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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 24, 2000OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Present: Szurek, Jolly, Wyckoff, Hunter, Peterson 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA Fehst added item 4-A-18, Software/Hardware Request MOTION A. by Szurek, second by Jolly, to approve Consent Agenda items as follows: 1)Minutes for Approval MOTION to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2000, Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2)Establish dates for City Council Work Session meetings to be held in August of 2000. MOTION to establish City Council Work Session meeting dates for Monday, August 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. Conference room - all invited to attend. 3)Adopt Resolution No. 2000-55, Being a Resolution Designating Election Judges for the 2000 Primary and General Elections RESOLUTION 2000-55 BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTIONS JUDGES FOR THE 2000 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS : There are scheduled elections in the City of Columbia Heights and the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS :Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30, and M.S.S.204A, the Council shall appoint qualified voters of each election district to be judges of election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the Primary and General Elections to be held on September 12, 2000 and November 7, 2000, respectively, with an hourly remuneration of $9.50 for head judge and $9.00 for an election judge. th Passed this 24 day of July, 2000. Offered by:Szurek Seconded by:Jolly Roll call:All ayes. Mayor Gary L. Peterson Columbia Heights City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 2 Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk 2000 ELECTION JUDGES FOR PRIMARY AND GENERAL As of 7/19/00 Precinct 1-Murzyn Hall-530 Mill St. HJ Faye Cleasby, Charlotte Zarich, Shirley Browning, Mona Lundholm, Fran Jensen, Gladys Luitjens, Wanda Heining, Darlene Bieljeski,Pauline Pafko, Mildred Peterson st Precinct 2-NEI College of Tech–825 41 Ave HJ Clara Shattuck, Mark Emme, Joann Kewatt, Lud Pafko, Frances Fleisher, Martin Heining, Marge Rosin, th Precinct 3 -Parkview Villa–965 40 Avenue HJ Muriel Nichols, Betty Spratt, Gladys Zemke, Laura Lindahl, Delores Jacobsen, Otto Lausten,John Doan, Ruth Hillestad, th Precinct 4-Highland Elem School–1500 49 Avenue HJ Marsha Stroik, Averille Lestina, Mavis Sibell, Janis Larson, Cliff Pelton, Audrey Olund, Charles Helland, Mabel Jackson, Lorrie Nalezny, th Precinct 5-First Lutheran Church–1555 40 Ave HJ Edna Miracle, Mayme Lyons, Joan Kinde, Pat Weber, Nancy French, Irene Ricci, Dolores Roman, Richard Meixner, Sharon Ruettimann, th Precinct 6-Highland Elem. School–1500 49 Ave HJ Judy Lee, Nancy Foster, Vonnie Seim, Barbara Elrod, Delores Marquette, Kay Mayer, Barb Karol, Eva Pelton, Mary Jensen, th Precinct 7-Valley View Elem School–800 49 Ave HJ Kay Handley, Karin Mattson *, Rose Corbett *, Sylvia Weeks, Jeanette LeBlanc, Ann Kronstedt, Fern Kobs, Joan Fuhrman, th Precinct 8-Valley View Elem School–800 49 Ave HJ Pat Jindra, Mary Dowdle, Noranda Anderson, Ken Kronstedt, Ruby Hawkins, Dick Corbett, Margaret Riley, James Davis, Judges who will serve at Crest View Home voting. * MOTION to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-55, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 55, Being a Resolution Designating Election Judges for the 2000 Primary and General Elections. 4)Approval of Leadership and Management Development Training MOTION to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with LeaderSource, at a cost not to exceed $6,500. 5)Authorization to Approve to Purchase Playground Equipment at Prestemon Park MOTION to approve the purchase of playground equipment at Prestemon Park in the Columbia Heights City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 3 amount of $24,590 from Miracle Recreation of Minnesota, not including tax. Fehst indicated this is an ongoing project to replace park equipment for safety reasons and modernization. 6)Authorization to Award 2000 Street and Parking Lane Striping Project MOTION to award the 2000 Street and Parking Lane Striping project to AAA Striping Service Co., of Rogers, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $5,299.76, with $4,620.45 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $679.31 to be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. 7)Authorization of Final Payment for Central Avenue Signal Revisions and Report of Final Acceptance MOTION to accept the work for Central Avenue traffic Signal Revisions (City Project No 9505) and to authorize final payment of $77,626.84 to Egan-McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc. Fehst indicated this is for traffic signals on Central Avenue including back lights, LED lights, and change out of traffic controllers. 8)Approval of Joint Task Force Funding Proposal MOTION to authorize an appropriation of up to $22,206 for consultant services associated with the Joint Task Force efforts with funding from Fund 226, Special Project Revenue, and remaining funds to be included in the Proposed 2001 Budget. Fehst stated the City would join with surrounding communities to study the effects of the Medtronic Project, resulting in a consulting service doing marketing research which will benefit our cities and Metronic. 9)Approval of SRF Consulting Group Supplemental Agreement MOTION to authorize up to $13,308.12 for planning services to be transferred to Protective Inspections fund 201-42400 with funding from the undesignated fund balance of the General Fund. Fehst indicated this is payment to the firm who worked on the Comprehensive Plan and authorizes up to $3,000 for work on the final plan of the zoning ordinance. 10) Approval of Conditional Use Permit Case #2000-0717, for 3700 Central Avenue NE MOTION to Approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the Olive Tree Grocery and Deli at 3700 Central Avenue NE to provide seating as a restaurant, subject to the following conditions: 1)All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full compliance. 2)The screening requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for fencing and dumpster enclosure shall be in compliance. 3)Parking lot site plan shall be resubmitted and be in substantial compliance with the Zoning Ordinance before restaurant seating is allowed, including handicap parking stall. Columbia Heights City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 4 4)Landscaping of 200 square feet needs to be incorporated into the revised site plan. 5)Loading areas shall meet ordinance requirements and be accessible. nd 11)Approval of a Variance Case #2000-0718, 4328 2 Street NE nd MOTION to approve the .4 foot side yard setback variance at 4328 2 Street NE as the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance and the ordinance under Section 9.104(3)(j) allows for alternations of non-conforming structures when the alternation will improve the livability thereof, provided a variance is approved. 12)Establish Hearing Dates Re: License Revocation or Suspension of Rental Properties at 3849 Central Avenue, 1215-1217 Circle Terrace and 4341 Tyler Place MOTION to establish a Hearing Date of August 14, 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 August 14, 2000, for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Nurhan Kasar at 1215-1217 Circle Terrace. MOTION to establish a Hearing Date of August 14, 2000, for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Abdul Rashid at 4341 Tyler Place. 13)Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 4542 Heights Drive MOTION to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License held by Gina Kilgore regarding Rental Property at 4542 Heights Drive in that the Property is in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code. 14)Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 1215-1217 Circle Terrace MOTION to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License held by Nurhan Kasar regarding Rental Property at 1215-1217 Circle Terrace until such time that the proper owner of the property can be notified. 15)Close Hearing for Rental License Revocation of 3849 Central Avenue NE MOTION to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License held by F.C. Celtic, L.L.C. regarding rental property at 3849 Central Avenue NE until such time that the proper owner of the property can be notified. 16)Approve License Applications MOTION to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 24, 2000. 17)Payment of Bills MOTION to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. addition:18)Software and hardware purchase request MOTION to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with PC Solutions for the purchase of anti-virus software licenses, two servers, computer cabinet, Columbia Heights City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 5 and support services at a total cost not to exceed $31,270. st Wyckoff clarified that there will not be a work session on July 31. Motion carried. All ayes. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A.Proclamations - None B.Presentations - None C.Introduction of New Employees - None D.Recognition - None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Second 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. Fehst stated Ordinance No. 1416 is for wine and beer sales only, and does not include hard liquor. The committee included the Police Chief, City Attorney and one Building Inspector. It was determined that other communities allow strong beer to be sold with 3.2 beer and wine. Stipulations require a ratio of at least 60% food and no more than 40% strong beer and wine sales. He noted a survey of eleven cities show a license requirement of 75 seats or higher, so the committee chose to stay at 75 seats. The committee felt this recommendation will best serve the needs of this City. MOTION by Hunter, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1416, there being Motion carried. ample copies available for the public. All ayes. MOTION by Hunter, second by Szurek, to adopt Ordinance No. 1416, amending Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to the amendment of certain sections of the wine and beer licensing Motion carried. requirements of the City. All ayes. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions - None B. Bid Considerations - None C. Other Business - None Wyckoff referred to Jean Kuehn, Special Projects Coordinator, who has indicated 1000 people have accessed the City web site in July, and 18 people have down loaded job applications. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manager Fehst stated a building permit for a retail store has been applied for at the Old America location. This retail chain has 2,400 stores nation wide, with one opening in St. Cloud September 2000. Michelle Chalin, Parkview Villa Housing Coordinator has resigned. Columbia Heights City Council Minutes July 24, 2000 Page 6 st National Night Out will be August 1. Interested residents may contact the Police Department for more information. B. Report of the City Attorney - None 9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A.Minutes of Boards and Commissions 1)Meeting of the June 28, 2000 Park and Recreation Commission 2)Meeting of the July 11, 2000 Planning and Zoning Commission 3)Meeting of the June 20, 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.) No one came forward. 11.ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. ______________________________ Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk