HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 1997 Work Session ADMINISTRATiON
NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor
Joseph ~/urdevan!
Councilrnembers
Donald G~ Jolly
Meg Jones
GaD' L. Peterson
Robert kE Ruettonann
City Manager
Wah Fehst
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Notice
is hereby given that a Council Work Session
is to be held in the
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
as follows:
CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND CITY STAFF
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1997
IMMEDMTEL¥ FOLLOWING 7:00 P.M. CONTINUED BOARD OF
RE VIE W
Location of Meeting: CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Purpose of Meeting: COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Items _for Discussion
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8)
Hones~,etl Audit Presentation - Sue Wolf
Building Official Position - Additional discussion on-going to full-time position - It:
Anderson
t'~cancy - Fire Department - Discussion only
Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Opening now and in the future - M. Jones
Clearing of Point on Clover Pond - M. Winson
Sidewalk on Stinson South qf 39th Avenue - M. Winson
Replacement of Water Main - McLeod Street From Royce to 44th Avenue - M. Winson
Columbia Heights Fire Relief Association Discussion with Council regarding
consideration of defined benefit plan.
Amendment to CiW. Charter, Chapter 5, Initiative, Referendum and Recall
Recommended Consent Rems
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14)
Authorization to Seek Bids for Repair of Manholes on Central Avenue - M. Winson
Authorization to Seek Bids for Lining of Sanitaw Sewer on Polk Place from Mulcare to
Polk Circle - M. Winson
Authorization to Seek Bids for Roof Improvements to Lomianki, Gauvitte and Mathaire
Buildings - M. Winson
Authorization to Seek Quotes for Replacement Furnace at Gauvitte Building - M. Winson
Authorization to Seek Bids for Storm Sewer Replacement from LaBelle Pond to 44th
Avenue
The CiO, qf Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disabilio, 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., qf Columbia Heights' services, programs, and
activities. Auxilia~. aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Cio, Council Secreta~, at
782-2800, Extension 209, To make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 jbr deaf on139
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
City Councilmembers
Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
Kenneth R. Anderson, Community Development Director t~\
DATE: April 18, 1997
RE: BUILDING OFFICIAL FULL-TI~E POSITION.
There are several issues of an important nature which will have
long-term impacts on the Community Development Department opera-
tions. Staff requests in put and direction from the City Council.
Full-time Building Official.
I am requesting Council authorization to advertise for appointment
of a full-time Building Official. The City has maintained at least
one full-time position to perform plan review and building
inspection services for over seventeen years. For all but the last
two years, the Department has had two full-time inspectors.
However, with Evelyn Nygaard leaving the city these services have
been provided on a contract basis with Mel Collova dba Collova
Services for a fee of $28.00 per hour. These services are limited
only to plan review and inspection and do not include other
administrative related functions which were previously performed by
the Building Official. This has created additional responsibil-
ities:
1)
for the Director in preparing payment vouchers and
payment requisitions for City Hall maintenance,
2)
for the Permit/License Clerk in receiving applications
and permits and issuing permits, and
3)
for other staff generally being available to answer
resident and contractor questions and concerns.
Therefore, appointment of a full-time person will provide much
needed assistance in these areas.
Furthermore, staff would like to add additional responsibilities to
the job description. This will primarily include the following
(see attached job description):
Administration of contracted custodial services and
building maintenance contracts and coordination of
facility management for City Hall, Library, Municipal
Service Center, and Murzyn Hall. By adding these
responsibilities we have added that the position require
a Second Class Grade C Operating Engineer License
(Boiler) within eighteen (18) months of employment.
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This will allow the position to be qualified to inspect, maintain,
and/or oversee the boilers at both Murzyn Hall and City Hall. In
the absence of the Building Official and under authority of his/her
license, a licensed special engineer can perform these same
functions and allow the City to remain in compliance with all
codes/statutes.
The advantages of this request are as follows:
1) Availability of a Building Official on a full-time basis.
2)
Centralize responsibility for facility maintenance and
management of City properties (except parks).
3) Licensed and trained individual on staff for Boiler
inspection/maintenance.
4)
Additional administrative support and oversight for the
issuance of permits and licenses and to assist in
resident and contractor questions.
5)
Improve access to technical expertise in the areas of
building assessment for housing and commercial rehabilit-
ation programs.
Budget Considerations
The 1997 Budget includes funds for a full-time employee in the
Building Official position at the one year wage level for total
compensation and fringe benefits of $54,089. The current contract
rate is $28 per hour for all services with a guaranteed minimum of
20 hours per week. At this hourly rate, the full-time equivalent
of 2080 hours per year would total $58,240. This is $4,151 higher
than a full-time position. Since the contract services became
effective in February, 1996, the total amount paid for inspection
services in 1996 was $63,607.26 (this includes all Medtronic
inspections).
Summary
We believe the full-time proposed position can be justified with
the additional facility management and maintenance responsibili-
ties, the need for administrative support in issuing permits, and
improved availability of an inspector to respond to resident/
contractor questions.
ken/memo
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BUZLDZNG OFF ICL~L
NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled inspectional work in securing compliance with
the building, plumbing, and mechanical codes ~d related regulations and
standards. Work involves responsibility for inspecting residential, com-
mercial, and industrial buildings and other structures in regard to
conformity with code requirements and technical standards. Work also
involves determining building permit valuations for inspected
construction projects. Responsible for building facility management and
systems maintenance for City Hall, Library, Service Center, and Murzyn
Hall. Assists the Permits and Licenses Clerk in other departmental
office related work.
General administrative supervision is received from the Community
Development Director and work is reviewed through conferences and reports
and on the basis of results achieved.
ESSEAtT!AL JOB FLrNCTIONS
1) Reviews plans and specifications for all types of buildings and
approves building permits.
2) Conducts foundation, framing, insulation, drywall, heating,
plhuubing, and mechanical completion and other inspections during the
course of construction to determine compliance with code and ordinance
requirements; exercises appropriate action to rectify deficiencies and
issues instructions for correction by builder, contractor, or owner.
3) Inspects building sites prior to and during construction for
conformance to zoning code requirements.
4) Advises and maintains effective working relationship with
homeowners, contractors, architects, and others with regard to
construction code requirements and technical standards to assure their
thorough understanding and ability to conform to such codes and
standards.
5) Directs and participates in review of building permits to assure
such permits reflect work to be accomplished and where discrepancies
occur to initiate action to correct construction and thus require
conformance with the conditions specified in the approved building
permit.
6) Provides copies of building and heating permits with valuation
information to the Assessing Department.
7) Investigates building and housing code violations and related
complaints, and. initiates appropriate action to~ assure that such
violations are corrected and/or eliminated.
8) Provides assistance to the Fire Department With regard to building
code enforcement, code requirements, and technical standards.
9) Provides scope of work write-ups, inspections, reports, and
assistance with regard to program, code, and ordinance requirements for
Economic Development Authority grant/loanprograms and rehabilitation and
redevelopment projects.
10) Assists in preparation of the protective inspections and general
government building annual budget.
11) Attends meetings as deemed necessary or as assigned by the Community~
Development Director for the purpose of providing assistance-or general
information regarding established codes, ordinances and other applicable
regulations (i.e.., Planning and Zoning Commission, City. Council, etc.).
12) Oversees and assists in the issuance of' licenses and permits,
license approvals as required by City Code and the receiving'of payment-
for the same.
13) Administers contracted custodial services and b~ilding maintenance
contracts and coordinates facility management for City Hall, Library,
Service Center, and Murz!rn Hall.
14) Keeps abreast of new materials, equipment, and practices,.as well as
new or changed codes, to assure a thorough understanding of the building
industry and effective and fair administration of the building codes.
15) Prepares and maintains necessary records, files, and reports.
16) Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A combination substantially equivalent to high school graduation
and post-secondary training in the building trades and considerable
experience involving a wide variety of residential, commercial, and
industrial construction. Three years experience as a Municipal Building
Inspector or five years supervisory experience in general construction.
Certified Minnesota Building Official.
Valid Minnesota Driver's License.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Second Class Grade C Operating
Engineer License (Boiler) within eighteen months of employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four or more years experience as a Municipal Building Inspector.
One year supervisory experience.
One year experience administering contracts.
KNOWLEDGE~ ABiLITIES~ A/FD SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials
and methods, and stages of construction when possible violations and
defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
Considerable knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of modern developments, current literature,
and sources of information in the field of municipal building inspection.
Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully,
and impartially.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to exqpress ideas effectively, orally, and in writing..
Ail Wcrk Whh 0~,~ (d~ pubii~ ~r F All
All
PHYSICAL AND ~fFI:RONM~,~I'AL JOB FACTOR~
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (l")
590 ,d, OTH AVENUE N.;'., COI,.UM~IA H£1GHTS, MN 5~I, 21-3878 (612) 782-2~00 TDD 782-2.806
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:'
October 29, 1996
Ken Anderson, Director of Community Development
Kathryn Pep. in, Permit/License ClerklP&Z Secretary
Staff Levels vs. Number of Permits ~ssued .
The following is a comparison of the number of employees on staff in the Building Inspection Department from 1980
to 1996, the total number of permits and licenses issued for each year, and the value of the. Building Permits issued
each year. The total number of permits include building, heating, plumbing, water meter permits, sewer permits,
water line permits. Electrical permits are included in the total through the year of 1993 when the Electrical
Inspector position was terminated and the permits and inspections turned over to the State Board of Electricity.
All permits, except building permits are calculated on varying fee schedules and do not use the value of the work
to compute the fee. When the current fee schedule became effective in 1993 (adopting the UBC 1988 Fee
,Schedule), the heating permits were also calculated using the value of the work.
1980 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full.time Assistant Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
One part-time Heating Inspector part of year, position discontinued.
1980 PermitstLicenses Issued
Permits: 1,455
Licenses: 824
Values of Building Permits Only:
83,264,460
1981 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Assistant Building Inspector
One fbll-time License/Permit Clerk/P&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1681 Permit~L|censes Issued
Permit: 1,587
Licenses: 800
Values of Building Permits Only:
t8,822,479
Page 2
1982 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Assistant Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerktP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1982 Permits(Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,284
Licenses: 856
Values of Building Permits Only:
t13,757,934
1983 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Assistant Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1983 PermitstLicenses Issued
Permits: 1,322
Licenses: 964
Values of Building Permits Only:
~7,829,198
1984 Employees
One fuji-time Building Inspector ~ :
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary" '- '~
One part-.time Plumbing Inspector '., .- ..
One part.time Electrical Inspector - --.. :' ·
One full-time Community Development Specialist assisted With P&Z items/Shared with HRA
1984 PermitstLicenses Issued
Permits:. 1,550
Licenses: 903
Values of Building Permits Only:
1985 Employees
812,059,779
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit Clerk/P&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
One full-time Corem. Dev. Specialist assisted with P&Z items/Shared with HRA
1985 Permit/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,428
Licenses: 924
Values of Building Permits Only:
84,938,226
1986 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One furl-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
One furl-time Comm. Dev. Spec. shared with HRA assisted with P&Z items.
1986 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,579
Licenses: 841
Values of Building Permits Only:
813,269,300
1987 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit CIerktP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector "
one part-time Electrical Inspector
One full-time Comm. Dev. Spec. shared with HRA assisted with P&Z items. -.
1987 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,511
Licenses: 860
4,215,065
1988 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full.time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit Clerk
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1988 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,863
Licenses: 815
Values of Building Permits Only:
58,916,756
1989 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerktP&Z Secretary
One part-rime Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1989 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,418
Licenses: 869
Values of Buiiding Permits Only:
55,180,247
Page
1990 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1990 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,417
'Licenses: 948 '
Values of Building Permits Only:
85,198,200
1991 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
'One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Plumbing Inspector (position discontinued 12/31t91)
One part-time Electrical Inspector
1661 Permits/Licenses Issued
Parmits: 1 ,§28
License~ 1,285
Implementation of licensing of one & two unit rental properties.
Values of Building Permits Only: t/4,894,021
1992 Empioyee. s
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit Clerk/P&Z Secretary
One part-time Electrical Inspector
,Page
1992 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,272
Licenses: 1,231
Values of Buiiding Permits Only:
82,373,433
1993 Employees
One full-time Building inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit CIerklP&Z Secretary
One part-time Electrical inspector (position discontinued during this year)
1993 PermitlLicenses Issued
Permits: 970
Licenses: 1,249
Values of Building Permits Only:
83,292,353
1994 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time Asst. Building Inspector shared with HRA until 9t94
One full-time License/Permit Clerk/P&Z Secretary
1994 Permits(Licenses Issued
Permits: 886 ..
Licenses: 570
*Licensing and inspection of rental properties turned over to Fire Department
Values of Building Permits Onlyr 84,522,438
!995 Employees
One full-time Building Inspector
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One full-time Zoning/Grant Coordinator*
'Department combined with HRA 2/95, this position shared by both departments.
1995 PermitstLicenses Issued
Permits: 1,070
Licenses: 614
Values of Building Permits On/y:
84,927,970
1996 Employees
One full-time License/Permit ClerklP&Z Secretary
One full-time Zoning/Grant Coordinator (Shared position)
One contract Building Inspector partial year
1996 Permits/Licenses Issued
Permits: 1,075
Licenses: 590
Values of Building Permits Oniy: 811,910,040
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED,
1. Single family
2. DuPlexes/Double Bungalow
3. Mutti~le Dwellings
Reslden:ial Additions
5. Resldential Re~alr/Halnt.
Resldentlal New Garages
?. New ¢ommerclal/lns:.
8. New Industrial Cons:ruction
9. ¢omm/lns:./lnd. Addns'
¢on~n./Inst./tnd. Re~alr/Malnt.
11. Signs -Permanent
12. S~rlnklers
13. Oemolitlons
Retalnlnq Walls
15. Fences
t6. Others
PermiCs with Cwo or more classes
TOTAL
Heating
Sewer Permits
Water Perm;ts
TOTAL
DECEMBER DECEHBER TNi$ YEAR LAST YEAR
1996 1
o o 19 13
- 0 0 , ,1 O
0
- 6 ~ 3~5 ,2~9
9/~t fl/~ o/o .... 2/0
- o
O/qlq J n/o/o
0 O
o 7
0
- 3 ~ 2 49 7~
O O - 8 -4
18
14 8 217 190
1~ I 8 177 ~ 18&
0 t O ~qI 18
3 6o
33
ESTIMATED VALUATIONS OF PERMITS ISSUED
'11.
12.
13.
14.
1~.
Single Family ~wellings
Ouolexes/0bl.~un~alow, NEW
New Multi,I· Dwellings
Resldential Additions
Residential Malnt./Re~alr
Residential New Garages·
TOTAL RESIOENTIAL
New Commerclai/lnst. Contr..
New Industrial Construction
Comm./lnst/lnd. Additions'
Comm./lnst/Ind. Malnt./Re~alrs
'TOTAL COMM./INST./IND.
Signs - Per~n. anent
, S~rlnklers
Retaining Walls
Demolitions .'
Fences ~ ·
' Others
TOTAL -
GRAND TOTAL VALUATIONS
22,7 ! 1
o I O 2,22, t~7
27~758 30,893 4,52~+,503
o O o
o O O
3,,~60 ) 10,000 128.88q
3,960 t lOrO00 7,162;351
5,O50 t 7 ~6~76
ql
I2,937,3t ~
928,000
t 87,5.oq
',
~.75., 162
t, 750, o87
~6,025
l
.0
0
15,500
23,525
55,2~3
9,625
50,518
28¸
O
24,022
22~186
~1,9~0io~0
o
35.o75
2~o,568
479~7,970
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
City Councilmembers
Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
Kenneth R. Anderson, Community Development Director
DATE: April 18, 1997
RE: BUILDING PERMIT FEE INCREASES/CHANGES.
The Community Development Department staff is recommending the City
Council make the following changes regarding fees.
1)
Increase Building Permit fees from the 1988 to the 1994
fee schedule.
2)
Change fees for mechanical permits from a value based
method to a unit basis.
3)
Change commercial/industrial/institutional fee for
plumbing permits to a percentage basis versus the current
per fixture basis.
We have attached draft copies of an ordinance which will increase
the fees to the most recent 1994 fee schedule. This has been taken
from a draft provided in the building code. Also attached is a
draft Resolution for adoption which establishes the actual policies
and fee schedules for building construction, plumbing, gas piping,
etc. to be imposed in Columbia Heights.
We anticipate there will be additional revenue generated from these
fees which may be used towards upgrading our housing and commercial
building stock. Specifically, the funds can be used to establish
a renewable fund to raze dangerous, substandard, and/or vacant
buildings. This will provide a proactive way for the City to fund
removal of deteriorated buildings which are an "eyesore" and
blemish to an otherwise attractive neighborhood.
Mel Collova and Ken Anderson will be present to discuss the details
associated with this proposal.
BUILDING PERMIT ~EE COMPARISONS
CITY
New Brighton
St. Anthony
Fridley
Minneapolis
Uniform Building Code (UBC)
Columbia Heights
$10,000
GARAGE/~DDITION
$269.75
$269.0o
$268.oo
$267.72
$268.00
$175.50
$100,000 HOME
$1,291.69
$1,472.50
$!,472.50
$1,463.96
$1,472.50
$1,009.25
NOTES:
The UBC stipulates the plan review fee is 65% of the building
permit fee. Each of the above cities charge this rate with the
exception of Co!umubia Heights. The total fee is the sum of the
building permit fee, plan review fee, and state surcharge.
For plan review fees, currently the City of Columbia Heights
charges, based upon the 1988 fee schedule, a rate which is 65% of
the building permit fee for commercial/industrial permits and 50%
for residential properties. Furthermore, there is nc plan review
fee charged for residential improvements less than $5,000 in value.
kra 1/6/97
ORDINANCE NO.
ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR
THE APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE
BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING,
REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE
OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THIS MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH.
This municipality does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application, administration and
enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota rule part 1300.2100 and as modified by
chapter 1305. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota statute
16B.62 subdivision t when so established by this ordinance.
The code enforcement agency of this municipality is called Protective Inspections.
A Minnesota certified Building Official must be appointed by this jurisdiction to administer the code
(Minnesota statute 16B.65).
Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized
in Minnesota statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 and as provided for in chapter 1 of the 1994 Uniform Building
Code and Minnesota rules parts 1305.0106 and 1305.0107.
Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with Table No lA, 1994 Edition
of UBC per Ordinance. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed
by this code in accordance with Minnesota statute 16B.70.
Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota statute
16B.69).
Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
16B.59 to 16B.75, is hereby adopted as the building code for this jurisdiction. This code is hereby
incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein in its entirety with all appendixes and amendments.
P~ge Two
Adoptive Ordinance - Building Code
A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes but is not limited to the following chapters of the Minnesota
Rules and the current edition of the CABO One and Two Dwelling Code:
1. 1300
2. 1301
3. 1302
4. 1305
5. 1307
6. 1315
7. 1325
8. 1330
9. 1335
10. 1340
11. 1346
12. 1350
13. 1360
14. 1365
15. 1370
16. 4715
17. 7670
Minnesota Building Code
Building Official Certification
State Building Construction Approvals
Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters:
a. 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities
b. 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control
c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
Elevators and Related Devices
Adoption of the 1996 National Electrical Code
Solar Energy Systems
Fallout Shelters
Floodproofing Regulations
Facilities for the Handicapped
Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
Manufactured Homes
Prefabricated Buildings
Snow Loads
Storm Shelters
Minnesota Plumbing Code
Minnesota Energy Code
The 1994 Uniform Building Code is hereby adopted and incorporated in its entirety with all appendixes and
amendments. This Municipality adopts by reference any and all optional Chapters as authorized by Mn. Rule
Part 1305.0020, Subpart 2:3, Division 111.
Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. The effective date of this Ordinance is June 1, 1997.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
'Roll Call:
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Va ?uat ~on
$ 0 - 1,000
1,001 - '1,100
1,101 - 1,200
1,201 - 1,300
1,301 - 1,400
1,401 - 1,5oo
1,501 - 1,6o0
1,601o - 1,700
1,70t - 1,800
1,8or ~ 1,96¢
1,90! - 2,0,00
2,001 - 3,000
Fees
25.00
27.00
29.00
31.00
33.00
35.o0
37,00
39.00
41.00
43. oo
45. O0
54. O0
$13,001- - 14,000
14,001 - 15,000
15,001 - 16,000
16,001 - 17,000
17,001 - 18,000
18,001 - 19,000
19,001 - 20,000
20,001 - 21,000
21,001 - 22,000
22,001 - 23,000
23,001 - 24,000
24,001 - 25,000
$I53.0~
162. OC
171
180.0C
189.0C
198.00
207.0O
216.00
225.00
234.00
243.00
252.00
3,00t - 4,000
4,00t - 5,00~
5,001 -- 6,000
6,001 - 7,000'
7,001 - 8,000
8,001 - 9,000
~,001 - t0,000
·
10~01 ' - .11,000
11,001 - 12,000
12,001 - 13,000
63.00
72.00
81.00
90.00
99.00
108..00
117.00
126.o0
135.00'
144.0~'¢$,
Each add~l~ $1OO0 to.50,O00 - S6.5¢
$50,000 = $414.50
Each add'i. $1000 u~,.3o $100,¢00 - &b.50
$100,000 = $ 639.50
Each add'] $1000 up to $500,000 = $3.50
$500,000 = $ 2,039.50
Each aa¢'l..$1OOO.up to $1,000,000 = $3.00
$1,000,000 = ' $3,539.50
Each Add't.:'~1000 ~ver:'i,000,O01 = $2.00
Plan Chem,k Fees: 65~ of permit fee
1994 U.B.C Fee Schedule
Effective June 1, 1997
Valuation
$ 0 - 1 000
1,001 - 1 100
1.101 - 1200
1,201 - 1 300
1,301 1 400
1,401 - 1 500
1,501 1 600
1,601 1 700
1,701 - ,800
1,801 ,900
1,90t 2,000
2,001 3,000
3,001 4,000
4,001 5,000
5,001 6,000
6,001 7,000
7,001 8,000
8,001 9,0O0
9,001 10,000
10,001 11,000
11,001 12,000
12,001 13,000
13,001 14 000
14,001 - 15.000
15,001 - 16.000
16,001 - 17.000
17,001 - 18 000
18,001 - 19.000
19,001 -20~000
20,001 -21,000
21,001 -22,000
22,001 - 23,000
23,001 - 24,000
24,001 - 25,000
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
35.75
38.50
41.25
44.00
46.75
49.50
52.25
55.00
57.75
60.50
63.25
75.50
88.00
100.50
113.00
125.50
138.00
150.50
163.00
175.50
188.00
200.50
213.00
225.50
238.00
250.50
263.00
275.50
288.00
300.50
313.00
325.50
338.00
350.50
25,001
26,001
27,001
28,001
29,001
30,001
31,001
32,001
33,001
34,001
35,001
36,001
37,001
38,001
39,001
40,001
41,001
42,001
43,001
44,001
45,001
46,001
47,001
48,001
49001
50 001
51 001
52 001
53001
54 001
55 001
56 001
57 001
58 001
Valuation
- 26000
- 27 000
- 28 000
- 29000
- 30000
- 31 000
- 32 000
- 33 000
- 34.000
- 35000
- 36,000
- 37,000
- 38,000
- 39,000
- 4O,O00
- 41,000
- 42,000
- 43,000
- 44,000
- 45,000
- 46,000
- 47,000
- 48,000
49,000
50,000
-~ 51,000
52,000
53,000
54,000
55,000
56,000
- 57,000
- 58,000
- 59,000
~e
361.00
370.00
379.00
388.00
397.00
406.00
415.00
424.00
433.00
442.00
451.00
460.00
469.00
478.00
487.00
496.00
505.00
514.00
523.00
532.00
541.00
550.00
559.00
568.00
577.00
586.25
592.50
598.75
605.00
611.25
617.50
623.75
630.00
636.25
Valuation
$ 59,001 -
60,001 -
61,001 -
62001 '-
63001 -
64.00t -
65.00t -
66.00t -
67.001 -
68 001 -
69 001 -
70,001 -
71,001
72,001
73,00t
74,001
75,001
76,001
77,001
78,001
79,001
80,001
81,001
82,001
83,001
84,001
85,001
86,001
87,001
88,001
89,001
90,001
91,001
92,001
93,001
94,001
95,001
96,001
97,001
98,00t
99,001
100,001
101,001
102,001
103~001
60,000
61 000
62 000
63 000
64000
65 000
66 000
67 000
68 000
69,000
70,000
7t,000
- 72,000
- 73,000
- 74,000
75,000
- 76,000
- 77,000
- 78,000
- 79,000
80,000
- 81,000
- 82,000
83,000
- .84,000
- 85,000
- 86,000
87,000
- 88,000
89,000
90,000
91,000
92,000
93,000
94,000
95,000
96,000
97,000
98,000
99,000
- 100,000
- 101,000
102,000
- 103,000
104,000
104,001 - 105,000
105,001 - 106,000
F~
642.50
648.75
655.00
661.25
667.50
673.75
680.00
686.25
692.50
698.75
705.00
711.25
717.50
723.75
730.00
736.25
742.50
748.75
755.00
761.25
767.50
773.75
780.00
786.25
792.50
798.75
805.00
811.25
817.50
823.75
830.00
836.25
842.50
848.75
855.00
861.25
867.50
873.75
880.00
886.25
892.50
900.00
905.00
910.00
915.00
920.00
925.00
106,001
107,001
108,001
109,001
110,001
111,001
112,00i
113,001
114,001
115,001
116,001
117,001
118,001
119,001
120,001
121,001
122,001
123,001
124~ O01
125.001
126 O01
127.00t
128.001
129.001
130.001
131.001
132.001
133,001
134,001
135,001
136,001
137,001
138 001
139 001
140 001
141 001
142 001
143 001
144 001
145 001
146,001
147,001
148,001
149,001
150,001
151,001
152,001
Valuation
- 107,000
- 108,000
- 109,000
- 110,000
- 111,000
- 112,000
- 113000'
- 114000
- 115000
- 116 000
- 117 000
- 118 000
- 119000
- 120,000
- 121,000
- 122,000
- 123,000
- 124 000
- 125 000
- 126 000
- 127 000
- 128 000
- 129.000
- 130.000
- 131,000
- 132,000
- 133,000
134,000-
135,000
- 136,000
- 137,000
138,000
t39,000
140,000
141,000
142,000
143,000
144,000
- 145,000
- 146,000
- 147,000
- 148,000
- 149,000
- 150,000
- 151,000
- 152,000
- 153,000
930.00
935.00
940.00
945.00
950.00
955.00
960.00
965.00
970.00
975.00
980.00
985.00
990.00
995.00
1,000.00
1,OZ.O0
1,010.00
1,015.00
1,020.00
1,025.00
1,030.00
1,035.00
1,0~0.00
1,045.00
1,050.000
1,055.00
1,060.00
1,065.00
1,070.00
1,075.00
1,080.00
1985.00
1,090.00
t,095.00
1,100.00
1,105.00
1,110.00
1,115.00
1,120.00
1,125.00
t,130.00
'1,135.00
1,140.00
1,145.00
1,150.00
1,155.00
1,t60.00
Valuation
154,001
155,001
156,001
157,001
158,001
159,001
160,001
161,001
162,001
163.001
t64.001
165,001
t66,001
167,001
168,001
169,001
170,001
171,00t
172,001
t73,001
174,001
175,001
176,001
177,001
178,00t
t79,001
180,001
181,000
182,001
183,001
184,001
185,001
186,001
187,001
188,001
189,001
190,001
191,001
192,001
193,001
194,001
195,001
196,001
197,001
198,001
199,001
200,001
155,000
- 156,000
- 157,000
t58,000
'159,000
160,000
161,000
162,000
163,000
164,000
165,000
166,000
167,000
168,000
169,000
170,000
171,000
172,000
173,000
t74,000
175,000
176,000
177,000
178,000
179,000
180,000
181,000
- 182,000
183,000
184,000
185,000
186,000
187,000
188.000
- 189.000
- 190.000
- 191~000
- 192.000
- 193.000
- 194.000
- 195.000
- 196,000
- 197,000
- 198,000
- 199,000
- 200,000
- 201,000
Fee
1,170.00
1,175.00
1,180.00
1,185.00
1~ 190.00
1. 195.00
1. 200.00
1. 205.00
1210.00
1215.00
1. 220.00
1. 225.00
1 230.00
1,235.00
1,240.00
1,245.00
1,250.00
1,255.00
1,260.00
1,265.00
1,270.00
1,275.00
1,280.00
1,285.00
1,290.00
1,295.00
1,300.00
1,305.00
1,310.00
1,315.00
1,320.00
1,325.00
1,330.00
1,335.00
1,340.00
1,345.00
1,350.00
1,355.00
1,360.00
1,365.00
1,370.00
1,375.00
1,380.00
1,385.00
1,390.00
1,395.00
1,400.00
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$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$895.00 for the first
$ lO0,000.OOof valuation plus
$5.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof
up to and including
$500,000.00.
$500.001.00to $1,000,000.00
$2,887.25 for the first
$500,000.00 plus $40_5 for each
additional $1,000.00 of value
or fraction thereof to and
including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00and up
$5,012.25 for the first
$1,000,000.00of value plus
$2.75 for each additional
$1,000.00 of value or fraction
thereof.
Plan Review Fees
Residential - 50 % of permit fee
All Others - 65 % of permit fee
Investigation Fees - Equal to
and in addition to permit fee.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE COMPARISONS
CITY
New Brighton
St. Anthony
Fridley.
Minneapolis
Uniform Building Code (UBC)
Columbia Heights
$10,000
GARAGE/~DDITION
$269.75
$269.00
$268.00
$267.72
$268.00
$175.50
$100,000 HOME
$1,291.69
$1,472.50
$1,472.50
$1,463.96
$1,472.50
$1,009.25
NOTES:
The UBC stipulates the plan review fee is 65% of the building
permit fee. Each of the above cities charge this rate with the
exception of Columbia Heights. The total fee is the sum of the
building permit fee, plan review fee, and state surcharge.
For plan review fees, currently the City of Columbia Heights
charges, based upon the 1988 fee schedule, a rate which is 65% of
the building permit fee for commercial/industrial permits and 50%
for residential properties. Furthermore, there is no plan review
fee charged for residential improvements less than $5,000 in value.
kra 1/6/97
RESOLUTION 97-
ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING/GAS
PIPING, HEATING/COOLING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, WRECKING AND MOVING,
SIGNS AND OTHER RELATED CONSTRUCTION WORK
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has established Building
Construction, Public Safety. and Health, and Land Use regulations by City Code,
and
WHEREA~S, said Code for Building Construction adopts the Minnesota State
Building Code by reference, which states in Chapter !305.0800, Section 304(b),
"All permit fees must be established by the local authority except in areas
outside of the enforcement authority of a city";
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said recommended Building Construction
Fee Schedule and schedules for Plumbing/Gas Piping, Heating/Cooling, Fire
Suppression, Wrecking and Moving, Signs and other related construction work as
attached be adopted and effective June I, 1997.
Passed this day of , 199
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CI%~/ OF COLUt~BIA HEIGHTS
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Procedure. The fees established and set forth in this Chapter shall be
collected by the Director of Inspections before the issuance by such Department
of any permits for which fees are required under the provisions of this Chapter.
The Director of Inspections shall not issue any such permit for which the
payment of a fee is required by said provisions until such fee shall have been
paid to said Department.
Every person, at the time of applying to the Director of Inspections for any
permit for which a fee is required to be paid under the provisions of this
Chapter shall make a statement in writing upon blanks and forms to be furnished
by the Inspection Department for that purpose which shall contain information
as to the location, nature, extent and cost of the proposed structure, work
installation or other purpose, as well as all other information which the
Director of Inspections shall have the right to require under the Code, and said
statement shall contain a declaration that the facts and representations herein
made are true and correct, which statement shall be subscribed to the person or
persons, or officer or agent of the corporation applying for said permit. Upon
such statement being filed as above required and upon the payment of the
required fee for said permit, the required permit shall be issued.
Contractor Licensinc.
Ail contractors are required to be licensed to work in the City of Columbia
Heights. You may contact the License Clerk for Bonding and Insurance
requirements.
If you are a general contractor and perform residential construction, a current
State of Minnesota license must be presented at the time of each permit
application in lieu of the City license. A $5.00 fee may be collected for each
permit issued to a State Licensed Contractor.
Permit Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Inspection Department
under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and
void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
t80 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced
for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit
shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore, shall be one-half the
amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been
made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and
provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or when in
violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
When Fees Doubled. Should any person begin work of any kind such as herein
before set forth, or for which a permit from the Director of Inspections is
required by the City Code without having secured the necessary permit from the
Director of Inspections either previous to or during the day where such work is
commenced or on the next succeeding business day where work is commenced on a
Saturday or on a Sunday or a Holiday, he/she shall, when subsequently securing
such permit be required to pay double the fees provided for such permit and
shall be subject to all the penal provisions of said City Code.
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Violations. No person shall violate any provision of this Article, or make any
false statement in the affidavit as sworn statement made, as required by the
Code, in connection with 'the securing of any permit from the Department of
Inspections.
S.A.C.r Sewer Availability Charces: In accordance with regulations of the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the City of Columbia Heights,
the Department of Inspections is required to impose and collect a Sewer
Availability Charge (SAC) on building permits issued for each building or
structure to be constructed/connected to the Metropolitan Disposal System or on
any buildings with increased volume.
The SAC fee for each building/structure shall be the yearly rate as determined
by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
One SAC unit equals 274 gallons of maximum potential daily wastewater flow
volume. Single family dwellings, townhouses, duplex units and most apartments
each equal one SAC unit per dwelling unit. Commercial buildings are assessed
SAC units based on maximum potential daily wastewater flow value. Industrial
buildings are assessed SAC units based on maximum normal daily wastewater flow
volume for process areas and maximum po~enuial flow volume for commercial areas.
Page 3
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
The Director of Inspections before issuing any permit for the erection of any
building or structure, or for any addition to any existing building or structure
or for any alterations or repairs to any existing building or structure, upon
application therefore, shall require the payment by the applicant for such
permit of fees in the amounts herein set forth.
Building valuation for the purpose of establishing building permit fees shall
be as set forth by the valuation data published by the .Building Code Division,
Department of Administration, State of Minnesota, as may-be amended from time
to time, or the applicant's estimated value, whichever is greater. The
valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan-check fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as
all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent work
or permanent equipment. Nothing in this method of determining valuation for
building permit fees shall be construed as supplementing or decreasing the fees
for other permits required by the Code.
State Surcharqe. In addition to the permit fees required to be paid to the City
of Columbia Heights included herein, all permits for the following are subject
to a State or Minnesota permit surcharge.
Building, Heatin~ and Fire Suppression/SDrinkler Systems:
.0005 times the valuation of construction costs,
with a minimum for each permit of ........................ $ .50
BUILDING PERMIT FEE TABLE
Valuation
Fee
$1.00 to $1,000.00
$35.00
$1,001,00 to $2,000.00
$34.75 for the first $t000.00 plus
$2.75 for each additional $t00.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000.00;
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$62.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus
$12.50 for each additional $i,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00;
$25,001.00 tO $50,000.00
$349.75 for the first $25,000 plus
$9.00 for each additional $i,000 or
fraction Thereof, to and including
$50,000.00;
$50,00t.00 to $!00,000.00
$574.75 for the first $50,000 plus
$6.25 for each additional $t000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$i00,000~
$I00,00!.00 to $500,000.00
$887.25 for first $!00,000 plus $5.00
for tach additional $!000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000;
$500,001.00 tO $!,000,000.00
$2,887.25 for the first $500,000 plus
$4.25 for each additional $i000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00;
or fraction thereof.
$5,012.25 for the first $i,000,000
plus $2.75 for each additional ~,CC0
Page
Buildinq Permit Fees Continued
In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Director of
Inspections be less than ..................................... $35.00
for any work to be done and for which a permit is required.
Plan Review Fees: When the valuation of the proposed construction ~xceeds Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and a plan is required to be submitted by the
Director of Inspections, ~a plan review fee shall be paid to the Inspection
Department in the amount of 50% of the permit fee for Residential construction
and 65% of the permit fee for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
construction.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan checking,
an additional plan check fee of $42.00 per hour (minimum of 1/2 hour) shall be
charged.
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date
of application shall expire by limitation and plans submitted for checking may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Director of
Inspections. The Director of Inspections may extend the time for action by the
applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have
prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action on an application
after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check
fee.
S.A.C.r Sewer Availability Charces: In accordance with regulations of the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the City of Columbia Heights,
the Department of Inspections is required to impose and collect a Sewer
Availability Charge (SAC) on building permits issued for each building or
structure to be constructed/connected to the Metropolitan Disposal System or
buildings with increased volume.
One SAC unit equals 274 gallons of maximum potential daily wastewater flow
volume. Single-family dwellings, townhouses, duplex units and most apartments
each equal one SAC unit per dwelling unit. Commercial buildings are assessed
SAC units based on maximum potential daily wastewater flow value. Industrial
building are assessed SAC units based on maximum normal daily wastewater flow
volume for process areas and maximum potential flow volume for commercial areas.
The charge of each building/structure shall be the yearly set rate as determined
by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
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SPRINKLER/FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Permit fees and surcharge will be figured by using the same fee chart as for
Building Permits based on the cost of the job. New installations over ten heads
in commercial, industrial or institutional buildings will require additional
fees to cover consultants fee in lieu of a plan check fee.
General Recuirements
Plans and Specifications. Complete plans and specifications of all fire
suppression systems shall be submitted in triplicate for review and approval
prior to system installation. Plans and specifications shall include, but not
limited to, a floor plan indicating locations of all new, relocated or extended
sprinkler heads, a pipe schedule or hydraulic calculation system, the level of
hazard, chemical/dry extinguishing system locations.
Svstem Design. Fire alarm systems, automatic fire detectors, emergency
voice/alarm communication systems and notification devices shall be designed,
installed and maintained in accordance with U.F.C. Standard No. 14-1 and other
nationally recognized standards.
ECuiDment. Ail systems and components shall be listed and approved for the
purpose for which installed. All components shall be compatible.
Acceutance Test. Upon completion of the installation or alteration, a
satisfactory test of the entire system shall be made in the presence of the Fire
Chief or his representative. Ail functions of the system shall be tested.
Certification. The permittee shall provide written certification to the Fire
Chief that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications.
Location/Security. The control unit, remote annunciator panel and access keys
to locked fire alarm equipment shall be installed and maintained in a location
approved by the Fire Chief.
Instructions. Written operating instructions shall be provided at a location
approved by the Fire Chief.
SIGN PERMITS
Sign Permits will be required prior to any installation or alteration of signage
and will be issued on a Building Permit. Permit and surcharge fees will be
based on the total cost of the work using the same fee schedule as for building
permits with a minimum permit fee of S35.00 plus surcharge.
The fee for permits for the installation of any electrical wiring for any sign
shall conform to the State Board of Electricity fee schedule and shall be
obtained through the State Board of Electricity.
DEMOLITION PERMITS
Permit fees and surcharges to be based on same schedule as for a building
permit, written on a building permit form. Fee to be based on total cost of
demolition work including, but not limited to, removal of all debri from site,
final grading of site to an erosion free status.
MOVING PERMITS
Fees for the moving or raising of any minor building such as a utility building
or garage will be calculated at a fee of ........................ $50.00 per
structure.
Fees for the moving or raising of all other buildings will be calculated at a
fee of ......................................................... $100.00 per
structure.
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Permits will be required if passing through the City off of U.S. Highways or
County streets. Fees to be calculated at ' $50.00 per
structure.
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STOP. AGE TAN-KS AND L.P. GAS
TANKS.
Fees for the installation, removal or alteration of any above ground or below
ground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks and 1.p. gas tanks will
be calculated at a f~at fee of ................................. $30.00 per tank.
Ail installations must be approved by the State Fire Marshall and the local Fire
Department.
Prior to any tank removal, notification must be made to the local Fire
Department as to the date and time of removal for the inspection of the tank
area.
HEATING/COOLING PERMITS
A permit will be required for all installations, alterations, additions or
repairs to any furnace, boiler, heating or power plant or system, or any device
or equipment connected therewith, or for any other device connected to, or to
be connected with any chimney or stack, or for the construction, installation,
alteration, addition or repair of any cooling piping and equipment, or of any
air conditioning system or ventilation system or sheet metal ductwork or
equipment therewith, or of any refrigeration plant or equipment.
Residential Mechanical Permits
Residential Mechanical Permits shall be calculated as follows with a minimum
permit fee of $25.00. Surcharges shall be a flat $0.50 per permit.
Furnaceskboiters up to 125,000 btu input
Furnaces[boilers over t25,000 btu input
Gas piping in conjunction with furnace
$ 50.00
75.00
!0.00
Central Air Conditioning Unit up to 2.5 tons
Central Air Conditioning Unit 3 ton or over
25.00
35.00
Gas Fireplace/Inserts
Gas piping in conjunction with firplace
50.00
!0.00
Chimney Flues
Air Cleaners
Humidifier
Air to Air Exchanger or Air Handler
Each Vent Fan Duct
Each Vent Hood
10 00
10 00
10 00
15 00
5 00
i0 00
A separate permit will be required for the installation, alteration or repair
of any electrical wiring for any heating/cooling work and shall conform to the
State Board of Electricity fee schedule and shall be obtained through the State
Board of'Electricity.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL MECHANICAL PERMITS
Permit and Surcharge fees will be based on the total cost of the work'calculated
by using the Building Permit fee schedule. The total cost of the work shall
include all labor and materials supplied by the contractor as well materials
supplied by other sources when these materials are normally supplied by the
co,Erector.
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Minimum Permit fee shall be ......................' ............... i.$35.00 per
address plus surcharge.
Gas Piping Permits for any installation, alteration or repair to any gas lines
serving heating or cooling equipment shall refer to this fee schedule.
A separate permit will be required for the ins'tal!ation, alteration, or repair
of any electrical wiring for any heating/cooling work and shall conform to the
State Board of Electricity fee schedule and shall be obtained through the State
Board of Electricity.
PLUMBING PERMITS/C=AS PIPING/C=AS BURNING DEVICES
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, remove, alter, repair or replace
or cause to be installed, removed, altered, repaired or replaced any plumbing,
gas or drainage piping work, any fixture or water heating or treating equipment,
any gas piping or gas burning devices/appliances in a building or premises
without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the City of Columbia
Heights. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building, structure or
tenant space. All persons making application for a permit must be legally
entitled to do so and shall make such application on a permit form supplied by
the Inspection Department.
FEES: Residential Permit Fees shall be computed on the basis of the number of
fixtures or devices provided for in the permit in accordance with the following
schedule:
Residential sincle familV dwetiincr two-fami!¥ dwellincf townhouse unit and
mu!ti-fami!¥ unit.
Minimum Fee: S20.00
Fees for Group "A" fixtures ...................................... $10.00 each.
Group "A" fixtures include but are not limited to:
bathtub
bidet
clothes dryer
dishwasher
disposal
floor drain
floor trap
gas light
laundry tray
lavatory
shower head
sink
sump pump
water closet
sill cock
gas fired oven
gas piping(# of openings)
incinerator (up to 99,000 btu)
pool heater (up to 199,000 btu)
water heater (up to 99,000btu)
water softener
sewer (att/repair - inside)
water supply (alt/repair)
gas log
gas grill
gas stove
gas plate
gas furnace
lawn sprinkler system conn.
OTHERS
Surcharges for all plumbing permits are a flat $0.50 when there is a Permit Fee
of under $i,000.00.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS/REPAIRS'
' A permit will be required for all installations, alterations, additions or
repairs to the plumbing-system of any commercial, industrial or institutional
structures'including the replacement of fixtures.
Permits and surcharge fees will be based on the total cost of the work
calculated by using the Building Permit fee schedu!e. The total cost of the
work shall include all labor and materials supplied by the contractor as well
as materials supplied by other sources when these materials are normally
supp!ied by the contractor.
Minimum Permit fee shall be ...................... $35.00 plus surcharge per
address.
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SEWER/WATER PERMITS ......
Permits will be required for all installations, alterations~ repairs of any
domestic water or sewer lines, commercial water/sewer lines or any water line
to be used for fire suppression systems. A request for location of _all
utilities must be made prior to obtaining permits.--
For any job requiring City crews to make a water or sewer taD, the Contractor
must provide either an OSHA approved excavation or an OSHA approved trench box
before City crews will perform taDDinq operations.
Fees are as follows:
Ail New Water Taps: ...................................... $30.00 plus parts.
New Connection to existing stubbed-in water line ......... $30.00
New Sewer Line: .......................................... $30.00 plus parts.
Alteration/Repairs to Water Lines ................. ' ....... $30.00
Alteration/Repairs to Sewer Lines ........................ $30.00
Disconnect of Water Line ................................. $30.00
Disconnect of Sewer Line ................................. $30.00
Surcharges for all sewer/water permits are a flat $0.50 when there is a Permit
Fee of under $i,000.00.
PERMITS FOR WATER METERS
The fees collected for the installation of water meters for residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional installations will be calculated at 15%
over the cost of the meter. No surcharge will be collected.
STREET EXCAVATION/OPENING PERMITS
A Street Excavation Permit shall be required for the use or occupancy of any
portion of any street or public right-of-way. The application for such permit
shall be made with the City's Engineering Department.
The permit fee shall be .................................. $30.00 per opening
plus a separate check in the amount of $300.00 to serve as a deposit to assure
that the excavation or work is performed to City specifications.
Nc surcharge is collected.'
DUMPSTER/CONTAINER PERMITS
A Street-Permit is required for the placement of a dumpster or container in the
street or public right-of-way. Flashers must be placed in front and behind the
dumpster/container.
The fee for'a dumpster/container will be ..... ~ ............. $15 00.
No surcharge is collected.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL SECRETARY
STATUS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APRIL 17, 1997
The following is the status of boards anl commissions as of April
17, 1997:
Charter: One vacancy - Keith Roberts
(appointments made by judge)
resigned last week.
EDA: Full complement
Human Services: Five vacancies. Only
serving. Five are needed for a quorum.
four members currently
Insurance Commission: Two members currently listed. Can have up to
seven members.
Library Board: Full complement
Merit Commission: Three vacancies since 93, 94 and 96. Currently
has two members, Peasha and Lucas. This board has not met in many
years. Peasha has not attended a meeting since he was appointed. No
response has been received from Lucas although a letter regarding
reappointment has been sent to him at four year intervals since
1984.
Park & Recreation Commission: Full complement
Planninq & Zoninq Commission: Full complement
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission: One vacancy - Lawrence
resigned 4-17-97.
Science, Technolocy & Enercy Commission: Two vacancies since 92 and
93. Two expirations in 1997. Neither party has responded to
reappointment letter.
Telecommunications Commission: One vacancy due to resignation. Term
expires in 1998.
Traffic Commission: One vacancy due to member moving from City.
Term expired in 1997.
Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Clearing of point in Clover Pond
Background: The City owns the property not platted around Clover Pond. There is a point of
land adjacent to 1641 Innsbruck Circle West that extends into the pond. The point has several
small trees, two more stumps that were dumped on the Point and some dead (discarded?) brush.
The point is naturally vegetated with grasses.
Last year, the daughter of the owners of 1641, attempted to clear out the brush and vegetation
from the point in order to improve the view. She was asked to stop by one or more of the
residents on Clover Pond, as the property is a refuge for wildlife and belonged to the City and
therefore the woman had no right to be on the property. I understand that the exchange was
rather heated.
Recently, the Public Works Superintendent received a complaint from the residents at 1641 about
the brush and condition of the point and was asked to have it cleared out. A crew was assigned
to do the work on Friday, 4/11. The work was started and soon several calls were received from
other residents on the pond asking that the work be stopped. The Public Works Director and
Superintendent went to the scene and were soon in the middle of a neighbor hood dispute, which
was also rather heated. The clearing work was stopped.
The resident from 1641 complained about obstruction of view and that the overgrown nature of
the point allows racoons to attack the ducks and that she is "tired of listening to the screams of
dying ducks at night". Other residents feel that the overgrown nature of the point provide the
appropriate habitat for the ducks, geese and egrets that utilize the pond.
The Public Works Superintendent met with a representative of the DNR at the site. The DNR
has some jurisdiction over properties at the edge of water bodies. The DNR representative stated
that the City could remove the stumps and other dead brush, but not any of the living material or
root balls.
Discussion:
Staff proposes to remove the stumps and dead brush. Before doing so, a letter will be sent out to
all residents on the pond stating the City's intention to remove these items. We do not want to
get in the middle of a neighborhood battle. It can be anticipated that some or all of the interested
parties will not be completely satisfied with this action.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Council's input on the proposed course of action.
'Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Sidewalk on the west side of Stinson south of 39th Avenue
Background:
The new signal will be installed at 39th and Stinson this year. There is currently no sidewalk
along Stinson Boulevard, except for a short section on the Heights Manor property.
Discussion:
There is enough room in the boulevard for a 5' sidewalk adjacent to the curb and a sidewalk
could be constructed using Municipal State Aid construction funds. Potentially, some larger
trees adjacent to the apartment buildings would have to be removed. As the sidewalk would be
placed next to the curb, the City would need to look at doing the snow removal in order to make
sure it was kept clear in the winter. A sidewalk in this area would provide for safer pedestrian
traffic to Apache Plaza for the residents in the area.
If a sidewalk were to be considered, staff would do a preliminary design and meet with residents
and property owners affected. At best construction could take place this fall, but more likely
would be done next Spring due to the time involved in getting Mn/DOT approval.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Council's input on whether to proceed with a preliminary design for a sidewalk
in this area.
Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Replacement of Water Main - McLeod Street from Royce to 44th
Background:
The existing 6" cast iron water main was originally installed in 1955. There have been nine
breaks in the line since 1966. The first six breaks occurred in the period form 1966 to 1988. The
last three breaks have occurred since November, 1996. All breaks have been circumferential,
indicating poor installation, typically improper bedding for the type of soil.
Discussion:
McLeod Street will be improved this year with recycled base and new asphalt pavement. The
recent number of breaks in the water main has raised the concern that the water main should be
replaced with ductile iron pipe before the street work is done. Attached is breakdown of the cost
to replace the line under the current contract. The estimate of $91,769 is for all service lines
from main to the stop box are replaced with 1" copper, the alternate estimate of $70,396 assumes
that only those homes built before 1950 need to have new service lines.
The last three breaks all occurred in the section south of 43rd. An alternative would be to replace
only this section. As of the writing of this report, we have not estimated the cost of this
alternative, but will have the information for the worksession.
Funds have not been budgeted for this replacement, as the possible need to replace the line was
not identified until late 1996. The Water Capital Improvement Fund does have reserves to cover
the cost.
Requested Action:
After discussion with the Council, Staffwould propose to have the water main replacement
added to the current contract as a Change Order which would be submitted for Council
consideration at the May 12 meeting.
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION-PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER
.NO.
2
7
8
9
12
13
16
20
21
23
24
29
34
36
37
38
39
43
44
48
53
DESCRIPTION UNiT
REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER L.F. $3.85
REMOVE WATER MAIN L.F. $7.65
REMOVE HYDRANT LEAD L.F. $1 t .00
REMOVE GATE VALVE AND BOX Ea. $110.00
REMOVE WATER SERVICE Ea. $165.00
REMOVE CURB STOP BOX Ea. $110.00
SALVAGE HYDRANT Ea. $327.00
TEMP. WATER SERVICE - McLEOD ST, ROYCE TO 44TH L.S. $7,000.00
6" D.I.P. WATERMAIN L.F. $21.80
6" HYDRANT LEAD L.F. $2~..00
6" GATE VALVE AND BOX Ea. $490.00
6" HYDRANT GATE VALVE AND BOX Ea. $490.00
6" X 6" X 6" TEE Ea. $490.00
6" 90 BEND Ea. $165.00
6" 22 1/2 BEND Ea. $165.00
6" SLEEVE Ea. $220.00
INSTALL HYDRANT Ea. $2,000.00
1" CORPORATION Ea. $165.00
1" CURB STOP AND BOX Ea. $110.00
1" KTYPE COPPER PIPE LF. $10.65
PiPE BEDDING Ton $18.55
AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 Ton $10.60
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER L.F. $8.50
SOD WiTH TOPSOIL S.Y. $3.05
UNiT PRICE
WiTH NEW SERVICES
QUAN. TOTAL
580 $2,233.00
1,420 $10,863.00
40 $440.00
3 $330.00
27 $4,455.00
3 $330.00
2 $654.00
1 $7,000.00
1,420 $30,956.00
40 $880.00
2 $980.00
2 $980.00
4 $1,960.00
I $165.00
2 $33O.00
2 $440.OO
2 $4,O00.00
27 $4,455.00
3 $330.0O
930 $9,904.50
4O $742.00
45 $477.00
580 $4,930.00
1,290 $3,934.50
WITH EXISTING
COPPER SERVICES
QUAN. TOTAL
100 $385.00
1,420 $10,863.00
40 $440.00
3 $330.00
3 $495.00
3 $330.00
2 $654.00
I $7,000.00
1,420 $30,956.00
4O $880.00
2 $980.00
2 $980.O0
4 $1,960.00
1 $165.00
2 $330.00
2 $440.0O
2 $4,000.00
27 $4,455.0O
3 $330.00
240 $2,556.00
15 $278.25
5 $53.00
100 $850.00
225 $686.25
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER TOTAL
* ITEM WAS NOT IN ORIGINAL BID
$91,769.00
$70,396.50
THIS COST ESTIMATE DOES NOT INCLUDE QUANTITIES FOR DRIVEWAY,
SIDEWALK OR LANDSCAPE RESTORATION (OTHER THAN SOD).
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
April 18, 1997
TO:
FROM:
WALT FEHST
CITY MANAGER
WILLIAM ELRITE,~'b/~'-
FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE:
VOLUNTEER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
The Board of Examiners from the Volunteer Fire Relief Association had a meeting on April 7,
1997. I attended this meeting. Discussions at this meeting centered primarily around the
conversion of the fund from a defined benefit to a de£med contribution structure.
The Board had requested Susan Stiles from Symmetric Investments Inc to attend the meeting.
Ms Stiles gave a presentation on her company and what she felt her company could do in handling
the investments of the Relief Association and in aiding the Association in restructuring their
bylaws and other items. Symmetric Investments is currently managing the investment portfolios
of several other fire relief associations. Part of the discussion at that meeting was the feasibility of
hiring Symmetric Investments for advisement services in the restructuring of the Relief
Association Pension Fund and bylaws. At the present time, I feel changes to the bylaws should be
able to be drafted by the Fire Chief and the Relief Association with a final, legal review by an
outside attorney. At the present t/me, the Board of Examiners from the Relief Association would
like to meet briefly with the City Council at a work session to discuss the upcoming changes to
the bylaws and restructuring of the Pension Fund and to get direction from the Council as to their
desires.
I recommend putting this on a work session as soon as possible, so that the two groups can meet
and clarify any issues and concerns. If you would like any additional information from me, please
let me know.
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WJE:ace
TO: Mayor and CTty CouncT1
FROM: Carole Blowers
Recording Secretary
to e Charter Commission
DATE: April 18, 1997
Amendments to Chapter 5, Sections 35 through 46 of the City Charter, have a history which
started in October of 1993, at which time it was first presented to the City Council for a
first reading. Over the course of time, readings were tabled to work session and re-discussed
numerous times.
The language presented for tonight's meeting has again been changed from the iasc time the
City Council was presented with an amendment to this chapter of the charter (in the fall of
1996). This version includes the addition of %r 700 signatures, whichever is greater" to the
end of the second sentence in Sections 39, 40, and after the word '~etection" in the firsC
sentence of Section 44. These latest changes have been discussed jointly with the Charter
Commission and the City Council, and were approved by the Charter Commission at their meeting
of April 17, 1997.
In summary, the overall changes to this proposed amendment include:
in Section 36, increasing the expense to $400 from $100 and incorporating language
which would allow citizens to have the City Attorney's Office review proposed
ordinances
replacing the words "electors" and "voters" to "registered voters" throughout
replacing the word "measures" to "ordinance" throughout
in Sections 39, 40, and 44, changing the percentage of the total number of registered
voters from twenty percent to ten percent, and
in Sections 39, 40, and 44 add the words ~or 700 signatures, whichever is greater."
Since there have been considerable changes made to this ordinance since a reading(s) was
(were)last held, a first reading again needs to be held on Chis latest addition to the
amendment.
Attached are all changesin ordinance form for your review.
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ORDZ~,I~'OE
BEING AN ORDZNI%NCE AMENDING CHAPTER $, BECTZONS 35 THROUGH
OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUM]~IA HEIGHTS PERTAINING
TO INITIATIVE ~ND REFERENDUM PETITIONS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Chapter 5, Sections 35-46, of the Charter of the
City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
CHAPTER 5
INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM J~ND RECALL
Section 35. POWERS RESERVED BY THE PEOPLE. The people of
Columbia Heights reserve to themselves the power, in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter, to initiate and adopt
ordinances and resolutions, to require measures passed by the
council to be referred to the electorate for approval or
disapproval, and to recall elected public officials. These
powers shall be called the initiative, the referendum, and the
recall, respective.
Section 36. EXPENDITURES BY PETITIONER. No member of any
initiative, referendum, or recall committee, no circulator of a
signature paper, and no signor of any such paper, or any other
person, shall accept or offer any reward, pecuniary or otherwise
for services rendered in connection with the circulation thereof,
but this shall not prevent the committee from incurring an
expense not to exceed one hundred dollars for legal advice,
copying, printing, and notaries' fees. Any violation of the
provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
Section 37. FURTHER R~GULATIONS. The council shall as soon
as possible after the organization of the city government under
this charter provide by ordinance such further regulations for
the initiative, referendum, and recall not inconsistent with this
charter, as may be deemed necessary. Such ordinance shall
include the relevant provisions of this charter.
ZNITZATIV~
Section 38. INITIATION OF MEASURES. Any five electors may
form themselves into a committee for the initiation of any
measures of publlc concern. After formulating their measure they
shall file a verified copy thereof with their names and addresses
as members of such committee. They shall also attach a verified
copy of the proposed measure to each of the signature papers
herein described, together with their names and addresses as
sponsors therefore.
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Section 39. FORM OF PETITION AND OF SIGNATURE PAPERS. The
petition for the adoption of any measures shall consist of the
measure, together with all the signature papers and affidavits
thereto at=ached, such petition shall not be complete u~less
signed by a number of voters equal to at least twenty per cent of
the total number of votes cast at the last preceding regular
municipal election. Ail the signatures need not be on one
signature paper, but the circulator of every such paper shall
make an affidavi~ that each signature appended to the paper is
the genuine signature of the persons whose name it purports to
be. Each signature paper shall be substantially the following
form:
Proposing an ordinance (or resolution, as the case may be)
to . (stating the purpose of the measure), a copy of which
ordinln~e (or resolution) is hereto attached. This measure is
sponsored by the following committee of electors:
NAME ADDRESS
The undersigned electors, understanding the terms and the
nature of the measure hereto attached, petition the council for
its adoption, or, in lieu thereof, for its submission to the
electors for their approval.
NAME ADDRESS
At the end of the list of signatures shall be appended the
affidavit of the circulator, mentioned above.
Section 40. FILING OF PETITIONS AND ACTION THEREON. All
the signature papers shall be held in the office of the city
clerk as one instrument. Within five days after the filing of
the petition the city shall ascertain by examination of the
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number of electors whose signatures are appended thereto, and
whether this number is at least twenty percent of the total
number of electors who cast their votes at the last preceding
regular municipal election. If the city clerk finds the petition
insufficient or irregular, the city clerk shall at once notify
one or more of the committee of ~ponsors of that fact, certifying
the reason for such finding. The committee shall then be given
thirty days in which to file additional signature papers and to
correct the petition in all other partlculars. If at the end of
that period the petition is found to be still insufficient or
irregular, the clerk shall file the same and shall notify each
member of the committee of the fact. The final finding of the
insufficiency or irregularity of a petition shall not prejudice
the filing of a new petition for the same purpose, nor shall it
prevent the council from referring the measure to ~he electors at
the next regular or any special election, at its option.
Section 41. ACTION OF COUNCIL ON PETITION. Whenever the
petition shall be found to be sufficient, the city clerk shall so
certify to the council at its next meeting, and the council shall
at once read the measure and refer it to an appropriate
committee, which may be a committee of the whole. The committee
or council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon the
measure, after the holding of which the measure shall be finally
acted upon by the council not later than sixty-five days after
the date upon which such measure was submitted to the council by
the city clerk. If the council shall fail to pass the proposed
measure, or shall pass it on in a form different from that set
forth in the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the
proposed measure shall be submitted by t~he council to vote of the
electors at the next election occurring not more than three
months after the date of the final action by the council, and if
no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three months
from such date, then the council shall call a special election to
be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from
such date. In case the council passem the proposed measure with
amendments and at least four-fifths of the committee of
petitioners do not express their dissatisfaction with such
amended form by a certificate filed with the city clerk within
ten days from the passage thereof by the council, then the
measure need not be submitted to the electors.
Section 42. INITIATIVE BALLOTS. The ballots used when
voting upon any such proposed measure shall state the substance
thereof, and shall give the voter the opportunity to vote either
"For the measure" or "Against the measure". If a majority of the
electors voting on any such measure shall vote in favor thereof,
it shall thereupon become an ordinance or resolution of the city
as the case may be. Any number of proposed measures may be voted
upon at the same election, but in case there shall be more than
one, the voter shall be allowed to vote for or against each
separately.
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BARNA GUZY STEFFE
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P, O0$
Section 43. INITIATION OP CHARTER AMENDMENTS. Nothing in
this charter contained shall be construed as in any way affecting
the right of the electors under this constitution and statutes of
Minnesota to propose amendments to this charter.
REFERENDUM
Section 44. TH~ R~F~R~NDUM. If prior to the date when an
ordinance takes effect a petition signed by qualified electors of
the city equal in number to twenty percent of the total vote at
the last regulmr municipal election be filed with the city clerk
requesting that any such measure, or any'part thereof, be
repealed or be submitted to a vote of the electors, the said
measure shall thereby be prevented from going into operation.
The council shall thereupon reconsider the said measure at its
next regular meeting, and either repeal the same, or repeal the
sections thereof to which objection has been raised by the
petitioners, or by aye and no vote reaffirm its adherence to the
measure as passed. In the latter case the council shall
immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon
within not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from
the action of the council calling it. If a majority of the
voters voting thereon are opposed to the measure, it shall not
become effective; but if a majority of the voters voting thereon
favor the measure, it shall go into effect immediately or on the
date therein specified.
Section 45. REFERENDUM PETITIONS. The requirements laid
down in sections 38 and 39 above as to the formation of
committees for the initiation of measures and as to the form of
petitions and signature papers shall apply to the referendum as
far as possible, but with such verbal changes as may be
necessary. A referendum petition shall begin as follows:
REFERENDUM PETITION
Proposing the repeal of an ordinance (or resolution, as the
case may be) to . . . (stating the purpose of the measure), a
copy of which ordinance (or resolution) is hereto attached. This
measure is sponsored by, etc.
Section 46. REFERENDUM BALLOTS. The ballots used in any
referendum election shall conform to the rules laid down in
section 42 of this charter for initiative ballots.
HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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CHAPTER 5
ZNITIATIVE, REFERENDUM ~ND RECALL
Section 35. POWERS RESERVED BY THE PEOPLE. The people Of
Columbia Heights reserve to themselves tlae power, in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter, to initiate and adogt
ordinances and resolutions, to require measures passed by the
council to be referred to the electorate for approval or
disapproval, and to recall elected public officials. These
powers shall be called the initiative, the referendum, and the
recall, resgective.
Section 36. EXPENDITURES BY PETITIONER. No member of any
initiative, referendum, or recall committee, no circulator of a
signature paper, and no signor of any such paper, or any other
person, shall accept or offer any reward pecuniary or otherwise
for services rendered in connection witk the circulation thereof,
but this shall ~R~,~.~9..g~%~t~e from incurring an
co ~n tint ......................................... · ........... ~ ............................ ~";
,.....~PY..:.,~:~.=,~.,.,,~DD,.~n~ no~arzes fees.
,.~,.~.? ..... ~. .............. . ........... ~...t....~: .... ~.. :at,.~...~ . ~,~=~
~,.,:.~.,.,.,~,~..~?~ ~y vzoza~zon o~ ~ne provzszons"6f'~hi~-~-~i~n shall
constxt~te a ~isd~e~nor.
Section 37. FLTRTHER REGULATIONS. The council shall a~ soon
a~ possible after the organization of the city government under
this charter provide by ordinance such further regulations for
the initiative, referendum, and recall not inconsistent with this
charter, as may be deemed necessary. Such ordinance shall
include the relevant provisions of this charter.
INITIATIVE
....... ,.,.,,.,~,.S,,.ection 38. INITIATION OF MEASURES. Any five ~-'~'{'~'Z~"~
,~.~,,~~,T of. publ~?, concern: . After fo~ulating their
9~.%~ they snell flle a verified copy thereof with their
n~mes ~gd ~ddresse9 a~ me~erm of ~uch co~ittee. They shall
also at=acs a verified copy of the proposed to each of
the ' '
s~ature papers herein descri~d, t~et~'~"~""~'~'~"~their names
and addre~e~ a~ ~on~ors therefore. ' .... ' ......... ~.:-"~. ..... "~-'-'"~"'~ '~":'"U¥~ ...........
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Section 39. FORM OF PETITION AND OF SIGNATURF. PAPERS. The
petition for the adoption of any ~i~L~ shall consist of the
measure, together with all the si~'~{'d'~'~apers and affidavits
thereto attached· Such petition shall not be complete unless
signed by a number of ~91~.'iS%l~.~.~d voters equal to at least ~ per
cent of the total numb'~' "6~'~6't~s cast at th. last precedi'~":'
b~'6'~'~' circulator of every ~uch paper shall make an affidavit
that each signature appended to the paper is the genuine
signat~e of the persons whose name it purports to be. Each
signature paper ~hall ~ substantially the followin~ fo~:
INITIATIVE PETITION
Proposing an ~.'9~'~ to . . . (stating the purpose o,f the
~ea_s~.?l ~. a copy of'""~hiah'"0r'.'a!.i,~'.6.~ is hereto attached. Thls
NAME ADDRESS
The undersigned ~i~. ~!~~iii;~9~i~, understanding the terms
and the nature of the"~ea~re h~re~o attached, petition the
council for its adoption/ or, in lieu thereof, for its submission
to the electors for their approval.
NAME ADDRESS
At ~he end of the list of signatures shall be appended the
affidavit of the circulator, mentioned above, Each affidavit
shall be in substantially the following form:
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State of
)ss
County of
being duly sworn deposes and says
that the affiant, and the affiant only, personally circulated the
foregoing paper, that all the signatures appended thereto were
made in the affiant's presence, and that the affiant believes
them to be the genuine signatures of the persons whose names they
purport to be.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this __day of , 19~.
(Signature of circulator)
(Signature of Notary Public)
Section 40. FILING OF PETITIONS AND ACTION THEREON. Ail
the signature papers shall be held in the office of the city
clerk as one instrument. Within five days after the filing of
the petition the ci~ shall ascertain by examination of the
number of~~i~i~~ whose signatures are appended
thereto, a~d'w~t~'"~h~"~umber ,is at least ~ percent of the
total n~l~ber of ~.~~~ii~~ who cast, th~ votes at the
in uffzczen~ or ~rregular, the czty clerk shall at once notify
one or more of the committee of sponsors of that fact, certifying
the reason for such finding. The committee shall then be given
thirty days in which to file additional signature papers and to
correct the petition in all other particulars. If at the end of
that period the petition is found to be still insufficient or
irregular, the clerk shall file the same and shall notify each
member of the committee of the fact. The final finding of the
insufficiency or irregularity of a petition shall not prejudice
the filing of a new petition for the same ~urpose, nor shall it
~~.~.~,~e council from referring the ~i~' to the
~~~ at the next regular or any s~6~'~'~'"'~Yection, at its
Section 41. ACTION OF COUNCIL ON PETITION. Whenever the
petition shall be found to be sufficient, the city clerk shall so
certify to ~he council at its next meeting, and the council shall
at once read the ...... ~~ and refer it to an appropriate
committee, which ~'~"~'b~'~:'~committee of the whole. The co~%~ittee
or council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon the
measure, after the holding of which the measure shall be finally
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TEL:612 780 1777
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acted upon by the council not later than sixty-five days after
the date upon which such measure was submitted to the council by
~..,~.%^~..clerk. If the council shall f~il to pass the proposed'
~~, or shall pass it on in a form different from that set
fortH'i~"'the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the
proposed measure Shall be submitted by the council to vote of the
~I~a~ at the next election occurring not more than three
~h~h'~'~er the date of the final action by the council, and if
no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three months
from such date, then the council shall call a special election to
be held. not less than thirty nor more than forty-five da~s from
da e: case cou ci pas es the propo.ed
Wz%n amendments and at least four-fifths of the comm'ift~""'d~ .....
petitioners do not express their dissatisfaction with such
a~ended form by a certificate filed wit~ the city clerk within
ten days from the passage thereof by the council, then the
measure need not be submitted to the 9~1~.~/~'..~~.
Section 42. INITIATIVE B~L~S, ~he ballots used when
o=lng upon any such proposed ord,~a~9 }shall state =he substance
thereof, and shall give the f~iSt~'"~oter the opportunity to
vote either "For th~ mea~re*~"or'~',A~in~ the measure.. If a
majori=y of the ~?~l~;~.:~a.~e~ votin~ on any such measure
shall vote in faVOf"'~'h~'6f';'""i%'Shall t~ereupon become an
~i~h~ of the city as the case may be'. ~y number of proposed
measures may be voted upon at the s~e e~lection, but in case
there shall be more than one, the ~e~'~~ voter shall be
allowed to vote for or against each':<S~:~,ly.
Section 43. INITIATION OF C~T~ ~ENDMENTS. Nothing in
this charter contained shall be construe~ as in any way affecting
the right of the ~=~ora.t~ under thls constitution and statutes
of Minnesota to p~6~b~'~'~'ndments to thais charter.
REFERENDUM
~ S~c~iun 44. THE REFERENDUM. If prior.to the date when an
~~i¢~ of the council takes effect a petition signed by
~he~'~.9~?'v°6~"~E the last regular municfoal elecf'~6n
reques~mng %hat any sUCh meiS~r~;" or any~part thereof, be
repealed or be submitted to a vote of the ~i~'~a'~, the said
~asure sh}ll thereby be prevented from
The council shall thereupon reconsider the said ~r~I~a~ at its
next regular meeting, and either repeal the same',:"::6'~'"'~'al the
sections thereof to which objection has been raised by the
petitioners, or by aye and no vote reaffirm its adherence to the
measure as passed. In the latter case the council shall
immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon
within not less than thirty nor more thah forty-five days from
the action of the council calling it. I: a majority of the
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~~~ oters voting thereon are opposed to the measure, it
~&iX'"~"~become effeutive; but if a majority of the voters
voting thereon favor the measure, it shall go into effect
immediately or on the date therein specified.
Section 45. REF~RENDUMPETITIONe. The requirements laid
down in sections 38 and 39 above as to the formation of
co.m~.i~tees for The initiation of ~i~~ and as to the for~ of
p~r~tlons and ~gnature paper~ sh~II"~'~"~to the referendum as
far as ~oss£ble, but with such verbal changes as may be
necessary. A referendum petition shall begin as follow~=
PETITION
Proposing the repeal of an ~'~~ to . . . (stating the
purpose of the measure), a copy ~f'~"'~B~~ is hereto
attached. This measure is sponsored by, ~ ............ "': .....
Section 46. REFERENDUM BALLOTS. The ballots used in any
referendum election shall conform to the rules laid down in
section 42 of this charter for initiative ballots.
Section
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered ~y:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after ninety (90) days after its passage.
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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. Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Manhole Rehabilitation in Central Avenue
Background:
The City is responsible for City-owned utilities in Central Avenue. Many of the sanitary sewer
manholes were constructed over 50 years ago with either manhole block or brick. Some of these
materials are beginning to deteriorate.
The Sewer and Water Department staff have reviewed the condition of 29 sanitary sewer
manholes located in the travel lanes on Central Avenue, from 37th Avenue to 45th Avenue. Nine
manholes were in good condition and no repairs were needed. Ten manholes were in good
condition and needed minor repairs, such as new covers or new adjusting rings between the
manhole cone section and the casting. Four manholes were in fair condition and needed the top
2' - 3' of the cone section and the adjusting rings replaced. Six manholes were in poor condition
and needed to be completely lined with new cementious material.
The location and condition of each manhole is displayed on the attachment.
Discussion:
Staff is proposing to have this work done by a contractor. It is desirable to have the project
proceed as quickly as possible to minimize the inconvenience to traffic on Central Avenue. That
is not feasible with the various duties required of Sewer and Water Department personnel. There
is $9,000 in the 1997 budget to begin the work. Funds will be budgeted each year until the
rehabilitation project is complete.
Requested Action:
Staff proposes to request authorization to seek bids for manhole rehabilitation in Central Avenue
at the April 28 City Council meeting.
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CONDITION OF MANHOLES ON CENTRAL AVENUE FROM 37TH AVENUE TO 45TH AVENUE
MANHOLE TYPE OF DIAMETER DEPTH
NUMBER CONSTRUCTION (INCHES) (FEET) CONDITION NEEDED REPAIRS
WEST SIDE - SOUTH BOUND
1 Block and brick 27 9 Good None
2 Block and brick 27 9 Fair Replace top 3 feet
3 Block and brick 24 10 Poor Line manhole
4 Block and brick 24 13.5 Poor Line manhole
5 Block and brick 24 14.5 Poor Line manhole
6 Block and brick 24 9 Good None
7 Block and brick 24 9 Good None
8 Brick 24 8.5 Poor Line manhole
9 Brick 24 16.3 Poor Line manhole
10 Brick 24 13 Fair Replace top 3 feet
EAST SIDE - NORTH BOUND
11 Brick 24 11.25 Good Replace rings under casting
12 Brick 24 12 Good Replace rings under casting
13 Brick 24 11 Good None
14 Brick 24 12 Good None
15 Brick 24 11.5 Good Replace rings under casting
16 Pre-cast 24 10,5 Good None
17 Pre-cast 24 10.5 Good Replace rings under casting
18 Pre-cast 24 11 Good None
19 Brick 24 11 Good Replace rings under casting
20 Brick 24 8 Poor Line manhole
21 Pre-cast Good None
22 Block and brick 24 11 Good Replace cover
23 Block and brick 24 13 Fair Replace top 3 feet
24 Block and brick 27 10.5 Good Replace rings under casting
25 Block and brick 24 8.5 Good Replace rings under casting
26 Block and brick 24 9 Fair Replace top 2 feet
27 Block 24 8,5 Good Replace rings under casting
28 Pre-cast 24 6 Good Replace rings under casting
29 Pre-cast 24 4.5 Good None
Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Lining of Sanitary Sewer - Polk Place from Mulcare to Polk Circle
Background:
Public Works has identified several sections of sanitary sewer line that have recurring problems
with root growth, separated joints or deterioration. Each year money is budgeted to correct these
problem sections. One such section is the sanitary sewer line in Polk Place from Mulcare Drive
to Polk Circle.
Discussion:
The last two years, Public Works has let bids for relining of sanitary sewer lines, one in the area
Of 37th and Reservoir and the other in the area of Silver Lake. The line in Polk Place would be
another candidate for this process. $30,000 has been budgeted in the Sewer Capital Improvement
Fund for redoing this line.
Requested Action:
Staff proposes to request authorization to seek quotes for this project at the April 28th City
Council meeting.
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Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Roofing Improvements at Lominanki, Gauvitte and Mathaire
Lomianki
Background: The building was constructed in 1981. Modifications were done several years later
to eliminate the fiat roof at the top of the building. This section of the roof leaked and was a
constant maintenance problem. The original asphalt shingles are still in place on the remainder
of the building. The original roof construction consists of 1-1/2" tongue and groove wood
decking and a composite of rigid insulation with asphalt shingles.
Discussion: The upper four feet of roof area needs to be reconstructed to provide a uniform
surface. This is similar to the work done at Prestemon. A layer of asphalt shingles wilt be
installed on the entire roof surface. Options will be provided to install an aluminum facia and to
add an overhang. The purpose of the overhang is to reduce the potential for water to penetrate
into the exterior wall cavity and to improve the appearance. The Park Department budget
includes $5,000 for the work.
Gauvitte
Background: The building was constructed in 1975. There has been no work done on the roof,
other than patching as needed.
Discussion: A layer of asphalt shingles will be installed on the roof surface. Options will be
provided to remove the exposed rafters and supporting column near the building entrance and
install an aluminum facia. The Park Department budget includes $2,000 for the work.
Mathaire
Background: The building was constructed in 1974. There has been no work done on the roof,
other than patching as needed.
Discussion: A layer of asphalt shingles will be installed on the roof surface. An option will be
provided to install an aluminum facia. The Park Department budget includes $2,000 for the
work.
Requested Action:
Staff proposes to request authorization to seek bids for these three projects at the April 28 City
Council meeting.
Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Furnace Replacement at Gauvitte Park building
Background:
Public Works has over the last several years been replacing the furnaces in the park buildings.
Furnaces have been replaced in the last three years at Maithaire, Keyes, Ostrander, LaBelle and
Huset. The last two to be done are Gauvitte and McKenna.
Discussion:
$5,000 has been budgeted for replacement of the Gauvitte furnace this year. Generally, the
furnace replacement has included redoing of all or a portion of the duct work.
Requested Action:
Staff proposes to request authorization to seek quotes for this furnace replacement at the April
28th City Council meeting.
'Public Works Department
Worksession Discussion Item
Worksession date: April 21, 1997
Prepared by: Mark A. Winson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item: Storm Sewer Replacement from LaBelle Pond to 44th Avenue
Background:
The storm sewer from Labelle Pond to the intersection of 44th Avenue and Tyler Place was
installed in the early to mid-1960's. The sewer was constructed with bituminous coated
corrugated metal pipe (BCCMP) and ranges from 24" to 48" in diameter.
The location of the pipe is displayed on the attachment.
Discussion:
Staff is proposing to have the pipe replaced or lined from LaBelle Pond to the manhole at 44th
Avenue and Tyler Place over the next several years. The storm sewer pipe west of Tyler Place is
reinforced concrete pipe. The BCCMP has reached the anticipated life span for this type of pipe.
This is a major trunk sewer line and the City cannot afford to have significant pipe deterioration
or failure. Phase 1 is to replace the pipe from LaBelle Pond outlet structure to the south side of
42nd Average. There is $30,000 in the t997 budget. Funds will be budgeted each year until the
project is complete.
Requested Action:
Staff proposes to request authorization to seek bids for storm sewer replacement from LaBelle
Pond outlet structure to the south side of 42nd Avenue at the April 28 City Council meeting.
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