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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 10, 2000OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2000 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Wyckoff, and Hunter o PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Council and others present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. o 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.) o 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 Szurek, second by Wyckoff, to approve consent agenda items as follows: 1) Minutes for Approval MOTION to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2000, Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2) Authorize attendance of the Information Systems Director at LaserFiche Training MOTION to authorize the attendance of Aleksandr Chernin, Information Systems Director, at the training for LaserFiche Integrator Toolkit from August 23, through August 26, 2000 and that all related expenses be reimbursed from the Information Systems fund. 3) Authorize attendance of the Assistant to the City Manager at the NATOA Conference MOTION to authorize the attendance ofLinda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager, at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Conference to be held in Los Angeles, California, from September 13-16, 2000 and that all related expenses be reimbursed from funds 225-49844-3105 and 225-49844-3320. Fehst stated this is the national cable conference. 4) Appointment of Deputy Director of Civil Defense MOTION to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Charles Thompson to the position of Deputy Director of Civil Defense effective July 10, 2000, and that Chief Thompson is to be paid half of the salary authorized by Resolution 93-14 for the year 2000, and be eligible for the full annual salary when he becomes fully certified in emergency management. Fehst indicated upon certification the stipend wouM be the total fee, and one-half the amount until then. 5) Conditional Use Permit - Case #2000-0612, 4923 Central Avenue MOTION 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 City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 2 limited to building permits, fire code, and health department regulations will be met and in full compliance; The screening requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for fencing and dumpster enclosure shall be in compliance; All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance; A revised floor plan of the building showing tenant spaces by size and uses shall be provided to calculate parking requirements prior to occupancy; Hours of operation shall be confined to the period from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Fehst indicated the parking information received today meet; the requirement; and can be approved. 6) Authorization for Braun Intertec to Conduct Road Rater Testing on Zone 6 City Streets MOTION to authorize Braun Intertec Corp. to conduct Road Rater testing on Zone 6 streets, excluding C.S.A.H. for a cost not-to-exceed $9,850 with funding from the Infrastructure Fund; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Fehst stated the four previous road district; did undergo this same rating. 7) Authorization to seek bids for Retaining Wall Construction MOTION to authorize staff to seek bids for retaining wall construction at Jefferson Street divide, 5255 7th Street (on 53rd Avenue), and 4342 Arthur Street. Fehst stated that these type improvement; on State Aid Street; are paid for with the State Aid monies. 8) Approve application for one-time Gambling Request by East River Hockey Association Move to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a one- time bingo event to be conducted by the East River Hockey Association at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights, on August 12 and 13, 2000; and furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing body. Chief dohnson confirmed all ficenses are up to date, and they have a long-standing relationship with us. 9) Establish Hearing Dates Re: License Revocation or Suspension of Rental Properties at 3849 Central Avenue, 4542 Heights Drive, and 1215-1217 Circle Terrace MOTION to establish a Hearing Date of July 24, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against F. C. Celtic, LLC at 3849 Central Avenue. MOTION to establish a Hearing Date of July 24, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Gina Gilgore at 4542 Heights Drive. MOTION to establish a Hearing Date of July 24, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 3 Nurhan Kasar at 1215-1217 Circle Terrace. 10) Approval of Resolution #2000-52 for Final Plans and Specifications and authorize advertisement for bidding for the University Avenue Backlit Street Name Signs, City Project No. 1999-20 Fehst stated this was discussed at length last year, and was authorized. This project was completed on Central Avenue, with many compliments'. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-52 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE BACKLIT STREET NAME SIGNS, CITY PROJECT NO. 1999-20 WHEREAS, the engineering consulting firm of BRW has prepared final plans and specifications for the improvement of Backlit Street Name Signs on University Avenue, at 37th, 40th, 44th and 49th Avenues, City Project No. 1999-20 and; WHEREAS, the City's Municipal State Aid account shall provide the funding for the proposed improvements; and WHEREAS, the improvements continue the City goal(s) of improving the physical appearance of the City's commercial and industrial corridors; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the Official paper and the Construction Bulletin, an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published in the Focus News on July 13th, 2000, and in the Construction Bulletin on July 14th, 21st and 28th. The advertisement shall specify the work to be done; shall state that bids will be received by representatives of the Council until 2:00 p.m. on August 8th, 2000, at which time they will be publicly opened by the City Engineer; will then be tabulated; and will be considered by the City Council at their regular meeting of August 14th, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Engineer and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond payable to the City for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. Passed thisl0th day of July, 2000. Offered by: Szurek Seconded by: Wyckoff Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk MOTION to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-52, there being ample copies available to the public. City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 4 MOTION to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2000-52 approving the final plans and specification and authorize advertisement for bidding for the University Avenue Backlit Street Name Signs, City Project No. 1999-20. 11) Approve License Applications MOTION to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 10, 2000. 12) Payment of Bills MOTION to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. In answer to Council's question, the Pubfic Works Director indicated the retaining wall work is on the Jefferson divide between 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue. The work will include the replacing timber style walls that are falling over, with a modular style block, using state aid funds. UPON VOTE: All ayes. Motion carried. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A. Proclamations 1. National Night Out - August 1, 2000 The National Night Out Proclamation was read by the Mayor and accepted by Corporal Austin, who is in charge of the program. This is the 12t~ year for the event with participation from 6:30p. m. to 8:30p. m. The Fire Department will participate, and the City Council was invited to participate. Citizens interested in hosting a National Night Out Party shouM contact the Police Department. B. Presentations 1. Gateway Park Entrance Monument The Pubfic Works Director stated the Design Team suggestion to install a Gateway sign at the entrance to the City will be installed on land donated at 37t~ Avenue and Central Avenue. A committee researched and designed a sign considering the uniqueness of polished granite, elements of the block at Murzyn Hall, and maintenance consideration. It will be six feet by ten feet and could be repeated at other portals in the city. Almost all work will be completed with volunteer labor. The Mayor stated that using the committee's design saved the City a $12,000 consultant fee. Fehst has received word that the former Chamber of Commerce would make funds available for a sign at 53rd Avenue. The Pubfic Works Director described the flags, lights, letter coloring. A landscaping map was displayed The granite will have polished brass lettering attached Wyckoff stated committee members looked all over the United States for ideas, and thanked Katherine Vesley for all the pictures she took. C. Introduction of New Employees 1. Tim Johnson, Planner - Community Development Community Development Director Anderson introduced Mr. Tim Johnson, who will start work on July 5 as the new City Planner. Johnson thanked everyone and stated he is looking forward to working with the City Council. 2. Stephen Bloom, Officer - Police Department Police Chief Johnson introduced Mr. Stephen Bloom, and administered the Police Oath of Office. Mr. Bloom thanked everyone and stated he is proud to be with the Columbia Heights Police Department. City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 5 D. Recognition 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing for the Consideration of Franchise Applications Assistant to the City Manager Magee, stated that on April 24, the City Council authorized publication cfa Notice of Intent to Franchise. Legal staff is reviewing the applications. Staff recommended continuing the public hearing to September 25th, 2000 at 7:O0 p.m. Representatives were present from Wide Open West and Everest Connections Corporation. Jane Bremmer, Everest Connections Corporation stated their system is an 860 megahertz cable system for voice, long distance, video and high speed Internet access. Their objective is good customer service, not to make customers angry before they are the customers. They suggested competition wouM bring price stability. Szurek asked if each provider wouM have to run their own wires? They stated yes, on wherever the right-of-way wouM be. Szurek was concerned with increasing the number of utility boxes in residents' yards'. Judy McGrath, Wide Open West, indicated they plan to estabfish local offices. The Telecommunications Attorney has stated that the City cannot reasonably deny access to cable companies. The new franchises are looking for competitive neutrafity. MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to continue the public hearing to consider the franchise applications of Wide Open West and Everest Connections Corporation to Monday, September 25, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. B. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution #2000-53 for Revocation of the Rental License for 1407- 1409 Circle Terrace NE Fire Chief Thompson gave the background on the housing maintenance code violations. He stated the biggest issue is to scrape and paint, and that the weeds' are becoming an issue again. Councilmembers indicated a relative promised these issues wouM be taken care of and several extensions were already allowed. Thompson indicated the building was occupied The City Attorney indicated residents' wouM be notified RESOLUTION 2000-53 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY SUSAN LOEWENTHAL (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1407-1409 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON OCTOBER 27, 1999 OF A PUBLIC HEAR1NG TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1999. NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 6 1. That on August 24, 1998, the Columbia Heights City Council voted to revocate the license held by Susan Loewenthal for failure to correct Housing Maintenance Code violations. See Resolution 98-76. 2. That on October 9, 1998, Assistant ChiefAlexon conducted a license reinstatement inspection and noted that seven violations remained uncorrected. A letter was written and sent to the special conservator and to Mr. Claude Loewenthal (Owner's son) detailing the violations that need to be corrected and the time table for correction. Three exterior items were given extension until June 1, 1999 to be corrected. 3. That on January 27, 1999, Matt Field and John Larkin, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that two of the violations that were not granted extensions remained uncorrected. It was decided by the inspection office that these two exterior violations would be granted extensions due to the time of the year and that they would be rechecked when the four other violations were to be reinspected on June 1, 1999. 4. That on June 2, 1999, Rich Hinrichs, inspector for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that six violations still remained uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by regular mail to the owner of the property at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 5. That on July 8, 1999, Rich Hinrichs, inspector for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that the six violations still remained uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by regular mail to the owner of the property at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 6. That on August 10, 1999, Rich Hinrichs, inspector for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that the six violations still remained uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by certified mail to the owner of the property at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 7. That on September 3, 1999, Gary Gorman and Rich Hinrichs, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that the six violations remained uncorrected. Inspector Gorman took photographs of the remaining violations. 8. That on September 3, 1999, Rich Hinrichs, inspector for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that one exterior violation still remained uncorrected. Compliance orders listing the violations were mailed by certified mail to the owner of the property at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 9. That on September 28, 1999, the Columbia Heights City Council held a public hearing and a Rental Housing License revocation hearing at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that evening. The action the City Council took on the revocation of the rental housing license of the aforementioned property was to table any action until the October 25, 1999 regular City Council meeting. This action would give the Owner's son time to get some of the violations corrected. 10. That on October 25, 1999, the Columbia Heights City Council held a public hearing and a Rental Housing License revocation hearing at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that evening. The action the City Council took on the revocation of the rental housing license of the aforementioned property was to table any action until the November 8, 1999 regular City Council meeting. This action would give the Owner's son time to get some of the violations corrected. 11. That on November 8, 1999, the Columbia Heights City Council held a public hearing and a Rental Housing License revocation hearing at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that evening. Five violations remained at the property and it was explained to the City Council that the property manager would not be able to complete the repair due to the weather/season. The action the City Council took on the revocation of the rental housing license of the aforementioned property was to table any action until the first City Council meeting in May of 2000. This action would give the Owner's son time to get some of the violations corrected. 12. That on June 15, 2000, Dana Alexon, Enforcement Officer for the City of Columbia Heights, noted that three violations remained uncorrected. Assistant Chief Alexon noted that work on correcting these three violations had been started but not yet completed. Assistant Chief Alexon advised the owner's son, who was present, that another reinspection would be performed on June 20, 2000 to determine compliance. 13. That on June 20, 2000, Dana Alexon, Enforcement Officer for the City of Columbia Heights noted that the three violation on the exterior remained uncorrected. Assistant Chief Alexon had a phone conversation with the owner's son and Mr. Loewenthal was advised that the rental license revocation hearing City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 7 would take place on July 10, 2000 at 7:00pm 14. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Officer, the following conditions and violations of the City's Housing Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: A. Failure to correct violations of the Residential Maintenance Code Violations. B. Failure to submit $100.00 in reinspection fees. 15. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 1407-1409 Circle Terrace Bvld NE is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached hereto; 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by License Holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F3874B is hereby revoked/suspended (cross out one); 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this 10th day of July, 2000 Offered by: Jolly Second by: Szurek Roll call: All ayes. Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk MOTION by Jolly, second by Szurek, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-53, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION by Jolly, second by Szurek, to adopt resolution no. 2000-53, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to ordinance code section 5a.408.(1) of the rental license held by Susan Loewenthal regarding rental property at 1407-1409 Circle Terrace. All ayes. Motion carried. 1. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2000-54 for Revocation of the Rental License for 500 40th Avenue Fire Chief Thompson gave the background of the housing maintenance code violations. He indicated the department is not getting necessary information from this owner and inspections are not being scheduled. Members agreed that the owner needs' to follow the code. If the owner calls' the Fire Department office for an inspection and if the building passes inspection, he couM be approved. RESOLUTION 2000-54 City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 8 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY A.C. MILAN, LLC (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 40th AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON MAY 31, 2000 OF A PUBLIC HEAR1NG TO BE HELD ON JULY 10, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING: F1NDINGS OF FACT 1. That on January 4, 2000, Dana Alexon, Enforcement Officer for the City of Columbia Heights, mailed by regular mail a licensing application and a notice to schedule an annual inspection to the owner of the property at 500 40th Avenue. 2. That on February 24, 2000, a second notice to schedule an annual inspection was sent by regular mail to the owner's address of 500 40th Avenue. 3. That on March 20, 2000, it was noted that the owner of the property had not yet called and scheduled an inspection for the property. A third notice was sent by regular mail, notifying the owner to call and schedule an annual inspection. 4. That on March 31, 2000, a final notice to schedule an annual inspection was mailed by certified mail to the owner's address. Shortly after the mailing of the notice the owner called the Fire Department's Housing Maintenance Code office and set up an inspection for April 25, 2000 at 3:30pm. 5. That on April 25, 2000, Steve Kolosky, Inspector for the City of Columbia Heights, was present to inspect the property at 500 40th Avenue at 3:30pm and no one was there to let the inspector into the rental unit. 6. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Officer, the following conditions and violations of the City's Housing Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: A. FAILURE TO SCHEDULE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION B. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A NO-SHOW INSPECTION FEE OF $50.00 7. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 500 40th Avenue is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached hereto; 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by License Holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 9 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F4105 is hereby revoked/suspended (cross out one); 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this 10th day of July, 2000 Offered by: Szurek Second by: Hunter Roll call: All ayes. Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Motion by Szurek, second by Hunter, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-54, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Szurek, second by Hunter, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-54, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to ordinance code section 5a.408.(1) of the rental license held by A. C. Milan, LLC, regarding property at 500 40th Avenue. All ayes. Motion carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1416, amending Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to the amendment of certain sections of the wine and beer licensing requirements of the City. Pofice Chief Johnson, along with the City Attorney, and License Clerk have revised Ordinance 853 to combine sections regarding beer and wine sales into Ordinance No. 1416. Staff looked at the 300foot setback requirements for setbacks from churches and schools and we are at the minimum setback of the eleven other cities contacted. Staff recommended the ratio of food to wine sales be reduced to 60%, as it would be a benefit to our license holders. City Attorney Hoeft stated this Ordinance consolidates several applications and incorporates them into one process. Motion by Hunter, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Ordinance # 1416, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hunter, second by Szurek, to establish July 24, 2000, at approximately 7:00 p.m., as the second reading of Ordinance #1416, being an ordinance amending Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to the amendment of certain sections of the licensing requirements of the City. All ayes. Motion carried. B. Bid Considerations C. Other Business City Council Minutes July 10, 2000 Page 10 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager Fehst stated the recent summer storm caused some downed branches, erosion and water in only a few basements. Szurek stated a resident on Jackson Street indicated their neighborhood received water in their basements. Hansen indicated this area is Zone 6 and repairs are due theft in two years. Szurek stated residents are concerned that the Transition Block will increase the water coming into their area. He stated that current plans cannot allow for greater water runoff than currently exists. He felt an appropriate time to look at the draining would be in conjunction with the street repairs. B. Report of the City Attorney City Attorney Hoeft had documents for the Mayor and City Manager to sign for the closing on the property at 4101 Central Avenuefor the next day. C. Report of the Building Official Building Official Collova reported the protective inspections, and building permits generated a construction value of $5 million last year, and $3 million this year. The decrease is due to lower lot availability, completed school construction, and the building moratorium. He stated 544 Summit is working on the front of their building. They have removed the semitrailer and have moved equipment into the pole building. The Building Inspections Department is mailing out letters on unresolved permits. Jolly asked about 4008 6th Street. He stated the building remains posted. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions 1) Meeting of the June 6, 2000 Library Board of Trustees Miscellaneous Mayor Peterson informed resident; of the new Habitat for Humanity home under construction. He invited Councilmembers to work on this project. 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.) No one came forward to address the City Council. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Hunter, second by Szurek, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk