HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 1994 Public Improvement Hearing CITY OF COLUMBIA F[EIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N. E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878
(612) 782-2800
March 18, 1994
The following is the agenda for the Public Improvement Hearing of the City Council to
be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 21, 1994, in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall at 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
1_~. Roll Call
2~ Public Improvement Hearing: Street Sealcoating in Southwest Quadrant
a. Presentation of Information by Staff
b. Question and Comments on Project
c. Consideration of Resolution
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the
resolution, there being ample copies available for the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 94 .; Being
a Resolution Ordering Improvements, P.I.R. #889, Project #9401.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize Staff to Seek Sealed
Bids for 1994 Sealcoating of Street: in Southwest Quadrant, Project #9401,
P.I.R. #889.
Public Improvement Hearing: Erosion control on East Bank of LaBelle Park
a. Presentation of Information by Si:afl
b. Question and Comments on Project
c. Consideration of Resolution
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the
resolution, there being ample copies available for the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 94-__.; Being
a Resolution Ordering Improvements, P.I.R. #898, Project #9103.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Authorize Staff to Seek Sealed
Bids for Erosion Control on East Bank of LaBelle Park, P.I.R. #898,
Project #9103.
4~. Adjournment
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Moved and seconded to adjourn.
Sincerely,
Patrick Hentges, City Manager
"SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" EQUAL OPP:)RTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF COLUMBIA IIEIGHTS
Public Works Department
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
PATRICK HENTGES
CITY MANAGER
MARK A. WINSON /~4 ~
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PUBLIC HEARING - MARCH 21, 1994
PROJECT g0401 - SOUTHWEST QUADRANT SEALCOAT
PROJECT #9103 - LABELLE EAST BANK EROSION CONTROL
MARCH 18, 1994
Sealcoat
Per the Council's recent decision, engineering and administration costs are not included
in the assessable costs for the project. The engineering and administration costs are
shown in the breakdown for reference only. Applicable engineering costs will be charged
to the MSAS and City of Fridley portions of the project.
The estimated cost for curb and gutter repair and :3urface repair are higher than last year's
project due to the greater age and relatively poorer condition of the streets in the
Southwest Quadrant as compared to the streets in the Northwest Quadrant.
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City crews will be skin patching before sealcoating that portion of the University Avenue
Service Road where there have been complaints regarding vibration due to bus and truck
traffic. The problem is due to previous repairs to transverse cracks that have left ridges
in the street. The combination of a thin skin patch and the sealcoat should smooth the
surface enough to greatly reduce the problem.
There is an indication that residents along 43rd Avenue from Quincy St. to Central
Avenue will be requesting that the street not be sealcoated as it was overlayed in 1990.
Staff is recommending that it be sealcoated in 1994 as under current City practices, it if
is not sealcoated now, it would not be done until 2000. Staff feels that 8 years should
be the maximum time between sealcoats.
Memorandum to Patrick Hentges
March 18, 1994
Page 2
LaBelle
The Minnesota National Guard has sent our request for assistance on this project to three
companies for review. Their response is not expected before April 25, 1994. It was
indicated that if they were to assist, it would probably be in the areas of clearing and
grubbing and removal of existing retaining walls. Based on the Engineer's Estimate, the
Guard's assistance could reduce the project cost to $188,100 and reduce the assessment
to $1,680.99.
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The City has received commitments for grants from the Anoka Soil & Water
Conservation District for 1992 and 1993 of appro:dmately $30,000 each. If the City does
not begin work on this project before July 1, 1994, the 1992 grant will be lost.
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94-159
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HE.~RING
Pursuant to City Charter, notice is hereby given that the City Council has determined the following Public
Improvement Hearings be held on Monday, March 21, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers/Court
Room, 590 40th Avenue N.E. to consider:
P.I.R. 889 - Municipal Proiect 9401 - Sealcoating Streets in the Southwest Quadrant
Sealcoating of all bituminous City streets in the Southwest Quadrartt of the City (Area II) plus University Avenue
Service Road from 44th Avenue N.E. to 53rd Avenue N.E. The Southwest Quadrant of the City is that part bounded
by Main Street N.E. on the west, 45th Avenue N.E. on the north from Main Street to University Avenue (included)
and 44th Avenue N.E. on the north from University Avenue to Central Avenue (included), Central Avenue on the
east (not included) and 37th Avenue N.E. on the south (not included).
Work would include selective concrete curb and gutter replacement, bituminous surface patching and sealcoat
application.
Estimated total project cost
$371,419.10
Proposed assessment period of 1 year.
P.I.R. 898 - Municipal Proiect 9103 - LaBelle Park East Bank Erosion Control
Installation of erosion control materials on the east bank of LaBelle Park from 1207 to 1337 Circle Terrace Blvd.
Work would include clearing of underbrush and selective cutting of trees, seeding with low maintenance shade-
tolerant vegetation, and installing an erosion control blanket.
Estimated total project cost
$270,308.71
Proposed assessment period of 10 years.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in
advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, extension 209, or TDD 782-2806 (for deaf only) to
make arrangements.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of
services.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Patrick Hentges
City Manager
Published in Focus on 3/8/94 and 3/15/94
RESOLUTION NO. 94-
BEING A RESOLUTION OI~DERING II/PROVEHENTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on the
10th day of January, 1994 ordered notice of a hear/ng to be given to property
otrners, and
~EREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council
Meeting on the 21st day of March, 1994, and
~HEREAS, the Council determines to proceed etth this local /mprovement, a portion
of the cost bein8 defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the location and extent of such t~provements is as follows:
Sealcoating Streets of all bituminous City streets in the Southwest
Quadrant of the City (Area II) plus University Avenue Service Road from
44th Avenue HE to $3rd Avenue NE. The Southwest Quadrant of the City is
that part bounded by California Street on the west from 37th Avenue to
40th Avenue and Main Street on the west (not included) from 40th Avenue to
&Sth Avenue, &Sth Avenue NE on the north from Main Street to University
Avenue and &4th Avenue NE on the north from University Avenue Service Road
to Central Avenue on the east (not included) and 3?th Avenue NE on the
south (not included).
Work would include selective concrete curb and gutter replacement,
bituminous surface patching and sealcoat application.
2. That the materials to be used are as follows:
Miscellaneous concrete curb repair, bituminous patching, asphalt emulsion
and seal coat aggregate.
That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by
the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon
and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefited
thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and
That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several
parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained.
That the City Nanager shall proceed with taking of bids for the
improvements, or portions of the improvements as stated herein.
These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. t889 - Project 9401.
If the cost, after receiving the bids, exceeds 10l of the estimate, the
public hearing will be reopened.
That the policy would be that ad~tnistrative and engineering costs will
not be part of the assessment but will be paid by the City.
Passed this 21st day of March, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by: '
Roll Call:
Joseph Sturdevant Jr., Mayor
Secretary to the Council
1994 Sealcoat - Southwest Quadrant
Project g9401 - PIR 889
What is sealcoating?
Sealcoating consists of spraying an asphalt emulsion on the street and immediately covering the
emulsion with small rock (pea gravel). The rock is pushed into the emulsion with rollers. The
emulsion acts like a glue between the street surface and the rock. The excess rock is swept up
within two weeks. The finished thickness of the sealcoat is about ~" Prior to sealcoating, City
crews will repair major cracks and potholes.
Why sealcoat?
Sealcoating provides a protective surface for the street. Sunlight and summer heat "dry" out the
surface of bituminous street, leading to the failure of the pavement over time. The asphalt
emulsion helps to keep the original surface in good shape. The rock provides a rougher surface
to improve traction. Sealcoats provide little structural[ strength to the pavement, yet timely
sealcoating can double the useful life of a street. It is generally recognized that streets and roads
should be sealcoated every 6 to 8 years in our climate. The City of Columbia Heights' policy
is to sealcoat every 6 years.
When will sealcoating be done?
Sealcoating is usually done between July 15 and August 15. The actual procedure generally
takes about one week for the area proposed. Signs would be posted the day before a particular
street is sealcoated as a reminder not to park on the sm:et the next day. Streets will be closed
temporarily (less than 1 hour) during the sealcoating operation.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GENERAL ASSESSMENT POLICY SYNOPSIS
SEALCOATING CHARGES ARE ARRIVED AT THIS WAY--
Front Footage Formula
Street feet = full cost per foot plus Avenue feet = 1/3 cost per foot
All property within an assessment sealcoat project boundaries are subject to both a street and
avenue charge based on front footage. The street in front of the property is at the full rate
(street feet) and at a one third rate for their nearest side street (avenue feet). Or, in the case
of a coroer property the short side will be considered the frontage at full rate and the long side
plus the frontage minus 40 feet will be at the one third rate. Diagram will be presented on the
overhead screen.
Adiustment for Irregular Conditions
Adjusted front footage is used for odd or irregular shaped lots. The City's policy is to give
the property owner the benefit of footage that would result in the least assessment cost to
them. The adjusted footage may be arrived at by taking the square footage of the parcel and
dividing it by 130 feet, or by averaging front and rear.
A parcel with a street on both its back and front is assessed for the street in back at the avenue
rate (1/3 rate).
State/County Aid Roads
Streets that are state or county aid are not charged to the property owner as long as aid funds
are available.
Terms/Conditions of Payment:
Sea/coat of streets is a one year levy. The levy heating usually takes place the later part of
November. Payment of the assessment may be paid in part or in full without interest for 30
days following the levy hearing. Any unpaid amount at the end of the 30 days will have
interest added (currently. 9.5%) with payment due by September 15th the next year. After
September 15th any unpaid amount becomes delinquent and a 10% penalty is added. This
unpaid amount plus penalty is certified to the real estate taxes payable the following year.
(OVER)
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ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
P.I.R. 889 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 9401
1994 SEALCOAT
AREA 2 - SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION COSTS
FRIDLEY CONSTRUCTION COSTS
ASSESSABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
$338,113.79
($61,425.56)
($8,898.96)
$267,789.27
TOTAL ENGINEERING COSTS
MUNICIPAL STATE AID ENGINEERING COSTS
FRIDLEY ENGINEERING COSTS
C. H. ENGINEERING COSTS
C. H. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
TOTAL COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COSTS
$7,9O2.27
($1,435.62)
($207.98)
$6,258.67
$25,403.04
$31,661.71
STREET ASSESSMENT RATE
$267,789.27
117,451.433 FEET
AVENUE ASSESSMENT RATE
1/3 OF
= $2.28
$2.28 = $0.76
STREET FOOTAGE ASSESSMENTS
89,467.916 FEET X
AVENUE FOOTAGE ASSESSMENTS
83,950.550 FEET X
$2.28
$0.76 =
/ASSESSABLE
STREET FOOT
/ ASSESSABLE
AVENUE FOOT
$203,986.8485
$63,802.4180
$267,789.2665
1896 PARCELS
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ENGINEER'S ESTIIVlATE
P.I.R. 889 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 9401
1994 STREET SEALCOATING
AREA 2 - SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
NO. DESCRIPTION
QUANT. UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL
MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION COSTS
I Curb and gutter repair
2 Surface repair costs
3 Sweep before sealcoat
4 Sealcoat (FA-3 aggregate)
5 Sweep after sealcoat
0 L.F.
'1 L.S.
97,636 S.Y.
97,636 S.Y.
97,636 S.Y.
TOTAL MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION COSTS
$20.00
$1,867.60
$o.o2
$o.55
$o.o4
$0.00
$1,867.6O
$1,952.72
$53,699.8O
$3,9O5.44
$61,425.56
ASSESSABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1 Curb and gutter repair
2 Surface repair costs
3 Sweep before sealcoat
4 Sealcoat (FA-2 aggregate)
5 Sweep after sealcoat
2,64(.) L.F.
'1 L.S.
213,960 S.Y.
213,960 S.Y.
213,960 S.Y.
TOTAL ASSESSABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
$20.00
$94,991.67
$o.o2
$o.5o
$o.o4
$52,980.00
$94,991.67
$4,279.20
$106,980.00
$8,558.4O
$267,789.27
FRIDLEY CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1 Curb and gutter repair
2 Surface repair costs
3 Sweep before sealcoat
4 Sealcoat (FA-2 aggregate)
5 Sweep after sealcoat
0 L.F.
'1 L.S.
8,78(3 S.Y.
8,78(3 S.Y.
8,78(3 S.Y.
TOTAL FRIDLEY CONSTRUCTION COSTS
$20.00
$3,978.8O
$O.O2
$O.5O
$O.O4
$0.00
$3,978.80
$175.72
$4,393.00
$351.44
$8,898.96
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS $338,113.79
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N. E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878
(612) 782-2800
Mayor
Joseph Sturdex ant
Councilmembers
Donald G. Jolly
Bruce G. Nawrocki
Gary L. Peterson
Robert W. Ruettimann
City Manager
Patrick Hentges
lVlarch 18, 1994
Mr. Randall C. Fury
4925 Central Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Subject: Proposed Sealcoat Project
Dear Mr. Fury:
The City Manager has asked me to respond to your recent letter regarding the
proposed 1994 Sealcoat Project #9401.
If the project is approved by the City Council, University Avenue Service Rd. will
be patched and sealcoated. Sealcoating pre,rides a protective surface for the road.
The preparation work involves patching any potholes and wide cracks with blacktop.
Sealcoating consists of spraying an asphalt emulsion on the road and immediately
covering the emulsion with small rock (pea gravel). The rock is pushed into the
emulsion with rollers. The emulsion acts like a glue between the road surface and
the rock. The finished thickness of the sealcoat is about ~4". This will be like the
work done last year on 51st Avenue between University Avenue Service Rd. and
Washington Street.
The work done on 51st Avenue between Washington Street and Central Avenue was
an overlay. This consists of spot patching the road and then paving over the entire
surface with 2" of blacktop. The approximate cost per street foot for an overlay is
$10.00.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 782-2882.
Sincere ,
M ark,A.~~A~~i sn~>, P.En~'~'
Public Works Director/City Engineer
PH:jb
94-158
cc: Patrick Hentges, City Manager
"SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS" EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
N.
Potndail C. Fury
4925 University Avenue N. E.
Columbin Heights, MN 5.5421
~E S OLUT ION HO.. 94-
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IHPROVEHENTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on the
24th day of January, 1994 and on 8th day of February, 1994 ordered notice of a
hearing to be given to property owners, and
~EREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council
lleeting on the 218t day-of Hatch, 1994, and
~dEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with 'this local t~provement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOV, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Installation of erosion control materials on the east bank of LaBelle Park
from 1207 to 1337 Circle Terrace Blvd.
Work would include clearing of underbrush and selective cutting of trees,
seeding with low maintenance shade-tolerant vegetation, and installing an
erosion control blanket.
2. That the materials to be used are as follows:
Fill as needed, erosion control blanket and vegetative cover.
That a careful estimate of the cost of t'he improvements has been made by
the City Hanager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon
and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefited
thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and
That the City Hanager shall also list the names and owners of the several
parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained.
That the City Hanager shall proceed with the improvements, or portions of
the improvements as stated herein.
6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. ~898 - Project 9103.
Passed this 21st day of Narch, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by=
Roll Calls
Secretary to the Council
Joseph Sturdevant, Jr., Nayor
Work Order Number
Assessment Roll
CITY OF COLUNBIA HEIGHTS
10 March 1994
Thu 3:18 PM
Project Number 898
levy Levy 6race Total Amount Amount Parcel Date Interest Int Project
Date Years Period Amount Assessed Paid Count Due Rate Type Type
0 0 0.00 7S000.00 0.00 1S 0,00000 0 Test Proiect
PIN Original Rmount Amount Current Interest Penalty
Amount Remaining Paid YTD Billed Billed Billed
36-30-2q-24-0020 5000.00 5000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1337 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
36-30-24-24-0021 SO00.O0 5000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1331 CIRCLE TERRACE BlVD
36-30-24-24-0022 SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1325 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
36-30-24-24-0023 5000.00 5000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1319 CIRCLE TERRACE 8LVD
36-30-24-2q-0024 SO00.O0 5000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1313 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
36-30-24-2A-0025 5000.00 5000.00 0.00 O.O0 0.00 0.00
1307 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVO
36-30-24-24-002G SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00
L301 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVB
36-30-24-31-002G SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1271 CIRCLE TERRACE BlVD
3G-30-24-31-0027 SO00.O0 GO00.O0 0o00 0.00 0,00 0,00
12G1 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVO
3G-30-24-31-0028 SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0,00 0,00 0.00
12S1 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVD
36-30-24-31-0029 SO00.O0 $000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1241 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVB
36-30-2A-31-0030 SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1231 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVO
36-30-24-31-0031 SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00
1221 CIRCLE TERRACE BIVD
36-30-24-31-0032 5000.00 SO00.O0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
121S CIRCLE TERRACE BIVO
36-30-24-31-0033 SO00.O0 SO00.O0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1207 CIRCLE TERRACE 8LVO
Project Totals
898 1207-1355 CIRCLE TER BLVO
0 1207-1355 CIRCLE TER BLVD
75000.00 1S000.00 0.00 0.00 O.O0 0.00
Total Paid Prior 0.00
Project
Status
Proposed
0.00
Page 1
Amount
Still Oue
0.00
0.00
O.O0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
O.OO
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Grand Totals
7S000.00 75000,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 O.O0
Total Amount Paid Prior to current year 0.00
:'"LA BELLE
PAI~K
P.I.R. 898 - COLUMBIA
LABELLE PARK - EAST
HEIGHTS PROJECT 9103
BANK EROSION CONTROL
ASSESSED PARCEL
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ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
P.I.R. 898 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 9103
LABELLE PARK - EAST BANK EROSION CONTROL
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
ENGINEERING COSTS
ANOKA CO. S.W.C.D. GRANT (50%)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SHARE
LABELLE PARK
CIRCLE TERRACE PARCEL
ASSESSABLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENG.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
TOTAL ASSESSABLE COSTS
$249,380.00
$20,000.00
$269,380.00
($134,690.00)
($67,345.00)
($4,489.67)
$62,855.33
$1,318.57
$64,173.90
ASSESSMENTRATE
$64,173.90
14
PARCELS = $4,583.85/ASSESSABLE
PARCEL
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ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
P.I.R. 898 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 9103
LABELLE PARK - EAST BANK EROSION CONTROL
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
1 Clear and grub area 1 L.S.
2 Remove existing retaining walls 128 LF.
3 Salvage existing fence 361 L.F.
4 Barrier fence for construction 2,000 L.F.
5 Granular borrow (L.V.) 1,000 C.Y.
6 Erosion fence 1,350 L.F.
7 Aggregate base CI 5 for path/parking areas 370 Ton
8 Bituminous path/parking area 1,050 S.Y.
9 Reinstall fence 361 L.F
10 Erosion blanket 7,735 S.Y.
11 Slope vegetation 7,735 S.Y.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATED ENGINEERING COST
$80,000.00
$10.00
$5.OO
$5.OO
$2O. OO
$5.OO
$10.00
$15. OO
$5.OO
$8.OO
$6.OO
Total
$80,000.00
$1,280.00
$1,805.00
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$6,750.00
$3,700.00
$15,750.00
$1,805.00
$61,880.00
$46,410.00
$249,380.00
$20,000.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST $269,380.00
17- Mar- 94
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
P.I.R. 898 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PRC)JECT 9103
LABELLE PARK - EAST BANK EROSION CONTROL
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT COSTS
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
ENGINEERING COSTS
ANOKA CO. S.W.C.D. GRANT (50%)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SHARE
LABELLE PARK
CIRCLE TERRACE PARCEL
ASSESSABLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENG.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
TOTAL ASSESSABLE COSTS
$249,380.00
$20,000.0O
$269,380.00
($134,690.00)
($67,345.00)
($4,489.67)
$62,855.33
$1,318.57
$64,173.90
W! NATIONAL
GUARD
$168,100.00
$20,000.00
$188,100.00
($94,050.00)
($71,834.67)
$2P.215.33
$1,31 8.53
$23,533.86
ASSESSMENT RATE
$64,173.90
14
PARCELS =
WITH NATIONAL GUARD
$23,533.86
14 PARCELS
$4,583.85
$1,680.99
/ASSESSABLE
PARCEL
~SSESSABLE
PARCEL
17-Mar-94
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
P.I.R. 898 - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 9103
LABELLE PARK - EAST BANK EROSION CONTROL
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
1 Clear and grub area 1 L.S.
2 Remove existing retaining walls 128 L.F.
3 Salvage existing fence 361 L.F.
4 Barrier fence for construction 2,O00 LF.
5 Granular borrow (L.V.) 1,000 C.Y.
6 Erosion fence 1,350 LF.
7 Aggregate base CI 5 for path/parking areas 370 Ton
8 Bituminous path/parking area 1,050 S.Y.
9 Reinstall fence 361 L.F
10 Erosion blanket 7,735 S.Y.
11 Slope vegetation 7,735 S.Y.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATED ENGINEERING COST
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
$80,000.00
$10.00
$5.OO
$5.OO
$20. OO
$5.OO
$10.00
$15.00
$5.00
$8.oo
$6.oo
Total
$80,000.00
$1,280.00
$1,805.00
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$6,750.00
$3,700.00
$15,750.00
$1,805.00
$61,880.00
$46,410.00
$249,380.00
$20,000.00
$269,380.00
POSSIBLE WORK BY NATIONAL GUARD
1 Clear and grub area
2 Remove existing retaining walls
1 L.S.
128 L.F.
$80,000.00
$10.00
($8o,ooo.o0)
($1,280.00)
ESTIMATED REVISED PROJECT COST $188,100.00
NOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of.'
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, liND CITY MANAGER
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1994
FOLLOWING 7 P.M. MARCH 21, 1994, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
1) REFUSE RATE PROJECTIONS/ADJUSTMENT
2) ADJOURNMENT
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or
activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and
activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at
782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HF. IGHTS
DATE: MARCH 15, 1994
TO: PAT HENTGES
CITY MANAGER
FROM:
RE:
WILLIAM ELRITE
FINANCE DIRECTOR
REFUSE RATE PROJECTIONS
Based on our previous conversation, I have re-run the refuse rate projections. The only changes made to
these projections were in the projected 1993 column. I have updated the actual 1993 expenditures and
revenue to what should be very close to the final audited tigm'e. There have been some fairly significant
increases to revenue. These increases were primarily for revenue received in January, February, and
March. As you are aware, January utility bills are for October, November, and December of the prior
year; February bills are for November, December, and Janutu~; March bills are for December, January,
and February. This additional revenue has been booked to 1993, and was considerably higher than my
original estimates.
In addition, there were questions raised about the significant :increase from 1993 to 1994 in item 1, City
overhead costs. The 1993 information on the attached schedule is the actual 1993 expense. The 1994
information is the actual 1994 budget. There are two reasons for the approximately $50,000 increase:
firsl, the 1994 budget for City overhead expenses increased by $27,000 from 1993 budget; secondly, the
1993 budget was underexpended by approximately $25,000. The following highlights significant areas
where the 1993 budget was underexpended and includes the 1994 budget increase.
Increase in City overhead costs in the 1994 budget
27,287
Major trader-expenditures in the 1993 budget:
Refuse budget
Printing 105
Other services 1,258
Recycling hazardous waste budgets
lnter-dept labor 1,475
Printing 3,160
Supplies 3,644
Postage 3,311
Out of town travel 1,400
Advertising 473
Utilities 613
Rents 550
Sales tax 490
Hazardous waste 2,050
Administrative Expense
Transfers out for admin, exp. 6,500
Total major expense difference between 1993 and 1994 $52,316
Memo to Pat Hentges
March 15, 1994
Page Two
As you can see, this total is $52,316, and if this amount is offset by the areas that the 1993 budget was
overexpended, we tie into the differences between the 1993 actual and the 1994 budget on the attached
projection forms.
If you would like additional information on this, please let me know.
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NOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
7:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
9:30 P.M.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 19!)4
7 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
1) BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
2) DISCUSS BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
3) CITY LEGAL SERVICES
10:00 P.M. 4) CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or
activities. Upon request, accommodation will be proviided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and
activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at
782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/'782-2806 for deaf only)
BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Mindy O'Brien-Kelly
Eileen Evans
Dave Abraham
Russ Paulson
Judy Johnson
Steve Mihalchick
Bob Koponen
I have left messages for the following persons: Kathy Yaeger,
Mitch DeMars and Robert Zimmerman. If they respond and are
interested in an interview I will amend the schedule and have
it for March 22nd.
*** Dick Lawrence is home recuperating from surgery. He will
contact me on Monday, March 21st if he is interested in
serving.
David Moe would only be interested if there is an actual
vacancy on HRA or on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Me
chooses not to be interviewed unless a vacancy exists and then
still has some reservations.
Scott McLellan is not available to serve. Earley and
Klostreich have moved from the City. The Council indicated
that Murzyn and Clerkin do not need to be interviewed. Diaz,
Nelson and Rosar were previously interviewed.
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Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Herit Commission
Traffic Commission
Park Board
Planning & Zoning Commlssion
Police & Fire Civ11 Service
C~xmlssion
Recreation & Coninunlty
Services-Commission
Science, Technology &
Energy Commission
qualifications for said position(s) (Education or Experience)
Limitations as to availability of evenings or temekends for meetings. (Specify
most desirable times for meetings.)
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
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590 40th Avenue N,E,
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Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
~Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
flerit Commission
Traffic Commission
Qualifications for said position(s)
Park Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil Service
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Science. Technology &
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590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, Hn. 55421
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Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
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Traffic Commission
Park Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civ11 Service
Commission
Recreation & Coe~unlty
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Science, Technology &
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~l~ual~cations for said position(s) (Education or ftxporlence)
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Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
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I~ Human Services Commission
Insurance Commission
Merit Commission
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Traffic Commission
Park & Rocreation Commission
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Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
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RETURN TO:
Council Secretary
Columbia Heights City Hall
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
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Oualificatiom for said Imsition(O; include education and experience:
Limitations as to availability of evemings m weekends for meetings.
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RETURN TO:.
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Columbia Heights Cit7 Hall
590 40th Avenue N.F..
Columbia Hoights, MN 55421
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(Indicate preference: I, 2, :3, if more than one)
Cable Communications Commission
Charter Commission
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Services Commission
Library Board
Merit Commission
Traffic Commission
Park Board
~. Planning & Zoning Commission
Police & Fire Civil-Service
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Recreation & Ccxmnunity
"Services. Commission
Science, Technology &
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Qualifirations for said posltlon(s) (Education or Experience)
Limitations es to availability of evenings or vmekends for meetings.
most desirable times for meetings.)
(Specify'
RETURN TO: Council Secretary
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BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
MARCH 18, 1994
CABLE COMMISSION
One vacancy at the end of April.(Dave Szurek returned his
appointment letter this week indicating he no longer chooses to
serve) Ken Henke and Ruth Graham have indicated they would like to
continue to serve.
CHARTER COMMISSION
The Charter Commission can have up to fifteen members. With the
recent appointment of Tilkens, the reappointment of Schmidt, Field,
Olson and Nawrocki and the non-reappointment of Thompson there are
ten members.
HRA
Dustin is willing to be reappointed.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
One vacancy which expires in April 1996. Gulley chooses not to be
reappointed. Two others, Fairley and Seawell, have indicated they
would like reappointment.
LIBRARY BOARD
Miller is willing to be reappointed.
MERIT COMMISSION
Currently there are two vacancies, one expired in April 1993 and
the second expires in April 1994. Lucas's term expires in April
1994 and he did not respond to the reappointment letter.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
No vacancies. No terms expiring in 1994.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No current vacancies. Council has indicated it is not willing to
reappoint Mary Hanson whose term expires in April 1994.
POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE
No vacancies. Guzy has indicated a willingness to be reappointed.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY COMMISSION
Three current vacancies which expire/expired in April of 1992, 1993
and 1994. Riner's term expires in April 1994 and he has indicated
he is interested in continuing.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
No current vacancies. Goodman and Carlson both have indicated thy
would like to be reappointed.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PAT HENTGES, CITY MANAGER
MARCH 18, 1994
LEGAL SERVICES PROPOSAL EVALUATION
Attached please find an evaluation format for evaluating General Legal Services and the Prosecution
Services. At the Tuesday Work Session, I would like the City Council to resolve the following:
Extension of current services.
Attached please find the previously submitted letter from Greg Woods concerning transition
and extension of current services. It seems logical that the litigation would remain with Woods
for the time being at the rate specified. Moreover, a firm could provide general legal services
until such time a City Attorney is appointed. With regards to city prosecution services, I am
recommending that his offer to extend services for a six month period (with a 90 day
cancellation clause) be authorized. The extension would require a $3,000 retainer for
paralegal/case coordination and a $90 per hour partner/S80 per hour associate attorney rate.
This transition arrangement enables the City to resolve the general legal service appointment
as a first priority and then resolves the matter of city prosecution appointment over the next
90 days.
Approve general legal services.
Attached please find my preliminary evaluation of general legal services proposals. I have
ranked firms in an attempt to narrow to a short list of firms to interview. I recommend that
three to five firms be interviewed on Tuesday, March 29, between 7 and 9 P.M. The
interviews enable the City to become more familiar with the firm, the characteristics of the
lead attorney, and further negotiate fees/retainer. It is hoped the final appointment or
selection could occur during the month of April.
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In house City Attorney.
At the last meeting, I submitted material on in house staffing of the general legal service
activity. In the event the City Council wishes to pursue this alternative further, the City
Council would have to take action in April to finalize a budget, approve job descriptions, and
set salary ranges. The recruitment process would take at least 90 days to complete.
Accordingly, the City Attorney in house staff would not be available until about August 1,
1994.
City prosecution services.
In order to effectively evaluate the city prosecution services, I am recommending that the
police staff be given an opportunity to interview the firms involved. Accordingly, I
recommend that a similar process be established whereby the City Council, City Staff, and the
police department could have an opportunity to interview the proposing firms. I expect that
this process could occur over the next sixty days and a final decision to appoint one of the
eleven firms could be finalized after that date.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me before the meeting. Thank you.
cb
Attachments
NOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an official
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as foHow~
meeting
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 199.4
7 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
7:00 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS
8:45 P.M. CITY BUS
9:00 P.M. SHEFFIELD STATUS REPORT
9:15 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or
activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and
activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at
782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements. (TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Public works Department
CITY MANAGER
MARK A. WINSON d~
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
CITY BUS
MARCH 1, 1994
· ,.-.,-o,,-,~,.-~ H£tGHTS
Please see the attached memo from Tom Hosch, Shop Foreman, regarding the condition of the
City bus.
The City bus does get used, at no charge, by resident groups on a fairly regular basis. Usage in
1992 was 33 trips and in 1993 was 48 trips. The Mayor-Council budget for 1994 allocates $500
for fuel and $2500 for maintenance.
Due to the construction of our present bus, the cost to repair the structure of the bus will be very
expensive. The liability involved in a structural failure of the bus leads me to agree with Tom
Hosch's indication that the bus not be recerfified.
I suggest that the Council be made aware of the bus' condition and a determination made as to
whether the City should continue to provide this service:. If the Council wishes to continue this
service, Staff would like some direction on whether to pursue repairs or look for another vehicle
either from the MTC or a used school bus.
MAW:jb
94-123
Attachment
TO: Mark Winson, Public Works Director
From: Tom Hosch, Shop Foreman ~(~
Subject: 1961GMC Bus #401
Date: February 25, 1994
As requested the bus was inspected as to the condition of the
unit. The drive train including the engine, transmission, and
differential appear to be in good working condition. These
components have been rebuilt over the years we have had the bus.
The suspension air bags are in good condition, however the
mounting and support for them are badly rusted. The steering is
in good condition. There are no exhaust leaks. The outside
appearance is fairly good, however there is some body damage as
will be noted below. The tires are showing wear on the two
outside rear duals. The interior is in good condition with the
exception of some tears in the seats which are presently taped
up.
The major problem with the bus, in my opinion, is the condition
of the frame members of the bus. The bus does not have a steel
frame with members, as usually found on conventional trucks and
buses, but more of a unibody construction. The underside is very
corroded to the point that we should consider taking the unit out
of service. Much of the underside members are corroded to a
point that, short of a complete rebuild, there is no solution to
the problem. The sides of the bus are becoming wavy indicating
that the whole body is shifting. The wear, which was noted, on
the outside of the rear duals is caused by the rear wheels dog
tracking, which also indicates the support for the rear axle is
not solid. The Annual Vehicle Inspection required by the State
expires in May 1994. I would not be able to inspect and certify
the bus under the current inspection requirements for the
upcoming year due to these conditions.
Listed below are all the problems which we are aware of:
1. Rear outside tires are worn due to rear axle being out of
alignment.
2. Fuel tank has leak at flange where fuel outlet is connected
and leaks if completely filled and bus leans during storage.
3. Front door does not seal with steps, 1 to 2 "gap under door.
4. Floor is breaking up/buckling and has been repaired near rear
wheels.
5. Six seats are torn and have been taped up to make
serviceable.
6. Body side scrapped on right side rear 1/3 of bus.
7. Rear bumper corner torn/cracked..
8. Dent in front Just below windshield
9. Bottom panel below drivers window dented.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PAT HENTGES, CITY MANAGER
WORK SESSION OF TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1994
MARCH 25, 1994
I have set up the following firms to attend the above mentioaed meeting at the following times:
Bernie Steffen 7:00 P.M. to 7:.30 P.M.
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
Judson Jones 7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Dittrich, Jones, & Kingstad
Bob Long 8:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Holmes & Graven
Please bring to this meeting all material previously sent to you regarding the City Attorney proposals.
Thank you.
cb
RESOLUTION NO. 94-13
SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF SPENT
FUEL BY NORTHERN STATES POWER AT THEIR PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR POWER
PLANT
WHEREAS, Northern State's Power Company's Prairie Island Power
Plant has produced safe, low cost electricity for more than twenty
years and consistently ranks as one of the lowest cost, safest,
most productive and efficient nuclear plants in the country; and
WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has repeatedly
recognized the Prairie island Plant as one of the best run nuclear
facilities in the country; and
WHEREAS, if the Prairie Island Power Plant is forced to close, the
loss of this safe and ]ow cost base load twelve-hundred mega watt
electric generating plant would cost not only NSP customers more in
higher rates, but remove an efficient power source from the Mid-
Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) and thereby adversely affect all
upper midwest electric consumers; and
WHEREAS, the Prairie island Power Plant contributes substantial
annual real estate tax payments, thereby reducing and in some cases
elimi~lating traditional educational and local government aids, and
tk;e shut down of this plant with resulting lost tax base would cost
the State and other cities and school districts millions of dollars
in increased State-Aid payments thereby affecting adversely the
vast majority of Minnesota taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the Prairie Island Power Plant will reach maximum capacity
of its temporary storage facility for spent fuel in ]994 and all
necessary permits and approvals from State and federal regu]atcry
agencies have been obtained so as to allow for the temporary
storage of older spent fuel in dry casks;, a method safely utilized
by at least six other nuclear power plants; and
WHEREAS, the Prairie Island Power Plant is located within the City
of Red Wing and the City and the vast majority of residents
strongly favor approval of State legislation to permit this
temporary spent fuel storage and further that the City has
requested the support of other cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that it supports the City of Red Wing's efforts to
seek approval in the Legislature to allow on-site temporary storage
of spent nuclear fuel from the Prairie Island Plant until the U.S.
Department of Energy meets its obligations to complete a national
high-level permanent waste repository.
Resolution No. 94-13
page 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby
authorized and directed to forward a signed copy of this resolution
to the Governor and State legislators representing the City in the
State Legislature and in like manner notify the City of Red Wing of
the City's adoption of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council on the 28th day of February, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Jolly
Ail ayes
ATTEST: /~~~~~~
(City Clerk-Treasurer)
fM~yor/Joseph Sturdevant
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