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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 28, 2000OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2000 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Councilmember Szurek - present Councilmember Jolly - present Councilmember Wyckoff- present Councilmember Hunter - present Mayor Peterson - present 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.) A. Consent items Fehst - refe~v'ed to a revised agenda before Com~ci/members, to add items 4-A-16 and 4-A-17. 1) Minutes for Approval MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2000, Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2) Establish Work Session meeting date for March, 2000. MOTION: Move to establish Work Session meeting date of Monday, March 6, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. 3) Authorization to seek bids for 2000 Recreation equipment. MOTION: Move to authorize recreation staff to seek bids for the purchase oft-shirts, hats, and athletic equipment for the year of 2000 to be purchased from account 881-45001- 2170. 4) Authorization to enter into contract with N.S.P. for collection of spent fluorescent bulbs. MOTION: Move to authorize Mayor and City Council to enter into an contact with N. S.P. for the collection of spent fluorescent bulbs from residential and small businesses in Columbia Heights and surrounding communities served by N.S.P. Expense related to this collection will be reimbursed by Northern States Power Company. 5) Authorization to enter into 2000 Anoka County Joint Powers Agreement SCORE Funds. MOTION: Move to authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into the 2000 Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the City and the County in the implementation of the Residential Recycling Program and to make funds of up to $55,196.74, available as reimbursement for eligible expenses. 6) Authorize payment of Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 2 Coordinator Invoice. MOTION: Move to authorize payment of $5,108.00 to Anoka County toward the 2000 salary of the Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium Coordinator. 7) Authorization to Seek Bids for 2000 Miscellaneous Concrete Project MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2000 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project. Fehst - this is approximately $8-10,000 per year. 8) Authorization to Seek Bids for 2000 Street and Parking Lane Striping MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2000 Street and Parking Lane Striping Contract. 9) Final Payment for Sanitary Sewer Lining MOTION: Move to accept the work for Sanitary Sewer Lining, Municipal Project #9916 and to authorize final payment of $4,807.40 to Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. of Chesterfield, Missouri. Fehst - This is it! the Crest Fiew area. 10) Authorization for BRW to prepare Final Plans and Specifications for Central Avenue Street & Utility Improvements MOTION: Move to authorize preparation of Final Plans and Specifications for Central Avenue from 37th to 43rd Avenues as detailed in the Engineering Study dated January, 2000; and, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for final design services to BRW at a cost not-to-exceed $137,000. Fehst - This is between 3 7"' and 43rd. 11) Resolutions Accepting the Feasibility Reports for Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation and Seal Coating, and Calling for Public Improvement Hearing MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Resolutions, there being ample copies available for the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-17 which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 4, Street Rehabilitation, and calls for an Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2000. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-18 which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 4 Street Seal Coating and calling for an Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2000. Fehst - On Thursday, March 9, 2000, an i,formational hearing will be held. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17 BEING A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE REPORT ON THE 2000 STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS WITH FULL RECONSTRUCTION, PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND MILL AND OVERLAY AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolutions 2000-07, adopted by the City Council January 10, 2000, a report has been prepared by Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer with reference to the following improvements: FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION 50th Avenue University Avenue to 5th Street City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 3 50th Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street PARTIAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION 50th Avenue 7th Street to Washington Street 50th Avenue Jackson Street to Central Avenue 50 ½ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street MILL AND OVERLAY Monroe Street 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue Jackson Street 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue 49 ½ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street 50th Avenue 5th Street to 7th Street and this report was received by the Council on February 28, 2000, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project in necessary, cost-effective and feasible, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that the Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property (parcel unit basis) as well as non-abutting property (parcel unit basis) on the closest intersecting street for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $454,000. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 20th day of March, 2000 in the Council Chambers located at 590 40th Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and the City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Dated this 28th day of February, 2000 Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18 BEING A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE REPORT ON THE 2000 STREET SEAL COAT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2000-08, adopted by the City Council January 10, 2000, a report has been prepared by Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer with reference to seal coat improvements on the following streets: 4th Street 5th Street 6th Street 48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue 48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue 48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 4 7th Street Washington Street Madison Street Monroe Street 50th Avenue 51st Avenue Sullivan Drive 52nd Avenue 48th Avenue to 53rd Avenue 48th Avenue to 51st Avenue 48th Avenue to 51st Avenue 48th Avenue to 49th Avenue Washington Street to Monroe Street University Avenue to Washington Street 7th Street to Washington Street University Avenue to 7th Street and this report was received by the Council on February 28, 2000, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project in necessary, cost-effective and feasible, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that the Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property (parcel unit basis) as well as non-abutting property (parcel unit basis) on the closest intersecting street for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $92,550. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 20th day of March, 2000 in the Council Chambers located at 590 40th Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and the City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Dated this 28th day of February, 2000. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Resolution Approving Appointment of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of transferring appropriate documents in the transition of the Section 8 Program to the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-19, being a resolution approving appointment of Commissioners to the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority. (Revised Resolution) Removed for discussio.. Approve License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 28, 2000, and to waive the license fees for Immaculate Conception Church. City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 5 14) Payment of Bills MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Addition 15) Authorization to attend out of town Conference MOTION: Move to authorize the attendance of Officer Joe Sturdevant as advisor, and four police Explorers at the 2000 State law enforcement Explorer Conference on April 27-30, 2000, at Breezy Point, Minnesota. Cost to be covered out of the 2000 Police Department budget. Addition 16) Authorization to establish date for Public Hearing, Federal Block Grant for Equipment Purchase MOTION: Move to establish a public hearing date of March 13, 2000, regarding the purchase of equipment with federal block grant money totaling $23,945 with a $2,661 match by the City, and to approve the proposed list of equipment to be purchased with these funds. dMietme Wyckoff - questioned if the HRA resohttion changed the EDA in any way. Fehst - the HRA was not dissoh,ed and this resohttion is to transfer the Section 8 prog~'am to HUD. HRA signatures will be required for the program transfer. Resident requested item ~12 be pulled fi'om the consent agenda for discussion. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to approve Consent Agenda items, excluding item #12. All ayes. Motion carried. Item #12 - 12) Resolution Approving Appointment of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of transferring appropriate documents in the transition of the Section 8 Program to the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Bruce Nawrocki, 1255 Polk Place, questioned how the City justifies an HRA /eW without an active HRA. He felt the City shouM contimte to administer the Section 8 program. Fehst - At one time, the Section 8 prog~'am was a supplement to the Community Development Deparm~ent, but with the Portability aspect of the prog~'am, we are now subsidizing the Section 8 prog~'am. Nawrocki requested a written legal opinion if the HRA has the proper authority to/eve/this/eW over the past several years and a copy of the HRA transfer. Fehst - has spoken to ottr HRA/~EDA atto~wey and been assured it is legal to assess this/eW. Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-19, there being ample copies available for the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-19, being a resolution approving appointment of Commissioners to the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. Motion carried. City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the City has, by the adoption of a formal Resolution, duly created a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the City of Columbia Heights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the HRA consists of five members, who shall be residents of the area of operation of the Authority, and WHEREAS, the Mayor has this day appointed the following Commissioners of the HRA for the terms as indicated: Marlaine Szurek Don Jolly John Hunter Julienne Wyckoff Gary Peterson Term ending 1/1/2003 Term ending 1/1/2001 Term ending 1/1/2001 Term ending 1/1/2003 Term ending 1/1/2001 and, WHEREAS, the terms of the Commissioners shall coincide with their respective terms of office as Mayor/City Councilmember and as listed above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves appointment of the above-named persons as Commissioners of the HRA for the terms as indicated herein. Passed this 28th day of February, 2000. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Gary L. Peterson PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A. Proclamations 1. Census 2000 Mayor Peterson read the Census 2000 Proclamation, declaring "Census 2000" as a priority to obtain a complete lpolpldatiotl coltfit ill 2000. B. Presentations City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 7 C. Introduction of New Employees D. Recognition Mayor Peterson indicated the City Council has started the process of fillmg Commission/~Board vacancies. Motion by Szurek, second by Hunter. All ayes. Motion carried. 1. Mr. Dan Shattuck, 3801 Van Buren Street NE Motion by Szurek, second by Hunter, to appoint Dan Shattuck to a four year term, ending April 1, 2004, on the Planning and Zoning Commission, replacing the designated City Councilmember representative. All ayes. Motion carried. The Mayor introduced Mr. Shattuck, who thanked the Council and is looking forward to serving the City of Cohimbia Heights'. 2. Mr. Steven Johnson, 5029 6th Street NE Motion by Szurek, second by Hunter, to appoint Steven Johnson to the vacant Planning and Zoning Commission term, which expires on April 1, 2001. All ayes. Motion carried. The Mayor introduced Mr. dohnson, who thanked the Council and stated he hopes to work well with the City. Mayor Peterson thanked them both and indicated they will be an asset to our commtinity. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hansen - explained SEH is establishing a Sto~wl Water Utility Report identifying a sto~wl water work prog~'am over a ten year period, why this utility is the best method to identify needs, and a change is recommended. The enabling Ordinance was completed in August of '99. An article was placed in the Heights' Happenings, there were residential and commercial hearings and the residential hearing was rebroadcast over the cable channel. Mark Lobe~wleier, SEH, described how a sto~wl water utifity equitably covers sto~wl water costs', gave a budget breakdown, gave the three main areas of spending, and five possible areas of payment. The utility can generate 2.4 million for sto~wl water management. Utility fimding is favored. Only vacant or exempt parcels wonM be exempt. There wottM be no competition with the general fired as it wottM be a separate, dedicated fired similar to the water and sewer system. There wottM be no increase in property taxes. It wottM be based on the simple premise that contribtttors ttsing more, pay more. With the proposed reduction in sanira,3: and refitse rates, single family billing shouM not be increased. The Ordinance has an established appeal process. Nawrocki - how long will the re&ictions be in place ? Hansen - expecting three years but will be dete~wm~ed by other costs'. Dollar amounts were discussed Hansen - actual land use will be the dete~wmm~gfactor for amount cha~xed Ge~vy He~vqnger, 1731 bmsbruck Parkway, questioned this approach, and if percolation versus run off had been addressed. SEH constdtant - the approach is on land use Jr! each area and the rottuber of households Jr! the area. The rottuber of residential tittits is close to 3.5 per acres or 1/3 acre lots', dealing it! general telwiS. ]t is possible to measure each individual lot. Hansen - residential/multi-family residential will generate $1 O, 300 of the total $15,000. Four homes per acre may be closer to co~ect. N awrocki,- noted discrepancies in acreage as the City has many dO foot lots'. He questioned prog~am losses. Hansen - the Garbage fired will lose a projected $78,000 and Sanitary Sewer fired about $46,000. Hansen - suggested monthly rates be based on land use. Hansen - upon written request, fees will be dete~wm~ed on a parcel by parcel basis. Nawrocki - strongly objects' to exchMing City property. Hansen - this only exchMes parks and public right-of-ways. Nawrocki - felt fees shouM City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page g have been set at budget time, and at some point the ftrod balance will be eaten up. He felt the cun'ent system has worked well, and there is no need to change now. Jack Block, 4241 Tyler - objected to wording 'flat line" or "level rate ", and ag~'ees the City shouM also have to pay for sto~w~ water run off. Wyckoff - asked if this meant we are charging ourselves. Hansen - yes. Hansen - Property exemptions are only listed in the ordinance, which should be connected Shatnick - also a member of Cohlmbia Heights' Housing Maintenance Authority - the proposed rate sn.ucnwe wording should be changed fi'om zoning to land use. A per unit minimum charge is unfair to residents in a one bedroom unit, and that charge should be per meter. Hansen and the atton~ey ag~'eed on the "zoning" to "land use" wording change. Shatnwk, as a land owner, has not received notification, and stated there are 490 phis rental property owners in this community. Fehst - the Sto~w~ Water utility was discussed during the budget year. During the past several years, there have been three major sto~w~s causing many residents to have sto~w~ water problems or water in their basements. Money should be raised to resoh,e these issues and this is the proper way to do it. Fehst - also need to look at the policy of other cities sanitary sewer rates, and bring back to Council at a later date. Nawrocki asked what authority allows usage of the te~w~ "land use ". A tton~ey Hoefi - it is defined in the City Policy under fee basis. Resolution Adopting Rate Structure for Storm Water Utility Policy Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of the Resolution, including changing references of zoning to land use, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. which: Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-15, being a Resolution All ayes. Establishes the rate structure for storm water utility. Reduces the sanitary sewer rate from $2.00/1000 gallons to $1.93/1000 gallons. The minimum charge would become $31.76. Reduces the refuse collection charge by $1.00/month for each container size for single family units and 5% for multi-dwelling units. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.2000-15 ESTABLISHING RATES FOR A STORM WATER UTILITY REDUCING RATES ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND REFUSE COLLECTION WHEREAS, the attached policy defines the structure for establishing rates for a Storm Water Utility, and WHEREAS, Ordinance 1397 established a Storm Water Utility for Columbia Heights. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: In accordance with the Storm Water Management costs as identified in the engineering report titled: ;Financing Columbia Heights' Storm Water Management Program,' dated November, 1999, the following rates shall be put into effect as of April City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 9 1, 2000, on all billings rendered thereafter: Storm Water Utility Rate Structure: The storm water utility rate shall be calculated on a monthly basis per single family unit for R-1 and R-2 land use and on an area basis for all other land uses. The proposed rates, monthly, are as follows: Land Use Rate R-1 $ 1.48/unit R-2 $ 1.92/unit R-3 $ 9.87/acre R-4 $ 9.87/acre RB $19.22/acre LB $19.22/acre GB $21.74/acre CBD $21.74/acre 1 $16.96/acre I- 1 $19.22/acre MWW $ 2.57/acre Sanitary Sewer Disposal Rate The minimum sewer disposal charge shall be reduced from #33.00 per quarter to $31.76 per quarter on a quarterly basis per family unit for the first 16,457 gallons (2,200 cubic feet); and the sanitary sewer disposal rate charge shall be reduced from $2.00 per 1,000 gallons to $1.93 per 1000 gallons. 3. Refuse Rate The monthly refuse rates shall be reduced by $1.00 per month for residential and 5% for multi-family service refuse levels only. The rates for all other services shall remain the same as most recently established by Council Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all foregoing rates are reduced to meet offset the cost of the Storm Water Utility fee for the City of Columbia Heights residents for these respective services. Dated this 28th day of February, 2000. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Nawrocki questioned how the City wiY be charged Hoeft - park land is exempt fi'om charges and public buildings will be compa~ble to other business. Karston McCarthy questioned increased fees dtte to hardtop driveways that residents were required to put ill Peterson - indicated a lot of time has been spent by staff and consultants for the best and most fair conchtsion possible to the sto~w~ water problem. B. Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4328 6th Street NE. City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 10 Dana Alexon, Assistant Fire Chief, indicated that because of improper t~otification fi'om the Fire Department, he recommended the public hearing be opened and tabled so the minimum ten day notice can be served. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to table the matter of Rental License Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License held by Thomas Brooks to the March 27, 2000, City Council meeting, in that the property owner has requested additional time to correct deficiencies at the property. All ayes. Motion carried. C. Public Hearing for Suspension of Intoxicating Liquor License at 4005 Central Avenue NE. Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, indicated the business at 4005 Central Avetree NE has fidly complied, and recommended removal fi'om the agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1. Resolution regarding Metro Transit Recommendation Anderson -Metro Transit has worked with the City toward a proposal for changes in transit service. Based on City Council concertos and comments fi'om the public, the proposal has been revised and inchides the requested addition to Route ~ 31 on Reservoir Boulevard This route will ultimately end at the Rosedale transit httb, rtttming once per hottr. Staff recommended adopting the resohttion inchtding endorsement of the 25% g~'owth plan which wottM allow a route to Brookdale if the g~'owth plan reached a 25% increase. Wyckoff - is there Saturday service ? Anderson - will check, but felt if the demand required this, it couM be inchideal. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to waive the reading of Resolution 2000- 20, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to adopt Resolution 2000-20, being a Resolution of the Columbia Heights City Council pertaining to the Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan. Wyckoff - is proud of the people of Cohtmbia Heights', for banding together, and being instrumental getting this revised change. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2000-20 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL PERTAINING TO THE REVISED METRO TRANSIT RESTRUCTURING STUDY SERVICE PLAN. WHEREAS, on January 24, 2000, the Columbia Heights City Council reviewed and discussed the draft Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan; and, WHEREAS, on January 25, 2000, the Columbia Heights City Manager sent a letter to Metro Transit stating that due to the elimination of certain routes in Columbia Heights, the City Council is unanimously opposed to the proposed changes to service in Columbia Heights; and, City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 11 WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council met with representatives from Metro Transit at a City Council work session on February 7, 2000; and, WHEREAS, it was determined that Metro Transit would evaluate the possibility of making changes to the Restructuring Study Service Plan to provide more coverage in Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights received the proposed revisions to the Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan on February 25, 2000; and, WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed revisions during their meeting of February 28, 2000; and, WHEREAS, the revised plan includes a proposed Route 31 which will be an hourly route from the Columbia Heights Transit Hub to Rosedale Mall, providing transit service along 40th Avenue NE, Reservoir Boulevard, 44th Avenue NE, and Arthur Street NE. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council hereby supports the revised Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan and the "25% Growth Plan" which indicates that Route 31 will include an extension west from the Columbia Heights Transit Hub to Brookdale Mall. Passed this 28th day of February, 2000. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Hunter Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk B. Bid Considerations Other Business 1. Census 2000 Partnership Agreement Anderson - Staff is working with the Census Bureau toward Census day, Al)ril 1, 2000. An accurate census is important for apportionment of fimding. Eve~3: person not counted is an approximate loss of $2,500 per year to the City. The Bureau is requesting a Partnership ggv'eement with the City to accomplish certain aspects' toward the 2000 Census. They are Ctt~Tet~tly hirit~g at about $12. O0 per hour. The City will air public service atltlOZttlcel~letlt Oil Cable T.V. Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly, to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau in an effort to increase awareness and participation in Census 2000. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 12 A. Report of the City Manager Fehst - the doint Quarterly Meeting with the School District, Hilltop, Fridley, and Cohtmbia Heights will be at . 5:00pro., February 25, 2000 at Mt,=yn Hall, with a status report on the Northstar Co~vqdor, Mealtronic development, School District construction, and Library it~o~w~ation. The CHASE g~'ant for S177, 000 was signed, with thanks to Keith Windschit/, Recreation, who got this done. The LA WCON g~'ant is being refittided. Motley available for parks was revised fi'om $2 million to $7 or 8 million. The Downtown Master Redevelopment Plan will soon be submitted The Comprehensive Plan is done, in final fo~w~, and available for Uotmcil review. He commended Officer Dale Sorenson on being named co-recipient of the Officer of the Year awa~ and Cou)oral John Rogers for receiving the Meritorious Service award. B. Report of the City Attorney GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions 1) Meeting of the January 18, 2000, Economic Development Authority 2) Meeting of the January 25, 2000, Park and Recreation Commission 3) Meeting of the February 17, 2000, Telecommunications Commission Mayor Peterson read fi~om a letter, received fi~om a resident, thanking everyone in the City for their humanitarian spirit after her stroke. Two snidents fi~om Mr. Gahiska's Govenm~ent class introd~iced themselves. 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.) Mayor Peterson requested there be no derogatory remarks or personal remarks against staff Nawrocki - commented that he was not given a fthal chatice to respond regarding the Sto~w~ Water Utility. He felt residents did riot receive etlottgh tlotificatJotl, and any problems are being hatidled rotder the craTetit system. Joyce Meier, 4931 dackson St, stated she called the Police Deparm~ent regarding the person next door doittg mdicetwed attto repairs. No otte respottded, and felt her cottstifittiotta/ rights were violated. Fehst - asked Chief Johnson to research this and respond. Anderson, Comnmnity Development, commended Com~cil for their excellent selections to the P/arming and Zotlittg CollllllissJotl. Jolly - Cotmci/members are ve~y pleased with the citizens coming forward to vohmteer for Boards and City Council Meeting Agenda February 28, 2000 Page 13 Commissio., a.d ag~'eed with Wyckoff o. the support a.d hell) received o. the bus issue. the public is much more apparent when we pull together. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Peterson at 9:20 p.m. Effective.ess of Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk