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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 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
A. by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to approve Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2000, Regular Council
Meeting as presented.
2) Establish Work Session for November 20, 2000
MOTION: Move to establish a Work Session meeting following the Special Assessment Levy
Hearing on Monday, November 20, 2000.
Walt Fehst, City Manager, recommended the Council also go through the Public Works Department
and Finance Department proposed budgets at this meeting.
3) Approve Resolution No. 2000-78, Being a Resolution changing the Date of A Regular City
Council Meeting.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-78, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-78 Being a resolution changing the date of
the second meeting in December 2000, to Wednesday, December 27, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-78
BEING A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF A
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WHEREAS:
The City Council has decided to change the date of the second regular Council meeting in December, 2000, and
WHEREAS:
The date of the second regular Council meeting in December would heretofore have been scheduled for Monday, December
25, 2000 has now been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 27, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
, that all interested parties be advised of this change with the traditional convening time of
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Passed this 13th day November, 2000.
Offered by: Wyckoff
Second by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes _______________________
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
4) Canvassing Municipal General Election Returns
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Resolution, there being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2000-77, canvassing Municipal General Election
returns.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-77
CANVASSING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
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WHEREAS
, the City of Columbia Heights, did on the 7 day of November, 2000, conduct and hold a General Municipal Election for the
purpose of electing a Mayor and two Council Members; and
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WHEREAS
, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a meeting of said Council held on the 13 day of November, 2000, did
canvass the returns and results of said General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS
, the following results were determined by said canvass of said General Municipal Election, to wit:
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST IN ELECTION: 9,501
Valid Votes Cast for Mayor Valid Votes Cast for two 4-Year Council Seats
Gary L. Peterson 5,413 John Hunter 2,792
Robert C. Buboltz 3,098 Bruce Nawrocki 4,063
Overvotes 0 Theresia Synowczynski 3,648
Times Blank Voted 936 Robert A. (Bobby) Williams 4,064
Undervotes 0 Overvotes 0
Write-Ins 54 Times Blank Voted 794
Undervotes 2,798
Write-Ins 49
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that Gary L. Peterson is
elected Mayor, and that Bruce Nawrocki and Robert A. Williams are hereby elected members of the City Council; assuming said office on
January 2, 2001.
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Passed this 13 day of November, 2000
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: All ayes ________________________________
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
5) Establish date for Public Hearing, Federal Block Grant for Equipment Purchase
MOTION: Move to establish a public hearing date of November 27, 2000 at approximately
7:00 p.m., regarding the purchase of equipment with federal block grant funding totaling
$21,578 with a $2,398 match by the City, and to approve the proposed list of equipment to
be purchased with these funds.
6) Establish Hearing Dates Re: License Revocation or Suspension of Rental Properties at
4546 Tyler Street and 1224-1226 Circle Terrace Boulevard.
MOTION: Move to establish a Hearing Date of November 27, 2000 for Revocation or
Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights
against Yong Kwon Yi at 4546 Tyler Street.
MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of November 27, 2000 for Revocation or
Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights
against Salman Ali at 1224-1226 Circle Terrace Boulevard.
7) Approve Rental Housing License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
November 13, 2000.
8) Approve Business License Applications
a. 2000 Business License
b. 2001 Business License
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for
November 13, 2000.
9) Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Upon Vote:
5. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Proclamations
1. American Education Week
Mayor Peterson read the November 12-18 American Education Week Proclamation.
B. Presentations
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1. Thank you, by Mary Soukup – Ostrander Property
Mary Soukup, daughter of Mrs. Ostrander, and Mrs. Ostrander were present to thank the City
Councilmembers for their help in the sale of the family home. She stated the Councilmembers acted with
great compassion to expedite this process.
C. Introduction of New Employees
Mayor Peterson indicated that Roger Peterson, the new member of Park and Recreation Commission was
in the audience.
D. Recognition - none
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. Close the Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 3732 3 Street
NE.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing as property was brought into compliance.
B. Close the Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 981 43 ½
Avenue NE.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing as property was brought into compliance.
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C. Close the Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1100-1102 39
Avenue NE.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing as property was brought into compliance.
D. Close Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4055-4057
University Avenue NE.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing as property was brought into compliance.
E.First Reading of Ordinance No. 1425, Being an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853
City Code of 1977, vacating Certain Alleys and Easements within the NEI Transition Block
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Jolly, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1425, there
All Ayes. Motion carried.
being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote:
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Jolly, to establish Monday, November 27, 2000, at
approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of Ordinance 1425, which is an Ordinance
vacating certain alleys and easements for the NEI site, as the proposal is in compliance
with the City Subdivision Requirements, and the City Engineer has reviewed the vacations
proposed.
Tim Johnson, City Planner, briefed Council and referred to the background information memo
on the Transition Block. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the
Preliminary and Final Plan and Rezoning of the Ostrander property. This ordinance vacates the
existing City owned easements on the plat, and two alleys.
Joyce Shellito, 403 Summit Street, asked the building height adjacent to the proposed easements
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and questioned fire-fighting problems. Johnson stated the building would be 40 feet high, or
three stories including the basement. He stated this plan has been looked at by the fire
department for any concerns.
: All Ayes. Motion carried
Upon Vote.
F. Approval of Preliminary Plan for a Planned Unit Development (PUD), Case #2000-0408
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at 825 41 Avenue NE, 4150 Central Avenue NE, and 4156 Central Avenue NE
MOTION
by Szurek, second by Hunter, to approve the preliminary plan for the planned
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unit development at 825 41 Avenue NE, 4150 Central Avenue NE, and 4156 Central
Avenue NE, subject to the following conditions:
1. City Council adoption of Ordinance 1411, rezoning the subject property to R-4,
Multiple Family Residential District.
2. Successful negotiation of a purchase agreement between the applicant and NEI
College of Technology.
3. Successful negotiation of a development agreement between the applicant and the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
4. City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat for the project.
5. The final landscaping plan shall be amended to accommodate landscaping in and
around the stormwater pond to create an open space amenity in the area.
6. The proposed public utility system shall have final review and approval by the
Public Works Department.
7. Final Drainage and Grading plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department.
8. Plans will need to be approved by the Columbia Heights Fire Department for
emergency vehicle access and hydrant distribution.
9. The final lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved as part of the final plan
review.
10. Directional changes in the public alley shall be clearly signed and marked, and a
traffic impact barrier shall be provided at the point where the alley turns away from
Central Avenue to travel around the proposed senior building, as well as a
guardrail placed adjacent to Outlot B for safety measures. Successful negotiation
of a purchase agreement between the applicant and NEI College of Technology.
11. The traffic circulation system shall be clearly signed and marked on the site,
including identification of any one-way systems and private accessways.
12. The final plans shall accommodate waste material storage.
Johnson indicated this is for the Planned Unit Development of the Transition Block. This is
an integrated concept incorporating different types of development, being platted separately.
The Planning Commission recommended approval. This area, not including the Ostrander
property, was rezoned in April. The locksmith shop purchase has been completed. Jim Hoeft,
City Attorney, stated this motion includes the PUD reviewed at the City Council Work
Session. Jolly asked if the hydrologist has reviewed the sanitary flows. Johnson stated that
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, indicated this will not alleviate the drainage problem,
but will not make it any worse.
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Harold Hoium, 4315 5 Street NE, questioned items on the development map. Ken Anderson,
Community Development Director, indicated the road referred to is a private drive
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belonging to NEI, which will be shared by the school, the assisted living facility and the
rental units.
Bruce Nawrocki, 1255 Polk Place, felt this is a piecemeal project, compacting too much in a
small space, and that the City Engineer should put in writing that no adverse conditions will
come about from flooding. Nawrocki questioned elevations and the limitation of parking to
other than NEI users. He felt Council should move ahead with the assisted living project and
drop the rental property.
Roger Peterson, 4113 Quincy Street NE, feels the size of this project is too much for this
space and parking. The street parking should also be available to residents, not just NEI
parking.
Joyce Shellito, questioned vehicle access, parking spaces per unit, and water runoff in the
parking lot. Anderson stated there would be 25 parking spaces for the 50 assisted living
units and additional spaces in Out Lot E. This is an industry standard. The Traffic
Commission has reviewed the egress with no action recommended. They were against on-
street parking permits. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the on-street
parking. Councilmembers stated NEI has agreed to this parking plan, and is aware there
could be up to 12” of standing water, from a large storm, in the parking lot. Anderson stated
NEI would have 456 parking spaces on site, and with permit approval, would have 33 spaces
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on 41Avenue and 11 spaces on Jackson Street. He stated the pond in Out Lot B would
maintain the current run off situation.
Nawrocki felt the increased amounts to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer could cause
potential problems with the systems, and possible flooding or backup into homes. Peterson
indicated the Public Works Department would address this.
Mary Callaghan, 4219 Jackson, stated100 year storms happen frequently and water running
down Van Buren Street plugs up and floods many homes. She is afraid water will now also
come from this project, adding to frequent flooding. She felt there would be too many people
using the storm and sanitary sewers.
Council Members discussed past problems with flooding in this area and the potential of
increase to the sanitary sewer system. Nawrocki felt the problems should be addressed prior
to development approval. Peterson indicated this was a long ongoing problem, and the City
should do whatever is necessary to fix the problem, but not hold back this development. Fehst
stated the study of this area was moved up one year to assess and reduce these types of
backups. This development plan meets all necessary requirements. Hunter asked if this
sanitary sewer could be tied into the Central Avenue project. Staff will research this.
All Ayes. Motion carried
Upon vote: .
Approval of Ordinance No. 1423, Being and Ordinance Rezoning 4157 Jackson Street NE
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and Approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Northwestern Second Addition at
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825 41 Avenue NE, 4150 Central Avenue NE, 4157 Jackson Avenue.
Rezoning
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Szurek,to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1423,
All Ayes. Motion carried.
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote:
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Szurek, to establish Monday, November 27, 2000, at
approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of Ordinance No. 1423, which is an
Ordinance rezoning 4157 Jackson Street NE to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District,
as the proposal is generally consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan, and
is consistent with the proposed zoning for the entire NEI site.
All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Following discussion: Upon Vote:
Johnson indicated this is the Ostrander parcel and would be rezoned to be consistent with the
project and the Comprehensive Plan for Transit Oriented development. The rezoning is from
R2 to R4, Multi-Family Residential District.
Preliminary and Final Plat
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Wyckoff, to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat as
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presented for the Northwestern Second Addition site as submitted at 825 41 Avenue NE,
4150 Central Avenue NE, 4157 Jackson Street NE, and 4156 Central Avenue NE, as the
Plat is in substantial compliance with the City Subdivision Ordinance requirements, subject
to the following conditions:
1. City Council adoption of Ordinance # 1423, rezoning the subject property at 4157
Jackson Street NE to R-4, Multiple Family Residential District.
2. The applicants will need to demonstrate interest in the property at 4156 Central
Avenue NE (i.e. ownership) before the City Council will approve the Final Plat.
3. Successful negotiation of a development agreement(s) between the applicant and
the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
4. The creation and vacation of pertinent perimeter drainage and utility easements
shall be added to the plat and shall be approved by the City and the Public Works
Department.
The creation and vacation of alley rights-of-way as shown on the plat.
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6. Directional changes in the public alley shall be clearly signed and marked, and a
traffic impact barrier shall be provided at the point where the alley turns away from
Central Avenue to travel around the proposed senior building. A guardrail shall
also be provided next to the drainage pond (Outlot B) as a safety measure.
7. Plat should be amended to reflect and spell out Block for legal description on plat.
8. The City Attorney, City Engineer, and County Surveyor shall review and approve
the plat before recording.
Johnson indicated all necessary departments have reviewed this plat. Hunter pointed out the
additional 10-foot easement. Johnson indicated this was added as requested.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Upon Vote:
H. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1426, Being an Ordinance designating Permit Parking
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Only on 41 Avenue NE (N.E.I. College of Technology)
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MOTION
by Jolly, second by Szurek, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 1426, there
All Ayes. Motion carried.
being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote:
MOTION
by Jolly, second by Szurek, to establish Monday, November 27, 2000 at
approximately 7:00 p.m. as the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1426, Being an
Ordinance designating permit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through
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Friday, except holidays, on the north side of 41 Avenue from Quincy Street to the alley
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west of Central Avenue and on the south side of 41 Avenue from Jackson Street to the
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alley west of Central Avenue and on the east side of Jackson Street south of 42 Avenue
N.E.
Anderson stated the Traffic Commission recommended denial and that notice was sent to
everyone within 300 feet. Three letters of concern were received from residents. Peterson
requested that all residents again be notified prior to the second reading of the ordinance.
Motion
Upon vote: Szurek – aye, Jolly – aye, Hunter – aye, Wyckoff – nay, Peterson – aye.
carried 4 to 1.
Jolly stated the Traffic Commission recommended denial because this would be inconsistent with
our policy to not use off street parking for developments.
I. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1424, Being an Ordinance Adopting the Columbia Heights
Telecommunication Tower Siting Ordinance
MOTION
by Szurek, second by Hunter, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1424,
All Ayes. Motion carried.
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote:
MOTION
by Hunter, second by Szurek, to establish Monday, November 27, 2000, at
approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of Ordinance 1424, Columbia Heights
Tower Siting Ordinance.
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Johnson indicated the existing moratorium is in effective until December 7. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this ordinance.
Kenneth Henke, Telecommunications Commission member, stated this ordinance is to regulate
the placement of towers and certain engineering aspects associated with the cell phone industry,
and encourage more than one user per tower. Hunter questioned generator noise. Henke stated
these are only used during power emergencies. Peterson asked that the Telecommunication
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Commission look at it and give their recommendation to the City Council on November 27.
Anderson advised continuing the emergency tower moratorium, so as not to be without a
moratorium or having the new ordinance in place.
MOTION
by Jolly, second by Szurek, to table the motion until the Tele-communications
Commission has reviewed and addressed the additional concerns received in writing on the
All ayes. Motion carried.
Telecommunication Tower Siting Ordinance.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Establishing Amount of Assessments to be Levied; Resolution No. 2000-75, Being
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a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special
Assessments on the Projects to be Levied.
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Fehst stated the November 20 special assessment hearing is consistent with the two prior
assessment hearings.
MOTION
by Szurek, second by Jolly, to waive the reading of the Resolution,
All Ayes. Motion
there being ample copies available or the public. Upon Vote:
carried.
MOTION
by Szurek, second by Jolly, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-75; Being a
Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments
All Ayes. Motion carried.
on Projects to be Levied. Upon Vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 – 75
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
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WHEREAS
, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 25 day of September, 2000, ordered a
special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and
WHEREAS
, the following projects will be specially assessed on November 20, 2000, and a portion of the construction
costs may be borne by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City Code
4.103, that the breakdown is as follows:
CITY OF ESTIMATED ASSESSED ESTIMATED
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HILLTOP CITY PORTION PORTION TOTAL
Street Construction $100,597.89 $113,398.75 $213,996.64
Partial Street Construction $ 41,242.58 $ 83,982.50 $125,225.08
Mill and Overlay $ 13,880.82 $101,010.00 $114,890.82
Seal Coat Streets in Zone 4 $1,332.00 $ 12,480.15 $ 98,908.75 $112,720.90
General, Utility Funds $559,665.00 $599,665.00
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Passed this 13 day of November, 2000
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes _______________________________________
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
B. Bid Considerations
C. Other Business
1. Offer to Purchase 4656 Monroe Street NE.
MOTION
by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to deny the offer to purchase 4656
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Monroe Street NE submitted by Williams Design and Construction, Inc. Upon
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Vote:
MOTION
by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to authorize staff to seek bids for the
sale of property at 4656 Monroe Street NE.
Anderson explained bids are mailed to interested parties, and advertised in the local newspaper
for twenty-one days. The bids would ask for plans so the quality of the home could be
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considered
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Upon Vote:
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2. Approval of Conditional Use Permit Case #2000-1127, 4000 6 Street
MOTION
by Wyckoff, second by Jolly, to approve the Conditional Use Permit to
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allow the operation of the Hy-Lander Drive-In at 4000 6 Street NE to , 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 existing freestanding sign on the west side of the lot must be
removed as it is non-conforming. All future signage must be submitted
on the City prescribed application form and must fully comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
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3. Staff would recommend to post no parking signs along 40 Avenue
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for the drive-in spaces to continue to have direct access to 40
Avenue without being blocked in by parked vehicles. Subject to City
Engineer final review.
4. Solid waste material shall be so located and fenced as to be removed
from public view or shall be kept in an enclosed building.
5. Hours of operation shall be confined to the period between 10:00 a.m.
and 1:00 a.m.
6. Lighting shall be accomplished in such a way so as to have no direct
source of light visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent
residential properties.
7. Prior to opening, completion of any repairs deemed necessary by City
Building Official.
Johnson indicated this is the former A & W site. The Planning & Zoning Commission held the Public Hearing on
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November 8, and recommend the approval with conditions. The existing building is nonconforming, but the use
is conforming. There will be no substantial changes to the building and approval is subject to approval by the
Building Official and Anoka County officials. The Building Official’s list of additional conditions was discussed.
There will be 9 drive-in lanes, a walk-up window, and a privacy fence. The sign is nonconforming and must be
removed. The proposed hours of operation were listed.
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Allen Rue, 4128 6 Street, stated he is a fifth generation Columbia Heights resident, has 16 years experience in
the restaurant business, and his goal is to bring back a nostalgic restaurant to Columbia Heights.
Bruce Nawrocki referred to parking in front of the restaurant, suggesting it be seasonal. Peterson stated signage
could also reflect a parking restriction after 10:00 a.m. each day.
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All Ayes. Motion carried.
Upon Vote:
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
Fehst stated the Police, Fire, and Assistant Fire Chief met at Anoka County on Tuesday regarding a
report on the current analog radio system. System patches could be used, but would be very expensive.
Replacement with an 800-megahertz system is recommended. Funding would come from several areas,
with no determination of each city’s share of the cost.
Fehst and Public Works Staff met with Metro Transit, regarding bus stops on University Avenue and bus
stop maintenance. Metro Transit will clean up bus stops once a week, or once a day if necessary. They will
also submit an ordinance controlling ad/paper boxes. They will consider new bus stop shelters with the
theme of bus hub.
Fehst, and the Community Development Director met with residents of the Huset Park area, and presented
info on the Master Development Plan. They addressed concerns of about 56 residents. He recommended
reconstituting the committee to look further at this plan.
Fehst thanked Patty Muscovitz, Bill Elrite, Jean Andres, the Finance Department Staff, and all the judges
and students (students donated their earnings to their Key Club), for all their hard work on the election
process. He commended the residents of Columbia Heights for the 85.08 percent voters turnout.
Jolly discussed complaints on the new bus routes on University Avenue. He commended Wyckoff on her
efforts in this area.
B. Report of the City Attorney
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Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that on Thursday, November 9the City closed the sale of 4101 Central
Avenue.
Bruce Nawrocki questioned possible incorrect zoning of this property for use as a mortuary. He
recommended rezoning or a change of the zoning description to include this type of business. Johnson
indicated this use was not correct under the current zoning ordinance, but will be included in the new
zoning ordinance.
C. Report of the Building Official
Mel Collova, Building Official, indicated:
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The new Wendy’s restaurant should open before Thanksgiving.
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The Gardens restaurant is open
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The old A&W has been inspected and the interior is in good shape
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Papa Johns is remodeling and will be required to apply for a permit
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Northeast Bank has been notified they must inform any purchaser of 506-508 40th of certain
conditions
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The Nedegaard building is progressing
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The two homes on Lookout Place have been removed
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An interested party is considering a motel behind the LaCasita restaurant
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Real Estate Equities should consider the price of rents at 44 and University @ $1050 per unit.
Four units were rented before completion of the building.
Collova stated occasional calls are received on the storm sewer and sanitary sewer issues. He indicated
part of the over use of the sanitary sewer may be residents draining their sump pumps in to it. He
suggested informing residents not to do this, or checking their homes to eliminate this practice. Jolly
stated some cities have passed a strong ordinance with fines for people who do this.
Wyckoff stated she went to the Cairo Grill, was very impressed, and recommended it to the public.
Peterson questioned the old Columbia T.V. building. Collova stated funding options for removal are being
pursued.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
a) Meeting of the October 19, 2000 Charter Commission
10. CITIZENS FORUM
Harold Hoium thanked the City Manager and Community Development Director attending the Huset Park
meeting, as they did give ideas and several proposals.
Hoium stated the cost for animal control at the Budget Hearing was $16,000. He felt there should be a
size restriction on animals in the City so they cannot be more than 14 inches high or over 40 pounds.
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Jolly informed everyone of a benefit for Mr. Hams, at the Heights Theatre on November 16.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk