HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 10, 2000OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 7 pm
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These
may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as next order of
business.)
Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to approve the Consent
Agenda items as follows:
1)
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the December 13, 1999, Regular Council Meeting
as presented.
The Council approved the minutes of the December 15, 1999, Special Meeting of the
City Council as presented.
2)
Establish Dates for Council Work Sessions
The Council scheduled work sessions as follows; Monday, January 17, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.,
Monday, February 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Matraget it~dicated the chat~ge to the Dtesday meetit~g is because that Mot~day is the
Presidet~t's Day holiday
3)
Authorize payment of 2000 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Membership
Dues
Council authorized payment of the 2000 annual Membership Fee to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities in the amount of $5,136.00.
4)
Authorize approval of project for MNDOT to construct a sound wall on TH47,
University Avenue from 44th to 45th Avenues
The Council approved the project as proposed for the installation of sound wall on west
side of TH 47, University Avenue from 44th to 45th Avenues, by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation. The final plan set for construction will need to be
approved by the Council at a later date.
Staff it~dicated this wall was requested by petitiot~ of residemsfi'om Fridley at~d
Cohm~bia Heights' i~ this area alo~g TH47. Staff a~d Cotmcil have met with MN,'DOT
staff who i~dicate this is a high priority for the State, a~d will ~ot begi~ after fi~al pla~s
reviewed a~d brought back to Cottttci[.
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5)
Authorize 1999 Storm Water Improvements: change in contract for 44th& Tyler work
Council authorized Infratech Technologies of Rogers, Minnesota to clean approximately
522 lineal feet of 48 inch storm sewer east of Tyler Street between 43 ~A and 44th
Avenues at a cost not-to-exceed $12,900 with funding provided by PIR project fund 415-
59909.
6)
Authorization to seek bids for diseased tree removal
Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 2000-2001 Diseased Tree Removal Program.
7)
Authorization to seek bids for road materials
Council authorized staff to seek bids for the purchase of road materials.
8)
Blanket Purchase Orders for 2000
Council authorized staff to process blanket purchase orders for 2000 for:
- Satellite rental for seven City parks with BIFF's in an amount of $10,000
- Uniform rental with Aramark Uniform Services in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000
- De-icing salt for salt/sanding operations purchased off the State of Minnesota Contract
in an amount not-to-exceed $35,000
9)
Adopt Resolution No. 2000-07 for preparation of Feasibility Reports for Zone 4 Street
Reconstruction
The reading of Resolution No.'s 2000-07 and 2000-08 were waived, there being ample
copies available to the public.
Resolution No.'s 2000-07 and 2000-08 order the preparation of reports for proposed
Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation project and Seal Coat Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-07
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ON
ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate the local streets in Zone 4.
Rehabilitation strategies include complete reconstruction, partial reconstruction or mill and overlay.
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as
amended), and Section 103B.201 to 103B.251, as follows:
2000-02
ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study and
that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way
as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should
best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the
improvement as recommended.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2000.
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Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-08
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS ON
ZONE 4 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to seal coat the local streets in Zone 4.
Rehabilitation strategies include complete reconstruction, partial reconstruction or mill and overlay.
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as
amended), and Section 103B.201 to 103B.251, as follows:
2000-01
2000 SEAL COATING PROGRAM
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study and
that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way
as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should
best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the
improvement as recommended.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2000.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Staff will return to Council when prepared to set the public meetings for this matter.
lO)
Authorization to obtain price quotes for printing and mailing the 2000 City newsletters
Council authorized staff to obtain price quotes for printing and mailing the 2000 "Heights
Happenings" city newsletters.
The City Manager stated Council has requested consideration for local vendors to bid printing
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2)
3)
of the city newsletter. Staff will check costs for the fttorres.
11)
Adopt Resolution No. 2000-03 to Reopen IAFF Labor Agreement to allow participation
of dental insurance
The reading of Resolution No. 2000-03 was waived, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Resolution No. 2000-03, is a resolution regarding the labor agreement between the City
of Columbia Heights and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1216.
The City Manager indicated this will allow the Firefighters into g~'oup with other city employees
for dental insurance coverage.
12) Adopt Resolution No.2000-02 Establishing Compensation Rates - Volunteer (Paid On-
Call) Fire Division
The reading of Resolution No. 2000-02 was waived, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Resolution No. 2000-02, is a resolution establishing various compensation rates for the
Columbia Heights Fire Department Volunteer (paid on-call) Division regarding fire calls,
station duty, and drills for 1999 and 2000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VARIOUS COMPENSATION RATES
FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
VOLUNTEER (PAID ON-CALL)
DIVISION REGARDING FIRE CALLS, STATION DUTY, AND DRILLS
Recruit
Step I
Step II
Step III
Pay
Date of Appointment
to Volunteer Division
Through End of 1st Year
Start of 2nd year
Until Person Attains
EMT Rating
Attainment of EMT
Rating Through
Completion of 36
Months
Firefighter (Must be EMT
Rated) After 60 Months of
Active Duty (From Date of
Appointment to Volunteer
Division)
Lieutenant
STATION DUTY & DRILLS
1999 2000 1999
$5.18 $5.36 $ 6.21
$5.69 $5.89 $ 7.25
$6.73 $6.97 $ 8.80
$7.25 $7.50 $ 9.83
$7.25 $7.50 $11.39
FIRE CALLS
2000
$ 6.43
$ 7.50
$9.11
$10.17
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4) Captain
$7.25
$7.50
$11.64
$11.79
$12.05
1999 Adjustments effective January 1, 1999
2000 Adjustments effective January 1, 2000
Passed this 10th day of January, 2000.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
This will allow the same cost of flying increase given to city employees to Firefighters.
13)
Adopt Resolution No. 2000-01 to Authorize Extension of Moratorium on St. Timothy's
Property
The reading of Resolution No. 2000-01 was waived, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Resolution 2000-01, is a resolution imposing a six month extension to the moratorium on
site improvements and/or development of property owned by St. Timothy's Lutheran
Church.
RESOLUTION 2000-01
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A SIX MONTH
EXTENSION TO THE MORATORIUM ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF
PROPERTY OWNED BY ST. TIMOTHY'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has approved rezoning of certain property at St.
Timothy's Lutheran Church, 825 51st Avenue NE from R-2, Two Family Residential District, to R-3 Multiple Family
Residential District; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the rezoning request and approval therefor was to permit the development of a 70-unit,
three story, market rate, senior housing rental apartment project by Nedegaard Custom Homes, Developer, and Mary T.
Inc., owner and service provider; and,
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 5, 1998, Mary T. Inc. has informed officials of the City of Columbia Heights
that they will no longer pursue a senior housing project in Columbia Heights; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has represented in general terms to adjacent property owners that development at
this site was intended for a senior rental apartment project only; and,
WHEREAS, the current zoning of this property as R-3, Multiple Family Residential District allows as permitted
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uses other types of projects including, but not limited to, townhouses, other multiple family dwelling structures, YMCA and
similar non-profit organizations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to 1) complete the Comprehensive Plan update and
conduct further research and analysis as to appropriate land uses for this surrounding area which currently consists of
single family homes, church, public park, and retail business uses; and 2) identify appropriate zoning and performance
standards for the subject property.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a six
month extension to the moratorium on site improvements and/or development of property owned by St. Timothy's Lutheran
Church in Columbia Heights, with said six month extension being in effect until July 13, 2000, and recognizing said six
month time period may be shortened by adoption of a resolution of the City Council upon earlier consideration of findings.
Passed this 10th day of January, 2000.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
14)
Establish Public Hearing Date - 2000 CDBG Application
Council established a public hearing date of Monday, January 24, 2000, to approve
submission of the 2000 application for Community Development Block Grant funds.
15)
Authorize purchase of two police vehicles
Council authorized the purchase of two 2000 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles, along
with service and parts manuals per the State of Minnesota bid, with funding to come from
431-42100-5150; and that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into a
contract for same.
The City Manager indicated these will be replacement vehicles; prog~'amming requires two of
the least used vehicles to be tran~fen'ed to other city operations and two other vehicles ragweed
out to auction.
16)
Adopt Resolution No. 2000-04 to Impose a Six Month Moratorium on the Placement,
Construction, and Modification of Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
within the City of Columbia Heights
The reading of Resolution No. 2000-04 was waived, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Resolution 2000-04, is a resolution imposing a six month moratorium on the placement,
construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities
within the City of Columbia Heights.
RESOLUTION 2000-04
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A SIX MONTH
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MORATORIUM ON THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION OF TOWERS AND
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1996, Congress enacted the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, P.L. No. 104-
104, to deregulate the telecommunications industry, providing a more competitive environment for wired and wireless
telecommunication services in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, increased competition in the market for wireless telecommunications services may create an increased
demand for antenna sites on towers and other antenna support structures necessary for providing wireless service via
existing and new technologies; and,
WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate the placement,
construction, and modification of towers, antenna support structures, and wireless telecommunications facilities, in order to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance currently allows public utility structures as a Conditional
Use Permit in every zoning district within the City except for the 1-2, Industrial District which does not allow public utility
structures; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete the Comprehensive Plan update and the
rewrite of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and conduct further research and analysis as to appropriate zoning and
performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
public the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a six month moratorium on the placement, construction, and
modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within the City of Columbia Heights, with said
moratorium commencing and effective the date of adoption of this resolution, and recognizing said moratorium will effect
only those applications for the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications
facilities submitted to the City after the date of adoption of this resolution.
Passed this 10th day of January, 2000
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Telecommunication Commission will be forwarded
it(o~w~atJon for consideration. It is desired to have towers be less obtrusive to neighborhoods.
Approve Request for Extension of Time to Amend Comprehensive Plan
The reading of Resolution No. 2000-06 was waived, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Resolution 2000-06 is a resolution requesting extension of the due date to June 30, 2000,
for review of the City of Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan for consistency with
amended Metropolitan Council policy plans.
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RESOLUTION 2000-06
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
EXTENSION OF THE DUE DATE TO JUNE 30, 2000, FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL POLICY PLANS
WHEREAS, State Statutes (Minn. Stat. 473.175-473.871 (1996)) requires that cities review and revise their
comprehensive plans for consistency with Metropolitan Council policy plans; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended its policy plans; and has provided system statements
outlining Council policy relative to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is required to review its comprehensive plan for consistency with the
amended policy plans and to prepare a revised comprehensive plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council by
December 31, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution 96-66, requesting that the Metropolitan Council grant an extension to
December 31, 1999, to complete its comprehensive plan; circulate the revised document to the adjacent
governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment; and, following approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and after consideration by the City Council, submit the plan to the
Metropolitan Council for review; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has scheduled and budgeted to complete a major review and update
of its comprehensive plan, and has proceeded diligently to complete its comprehensive plan for Metropolitan
Council review; and,
WHEREAS, the planning consultant submitted the draft plan to the City of Columbia Heights on January 4,
2000; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the draft plan will be delivered for a 60 day review and comment period to
adjacent governmental units, affected school districts, affected watershed districts, and the Metropolitan Council
during the week of January 10, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council is planning a complete citizen participation process prior to
adoption of the plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is currently involved in a master redevelopment plan for downtown
Columbia Heights; and,
WHEREAS, it is the City's position that the master redevelopment plan and the comprehensive plan need to be
consistent; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the master redevelopment plan will be presented to the Columbia Heights City
Council in February, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission for review of the
comprehensive plan at which time it is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend that
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the City Council adopt the plan; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that in late March, 2000, the Columbia Heights City Council will adopt a resolution
authorizing formal submittal of the comprehensive plan to the Metropolitan Council with preliminary approval
subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council requests that the
Metropolitan Council grant the City of Columbia Heights an extension to June 30, 2000, to complete its
comprehensive plan; circulate the revised document to the adjacent governmental units, affected school districts,
affected watershed districts, and the Metropolitan Council for review and comment; and, following approval by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and after consideration by the City Council, submit the plan to the
Metropolitan Council for formal review.
Passed this 10th day of January, 2000.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
The City Matlager indicated Cohimbia Heights is only one of 50 cities not in compliance. The
City has a cotlsldtatlt working on the Comprehensive Plan and this is being tied ill with
downtown revJtaJJzaiJotl.
18)
Close Hearings Regarding Rental License Revocations
a. 4514-4516 Fillmore Street
The Council dismissed the Public Hearing regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License held by Joe Bazzett regarding Rental Property at 4514-4516 Fillmore
Street in that the property is in Substantial Compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code.
b. 4610-4612 Fillmore Street
The Council dismissed the Public Hearing regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the
Rental License held by Mohsen Dessouki regarding rental property at 4610-4612
Fillmore Street in that the Property is in Substantial Compliance with the Housing
Maintenance Code.
19)
Approve Rental Housing License Applications
The Council approved the items as listed on the Rental Housing License agenda for
January 10, 2000.
20)
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Attendance
The Council accepted Mr. Rory Franzen's verbal resignation from his position on the
Planning and Zoning Commission, formally removing him from that position; and
furthermore directed staff to initiate the necessary process to have a new member
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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21)
Approve License Applications
The Council approved the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 10,
2000.
22)
Payment of Bills
The Council approved to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Hunter stated the sound wall banqer proposed will be paid for by MN,DOT.
14/yckoff stated rega~ing the opening on Planning & Zoning Commission the request that any interested
residents please step forward and apply. Applications can be obtained fi'om the Depu~ Ci~ Clerk. The Ci~
Manager indicated notices for appficants have been inchtded in the last ~o water billings. The filling of
vacancy was W be considered in April but could be moved up Wily the ve~y important Planning and Zoning
Commission vacancy. dolly suggested this be put on damta~y 17 work session. Wyckoff indicated the possible
timwe need W cover vacancies if council membe~ are asked W stand down as voting commission membe~.
Discussion inchtried combining the se[ection process with the t~nsition to counci[ membe~ being tlOtl-votJtl~
commission membe~.
Roll Call on consent items: All ayes.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Proclamations
Presentations
1) 1999 Light Up the Heights Contest Winners
1) Steven & Lydia Gilberg, 4014 4th St. NE
2) Patricia Goodman & Robert Goodman, 1812 39th Ave. NE
3) Mark & Regina Hellermann, 1805 Innsbrock Pkwy.
Mayor Peterson commented on the success of the first annual Light up the Heights contest and thanked
evecvone for their decorating efforts as other residents benefitted fi'om the displays. This contest was set up to
give a little recogwition for residents who wetit "the extra mile" Jn their decorating. Mayor Peterson
introduced the three sets of winners, cong~'atulated them, and presented them with a plaque and a moneta~T
award He reminded the winners that this will leave them ineligible to win for the next three years. dolly thanked
dean J~uehn for rapidly putting together this contest because she did a really good job. Robert Goodman tom
the Council thank you and that he likes to do this eve~T year and it keeps him out of trouble. He Mother,
Patricia, commented on the limousines, buses and many cars that drove by their home stopping to look at the
lights.
2)
Demonstration of Thermal Imaging Camera and authorize purchase of one Thermal
Imaging Camera
Dana Alexon, Assistant Fire Chief addressed Council to introduce the The~w~al Imaging Committee, presetit to
give a demonstration of this camera. This purchase was authorized last fall.
John Larkin, committee member and Cohimbia Heights firefighter stated the The~w~al Imaging Camera
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separates heat sources and allows firefighters to have "heat sensitive vision" in smoke filled siniations. A
remote transmitter for the camera is next, because it allows the vision seen through the camera to be played at
a remote location (outside ofthefire). They asked to catty over the cost of the remote transmitter, but
proceeded to demotlstrate ttsJtlg cable to show the image on the televJsJot! screens. The committee showed how
toilrid a person in a dark or smoke filled room, the way foot print fiqction shows ttp on screen, how the heat
fi'om a handplaced on a book will show the handprint throttgh several pages. This trait can also help to locate
someone lost in the woods.
The committee members thanked Council for contributing and allowing the Fire Deparm~ent to purchase this
camera. They pointed out how the de~lollstl~atJol! shows the necessity for a remote control. Many other
dotlatJotls were received and the committee is riot dotle d~ttld raJsJtlg.
Hm~ter commented few other cities have a The~w~al Imager and is vesy proud to now say that Cohimbia Heights
will own two.
Richard Guess, sttMent and audience member, asked if the strong heatrimore afire wouM be the only thing
visible through the camera. Alexon stated with the temperature differences there wouM be many shades of
white and dark letting them detect objects and motion.
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek to allocate $7,000 from the 1999 Fire Department
budget to the 2000 Fire Department budget, line item 101-42200-5180. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to transfer $13,750 received in donations from
General Fund account 883-00-36230 to account 101-42200-5180. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Jolly, second by $zurek, to authorize staff to purchase a Fire FLIR helmet-
mounted thermal imaging camera from FLIR Systems at a total cost of $20,750 and,
further, that payment for the imager be in the form of a $4,000 down payment at the time
of order with $16,750 due at delivery and, further, that the City Manager and Mayor be
authorized to enter into a contract for the same. All ayes. Motion carried
Staff indicated there is typically no sales tax charged in safety products. The camera will arrive in March.
Mayor Peterson read the list of donors: CH. ,4thletic Boosters, CH. Firefighters ,4ssn., CH. Lions Club,
['HWPost 230, Tri-City ,4roerican Legion Post 513, Invest-Cast, Inc., New Brighton ,4erie No. 3718, Rayco
Const., ,4roerican Family Ins., Genesis Business Center, Stranco Co., The Kordiak Co., Competition Steel,
Theresa Sharer, Shirley We~zel, Louanne Finch, and anonymous. He thanked the committee andfirefighters for
their efforts.
Hm~ter commented if anyone else wants to contribute, the committee is still lookingfor fimds for a transmitter
for the second unit.
C. Introduction of New Employees
1) Jennifer Knutson - Secretary II-A, Police Department
Chief Johnson introduced the new Records Technician Secretary 11,4, Jennifer Ktmtson, and gave her
background
D. Recognition - None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Rental License Revocation
1) Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License
The Assistant Fire Chief recommended to open the pubtic hearing and table this item until datma~3; 24t~', 2000.
The property owner has requested an additional couple of weeks to comply. Rather than provide additional
t~otJces to evesyone the City gtton~ey recommended to open and table this public hearing.
Mayor Peterson opened the pubtic hearing at 7:43 p.m. No comments were offered.
Motion by Szurek, seconded by Hunger, to table the matter of Rental License Revocation
or Suspension of the Rental License held by Heidi VonHeideman regarding property at
3718 Central Avenue to the January 24, 2000 City Council meeting, in that the property
owner has requested additional time to correct deficiencies at the property.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions - None.
B. Bid Considerations - None.
C. Other Business - None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager reported on the Y2k crossover. A mlmber of staff vohmteered their time and a mlmber of
paid staff were on hand. Nothing went awsy because of computers, only typical holiday occu~'ences. He
personally thanked staff for bringing their deparm~ents into compliance and thanked Council for their work
over the last year toward this goal.
There will be a meeting of the Landlords Association Diesday, January 11, at 7:00p. m. Ryan Kaess and
several landlords will be making a recommendation or compromise on how to deal with landlords.
B. Report of the City Attorney - None.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the December 7, 1999 Library Board of Trustees
2) Meeting of the December 6, 1999 Traffic Commission
3) Meeting of the January 4, 2000 Planning and Zoning Commission
Mayor Peterson reiterated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is a very interesting commission and
urged residents to call City Hall at 782-2800 ask for Council secretary, who will mail out applications.
10.
CITIZENS FORUM
(At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
The citizen is requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Please note, the public may address the
Council regarding specific agenda items at the time the item is being discussed.)
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Joyce Meier, resident, stated she was being harassed by the Fire Deparm~ent on the condition of her property.
Karstin McCarthy, resident, ag~'eed with the previous speaker, feeling the City pick,' on one person at a time.
Mayor Peterson will miss the datma~y 24 Council meeting. Tthis will be only the fourth meeting in 16years he
will not attend and the first time that it is not for family or health.
Move by Wyckoff second by Htmter - adjou~wed at 7:55p. m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk