columbia Heights Childcare Center for~Site Plan Approval to allow the construction of an 8'x12' entry and solarium on the southside of the building at 4025 University Avenue. The only concern the Commission had was that the addition would lessen the ingress and egress area intQ the parking lot. PLANNING AND ZONING CO~SSlON REGULAR MEETING - MINU~L~ October 6, 1987 Page 5 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Nixon, to approve the Site Plan as presented. Roll Call: All Ayes. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was held regarding recommended changes to the Parking Ordinance in the areas of 9.116(4)(t),Retail Stores or Service Shops, and 9.116(4)(n), Sanitariums, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution. Notion by Nixon, seconded by Markow, to recommend to the City Council the amendment of Section 9.116(4)(n) of the Zoning Ordinance to read "Sanitariums, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution: One (1) parking space for each two (2) beds for which accomodations are offered" and to leave Section 9.116(~)(t) as is which reads "Retail Store or Service Shop: At least one (1) off-street parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of retail floor area". Roll Call: All Ayes. STAFF REPORT A. Mr. Goranson requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission agree to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1987 to discuss a possible five (5) foot front yard variance request to allow the placement of a freestanding sign at Murzyn Hall. He stated it would be necessary to gain approval as soon as possible in order to get the sign post in the ground before frost, thus the need for a special meeting. The time for the meeting was set at 6:00 p.m. on October 20, 1987 in the City Council Chambers. Discussion followed regarding a legitimate hardship in this case and whether or not the City would be exempt from its own Sign Ordinance. B. Mr. Goranson presented the request of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a special meeting to be held October 27, 1987 to review the Preliminary Plat for the Sullivan Shores Development and some changes to the previously approved Site Plan. He also stated that the November regular meeting would fall on election day, November 3, 1987. It was recommended that the November Planning and Zoning meeting be moved to the October 27, 1987 date at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Motion by Nixon, seconded by Markow, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes. Respectful submi Kathryn Pepin Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission kp PLANNING AND ZONI~COMHISSlON REGULAR HEETI'NG -I~FNUTES November 2, 1982 Page 2 Chairman Stenberg objected to the possibility of amending the Zoning Ordinance to permit signs of local significance. He stated a great amount of time and effort was put into reworking the Sign Ordinance not that long ago for the purpose of having signage in the redevelopment area, as well as throughout the City, consistent.. Also, in Mr. Stenberg's opinion, the movement of the sign from its original location at 227 Cedar Avenue to Columbia Heights would cause the sign to loose a great deal of its significance. It was a landmark at the Seven Corners location, but not in Columbia Heights. Mr. Stenberg suggested Mr. Hagen have the sign hung on the inside of the building for display. Commissioner Harkow felt allowing this sign would defeat the purpose of the Sign Ordinance. A lot of businesses were made to change their signs to conform to the new Sign Ordinance after adoption and allowing something that violates at least two sections would be setting a precedent as well as causing a number of problems in general enforcement. Hr. Harkow also pointed out the letters that Hr. Hagen presented in support of his sign were all from sign companys. Mr. Harkow stated that he would possibly consider the sign if it appeared on a natlonal historical register of some sort. Councilman Hovland stated the size of a variance that would be necessary to allow this sign would be larger than any ever 9ranted. Commissioner Parsons felt a precedent had already been set by allowing the Northeast State Bank sign, even though it is a community oriented message center giving the time and temperature. Motion by Markow, seconded by Hovland, to deny the request to allow the neon sign to be constructed on the building at 4036 Central Avenue as no 'hardship exists and the sign is in violation of two (2) sections of the Sign Code. Roll Call: Markow-Aye, Parsons-No, Hovland-Aye, Stenberg-Aye. NOTE: Hr. Go.ranson wishes to make a correction to the Planning and Zoning agenda in that the 222.75 square foot sign proposed for Hagens Appliances is 122% larger than the one hundred (100) square foot maximum square footage permitted on Central Avenue. NEW BUSINESS: Proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance pertaining to ~aycare centers. Attorney Kalina explained this item evolved due to the 4025 University Avenue daycare center case. The City Council approved the rezoning of that property as well as approving the C.U.P. for the daycare operation and felt that the sign presently existing would be appropriate for a larger operation of this type. In order to allow this sign, the Sign Ordinance would have to be amended. The City Council felt a daycare center of this caliber could be treated similar to a private school and just add daycare center to the Institution definition. However, it was decided that would not work as institutions are allowed in R-1 and R-2 districts. Therefore, that is the reason it is being proposed to amend Section 9.117A(7)(b), Signs permitted in the R-3 and R-4 districts, to add section (v) as there are not any restrictions pertaining to signage for a daycare center as yet. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIO)I REGULAR MEETING - )TES November 2, 1982 Page 3 Chairman Stenberg asked if Mrs. Ridler initiated this request. Attorney Kal ina replied she did. Mr. Stenberg stated when Planning and Zoning reviewed Mrs. Ridler's rezoning and C.U.P. requests, she was informed that if the zoning was changed she would not be able to keep her existing sign as it would not comply to the signage requirements for a R-3 district. Mr. Stenberg felt it was not necessary for a daycare center to have large advertising signs as you don't see other daycare centers with such large signs, not even the churches. C0~issloner Markow felt there was not any particular reason to change the ordinance just for one case. She moved into the building and started remodeling and operating her daycare without proper permits or proper zoning requirements. He felt the City hasbent over backwards already for her. ~otion by Markow, seconded by Hovland, to recommend to the City Council the Sign Ordinance be left as is. Roll Call: All Ayes. I~otion by Markow, seconded by Hovland, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes. Respectfully submitted, Secretary CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin§ of: 3anuary 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: Communications ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: 7 Plannin§ and Zonin§ APPROVAL ITEM: Cond. Use Permit/Linders Greenhouse? ~ BY: Evelyn Nygaard~:~, ~_~ NO: #9501-02, 4300 Central Avenu~ ~ DATE: January 6, 1995 Peter Linder of Linder Greenhouses, Inc. appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission at the meeting of January 3, 1995 to request a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary "mini greenhouse" and retail sales from the easterly parking lot of the Central Valu Mall, 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 1995 through June 25, 1995. This will be the sixth year that Linder's Greenhouses will operate in the same location. The only changes this year will be that there are two structures proposed joined together, they will be wider and shorter with four, six foot exits instead of two exits, two cashier areas and four fire extinguishers. Kraus-Anderson has submitted a letter to the City granting permission to Linder Greenhouses, Inc. for use of the premises for the operation. The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has no concerns regarding the proposed layout or structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the request for a Conditional Use Permit provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the installation of the structures. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a "mini greenhouse" and retail sales by Linder Greenhouses, Inc. at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 1995 through June 25, 1995 provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to installation of the structures. COUNCIL ACTION: ccag195 .no2 CITY OF COLUHBIA HEIGHTS ~p.plication For, Rezoning Variance Privacy Fence Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Other X 1. Street Address of Subject Propertyt 4300 Central Avenue N.E. ~~ ~I~-L~_ I~.~. 2. Legal Description of Subject Propertyi Applicantt Address:][~ '~l,~i~.~f~ · 4. O~ne r t ,,.me, _ Phone, Conditional Use Permit - ~ ~~ ~ ~t~l ~~ ~ Description oi Request: 2oning~ Applicable City Ordinance Number Present Zoning Present Use Section Proposed Zoning Proposed Use 7. Reason for Request~ to allow the'operation of a teaporar¥ mini, ~den ceaLer in easterly portion of the parkln~ lot from ~,~Lk_ 1~- 4~1[_ ~_~<~ Iqq~. 8. l~ibttS'$ubmttted (maps, diagrams, etc,)_ ~ g. Acknovled~ment and Silnature~ The ~d~t~ned h~reby represents upcn all of the' penaltie~ of lay, for the purpose Of ~ducint the City of Colu~bia Heights to take the action herein requested, that all ~tateeents herein are t~e and that all ~ork herein ~entloned sill be done-in ai'i6~ance ~ith ~e Ordinances of the City o~ Columbia Hetshts and the lays of th~St, ate of ~/~nesota,~/J ~ Signature of Appltc ', Date~__~[ ' Taken o.m .( 0~, WHOL~LE GREENHoUO CORPORATE OFFICE 275 W. Wheelock Pkwy. St. Paul, Minn. 5511 7 612-488;671 7 RETAIL GARDEN CENTER 270 W. Larpenteur Ave. St. Paul, Minn. 55117 612-488-1927 FAX 488-5726 Pep License/Permit Clerk City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-2800 December 5, 1994 Attached to this letter is my application for the 1995 Linder's Flower Mart at the Central Value Mall at 44th and Central. The season for 1995 is planned to be from April 15 thru June 25. The season corresponds to all the other seasons which we have been at this location. By the way this is will be our sixth successful year in Columbia Heights. " We have developed a very. loYal customer base in Columbia Heights who look forward to our returning year after year. They always want the consistent quality that we provide as well as our excellent customer service. Linder's comiders Columbia Heights to be one of our best Flower Mart locations. This year we are planning to change the configuration of the Flower Mart to provide more selection, better displays and an easier access to our products. As You can see by the attached drawings the Flower Mart will be wider providing necessary space which was not available in the narrower version. It is shorter in length which is made up by being wider. The patio display area is expanded giving more space for display our products. The area we occupy in the parking l°tis still the same excePt we now cover the entire striped portion of that particular area. This has the added advantage of keePing cars from parking too close to the Flower Mart. We use the same tYPe structure and materials which we have used in the past. There are four (4) six foot exits, two cashier areas, four fire extinguishers, and all the same other features as in thc past. - This double wide concept has been use by us at two of our other twelve locations with very positive effects on our sales and appearance. 'We are very proud of the presentation this provides us and are excited to use this in Columbia Heights. We are absolutely sure that our customers - Columbia Heights residents and others - will'be very happy with the new Flower Mart. '. I have enclosed several photos. There are two showing the new Flower Mart at another location. This is similar to the one whichwill be used at Central Value. 'There is also a photo of the older model. We are sure you will be as happy with the new design as we are. Pfinted on Recycled Paper If you have any questions about this application please call mc. I will address any issues promptly. We feel we arc an asset to this community and want to grow h~re to meet our customers needs. Please let mc know when this itom will bc on thc agenda for consideration. I look forward to a successful spring season in 1995 in Columbia Heights. Peter A. Linder - Vice President Linder's Greenhouses Inc. WHOLI~JI~LE GREENHOUO 275 W. Wheelock Pkwy. St. Paul, Minn. 55117 612-488-6717 ~ RETAIL GARDEN CENTER 270 W. Larpenteur Ave. St. Paul, Minn. 55117 612-488-1927 FAX 488-5726 Printed on Recycled Paper [:' 'l %'_ 11 LI WHO~LE GREENHOU~ CORPORATE OFFICE 275 W. Wheelock Pkwy. St. Paul, Minn. 55117 612-488-6717 .. RETAIL GARDEN CENTER 270 W. Larpenteur Ave. St. Paul, Minn. 55117 612-488-1927 FAX 488-5726 Pq n License/P~mit Cl~rk City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Ave N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-2800 Deceanber 12, 1994 Dear Kathy, Hcrc is thc Flower Mart building info you may ncc& Thc building is thc same as in thc past only double wide and shorter. I believe most of the Fire Marshals questions are answered in the material enclosed. I also add: 1. There is no parking adjacent to the Flower Mart. We do not allow smoking and place many signs to that effect. Smoking is hamufifl to the plants. 2. There are four 6 foot doors which remain open at all times during business hours. 3. There will be at least four fire extinguishers in the Flower Mart. 4. The flammability information on the poly is in the back of the enclosed information manual. I hope this information is useful and answers all quest/om. If I can be of further assistance' >lease call me at 865-5'358 Peter A. Lindcr - Vice President Linder's Greenhouses Inc. )Printed on Recycled Paper KRAUS-ANDERSON REALTY COMPANY Development. Leasing. Management November 30, 1994 To the City of Columbia Heights: Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated hereby grants permission to Peter Linder of Linder's Greenhouse to have a Garden Center from mid- April through June 1995 at Central Valu Shopping Center in Columbia. Heights, Minnesota. Sincerely, KRAU~-ANDER~ON REALTY COMPANY William A. Wanner Property Manager WAW/vp 523 South Eighth Street · Minneapolis, MN 55404-1078 · 612/332-1241 · FAX 612/332-8940 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 1995 "THESE MINUTES NOT APPROVED,, The Traffic Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL Present: Carlson, Duda, Jolly, Sturdevant Absent: Goodman Staff Present: Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer Leonard Olson, Acting Police Chief * Goodman arrived at 7:05 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jolly, second by Smrdevant, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 1994 meeting. Roll Call: All ayes. III. OLD BUSINESS REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC STUDY ON JOHNSON ST. NEAR MATHAIRE PARK Staff presented proposed options for Johnson Street. They were: 1. Johnson St. "safe speed" traffic study conducted by Mn/DOT. Staff presented the response from Mn/DOT to the request for a study of the "maximum" safe speed on Johnson St. Mn/DOT recommends continued reliance on the urban statutory speed limit of 30 mph on this street. A speed survey was also conducted by MrffDOT and found that traffic speeds ranged from 21 to 33 mph. Installation of a school speed limit zone is not warranted because there is no school crosswalk and the street does not abut property where school buildings are located. Mn/DOT suggested a stop sign installed at Johnson St. and Lincoln Terrace might be appropriate. Staff feels that the stop sign at Lincoln Terrace is not needed. It is a T intersection and traffic on Johnson St. is required to stop for traffic on Lincoln Terrace. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission January 4, 1995 Page 2 o Reduce speed to 25 mph In the last legislative session, municipalities were given the authority to reduce the speed of a residential roadway in their jurisdiction to 25 mph provided the roadway is less than .25 miles in length and is functionally classified by the Commissioner of Transportation as a local street. The section of Johnson St. currently under the jurisdiction of the City (Innsbruck Parkway to Lincoln Terrace) is 0.23 miles. "No Parking" No parking along the west side of Johnson St. was discussed at length at the December meeting. As "No Parking" on the west side of Johnson St. would force parking to the east side which would be in front of homes, it was suggested that this issue be included in a future Public Hearing. Crosswalk at Pool Staff is not in favor of a crosswalk at the pool. Mid-block crosswalks are not respected by drivers and are a major maintenance item. Stop Signs Stop signs at the intersection of Innsbruck Parkway and Johnson St. would be ineffective. Southbound traffic would not slow for the stop sign until nearing the sound end of the park. Northbound traffic is just entering Johnson St. from 49th Ave. Speed Hump The City Council and the Traffic Commission will need to formulate a specific policy on speed humps. Further information and a recommendation will be made by staff at the next meeting. Sidewalk Installation of a sidewalk is being discussed by the Park Board. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission January 4, 1995 Page 3 IV. Staff suggested that no action be taken at this meeting but review any other options that may have been missed. Consideration may want to be given to holding a neighborhood meeting at the park building in the area. Motion by Jolly, second by Goodman, to conduct a neighborhood meeting in March to propose "No Parking" on the west of Johnson St. and the possibility of a sidewalk being installed. Roll Call: All Ayes. PUBLIC HEARING TO REMOVE STOP SIGNS AT STINSON BLVD. AND 41ST AVENUE A Public Hearing was held to discuss removal of the stop signs at Stinson Blvd. and 41st Ave. The hearing notice was published in the paper and mailed to residents within 300' of the intersection. Residents present at the Public Hearing requested that no changes be made in the signage. Upon further discussion, the residents indicated that if any changes were to be made, the stop sign for northbound traffic should be left up permanently. Acting Police Chief Olson stated that there have been no accidents at this intersection over the past three years. Motion by Duda, to post during the winter months additional signage that states "oncoming traffic does not stop" and leave the northbound sign down during the winter months. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Goodman, seconded by Sturdevant, to recommend to the City Council to leave the northbound stop sign up at Stinson Blvd. and 41st Ave. all year round. Roll Call: All ayes. OTHER OLD BUSINESS None. Vo NEW BUSINESS A. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HOLIDAY STATION STORE AT 43RD AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE The owner of the Holiday Station Store at 4259 Central Avenue is proposing to relocate the store near the rear of the property and modify the pump arrangement. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission January 4, 1995 Page 4 VI. VII. The proposed plans include fueling stations for 10 cars and a one-stall car wash. The south entrance from Central Avenue will be enlarged and shared with the adjacent business. The two entrances on 43rd Avenue will be combined into one. The north entrance on Central Ave. will remain in approximately the existing location becoming an "exit only". Concern was expressed by Acting Police Chief Olson on the existing location of the north entrance on Central Ave. He stated that the entrance creates a traffic problem at the intersection because southbound vehicles are using that as an entrance instead of turning onto 43rd Ave. He suggested it would be better to have that approach exit only as proposed, but move it further south, across from the median. This would force southbound vehicles to use the 43rd Ave. entrance. Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant, to approve the ingress and egress to the site as proposed with the north exit on Central Ave. moved south and located across from the median. Roll Call: All ayes. OTHER NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. CITY ENGINEER None B. POLICE CHIEF Acting Police Chief Olson updated the Commission on the negotiations he has had with Mn/DOT with regard to split-phasing eastbound and westbound both at 40th Ave. and 49th Ave. The amount of traffic at 40th Ave. and 49th Ave. does not justify split-phasing but they are willing to look at left mm arrows. As soon as costs are determined, staff will report back to the Commission. C. COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Duda asked what the status was of televising the Commission meeting on Cable TV. Discussions are being held with the Cable Company on how best to televise these meetings and updating of equipment. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission January 4, 1995 Page 5 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Goodman, second by Sturdevant, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Roll Call: All ayes. Respectfully Submitted, j~~~ Traffic Commission Secretary CITY COUNCIL LETYER Meeting of: 1/9/95 AGENDA SECTION: COMMUNICATIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO. 7 PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL BY: M. Winson ~ BY:~X-~~ NO. STOP SIGN AT 41ST & STINSON BLVj~ DATE: 1/5/95 DATE: -7. l During the winter months, the stop sign on northbound Stinson Blvd. is removed. A request was made of the Traffic Commission to install seasonal advisory signs on southbound Stinson Blvd. and eastbound 41st Ave. indicating that northbound traffic does not stop. Staff felt that the lengthy message needed to convey the information would render the sign ineffective. A Public Hearing was held on Wednesday, January 4, 1995, to discuss removal of the stop signs at Stinson Blvd. and 41st Ave. The notice was published in the paper and mailed to residents within 300' of the intersection. Residents present at the Public Hearing requested that no changes be made in the signage or if a change was made, to leave the stop sign up for northbound traffic permanently. There have been no accidents at this intersection over the past three years. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the northbound stop sign be permanently in place at the intersection of Stinson Blvd. and 41st Ave., based on a recommendation of the Traffic Commission. IVlAW:jb 95-011 COUNCIL ACTION: 41 ST AVE SEASONAL STOP SI~ CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: Ja~nuary 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: COMMUNICATIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S NO .. 7 CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL OF METROPOLITAN BY: PAT HENTGES BY:z~----~ ~ ITEM: ASSOCIATION NO: , ~ Since its inception, the City of Columbia Heights has been an active participant in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. This organization represents communities in the metropol'itan area and serves as our spokesperson and lobbying body regarding State legislation and policies affecting local jurisdictions. Also, the AMM staff has been very active in formulating policies and positions favorable to local jurisdictions as regards the Metropolitan Council. In the past, members of the City Council and the City Manager have been active members of various committees of the AMM. The committees formulate policies to be followed by lobbyists when representing positions of the AMM. The City Manager recommends continued membership in the AMM since this organization is a very effective force in lobbying in behalf of its member cities. The cost for membership is $4,958, and is consistent with funds included in the 1995 budget. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the payment of $4,958 to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for payment of the City's 1995 membership dues; with such funds to come from Fund 101-41110-4330. COUNCIL ACTION: DUES STATEMENT FOR 1995 3490 Lexington Ave., No. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS St. Paul, Minnesota 55126 As required by the AMM By-Laws, the Board of Directors has established the 1995 dues schedule. The schedule reflects a 1% minimum increase over 1994 plus a continued phase in of a larger amount for those cities with significant population growth. The base dues are equal to 52% of a cities League of Minnesota Cities dues and the figure indicated is the same as the figure transmitted to you last July for budget planning purposes. The membership Municipalities ending December HEIGHTS. dues in the Association of Metropolitan for the year beginning January 1, 1995 and 31, 1995 are $4,958 for the City of COLUMBIA I declare under the penalties of law that the foregoing amount is just and correct and that no part of it has been paid. Vern Peterson, Executive Director Association of Metropolitan Municipalities aeeociat[.on of metroDohtan municrpalJtie December 28, 1994 Mr. Patrick Hentges City Manager 590 - 40th. Ave. NE Columbia Heights, ~N. 55421 Dear Pat: I am privileged as President of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) to write this letter to transmit your 1995 AMM Dues Statement. The AMM is in its 21st. year of service to metro cities and its record of success and accomplishments on behalf of cities is one of which we can all be proud. We will not rest on our laurels, however, as we begin a new year. Property tax restructing and adequate funding for city provided services will continue to be a hot topic at the legislature and the AMM must continue to represent the metro cities with a united voice. There will be increased pressure to eliminate City LGA/HACA and transfer those funds to education. The AMM must also play a strong role in determining the agenda for the reorganized Metropolitan Council and the metro agenda for the Legislature. The AMM will also continue to be a strong voice in dealing with the urban revitilization issues. The report of the ~{'s Urban Strategies Task Force should serve as the road map for this discussion at the Legislature. The AMM needs your active participation and financial support in preserving local control and protecting the ability of cities to provide essential services to their residents. I look forward to working with you and your Mayor and Councilmembers during the coming year. THE AMM IS YOUR ORGANIZATION! Sincerely, Brooklyn Park Manager 3490 lexington avenue north, st. paul, minnesota 55126 (612) 490-3301 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 1/9/95 AGENDA SECTION: OLD BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO. 8 PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: RE-AWARD OF BUILDING SIGNS BY: M. Winson '~-- .' ¥-~BY' NO. PROJECT #9315 ~, g · DATE: 1/3/95 DA;I~i' )~-~ On November 14, 1994, Council authorized staff to seek sealed bids for Building Signs, Municipal Project g9315. Two sealed bids were received for the bid opening on December 2, 1994, at 9:00 A.M. On December 12, 1994, Council awarded the project to the apparent low bidder, Image Now Signs, Inc. of Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a bid of $7,225.00. Image Now Signs, Inc. has subsequently withdrawn their bid. The Company did not include removal of existing signs and restoration of damaged surfaces, as stated in the specifications, in their bid amount. Staff is recommending award of the project to Sign Solutions, Inc. for the second low bid of $10,959.81. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to rescind the award of Building Signs, Municipal Project #9315, made to Image Now Signs, Inc. of Golden Valley, Minnesota, due to their decision not to enter into the contract, and deposit the bid security in accordance with the bid documents into the appropriate fund. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award Building Signs, Municipal Project #9315, to Sign Solutions, Inc. of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, based upon their qualified and responsible bid in the amount of $10,959.81 with funds to be appropriated from 1993-1994 Community Development Block Grant; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. MAW:jb 95-003 COUNCIL ACTION: ~o 0 0 o 0 0 0 °°°ooo E E E E E E ~" m~ ~q~°° .~>z~ o~ , oo~ ~ .- EE PROPOSAL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA BUILDING SIGNS MUNICIPAL PROJECT #9315 BID OPENING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1994; 9:00 A.M. NOVEMBER 22, 1994 Bidders: The undersigned, as bidder, hereby proposes and agrees to enter into a Contract on the form attached hereto with the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to supply all labor, material, and equipment necessary to furnish and install Building Signs, Municipal Project #9315 within the City of Columbia Heights, all in accordance with the Specifications prepared by the City Engineer, City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and in strict accordance therewith for the following sum: No. Description Quantity Unit Total 1 J.P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. 1 Lump Sum $ 2 Police, 590-40th Ave. N.E. 1 Lump Sum $ 3 Fire, 590-40~ Ave. N.E. 1 Lump Sum $ 4 Ci~ Hall, 590-40th Ave. N.E. I Lump Sum $ 5 MSC, 637-38~ Ave. N.E. 1 Lump Sum $ 6 Public Library, 820-40th Ave. N.E. 1 Lump Sum $ t Number of standard colors available from your company: TOTAL BI D Unit prices for additional signs shall be provided on Page 3 of this proposal. It is understood that the Owner may accept or reject any Proposal. A certL~Ee(~ check ~.~de.r~_'s~ e amount of: ff'-' ( t,,/'~-----~' Dollars ($ 0/'-"00'~. ~ 0 ) drawn to the order~f the City of,,Colur~bia.~e, ig. hts, is attached hereto. If this proposal is accepted and ..5/?/7 -g ¢~ [ ~' ~ (.Y[! ~ refuses, fails or neglects to execute the Contract and furnish a satisfactory surety bond within ten (10) da.~y_s, of the da~ of acceptance of,this Proposal, it is understood and agreed that ,/'-- /' //"~ ~/4-~/ Dollars ($ 3'-0 fi, ~ ~ ) --said amount being the same as bid security abovementioned-- will be liquidated damages occasioned by such refusal, failure, or neglect. Thereupon said City of Columbia Heights shall realize upon said bid security and use the proceeds in the payment of said damages. Said certified check will be promptly returned upon completion of the contract documents. This Proposal is submitted after careful study of the Specifications and from a personal knowledge of the conditions at the site, which knowledge was obtained from our own sources of information and not from any official or employee of the City. PROPOSAL FORM PAGE 2OF 3 - It is understood and agreed that this Proposal cannot be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after scheduled time for receipt of bids. The following is a schedule for completion of the work. 1. Time required after Contract Documents are completed to start work: '~'-' days. 2. Time required from commencement to completion (working days only; does not include Saturdays and Sundays): ~ (~ days. ~0 Leg,al r~me of P. erson,~Cirm or Corporation (Signature) / . r~ · i ~//z,,. / (Print or type name) Date Legal Residence LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS Bidders must list subcontractors tentatively scheduled to work on this project. All changes must be submitted to the City Engineer. NAME 1. d~' BIDDER'S REFERENCES TELEPHONE NO. CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: January 9, 1995 AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S SPECIAL PROJECTS APPROVAL NO: ITEM: AUTHORIZE TO SEEK SEPARATE BY: JEAN KUEHN BY: ~ BIDS FOR CHAMBERS UPGRADE ~ A DATE: January 4, 1995 DATE: z~ · NO : New cameras, additional monitors, a public address system, hearing impaired equipment along with the installation of acoustical panels, in the Council Chambers will be provided by Meredith Cable. In conjunction with these improvements, other changes being proposed for the Council Chambers area: Carpeting for the Council area, Finance, Administration, HRA and public areas. Chairs for the Council and Staff. Painting and touch up of walls as needed. Rework and expand the dais and ramp it to meet ADA requirements. Purchase an information kiosk for lobby area and a podium for council chambers. Installation of the new council table, formerly used by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek sealed bids for carpeting, monies to come from Government Buildings fund #101-41110-4999 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek sealed bids for council and staff chairs, monies to come from Government Buildings Fund #101=41110-4999. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek quotes for: Re-painting of the Chambers area and touch up of other parts of the building as needed, funding from General Government Buildings #101-41110-4999 and Reconstructing the dais with funds from General Government Buildings ~101-41110-4999 and Purchasing a hallway information kiosk and a podium for the chambers, with funds from Cable Fund 225-498-5120 and Installation of the table from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, with funds from General Government Buildings # 101-41110-4999. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER MEETING OF: }ANUARY 9r 1995 AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPT. CITY MANAGER NO: 9 FINANCE . .,,,/ APPROVAL ITEM: ATTENDANCE OF THE BY: JUNE JOHNSTO~ BY: ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR WILLIAM ELR~ AT THE ANNUAL GFOA CONFERENCE DATE: JAN. 3, 1995 No: The Govemment Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada holds an annual conference dealing with the realm of complex and ever changing government financial issues. This conference deals with current changes in governmental accounting and reporting requirements, new concepts and overall financial management. It is one time in the year when finance professionals become updated on issues that could have a major impact on their government. Over the years, attendance at the conference has grown significantly. The current attendance is over 4,000 people. As a result of the large attendance, there are seven to eight concurrent sessions throughout the day. Attendance at virtually all sessions would benefit the City. The 1995 budget includes appropriations to send the Assistant Finance Director to this conference. The alternatives are limited to either attending or not attending the conference. There is no alternative level of training available. Attendance provides staff with an updated level of training and knowledge to enhance job performance. A lack of attendance is a lack of training. Attendance at this conference could be compared to the ongoing training that is required of C.P.A.'s and other professionals. In the case of Municipal Finance Professionals, there is no required ongoing training. The decision to have ongoing training is at the discretion of the City Council. The 1995 budget includes $1,600 for the Assistant Finance Director to attend this conference. The projected cost of the attendance at the conference is within the budget limitations. There is a 21% saving on the registration fee if it is paid prior to January 30, 1995. The long range financial implications of attending the conference are hard to judge. The knowledge gained will definitely be a benefit and will have a positive financial result. It is staff's recommendation that the Assistant Finance Director attend the annual GFOA conference. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the attendance of June Johnston, Assistant Finance Director, at the Annual Government Finance Officer's Association Conference from June 11-14, 1995; and furthermore, that related expenses be reimbursed. WE:dn 9501041 COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AUTHORIZATION REOUEST FOR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS AND SEIVmVARS This completed form must be presented to the City Manager by the Monday preceding the regular Council Meeting for approval of attena:_nce. NAME OF ACTIVITY: ESTIMATED COST: 1~.oo BUDGETED FOR: ~, YES NO NAME OF INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING: DATE OF REQUEST: ~ / ACCOUNT ~: /t~t-,./15io-35,,~(3 SUFFICIENT FUNDS REMAINING: ~ YES NO ? b/ WHEN: PURPOSE OF EVENT: HOW WILL THIS ACTIVITY HELP YOU AND/OR YOUR DEPARTMENT? PLEASE ATTACH ANY BROCHURES OR INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS EVENT. SIGNATURES: ~.,c-', ~J (.,?. _~-dc-~ DEPARTMENT HEAD. ///~/~5"/ DATE (' DIVISION HEAD ~ '~/ ~''4 ,- DATE CITY MANAGER DATE IF REQUIRED, APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL: DATE Upon approval by the City Manager, or City Council (if applicable), a copy of this form will be submitted to the Finance Department and appropriate Division Head. This form is not a registration form or a request for pre- registration monies. 07/14/92 THAT IS WHAT GOVERNMENT FINANCE professionals deliver every day on the job. The combination of a slow economy and a declining public confidence in reform initiatives has created a demand for improved efficiency and greater effective- ness. Instead of quick fixes and sweeping reforms, what is needed is an ongoing effort to identify and share the best practices of our profession. GFOA's 1995 annual conference is designed to further improve your performance. Information sessions and learning opportunities at conference: · provide you guidance on what co.nstitutes sound gover- ment finance practices and procedures; · assist you in evaluating the quality of your own practices; · offer you tools to assess the benefits and limitations of alternative systems and your roles and responsibilities in the process. The GFOA annual conference is the ideal place to take time away from day-to-day routine demands and seek the best solutions to public finance prob- lems you must deal with today and tomorrow. Meet your performance goals by signing up now to attend the conference in June! Join more than 3,000 of your colleagues, June 11-14, in Baltimore, Maryland, and take advantage of all that is offered to help you set your own goals of highest performance in government finance and in your professional career. Conference sessions will begin Sunday afternoon, June 11, and continue until noon, Wednesday, June 14. All of the conference sessions and exhibits will be held at the Baltimore Convention Cen- ter in downtown Baltimore and in the adjacent Sheraton Hotel. General Sessions Two general sessions feature interna- tionally known speakers who will address issues of critical importance to state, provincial and local governments. Concurrent Sessions Choose from among more than 55 ninety-minute sessions scheduled to create a customized curriculum that meets your needs and answers your questions. Up to seven distinct sessions are run concurrently in eight separate time periods. The Preliminary Conference Program which vou will receive in February will describe the practical, hands-on ses- sions covering all facets of government finance: · Accounting and financial reporting - The latest on the coming changes in the reporting model and on service efforts and accomplishments reporting, the most recent GASB pronouncements, and new requirements for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excel- lence in Financial Reporting program will be highlighted in sessions on best practices in governmental accounting. · Budgeting and financial planning - Benchmarking and performance bud- geting will be highlighted along with the impact of reengineering on actual governments. · Capital financing and debt adminis- tration - The latest innovations in capital financing and the planning and issuance of debt offer the finance pro- fessional many choices in finding the best capital financing method. · Cash management and investing - Securing the highest yields in the safest instruments is a challenge, espe- cially with new products in the field. Find out the latest developments in improving both the yield and the safety of your investments. · Computers and technology - "Infor- mation Superhighway?" What are the benefits and pitfalls for the govern- ment finance official? How can computer networks be tapped for the greatest performance at the lowest cost and how can you acquire technology in a timely fashion? · Financial and performance auditing - Find out the latest approaches to performance auditing as well as the potential effects service efforts and accomplishments reporting initiatives would have on internal and external auditing. · Financial management - Explore the most promising developments in finance including opportunities to expand your revenue base through fees. Learn about techniques that can help to mitigate risk in a cost effective manner. · Management and intergovernmen- tal relations - Practical approaches and strategies designed to help you better perform in your role as manager, as well as the latest informa- tion on pending federal legislation and regulations in affecting state and local government. · Employee benefits - An ever-growing portion of the budget goes to support health care, pensions and other employee benefits. Helping employ- ees understand the value of benefits and using them as instruments of employee satisfaction are ways to improve morale and performance. Techniques that control costs, provide quality benefits and communicate their worth to employees will be explored. Networking/Roundtable Discussions At Monday's luncheon you have the opportunity to sit with others from jurisdictions similar to your own and compare notes. There will be meetings of the Black Caucus and the Women's Public Finance Network as well. Meet with peers to discuss common interests during a series of roundtable discussions scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Start vour conference week early. Regis- ter for one of the one-day preconference seminars on Saturday, June 10, 1995, at the Baltimore Convention Center. It's the best way to get the most out of vour time at GFOA's conference. · Using Graphs to Present Financial Information: What Every Finance Official Needs to Know If a picture is worth a thousand words then a graph is worth a thousand numbers, but which graph will com- municate what you have to say the best? Learn the basic graph types and how each can be most effectively used. Learn the pitfalls of graph abuse and how to avoid them. This course will improve your skills in using spread- sheet-based graphs effectively. · The Finance of Economic Development Have you ever been confused by trying to compare the cash flows of various economic development alternatives ? Using case studies, this course will help you apply cash flow analysis to public- private economic development proposals. · Alternative Pension Plans: Finding the Right Answer Some communities are exploring vari- ous retirement arrangements that include defined contribution and defined benefit plans. This session will concentrate on evaluating different mixes of pension plans with a focus on what is right for your employees and your jurisdiction. The exhibit hall will be open on Sunday morning through 4 p.m. on Tuesday featuring more than 100 firms offering management and finance-related prod- ucts and services to state, provincial and local governments. While at conference get to know the best of Baltimore, a city overflowing with actMty and offering numerous attrac- tions: eclectic shopping, maritime history, harbor boat tours and ethnic neighborhoods in which traditional and contemporary, architecture exist side bv side. Evening diversions include the theater, symphony and, of course, a night of baseball at the world-famous Camden Yards. Today Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a shining example of renovation, rebirth, and performance! Situated in the heart of the city, the harbor has been trans- formed into a vibrant metropolis with a spectacular waterfront setting. Strolling through the pavilions of Harborplace and The Calleo; you can discover a wealth of shops and restaurants featuring a variety of ethnic cuisines. Not only does Baltimore have numerous attractions but the "special added attrac- tion'' is that you can extend your sightseeing by taking a trip to Washing- ton, D.C., which is only 35 miles away! With a short drive or train ride you can visit the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Air and Space Museum, and many, many other attractions. Spend the day, enjoy your favorite Smithsonian Museum, see Congress at work, and be back in Baltimore for an evening of entertainment. Enjoy the best of both worlds .... the diversified waterfront of Baltimore and the historic presence of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. GFOA has been able to secure special fares for conference delegates and guests with American Airlines and United Airlines. To obtain these discount fares, tickets must be purchased through GFOA's travel agent, Ticket To Ride Travel. Call toll free 1-800-848-8882 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., CST, for airfare and car rental quotes and reservations. 12 REGISTRATION FORM GFOA 89th Annual Conference - Baltimore, Maryland June 11-14, 1995 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE __ If you are faxing this form DO NOT MAIL ORIGINAL. (Faxes accepted with credit card payments only.) __ Indicate if you are substituting for a GFOA member. ID # and/or name of original member: __ Indicate if registcring as a student and attach a cop?' of your student ID. GFOA membership ID # First Name MI Last Name Title/Position Organization/Company Mailing Address City State/Province Country Zip/Postal Code CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES Earl?' registration fee Advance registration fee Full registration fee (postmarked and paid (postmarked and paid by (postmarked and paid by January 33,19953 March 31,19953 after March 31,1995) Active Active Active member .................. $275 member .................. $310 member .................. $35?~ Associate Associate Associate member .................. $315 member .................. $345 member .................. $410 Nonmember Nonmember Nonmember public sector ......... $350 public sector ......... $380 public sector ........ $ 445 Nonmember Nonmember Nonmember private sector ........ $455 private sector ........ $485 private sector ........ $55~ Student Student Student (full-time onl?').... $100 (full-time only).... $100 (full-time only).....$103 NEW MEMBER INFORMATION (CHECK ONE): Member type (check one): lf Acti?e or A dditiona/ Actzve TI Active XI Additional Active please check one: ZI Associate ZiAssociate Sustaining _lCitv/Countv TI Special District ZI Educational ZI Federal Government unit TI State/Province TI Retirement System Telephone Fax Number CompuSerx c or Internct Email Address GUEST REGISTIL~TION Print name(s) of guest(s)and/or child or children. Please attach addm'onal names if needed. Guests/Children First Name First Name First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Last Name Last Name PR[CONFERENCE SEMINAR REGISTILhT1ON Check the seminar qf your choice: Member Nonmember Student __ Using Graphs to Present Financial Information $280 $330 $75 The Finance of Economic Development $280 $330 $75 __ Alternative Pension Plans $280 $330 $75 Please complete and return this and the following page to: Government Finance Officers Association 18~ N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601-7476 Tel: 312-977-9700 FAX: 312-977-4806 Conference registration: Preconference seminar: $ New member fee: $ Total fees: $. TOTAL FEES Enter fee amounts: For new membership dues call GFOA at 312-977-970~ and we will fax you the fee schedule. All fees are payable in U.S. funds except for Canadian governments which ma?' pay in Canadian funds. Payment enclosed Bill me METHOD OF PAYMENT Ph'ase check one: Charge to: TI MasterCard TI Discover TI American Express TI VISA TI Diners Club Card No. Exp. Date:Mo./Yr. Cardholder;~ Signature Print cardholder's full name Note: Signature necessary to process payment. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Conference cancellations, registration changes and refund requests must be made in writing to GFOA (-fax acceptable). · April 7, 1995: Cancellations postmarked by this date will be refunded less a 25 percent service fee. · April 8- Ma?' 12, 1995: Cancellations posimarked between these dates will be refunded less a 50 percent service fee. · Ma?' 13, 1995: No refunds will be issued after this date. HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Check one of the following: Please make the following reservation. I will NOT require hotel accommodations. Because hotels fill up, please indicate )'our first, second, third, fourth and fifth hotel choices with the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Also, circle the room type you desire. See map for hotel loca- tions. If all of your choices are sold out, you will be assigned to the next available hotel. Hotel cancellations and changes must be submitted in writing to GFOA. Hotel requcsb received AFTER May 19, 1995, will be confirmed on a space-available basis. Choice Hotel Single Double Days Inn Inner Idarbor $ 72 $ 82 Harbor Court 165 165 Holiday Inn Baltimore- Inner 15Iarbor 89 89 Hyatt Regency Baltimore 123 132 Baltimore Marriott lnner Harbor 129 129 Omni Inner Harbor 118 118 Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore 85::' 97* (*estimated 1995 government per diem rate) Sheraton Inner Harbor 138 138 Stouffcr Harborplace 139 139 I/BiBFDI/IB Baltimore Street Lombard Street .,= BBBBllBB Pratt Street Camden Street Lee Street Henrietta Street m IIIIIIII INNER HARBOR i Street Check one: KingBed a OR 2 DoubleBeds Please inform us of the following: Arrival Day/Date Time Departure Day/Date Time SPECIAL NOTES · Room rates do not include 12% state and local taxes. · Call GFOA for rates and availability of hospitality suites SPECIAL NEEDS Please identify below any special needs (e.g., handicapped accommodations, no-smoking rooms, etc.) DEPOSITS All conference hotels require one night's deposit to reserve your room on your arrival date. You may indicate your credit card number on this form, or send a check in U.S. dollars directly to the hotel upon receipt of your confirmation from the hotel. Please read your hotel confirmation carefully for further details. M~THOD OF D~Posrr P/ease check one: Chargeto: .a MasterCard .a VISA .~ Discover ~ Diners Club a American Express Card No. Exp. Datc:Mo./Yr, Cardholder's Signature Print cardholder's full name DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE 1. Days Inn Inner Harbor 2. Harbor Court 3. Holiday Inn Baltimore 4. Hyatt Regency Baltimore 5. Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor 6. Omni Inner Harbor 7. Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore 8. Sheraton Inner Harbor 9. Stouffer Harborplace HOTEL RESERVATIONS, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES · All reservations must bc made on the conference registration form. Telephone requests for hotel reserYations will not be accepted. · Only registered attendees are eligible for hotel assignments at the special GF©A conference rates. Hotels will not accept direct requests from attendees for GFOA's room block and ,:,'ill honor tlne special convention rate only when the reservation is processed through GFOA. · Hotel canccllations and changes must be submitted in GL <;;'~ ,m~i n,.u~t bc rccci~ ed bv GFOA no writing it, later than May 19, i 995. · If your hotel choices are not available, you ,:,'ill be assigned to the next available hotel. · If you fail to cancel vour reservation at least 48 hours in advance or are a no-show, you will forfeit your first night's deposit and the hotel will automatically cancel ),our reservation for the duration of your intended stay. · Requests for suites will not be honored until your registration form is received by GFOA. REGISTER NO'~' FO~ GFOA's 1995 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SAVE MONEY Fill out the form in this brochure and mail it or fax it to GFOA in Chicago. Phone registrations cannot be accepted. Check the registration dates and save money b5' registering early. · Guest registration: Guests and children of delegates must be registered to attend the GFOA ~'elcome Reception. Confer- encc sessions and Monday and Tuesday luncheons are not open to guests and childrep.. There is no registration fee for guests and children. Hotel Amenities · Substitutions: A one-for-one substitution of a nonmember for a member is allowed. If your organization has a current GFOA member on the staf~c, a nonmember may attend in his/her place at the lower member rate. Please provide the membership number or the name of the GFOA member. New member sign-up: If you join GFOA when you register for the conference, not only will you save money on vbur registration fee but you also will kave money by paying 1994 dues. Contact GFOA's Chicago office at 312-977-9700 to determine the appropriate fee category and fee amounts. Registration fee discounts: To qualify for fee discounts, payment must be made by the deadline dates listed. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Conference cancellations, registration changes and refund requests must be made in writing to GFOA. · April 7, 1995 - Cancellations postmarked by this date will be refunded less a 25 percent ser¥ice fee. · April 8 and May 12, 1995 - Cancellations postmarked between these ciates will be refunded less a 50 percent serwice fee. · May 13, 1995 - No refunds will be issued after this date. IMPORTANT AC'flON DATES January 30,1995- First discount deadline - register early and save money. March 31, 1995- Second and final discount deadline. April 1, 1995- Full registration fee required. May 19, 1995- Deadline date for hotel reservations. Reservations received after this date will be confirmed on a space-available basis. Printed on recycled paper CITY COUNCIL LETrER Meeting of: 1/9/95 AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO. 9 PUBLIC WORKS 4~ BY:, ITEM: FINAL PAYMENT FOR MUNICIPAL BY: M. Winson,(~'~-~ NO. PROJECTS #9113, #9123 AND #9125- DATE: 1/3/95 DA ?.¢. Attached is a Certificate of Completion of work for Municipal Projects #9113, #9123 and #9125 - 1993 Storm Sewer Projects. The work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and is being certified to the City Council for acceptance and fmal payment. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept the work for Municipal Projects g9113, #9123 and #9125 - 1993 Storm Sewer Projects and to authorize final payment from Fund 652-49499-5130, to Lametti and Sons, Inc. of Hugo, Minnesota, in the amount of $15,077.90. MAW:jb 95-001 Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN FINAL PAYMENT 1993 STORM SEWER PROJECTS LAME'I-I'I AND SONS, INC. 16028 FOREST BLVD N. P.O. BOX 375 HUGO, MN 55O38 PROJECT 9113: HIGHLAND LAKE OUTLET PIPE No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price 1 Remove concrete street 130 S.F. $1.00 2 Remove storm sewer 171 L.F. $5.00 3 Furnish and install common borrow (L.V.) 30 C.Y. $4.00 4 Pipe bedding 31 C.Y. $20.00 5 Aggregate base Class 5 8 Ton $20.00 6 24' RCP storm sewer 58 L.F. $48.00 7 24' RC arch pipe storm sewer 101 L.F. $65.00 8 24' RC transition pipe 1 L.S. $700.00 9 24' Dia. trash guard 1 L.S. $600.00 10 Riprap - Class II 7 C.Y. $50.00 11 8' Conc street w/integrant curb & gutter 130 S.F. $5.00 12 Erosion barrier 40 L.F. $8.00 13 Topsoil (L.V.) 198 C.Y. $1.00 14 Sod 890 S.Y. $1.50 15 Mobilization 1 L.S. $3,500.00 SUBTOTAL PROJECT 9113 Total $130.00 $855.00 $120.00 $620.00 $160.00 $2,784.00 $6,565.00 $700.00 $600.00 $350.00 $650.00 $32O.OO $198.O0 $1,335.00 $3,500.00 $18,887.00 PROJECT 9123: STINSON - ARGONNE OUTLET PIPE No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price 1 Clearing 4'-10' tree 3 Ea. $50.00 2 Clearing 11'-20' tree 1 Ea. $100.00 3 Grubbing4'-10' tree 3 Ea. $25.00 4 Grubbing 11'-20'tree 1 Ea. $40.00 5 Remove concrete street 69 S.F. $1.00 6 Remove bituminous driveway 0 S.Y. $5.00 7 Remove storm sewer 30 L.F. $5.00 8 Salvage catch basin casting 1 Ea. $75.00 9 Salvage manhole casting 1 Ea. $75.00 10 Salvage fence I L.S. $500.00 11 Install common borrow (L.V.) 210 C.Y. $3.00 12 Furnish and install common borrow (L.V.) 40 C.Y. $5.00 13 Granular borrow (L.V.) 0 C.Y. $15.00 14 Pipe bedding 0 C.Y. $20.00 15 Aggregate base Class 5 5 Ton $20.00 16 18' PVC liner with grout 1 L.S. $1,250.00 17 20' Polyethylene liner with grout 130 L.F. $90.00 18 20' Storm sewer 30 L.F. $65.00 19 21' RCP F.E.S. w/trash guard 1 L.S. $1,000.00 20 Riprap - Class II 21 C.Y. $40.00 21 Grouted riprap - Class II 4 C.Y. $60.00 22 Realign manhole adjusting rings 1 L.S. $150.00 23 Realign catch basin adjusting rings 1 L.S. $150.00 24 Install salvaged manhole casting 1 Ea. $150.00 25 Install salvaged catch basin casting I Ea. $150.00 26 8' Conc street w/integrant curb & gutter 69 S.F. $5.00 27 Patch bituminous driveway 0 S.Y. $30.00 28 Transplant 4' - 6' dia. tree 0 Ea. $100.00 29 Transplant Choke cherry trees 0 L.S. $400.00 30 Transplant shrub 0 Ea. $50.00 31 Norway pine 3 Ea. $250.00 32 8' - 10' Colorado blue spruce 7 Ea. $150.00 33 2 1/2' B & B Weeping willow 0 Ea. $200.00 34 2 1/2' B & B Fruit trees 2 Ea. $200.00 35 Reconstruct garden I L.S. $2,000.00 Total $15O.OO $100.00 $75.oo $4o.oo $69.oo $o.oo $15o.oo $75.oo $75.00 $500.00 $630.00 $200.00 $o.oo $o.oo $100.00 $1,250.00 $11,700.00 $1,950.00 $1,000.00 $840.00 $240.00 $150.00 $15O.00 $150.00 $150.00 $345.00 $o.oo $o.oo $o.oo $o.oo $750.00 $1,050.00 $o.oo $400.00 $2,000.00 FINAL PAYMENT - 1993 STORM SEWER PROJECTS PROJECT 9123: STINSON - ARGONNE OUTLET PIPE (CONT.) No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 36 Reinstall fence 1 L.S. $1,000.00 $1,000.00 37 Erosion barrier 40 L.F. $10.00 $400.00 38 Topsoil (L.V.) 72 C.Y. $4.00 $288.00 39 Sod 880 $.Y. $2.00 $1,760.00 40 Crown vetch 0 S.Y. $2.00 $0.00 41 Mobilization I L.S. $3,500.00 $3,500.00 SUBTOTAL PROJECT 9123 $31,237.00 PROJECT 9125: JACKSON POND STORM SEWER No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 1 Remove curb & gutter 113 L.F. $3.00 $339.00 2 Remove bituminous street / alley 189 S.Y. $5.00 $945.00 3 Remove storm sewer 202 L.F. $8.00 $1,616.00 4 Remove catch basin 2 Ea. $100.00 $200.00 5 Remove tri-unit catch basin 1 Ea. $400.00 $400.00 6 Salvage catch basin casting 0 Ea. $150.00 $0.00 7 Salvage chain link fence 1 L.S. $1,500.00 $1,500.00 8 Furnish and install common borrow (L.V.) 10 C.Y. $10.00 $100.00 9 Pipe bedding 31 C.Y. $20.00 $620.00 10 Aggregate base Class 5 116 Ton $20.00 $2,320.00 11 24'PVC storm sewer 32 L.F. $80.00 $2,560.00 12 27' RCP storm sewer 29 L.F. $90.00 $2,610.00 13 36' PVC storm sewer - SDR 26 62 L.F. $110.00 $6,820.00 14 48' RCP storm sewer 17 L.F. $140.00 $2,380.00 15 60' RCP storm sewer 60 L.F. $180.00 $10,800.00 16 Concrete pipe support collars - 4 total 1 L.S. $4,000.00 $4,000.00 17 60' Dia. trash guard 1 L.S. $1,500.00 $1,500.00 18 Construct catch basin 1 Ea. $900.00 $900.00 19 Construct tri-unit catch basin 2 Ea. $2,500.00 $5,000.00 20 Tri-unit catch basin casting 2 Ea. $1,200.00 $2,400.00 21 Install salvaged catch basin casting 1 Ea. $150.00 $150.00 22 Concrete curb and gutter - B618 113 L.F. $20.00 $2,260.00 23 Patch bituminous street/alley 240 S.Y. $35.00 $8,400.00 24 Reinstall chain link fence 1 L.S. $2,000.00 $2,000.00 25 Erosion barrier 50 L.F. $8.00 $400.00 26 Topsoil (L.V.) 0 C.Y. $12.00 $0.00 27 Sod 0 S.Y. $2.00 $0.00 28 Crown vetch 0 S.Y. $2.00 $0.00 29 Granular filter 14 C.Y. $15.00 $210.00 30 Quarry run riprap 133 C.Y. $45.00 $5,985.00 31 Mobilization 1 L.S. $4,500.00 $4,500.00 SUBTOTAL PROJECT 9125 $70,915.00 TOTAL BID COMPLETED TO DATE MINUS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS $121,039.00 ($105,961.1 O) TOTAL DUE $15,077.90 I hereby certify to the City Council of Columbia Heights that I have been in charge of the work required by,~e above contract; that all work has been done and performed as in ~,~~ pursuant to the terms of said contract, me~asured by and MayA. Wins'on, P.E. Reg. No. 18829 D~,te ' I accept the abov ~ayment as final for the work done under this contract. Lametti(~d n CITY COUNCIL LETYER Meeting of: 1/9/95 AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO. 9 PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: FINAL PAYMENT FOR 1994 BY: M. Winson/~t~ BY' (.. ~ NO. STREET AND PARKING LANE STRIPING DATE: 1/3/95 DA~E:~~ Attached is a Certificate of Completion of work for 1994 Street and Parking Lane Striping Project. The work has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and is being certified to the City Council for acceptance and trmal payment. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept the work for 1994 Street and Parking Lane Striping and to authorize final payment from Fund 212-43190-4000 ($3,514.81) and from Fund 101-43170-4000 ($561.11) to AAA Striping Service Company of Rogers, Minnesota in an amount of $4,075.92. MAW:jb 94-002 Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN FINAL PAYMENT 1994 STREET AND PARKING LANE STRIPING AAA Striping Service Co. 5392 Quam Avenue P.O. Box 349 Rogers, MN 55374 NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description 10.094 Miles of broken yellow centerline 0.409 Miles of broken white centerline 0.085 Miles of dotted white line 4.586 Miles of solid white parking lane and lane marking 0.085 Miles of 8" wide solid white taper marking 0.237 Miles of solid yellow centerline 0.375 Miles of double yellow centedine, both solid RECEIVED DEC 2, ? 1994 Unit Price Per Mile Total $158.00 $1,594.85 $1 58.00 $64.62 $6,000.oo $51o.oo $349.00 $1,600.51 $698.00 $45.37 $264.00 $62.57 $528.00 $198.00 TOTAL DUE $4,075.92 I hereby certify, to the City Council of Columbia Heights that I have been in charge of the work/C~quired ~7~ the above contract; that all work has-been done and performed as mea/~r/ejd?)/~d in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of said contract. Mar~ W/~inson,~'~P.~ Reg. No. 18829 D/a~t~~/f'~ I accept the above pay~e?t for the work done under this contract. AAA~-~3~ng Seer'-ice ,~o. Date CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO: FROM: DATE: RE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL PATRICK HENTGES, CITY MANAGER JANUARY 6, 1995 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1995 1) OPERATIONAL REPORTS Attached please find the operational reports for December, 1994. 2) SILVER LAKE ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO INQUIRY Attached please find a letter directed to Raymond Zurek responding to his inquiries made at the December 12, 1994, City Council meeting. As you recall, the responses were reviewed by the City Council at the last regular council meeting. 3) APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION AND SALE OF FORFEITED LAND Attached please find information concerning the sale and forfeiture of land within the City of Columbia Heights. This property is located at 3923 Jackson. Pursuant to state law, the County provides opportunity for the City or its HRA to acquire the property to comment on its classification. The City Staff will research this parcel further and present a recommendation at the next regular Council meeting. 4) TIM CHIES LAND DONATION As you will recall, Mr. Chies appeared at previous council meetings to inquire as to the status of his land donation request and his concern with the accuracy of the maintenance violations that he was cited for. City staff sent letters out to three adjacent property owners regarding their interest to obtain title to the property and received a response from one property owner. The property owner was interested in acquiring the property, but with the condition that all future special assessments would be waived on the property. At this point and time, I am inclined to respond to Mr. Chies, indicating that the City is not interested in the donation. Please advise me if your opinion is to the contrary. 5) NORTH METRO MAYORS LEGISLATION CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX BASE EQUALIZATION The North Metro Mayors Association is in the process of finalizing a Legislative proposal in conjunction with a number of state legislators, regarding metro-wide property tax base equalization. Essentially, the proposal would revise the current fiscal disparities program, and replace it with a program that would equalize the property tax base throughout the seven county metro area. Preliminary indications for Columbia Heights reveal that per household tax capacity of approximately $1,300 could be equalized to a metro-wide per household average of $2,000. This means almost a 50% gain in the City's tax capacity base. What is interesting about the proposal is that over 70% of the population base of the Twin Cities area has a net gain to their tax base including a number of important Republican seats. What is not clear at this point is the full extent or impact that the proposal would have on local government aid, HACA, and the school aid formulas. LGA and school aid formula will be one of the key discussions within the legislature in 1995. 6) STATUS OF ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER APPOINTMENT Be advised that the Civil Service Commission met on January 3rd to discuss the appointment of an additional police officer. As the City Council recalls, there is a current list of certified candidates that was arrived from the June MPRS test. Since the list was certified, the Federal court judge ruled that the MPRS test has some discriminatory components, but has given sanction to continue the MPRS testing process through March 31, 1995. There is some difference of opinion concerning the judge's opinion relevant to whether or not the original finding invalidated current civil service lists. If this is the case, the Civil Service would have to retest using the new MPRS test that the judge has temporarily sanctioned, or use another test procedure. The City staff is currently researching what the "safest harbor'~ would be with regards to the use of a testing component. Since the Civil Service meeting, I have been advised that a number of cities have essentially went ahead and hired police officers off of their most current list that existed at the time of the judge's original ruling. City staff will keep the council updated on this issue on the status of the police officer appointment. 7) COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES As the council recalls, in the 1995 budget, it is proposed to publish summary minutes in the paper as opposed to the full text of each ordinance or resolution. We have discussed this change in the past, and the Council concluded that they wish to continue publishing the minutes (though the City has no legal requirement to do so), but in a more summarized form. Effective with the 1995 minutes, we will publish only the context of the minutes, and not each and every resolution. There will be a summary statement as to the nature of the resolution. The resolutions and ordinances will be posted in public places pursuant to past practice. Published notices of second readings of ordinances will be published in any event. cb 94/142 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY ~20 - 40th AVENUE N. E. COLUMBIA HEIC~HTS, MN 55421-2996 PHONE: (612) 782-2805 FAX: (612) 782-2804 II. III. TO: FROM: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Patrick Hentges, City Manager M. Rebecca Loader, Library DirectoriQ%t.~--' SUBJECT: December operational report ou"", 1994 DATE: December Significant Accomplishments A. The Friends met on 12/5 with 5 members present. B. The Board met on 12/6 with all members present. C. Six sessions of holiday story/crafts were held in the month, with a total of 158 children and 51 adults in attendance. The annual Senior Citizen Holiday Program was held on 12/14 with 35 people listening to a reading of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Departmental Goals A. On 12/1 Mary attended the senior citizen luncheon at Murzyn Hall. B. On 12/5 and 12/8 Becky attended training sessions concerning a survey to be conducted in January by MELSA. C. The camcorder circulated 12 times in December. D. A new voice mail feature was activated at the library on 12/7. This feature provides a recording which tells patrons who call after closing when the library is open. E. An additional OPAC terminal was hooked up 12/7 in the children's department. This greatly helps the pile-up at the OPAC stations. F. On 12/8 Marsha attended the County children's librarian meeting. G. Jeanine participated in a cable shoot on 12/28. Issues and Problems A. The microfilm reader/printer had to be repaired in December. B. The main floor men's r~stroom had two plumbing repairs during the month. C. On 12/22 the roof in the adult reading room leaked. November Circulation 1993 1994 LIBGIS 1993 Adult 6615 6014 Reference 2066 Juvenile 5881 5747 Dir. A 327 12496 117'61 Dir. B 70 Work days 23 23 Work days 23 1994 1860 241 89 23 [1r~i~E° ~1 ISOY!NKJ. recycte0 pa~er TO: FROM: RE: DATE: City of Columbia Heights Recreation Department Patrick Hentges, City Manager Mark Casey, Director of Recreation Operalional Report, December 1 - December 31, 1994 January 3, 1995 AJ Be Administration The Yang T. Kourman New Years Eve party at Murzyn Hall went very smoothly and without incident. The 3rd annual "Old Fashion" skating party is scheduled for January 21st from 1 - 4 pm at Huset Park. First Bank and Rapid Graphics agreed to help co-sponsor this tree event. Activities to include hayrides, refreshments and bonfire. Recreation Due to scheduling conflicts the stage at the Middle School is not available fi)r thc department to run gymnastics. The Edgemoor Room of Murzyn Hall will be used for tiny tumblcrs. Girls Junior Hylanders House basketball, boys and girls traveling basketball, gymnastics and Open Sundays programs are in progress. Bids are being taken for sports equipment and T-shirts for our youth programs. Monies to cover these expenses are donated by the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. Seniors 2. 3. 4. 5. The Golden Age Club held their Christmas Dinner on December 1st with 11() attending. 20 seniors went on an outing to the Mall of America on December 6th. A Line Dancing party was held on December 7th with 54 seniors attending. 92 seniors participated in a "Christmas Lights" tour to Mankato on December 8th. 42 seniors participate in a "Caroling & Pizza" party in the Senior Center on December 9th. Columbia Heights Recreation Operation Repor! January 3. 1995 Page Two mo Volunteers No reporl John P. Murzyn Hall 1. New tile/carpet was installed in the Mathaire/McKcnna Rooms and new blinds were installed in the main hall. 2. In 1995, twenty-seven (27) out of fifty-two (52) Fridays and flirty-seven (47) out of fifty- two (52) Saturdays are booked and in 1996 (12) twelve Saturdays are booked. COLU~BL~ HE~HTS Third Annual "OLD projectpride FASHIONED" SKATING PARTY Huset Park Skating Rink Saturday, January 21, 1995 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join us for free refreshments, music, bonfire and hayrides Sponsored by: Huset Park Skating Rink First Bank Columbia Heights Office and Mailing Located 1/2 block south of 40th on Jefferson Street For additional information, contact the Recreation Department at 782-2860 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DATE: TO: FROM: RE: JANUARY 3, 1995 PATRICK HENTGES CITY MANAGER WILLIAM ELRITE ~ FINANCE DIRECTOR OPERATIONAL REPORT DECEMBER 1994 DEPARTMENTAL GOALS: 1995 Budget: The 1995 budget was adopted at the December 12, 1994, City Council meeting. A meeting is planned for January 5th with department and division heads to review the adopted budget. 1994 Audit: Preparation for the audit is on schedule. The auditors will be returning to start final work on the audit towards the end of January. OTHER ISSUES AND CONCERNS: Financial System Hardware & Software Maintenance: At the December 12th Council meeting there was concern over the renewal of the financial software maintenance and the costs associated with it. Based on that concern, staff did a survey of surrounding cities regarding their costs for software/hardware maintenance. In this survey, the City of Columbia Heights had the lowest costs. The next lowest was the City of Blaine, who has the same financial system as Columbia Heights. Their annual costs for hardware and software maintenance are approximately $1,100 more per year than Columbia Heights. In the cities surveyed, hardware/software maintenance costs ranged from a low of $8,824 in Columbia Heights, to a high of $70,000 in Coon Rapids. The following chart compares four of the cities surveyed: Columbia Heights BRC 1,200 7,624 8,824 Fridley HTE 3,000 10,000 13,000 Blaine BRC 2,013 7,900 9,913 Coon Rapids LOGIS Included in total Included in total 70,000 WE:dn 9501O42 Columbia Heights Fire Department To: Pat Hentges, City Manager From: Charles Kewatt, Fire Chief Subject: Operation Report Date: January 3, 1995 Operation Report December 1994 A. Significant Accomplishments Emergency Medical Calls - 116 Fire or Good Intent Calls - 38 Classification of Alarms Still Alarms - 134 Company Alarms - 12 General Alarms - 8 Total Calls for the Month - 154 Other 527 82 12 Hours Station-Duty (paid-on-call personnel) Hours Training (all personnel) Hilltop Calls Structure Fires with Property Loss 12/3 4201 Main Street NE Outside of Structure $ 2,000 B. Status of Department Goals Inspection Department Status Report - December 1994 Housing Maint Code Inspections... 54 Fire Code Inspections .......... 33 Section 8 Inspections ........... 27 Inspections done on Complaint .... 13 C. Issues or Problems CWK:cf 95-1 Our Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus units (SCBA's) are in poor shape. Several units did not pass the annual OSHA-required test performed in December and should be looked at for replacement before the due date. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Mayor. and City Council Members Leonard M. Olson, Acting Police Chief Operational Report, December, 1994 January 3, 1995 ,J~N 4 ~99,ti I. Events/Accomplishments I attended the VFW December monthly meeting the evening of the 13th and personally thanked them for their generous donation to the Police Department. I was accompanied by Sergeant Jim Kapala, and we modeled the new attire. As part of the Safe and Sober 1995 State Safety Campaign, we were represented at the State Capitol rally of December 15. This was the official kickoff for numerous safety programs, including our own Anoka County ATAC program. Friday, December 16, was proclaimed to be "Lights on for Safety" day. Police vehicles, as well as the motoring public, had headlights on all day. I attended a planning meeting on December 19 at the Healthspan offices in St. Paul. Healthspan is the company supplying ambulance services for our county, as well as numerous other communities. Their plan is to possibly institute a pre-arrival medical advice system for our 9-1-1 emergency services. A caller could activate emergency responders and then receive medical advice while awaiting their arrival. This system is used in other parts of the country and has saved lives. Healthspan feels they could have something put together by early 1995. II. Projects/Goals We are finalizing the C.O.P. planning and procedures that will take effect within the first weeks of 1995. Programs should be visible by early spring. HI. Issues/Problems mo The long awaited C.O.P. training being put on by the Federal Department of Justice was canceled again. January, 1995, was when the training was to be given in the metro area. Possibilities now entail out of state training classes or to attempt to put something together locally. The State of Minnesota grant for the civilian position we had written for has been turned down. We will continue to monitor grant possibilities and apply where and when we can. Mayor and Council Members Page 2 January 3, 1995 Co The published news regarding our police officer testing company MPRS has placed the latest hurdle on officer recruitment. With the go ahead to hire the third officer, we found that the court decision regarding the MPRS lawsuit prohibits any further hires from the court decided tainted candidate list we drew our names from. New tests and candidate lists are apparently forthcoming. Do With the short notice of the Murzyn Hall New Year's Eve party, I put together a security program and used a doorway metal detector on loan from Anoka County courts. The party went well with no damages or mishaps. Several infractions were noted but had no bearing on closing down the celebration. 95-001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Public Works Department PATRICK HENTGES CITY MANAGER d~j MARK A. WINSON PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER OPERATIONAL REPORT - DECEMBER 1994 JANUARY 3, 1995 SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS General Responded to 29 Gopher State One-Call requests. Repaired street lights at 41st & Central and 40th & 3rd St. Conducted full crew safety meeting on trench safety, confined space entry, blood-borne pathogens and respirator training. Outfitted Truck #125 with tool boxes, lift gate and snow plow frame. Maintained Christmas decorations at Wargo Court (daily vandalism). Streets Cut 3 trees down on vacant lot at 1143 Polk Place. Hauled water break spoil to Gallagher's. Mixed 250 ton of salt/sand two times. Cut down and removed dead trees from LaBelle Park (along 40th Ave.). Constructed a cover for the dump box on Truck #24 so as to contain wood chips as they are being blown into the truck by the chipper. Trimmed brush that protruded into the street at 43rd & McLeod, 3rd St. at 42nd Ave. to 44th Ave., Hayes St.-39th Ave. to 40th Ave., Circle Terrace and 40th Ave. and dead-end at 45th Ave. and University. Replaced roof on the scale shed located by the propane tank at MSC. Sanded streets and alleys as needed (six times). Plowed the entire city (two times). Trimmed trees City-wide working from a list that was compiled last summer. Removed snow piles from Library lot. Delivered four loads of wood chips to Anoka County Humane Society. Plowed alleys with front end loaders to remove ice build-up City-wide. Operational Report - December 1994 January 3, 1995 Page 2 Parks Trimmed trees that were obstructing street signs City-wide. Met with Steve Moe from USF&G about the proper installation of safety fencing at Keyes sledding hill. Made a video recording of the safety provisions that are in place at Keyes sledding hill. Caulked around the doors and windows in all park buildings. Cleaned and organized the Huset garage. Began flooding rinks on December 5. Operations have been hindered by unseasonably warm weather. Installed treated plywood on the south and west sides of LaBelle Park building in an attempt to minimize the damage that is caused by hockey pucks that are shot at the building. Painted hockey goals. Installed hockey gates and goals. Repaired lights at Sullivan Pathway, Lomianki Park and Keyes hockey rink. Opened skating rinks for use on December 21st. Trimmed boulevard trees that had been planted within the last 15 years - west of Central Ave. from 45th to 53rd. Picked litter as needed. Cleaned sidewalks as needed. Light at Keyes sledding hill is operational. Sewer & Water Repaired gate valve stack at 1348 Buchanan. Repaired gate valve stack at 41st Ave. behind Norwest Bank. Cleaned floor drains at MSC. Installed new hydrant flags on Central Ave., 53rd Ave. to 37th Ave. Met with Crest View Nursing Home to discuss improvements that could be made to their sanitary sewer system. Completed lead and copper sampling for 1994. Completed water quality parameter sampling for 1994. Installed a heater in the T.V. trailer. Installed a new fire hydrant in front of Bridgemans. Cleaned vactor inside and out, in preparation for the off-season. Cross trained Tim Lund in the use of the rodding machine. Disconnected the sewer and water service for 4624-26 Pierce. Assisted Street Dept. with plowing operations. Repaired broken watermain at 4414 Monroe. Turned water off at 5098 Central Ave. (broken pipe, water damage to inside of bldg.). Operational Report - December 1994 January 3, 1995 Page 3 Repaired fire hydrant at 41st Ave. at LaBelle Condos. Repaired fire hydrant on Monroe St., 45th to 46th Ave. Checked operation of Civil Defense sirens. Flushed fire hydrant several times by 1709 Innsbruck Parkway due to rusty water. Greased the motors and pumps located at the lift stations and pump houses. Rodded sanitary sewers on Upland Crest, Heights Dr. and Golf Place. Televised sanitary sewer located on Leander. Televised sanitary sewer located on Royce Place. Shoveled snow at Library two times. Sewer and water service disconnected (contractor) at 3908 Polk. Sewer and water service disconnected (contractor) at 4222 Washington St. Installed six new water meters. Repaired five water meters. 23 delinquent water accounts. Responded to 15 Gopher State One-Call requests. Engineering * Continued work on several projects as follows: Building Signs Building Accessibility Improvements. Backyard street light. Heritage Heights. Sidewalk - 44th Ave., Tyler Pl. to Reservoir Blvd. 1995 Sealcoat and Street Rehabilitation Projects. LaBelle Park East Bank Erosion Control. Miscellaneous permits, surveys, drafting and filing. GIS utilities. Continued working with City of Fridley on North Corporate Limit storm drainage and Highland Lake Diversion. Continued working with HNTB on LaBelle Pond Water Quality Improvements. MAW:jb 95 -004 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N. E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Councilmembers Donald G. Jolly Bruce G. Nawrocki Gary L. Peterson Robert W. Ruettimann City Manager Patrick Hentges December 19, 1994 Ronald H. & Theresa M. Jesberg 4260 McLeod Street NE Columbia Heights, ~N 55421 Re: 4250 McLeod Street, PIN 36 30 24 24 0034, Lot i except West 15 feet, except North 125 feet, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to Storm Sewer easement over Southerly 7 1/2 feet and subject to road easement and utility easement over South 30 feet. Lot size: 160' X 71.63' Dear Mr. & Mrs. Jesberg: The property owners of the vacant lot at 4250 McLeod Street wish to donate it to the City of Columbia Heights. The City Council is unwilling to accept the land unless a neighboring property owner would be interested in acquiring the land. This letter is, therefore, an inquir~ as to whether you would be interested in obtaining this parcel of land, from the City, for the cost of the current tree bill of $502.60, plus any legal costs associated with the transfer including State Deed tax and recording fees. The taxes due in1994 have been paid on this Abstract property. Enclosed is a map showing the subject property and adjacent area. If you have any questions or are interested in this parcel of land, please contact me or Jane Gleason at 782-2814 by Januar~ 5, 1995. Sincerely, Patrick Hentges, City Manager PH/jg Eng. CC: Donald Schneider LETTER ALSO TO: 94f' 135 4250Mcld.ltr ROBERT SOLEM & DAVID SZUREK 'SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES 9) CHIES PROPERTY DONATION ON MCLEOD Attached please find a copy of a letter sent to three adjacent property owners of the Chies property located on McLeod Street. I have received one response back from the property owners, indicating that they would be interested in the acquisition of the property for the elm tree costs ($500) and legal charges (about $375) necessary to transfer the property, but he is concerned about the future street assessments. The property owner indicated that he would be willing to acquire the property, if the City would guarantee a waiver on any future street assessment costs. I responded this may be difficult on the part of the Council to waive street assessment costs on an unconditional basis. Additionally, I further investigated Tim Chies' complaint concerning the maintenance of the property. I have copies of photos that were taken concerning the condition of the property. If you wish to review them, please contact the Police Department. In any event, the matter needs to be resolved through the court system, as the owner has been cited. MINNESOTA POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM December 15, 1994 MEMO TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 4544 IDS CENTER · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 PHONE ~7-5222 Members of the MPRS Board of Directors City Managers/City Administrators in MPRS Communities Larry Thompson, Executive Director Press Coverage of the Starks and Fields Lawsuits .,ks you are aware, press coverage of the Starks and Fields lawsuits at times has been quite one-sided This has been particularly true of the Star-Tribune, which never has interviewed us regarding this matter. Some time ago I discussed the Star-Tribune's one-sided reporting with the paper's "Reader Representative", as well as with the Minnesota News Council. At their request I prepared an editorial response to the paper's coverage of this matter. My response was printed in the Star-Tribune's "Counterpoint" section on Saturday, December 10th Enclosed is a copy of the above editorial. Please distribute copies of this to members of your City Council, City staff and Civil Service Commission (if applicable), t feel it is particularly important that elected officials receive a copy of this editorial, as it addresses many of the issues which they have raised since Judge Solum's opinion was issued. Numbers demonstrate lack of bias in state's police-recruitment agency For some time I have read guest columns in occur is not a measurement artifact. the Star Tribune questioning the paper's "ob- jectivity,'' and I have wondered about the validity of such criticism. Unfortunately, I recently had the chance to find out for myself. I am executive director to the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS), a gov- ernmental agency created to develop and administer "a valid and nondiscriminatory selection process for law enforcement agen- cies'' in the state. About two years ago the MPRS was sued by two African-American applicants, who challenged the validity of the MPRS testing process. While this lawsuit has not yet been fully resolved, the court has issued an interim order declaring at least part of our testing process to be unlawful. On Oct. 5, the day the court's order was released, our office was contacted for com- ment by three television stations (Channels 4, 5 and 11), by Minnesota Public Radio, and by the Pioneer Press. Our office was not contacted by the Star Thbune. An article regarding the court's order appeared in your paper the following day, however, quoting liberally the plaintiffs' attorneys. An Oct. 13 editorial in the Star Tribune accused MPRS communities of "blatant bias." Included in both this editorial and the previous news article were statistics on the hiring of African-American applicants in MPRS communities, which had been provid- ed to the paper by the plaintiffs' attorneys. I subsequently discussed this matter with your "reader representative," noting (1) that we never had been contacted for comment, and (2) that statistics regarding the hiring of African-Americans are meaningful only when compared with statistics regarding the num- ber of African-Americans who have applied or when compared with statistics regarding the hiring of white applicants. For the record, the Star Tribune is correct that only six of about 937 officers in MPRS police departments are African-Americans. Our records and records of these communi- ties indicate that some 300 of these officers were hired before the MPRS was formed or before that community joined MPRS. Thus, of the re?naining 600 to 650 officers, about 1 percent ~s African-American. No one would dispute that it would be advantageous to have a greater number of police officers who are African-American. However, one first should look at the number of African-Ameri- can applicants. From 1979 to 1993 the MPRS has tested 4,937 applicants. Of these, 47 have been African-Americans. Thus, approximate- l'y 1 percent of applicants to the MPRS have been African-American -- exactly the same percentage as were hired. Another way of looking at African-American hiring statistics is to compare them w/th hiring statistics for white applicants. During the above period the hiring rate for white applicants was 14.2 percent (685 of 4,810). (This is a slightly larger number of white hirings than the previous statistic, as it in- cludes communities that no longer are part of the system.) During the same period the hiring rate for black applicants was 12.8 per- cent (6 of 47). Thus, the hiring rates for African-American and white applicants have been nearly equal. The question may be raised, then, as to why a portion of the MPRS testing process was found to be unlawful, if the ratio of African- Americans in MPRS departments is the same as the ratio of African-American applicants, and if the hiring rate for African-Americans has been approximately the same as the hir- ing rate for whites. The answer relates to the judgments made by the MPRS communities when our examination process was de- veloped. One of the tests in the MPRS examination process measures an applicant's reasoning ability. This is the portion of the process found by the court to have the greatest ad- verse impact against African-Americans. As even a casual reader of psychological litera- ture is aware, however, racial and ethnic groups do not do equally well on cognitive tests. The reasons for such differences are speculative, but the fact that ,~ch differences The MPRS was formed by honorable peopke with honorable intentions. It was formed expressly for the purpose of producing a "valid and nondiscriminatory" testing proc- ess. To imply that this process was designed to screen out and/or to disqualify African- American candidates, without any attempt,to. examine both sides of this issue, is more than sloppy journalism. It is intellectually dishon- est and ethically irresponsible. Larry Thompson, Minneapolis. Executive di- rector, Minnesota Police Recruitment Sys- tem. [Editor's note: The Oct. 6 story said that lawyers for MPRS could not be reached for comment Oct. 5.] ,, ~. . , Another requirement in this regard, of course, is to select a cognitive test that is professionally developed, widely used and predictive of job performance. Independent research conducted both in 1987 and 1990 showed that the test selected by the MPRS to measure reasoning ability is the most widely used test of this ability in the country. Re- search conducted by the MPRS itself has shown that this test is the single best predic- tor of a police officer's job performance, for those portions of the scoring process in which it is used. , ~. No testing process is perfect, including tt~e MPRS process. MPRS communities would be first in line to make any changes in this process that would be equally predictive 'of job performance, but which would have less adverse impact against any protected class. Our hope is that such a change may emerge in the remainder of the trial in this matter..' The dilemma which MPRS communities, or any other employers, face is ( 1 ) not to test for' cognitive ability, even though this may be an important job requirement; or (2) to test for cognitive ability, recognizing that such a res! may have adverse impact, but to make up for this impact in other portions of the selection' process. The first option did not seem to be a respon- sible alternative to MPRS communities. (How many citizens want their community to hire police officers who have not been screened for reasoning ability?)' The second option clearly was more responsible, and this was the option which was chosen. In light of the above data, it certainly Would appear that MPRS communities have been successful in making up for any adverse impact which~ does occur in their testing processes. , COUNTY OF ANOKA Office of Governmental Service~ Division GOVERNMENT CENTER 2100 3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2489 (612) 323-56e0 December 20, 1994 GENE RAFFERTY Land Commissioner Direct #323-5427 Patrick Hentges Manager, City of Columbia Heights 590 - 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Approval of Classification and Sale of Forfeit Land - CL95 Exhibits A, B & C Dear Patrick: Enclosed you should find the following: Resolution #94-210 dated December 20, 1994, classifying certain forfeit lands in Anoka County. B. A list of forfeit lands classified under Resolution//94-210, which lie within your jurisdiction. A classification and sale approval form listing the lands that lie within your jurisdiction, which is to be siqned, sealed and returned to us alon,q with a copy of the motion or resolution of your ,qovernin,q body approvin,q the classification and sale. A form for the forfeit parcels shown on the list of forfeit lands in your jurisdiction to help us analyze and appraise the parcel. We ask that you complete and return these forms to us. A verification of special assessments form which is to be completed, signed, sealed and returned to us. Chapter 282.01, Subdivision 1, of the Minnesota Statutes requires that the Town Board or governing body of a municipality must approve the classification and sale of forfeit parcels that lie within their jurisdiction. If disapproval of any parcel is not made within 90 days from the date of this letter, it is deemed that the Town Board or governing body has approved the classification and sale. If the Town Board or governing body desires to acquire any parcel lying within the boundaries of the municipality, it shall, within 90 days of the request for classification and sale approval, file a written application with the County Board to withhold the parcel from sale. The County Board will then withhold the parcel from sale for one year. FAX: 323-5682 Affirmative ACtion / Equal Opportunity Employer TDD/TTY: 323-5289 December 20, 1994 Page 2 All parcels on the list are still within the repurchase period. If you desire to acquire any parcels still within the repurchase period, you can file an application which can be acted upon, assuming the County Board does not allow repurchase of the parcel. We would like to have all the forms and paperwork returned to us by Friday, March 3, 1995. We appreciate your help and understanding in getting this project put together. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Yours very truly, GR:be Enclosures cc: Anoka County Commissioners Gene Raffeftf t/ Anoka County Ladd Commissioner Tom Durand, Division Manager, Governmental Services BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Anoka County, Minnesota DATE: December 20, 1994 RESOLUTION l~.210 OFFERED BY COMMISSIONER: Berg CLASSIFICATION OF NON-CONSERVATION PROPERTY FOR LAND SALE PURPOSES WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Anoka County, Minnesota, has prepared a list, designated as Classification List Number 95, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibits A, B and C, and hereby by reference made part hereof, which list describes lands forfeited to the State of Minnesota pursuant to Chapter 282 of the Minnesota Statutes, and has determined that it is advisable to sell said land; and, WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners must classify all tax-forfeited land as conservation or non-conservation under Section 282.01 of the Minnesota Statutes; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the present use of adjacent lands found in said list, the productivity of the soil, the character of forest or other growth, the accessibility of the lands listed to establish roads, schools and other public services, and their peculiar suitability or desirability for particular uses; and, WHEREAS, the classification and sale of any tax-forfeited land lying within the bounds of any organized town with a taxable vaJue in excess of $20,000 or incorporated municipality must be approved by the town board of such town or the governing body of such municipality, insofar as the lands located therein are concerned; and, WHEREAS, the said town board or governing body will be deemed to have approved the classifical~on and sale if the County Board is not notified of the disapproval of the classification and sale within ninety days of the date the request for approval was transmitted to the town board or governing body; and, WHEREAS, if the town board or governing body desires to acquire any parcel lying in the town or municipality by procedures authorized by Section 282.01, it shall, within ninety days of the request for classification and sale, file a written application with the County Board to withhold the parcel from public sate for one year: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that each parcel shown on Classification Ust Number' 95 is hereby classified as non-conservation and approved for sale, subject to review by the town boards and governing bodies of municipalities in Anoka County under Chapter 282 of the Minnesota Statutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anoka County I.and Commissioner shall forward a copy of the resolution to the town board of any organized township in Anoka County with taxable valuation in excess of $20,000 and to the governing body of an incorporated municipality for their review. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the town board or governing body of a municipality fails to notify the County Board of the disapproval of a classification and sale of any of the lands described herein within ninety days of the date the request herein is b'ansmitted to the town board or governing body of a municipality, it will be deemed to have approved the classification and sale. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the town board or governing body desires to acquire any parcel lying in the town or municipality under Section 282.01, it shall file a written application with the County Board to withhold the parcel from public sale for one year. RESOLUTION//94-210 Page 2 YES District//1 - Berg X Berg District//2 - Burmah X Bun'nan District//3 - Langfeld X Langfeld District//4 - Kordiak X Kordiak District//5 - McCauley X McCauley District/16 - McCarron Absent McCarron District//7 - Erhart X Erhart NO STATE OF MINNESOTA ) SS COUNTY OF ANOKA ) I, Tim Yantos, Deputy County Administrator, Anoka County, Minnesota, hereby certify that have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution of the County Board of said County with the odginaJ record thereof on file in the Administration Office, Anoka County, Minnesota, ~s stated in the, minutes of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting duly held on December 20, 1994, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said odginai record and of the whole thereof, and that said resolution was duly passed by said Board at said meeting. Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of December, 1994. TIM YANTOS DEPUTY COUNTY ~,DMINISTRATOR CLASSIFICATION APPRAISED SUBDIVISION SEC/LOT TWP/BLOOK RANGE VALUE OF LAND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX 3. 35 30 24 44 0095 KEY 265812 COLUMBIA HEIGHIS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS,ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA LOT 29 BLK 86 OOL HTS ANNEX 29 86 State o~ Minnesota Countg of Anoka State of Minnesota The foregoing classification of lar, ds above described lging within the boundaries of the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS in said Oountg and State is herebg approved. Oared , The CITY COUNCIL Attest. [CLERK] of the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BY [MAYOR] PAGE 1 RESOLUTION#g4-210 E,xhibitA CLASSIFICATION LIST CL95 Page1 PLATTED EXHIBIT A APPRAISED s u_ B_ D_ I__¥ I_ _$ I_ _0_. ..................... S_ E_ 0_ _? L_ O_ T_ _ _ T_ ?_ L_ 0_ C_ K_ _ _ E_ A_ _. G_ E_ _ _ _, _¥ _t,~ _. D- KEY t058508 ~O~LOT B~ ~ ~ O/L BEANDONS LAKEVIEW ESTATES~ ~ EX RD~ SUBO TO E~E OF~ ~ 2. 27 32 ~34 0038 ~ CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGH)S CONiACl lHE MUNICIPALITY FOR LOOAL BUILDING AND ZONING ORDINANCES. .................................................................. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX 3, 35 30 24 44 0095 KEY 265812 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX lO MINNEAPOLIS.ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA LOT 29 BLK 86 COL HTS ANNEX 29 86 OF EAST BETHEL ~l THE MUNICIPALITY FOE LOCAL BUILDING AND ZONING ORDINANCES. COON LAKE 4. 36 33 23 23 KEY 79364 COON LAKE BEACH LOT 701, BLK 19, COON LA) BEACH 5, 36 33 23 23 0023 KEY 79373 COON LAKE BEACH LOT 702, BLK 19, COON LAKE BEACH 6. 36 33 23 24 0068 KEY 80780 COON LAKE BEACH LOT 1036 BLK 13~JOl]N LAKE BEACH ~ 7. 3§ 3~23 24 0069 K~ 80799 COON.,.E'AKE BEACH ?~'_t037 BLK 13 COON LAKE ACH 701 1036 }037 19 19 13 t3 PARCEL INFORHATION TO CLASSIFY AND APPRAISE TAX-FORFEIT LAND PLATTED Citg of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Parcel PIN ~ 35 30 24 44 0095 Description: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO COUNTY,MINNESOTA ANNEX MINNEAPOLIS,ANOKA LOT 29 BLK 86 COL HTS Geographic Location; THIS APPROXIMATELY 40'X125' RECTANGULAR LOT IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF 3ACKSON ST. IT CONTAINS A SMALL ABANDONED HOUSE. PARCEL PIN~ 35 30 24 44 0095 Please complete the following information bg answering all applicable questions. t. Is this parcel buildable or unbuildable? (a) Has gout cftc/township adopted a local ordinance governing minimum area, shape, frontage or access? (If ges, answer lb; if no, proceed to question 5.) (b) goes this parcel complg with gout local ordinances regarding minimum area, shape, frontage or access ant, because of this, can be improved? If it does not complg, please list reason(s) for non compliance. 2. Do LJou recommend combining this parcel ~,,ith an abutting forfeit parcel (ii there is one)? 3. If gout answer to ~2 is ges, indicate which parcel on the list. 4. Dc gou recommend selling this parcel to the abutting landowner? 5. What is the current zoning of the forfeit parcel? 6. Are there ang buildings on the parcel? If so, what tgpe, and what is their present condition? 7 Do gou have an appraised value on the parcel? If so, what is it? fl. Does the cJtg or' township want an easement over the parcel? 9. Ang other information gou feel would be helpful. 10. Name and title of person who completed this questionnaire. Thank gou for providing the information. Please return to; Gene Raffertg, Land Commissioner Ano~ Countg 6overnment Center 2100 3rd Avenue AnoPa, NN 55303 323-5427 CIl¥ OF PARCEL PIN~ VERIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 35 30 24 44 0095 Date of Forfe£ture: 08/23/94 Before Forfeiture Amount After Forfeiture Amount Special Assessments Not Previously Certified Watershed Oistrict We ask that you enter the amount of special assessments by category on the captioned parcel, If there are none, please enter a zero. If you need to verify the amounts, please contact the Special Assessments Clerk at 323-5434 in the Property Records end Taxation Division. If ~our municipality or township has not previously certified special assessments on a forfeit property, you should now certify them to the PROPERLY RECORDS AND TAXATION OIVISION, and enter them on the line, "Special Assessments Not Previously Certified". Improvements before forfeiture should include principal and interest up to the d~te of forfeiture and all deferred installments of principal. Improvements after forfeiture should include ONLY THE TOTAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT. MS 282.0!, Subd. 3 requires improvements made after forfeiture to be considered bg the Countg Board in setting the appraised value for sale purposes. The apportionment of proceeds after sale is done in accordance with MS 282.08. Clerk of Township, Municipality or Watershed District (Seal) Date TO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 9, 1995 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application II. APPROVED BY BLDG. INSP. II II II II CONTRACTORS Anderson Heating *Arrow Sign G.R. Mechanical *Gilbert Mechanical LeVahn Bros, Inc. *R.J. Miller Plumbing *Nordquist Sign Co., Inc. Northwest Asphalt Richfield Plumbing *Sedgwick Heating & Air *St. Marie Sheet Metal *Suburban Lighting *United Water & Sewer *Wenzel Heating and A/C 1995 LICENSE AGENDA LICENSED AT 4347 Central Avenue 18607 Hwy. 65 N.E. 12055 Tilton Trail 4451 ~. 76th St. 3200 Penn Ave. N. 6293 Jackson St. 312 W. Lake St. 1451 County Rd. i8 805 W. 77½ St. 8910 Wentworth Ave. S. 7940 Spring Lake Park Rd. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. N. 11666 Wayzata Blvd. 1955 Shawnee Rd. FEES $ 40.00 40.OO 40.00 40.00 40.00 4O.OO 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo 4o.oo FIRE DEPT. LAUNDRY MACHINES Nelia Bulatao 4655 Pierce St. 25.00 SAFETY & HEALTH, FIRE & BLDG. DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS *R. Bear Heights, Inc. 4000 N.E. 6th St. 50.00 VENDING MACHINES SAFETY & HEALTH Tom McLean Co. 4300 Central Avenue 15.00 POLICE DEPT. Ii II I TAXICAB DRIVERS *Steven Dwayne Mortenson *Theodore /¢i'lli'am Lawrence *Jason Adam Cunhingham *John Michael Madden *James Wayne Armstrong *Randy Eric Ziemann *Terrance /~yne Johnson *Theresa Josephine Kuntz *Markham John Becker *Robert Alan 14ebb 117 - ]15th Lane N.E. 3108 Girard S. 2406 Ericon Dr. 5625 - 33rd Ave. S. 2404 Sheridan Ave. N. 6531 Channel Rd. 3867 Minutman Lane 4522 Bryant Ave. N. 4253 - 46th Ave. N. 6545 N.W. Hwy. 10 20.00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 20,00 ~PPROVED BY POLICE DEPT. II II TAXICAB DRIVERS *Cynthia Dawn Bork *William John Brantz *Todd Eric Sirbasku *Larry Lee Lund *DuWayne Leonard Urban TAXICAB VEHICLES Page 2 LICENSED AT FEES 1208 S. Darling Dr. N.~V. 16448 Uvanimite St. [~.',!. 1658 - 6~th Ave. N.E. 2542 Washington St. N.E. 3307 - 6th St. N.E. $40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 POLICE DEPT. *Suburban Taxi Corp. 6 taxicab vehicles within the City 450.00