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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2000 in
the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Present: Councilmember Szurek, Councilmember Jolly, Councilmember Wyckoff, Councilmember Hunter,
and Mayor Peterson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
4. 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 Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to approve Consent Agenda items as follows:
A.
1) Minutes for Approval
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2000, Regular Council Meeting as
presented.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2000 Board/Commission Interviews as
presented.
2) Establish Work Session and Budget Hearing Dates
Motion to establish a Work Session meeting date for Monday, October 30, 2000 at 7:00
p.m., and the Budget Hearing meeting for Monday, November 6, 2000, at 6:00 p.m.
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2000-73, being a Resolution Amending Plan Documents for the
Flexible Benefit Program.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-73, there being ample copies available
to the public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2000-73, being a Resolution Adopting the Amended Plan
Documents for the Columbia Heights Flexible Benefit Program.
Walt Fehst, City Manager, stated this allows pre-tax dollars in the Flexible Benefit Program
fund to increase from $1,600 to $2,600 effective January 1, 2001.
RESOLUTION 2000-73
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CHANGES TO PLAN DOCUMENTS
FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights desires to continue to offer its employees a flexible benefit
program providing for reimbursement of medical expenses and dependent care expenses, and payment of
employees’ insurance premiums, and a plan entitled the City of Columbia Heights Flexible Benefit plan has been
prepared and submitted to the City Council with a recommendation of adoption.
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October 23, 2000
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council amends its current Plans
entitled the City of Columbia Heights Flexible Benefit Plan, City of Columbia Heights Health Care
Reimbursement Plan, City of Columbia Heights Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan which were originally
effective February 1, 1993, replacing them, and by adopting in whole the enclosed Plan bearing an effective
date of January 1, 2001, and directs the City Manager to implement the Plan in accordance with its terms.
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Passed this 23 day of October 2000.
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: All ayes
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
4) Adopt Resolution No. 2000-74 Being a Resolution Electing to Continue Participation in the
Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities
Act for calendar year 2001.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2000-74, there being ample copies available to
the public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2000-74, being a Resolution Electing to Continue Participation
in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act for calendar year 2001.
Fehst stated this allows us to apply to the pool of funds available through the Livable
Communities Act.
RESOLUTION 2000-74
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL ELECTING TO CONTINUE
PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
WHEREAS
, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (Minnesota Statutes Section 473.25 to 473.254) establishes a
Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address housing and other development issues facing the
metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 473.121; and
WHEREAS,
the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, comprising the Tax Base Revitalization Account, the
Livable Communities Demonstration Account and the Local Housing Incentive Account, is intended to provide certain
funding and other assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and
WHEREAS
, a metropolitan area municipality is not eligible to receive grants or loans under the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Fund or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department of Trade
and Economic Development unless the municipality is participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program
under the Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254; and
WHEREAS,
the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan Council to negotiate with each
municipality to establish affordable and life-cycle housing goals for that municipality that are consistent with and
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October 23, 2000
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promote the policies of the Metropolitan Council as provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide; and
WHEREAS
, each municipality must identify to the Metropolitan Council the actions the municipality plans to take to
meet the established housing goals through preparation of the Housing Action Plan; and
WHEREAS
, the Metropolitan Council adopted, by resolution after a public hearing, negotiated affordable and life-
cycle housing goals for each participating municipality; and
WHEREAS
, a metropolitan area municipality which elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account
Program must do so by November 15 of each year; and
WHEREAS
, for calendar year 2001, a metropolitan area municipality that participated in the Local Housing Incentive
Account Program during the calendar year 2000, can continue to participate under Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254
if: (a) the municipality elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program by November 15, 2000;
and (b) the Metropolitan Council and the municipality have successfully negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing
goals for the municipality:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the Columbia Heights City Council hereby elects to participate in the
Local Housing Incentives Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act during the calendar year 2001.
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Passed this 23 day of October, 2000
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: All ayes
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
5) Approve Indoor Gun Range Update
Motion to approve the purchase and installation of a new bullet trap system and ventilation
system from RRI Range Systems in the amount of $19,109 plus tax and approve electrical
modifications needed to run this system to be made by Aid Electric in the amount of $3,306
plus tax; funding to come from the 2000 Federal Equipment Block Grant Fund 276-42112
and Fund 883, Police Contributions Fund.
Fehst stated funds to upgrade the Gun Range come from public donations and the Federal
Equipment Block Grant Fund.
6) Authorize to solicit bids for sale of Fire GPM Pumper
Motion to authorize the Fire Chief to solicit sealed bids for the sale of the 1967 Pirsch 1250
GPM Pumper
Fehst stated this pumper has been an unused backup for ten years and is no longer safe to drive or
economical to repair.
7) Approve Transfer of Funds to Fire Department Overtime Regular Fund Account
Motion to transfer $1,750 from General Fund Account #101-00-34202 to the Fire
Department Overtime Regular Account #101-42200-1020.
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October 23, 2000
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Fehst indicated these funds were received for a mutual aid NSP gas leak in St. Anthony.
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8) Approve Re-Issue of Rental Housing License after Revocation at 500 40 Avenue
Motion to issue a Rental Housing License to A. C. Milan, LLC to operate the Rental
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Property located at 500 40 Avenue in that the provisions of the Residential Maintenance
Code have been complied with.
Fehst stated this revocation was due to failed attempts to schedule an inspection. Following the
inspection, the property was found to be in compliance.
9) Establish Hearing Dates Re: License Revocation or Suspension of Rental Properties at 3732
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3 Street, 981 43 ½ Avenue, 1100-1102 39 Avenue, and 4055-4057 University Ave
Motion to establish a Hearing Date of November 13, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of
a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Dale
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Frenzel at 3732 3 Street NE.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of November 13, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of
a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against
Mohammed Khan at 981 43 ½ Avenue NE.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of November 13, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of
a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Steven
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Efterfeld at 1100-1102 39 Avenue NE.
Motion to Establish a Hearing Date of November 13, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of
a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Kwei
Fang at 4055-4057 University Avenue.
10) Payment of Bills
Motion to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Hunter questioned the difference in the bids for the firing range improvements. Chief Johnson indicated the
recommended bid includes everything that needs to be done.
Wyckoff questioned the necessity to replace the Fire Department pumper. Fehst indicated there would not be a
replacement.
Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Proclamations
B. Presentations
1. Antionette LaMere
Mayor Peterson stated Ms. LaMere was not present, and a clock would be given to her for her
service on the Human Services Commission. He stated the Council appreciates the time and effort
she has given to the City during her six years on this Commission.
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October 23, 2000
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C. Introduction of New Employees
D. Recognition
1. Commission Appointments
a. Donna Kay Schmitt – 4260 Tyler Street
Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek
, to appoint Donna Kay Schmitt, to fulfill a
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four-year term, ending April 1, 2003 to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Ms. Schmitt thanked the City Council.
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b. Harold Netkow – 1160 49 Avenue NE
Motion by Jolly, second by Hunter,
to appoint Harold Netkow, to fulfill a three-year
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term, ending April 1, 2003 to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission.
Vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. Netkow thanked the City Council.
c. Roger Peterson 4113 Quincy Street NE
Motion by Hunter, second by Szurek,
to appoint Roger Peterson, to fulfill a five-year
Upon Vote: All
term, ending April 1, 2002 to the Park and Recreation Commission.
ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. Peterson was not able to be present.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Ordinance #1421, being an Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Estate
located at 3855 Main Street NE
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly ,
to waive the reading of Ordinance #1421, there being ample
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
copies available to the public.
Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly,
to adopt Ordinance #1421, being an Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Authorization to Convey Certain Real Estate located at
3855 Main Street NE.
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, stated this property was acquired in August
2000, and will be conveyed to Mr. Brian Roeller. He will split the property with the other adjacent
owner, Mr. Patrick Truchinski. These property owners will take on the responsibility of
demolishing the current structure. Hunter suggested a location to obtain fill, if necessary.
Peterson stated he was pleased that neighbors are getting involved to improve our City.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1421
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977
AUTHORIZATION TO CONVEY CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT
3855 MAIN STREET NE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights, a Minnesota municipal corporation, may convey unto Brian
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October 23, 2000
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Michael Roeller, the real property described as follows, to wit:
Lot 29, Block 80, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a deed to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions specified in
the purchase agreement.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: October 9, 2000
Second Reading: October 23, 2000
Date of Passage: October 23, 2000
Offered By: Szurek
Seconded By: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes _____________________________
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
B. Bid Considerations
C. Other Business
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
Fehst reported on the hours worked by our firefighters up by Carlos Avery over the past weekend. This is
part of our mutual aid contract. There is a controlled burn this Saturday at the City owned property on
Lookout Place. Instructors from the Anoka Hennepin Technical College will run the three sessions of this
controlled burn.
He indicated there is a joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission at 7:00 p.m. this
Wednesday to review the proposed budget.
Fehst stated 37 goslings and 10 adult geese have been removed from the lakes area.
He stated the NEI development has progressed to NEI entering into a contract with Real Estate Equities.
The developer is still negotiating for the locksmith’s property.
Wyckoff stated she was pleased that John Murzyn Jr. was promoted to Utility Foreman. Fehst agreed.
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October 23, 2000
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Hunter indicated the Gateway project would be capped tomorrow, leaving only the flagpoles to install and
electrical work to be done. Jolly indicated that help from volunteers on this project saved the City
$12,000. Fehst indicated Wally Logacz’s concern that the Sister City logo was not incorporated into the
Gateway sign. The design committee felt a sign next to the marker would be best or a flag has also been
considered.
B. Report of the City Attorney - None
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
1) Meeting of the September 27, 2000 Park and Recreation Commission
2) Meeting of the October 3, 2000 Library Board of Trustees
3) Meeting of the October 3, 2000 Library Board of Trustees Budget Hearing
4) Meeting of the August 16, 2000 Economic Development Authority
5) Meeting of the September 19, 2000 Economic Development Authority
6) Meeting of the September 25, 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.)
Antionette LaMere arrived. Mayor Peterson thanked her for her service to the community and awarded her a
clock. She thanked everyone.
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Richard Dustin, 1708 39 Avenue, indicated he was upset with how the City Council was treated by residents, and
each other, at the last council meeting. He addressed Wyckoff’s comments and protocol at that meeting. He
referred to the many accomplishments of this City Council. Dustin suggested concerned residents should join
commissions and committees and become involved in their community. Wyckoff spoke to some of Mr. Dustin’s
comments.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk