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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 26, 2000
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Jolly, Councilmember Wykoff, Councilmember Hunter, and Mayor Peterson
Absent: Councilmember Szurek
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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.)
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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.)
Walt Fehst, City Manager, indicated ltem /~4-A-5 will be removed from the consent agenda, as the information
requested from the applicant was not received.
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to approve Consent Agenda items, except item #4-
A-5, as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2000, Regular Council Meeting
as presented.
2)
Approval to host the annual Police & Fire Reserve Appreciation Event
MOTION: Move to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,000 from the Civil Defense
budget fund 101-42500 line 4374 to host the annual appreciation night for the Fire and
Police Reserve Units, and that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into
contracts as needed for this event.
3)
Authorization to hire Temporary Crime Analyst from the '99 School Based Partnership
Grant
MOTION: Move to approve the hiring of a temporary crime analyst for a period of one
year, with a starting date to be in July 2000; also, to approve the purchase of necessary
software and computer equipment to be used to implement this grant, total amount of
personnel and equipment cost not to exceed $92,342.00, with funding to come from the
1999 School Based Partnership Grant # 1999SBWX0026.
Fehst indicated this program is 100% funded by the grant received.
4)
Authorization to purchase CFA Fleet Maintenance Software Program
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to purchase one CFA Fleet Maintenance Program
from Computerized Fleet Analysis, Inc. of Addison, Illinois for a cost of $10,650, plus
tax, with funds allocated from 701-49950-5170.
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REMO I/ED FROM CONSENT.4 GEND.4 :
Conditional Use Permit - Case #2000-0612, 4923 Central Avenue
MOTION: Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of the
Cairo Grill in the Retail Business Zoning District at 4923 Central Avenue NE, subject to
the following conditions.
a. All required state and local codes, permits, and inspections including, but not
limited to building permits, fire code, and health department regulations will be met
and in full compliance;
b. The screening requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for fencing and dumpster
enclosure shall be in compliance;
c. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form
and must fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance;
d. A revised floor plan of the building showing tenant spaces by size and uses shall be
provided to calculate parking requirements prior to the City Council meeting of
June 12, 2000; and
e. Hours of operation shall be confined to the period from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
6)
Approve agreement for Lawn Maintenance and Snow Removal Services
MOTION: Move to award the contract for lawn maintenance and snow removal services
to Lawn Service and Snow Removal, Inc; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Fehst indicated this contract will allow us control on how often the contractor cuts grass or
plows snow.
7)
Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 1020 44th Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of
the Rental License held by Greg Heinen regarding Rental Property at 1020 44th Avenue in
that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
8)
Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 4201 6th Street
MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of
the Rental License held by Thomas Zarembski regarding Rental Property at 4201 6th
Street until such time that the proper owner of the property can be notified.
9)
Establish Hearing Dates Re: License Revocation or Suspension of Rental Properties at
500 40th Avenue and 1407-1409 Circle Terrace
MOTION: Move to establish a Hearing Date of July 10, 2000, for Revocation or
Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia
Heights against A. C. Milan at 500 40th Avenue.
MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of July 10, 2000, for Revocation or
Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia
Heights against Susan Loewenthal at 1407-1409 Circle Terrace.
10)
Approve Re-Issue of Rental Housing License Revocation for 4610-4612 Fillmore St.
MOTION: Move to issue a Rental Housing License to Mohsen Dessouki to operate the
Rental Property located at 4610-4612 Fillmore Street in that the provisions of the
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Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
11)
Approve Re-Issue of Rental Housing License Revocation for 1407-1409 Circle Terrace
MOTION: Move to issue a Rental Housing License to Susan Loewenthal to operate the
Rental Property located at 1407-1409 Circle Terrace in that the provisions of the
Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with.
12)
Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 4616 Tyler Street
MOTION: Move to close the Public a Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension
of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against
Syed Raza at 4616 Tyler Street.
13)
Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 218-220-42nd Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of
the Rental License held by Christopher Decker regarding Rental Property at 218-220 42nd
Avenue in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code.
14)
Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 4147 Washington Street
MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of
the Rental License held by Larry Wakeman, regarding Rental Property at 4147
Washington Street in that the property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code.
Approve Rental Housing License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the rental housing license agenda for
June 26, 2000.
16)
Approve License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June
26, 2000.
17)
Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Wyckoff ask for clarification on the crime analysis partnership. Fehst stated this is only a one year joint
research study with the school district to reduce crime assaults'. Jolly indicated that no specific incident
triggered this, but federal monies were available and we applied. This is a pro-active program.
All ayes, motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Proclamations
B. Presentations
C. Introduction of New Employees
D. Recognition
Mayor Peterson thanked the Lions Club for the wonderful, Jamboree parade they sponsored on Friday, June
23. He also thanked Wally Logacz who organized the parade. Peterson thanked the outgoing Jamboree
Royalty, and congratulated the new Queen Amber Meyers, First Princess Sara Trezona, and Second Princess
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LeAnn Zieski.
dolly asked why the Civil Defense Director was pulled from the prefiminary agenda. Fehst indicated it has been
rescheduled for the next Council meeting.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Second Reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 1414, Being an Ordinance for a 60 Day Extension
of the Moratorium on the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless
telecommunication facilities within the City of Columbia Heights
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, stated this ordinance would extend the current moratorium
from duly 10 to September 10, 2000.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 1414
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL FOR A 60 DAY EXTENSION OF
THE MORATORIUM ON THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION OF TOWERS AND
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does Ordain:
Section 1:
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.
Section 2:
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 60 day extension to the 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 July 10, 2000 through and including September 7, 2000 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 ordinance.
Section 3:
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This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after July 10, 2000 and extending through and including
September 7, 2000.
Passed this 26th day of June, 2000
Offered by: Hunter
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
MOTION by Hunter, second by Jolly, to waive the reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 1414,
there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hunter, second by Jolly, to approve Emergency Ordinance 1414, being an
Emergency Ordinance of the Columbia Heights City Council approving a 60 day extension of the
moratorium on the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless
telecommunications facilities within the City of Columbia Heights. All ayes. Motion carried.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Adopt Resolution 2000-43, a Resolution adopting the City of Columbia Heights
Comprehensive Plan
Anderson showed maps of/and use areas as they relate to the comprehensive plan. This document sets'
guidelines by which the City plans their future development. The process began in May of 1998 with a visit by
the Minnesota Design Team. A planning advisory committee was involved since June of 1998. They met with
the business community and the general public. In January, 2000 this plan was sent to adjacent jurisdictions for
their comments'. The Rice Creek Watershed responded with comments'. The Metropolitan Council's preliminary
review was positive, pleased that two optional sections were included, but stated the surface water shed plan
was incomplete. The City Engineer incorporated the needed changes and copies were distributed. Targeted
redevelopments' are near 40th and University, and 40th and Central. Anderson indicated the Comprehensive
Plans needs' to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by June 30.
Hunter asked if other communities have submitted their plans? Anderson stated of the 193 plans, over 50 have
not been submitted. The Metropolitan Council has ten days to indicate if the plan is complete and another 50
days' to provide comments'.
Bruce Nawrocki, 1255 Polk Place, felt this final Comprehensive Plan was not fully explained to residents, and
was not specific on things such as zoning changes and cost information. He disagreed with adding Section 8
Certificates. He felt the reference to a future community center was incorrect as it has been voted down twice.
He referred to the storm sewer line, light rail transit, and regulations on buildings and signs. He suggested
Council approve submitting the document, but not approve the actual document.
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dames Lee, 4757 Heights' Drive; George Furlong, 4752 Heights' Drive; and Dave Nielsen, 4763 Heights' Drive
addressed Council on a street repair problem from 1998. Mayor Peterson asked that this item be addressed
under Open Forum.
doyce Shellito, 403 Summit Street, asked what the Comprehensive Plan wouM mean to her residence. Anderson
replied staff has spoken to Ms. Shellito regarding the acquisition of two homes in her area. He explained the
Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document for the entire city, with a land use district map, showing only
possible land uses. Anderson listed the dates of each planning meeting held over the last two years and
indicated updates were put in the Heights' Happenings. Shellito asked why building demolition on the two
properties purchased by the City has not taken place. Anderson stated a use for these sites has not been
determined and demolition has not taken place because the City acquires as many properties as possible to bid
multiple demolitions. It is anticipated the demolitions will take place in August of 2000, following Council
approval. Peterson requested the Building Official get this information to Ms. Shellito when available. Shellito
asked about the status of the Merit siding clean up. Fehst indicated they were now in compliance. Fehst
indicated the Comprehensive Plan is like a wish list, and agreed there is are no economics in this plan.
Peterson stated this is just a plan and every effort has been made to notify the public of the meetings and to get
them involved. He stated this is a dream for the City, but we need to think big, and start small. Hunter stated
this plan is mandated by the state, without financing. This plan is subject to review and approval by the
Metropolitan Council.
Karston McCarthy, 4315 3~a Street stated the submitted report shouM state that no changes will be planned as
residents' do not want any changes.
RESOLUTION 2000-43
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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; 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 City of Columbia Heights facilitated an extensive public participation process to assist in the preparation
of the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2000, the City of Columbia Heights circulated the revised document to the adjacent
governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 9, 2000, to review the
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Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Columbia Heights City Council adopt the
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council hereby adopts the Comprehensive
Plan, subject to final review and approval by the Metropolitan Council.
Passed this 26th day of June, 2000.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Wyckoff
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
MOTION by Jolly, second by Wyckoff, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-43, there
being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Jolly, second by Wyckoff, to adopt Resolution 2000-43, being a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights City Council adopting the City of Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan,
subject to final review and approval by the Metropolitan Council. All ayes. Motion carried.
First reading of Ordinance 1411, being an Ordinance rezoning 825 41st Avenue, NE 4150
Central Avenue NE, and 4156 Central Avenue NE to R-4; and approval of variance for
proposed assisted living senior building, and approve the preliminary plan for the planned
unit development at 825, 41st Avenue NE, 4150 Central Avenue NE, and 4156 Central
Avenue NE
Anderson gave the background for this proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD)for a 50 unit assisted riving
building and 22 rental townhouses. The rezoning request; are for 825 4]~'t Avenue from R-2 to R-4, and 4150
and 4156 Central Avenue from CBD to R-4. A five foot height variance request would allow the senior building
to be 40feet high because of the topography. Keith dans and Chris Winter of Real Estate Equities Inc., and
Shirley Barnes of Crest Flew Corporation were present to answer questions.
dans showed a map of the area to be redeveloped, and described where the assisted living units, rental
townhouses and parking wouM be located. He stated all restrictions from the City have been met with this plan.
dans anticipates signing the purchase agreement with NEI this week. He will continue getting the necessary
information to Council for further development approval,'. This project has been in progress for about two
years.
dans indicated the neighbors have been notified and a meeting was held. The meeting was very well attended.
Nawrocki asked for the definition of assisted riving unit,'. Barnes compared it to Royce Place, with home health
aids on duty 24 hours a day, strictly for senior citizens, dans explained the 22 townhomes are financed through
a tax creditprogram, including three Hollman unit,'. This is not Section 8 or low income rent. Anderson
described use of CDBG funds toward the project. Nawrocki questioned what the property tax consequences will
be. dans discussed property taxes and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. He stated the assisted living unit;
will pay commercial taxes at 2-3%. Anderson stated some of these topics have been discussed before the
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Economic Development Authority (EDA). Peterson stated this zoning portion is only one step in the approval
process.
Fehst stated this project is a result ora large meeting with residents' and the Minnesota Design Team. This
project was put together to benefit the public with tax rates that are within the state guidelines. Barnes stated
Oest Fiew is unable to service all seniors from the community because they are full, and that there is a need
for more of this type of senior housing. Senior housing allows homes to open up for new and younger residents'.
Nawrocki stated the residents' deserve to know the consequences of this project on their taxes, schools, etc. He
asked to discuss the TIF, the time period and how much was involved. Fehst stated it is 17years for the rental
townhomes and 20 years for the senior units'. Fehst stated TIF is the tool available to allow such a project to
proceed which will help to rejuvenate our town and the Central Avenue area.
ORDINANCE NO. 1411
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING
TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Section 1: That certain property legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, Northwestern Addition.
Section 2:
To authorize and direct staff to amend the official zoning map to reflect the change in zoning
from R-2, One and Two Family Residential District, to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District,
upon the effective date of said ordinance.
Section 3:
That certain property legally described as Lot 2 and the south 11 feet of Lot 1, Block 38,
Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis.
Section 4:
To authorize and direct staff to amend the official zoning map to reflect the change in zoning
from CBD, Central Business District, to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District, upon the
effective date of said ordinance.
Section 5:
That certain property legally described as Lot 2, except the south 11 feet, Block 38, Columbia
Heights Annex to Minneapolis.
Section 6:
To authorize and direct staff to amend the official zoning map to reflect the change in zoning
from CBD, Central Business District, to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District, upon the
effective date of said ordinance.
Section 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
June 26,2000
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Jolly, to waive the reading of Ordinance # 1411, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Jolly, to establish July 10, 2000 as the second reading of
Ordinance #1411, which is an Ordinance rezoning 825 41st Avenue NE, 4150 Central Avenue
NE, and 4156 Central Avenue NE to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District, as the proposal is
generally consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan. All ayes. Motion carried.
Peterson stated anyone with concerns on rezoning of this area is invited to attend the next meeting, which is the
public hearing for the second reading of the ordinance.
MOTION by Hunter, second by Wyckoff, to approve the five foot height variance for the
proposed assisted living senior building as topography of the property creates a hardship. All
ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hunter, second by Wyckoff, to approve the preliminary plan for the planned unit
development at 825 41st Avenue NE, 4150 central Avenue NE, and 4156 Central Avenue NE,
subject to any conditions set forth in an approved PUD Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
B. Bid Considerations
C. Other Business
Peterson stated this item will continue following an executive session after Citizens Forum.
1. Sale and lease back of 4101 Central Avenue.
MOTION: TO BE DETERMINED.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
Fehst announced it is his 24th wedding anniversary.
B. Report of the City Attorney
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GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the June 6, 2000, Planning and Zoning Commission
2) Meeting of the May 16, 2000, Economic Development Authority
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.)
The Mayor referred back to property owners of 475 7, 4763, 4752 Heights Drive who spoke earfier in the
evening. Lee stated there has been a problem with low spots in front of their homes since the road repairs were
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completed in 1998. He passed out pictures to the Council. Lee gave the history of their complaints to the
Public V/orks Department, who marked the problem areas six times, but did not correct the problem. He stated
that kids ride down the street on bikes through the water and he has cement studs by his yard that he doesn't
want anyone to run into. George Furlong stated this was his first complaint to Council in 50years of firing in
Columbia Heights, but he felt the street was not laid properly when it was repaired. Fehst will follow up on this
complaint.
Todd Hanson, who fives on Jackson Street, wanted to pubficly thank the Council and staff for the work they did
to correct the noise from the fans on top of the deruselum Market. They are now fixed and residents don't have
to hear the loud vibration any longer. He stated it is nice to see when government works for residents. Jolly
thanked him for his kind words.
HaroM Hoium, 4321 5th Street, thanked residents who have cleared brush next to their sidewalks. He proudly
announced that the new bus shelter will have doors on the center section and will be heated. He thanked
everyone involved with the new bus shelter. Anderson stated the bus shelter shouM be completed in August, and
servicing the public will commence in mid-September.
Wyckoff apologized to residents at Clover Pond if removing the geese upset them. She will have Clover Pond
removed from the geese removal list.
Mary Callahan, 4219 Jackson Street, asked when the proposed commercial building construction would begin
on 42'd and Central. Anderson stated the owner has indicated he will begin construction sometime in early
August.
Nawrocki indicated he had a statement to make. Peterson questioned if this was the item they had previously
discussed on the telephone. Nawrocki stated it was. Peterson indicated that action had been taken on this item
by Council two weeks ago, and he had spoken to the City Attorney who confirmed, no improper action was
taken and the salary was within bounds of adjusted wages. Nawrocki stated that as this was the Citizen's
Forum, he could bring up any issue he wished Hunter questioned why he did not address this item two weeks
ago. Peterson stated the Council did not need or wish to revisit the issue. Other Councilmembers agreed.
MOTION by Hunter, second by Jolly, to recess to the Executive Session. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Upon return:
1. Sale and lease back of 4101 Central Avenue.
Fehst explained the background on the commercial district moratorium, and the donation of 4101 Central
Avenue to Families Moving Forward (FMF), and Council action to claim an eminent domain. Fehst stated that
currently Councilmembers, staff and the City Attorney have been working with FMF to purchase the building
directly from them. This would allow the City to use the property for commercial development. The preliminary
agreement is $360,000, and would allow FMF to lease the building for a limited time so they may purchase
another property more beneficial to them. Fehst stated the FMF individuals were high quality individuals to
work with, and everyone is pleased to have reached a friendly agreement.
Hoefi stated the purchase price has been agreed upon with FMF, but there are some term changes which will
have to be discussed with them tomorrow.
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MOTION by Hunter, second by Wyckoff, to approve the purchase agreement as discussed and
amended with Families Moving Forward. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Jolly, second by Hunter, to appropriate funds of $360,000 for the purchase of
4101 Central Avenue from the undesignated, general fund, fund balance. All ayes. Motion
carried.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to approve the lease agreement with Families Moving
Forward, as amended. All ayes. Motion carried.
HaroM Hoium asked if there was a reasonable fimit to the lease. Hoeft indicated the agreement would be for a
maximum of two years, on a monthly agreement of $1 per month paid to the City, and a triple net lease holding
Families Moving Forward responsible for taxes, utilities and other associated cost,'.
Fehst stated if the property was an eminent domain, it would have been fimited to pubfic use. If we purchase
the property, we may approach a developer. He indicated staff has received several request; regarding
information to purchase the building.
Peterson stated that through negotiations with FMF, everyone feels this is a WIN/WIN situation.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk