HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 25, 1996 RegularADlJ~NISTRATION
Mayor
Joseph Sturdevant
Councilmembers
Donald G. Jolly
Meg Jones
Gary L. Peterson
Mark .4. Winson
March 22, 1996
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be hem at 7:00 PM on Monday, March
25, 1996, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., 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 Secretat~y at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf
only)
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
(Commencement of CabIecasting of Regular Meeting on Television.)
2. PLEDGE OF AI_ZEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be
items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum, or items submitted after the agenda
preparation deadline.)
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the Gty Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda
by one motion. Items r'emoved from consent agenda approval will be taken up as next order of business.)
A. Move to adopt the consent agenda items as listed below:
1) Adopt Minutes of the Regtdar Gty Council Meeting of March 11, 1996
MOTION: Move to adopt the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 1996.
2) Waive Permit Fee for Refreshments to be Served at City Auction
MOTION: Move to waive the permit fee for "Mary's Lunch Wagon" to sell food and beverages
during the City Auction on Thursday evening, May 9, 1996.
3) Authorize Staff to Seek Quotes for Replacement of Lawn Maintenance Trailer//230
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek quotes for replacement of lawn maintenance trailer
#230.
4) Establish Work Session Date for April, 1996
MOTION: Move to establish a work session on April I5, 1996, immediately after the Local Board
of Review Meeting.
5) MOTION: Move to Approve the 1996 License Applications as Listed Upon Payment of Proper
Funds.
6) Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to Pay the Bills as Listed Out of Proper Funds.
5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
A. North Metro Mayors Association Presentation by Joseph Strauss
B. Columbia Heights Block Builders Presentation on McKettna Park Improvement
C. Introduction of New Employee--Ken Anderson, Community Development Director
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMB~ HEIGHTS, MN 55421 PHONE (612) 782-2810
FAX (612) 782.2801 TDD (612) 782.2806
Be City of Columbia HeChts does not discriminate on the basis
of disability in employment or the prc ~sion of services
Equal Opportunity Employer
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FOR MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1996
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Public Hearing - Third (Corrective) Reading of Ordinances 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, and 1321
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Waive the Reading of the Ordinances, There Being Ample Copies
Available to the Public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Approve Ordinances 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, and 1321, with
Corrected Property Identification Numbers, and Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Real Estate
Located at 4501 Taylor St. N.E., 4549 Taylor St. N.E., 4555 Taylor N.E., 4550 Fillmore St. N.E., and 1221
40th Avenue N.E., Respectively.
Public Hearing - Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1322, Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
Pertaining to Zoning Amendment to Section 9.112 (2), Pertaining to Conditional Uses in the Central
Business District
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Ordinance Amendment #1322, there being
ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Approve Ordinance #1322, Amending Section 9.112(2) ofthe Zoning
Ordinance.
Public Hearing - Rental License Suspension/Revocation for 5121 University Avenue, Lynde Investments
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5121
University Avenue N.E.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5121 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core I 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closures and smoke, seals by January 1, 1997; the unused water heater be removed;
and one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
Public Hearing - Rental License Sus~ensionfRevocation for 5131 University Avenue, Lynde Investments
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5131
University Avenue N.E.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5131 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of ali apartment unit entryways with solid core I 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by February 1, 1997, and one4hird (1/3) of outstanding fees
be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
Public Hearing - Rental License Suspension/Revocation for 5141 University Avenue, Lynde Investments
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5141
University Avenue N.E.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5141 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of ali apartment unit entryways with solid core I 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by March 1, 1997, and one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees
be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
Public Hearing - Rental License Suspension/Revocation for 4050 4th Street, Lynde Investments
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 4050 4th
Street.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 4050 4th Street, conditioned
upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core 1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved
door closures and smoke seals by April 1, 1997, and one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the next
(3) months commencing March 25, I996.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Other Resolutions/Ordinances
1) Resolution 96-31, Resolution Authorizing Purchase of HilIcrest Property Adjacent to Huset Park
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 96-31, Resolution of the City Council of
Columbia Heights approving the purchase agreement and purchase of Tract D, RLS #159, Anoka
County, Minnesota.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FOR MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1996
Bid Considerations
1) Authorize Final Payment for LaBelle Pond Improvements
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept the work for LaBelle Pond Rehabilitation -
Peripheral Improvements, Project 9312, and to authorize final payment of $1,631.50 to Dave
Perkins Contracting, Inc. of Ramsey, Minnesota.
2) Award 1996-97 DED Tree Removal Program
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Award the 1996-1997 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal
Contract to Bluemel's Tree and Landscape, Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, based on their low,
Qualified, Responsible Bid of $I0.00 per inch diameter on tree removal and $1.45 per inch
diameter for stump removal or a total of $1J.45 per inch diameter; and Furthermore, to Authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Same.
Other Business
1) Authorize Funding for "The Zone"
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize the Payment of $1,700.00 to the City of Fridley
for the Expense of One Adult Supervisor at 'The Zone"for the Remainder of 1996, With Funds
Being Appropriated From the City Council Contingency Fund 101-41110-8100.
2) City's Response to U.S. West's Petition to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Direct Cable Attorney, Tom Creighton, to Include the city
of Columbia Heights in the Filing of a Petition to Intervene in U.S. West's Petition.
8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager
B. Report of the City Attorney
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of the March 6, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
B. Minutes of the March 4, 1996, Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
C. Other Communications
10. CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. The citizen
is requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public may address the Council regarding
specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION- DISCUSSION OF LIMIT ON SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Regtdar Council Meeting of Tonight, March 25, 1996,
to Move to an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing the Limit on a Settlement Authorization, and
that JoAnne Student be Appointed to Keep a Written Record of Same.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Reconvene the Regularly Scheduled Open Meeting of the Columbia
Heights City Council on March 25, 1996, Having Been in Executive Session to Discuss the Limit on a
Settlement Authorization, a Written Record Being Kept by JoAnne Student.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Mark A. Winson, Acting City Manager
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
CALL TO_ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly,
Ruettimann and Peterson were present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
~DDITIONS/DELETIONS TO..~TING AGENDA
The City Manager advised there were two additions to the
Consent Agenda. The first is an addition of a variance
requested by BW-3 for a restaurantat 4811 Central Avenue. The
second was to add public hearings for four properties whose
licenses are being considered for revocation. The City Manager
recommended these public hearings be continued.
The third matter was a substitution for material regarding a
resolution amending the 1996 budget for encumbrances.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for AD,royal
The Council approved the minutes of the February 26, 1996
Regular Council Meeting and the correction of the April 10,
1995 Council Meeting minutes as presented.
Set Salary of 1996 Summer Bike Patrol Officer
The Council aPprOved setting the bike patrol officer salary
for the 1996 summer season at $6.00 per hour with the salary
to be paid from the Police Department Fund 101-42100-1012.
Establish Pay Range for Library Aide
Th'e Council established the following 1996-wage range for the
position of part-time, temporary Library aide at:
Entry
6 Months 12 Months 24 Months
$5.39/hr $5.70/hr $6.01/hr $6.32/hr $6.63/hr
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Authorize Out of Town Training for Police Chief and Captain
The Council authorized the attendance of Chief Tom Johnson and
Captain Leonard Olson at the annual Minnesota Chiefs of Police
Association 1996 Executive Training Institute in St. Cloud,
Minnesota, April 15-18, 1996, expenses to be paid from the
Police Department Fund 101-42100-3320.
Establish Wage Range for Student Intern
The Council established a wage range of $8.00 to $10.00 for
student interns, effective January 1, 1996.
Approve Closing of Columbia Heights Public Library to the
Public April 10-11o 1996
The Council approved the closing of the Columbia Heights
Public Library to the public April 10, 1996 and April 11, 1996
until 3:00 p.m. to accommodate the automated circulation
system's main frame upgrade and to designate said time as
"clean up" day for staff in the building.
Establish Dates for Public Improvement Hearings
The Council established public improvement hearings for
Monday, April 1, 1996 and Monday, April 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers.
Authorize Ma¥or/~$ty .Manager to $igD ¢~stQmi~ed Training
Contract
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
customized training contract between Anoka-Hennepin Technical
College and the Columbia Heights Fire Department.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. Ace Hardware. 2~6~ 37th AV~Due
Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use permit request for
Ace Hardware at 2261 37th Avenue Northeast provided a $500
deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the
installation of the structure on the site.
Approve Front Yard Setback Variance for Steel Tech, 450 38th
~v~nue Northeast
The Council approved the nineteen (19) foot front yard setback
variance for 450 38th Avenue Northeast based on the irregular
shape of the lot and the limitation of the lot for expansion.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. First Community Credit Union,
843 40th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow no
more than two sale/fleet vehicles to be left for display on
the northeast portion of the parking lot of 843 40th Avenue
Northeast provided that:
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1)
The ordinance amendment allowing this use by a
conditional use permit is approved by the City Council
(if approved by the City Council after a second reading,
the amendment would not be effective for thirty (30)
days)
2)
A city license application is submitted with the
appropriate license fee; and
3)
Signage displayed within the display vehicles are
approved by City staff.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. Jim Ruvelson/NW Bank. 411]
CentralAvenue Nor%beast
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow an
accessory structure for a canopy and two drive-thru lanes on
the south end of the south building at 4111 Central Avenue
Northeast as it meets the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Authorize Disposal of ¢~tY Truck~ Unit #2~
The Council authorized the City Manager to dispose of
Municipal Unit #22, a 1978 Ford F700 dump truck at the
Hennepin County Auction scheduled for May 4, 1996.
Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for Refurbishment of the 1977
Ford 9000 Fire Truck
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the
refurbishment of the 1977 Ford 9000 fire truck.
Authorize Staff to Seek Ouotes for Repair of the P~lice
Department Garage FioQr
The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for repair of the
Police Department garage floor and funds be appropriated from
the 1996 Undesignated General Fund.
Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for a One Ton Pavement Roller
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for a one ton
pavement roller.
Resolution No. 96-29 Beina a Resolution Requesting Change %Q
Personnel Policy
The Council waived the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION..NO. 96-~9
ADOPTING REVISIONS IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
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MARCH 11, 1996
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WHEREAS, in order to establish an equitable and uniform
procedure for dealing with personnel matters, the City of
Columbia Heights previously adopted a revised Personnel Policy
Manual, dated November 13, 1989; and
WHEREAS, as a result of a review of the Personnel Policy
Manual, revisions are recommended for adoption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Columbia Heights City
Council that it does hereby adopt the changes to the Personnel
Policy Manual, dated March 11, 1996, a copy of which is on
file in the Office of the City Manager; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such revisions in the Personnel
Policy Manual be effective March 11, 1996.
Passed this llth day of March, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Approve Change of Parking Limit at 848 40th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the retention of the "30 minute parking"
limit from Jackson Street to east property line of 828 40th
Avenue Northeast and designated "2 hour parking" from east
property line of 828 40th Avenue Northeast to Van Buren Street
Northeast based on the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
payment of proper fees.
Approval of Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Variance Request - BW-3. Inc.. 4811 Central Avenu~ Northeast
The Council approved the variance requested by BW-3, Inc. for
property located at 4811 Central Avenue Northeast to Section
5.503(10(c) to allow a decrease in the square footage
requirement for dining area as required for On-Sale liquor
sales based on the fact that the new handicap accessibility
requirements are required to be met by the owner.
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Se
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RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUEST~
Mayor Sturdevant invited a representative of a Boy Scout Troup
to introduce the Troup and state their reason for attending
the Council Meeting.
The representative stated the visiting troup is Boy Scout
Troup #92. Their attendance is to satisfy some of the
requirements of advancement and is focused on "citizenship."
Values First - Integrity for the Month of March Proclamation
Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation designating integrity
as the value for the month of March.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Readina of Ordinances No. 1317. 1318. 1319, ~320
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinances there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 13~7
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4501 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Lot Sixteen (16) and the South one-half (1/2)
of Lot Seventeen (17), in Block Seven (7) of
Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota, PIN 316-30-24-31-0003.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the
terms., purchase price and conditions
specified.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after thirty (30) days after
its passage.
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First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 1318
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4549 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Ail of Lot 28 and the South One-Half (1/2) of
Lot 29, in Block Seven (7) of Sheffield's
Second Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota,
PIN 25-30-24-33-0108o
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the
terms, purchase price and conditions
specified.
Section 3:
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:s
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 1~19
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4555 TAYLOR STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
Lot 29 except the South One-Half (1/2) of Lot
30, in Block.Seven (7) of Sheffield's Second
Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN 25-
30-24-33-0116.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the
terms, purchase price and conditions
specified.
Section 3:
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:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO..1320
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 4550 FILLMORE STREET NORTHEKST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
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Lot 2 except North One-Half (1/2) thereof and
all of Lot 3, in Block Seven (7) of
Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota, PIN 25-30-24-33-0124.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the
terms, purchase price and conditions
specified.
Section 3:
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:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
March 11, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 1321
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 1221 40TH AVENUE NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property
described as follows, to wit:
That part of Lot 66 and 67, Block 5,
"Reservoir Hills", Columbia Heights, Anoka
County, Minnesota, according to the map or
plat thereof on file and of record in the
office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot
67; thence east along the south line of said
Lot 67 a distance of 47 feet; thence north at
a right angle to said south line, and
extending to the north line of Lot 66 a
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distance of 47 feet; thence south to the point
of beginning. (Being also known as Lot 3,
'Auditor's Subdivision No. 26; and Lot 2,
except the east 50.08 feet thereof, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 26, Anoka County, Minnesota)
together with all hereditaments and
appurtenances belonging thereto. PIN 25-30-24-
33-0125.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the
terms, purchase price and conditions
specified.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after thirty (30) days after
its passage.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. First Reading of Ordinance No.1322 Being an Ordinance
Allowing Up to Two Vehicles to be Stored on a Lot to be
Advertised for Sale/Fleet in the CBD. by Conditional Use Permit
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE.NO. 13~2
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY.CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 9.112(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.112(2) Conditional USeS
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure
or land shall be used for the following uses except by
Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Accessory Structures.
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(b) Dwelling units provided:
(i) The units do not occupy the first floor.
(ii) That a roof, intended for usable space, shall
be enclosed by a wall or fence not less than
five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open sales lots provided that:
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded according
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
approved by the City Engineer.
(ii)
The assembly, repair, or manufacture of
goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
(iii)
If the operation of the open sales lot be
self-operated or automated in total or in
part, a site plan shall be submitted
indicating the location of such devices.
(iv)
There is located thereon a building
devoted to and used in such sales which
is at least as large as floor area as
such occupation and use.
Off-street
9.116(2).
parking lots subject to Section
Parking ramps.
Public utility structures.
Vending machines (coin-operated), whether they be
for service or product, shall be permitted inside
of a building; when located outside of a building,
they shall be considered as a building and conform
to all applicable regulations. Should the vending
machine be the principal use on the site, off-
street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one
(1) space for each two vending devices.
Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars,
provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counters or booths.
(i) Arcades.
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(j) Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and
boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for viewing such that
exhibitions are possible.
(k) Massage therapist businesses licensed pursuant to
Section 5.612.
(1) Daycare centers.
(m) Prepared food delivery establishments.
(n) Pool/Billiard hallsl
Shall hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.112(2)
Conditional
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure or
land shall be used for the following uses except by
Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Accessory structures.
(b) Dwelling units provided:
(i)
The units do not occupy the first floor.
(ii)
That a roof, intended for usable space,
shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not
less than five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open Sales Lots Provided That:
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded accordng
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
approved by the City Engineer.
(ii)
The assembly, repair, or manufacture of
goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
(iii)
If the operation of the open sales lot be
self-operated or automated in total or in
part, a site plan shall be submitted
indicating the location of such devices.
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(J)
(iv)
There is located thereon a building
devoted to and used in such sales use
which is at least as large in floor area
as such occupation and use.
Off-street
9.116(2).
parking lots subject to Section
Parking ramps.
Public utility structures.
Vending machines (coin-operated) whether they be
for service or product shall be permitted inside of
a building; when located outside of a building they
shall be considered as a building and conform to
all applicable regulations. Should 'the vending
machine be the principal use on the site, off=
street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one
(1) space for each two vending devices.
Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars,
provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counter or booths.
Arcades.
Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and
boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for viewing such that
exhibitions are possible.
(k) Massage therapists businesses licensed pursuant to
Section 5.612.
(1)
(m)
(n)
(o)
Daycare Centers.
Prepared food delivery establishments.
Pool/Billiard Halls.
Car sales/fleet sales/advertisement proyided that:
(i)
The lot is surfaced and graded according
to a plan submitted by the applicant and
as approved by staff.
(ii)
The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot
eliminate required parking spaces.
REGULAR COUNCIL. MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 13
(iii)
(iv)
No more than two (2) .cars will be
permitted for such use at any time.
No "for sale" .or "fleet" vehicle can
remain on the lot for more than fourteen
(14) days at any one time.
(v)
First Reading:
Size, type and style of any signage for
such vehicle must be within the vehicle
at all times and approved by staff.
March 11, 1996
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to schedule the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1322 for March 25f 1996 at
approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll .call: Jones, Ruettimann,
Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Jolly - abstain
C. Public Hearing to Approve Transfer of $70,000 from th~
1995 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Account to the Neighborhood
Revitalization Account
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
transfer of $70,000 from the 1995 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
Account to the Neighborhood Revitalization Account to cover
expense of the purchase of one duplex. Roll call: All ayes
D. Continue Public HearinGs
The City Manager advised that notifications for public
hearings regarding license revocations were not sent in a
timely manner to accommodate them being held at tonight's
Council Meeting. He recommended these public hearings be
continued.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to continue the
public hearings for properties located at 5121 University
Avenue, 5131 UniversitY Avenue, 5141 University Avenue and
4050 Fourth Street until the Council Meeting on March 25, 1996
at approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions or Ordinances
1. Resolution No. 96-30 Being a Resolution ~meDding 1996
Budget for Encumbrances
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 14
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-30
AMENDING 1996 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on
December 11, 1995, passed Resolution No. 95-83 adopting a
budget for 1996; and
WHEREAS, several expenditures that were projected to be
incurred in the 1995 budget will not be incurred until 1996;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights that the 1996 budget be amended by the
following increases, with the increases coming from the 1995
fund balances/retained earnings:
Encumbrances
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Garage Fund
Capital Equipment Fund
$10,283.43
4,335.58
3,273.67
7,995.00
17,040.00
Passed this llth day of March, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. Bid Considerations
1. Approve Printing Quotation for ~996 city Newsletter
"Heiqh~s Highpoints"
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 15
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to approve the low
quotation of Rapid Graphics in the amount of $5,718.00 for the
printing of the 1996 Spring/Summer "Heights Highpoints" city
newsletter, with funds being appropriated from Fund 101-45040-
3440, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
2. Authorize the Purchas~ O~.S~rvice Body for Unit #305
Replacement
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize the purchase of
a service body for Unit #305 replacement from ABM Equipment
based on their low, qualfied responsible quotation in the
amount of $5,711.00 plus tax with funds to be appropriated
from Fund 434-49950-5150; and furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter .into an agreement for the
same. Roll call: All ayes
3. Authorize Staff to Purchase Plotter
Motion by Ruettimann, second byPeterson to authorize staff to
purchase an HP Design Jet 750C color plotter and trade in a
Calcomp 1025 pen plotter to Copy Equipment, Inc. based upon
their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$5,750.00 with funds to be appropriated for line item 101-
43100-5170; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
4. Award Portion of Pr.oject #9533. East. BanK Stabilization
program
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to award a portion of
Project #9533, East Bank Stabilization Program, to Bluemel's
Tree and Landscape Service, based upon their low, qualified,
responsible quote in the amount of $3,450.00 plus tax, with
the funds to be appropriated from Fund 412-59533-3050. Roll
call: All ayes
C. Other Bus~Dess
1. Approval of Conveyance A~reement with the Metropolitan
council for the Interceptor Line to Serve Hilltop.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
Conveyance Agreement for the interceptor line serving Hilltop
between the City and the Metropolitan Council, and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into the agreement. Roll call: All ayes
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MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 16
2. Approve Payment of 1996 North Metro Mayors AssociatiQD
Dues
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize the payment of
$10,672.00 to the North Metro Mayors Association for payment
of the City's 1996 membership dues. Roll call: All ayes
Lynde Investment. Inc. Rental Property Licenses
Eight rental properties owned by Lynde Investment, Inc. are on
the agenda for this Council Meeting. The rental licenses for
these properties have been scheduled for revocation based on
non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, code
violations and non-payment of inspection fees.
Firefighter Gorman, a representative of the Rental Inspection
Department and of the Fire Department, advised that all eight
of these properties were inspected earlier in the day. He
reviewed each property relative to having corrected/not
corrected code violations and payment of outstanding fees.
Discussion continued with one of the owners of Lynde
Investments, Inc., his legal counsel, Councilmembers and City
staff, which addressed possible solutions and/or resolution of
the existing problems.
One issue of concern to the owner was the replacement of doors
with 1 3/4 inch solid core doors with U.L. approved closers
and smoke seals. He requested the Council to allow twenty-four
months to complete the installation of all of the doors in his
company's rental properties in the City.
Currently, the deadline established in State statute by the
State Fire Marshal for meeting the solid core door requirement
is August 23, 1996.
Councilmember Ruettimann suggested that the property owner be
granted a specific schedule for these replacement doors by the
City Council and then request the remaining time he felt he
needed from the Fire Marshal. The owner was agreeable to this.
The City Attorney concurred with this suggestion in light of
the "reasonable" plan submitted by the property owner.
Four other properties owned by this investment company are
scheduled for a public hearing at the next Council Meeting.
Some non-compliance issues were discussed relative to these
properties. Among them was the removal of a hot water heater
at 5121 University Avenue. The owner stated he would have it
removed by May 1, 1996.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 17
The owner's legal counsel requested some of the inspection
fees be reduced or waived as he felt they were not founded in
law or were charged without merit.
The City Attorney restated the legal basis on which these fees
were charged and advised there was no justification for
reducing any of the charges.
3. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the ReDta]
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4060 Fourth Street.
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4060 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon the hot water heater being removed
from the boiler room, one-third (1/3) of the outstanding fees
be paid for the next three (3) months commencing March 11,
1996; solid core 1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door
closers and smoke seals be installed in all apartment unit
entryways by May 1, 1996 and a conditional license be issued.
Roll call: All ayes
4. ADpeal of City Council Decision to. Revoke the Rental
License for the Multiple Dwelling at. 4100 Fourth Street
Motion bySturdevant, second by Ruettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4100 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon replacing all apartment unit
entryways with solid core 1 3/4 inch doors with. U.L. approved
door closers and smoke seals by June 1, 1996 and that one-
third (1/3) of the outstanding fees be paid for the next three
(3) months commencing'March 11, 1996 and a conditional license
be issued. Roll call: All ayes
5. Appeal. of City Council Decision to Revoke the ReDta]
License for the Multiple Dwellinq at 4120 Fourth Street
Northeast ~
Motion byRuettimann, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4120 Fourth Street Northeast be
overturned conditioned upon the smoke detector in Unit #201
being replaced, the painting of the kitchen in Unit #201 being
completed, the globe on the light fixture in the kitchen in
Unit #201 is replaced, (inspectors unable to access Unit #201
so some of these violations may have been corrected),
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 18
the old water heater is removed from the boiler room, the
issue of the leaking hot water heater be checked by a plumber
and documentation be submitted to staff as to his findings and
the owner stated he will replace if necessary, gutters on the
north side of the building be replaced and the weed growth
removed from the rest of the gutters, one-third (1/3) of
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing on March 11, 1996, solid core, 1 3/4 inch doors
with U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed
in all apartment unit entryways by July 1, 1996 and a
conditional license be issued. Roll call: All ayes
6. Appeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the ReDta]
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4425 University AYeDue
Northeast
Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4425 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon replacing damaged countertops
in Unit #3, replace cracked glass in living room window and
kitchen window in Unit #204, other violations listed in memo
from Fire Department be corrected, one-third (1/3) of the
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing March 11, 1996, solid core, 1 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed where
required by August 1, 1996 and a conditional license be
issued. Roll call: All ayes
7. Appea~ of City CouDcil Decision to Revoke the ReRtal
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4433 University Avenue
Northeast
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4433 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon one-third (1/3) of outstanding
fees be paid for the next three (3) months commencing March
11, 1996, solid core, 1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door
closers and smoke seals be installed in all apartment entry
units by September 1, 1996 and a conditional license be
issued. Roll call: All ayes
8. Appeal of City Counci% DecisiQn to Revoke the Rental
~icense for the Multiple DwelliDg at 4441 UniverSity ~venuo
Northeast
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4441 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon verification of completion by
the Fire Department of painting of the stairwell and hallway,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 19
and replacement of damaged living room window in Unit #103;
the stucco repair/replacement on the south side of the
building must be completed by July 1, 1996, other violations
remaining as noted in the recent memo from the Fire Department
Inspections, one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for
the next three (3) months commencing March ll, 1996, solid
core 1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door closers and
smoke seals be installed in all apartment entry units by
October 1, 1996 and a conditional license be. issued. Roll
call: All ayes
9. ADPeal of City Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for'the MultiDle Dwelling at 4707 University ~venuo
Northea$~
Motion 'by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4707 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon completion of painting of
stairwell and rear door by April 15, 1996, one-third (1/3) of
outstanding fees be paid for the next three (3) months
commencing March 11, 1996, solid core, 1 3/4 inch doors with
U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed in all
apartment entry units by November 1, 1996 and a conditional
license be issued. Roll call: Ail ayes
10. Appeal Qf C~ty Council Decision to Revoke the Rental
License for the Multiple Dwelling at 4715 University Avenun
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to approve that the
rental license revocation for 4715 University Avenue Northeast
be overturned conditioned upon completion of repair of south
side stucco by July 1, 1996, rearming of smoke detector in
Unit #101, one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the
next three (3) months commencing March 11, 1996, solid core,
1 3/4 inch doors with U.L. approved door closers and smoke
seals be installed in all apartment unit entryways by'December
1, 1996 and a conditional license be issued. Roll call: All
ayes
ADMINISTRATIV~ REPORTS
A. ReDort of the City MaBager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
OperatioDal Reports: The City Manager noted that department
operational reports were included in his report for Council
review.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 11, 1996
PAGE 20
Informational Meeting: The City Manager invited Councilmembers
to attend the Informational Meeting scheduled for March 20th
regarding Zone I street improvements.
~od Share MQnth: The City Manager reminded members of the
Council that March is Minnesota Food Share Month. Receptacles
have been set out in City Hall for donations.
Community Development D~rectQr: A formal offer of employment
was made and accepted by Ken Anderson for the position of
Community Development Director. His starting date is March 25,
1996.
~996 Back to the Parks ProGram: The City Manager referred
members of the Council to the material in his report regarding
the "Back to the Parks" program prepared by the Recreation
Department.
B. Report of the. city Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
~ENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The Council received minutes of the following meetings:
Charter Commission - January 25, 1996 Meeting
Library Board - February 6, 1996 Meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission - February 27, 1996 Meeting
Traffic Commission - March 4, 1996 Meeting
No Council action was required on any of these communications.
10.
CITIZENS ~ORUM
There was no one present for Citizens Forum.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to 9djourn the
meeting at 8:45 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
CONSENT
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. /-~ - POLICE APPROVAL: ,~..
ITEM: WAIYE PERMITMi~NTFEES~/E.DoRFOR FR[~R[~t~ BY: Thomas M. Johnson...~ BYATE~
NO. ~, ~[,~ ^U¢/10N DATE: March 19, 1996 {'9~? b D
The Police Department respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Council consider
waiving the City's permit fee for "Mary's Lunch Wagon," who will be serving lunch during
the City auction on Thursday, May 9, 1996.
The owner of this lunch wagon has agreed to set up for this short duration activity. The
presence of the lunch wagon will increase our crowd size and allow us to maXimize the
money obtained from the auctioned items for the city. Your consideration of this request
would be greatly appreciated.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the permit fee for "Mary's Lunch Wagon" to
sell food and beverages during the City Auction on Thursday evening, May 9, 1966."
TMJ:mld
96-110
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNC]I, LETTER
Meeting of: 3/25/96
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT .ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK QUOTES BY: M. Winson ~f/~ BY:
NO. FOR REPLACEMENT OF LAWN DATE: 3/19/96 DA
In 1990, the City purchased lawn maintenance trailer #230 for $3,460. This purchase was made for the following reasons:
To trailer the riding lawn mowers
Reduce travel time and increase mowing time
To carry weed whips, hand mowers, and other lawn maintenance items
Trailer ~f230 has never lived up to its expectations because the trailer has several design features that make it difficult to use in our
operations.
The wheel wells protrude into the bed of the trailer - reduces cargo space.
The ramps do not adequately support the weight of the machines.
Storage space for tools and weed whips is inadequate.
Staff proposes to purchase one new commercial lawn maintenance trailer that is similar in style to trailers that are used by commercial
lawn services. Disposal of Trailer #230 shall be by tradeNin or auction.
The estimated cost for replacement of trailer #230 is $3,500. Staff proposes to use funds budgeted in the Capital Equipment Fund 431-
45200~5180 - $3,500.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek quotes for replacement of Lawn Maintenance Trailer #230.
MAW:ih
96-136
COUNCIL ACTION:
CAPITAL EQUIP~NT PURCHASE JUSTIFICATION
1. Item to purchase:
2. New; or Replace:
3. If replace, present equipment data:
SA. Make: Felling FT-7E 16' Trailer
One new Commercial Lawn Maintenance Trailer
X
Trade-in of #230
BB. Year purchased:
3C. Purchased new?
SD. Original Cost:
.1990
or Used?
Yes
$ 3,460
BE. Estimated hours/days used per year:
3F. Engine hours used per year if knovn:
3G. Repair history:
Labor cost past 36 months:
Parts cost past 36 months:
100
Number of days down time past 36 months: N/A-
3H. Operating cost per mile (or other u~it of. measure): N/A
4. Proposed new equipment to replace item described in ~3 above:
4A. Estimated cost of item: $ 3,500
4B. Budgeted money: $ 3,500
4C. Where is the money budgeted?
Park - Capital Equipment Replacement
Department name:
Department line item: 431-45200r5180
4D. Estimated operating cost per mile (or other u~it of measure): $ N/A
~E. "Features" on new unit that are not on present equipment:
a. Full w~a~h d~ck - nn~ ~bstructad by ~-~kac! ~-~c!!c.
b .Storage area for gas cans. waa~'wh~h~ hmnH ~n~r~
C. 14' length
d. Sturdy ramping syste~.
e. Able to haul (one) riding lawn ~ower and ~ece$$~ry tr~.ng
4F. What are the advantages or cost savinngs of the new features:
Ail of the commercial lawn services are us%n~ them now.
to move from park to park with all the ~¢cem~mry supp~as.
~/A
N/A
N/A ·
5. if first-time purchase:
SA. Purpose of new item:
5B. How is this work presently being done?
The rldin~ ]awn movmr.~ ~r~ h~n~. ~r~.en
park to park. Trailer #230 ia too cumbersome
5C. Cost of doing the task now? There Js considerable unproductive time that
can be attributed to travel rim~.
5D. Cost of doing the task if new item is purchased? Productivity should
increase with the decline of travel time.
SE. Estimated operating cost of proposed new item (per mile or other unit of
measure:
5F. Life expectancy of new item: 20 years
5G. ',~here will new item be stored? Is there space available?
cold storaBe buildin~ - Tbar~ ~ ~p~,~ ~v~q,~h]~.
MS C
6. Person's name making request and providing data:
Lauren McClanahan
7. Date proposed to City Manager:
8. Date reviewed at Council Work Session:
9. Date authorized to take bids:
t0. Date of bid opening:
11. Date of Council to purchase:
12. Council action:
13. City Manager's review notes:
SWA/bj
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: 4 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAJ/ ~ ~
ITEM: WORK SESSION DATES FOR APRIL, 1996 BY: MARK WINSON BY: 'E.~/~''""'"'-.~/~.~/~
NO: ~, ~, q, DATE: 3- 21-96 DAT
During the month of April, the following regular or special City Council meetings have been
scheduled:
Monday, April 1, 1996
Public Improvement Hearing
Zone 1 Street Rehabilitation Projects
Monday, April 8, 1996
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, April 15, 1996
Local Board of Review
Monday, April 22, 1996
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, April 29, 1996
Public Improvement Hearing
Zone 1 Sealcoating Project
It is suggested that the Council schedule a work session on April 15, immediately following
the Board of Local Review. It is expected that representatives from the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities will be available to present their program to the Council on that
evening.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a work session on April 15, 1996, immediately after
the Local Board of Review Meeting.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1996
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
APPROVED BY
BUILDING INSP.
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1996 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS
LICENSED AT
*Arnold & Madson, Inc.
*Conrad Mechanical Cont.
*Gertman Mechahical
*Harris Contracting Co.
*Pride Mechanical
Topline Advertising
2511Ventura Drive
509 - 1st Avenue N.E.
9772 Juniper St. N.E.
2300 Territorial Rd.
3025 N. E. Randolph St.
1471 - 92nd Lane N.E.
FEES
$ 4O.OO
4O.OO
40.00
40.00
4O.00
40.00
PUBLIC WORKS DIR.
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TREE SERVICES
Bluemels Tree & Landscape
*Jeff Hoheisel
551 Drew Dr., Hudson,
8419 - 297th Ave. N.W.
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
Meeting of= FiARCH 25, 11996
A~ENDA S : .ON: PUBLIC H~AR~OS ORIGINATIN~ DEPT.: CITY MA~NAGER
~T~ Community Development
iITEM: IH~RD (CORRSCI~VS) READ IN~ OF ORD. BY: Tine oodr 'BY:
Emclosed foryour review, please find the sale and development agreement by and between the
City of Columbia Heights and Twin City Habitat for Humanity relating to:
4501 Taylor Street N.E.
4549 Taylor Street N.E.
4555 Taylor Street N.E.
4550 Fillmore Street N.E.
1221 40th Avenue
This agreement and the ordinances conveying each property was appraised, after a second
reading, on MarCh 11, 1996. After that meeting it was discoveredtlhat amistake was made
on the ordinances relating to the iPIN numbers. The mi~stakes were corrected on each
ordinance so a third (corrective) reading can be made.
RECOMMENDED MOTI.ON: Move to waive the Reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies
~available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approveOrdinances 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 13211 with corrected
Property Identification Numbers, and ordinance authorizing conveyance of cretain real
estate located at 4501 Taylor St. N.E., 4549 Taylor St. N.E., 4555 Taylor St. N.E., 4550
Fillmore St. N.E., and 1221 40th Avenue N.E. respectively.
COUNCIL ACTION:
bt\council.for
ORDINANCE NO. 1317.
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4501 TAYLOR STREET N.E.
The city of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The city of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property described as
follows, to wit:
Lot ~ixteen (16) and the South One-Half (1/2)
of Lot Seventeen (17), in Block Seven (7) of
Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Section 2:
Section 3:
Minnesota, PIN 25-30-24-33-0116.
The Mayor and city Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate subject to the terms~ purchase
price and conditions specified.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading (Corrective):
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
FebrUary 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
Joseph sturdevant, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student,
Secretary to the Council
ordin
ORDINANCE NO. 1318
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4549 TAYLOR STREET N.E.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property described as
follows, to wit:
Ail of Lot 28 and the South One-Half (1/2) of
Lot 29, in Block Seven (7) of Sheffield's
Second Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota,
PIN 25-30-24-33-0124.
Section 2:
Section 3:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate subject to the terms, purchase
price and conditions specified.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading (Corrective):
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student,
Secretary to the Council
ordin
ORDINANCE NO. 1319
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4555 TAYLOR STREET N.E.
The city of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property described as
follows, to wit:
Lot 29, except the South One-Half (1/2) and
all of Lot 30, in Block Seven (7) of Shef-
field's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota,
PIN 25-30-24-33-0125.
Section 2:
The Mayor and city Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate subject to the terms, purchase
price and conditions specified.
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading (Corrective):
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
February 26,. 1996
March 11,.1996
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student,
Secretary to the Council
ordin
ORDINANCE NO. 1320
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4550 FILLMORE STREET N.Eo
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property described as
follows, to wit:
Lot 2, except the North One-Half (1/2) thereof
and all of Lot 3, in Block Seven (7) of Shef-
field's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota,
PIN 25-30-24-33-0108.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate subject to the terms, purchase
price and conditions specified.
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading (Corrective):
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
February 26, 1996
March 11, 1996
Jo-Anne Student,
Secretary to the Council
ordin
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 1321
BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1221 40TH AVENUE N.E.
The city of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Habitat for Humanity the real property described as
follows, to wit:
That part of Lot 66 and 67, Block 5, "Reservoir
Hills", Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota,
according to the map or plat thereof on file and of
record in the office of the County Recorder in and
for Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 67;
thence east along the south line of said Lot 67 a
distance of 47 feet; thence north at a right angle
to said south line, and extending to the north line
of said Lot 66; thence west along the north line of
said Lot 66 a distance of 47 feet; thence south to
the point of beginning. (Being also known as Lot
3, Auditor's Subdivision No. 26; and Lot 2, except
the east 50.08 feet thereof, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 26, Anoka County, Minnesota.) together with all
hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto.
PIN 36-30-24-31-0003
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of
said real estate subject to the terms, purchase
price and conditions specified.
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
February 26, 1996
Second Reading:
Third Reading (cOrrective):
March 11~. 1996
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student,
Secretary to the Council
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of: MARCH 26, 1996
A~END~SEOTI,ON: PUBLIC HEARINGS ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
PO: ~ , Planning & zoning APPROV~A~
SECOND READING OF ORD. Tina Ooodroa~ 'BY: ,~
'ITEM: BY:
NO: 6. ~__ 1322 DATE: March 20, 199~
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed Ordinance Amendmentto Section 9,112
(2) of the Zoning Ordinance that pertains to Conditional Uses in the "CDD", Central
Business District.
The proposed change is in letter "o" and is underlined and highlighted. This change will
atlowup totwo vehicles to be stored onthe lot for sale or for fleet. Other restrictions
included limiting the ,number of days any vehicle can be displayed on the lot to fourteen
days, ,Any signage must also be ,approved by Staff and be within the v, ehicle at all times
to pre,vent signage being display,ed on the roof of the cars or elseWhere. I feel confident
that, with these limitations, very few businesses in the Central Business District, other
than the Credit Union, will be able to have "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles displayed or
left on the lot.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the Reading of the Ordinance Amendment, ~1322, there
being ample copies available to the public.
'RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance #1322, amending Section 9.112(2) of the
Zoning Ordinance.
CO'UN,CIL ACTION:
ybt \coun~cil · for
ORDINANCE NO. 1322
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 9.112(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.112(2) Conditional Uses
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses
except by Conditional Use Permit. '
(a) Accessory Structures.
(b) Dwelling units provided:
i) The units do not occupy the first floor.
ii) That a roof, intended for usable space, shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not
less than five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open sales lots provided that:
i) The lot is surfaced and graded according to a plan submitted by the applicant
and approved by the City Engineer.
ii) The assembly, repair, or manufacture of goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
iii) If the operation of the open sales lot be self-operated or automated in total or
in part, a site plan shall be submitted indicating the location of such devices.
iv) There is located thereon a building devoted to and used in such sales use
which is at least as large in floor area as such occupation and use.
(d) Off-street parking lots subject to Section 9.116(2).
(e) Parking ramps.
(f) Public utility structures.
(g) Vending machines (coin.operated), whether they be for service or product, shall be permitted
inside of a building; when located outside of a building, they shall be considered as a building and
conform to all applicable regulations. Should the vending machine be the principal use on the site,
off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for each two vending devices.
(h) Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars, provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counters or booths.
(i) Arcades.
(j) Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for viewing such that exhibitions are possible.
(k) Massage therapist businesses licensed pursuant to Section 5.612.
(I) Daycare centers.
(m) Prepared food delivery establishments.
(n) Pool/Billiard Halls.
Shall hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.112(2) Conditional Uses
Within any "CBD", Central Business District, no structure or land shall be used for the followin9 uses
except by Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Accessory Structures.
(b) Dwelling units provided:
i) The units do not occupy the first floor.
ii) That a roof, intended for usable space, shall be enclosed by a wall or fence not
less than five (5) feet in height.
(c) Open sales lots provided that:
i) The lot is surfaced and graded according to a plan submitted by the applicant
and approved by the City Engineer.
ii) The assembly, repair, or manufacture of goods shall not occur within an open
sales lot.
iii) If the operation of the open sales lot be self-operated or automated in total or
in part, a site plan shall be submitted indicating the location of such devices.
iv) There is located thereon a building devoted to and used in such sales use
which is at least as large in floor area as such occupation and use.
(d) Off-street parking lots subject to Section 9.116(2).
(e) Parking ramps.
(f) Public utility structures.
(g) Vending machines (coin-operated) whether they be for service or product shall be permitted inside
of a building; when located outside of a building they shall be considered as a building and conform
to all applicable regulations. Should the vending machine be the principal use' on the site, off-street
parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for each two vending devices.
(h) Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, bars, provided said design is to only serve customers
seated at tables, counters or booths.
(i) Arcades.
(j) Tennis, racquetball, handball, table tennis and boxing clubs that provide facilities such as
auditorium or bleacher areas for vie~Ning such that exhibitions are possible.
(k) Massage therapist businesses licensed pursuant to Section 5.612.
(I) Daycare centers.
(m) Prepared food delivery establishments.
(n) Pool/Billiard Halls.
(o). Car saleslfleet sales/advertisement provided that:
i) The lot is surfaced and qraded according to a plan submitted by the
applicant and as approved by Staff.
ii) The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate required parkinq
spaces.
iii) No more than two (:2) cars will he Permitted for such use at any.time.
iv) No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than
fourteen (14) days at any one time.
v) Size, type and style of any signaqe for such vehicle must be within the
vehicle at all times and approved by Staff.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
March 11, 1996
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 6 CITY MANAGER ' S APPROVAL
REVOCATION/LYNDE INVESTMENTS: 5121 DATE: 3-21-96 DATE: ~/~
UNIVERSITY
On February 9, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider revocation of rental
licenses on four properties owned by Lynde Investments. The properties are 5121 University,
5131 University, 5141 University, and 4050 4th Street. The Council continued the hearing
until March 11, 1996, and at that meeting continued the hearing to March 25, 1996.
These buildings were last inspected on March 11. With the exception of the installation of
solid core doors, approved door closures, outstanding fees, and the removal of one water
heater, all other items have been completed. Based on the actions taken by the council on
March 11 with regard to eight other properties owned by Lynde Investments, staff recommends
that the hearing be closed and the recommended motion be approved, after any additional
testimony is taken from the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5121
University Avenue N.E.
RECOI~MENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5121 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core 1 3/4
inch doors with U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by January 1, 1997; the unused
water heater be removed; and one-third (1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the next (3)
months commencing March 25, 1996.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 6 CITY MANAGER'S APPROV~L~ . /~
ITEM: CONTINUED HEARING ON RENTAL LICENSE BY: MARK A. WINSON BY: ~~
R~VOCATION/LYNDE INVESTMENTS: 5131 DATE: 3-21-96 DATE~ S/~-/f~'
UNIVERSITY
On February 9, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider revocation of rental
licenses on four properties owned by Lynde Investments. The properties are 5121 University,
5131 University, 5141 University, and 4050 4th Street. The Council continued the hearing
until March 11, 1996, and at that meeting continued the hearing to March 25, 1996.
These buildings were last inspected on March 11. With the exception of the installation of
solid core doors, approved door closures, outstanding fees, and the removal of one water
heater, all other items have been completed. Based on the actions taken by the council on
March 11 with regard to eight other properties owned by Lynde Investments, staff recommends
that the hearing be closed and the recommended motion be approved, after any additional
testimony is taken from the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5131
University Avenue N.E.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5131 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core 1 3/4
inch doors with U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by February 1, 1997, and one-third
(1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S
NO: 6 CITY MANAGER'S APPRO, V~w'
ITEM: CONTINUED HEARING ON RENTAL LICENSE BY: MARK A. WINSON
REVOCATION/LYNDE INVESTMENTS: 5141 DATE: 3-21-96
On February 9, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider revocation of rental
licenses on four properties owned by Lynde Investments. The properties are 5121 University,
5131 University, 5141 University, and 4050 4th Street. The Council continued the hearing
until March 11, 1996, and at that meeting continued the hearing to March 25, 1996.
These buildings were last inspected on March 11. With the exception of the installation of
solid core doors, approved door closures, outstanding fees, and the removal of one water
heater, all other items have been completed. Based on the actions taken by the council on
March 11 with regard to eight other properties owned by Lynde Investments, staff recommends
that the hearing be closed and the recommended motion be approved, after any additional
testimony is taken from the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 5141
University Avenue N.E.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 5141 University Avenue
N.E., conditioned upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core 1 3/4
inch doors with U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by March 1, 1997, and one-third
(1/3) of outstanding fees be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 6 CITY MANAGER' S APPROVA~ $/ ~
ITEM: CONTINUED HEARING ON RENTAL LICENSE BY: MARK A. WINSON BY: ~~
REVOCATION/LYNDE INVESTMENTS: 4050 4TH DATE: 3-21-96 DATEJ ~/Z~$
NO: STREET 6~
On February 9, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider revocation of rental
licenses on four properties owned by Lynde Investments. The properties are 5121 University,
5131 University, 5141 University, and 4050 4th Street. The Council continued the hearing
until March 11, 1996, and at that meeting continued the hearing to March 25, 1996.
These buildings were last inspected on March 11. With the exception of the installation of
solid core doors, approved door closures, outstanding fees, and the removal of one water
heater, all other items have been completed. Based on the actions taken by the council on
March 11 with regard to eight other properties owned by Lynde Investments, staff recommends
that the hearing be closed and the recommended motion be approved, after any additional
testimony is taken from the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the hearings on revocation of the rental license for 4050
4th Street.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a conditional rental license for 4050 4th Street,
conditioned upon the replacing of all apartment unit entryways with solid core 1 3/4 inch
doors with U.L. approved door closures and smoke seals by April 1, 1997, and one-third (1/3)
of outstanding fees be paid for the next (3) months commencing March 25, 1996.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTE%
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
OTHER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES CITY MANAGER' S APPROVAL
BY:
ITEM: AUTHORIZING PURCF~SE OF HILLCREST BY: M. WINSON
For several years, the City has discussed the purchase Of the vacant property between 39th
Avenue and Huset Park. As it appears that railroad tracks between this property and Huset
Parkwill he removed soon, staff has opened negotiations with Hillcrest Development, the owner
of the vacant parcel.
A price of $80,198 has been negotiated for the property or approximately $2,06 per square
foot.
The acquisition of this property will allow for realignment of one or more ballfields and will
offset the loss in park land at Sullivan Park due to the Medtronic expansion.
The attached resolution authorizes the City to enter into a purchase agreement for the
property and the actual purchase of the property.
RECObS~ENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOM~dENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 96-3].., Resolution of the City Council of
Columbia Heights approving the purchase agreement and purchase of ~ract D, RLs ~159, Anoka
County, Minnesota.
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION 96-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRACT D, R.L.S. #159,
ANOKA coUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") desires to provide quality
recreational facilities to the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the vacant parcel situated between 39th Avenue NJE. and Huset Park, more
specifically described as Tract D, Registered Land Survey #159, Office of the Registrar of Titles, Anoka County,
Minnesota, would allow improvements to the facilities at Huset Park; and
WHEREAS, City staff have negotiated a purchase agreement for said property with Hillcrest Development
(the "Seller"); and
WHER.EAS, $50,000 was appropriated in the 1996 budget for the purchase of this land.
NOW, THIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that:
The City Council hereby approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement for said property between
the City and Hillcrest Development, and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $80,198, which is established as the fair
market value based on the amount being the price for the property offered for sale by the owner and
the value being determined by comparison of formal appraisals of the property.
o
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 Agreement.
The City Council appropriated $30,198 from fund balance in fund 412, Capital Improvements-Parks,
for land acquisition.
4. The City Council approves Payment of the purchase from Fund 412, Capital Improvement Parks.
Passed this ~ day of ,1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/25/96
AGENDA SECTION~ ITEMS FOR coNSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO. -- ' ' PUBLIC WORKS
"7. :.~BIi~_. C_ON~SIDERATiONS_.
ITEM: AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT FOR BY: M. Winson 4~ BY:
NO. LABELLE POND IMPROVEME.,~TS _~ DATE: 3/19/96 DA
-7.
In February, the contractor furnished a weir for the outlet structure at LaBelle Pone. The weir wa~ constructed to the specifications
provided by the consulting engineer. This completes the peripheral improvement work at LaBelle Pond (this contract did not include the
dredging work.)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept the work for LaBelle Pond Rehabilitation - Peripheral Improvements, Project 9312 and to
authorize final payment of $1,631.50 to Dave Perkins Contracting Inc. of Ramsey, Minnesota.
MAW:jb
96-137
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/25/96
AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO. BID CONSIDERATIONS PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: AWARD OF THE 1996-97 DED BY: M. Winson
NO. TREE REMOVAL===~, ~*' ~[PROGRAM ) DATE: 3/18/96 :
The City advertised for formal bids for the 1996-97 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Contract. Specifications were sent to 10
contractors. The City received 3 bids. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached.
The low bid by Bluemel's Tree and Landscape, Inc. is $11.45 per inch diameter (tree and stump removal). The 1994-95 contract was
$11.50 per inch diameter. Tree removal costs are paid out of Fund 101-46103.
Based upon bids received, Bluemel's Tree & Landscape Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin is the low bidder and staff is recommending award of
the bid to this company.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the 1996-1997 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Contract to Bluemel's Tree and
Landscape, Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, based upon their low; qualified, responsible bid of $10.00 per inch diameter on tree removal and
$1.45 per inch diameter for stump removal or a total of $11.45 per inch diameter; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
MAW:jb
96-134
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PROPOSAL FORM
.1996-1997 REMOVAL OF TREES, TREES AND STUMPS,
OR STUMPS ONLY ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
Gentlemen:
" The undersigned, as bidder, hereby proposes and agrees to enter into 'a Contract on the form
::il ~.- · attached hereto,.with the cit~ 'of Columbia .I5Ieights, Minnesota, to supply all labor, materials and
.':: ~' ~' ' ? equipment neCessary for"th~xem~val of tree~)tr~' andsmmps or stumps Only, all in accordance
Stump remoVal by hand where chipping n0t:'p'6SSibl6 ~ /in.
diameter. -.,
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:. ?)i- It:!?'under'st°°d~'that:}tie Owner may aa~:ept iS~[eject'ans, P;oposal. A C
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: Cio iSe Columbia mi iti":is" attiched hereto.with the,/mderst/na,'ng that
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pro6bsal iS'~ce6ted;'~d ,,~i~4v~r,,u:[.~':?,(, ,.. refuse;:fail or neele~t..to: execute .the CO
.::::an.d fin-nish, satd bond:.w~ 'ten (10) days: of the date of acceptance:'o~this:Propp~.al:
: "und.~r-st0°d'and agreed that:? 'dollars ($' ://'T~. !:':.',.-:0D 'said. l~eittg the.
amount of bid security above mentioned, shall be liquidated damages 'occaSioned by suchTailure,
refusal or neglect and that thereup0n said City of Columbia Heights shall realize upo~ Said bid
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PROPOSAL FORM
DED TREE REMOVAL
PAGE 2
seCurity and use of the proceeds in payment of said damages, and upon the further understanding
that said certified check will be promptly returned upon the rejection of this Proposal. ~
It is understood, and agreed that this Proposal cannot be withdrawn within sixty (60) da3s after
scheduled time for receipt of bids. '::: 'i
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: March 25, 1996
'~ rl'gM~ t~'Ul< CUNt~IDERATION
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
No: ~ OTHER BUSINESS ciTY MANAGER'S APPROVA~ ~ . /~
NO: ~' C , / DATE: 3-20-96
The City of Fridley is operating a program called "The Zone" on satUrday nights from 8 P.M.
to midnight. The program is held at the Community Education Center in Fridley and is targeted
at 8th to 12th grade students. The program is supervised by adults trained by the Fridley
Police and Recreation Departments.
Typically, the program is staffed with three adult supervisors. In tracking the youths
utilizing the program, approximately 1/3 are from Columbia Heights. Fridley has requested
that Columbia Heights consider funding one supervisor position at $2,233.40/year. The Park
and Recreation Commission has reviewed this request and recommends that the Council consider
funding one supervisor for the remainder of the year at an approximate cost of $1,700.00 from
the Council contingency fund.
Staff will continue to monitor the usage of the facility by youths from Columbia Heights and
if appropriate, look to budgeting funds in 1997 to continue our participation.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the payment of $1,700.00 to the City of Fridley for the
expense of one adult supervisor at "The Zone" for the remainder of 1996, with funds being
appropriated from the City Council Contingency Fund 101-41110-8100.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mark Winson, Acting City Manager
Randy Quale, Recreation Director
March 5, 1996
Funding Request for "The Zone" Drop-In Teen Center
Recently, I received a funding request from Jack Kirk, the City of Fridley's
Parks and Recreation Director. The City of Fridley is seeking financial support of
their drop-in teen center known as "The Zone." "The Zone" operates on Saturday
evenings at Fridley's Community Education Center from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
"The Zone" is open to youth in grades 8 to 12 from both Fridleyand Columbia Heights.
Activities offered at "The Zone" include: billiards, movies, basketball, volleyball,
music and more. Attached is a flyer concerning "The Zone" program. It is estimated
that 35% of the youth attending "The Zone" are from Columbia Heights (see
attachment).
The City of Fridley is asking the City of Columbia Heights to cover the expense
of one adult part-time supervisor for "The Zone" per year; 5 hours/night x $8.59/hour
x 52 weeks = $2,233.40/year.
The City of Fridley's request for funding was discussed at the February 28,
1996 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. At that meeting, the Park and
Recreation Commission indicated their support of providing funding per Fridley's
request. Furthermore, the Park and Recreation Commission requests that the City
Council approve the funding of one adult part-time supervisor for "The Zone".
Funding for the adult part-time supervisor position could be available from a
number of funding sources: business donations, the Values First program, Police
Department budget, Recreation Department budget, or the Columbia Heights Boosters.
The Park and Recreation Commission suggested that the funding come from the Council's
contingency budget as there are no dollars budgeted in the Recreation Department
budget for this program. An option to reduce the cost would be to provide funding
only for the remaining ten months of 1996 (the cost would be $1,88g.80 for ten
months). I~,~
In return for our. financial support, the City of Columbia He~uld become
a co-sponsor of "The Zone." Currently, the Recreation Department offers very few
programs for high school age youth. It is vital that we provide our youth with safe
and constructive recreation programs as alternatives to less desirable or even
criminal activities.
Our participation in "The Zone" could be the first step in creating a
comprehensive teen recreation program for Columbia Heights residents. Seeing as
Columbia Heights is already a co-sponsor of "Project Safety Net" (our joint curfew
enforcement program) it makes sense for us to be directly involved with "The Zone"
· as well'. In addition, our co-sponsorship of "The Zone" would be much more economical
than having Columbia Heights run our own Teen'Drop-In Center.
I look forward to discussing this matter with you and the City Council in the
· near future.
RQ/rq
attachments
ADMIN:. ZONE. MEM
Every Saturday Night
8:oo p.m.. 12:00 Midnight
at the Community Ed Center
Hangout, Dancing, DJ, Basketball,-
Open Gym, Foosball, Ping Pong,
Billards, Movies, Tournaments,
Concessions and more.'
For Youth in 8th - 12th grade
(show School I.D. OR State I.D. to enter)
At Community Ed Center
6085 7th Street, Friclley MN (behind Fridley High School)
FREE Admission (except on Special Event nights)
Supervision - is provided and trained by the City of Friclley Police and
Recreation Departments. Adults'who care and respect youth are recruited.
The ~Zone is a fun, safe place for youth to hang out on Saturday Nights.v
sponSored by the
Cities of Fridley and Columbia Heights
It is open every Saturday night with Special events once a month.
CHYOF
FRIDLEY
FRI DLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER · 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE, N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 · (612) 571-3450 · FAX (612) 571-1287
February 6, 1996
To:
From:
Re:
Tom Johnson-Chief of Police, Columbia Heiqhts
Kevin Thomas-Project Safety Net Superviso~
January, 1996 Program Usage
I' hope this memo finds you well .... Here is the monthly report as
promised you at our last meeting. If there is anything I can do to
support your usage of the center let me know (I can set up a
training or come speak at your meetings; or perhaps help facilitate
sweeps in your city, ie .... maybe work some "C" shifts with your
officers.)°
Here is the run down for the months of December and January:
December: 24
January: 1
Since 6/15/95: 122
The drop in center (The ZONE) is drawing an average of 60 kids
every saturday night; 35% of which are Columbia Heights youth.
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel
free to give me a call at 572-3643 or pager 534-4732.
Sincerely,
Kerin Thomas
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION:
NO: 7
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
OTHER .BUSINESS
ITEM: CITY'S RESPONSE TO U.S. WEST'S PETITION
TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
No: 7.
Meeting of: March 23, 1996
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S
BY: L. MAGEE ~
DATE: 3-22-96~]
CITY MANAGER' S
Recently, U.S. West filed a Petition with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to
prevent municipalities from exercising authority over rights-of-ways, "clarifying" instead
that the PUC has exclusive jurisdiction (see attached memo from the City's Cable Attorney and
copy of the petition filed by U.S. West).
The City's Cable Attorney, Tom Creighton, is recommending that cities formally intervene to
be a party to this action, in order to best protect their rights-of-ways.
At their meeting of March 21, 1996, the Columbia Heights Cable Commission passed a motion to
recommend that the City Council take the necessary measures to include the City of Columbia
Heights as an intervening party to U. S. West's petition.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to direct Cable Attorney, Tom Creighton, to include the City of
Columbia Heights in the filing of a petition to intervene in U.S. West's petition.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
CITY OF cOLUMBIA HEIGHTS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MARK A. WlNSON, ACTING CITY MANAGER
MARCH 22, 1996
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1996
1) AGENDA FORMAT
Staff has prepared the Council's agenda in a different and hopefidly more useable fashion. If this format is acceptable,
each Co.uucil member will be supplied with a large binder for storing past agendas. You are asked to return the smaller
binders for reuse at the nexteeting.
2) WATER TOWER REHABILITATION
A preconstmction meeting was held on the water tower rehabilitation project that was let in 1995. It is anticipated ttmt
the Contractor, TMI Coatings, will be moving in eqttipment starting the week of March 25. The project will last about
seven weeks. During the final 4 to 5 weeks, the tox~er will be out of service.
3) STATE SENATE pROpOSED PROPEI~TY TAX FREEZE
Attached is the latest information from the LMC and A.M.M. on a proposal to freeze property taxes for 1997. This
legislation if passed into law will have serious repercussions on the ability of cities and counties to provide essential
services, especially if the trend toward less state aid to local governments continues. If you have any contact with State
Legislators, please express your concern over this issue.
4) BOARD AND COMMISSION STATUS
The issue of appointments to the boards and commissions to fill vacancies will be placed on the April 15, 1996
Worksession agenda. Members of the Council received a memo with regard to the status of vacancies from the Council
Secretary this last week.
5) HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS
Attached is a listing of Household Hazardous Waste Collections that will be held in Anoka County this year. It is not
anticipated that there will be any local Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Columbia Heights in 1996.
6) COLUMBIA ARENA UPDATE
There on was on March 19, a meeting sponsored by Anoka County with Columbia Heights, Fridley, Spring l_ake Park,
Brooklyn Center, their respective school districts and local youth hockey associations on the potential of one or more
of these Organizations purchasing the arena. The tentative offer was a $1 purchase cost and assannption of the $140,000
debt and retention of current employees. The Arena has been operating at a deficit in the range of $50,000 to $80,000.
The County is exploring proposals from the operators at the Blaine National Sports Center and private companies for
purchase of the facility. The reception from the cities and school districts was at best luke warm. Please contact the
Recreation Director or myself if you wish fm'ther information.
7) 1995 AUDIT
A draft report on report on the 1995 audit will be available by the end of March. The final audit report is due by May
1st. Indications are that the audit went ve~ well with the exception of some HRA related issues.
CITY MANGER'S REPORT
FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1996
Page 2
8) ZONE 1 STREET REHABILITATION INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The informational meeting for the Zone 1 Street Rehabilitation Program was held on March 20 at Murzyn Hall.
Approximately 50 people were in attendance.
9) POLICE OFFICER REPLACEMENT
Three potential candidates for Police Officer have been interviewed over the last two weeks by the Mayor and Police
Chief. A determination on a candidate will be made soon.
10) HONEYWELL AUDIT
The annual audit from Honeywell has been received. It will be reviewed at the April 15 Worksession.
11) HEIGHTS PRIDE
Planning continues on the Heights Pride Celebration. The City Hall Open House will be May 16. The format will be
very similar to last year. The next overall planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 5 PM at Murzyn
Hall.
MAR ~l ~9~ O~:iE~AM
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145 Unive~iiy Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 - ($00) 925-1122
Fax: (612) 251-1299 ' TDD (612) 281-1290
URGE_NT_ :. _!MMEDIA~ ACTION REO_UES_TED
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Mayors, Councilmembers, Managers and Clerks
Gary Carlson
March 20, 1996
Property Tax Freeze
The freeze is not dead yet. We need you to contact your representative and senator again and
insist that the freeze is not a necessary step to reform the property tax system. Provide them with
specific examples of the negative impacts of the freeze on your city. Perhaps more importantly,
encourage interested citizens or members of your business community to contact legislators to oppose the
freeze. Their support will make our case much stronger. Tell your legislators that no tax bill in 1996 is
better than a bill with the property tax freeze.
On Tuesday night, the Omnibus tax conference committee negotiations broke down over the issue of
the property tax freeze. House members continue to strongly oppose the freeze while Senate members
staunchly support the freeze. At this time, it is unclear how the differences between the House and Senate
conferees will be reconciled. However, there remains a strong l~ssibilit~ that the freeze could b~ included in
the final bill. A decision on the freeze may not occur until Friday. Therefore, we have an opportunity to
rcstat~ our case and convince legislators that the freeze is bad policy.
The Senate's 1996 version of the freeze would essentially freeze individual propm, ty taxpayer bills in
1997. Market values of all existing property would be frozen for the 1997 tax year. City levies would bo
frozen cx~ept for minor adjuslments for new construction and for debt s~-vice levies for debt issued on or
before August 1,' 1996. Th~ro am indications that this date could tn moved up if the bill becomes law. To
prevent a property tax recoil in 1998, the Senate would impose a strict levy limit on cries and counties.
With a levy and market value freeze in law, we believe that there would bo a powerful incentive for
le40slators to continue the freeze into the foreseeable future. With th~ freeze in place,, the stimulus for overall
property tax reform could be weakened and therefore, the freeze itself, could become the default property tax
reform. If this were to occur, Minnesota could experience a California. style downward spiral of local sm-vices,
similar to the drastic effects of proposition 13.
Supporters of the freez~ include the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Realtors
Association and the Minnesoza Business Partnership. All three groups contend that tho freeze will ultimately
spur interested parities to reform the system. In addition, these groups contend that local goverum~nts have
be~n exceeding the "price of government" tax targets and that local spending is out of control. Their members
have been barraging the legislature with faxes and letters in support et'the froze.
In fact, local levy and spending increases over the pa.~t several years have tmon minimal. Reseamh
prepared by the House indicates that l~vy plus aid increases for cities since I992 have hovered around 3.5
percent. In addition, these critics are misusing tho price of government targets. These targa'ts were never
intended to act as levy limits or as a benchmark for individual units of government. The targets were assum~l
to be a global barometer of the direction of all state and lo~l government taxation relative to personal income.
Oi:iSAM
P.i
A weekly legislative l~p&tefmm the League of M~nesota C~ties~- , ~:.. .
It's spring, but the freeze of '96 continues
yes, we know that only seven
days ago FridayFax said that
the Tax Conference Committee
was wrapping up its work and that
last Friday was "your last chance
to ... register your opposition to
the property tax freeze,"
Such is the legislative process.
The Committee did not finish
last weekend, and by Tuesday
night, negotiations on the
Omnibus Tax Bill broke down
completely after House Tax
Committee Chair Ann Rest offered
a motion that would have
effectively killed the property tax
freeze. The committee did not
meet Wednesday or Thursday,
and as of noon Friday, no future
committee meetings have been
scheduled.
The committee had been
making steady progress in
negotiating parts of the omnibus
bill, but became stuck on the tax
freeze and tax relief for cabin
ownere.
With the committee
deadlocked, speculation is now.
turning to possible compromise
solutions to the impasse. As the
list grows, so do the questions of
whether any of these solutions are
real possibilities.
One rumor includes a reversal
of the current proposal, and would
impose levy limits in 1997 and a
freeze effective in 1998. Another
would apply the freeze only to
property taxes on homes. Neither
of these alternatives appear any
more likely than the freeze itself.
One of the best alternatives
for cities may be no tax bill at all.
Other than a few city specific
provisions in the bill, most cities
wouldn't be affected if the bill isn't
adopted;
The key to the fate of the
freeze lies with the House DFL
caucus. On Thursday afternoon,
the House DFL and Republican
caucuses met privately to discuss
the freeze. House opponents
reportedly wanted to offer the
freeze as an amendment to a tax
technical bill, forcing a vote on the
issue.
Opponents hoped the
amendment would be defeated,
proving to the Senate the freeze
didn't have the necessary support
in the House. However, after the
caucuses met, it became clear
that if the amendment was offered
the freeze may have had enough
support to pass. As a result, the
amendment was never offered.
So enjoy your weekend, but
stay close to your phone and fax
machine on Monday. We may
need one last push by city officials
to defeat the property tax freeze
or to kill the entire bill.
Mail balloting bills would give cities
greater flexibility
Two election bills that would
make mail balloting easier are
finding favor with the legislature,
but will likely feel the wrath of the
Governor's veto pen.
HF 220 (Pogemiller) would
require mailbox balloting in elec-
tions to fill midterm legislative
vacancies. Both the House and
Senate have approved versions of
the bill, and it appears that some
form of the bill will make it to the
Governor.
The second bill, SF 2283/HF
2101 (Stumpf/Tunheim) would
allow elections by mail in cities
outside the metropolitan area with
fewer than 1,000 registered
voters. Current law says only
cities with fewer than 400 regis-
tered voters can conduct elections
by mail.
The House approved the bill
earlier this week, and the Senate
is expected to act on it as early as
this afternoon.
Governor Carlson is report-
edly less than supportive of both
bills. League legislative policy
supports any initiative that gives
cities more flexibility and control
with local elections. A call to the
Governor's office in support of
these measures could improve
their chances of becoming law.
Far mnr~ bfferma~ att ~ii~f lfg~l~t~F~ iglOOs, contact any member o[ th~ £ea~ue of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relatlon$ t~an~
¸-%
Association of
Iqetropolitan
F1unicipalitics
BULLETIN
DATE: March21,1996
TO:
Board of Directors, Legislative Contacts
FROM:
AlVIM Staff
Senate Property Tax Fr~eze
URGENT!
URGENT!
URGENT!
URGENT!
The freeze is wounded, but not dead. We need to keep pressure on House members (especially
suburban representatives) to continue their opposition, but we especially need to start talking
with senators about how detrimental a freeze would be to cities.
Business and realtors associations arc exerting enormous pressure for the freeze. Unfortunately,
much of their information is at best misleading and if put in proper context, just plain wrong
'Price of Government' below).
Please, call your senators and r~pre~entativ~ A.S.A.P, and tell them that a tax bill is
unnecessary - no tax bill is better than a freeze bill!!! Use fax, E-mail, direct phone
contact, face-to-face contact and let~rs.
~rgumeuts Against 'Freeze:
· Temporary freeze may easily b~comc permanent or turn into permanent strict levy limits-
Freeze doesn't guarantee reform, in fact, it may inhibit reform (lc. easier to continue
politically popular).
· Realtors/business are putting out misleading information. The "Price of Government' was
never intended to be applied to individual units, but to classes of government (lo. cities and
counties, etc.)
· The 'Price of Govemmen. t' dealt more with overall spending than certified levy -- 1995
cities' spending based on levy, plus aid overall rose only 3.1%, and when adjusted by
population, growth was only 1.9%. ('Price of Government' w&~ targeted at about 4% prior
to the I995 legislative action that reduced HACA by $7.5 million for cities.
(Over...)
Freeze 1996 tax rate.
Freeze the pay 1996 assessed value.
· Freeze 1996 certified levy, exert for new construction and bonded debt issued prior to
August 1996. (This date may move up ffthe fr~eze is adopted.)
· Levy Limit: lessor of 3% or Implicit Price Deflator for certified levy.
Assessment Limit: 5% maximum increase for homes.
· Exceptions: None for growth or debt, only for referenda.
If you have questions regarding the freeze, contact Roger Peterson or Yem Peterson at 215-4000.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1996
PAGE 1
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of March 6, 1996 was 'called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Chairperson Szurek. Members present were Fowler, Peterson and Szurek. Commissioners
Paulson and Larson were not in attendance.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to approve the minutes from the meetings of February 6
and 27, 1996 as presented in writing. Roll Call: All Ayes.
NEW BUSINESS: Petitions, letters and requests.
Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit
Case//9603.10
Ace Hardware
2261 N.E. 37th Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Dan Terzich, Manager of Ace Hardware, for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of an accessory structure consisting of a 48'x24' tent to
be located in the far east side of the parking lot at 2261 N.E. 37th Avenue from April 20 through
July 20, 1996 for the purpose of selling green and flowering plants. She stated that the use would
be the same as conducted in 1994 and 1995. She informed the Commission that approximately
eight parking spaces would be eliminated directly in front of Ace Hardware leaving ample parking
area. The plans indicate that two fire exits will exist on the east side of the structure.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the
Conditional Use. Permit provided a 8500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to
the installation of the structure on the site. Roll Call: All Ayes.
**THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
B. Public Hearing
Variance/Site Plan Review
Case//9603-11
Steel Tech
450 N.E. 38th Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Scott Smith of Steel Tech for site plan review and a
variance of nineteen (19) feet to the required front yard setback of twenty (20) feet to allow a
50'x§O' addition to the existing building that would continue the front wall line of the structure
eastward in the same plane. The existing building is one foot from the front property line.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1996
PAGE 2
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that a loading area is being planned with a 14 foot high
by 16 foot in width overhead door on the east side of the building. This proposed addition and the
existing building would total 4,777 square feet. Seven parking spaces would be required for this
site based on the new parking standards for the Industrial District. Ms. Goodroad stated that seven
spaces are shown on the site plan.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that this same request was made by Mr. Smith in 1993
along with a request for a variance on the number of parking spaces. The requests were denied
because the Commission was not satisfied with the information provided on the site plan and its
lack of indicating the parking provisions, vehicle access and circulation as well as the surrounding
parcels and street right of ways.
Ms. Goodroad stated that Mr. Smith would have few options to expand his business due to the
triangular shape of the lot and the lots limitations.
Discussion was held regarding screening requirements for the lot. Council Representative Peterson
thought the requirements would not be necessary as the site did not directly abut a residential
district.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to approve the site plan and to recommend to the City
Council the approval of the nineteen foot front yard setback variance for 450 N.E. 38th Avenue
based on the irregular shape of the lot and the limitation of the lot for expansion.
**THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
C. Public Hearing
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Case//9603-12A
City of Columbia Heights
590 N.E. 40th Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that this request for an amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit section of the Central Business District portion of the Zoning Ordinance was referred by the
City Council to facilitate the operation of a car sales/fleet sales for the First Community Credit
Union at 843 N.E. 40th Avenue. She reminded the Commission that the Planning and Zoning
Commission denied a request for a Conditional Use Permit to conduct this type of operation at the
January meeting.
She directed the Commission's attention to Ordinance//1322 that was prepared by Staff regarding
this proposed use by Conditional Use Permit in the Central Business District. She explained that
the City Council suggested limiting the operation to two vehicles with a minimum of fourteen days
for any vehicle to be displayed on the lot. She also reminded the Commission that if this ordinance
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1996
PAGE 3
would be recommended to the City Council for a first reading, that the ordinance would not be in
effect until thirty days after the second reading of the ordinance amendment by the City Council.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council the approval of
Ordinance//1322 and that the first reading be held at the City Council meeting of March 11, 1996.
**THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit
Case//9603-12B
First Community Credit Union
843 N.E. 40th Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of First Community Credit Union for a Conditional Use Permit
that would allow them to have two vehicles on their lot at 843 N.E. 40th Avenue for an on-going
car sales and advertisement of their Fleet Department. She directed the Commission's attention to
the site plan for the site indicating the northeast parking area as the area designated to store the
vehicles.
Ms. Goodroad stated that the previous Ordinance amendment would allow, by Conditional Use
Permit, this type of use in the Central Business District. However, the approval of this Conditional
Use Permit would not be effective until thirty days after the second reading of the Ordinance//1322
by the City Council (approximately April 25, 1996). She also stated that a City license application
and fee would be required and renewed on an annual basis.
Karen Lennox was present to represent the Credit Union.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the
Conditional Use Permit to allow no more than two sale/fleet vehicles to be left for display on the
northeast portion of the parking lot of 843 N.E. 40th Avenue provided:
1. The ordinance amendment allowing this use by a Conditional Use Permit is approved by the City
Council. (If approved by the City Council after a second reading, the amendment would not be
effective for thirty-days.)
2. A City license application is submitted with the appropriate license fee.
3. Signage displayed on or within the display vehicles are approved by City Staff.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1996
PAGE 4
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Review
Case//9603-13
Jim Ruvelson
4111 Central Ave., So. Bldg.
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented Mr. Ruvelson's request for a site plan review and a Conditional Use Permit
to allow an accessory structure for a canopy and two drive-thru lanes for a proposed banking
facility on the south end of the south building at 4111 Central Avenue. She explained the reason
for the request is that Norwest Bank would like to move out of their current facility at 4101
Central Avenue and move into the office area in the south end of 4111 Central Avenue and would
like to add two more drive-thru lanes on the south end of the building. She stated that Mr.
Ruvelson received approval in July of 1991 to install the existing drive-thru lane for Metropolitan
Federal Bank.
Ms. G°odroad stated that the new canopy area would fill the entire area between the south building
wall line and the property line. She. stated that any setbacks that would be required will be
maintained. The proposed canopy and drive-thru area would measure 34' x 28'. She stated that
the bank is proposing that the rear exit area be a one-way or "Exit Only" so that customers can
exit and follow the service road to 41st Avenue and the stoplight. The parking spaces in the front
lot should be eliminated with the addition of these drive-thru lanes. Ms. Goodroad suggested to Mr.
Ruvelson that the parking lot be marked with either signs or painted arrows so the flow of
customers parking or entering the drive-thru area would have smooth circulation.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the proposed site plan was reviewed by Mark Winson,
City Engineer, who did not find any concerns with that rear exit being a one-way or "exit only".
Bruce Nawrocki was in attendance representing Jim Ruveison.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council the approval of the site
plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow an accessory structure for a canopy and two drive-thru
lanes on the south end of the south building at 4111 Central Avenue as it meets the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance. Roll Call: All Ayes.
**THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
F. Public Hearing
Appeal
Case//9603-14
Lynde Investment
4060 N.E. 4th Street
Columbia Heights, Mn.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1996
PAGE 5
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the eleven unit multiple dwelling at 4060 N.E. 4th
Street. She informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant, to
Section 5A.305(1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "The Enforcement Official
may post any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the
Ordinance preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other
responsible person has been notified hy inspection report of the items which must be corrected
within a certain stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current
occupants shall have not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
Council meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround from the Fire Department which
summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after'
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on these eight properties with a 3-2 vote.
The revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed. At that same meeting,
the City Council gave four other properties, owned hy Lynde investment, a thirty day extension to
complete the work on outstanding code orders.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
8300.00. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building hy the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirement for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment. Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, owners of the properties in question, were also present.
The outstanding violations for the eleven unit building at 4060 N.E. 4th Street were as follows:
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PAGE 6
1. Old hot water heater must be removed from the boiler room.
2. Shall install solid core, I 314 inch doors with U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals on all
.apartment unit.entryways prior to August 25, 1996.
3. Pay outstanding fees of $300.00.
Discussion was held regarding the outstanding violations. Commissioner Szurek asked why the
water heater was not removed and why there has been such delay in changing the doors. Attorney
Tackett stated that the owners wanted to keep the water heater for parts and, therefore, were not
in any hurry to remove them from the premises. He stated that Mr. Rozman thought the doors were
"grandfathered in" in his buildings because they were built before the code went into effect.
Inspector Field stated that it had been explained a number of times to the caretaker of the building
and to Mr. Rozman of the necessity for the removal of the water heater from the boiler room as
the boiler room is not to be used as storage area. He explained that the heater was very heavy
and took up a substantial portion of the boiler room as the room was not very big. Also, if there
was a fire in that area, the water heater would cause problems and be a safety hazard for the
people trying to fight the fire as the electric panel and gas shut-off were also in that boiler
room. He added that the Fire Department has been trying to get the water heater removed since
August of 1995.
Attorney Tackett stated that the owners intent was to have the doors installed within a two-year
time frame as the cost to bring all his buildings into conformance with the solid core door
requirement would cost in excess of $50,000.00.
Commissioner Szurek felt the owners should have a plan of action submitted as soon as possible
for the installation of the solid core doors and remove the parts from the water heater that they
want to keep and remove the water heater from the boiler room immediately. She stated that these
items are detriments to providing a safe building for the tenants and in violation of the Housing
Maintenance Ordinance. It was her opinion that the owners were using "delay tactics" to see how
far the City could be pushed. She felt that the owners have not shown any willingness to comply.
The Fire Department personnel were "doing their job".
Attorney Tackett asked for an explanation of what the fees covered and where in the City
Ordinance it allows for the additional re-inspection fees.
Attorney Hoeft stated that the fees were adopted as part of the License Fee Schedule not the
Housing Maintenance Ordinance. He explained that the re-inspection fees collected did not cover
the man hours or the time City Staff expends during the process. When the process brings the case
before the City Council, additional time is expended for compilation of data, copies to be provided
to the City Council, and charges involved for notification of the public. He indicated that the fees
most probably would be increased in the near future.
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Attorney Hoeft stated that it was up to the Commission whether-to consider approving a plan of
action to be submitted by the owner regarding the solid core door requirements extending the time
frame past the.August 1996 due date.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council to overturn the
revocation of the rental license for 4060 N.E. 4th Street provided the water heater be removed from
the boiler room as soon as possible, all outstanding fees be paid and solid core, 1 314 inch doors
with U.L approved door closers and smoke seals be installed on all apartment unit entryways and
the work verified by the Fire Department in a time frame as determined by the City Council. Roll
Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Appeal
· Case//9603-15
Lynde Investment
RE: 4100 N.E. 4th Street
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment: for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the eleven unit multiple dwelling at 4100 N.E. 4th
Street. She informed the Commision that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to
Section 5A.305(1) of the HoUsing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "The Enforcement Official
may post any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the
Ordinance preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other
responsible person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected
within a certain stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current
occupants shall have not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set.forth in Section 6.202(1)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue With Lynde Investment began at the first City
Council meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde Investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
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outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after-
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on these eight properties with a 3-2 vote.
The revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
8300.00. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common areas of each building by the Fire DePartment. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirement for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
The outstanding violations for 4100 N.E. 4th Street were as follows:
1. Entire apartment unit ~ past due for complete decorating.
2. Shall replace all apartment unit entry doors with I 314 inch solid core doors with U.L. approved
closers and smoke seals. Closers shall be able to close and latch doors.
3. Pay outstanding fees of 8300.00.
Attorney Tackett stated that apartment 3 had been repainted.'
It was the concensus of the Commission that the owner should submit the outstanding overdue fees
as well as a reasonable plan of action regarding the installation of the solid core doors in each
apartment unit giving a timeline for completion. They also asked that the Fire Department verify
the completion of the painting of unit 3. Inspector Field stated that the carpet also was old as the
tenant in this unit has been there for quite some time and nothing had ever been updated or
cleaned during that duration.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council to overturn the
revocation of the rental license for 4100 N.E. 4th Street provided painting of unit #3 is verified by
the Fire Department, the outstanding overdue re-inspection fees be paid and solid core, 1 314 inch
doors with U.L. approved door closers and smoke seals be installed on all apartment unit entryways
in a time frame as determined by the City Council. Roll Call: Ali Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
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H. Public Hearing
Appeal
Case #9603,16
Lynde Investment
RE: 4120 N.E. 4th Street
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4120 N.E. 4th Street. She
informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section 5A.305(1)
of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post any building
or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance preventing
further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible person has
been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain stated
period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have not more
than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
· may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
CoUncil meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde Investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty {30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the.
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the ficenses on the properties with a 3-2 vote. The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
8300.00. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant, in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
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The outstanding violations for the property at 4120 N.E. 4th Street were as follows:
1. In unit 201, the smoke detector is an old, unreliable Honeywell model; replace.
2. In unit 201, paint on kitchen walls peeling; shall scrape and redecorate.
3. Old water heater stored in boiler room must be removed.
4. Replace leaking water heater.
5. Replace rotted gutters along north side of building.
6. Remove weed growth in all gutters.
7. Install solid core, I 314 inch apartment entryway doors with U.L. approved door closers and
smoke seals.
8. Replace missing fire alarm panel access key.
9. Pay outstanding re-inspection fees of t~300.O0.
Attorney Tackett stated that the smoke detector in//201 would he replaced and the kitchen in the
same unit would be repainted, and the water heater would be removed from the boiler room. He
stated that Mr. Rozman has had a plumber check the leaking water heater and will submit
documentation as to the findings and will replace as necessary. He stated that the gutters are to
be repaired when weather permits as a contract has been obtained for the work and the weed
growth would be addressed.
After some discussion regarding the missing fire alarm panel access key, Mr. Rozman agreed to
have a new key made for this building..
Discussion followed regarding the ongoing problems with tenants dismantling smoke detectors in
their units. Inspector Field informed the Commission and Mr. Rozman that there is a form that is
enclosed in the annual license renewal packet that the owner can use to have the tenant sign when
retiring that the smoke alarm is working in each unit yearly. Mr. Rozman insisted that he had
never seen such a form and would utilize them if they were made available to him. He was
informed that he could obtain them from Captain DeMars.
Roger Carlson, a tenant from unit 204, expressed concern with the length this process has taken
with no results. He asked for the situation to be resolved as soon as possible as the tenants lives
are in limbo as to whether they should continue to live there or look for another residence.
Dennis Schuh of 4724 N.E. 4th Street was present to ask what would happen to the buildings if
the problems were not resolved.
Attorney Hoeft spoke regarding the telephone calls he has received from tenants regarding this
process as well as to those in attendance at the meeting. He stated first of all that he could not
give the tenants any legal advice. He did instruct them to not withhold the monthly rent payment
as that is their obligation to pay as long as they reside on the premises. He directed them to refer
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to their lease agreements and that governs their right to remain in the building. However, if the
rental license is revoked and the building posted, the City has determined that no tenant is to
remain in the building 60 days after the date of posting. He directed the tenants to contact a
private attorney for assistance or the Tenants Union. He stated that the City is not interested in
putting anyone out of their home.
The Commission requested that the Fire Department verify the completion of the outstanding code
items and that the outstanding fees be paid as soon as possible. It was the concensus of the
Commission that the owner submit a reasonable plan of action regarding the installation of the solid
core doors in each apartment giving a time frame for completion.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council that the revocation of
the rental license for 4120 N.E. 4th Street be overturned provided the smoke detector in unit//201
is replaced, the painting of the kitchen in 201 is completed, the water heater is removed from the
boiler room, the leaking water heater is replaced, the gutters on the north side of the building are
replaced and the weed growth removed from the rest of the gutters, all outstanding fees are paid
the missing key in the fire alarm panel is replaced and that solid core I 314 inch entryway doors
are installed with U.L. approved closers and smoke seals in a time frame as determined by the City
Council. Roll Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF MARCH 11, 1996.
I.' Public Hearing
Appeal
Case #9603-17
Lynde Investment
RE: 4425 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4425 University Avenue.
She' informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section
5A.305{1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post
any building or .structure coVered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible
person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain
stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(I) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
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Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fail outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
Council meeting in January when the eight properties owned hy Lynde Investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on the properties with a 3-2 vote. The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
$300.00. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
The outstanding violations for the multiple dwelling .at 4425 University Avenue were as follows:
1. In unit ~3, the kitchen countertops are damaged, replace.
2. Replace door closers with a U.L approved closer on all secondary doors for units//101, 102,
103, 104, 201,202, 203, 204.
3. Replace cracked glass in living room window and kitchen window of unit 204.
4. Pay outstanding fees totaling $300.00. :
Attorney Tackett stated that the countertop in unit 3 had some gashes in it and would be too
expensive to replace. Inspector Field stated that bare wood was showing and that it was not a
cleanable surface. He suggested that the gashes be filled, with an appropriate substance.
Attorney Tackett stated that the window repairs were ordered to he completed in//204.
The Commission requested, the Fire Department to verify the completion of the outstanding
violations. It was the concensus of the Commission that the outstanding fees be paid as soon as
possible and that the owner submit a reasonable plan of action regarding the installation of the U.L.
approved closers on all secondary doors giving a time frame for completion.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council that the rental license
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Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council that the rental license
revocation for 4425 University Avenue be overturned provided the work outlined above is completed
and verified by the Fire Department, all fees are paid and that the proper U.L. approved door closers
are installed on all secondary doors within a time frame as determined by the City Council. Roll
Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Appeal
Case//9603-18
Lynde Investment
RE: 4433 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4425 University Avenue.
She informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section
5A.305(1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post
any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible
person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain
stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall*outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
council meeting in January when the eight properties owned hy Lynde Investment were on the'.
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violationS. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the Fohruary 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on the properties with a 3-2 vote. The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
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Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
$300.00. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo ,from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
The outstanding violations for the multiple dwelling at 4433 University Avenue are as follows:
1. Unit//1, smoke detector 'disconnected, found on top of refrigerator.
2. Unit//2, smoke detector hanging by wires.
3. Must install solid core I 314 inch entryway apartment doors with U.L. approved closers and
smoke seals.
4. Pay outstanding fees of $300.00.
The liability of not having workable smoke detectors in each unit was discussed. It was explained
to the owner, that there was a form that was mailed with the annual license application renewal
forms for the owner to use to have the tenants verify that the smoke detector is in workable
condition. With that signed by the tenant, and if the smoke detector is dismantled or not in
working condition due to the tenants actions, the tenant could be cited. The owner was encouraged
to obtain additional forms from the Fire Department and obtain the tenants signatures after the
smoke detectors were reconnected and verified to be in working condition.
Dale Hadler of unit 103 was present to state that he has had a good relationship with the owners
regarding maintenance issues. He felt that the inspectors are always courteous. However, he
requested that he be notified of the inspection as he works odd hours and may be sleeping.
Inspector Field stated that the building owners set the date and time well in advance for the
inspection and it is the owners responsibility to notify the tenants as the Fire Department cannot
gain access to each apartment without the tenant or the owner/caretaker being in attendance.
A female tenant of//201 was present to express her concern that other issues were not being
addressed by the owners because of these issues not being resolved. She stated that she was
promised that her bathroom would be fixed some time ago and has still not been addressed.
A male tenant in unit 102 stated that he had no problems with the owners as they have been very
helpful.
It was the concensus of the Commission that the owner submit a reasonable plan of action
regarding the installation of the solid core doors in each apartment giving a time frame for
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completion. They requested the Fire Department to assure that the owner received additional smoke
detector forms. They also requested that the outstanding fees be paid as soon as possible.
Motion hy Fowler, seconded hy Peterson, to.recommend to the City Council that the rental license
revocation for 4433 University Avenue be overturned provided the items outlined above are
completed, the outstanding fees are paid and that the I 3/4 inch solid core entryway doors are
installed to each unit with U.L approved closers and smoke seals in a time frame as determined
hy the City Council. Roll Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1998 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Appeal
Case #9603-19
Lynde Investment
RE: 4441 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4425 University Avenue.
She informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section
5A.305(1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post
any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible
person has been notified by inspection report of the-items which must be corrected within a certain
stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance.' She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
council meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde Investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on the properties with a 3-2 vote. The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
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Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re.inspection fines of
t~300.O0. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
The outstanding violations as of February 12, 1996 for 4441 University Avenue are as follows:
1. Stairwell and hallway paint deteriorated, repaint.
2. Living room window damaged.
3. Damaged stucco on south side of the building.
4. Unit #102, smoke detector disarmed with plastic bag covering it and hanging by wires.
5. Entry doors do not meet code requirements in Unit 1, 2, 3, 101,201,202.
6. Entry doors missing U.L. approved closers in Units #103, 104, 203, 204.
7. Hallway side entry doors do not meet code requirements in Units #103, 104, 203, 204.
8. Pay outstanding fees of 8300.00.
Attorney Tackett stated that the painting of the stairwells and hallways were being worked on, the
living room window in unit 103 was ordered and the stucco repair will be done when weather
permits. The smoke detector problems will be addressed with the tenants.
The Commission requested that the Fire Department verify completion of 'the above items and that
the outstanding fees he paid as soon as possible. It was the concensus of the Commission that the
owner submit a reasonable plan of action regarding the code compliance for all doors in each
apartment giving a time frame for completion.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council that the rental license
revocation for 4441 University Avenue be overturned provided the work outlined above is completed
and verified by the Fire Department, all fees are paid and that all requirements regarding all doors
in the building be brought into compliance within a time frame as determined by the City Council.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO BE ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Public Hearing
Appeal
Case #9603-20
Lynde Investment
RE: 4707 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
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Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4425 University Avenue.
She informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section
5A.305(1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post
any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible
person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain
stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a person
to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous
interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal
as set forth in Section 6.202(I)".
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that the issue with Lynde Investment began-at the first City
council meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde Investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde Investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on the.properties with a 3-2 vote. *The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re-inspection fines of
t/300.O0. She also stated that notices for this hearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. -She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present. ~
The outstanding violations for 4707 University Avenue are as follows:
1. Stairwell paint deteriorated, repaint.
2. Paint rear door, only primered.
3. All unit entry doors do not meet code requirements.
Install solid core I 3/4 inch entryway
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apartment doors with U.L. approved closers and smoke seals.
4. Pay all outstanding fees totaling $300.00.
Attorney Tackett stated that the painting of the stairwells and rear door will be completed.
Scott Martin, tenant, was present to state that any maintenance issues he has had have been
completed in a timely manner.
The Commission requested the Fire Department to verify completion of the above items. They
stated that the outstanding fees should be paid as soon as possible. They agreed that the owner
submit a reasonable plan of action regarding the installation of the solid core doors giving a time
frame for completion.
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Peterson, to recommend to the City Council that the license
revocation for 4707 University Avenue he overturned provided the work outlined above is completed
and verified hy the Fire Department, ali fees are paid and that all requirements regarding the
installation of the solid core doors are met within a time frame as determined by the City Council.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
M. Public Hearing
Appeal
Case//9603-21
Lynde Investment
RE: 4715 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Mr. Rosman of Lynde Investment for an appeal of a City
Council decision to revoke the rental license for the multiple dwelling at 4425 University Avenue.
She informed the Commission that the owner is appealing this revocation pursuant to Section
5A.305(1) of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance which reads "the Enforcement Official may post
any building or structure covered by this Ordinance as being in direct violation of the Ordinance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible
person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain
stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property".
She also stated that the owners are also appealing pursuant to 5A.306(1) which states: "When a
person to whom a compliance order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon
erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person
may appeal as set forth in Section 6.202(1)".
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Ms. Goodroad informed the. Commission that the owner claims, in his appeal application, that code
violations are substantially complete and that the compliance orders fall outside of the authority
of this Ordinance. She explained that .the issue with Lynde Investment began at the first City
council meeting in January when the eight properties owned by Lynde investment were on the
agenda for license revocation. She referred to backround information from the Fire Department
which summarizes the reasons for revocation and an updated list of outstanding violations. At that
meeting, the City Council gave Lynde investment thirty (30) days to make repairs and pay the
outstanding fees owed on each building. The City Council reviewed these properties again after
thirty days at the February 12, 1996 City Council meeting during a public hearing. Once the
hearing was closed, the City Council revoked the licenses on the properties with a 3-2 vote. The
revocation was based on the fact that not enough work was completed.
Ms. Goodroad informed the Commission that each building has outstanding re.inspection fines of
~300.00. She also stated that notices for this bearing were provided to each tenant in each
building and posted in the common area of each building by the Fire Department. She directed the
Commissions attention to a memo from the Fire Department regarding the requirements for the solid
core doors.
John Tackett was present as the attorney representing the owners of Lynde Investment, Bennie
Rozman and his sister, Mrs. Robert Shapiro, who were also present.
The outstanding violations for the multiple dwelling at 4715 University Avenue are as follows:
1. The south side stucco is deteriorated; repair.
2. Entry doors do not meet code requirements in Units 1, 2, 3, 101,102, 103, 104, 201,202, 203,
204. Must install solid core 1 314 inch entryway apartment doors with U.L closers and smoke
seals.
3. Pay ali outstanding fees totaling 8300,00.
Attorney Tackett stated that the stucco repairs will he done in the Spring of 1996.
Esther Iverson of//203 was present to state that she has had a good relationship with the owners,
especially Mrs. Shapiro, who has helped her with some personal problems.
The Commission requested that the Fire Department verify completion of the stucco repair and that
the outstanding fees be paid as soon as possible. It was the concensus of the Commission that the
owner submit a reasonable plan of action regarding the installation of the solid core doors giving
a time frame for completion.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to recommend to the City Council that the rental license
revocation for 4715 University Avenue be overturned provided the work outlined above is completed
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and verified by the Fire Department, all fees be paid and that all requirements regarding the
installation of the solid core doors are met within a time frame as determined by the City Council.
Roll Call: All Ayes.
*THIS ITEM TO APPEAR ON THE MARCH 11, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
N. Site Plan Review Oak Hill Baptist Church
Case #9603-22 4141 University Avenue
Columbia Heights, Mn.
Ms. Goodroad presented the request of Pastor Lanny Law of Oak Hill Baptist Church for site plan
review for their site. The reason for the request is that Oak Hill Baptist Church would like to lease
some of their classroom space to Fourth Baptist Church next fall for use as a school. The school
would include 265 students for grades 7-12, of which 88 of these students would be in junior high
and 177 senior high students.
She informed the Commission that the site plan shows that one classroom, lunchroom and the gym
facilities would be used on the first floor. On the second floor they would be using three
classrooms and the fellowship hall and on. the third floor they would be using seven rooms. A total
of twelve classrooms would be used.
Ms. Goodroad felt parking was the main site issue although the school and church do have a large
parking lot that would be available to the school. She stated that a total of 130 parking spaces
would be provided between the north, south and west parking lots. 'She informed the Commission
that a total of 56 parking spaces would be required for the school use.
She also stated that there were some Fire Code issues that would have to be resolved prior to
occupancy being granted for the school operation.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to approve the site plan as presented. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fowler, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes.
Respectfu!l/y/submitted,
T(athtyn Pepi~ ///
Secretary to the Pta~ning and Zoning Commission
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. MINUTES
March 4, 1996
The meeting was called to order by President, Barbara Miller. Those present were: Nancy
Hoium, Richard Hubbard, Pat Sowada, Barbara Miller, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the February 6th, meeting as
mailed. ~-.^
The March 4th list of bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The year end f'mal accounting for 1995 was reviewed.
The 1996 accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1.)
2.)
Frame relay update was presented. Alpha, the new computer, . is being delivered
March 14th or 15th. The current system and the Alpha computer are not
compatible. All data currently in the system must be re-entered on the new
computer. The Anoka County Library Board voted to close to the public when
installation takes place. The library will be closed all day on April 10, 1996, and
until 3:00 p.m. on April 11, 1996. It was moved, seconded, and passed to close
the Columbia Heights Public Library to the public in conjunction with the County
closing and to designate this time as ~e clean-up days for staff.
A staff update was presented. The choreperson position has been advertised for
and interviews will be conducted. Page applications will be taken again in April.
The job description for the library aide position has been finished. 'The salary
range and job description will be taken to the City Council for approval on March
11.
3.)
The date of the Jamboree parade was finalized. The parade will be on June 28,
1996.
New Business:
1.) The City version of the Annual Report was reviewed. State Annual Report
paperwork has not been received as yet. Pat Sowada commented that the annual
report looked very nice and she especially liked the graphs.
2.) Crossover statistics were reviewed.
3.) The February edition of the "In-touch" newsletter was reviewed. Some adult
level books have been included on the list.
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4.)
A report on the Family Night programs was presented. The first program
highlighted children's writer, David LaRochelle. There were 18 people who
attended the program. Mr. LaRochelle donated his time and talked to the adults
and children about being a writer and how he started out. He also read The
Christmas Guest. There is no program scheduled for March 4. The next
program will be on March 11, and is entitled "Kids and Chemistry". This
program in sponsored and presented by H.B. Fuller Company.
5.)
Information and applications for the sixth annual adult reading club were
distributed to the Board. The theme this year is "All aboard the Reading
Railroad".
6.)
A report on the Heights Pride meeting was presented. Heights Pride week will
be May 13-18. The Library will be having an open house on Thursday, May 16.
Final plans have not been made at this time.
7.)
Two patron situations were reported to the Board. Both patrons are being dealt
with by proper authorities. One was an adult and one a juvenile.
8.)
New Minnesota Libraries Periodical has been received, and the Board was invited
to look at it.
9.)
Jerry Young has contacted Becky about the Anoka County Library long range
plan for service in southern Anoka County. A meeting will be scheduled after
March 10.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Je'a'nine M. Schmidt, Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The Cio, 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 CiO; of Columbia Heights 'services, programs, and activities.