HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 22, 1999 RegularAGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA I:IEIGHTS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1999 7 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 590 40TM AVENUE
Auxiliary aids for handicaooed persons are available upon request when the reque.st is made at least 96 hours in
advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements.
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTING OF SECRETARY PRO TEM/ROLL CALL(Commencement of
Cablecasting of Rep Mtg on Television.)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDmONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
P~ ~M, ove to, approve_ Consent ~Asen~.a items as follows: .....
_:) ~p. prov_e Mip. u.tes ox me ~ovemoer 8~ 1999,_Regmar ~qunqil _a~.eeting .....
_2) .A~opt R_esol. ution No. 99-94, Pertaining to S.upport or- Anoka Henne0in Iechnicai College
3) A0opt Kesolution No. 99-93, Regard-rog Hazardous Property at 4417 N.E. Universl'ty
Avenue
!h hori~_.e Assistant Fire Chief's Attendance at National Fire Academy _
pt Cit~ide. ID S~ts_tem, _C~_s Card, .and City-~Owp. e.d Build,ri. ps S..ecurity :system
orize'Purchase o/Boat, Motor, ano lrailer mr water ana ice ~escue
_Adopt City's_R.e.cord. Retention Schedule Pending Final Approval by the Minnesota
Department or-Administration
_APprove Lic_ .c~.. e Applications
Payment of Bills
_AIiprove EDA Purchasintaogl!ran~i~erPOli and Authori
R~/iuest Anoka Coupty Tax Forfeit Pr_ope_~ of 4501 Madison Street to the EDA,
and'Approve Transfer of Funds for this Tax Foffett Property
1~ OCLAMATI NS PRESENTATIO SAND GUESTS
B. Pre~ntafions - Presentation by Tom Dunwell of Buetow and Associates regarding the proposed
multi-use center.
C. Introduction of New Employ. ecs
1) Randy Schumacl/er, Community Development Assistant
2_) Franl~ Taylor, Police Officer
D. Recognition
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. :Second Read..mg of Ordinance No. 1401, _Regu.lat~ng _Consumption. in Public
B. Second Readin~ of Ordinance No. 1402, Regulating Loitering in l'ossession of Open Bottle
AF~,MS FOR CONSIDERATION
· omer Orflln~c~S and R0~olufions-
1) First R _e!uling of Ordmance No. 1395, Being an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5A ofthe City
Code of 1977
B. Bid Considerations
C. Other Business
1) Authorize Staffto Purchase Three Sof~ware Packages from PC Solutions
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. _Report o[tpe C_',ty Manager
B. Report of the city Attorney
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes or'Board_and commission Me_etm_gs _
1) Meeting o[the October 27, 1999, P~rk and Recreation commission
2) Meet.in~ o[t.he ~ovember 2, 1999, Public Library Board of.Tm, stees
3,) ,M, eet.in~ o[tne October 19. 1999, Economic Development Au~ority
~)) Mee~.' ~ o[the November 10, 1999. Human_ Services Commission
5) Meeting of the October 22, 1999, Charter commission
10. CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
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Walter Fehst, City Manager
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 4OTH AVENUE N.£., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 85421-3878 (6 ! 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
ADMINISTRATION
Gary L. Peterzon
Counci/members
John Hunter
Donald G. Jolly
Marlaine ,~zurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Walter R. Fehst
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on
Monday, November 22, 1999 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E.,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the 8dmission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons
are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782 -2800,
EXtension 209, to make arrangements. ~DD/782'2806 for deaf or h~ imlmired only)' ' ' :
CAI.I. TO ORDER/APPOINTING OF SECRETARY PRO TEM,/ROLL CALL
MOTION: Move to appoint Shelley Hanson as Secretary Pro Tem.
2___. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.)
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: Move to approve Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Minutes for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1999, Regular Council
Meeting as presented.
2)
Adopt Resolution No. 99-94, Pertaining to Anoka Hennepin Technical College
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 99-94, being a resolution pertaining to Anoka
Hennepin Technical College..
3)
Adopt Resolution No. 99-93, Regarding Hazardous Property_ at 4417 N.E. University
Avenue
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 99-93, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 99-93, declaring the buildings on the property located
at 44 17 N.E. University Avenue as hazardous, the structures/building must be razed, and the
lot graded for future development.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY I='MPLOYER
Agenda for Regular City Council Meeting
of November 22, 1999
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Authorize Assist_a_nt Fire Chief's Attendance at National Fire Academy
MOTION: Move to authorize the Assistant Fire Chief to attend the National Fire Academy
in Emmitsburg, Maryland fi.om January 3 i, 2000 to February 11, 2000, and that expenses be
reimbursed fi.om the appropriate account.
Adopt Ci _tywide ID System, Gas Card, and City-Owned Buildings Security System
MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a contract with
Trans-Alarm Inc. for the software and hardware required to finish Phase II of the security
system for City Hall at a cost of $21,400.93, including tax.
Authorize Purch~qe of Bo0t,.Motor, and: Trailer,for Water and Ice Rescue
MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to purchase a Zodiac Mark 2
Compact rescue boat and Spartan Custom WCI trailer with tongue jack and tie downs fi.om
Great American Marine of Bloomington, MN, for a total cost of $3,650.00 based upon low
informal quotation; and further, authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to purchase a 15
horsepower Yamaha 4-stroke motor fi.om Pierz Marine of Forest Lake, MN, for a total cost
of $1,649.00, based upon low informal quotation.
Adopt City's Record Retention Schedule Pending Final Approval by the Minnesota
Department of Administration
MOTION: Move to adopt the document entitled, "City General Records Retention
Schedule" and to direct the City Manager to forward such document to the l~fmnesota
Department of Administration for approval.
Approve License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for
November 22, 1999, and to waive the fees for Immaculate Conception Church and the City
of Columbia Heights Liquor Department.
Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Approve EDA Purchasing Policy and Authority
MOTION: Move to authorize the EDA Board to be empowered as a bi-lateral fiscal agent
with the same authority as the City Council to process payments and other financial
transactions necessary in administering the City's Community Development Block Grant
Program effective January 1, 1999.
Request An0ka County tO Transfer Tax Forfeit Property_ and Approve a Fund Transfer
Toward the Purchase of 4501 M~dis0n Street N.E.
MOTION: Move to recommend the City Council request Anoka County transfer the tax
forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority for the appraised value of $6,300 and to approve this amount be transferred from
the Special Projects (Land) fund, 226-49846-5110, toward this purchase; and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Age~da for Regular City Council Meeting
of November 22, 1999
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PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A. Proclamations
Presentation - Tom Dunwell, Buetow and Associates
Brief presentation of most recent plans for the proposed multi-use center.
Introduction of New Employees
1) Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant
2) Frank Taylor, Police Officer
D. RecognitiOn
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Second Reading of Ordinance Regulating Consumvtion in Public
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies available for the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1401, being an ordinance regulating consumption in
public.
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Second Reading of Ordinance Regulating Loitering in Possession of Oven Bottle
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies available for the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1402, being an ordinance regulating loitering in
possession of open bottle.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 1395, Being an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5A of City_
Code of 1977
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1395, there being ample copies
available for the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1395 for December 13,
1999, at approximately 7:00 p.m.
B. Bid Considerations
Other Business
1) Authorize Software Purchase from PC Solutions
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
PC Solutions for the purchase of BorderManager at $4,544; GroupWise at $9,867; and
ZENworks at $4,494.
Agenda for Regular City Council M~iing
of Nov~mb~a' 22, 1999
Pag~ 4
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
B. Report of the City Attorney
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
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Meeting of the October 27, 1999, Park and Recreation Commission
Meeting of the November 2, 1999, Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting ofthe October 19, 1999,.Economic Development Authority
Meeting of the November 10, 1999, Human Services Commission
Meeting of the October 21, 1999, Charter Commission
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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.)
Walter Fehst, City Manager
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA i~EIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1999
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CAIJ. TO ORDER/APPOINTING OF SECRETARY PRO TEM,_/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Peterson.
Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to appoint Carole Blowers as
Secretary Pro Tern. Motion passed unanimously.
Roll Call: Peterson, Hunter, Jolly, Szurek, Wyckoffall present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
- Item 4.A. 5) was removed from the consent agenda pertaining to the public meeting regarding the
multi-use center referendum.
- Item 4.A. 16) was added to the consent agenda pertaining to Resolution 99-92.
- Item 5.D. "Guests" was added, for a donation presentation from the VFW Post 230.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion by Councilmember Szurelq seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to approve Consent
Agenda items as follows:
1)
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the October 25, 1999, Regular Council Meeting as
presented.
2)
Approve Transfer of Funds to Repay Fire Department Budget
The Council approved the transfer of $1,878.19 received from Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad for the May 3, 1999, grass fire from the General Fund to account 101-42200-
1020; and further, to transfer $2,950.00 received from Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad for the May 3, 1999, grass fire from the General Fund to account 101-42200-
2282.
3)
Authorize Purch~ of One Unmarked, Downsized Vehicle for the Police Department
The Council authorized the purchase of one 1999 Ford Taurus unmarked mid-size vehicle
from the State of Minnesota bid ~424587, in the amount of $15,726.86 including tax,
funding to come from 431-42100-4150; and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into a contract for same.
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Approve Budget Appropriation for Community Center Promotions
The Council approved a budget appropriation of $10,000 from the General Fund
Undesignated Fund balance to the Recognition/Special Events Department in the General
Fund for activities related to the proposed community center and referendum, and to
appropriate $10,000 from the General Fund under Fund Balance to the Election
Department in the General Fund to cover the cost of the referendum election.
M~ting of Nove~b~ 8, 1999
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Adopt Resolution Opposing Le~slation Revoking the City's Authority to Negotiate,
Award, and Regulate Cable,Television,Franchises
The reading of the resolution was waived, there being ample copies available to the public.
RESOLUTION 99-90
BEING A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REVOKE THE CITY'S
AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, AWARD, AND REGULATE
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been granted the legal authority to
negotiate, award, and regulate cable television franchises under both federal statute Title 6
and Minnesota State Statute Chapter 238; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights accepted the responsibility that
comes with the awarding of the cable television franchise, including ensuring that the
cable company meets the identified needs of the community such as community
television and institutional networks and serving as a local resource to resolving
customer service issues; and
WHEREAS, state legislation has been proposed that would repeal Chapter 238
and revoke the City's authority to award a cable television franchise, eliminate the City
as a local resource to its citizens for resolving customer service issues, and remove the
City's ability to receive direct support for community television and other provisions
that meet community needs; and
WHEREAS, it has not been demonstrated by any means that local governments'
role in cable franchising impedes in any manner the ability of cable and
telecommunications companies to offer full and competitive services; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Columbia Heights acknowledges the regulatory
challenge of addressing the convergence of voice, video and data services, local
governments are essential to any legislative discourse in this area and must retain
authority to ensure continued local support for its community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Columbia
Heights must retain its authority to franchise companies providing cable television
services and is hereby opposed to any legislation that would revoke this authority and
that it further asserts its Constitutional rights to retain its local authority to enter into
contracts to serve its community.
Passed this 8th day of November, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All Ayes
Minutes of thc Regular City Council
Meeting of November g, 1999
Page 3
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Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
Authorize Amendment of the 1999 Police Department Budget
The Council amended the 1999 Police Department budget by reappropriating the $6,000
that was budgeted for Project Safety Net to be used for other general youth activity
programs to bring the city into compliance with the State oflWmnesota Grant Agreement
g90478.
Approve Correction to the October 11, 1999, City Council Minutes
The Council approved a correction to page three of the October 11, 1999, city council
minutes as noted on the council letter.
Authorize Staffto Seek Bids for Purchase of a Wood Chipper
The Council authorized staffto seek bids from the State of Minnesota Purchasing
Contract for the replacement of Unit #38: Vermeer Brash Chipper.
Authorize Designation of Two-Hour Parking in Front of 3844 Central Avenue
The Council designated two-hour parking in front of 3844 Central Avenue based on a
recommendation of the Troffic Commission.
Accept Proposal for Subsurface Exploration/G-eotechnical Review Services for Central
Avenue
The Council accepted a proposal for subsurface exploration and geotechnical review
services for the Central Avenue improvement project from American Engineering Testing,
Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000; and furthermore, authorized the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
Resolution Cert'ff-ying Special Assessments
The reading of the resolution was waived, as there were ample copies available to the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 88
CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, that
THE COUNTY AUDITOR be, and he is hereby directed, to levy the special assessments on
the properties in the City of Columbia Heights as submitted on the attached page and filed in
the Assessment Book for 1999 as an additional amount of $20,766.56.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing amounts shall be included in the individual
real estate tax statements for the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments
- Fund #82958".
SAID LEVIES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement
Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November g, 1999
Page 4
and collection of State and County taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the
general laws of the State. All assessments with penalties and interest as indicated thereon
paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned
over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances.
Passed this 8th day of November, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All ayes
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
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Resolution Designating Election Judges
The reading of the resolution was waived, there being ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-89
BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 1999 SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS: There is a scheduled special election in the City of Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS: Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30, and M.S.S. 204A, the Council shall
appoint qualified persons on 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 Special Election to be
held on December 14, 1999, with an hourly remuneration of $6.50 for head judge and
$6.00 for an election judge.
Passed this 8~ day of November, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: All Ayes
Gary Peterson, Mayor
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William Ekite, City Clerk
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the items as listed on the business license agenda for November 8,
1999.
Minutes of the Regular City Council
Mee~ng of November 8, 1999
Page 5
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Payment of Bills
The Council authorized payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Resolution 99-92, Resolution Electing to Continue Participation in the Local Housing
Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
The reading of the resolution was waived, there being ample copies available to the public.
RESOLUTION 99-92
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, 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 2000, a metropolitan area municipality that participated in the
Local Housing Incentive Account Program during the calendar year 1999, 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, 1999; and Co) 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
Minutes or,he Regular City Council
M~ting of November g, 1999
Page 6
Communities Act during the calendar year 2000.
PASSED THIS 8th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1999.
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll Call: AH Ayes
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
William Elrite, City Clerk
Motion on consent items passed unanimously.
The following item pulled from the consent agenda was then discussed:
Authorize a Public Meeting Regarding the Multi-Use Center Referendum
Tom Rarnsdell, Co-Chair of the Citizens Committee for the Multi-Use Center, spoke briefly
reminding the public of the upcoming special election and the proposed public meeting on
November 30~. A flyer, which Mr. RamsdeH presented to the Council, will be mailed to
every eligible voter next week
Motion by Councilmember Wyckoff, seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to authorize
staff to hold a public meeting regarding the Multi-Use Center Referendum on Tuesday,
November 30, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at Murzyn Hall. Motion passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Proclamations
1) November is Epilepsy Month in the City of Columbia Heights
The Mayor read the proclamation that November is Epilepsy Month in the city of
Columbia Heights. Doug Hill accepted the proclamation from Mayor Peterson and
thanked the council for passing this proclamation and educating the public about
epilepsy.
2)
November 14-20 is American Education Week
The Mayor read the proclamation that November 14-20 is American Education
Week.
Introduction of New Employees
1) Lan Vu, Assistant Liquor Operations Manager, was introduced by Finance Director
Bill Elrite.
2)
Barb Kelzenberg, part-time Accounting Clerk H, was also introduced by Finance
Director Bill Elrite.
C. Recognition - None.
Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 7
G~¢sts
Commander Dick Shupien from ~ Post 230, and Brace Nawro¢ld presented a check
for $1,000 to the Mayor for the Pire Department to purchase a second thermal imaging
system. Dana Alexon, Acting Fire Cl~eg thanked the VFW for their generous donation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Rental License Revocation Hearing for 1407-09 Circle Terrace
Dana Alexon, Acting Fire Chief, reviewed the history on the rental license for the property
at 1407-09 Circle Terrace. At the City Council meeting of October 25, 1999, the council
tabled revocation action until tonight's meeting, allowing extra time for the owner to come
into compliance.
Acting Fire ChiefAlexon stated that upon an inspection done November 5th, the storm
windows have been either replaced or repaired. The additional violations (screens,
landscaping, and scraping/painting of the exterior) are not life threatening. Dates to have
the remaining items completed by were agreed upon, that being:
Screens:
Landscaping/Retaining Wall:
Scraping/Outside Painting:
To be replaced by May 1, 2000 or before
To be done by June 15, 2000
To be done by June 15, 2000.
Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to table further
consideration of Resolution No. 99-77, 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 of Susan Lowenthal regarding rental property at 1407-09 Circle Terrace
until the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting after May 1, 2000. Motion passed
unanimously.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinlmces and Resolutions
1) Resolution 99-91, Approving Transfer of Ownership
Motion was made by Couneilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to
waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available to the public.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-91
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO ~ TRANSFER OF
CONTROL OF AND CERTAIN OWNERSltlP INTERESTS IN
A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCltISE TO
AT&T CORP., OR AFFILIATES TltEREOF
WHEREAS, the cable television franchise ("Franchise") of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota ("Authority") is currently owned and operated by MediaOne North Central
Communications Corp. ("Franchisee"), an subsidiary of the parent company, MediaOne
Group, Inc. ("MediaOne"); and
WHEREAS, MediaOne intends to transfer control of Franchisee to AT&T Corp.
M~ting of Novembor g, 1999
CAT&T") as a result of a parent company level merger pursuant to that certain Agreement
and Plan of Merger dated May 6, 1999, (the "MediaOne/AT&T Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has received a request for consent to the transfer of control of
Franchisee from MediaOne to AT&T ("MediaOne/AT&T Transfer"); and
WHEREAS, no notice of breach or default under the Franchise has been issued by
Authority within the past 12 months and none is outstanding; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that subject to certain conditions which must be
met, AT&T possesses the requisite legal, technical and financial qualifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the MediaOneJAT&T Transfer is hereby
consented to by the Authority and permitted conditioned upon:
Execution and delivery of Acceptance Agreement acceptable to the Authority in the
form attached hereto;
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Securing all necessary federal, state, and local government waivers, authorizations,
or approvals relating to the MediaOne/AT&T transfer to the extent provided by
law;
Reimbursement of all reasonable fees incurred in the Authority's review of the
proposed transaction as required by Franchise;
The successful closing of the Transaction described in the MediaOneJAT&T
Agreement;
Non-waiver by Authority of any unknown yet existing franchise non-compliance
issues;
Non-waiver by Authority of any right to dispute here-to-date unaudited franchise
fee payments;
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Non-waiver by Authority of any right to require franchise fee payments on future
services delivered by AT&T via the cable system; and
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Non-waiver by Authority of any right to pursue any remedies available, whether
acted upon by Authority at the time of this approval, regarding Franchisee's
compliance with customer service standards or other customer service
obligations.
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that nothing herein shall be construed or interpreted to
constitute any approval of, consent to or support for any proceeding currently pending
before the FCC, or any other federal, state, or local government waivers, authorizations
or approvals, other than that transaction described above.
Meeting of November g, 1999
Page 9
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that nothing herein shall waive or diminish any lawful
authority of Authority in the future to require Franchisee to offer nondiscriminatory
open access subject to applicable law, nor shall anything herein diminish or waive any
lawful rights of Franchisee regarding Authority's authority to impose such conditions.
Prior to the enactment of any such requirement, Franchisee shall be provided with
reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard.
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that AT&T may, from time to time, assign, grant or
otherwise convey one or more liens or security interests in its assets, including its rights,
obligations and benefits in and to the Franchise (the "Collateral") to any lender
providing financing to AT&T ("Secured Party"), from time to time. Secured Party shall
have no duty to preserve the confidentiality of the information provided in the Franchise
with respect to any disclosure (a) to Secured Party's regulators, auditors or attorneys,
(b) made pursuant to the order of any governmental authority, (c) consented to by the
Authority or (d) any of such information which was, prior to the date of such disclosure,
disclosed by the Authority to any third party and such party is not subject to any
confidentiality or similar disclosure restriction with respect to such information subject,
however, to each of the terms and conditions of the Franchise.
ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 1999.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll Call: All Ayes
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
Stephen Guzzetta from the law firm of Berniek and Lifson was present to review the
conditions of the agreement between the City and MediaOne transferring of control to
AT & T Corporation. Mr. Guzzetta stated that this transfer does not violate any state or
federal laws, that AT & T has sufficient money to consummate this transaction, and that
Media Acquisitions Corporation needs to comply with our requests/requirements.
Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to adopt Resolution
99-91, being a resolution consenting to the transfer of control of and certain ownership
interests in a cable television franchise to AT & T Corporation, or affiliates thereof.
Motion passed unanimously.
2)
First Reading of Ordinance Regulating Consumption in Public
Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to waive
the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies available for the public.
Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 10
ORDINANCE NO. 1401
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853
CITY CODE OF 1977,
PERTAINING TO CONSUMING IN PUBLIC
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 10, Section 113, Subdivision (15), of Ordinance No. 853,
City Code of 1977, shall be amended to hereafter read as follows,
to-wit:
10.113(15) Consuming in public. No person shall consume intoxicating liquor as
defined by h/finnesota Statutes, Section 340A. 101, Subdivision 14, or
nonintoxicating malt liquor as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A. 101,
Subdivision 19, while (1) on a public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, or
any place frequented by the public; (2) on any private property without the consent
of the owner of such property; or (3) while in a vehicle upon a public highway. This
section shall not prohibit the consumption of such beverages at duly licensed on-sale
premises, or if otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shah be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
November 8, 1999
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
Police Chief Tom Johnson was present to discuss the background on this ordinance.
He stated that staff looked at what the City of Minneapolis had done with this issue.
He stated this ordinance would deal with drinking in unlicensed, public places.
Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Counc'flmember Hunter, to
schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. 1401, being an ordinance regulating
Minutes ofthe Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 11
consumption in public for November 22, 1999. Motion passed unanimously.
3)
First R_~_dfing of Ordinance Regul0.ting Loitering in Possession of Open Bottle
Motion by Councilmember Hunter, seconded by Councilmember Wyekoff, to waive
the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies available for the public.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 1402
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853
CITY CODE OF 1977
PERTAINING TO LOITERING IN POSSESSION OF OPEN BOTTLE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 10, Section 113, Subdivision (16), of Ordinance No. 853,
City Code of 1977, shall be amended to hereafter read as follows,
to-wit,
10.113(16) Loitering in possession of open bottle. No person shall loiter in any
public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, or any other public property, or
on any private property without consent of the owner of such property, while in
possession of any bottle or other receptacle containing intoxicating liquor or
nonintoxicating malt liquor that has been opened, or the seal broken, or the contents
partially removed, with intent to consume such intoxicating liquor or nonintoxicating
malt liquor.
This section shall not prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages at duly licensed
on-sale premises if otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and aRer thirty
(30) days al~er its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
November 8, 1999
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
William Ekite, City Clerk
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 12
Police Chief Tom Johnson stated that this ordinance is a companion ordinance to
Ordinance No. 1401. This ordinance would allow for citing due to loitering in
possession of an open bottle; the person would not have to be seen drinking out of
the open bottle.
Motion by Councilmember Hunter, seconded by Councilmember Wyckoff, to
schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. 1402, being an ordinance regulating
loitering in possession of open bottle for November 22, 1999. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. Bid Considerations - None.
Other Business
1) Report of Final Storm Water Utili _W by SEH
Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Works, stated that there will be an article on this
issue in the fall Heights Happenings. The city is looking at financing for a storm
water utility to come from sanitary sewer rates and refuse costs.
The Council requested more detailed discussion on this report at a future work
session.
Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to accept the
Storm Water Utility Report as prepared by Engineering Consultant, SEll. Motion
passed unanimously.
2)
Acquisition of Railroad Right-of-Way Along 39* Avenue
Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Works, stated that this item is in regard to the
removal of unused railroad track on the south side of Huset Park. The Purchase and
Sale Agreement addressed the issue of how many days to remove the tracks (120),
and then considers it abandoned. Some minor changes will need to be made to the
contract regarding this issue according to the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilmember Wyckoff, seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to
authorize the acquisition of CP Railway land as described in the Purchase and Sale
Agreement at a cost of $39,500; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Motion passed unanimously.
a)
Conditional Use Permit, 4022 Central Avenue N.E. (Sahib's Gateway to India
Restaurant)
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, presented the information on the
request for a conditional use permit for the property at 4022 Central Avenue N.E.
Mr. Anderson stated that this item was to be dealt with by the Planning and Zoning
Commission last Tuesday, November 2~. However, there was not a quorum, and
therefore, after discussions with staffand our city attorney, it was decided to bring
this item, as well as the next two items requesting conditional use permits, to the
Council tonight for their action. Staff is also recommending that the Planning and
Minutes oflhe Regular City Counoil
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Pag~ 13
Zoning Commission must approve the conditions for approval on all these items at
their next scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999.
The owner at 4022 Central Avenue N.E. (Mr. Bedi) is requesting a wine license
(including serving 3.2 beer) for his establishment. Our current ordinance states that
in order for such a license to be issued, the establishment must be 300 feet (door to
door) away from a school facility. At the present time, the Early Childhood Family
Center is housed at the Columbia Heights Mall, and the distance between it and
4022 Central Avenue N.E. is slightly less than 300 feet. It was noted that the Early
Childhood Family Center is planning to move out of the Columbia Heights Mall by
February 1, 2000.
Discussion was held if our ordinance should be changed, and if so, how long it
would take. Mr. Bedi from 4022 Central would like to receive the license as soon
as possible, hopefully before February 1, 2000. Changing the ordinance would
probably take about that long as well. It was discussed that maybe copies of
ordinances from other cities on this item should be obtained for further review.
Frustration from Mr. Bedi was expressed at the meeting as to how the city can allow
a bar/grill to have a 3.2 beer/wine license in the same mall as the Early Childhood
Family Center. It was explained to Mr. Bedi that the bar/grill in question at the
Columbia Heights Mall was there before the Early Childhood Family Center rented
space there.
Sen Kuppe, owner of the property at 4022 Central, spoke in favor of granting this
wine license to Mr. Bedi. She stated that many years ago, beer was served from that
location. She went on to further state that Mr. Bedi is an excellent renter/business
owner.
Councilmember Wyckoff further agreed with Ms. Kuppe in regards to Mr. Bedi's
well mn establishment, and she hoped the council could accommodate Mr. Bedi
with this license. She mentioned that Mr. Bedi's restaurant was highlighted in the
October 21, 1999, Star Tribune "Taste" section.
Walt Fehst, City Manager, stated that he thought that once the application is
approved, the background check and other items which must be done before
issuance of a license could be taken care of as quickly as possible to expedite the
process.
Discussion was also held about obtaining a liquor license for this property. There
are a number of issues which must be addressed for this type of license, such as
certain seating available, gross revenues, distance from schools and churches, etc.
Mr. Bedi should be provided with the appropriate information to see if he can meet
those requirements.
Atter considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Wyckoff,
Minutes of tho Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 14
seconded by Councilmember Hunter, to approve the Conditional Use Permit to
allow a wine license at 4022 Central Avenue NE, subject to the following
conditions: 1) Approval with conditions set by the Planning and Zoning Commission
at their next scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999; 2) The liquor license shall
not be issued until at, er the Early Childhood Family Center has moved out of the
Columbia Heights Mall; and to table action on the Conditional Use Permit to allow
a beer license at 4022 Central Avenue NE subject to a final determination by the
Planning and Zoning Co~ssion and the City Council. Motion passed
unanimously.
4)
Conditional Use Permit, 508 40~ Avenue N.E. _(Merit Siding, Inc.)
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, presented the information on the
request for a conditional use permit for the property at 508 40a Avenue N.E. Mr.
Anderson stated that this item was to be dealt with by the Planning and Zoning
Commission last Tuesday, November 2~a. However, there was not a quorum, and
therefore, al[er discussions with staffand our city attorney, it was decided to bring
this item, as well as the next item requesting a conditional use permit, to the Council
tonight for their action. Staff is also recommending that the Planning and Zoning
Commission must approve the conditions for approval on this item at their next
scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999.
Mr. Anderson explained that the applicant has applied for a conditional use permit
to build a 40 by 48 pole garage with three overhead doors. It will be painted like
their business right next to it (beige with green trim). The back of the garage will
face 40~ Avenue.
Resident Harold Hoium spoke against the proposed garage. He stated that this
company has numerous items parked next to their building, and nothing has been
done about that. He also stated that in the winter, this business was not cleaning the
snow offthe sidewalk. He mentioned that construction equipment is often parked
in front of their business on 40~ Avenue, which he felt was a health, safety, and
welfare problem, but nothing is ever done about that. Mr. Anderson and Mayor
Peterson felt that perhaps the numerous items Mr. Hoium mentioned parked by this
business could be stored in this proposed garage.
Motion by Councilmember Szurek, seconded by Councilmember Jolly, to approve
the Conditional use Permit to allow the construction of a 1,920 square foot
accessory building in the Retail Business zoning district at 508 40~ Avenue NE,
subject to approval with conditions set by the Planning and Zoning Commission at
their next scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999. Motion passed unanimously.
5)
Conditional Use Permit, 4005 Central Avenue N.E.
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, presented the information on the
request for a conditional use permit for the property at 4005 Central Avenue N.E.
Mr. Anderson stated that this item was to be dealt with by the Planning and Zoning
Commission last Tuesday, November 2~. However, there was not a quorum, and
Minutes offlae Regular City Council
Meeting of November 8, 1999
Page 15
therefore, after discussions with staff and our city attorney, it was decided to bring
this item, as well as the previous two items requesting conditional use permits, to
the Council tonight for their action. Staff is also recommending that the Planning
and Zoning Commission must approve the conditions for approval on all these items
at their next scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999.
It was noted that there will be a change of ownership from KJ's Bar and Grill to
StarBar and Grill.
Motion by Councilmember Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Szurek, to approve
the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of The StarBar and Grill at 4005
Central Avenue NE, subject to approval with conditions set by the Planning and
Zoning Commission at their next scheduled meeting of November 15, 1999. Motion
passed unanimously.
10.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager stated that there is a budget work session scheduled for Tuesday,
November 9~, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The Manager also
reported that the first mailing recently went out with the water bills regarding information
on boards/commissions responsibilities and asking interested residents to apply.
B. Report of the City Attorney - Nothing.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. The following minutes of the Boards and Commissions were acknowledged:
1) Meeting of the October 21, 1999, Telecommunications Commission
2) Meeting of the November 1, 1999, Traffic Commission
CITIZENS FORUM
Several students from Mr. Galuska's class were present at tonight's meeting. They all introduced
themselves to the Mayor and Council.
11.
Motion by Councilmember Wyckoff, seconded by Councilmember Szurek to adjouTM the meeting
at 8:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Cajole J. Blow~, Secretary Pro Tern
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S
NO: ~ CITY, MANAGER ' S APPROVAL
ITEM: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN OKA- BY: Walt F ehst BY: ~/~~'
NO: HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ~. ~ DATE: 11-17-99 DATE: $~' /
Lonnie McCauley, Mayor of Coon Rapids, has advised us that the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees is targeting Anoka-Hennepin Technical College (AHTC)
for potential closure. The present bonding proposal would not support necessary improvements
needed to continue operation of AHTC. Therefore, the Chancellor of MnSCU is giving serious
consideration to recommending to the MnSCU Board of Trustees the closure of AHTC.
The Mayor of Coon Rapids has asked the City .of Columbia Heights to pass a resolution of
support of AHTC. Attached is such a resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 99-94 , being a resolution pertaining to
Anoka Hennepin Technical College.
COUNCIL ACTION:
I~SOLUT?ON NO. 99- ~
i~SOLUT~ON ~N SUPPORT OF AI~OI~-~PIN T~CI~IC~L COLLEGE
WHEREAS, Anoka-Hennepin Technical College (AHTC) has served the
community since 1967; and
WHEREAS, AHTC provides the prime basis of skilled employees for
industrial services in the area; and
WHEREAS, the needs of employers for vocationally educated employees are
increasing at a substantial rate; and
WHEREAS, AHTC provides a variety of opportunities for affordable
education for people interested in hands-on education; and
WHEREAS, AHTC is being targeted for potential closure by Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council
does hereby support the educational excellence of Anoka Hennepin Technical
College, and requests the MnSCU Board of Trustees support AHTC with the
upgrades and improvements necessary to continue to provide quality education
in the northwestern communities.
Adopted this 22nd day of November, 1999.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of.' December 13, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPT.-~ CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Communit~ Developmeht~ ' APPROVAL
ITEM: Declaration of Hazardous Buildings BY: Mel Collov~
NO: ~i~. ~[. ~i) DATE: November12,1999
Background:
The buildings on the property located at 4417 N.E. University Avenue have remained in a substandard, unsightly,
and hazardous condition for over five years. The Building Official has mailed notices to all entities having an
interest in the property and they have not complied with the Notice and Order and have allowed the condition to
remain deteriorated. A licensed contractor has terminated water and sewer services. The attached correspondence
including the Notice And Orders have been ignored by the property owner. No formal appeal has been filed by
any of the interested parties. The existing dwelling does not meet the current Building Code requirements as it has
been gutted and lacks utilities. The dwelling does not meet current Zoning Code requirements for minimum size
and is a sub-standard dwelling located in the Limited Business Zoning District.
Staff has attached copies of previous Notices. Staff has delayed enforcement actions up to this date due to the
proposed Casey's and Townhouse development projects in 1999 at this site. For your information, Staffhas also
attached a letter from Anoka County to the property owner expressing their interest in acquiring this property.
Recommended Motion:
Move to waive the reading of resolution 99-93, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion:
Move to Adopt Resolution 99-93, Declaring the buildings on the property located at 4417 N.E. University
Avenue as hazardous, the Structures/Buildings must be razed, and the lot graded for future development.
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-93
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM ~ CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS REQUESTING REMOVAL OF HAZ~OUS STRUCTURES LOCATED
AT 4417 N.E. UNIVERSITY AVENUE.
WHEREAS, there are substandard buildings located at 4417 N.E. University Avenue which have
been dilapidated, unsafe for a period in excess of five years, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous
and substandard structures and properties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the
following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings:
302(5) Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to become
dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.
302(8) Whenever the building or structure, or any part thereof, because of(I) dilapidation,
deterioration or decay; (ii) faulty construction; (iii) the removal, movement or instability of the
ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; (iv) the deterioration, decay or
inadequacy of its foundation; or (v) any other cause, is likely to partially or completely collapse.
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly
unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
302(10) whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to
such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the
middle one third of the base.
302(11) Whenever the building or structure exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or
more damage or deterioration of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage or deterioration
of its non supporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public
nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that, the structures at
4417 N.E. University Avenue are substandard and seriously deteriorated, that they lack minimum
standards for habitable space per 1995 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending the structures be
removed, and the lot be graded for future development.
Removal of Hazardous Structure
Resolution 99-93
Page two
Conclusions of Council
That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action.
That the structures on the property at 4417 N.E. University Avenue are hazardous and in
violation of many local, state and national code requirements.
That the structures can not be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and
national code requirements.
Order of Council
The remaining dwelling and detached garage located at 4417 N.E. University Avenue,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are hazardous buildings pursuant to Minn. Stat. 463.152,
463.616.
Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the City
Council hereby orders the record owner of the above-hazardous building, or his heirs, to
raze the building and retaining wall at the west property boundary within thirty (30) days
of the date of service of this order. The site must then be restored to a safe condition with
fill as necessary.
The City Council further orders that personal property or fixtures that may unreasonably
interfere with the razing and removal of the structures shall be removed within thirty (30)
days, and if not so removed by the owner, the City of Columbia Heights may remove and
sell such personal property and fixtures at public auction in accordance with law.
The City Council further orders that unless such corrective action is taken or an answer is
served upon the City of Columbia Heights and filed in the office of the Court
Administration of the District Court of Anoka County, Minnesota, within thirty (30) days
from the date of the service of this order, a motion for summary enforcement of this order
will be made to the District Court of Anoka County.
The City Council further orders that if the City is compelled to take any correction action
herein, all necessary costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real estate
concerned, and collected in accordance with Minn. Stat. 463.22.
The mayor, the clerk, city attorney and other officers and employees of the City are
authorized and directed to take such action, prepare, sign and serve such papers as are
necessary to comply with this order, and to assess the cost thereof against the real estate
described above for collection, along with taxes.
Removal of Hazardous Structure
Resolution 99-93
Page three
Passed this
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
day of
,1998.
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
William Elrite, City Clerk
g:\Codo~onros
RECEIVE[
COPY
_ . !30MMUNI~y DEVELOPMEt
ANOKA COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (ACRRA)
Paul McCarron. Chairman Dennis D. Berg
Dave McCauley. Vice Chair Dick Lang
Margarel Langfeld
Jim A. Ko~diak
Dan Erharl
October 12, 1999
Ronald Bolinger
3959 Quincy Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: 4417 University Ave. N.E., Columbia Heights, MN
Dear Mr. Bolinger:
The Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority (ACRRA) is interested in acquiring sites for use as
a Park and Ride transit hub site. Your property located at 4417 University Ave. N.E. in Columbia
Heights has been identified as part o! the potential site for this facility. The adjoining property at
315 44"' Ave. N.E. is also part of the.potential site.
ACRRA authorized me to begin acquiring title to these properties in accordance with Minnesota
law. In reviewing tax and property records, I find 4417 University Ave. is legally described as Lots
20 & 21, Block 20, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis and is comprised of 9,568 square feet.
ACRRA is prepared to offer you $4.13 per square foot for the property for a total of $39,516. All
closing expenses, except for taxes (including state deed tax), special assessments and realtor's
commissions, would be assumed by ACRRA. The same offer to purchase is being made to the
owners of 315 44"' Ave N.E. Purchase ol~ both properties is required before the project will
proceed.
Please contact me at 323-5692 with your response to this letter. I thank you in advance for your
interest and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Tim Yantos
Executive Director, ACRRA
CC:
Aaron Isaacs, Metro Transit
Commissioner Jim Kordiak, Anoka County
v'Ken Anderson, City of Columbia Heights
Tony Palumbo, Anoka County
TelePhone: (612) 323-5700; Fax: 323-5682; TDD/-I-I'Y: 323-5289
Government Center, Administration Office, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303-2265
NOTICE AND ORDER OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
December 30, 1998
Ronald R. Bollinger
3959 N.E. Quincy Street
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
Re: 4417 N.E. University Street, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. LOTS 20, AND
21,(EXCEPT WEST 10 FEET FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE) BLOCK 20,
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, ANOKA COUNTY, Minnesota.
PIN # 35-30-24-21-0092.
Dear Property Owner:
This matter will be placed on the February City Council agenda for DeclaratiOn of as a
hazardous building. If you wish to avoid additional legal fees, a licensed demolition firm
must apply for the necessary permits before January 15,1999.
Sincerely,
Mel Collova
Building Official
C: Property File
James Hoef~
City Attorney
GOP
NOTICE AND ORDER OF BUI?.nING OFFICI;tL
November 2, 1998
Ronald R. Bollinger
3959 N.E. Quincy Street
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
Re: 4417 N.E. University Street, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota. LOTS 20, AND 21, (EXCEPT WEST 10 FEET FOR
UNIVERSITY AVENUE) BLOCK 20, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO
MINNEAPOLIS, ANOKA COUNTY, Minnesota.
PIN # 35-30-24-21-0092.
To Ail Parties Having An Interest in This Property:
The buildings on the subject property has been abandoned.
The building has remained vacant longer than six months. The
exterior of the buildings are in a dilapidated condition as
evidenced by the peeling paint, rotted wood, roof sag, and
missing or loose exterior wall covering. The interior of the
buildings have remained in a state of disrepair for a period
over six (6) months. The residential buildings are.non
conforming due to placement LB, Limited Business, zoning
district.{see attached sections: 9.104 (3) (a) thru (k), and
9.111).
cOP*'(
Page 2 Notice and Order
As stated in the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings section 302; for the purpose of this
Code, any building or structure which has any or all of the
conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed
to be a dangerous building, provided that such condition or
defects exist to the extent that the life, limb, health,
property or safety to the public or its acquaints are
endangered:
302(5) Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance
thereof is likely to fail, or to become detached or
dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or
damage property.
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure,
or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose
for which it is being used.
302(11) Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the
foundation, shows 33 percent or more damage or deterioration
of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage or
deterioration of its non supporting members, enclosing or
outside walls or coverings.
302(12) Whenever the building or structure has become so
dilapidated or deteriorated as to become (i) an attractive
nuisance to children; (ii) a harbor for vagrants, criminals,
or immoral persons; or as to (iii) enable persons to resort
thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral
acts.
302 (13) Whenever any building or structure has been
constructed, exists, or is maintained in violation of any
specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such
building or structure provided by the building regulations
of this jurisdiction, as specified in the Building or
Housing Code, or of any law or ordinance of this state or
jurisdiction relating to the condition, location or
structure of buildings.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a
condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the
conunon law or in equity jurisprudence.
cOP
Page 3 Notice and Order
302(18) Whenever any building or structure is abandoned for
a period in excess of six months so as to constitute such
building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard
to the public.
The structures must be razed, all required permits must be
applied for within 60 days of receipt of this notice and
must be completed within 90 days of permit issuance.
If the timetable stated is not met, the City may proceed to
cause the work to be done and charge the costs thereof
against the property or its owner.
Any person or entity having legal title or interest in this
property has the right to appeal from this Notice and Order
or of any action by the Building Official provided the
appeal is in writing as provided in this Code and filed with
the Building Official within 30 days from the date of
service of such Notice and Order; and failure to appeal will
constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative
hearing and determination of the matter.
Sincerely,
Mel Collova
Building Official
C: Property File
James Hoeft
City Attorney
COP'(
February 25, 1998
Ronald R. Bollinger
3959 Quincy Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
Re: 4417 University Avenue N.E.; PIN # 35-30-24-21-0092;
Lots 20 & 21 (Ex. West 10 ft for University Avenue),
Block 20, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
Anoka County, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Bollinger:
As stated in the notice dated November 17, 1997 the interior
finishing of the non-conforming dwelling was removed without
first obtaining the proper DEMOLITION PERMIT as required by
Minnesota Statute 16B.69. This violation of the Minnesota
State Building Code is a misdemeanor with penalties of fine
and/or jail term. A permit application was enclosed with the
notice. As of this date, this office still has not received
the application with the proper fees.
If the required documents along with the fees are not
submitted to this office within ten (10) days, no later than
March 11, 1998: a misdemeanor citation for Minnesota State
Building Code violation will be issued. Your court date will
be April 1, 1998 at 1:00 P.M. at the Anoka County Court
House.
The Buildings remain Hazardous Buildings and if not razed
from the site by April 30, 1998, I will approach the City
Council and ask for a Resolution condemning the buildings
and assessing any cost to the owner of the property.
The City does have a program to raze the buildings and
assess the costs over a five (5) year period at a rate of
eight percent (8%) interest.
I urge you to consider this program, this could lower any
leagal expenses associated with the condemnation
proceedings.
I you wish to discuss any options available to you feel free
to contact us at 782-2817 during normal business hours.
Sincerely;
Mel Collova, Building Official #1727
Date
COPY
Ronald R. Bollinger
3959 Quincy Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
Re: 4417 University Avenue N.E.; PIN# 35-30-24-21-0092;
20 & 21 (Ex. West 10 ft for University Avenue),
20, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka
Minnesota
Lots
Block
County,
Dear Mr. Bollinger:
It has been reported to this office that the interior of the
building on the subject property has been gutted. An on site
inspection has verified this to be true. Photographs of the
exterior condition of the buildings were taken in the month
of October and a file has been started in this department.
The City is gathering documentation to have the buildings
razed using the hazardous building Statutes of which I have
attached copies.
The removal of the interior finishing of the non-conforming
dwelling was removed without first obtaining the proper
DEMOLITION PERMIT as required by Minnesota Statute 16B.69.
This violation of the Minnesota State Building Code is a
misdemeanor with penalties of fine and/or jail term.
I have enclosed the application for the permit. I do expect
to receive the completed application within 10 days of
receipt of this notice.
The exterior of the buildings is in disrepair. The buildings
are declared an attractive nuisance to vandals and may
harbor undesirables both human and animal. The buildings are
declared HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS and by statute must be abated
(razed) within 30 days of receipt of this notice.
Failure to comply within the allotted periods could lead to
further action by this office.
If this office can be of assistance or if you wish to
discuss any options available to you feel free to contact us
at 782-2817 during normal business hours.
Sincerely;
Mel Cotlova, Building Official #1727
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
q Fire APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Authorize the Assistant Fire Chief to Attend BY:3q/ ~ ~e// .__ ~Dana Alexon BY:~/,~~~
the National Fire Academy ff~Z/t'a~~9-w~.ml er~ 199
Background:
The National Fire Academy, located in Emmitsburg, MD, is a major fire service training center operated by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Fire Academy offers many courses for
firefighters and fire service managers, including the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program. Former Fire
Chief Charlie Kewatt attended the EFO program and recommended that Assistant Fire Chief Dana Alexon
also attend this program. The City Manager has agreed that this program would be beneficial to the city and
the fire department.
The EFO program consists of four courses which are taken over a four year period of time. Each course is
two weeks long, held at the Fire Academy, and requires a research paper to be completed following the
course. There is no cost for the courses, and all travel expenses except for meals are paid for by the Federal
government. Following completion of the program, graduates receive a bachelor level college degree.
Analysis:
After receiving approval from the City Manager, Assistant ChiefAlexon applied for and has been accepted
to the Executive Fire Officer program. He has been scheduled for the first class in the program, called
Executive Development, from January 31, 2000 through February 11, 2000. The cost of meals will be
$180.00. City Council approval is required since the course is longer than 3 working days.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Assistant Fire Chief to attend the National Fire
Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland from January 31, 2000 to February 11, 2000 and that expenses be
reimbursed from the appropriate account.
COUNCIL ACTION:
AUTHOR.IZATION II.P. OUEST POJ~ CO~~ WOJ~ESHOPS,
SCHOOLS AND IF. MIN~
I II IIII IIIII III
This .completed form must be prosentod to clio Clt7 Mamiar by ~e Money p~ns ~e ~l~r ~unc~ !
BUDGZT~ FO~ ~ ~ . NO SUFFICmNT FU~S ~NINO: ~ ~ NO
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SIGNATUR,F.S:
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DIVISION HP. AD
CITY MANAG£R
DATF.
IF B.EOUIRF. D, APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL:
DATE
Upon approval by the City Manager, or City Council (if applicable), a copy of this form will be submined to the
Finance Department and appropriate Division Head. This form is not fi registration form or n request for pre-
rel~stration monier~
07/14/92
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Emergency Training Center
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
October 27, 1999
Mr. Dana A. Alexon
1035 Lincoln Terr. N.E.
Columbia Heights, lVIN 55421
Dear Mr. Alexon:
Welcome to the Federal Emergency l~lan%~ement Agency's National Emergency Trnining Center
(NETC). We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for:
R123: EXECratIVE DEVELOPMENT
Jnnuary 31, 2000 To February 11, ~
Enclosed is information that you nocd to plan your travel and trninin~. Please read it carefully. If you
are eligible to receive a stipend, please note that there are ehanges in our tel_ mbursement policies.
Students staying on campus must pttrchasc a meal ticket. The cost is $180.00, and is payable to Guest
Se~ices, by cash, personal/department check, traveler's checks, or purchase order at registration. Guest
Services accepts credit card payment (VISA and lVlastercard), and does not issue refunds. ~desgs
staying off' c~m~us m'~ r~luirml to pm'chase break tickets at the e~fateria the ~rst day of class.
If you are a Federal employee, foreign student, private sector ~prescnlafive, or contractor to a State or
local government entity, you are responsible for your own travel and per diem costs, and lod~ng ($20 to
$30 per night), payable upon arrival to NETC. FEMA ~ not nccept credit card payment for lodging. If
you are a ~ employee, you must present a copy of your travel authorization ~t registration. Please
read the FEMA instructions, policies and comptroller grnms dealing with travel to NETC.
Ifyou are not able to attend'th~ course for which you have been accepted, please notify us in writing; no
later t~hnn I month prior to your course start date. We have a waiting list of your coHeagnes who will take
your place. Failure to noti~- us in writing may result in your restriction from NETC courses. If you have
any questions, please call (301) 447-1035.
Admissions Specialist
Educational & Technology Branch
Executive Development (R123) http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/tr6b 1.htm
Executive Development (R123)
Executive Development is the entry course for the EFOP. It is intended to assist fire
service personnel in developing effective management and leadership skills as they
make the transition from manager to senior executive.
Through a combination of theory, case study analysis, reflection, introspection, and
self/observer-based assessment, students learn how to enhance team development and
apply action research.
Executive Development course units include working as a team; individual
professional development; research; problem-solving; following and leading; ethics;
creativity and innovation; marketing in the public sector; organizational change and
development; outside perspectives; service quality; legal aspects of fire protection;
and research project reports.
Executive Development serves as a bridge between the Management Series and the
Executive Fire Officer series. Participation assumes the successful completion of the
Management Series or equivalent instruction.
Student Selection Criteria: Please refer to the "Selection Criteria for the Executive
Fire Officer Program" and "Participation in EFOP Courses as a Non-EFOP
Participant" sections. Students enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer Program will be
given priority.
ACE Recommendation: In the graduate or upper division baccalaureate degree
category, three semester hours in Public Management, Organizational Behavior,
Management, or Fire Science. Students who are Executive Fire Officer Program
participants will be eligible to receive graduate-level credit with successful completion
of the Applied Research Project.
Postcourse Requirement for Executive Fire Officer Program Students: An Applied
Research Project is a required postcourse activity.
Updated Apri115, 1997
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. ~'~ POLICE APPROVAls,,
ITEM: Adoption of City Wide I.D. System, Gas Card, BY: Thomas M. Johnson
NO. And City Owned Buildings Security System DATE: November 4, 1999 DATE:
BACKGROUND
In December 1998 the City Council approved the first phase of a five-phase plan for security of City Hall.
(See attached City Council letter from December 9, 1998). The first phase has been completed, and we
are now prepared to move onto the second phase of our overall plan.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
As you may recall, phase two of our plan included the purchase and installation of security software and
hardware for City Hall security to come on line. In December 1998 we had estimated these costs at
$18,000. We have received the attached proposal from Trans-Alarm, Inc. in the amount of $21,400.93,
including tax. Two interior doors were added to the attached bid. Those doors are the interior North Fire
Department door leading to the hallway by Community Development and the Fire Department interior
south door leading to the stairway that goes to the Police Department and the Council chambers. It is the
recommendation of staff that the Council approve this work so that we may continue with our schedule
for security of City property.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a
contract with Trans-Alarm Inc. for the software and hardware required to finish Phase II of the security
system for City Hall at a cost of $21,400.93, including tax.
TMJ:mld
99-362
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: December 14, 1998
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: Adoption of City Wide I.D. System, Gas Card, BY: Thomas M. Johnson BY:
NO. and City Owned Buildings Security System DATE: December 9, 1998 DATE:
BACKGROUND
For many years the City has given each employee a City I.D. card, gas card, and issued keys as required, dependent upon the individual's
position. Over the years the photos for these I.D.'s have been taken by a camera located in the Police Department. Approximately two months
ago this camera malfunctioned to the point where the photos are unusable, and we cannot find a vendor that can fix the camera.
Also, due to individuals not turning in keys, keys given to various civic organizations not being returned, and keys lost or misplaced, the City
has had to re-key several doors throughout the city. The costs for this locksmith function-especially when using the Medeco key system-is
extremely high ($346 for one lock installed). When the Medeco system was first purchased, it was a patented system. Since then the patent
has mn out and any locksmith can obtain and cut the keys we use. This defeats the high security level that Me&co locks have had in the past.
Recently the Public Works Director has begun looking into the replacement of the current fueling system. This system-the Tech 21-uses two
cards to fuel vehicles.
When we started to look for a replacement for our I.D. camera, we asked the question "what other functions could an I.D. card be used for
that would reduce the need for additional cards or keys?" We decided that there were three areas that we could address: identification, building
security and access, and the fueling of city vehicles. We researched the Hennepin County and State bids to see if such a system was available
and we found one. That system will be described in the Analysis/Conclusion section of this Council letter. The City Finance Director, the
Public Works Director, and the Chief of Police met to discuss the needs in each of the areas listed and if one card could be produced that would
handle each of these functions. We decided that this could be done, and currently there is approximately $20,000 budgeted for the security
of City Hall that could be put toward this purpose. Because the system will ultimately cost more than the $20,000 budgeted, it was decided
to propose a multi-phase plan to accomplish all of the goals we have for this system. It is also suggested that minimally the following buildings
be included in the security system: City Hall, Murzyn Hall, Public Works, and the Library. It was determined that if cost feasible, we could
also include each of the park buildings, well houses, and water tower in this system.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
The system we found and received a quotation on from the State contract is called Pro Tec. This system allows for identification cards that
can also be used for security entrance and fueling of vehicles. The process we are proposing to follow is:
Phase I, Winter of 1998: Purchase the software and equipment needed to create identification cards. Also, mn the chases necessary to mn
the wiring for the security system to each of the exterior doors located in City Hall. Estimated cost: $20,000.
Phase II, Spring/Summer of 1999: Purchase the security software and hardware for City Hall security to come on line. Estimated cost:
$18,000.
Phase III, Spring/Summer of 2000: Purchase and install hardware for Murzyn Hall security to come on line. Estimated cost: $15,000.
Phase IV, Spring/Summer of 2001: Purchase and have installed hardware for Public Works building security to come on line. Estimated
cost: $15,000.
Phase V, Spring/Summer of 2002: Purchase and install hardware for Library building security to come on line. Estimated cost: $10,000.
Phase VI, 2003 budget: Determine feasibihty and cost of extending security system to well houses, park buildings, and any other City
owned facilities.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Move to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a contract to purchase software and equipment needed to create a security system
in City Hall at a cost of $16,757.85 plus tax; and to authorize the contracting of chases in City Hall to mn the required wiring at a cost not
to exceed $6,300.
98-403
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
Attachment
Equipment Pricing ADI
(Purchases based upon the City buying direct from the wholesaler)
"Fargo" Pro-L pvc card I.D. printer model FX81850
Extra Printer Ribbon FX81733
Poly-guard over laminate FX81784
Printer, extended service agreement ~ $775/year
Card stock FX81763 pvc (500 cards)
Win-Pak software
Win-Badge soft:ware
Digital camera, Olympus 600L and tripod
Pentium II computer specified by company
Workstation printer for card access reports
TOTAL
Estimated electrical contractor cost to furnish and install
conduit and raceways for access system based upon guide
from card access bid is:
GRAND TOTAL
$5,486.95
$118.00
$70.00
$775.00
$330.00
$365.95
$711.95
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$400.00
$10,457.85
$6,300.00
$16,757.85.
10/27/99 11:12 ,~ ~~002/003
Trans-/l larm, Inc.
500 ~t Travelers Trail
B~ M~ S~337
(6]2) 894d?00
Co]umbin Heights P-o#ce Dept
Bruce Vo$¢i ang 04/22J99
Chief Tom Johnson
Columbia l=lb,' Mn. 782-2844 752-2842
Card
tnt SYSTEM i~Olq:)Sg, D WILt, INCLUDE:
calm ACCT.~ SYSTEM
I Customer to Provide Win-Pak ~,ccess
! RS-485 Computer Interface Vet. 2 $258.00 $258,00
200 - Hughes Prox Card $4.50 ~)00.00
! 24VDC Backup Power Supply(Mag Locks) $ i 82.70 $182.70
! Control Panel w/Enclosure $1,050.00 $ !,050.00
J RS-485 Panel Interface Ver. 2 $140.00 $140.00
! Mini Prox Reader 4" (Blk) $275.00 S275.00
] Active Dununy hr w/switch - 42" $221J.I 1 $228.1
I Mag Lock - Surface x U$28 S400.00 ~00.00
1 Closed Circuit Pull StatiOn (Blue) $65.00
I Keyswitch to Override Mag Locks $141.$0 $~1!.50
! Medeeo I-Ugh Security aylinder - keyed :F~0.$0 S60.50
! Mini Prox Reader 4" (Blk) $275.00 S275.00
! MaS Lock - Surface x US28 Sd.00.00 $400.00
i Closed Circuit Pull Station (Blue) S65.00 $65.00
I Keyswitch to Override Mag LoGl~dlVlaintained) S 166,40 $166.40
I Kcyswitch to ~ Door 0V[0meatary) $141.40 $141.40
! PIX) Interface Kit $74.20 $74.20
2 Medeeo High Securky cylinders - k~Tcd S60.50 S121.00
City HnJ] Earn o 40th Ave
~ Control Pnnel w/Enclosure SI,050.00
3 R$-485 Panel IntcrfaceVcr. 2 $140.00 $~40.00
! Mini Prox Render 4~ (BIk) $275.00 $27~.00
! Active Dummy Bar w/switch - 42" $228. J I
~ Mag Lock - Surf-,,ce x US28 S400.00 $400.00
I Closed Circu'K Pull Station (Blue) $65.00 $65.00
Fife ])t,u~ttlpent - lntnriord~nrth~
i Control Panel w/Enclosure S I;050.00 $1,050.00
I RS-485 Panel Interfnce Ver. 2 S]40.00 $140.00
I Mini Prox Re, oder 4" (Blk) $2?5.00 $275.00
1 Electri~ Strike S250.00 $250.00
10/27/99 11:13 '~ ~005/003
Trans- 41arm, Inc.
~ grot Trav~len Trail
vao S
Co~mb~ H~ Po~e Dept
5~ ~ Av~ Ng
C~ Tom Jobmoa
Columb~ H~, ~. 7~-2~ 7~-2842
! ~i ~x R~ 4" (B~) S275
! E~ Suike $250.~ ~250.~
I ~85 P~el In~ Vet. 2 $140.~ $1~.~
2 Mini Pmx ~ 4" (B~) ~275.~
I S~p~C~b~ ~~key) $30.~ S30.~
I St~ F~n ~ $208.00 ~08.~
I W~'~d PI~ $30.75 $30.75 .
1 M~i ~ R~ 4" ~lk) ~75.~ ~?S.~
! EI~ ~ke - 24~ x 32D Fail S~ .~S0,~
i M~o Hi~ ~ cylinder - k~ $56.50 ~56.50
i C~v~ o~ ~. ~k ~ ~m ~.
1 ~mmy Rim Cyl~et x 26D $20.00 $20.~
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
Fire APPROVAL
NO: ~'~,
ITEM: Authorization to Purchase Boat, Motor and BY: Dana Alexon
Trailer for Water and Ice Rescue
~' ~ ~dl~,~ *~o -- o ~'~ DATE: November2,1999 DATE:
NO:
Background:
The Fire Department has been responsible for water and ice rescue situations within Columbia Heights for
many years. We have been providing this service with a boat and motor purchased in 1958 towed on a trailer
of the same vintage. Typically we respond to 1-2 calls per year for this type of rescue service. The current
boat, in addition to it's age, is not specifically designed to be used in rescue situations. It is difficult to bring
a victim into the boat and we risk swamping the boat each time a victim is brought into it. The motor has
proven to be mechanically unreliable over the last few years. Parts are no longer manufactured for this motor
and, despite routine maintenance, the motor failed to start during a potential water rescue incident on Silver
Lake earlier this year.
Analysis:
Staffhas reviewed the types of boats currently available on the market which are designed for rescue use.
The replacement of the boat, motor and trailer had been included in the 2000 budget proposal fi:om the Fire
Department but was cut by the City Manager. I believe the need for replacement of our current equipment
is significant enough to warrant purchase of a replacement boat, motor and trailer fi.om 1999 funds. Funds
for this purchase are available within the 1999 Fire Department budget.
Recommended Action:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to purchase a Zodiac
Mark 2 Compact rescue boat and Spartan Custom WCI trailer with tongue jack and tie downs fi:om Great
American Marine of Bloomington, MN, for a total cost of $3,650.00 based upon low informal quotation;
and further, authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to purchase a 15 horsepower Yamaha 4-stroke motor
fi:om Pierz Marine of Forest Lake, MN, for a total cost of $1,649.00, based upon low informal quotation.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Boat Bids
Bid #1
Zumro 14 foot Rescue Boat
Trailer (galvanized)
Total
Metro Fire
16501 Highway 10, Suite A
Elk River, MN 55330
(612)241-4170
$8,125.00
1,133.39
$9,258.39
Bid #2
Zodiac Mark 2 Compact 12' 6" Rescue Boat
Spartan Custom WCI Trailer
with tongue jack & tie downs
Total
Groat American Marine
280 West 84th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
(612) 888-2350
$2,650.00
1,000.00
$3,650.00
Explanation of Bid Differences:
The significant difference between the two boat manufacturers is that Zumro is set up moro for dive
rescue and swift water rescue applications. The Fire Department needs will be met with a Zodiac for
approximately 1/3 of the cost.
The Zodiac offers a very durable boat that can be easily used for ice rescues as well as water rescues.
The interior length of 7% feet is long enough to perform CPR on viCtims until we get them to shore. The
cities of Coon Rapids and Roseville currently use this style of boat for water rescues and have been very
satisfied. The boat has an inflatable keel for ice rescues and would be sturdy enough for 6 people.
Also, the exceptional price on this bid is due in part to the fact that Fridley Fire Department is also
purchasing a Zodiac within the next few months.
Motor Bids
*All motor bids include motor, fuel tank and propeller.
Hannay's, Inc.
1708 Central Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 781-4325
1999 15 hp Yamaha
$1,988.00
Rapid Sports Center
1343 Andover Blvd
Ham Lake, MN 55304
(612)434-1111
1999 15 hp Mercury
$2,299.00
Pier-z Marine
6725 Lake Boulevard
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-3005
1999 15 hp Yamaha
$1,649.OO
The classic Zodinc'
Fashioned by fifty years of continual tachnologicel
the Touring S stays true 10 the treditional ~engths ofthe MARK
original Zodiace-securitY, stability, durability- but is faster and
has a larger cockpit space. It's inflatable keel opdmises per-
formence while the oversized buoyencytube increases stabi-
.. lity; the beet p!anel quickly even with a modest sized engine.
[ Standard equipment includes semi-recessed valves, alu/n~
nium fremed, non-skid, rigid floor (with tie down reil~fitdng.
equipment), adjustable bench seat em:la bow b.~. . -I
MARK
the buoyancy,bes and get,,, ,nd lTl(md, on .rd
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for a fishing trip. The Touring S will tflow you 1o
complete confidence and make oven an inexpiirioneod seller ..
feel safe and secure.
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The new ZUMRO Dive-Thru Rescue Boat is a totally new concept in infl*t~hle boat design. The patented
boat has a "stacked tube" design with "t~-ough-lhe-floor'~'~<liverentry-by means ofa ~ippered hatch in the
bow. The boat is built exclusively forZUMRO by the Patten Company, a sixty year veteran producing Life
and Rescue Boats for the US Armed Forces m~l~ NASA.
aDVANTAGEs
I Hatch allows through-the-floor entry for divers and/Or victims.
~ Twin tube design. ~reducas lateral bending; for greater hydrodynami~:performance.
Removable ,~mat Cushion8 can be used as auxiliary floatation devices for victim8 or divers.
offem bettor support formol~ and reduces tieing, rasul~i~ In faster planing.
+ Increased safety with seating ~,~he boat rather ~han ,~)n ~he exterior tubes.
/~Tunnal Hull design for!rernendou~ ~llitYand shallow;
DIVE-THRU RESCUE BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
The new Dive-Thru Rescue Boat is an inflatable boat with a "stacked tube" design and "through-the-floor" diver
entry. The boat has a rigid floor consisting of three interlocking panels that are "trapped" between stacked inflated tubes.
The panels are made of a maintenance free foam core fiberglass with a non-skid coating. The boat has four airtight
chambers plus two removable seat cushions that can be used as additional floatation devices to aid fatigued divers and/or
victims. Each chamber has a fdl valve and a self-resetting pressure relief valve. A zippered hatch in the bow of the boat
can be opened during diving operations. The floor is appro 'xunately 4 inches above the water providing easy access for
divers to enter the boat through the hatch. Vertical tank storage with 2 inch wide securing straps is provided for four
SCB^ tanks.
The Boat is manufactured by The Patten Company in compliance
with stringent Government specification No. MIL-I-45208.
DIAGRAM:
;0BBB COJlffOIEZ~rl
JOTITS
V&LVB
DIMENSIONS AND PERFORMANCE
Overall Length ................... 17'
Overall Beam ..................... 6'4"
Inside Length ...................... 13'2'
Inside Beam ........................ 52"
Maximum Persons ............. 8
Maximum Wei _ght .............. 2500 lbs.
Swamped Displacement .....5347 lbs.
Airtight Compartments ...... 4
Recommended Hp .............. 30Hp (Long Shaft)
Sl~d (mph) ...................... 25 (~p, ~2001bs.)
Assembly Tune .................. 10 Minutes
Stowed Dimensions ........... 70" x 40" x 20"
Stored Weight ..................... 205 lbs
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PERFORMANCE:
The "Tunnel Hull" and "Stacked Tube" design reduces drag and stiffens the overall boat. This greatly enhances the
hydrodynamic performance. The boat is very fast and stable. Tests show that with a 1200 lb. load and a 30 hp outboard
motor the boat will still plane at approximately 25 to 30 mph.
MATERIALS:
All materials used in the boat are USA made and were originally designed for oil recovery equipment. The chemical
resistance surpasses that of any commercially available boat. All ' '
seams axe thermal welded, including the endcaps on all the tubes. The AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
actual material is called XR5, conSisting of a 1000 denier nylon base
cloth equally coated on both sides with a polyethylene copolymer
material for a total fabric weight of 30 Oz./square yard. In tests com-
pliant with Federal Standard 191, the material yields a high 35
lbs./inch in peel, 100 lbs. in tear and 100 lbs. puncture resistance. The
UV Resistance is excellent and the coating process is such as to insure
100% air retention. , , ,
CITY COUNCIL LE'I-fER
MEETING OF: NOVEMBER 22 1999
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~, ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL
NO: ~ · DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 1999
Over the past two years staff has put a significant amount of work into modifying the City's Record Retention
Schedule. The new Record Retention Schedule is based on recommended state standards. The previous
Record Retention Schedule was done in more of a summary format. The attached schedule is far more
detailed and lists specific records rather than classification of records. Outside of that, the pedods for retaining
records are very close to the previous Record Retention Schedule. It is staff's recommendation that the new
schedule be adopted as it provides a clearer definition and clearer guidance for retaining pertinent City
documents and records.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the document entitled City General Records Retention Schedule
and direct the City Manager to forward such document to the Minnesota Department of Administration for
approval.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION:,~ CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPT.: ,~Zg~. CITY MANAGER
NO:
~ License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Kathryn Pepin DATE:
BACI~GROUND ANALYSTS
Attached is the business license agenda for the November 22, 1999 City Council
meeting.
In addition to applications for Contractors Licenses for the 1999 license year, there
is an application for a single event club on sale beer license for Immaculate
Conception Church on December 8, 1999. Please refer to a letter from Michael Lentz
requesting waiver of the license fees.
In addition, there are applications for 1999/2000 tobacco/cigarette sales and on sale
and Sunday liquor sales for the new owners of the StarBar and Grill, Robert and
Roberta Fizell, at 4005 Central Avenue, formerly K J's Sports Bar.
Also attached is an agenda for the license renewals for the year 2000.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating '*Signed Waiver Form
Accompanied Application!!. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted
as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public.
REC0~E~DED MOTION~
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for November 22,
1999 and to waive the fees for I~aculate Conception Church and the City of Columbia
Heights Liquor Department.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL November 22, 1999
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
11999 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
APPROVED BY
BUILDING OFRCIAL
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CONTRACTORS
*Kissner Plumbing and Heating M.G. McGrath, Inc.
*Minneapolis Plumbing & Heating*Total Refrigeration*Ward Heating and Air
ADDRESS
1741 - 131" Avenue
1387 East Cope Ave.
P.O. Box 18124
221 S. Concord Exchange
2830- 235~ Ave. N.W.
FEES
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SINGLE EVENT CLUB ON SALE BEER
"immaculate Conception Church
Michael Lentz
4030 Jackson Street N.E.
December 8, 1999
REQUEST FEE
BE WAIVED
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CIGARETTE/TOBACCO PRODUCTS
*Zachary Properties, Ltd.
4005 Central Ave. N.E.
100.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ON SALE AND SUNDAY LIOUOR
*Zachary Properties, Ltd.
Robert & Roberta Fizell
4005 Central Ave. N.E.
8,500.00
The Church of the
Immaculate Conception
City of Columbia Heights
Attn: Kathy
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
November 17, 1999
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept our proposal for a permit to sell beer at the Church of the
Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, December 8, 1999. This date marks
the end of our Jubilee year (75-year) and we plan on hosting a liturgy with
Archbishop Harry Flynn, followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall (lower
level of church). The reception will take place fi.om 8:15 to 10:00 PM.
If possible, we ask that the fee for such a permit be waived for this event.
Your support and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Michael Lentz
Director of Stewardship and Development
Celebrating 75 Years of Grace-~ 1923-1998
tel t612) -88-'~0(,2.1itxt~,121 -SS-i~2LI2 ~0~0 ]ack~,m St]'cct Northca.~t. Columbia Heights, MN ~,~-~21-:'~2°
TO CITY COUNCIL November 22, 1999
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2000 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
APPROVED BY
BUILDING OFFICIAL
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CONTRACTORS
A & L Construction
Daniel Kordiak
*Ouality Refrigeration
*Stock Roofing
ADDRESS
11032 Pheasant Ln. N.
1095- 13~ Ave. S. E.
6237 Penn Ave. S.
289 Liberty St.
FEI S
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ClGARETTErFOBACCO PRODUCTS
*City of Columbia Heights Liquor Dept.
*City of Colombia Heights Liquor Dept.
Walgreen Company
*Superamerica, LLC.
*Malik's Petroleum
*City of Columbia Heights Liquor Dept.
2241 N.E. 37~ Avenue
4340 Central Ave. N.E.
4350 Central Ave. N.E.
5000 Central Ave. N.E.
3955 University Ava. N.E.
5225 University Ave. N.E.
FEE WAIVED
FEE WAIVED
100.00
100.00
100.00
FEE WAIVED
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Pinball Plus
4315 Central Ave.
30.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
L.P. GAS SALES
Colombia Heights Rental
3901 Central Ave.
50.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
QASOLINE SALES
*Superamedca
*Malik's Petrobom
*Emerson's Automotive
5000 Central Ave.
3955 University Ave.
4457 University Ave.
140.00
100.00
100.00
APPRQVEDBY
ZONING AUTHORITY
MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
*Columbia Heights Rental
ADDRESS
3901 Central Ave.
FEES
$50.00
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TAXICAB DRIVERS
°Burdette Theodore House
'Michael Dennis Mealey
2404 Sheridan Ave. N.
2404 Sheridan Ave. N.
25.00
25.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TAXICAB VEHICLES
"Michael Mealey
°Burnell Edward Beerman
1 taxicab vehicle #110
1 taxicab vehicle #106
75.00
75.00
license.ag
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
11/18/1999 14:06:14
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101
201
202
203
204
205
212
213
225
235
240
250
299
401
402
411
412
415
431
432
433
434
601
602
603
651
652
701
710
720
881
884
885
S87
GENERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
ANOKA COUNTY CDBG
PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALJTH
SECTION 8
STATE AID MAINTENANCE
PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH
CABLE TELEVISION
RENTAL HOUSING
LIBRARY
COL HGHTS AFTER SCHOOL ENRI
HOUSIN8 & REDEVELOP AUI'N
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PIR
CAF' EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL
CAP EQUIP REPLACE-SEWER
CAF' E~UIP REPLACE-WATER
CAP EQUIP REPLACE - GARAGE
WATER UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
REFLJSE FUND
LIQUOR
WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
CENTRAL GARAGE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
DATA PROCESSING
CONTRIBUTED PRO~ECTS-REC
INSURANCE
ESCROW
FLEX BENEFIT TRUST F'LJNI>
TOTAL ALI_ FUNDS
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
Check History
DISBURSEMENTS
51,308.22
9,264.81
72,.246.50
2,992.04
5,249.41
1,299.00
1,102.50
642..05
7,407.41
574.10
4,457.77
126.04
519.09
5,316.22
5,487.46
26,729.75
2,417.87
289,475.54
20,358.00
1,967.59
1,967.5S
5,213.18
16,291.44
4,589..42
100,.385.72
178,037.46
261,576.68
14,2~1.7~
1,776.73
224.70
27,846.54
193,571.47
1,253.62
1,334,594..00
DISBURSEMENTS
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ADVANCED DIGITAL. SOLUTIO
AIR TOUCH CELLULAR
ALoLGOOD/MARK
ARAMARK
AVALON SECURITY CORP
BEI_LBOY BAR SUF'PLY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BR I ESE/,~;EAN
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
CHR 18TENSON/GLOR I A
COCA-COI..A BOTTLING MII)WE
COLUMBIA HGTS-FRIDLEY KI
DAVES SPORT SHOP
DUGDALE/MARY
EAGI.,Ei WINE COMPANY
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO
EDWARI)S/ALEXANDER C
FRIDLEY-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GRIGGS-COOPER ~ CO
HERYLA/DAVE
HOHENSTEINS INC
IKO~ OFFICE SOLUTION
INGRAHAM ~ ASSOCIATES
IPC PRINTING
JONNSON BROS. LIOUOR CO.
JOHNSON F'APER ~ SUPPLY C
JOLL, Y/DONALD
KUETm~ER DIST. CO.
KUTZ KE/BERN I CE
LAUX/I RENE
MARK VII DIST.
MITEL
MN DEPI' OF REVENUE
MN TURF ~ GROUND I~OUNDAT
N S F'
NEI COLL. EGE OF' TECHNOLOG
NORTH STAR ICE
NYGAARD/MARIAN
PEF'SI-COL. A-7 UP
PETERS PLACE INVESTMENTS
F'ETTY CASN - KAREN. MOELL
PHILLIPS WINE ~ SPIRTS
F'RIOR WINE
QUALITY WINE ~ SF'IRITS
SI<I LI..F'ATH SEMINARS
STAR TRIBUNE
SUF'ERIOR FORD INC.
82585 4.026.96
82384 150.59
82585 85.00
82586 140.45
82587 905.25
82588 228.06
82589 2~975.11
82390 185,,55
82591 2~250.50
82392 60.00
82395. 618.45
82394 296.77
82395 181.05
82596 45.57
82597 1~877.59
823~8 38~585.90
82599 72.5.00
82400 296.77
82401 2~609.24
82402 45.00
82405 2~394.52
82'404 158.55
82405 1~955.65
82406 2~2.88
82407 4~858.40
82408 356.75
82409 57.44
82410 55~642.75
82411 50.00
82412 59,,00
82413 7~503.65
82414 26~729.75
82415 10~915.00
82416 590.00
82417 50.28
82418 263.25
82419 202.28
8242O 30.O0
82421 128.25
82422 562.00
82425 97.09
82424 2~867,,54
82425 1~761.00
82426 10~404.18
82427 399.00
82428 1~234.02
82429 20~358.00
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNI'
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGM
US FILTER/WATER PRO
WINE MERCHANTS
AARP
AIR TOUCH CELLULAR
AT & T
BELLBOY BAR SUPF°LY
BELLBOY CORPORATION
GAULT/B ILL
GENUINE PARTS/NAF'A AUTO
KENNEDY & GRAVEN
LAND TITLE INC
MEDICINE LAKE TOURS
MINNEGASCO
N S F'
NYSTROM PUBLISHINO COMPA
PAUSTIS & SONS
PETTY CASN -~OANNE BAKE
PEI'TY CASH - KAREN MOEL. L
POSTAGE BY PHONE SYSTEM
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QUAM/SCOTT
'T'EETZEL/~ILL
TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
WORL. D CL..ASS WINE
AFFINITY PI_US FEDERAL CR
AF'S(]ME
DELTA DENTAL
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45
MINNESOTA NCF'ERS
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
NORWEST BANK - PAYROLL A
ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY
PERA
F'ERA - DEFINED CONTRIBUT
PERA POLICE RELIEF CONSO
F'RUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANC
RAMSDELL SCHOLARSHIP FUN
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPA
lJl,lION 49
UNITED WAY
WYANDOTTE COUNTY COURT H
AA EQUIPMENT COMPANY
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC
82450 190.00
82451 155.,592.87
82452 871.95
82454 216.00
82455 28.02
82456 47.82
82457 36.48
82458 617.50
82459 8.50
82440 ].00..80
82441 857.45
82442 72~246.50
82445. 5,246.50
82444 118.27
82445 11~079.72
82446 5,922.68
82447 551.75
82448 83.05
82449 85.00
82450 6,000.00
82451 5,679.30
82452 181.77
82455 247.00
82454 98.02
82455 541.24
82456 50.00
82457 495.01
82459 550.00
82460 908.55
82461 5,551.92
82462 1,820.00
82463 9,828.40
82464 222.00
82465 747.15
82466 141,361.10
82467 5,829.50
82468 25~649.82
824~9
82470 369.54
8247.1 525.20
82472 42.25
82475
82474 609.00
82475 46.00
82476 150.00
82477 1,462.54
82478 114.70
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HIETG~T$
[$L540R-"V06. O0 PAGE - 3
BAN K VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHli='CK IN(3 ACCOUNT
ACE HARDWARE
ACE SUPPLY COMF'ANY INC
AC;ME TYPEWRITER
AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
AIR TOUCH CEI..LULAR
Al_l_ ~3AINTS BRAND DISTRIB
AMERICAN AGENCY INC
AMER I PR I DE
AMI
ANOKA COUNTY
ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM
ARAMAR K
A~;PE:N E(~LJIPMENT
ASF'iEN HZI-I-S, INC.
BAKE:R ~ TAYL. OR
BARNA (3UZY & S'FIEFI=EN LTD
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE
BIERNICK AND L..IF~ON
BFI/WOODLAKE SANITARY
BII=I:'S, INC.
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC
BN 8ERV ICIES
BOblE~TRO0 ROSENE ANDERLI
BOOK WHOL. IESALERS
BOOI<MEN I NC/THE
BOYIER TRUCK PART~
BRODART
BRW INC
CALIBRE PRESS INC
CARl_SON ~QU IPMENT
CENTRAL STORES
CHAL IN/M I CHEI_LE
CHANNIN(~ k BETE CO
CHEMSEARCH
CHISAGO LAKE8 DISTRIBUTI
CITIES 97
CITY PAGES
CI...AF(K I=OODSERVICE
COCA""COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
COI...UMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL
COMM CENTER
CONSTRUCT ION BULLET I N
CSC CREDIT SERVICEE;
DANKA OI:I:FICE IMAGING CO
DAVIES WATER EQUIP CO.
DLEHN OIL
DTN- DATA TRANSP. NETWO
82479 275.46
82480 16 .. 19
82481 75.00
82482 217.10
82483 69.17
82484 97 .. 20
82485 19,476.00
82486 44 .. 77
82487 251.00
82488 25. O0
82489 110.80
82490 216.84
82491 261.93
82492 242.50
82493 97.99
82494 2, 179 .. 87
82495 99.64
82496 3,380 .. 45
82497 99,019.78
82498 467.32
82499 42.09
82500 137.39
82501 3,677.02
82502 141 .. 85
82503 128.44
82504 24.24
82505 162.98
82506 5,487.46
82507 1,512.40
82508 83.17
82509 25.96
82510 12..75
82511 198.62
82512 158.73
82513 293.90
82514 3,260.00
82515 410.00
825~6 402.81
82517 711.35
82518 83.69
82519 20.24
82520 300.15
82521 15.00
82522 342.57
82 523 139.99
82524 8,116.80
82525 1,004.28
BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK C. HECKIN(.i ACCOIJNT
EAST 8IDE BEVERAGE CO
Er. MED COMF'ANY INC
I=:MERGEI,ICY ALJTOMOTIVi:i: TEC
EMERGENCY MIEDICAL F'I~ODI. JC
I--ACT(]RY MOTOR PARTS INC
F:'IDELITY SIERVICIES IN(]
F'I...IEX COMPENSATION, INC
FL. EXIBLE PIPE TOOl.. CO.
F:'OCUS NEWSF'APER8
I'"R I DI_EY/C I TY OF
G & I< SERVICES
GASB ORDER DEPT
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
Gl_ASS MASTERS
GI...ENWOOD I NGL. EWOOD
GOODIN CO.
GOPHER STATE ONE-'CALL IN
8RIGGS-COOPEI~ & CO
GI:~OVE NURSERY
HACH COMPANY
HAPF'EL. DBA PLANSIGNT/JER
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC.
I"IENNEF'IN COUNTY TREASURE
HOHENSTEINS INC
HOME DEPOT #2802
HONIEYWELL INC
FIOOVER WHEEL ALISNMENT I
HOUCHEN BINDERY LTD
FIUDSON MAPS
IKON OFFICE SOLUTION
IF'C F'RINTING
J INDRA/PATR IC IA
JONN,~ON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
K MART
KI...EESPIE TANK & PETROLEU
KUETHER DIST. CO.
I_AB SAFETY SUPPLY
LANO EQUIF'MIENT CO.
LAWN SERVICE-SNOW REMOVA
LEXIS LAW PUBLISHING
L. IB80N TRUCK SALES INC
L..OCAI_ 1216
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO.
MARK VII DIST.
MASYS CORF'.
MAUMA
MCM ' S LAMF' RECYCLING
82526 1 , 218.05
82527 65.75
82528 126.75
82529 590.. 94
82530 71 · 78
82531 9., 204 .. 04
82532 165.00
82533 1,709.81
82534 332.00
82535 1,171.16
82536 184.26
82537 290. O0
82538 203.82
82539 810.00
82540 27.05
82541 2,522.31
82542 152.25
82543 14,083.18
82544 2,310.30
82545 110.76
82546 4,208.49
82547 444.40
82548 ;::5. O0
82549 928.40
82'550 268.49
82551 16,969.50
82552 29.95
82555 148.54
82554 274.84
82555 96.80
82556 928.77
82557 70.00
82558 13.,727.03
82559 10 ,, 64
82560 252.96
82561 7, .1. 17.. 75
82562 40.61
82563 68.. 42
82564 751.90
82565 64 ,, 38
82566 797.15
82567 17·03
82568 20.45
82569 4,018.53
82570 1., 040.78
82571 30.00
82572 657. ~4
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK N[JMBER AMOUhlT
BANK CHECKING ACCOLJI,IT
MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO CONTROL
ME:NARDS C;ASHWAY [..UMBE:R-F'
MERIT SI:'RINKLER SYSTEMS
MI~:'I'RO WELDING SUPPLY
MIDWAY FORD
MIDWEEST LOCK & ~AF'E
MII_I_E~ ENTEIBPI~I~E INC
MINNESOTA COACHES
MINNESOTA ~UN F'UBLZCATZO
MN F'ALL. MAINTENANCE EXF'O
MIR NET
M'¥~ I)I~TRIBUT~NG
NAI'~RO-MN CHAPTEI~
I,IOAA NATIONAL DATA CENTE
NOIRTHEASTEI~
NORTHERN AIR
NOIRTHI_AND EI_EC'FI~ZC SUPF'L
OFFICE DEPOT
I::'ACE'~ ~NAI_YT I CAL
PAGE:hlET OF' Mhl
F'AH 8IL INC
PARK SUPPLY
PARTS PI_US
PATTON IND. PRODIJCT8
PAUSTZS & SONS
PC SOL. UTZON8
PEPSI-COLA"-7 UF'
F'I--IIL. L, IF'S WINE: ~ SPIRTS
F'I...UNKETT'S~ ZNC
I:'R I OF( WINE:
PROGRESSIVE CONSULTINO E
QUALITY SALES & SERVICE
RADIO SNACK
RAPIT PRINTING --' FRIDI_EY
REGIENT8 OF' [JNIVERSITY OF
RETAIL DATA SYSTEMS OF' M
RON KASSA CONSTRIJCTION
RUETI' I MANN/ROBEF(T
S R F CONSUl_TING GROUP I
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORF'
SEARS COIqMERCIAI_ ONE
SM I ]'[-I MI CRO TECHNOI_OGIES
SF'ECIAI_TY SALES SERVICE
SF:'RI NGSI'ED
SQUEEGEE PRO WINDOW CLEA
ST PAIJL."-'WC/THE
82573 142.50
82574 168.00
82575 729.35
82576 120 .. 00
82577 37.28
82578 460.45
82579 53.34
82580 639 . O0
82581 703.50
82582 .1.35.30
82583 35.00
82584 224.55
82585 67.98
82586 95.00
82587 ~2.00
82588 407.50
8258~ ~6.80
82590 47.62
825~1 272.65
82592 105.00
82593 76.59
82594 241,
82595 98.87
82596 139.54
82597 68.16
82598 232.00
82599 1,432.04
82600 224.70
82601 5,256.81
82602 70 ,, 30
82603 I , 732,83
82604 I , 396 ,, 00
82605 9,148
82606 12.77
82607 705.02
82608 350. O0
82609 96. O0
826].0 292,731.53
82611 70.00
82612 8,084.42
82613 178.62
82614 268,.35
82615 625.40
826 ]. 6 29.39
82618 50.00
82619 7,462.17
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BANK VENDOR
CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKIhlG ACCOUhlT
STANWAY EXCAVATING
SUBURBAN RUBBER STAMP
SUBIJRBAN '¥ENT & AWNING
TARGET STORES-ACCTS REC
'I'AUT(~E:S, RE:DF'A'f'H, & CO. ~
TECHII=AX BUSINESS SYSTEM
TEDU][L. ABERRY ' S REE;TAURAN
THYSSEN LAGERQUIST CORF'
TOL. L. COMPANY
TOUSLEY FORD
UI-IIFORMS TO YOU
~JNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC
UNIOhl WEL. DING& MACHINE
UN I VERS I'rY OF W I-EXTENS I
US FIL. TER/WATER PRO
VAN-O-'-L I TE
VIKING SAFETY PRODUCTS
VOSS I._I(~HTING
WAGAMON BROS. INC
WESTERN NATIONAl_ F-INANCE
WII...L. AMETTE INDUSTRIES IN
ZARNOTH BRUSN WORKS, INC
82620 450.00
82621 37.49
82622 20.00
82623 11.70
82624 607.00
82625 114.50
82626 75.00
82627 572.22
82628 39.67
82629 231.95
82630 133.20
82631 456.80
82632 70.97
82633 790..00
82634 108,183.81
82635 30,.51
82636. 60.18
82637 351.67
82638 8.18
82639 339.00
82640 244.42
82641 930.38
:1.,334,594.00 ***
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of: November 22, 1999
AGENDA S~C~TION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMEI~ CITY MANAGER
NO:41~ Community Development ~ -APPROVAL
ITEM: Approving EDA Purchasing Policy ,, BY: Randy Schumacher ~ BY:
nd^uthority .il! DATE: November18,1999~'''-~'
BACKGROUND: The Community Development Block Grant program is administered by Anoka
County through the Anoka County HRA. The City of Columbia Heights has entered into a joint
cooperative agreement with the County that specifies the allocation of Block Grant funds for use in
accordance with its Community Development plans. Under this agreement, the City Council conducts
public hearings to obtain input, establish priorities, and adopt projects, plans and related budgets (see
attached table).
ANALYSIS: Anoka County is requiring all Community Development Block Grant program
participants to have reimbursements submitted no later than December 24, 1999 for 1995 and 1996
funding cycles, and May 9, 2000 for 1997 allocations. To expedite the processing of the Council
approved programs, staff is requesting bi-lateral authority be given to the EDA Board to process
payments and other financial transactions. This action will assist staff in obtaining reimbursements from
Anoka County in a timely manner.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending bi-lateral fiscal authorization be given to the EDA
Board for the necessary processing, payments, and other financial transactions necessary in
administering the Community Development Block Grant projects effective January 1, 1999.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the EDA Board to be empowered as a bi-lateral
fiscal agent with the same authority as the City Council to process payments and other financial
transactions necessary in administering the City's Community Development Block Grant program
effective January 1, 1999.
Attachments:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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The following table pwvides a current sununary of remaining CDBG funds, amount and source
of obligated funds, and remaln/ug balances. Note that those programs marked with an asterisk
are from program years 1997 and earlier and are ia jeopardy of going back to Anoka County.
Year Pro,ram Program Name Balance as Amount Remaining
Number .. of 8/30/99 O. bligated Balance
1995' 530* C.H. Rev/talization $I,472.64 $1,472,64 $0.00
1996' 630' C.H. Revitalization $9,007.00 $9,007.00 $0.00
1996' 655* Housing Rehabilitation $19,156.00 $14,910.00 $4,246.00
1997' 755* Housing Rehabilitation $70,000 $0.00 $70,000
1997' 755* County-wide Hsg. Rehab. $,48,788.00 $0.00 $48,788.00
1997' 730* Commercial Rev/talizatioa$I28,036.00 $55,,520.36 $72,51.5.64i
1998 830 Commercial Revitalization$124,473.00 $0.00 $124,473.00
1998 855 Housing Rehabilitation $65,437.00 $0.00 $65,437.00
1998 855 County-wide Hsg. Rehab. $49,663.00 $0.00 $49,663.00
1999 928 Public Service Agencies $5,100.00 $0.00 $5,100.00
1999 929 LCDA Project $104,000.00 $0.00 $104,000.00
1999 930 Commercial Revitalization$84~417.00 $0.00 $84,a,17.00
As shown ia the table, some of the remaining lands from I997 and ~arlier have already been
obligated. :
$66,000 has been obligated for the demolition project at 4150 Central Avenue NE.
Funding will come from the 1995 and 1996 Columbia Heights Revitalization programs as
well as thc 1997 Commercial Revitalization program.
$I4,910 has been obligated for the rehabilitation of an existing single family dwelling at
4005 Hayes Street NE. Funding will come from the I996 Housing Rehabilitation
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting off November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Communit~ Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Purchase of Tax Forfeit Prgperty ~ BY: Kenneth R. Anderson ~
UBY:
4501 Madison Street NE ~d~l~'] DATE: November 18, 1999
BACKGROUND: In July the EDA I :ecutive Director presented a proposal to the EDA
Commissioners regarding a tax forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE. This site is being considered
by ACCAP for construction of a home as part of the Corrections Affordable Housing Program. The City
Manager received a letter from the Anoka County Land Commissioner and a copy of a memo from
Patrick McFarland, Executive Director, of the Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP). In
short, ACCAP requested that the City waive or reduce the outstanding special assessments on this
property in the amount of $9,278.20. Jane Gleason has verified the actual assessments to be $8,472.60.
At their August 17th meeting, EDA Commissioners requested the County be offered $1.00 for this
property. County Commissioner Kordiak has informed the Mayor and staff that he is unable to sell this
property to the EDA for $1.00 as previously requested. Rather, he will pursue the sale of the property to
ACCAP for $6,300. The County would receive approximately lO%for administrative costs from the
proceeds. The remaining amount would be repaid to the City for the amount of special assessments
outstanding.
This item was placed on the November 16th EDA Agenda for further consideration by the Board of
Commissioners. EDA Board action was to purchase this tax forfeit property for the appraised value
amount from Anoka County. A letter was faxed to Gene Rafferty, Anoka County Land Commissioner
on November 17, 1999 indicating the EDA's interest to purchase the tax forfeit property at 4501
Madison Street NE for the appraised value of $6,300.
ANALYSIS: EDA Commissioners requested the City Council allocate funds for the purchase of this
tax forfeit property come from the Special Projects (Land) fund, 226-49846-5110.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the use of Special Projects (Land) fund monies
for the purchase of 4501 Madison Street NE, a tax forfeit property, from Anoka County.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to recommend the City Council request Anoka County transfer the tax forfeit parcel at 4501
Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority for the appraised value
of $6,300 and to approve this amount be transferred from the Special Projects (Land) fund, 226-49846-
5110, toward this purchase; and furthermore; to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
$90 40TH AVENUE N.E.. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN SS~I2 !-3878 (612) 782-:~800 TDD 782-2806
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
EDA COMMISSIONERS:
Robert W. Ruettimanm
Donald G. Jolly
Mar[aine Szurek
Gary L. Peterson
Julienne Wyckoff
Patri¢ia Jindre
John Hunter
November 17, 1999
Gene Rafferty
Land Commissioner
Anoka County Govermnent Center
2100 3"~ Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303-2265
VIA FAX: 323-5682
Re:
Tax Forfeit Parcel 26-30-24-43-0012
4501 Madison Street NE
Dear Mr. Rafferty:
Thank you for your letter of November 8, 1999 which was received on November 12t~, informing
us of the appraised value of the above referenced parcel being set at $6,300. Based upon your
letter, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority took action at its meeting last
night to approve the purchase of this property for $6,300. Please be advised via this
correspondence of our interest to purchase this property. Please contact me at your earliest
convenience to discuss the steps necessary to complete this transaction.
Thank you for your assistance!
L~eputy Executive D~rector
¢.'
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Jim Kordiak, County Commissioner
file
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[~U'~L. OP;~ORTUNITY E,M~I-OYER
PROPOSED ACTION
ACCAP Purchase Price
Less: Estimated County Administration fee (10%)
Amount available to pay Special Assessments
$6,300.00
630.00
5,670.00
Outstanding Assessments
Proposed Reduction in Assessments
Revised Special Assessment amount
$8,472.60
2,802.60
$5,670.00
If no assessments, County Administrative Fees (approximately 10%), then 20% to County
Park/Recreation Use, then remaining amount split 40% to Anoka County, 40% to I.S.D. No. 13,
and 20% to City.
GENE RAFFERTY
Land Commissioner
Direct #323-5427
COUNTY OF ANOKA
Office of Governrnental services Division
2100
GOVERNMENT CENTER
3rd Avenue · Anoka, Minnesota
(612) 323-5700
November 8, 1999
55303-2265
RECEIVED
1 ? 1999
30MMUNIq'Y DEVELOPMEN'~
Kenneth R. Anderson
Community Development Director
City of Columbia Heights
590-40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Re: Tax Forfeit Parcel 26-30-24-43-0012
Dear Mr. Anderson:
I have your letter of November 3, 1999, at hand. We appreciate your offer but current adopted
county board policy is to sell tax forfeit parcels to HRA's and EDA's for public purposes at the
appraised value. In this case, it would be $6,300.
Our current plan is to move forward in our negotiations with ACCAP to sell them the captioned lot
for their affordable housing program.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Yours very truly,
GR:blo
Anoka County LarM Commissioner
cc:
Commissioner Jim Kordiak
~l~t MC,,~_adand' ACCAP
FAX: 323-5682
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer TDD/TTY: 323-5289
embraced within any reforestation or flood conlrol project created by and established under
authority of sections84A.20 to 84A.30 or sections 84A.31 to 84A.40, except lands in cities,
shall no~ be subject to the provisions of sections 282.01 to 282.13. '
History: (2139-20) 1935 c 386 s 6; 1973 c 123 art $ s 7
282.0/ AUDITOR TO CANCEL TAXES.
Immediately after forfeiture to the state of any parcel of land, as provided by sections
281.16 to 281.27, the county auditor shall cancel all taxes and tax liens appearing upon the
records, both delinquent and current, and all special assessments, delinquent or otherwise.
- When the interest of a purchaser of state trust fund land sold under cerl~ficate of sale, or of the
purchaser's heirs or assigns or successors in interest, shall by reason of tax delinquency be
transferred to the state as provided by law, such interest shall pass to the state free from any
trust obligation to any taxing district and free from all special assessments and such land shall
become unsold trust fund land.
History: (2139-21) 1935 c 386 s 7; Eoc1936 c 10S s 2; 1937 c 326 s 1; 1986 c 444
282.08 APPORTIONMENT OF PROCEEDS TO TAXING DISTRICTS.
The net proceeds from the sale or rental of any parcel of forfeited land, or from the sale
of any products therefrom, shall be apportioned by the county auditor to the taxing districts
interested therein, as follows:
· (1) Such portion as may be required to pay any amounts included in the appraised value
under section 282.01, subdivision 3, as representing increased value due to any public im-
provement made after forfeiture of such parcel to the state, but not exceeding the amount cer-
rifled by the clerk of the municipality, shall be apportioned to the municipal subdivision en-
rifled thereto;
(2) Such portion as may be required to pay any amount included in the appraised value
under section 282.019, subdivision 5, representing increased value due to response actions
taken after forfeiture of such parcel to the state, but not exceeding the amount of expenses
certified by the pollution control agency or the commissioner of agriculture, shall be appor~
· tioned to the agency or the commissioner of agriculture and deposited in the fund from which
the expenses were paid;
(3) Such portion of the remainder as may be required to discharge any special assess-
ment chargeable against such parcel for drainage or other purpose whether due or deferred at
the time of forfeiture, shall be apportioned to the municipal subdivision entitled thereto; and
(4) Any balance shall be apportioned as follows:
(a) Any county board may annually by resolution set aside no more than 30 percent of
the receipts remaining to he used for timber development on tax-forfeited land and dedicated
memorial forests, to be expended under the supervision of the county board. It shall be ex-
pended only on projects approved by the commissioner of natural resources,
(b) Any county board may annually by resolutiOn set aside no more than 20 percent of
the receipts remaining to he used for the acquisition and maintenance of county parks or r~c-
reational areas as deemed in sections 398.31 to 398.36, to he expended under the supervision
of the county boar~. .
(c) If the board does not avail itself of the authority under paragraph (a) or (b) any bal-
ance remaining shall be apportioned as follows: county, 40 percent; town or cily, 20 percent;
and school district, 40 percent, and if the beard avails itself of the authority under paragraph
(a) or (b) the balance remaining shall be apportioned among the county, town or city, and
school district in the proportions in this paragraph above stated, provided, however, that in
unorganized territory that portion which should have accrued to the township shall be
administered by the county board of commissioners.
ltistory: (2139--22) 1935c386s8; 1939c328s4; 1941 c394s2; 1947c553s 1;
1949 c 27 s 1; 1949 c 401 s 1; 1963 c 519 s 1; Ex1967 c 35 s 1; 1969 c 9 s 73; 1969 c
1129 art 10 s 2; 1971 c 775 s l; 1973'c 123 art 5 s 7; 1982 c 523 art 39 s 8; 1987 c 384
art 1 s 56; 1990 c 586 s 8
323
TAX S/
Subdivision 1. Money pla
and county treasurer 'shall
to 282.13 in a~d to ~ ~o~n
sh~l ~ c~ ag~~t
~ ~y ~ p~d a ~r diem p
~e~ n~ ~n~s, ~ r
co~Ssioner ~d ~sis~, it
te~ned by ~e coun~ ~.
s~e, each con~t for
l~d co~ssioner i~ ap~int,
ff~ed by t~ coun~ ~. Con
counF auditor-or l~d co~
~1 coruscation pmvi~d fo
law. Fees sO c~ed
a~u~ se~lement by &e cou~
e~h ye~, ~e co~ssion~
counties, ~e to~ fium~r of
ye~ for w~ch such f~s ~ c
ye~, each county.sh~l
the agg~g~e ~ount of &e t
~e co~ioner df ~venu
c~dit of ~e gener~ ~nd. W
ex~nses of
cels of fo~eit~ 1~,
the ~ng ~s~c~ in~s~
ment of ~e net
to 282.13, on ~e
ye~.
Su~. 2.
thofities duly ch~ wi~
at their di~on, ~Y exp~
outside of ~y cu~ line sir
t~es, to acq~ ~d m~tr
ment of t~-fo~ei~ l~ds
on ~1 t~-fo~ei~d
s~cfion or e~c~on of r
~e net p~eeds of s~d
$10,~, w~chever is
~to~: (21
1945 c 2~ s I; 1~7 c 34
23 s I; 1~9 c 1148 s 39;
19 s 4; 1986 c ~4; 19~
~2.10
~n, prior to ~e pa
of ~y p~el of l~d here
dat~ in a p~ng in c
~ ~im~ out of
pd~ or ~e ~on
~imb~sement sh~l
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of: October 25, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~ Communit~ Development APPROVAl/, ·.,
ITEM:b/O: Acquisition of 4501~p, ,~, t:~)Madis°n St. NE BY:DATE:Kenneth R. October 19, Anderson ~1999
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Executive Director presented a proposal to the EDA
Commissioners regarding a tax forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE. This site is being considered
by ACCAP for construction of a home as part of the Corrections Affordable Housing Program. The City
Manager received a letter from the Anoka County Land Commissioner and a copy of a memo from
Patrick McFarland, Executive Director, of the Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP)
requesting that the City waive or reduce the outstanding special assessments on this property in the
estimated amount of $9,278.20. Jane Gleason has verified the actual amount of special assessments due
is $8,472.60 (see attachment). The purpose for waiving the special assessments will make the lot more
"financially viable for this affordable housing project." The EDA Commissioners raised several
questions regarding the size of the lot, lot access, status of sewer and water disconnects, existing
driveway access easements, and possible transfer by the County of the property to the City or EDA.
Please refer to the memo dated August 11, 1999 from the City Planner with attachments which answers
some of these questions.
Prior to the City Council work session of October 18, 1999, ACCAP informed staff in writing of their
intention to withdraw their request to waive the assessments. However, they still wish to pursue
acquisition of the parcel from Anoka County for consmaction of an affordable home in 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: The EDA Board of Commissioners is recommending that the City Council
request Anoka County transfer the forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority for $1.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to recommend the City Council request Anoka County transfer
the tax forfeit parcel at 4501 Madison Street NE to the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority for $1.00.
Attachments:
COUNCIL ACTION:
VERIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
PIN~ F26 30 24 43 0012
Date of Forfeiture 5-15-97
Before Forfeiture Amount
Alter Fort'eiture Amount
$8,~82.60
Assessments Not Previously Certirmd .........
Watershed District
We a~k that you enter the amount of special assassments by category on the above parcel. If there
are none, please enter a zero.
If your municipality or town~hip ha~ not previously certirmd special assessments on a forfeit property,
you should now certify them to the Property Recordi and Ta .xation..c~. ~, and enter them on the
line, "Special Assessments Not Previously Certified."
Improvements before forfeiture Ihould include principal and i-ntere~t up to the date of forfeiture and all
deferred installments of principal.
Improvements after forfeiture ~houid include only the Ix)tel principal amounf. MS 282.01 Subd. 3
requires improvements made after forfeiture to be conliderecl by the County'Board in setting the
~pmisecl value for sale purpcmes. The ~pportionment of proceeds alter sale is done in accordance
with MS 282.08.
Clerk of Township, Municipality or Watemhed District
Date
19, 1999
· O~-~S-gg OZ:OZP P.OZ
MEMO
To:
Ken A~etsom Comnn~ty Development Din. ctor
Fax 782-2857
Do~,~.~ ~attson, ~ousing D;reetoz 4~/~
Am, ka Couuty Commu.ity AcU,,m, 7&~-~?~9
Subject: 4~dl & Madison
Dat~:
Ocloher 15,1999
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RECEIVED
hi::! 1 5 1099
~OMMUNI'IY DEVF..LOPMEN5
It:y.u hav~ any quostlcm, ur cone.rrm please c~mtact me at 783-4739
i CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ,
590 40'tH AVENUE N.E., COI. UMBJA HEI~NT~, MN 55,421-38'78 (612.) ?82-2800 TOD 782.-2806
Mayor
~ L. Per.or,
Councilmembers
Domdd/3. Jolly
Juliennc Wyckoff
John Hunter
City Manager
Waher R. Fehst
COI~L~UI~TY DEVELOPMENT
Date: August 11, 1999
To:
From:
Re:
Ken Anderson, Community Development Director
~o~ Ho, mAn, City Plann~t/-/~
lnt'onnation regarding 4501 Madison Street
The property at 4501 Madison Street NE is zoned R-2, single and two family residential. The
parcel is roughly 41.5 feet wide and is 1 I6.7 feet long. Note that there is a dr/veway easement
over the northerly 12 feet. The following summarizes minimum yard and density requirements
in the R-2 District.
· Minimum lot area shall be 6,500 square feet - existing property is roughly 4,843 square
feet*.
· Lot width shall be 60 feet - subject property is 41.5 feet wide*.
· Front yard setback shall be 25 feet.
· Rear yard setback shall be 30 feet.
· When a lot is not served by a public alley, the property shall have one side yard not less
than 10 feet and the other side yarci shall be 5 feet.' Also a side yard abutting a street shall
be no less than 10 feet.
· No accessory structure, including attached garages, or any combination of accessory
structures shall exceed 1,000 square feet.
· Lot coverage shall not exceed 35%.
*Regarding the lot width and lot size requirements, Section 9.104(4) of the Zoning Ordinance
states that a lot that has frontage on a public fight-of-way and said space requirements for the
district in which it is located are met or adjusted to conform to the following may be utilized for
single family detached dwelling purposes provided the measurements for such area meet 100%
of the front yard, side yard and rear yard setback requirements of the Ordinance and 60% of the
minimum lot area or lot width requirements of the Ordinance. The property is in compliance
Please note that according to our records the sanitary sewer service has been abandoned to the
property line and the water service has been abandoned and removed to the Main.
The building envelope for a single family home on this parcel is approximately 26.5 feet wide
and 61.7 feet long (1,635 square feet). The minimum floor area requirement for a one story
dwelling containing 3 bedrooms or less is 1,020 square feet. Based on this requiremenr,'thcrc
appears to be room on the property to construct a single family home with an attached garage. A
detached garage could also be constructed, but it could not be built within the 12 foot driveway
easement over the northerly portion of the lot.
THI~ CITY OF' COI. UMIIA HEIGHTS OOES NOT OISCNIMINAT[ ON THI~ BASIS OF* DISABILITY iN I~MI~I. OYMENT O~ THE ~O¥~SION OF SIrRVIC~'S .~,
[QUA~. Oi~II)ONTUNITY I~M~)L. OyER
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 0 1999
Office of Governmental Services Division
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2100 3rd Avenue * Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265
(612) 323-57OO
GENE RAFFERTY
Mr. Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
July 7, 1999
Re: Tax-Forfeit Parcel 26-30-24-43-0012 - 45th and Madison Street NE
Dear Mr. Fehst:
I am transmitting to YoU a proposal made by the Anoka County Community Action Program
(ACCAP) to buy the captioned parcel for their Affordable'Housing Program.
We are all aware of the Critical need for this type of shelter in our county. Commissioner Kordiak
feels the highest and best use of the property is to put an affordable home on it rather than letting
the lot set vacant. One of ACCAP's requests is to ask the city to forgive some $9,200 in special
assessments. One other alternative could be for the city to reduce the assessments against the
property.
Would you kindly bdng ACCAP's request regarding special assessments before the city council for
their consideration. Thank you.
GR:bje
Enclosure
CC:
Commissioner Jim Kordiak
Commissioner Dennis D. Berg
Patrick McFarland, ACCAP Director
Yours very truly,
Gene Raffertyll I
Anoka County Land commissioner
FAX: 323-5682
Affirmative Action I Equal Opportunity Employer TDD/TTY: 323-5289
MEMO
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
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/=r ~, ACCAP/Co~ A~e Housm~ Pw~,za. P]eue ~ Com,-~.,ione: Ko~.1.
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.itl, d~,. lot ~
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at 75_~-4239
CC: Dom~ Matt,on.
..,ocument Name
MSTINT000379JUL07999907
M A S T E R
KEY:00268285 YEAR:2000
ACCT:F26 30 24 43 0012
LOC=12 4501 NE MADISON ST
LEGAL:THE W1/2 OF LOT 4 BLK i
INQUIRY SCREEN
FEE OWNER:MN STATE OF IN TRUST
TAXPAYER:MN STATE OF IN TRUST
C/O ANOKA CO PROP REC & TAX
2100 3RD AVE
GILLETTES ANNEX TO COL HGTS, ANOKA MN 55303
EX N 86 FT THEREOF, ALSO EX E ASSESSOR:MN STATE OF IN TRUST
CITY:COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PC: C/O ANOKA CO PROP REC & TAX
CREATE:1983 ANOKA MN 55303
ACRES:
VALUATIONS
LAND:
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IHPR:
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EST MKT:
TAX MKT:
TAX CAP:
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* TAX DUE TAX' OUTST
DATA **************************
P/I/C TOTAL DUE
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BUILDING INFO
TYPE:EA
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MESSAGE:
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DITCH: BEN ACRES: BEN AMT=
LEVY:14013I AREA:CH01 INCDST: AG PT
WASTE:
LAST SALE:9999/99/99 PCA:5101 ~XEMPTIONS:FOR
ACTIVITY=1999/05/05 STC:4B1 RES-NON-HST CHAIN:*NONE*
YR:2000
~ate: 7/7/1999 TAme: 8:23:32
Economic Development Authority Minutes
August 17, 1999
Page 4
with a sununeay document for EDA review. He reminded members that budget figures would change for 2000 due
to the sale of the duplexes and the mm back of the Section 8 program. He also noted Fund 203, Parkview Villa
North, shows to be short $42,605, but reminded members the $135,000 revenue from the CIAP Grant is not
reflected in this amount. Mr. Ruetfimann felt fund numbers were scattered and confusing. Mr. Anderson indicated
these numbers were assigned long ago. Mr. $olly questioned personnel costs. Mr. Anderson stated the Budget
includes $43,000 plus fringe benefits for a Community Development Assistant and $8,840 for an intern position.
Mr. Ruettimann indicated he will speak to Mr. Fehst regarding Parkview Villa boilers and the 2000 Budget and
levy. He also suggested the levy be set at the maximum as it is possible to reduce it, but not to increase it. Mr.
Anderson estimated the levy at $111,000 for the EDA and $80,000 for the I-IRA assuming the estimated market
value is the same as last year. Mr. Anderson stated the EDA should submit the proposed budget to Council. Mr.
Ruettimann suggested the EDA meet prior to the August 23 Council meeting or the August 30 Council Work
Session.
4. 4501 Madison Street NE StaffRepon.
Mr. Anderson indicated ACCAP wants to construct a home on this property and requests a reduction in the special
assessments against the property. Discussion included if the property was buildable, what the easement Was, would
it be taxable property if obtained by ACCAP, if the neighbor would be interested, and if the City could obtain the
property and sell it themselves. Ms. Szurek was not comfortable with releasing all assessments to the property.
Discussion followed.
MOTION by Szurek, seconded by $inclra, to offer Anoka County $1.00 and value consideration for the properly at
4501 Madison Street NE. Mr. Anderson indicated Anoka County set the value on the property at $6,200. All
ayes. Motion carried.
5. Section 8 Report.
Mr. Anderson indicated Section 8 program utilization was down to 80 percent. He stated Mr. Rothschild is
currently going through the waiting list to increase the program utilization.
6. MHFA/CDBG Report.
Mr. Anderson indicated he is reviewing the CEE agreement and upon completion will obtain the necessary
signatures to finalize the agreement.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the Deputy Executive Director.
Mr. Anderson stated he has been approached by a local firm regarding 3800 5~ Street NE, the old Minneapolis Steel
building,, to construct a new building at the site. This property was purchased in April, 1999 by a firm from Denver
for approximately $1,750,000 and they are now asking approximately $3,000,000. Negotiations continue. The
local fu'm questioned how much TIF is available and if there are State redevelopment grants available.
MEETINGS
The next EDA meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 1999 in Comrmmity Room B at
Parkview Villa.
Meeting adjourned by President Ruetthnann at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Muscovitz
Recording Secretary
H:~D.a~x$-I 7-1999
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: PRESENTATIONS ORIGINATING DEPT.: \ CITY MANAGER
NO: 5 Recreationy APPROVAL,
ITEM: PRESENTATION BY BUETOW & ASSOCIATES BY: Keith Windschitl
ON MULTI-USE CENTER PLAN DATE: November 18, 1999{~'
NO: ,~'. ~,
BACKGROUND: Tom Dunwell of Buetow & Associates will formally present the concept plans of the multi-use center to the City
Council and answer any questions regarding the plans.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 22, 1999
AGENDA S~TION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: New City Ordinance for Consuming in BY: Thomas M. Johnso~ BY:
NO. Public ~s. J~e', DATE: November 12,1999 ' "' DATE: e v-'"7
BACKGROUND
Recently we have had more and more issues within our community involving calls to individuals
consuming intoxicating liquor and/or nonintoxicating malt liquor in public places such as street(s),
highway(s), alley(s), sidewalk(s), boulevard(s), and other places fi:equented by the public. We have also
received these complaints on private property without the owners consent and in areas that are not a
licensed facility to serve or consume intoxicating liquors or nonintoxicating malt liquors.
A~.ALYSIS/CONCLUSION:
It is felt by the police department that we need a tool in the form of the attached Ordinance that will allow
us to tag and/or arrest the individuals involved in these activities. The department has reviewed an
ordinance that is used in the City of Minneapolis for these types of situations, and we are proposing the
attached ordinance for the City of Columbia Heights.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Ordinance, there being ample copies
available for the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1401, being an Ordinance regulating
consumption in public.
TMJ:mld
99-366
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1401
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853 CITY CODE OF 1977,
PERTAINING TO CONSUMING IN PUBLIC
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 10, Section 113, Subdivision (15), of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
shall be amended to hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
10.113(15) Consuming in public. No person shall consume intoxicating liquor as de£med
by Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A. 101, Subdivision 14, or nonintoxicating malt liquor
as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A. 101, Subdivision 19, while (1) on a
public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, or any place frequented by the public;
(2) on any private property without the consent of the owner of such property; or (3)
while in a vehicle upon a public highway. This section shall not prohibit the consumption
of such beverages at duly licensed on-sale premises, or if otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
November 8, 1999
November 22, 1999
Gary L. Peters0n, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin~ of November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. ~ POLICE ~ APPROVAL.~
ITEM: New CityOrdinanceforLoiteringin.o BY: Thomas M. Johns~ BY: Jr~f~-~
NO. Possession of Open Bottle .~0 ~,,~o DATE: November 12, 1999
DATE:
BACKGROUND
Recently we have had more and more issues within our community involving calls to individuals
consuming and loitering in public while consuming intoxicating liquor and/or nonintoxicating malt liquor
in public places such as street(s), highways(s), alley(s), sidewalk(s), boulevard(s), and other places
frequented by the public. We have also received these complaints on private property without the owner's
consent and in areas that are not a licensed facility to serve or consume intoxicating liquors or
nonintoxicating malt liquors.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
It is felt by the Police Department that we need a tool in the form of the attached ordinance that will allow
us to tag and/or an'est the individuals involved in these activities. The department has reviewed an
ordinance that is used in the City of Minneapolis for these types of situations, and we are proposing the
attached ordinance for the City of Columbia Heights.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Ordinance, there being ample copies
available for the public.
Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1402
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853
CrrY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO LOrTERING
IN POSSESSION OF OPEN BOTTLE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 10, Section 113, Subdivision (16), ofOrdinanceNo. 853, City Code of
1977, shall be amended to hereai~er read as follows, to-wit,
10.113(16) Loitering in possession of open bottle. No person shall loiter in any
public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, boulevard, or any other public property,
or on any private property without consent of the owner of such property, while
in possession of any bottle or other receptacle containing intoxicating liquor or
nonintoxicating malt liquor that has been opened, or the seal broken, or the
contents partially removed, with intent to consume such intoxicating liquor or
nonintoxicating malt liquor.
This section shall not prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages at duly
licensed on-sale premises if otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days
after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
November 8, 1999
November 22, 1999
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
William Elrite, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 22, 1999
AGENDA SECTION: Ordinances and Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
~ Fire APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: First Reading of an Ordinance Amending BY:Dana Al exon BY.'/_
Chapter 5A of City Code of 1977
~a/ a~ ~' ~ ~,no ~n , $~ DATE: November5,1999 DATE:
NO:
Background:
The Fire Department is responsible for administration of the Housing Maintenance Code (Chapter 5A of City
Code). Staff had proposed several changes to the code and a First Reading of Ordinance #1395 was held
on June 14, 1999. At the Second Reading of Ordinance #1395, three rental property owners spoke about the
changes which were proposed. Council tabled action on the ordinance at that time and directed staff to meet
with rental property owners to receive additional input on the proposed changes to the code prior to further
action by the Council.
Analysis:
The requested meeting was held on August 17, 1999. There were 26 rental property owners in attendance
according to the sign-in sheet fi:om the meeting. Based upon input fi:om those rental property owners in
attendance as well as telephone calls fi:om a few other rental property owners, staffis recommending changes
to some of the original provisions included in Ordinance #1395. The changes are substantial enough in
nature to require beginning with a First Reading of the ordinance rather than continuing with the Second
Reading, according to the City Attorney.
Attached are two documents which may assist Council members with interpreting the portions of the code
which are being revised. First is a copy of a letter which was mailed to all rental property owners on
November 5 to summarize the changes which staff is recommending. Following that is a document called
the 'Summary of Proposed Changes,' which goes into more depth on the portions of the code which are
affected by this change. Finally, the complete text of Chapter 5A is presented in the form required for
ordinance changes. The entirety of Chapter 5A is included in both it's present and proposed form since there
are a number of minor wording changes which affect many sections of the chapter. It is the complete text
for which Council will be voting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of ordinance # 1395 , there being ample copies
available for the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance # 1395 for December
13, 1999 at approximately 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
5BB M~u. ST~'"r H.E., COLUMBIA HI[II]HTS, ~ 55421 OFIqCl[: 6 ! 2 782 2830 INS~'~C'nONS: e, ! 2-782-2835 FAX: 6 ! 2-782-2833 TI)O: 612-782-2806
November5,1999
Dear Rental Property Owner:.
Based on the input which was received from rental property owners at the August 17, 1999
meeting, the staff of the Re,ntal Housing Office has revised the proPOSed changes to the
Housing Maintenance Code. The Housing Maintenance Code revisions will be placed on
the agenda for the City Council meeting on November22, 1999. At this meeting a First
Reading of the ordinance will be held.
Any ordinance change must have both a First and Second Reading. The anticipated
schedule for the Second Reading will be December 13, 1999 at the City Council meeting.
If the ordinance passes at that meeting, it would go into effect 30 days later.
As you may recall there were six main changes to the Housing Maintenance Code which
were being proposed by staff along with some dean-up of code language. FolloWing is a
summary of the status of each of these changes.
Proposed change: Allow the city to bill the owner of the property for costs
associated with license revocations and posting of property, Based on input from the
August 17 meeting, property owners will only be billed if total expenses for their rental
properties exceeds $100.00 per year. Typical costs associated with license revocation
procedures for a duplex are less than $30.00, so most rental property owners would never
see any charges for these actions.
Proposed change: Allow Inspections to be conducted biennially rather than
annually. No further changes made since August 17. Severel owners suggested longer
periods of time between inspections than 2 years. The Rental Housing staff is not opposed
to a longer period in the future but we want to see how the situation works with inspections
every other year.
Proposed change: Grant an exception to the licensing requirements for owner-
occupied rental property in which every unit Is occupied by the owner or the owner's
relatives. Most discussion at the August 17 meeting centered around the definition of
"relative". We have modified the definition of relative to be more specific; the definition we
are using is that which is used for Homestead classification in Minnesota.
Proposed change: Require driveways and parking areas to be plowed in winter. This
provision has been removed. Landlords reised many issues at the August 17 meeting
which caused staff to believe the issue was too complicated for the benefit to be received.
THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SF'RVlCES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Proposed change: Add certain provisions .of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code to
allow them to be enforced on one- and two.family rental dwellings. No change since
August 17.
Proposed change: Constitutionality changes ss recommended by the Judge in the
Rozman v. City of Columbia Heights and Armstrong v. City of Columbia Heights
.actions. No change since August 17.
Proposed change: Clean up Inconsistencies in code language. Discussion at the
August 17 meeting centered on the length of time which is granted for violations to be
corrected, and the length .of time for which extensions may be granted. Changes to the
length of time which is granted for violations will remain as staff had proposed (reduced
from a total of g0 days to a total of 60 days). The amount of time granted for extensions
will remain as it is currently (6 months).
As was done in the past, a Summary of Proposed Changes is available from the Rental
Housing Office. This document contains the complete text of the portions of the Housing
Maintenance Code which are being changed. The summary is free of charge to rental
property owners. Also, a copy of the complete ordinance as it is being proposed is
available for viewing at our office or the Columbia Heights library. If you desire a copy of
the complete ordinance for your use, you may purchase it at our standard copying rate of
$.50 for the first page and $.25 for each page thereafter.
If you have questions which these documents do not answer for you, or to request a copy
of the Summary document, please contact our office at (612) 782-2835 or stop by during
regular city hall business hours.
Sincerely,
Dana Alexon
Housing Enforcement Official
c2.99271.wpd
Summary of Proposed Changes to
the Housing Maintenance Code of the
City of Columbia Heights
November, 1999
This document is a summary of the intended changes to the Housing Maintenance Code
(Chapter 5A). This document contains excerpts of the current code and the proposed code
which would replace it. This is not the entire code.
Proposed Change: Allow the city to bill the owner of the property for costs
associated with license revocations and posting of property. This is a new provision
in the ordinance. The following paragraphs are being added:
5A.505(1 )
The Housing Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to request reimbursement of
expenses in excess of $100.00 per rental property owner in any calendar year which
are related directly to suspension or revocation of the rental license from any or all
rental property owned by said owner. Those expenses which are reimbursable to
the City shall include, but not be limited to staff time directly attributable to the rental
license suspension or revocation action, costs of preparing notices of such action as
required under this ordinance, and reasonable expenses related to delivery or
posting of any and all notices subsequent to a rental license suspension or
revocation until such time as the license is reinstated by action of the City Council.
5A.505(2)
Any and all expenses related to rental license suspension or revocation actions
which are charged to the property owner shall be due and payable as of the date of
license revocation or within thirty (30) days of being served notice of such charges,
whichever is earlier.
5A. 505(3)
The Council hereby authorizes the assessment of unpaid fees, fines, charges or
expenses authorized by the Residential Maintenance Code pursuant to the
provisions of the Columbia Heights City Charter.
5A.505(4)
The Clerk shall establish a separate improvement fund for the administration of
Residential Maintenance Code charges.
The costs related to the Residential Maintenance Code shall be certified annually by
the Housing Enforcement Officer to the Clerk for billing, including a statement
describing the land, lots, or parcels involved and the amount chargeable to each.
5A.505(5)
On or before August 1 of each year, the Clerk shall bill each property owner of each
affected lot or parcel for their portion of the charges authorized hereunder plus the
reasonable cost of administering the billings and collection procedures.
5A.505(6)
The Clerk shall list the total unpaid charges against each separate lot or parcel to
which such charges are attributable on or before September 1 of each year, for
Council action pursuant to the previsions of this chapter.
Pro_Dosed Chanqe: Allow inspections to be conducted biennially rather than
annually. Affects the following paragraphs.
Paragraph 54.303(1), which currently reads as follows:
Each dwelling or multiple dwelling which is the subject of a rental license shall be inspected
at least once annually, subJect to section 5A.303(2).
Would be changed to read as follows:
Each dwelling or multiple dwelling which is the subject of a rental license shall be inspected
in accordance with the city's "Rental Inspection Policy", subject to section 5A.303(2).
A copy of the "Rental Inspection Policy" is attached to this document.
Also, Paragraph SA. 403(1), which currently reads as follows:
Upon receipt ora properly executed application for a rental housing license, the City Manager
shall cause an inspection to be made of the premises to insure that the structure is in
compliance with the requirement of the Code.
Would be changed to read as follows:
When required in accordance with the city's "Rental Inspection Policy" the Housing
Enforcement Officer shall cause an inspection to be made of the premises to insure that the
structure is in compliance with the requirement of the Code prior to issuance of a Rental
Housing License.
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -2- November, 1999
Proposed Chanpe: Grant an exception to the licensing requirements for owner-
occupied rental property in which every unit is occupied by the owner or relatives.
Paragraph 5A. 103(1), which contains the following definition of a rental dwelling:
Rental Dwelling. Any dwelling for hire with one or more living units. Rental dwellings for
purposes of this Code do not include hotels, motels, hospitals or homes for the aged.
Would be changed to read as follows:
Rental Dwelling. Any dwelling for hire with one or more living units, except such dwellings
for which all units are occupied by the owner or persons who are the owner's child, stepchild,
daughter-in-law, son-in-law, parent, stepparent, parent-in-law, grandchild, grandparent,
brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt or uncle. Rental dwellings for purposes of
this Code do not include hotels, motels, hospitals or homes for the aged.
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -3- November, 1999
Proposed Chanae: Add certain provisions of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code to
allow them to be enforced on one- and two-family rental dwellings.
Solid Core Doors Required
Paragraph 5A.202(1)(c), which currently reads as follows:
All ingress, egress and interior doors shall be kept free of holes and/or punctures.
Would be changed to read as follows:
All ingress, egress and interior doors shall be kept free of holes and/or punctures. Ail
ingress, egress or interior doors which separate a unit from another unit or a common area
or the exterior of the building shall be replaced with doors made of approved solid-core
construction. Said replacement shall occur when any such door is in violation of this section
and repairs cannot effectively correct the violation.
Smoke Detectors Required on Each Level
Paragraph 5A.209(1), which currently reads as follows:
Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to U.B.C.
Standard No. 43-6. Detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally
located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. Where
sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detectors shall be placed at the center of the
ceiling directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located in accordance with
approved manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm
in the dwelling unit or guest room.
Would be changed to read as follows:
Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to U.B.C.
Chapter 34. Detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in
the corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. When a living unit
has more than one floor or level, a detector shall be mounted on every level of the unit.
Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detectors shall be placed at the center of
the ceiling directly above the stairway. Ail detectors shall be located in accordance with
approved manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm
in the dwelling unit or guest room.
Prohibit combustible storage in equipment rooms
Paragraph 5A.209(1)(d) would be added to the code, to read as follows:
Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical
equipment rooms.
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -4- November, 1999
Proposed Chan_=e: Constitutionality changes as recommended by the judge in the
Rozman v. City of Columbia Heights and Armstrong v. City of Columbia Heights
actions.
Paragraph 5A.603, which currently reads as follows:
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall re~use or fail to allow the Building Official to
enter a dwelling or unit for the purposes of inspection when authorized by this Chapter.
Would be changed to read as follows:
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall refuse or fail to allow the Housing Enforcement
Officer to enter a dwelling or unit pursuant to an administrative search warrant for the
purposes of inspection when authorized by this Chapter.
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -5- November, 1999
ProDosed Chan;e Clean up inconsistencies in code language. Following is a list of
the types of changes being made. In some cases, specific references are made to
particular code paragraphs.
1. The code would be called the Residential Maintenance Code instead of Housing
Maintenance Code. All references are changed within the code.
2. Minor changes affecting the following paragraphs:
The definition of an apartment unit, which currently reads as follows
Apartment Unit. Apartment, apartment unit, or dwelling unit means a room or group of rooms
located within a building which form a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
Would be changed to read as follows:
Apartment Unit. Apartment, apartment unit, dwelling unit, or unit means a room or group of
rooms located within a building which form a single habitable unit with facilities which are
used or are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
The definition of housing code, which currently reads as follows
Housing Code. Section 5A of this Code together with the Uniform Housing Code, 1985
Edition, International Conference of Building Officials.
Would be changed to read as follows:
Housing Code. Section 5A of this Code together with the Uniform Housing Code, 1985
Edition, as amended, International Conference of Building Officials.
The title of the official charged as the agent of the City Manager to enforce this code
would be the "Housing Enforcement Officer." All references to this position have
been changed throughout the code.
4. Paragraph 5A.207(1)(b)(3), which currently reads as follows:
Maintenance. Any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding shall be replaced in
accordance with this code. All trees or other vegetation which spring up in crevices by
foundations must be promptly removed to avoid structural damage.
Would be changed to read as follows:
Maintenance. Any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding shall be removed and/or
replaced in accordance with this code. All trees or other vegetation which spring up in
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -6- November, 1999
crevices by foundations must be promptly removed to avoid structural damage.
The time allowed for repair of violations would be reduced. This change affects the
"Rental Inspection Policy".
Several documentation requirements have been removed from the license
application. The legal description of the property, number of toilets and bath
facilities and description of exterior construction of the building would no longer be
required. These references were in section 5A.402(1).
e
The landlord training requirement (paragraph 5A.407(1 )) has been removed. This
provision had not been enforced since at least 1995.
Housing Maintenance Code Summary -7- November, 1999
Columbia Heights Fire Department
POLICY
Subject:
Number:
Date:
Affects:
Re-Evaluation Due:
Rental Inspection Policy
99-4
November 4, 1999
All Rental Housing Inspection
January, 2003
2OOO
PURPOSE
This policy is intended to guide
inspections.
POLICY
It shall
of the
of Rental Licensing
hts to conduct Rental License inspections
in this document and in accordance with Chapter 5^
Thi
llicy affects
im.
staff and inspection staff assigned to the Rental Licensing
for conducting inspections shall be Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-11:00
am and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Rental Licensing inspections shall be conducted annually for the exterior of all rental
dwellings and for the interior common areas of all residential rental properties with
Page 8 of 10
three or more units. This inspection shall be scheduled by office staff and
conducted by inspection staff at approximately the same time of year in which the
Rental License is due for renewal. Any violations found shall be corrected prior to
issuance of the new Rental License.
A complete intedor and exterior inspection of all residential rental
be conducted bi-annually. The complete inspection shall
units, any interior common areas and the exterior of the p
shall be scheduled by the property owner with
the Rental Licensing office. The notice shall
staff along with the annual relicensing
be corrected prior to issuance of the new
shall
residential
i~s inspection
ring notice from
owner by office
~s found s
The property identification number will be
properties receive complete inspections. P
ID number will have complete inspections du~
which have an odd property ID number wi[
numbered years.
~rmine th which
have an even property
years. Properties
)ns during odd
When violations are found by
reasonable time to correct the
the Rental Licensing office:
shall be given
schedule to be used by
Type of Viol~
dry cant life
;afety
Notes:
~Citation for
has
hours
24 hours
30 days
10 days
Time to 2nd Time to Final
Re-Inspection Re-Inspection
Citation
Citation~
15 days 10 days
Citation
or inoperable smoke detectors shall be given to tenant if owner
evidence to our office that smoke detector was provided by
;r and was present and operational prior to our inspection.
may be granted by the Rental Licensing office upon request of property
er. See extension procedure below.
o
Extensions to the violation correction schedule above may be granted by the
inspection staff, office staff or the Housing Enforcement Officer subject to the
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following guidelines.
Seasonal extensions for exterior work which cannot be completed dudng
cold weather. Extension may be granted to no later than June 1 of the
following year. Examples include extedor painting, concrete or asphalt work,
landscaping or other work with soil which is frozen, normally
able to complete structural work such as siding repla ~pairs dudng
winter months; no extension generally be these types of
violations.
Requests for extensions receiVed
routinely by inspection
length of time normally allowed
than this requires the approval of the
a the
Any len.c 3nger
'lcer.
Extensions are not granted for
smoke detectors.
or inoperable
Extensions involving
require the approval of
property owner will
significant efforts
circumstances
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Officer. Generally the
provided that
.perty owner to comply and
owner exist.
Extensions
rental
~g the life safety of occupants of the
Housing Enforcement Officer and
of time no longer than 10 days.
Fire Ch Date
ORDINANCE NO. 1395
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED PERTAINING TO THE
RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE AND LICENSING RENTAL UNITS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1:
Chapter 5A of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, as amended, shall be further
amended as follows:
Chapter 5A HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
Article I General Provisions
Section 1:
5^.101(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
5A.101(2)
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Housing Maintenance Code (hereinafter referred to in
Chapter 5A as "Code") is to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare of the people of this City. These objectives include, among others,
the following;
To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the city;
To correct and prevent housing conditions that adversely affect or are
likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare, and health;
To provide minimum standards for heating, for sanitary equipment and for
light and ventilation necessary to protect the health and safety of
occupants of building;
To prevent the overcrowding of dwellings;
To provide minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential
buildings and to thus prevent substandard housing and blight;
To preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the city.
With respect to disputes between landlords and tenants, and except as
otherwise specifically provided by terms of this Ordinance, the City Council
Section 2:
5A.102(1)
Section 3:
5A.103(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
will not intrude upon the accepted contractual relationships between
landlords and tenants. The City Council will not intervene as an advocate
of either party, nor will it act as an arbiter, nor will it be receptive to
complaints from landlords or tenants which are not specifically and clearly
relevant to the provisions of this Code. In the absence of such relevancy
with regard to rental disputes, it is intended that the contracting parties
exercise such legal sanctions as are available to them without the
intervention of City government. In enacting this Code, the Council does
not intend to interfere or permit interference with legal dghts to personal
privacy.
Applicability
This Code establishes minimum standards for maintaining dwellings,
accessory structures and premises. This Code is intended to provide
standards for housing. Applicable requirements shall apply to all
apartment units, homes, accessory structures, rooming houses, lodging
and/or boarding houses and house trailers used or intended for use for
human habitation.
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement
of this Code, to wit;
Accessory Structure. A structure subordinate to the main or principal
dwelling or dwellings which is not authorized to be used for living or
sleeping by human occupants and which is located on or partially on the
premises.
Apartment Unit. Apartment, apartment unit, or dwelling unit means a room
or group of rooms located within a building which form a single habitable
unit with facilities which are used or are intended to be used for living,
sleeping, cooking or eating.
Approved. An indication that an item meets construction, installation, and
maintenance standards of the State of Minnesota and of this Code.
Basement. Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a
basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined
herein.
Building. Any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or
enclosure for persons, animals, or chattels, and, when said structure is
divided by party walls without openings, each portion of such building so
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
0)
(k)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(P)
(q)
(r)
separated shall be deemed a separate building.
Building official. Agent designated by the City Manager to enforce
provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code.
Clean. The absence of rubbish, garbage, vermin or other unsightly,
offensive or extraneous matter.
Dwelling. A structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential
occupancy, including boarding and lodging houses, but not including
hotels and motels.
Dwelling Unit. Dwelling unit has the same meaning as apartment unit
(within this Code).
Exit. A continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way and
shall include intervening doors, doorways, corridors, ramps, stairways,
smoke-proof enclosures, horizontal exits, exit passageways, exit courts
and yards.
Family. An individual, or two or more persons each related by blood,
marriage, adoption, or foster children, living together as a single
housekeeping unit; or a group of not more than four persons not so
related, maintaining a common household and using common cooking and
kitchen facilities.
Functioning. In such physical condition as to safely perform the service or
services for which an item is designed or intended.
Garbage. Garbage is defined in 5.605(2)(a).
Habitable. A dwelling unit or part thereof that meets minimum standards
for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons.
Hot Water. Water heated to a temperature of not less than 110 degrees
Fahrenheit, measured at faucet outlet.
Housing Code. Section 5A of this Code together with the Uniform Housing
Code, 1985 Edition, International Conference of Building Officials.
Infestation. The presence within or around a dwelling or dwelling unit of
any insect, rodent, vermin or other pest.
Kitchen. A habitable room within a dwelling unit intended to be used for
the cooking of food or preparation of meals.
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
(aa)
(bb)
Occupant. Any person (including owner or operator) living, sleeping,
cooking or eating within a dwelling unit.
Owner. Any perSon, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly or severally
with otherS, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care control
of any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit within the City as owner,
employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or
person of the title holder. Also, any person, firm or corporation who has
the dght to determine who occupies a rental structure (even though that
dght may be subject to a lease or rental agreement), or a person, firm,
corporation who shall have the power to rent or let premises to another for
purposes of this Code.
Person. Any individual, firm, partnerShip, association, corporation,
company or a joint venture or organization of any kind.
Premises. A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land, and
adjacent right-of -way either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or
structure.
Public Hall. A hall, corridor or a passageway for providing egress from a
dwelling unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one
family.
Rental Dwelling. Any dwelling for hire with one or more living units._
Rental dwellings for purposes of this Code do not include hotels, motels,
hospitals or homes for the aged.
Repair. Repair shall mean to restore to a sound, acceptable state of
operation, serviceability or appearance. RepairS shall be expected to last
as long as with the replacement by new items.
Rodent Harborage. A place where rodents commonly live, nest, or
establish their habitat.
Replace or Replacement. To remove an existing or portion of a system
and to construct or install a new item or a quality similar to that of the
existing item when it was new. Replacement ordinarily takes place when
repair of the item is impractical.
Rooming Houses. Any group of rooms which form single habitable units
used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or
eating purposes.
(cc) Rubbish. Rubbish is defined in 55.605(2) (b) of this City Code.
(dd)
(ee)
(gg)
(hh)
5A. 103(2)
Article II
Section 1:
5A.201(1)
(a)
(b)
Safe. The condition of being free from danger and hazards which may
cause accidents or disease.
Story, First. The lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as
defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor
level shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not
more than four feet below grade, as defined herein, for more than fifty
percent of the total perimeter, or more than eight feet below grade, as
defined herein, at any point.
Unsafe. As applied to a structure, a condition or a combination of
conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to persons or property.
Unsanitary. Conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to the health of
persons.
Water Closet. A toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which is
connected to the City water and sewage system or other approved water
supply and sewer system.
Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "premises," or "structures"
are used in this Chapter, they shall be construed as though they were
followed by the words "or any part thereof."
Minimum Standards
Basic Equipment and Facilities
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the
following requirements, to-wit;
Kitchen Sink. Each dwelling unit must contain a kitchen sink in good
working condition and properly connected to an approved water supply
system and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and
unheated running water under pressure and which is properly connected
to the city sewage system.
Kitchen Storage. Each dwelling unit must contain a counter or table for
food preparation and must contain cabinets and/or shelves for storage or
eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does
not require refrigeration for safekeeping. All cabinets, shelves, counter
tops, and tables shall be of sound construction covered with surfaces that
are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect
to food.
(c)
Food Storage and Preparation. Each dwelling unit must contain an
operational and functioning stove for cooking food and a refrigerator for
the safe storage of food which are properly installed with all necessary
connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation. Such stove or
refrigerator need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and
when the occupant is required to provide a stove or refrigerator on
occupancy. If the occupant is required to furnish a stove or refrigerator,
sufficient space and adequate functioning connections for the installation
and operation of the stove and refrigerator must exist.
(d)
Toilet Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain a nonhabitable room
which is equipped with a flush water closet in compliance with §6.201(1).
Such room shall have an entrance door which affords privacy. Said flush
water closet Shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, shall be
connected to an approved water system that at all times provides an
adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water
closet to be properly functioning, and shall be connected to the City sewer
system.
(e)
Lavatory Sink. Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory sink. Said
lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if
located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close
proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water
closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working and
functioning condition, shall be properly connected to an approved water
system, shall provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and
unheated running water under pressure, and shall be connected to the
City sewer system.
Bathtub or Shower. Every dwelling unit shall contain a nonhabitable room
which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition.
Such room shall have an entrance door which affords privacy. A bathtub or
shower shall be properly connected to an approved water supply system,
shall provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated
water under pressure, and shall be connected to the City sewer system.
(g)
Stairways, Porches and Balconies. Every stairway or flight of stairs,
whether inside or outside of a dwelling, and every porch or balcony shall
be kept in safe condition, sound repair, and free of deterioration. Every
stairwell and every flight of stairs which is four risers or more high shall
have handrails which conform to the standards set forth in §6.201(1).
Every porch, balcony or deck which is more than thirty (30) inches high
shall have a guardrail located at least thirty-six (36) inches above the floor
of the porch or balcony. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly
fastened and maintained in good condition. No flight of stairs shall have
(h)
(i
(J)
settled out of its intended position or have pulled away from the supporting
or adjacent structures enough to cause a hazard. No flight of staim may
have rotting, loose or deteriorating supports. The treads and risem of
every flight of staim, except spiral or winding stairways, shall be essentially
uniform in width and height. Stairways shall be capable of supporting a
live Icad or one hundred (100) pounds per square foot of horizontal
projection.
Access to Dwelling Unit. Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall
be provided without passing through any Other dwelling unit.
All buildings and/or maintenance improvements inspected pumuant to
Chapter 5^, the Housing Maintenance Code, shall be judged and
inspected in accordance with the applicable Uniform Building Code and
Uniform Fire Code, as follows:
(1)
Existing Installation. Buildings in existence at the time of the
adoption of the Code may have their use or occupancy continued, if
such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of the
code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life.
(2)
Maintenance. All buildings and structures, both existing and new,
and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the
Code shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition
under which installed.
All repaim, replacements or maintenance to the structure or dwelling unit
shall be installed or made so as to be compatible with the surrounding
building materials and general appearance of the existing area.
Section 2:
5A.202(1)
(a)
Door and Window Locks
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
cooking or eating unless all exterior doom of the dwelling or dwelling unit
are equipped with safe and functioning door and window locks which
comply with the following requirements, to wit:
When access to a dwelling unit door is gained through a common corridor
or entrance in a dwelling in which four (4) or more dwelling units share a
common entrance or corridor, an approved system of controlled access
shall be maintained for each multiple family building to control access.
The security system shall consist of locked building entrance or foyer
doom, and locked doom leading from the hallways into individual dwelling
(b)
(c)
Section 3:
5A.203(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
units. Dead-latch type door locks shall be provided with releasable lever
knobs (or doorknobs) on the inside of building entrance doors and with key
cylinders on the outside of the building entrance doors. Building entrance
door-latches shall be of the type that are permanently locked. An
approved lock box with building entry key, boiler room key, laundry and
common area keys, all marked individually accessible to the Fire
Department must be provided for access to the building. The enumerated
keys must be present in the lock box at all times. A communication
system or device such as an intercom, telephone, audible bell or buzzer or
other approved means or making contact with the tenants must be
provided.
Every door that provides ingress or egress for a dwelling unit within a
multiple family unit shall be equipped with an approved lock that has a
dead locking bolt that cannot be retracted by end pressure; provided,
however, that such doors shall be openable from the inside without the
use of a key or any special knowledge or effort.
All ingress, egress and interior doors shall be kept free of holes and/or
punctures.
Light, Ventilation, and Electric
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpOse of living, sleeping,
cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the following
requirements, to wit:
Habitable Room V~ntilation. Every habitable room shall have at least one
window facing directly outdoors which can be easily opened unless the
room contains, in lieu thereof, another device affording ventilation which
has been approved by the Building Official. The minimum total of
openable window area in every habitable room shall be the greater of four
percent (4%) of the floor area of the room or four (4) square feet.
Sleeping Room Egress. Sleeping rooms in buildings existing prior to this
code must have window or door openings for egress of no less than four
(4) square feet or the minimum size required by the Building Code in effect
when the dwelling was constructed. Space that is added on or converted
to sleeping rooms must meet the applicable codes at the time of
conversion for habitable rooms and provide a means of egress with
openable area of no less than 5.7 square feet.
Nonhabitable Room Ventilation. Every bathroom, water closet
compartment, laundry room, utility room, or other nonhabitable room shall
contain a minimum total of openable window area of no less than 1.5
square feet, except that no windows shall be required if such rooms are
equipped with a functioning ventilation system which is approved by the
Building Official.
(d)
Electrical Service, Outlets, and Fixtures. Every dwelling unit and all public
and common areas shall be supplied with functioning electrical service,
functioning over current protection devices, functioning electrical outlets,
and functioning electrical fixtures which are properly installed, which shall
be maintained in a safe working condition and which shall be connected to
a source of electric power in a manner prescribed by §6.201(1). The
minimum capacity of such electric outlets and fixtures shall be as follows:
(1)
A dwelling containing two or more units shall have at least the
equivalent or sixty (60) ampere, three-wire electric service per
dwelling unit.
(2)
Each dwelling unit shall have a least one branch electric circuit for
each six hundred (600) feet of dwelling unit floor area.
(3)
Every habitable room shall have at least the lessor of two floor or
wall type electric convenience outlets or one such outlet for each
sixty (60) square feet or fraction thereof of total floor area; provided,
however, the one ceiling or wall type light fixture may be substituted
for one required electdc outlet.
(4)
Every water closet compartment, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room,
and furnace room shall contain at least one supplied ceiling or wall
type electric light fixture, and every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
room shall contain at least one electric convenience outlet.
(5)
Every public hall and stairway in every rental dwelling shall be
effectively illuminated by natural or electric light at all times. In
structures containing not more than two dwelling units, conveniently
located functioning light switches controlling an adequate
functioning lighting system which may be turned on when needed
may be substituted for full-time lighting.
Section 4: Minimum Thermal Standards
5A.204(1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping,
cooking or eating therein unless such dwelling or dwelling unit shall have
heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in safe and
functioning condition, which are capable of safely heating all habitable
rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Section 5:
5A.205(1)
(a)
(b)
located therein to a temperature of at least seventy (70) degrees
Fahrenheit at a distance of three (3) feet above floor level and at three (3)
feet from exterior walls, and which shall comply with the following
requirements, to-wit:
Gas or electrical appliance designed primarily for cooking or water heating
purposes shall not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning
of this section.
Portable heating equipment employing flame or the use of liquid fuel shall
not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning of this section
and is prohibited.
No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use a space heater
employing a flame that is not vented outside the structure in an approved
manner.
No owner shall supply portable electdc heaters to comply with this §
5.204(1).
Foundation, Exterior Walls, and Roofs
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
eating or cooking therein which does not comply with the following
requirements, to-wit;
The foundation, exterior walls and exterior roof shall be water tight and
protected against vermin and rodents and shall be kept in sound condition
and repair. The foundation element shall adequately support the building
at all points. Every extedor wall shall be free of structural deterioration or
any other condition which might admit rain or dampness to the intedor
portion of the walls or to the interior spaces of the dwelling. The roof shall
be tight and have no defects which admit rain or roof drainage and shall be
adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. All
exterior surfaces, other than decay resistant materials, shall be covered by
paint or other protective covedng or treatment which protects the extedor
surfaces from elements and decay in a functioning manner. If 25% or
more of the total exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or
stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be protected as
heretofore provided.
Windows, Doors and Screens. Every window, exterior door and hatchway
shall be tight and shall be kept in repair. Every window other than fixed
window shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be equipped
with screens between May 1 and September 30, inclusive, of each year.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Section 6:
5A.206(1)
Every window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in
such relation to the adjacent wall construction as to completely exclude
rain, vermin, rodents, and insects from entering the building.
Floors, Interior Walls and Ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling
shall be protected against the passage and harborage of vermin and
rodents and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor
shall be free of loose, warped, protruding or rotted flooring materials.
Every interior wall and ceiling shall be maintained in a tight weatherproof
condition and may not be covered wholly or partially by toxic paint or
materials with a lasting toxic effect. Every toilet room and bathroom floor
surface shall be capable of being easily maintained in a clean state.
Rodent Proof. Each part of every dwelling shall be rodent resistant. All
openings in exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors or
roofs which have an opening of %" diameter or larger shall be rodent-
proofed in an approved manner, interior floors, basements, cellars and
other areas in contact with the soil shall be enclosed with concrete or other
rodent impervious material.
Fence Maintenance. All fences on the premises where the dwelling or
dwelling unit is located shall be maintained in accordance with §6.401 to
§6.403, inclusive, of this City Code.
Accessory Structure Maintenance. Accessory structures on the premises
where the dwelling or dwelling unit is located shall be structurally sound
and maintained in good repair. The exterior of such structures shall be
covered with decay-resistant materials such as paint or other
preservatives.
Safe Building Elements. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior wall, interior
wall, ceiling, inside stair, outside stair, porch, balcony and every
appurtenance to each of the foregoing shall be oaf e to use and capable of
supporting normal structural loads.
Facilities to Function. All equipment, utilities, chimney and flue required
under City Code shall function effectively in a safe, sound and working
condition.
Maximum Density and Minimum Space for Rental Units
No person shall rent or let to another for occupancy any rental dwelling for
the purpose of living, sleeping, eating or cooking therein which does not
comply with the following requirements, to-wit:
(a Permissible Occupancy of Dwelling Unit. The maximum permissible
occupancy of any rental dwelling unit shall be determined as follows:
(1)
For the first occupant, 150 square habitable room floor space and
for every additional occupant thereof, at least 100 square feet of
habitable room floor space.
(2)
In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two times
the number of habitable rooms, less kitchen, in the dwelling unit.
5A.206(2)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling unit for occupancy by more than one family, other
than for temporary guests.
Section 7: Screening and Landscaping
5A.207(1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
eating or cooking therein which does not comply with the requirements of
this §5A.207
(a)
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall
have the meanings stated:
(1)
Fence. Any partition, structure, wall, or gate erected as a divided
marker, barrier, or enclosure, and located along the boundary or
within the required yard.
(2)
Landscape. Site amenities, including trees, shrubs, ground covers,
flowers, fencing, berms, retaining walls, and other outdoor
finishings.
(3)
Mechanical Equipment. Heating, ventilation, exhaust, air
conditioning, and communication units integral to and located on
top beside, or adjacent to a building.
(4)
Retaining Wall. A wall or structure constructed of stone, concrete,
wood, or other materials, used to retain soil, as a slope transition, or
edge of a plating area.
(5)
Screening. A barrier which blocks all views from public roads and
diffedng land uses to off-street parking areas, loading areas, service
and utility areas, and mechanical equipment.
(b)
Every yard of any premises on which a dwelling or dwelling unit is located
shall have installed and maintained landscaping in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
(1)
Sodding and Ground Cover. All exposed ground area surrounding
he principle building and accessory buildings, which are not
devoted to driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, or patios, shall be
sodded or landscaped with shrubs, trees, gardens, or other
omamental landscape materials. No landscaped area shall be
used for the parking of vehicles or storage or display of materials,
supplies or merchandise.
(2)
Slopes and Berms. Final grades with a slope ratio of greater than
three (3) to one (1) will not be permitted without special approved
treatment such as special weed mixtures or reforestation, terracing,
or retaining walls. Berming used to provide required screening of
parking lots and other open areas shall not have slopes in excess of
three (3) to one (I).
(3)
Maintenance. Any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding
shall be replaced in accordance with this code. All trees or other
vegetation which spring up in crevices by foundations must be
promptly removed to avoid structural damage.
(4)
Placement of Plant Materials. No landscaping shall be allowed
within any drainage utility easements, road right-of-way, or
immediately adjacent to any driveway or road intersection if such
landscaping would interfere with a motorist's view of the street or
roadway or with the use of the easement for its intended purpose.
(5)
Weeds. The maintenance and upkeep of all lawns and yards shall
be subject to Chapter 4, Article II, Section 3 of the Columbia
Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)
General Screening. All loading, service utility, mechanical equipment, and
outdoor storage areas, including dumpsters and refuse containers for
dwellings of three (3) or more units shall be screened from all public roads
and adjacent residential uses of property. All parking lots for dwellings of
three (3) or more units if the property on which the lot is located abuts a
differing land use and is not separated from the differing land use by a
public street, roadway or alley shall be screened from adjacent differing
land uses. Screening shall consist of any combination of the earth
mounds, walls, fences, shrubs, compact evergreen trees, or dense
deciduous hedge six (6) feet in height. Hedge materials must be at least
three (3) feet in height, and trees must be at least six (6) feet in height at
planting. The height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with
the height and size of the area for which screening is required. When
natural materials, such as trees or hedges, are used to meet the screening
requirements of this sub-section, density and species of planting shall be
such to achieve seventy-five (75) percent capacity year-round.
(d)
Other Parking Lot Screening. All parking lots for dwellings of three (3) or
more units which are not required to be screened pursuant to
§5A.207(1)(c) must either provide screening pursuant to §5A.207 (1) (c) or
provide a minimum on one deciduous tree for every forty-five (45) feet or
portion thereof of parking lot perimeter planted adjacent to the nearest
roadway abutting the property on which the parking lot is located.
(e)
Fences. All fences and screening devices shall be built and regulated in
accordance with Chapter 6, Article IV of the Columbia Heights City Code,
which is incorporated herein by reference.
(f)
Outside storage of articles, equipment, construction materials, items not
designed for exterior use, and miscellaneous items, including but not
limited to, lawn mowers and other lawn maintenance equipment shall not
be allowed. A weather tight, rodent-proof storage building or shed must be
constructed for storage of items not storable within the building.
(g) Variances under §5A.207 shall be enforced and administered in
accordance with §5A.208(2).
Section 8: Exterior Parking, Pedestrian Walkways and Lighting.
5A.208(1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy and dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which is located on premises which
does not comply with the following requirements, to-wit:
(a)
Required off-street parking as defined in Section 9.116(4) of the City
Code. Additionally, any building or structure in existence upon the
effective date of this Ordinance which does not currently comply with the
parking requirements of Section 9.116(4), but does have the necessary
space to provide the required parking shall be required to expand the
provided parking in accordance with the Code by July 1, 1998.
(b)
The required parking space must have a minimum width of 9 feet and a
minimum length of 20 feet.
(c) All required parking spaces must be surfaced with asphalt or concrete.
(d) Curb guards and/or guardrails must be provided for parking spaces
situated above retaining walls.
(e)
An unobstructed path must be provided between parking areas and the
dwelling unit.
(f)
Lighting must be provided for parking areas and walkways between the
parking area and the dwelling unit in dwellings consisting of three (3) or
more units. Lighting must be available for parking areas and walkways.
Between the parking area and the dwelling unit for dwellings of two (2) or
less units.
(g)
In dwellings of three (3) or more units, parking areas and pedestrian
walkways must have a minimum light of 1 foot candle, and the maximum
light at the boundary line of the premises may not exceed 3 foot candles.
(h)
Driveways leading to parking areas and/or access ways to buildings must
be maintained and kept in good repair. In cases of tenant parking areas
all Parking stalls and driveways with access to tenant parking shall be hard
surfaced with asphalt or concrete by July 1, 1998.
(i)
Commercial Vehicles and Junk Cars. Commercial Vehicles and junk cars
shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 7, Article II, Section 5 of the
Columbia Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein by reference.
5A.208 (2)
Variances under §5A.207 and §5A.208 shall be enforced and administered
in accordance with §9.105. The criteria contained in §9.105(3)(d) shall be
applied in deciding whether or not an applicant is entitled to a variance.
Section 9: Fire Safety
5A.209 (1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy and dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the
following requirements, to-wit;
(a)
Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors
conforming to U.B.C. Standard No. 43-6. Detectors shall be mounted on
the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving
access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. Where sleeping rooms are
on an upper level, the detectors shall be placed at the center of the ceiling
directly above the stairway. All detectors shall be located in accordance
with approved manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detector
shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room.
(b)
In new construction of any dwelling unit and in common hallways and
other common areas of existing units, required smoke detectors shall
receive their pdmary power from the building wiring when such widng is
served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without
a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current
protection.
(c)
No person, firm, or corporation shall tamper with any smoke detection
device. Any person, firm, or corporation proven to have tampered with any
smoke detection device shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than two hundred
($200.00) dollars.
Section 10: Discontinuance of Service or Facilities.
5A.210(1)
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility equipment
or utility which is required under this Ordinance to be removed from or shut
off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit except
for temporary interruptions as may be necessary while actual repairs or
alterations are made or dudng temporary emergencies.
Section 11: Public Health and Safety
5A.211(1)
Rodent Harborages Prohibited in Occupied Areas. No occupant of a
dwelling or dwelling unit shall accumulate boxes, lumber, scrap metal, or
any other similar materials in such a manner that may provide a rodent
harborage in or about any dwelling or dwelling unit.
5A.211(2)
Rodent Harborages Prohibited in Public Areas. No owner of a dwelling
containing two or more dwelling units shall accumulate or permit the
accumulation of boxes, lumber, scrap metal or any other similar materials
in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage in or about shared
or public areas of a dwelling or its premises.
5A.211(3)
Prevention of Food for Rodents. No owner or occupant of a dwelling or
dwelling unit shall store, place, or allow to accumulate any materials that
may serve as food for rodents in a site accessible to rodents.
5A.211(4)
Sanitary Maintenance of Fixtures and Facilities. Every occupant of a
dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean
and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of
reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
5A.211(5)
Responsibility for Pest Extermination. Every occupant of a dwelling
containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination
of vermin infestations and/or rodents on the premises. Every occupant of
a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall
be responsible for such extermination whenever his/her dwelling unit is the
only one infested. Notwithstanding, however, whenever infestation is
caused by the failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonable
rodent-proof or reasonable vermin-proof condition, extermination shall be
the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more
of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any
dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall
be the responsibility of the owner. If the problem persists proof of
professional extermination shall be supplied to the inspections officer upon
request.
5A.211(6)
Garbage, Rubbish, and Recyclable Materials. Garbage, rubbish and
recyclable materials shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 8,
^rticle III of the Columbia Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
ARTICLE III Inspection and Enforcement
Section 1: Enforcement and Inspection Authority
5A.301(1)
The City Manager and his/her designated agents shall be the Enforcement
Official who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Ordinance.
Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable hours, and, upon
request the Enforcement Official shall present evidence of his/her official
capacity to the owner, occupant or person in charge of a dwelling unit
sought to be inspected.
Section 2: Inspection Access
5A.302 (1)
If an owner, occupant or other person in charge of a dwelling, dwelling unit
or of a multiple dwelling fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to
the structure or premises, or any part thereof, for an inspection authorized
by this Ordinance, the Enforcement Official may, upon a showing that
probable cause exists for the inspection or for the issuance of an order
directing compliance with the inspection requirements of this section with
respect to such dwelling, dwelling unit or multiple dwelling, petition and
obtain an order to inspect and/or search warrant from court of competent
jurisdiction.
Section 3: Inspections
5A.303 (1) Each dwelling or multiple dwelling which is the subject of a rental license
shall be inspected at least once annually, subject to section 5A.303(2).
5A.303 (2) Inspections on individual dwelling units shall be required for tenant
occupancy changes under the following conditions;
(a)
During each of the past two years that the owner or landlord has applied
for license renewal, they have failed to correct Housing Maintenance Code
violations on a timely basis, as evidenced by two written Compliance
Orders by the Inspection Department or Enforcement Officer of the City of
Columbia Heights; or
(b)
During the past year, two or more tenant complaints on single
family/duplex/triplex have been received or four or more tenant complaints
on a four-plex or other multiple dwelling have been received and
substantiated (Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued based
on the complaints). Multiple complaints arising out of the same
maintenance problem, which occur within a period of one week, shall be
considered to be one complaint for the purposes of this Section.
If any one of the above set forth conditions occur, the City Inspections
Department will notify the landlord, in writing, that the landlord will be
hence forth required to have the building inspected upon each tenant
occupancy change. It will also be the responsibility of the landlord to
provide a list of current occupants and a 72 hour notification of a new
tenant move-in. The tenant occupancy change inspections shall occur for
a period of one year from the date of notification by the City Inspections
department, however, that time shall be extended if any of the above set
forth conditions continue to exist.
Section 4: Compliance Order
5A.304(1)
Whenever the Enforcement Officer determines that any dwelling, dwelling
unit or the premises surrounding any of these fails to meet the provisions
of this Ordinance, he/she may issue a Compliance Order setting forth the
violations of the Ordinance and ordering the owner, occupant, operator, or
agent to correct such violations. The Compliance Order shall:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Descdbe the location and nature of the violations of this Code;
(c)
Establish a reasonable time not greater than 6 months for the correction of
such violation and advise the person to whom the notice is directed of the
right to appeal; and
(d
Be served upon the owner of his/her agent or the occupant, as the case
may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon
such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is:
(1) Served upon him/her personally,
(2)
Sent by certified mail return receipt requested to his/her last known
address, or,
(3)
Upon failure to effect notice through (i) and (ii) as set out in this
section, posted at a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling
which is affected by the notice.
5A.304(2)
Upon correction of all Housing Maintenance Code violations as set forth in
the Compliance Order, the City Inspections Department shall, upon
request of the owner or landlord, issue a written statement that all
violations have been corrected in accordance with the Columbia Heights
Housing Maintenance Code.
Section 5: Posting to Prevent Occupancy
5A.305(1)
The Enforcement Official may post any building or structure covered by
this ordinance an being in direct violation of the ordnance preventing
further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or
other responsible person has been notified by inspection report of the
items which must be corrected within a certain stated pedod of time and
that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have
not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property. Current occupants
shall vacate posted property immediately if such occupancy will cause
imminent danger to the health or safety of the occupants. No person,
other than the Enforcement Official or his representative, shall remove or
tamper with any placard used for posting. No person shall reside in,
occupy or cause to be occupied any building, structure or dwelling which
has been posted to prevent occupancy.
Section 6: Right of Appeal
5A.306(1)
When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such
Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordnance
or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal as set
forth in §6.202(1).
Section 7: Board of Appeals
5A.307(1)
Upon at least five (5) business days notice to the appellant of the time and
place for headng the appeal and within 30 days after said appeal is filed,
the Board of Appeals shall hold a headng thereon. All hearing notices
shall be given in the same manner prescribed for giving notice of
Compliance Orders under 5A.303(1). All appeals shall be conducted in
accordance with Sec. 203, Uniform Housing Code, 1985 edition,
International Conference of Building Officials.
Article IV Licensing
Section 1: License Required
5A.401(1)
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a rental dwelling in the City
without having first obtained a license as hereinafter provided from the
Building Official. Each such license shall register annually with the City. If
the license in denied, no occupancy of dwelling units then vacant or which
become vacant is permitted until a license has been issued. Apartment
units within an unlicensed apartment building for which a license
application has been made and which units are in compliance with this
Chapter 5A and with §6.202(1) may be occupied provided that the
unlicensed units within the apartment building do not create a hazard to
the health and safety of persons in occupied units.
Section 2: License Procedures
5A.402(1)
Within 180 days after the passage of Chapter 5A, the owner of any rental
unit within the City shall apply to the Building Official for a rental housing
license in the manner hereafter prescribed.
(a)
Application shall be made on forms provided by the City and accompanied
by the initial fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council. The
owner of an apartment building or rental home constructed after the date
of passage of this Ordinance shall obtain a license prior to actual
occupancy of any rental unit therein.
(b Applicants shall provide the following information on license applications:
(1)
Name and address of owner of the rental dwelling and the name
and address of the operator or agent actively managing said rental
dwelling.
(2)
The name and address of the vendee if the rental dwelling is being
sold on a contract for deed.
(3) The legal description and address of the rental dwelling.
(4)
The number and kind of units within the rental dwelling, the floor
area for each such unit and the total floor area for the building.
(5)
The number of toilet and bath facilities shared by the occupants of
two or more dwelling units.
(6)
A description of the type of construction of the exterior of the
building.
(7) The number of paved off-street parking spaces available.
(8)
Name and address of person to whom owner/applicant wishes a
certified letter to be sent for purposes of §5A.303 (1)(d).
(9)
All owners of rental dwellings shall provide telephone access
number(s) to be used in emergency situations, including emergency
maintenance and repair. This requirement shall be a condition
precedent to the issuance of any rental license.
(10)
Such other information as the administrative service shall require.
Said information may include, but is not limited to tenant lists which
include tenants name, unit, and identifying information (i.e. date of
birth, social security number, driver's license number).
(c) Failure to complete, in full, the required license application shall be
grounds for denial of the license.
Section 3: Application and Inspection
5A.403(1)
Upon receipt of a properly executed application for a rental housing
license, the City Manager shall cause an inspection to be made of the
premises to insure that the structure is in compliance with the requirement
of the Code.
Section 4: Issuance of Rental Housing License
5A.404(1)
If the rental dwelling is in compliance with the requirements of the Code, a
license shall be issued to the present owner, occupant or agent shall state
that the structure has been inspected and is in compliance with the
requirements of the Code. The present owner or any agent designated by
the present owner or occupant shall obtain a license. If the City finds that
the circumstances of occupancy following the issuance of the license
involve possible Code violations, substandard, maintenance or abnormal
wear and tear, the City may again inspect the premises during the
licensing period.
5A.404(2)
The City may by Council resolution establish a reinspection fee. If a
dwelling unit is not currently licensed, no license may be issued until all
outstanding reinspection fees shall have been paid. If a dwelling unit is
licensed, the license for such dwelling unit shall expire twenty (20) days
after the licensee or his agent is notified of the outstanding reinspection
fees, unless payment is made before the expiration of the twenty (20) day
period.
Section 5: License Display
5A.405(1) A license issued under this Chapter shall be conspicuously displayed on
the rental premises wherever feasible. The licensee shall promptly
produce the license upon demand or a prospective tenant or the Building
Official or his/her authorized representative.
Section 6: License Transfer
5A.406(1)
The license is transferable upon application to the Building Official and
payment' of the license transfer fee by the prospective owner if the
licensed premises is in compliance with the Code. The license shall
terminate if renewal or application for transfer is not made within 30 days
after transfer of ownership of the dwelling unit. The amount of the transfer
shall be set by resolution of the Council.
Section 7: License Renewal
5A.407(1)
All rental licenses shall be effective for a period of one year. However,
renewal of licenses, as required annually by this Code, may be made by:
(a)
Completing the renewal form furnished to the owner, operator, or agent of
the rental dwelling, by the City Inspection Department, and
(b)
Attendance by the landlord or property manager at three or more hours of
continuing education relevant to the operation or management of rental
property during the last year. The City Council shall set by resolution, the
types of continuing education meeting this requirement; and
(c)
Mailing the renewal form together with proof of completion of three hours
of training and the required registration fee to the City Inspection
Department, and
(d)
Successful completion of the annual Housing Maintenance Code
inspection as required by Section 5A.303 (1) of this Ordinance.
Such renewal shall only be effective upon successful completion of all the
above set forth requirements. Further, said renewal or registration may be
made only when no change in ownership, operation, agency or type of
occupancy of the rental dwelling has occurred in the last licensing year.
Section 8: Suspension or Revocation
5A.408(1)
A license issued or renewed under this section may be revoked or
suspended upon a finding of noncompliance with the provisions of this
Chapter. Reinstatement of a suspended license shall be accompanied by
an amount equal to 50% of the license fee. Issuance of a new license
after suspension or revocation shall be made in the manner provided for
obtaining an initial license.
5A.408(2)
The Council may, for cause, revoke or suspend a license, or take other
action restricting the privileges of a license subject to the following
requirements:
(a)
The City, through its Enforcement Officer, provide the licensee with a
written statement or reasons or causes for the proposed Council action
together with a notice for public hearing.
(b)
The council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed action and
provide findings of fact and citations to any ordinances or regulations that
have been violated, together with a statement of action taken and the
conditions of any resulting revocation, suspension, or other action
restricting the privileges of the licensee.
(c)
The Enforcement Officer shall forward the findings and statement of action
taken to the person in whose name said license was issued by mailing the
same to the mailing address indicated on the license application.
5A.408(3)
A violation of any provision of this chapter or of state law, prescribing
standards of conduct or regulations governing a licensee; the particular
type of business or commercial activity or trade or occupation that is
licensed; or the premises where the licensed activity is conducted; shall be
a prima facie showing of cause for revocation, suspension, or other action
restricting the privileges of a licensee as the council may determine.
5A.408(4)
Nondisclosure, misrepresentation or misstatement of a material fact in any
application for a license under this chapter shall be a prima facie showing
of cause for revocation, suspension, or other such action restricting the
privileges of a licensee as the Council may determine.
Section 9: License Fees
5A.409(1)
License fees, inspection fees, and reinspection fees shall be established
by Council resolution.
Section 10: Conduct on Licensed Premises
5A.410 (1)
It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to take appropriate action
following conduct by persons occupying the premises which is determined
to be disorderly, in violation of any of the following statutes or ordinances:
(a) MN Stat. §609.75 through 609.76, which prohibit gambling;
(b) MN Stat. §609.321 through 609.324 which prohibit prostitution and acts
relating thereto;
(c)
MN Stat. § 1 52.01 through 152.025, and § 1 52.027, subds. I and 2,
which prohibit the unlawful sale or possession of controlled substances;
(d)
MN Stat. §340A.401, which prohibits the unlawful sale of alcoholic
beverages;
(e)
MN Stat. §609.33, which prohibits owning, leasing, operating, managing,
maintaining, or conducting a disorderly house or inviting or attempting to
invite others to visit or remain in a disorderly house;
(f) Section 10.312 of this code, which prohibits noisy assemblies;
(g)
MN Stat. §97B.021, 97B.045, 609.66 through 609.67 and 624.712 through
624.716, and section 10.307 of this code, which prohibit the unlawful
possession, transportation, sale or use of a weapon; or
(h) MN Stat. §609.72, which prohibits disorderly conduct.
(i)
MN Stat. §609.221 through 609.224, which prohibits assaults, including
domestic assault as defined in MN Stat. § 518B.01.
(J)
Violation of laws relating to contributing to need for protection or services
or delinquency of a minor as defined in MN Stat. §260.315.
(k)
Section 8.201 et al. Of this Ordinance which relates to animal noises and
public nuisances.
5A.410(2)
The Police Chief (Department) shall be responsible for enforcement and
administration of this section.
5A.410(3)
Upon determination by the Police Chief (Department) that a licensed
premises was used in a disorderly manner, as described in section (1), the
Police Chief (Department) shall notify the licensee by mail of the violation
and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations.
5A.410(4)
If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within
three (3) months of an incident for which a notice in subsection (3) was
given, the Police Chief (Department) shall notify the licensee by mail of the
violation and shall also require the licensee to submit a written report of
the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, by the licensee to prevent
further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be
submitted to the Police Chief (Department) within 5 days of receipt of the
notice of disorderly use of the premises and shall detail all actions taken
by the licensee in response to all notices of disorderly use of the premises
5A.410(5)
5A.410(6)
5A. 410(7)
Article V:
Section 1:
5A.501(1)
within the preceding three (3) months. If the licensee fails to comply with
the requirements of this subsection, the rental dwelling license for the
premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed. An action
to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license under this section shall
be initiated by the City Council at the request of the Police Chief
(Department) in the manner describe( in Sections 5A.408 (1) through
5A.408 (4).
If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within
three (3) months after any two (2) previous instances of disorderly use for
which notices were sent to the licensee pursuant to this section, the rental
dwelling license fOr the premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, or
not renewed. An action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license
under this section shall be initiated by the City Council at the request of the
Police Chief (Department) in the manner described in Sections 5A.408 (1)
through 5A.408 (4).
No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance or
disorderly use of a licensed premises occurred dudng the pendency of
eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice
given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the premises, where the
disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or by other occupants
or guests of the tenant's unit. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to
adverse license action, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the
licensee. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a
license based upon violations of this section may be postponed or
discontinued at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken
appropriate measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly
use.
A determination that the licensed premises has been used in a disorderly
manner as described in subsection (1) shall be made upon substantial
evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that
criminal charges be brought to support a determination of disorderly use,
nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittal of criminal charges operate as a
bar to adverse license action under this section.
Remedies
Hazardous Building Declaration
In the event that a dwelling has been declared unfit for human habitation
and the owner has not remedied the effects within a prescribed reasonable
time, the dwelling may be declared a hazardous building and treated in
accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes.
Section 2:
5A.502(1)
Section 3:
5A.503(1)
Section 4:
5A.504(1)
Article VI:
5A.601
5A.602
Secure Unfit and vacated Dwellings
The owner of any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been declared unfit
for human habitation or which is otherwise vacant for a period of 60 days
or more shall make the same safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to
the health, safety and welfare of the public and does not constitute a public
nuisance. Any vacant dwelling open at the doors, windows or other wall
openings, if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a hazard to the health,
safety and welfare of the public and shall constitute a public nuisance
within the meaning of this Code.
Failure to Comply
Upon failure to comply with a Compliance order within the time set therein,
and no appeal having been taken, or upon failure to comply with a
modified Compliance Order within the time set therein, the criminal penalty
established hereunder notwithstanding, the City Council, after due notice
to the owner, may by resolution declare the condition to constitute a public
nuisance and cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the
Compliance Order. The cost of such remedy shall be a lien against the
subject real estate and may be levied and collected as a special
assessment in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, for
abatement of nuisances and specifically for the removal or elimination of
public health or safety hazards from pdvate property. Any assessment
levied thereunder shall be payable in a single installment. The intent of
this section is to authorize the City to utilize all of the provisions of this
Code and of Minnesota law to protect the public's health, safety and
general welfare.
Remedies Cumulative
Any remedies pursued under this §5A.501 to 5A.503, inclusive, are in
addition to the remedies or penalties prescribed under §5A.601 to 5A.611,
inclusive.
Penalties
No person, firm, corporation, or licensee shall own and maintain or operate
or rent to any other person for occupancy any rental dwelling, rental
dwelling unit, or premises in which a rental dwelling unit is located in
violation of Chapter 5A, Article II (§5A.201, et. seq.), maintenance
standard.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a rental dwelling or dwelling
unit without a license issued pursuant to this Chapter or accept rental
payments from a tenant of any unlicensed dwelling or dwelling unit which
payment is for occupancy for a pedod during which the dwelling or
dwelling unit is not license pursuant to this Chapter.
5A.603
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall refuse or fail to allow the
Building Official to enter a dwelling or unit for the purposes of inspection
when authorized by this Chapter.
5A.604
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall fail or refuse to obey a
Compliance Order validly issued under this Code.
5A.605
No person, firm or corporation shall give or submit false information on a
license application or any renewal thereof.
5A.606
No person who is an occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit
shall cause a rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit or the premises on which
a rental dwelling unit is located to become in violation of any of the
maintenance standards set forth in Chapter 5^, Article II (§5A.201, et.
seq.), normal wear and tear excepted.
5A.607
No person shall occupy an unlicensed dwelling or dwelling unit if such
dwelling unit is required to be licensed under this Chapter.
5A.608
No occupant of any rental dwelling or rental unit shall fail to allow or refuse
entry to the Building Official, for purposes of inspection when authorized
by this Code.
5A.609
No person may occupy a dwelling or property posted pursuant to §5A.304.
5A.610
No person, firm or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant,
shall remove or tamper with a placard used for posting property pursuant
to this Chapter.
5A.611
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or refused to comply with any
of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless herein
specifically noted. Upon conviction of said misdemeanor they shall be
subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or to
imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to wit:
Chapter 5A RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE
Article I General Provisions
Section 1:
5A.101(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
5A. 101(2)
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Maintenance Code (hereinafter referred to
in Chapter 5A as "Code") is to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare of the people of this City. These objectives include, among others,
the following;
To protect the character and stability of residential areas within the city;
To correct and prevent housing conditions that adversely affect or are
likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare, and health;
To provide minimum standards for heating, for sanitary equipment and for
light and ventilation necessary to protect the health and safety of
occupants of building;
To prevent the overcrowding of dwellings;
To provide minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential
buildings and to thus prevent substandard housing and blight;
To preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the city.
With respect to disputes between landlords and tenants, and except as
otherwise specifically provided by terms of this Ordinance, the City Council
will not intrude upon the accepted contractual relationships between
landlords and tenants. The City Council will not intervene as an advocate
of either party, nor will it act as an arbiter, nor will it be receptive to
complaints from landlords or tenants which are not specifically and clearly
relevant to the provisions of this Code. In the absence of such relevancy
with regard to rental disputes, it is intended that the contracting parties
exercise such legal sanctions as are available to them without the
intervention of City government. In enacting this Code, the CoUncil does
not intend to interfere or permit interference with legal rights to personal
privacy.
Section 2: Applicability
5A. 102(1)
Section 3:
5A. 103(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(g)
(h)
This Code establishes minimum standards for maintaining dwellings,
accessory structures and premises. This Code is intended to provide
standards for housing. Applicable requirements shall apply to all
apartment units, homes, accessory structures, rooming houses, lodging
and/or boarding houses and house trailers used or intended for use for
human habitation.
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enfomement
of this Code, to wit;
Accessory Structure. A structure subordinate to the main or principal
dwelling or dwellings which is not authorized to be used for living or
sleeping by human occupants and which is located on or partially on the
premises.
Apartment Unit. Apartment, apartment unit, dwelling unit, or unit means a
room or group of rooms located within a building which form a single
habitable unit with facilities which are used or are intended to be used for
living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
Approved. An indication that an item meets construction, installation, and
maintenance standards of the State of Minnesota and of this Code.
Basement. Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a
basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined
herein.
Building. Any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or
enclosure for persons, animals, or chattels, and, when said structure is
divided by party walls without openings, each portion of such building so
separated shall be deemed a separate building.
Clean. The absence of rubbish, garbage, vermin or other unsightly,
offensive or extraneous matter.
Dwelling. A structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential
occupancy, including boarding and lodging houses, but not including
hotels and motels.
Dwelling Unit. Dwelling unit has the same meaning as apartment unit
(within this Code).
(i)
Exit. A continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way and
shall include intervening doors, doorways, corridors, ramps, stairways,
smoke-proof enclosures, horizontal exits, exit passageways, exit courts
and yards.
Family. An individual, or two or more persons each related by blood,
marriage, adoption, or foster children, living together as a single
housekeeping unit; or a group of not more than four persons not so
related, maintaining a common household and using common cooking and
kitchen facilities.
(k)
Functioning. In such physical condition as to safely perform the service or
services for which an item is designed or intended.
(I) Garbage. Garbage is defined in 5.605(2)(a).
(m)
Habitable. A dwelling unit or part thereof that meets minimum standards
for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons.
(n)
Hot Water. Water heated to a temperature of not less than 110 degrees
Fahrenheit, measured at faucet outlet.
(o)
Housing Code. Section 5A of this Code together with the Uniform Housing
Code, 1985 Edition, as amended, International Conference of Building
Officials.
(P)
Housing Enforcement Officer. Agent designated by the City Manager to
enforce provisions of the Residential Maintenance Code.
(q)
Infestation. The presence within or around a dwelling or dwelling unit of
any insect, rodent, vermin or other pest.
(r)
Kitchen. A habitable room within a dwelling unit intended to be used for
the cooking of food or preparation of meals.
(s)
Occupant. Any person (including owner or operator) living, sleeping,
cooking or eating within a dwelling unit.
(t)
Owner. Any person, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly or severally
with others, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care control
of any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit within the City as owner,
employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or
person of the title holder. Also, any person, firm or corporation who has
the dght to determine who occupies a rental structure (even though that
dght may be subject to a lease or rental agreement), or a person, firm,
corporation who shall have the power to rent or let premises to another for
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
(aa)
(bb)
(cc)
(dd)
(ee)
purposes of this Code.
Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or a joint venture or organization of any kind.
Premises. A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land, and
adjacent dght-of -way either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or
structure.
Public Hall. A hall, corridor or a passageway for providing egress from a
dwelling unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one
family.
Rental Dwelling. Any dwelling for hire with one or more living units, except
such dwellings for which all units are occupied by the owner or persons
who are the owner's child, stepchild, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, parent,
stepparent, parent-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, brother, brother-in-law,
sister, sister-in-law, aunt or uncle. Rental dwellings for purposes of this
Code do not include hotels, motels, hospitals or homes for the aged.
Repair. Repair shall mean to restore to a sound, acceptable state of
operation, serviceability or appearance. Repairs shall be expected to last
as long as with the replacement by new items.
Rodent Harborage.
establish their habitat.
A place where rodents
commonly live, nest, or
Replace or Replacement. To remove an existing or portion of a system
and to construct or install a new item or a quality similar to that of the
existing item when it was new. Replacement ordinarily takes place when
repair of the item is impractical.
Rooming Houses. Any group of rooms which form single habitable units
used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or
eating purposes.
Rubbish. Rubbish is defined in 55.605(2) (b) of this City Code.
Safe. The condition of being free from danger and hazards which may
cause accidents or disease.
Story, First. The lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as
defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor
level shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not
more than four feet below grade, as defined herein, for more than fifty
percent of the total perimeter, or more than eight feet below grade, as
(ff)
(gg)
(hh)
5A. 103(2)
Article II
Section 1:
5A.201(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
defined herein, at any point.
Unsafe. As applied to a structure, a condition or a combination of
conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to persons or property.
Unsanitary. Conditions which are dangerous or hazardous to the health of
persons.
Water Closet. A toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which is
connected to the City water and sewage system or other approved water
supply and sewer system.
Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit, .... unit, .... premises," or
"structures" are used in this Chapter, they shall be construed as though
they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
Minimum Standards
Basic Equipment and Facilities
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the
following requirements, to-wit;
Kitchen Sink. Each dwelling unit must contain a kitchen sink in good
working condition and properly connected to an approved water supply
system and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and
unheated running water under pressure and which is properly connected
to the city sewage system.
Kitchen Storage. Each dwelling unit must contain a counter or table for
food preparation and must contain cabinets and/or shelves for storage or
eating, ddnking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does
not require refrigeration for safekeeping. All cabinets, shelves, counter
tops, and tables shall be of sound construction covered with surfaces that
are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect
to food.
Food Storage and Preparation. Each dwelling unit must contain an
operational and functioning stove for cooking food and a refrigerator for
the safe storage of food which are properly installed with all necessary
connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation. Such stove or
refrigerator need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and
when the occupant is required to provide a stove or refrigerator on
occupancy. If the occupant is required to furnish a stove or refrigerator,
sufficient space and adequate functioning connections for the installation
and operation of the stove and refrigerator must exist.
(d)
Toilet Facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain a nonhabitable room
which is equipped with a flush water closet in compliance with §6.201(1).
Such room shall have an entrance door which affords privacy. Said flush
water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, shall be
connected to an approved water system that at all times provides an
adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water
closet to be propedy functioning, and shall be connected to the City sewer
system.
(e)
Lavatory Sink. Every dwelling unit shall contain a lavatory sink. Said
lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if
located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close
proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water
closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working and
functioning condition, shall be properly connected to an approved water
system, shall provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and
unheated running water under pressure, and shall be connected to the
City sewer system.
(f)
Bathtub or Shower. Every dwelling unit shall contain a nonhabitable room
which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition.
Such room shall have an entrance door which affords privacy. A bathtub or
shower shall be properly connected to an approved water supply system,
shall provide at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated
water under pressure, and shall be connected to the City sewer system.
(g)
Stairways, Porches and Balconies. Every stairway or flight of stairs,
whether inside or outside of a dwelling, and every porch or balcony shall
be kept in safe condition, sound repair, and free of deterioration. Every
stairwell and every flight of stairs which is four risers or more high shall
have handrails which conform to the standards set forth in §6.201(1).
Every porch, balcony or deck which is more than thirty (30) inches high
shall have a guardrail located at least thirty-six (36) inches above the floor
of the porch or balcony. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly
fastened and maintained in good condition. No flight of stairs shall have
settled out of its intended position or have pulled away from the supporting
or adjacent structures enough to cause a hazard. No flight of stairs may
have rotting, loose or deteriorating supports. The treads and risers of
every flight of stairs, except spiral or winding stairways, shall be essentially
uniform in width and height. Stairways shall be capable of supporting a
live load or one hundred (100) pounds per square foot of horizontal
projection.
(h)
(i)
O)
Access to Dwelling Unit. Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall
be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit.
All buildings and/or maintenance improvements inspected pursuant to
Chapter 5A, the Residential Maintenance Code, shall be judged and
inspected in accordance with the applicable Uniform Building Code and
Uniform Fire Code, as follows:
(1)
Existing Installation. Buildings in existence at the time of the
adoption of the Code may have their use or occupancy continued, if
such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of the
code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life.
(2)
Maintenance. All buildings and structures, both existing and new,
and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary
condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the
Code shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition
under which installed.
All repairs, replacements or maintenance to the structure or dwelling unit
shall be installed or made so as to be compatible with the surrounding
building materials and general appearance of the existing area.
Section 2:
5A,202(1)
(a)
Door and Window Locks
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
cooking or eating unless all exterior doors of the dwelling or dwelling unit
are equipped with safe and functioning door and window locks which
comply with the following requirements, to wit:
When access to a dwelling unit door is gained through a common corridor
or entrance in a dwelling in which four (4) or more dwelling units share a
common entrance or corridor, an approved system of controlled access
shall be maintained for each multiple family building to control access.
The secudty system shall consist of locked building entrance or foyer
doors, and locked doors leading from the hallways into individual dwelling
units. Dead-latch type door locks shall be provided with releasable lever
knobs (or doorknobs) on the inside of building entrance doors and with key
cylinders on the outside of the building entrance doors. Building entrance
door-latches shall be of the type that are permanently locked. An
approved lock box with building entry keY, boiler room key, laundry and
common area keys, all marked individually accessible to the Fire
Department must be provided for access to the building. The enumerated
keys must be present in the lock box at all times. A communication
system or device such as an intercom, telephone, audible bell or buzzer or
other approved means of making contact with the tenants must be
provided.
(b)
Every door that provides ingress or egress for a dwelling unit within a
multiple family unit shall be equipped with an approved lock that has a
dead locking bolt that cannot be retracted by end pressure; provided,
however, that such doors shall be openable from the inside without the
use of a key or any special knowledge or effort.
(c)
All ingress, egress and interior doors shall be kept free of holes and/or
punctures. All ingress, egress or interior doors which separate a unit from
another unit or a common area or the exterior of the building shall be
replaced with doors made of approved solid-core construction. Said
replacement shall occur when any such door is in violation of this section
and repairs cannot effectively correct the violation.
Section 3: Light, Ventilation, and Electric
5A.203(1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the following
requirements, to wit:
(a)
Habitable Room Ventilation. Every habitable room shall have at least one
window facing directly outdoors which can be easily opened unless the
room contains, in lieu thereof, another device affording ventilation which
has been approved by the Building Official. The minimum total of
openable window area in every habitable room shall be the greater of four
percent (4%) of the floor area of the room or four (4) square feet.
(b)
Sleeping Room Egress. Sleeping rooms in buildings existing prior to this
code must have window or door openings for egress of no less than four
(4) square feet or the minimum size required by the Building Code in effect
when the dwelling was constructed. Space that is added on or converted
to sleeping rooms must meet the applicable codes at the time of
conversion for habitable rooms and provide a means of egress with
openable area of no less than 5.7 square feet.
Nonhabitable Room Ventilation. Every bathroom, water closet
compartment, laundry room, utility room, or other nonhabitable room shall
contain a minimum total of openable window area of no less than 1.5
square feet, except that no windows shall be required if such rooms are
equipped with a functioning ventilation system which is approved by the
Building Official.
(d)
Electrical Service, Outlets, and Fixtures. Every dwelling unit and all public
and common areas shall be supplied with functioning electrical service,
functioning over current protection devices, functioning electrical outlets,
and functioning electrical fixtures which are propedy installed, which shall
be maintained in a safe working condition and which shall be connected to
a source of electric power in a manner prescribed by §6.201(1). The
minimum capacity of such electdc outlets and fixtures shall be as follows:
(1)
A dwelling containing two or more units shall have at least the
equivalent or sixty (60) ampere, three-wire electric service per
dwelling unit.
(2)
Each dwelling unit shall have a least one branch electric circuit for
each six hundred (600) feet of dwelling unit floor area.
(3)
Every habitable room shall have at least the lessor of two floor or
wall type electric convenience outlets or one such outlet for each
sixty (60) square feet or fraction thereof of total floor area; provided,
however, the one ceiling or wall type light fixture may be substituted
for one required electric outlet.
(4)
Every water closet compartment, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room,
and furnace room shall contain at least one supplied ceiling or wall
type electric light fixture, and every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
room shall contain at least one electric convenience outlet.
(5)
Every public hall and stairway in every rental dwelling shall be
effectively illuminated by natural or electric light at all times. In
structures containing not more than two dwelling units, conveniently
located functioning light switches controlling an adequate
functioning lighting system which may be turned on when needed
may be substituted for full-time lighting.
Section 4: Minimum Thermal Standards
5A.204(1)
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping,
cooking or eating therein unless such dwelling or dwelling unit shall have
heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in safe and
functioning condition, which are capable of safely heating all habitable
rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments in every dwelling unit
located therein to a temperature of at least seventy (70) degrees
Fahrenheit at a distance of three (3) feet above floor level and at three (3)
feet from exterior walls, and which shall comply with the following
requirements, to-wit:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Section 5:
5A.205(1)
(a)
(b)
Gas or electrical appliance designed primarily for cooking or water heating
purposes shall not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning
of this section.
Portable heating equipment employing flame or the use of liquid fuel shall
not be considered as heating facilities within the meaning of this section
and is prohibited.
No owner or occupant shall install, operate or use a space heater
employing a flame that is not vented outside the structure in an approved
manner.
No owner shall supply portable electric heaters to comply with this §
5.204(1).
Foundation, Exterior Walls, and Roofs
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
eating or cooking therein which does not comply with the following
requirements, to-wit;
The foundation, exterior walls and exterior roof shall be water tight and
protected against vermin and rodents and shall be kept in sound condition
and repair. The foundation element shall adequately support the building
at all points. Every exterior wall shall be free of structural deterioration or
any other condition which might admit rain or dampness to the interior
portion of the walls or to the interior spaces of the dwelling. The roof shall
be tight and have no defects which admit rain or roof drainage and shall be
adequate to prevent rain water from causing dampness in the walls. All
exterior surfaces, other than decay resistant materials, shall be covered by
paint or other protective covering or treatment which protects the exterior
surfaces from elements and decay in a functiOning manner. If 25% or
more of the total exterior surface of the pointing of any brick, block or
stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be protected as
heretofore provided.
Windows, Doors and Screens. Every window, exterior door and hatchway
shall be fight and shall be kept in repair. Every window other than fixed
window shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be equipped
with screens between May 1 and September 30, inclusive, of each year.
Every window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in
such relation to the adjacent wall construction as to completely exclude
rain, vermin, rodents, and insects from entering the building.
(c) Floors, Interior Walls and Ceilings. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Section 6:
5A.206(1)
(a)
shall be protected against the passage and harborage of vermin and
rodents and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Every floor
shall be free of loose, warped, protruding or rotted flooring materials.
Every interior wall and ceiling shall be maintained in a tight weatherproof
condition and may not be covered wholly or partially by toxic paint or
materials with a lasting toxic effect. Every toilet room and bathroom floor
surface shall be capable of being easily maintained in a clean state.
Rodent Proof. Each part of every dwelling shall be rodent resistant. All
openings in exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors or
roofs which have an opening of ½" diameter or larger shall be rodent-
proofed in an approved manner, interior floors, basements, cellars and
other areas in contact with the soil shall be enclosed with concrete or other
rodent impervious material.
Fence Maintenance. All fences on the premises where the dwelling or
dwelling unit is located shall be maintained in accordance with §6.401 to
§6.403, inclusive, of this City Code.
Accessory Structure Maintenance. Accessory structures on the premises
where the dwelling or dwelling unit is located shall be structurally sound
and maintained in good repair. The exterior of such structures shall be
covered with decay-resistant materials such as paint or other
preservatives.
Safe Building Elements. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior wall, interior
wall, ceiling, inside stair, outside stair, porch, balcony and every
appurtenance to each of the foregoing shall be safe to use and capable of
supporting normal structural loads.
Facilities to Function. All equipment, utilities, chimney and flue required
under City Code shall function effectively in a safe, sound and working
condition.
Maximum Density and Minimum Space for Rental Units
No person shall rent or let to another for occupancy any rental dwelling for
the purpose of living, sleeping, eating or cooking therein which does not
comply with the following requirements, to-wit:
Permissible Occupancy of Dwelling Unit. The maximum permissible
occupancy of any rental dwelling unit shall be determined as follows:
(1)
For the first occupant, 150 square habitable room floor space and
for every additional occupant thereof, at least 100 square feet of
habitable room floor space.
5A.206(2)
Section 7:
5A.207(1)
(a)
(b)
(2)
In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two times
the number of habitable rooms, less kitchen, in the dwelling unit.
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling unit for occupancy by more than one family, other
than for temporary guests.
Screening and Landscaping
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping,
eating or cooking therein which does not comply with the requirements of
this §5A.207
Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall
have the meanings stated:
(1)
Fence. Any partition, structure, wall, or gate erected as a divided
marker, barrier, or enclosure, and located along the boundary or
within the required yard.
(2)
Landscape. Site amenities, including trees, shrubs, ground covers,
flowers, fencing, berms, retaining walls, and other outdoor
finishings.
(3)
Mechanical Equipment. Heating, ventilation, exhaust, air .
conditioning, and communication units integral to and located on
top beside, or adjacent to a building.
(4)
Retaining Wall. A wall or structure constructed of stone, concrete,
wood, or other materials, used to retain soil, as a slope transition, or
edge of a plating area.
(5)
Screening. ^ barrier which blocks all views from public roads and
differing land uses to off-street parking areas, loading areas, service
and utility areas, and mechanical equipment.
Every yard of any premises on which a dwelling or dwelling unit is located
shall have installed and maintained landscaping in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
(1)
Sodding and Ground Cover. All exposed ground area surrounding
he principle building and accessory buildings, which are not
devoted to driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, or patios, shall be
sodded or landscaped with shrubs, trees, gardens, or other
ornamental landscape materials. No landscaped area shall be
used for the parking of vehicles or storage or display of materials,
supplies or merchandise.
(2)
Slopes and Berms. Final grades with a slope ratio of greater than
three (3) to one (1) will not be permitted without special approved
treatment such as special weed mixtures or reforestation, terracing,
or retaining walls. Berming used to provide required screening of
parking lots and other open areas shall not have slopes in excess of
three (3) to one (I).
(3)
Maintenance. Any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding
shall be removed and/or replaced in accordance with this code. All
trees or other vegetation which spring up in crevices by foundations
must be promptly removed to avoid structural damage.
(4)
Placement of Plant Materials. No landscaping shall be allowed
within any drainage utility easements, road right-of-way, or
immediately adjacent to any driveway or road intersection if such
landscaping would interfere with a motorist's view of the street or
roadway or with the use of the easement for its intended purpose.
(5)
Weeds. The maintenance and upkeep of all lawns and yards shall
be subject to Chapter 4, Article II, Section 3 of the Columbia
Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)
General Screening. All loading, service utility, mechanical equipment, and
outdoor storage areas, including dumpsters and refuse containers for
dwellings of three (3) or more units shall be screened from all public roads
and adjacent residential uses of property. All parking lots for dwellings of
three (3) or more units if the property on which the lot is located abuts a
differing land use and is not separated from the differing land use by a
public street, roadway or alley shall be screened from adjacent differing
land uses. Screening shall consist of any combination of the earth
mounds, walls, fences, shrubs, compact evergreen trees, or dense
deciduous hedge six (6) feet in height. Hedge materials must be at least
three (3) feet in height, and trees must be at least six (6) feet in height at
planting. The height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with
the height and size of the area for which screening is required. When
natural materials, such as trees or hedges, are used to meet the screening
requirements of this sub-section, density and species of planting shall be
such to achieve seventy-five (75) percent capacity year-round.
(d)
Other Parking Lot Screening. All parking lots for dwellings of three (3) or
more units which are not required to be screened pursuant to
§5A.207(1 )(c) must either provide screening pursuant to §5A.207 (1) (c) or
(e)
(f)
(g)
Section 8:
5A.208(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
provide a minimum on one deciduous tree for every forty-five (45) feet or
portion thereof of parking lot perimeter planted adjacent to the nearest
roadway abutting the property on which the parking lot is located.
Fences. All fences and screening devices shall be built and regulated in
accordance with Chapter 6, Article IV of the Columbia Heights City Code,
which is incorporated herein by reference.
Outside storage of articles, equipment, construction materials, items not
designed for exterior use, and miscellaneous items, including but not
limited to, lawn mowers and other lawn maintenance equipment shall not
be allowed. A weather tight, rodent-proof storage building or shed must be
constructed for storage of items not storable within the building.
Variances under §5A.207 shall be enforced and administered in
accordance with §5A.208(2).
Exterior Parking, Pedestrian Walkways and Lighting.
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy and dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which is located on premises which
does not comply with the following requirements, to-wit:
Required off-street parking as defined in Section 9.116(4) of the City
Code. Additionally, any building or structure in existence upon the
effective date of this Ordinance which does not currently comply with the
parking requirements of Section 9.116(4), but does have the necessary
space to provide the required parking shall be required to expand the
provided parking in accordance with the Code by July 1, 1998.
The required parking space must have a minimum width of 9 feet and a
minimum length of 20 feet.
All required parking spaces must be surfaced with asphalt or concrete.
Curb guards and/or guardrails must be provided for parking spaces
situated above retaining walls.
An unobstructed path must be provided between parking areas and the
dwelling unit.
Lighting must be provided for parking areas and walkways between the
parking area and the dwelling unit in dwellings consisting of three (3) or
more units. Lighting must be available for parking areas and walkways.
Between the parking area and the dwelling unit for dwellings of two (2) or
(g)
(h)
(i)
5A.208 (2)
Section 9:
5A.209 (1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
less units.
In dwellings of three (3) or more units, parking areas and pedestrian
walkways must have a minimum light of 1 foot candle, and the maximum
light at the boundary line of the premises may not exceed 3 foot candles.
Driveways leading to parking areas and/or access ways to buildings must
be maintained and kept in good repair. In cases of tenant parking areas
all parking stalls and driveways with access to tenant parking shall be hard
surfaced with asphalt or concrete by July 1, 1998.
Commercial Vehicles and Junk Cars. Commercial Vehicles and junk cars
shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 7, Article II, Section 5 of the
Columbia Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Variances under §5A.207 and §5A.208 shall be enforced and administered
in accordance with §9.105. The cdteria contained in §9.105(3)(d) shall be
applied in deciding whether or not an applicant is entitled to a variance.
Fire Safety
No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for
occupancy and dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living,
sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the
following requirements, to-wit;
Every existing dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke detectors
conforming to U.B.C. Chapter 34. Detectors shall be mounted on the
ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving
access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. When a living unit has more
than one floor or level, a detector shall be mounted on every level of the
unit. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detectors shall be
placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway. All detectors
shall be located in accordance with approved manufacturer's instructions.
When actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or
guest ,room.
In new construction of any dwelling unit and in common hallways and
other common areas of existing units, required smoke detectors shall
receive their pdmary power from the building wiring when such widng is
served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without
a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current
protection.
No person, firm, or corporation shall tamper with any smoke detection
device. Any person, firm, or corporation proven to have tampered with any
(d)
Section 10:
5A.210(1)
Section 11:
5A.211(1)
5A.211(2)
5A.211(3)
5A.211 (4)
5A.211 (5)
smoke detection device shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to
§5A.611.
Combustible matedal shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical
rooms or electrical equipment rooms.
Discontinuance of Service or Facilities.
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility equipment
or utility which is required under this Ordinance to be removed from or shut
off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit except
for temporary interruptions as may be necessary while actual repairs or
alterations are made or during temporary emergencies.
Public Health and Safety
Rodent Harborages Prohibited in Occupied Areas. No occupant of a
dwelling or dwelling unit shall accumulate boxes, lumber, scrap metal, or
any other similar materials in such a manner that may provide a rodent
harborage in or about any dwelling or dwelling unit.
Rodent Harborages Prohibited in Public Areas. No owner of a dwelling
containing two or more dwelling units shall accumulate or permit the
accumulation of boxes, lumber, scrap metal or any other similar materials
in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage in or about shared
or public areas of a dwelling or its premises.
Prevention of Food for Rodents. No owner or occupant of a dwelling or
dwelling unit shall store, place, or allow to accumulate any materials that
may serve as food for rodents in a site accessible to rodents.
Sanitary Maintenance of Fixtures and Facilities. Every occupant of a
dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean
and sanitary condition and shall be ,responsible for the exercise of
reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
Responsibility for Pest Extermination. Every occupant of a dwelling
containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination
of vermin infestations and/or rodents on the premises. Every occupant of
a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall
be responsible for such extermination whenever his/her dwelling unit is the
only one infested. Notwithstanding, however, whenever infestation is
caused by the failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonable
rodent-proof or reasonable vermin-proof condition, extermination shall be
the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more
of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any
dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall
be the responsibility of the owner. If the problem persists proof of
professional extermination shall be supplied to the inspections officer upon
request.
5A.211(6)
Garbage, Rubbish, and Recyclable Materials. Garbage, rubbish and
recyclable materials shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 8,
Article III of the Columbia Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
ARTICLE III Inspection and Enforcement
Section 1: Enforcement and Inspection Authority
5A.301(1)
The City Manager and his/her designated agents shall be the Housing
Enforcement Officer who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the
Ordinance. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable hours, and,
upon request the Housing Enforcement Officer shall present evidence of
his/her official capacity to the owner, occupant or person in charge of a
dwelling unit sought to be inspected.
Section 2: Inspection Access
5A.302 (1)
If an owner, occupant or other person in charge of a dwelling, dwelling unit
or of a multiple dwelling fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to
the structure or premises, or any part thereof, for an inspection authorized
by this Ordinance, the Housing Enforcement Officer may, upon a showing
that probable cause exists for the inspection or for the issuance of an
order directing compliance with the inspection requirements of this section
with respect to such dwelling, dwelling unit or multiple dwelling, petition
and obtain an order to inspect and/or search warrant from court of
competent jurisdiction.
Section 3: Inspections
5A.303 (1)
Each dwelling or multiple dwelling which is the subject of a rental license
shall be inspected in accordance with the city's "Rental Inspection Policy",
subject to section 5A.303(2).
5A.303 (2)
Inspections on individual dwelling units shall be required for tenant
occupancy changes under the following conditions;
(a)
During each of the past two years that the owner or landlord has applied
for license renewal, they have failed to correct Residential Maintenance
Code violations on a timely basis, as evidenced by two written Compliance
Orders by the Housing Enforcement Officer of the City of Columbia
Heights; or
(b)
Dudng the past year, two or more tenant complaints on single
family/duplex/triplex have been received or four or more tenant complaints
on a four-plex or other multiple dwelling have been received and
substantiated (Residential Maintenance Code violations were issued
based on the complaints). Multiple complaints adsing out of the same
maintenance problem, which occur within a period of one week, shall be
considered to be one complaint for the purposes of this Section.
If any one of the above set forth conditions occur, the Housing
Enforcement Officer will notify the landlord, in wdting, that the landlord will
be hence forth required to have the building inspected upon each tenant
occupancy change. It will also be the responsibility of the landlord to
provide a list of current occupants and a 72 hour notification of a new
tenant move-in. The tenant occupancy change inspections shall occur for
a period of one year from the date of notification by the Housing
Enforcement Officer, however, that time shall be extended if any of the
above set forth conditions continue to exist.
Section 4: Compliance Order
5A.304(1)
Whenever the Housing Enforcement Officer determines that any dwelling,
dwelling unit or the premises surrounding any of these fails to meet the
provisions of this Ordinance, he/she may issue a Compliance Order setting
forth the violations of the Ordinance and ordering the owner, occupant,
operator, or agent to correct such violations. The Compliance Order shall:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Describe the location and nature of the violations of this Code;
(c)
Establish a reasonable time not greater than 6 months for the correction of
such violation and advise the person to whom the notice is directed of the
dght to appeal; and
(d)
Advise the person to whom the notice is directed of the right to appeal;
and
(e
Be served upon the owner of his/her agent or the occupant, as the case
may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon
such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is:
(1) Served upon him/her personally,
(2)
Sent by certified mail return receipt requested to his/her last known
address, or,
(3)
Upon failure to effect notice through (i) and (ii) as set out in this
section, posted at a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling
which is affected by the notice.
5A.304(2)
Upon correction of all Residential Maintenance Code violations as set forth
in the Compliance Order, the Housing Enforcement Officer shall, upon
request of the owner or landlord, issue a written statement that all
violations have been corrected in accordance with the Columbia Heights
Residential Maintenance Code.
Section 5: Posting to Prevent Occupancy
5A.305(1)
The Housing Enforcement Officer may post any building or structure
covered by this ordinance an being in direct violation of the ordnance
preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent,
licensee or other responsible person has been notified by inspection report
of the items which must be corrected within a certain stated period of time
and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall
have not more than 60 days to vacate a posted property. Current
occupants shall vacate posted property immediately if such occupancy will
cause imminent danger to the health or safety of the occupants. No
person, other than the Housing Enforcement Officer or his representative,
shall remove or tamper with any placard used for posting. No person shall
reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied any building, structure or
dwelling which has been posted to prevent occupancy.
Section 6: Right of Appeal
5A.306(1)
When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such
Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the
Ordinance or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may
appeal as set forth in {}6.202(1).
Section 7: Board of Appeals
5A.307(1)
Upon at least five (5) business days notice to the appellant of the time and
place for hearing the appeal and within 30 days after said appeal is filed,
the Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing thereon. All hearing notices
shall be given in the same manner prescribed for giving notice of
Compliance Orders under 5A.303(1). All appeals shall be conducted in
accordance with Sec. 203, Uniform Housing Code, 1985 edition,
International Conference of Building Officials.
Article IV
Section 1:
5A.401(1)
Section 2:
5A.402(1)
(a)
(b
Licensing
License Required
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a rental dwelling in the City
without having first obtained a license as hereinafter provided from the
Housing Enforcement Officer. Each such license shall register annually
with the City. If the license in denied, no occupancy of dwelling units then
vacant or which become vacant is permitted until a license has been
issued. Apartment units within an unlicensed apartment building for which
a license application has been made and which units are in compliance
with this Chapter 5A and with {}6.202(1 ) may be occupied provided that the
unlicensed units within the apartment building do not create a hazard to
the health and safety of persons in occupied units.
License Procedures
Within 180 days after the passage of Chapter 5A, the owner of any rental
unit within the City shall apply to the Housing Enforcement Officer for a
rental housing license in the manner hereafter prescribed.
Application shall be made on forms provided by the City and accompanied
by the initial fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council. The
owner of an apartment building or rental home constructed after the date
of passage of this Ordinance shall obtain a license prior to actual
occupancy of any rental unit therein.
Applicants shall provide the following information on license applications:
(1)
Name and address of owner of the rental dwelling and the name
and address of the operator or agent actively managing said rental
dwelling.
(2)
The name and address of the vendee if the rental dwelling is being
sold on a contract for deed.
(3) The address of the rental dwelling.
(4)
The number and kind of units within the rental dwelling, the floor
area for each such unit and the total floor area for the building.
(5) The number of paved off-street parking spaces available.
(6)
Name and address of person to whom owner/applicant wishes a
certified letter to be sent for purposes of §5A.303 (1)(d).
(7)
All owners of rental dwellings shall provide telephone access
number(s) to be used in emergency situations, including emergency
maintenance and repair. This requirement shall be a condition
precedent to the issuance of any rental license.
(8)
Such other information as the administrative service shall require.
Said information may include, but is not limited to tenant lists which
include tenants name, unit, and identifying information (i.e. date of
birth, social security number, driver's license number).
(c)
Failure to complete, in full, the required license application shall be
grounds for denial of the license.
Section 3: Application and Inspection
5A.403(1)
When required in accordance with the city's "Rental Inspection Policy" the
Housing Enforcement Officer shall cause an inspection to be made of the
premises to insure that the structure is in compliance with the requirement
of the Code prior to issuance of a Rental Housing License.
Section 4: Issuance of Rental Housing License
5A.404(1)
If the rental dwelling is in compliance with the requirements of the Code, a
license shall be issued to the present owner, occupant or agent shall state
that the structure has been inspected and is in compliance with the
requirements of the Code. The present owner or any agent designated by
the present owner or occupant shall obtain a license. If the City finds that
the circumstances of occupancy following the issuance of the license
involve possible Code violations, substandard maintenance or abnormal
wear and tear, the City may again inspect the premises during the
licensing period.
5A.404(2)
The City may by Council resolution establish a reinspection fee. If a
dwelling unit is not currently licensed, no license may be issued until all
outstanding reinspection fees shall have been paid. If a dwelling unit is
licensed, the license for such dwelling unit shall expire twenty (20) days
after the licensee or his agent is notified of the outstanding reinspection
fees, unless payment is made before the expiration of the twenty (20) day
pedod.
Section 5: License Display
5A.405(1)
A license issued under this Chapter shall be conspicuously displayed on
the rental premises wherever feasible. The licensee shall promptly
produce the license upon demand or a prospective tenant or the Housing
Enforcement Officer or his/her authorized representative.
Section 6:
5A.406(1)
Section 7:
5A.407(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
License Transfer
The license is transferable upon application to the Housing Enforcement
Officer and payment of the license transfer fee by the prospective owner if
the licensed premises is in compliance with the Code. The license shall
terminate if renewal or application for transfer is not made within 30 days
after transfer of ownership of the dwelling unit. The amount of the transfer
shall be set by resolution of the Council.
License Renewal
All rental licenses shall be effective for a period of one year. However,
renewal of licenses, as required annually by this Code, may be made by:
Completing the renewal form furnished to the owner, operator, or agent of
the rental dwelling, by the Housing Enforcement Officer and
Mailing the renewal form and the required registration fee to the Housing
Enforcement Officer, and
Successful completion of the Housing Maintenance Code inspection as
required by Section 5A.303 (1) of this Ordinance.
Such renewal shall only be effective upon successful completion of all the
above set forth requirements. Further, said renewal or registration may be
made only when no change in ownership, operation, agency or type of
occupancy of the rental dwelling has occurred in the last licensing year.
Section 8:
5A.408(1)
5A.408(2)
(a)
Suspension or Revocation
A license issued or renewed under this section may be revoked or
suspended upon a finding of noncompliance with the provisions of this
Chapter. Reinstatement of a suspended license shall be accompanied by
an amount equal to 50% of the license fee. Issuance of a new license
after suspension or revocation shall be made in the manner provided for
obtaining an initial license.
The Council may, for cause, revoke or suspend a license, or take other
action restricting the privileges of a license subject to the following
requirements:
The City, through its Housing Enforcement Officer, provide the licensee
with a written statement or reasons or causes for the proposed Council
action together with a notice for public hearing.
(b)
The council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed action and
provide findings of fact and citations to any ordinances or regulations that
have been violated, together with a statement of action taken and the
conditions of any resulting revocation, suspension, or other action
restricting the privileges of the licensee.
(c)
The Housing Enforcement Officer shall forward the findings and statement
of action taken to the person in whose name said license was issued by
mailing the same to the mailing address indicated on the license
application.
5A.408(3)
A violation of any provision of this chapter or of state law, prescribing
standards of conduct or regulations governing a licensee; the particular
type of business or commercial activity or trade or occupation that is
licensed; or the premises where the licensed activity is conducted; shall be
a prima facie showing of cause for revocation, suspension, or other action
restricting the privileges of a licensee as the council may determine.
5A.408(4)
Nondisclosure, misrepresentation or misstatement of a material fact in any
application for a license under this chapter shall be a prima facie showing
of cause for revocation, suspension, or other such action restricting the
privileges of a licensee as the Council may determine.
Section 9: License Fees
5A.409(1)
License fees, inspection fees, and reinspection fees shall be established
by Council resolution.
Section 10: Conduct on Licensed Premises
5A.410 (1)
It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to take appropriate action
following conduct by persons occupying the premises which is determined
to be disorderly, in violation of any of the following statutes or ordinances:
(a) MN Stat. {609.75 through 609.76, which prohibit gambling;
(b)
MN Stat. {609.321 through 609.324 which prohibit prostitution and acts
relating thereto;
(c)
MN Stat. { 1 52.01 through 152.025, and { I 52.027, subds. I and 2,
which prohibit the unlawful sale or possession of controlled substances;
(d) MN Stat. {340A.401, which prohibits the unlawful sale of alcoholic
beverages;
(e) MN Stat. {609.33, which prohibits owning, leasing, operating, managing,
maintaining, or conducting a disorderly house or inviting or attempting to
invite others to visit or remain in a disorderly house;
(f) Section 10.312 of this code, which prohibits noisy assemblies;
(g)
MN Stat. §97B.021, 97B.045, 609.66 through 609.67 and 624.712 through
624.716, and section 10.307 of this code, which prohibit the unlawful
possession, transportation, sale or use of a weapon; or
(h) MN Stat. §609.72, which prohibits disorderly conduct.
(i)
MN Stat. §609.221 through 609.224, which prohibits assaults, including
domestic assault as defined in MN Stat. § 518B.01.
0)
Violation of laws relating to contributing to need for protection or services
or delinquency of a minor as defined in MN Stat. §260.315.
(k)
Section 8.201 et al. of this Ordinance which relates to animal noises and
public nuisances.
5A.410(2)
The Police Chief (Department) shall be responsible for enforcement and
administration of this section.
5A.410(3)
Upon determination by the Police Chief (Department) that a licensed
premises was used in a disorderly manner, as described in section (1), the
Police Chief (Department) shall notify the licensee by mail of the violation
and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations.
5A.410(4)
If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within
three (3) months of an incident for which a notice in subsection (3) was
given, the Police Chief (Department) shall notify the licensee by mail of the
violation and shall also require the licensee to submit a written report of
the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, by the licensee to prevent
further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be
submitted to the Police Chief (Department) within 5 days of receipt of the
notice of disorderly use of the premises and shall detail all actions taken
by the licensee in response to all notices of disorderly use of the premises
within the preceding three (3) months. If the licensee fails to comply with
the requirements of this subsection, the rental dwelling license for the
premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed. An action
to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license under this section shall
be initiated by the City Council at the request of the Police Chief
(Department) in the manner describe( in Sections 5A.408 (1) through
5A.408 (4).
5A.410(5) If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within
5A.410(6)
5A. 410(7)
Article V:
Section 1:
5A.501(1)
Section 2:
5A.502(1)
three (3) months after any two (2) previous instances of disorderly use for
which notices were sent to the licensee pursuant to this section, the rental
dwelling license for the premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, or
not renewed. An action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license
under this section shall be initiated by the City Council at the request of the
Police Chief (Department) in the manner described in Sections 5A.408 (1)
through 5A.408 (4).
No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance or
disorderly use of a licensed premises occurred dudng the pendency of
eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice
given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the premises, where the
disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or by other occupants
or guests of the tenant's unit. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to
adverse license action, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the
licensee. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a
license based upon violations of this section may be postponed or
discontinued at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken
appropriate measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly
use.
^ determination that the licensed premises has been used in a disorderly
manner as described in subsection (1) shall be made upon substantial
evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that
cdminal charges be brought to support a determination of disorderly use,
nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittal of cdminal charges operate as a
bar to adverse license action under this section.
Remedies
Hazardous Building Declaration
In the event that a dwelling has been declared unfit for human habitation
and the owner has not remedied the effects within a prescribed reasonable
time, the dwelling may be declared a hazardous building and treated in
accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes.
Secure Unfit and Vacated Dwellings
The owner of any dwelling or dWelling unit which has been declared unfit
for human habitation or which is otherwise vacant for a period of 60 days
or more shall make the same safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to
the health, safety and welfare of the public and does not constitute a public
nuisance. Any vacant dwelling open at the doors, windows or other wall
openings, if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a hazard to the health,
safety and welfare of the public and shall constitute a public nuisance
Section 3:
5A.503(1)
Section 4:
5A.504(1)
Section 5:
5A.505(1)
5A.505(2)
within the meaning of this Code.
Failure to Comply
Upon failure to comply with a Compliance order within the time set therein,
and no appeal having been taken, or upon failure to comply with a
modified Compliance Order within the time set therein, the criminal penalty
established hereunder notwithstanding, the City Council, after due notice
to the owner, may by resolution declare the condition to constitute a public
nuisance and cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the
Compliance Order. The cost of such remedy shall be a lien against the
subject real estate and may be levied and collected as a special
assessment in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, for
abatement of nuisances and specifically for the removal or elimination of
public health or safety hazards from pdvate property. Any assessment
levied thereunder shall be payable in a single installment. The intent of
this section is to authorize the City to utilize all of the provisions of this
Code and of Minnesota law to protect the public's health, safety and
general welfare.
Remedies Cumulative
Any remedies pursued under this §5A.501 to 5A.503, inclusive, are in
addition to the remedies or penalties prescribed under §5A.601 to 5A.611,
inclusive.
Cost Recovery
The Housing Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to request
reimbursement of expenses in excess of $100.00 per rental property
owner in any calendar year which are related directly to suspension or
revocation of the rental license from any or all rental property owned by
said owner. Those expenses which are reimbursable to the City shall
include, but not be limited to staff time directly attributable to the rental
license suspension or revocation action, costs of preparing notices of such
action as required under this ordinance, and reasonable expenses related
to delivery or posting of any and all notices subsequent to a rental license
suspension or revocation until such time as the license is reinstated by
action of the City Council.
Any and all expenses related to rental license suspension or revocation
actions which are charged to the property owner shall be due and payable
as of the date of license revocation or within thirty (30) days of being
served notice of such charges, whichever is earlier.
5A.505(3) The Council hereby authorizes the assessment of unpaid fees, fines,
5A,505(4)
5A.505(5)
5A.505(6)
charges or expenses authorized by the Residential Maintenance Code
pursuant to the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Charter.
The Clerk shall establish a separate improvement fund for the
administration of Residential Maintenance Code charges.
The costs related to the Residential Maintenance Code shall be certified
annually by the Housing Enforcement Officer to the Clerk for billing,
including a statement describing the land, lots, or parcels involved and the
amount chargeable to each.
On or before August I of each year, the Clerk shall bill each property
owner of each affected lot or parcel for their portion of the charges
authorized hereunder plus the reasonable cost of administering the billings
and collection procedures.
The Clerk shall list the total unpaid charges against each separate lot or
parcel to which such charges are attributable on or before September I of
each year, for Council action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Article VI:
5A.601
5A.602
5A.603
5A.604
5A.605
Penalties
No person, firm, corporation, or licensee shall own and maintain or operate
or rent to any other person for occupancy any rental dwelling, rental
dwelling unit, or premises in which a rental dwelling unit is located in
violation of Chapter 5A, Article II (§5^.201, et. seq.), maintenance
standard.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a rental dwelling or dwelling
unit without a license issued pursuant to this Chapter or accept rental
payments from a tenant of any unlicensed dwelling or dwelling unit which
payment is for occupancy for a pedod dudng which the dwelling or
dwelling unit is not license pursuant to this Chapter.
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall refuse or fail to allow the
Housing Enforcement Officer to enter a dwelling or unit pursuant to an
administrative search warrant for the purposes of inspection when
authorized by this Chapter.
No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall fail or refuse to obey a
Compliance Order validly issued under this Code.
No person, firm or corporation shall give or submit false information on a
license application or any renewal thereof.
5A.606
5A.607
5A.608
5A.609
5A,610
5A.611
SECTION 2:
No person who is an occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit
shall cause a rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit or the premises on which
a rental dwelling unit is located to become in violation of any of the
maintenance standards set forth in Chapter 5A, Article II (§5A.201, et.
seq.), normal wear and tear excepted.
No person shall occupy an unlicensed dwelling or dwelling unit if such
dwelling unit is required to be licensed under this Chapter.
No occupant of any rental dwelling or rental unit shall fail to allow or refuse
entry to the Housing Enforcement Officer, for purposes of inspection when
authorized by this Code.
No person may occupy a dwelling or property posted pursuant to §5A.304.
No person, firm or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant,
shall remove or tamper with a placard used for posting property pursuant
to this Chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or refused to comply with any
of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless herein
specifically noted. Upon conviction of said misdemeanor they shall be
subject to a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or to
imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Willlam Eirlte, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
MEETING OF: NOVEMBER 22. 1994
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER
NO: ~'~ INFORMATIO. N SYSTEMS . APPROVAL '~
ITEM: SOFTWARE PURCHASE BY: WILLIAM J. ELRITEv-4,,
NO:
,, ALEKSANDR E. CHERNIN ~-///~ J,,.,I '
'1, C,II ^TE: NOVEllE, [ / I'
Back. round
Over the past year staff and various committees have done a significant amount of work and research in
preparing for city-wide Intemet access and the establishment of a city Web site. To date, the City Council has
authorized and approved a consulting firm to design a city Web site. In addition to this, the City Council has
authorized an Internet service provider, Rhythms, to establish DSL Intemet connection from the City to the
World Wide Web. This connection will interface our in-house network to the Internet allowing all staff fast and
efficient access to the World Wide Web. With these two items currently in progress, the final phase is to
purchase software that will provide security for City data and prevent outside hackers from accessing City data
over the Intemet, and to acquire e-mail software that will centralize the use of in-house e-mail with Intemet e-
mail. To facilitate this, the IS staff has done significant research into products that are available. They are
recommending that we acquire three software packages, those being GroupWise for e-mail access,
BorderManager for overall security, and ZENworks for overall management and administration of network
software. Attached are executive summaries prepared by Aleksandr Chemin, the IS Director, giving a bdef
summary of these software packages. Also attached are price quotations that have been acquired on the
software from four different vendors. Three of these vendors are local and one, CDW-G, is a mail order
company. It is'staff's recommendation to purchase the software from PC Solutions, a local company that we
have done business with for several years and which has provided an excellent level of service. It is felt that
.although their price is slightly higher, the benefit of dealing with a local company outweighs the small cost
· .difference. It should be noted that by purchasing the three software packages together we get a quantity
discount that results in a cost savings of approximately $1,400. The current 1999 data processing budget has
.adecl Mate funds available to cover this purchase.
The purchase and implementaUon of BorderManager, GroupWise and ZENworks is the final step necessary
to allow the City a secure, cost-effective interface to the World Wide Web. It should increase the overall
productivity of City employees by supporting team building and providing fast access to information.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with
PC Solutions for the purchase of BorderManager at $4,544, GroupWise at $9,867, and ZENworks at $4,494.
WE:srns
~11171COUNClL
Attachment
'COUNCIL ACTION:
City of Columbia Heights IS Dep~ent
Secure Internet Access with Novell Border Manager
Executive Summary
Fast, reliable, and secure Internet access is among the three top concerns of City of Columbia
Heights users. The most recent official documents from federal and state governments could be
found at World Wide Web sites, as well as other job-related information. Internet e-mail
increases employees productivity when interacting with external entities.
The permanent Interact connection using Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) offers necessary speed
and reliability. However, the security issue still remains. BorderManager, the Novell software
product, provides a complete security solution for the City:
Internet firewaH prevents attacks from Interact hackers towards the City Information
System, while allowing access to Interact for City users.
Remote access allows authorized remote users to dial-in into City Information System,
which is especially suitable for remote locations (liquor stores), mobile and home users.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) provide secure connection for remote organizations
and users who need to tramfer confidential data over the Internet.
BorderManager is a cost-effective solution because it fully integrates into existing City IS
management system. The IS personnel can easily administer Interact access security at City-
wide or department-wide level. As compared with other Interact security solutions,
BorderManager can lower security administration cost by up to 70 percent.
Prepared b~ A.Chernin .. . 11/16/99 .
City of Columbia Heights . . . IS Department
Increasing City Staff collaboration
and productivity with GroupWise
Executive Summary
Quickly sharing information and ideas within orEan;-*tion is vital for increasing efficiency
and productivity. Modern information technologies (called "groupware') can provide better
collaboration both between colleagues and with outside partners. According to multiple industry
surveys, the best groupware solution is offered by Novell GroupWise.
GroupWise benefits for the City of Columbia Heights:
personal internal and Interact e-mail account for each user with access to common and
personal address books
extensive planning and scheduling capabilities, including joint scheduling, task
assignments, and resource reservation (for example, conference rooms)
Universal Mailbox for easy and consistent access to e-mail messages, nppointments, to-
do lists, and notes
remote access to Universal Mailbox via Interact browser
support for mobile users who don't have permanent connection to City network
integration with existing IS network platform and management system
The total cost of ownership for GroupWise is 3-4 times less than for Microsoft Exchange and 5-
6 times less than for Lotus Notes.
Prepared b}~ A.Chernin 11/16/99
Cit~ of Columbia He~ il~,, ts IS Department
Workstation Support and Management
with Novell ZENworks
Executive Summary
Workstation support and management is the most time- and labor-consuming part of network
administration, since it oRen requires multiple visits to user workplace. Workstation maintenance
and troubleshooting tasks could be performed more quickly and efficiently with Novell
ZENworks - centralized workstation support and management tool.
The ZENworks benefits for City of Columbia Heights:
· centralized software distribution to desktops according to user needs;
· automated software upgrades at desktops;
· soi~vare Ucense metering;
· remote workstation troubleshooting and user support;
· hardware and software inventories;
· integration with existing.IS network platform and management system.
Prepared by A.Chernln , , ,11/!6/99
City of Columbia Heights
PaFk and Recreation Commission
October 27, 1999
THESE MINU leo HAVE
NOT BEEN
The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members ~t:
Eileen Evans; Sorry Foss; Gary Mayer;, Scott Niemeyec, Gary
Peterson; Bob Ruettimann; Keith W'mdschitl, Recreation Director
Members absent:
Bruce Magnuson; Kevin Hausen, Public Works ~dCity
Engineer
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Foss, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
LETTERS AND RBOUBSTS
FOR USE OF LABELLE LOUNGF_./JIM GALUSKA. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TEACHt/RS
Members reviewed the request from Jim Galuska for use of the LsBeHe Lounge. Motion by
Foss, second by Pe~on to approve the request for use of the LaBelle Lounge on Thursday,
Sauuary 27, 2000 from 4.'~ to 9:00 p.m. for a post holiday/end of the semester social gath~ng.
RP.X)UEST FOR USE OF MATHAIRFdMCKENNA ROOMfD~~ BROWN. U.S,CENSUS
BUREAU
Mmnb~ rovi~ a ~ ~ D~hne Brown of the U. S. ~ Bureau in which she
requests use of the Maflmire/McKenna Room on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from November 8, 1999 throu~ July, 2000. Members discussed the
request. Motion by ~ second by Niemeyer to deny tho request for use of the
M~Ketma Room by Daphne Brown. All ayes, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
There is no old business at this time
NEW BUSINESS
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NI~W BUSINESS
BQND REFERENDUM FLYER
Memba's viewed the flyer that will be distributed in the Northeaster and Focus newspapers. The
bond ref~ information will also appear in the city newsletter, "Hzight~ Happonings,"
which will be mailed to all city residents in mid-Novembor. Tho "Vote Yes" c, ommii~e has
requested funds from tho Boostings to promote the bond referendum. Gary Peterson indicated he
would like to reserve the LaBeHe Lounge for a gatbedng on Tuesday, December 14, 1999.
Motion by Ruetfimmm, second by Foss to waive the fee for use of the LaBeHe Lounge on
Tuesday, December 14, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. to I l:00 p.m. All ayes, motion carried.
PROPOSED 2000 BUDGET
Members will discuss the proposed 2000 budget at the joint meeting with the City Council and
Park & Recreation Commission scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight.
NOVEMBER AND DECEMB]~ PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATES
The Recreation Director advised members that the November and December meeting dates are
usually moved due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Membe~ agreed to change the
November meeting date to Tuesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Keyes Room. The
Docemlmr meeting date was changed to Thursday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Timberlodge
Restaurant on University Ave. The Recreation Director agreed to go to the restaurant at 5:00 to
save some tables for the meeting. If the Timberlodge is not available, the second choice would be
the Timbedodge in Rosalie, and the third choice would be Tequilaberry's in Coon Rapids.
Membe~ will be able to order off the menu at these restamants.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS DIREC'~R/CITY ENGINEER
No report at this time.
COMMISSION ~F_RS
F, ileen Evans mentioned that she and tho Recreation Director will plau on looking at new drains
for Murzyn Hall in the near fu~e.
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ADJO~
Motion by Foss, second by Ruettimann to adjourn.
at 6:58 p.m.
All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
Janice McC,-hee-Fetzer, Park & Recreation Commission
COLU IBIA HKIGH?$ PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD Of
MINUTES
November 2, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:05 p.m. Those present were: Patricia Sowada, Richard
Hubbard, Barb Miller, Don Jolly, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the October 5~, meeting as mailed.
The budget meeting notes were reviewed for accuracy.
The October 25*, 1999, bill list was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The November 8~, 1999, bill list was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed. It was noted that the microform bill for 1999 from line item 2188 has not been
received and that $9,600 has not yet been transferred back into line item 4000 for the cleaning contract.
Old Business:
A review of the joint City Council Library Board Budget Meeting was conducted. The Board all expressed
how encouraged they felt by the response of the Council to the Board's questions about pursuing a new
library building. The Board received the plan that is being distributed to Columbia Heights citizens
concerning the upcoming referendum on Dec. 14. All members agreed that after the first of the year, they
would like to pursue a formal commitment from the Council and designate funds to proceed with their goal.
2. The report from the ICMA newsletter about the "Role of the Public Library" was reviewed.
The report concerning the Outreach Grant that was filed by Anoka County about the froggy night programs
was reviewed.
The review of the Policy File continued. It was moved, seconded and passed to delete the Cam Corder
Borrowing Policy from the Policy File. The Organization Card Policy was reviewed. It was moved,
seconded and passed to include the language: home schools and charter schools are also eligible for
organization cards.
A report on page positions was given. Two resignations have been received in the past two weeks. Andrea
.will be leaving at the end of December when her student status ends. One new page, Rachel Wells, is
currently being trained. Recruitment will start next week to fill the vacant positions.
The Friends of the Library are once again collecting books for Project Bookshelf. This project continues
until December 10.
7. The Chamber of Commerce is also using the Library as a Toys for Joy drop off site until December 10.
Marsha is participating in the Mother read/Father read program and book donations to that cause are being
solicited.
Barb Miller reported that she once again enquired of City staff at Red Wing about the statuary they have
outside their building. She cannot get any information on who the designer is or where they were purchased.
New Business:
1. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
2. Property tax data for 1999 was reviewed from the September issue of Mn. Cities.
The Anoka County Historical Society has asked Columbia Heights to provide an ornament for their
Christmas tree. A design is being developed and Barb Miller has agreed to cross-stitch the ornament. There
will be a presentation on November 30, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. Board members were polled for their
availability. Invitations have also been extended to the City Council, City Manager, and other select
members of the community.
The local VFW has donated two copies of the book V.F.W. Our FirSt Century to the library. These books
have been added to the circulating collection.,
The article about the Minneapolis PUblic Library that appeared in the Northeaster about combining two of
their branches was reviewed.
Invitations were distributed to the Board members to participate in National Children's Book Week. Board
members are being asked to participate in a special evening storytime on Tuesday November 16, 1999. Each
member would tell a story to the children. They may choose their own favorite or ask for a recommendation
from the Children's Librarian.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
J0dnine M. Schrnidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided
to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and
activities.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 1999
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) was
called to order by President Ruetfimann at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 1999, in the Parkview Villa Community
Room B, 965 404 Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Robert Ruettimann, Patficia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Don Jolly, Gary Peterson,
Sulienne Wyckoff, and John Hunter
Staff Present:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Ken Anderson, Deputy Executive Director
Randall Schumacher, Community Development Assistant
Michelle Chalin, Parkview Villa Public Housing Administrator
Shirley Barnes, Crest View Corporation
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
President Ruettimann added Elevator Modernization Change Order #1 as item 9B.
CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the EDA Board of Commissioners and will be
enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion).
A. Adopt the consent agenda items as listed below.
1) Approval of Minutes - regular meeting of September 29, 1999.
Move to adopt the minutes of the September 29, 1999 regular meeting as presented in writing.
2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills.
a. Financial Statement - September, 1999.
b. Payment of Bills - September, 1999.
Move to approve Resolution 99-17, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (ED
approving the financial statements for September, 1999 and approving payment of bills for September, 1999.
3) Section 8 Report.
Move to receive the Section 8 Report as presented in writing.
4) CDBG/MHFA Report.
Move to receive the CDBG/MttFA Report as presented in writing. Mr. Anderson indicated he spoke to Dave King,
CEE, and there are presently 10 Deferred Grant Loans in process. Anoka County staffhas indicated to Mr. King
that if the scope of work is completed and bids are sent out, these loans would be considered obligated and able to
qualify for housing rehabilitation funds scheduled to expire. Mr.' Anderson has requested this information in
writing.
MOTION by Szurek, second by Wyckoff, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes. MOTION
CARRIED.
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
A. Michelle Chalin, Parkview Villa Public Housing Administrator.
Ms. Chalin referred to the September management report. A fax machine has been installed. She reported
occupancy figures. There are still major elevator problems occurring. The elevator maintenance company has been
out five times this week. Erickson's Motor Ford has canceled the resident's bus trips to the grocery store, but Bill
Ganlt will drive the Crest View vans for tempora~ transportation. A Parkview Villa resident stated she has spoken
to personnel at Rainbow Foods who may provide a van for resident shopping.
Ms. Chalin stated HUD Public Housing Assistance will be conducting a random resident satisfaction survey, similar
to prior Crest View surveys. She has notified residents they may receive this survey.
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October 19, 1999
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A resident also commended Bill Gault for driving back to Parkview Villa last weekend to get the elevators working.
CIT~, ZEN FORUM TO ADDRES,5 EDA ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Leland Stauch expressed dissatisfaction that one of his tenants on the Section 8 program was terminated, and that
he was not notified until October Ia which meant he would no longer receive even an October HAP payment.
President Ruettimann stated that we to not have a lease with the landlord and are just a pass through from the
government by following HUD roles and regulations. Mr. Anderson has contacted HUD twice for clarification and
they indicated proper procedures were followed in this termination of Section 8 assistance for this tenant and HAP
payments to Mr. Stauch as the landlord. Mr. Stauch asked that in the future all paperwork clearly state these rules
and regulations. Mr. Ruettimaun stated this will be checked with HUD and he suggested Mr. Anderson contact Mr.
Stauch with the name and phone number of a local HUD attorney for him to contact. Mr. $olly informed Mr.
Stanch that at the end of this year we will be transferring our program to another agency and will no longer be
involved in the administration of the Section 8 program.
RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
Mr. Ruettimmm read a Proclamation declaring the week of October 25-29, 1999 to be Minnesota Manufacturers
Week. Mr. Anderson indicated the Minnesota Office of Technology is heading this promotion. Mr. Anderson
attempted to schedule a tour of Medtronic to tie into this event with the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce,
which did not work out. He will plan this type of activity next year to promote manufacturing interests.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions - None.
B. Bid Considerations.
Mr. Anderson has been in contact with Ted Smith, Elevator Advisory Croup, Inc., regarding the elevator
modernization and the Commission's recommendation to get prices for replacement of the two elevator hoist
machines. Poss~le funding from CIAP funds or the undesignated fund balances for these machines was discussed.
The September, 1999 Parkview Villa North fund balance is $253,741.81. However, approximately $40,000 in fund
balance will go to the 2000 budget, primarily for boiler improvements. A faxed quote from Millar was received for
replacement of the machines in the amount of $$0,880. Mr. Smith is try/ng to determine the fire mtinE on the
elevator insulation. If the rating is sufficient, the $10,340 sheetrock wall may be eliwinsted. Mr. Hunter questioned
the insulation testing. Mr. $olly asked if this would be covered Under CIAP funding. It will be completed by a state
certified lab. Mr. Hunter asked staff to search the initial building specifications for the type of insulation that was
used. Mr. Anderson indicated the need for an approximate 7% contingency fund. The total modernization cost
would be $314,188. The construction schedule was discussed. Mr. Anderson requested the motion include-
accessing Parkview Vilh North and South undesignated fund balances be available until official notification of
CIAP funds is received.
MOTION by Szurek, second by $indra, to approve change order #1 in the amount of $50,880 for replacement of
two elevator hoist machines at Parkview Villa North to Millar Elevator Service Company, in accordance with their
fa. xed proposal dated October 18, 1999, in addition to the base bid amount and alternate No. 10 for a total bid
amount of $285,108. All ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Szurek, second by $indra, to authorize up to $49,499 for the elevator modernization bid, consulting,
administration and contingency fund of $20,000 with funding from the un-designated fund balance of Parkview
Villa North fund 203-46330-5120 and Parkview Villa South fund 213-46340-5120 and existing fund balance being
available to award the full contract amount until 1999 CIAP funds are received; and furthermore, to authorize the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for same. All ayes. Motion carried.
C. Other Business
1) Review Proposed 2000 Budget.
Mr. Anderson referred to the Budget information Commissioners received in their packets. He indicated Fund 203
Parkview Villa North - Revenue increase is due to the ClAP grant and Expenditures will include the $40,422 fund
balance spend down primarily for extraordinary maintenance on the boilers. An $160,000 fund balance will remain.
Fund 204 Economic Development Authority - has increased the ad valorem tax levy to the maximum allowed by
state law. Funds have been transferred to Fund 235 to maintain vacant properties. Expert and Professional Services
has increased for TIF services. Fund 204 also has EDA administration and the loan programs. The loan programs
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will be zeroed out and reimbursement for some loans has not yet been received from MI-IFA. Loan processing has
been turned over to CEE. Fund 213 Parkview Villa South - projected increased revenues are $6,323 from tenant
rent and $9,479 in increased expenditures. The South building has a $600,000 fund balance, but needs to be
maintained as there is no other funding available for major repairs. The Parkview Villa Capital Improvement
Committee will update the current CIP list projecting necessary improvements and dates. Elevator problems and
maintenance contracts were discussed. Mr. Bush, caretaker, left the meeting to attend to an elevator problem. Fund
235-46360 Senior four-plex at 4607 Tyler Street NE - expenditures will be $2,159 less than last year due to
necessary maintenance. Mr. Anderson stated it has become necessary to look at establishing a reserve fund or
designated balance for future repair/maintenance costs at this building. Fund 299 HRA - the maximum amount was
levied allowable by statute. The increase in revenues is $13,466, expenditures increase a little more than that.
Together with Finance, Mr. Anderson will be working so the fund balance is adequate to meet the needs and have a
dedicated fund for the Business Revolving Loan Fund. The City has previously contributed $45,000 to $50,000.
This fund now has a short fall and staff will need to work together as funds are needed for the demolition of the
building at 3913 Polk Street. A request will be made from the City to transfer money from the General Fund or.
look at other sources of funds to replenish the fund balance.
Mr. Anderson indicated the final 2000 Budget will be presented to the City Council on November 17, 1999 and will
be forwarded to the EDA prior to this date. Mr. Ruettimann questioned the budget shortfall amount. Mr. Anderson
stated the Finance Department indicated the liRA Fund 299 shortfall was approximately $9,000. Other issues
involved are BRLF of$117,500 so the fund balance will be higher than that. Mr. Ruettimann indicated the $50,000
allocated for this fund a year ago by the City was to balance this fund, but was used to balance the budget. Mr.
Fehst indicated a surplus was used by the former HRA Board over a three year period to balance the budget. To
answer Mr. Hunter, Mr. Anderson indicated the proposed funds to demolish 3913 Polk Street NE were to be the
$39,999.99 received in HOME reimbursement funds, but this amount went to erase prior deficits in this fund. Mr.
Ruettimarm indicated the sale of this property could go to this fund.
2) Property Acquisition.
Mr. Anderson clarified the proposed property acquisitions at 4059 Jefferson Street NE and 3709 Polk Street NE.
These properties were considered for sale through the new HUD program, "the Officer Next Door", in which the
realtor made an error when he first indicated there was a 50 percent reduction to non-profit orgsnlzatious, but it was
later discovered to be only a 10 percent reduction. Because of the significant increase in cost, these properties will
no longer be pursued.
3) Property Acquisition Update.
Randall Schumacher, Community Development Assistant, indicated he has been pursuing use of thc 1997 CDBG
Commercial Revitalization Funds, with Board direction to look at possible acquisition of certain properties along
40a Avenue NE and Central Avenue NE. Mr. Schumacher has been working with property owners at 828 40~
Avenue NE (former Columbia TV), 3950 Lookout Place and 3944 Lookout Place. He currently has a commitment
from one of the owners, and continues negotiations with the other two. All three properties appear to be obtainable
within the required time flame and for prices with comparable sales recorded with Anoka County. Mr. Ruettimarm
referred to the homes by Car X for future acquisition. Mr. Schumacber indicated that since the sale of these
properties would be voluntary, the EDA would not be responsible for relocation payments or assistance, agreed to
by a wavier signed at time of sale. Mr. Ruettimann asked staff to have a lawyer check this waiver to be sure it is
legal. Mr. Anderson indicated a special meeting may be necessary to approve the purchases. These transactions
will only take place if within CDBG fund limitations and guidelines. Mr. Peterson suggested authority be given to'
the President and Executive Director to approve these purchase(s), as it is understood the Board is receptive to these
purchases.
MOTION by Ruettimann, seconded by Szurek, to authorize the President, Executive Director, and Deputy ·
Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority the authority to approve acquisition of the three
properties under discussion, using funds from CDBG Commercial Revitalization available through the following
five (5) accounts - County #530/HUD #125, County g630/HUD #204, County #730/HUD #297, County g655/I-IUD
#205, and County #755/HUD #298.'
Ms. Wyckoff asked about other properties available. Mr. Anderson indicated the two residential property owners
south of the old Bridgeman's would like to sell, the owner of 3900 Central Avenue is interested in selling, and the
two residential properties south of Car X. Ms. Wyckoff suggested researching the Ostrander home and the
Locksmith Shop. Mr. Anderson indicated there is $104,000 budgeted for properly acquisition as part of the LCDA
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project which is anticipated to be used for the Ostrander home and will be negotiated by the developer.
- All ayes. Motion carried.
Upon vote
Mr. Schumacher informed members that the sale of the duplex at 4642/44 Taylor Street NE will close Friday,
October 22, 1999, and the duplex at 4519/21 Taylor Street NE will be closing on October 26, 1999. Mr. Anderson
also pointed out the preliminary site plan for Conoco that Mr. Schumacher included in member's packets. The
service station at 40a and University may expand on the properties at 3944 and 3950 Lookout Place.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the Deputy Executive Director.
Mr. Anderson referred to information from the Southern Anoka County Chamber of Commerce regarding a
legislation summary and activity, and issues they will address in the year 2000.
Also included was a letter sent to Leland Stauch who appeared earlier on Citizen Forum.
Mr. Anderson referred to information handed out on Jeff's, Bobby and Steve's Autoworld Certificate of Occupancy.
Mr. Anderson indicated he and Ms. Wyckoff were at the Rainbow Foods Grand Reopening on Friday, October 15t~.
He pointed out over $1,000,000 was invested in this remodeling project.
B) Report of the Executive Director.
Mr. Fehat mentioned Mr. DeMars questions regarding the house next to him at 4008 Sixth Street. The building and
garage have been posted because of non-payment of the water bill. Staffhas notified the Police Department that no
one is to be occupying the building.
C) Committee/Other Reports.
Mr. Jolly informed members that Mr. Darrell Schafer, a retired Columbia Heights Fire Fighter, had a massive heart
attack. Mr. Ruettimann indicated Mr. Ron Brewer died last Thursday night.
Mr. Ruettimann stated it would be beneficial to set up a meeting with corresponding Boards in Anoka County at
least once a year.
MEETINGS
The next EDA meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 1999 in Community Room B at
Parkview Villa.
President Ruettimana adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
H:~F~DAmln~n\l 0-19-99
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. Present were CommisSion members
LaMere, Karol, Wyckofl~ and Assistant to the City Manager-Masee. Stm'devant had an
excused absence. Also present were Barb Warren, Values First Coordinator and Shawn
Warren.
A~PROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Wyckoff, seconded by Karol to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1999,
commisSion meeting. Roll Call: All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION OF VALUES FIRST
Barb Warren, Values First Coordinator made a presentation to the commission on the
Values First Program. After a brief discussion, it was decided that Barb Warren will see
what the Values First Board of Directors come up with regarding assistance needed with
seniors, youth at risk, etc. She felt she could match the Human Services Commission up
with a group and make an ongoing connection.
ANNUAL STATEWIDE ESSAY CONTEST SPONSORED BY LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS
LaMere reported that she spoke to a teacher at the }diddle School who thought some of
her students would be inter~d in participatin__~ in the essay contest. Magee will draft an
informatiOnal letter and put together twenty packe~s to ~ive to LaMere. LaM~ will get
the packe~s to the teacher. As the essay of the first place winner is needed by March 3 l,
2000 for enmmce in the State contest, it was decided to place the deadline for the local
contest at ~anuary 28, 2000.
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C. STATUS OF FILLING VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION
Four vacancies currently exist on the c, ommissiolL Magee reported that in an effort to
recruit residents to serve on commissions, an informational flyer is being placed in the
November, December, and January utility bills. Magee also reported that an individual
picked up a commission application earlier that day for his wife, who is interested in
serving on the Human Services Commission.
D. OTHER OLD BUSINESS
Pursuant to discussion at the September meeting, Magee enclosed copies of the Human
Services Commission section of the City Code and the guidelines for Boards and
Commissions appointment.
NEW BUSINESS
A. FUTURE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION
This item was tabled to a future meeting for discussion when all members are present.
B. ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER
The commission set the Annual Holiday Dinner for Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at
6:30 pm at the Shorewood. LaMere stated she would take care of making reservations.
AIMO~NT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
· Respectfully submitted,
CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1999
7 P.M.
GAUVITTE ROOM
JOHN P. MURZYN tLAI,I,
**DRAFT**
THE SE H i NOTE S ARE
NOT APPROVED
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Synowczynski at 7:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL !~' '
Members present: Bill Antzaras, Joel Cason, Charles Christopherson, Tammy Ericson, Ted
Landwehr, Bruce Magnuson, Brian Peterson, Theresia Synowczynski
Members absent and excused: Janis Larson, Clara Schmidt, James Fowler, TomRamsdell, Julienne
Wyckoff
Members absent and unexcused: Carol Crema-Klein
Also present: Tun HoeR, City Attorney
ADDRESS BY THE ]~ESIDENT
Pr.emldent' Synowc~..ski..e~ressed to_ Charter .Co_m~. 'ssion mem_b~s _t~?t stat'_m8 yo.ur.indi.vidu.~
opuuons m a news editorial is fine. However, she felt members of the Charter commission should
.be careful sp..eqifying, their Charter Commission affiliation in a personal editorial, because then it could
be construed that what is printed is the opinion of the whole commission.
Brian Peterson stated that in reg,_ d to his recent letter to the editor, it was edited by the SunPost and
many of his statements were omitted (his original letter was over 500 words). Brian felt Julienne
Wyckoffdidn't give the Charter Commission c~edit for addressing the issue ofcouncilmembers serving
on bo.ards/commissions. The Charter Commission was akeadY discussing this issue before hlienne
was elected. Brian felt he should identify himself as a Charter Commission member because as a
member of this commission, he knew about all the discussions that have been held previously on this
matter.
Another commission member commented that he once wrote a letter to the local paper, and they
identified him as a school board member, even though he did not sign it that way.
APPROVAL OF MINWIT, S OF JULY 15, 1999 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Joel Cason, seconded by Ted Landwehr, to approve the minutes of July 15, 1999, as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
President Synowczynski passed out letter signed by all _city council members dated October 11, 1999,
regarding the consensus of the Council that there should no longer be a councilmember serving as a
voting member or a liaison to the Charter Commission. The President indicated that Julienne Wyckoff
did resign her~sition. from the Charter. Commission-she submitted a letter to the Judge, but we have
not been officially informed of this.
The October 11, 1999, letter also addresses the strategies to recruit new residents for boards and
commissions to align with the council's discussion to di'~continue councilmembers serving on any of
the city's boards and commissions.
Brian Peterson asked for clarification on where we are with a proposed amen.dn}ent addressing this
same issue. He is in favor ofhaving one voting c0uncilmember o.n bo_ards/co..num,ss.~o.ns. T~.e, P.res~dh~,,e~,t'
informed Mr. Peterson that a second reading of Chapter 2, Secuon 8, regaramg was issue is oemg e o
tonight at the Charter Commission level.
NEW BUSINESS
Second Re~d~in~ of Ch~--n~r 2. S~on 8. P~~ to ~m0afi~le Offi~s ....
~ ~e July 15,-19~, ~e Chm~ Common P~ on ~ r~g ~ mmm~t to ~,~ 2,
Scion 8. ~e CiW ~om~ proposes to e~ge ~e word "emolumems" to "~mp~twn .
Some &~ion enraC. Co~c~embers ~ ~ be a ~son-~ve ~put. Not~g is stopp~g
co~~bers ~om m~g :to,o~ m~gs ~d,~g~th~ ~put ~yhow.
~e propo~ wording for Chapter 2, Se~ion 8, is ~ follows:
No member of~e coune~ sh~ hold ~y p~d m~eipfl office or ~m~lo~t ~ the ~i~
of Colmbia Hei~s, or ~e uoon_mv Columbia Hd~ ~opfl m~on g~
ei~ bv ~e Co~ or v~t io ~e~ ~te ~n~ one y~ ~ t~e ~p~au~
of ~t m~b~'s t~ ~ ~ m~b~, no foyer m~b~ s~ be appo~ to ~y p~a
offi~ or ~plo~mt und~ ~e ~W w~ch offi~ o~ e~plo~m) ~s creat~ or the
~ c0mpm~fion of w~ch were ~cr~ d~g that m~O~s te~.
Motion by T~ ~d~e~ s~d~ by B~c~ ~u~5 ~pro~ the~[~p~d ~ond r~
~d~g Chapter 2, Se~on 8, P~~ ~o m~mpauole ~s: ~x ~/, No-I; mouon ~.
Charter Commission M~rabershin Aoolications . .
The President reported that the ChiefSudge still has Ted Landwehr' s ?ap~ointm.ent. requ.e, st ana ?.ther
applications that have not been acted on. We expect the Chief Judge s office will take ~ction on mese
requests in the very near future.
Discussion was held on when terms start. Around October 11, 1999, a letter from the Chief Judge
regarding dates of charter commission terms was received. This letter states that the four year term
commences with the termination ofthe predecessor's term of office. This letter conflicts with a_let~t, er
received from the Chief Judge dated Novel..bet .30, 1998. _On November 30, 1998, a letter from Juage
states that the date the party takes the oath is the start or'their terrE... Since the Chief Judge has now
given us two conflicting answers on this subject, the President will continue to attempt to receive
further clarification from him.
New City Charters
Members acknowledged receiving new copies of the city charters from the Recording Secretary with
all recent amendments.
Rough Draft of 1999 Animal Renon
The Recording Secretary p.repared a rough draft of the 1999 annual report of the Charter Commission
for the comrmssioners' re¥iew.
Tammy Ericson asked to have the spelling of her name corrected. Mot. io.n by Joel Cason, second, eq,
by Tammy Ericson, to approve the draft .of the 1999 annual report with the ab.ove correcti,on notea
and to have the Recordihg Secretary send it to the Chief Judge. Motion passea unanimously.
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Other New Business- None.
OLD BUSINESS
Status on M_anaaement of the Police Denartment
President Synowczynsld reported to the ~ommission members that a letter (dated July 16~ 1999) w~
sent to the Mayor and Council explaining the actions of t.he C.harter commission at th.e July 15m
regular meeting. The commission had ask~l the council to place this item on the ballot so the citizens
could decide.
The President stated she has discussed the issue with the City Manager recently. The City Council has
not taken any action since July. The Manager had relayed to the. Pre. sident that perhaps the Charter
Commission. should have 'had more members present~:to ¥ote .on. that .issue, or ha~e all_all, members vote
on this isSUe. Discussion ensued on the problems of doing this, and the pros and cons. Members.did
not feel they should get into a practice of taking a vote of each member for every action taken
(whether it would be a paper ballot or phone ballot).
Motion by Ted Landwehr, seconded by Bill Antzaras, to send a letter to the City Council to
recommend that this issue go to on the ballot at the next regular election (2000). Yes-6; No-2; motion
passed.
Status of Annual Commission Dinner
The President reported that she was able to secure a room at Jax Caf6 for J .an. uary 7, 200.0. Most
dinner selections are well over $20 a person. She has discussed the budget tot this event with the City
Manager, and we are allowed $15 a person. She asked members if they wanted to each kick in
approkimately $5 or if they wished to go somewhere else.
It was the consensus of members present that since the menu items were so expens, ire at Jax Caf6 that
the President should try to secure Tequillaberry's for that same date~ If. that is not possible, then
TGW's (Northtown), Ciatti's, and Oli,~e Garden should be contacted in that order.
Other Old Business - None.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Charter Commission will be January 7, 2000, at whatever restaurant we end
up securing a room for the annual appreciation dinner.
The regular January meeting will also be held on January 20, 2000, at which time there will be election
of officers.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ted Landwehr, seconded by Brian Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
~y submitted, _
Carole J. Blow.s
Recording S~c~'etary
October 21, 1999
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