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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13, 2000 RegularC!'I'Y OF COL J:MBIA HEIGHTS 590 40'rN AVENUE N.w, COLUM !lA HEIGHTS, MN 8842¶-3878 (8 1 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Please note: City tlall Phone Numbers ~ changed. New numbers ore: Main Number (763) 706-3600; TDD (76~) 706-3692 ADIIINI$11{ATiON March 10, 2000 Mayor Gary L. Peterson Councilmembetl John Hunter DonaM G. Jolly Marlaine $zurek Julienne Wyckoff Walter R. Fehst The fdbwi~l is the agenda for the regujar meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on Moml~, Ml~,,h 13, 2000 in'the City Council Chambers, City Hail, 590 40th Avenue N.E.,Columbia Heights, Mtrmesota, The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on time basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, proBarns, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to patticig~ i~,City of.Columbi~gh~' ~ ~.and acti-~ties. Auxiliary aids,f~mbled persons are available upon request when lhe request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 706- 3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or lurering '.m~dred only) CA 1.1 , TO ORDI~R/ROLL CALL PLF, r~E OF A; .~.F. GIANCE (The~ are cotm~ 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.) Ae 1VISiTION: lYe, re to q;~n~v~ ~t Ag~ items asfollows: MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2000, Regn,~arCOuncil Meeting as presented. MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2000, Board/Commission Interviews as presented. MOTIDN: Move to approve the minutes of the March 67 2000, Board/Commission Interviews as presented. 2) Adopt Resolution No.2000-? 1. acc~ting the MinnC~ta Department of Public Safety Grant MOTION: Move to waive the reading of ResOlution No. 2000-21, there being ample copies available to the public MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-21, being a resolution to accept the Minnesota Department of publiC Safety Grant for $10,000 to be used for overtime expense for the period January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2001. 3) Al~rqv~e Paymelat ofPrqject F,~fety Ne~ Billing for 2000' MOTION: Move to approve the payment of $6,000 to cover the cost of Project Safety Net for the year 2000, with the cost of the program to be covered as follows: $6,000 from the year 2000 Minnesota Department of Economic Security, Juvenile Accountability Block THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT 01~ THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CRy Courtoil A~ Mm~h 13, 2000 Pa~2 MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 1'4o. 2000-16' the being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-16, declaring the detached garage on the prope~ located at 4008 NE 6m Street as hazardous, the Structure/Building must be razed, and the garage slab is to remain as hard surface parking area. s) Authoriz~ Payment for administering tig 1999 Tax Incremea~ Financing Laws MOTION: Move to authorize paym~mt of $14,747.52 for administering the 1999 tax increment fizmncing laws of Minnesota, Troth in Taxation, and Special Asse~ents, with exl~,mesbeh~,~narge~l to' the:~Debt Services Fund m~ ~xe C_,cncral Fund. 6) Award of 7000 Road MOTION: Move to award the bid for and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase Road Aggregate Materials for the 2000 season based upon~ low formal bids received at the unit prices and from the vendors as stated. 7) Awanl of 2000 Plant Mi,xed Bigsminn~s Materials MOTION: Move to award the bid for and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into .an agreement to purchase Plant Mixed Bitumino~lf. lMaterials for the 2000 season based upon low formal bids received at the unit prices and from the vendors as stated. s) MO~ON: Move to au~o~ ~t of s~ ~ ofbl~h~ ~ wo~ to be ~o~ by FI~ S~, ~c., ~ ~e ~o~t of ~,3~.~; ~d, au~ze ~e Mayor ~d Ci~ M~ to ~t~ ~to ~ .a~~t for ~ ~e. 9) ae Vl intm t ofnomt/C m,i io- members MOTION: Move to reappoint the following people to the various Boards and Commissions: Hum~ Services Commission, Scan Clcr~n; Library Board, Barbara Miller; Park & Recreation Commission, Bruce Magnuson; Planning & Zoning Commission, Tom Ramsdell; Police & Fire Civil Service Commission, Jack Moore; Tclec~munications Commission, Kenneth Hcnkc and Bob Buboltz 10) Establish_ He, m-igg Dates Re: Licen~ Revocation or Suipension of Rental Properties at 3718 Central Avenue. 4131 Washingtin Street. nnd 1231/1733 40m Avenue MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of March 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension .of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Heidi VolHeidemam at 3718 Cemtral Avenue. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of March 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Carol ToWel at 4131 Wrasis~tnq Street. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of March 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a P~-,ntal Property within the City of Columbia Heights against T~i--er Caraway H at P-~1111233 City Council Agend~ M~m:h 13, 2000 Page3 _Apl~'ov~ Lic.~se _A~lic~tio~ MOTION: Move to approve the items as liste~l on the business license agenda for March 13, 2000. paym~Vt {}fRills MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.. Resolqlion ~upportini, Allplicatiolx to th-. DNR for ~,n Outdoor Recreation Gr~nt for Park vu ro tS MOTION: Move to waive the readi__ng of Resolution No. 2000-22, there being ample copi0s svail.able .to...the pub!i~ . MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-20 being a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for eligible funds for park improvements and designating the Director of Public Works as the primary contact for the program.. Set P~lic Hearing for Business Subsidy POlicy MOTION: Move to set the Public Hearing on the adoption of a policy and criteria for granting business subsidies for 7:00 p.m. on March 27~, 2000; and furthermore, to authorize the City Manager to publish the required .notice in the City Newspaper. Re-w,t~orize pur~ of w~onR ~nd o~ fhrnishings MOTION: Move to award the purchase of workstationS and office furnishings to Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. and Office Depot based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the total mount of $7,849.14, with monies to be appropriated from the capital equipment replacement fund; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. pROC~.AM&TIONS,.PR~.SF.~ATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Proclamations B. Presentations ..}ti0o, mVloyees 1. julie Hanson, Secretary H-Permits/Licenses, Community Development Department 2. Cindi Willprecht, Recreation Program Coordinator, Recreation Department 3. Dale Range, Maintenance I, Public Works Department RoC~Wition 1. Catherine V ecsley. 5135 Mgerllpm Drive MOTION: Move to appoint Catherine Vesley, to a three year term, ending April l, 2003 to the Library Board. Richa/d Apderson- 4836 4* street I~- MOTiON: Move to appoint Richard Anderson, to a bur year term, ending April 1, 2004, on the Traffic Commission. City Council Agencls March 13, 2000 Page4 lulie W~ley. 4141 3'd Street #102. ~loria Holcomb, 3919 Ulysses Street NE: Barb Hoi, an 3937 Ulysses Street NE: Tmtlttty Denlpsey. 1253 Circle Terrace. MOTION: Move to appoint the following persons to the Human Services Commission: lulie Wesley, two year term ending April 1, 2002; Gloria Holcomb, two year term ending April 1, 2002; Barb Hogan, three year term ending April 1, 2003; and Tammy Dempsey, three year term ending April 1, 2003. Bradley Peterson. 214 44~ AVenue NF. MOTION: Move to appoint Bradley Peterson, to a two year term, ending April 1, 2002, on the Teleeommunic~tions Commission. MOTION: Move to appoint Patrick Cullen, to a two year term, ending April 1, 2002, on the Park and Recreation Commission. PUBUC I~,~al~lnS A. Fntfm0t BlockCn'~t for l~41pil~nt lhFcbn~. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and approve the list of equipment to be purchased with this grant. 7. ITEMR FC~ (;t'INS~.~ATION A. Oth,,s- Ordirt~ and Resolutions B. Bid C,a~idellfions A. Report of the City Manag~ B. Report of the City Attorney 10. CITIIzRNS FORUM (At this tin~, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda, The citizen is requested to limit their ~ to five minutes, Please note, the public may address the Council rega~_ing specific agenda items at the lime the item is being discussed.) 11. AI~JOURN'.MENT OFFICIAl, PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MELTING FEBRUARY :28, 2000 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Councilmember Szurek- present Councilmember Jolly - present Comwilmember Wyciwff- present Count~lmember Hunter - present Mayor Peterson ~ present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI, ANCE ,aDDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING=AGENDA Crhe Council, upon m0ion'ty vo~ of its rr~rnben, may malz additions and deJ~ions to ~ aSenda. These may be items brought ~o th~ attention of the Council under tl~ Cititen Forum or ~ submitted after the qenda prepareion __de~__line.) CONSENT AGENDA ~ items ate considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent AgentIs by one motion. Items removed fi~q consent agenda i¢4,,-~,val will be talam up as next order of business.) Feltst- referred to a revised agenda before Councilmembers, to add items 4.A;16 and 4-A-17. 1) Mimf.. App val MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the Febntary 14, 2000, Regular Council Meeting as presented. 2) MOTION: Move to establish Work Session n'as~ting dat~ of Monday, March 6, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. 3) MOTiON: Move to authoriz~ recreation staff to ~ bids for the purchase of t-shirts, hats, and athletic equipment for the year of 2000 to be purchased from account 88t-45001- 2170. AtliM~'iBtlon to enter i~to com,~,-t wit~ N.$,P, fgt gollection of spent fluoresc~t bulbs. MOTiON: Move to authorize Mayor and City Council to enter into an contact with N.S.P. for the collection of spent ~uorescent bulbs from residential and small businesses in Columbia Heights and surrounding communities served by N.S.P. Expense related to this collection will be reimbursed by Northern States Power Company. s) Atph~rption to enter into 2000 Anoha County JQint Powers Agreement SCORE Funds. /ji;3~4: Move to ~th~ Mayor and City Manager to enter'into the 2000 Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to pwvide cooperation between the City and the County in the implementation of the Residential Recycling Program and to make funds of up to $55,196.74, available as reimbursement for eligible expenses. City Council Meeting Agsnda February 28, 2000 hSe2 6) Authqfj z~.~paym~nt of Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium Coor i--*,,r lpvgjc . MOTION: Move to authorize payment of $5,108.00 to Anoka County toward the 2000 salary of the Values First/Southern Anoka County Community Consortium Coordinator. 7) An,bariTe, ion to .%~,'lr Bias for ?000 ~,4isc~!lommus Concrete Project MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2000 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project. Fehst - this is approximately $8-1 O, 000 per year. 8) .A,,~v. pjo. n;t~!~;Bida$1r,?o00 gh'e~ tstXd.parldtw l.sa'teStfiping MOTION: Move to 'authorize staff to seek bids for the 2000 Street and Parking Lane Striping Contract. 9) FitfUl pacy/net$ f¢¢ Sanitary Sewer Lining MOTION: Move to accept the work for Sanitary Sewer Lining, Municipal Project and to authorize final payment of $4,807.40 to Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. of Chesterfield, Missouri. Feltst - This is in the Crest View area. 10) Aa~tri-atin~for RI~W to pr~i~re Fins1 Plaq$?-¢} SDeci$1cationa for Central Street & Utility lmDrov-mel MOTION: Move to authorize preparation of Final Plans and Specifications for Central Avenile from 37am to 43'd Avenues as detailed in the Engineering Study dated January, 2000; and, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for final design services to BRW at a cost not-to-exceed $137,000. Fehst- This is between 37`h and 43rd. 11 ) Resolutions Accepting the Feasibility Reports for Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation and Seal Coating, and Calling for Public Improvement Hearing MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the Resolutions, there being ample copies available for the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-17 which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 4, Street Rehabilitation, and callS'for an Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2000. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-18 which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 4 Street Seal Coating and calling for an Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2000. Fehst - On Thursday, March 9, 2000, an informational hearing will be held. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17 BEING A RESOLUTION I~.LT~,rlNG THE REPORT ON ~ 2000 STRIET REBABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS WITH ~ RECONSTRUCTION, PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND MILL AND OVERLAY AND CALLING FOR A I~tlBLIC 1MPitO~~ m~-ARING WVlgREAS, pursuant to Resolutions 2000-07, adopted by the City Council January 10, 2000, a report has been prepared by Mr. Kevin Hartsen, City Engineer with reference to the following improvements: CityCou~flMet~AWnda Fe~xmy 2S, 200O Pa~3 FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION 50a Avenue University Avenue to 5'~ Street 50a Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street PARTIAL STREET RECONSTR~JCTION 50a Avenue 7~ Street to Washington Street 5(P Avenue Jackson Street to Centrid Avenue 50 ~ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street MI~AND;OVERLAY · -¢ ' Monroe Street 49a Avtmue to 51' Avenue Jackson Street 49a Avenue to 51= Avenue 49 ~ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street 50* Avenue 5e' Street to 7~ Street and this repo~ was received by the Council on February 28, 2000, and ~REAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project in necessary, cost-effective and feasible, NOW THEIEFOIE BE IT RESOLVED BY TIlE CTrY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA !tEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that the Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property (paroel unit basis) as well as non-abutting property (parcel unit basis) on the closest intersecting street for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $454,000. AND !~ IT FURTI~-R RESOLVED that a Public Hem'ing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 20a' .day of March, 2000 in the Council Chambers located at 590 40i Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and the City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of ,uch hearing and improvement as required by law. Dated this 28* day of February, 2000 Offered by: Wy0koff Seconded try: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Mus~n,i~ Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18 BEING A RESOLUTION RECEIVr. p~G THE REPORT ON THE 2000 STREET SEAL COAT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING WHF~REA8, pursuant to Resolution 2000-08, adopt~ by the City Council January 1.0,2000, a report has been prepared by Mr. Kevin Hausen, City Engineer with reference to seal coat irnpwvements on the following streets: city cou~i MminS lSmda Februby 28, 2000 p~e4 4· Street 5· Street 6~ Street 7~ Street Washington Street Madison Street Monroe Street 50~ Avenue 51 = Avenue ~SulIivan Drive 52~d Avenue 48th Avenue to 5Yd Avenue 48~ Avenue to 53'd Avenue 48~ Avenue to 53'd Avenue 48~ Avenue to 53'd Avenue 48th Avenue to 51"t Avenue 48~ Avenue to 51= Avenue 48~ Avenue to 49~ Avenue Washin_gton Street to Monroe Street Univ i Avenue to Washington Street 7· Washin n Street' University Avenue to 7~ Street and this report was received by the Council on February 28, 2000, and WHEREA~, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project in necessary, cost-effective and feasible, NOW THEP, EFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNISOTA that the Council will consider the L, nprovement of such ~ in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property (parcel unit basis) as well as non-abutting property (parcel unit basis) on the closest intersecting street for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the impwvement of $92,550. AND BE ff FURTHRR RE~OLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 20* day of March, 2000 in the Council Charfibers located at 590 40~ Avenue NE, at 7:00 p.m., and the City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Dated this 28~ day of February, 2000. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: : Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk 12) 13) AOIFove 1-icWse Al~!ir~.c, ns MOTION: Move to app-'-rove the items as listed on the business license agenda for February'28, 2000, and to waive the license fees for Immaculate Conception Church. Paym~t of Bills MOTION: Move to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Addition 15) Authoijvstioq to ~,tsr.,i out of ~own Confw'mc~ MOTION: Move to authorL~e the a~endan~ of Officer Jo~ Smrdcvant as advisor, and four poHcc Explor~:-at: the:2000 Stat~~ law enforcement Explorer Conference on April 27-30, 2000, at Breezy Point, Minnesota. Cost to be covered out of the 2000 Police Department budget. Addition 16) A,~ofizafion to establish d~te for Public Hearing. Foderal nlock GrFat for Equipment MOTION: Move to establish a public hearing date of March 13, 2000, regarding the purchase of equipment with federal block grant money totaling $23,945 with a $2,661 match by the City, and to approve the proposed list of equipment to be purchased with Julienne Wyckoff - questiorwd if the HRA resolution changed the EDA in any way. Fekst - the HRA was not dissolved and this resolution is to transfer the Section 8 program to HUD. HRA signatures will be required for the program transfer. Resident requested item #12 be pulledpore the consent agenda for discussion. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Szurek, to approve Consent Agenda items, excluding item #12, All ayes. Motion earfled. Item #12 - 12) Brace Nawrocki, 1255 Polk Place, questioned how the City justifies an HIM levy without an active HIM. He felt the City should continue to administer the Section 8 program. Feltst - At one time, the Section 8 program was a supplement to the. Community Development Department, but with the Portability aspect of the program, we are now subsidizing the Section 8 program. Nawrocki requested a written legal opinion if the HIM has the proper authority to level this levy over the past several years and a copy of the HIM transfer. Fehst - has spoken to our HRA/EDA attorney and been assured it is legal to assess this levy. Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to waive the readlug of Resolution No. 2000-19, there being ample copies available for the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Febnaty 28, 2OOO Paw6 Motioa by Jolly, seeond by Szureic, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-19, being a resolmion approving appointment of Commissioners to the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelorheat Authority. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19 BEING A RESOLUTION AlPROVED A_PPOINTI~ENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING AND REDEVE. LOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS,the City has, by the adoption of a formal Resolution, duly created a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the City of Columbia Heights, pursuant to rv~nnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (Act), and WIlEPEAS, the Enabling Resolution provides that the Board of Commissioners of the HRA consists of five members, who shall be residents of the area of operation of the Authority, ~and WHEREAS, the Mayor has this day appointed the following Commissioners of the I-~A for the terms as indicated: Marlainc Szurek Don Jolly John Hunter Juli~a~ Wy~koff Gary Peterson Torm ending 1/1/2003 Term ending 1/1/2001 Term ending 1/1/2001 Term ending 1/1/2003 Term ending 1/1/2001 WHEREAS, the terms of the Commissioners shall coincide with their respoctive terms of office as Mayor/City Councilm~ and as listed above. NOW, THEIEFO!ILE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves appointment of the above-named persons as Commissioners of the HRA for the terms as indicated herein. Passed this 28~ day of February, 2000. Offered by: Wyckoff Set, ond~ by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Patricia Muscovit~ Deputy City Clerk Mayor Gary L. Peterson PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A. Proclamations Cit7 Council Meeting Fdx'uary 2~ 20OO 1. Census 2000 Mayor Petewon read the Census 2000 Proclamation, population count in 2000. declaring "Census 2000" as a priority to obtain a complete B. ~tations C. Introduction of New Employees D. Roc, ognition Mayor Peterson indicated'the~'City Council has 8taried the process of ~lling Commission/Board vacancies. Motion by Szurok, sec, ond by Hunter. All ayes. Motion carded. 1. Mr. D,~ ~b~a~,,,.k_ 3801 V~ l~lr~ gK'~ ~ Motion by Ss-m-d~, seeomi by Hmiter, to appoint Dan Shatmck to a four year term, emdil~ April 1, 2004, on the Plan-lug and Zoning Commission, repla~ the designated City Conudimember represeut~tivr, All ayes. Motion carriecL The Mayor introduced Mr. Shattuck, who thanked tt~ Council and is looking forward to serving the City of Columbia H~ights. 2. Mr. Steven Johnm~lx. 50?-9 6m Street ~ Motlos by Szure~ second by Hunter, to appoMt Steven Johnson to the vacant Planning and Zoning Commission term, which expires on April 1, 2001. All ayes. Motion earfled. The Mayor introduced Mr. Johnson, who thanked the Council and stated he hopes to work well with the City. Mayor Peterson thanked them both and indicated they will be an asset to our community. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hansen - explained SEH is establishing a Storm Water Utility Report identi;~n'ng a storm water work program over a ten year period, why this utility is the best method to identijS~ needs, and a change is recommended. The enabling Ordinance was completed in August of '99. An article was placed in the Heights Happenings, there were residential and commercial hearings and the residential hearing was rebroadcast over the cable channel. Mark Lobermeier, SEH, described how a storm water utility equitably covers storm water costs, gave a budget breakdown, gave the three main areas of spending, and five possible areas of payment. The utility can generate 2. 4 million for storm water management. Utility funding is favored. Only vacant or exempt parcels wouM be exempt. There would be no competition with the general fund as it wouM be a separate, dedicated fund similar to the water and sewer system. There wouM be no increase in property taxes. It wouM be based on the simple premise that contributors using more, pay more. With the proposed reduction in sanitary and refuse rates, single family billing should not be increased. The Ordinance has an established appeal process. Nawrocki - how long will the reductions be in place? Hartsen - expecting three years but will be determined by other costs. Dollar amounts were discussed. Hansen - actual land use will be the determining factor for amount charged. Gerry Herringer, 1 73 1 Innsbruck Parkway, questioned this approach, and if percolation versus run off had been addressed. SEH consultant - the approach is on land use in each area and the number of households in the area. The number of residential units is close to 3..5 per acres or 1/3 acre lots, dealing in general terms. It is possible to Febn~y 2S, 2000 measure each individual lot. Hansen - residential/multi-family residential will generate $10,300 of the total $15, 000. Four homes per acre may be closer to correct. )Vawrocki,- noted discrepancies in acreage as the City has many 40foot lots. He questioned program losses. Hansen - the Garbage fund will lose a projected $78,000 and Sanitary Sewer fund about $46,000. Hansen - suggested monthly rates be based on land use. Hansen - upon written request, fees will be determined on a parcel by parcel basis. Nawrocki - strongly objects to excluding CRy property. Hansen - this only excludes parks and public right-of-ways. Nawrocki - felt fees shouM have been set at budget time, and at some point the fund balance will be eaten up. He felt the current system has worked well, and there is no need to change now. Jack Blocl~ 4241 Tyler - objected to wording 'flat line" or "level rate ", and agrees the City shouM also have to pay for storm water run off Wyckoff - asked if this meant we are charging ourselves. Hansen - yes. Hansen - Property exemptions are only listed in the ordinance, which should be corrected. Shattuck - also a member of Columbia Heights Housing Maintenance Authority - the proposed rate structure wording shosdd be changed fi'om zoning to land use. A per unit minimum charge is unfair to residents in a one bedroom unit, and that charge shouM be per meter. Hansen and the attorney agreed on the "zoning" to "land use" wording change. Shattuck; as a land owner, has not received notification, and stated there are 490 plus rental property owners in this community. Feltst - the Storm Water utility was discussed during the budget year. During the past several years, there have been three major storms causing many residents to have storm water problems or water in their basements. Money should be raised to resolve these issues and this is the proper way to do it. Fehst - also need to look at the policy of other cities sanitary sewer rates, and bring back to Council at a later date. Nawrocki asked what authority allows usage of the term "land use ". Attorney Hoe~ - it is defined in the City Policy under fee basis. which: Motion by Jolly, second by Szurek, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-15, being a Resolution Establishes the rate structure for storm water utility. P_educes the mitary sewer r-ate ftgm $2.00/1000 gallons to $1.93/1000 gallons. The minimum charge would become $3L76. Reduces the refuse collection charge by $1.00/month for each container size for single family units and S% for multi-dwelling units. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.2000-15 ESTABLISmNG RATES FOR A SIX)RM WATER UTHATY stznuczsG RATZS ON SEWAGg ~ AND RWUSZ CO!,LtCnOS WHIRlAS, the attached policy defmes the structun for establishing rates for a Storm Water Utility, and WI!IRIAS, Ordinance 1397 established a Storm Water Utility for Columbia Heights. NOW, BE IT IIY~RIBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: In accordance with the Storm Water Management costs as identified in the engineering report tifted: 'Financing Columbia Heights' Storm Water Management Program,' dated November, 1999, the following rates shall be put into effect as of April 1, 2000, on aH billings rendered thereafter: Storm Water UtiliWRale SJructure: " The storm water utility rate shall be calculated on a monthly basis per single family unit for R- 1 and R-2 land use and on an area basis for all other land uses. The proposed rates, monthly, are as follows: Land Use Rate R-1 $ 1.48/unit R-2 $ 1.92/unit R-3 $ 9.87/acre R-4 $ 9.87/acre RB $19.22/acre LB $19.22/aore GB $21.74/tere CBD $21.74/aere I $16.96/a~ I-1 $19.22/a~ MWW $ 2.57/acre S0ni~ry Se~"r ~ Rate The mlnlmulH sewer disposal charge shall be reduced from ~33.~ ~ q~ m ~1.76 ~ q~ ~ a q~y ~sis ~ f~ly ~it f~ ~ ~ 16,457 ~l~s (2,2~ c~ic f~t); ~ ~ ~i~ ~w~ di~sal m~ c~gc s~ll ~ ~ ~m $2.~ ~ 1,~ ~11~ m $1.~ ~ 1~ g~ 3. Refug Rate The monthly refuse rates shall be reduced by $1.00 per month for residential and 5% for multi-family service refuse levels only. The rates for all other services shall remain the same as most reoently established by Council Resolution. BE IT lrtlRTglcR RESOLVED that all foregoing rates are reduced to meet offset the cost of the Storm Water Utility fee for the City of Columbia Heights residents for these respective services. Dated this 28~ day of February, 2000. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk I ! i 2ooo Nawrocki questioned how the City will be charged. Hoe~ - park land is exempt pore charges and public buildings will be comparable to other business. Karston McCarthy questioned increased fees due to hardtop driveways that residents were required to put in. Peterson - indicated a lot of time has been spent by staff and consultants for the best and most fair conclusion possible to the storm water problem. B. lh~hlic t!~rin~ for Rovo~,gion/Sutpf~ion of Rental Hon~ing License at 4328 6e' SU'eet NE. Dana Alexon,. Assistant, Fire.Chief, indicatedthat bscause of improper notification from the Fire Department, he recommended the public hearing be opened and tabled so the minimum ten day notice can be served. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to table the matter of Rental Liceuse Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License held by Thomas Brooks to the March 27, 2000, City Cml~li mmtml, in that the pFoperty owneF has requoted additional time to coFrect deficiencies at the pFoperty. All ayes. Motion carried, C. Public Hearing for SuSpfm-~ion of Intoxicating Liquor License at 4005 C~nlnlAvenue NE. Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, indicated the business at 4005 Central Avenue NE has fully complied, and recommended removal from the agenda. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1. l~solution ret~rdlng Mefro Tran,~it R~comme~ntion ~4nderson - Metro Transit has worked with the City toward a proposal for changes in transit service. Based on City Coutwil concerns and comments from the public, the proposal has been revised and includes the requested addition to Route #31 on Reservoir Boulevard. This route will ultimately end at the Rosedale transit hub, running once per hour. Staff recommended adopting the resolution including endorsement of the 25% growth plan which would allow a route to Brookdale if the growthplan reached a 25% increase. Ilryckoff - is there Saturday service? Anderson - will check; but felt if the demand required this, it couM be included. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Hunter, to waive the readlug of Resolution 2000- 20, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wyckoff, second by Humif, to adopt Resolution 2000-20, being a Resolution of the Columbia Heights City Councfi pertainlug to the Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan. Wyckoff - is proud of the people of Columbia Heights, for banding together, and being instrumental in getting this revised change. All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2000-20 Fd~mry 2S, 2000 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIc-AITS CITY COUNCIL PERTAINING TO THE REVISED METRO TRANSIT RESTRUCTURING STUDY SERVICE PLAN. WII[REAS, on January 24, 2000, the Columbia Heights City Council reviewed and discussed the draft Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan; and, WH[REA$, on January 25, 2000, the Columbia Heights City Manager sent a letter to Metro Transit stating that due to the elimination of certain routes in Columbia Heights, the City Council is unanimously opposed to thc proposed changes to service in Columbia Heights; and, WIHgREA$, the Columbia Heights City Council met with representatives from Mctro Transit at a City Council work session on February 7, 2000; and, WIt[REA$, it was determined that Metro Transit would evaluate the possibility of making changes to the Restmcturing Study Service Plan to provide more coverage in Columbia Heights; and, WItlREA$, the City of Columbia Heights received the proposed revisions to the Metro Transit ResUuctu~ Study Service Plan on February 25, 2000; and, WItIREA$, the Columbia Heights City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed revisions during their meeting of February 28, 2000; and, WH[REA$, the revised plan includes a proposed Route 31 which will be an hourly route from the Columbia Heights Transit Hub to Rosedale Mall, providing transit service along 4(P Avenue NE, Reservoir Boulevard, 44~ Avenue hIE, and Arthur Street NE. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council hereby supports the revised Metro Transit Restructuring Study Service Plan and the "25% Growth Plan" which indicates that Route 31 will include an extension west from the Columbia Heights Transit Hub to Brookdale Mall. Passed this 28t~ day of February, 20QO. Offered by: Wyckoff Seconded by: Hunter Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk B. Bid Considerations Other Business 1. Cen~ ~000 Part~,~hip Agre~t city c, om~ M~.ti~ A~n~ February 2[ 2000 Anderson - Staff is working with the Census Bureau toward Census day, April 1, 2000. An accurate census is important for apportionmeat of funding. Every person not counted is an approximate loss of $2,500 per year to the City. The Bureau is requesting a Partnership Agreemeat with the City to accomplish certain aspects toward the 2000 Census. They are currently hiring at about $12.00 per hour. The City will air public service announcement on Cable T. F. Motion by Szurek, second by Jolly, to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau in an effort to increase awareness and participation in Census 2000. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the City Manage Fehst - the Joint Quarterly Meeting with the School District, Hilltop, Fridley, and Columbia Heights will be at. 5:00pro., February 25, 2000 at Murzyn Hall, with a status report on the Northstar Corridor, Medtronic development, School District construction, and Library information. The CHASE grant for $177, 000 was signed, with thanks to Keith ~rindschitl, Recreation, who got this done. The LA WCON grant is being refunded. Money available for parks was revised from $2 million to $ 7 or 8 million. The Downtown Master Redevelopment Plan will soon be submitted. The Comprehensive Plan is done, in final form, and available for Council review. He commended OJ~cer Dale 8orenson on being named co-recipient of the Officer of the Year award, and Corporal John Rogers for receiving the Meritorious Service award. B. Report of the City Attorney GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Minutes of Bom'ds and Commissions 1 ) MeetinS of thee anuary, 18, 2000, Economic Developm t Authority 2) Meeting of the January 25, 2000, Park and Recreation Commission 3) Meeting of the February 17, 2000, Telecommunications Commission Mayor Peterson read from a letter, received from a resident, thanking everyone in the City for their humanitarian spirit after her stroke. Two students from Mr. Galuska's Government class introduced themselves. 10. CITIZENS FORUM (At this time, citizens have an oppommity 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.) Mayor Peterson requested there be no derogatory remarks or personal remarks against staff. City ~ Meetinl Agenda Fdmnry 2~, 2O00 Nawrocla - commented that ke was not given a final chance to respond regarding the .Storm Water Utility. He felt residents did not receive enough notification, and any problems are being handled under the current system. Joyce Meier, 4931 Jackson St, stated she called the Police Department regarding the person next door doing unlicenced auto repairs. No one responded, and felt her constituaonal rights were violated. Fehst - asked Chief Johnson to research this and respond. Anderson, Community Development, commended Council for their excellent selections to the Planning and Zoning Commission. - .... ~ ....... Jolly - Councilmembers are very pleased with the citizens coming forward to volunteer for Boards and Commission, and agreed with Wyckoff on the support and help received on the bus issue. Effectiveness of the public is much more apparent when we pull together. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Peterson at 9:20 p.m. Patricia Mus~ovitz, Deputy City Clerk OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS HELD: FEBRUARY 28, 2000, 5:30 P.M. CONFgRgNCE ROOM I Intezviewed candidate #1 - 5:30 p.m. Gloria Holcomb, 3919 Ulysses Street NE Interviewed candidate #2 - 5:45 p.m. Catherine Vesley, 5135 Matterhorn Dr e Interviewed candidate #3 - 6:00 p.m. Ricluud Anderson, 4836 4m Street NE e Interviewed c~-,Jidnte ~4 - 6:15 p.m. Bradley Peterson, 214, 44~ Avenue NE Interdewed candidate #5 - 6:30 p.m. Patrick Cullen, 1345 44 ~ Avenue NE. Upon consmsus, Catherine Vesley was recommended for appointment to the Library Board and Richard Anderson was recommended for appointment to the Traffic Commission. Set dm for n~xt set ofintm~ews: Monday, March 6m, 2000, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meeting conehated at 6:57 p.m. Parrlois Mmc, ovi nt,p city cla OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS MARCH 6, 2000, ~:30 P.M. AGENDA: Interview candidate #1 - 5:30 p.m. Barb Hogan - 3937 Ulysses St NE Interview candidate #2 - 5:45 p.m. Julie Wesley - 4141 3rd St #102 Interview candida~ #3 - 6:00 p.m. Tammy Dempsey, 1253 Circle Terrace Inter,,iew candidate #4 - 6:15 p.m. Michasl Hartel, 4127 NE Polk St Interview candidate #5 - 6:30 p.m. Unable to attend: Mohamed Hassen Ommn, 1215 Khyber LnNE Telephone contact indicated he was interested to remain on the list. Upon ~mc~msus, the followin~ appointment recommendations were made: Bradley Peterson - send lettering asking if he would be interested in serving on the Telecommunicafions Corm~sskm Gloria Hotcomb - Human Services Commission Patri~ Cullen - Park & Recreation Commission Michael I-Is, tel - send letter asking if be would be interested in being recommeaded forthe Charter Commission Barb Hogan- Human Services Commission Julie Wesley - Human Services Commission Tammy Dempsey - Human Services Commission Rogsr Peterson -send letter asking if he would be interested in serving on the Human Services Commission The meeting concluded at 7:00 p.m. Patrip'_'-a MuScovitz, Deputy City Clerk CITY COUNCIL LETTER AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO. ITEM: Adopt Resolution to accept Public Safety NO. Grant for Ove.~e Expense ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT POLICE DATE: Meeting of March. 13t 2000 CITY MANAGER Background The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has granted the Columbia Heights Police Department a grant in the amount of $ 1 0,000. This grant will be used to pay overtime for officers on special details such as laser speed enforcement, theft from auto enforcement, warrant sweeps, etc. There is no match required on this grant, but it does require a resolution to accept it. Ana!yais/Condusiom: This is the fourth year we have received this grant. The first two years we received $30,000 each year. Last year we received $20,000, and this year we have been granted a $10,000 award. The reason that these awards have been reduced is that more depaxtments have been applying for these funds than in the past. RecolH~onlJ Motion: Move to waive the reading of the Resolution No. 2000-21, there being ample copies available to the public. Recomnentul Motlol: Move to adopt Resolution 2000-21 being a resolution to accept the Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant for $10,000 to be used for overtime expense for the period January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2001. TMJ:mld 00-69 COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21 WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department has been granted $10,000 in a grant from the State of Minnesota Department of public Safety for a grant entitled COPS Overtime Grant, and, WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department has been successful in obtaining this grant for the period of January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of public Safety for the project entitled COPS Overtime Grant for the period from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2001, that the City Manager and the Mayor are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Passod this Offwed by: Seconded by: Roll Call: day ,2000 Office of Drug Policy and Violence Prevention 444 Cedar Street, Suite 100, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-5100 Phone: 651/284-3333 F4,J(: 651.284.3317 TTY: 651/282-6555 Intemet:'. kttp://www. dpe.ste~.mn. us ]~3~ar7 25, 2000 Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Bureau of Criminal Apprehensioiq Capitol Secudly Dnver & Ve~ Serv~e$ Drug Policy & Violence Prevention Emergency Management/ Emergency Response Commission State Fire Marshal/ Pipeline Safety State Patrol- Traffic Safety Columbia liei~hts Police ]:)epattment 559 Mill Stz~et N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Dear Chief Johnson, The Minnesota Depam'n~nt of Public Safety awmd~ the Columbia Heights Police De~t a COPS overtime grant for $10,000.00.. In order to expedite the grant process we asked for a resolution. Unfortunately, the project dates were incorrecdy stated on the resolution we zr.,eived. The dates of the grant period are 1/1/00 to 12/31/01. . Please mail the corrected resolution to: Office of Drug Policy and Violence Prevention, ~.~. Cedar St., Suite 100, 'St. Paul IVIN 55101. I will be going on maternity leave within the next week. My telephone number is 651-284-3334, but you may contact Jeri Boisvert at 651-284-3318 if I am not available. Thank you, S~tteY~Administrator EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~LUTiON NO. 99-100 usournosOF A cooPRs~ Aoazmm~ U TaX ~OTA DZP~tfiNT OF PtmLiC SAFrFY FOR A COPS Ovf~a~'sMg GRANT the ~ of]~f'_lnnesota Dep4utnsent of]~blic Sa/ety for a grant entitled COPS Ovatime Grant, .rid, WIIgREAS, the Cohnnbia Hsights Poli~ l)q~=~ has been. s~cessful in obtaining this grant for the period of January 1, 2000, to D~.~ulx. r31, 2000. NOW, ~lvOBi} M IT RESOLYF.,D that tim City ofColumbia HsiShts enter into a c~; ._ at've aS~s~,.nt with the Min- esm Dspadm,.nt dPublic Safety for ths project entitled COI~ Overtime Grant for the psriod fi'mn January 1, 2000,:to Dsc4at~ 31, 2000, that the City necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 13° day of December, 1999 offe~ b~. Wyckoff Secavded by: Szurek RoHCaII: All ayes CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of March 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO. ITEM: Approval of Payment of Project Safety Net NO. Billi!lll~ for 2000 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DATE: CITY MANAGER BACKGROUND In 1995 the cities of Colurnbia Heights, Hilltop, and Ffidley began a program known as Project Safety Net. The purpose of this program is to give the police departments of Fridley and Columbia Heights a resource to deal with juveniles caught out on the streets after curfew. This program allows the Officer to pickup the juvenile, write a tag, and then instead of waiting for the parent or guardian to be contacted and come to pick up the juvenile, the officer takes the juvenile to the Curfew Center. The Curfew Center is located at the Fridley Community Center and is staffed by trained social workers who supply art immediate intervention for this problem, contact the parents or guardian for piclmp and give referrals and follow up to the problem. In 2000, the bill to our city for this service is $6,000. This is the same amount as paid in 1999. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION I am recommending that we pay the fee for the use of Project Safety Net. Over the past few years, using this service has saved numerous officer hours. Officers are no longer tied up waiting for parents or guardians and are, in fact, back on the streets of our community in a relatively short period of time. The youth of our community are also being served through professional referrals and follow up by the Safety Net staff. We have secured a grant from the Minnesota Department of Economic Security that will reimburse us for our costs of this program. The city has also benefitted from the use of the Zone, which is a program that offers entertainment and direction to our teens Friday and Saturday evenings. The third element that we have benefitted from is the Safety Net program being in our Middle School and High School. The Safety Net staff assists with truaney and in-school problems. They are an excellent referral service and assist the officers almost daily. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the payment of $6,000 to cover the cost of Project Safety'Net for the year 2000, with the cost of the program to be covered as follows: $6,000 from the year 2000 Minnesota Deparlment of Economic Security, Juvenile Accountability Block Grant. TMJmld 00-065 COUNCIL ACTION: FEB 03 'B8 BS:45PM FRII)LEY, PI4 POLICE I)P P.2/3 FRJDLEY PCX. K:E Df~A~Z14ENT, 643 ! UN~/EKSITY AVI~ N.F. FIUDLEY, Ik4N 55432 · (6| 2) 572-3629 · FAX (612) 572-365 i CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: March 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: NO: ITEM: NO: Declaration of Hazardous Building DATE: March 1, 2000 B~ckg~un4' The ~,.tached garage on the property located at 4008 N.E. 6th SWoet has remained in a substandard, unsightly, and hazardo~as condition since being damaged by fire on October 16, 1999. The Building Official has mailed notices to all entities havi~ an:interest in the pwperty and they have not compiled with the Notice and. Order and have allowed the condition to remain deteriorated. The attached Notice and Order has been ignored by the property owner and mortgaSe lender. No formal appeal has been filed by any of the interested parties. The existing detached garage does not meet the current Zoning Code requirements due to location on the lot. The Garage is only nine feet from the alley, not the required twenty feet from the rear lot line. The property is located in the R-2, one and Two Family Zoning District. The current Hazardous Detached Garage pre-dates Ordinance 818 and is not required to be re-constructed. Staff has attached a copy of a previous Notices. The persons or entities having an interest in the property were notified by First Class and Certified mail. The persons and/or entities have failed to respond to the Notice and Order of the Building Official and have failed to resolve the issue of the damage by fire to the detached garage, Rzcg~r'~t~ ~ Move to w~e the restring of Resolution 2000-16, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to Adt~ Resolution 2000-16, Declaring the detached garage on the property located at 4008 N.E. 6 Street as bayous, the Smwture/Building must be p, aed, and the garage slab is to remain as hard surface parking area. COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-16 RESOLtrfION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REQUESTING REMOVAL OF H.~.ARDOUS DETACHED STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 4008 N.E. 6Ts STREET. WHEREAS, there is a substandard building located at 4008 N.E. 6TM Street that has been damaged by fire, and unsafe for use since October 16, 1999, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463,26 auti~rizes municipalities toaddress hszardous WllZRE~ the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the following code violations as contained in the F'mdhgs of Fact: HNDINGS OF FACT Dangewtm ~ Definitions Chapter 3of the 1994 Uniform:Code for the Abatement of Dangewus Buildings: dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property. 302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portitm thereof; is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. 302(12) Whenever the building or structure-has~ so dsm~ge~l by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteri~ as to become(i) an attractive nuisance to children; (ii) a harbor for vagrants, crimins.]s or immoral persons; or as to (iii) enable persons to resofi thereto for the purpose of committing unlawful or immoral acts. 302(17) Whenever any building .~ structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the' common law or inequity jurisprudence. T!tERE!w'~,mE, BE IT REK}L~D on the Building Of~cial's conclusions that, the detached sUu~mre at 4008 N.E. 6· SU~et is substandard and seriously deteriorated, that it lacks minimum standards for habitable spsce per 1998 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending the structure be removed, and the garage slab remain as bard ~ p~ng area. That o.11 relevant parties have been duly notified of this That the structure on the property at 4008 N.E. 6t~ Street is hazardous and in violation of many local, state and national code requirements. Rmnoval of~ Sm~ctu~ R~oimion 2000-16 That the relevant parties having an interest in the structure have not complied with requests to relmbilitate snd to bring it into compliance with local, state and national code requirements. Oxavr fC ma ! 1. The remaining detached garage located at 4008 N.E. 6'~ Street, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is a hazardous building 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 retailling wall at the west pro~ty botlndary within ~ (30) days · dthe date0f~e ofthis'order: The existing garage slab is to ~ as hard surfaced p~ng area. The City Council further orders that personal properly or fixtm'es that may unreasonably interfere with the razing and removal of the sW, wtm~ shall be removed within mirty (10) 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 offieeofthe Court Adminigration 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 corrective action hetein, all neeessgy com expendedby the City wiH be assessed ~the re~ estate concerned, and collected in accordance with Minn. Stat. 463.22. The mayor, the clerk, city attorney and other officers and exnployees 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. Passed this day of ,2000. Off=ed by: Seconded by: RoB Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk NOTICE AND ORDER OF BUILDING OFFICLAL January 11, 2000 40011 N.E. 6a' Street Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: >Un-rC~--aired: fire dnrna~ed detached garage' located at: the rear ofthe dwelling at 4008 N.E. 6th Street legally described as Lot 13 Block 52 Columbia Heights Annex, Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota. To All Parties Having An Interest in This Property: The fire damaged detached garage on the subject property has remained in a damaged condition sinoe the fire on October 16, 1999. The structure remains an attractive nuisance to vandals. The exterior ofthe attached garage, in addition to the fire damage, is inalslnte of disrepair. As stated in the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abaternent of Dangerous Buildings section 302; for the pro'pose of tiffs Code, any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafier described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, provided that such con~on or defects exist to the extent that the life, limb, health, property or safety to the public or its acquaints are endangered: 302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion theroof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. 302~2) When~er t!~ building or stn~ has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to becomo (i) an am'a~ve 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 con,.qnicted, exists, or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure pro~Aded 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 smicture is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence. Page 2 Notice and Order The structure must be razed by a properly licensed contractor, 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 t~netable stated is not met, the City may proceed to' cause .the work to be.c~ne 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 City Planner 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 CC: Property File James Moeft, City Attorney CITY COUNCIL LBTTER AGENDA SECTION: NO: ITEM: COUNTY EXPENSES NO.: MEETING OF: MARCH 13, 2000 ORIGINATING DEPT: FINANCE CITY MANAGER APPROVAL Attached is an invoice from Anoka County for $14,747.52. This is the County's administration charge for administering the tax increment financing laws of Minnesota as it relates to the tax increment districts in Columbia Heights. By .State statute, the County is allowed to charge the cities these ,expenses. This is the ninth year the County has charged this type of expense back to the cities. The City of Columbia Heights is required by law to pay these expenses. The following is a summary of the charges for the past nine years: 1991 $ 8.87 $352.74 $ 9,835.40 1992 8.92 339.25 9,813.45 1.993 10.28 403.98- 11,384.98 1994 10.97 429.44 11,691.10 1995 9.06 352.75 11,097,,.~ 1996 8.51 335.00 10,933.77 1997 9.36 363.00 13,183.52 1998 9.48 340.00 11,422.64 1999 10.51 369.70 12,500.68 In addition to the ~biHing:for--TIF administration, they are continuing to bitl for sending out the Truth in Taxation notices, $1,681.10, and Special Assessments billing, $565.74, for a total bill of $14,747.52. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize payment of $14,747.52 for administering the 1999 tax increment finanehg hws of Minnesota, Troth in Taxation, and Special Assessments, with expenses being charged to the TIF Debt Services Fund and the General Fund. ~rE:sms 00021tlCOUNC~ Attaohment COUNCIL ACTIQN: COUNTY OF ANOKA Mr. Bill Elrite Finance Director city of Cmumbia Hehihts 590 40thAve NE ColumbilHe~,' MN H421-- DIVISION OF PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAXATION GOVERNMENT CF..~I'ER · 2100 3RD AV"'r. NUE * ANOKA, MN 55303 Februmy 7, 2O0O Dear Mr. Eirite:' for your City. PI.e fi a mfer to the mitm:~md invoice forthe bmBkdown of your chmges. Tr, dh'" Total:% 1,681.10 Total: $' ~~fi~uudnej~.*a~cqi:nl Sulxl. 4, sialas rot the rest for idmkflm'ing TNT t~ to be to · mme,~o~or.h~,tNrda. oc~t~dtothe~.one-th~aaocmad 1~,841 propedy owrmrs, ~m roerage or $.?3 per mwmL · charle at Ike rata of $55,00 per fund number ~ and $.r~ Imr ~, E~ tpecial m~ · Ple Ta e remit the TOTAL AMOUNT I~JE by Februmy 14, 2000, If you have Imy~, please co.tact me at (612) 3235435. Sincerely, INVOICE TAXING JURISDICTIOIV: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRUTH IN TAXATION Proreel C, ount Total 6,909 $1,68t .10 CkM. E S .4ae,~wnt ~ (~) $0.00 Psrod Chains ($.55/urdt) TOtal Tolal ToWl Toad '534 261 '5 44 4. :5'3 2 To, el $3.112J1 $832,~4 $411.74 -TotalTaxinoret.~~ TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT $14,747,&1 .Please make check :payable to ANOI~ COUNTY and remit by FEBRUARY 14, 2000. Thank you. CITY COUNCIL LETteR Meeting of: 3/13/2000 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA NO: - - ~M: AW~ OF 2~ RO~ A~GA~S ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORX8 BY: K. Hamen DATE: 3/8/00 CITYMANAGER hekgromd: Bach year Public Works obtains bids for Rosd Aggregates on a unit price basis for routine purchases as needed. The City advertised for fo/Kdl bids sad hem a bid opening on March 1, 2000, st 10:.00 A.M. Four bids were received and a copy of the bid tabulation is attache~L The b~ documents asked for rosterlab eith~ delivered or picked up. The picked up bid was adjusted for mileage and hbor, as indicated in the specifications, to reflect the City's total cost. RECO~ MOTION: Move to award the bid for and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to parchss~ Road A~regate Materials for the 2000 season based upon low formal bids received, at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows: MATERTAT, COMPANY UNIT PRICE Bid C - ~ Sand Barton Sand &Gravel $ 6.70 per ton - delivered Barton Sand &Gravel $ 4.20 per ton - picked up Bid D - Class 2 Aggregate Bryan Rock $ 8.87 per ton - delivered Bryan Rock $ 5.57 per ton - picked up Bid E - CIsss 5 ABrogate Camas Minnosota Inc. Camas Minnesota Inc. $ 8.42 per ton - delivered $ 6.27 per ton - picked up Bid F - Mmnate Class 5 Aggregate Barton Sand &Gravel $ 7.40 per ton - delivered Camas $ 4.95 per ton - picked up BidG - Select Grsatthr Borrow Bryan Rock $ 5.22 per ton - delivered Camas Minnesota Inc. $ 5.92 per ton - picked up Bid H - Crushed Rock Bryan Rock Camas Minnesola Inc. $13.12 per ton - delivered $11.02 per ton - picked up Attschmem:. Bid Tabulation COUNCM, ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LBTrER Meeting oE 3/13/2000 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA NO. ITEM: AWARD OF 2000 PLANT MIXED NO. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ORIGINATING DEPARTMIZNT: PUBLIC WORKS BY: K. Hansen~C~ DATE: 3/7/00 BY: DATE: Baelqround: Each year Public Works obtains bide for Plant Mixed Bituminous Materials on a unit price basis for routine purchases as needed. The City advertised and mr, eived bide on March 1, 2000, at 11:00 A.M. The City received 3 bids with a copy of the bid tab attached. The bidding documents asked for ma~a'ials either delivered or picked up. The picked up bid was adjusted for mileage and hbor, as indicated in the specifications, to reflect the City's total cost. RECO~ MOTION: Move to award the bid(s) and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase the 2000 Plant Mixed Bituminous Materials based upon low formal bid(s) received at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows: MA TERIA5 COMPANY UNIT PRICE AC Fine Sand Mix Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways $40.00 per ton - delivered $28.00 per ton - picked up 3/8 AC Fine - Max. Agg. Bituminous Roadways Midwest Asphalt $40.00 per ton - delivered $28.00 per ton - picked up 2331 Type 31B Base Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways $30.75 per ton - delivered $20.75 per ton - picked up 2331Type41BBinder BituminousRoadways BituminousRoadways $30.75 per ton - delivered $20.75 per ton - picked up 2331 - Type 41B Wear Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways $31.75 per ton - delivered $21.75 per m - picked up 2331 - Type 41A Wear Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways $32.75 per ton - delivered $22.75 per ton - picked up WinU,-r Mix Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways $65.00 per ton - delivered $55.00 per ton - picked up COUNCIL ACTION: AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENI)A NO. ITEM: A'WARD OF 1999 PLANT MIXED NO. BITLVMINOUS MATERIALS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 3/22/99 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS BY: K. Hamen BY: DATE: 3/7/00 DATE: Page 2 - Contim0ed DISPO SA, I- OF CX)I~C~RTI:~ASPtIA! -T RUBBLE MATERJALS COMPANY Bituminou~ Midwest Aspludt Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Midwest A~t Midwest Asphalt Concrete with steel Concrete without steel UNIT PRICE $25.00 per ton - picked up by Company $ 2.50 per ton - delivered by City forces $45.00 per ton -picked up by Company $12.00 per ton - delivend by City forces $25:00 per ton - picked up by Company $ 3.50 per ton - delivered by City forces Attachment: Bid Tabulation CITY COUNCIl, l .~yrER Meeting of: 3/13/~000 AGENIM S~.tTION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: BLEACHER SAFETY RETROFIT/REPLACEMENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBHC WORKS BY: K. Hansen DAT~: 3/08/00 CITYMANAGER DATE: The Bleadier Saf~y Act was passed by the 1999 Minnesota legishtm'e and we0t into effect August 1,1999. The law tetraires all cities and other organizationsowning bleachers to coinply with the-Bleaeher Safety Actby.Januiry 1, 2001. Attached are two articles that were published by the League of Mirmesota Cities Insurance Trust that contain detailed information about the Bleacher Safety Act An article frotn the State Building Official is also included. The Bleachel' Safety Act is an U.n~inded Legislative Mandate and $20,000 has been budgeted in Fund ~412-45200 in the year 2000 to retrofit or replace bleachers. Analysis~o~_.tt :.~i::' l: The City curren~y owns 11 sets of bleachers. None of them are in compliance with the Bleacher Safety Act at this time. Attached is a list ofbleacher size, location, condition, and recommendations for retrofit or mplacetnent. Tlunz has been some discussion at the Legislative level about possibly extending the compliance deadline due to the fact that 70% of te coimmmiti~ surveyed have indicated that they are unable to pay for the required bleacher updates due to budgetary constrainis. Options for low cost financing are also being explored. At this time staff reco-.-~mds proceeding with plans to retrofit six sets of bleachers. The following quotes have been received for Reaea~ ~ and Play Earl F. Anderson $8,304.00 $8,778.00 $9,697.10 The five traits that are in need ofrephcement are not worth trying to retrofit because of their condition and/or use oSwood planking ~. These units will be replaced at a later date with 7 unRs of equal or smaller size. The seating capacity will remain esmmtially the same. The estimated cost of replacement is $25,000 to $30,000 plus tax. Reeomr'~wJe~ Ma~len: Move to authorize retrofit of six sets of bleachers with work to be performed by Flanagan Sales, Inc. in the mount of $8,304.00; and, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Attachmeats: Articles by LMC1T re. Bleacher Safety Act State Building Official Memo I j Department of Administration DATE: June 1 S, 1999 TO: All interested parties FROM: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official SUmECT: BLEACHER SAFE~TY LEGISLATION Upon review of the final language of HF 878, as sign~ by the Governor, we believe the bleather safety provisions apply to all new and existing bleachers throughout the state as follows: · existing bleachers will he required to be brought into compliance with provisicms of this act by January 1, 2001 · new bleachers installed or sold after January 1, 2001 must comply with the state building code in effect and 16B.616 Subd. 3, (1), (2), and (3). · applies to all existing and new bleachers with o spaces over. 30" above grade or floor belo~',~i'~u/g~... ',:rt~..~'~]~~'~llfi~'~ (Bleachers or those portions of bleachers 30" or less to grade or floors below need not comply with 4" spacing requirements, safety nets or guardrail requirements.) · maximum open space of 4" between footboards, seats, and guardrails or have approved safety nets. · guardrails with a maximum of 4" vertical rail spacing or other approved guardrails which address climability. · the state building official shall determine whether the safety nets and guardrail climability meet the requirements of the alternate design section of the state building code. Properly installed standard 2" nominal chain link fencing, 11 gauge or heavier is approved as restricting eliinability per the alternate design section. · to assist the state building official, our division plans to establish a bleacher safety committee to review and recommend to the state building official appwved safety nets and guardrails. · the owner or operator of existing bleachers must submit a certificate of compliance prepared and signed by a certified building official (certified by the Building Codes and Standards Division) or a state licensed design professional (licensed by state board of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience and interior design) to the commissioner of administration by January 1, 2001. · the first certificate of compliance will certify that the bleachers are in compliance with the bleacher safety law and that visual inspection finds the bleachers structurally sound. (i.e. no broken, badly deteriorated or unconnected brackets, no rotten or missing boards). If problems are observed, analysis by a state licensed structural. engineer may be required. (over) Building Codes and Standards Division. 408 Metro Square Buildin,._,. 121 7th Place East. St. Paul. MN 55101-218! Voice: 612,296.4639: Fax: 612.297.1973: TTY: 1.800.627,3529 and ask for 2~36.4639 · bleacher footboards and guardrails must be inspected and a new certificate of compliance submitted every ~ years and must have a structural inspection performed by a state licensed structural engineer evex7 10 years and a new certificate of compliance submitted. All ceTtificates of comp~,ihnce must be submitted to the Commissioner of Administration. A certificate of compliance form will be developed. · Municipal authorities may establish additional reinspections per the state building code. If you have further questions, call Scott McLellan of the State Building Codes and Standards Division @ 651-297-1658 ,- Bleacher Safety A Loss Control Advisory from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust In January 1999, 6-yeer-old Toby Lee died aJ~er falling through an opening in the bleachers ore city .ice areher A few w~,~..ks lilt, a youiiI girl fell Illrough a bletacit.tr opening at a college ribores event - this fail raulted In seriottr injurlU. AM In Febrlugry 2~99, tmotlser cldld fell off the bedc of the bleachers at a county arena, resulting in a signO~...tmt laead injmy. Fltese ere ttnques~nebly tragic events, and while adult supervision is an'obvious need in any bleaclur area, titles can helP pre~ent such tragedies through application of loss control techniques. ExlF~surs to Risk Various types of bleacher seating systems exist throughout ~ta- both indoors and outdoors. They mainly provide seating for spectators at sporting venues, such as ice arenas, ballparks, play fields, gymnasiums and swimming facilities. Bleachers are owned by cities, counties, private organizations, private and public schools, and the State of Minnesota. Many of these bleacher seating systems are configured .with openings between seats and floor boards, side and back ope~ings, and railing systenls that may present potential exposures to injuries. Others are designed to greatly reduce these exposures (such as the bleacher system pictured here). m Earl F, Andersen, I ! ...... 9808 James Circle Bloomington, MN 55431-2976 (612) 884-7300 Eval uaU ng Exposures FAX (s~ 2) 8e4-56~ 9 1;800-882-60 26 Cities need to evaluate bleachen in terms of spec~or safety. Are there guardrails that seem ~le or axe there large gaps between the rails? Are there gaps around the perimeter of axe bleacher system where someone could fall? What about the gal)s between the se_~_t and the footboard - if someone fell through, could they be seriously injured? What about structural soundness - can the bleachers adequately support the weight of spectators? Have there been past accidents on ~he bleachen that could have been prevented through a modification? Cities can work to protect spectators from serious injury by conducting thorough evaluations with the public safety in mind. Building Code Requirements Many bleactm~ owned .by Minnesota cities were installed years ago and have been grandfathered in under applicable codes - they therefore do not have to meet the most current Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) [which includes the Uniform Building Code (UBC)]. While there is no legal obligation to bring existing bleachers up to ctnrent code in such situations, cities are encouraged to evaluate their bleachers in the context of the .current code - it can provide helpful guidance in addressing safety issues the city has concerns about. For dries that have adopted the MSBC, it's important to work v~th the building code offici~ for your city in reviewing bleacher safety specifications. Cities that haven't adopted the MSBC could look to a nei~bo.,-ing ciry's building code official or a similarly qualified professional for assistance. Citios do not have an obligation to inspect private bleachers unless such bleachers are part of new construction or a remodeling project. However, cities could offer their services to the private sector if assistance is requested. Building officials should be careful not to give specific advice to private citizens on how to correct violationsof the code or make any guarantee regarding the inspection- Gaps betaten footboards and seats The 1997 UBC specifies that the open vertical space between footboards and seats shall not exceed 9 inches when footboards ate mort than 30 hc. bes above grade. The 1996 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) specifies that a maximum of a four-inch diameter sphere should not be able to pass between the footboard and seat. This four-inch provision will also be included in the 2000 International Building .. ................................. ...... ..... Code, which is being proposed to replace the UBC. Cities should consider the four-ineh gap provision if they have the resources to buy new bleachers or fix old bleachers, especially since a bill currently under consideration by the State Legislature could also include a four-inch gap restriction. Even if not required four-inch standard may be a good requirement to use. Many newer bleacber systems are constructed with totally enclosed footboard-to-seatboard spans. An enclosed foothoard area certainly has a number of advantages: in addition to virtually eliminating the risk of people falling through the footboard area, it can also help control the spread of fire and contain. trash and debris. Enclosed footboard areas are becoming quite common in new bleacher systems, such as this one made of concrete. Perimeter Safety The 1997 UBC states that guardrails, enclosing walls or fencing is required for any seats that are more than 30 inches high. It is also important to look at the gaps between the guardrails themselves - the gap between guardrails cannot be larger than 4 inches under the UBC. The 2000 International Building Code will be even more restrictive, limiting the width between guardrails to 2 inches or less. Also required under the UBC are toeboards along the edge of walking platforms whenever guardrails are required. Other considerations Fencing around the perimeter of bleachers can also be helpful in preventing falls. The UBC has many other code requirements, including a minimum of 44-inch aisle width (if there is seating on both sides of the aisle) and handrails from 34 inches to 38 inches in height. The city official may want to evaluate accessibility for disabled persons (ADA considerations), life safety and egress r ' uirements, fire exposures, and load- bearing capabilities (in some cases, it may be necessary to bring in a professio~ structural engineer to help evaluate load-bearing capabilities). The hazardous buildings statute and the general safety provision of the UBC should also be considered when looking at the bleachers. lead F. Andersen, Inc. 9808 James Circle Boomington, MN 55431-2976 (612) 884-7300 FAX(612) 884-5619 1-800-862-6026 State LGgislation As mentioned earlier, state l~gislation introducttl by Sen. Gen Olson (R-Minnetrista) (S.F. 1117) could have a significant impact on how Minnesota'cities evaluate their bleachers. The bill focuses on bleacher safety issues related' to gaps in the footboard area and around the perimeter. It also deals with more general bleat:her safety issues and applicable codes, ud includes a yet-to-be-determi_ned state appropriation to help defray the costs of bleacher modification or replacement. The U.S. Congress is also currently considering a bleat:her safety bill that would revise current codes. Both the state and federal proposals are still being developed, so cities should look to the League's Cities Bulletin for updates. Corerol Option The process of evaluating bleacher safety needs and adoptin~g a course of action often involves a number of policy issues. As with any change in safety and building regulations, the city must decide whether to apply new s~andards to existing fac~es. Obviously, bringing facilities up to current code can involve significant expense, sometimes competing with other health, safety and welfare needs of a community. Each community will have to weigh their legal obligations and safety issues related to bleachers against those related to other community priorities. If the city decides that modifications to bleachers are needed, a variety of loss control options may be available. To address concerns about gaps in the footboard area, loss control options could include: · filling in the gap with a lightweight material (e.g., wood, metal rods, sheet metal, fencing, or plexiglass); · installing netting under the bleachers; · removing the high bleachers; or · replacing the entire bleacher system. To address concerns about perimeter safety around the bleacher system, cities could: · install guardrails (with small gaps between the rails) on the sides and back of bleachers; · install fencing around the bleachers; or · in buildings, push bleachers against side or back walls. To lessen the gap in the footboard area, metal rods can be installed (as i~licated). NOTE: Before any sort of modification is made to a bleacher systen~ it is very important to involve the mttnuJ~tcturer and/or Structuntl engineer- the weight added .by the modifications, coupled with the user load, may create new risks. Cities should carefully evaluate loss 'control options to be sure they effectively address concerns and don't create additional problems. Netting installed as a shielding or catching device may add significant weight (such as in the case of chain-links) and plastic fencing may be easily cut or damaged by vandals. Both materials also could be attractive as climbing devices, and therefore create additional potential for falls and injuries. This being said, netting and fencing could foreseeably be used effectively to reduce risk exposure and .should still be considered, as they are also fairly cost- effective measures. mead F. Andersen, Inc. · 9808 James Circle Bloomington, MN 55431-2976 (612) 884-7300 FAX (612) 884-5619 1-800..882..6026 Another loss control option might be to close down all of the bleachers or a portion of the bleachers - this could be a tempotroy meamxr~ if the city has not completed its evaluation of the bleachers. It could also be used if there is a problem that will take time to remedy. The city could use the lower portion of the bleachers and close off the hi~xer seats. It would be important to clearly nmrk the closed off area and enforce it. Warn n Silns Cities could also place warning signs on bleachers to be sure ttmI citizens are aware of potential risks. If the city chooses to put up warni~ signs, they should be visible and could say something like T,s~on" or "Bleachers currently under evaluation. Please use with caution." The city should use such signs in conjunction with plans to remedy any possible problems. Inspe ion and Meintenance In addition to the design of bleachers, it is also important to periodically inspect, clean and maintain them. Manufacturers will often r~munend specific types of maintenance that should be done on their products. The frequency of maintenance and cleanin~ may depend upon the manufacturer' s recommendations, as well as the city' s financial and personnel resources. Safety hazards to look for and prevent include broken hoards, pwtrusions, sharp edges, and urieven or slippery walkways. Cities should also keep in mind that some bleachers might be damaged if they are moved often. DocUmentation Whatever course of action a city decides to take, it should make sure to thowu~ly document all decision-making processes, im~ions, remedial measures and other work related to bleather ~ systems. Such records should be maintained indefinitely. Conclusion Potential blew. her injury exposures exist throughout the state snd addressing ~ exposures may take significant time and funding. However, with careful attention to buildin~ codes and loss control practices, these seating systems can be made reasonably safe for those who use them. If you have further questions concerning the information provided in this advisory, please contsct Ellen Longfellow, Loss Control Attorney with LMCIT's Loss Control Services Department, at 1-800-925-1122. Thb advim~ md mmmm are Iwovided for Io~ goNr~ and ~k u~ t~ut ~r~ ~ b ~~ ~ ~ lure ~m ~ a~v~ ~e a~ b n~ ~ k ~ ~ ~ ~m~q ~ ~e ~ui~ d any bw, ~ ~ ~ We ~ ~ infff ~ Im~ h ~ mM~ of ~ ~m ~-- ~ ~mmm it ~ ~ km~ ~ aoM. ~ ~ r~: ;~Hty ~r ~ ~ ~ aM risk ma~emm ~ms mug rat LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST 145 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55103-2044 w~a. lmnc. org ( 2)SS4,S~ZmTe 4 Fall 1999/.Nutabet 44 T;Blelgher Safety Act was passed . the 1999 Minnesota legislature to address public concerto ~ier three serious accidents where children fell from bleachers and were injured. The most serious incident involved a death as a remit of head injuries. The Act provides a uniform 'standard for bleather safety that applies to bleachers owned by cities, counties, schools and private organizaciom. The Act applies to all indoor and outdoor bleachers in the saute over 30 inches high. The 30 inches is measured from the ground to the first open space between a footboard and a seat. Prior to this Act, the main safety requirements for bleachers were con-tained in the State Building Code, which did not apply to those cities who had not adopted that Code. Bleachers also only had to meet the requirements of the code that were in effect when the bleachers were installed. Now ~H bleathen must meet the same require- menu on the same time line. This act went into effect August 1, 1999. m**d.,rSekyUN,,m Page2 Tidbb Page3 Bicyde Maocro~ Tracks Page4 FaLL 1999 By Elim A. Lan~ellow, Lass Control Attorney Bleacher Safety Act Requirements 1. Spaces between the f~~tb~ar~, seats and guardrails must not exceed four inches unless approved safety nets are installed. Z Vertical perimeter guardrails are required and must be within four inches of each other. or have other guardrails that address climbability and are designed to prevent accidents. The Building Code and Standards Division of the Saute Department of Administration will determine what "appmved safety nets" and "other guardrails that address climbability" are. In talking to a representative from that department, it appears that some sr~dard of chain !ink fence will likely be accepted for guardraih around bleachers. Some form offencing secured to the underside may also be acceptable as "an approved safety net". The depatia. ent sent out bulletins outlining its interpretation of the statute, to building officials and cities this summer outlining its interpretation of the statute. If you have any questions or did not receive a bulletin, please call Scott McLellan at (651 ) 297-1658. Certificate of Compliance Required The hw requires all cities and other organizations owning bleachers to prepare a Certificate of Compliance signed by a qualified building official or a state licensed design professional byJanw. ry 1, 2001. The certificate must saute that the bleachers have been inspected, are structurally sound, and are in compliance with the Bleacher Safety Act. Any bleachers purchased or installed after January 1, 2001 mnst meet the same requirements. The certificate must be sent to the State Department of Administration. LOSS CONTKOL QUARTER. LY Another area of concern is what constitutes "structurally sound". The Department of Administnfon Building Code and Standards Division is defining this term and suSgesu that it deals with obvious problems such as broken boards, bent pipes or uneven surfaces. The definition ofthis term may affect who is able to certify the bleacher system. I~specUons The hw also requires that bleather f~otb~ar~ and guardrails be reinspected every 5 years and each bleather ~'stem be reinspetted for structural sound- ness every 10 years. A building offi- cial or design professional can do these inspections. Financial Assistance The st~e will not provide any financial assistance to cities to meet the B!eacher Safety Act requirements. The Legisla- ture provided $100,000 for grants and another possible 1 million dollars for ice arena bleachers from the Mighty Ducks program but the Governor vetoed both of those provisions. This means that cities must plan noxv to budget for bleather retrofitring, replacements or removal. Loss Control Recommendations Every city is on notice that bleachers can present a safety hazard. Show that the city is exercising reasonable care and trying to comply as quickly as possible with the requirements of the new Bleacher Safety Act. lfyou are unable to do so because of the lack of money, be sure to document that you are trying to do what you can with the resources available. The ci~' should do the fol]owing: Cbkns Pap By Doug Gronli, Claims Mana$,t LMCIThfemebamWinsBigferCities Over ~he pat few mondu, LMCIT has secured favorable decisions in a number ofimpoF. ant sags affecting member cities. The LMC[T Defense Team lidgated the following cases. Cavalier Condominiums -Assoc. v. City of Roclmster Parrida Jetty, It. ISmplalmeu $taff AtWrae1 The phinti~chimed that the city was negligent in operating in water supply system, alleging the water contained abrasive material which was trodlag the plumbing lines in the plaintiffs apart- ment complex. The plaintiffasked for S400,000 in damages. The trial court granted summary judgemeat for the cit2,.'. On appeal, the Court of Appeals agreed. stating that there was a "com- plete lack of evidence that the city breached its duty to maintain its water system in a ~f~ condition." Schuh v. Ellsworth, Wisconsin, School District and City of Red Wing Jack Hewam. Dt~mt ldallaamt $upm,isor While rehearsing a play, plaintiff Natasha Schuh t~ll through an open trap door at the T.B. Sheldon Theater in R. ed Wing a,d became paralyzed from the neck down. The school district leased the theater ~ the city of'Red Wing. The lease agreement required Ellsworth School District to defend. indemnify, and hold the theater harm- less. The city denied that it was negli- gent, and also alleged the school district breached its lease agreement because it refused to accept the city's tender of defense. The court granted summary judgemeat and ordered the school to defend the city. Ultimately, the school's insurer settled the clam against both the school district and the city for $5,000,000. The city and its insurer, LMCIT, did not contribute any money to settle the lawsuit. Hills v. White Bear Lake Sue Sager, The plaintiffs sued the cin,.' because baseballs ti'om a nearby city park were entering their yard. The city tried to curtail the errant Foul balls including installing a 20-t'oot Fence and cantile- vered netting. The phinti~ daisned these steps were ineffective and that one of the plaintiffs was struck by a ball. The Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintith' claims were barred by the two-year statute of limitations, because they tirst became aware ofbaseballs entering their yard in 1993, but did not file a claim until 1997. The Court of Appeals also ruled that the city was entitled to statutory immunity for its decisions regarding the location of the balltlcld, the field alignment, and continued use of the field. Hartling v. City of Wayzata Sue Sa.¢er. Defense Attorney Ht OnJuly 2, 1999. a Hennepin County jury returned a verdict in fivor of the City of Wayzata. The plaintiff alleged that she was injured when she tripped and fell along Wayzata Boulevard. Rather than walk along the sidewalk adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard, she crossed the grass boulevard to cut across d~e street nfid-block. The plaintiff alleged the city was negligent in its inspection and maintenance of the grass boulevard. The city presented evidence as to its inspection and maintenance procedures, and also demonstrated that it had no notice' of the alleged hole. The july found there was no defect in the grass boulevard and that the plaintiff was solely negligent. Johnston, et al v. City of Bloomington, et at. Jim Andtern, Altoreel with Entad ~' Rlemer A number of Johnston farfily members were evicted from a hotel for excessive noise and the police were called to assist. While the police were attempting to get them to leave, Jeffrey Johnston intervened and began arguing with and sweating at the officers. The officers arrested him for disorderly conduct and in the midst of a struggle to handcuff him. tie and tw~ officers t~ll down a Three of the ram fly mere'bets were ticketed for trespassing and released. They, as well asJeffreyJohmton and his wife, sued the city, the hotel and its security entity, and the individuals involved for a variety of claims. All but JeffreyJohnston's claims for false arrest and excessive force against the City and in officers were dismissed by way of summaryjudgement. Johnstonchimed he was doing nothing disorderly and further claimed that the officers grabbed him by the throat and threw him down the stairs. On July' 16, 1999, the Federal District Court jury found in favor ofthe officers and the City, finding that the officers LJid not use excessive t~rce and did not illsely arrest Johnston. t Inspect yourbleachers Develop a plan to have your bleachers meet state law requirements. This could include repairs, retrofitling, replacement or removal. (Note: lfyou retrofit, be careful that you don't affect the Struc'tutal integrity ofthe bleather.) Budget for those actins Establish a priority list based on such things as the degree of danger involved, the amount of me and the location to show which bleachers will be repaired or modified tint If you can't fix a bleather that is dangerous, consider warning signs or blocking off the dangerous atelion. Document everythIng that do Bleacher safety is an important issue for all Minnesota communities. If cities act now to make their bleathen safer there will be t~wer accidents and injuries. [ QUAKTEKLY i FALL City of Columbia Heights Park Department FILE COPY' Date: January 26, 2000 To: Kevin Hansen From: Tim Lund 7Z. Re:. Bleseher Retro information As none of our bleachers are in compliance with UBC 97 and MN 2001 codes, and the 'Minnesota bleacher act, I have obtained quotes on retrofitring six of our existing bleachers to bring them into compliance. The quotes are as follows: Flanagan Sales, Inc. Recreation, Sports and Play Earl F. Anderson, Inc. $8304.00 $8778.00 S9697.10 Sin~e FI~oS~ Sales, Inc. is the lowest price quoted and I have been pleased with the quality of their product and service in the past, I recowanend going with their proposal. This will bring the following bleachers (all 5 row 15' long) into compliance: Huset Field ~4 McKenna Field # 1 Prestemon Field McKenna Field #2 Ramsdell Field Keyes Field #2 And ~js leaves us with the follow bleachers not in compliance: Huset Field #2 (5 row, 15' long with dinaged structural supports) Huset Field #3 (2 sets of 5 row 20' long bleachers with wood planking) Huset Field #5 (2 sets of 5 row 32' long blexhen with wood planking) These bleachers are in need of replacement and arc not worth trying to retwfit to bring into compliance. Attached are the quotes and information nbout the Bleacher Act. Thank you. BLEACHERS Park FieM # of # tows Huset 2 5 Huset 3 5 Hmet 3 5 Huset 4 5 Huset 5 5 Huset 5 5 MeKenna 1 5 McKenna 2 5 RamsdeH 1 5 Keyes 2 5 Ptestemon 1 5 Lenfdt 15' 20' 20' 15' 32' 32' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' PI-o~t.~1, Aluminum Wood Wood Aluminum Wood Wood /~duminum Asphalt Aluminum Asphalt AJ~rnimtm Sez~ A!m~.m As~bah S.rfv. e Asphart Ag Lime A_sphalt Asphalt Asp~t Condition Commen~ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: Mar~h 13; 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Consent NO: A a ITEM: Board/Commission Re, appointments NO: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S BY: Walt Fohst DATE: March 3, 2000 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL Terms to expire April of 2000 are: Board or Commission Human Services Commission Library Board Palk & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Police & Fire Civic Service Commission Telecommunications Commission Date R~Is~.,~l~ip, g R,,~r~ointm,mt Sean Clerkin 4.2000 yes Barbara Miller 4-2000 yes Bruce Magnuson 4-2000 yes Tom Ramsdell 4-2000 yes Jaok Moore 4-2000 yes Kenneth Henke 4-2000 yes Bob Buboltz 4-2000 yes (Ruth Graham, Telecommunication Commission, is not interested in reappointment) MOTION: Move to reappoint the following people to the various Boards and Commissions: Human Services Commission, Sean Clerkin; L~rary Board, Barbara Miller; PariS: & Recreation Commission, Brace Magnuson; Planning & Zoning Commission, Tom Ramsdell; Police & Firs Civic Service Comml~ssion, Jack Moore; Telocomrnunications Commission, Kenneth Henke and Bob Buboltz. COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 ADMINISTFATION Fe~,y 1, 2ooo Jack Moore 1395 Pierce Terrace Cohmbi= ...Bajght~, MN 55421 Re: CiSy of Colmalls-il~dm ~ ad De,~r Mr. Moore: Mayor: G-ary L. Petenon Coune~members: Donald G. Jolly Marlaine Szm~k Julienne Wyekoff John Hunter Walter IL Fd~t In Alxil of tl~ year your term ont!~ Columbia Heights Poli,,~ axl Fire Civic Servic~ Commis- sion is vaepiring. Your service on this commission is truly appreciated. If you are interested in being considered for reappointment. to this commission; please indicate so on the bottom of this letter. . Agnin, thank you for your service. Sincerely, ~ city Cl~d ..: Coaneil SecrCary THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BABIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40 TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (6 ! 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Mayor:' Gary L, Paterson Couadlmemberv Donald G. Jolly Marlaine Szuret Julienne Wyckoff John Hunter City Mmmg~': Walter P~ Fobst ADMINISTI~A~ON February 1,2000 Tom Ramsd~U 4645 Fillmore Street NE Re: City of Columbia Heights Boaads and Commissioes, Dear Mr. Ramsdell: In April of this year your term on the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission is expiring. Your setrico on this commission is truly appre~ated. If you are interested in being considered for reappo~tmentto',this ~ommission, please indic~t~ .so on ~be bottom of this letter. . You are nq. ueSte&.to~n~ply:by Febniaty.~!8~2000, Enclosed for the convenience of your reply is a stamped, seff-addre~ envelope. · , .:,.' ~ :~' ~ ..:~ Again, tinink you for your service. Council ~ I ~ i~~ , not intere~g~d .... :, ~ :,,.,..~::~'~. '..~ ,:~.::.::' THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTU N ITY' R'M PLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40 TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Februsy ~, 2O0O ADMINISTRATION Barbara Miller 4142 Mam, een Drive Col.mbi~ ~ei~,hts,-MN 55421 Re: City of Cob~ tteilla Boards lad Co' thisare. Dear Ms. Miller: Mayor: Gary L. Peterson Com~lmemben: Donald G. ~ Marlaine Szurek Julia!me Wycbff ]o~ H~ W~ ~ In April of ~ year your term on the Columbia Heights Librw/Board is expk~g. Your sendce' on this BOard is truly appreciated. If you are. interested in being considered for rcap~c~.to. thisBoard, please indicate so one.the bo,,~ ofthi, Z~. p~a~i~a'Qf~Musco~~' ,Dqmiy City Council Secretary THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 ! -3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 ADMINISTRATION Februm'y 1, 2000 Kenneth Henke 4429 2 ~ Stret NE Cohtmbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: City of Columbia Heights Boards and Crumbdons. Dear Mr. Henice: Mayor: Gary L. Peterson Coumdlmumlm~: Donald G. Jolly Marlnine Sawek Julien~e Wyckoff John Hunter Walter R. Pehm In April of this year your term on the Columbia Heights Telecommunications Commission is expiring.. Your service on this commission is truly appreciated, If you are interested in being considered for reappointm. ent to.this commission, please indicate so on the bottom ofthis;letter, You are...n~t~.e~.,.~,. ~.l)~ b~ ~.F..~: ,1.,.~, 2000, Enclosed for the conveaiencc of your reply is a Again, thank you for your service, Sincerely, ,Deputy City Clerld~, Cotmcil ~ THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40 TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (612) 782-2800 ~DD 782-280e Mayor: ' Gary L. Peterson COupellmemlM. r~: Donald O. Jolly Marlaine Szurek Juliennc Wyckoff John Himter WalterR. Fe~t February 1, 2000, Bob Buboltz 43 11 Fifth Street NE Colmnbia liei~ts, MN ~5421 Re: City of Cohmblt Hellhis Beads and Coembsbu. De.r Mr. Buboltz: In April of this year your term on the Columbia Heights Telecommunications Commission is expiring. Your service on this commission is truly appreciated. If you are inta'sted in being considered for reappoinlm~at tothis commission, please indicat~ so on thebottomOfthis letter. ' .......... :'~' - ............ YoU arc n~l~to-..zpp!y b)~.F~sbruary:.!8~2000.,EnC~for the convenience of your reply is a stamped, serf-addressed envelope. DqStyCity Ch:rlrY Council Secretary THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Mayor: Gary L. Peterson Coa..=,~l _~ l~t s: Doald G. Jolly Marlie Szurek Julienne Wyckoff John Hunter Walterl~Fehst Fetnary t, 2o00, Bruce Magnuson 5010 Penaine Pass Coknbia Heigh~ MN 55421 Re: City of Colaabla Heights Boards and Commissions. Dear Mr. Magnuson: In April of this y~at your term on the Columbia HeightsPark and Recreation Commission is expiring. Your serv~e on this commission is truly appreci~, If you are interested in being considered for reappointment to,this commission, please indicate so on the bottom of this letter. arc ..r~.~ t9 r,~..!y by F.e,.b~ !,8,,.,~000... Eaelo.,~..for the convcni~ce ofyoi ~ly isa A~ u for . Patricia Muscovitz Colacil Secretary interested / not interested THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNI'P( EMPLOYER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS II , 590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Mayor: Gary L. Petason Coaldl ?' k2 e: Donald G. Idly Mariabe Szurek Julienne Wyckoff John Hunter February 1, 2000 Sean Clan 509 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 5542 Re: City of Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions. Dear Mr. Clentin: , In April of this year your term on the Human Services Commission is expiring. Your service on this commission is truly appreciated. If you are interested in being considered for reappo~.~t,~.this commission, please indicate so on the bottom of ~s letter, ,'!.! ~; Z '_¢.~.. '7'. ......~. ..........~, ~, i'.: : .............................. You are mt~ to reply bY F~ 18, 2000. Enclosed for the convenience of your reply is a Again, tbAmk you for your '~ce. S~ly, Council Secretary THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40tN AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5:5421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 Mayor: Gary L. Peterson Councilmembers: Donald G. Jolly Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff JOhn Hum~ a~ M,mqerI Walter ]L Fehst ADMINISTPATION February 1, 2000 Rul Graham 625 47i Avesue NE Columbia Heights~ MN 55421 Re: CIty of Colcaddis Heights Boards and Commhliolll, De~r Ms. Gnham: In April of this year your term on the Columbia Heights Telecommunications Commission is expiring. Your service on this commission is truly If you are interested in being considered for reappointment to this commission, please indicate so' on the bo~'Of.this~!etter:~ You are!requested to repi~by Feb~' I8;2000. Euclosod.:br.,..,~.,~veuien~eofyour reply is a stamped, meff-addresm~d envelope. Again, thank you for your service. Sin~rely, ~ia~M~ Dqmty City Clerk/ Commcil Sex:ream y THE CITY OF, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL LETYER Me~ing of: Mar~h 13.2000 AGENDA SECTION: Cons~t ORIOINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER APPROVAL ~O: ~- ~- ~ O ~ ITEM: Establish Hearing Dates BY: Dana Alexon BY: dt~ License Revocation, Rental Properties NO: DATE: March 8, 2000 DATE: Revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against the following owners regarding their rental property for failure to meet the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Codes. 1. Heidi VonHeideman .......................... 3718 Central Avenue NE 2. Carol Tol~l ................................. 4131 Washington Street NE 3. TalmorCarawayII ............................ 1231/1233 40t~Avenu~NE RECedED MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Da~e of March 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the ~City of Columbia Heights against Hddi V0n~IMiIBIR.i3718 C~lltnd Averole. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Dat~e of March 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension era License to Operate a Rental Property within the Cityof Columbia Heights against Card To_inl at 4131 W'*'ki~ Stl~ RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Dat~ of Matdl 27, 2000 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against Talmm- Caraway H at 19-tl/1233 44P Avenue. COUNCIL ACTION: CIT~f' COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: March 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION= ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~ CITY MANAGER NO: ~- A- ~ \ License Department ~OV~ BY: Kathryn Pepin ITEM: License Agenda DATE: March 3, 2000 DATE: Attached is the business license agenda for the March 13, 2000 City Council meeting. The applications for Contractor Licenses that appear on this agenda are.renewals and new applications for the 2000 license year. At the top of the license agendayou will notice a phrase stating "*Signed Waiver Form A~companied Application'. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. MoVe to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 13, 2000. COUNCIL ACTION: TO CITY COUNCIL March 13, 2000 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application 2QOQ I;USIIFSS l,,q;elE AGElen~, APPIIOM~D BY BUILDING OFFICIAL *Alpha Mechanical *Amro-Amro General Contractor *Gene's Water and Sewer *Nardini Fire F. qulnNmt Co. *Northwest Asphalt, Inc. *Plymouth Plumbing *Quality Refrigeration Thyssen Lngefquist Elevator *Total Comfort .Ipol~ss 15167 Fi!imom St. N.E. 4730 Central Ave. 3134 California St. N.E. 4051 W. County Rd. E. 1451 Stagecoach Rd. 6909 Winnetka Ave. N. 6237 Penn Ave. S. 1801 W. River Rd. N. 12800 Hwy. 55 FEES ;50.00 50.00 50.00 50.OO 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/09/2000 10:40:53 I-'UND RECAF': F'LINI) I)ESCRIF'TION 101 201 205 205 215 225 235 240 270 276 278 402 4:L 5 450 601 602 603 609 652 701 710 720 880 881 884 885 887 888 GENERAL COMMUNITY DEVI-_'I_OPMENT FUND ;:'ARKVIEW VILLA NORTH SECTION 8 ;:'ARKVIEW VILLA CABLE TELEVISION RENTAL NO[JSING LIBRARY DARE F'ROCIECT LOCAL LAW ENFORCE BLK ORANT JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT STATF_ AID CONSTRUCTION CAF']iTAL. IMF'ROVEMENT-" F'IR INFRASTRUCTURE FUND WATER UTILITY SEWER UTILITY RE::FUSE FUND L I QUOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND CENTRAL GARAGE E".NEROY MANAGEMENT DATA PROCESSING F:'ERM I T SURCHARGE CONTRIBUTED PRO~IECTS--RIZ. C INSURANCE ESCROW FLE=X BENEFIT TRUST FUND POLICE/FIRE CONT RESEI~VE TC)I'AL. ALL. FUNDS BANK I'~E:CAI:': BANI( NAME: BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL ALL BANKS Check History D I SBLJRSEME:NT8 54,314.04 631.99 1,404.59 40,949.00 622.81 1,495.55 4.40 2,656.89 2,447.26 898.48 633.73 14,347.70 17.54 3,147.50 729782.62 2,505,89 101,803.15 155,700,22 8,022.78 4,731,.28 3,170.49 296.90 1,330.90 293.64 25,846.24 220,052.16 616,68 57,538.00 778,262.43 DISBURSEMENTS 778,262.43 778,262.43 BRC F'INAN[;IAL SYSTEM 05/09/2000 10 Check History 3/13/00 COUNC :E I... CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGFITS GL540R-V06,00 I:'AG['~. .1. BANK VENDOR CHECK NUMBEI~ AMOUNT BANK CFIE:[;KING ACC;OUNT ABLE F'F~OF'ERTY MANAGEMENT ACCAF' ANDE:RS[)N/ROLAN E APACHE VILLAGE APT.-CONSO BALL..EENTINE/BRUCEZ 8 BERG F'ROPERT]ZES BLAHN I K/VANCE BOETTCHER/LARRY CHI E[S/DON CH I LDS/LORA I NE [:HR I STE:NSEN/R I CHARD {]REST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME DALSETH/MAR I L YN D I ZDAREV I C/M I RSAD IE[~GEZ/JAME8 F:'ANG/KWE I -WU F'IiENNE:/AVERY F I NDELL tDONAL D F'L. OI~) :[ N/MARV I N GROMEK/THOMAS I"IANSEN/EDWIN & DOROTFIY IHANSON/CLARENCIE FIANSON/DENN I S HINES/GORDON E FIO I UM/VERNON S JOHNSON/CONN I E JONE:BtDOUGLA8 KHAN/MUJTABA KI...E:[NMAN REALTY CO KOSTER/KENNETH KOWALZE: K/HARVEY L. ANO/J I M I...AN(BE/DAVE & KATHY L. ARSON/DANIEL. W I_AS KY/DAV I I) I.. EW I S/MAR K MCNUTT/MARY JO MDC 2000 M 111DWEST MANAGEMEiNT-CONSO MODEI_L/F'AUL I,|OVAI</THE:ODORE: & NANCY V F'I!EARSON/KEN PE:TE:RS PLACE INVESTMENTS P I NG/LUU R :1: F'A :[/MAFIMOUND SATF~RE/ALICIA M SATI'.IF;~Ei:/L.L.C)YD H 84460 156.00 84461 5,929.00 84462 290.00 84465 516.00 84464 471.00 84465 954.00 84466. 428.00 84467 19328.00 84468 308,00 84469 185,00 84470 630.00 84471 165.00 84472 847.00 84473 332,00 84474 442,00 84475 452.00 84476 650.00 84477 740.00 84478 184.00 84479 552.00 84480 544.00 84481 440.00 84482 295.00 84485 646.00 84484 267.00 84485 804..00 84486 24.00 84487 528.00 84488 135.00 84489 66.00 84490 1~825.00 84491 525.00 84492 564.00 84495 228.00 84494 322.00 84495 489.00 84496 305.00 84497 572..00 84498 458.00 84499 2.,476.00 84500 582.00 84501 624.00 84502 4,344.00 84505 146.00 84504 515 .. 00 84505 458 .. 00 84506 418 ,-00 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 05/0e/2000 10 Check History 3/13/00 COUNC I L. CITY 01= COLUMBIA HEIGHI'.<S GL. 540R-V06. O0 F'ASE 2 BANK VENDOR CFIECK NUMBER AMOUNT BAI'41< CI'4ECK]:N(3 ACCOL)NT 8HO KE I R/MOHAMED SKAL. ICKY/JAMES STAUCH/L. EELAND SWANSON/BRADI_EY J THOMPSON/~EROME K TOWNHOUSE-APT MANAGEMENT 'T'R I S KO/F"F~AN K UTKE F'ROF'ER*TY MANAGEMENT VAL T I E:RREZ/MAR I 0 VAN BLARICON/STANI_EY WAKE:MAN/LARRY GE:NE YOUNGREN/DAWN Z :[ C KERMANN/WAL TER N I ZN I K/KATH I ANNE F'E:F~RY/C I NDY Z I C KERMANN/I_OI~ I A,SF'EN MILLS, INC. BELLBOY BAR SUPI-'-'L_Y BE::LL. BOY C;ORF'ORAT I ON BEST WESTERN KELLY INN BF~ADL. EY REAL.. ESTATES INC BURT/KATHLEEN AND AGNES C F R CORPORATION COL. UMB IA HEIGHTS I C;RO I SSANT/GL. OR I A DUGDALFZ/MARY GE:NU:[NE: F'ARTS/NAF'A AUTO GRIGQS-.COOPER & CO GROSSE/F:'AUL HCMC TRAUMA SERVIC. ES ]: I,IS :[ TUFORM TEC, HNOLOG I ES CTOHNSON F'AF'ER & SUF'F'LY C I_ARSON/ROY MARCH I N I A K/LUCY MBq:'TA MCCLANAHAN/LAUREN MCCOSH/MAR I E MCQEE/M I CNAEL Mlii:D:ECINE.'. LAKE TOURS Mli[NARDS CASHWAY LUMBER--F ME:TROCAL. L -. ATT MESSAGIN M:I:NNESOTA PUBI_IC WORKS A MN CF'I:I:E:F:'S OF' F:'C)L.,IC;E: EDLJC,~ N 8 F' OF:'FICE: DEPOT F'ERA POLICE RELIEF CONSO PE:TTY CASH -' KAREN MOE:L.L. 84507 44e.00 84508 252..00 84509 1,582.00 84510 8~5.00 84511. 411.00 84512 1,402.00 84515 2e4.00 84514 724.00 84515 140.00 8451~ 1,016.,00 84517 254..00 84518 511..00 8451e 500.00 84520 23.00 84521 43.00 84522 48.00 84524 15.20 84525 115.00 84526 7,55~.~0 84527 565.11 84528 11,1~8.75 8452e 125..56 84550 28.76 84551 4,520.e7 84552 250.00 84535 80.00 84534 55.71 84535 6,2()7.12 84556 57.60 845~7 20.00 84538 4,807.40 8455e 262.25 84540 e40..00 84541 57.00 84542 15.00 84543 27.00 84544 68..00 84545 25~.15 84546 1,218.00 84547 28.40 84548 66.55 8454e 200..00 84550 825.00 84551 5,888.55 84552 47.e5 84553 56,706.00 84554 e8.08 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 05/09/2000 10 Check History 3/15/00 [;OUNC I I... CITY OF COLUMBIA 14EIOHTS GL540R-V06.00 PAGE 3 BANK VENDOR CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BANI< C!4ECKING AC'COUNT PETTY CASH --- MARY I)UOI)AL F'L_EAA-PROF LAW ENF ASSIS QUAL. ITY WINEl & SPIRITS SPORTING GOODS INC UNIVE~RSITY OF MINNESOTA VAN-O-L I TE VOSS L. IGHTING AIR TOUCH CEL. LULAR ANDEl RSON/PHYL I SS BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY BELL.BOY CORPORAT I ON BOB 'S PRODUCE RANCH BROOST I N/CHERYL CHERN I N/ALE KSANDR COCA-COL.A BOTTLING MIDWE CUSTOM I_IQUIDATORS D]ZETZ/VAI_ DUGDALE/MARY IEAGLE WINE COMPANY GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO HANSEN/KEV I N IF'C I:'RINTIN() KUEHN/,IEAN LEAGUE 0~' MINNESOTA CITI MID-..AMERICA SALES ASSOCI MN SOCIETY 0~' ARBORICULT NEI COL. LEGE OF TECHNOLOG NORTHERN STATES I:'OWIER F'ERA POLICE RELIEF' CONSO PETTY CASH - KAREN MOEI_I_ F'INNACL. E DISTR QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS SI_OWI K/MARY ST I:'AUI_-DED/TIHE STAUCH/L. ELAND U S POSTMASTER MPLS U S WEEST COMMUNICATIONS WAI_BR I DGE/PHYLL I S WODARZ/JESS I CA WW GRAINGER AF'FINITY PL. US F'EDERAL CR AMEI~ICAN AGENCY INC F'IRST COMMUNITY CREDIT U ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45 L. MCIT LMC I T - HP I~IEDI CA SENI OR 84555 170.94 84556 10..00 84557 4,469.84 84558 1,772..75 84559 800.00 84560 5.26 84561 32.75 84563 85 ..59 84564 201.50 84565 17.55 84566 25,406.41 84567 140.54 84568 200.00 84569 239.30 84570 229 ..30 84571 170 .. 40 84572 256.47 84575 40.00 84574 324.49 84575 112.79 84576 58.68 84577 539.91 84578 41.94 84579 220..00 84580 88.45 84581 7.5.00 84582 667.00 84583 223,.02 84584 832.00 84585 94..63 84586 42.50 84587 7,891.68 84588 68.00 84589 1,592.28 84590 752.00 84591 5,600.00 84592 184.11 84593 36.60 84594 100.00 84595 76.50 84597 550., O0 84598 15,944.00 84599 2,080.00 84600 10,38~..66 84601 20,095.28 84602 15,744.41 84605 431.50 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/09/2000 10 Check History 3/13/00 COUIqC' I I... CITY OF COLUMBIA HEI(3HI'S 8L540R-V06.00 PASE 4 BANK VENDOR C'HECK NUMBER AMOLJNI' BAN K CJ-4EC' K I NG ACCOUNT MN CHILD SUF'F'ORT PAYMENT NORWEST BANK - F'AYROLI_ A ORCHARI) TRUST COMPANY F:'ERA F'EERA -- DEF'INEZD CONTRIBUT PERA POLICE REI_IEF CONSO F'UBL. IC MANAGERS ASSOCIAT UNION 320 LJNITED WAY A I C SMALL ENGINE ABLE HOSE.=. & RUBBER I NC ACE HARDWARE AID EI..ECTRIC SERVICE INC AIR TOUCH CELJ_ULAR AL.L SAINTS BRAND DISTRIB AMEM AMERICAN F'LANNIN8 ASSOC. AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS AMER I F'R I DE ANOKA COUNTY LAW L. IBF~ARY ARAMARK AT&T WIREL. ESS LONG I)ISTA BAKER & TAYLOR CONT. SER BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN BARNA 8UZY & STEFFEN LTD BATTERY CITY INC BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE BIERNICK AND L. IF'SON BFI/WOODLAKE SANITARY SE BIFF' ' S, INC. BSOKMEN INC/THE BOYEF~ TRUCK PARTS BRAUN INTERTEC COI~F' BF~ODART BRW INC C & D COMMUNICATIONS INC CAMPBEI_L PET CO. CATCO F:'ARTS BERVICE CIEI~TIFIIED F'OWEI~ IN(: [:HISA8O L. AKES DIBTRIBUI'I C]:GNA BEHAVIORAL. HEALTH CZETY WIDE: LOCKSMITFIIN8 COCA--COLA BOTTLING MIDWE C:C)L.L.. :[ EERS 'IFOWL. E COMM CENTER C'OMF:'UTEZR SYSTEM PRODUCTS 84604 747.15 84605 138,727.32 84606 7,346.20 84607 23,070.89 84608 90.00 84609 347..68 84610 50.00 84611 1,034.00 84612 47.00 84614 16..03 84615 168.38 84616 68.18 84617 1~192.04 84618 146.27 84619 661.05 84620 20.00 84621 55.00 84622 99.00 84623 210.00 84624 76.57 84625 5.00 84626 209.94 84627 3.29 84628 610..97 84629 165.43 84630 13,618..33 84631 179.85 84632 588.92 84633 1,291.40 84634 100,542 .. 16 84635 554.08 84636 79 .. 82 84637 561.56 84638 3,147..50 84639 186.94 84640 14,242.50 84641 203.75 84642 374..29 84643 35.55 84644 94.69 84645 2,442.60 84646 497.61 84647 151.29 84648 896.82 84649 24.99 84650 718.97 84651 72.68 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/09/2000 10 Check History 3/13/00 CC)LJNC I I... CITY OF COI_UMBIA I.~IEI(3HT,S 8L540R-.V06.00 PAGE 5 BANK VENDOR E;HECK NUMBER AMOLJNT BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL. EI..EC CONTINENTAL BAI=ETY IEQUIF' DALCO ENTERPRISES INC DANKA DAVIES WATER EQUIP CO. DELL COMPUTER INC I)EMCO DRAIN DOCTOR I>RIVER AND VEHIE;L.E BERVI E.L. BULACH CONSTRUCTION EAGLE WINE [;OMPANY EAST BIDE BEVERAGE CO F'IDEI..ITY BEERVICES INC F'IRE' DEPT SAFETY OFFICER FL.EX COMF'ENBATION, INC FOCUS NEWSPAPERS I::'I:~AhlZ REF"RO, INC G & K SERVICES GENUINE PARTS/NAF"A AUTO GILBERT MECHANICAL. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER C GRAFIX BHOPF"F GRAYBAR ELECTRIC GRIGGB-COOPER & [,_.0 G'rE SUN DIRECTORIES HARCOURT BRACE 1:"I.~[3F,F'UBI.. I-IARR I S COMMUN I CAT IONS HGHENBTFZINS INC HOMEZ DEPOT #2802 IBM CORPORATION I KQN 8FrFICE SOLUTION INDUSTRIAL DOOR CO INC INTEGRATED L.088 CONTROL IF:'C I="RINTING J H LARBON ELECTRIC COMF' J[]HNBON BROB, L I L.1UOR C[], K MART KU!=THER DIST, CO, I...ADEN'B BUSINESS MACHINE L. AQERQUIBT CORP I...EAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITI M & R SIGNS MARK VII DIBT. MI!='DIA ONE I~EDTOX L. ABORATORIE8, INC MI:.:ZNARDB CASHWAY I_UMBIEI¥-F: MEZR I T RECOGN I T I ON 84652 291.83 84653 1,140 .. 00 84654 76.58 84655 27.00 84656 486.19 84657 1,620.97 84658 28.46 84659 148.00 84660 77.00 84661 2,232.00 84662 1,497.75 84663 19,842.50 84664 4,613.55 84665 75.00 84666 120.75 84667 509.20 84668 41.85 84669 298.05 84670 108.82 84671 226.00 84672 35.00 84673 136.79 84674 57.74 84675 7,005.29 84676 501.12 84677 382.20 84678 545.44 84679 5,720.35 84680 689.02 84681 120.00 84682 108.42 84683 465.00 84684 591.00 84685 53.25 84686 24.90 84687 1,577.17 84688 5.29 84689 31,152..10 84690 255.00 84691 589.38 84692 85.00 84693 646.. 50 84694 10,578 ..85 84695 186 .. 94 84696 86.00 84697 1,134..14 84698 76.81 BRC FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 05/09/2000 10 8L540R-V06.00 PAGE 6 Check History 3/13/00 COUNCIL~ BAN K VENDOR CFIECK NLJMBER AMOUNT BANK CI4ECI<ING ACCOUNT METRC) AREA MANAGEMENT AS METRO COUNCIL ENVIROMENT IqEZTF~O EMERGENCY MANAGER' METRO WELDING SUPF'LY METROCALL. - ATT MESSAGIN MIDWAY FORD MINNEAF:'C3L. IS FINANCE DEF'T MINNESOTA SUN F'[JBL_ICATIO MN STATE TREAS BLJIL. DING MORTON SALT NATIC)NAL FIRE: F'ROTEC;TIC)N NATL F'UBI_IC SAF-'IETY INFO NEEDFIAM DISTRIBUTING CO NORTH METRO HUMANE SOCIE IqORTFI STAR ICE NORTHEASTER NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMF'A OF'FICE DEPOT C31_SON ' S PLUMB I NG PACE ANALYTICAL F'ARK SUPF'LY INC PARTS PLUS I.'-'ATTON IND. PRODUCTS F'AUSTIS & SONS F'C SOLUTIONS r-"E!:'SI-COLA..-7 UF' F:'HIL. L. IF:'8 WINE: & SF'IRTS F:'INKF::I~TON SIERVICIE GRGUF' F'L..UNKET'T ' S, I NC PRIOR WINE r='F~OEX - WOLF' CAMERA RADIO SHACK RIETAIL DATA SYSTEMS OF M I~I._K - KUUSISTO I_TD ROSEDAL. E CHEV ROYAL T I RE SCHE:L..EEN GRAY ELE:CTRIC' SCI'~INDI...ER EI..IEVATOR [:OlaF' SEH SHINY METALS INC S :1: RCH I E GROUP/THE ,SF'F_"C, I AI._TY SYS'rlEMS SC-~UE:E".GE:E.". PRO WINDOW C:L_E:A SF~OGA ' S AUTOMOTIVE ,SEI~VI ST PAUL.--WC/THE STAR TRIBUNE 'FAY!...GR TECFIOL. C)GI E:8 84699 16.00 84700 1,089,.00 84701 30.00 84702 106.93 84703 14.14 84704 30.21 84705 68,557.54 84706 283.20 84707 241.90 84708 2,350..26 84709 89.70 84710 99.00 84711 206.55 84712 50~..11 84713 97.20 84714 120.00 84715 4,986..09 84716 658..22 84717 1,688.50 84718 147.00 84719 34.58 84720 38.89 84721 69.44 84722 123.50 84723 634.31 84724 551.25 84725 1,986.35 84726 75..00 84727 70.30 84728 1,525.40 84729 10.26 84750 21..28 84731 399.53 84732 39..26 84733 106.46 84734 100..72 84735 148.04 84736 174..57 84737 3,160.00 84738 32.95 84739 471.75 84740 126.05 84741 95.85 84742 61..77 84745 89123.83 84744 1,720.47 84745 10.00 BRC FINANCIAl_ SYSTEM 03/09/2000 10 Check History 3/13/00 COLJI,IC I I... CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGI-4TS 8L540R-V06.00 PAGE 7 BANK VENDOR CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BAll K CHECK I NG A(]COUll 'r TECHIFAX BUSINESS SYSTEM 'FLEE · S F'I_US I'EL. EPHONE ANSWERING CENT TKDA TRANS-AL. ARM I NC TREADWAY GRAPH I CS I'WIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO UNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC UI,I ITED RENTALS US I:'ILTER/WATER PRO VIKING EL. ECTRIC SUPPLY WARNING LITES OF MINN, I WIL.L.AMETTE INDUSTRIES IN WINE MERCHANTS WORL. I) CLASS WINE WURTH USA WW GRAINGER ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN ZIEGL. EiR INC 84746 8.00 84747 109.00 84748 146.75 84749 475.60 84750 1,714.72 84751 1,822..64 84752 108.76 84753 615..68 84754 53.70 84755 858..56 84756 24.92 84757 278.84 84758 223,52 84759 150.99 84760 417.00 84761 41..25 84762 48.88 84763 66,05 84764 555,90 778,262,43 *** CITY COUNCIL LETTER M~eting of: 3/13/00 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT NO: ~' A' i ~ ITEM: RESOLIYrlON SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO THE DNR FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS ORIGINATING DEPARTMRNT: PUBLIC WOPJ~S BY: K. I-I3~9/~~~) DATE: Baekgromld: In 1999 the Mi_nnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded its local initiatives and will have multiple grtmt programs available. As part of the DNR application requirements, the DNR requires that city's applying for grants p~ovide a resolution supporting the application and naming an authorized official to act on the city' s behalf. The same resolution for grant applications was approved by the council in 1999 and was not placed on the March 6 work session by staff, considering it wutine in nature. Amdysil/Conehslmts: The attaohed resolution provides for the City to submit for such fimding and specifically names the Director of Public Works as the priwaty contact for the program. A~ review by the City Parks and Recrestion Commission at their January, 2000 meeting, it is proposed to submit' applications for the following projects: 1) Pre,~F!pn Park: a) Playgamnd Equipment Replacement b) Park Trail l~x,~alhtion im:hding lighting c) Pond Landscaping 2) SilvtrLakeDea~h: a) FishingPier 3) Silver Lai~ a) Reconstnu:tion of Boat Landing and Access a) Park Regrading including new softball and soccer fields and skating rink alignments The grant eligible projects were developed from the 2000 Budget Parks Capital Oatlay, Parks Capital lmpro~ Listlag or are ~ons to other city initiatives, such as storm water improvements. All grants are matching, in that 50% of the eligible costs, up to the individual program maximum grant mount, may be COUNCIL ACTION: AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT NO: CITY COUNCIL LETTER ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION BY: K. Hansen TO THE DNR FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION DATE: 3/9/00 GRANT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS Molting of: 3/13/00 CITY MANAGER BY: DATE: reimbtr~l. The city' s share of the matching grant funding would be a combination of Park Development Fun& and in-kind services by Public Works personnel. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the re.~ding of the resolution, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000- :~ being a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit an application to the Depathnent of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for eligible funds for park improvements and designating the Director of Public Works as the primary contact for the program. KH:kh COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22 BEING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN .aPPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES O~R RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE FUND$ FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS 1XE CITY'S PRIMARY CONTACT WITH THs: DNR WIIEIIAS, tl~ City of Columbia Heights desires to work towards improving its Neighborhood Parks by facility repiacements and new amenities; and WHER[AS, the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of completing and adopting a Parks Comprehensive Plan as a part of the City's overall Comprehemive Plan; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THF~ CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNE~TA that: the City Council suppore the application for the Outdoor Recreation Grants for parts improvemints u reco~ by the City Park and Recreations Commi_'~sion and that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for fundin4 of identified projects on behalf of the City. B[ IT RIRTm~-R I~SOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the institutional, managerial, and financial capabffity to ensure adequate co~qxuc~on, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed projects for their design life. BE IT RIRT!!ER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not incurred any costs for the proposed projects and owns the land for which the proposed projects will take place on. BE IT I~rRTIIgR IllSOLVED that Columbia Heights has not willfidly violated any Fedenl, State, or Local laws pertaining to fraud, bn'bety, Fail, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURT!IER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, Columbia Heights may enter into an agreement with th~ State of~ for th~ identiikd projects and that Columbia Heights certifies that it wffi comply with aH applicable laws and rogulations as stated in the grant agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to execute such agremnents as are necessary to implement those projects receiving DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Funding on behalf of the City. Dated this 17' day of March, 2000. Offered by: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Seconded by: Roll Call: BY Mayor COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) AGENDA SECTION: NO: ITEM: Set Public Hearing for Business Subsidy Policy ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: EDA Meeting of.' March 10, 2000 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPROyAL . . BY: Ken Anderson F-~/4 DATE: March 10, 2000 BY:/~///~ ISSUE STATBlkAENT: This is a request for the City Council to set a Public Hearing for March 27, 2000 for adoption of a policy and criteria for granting Business Subsidies. BACKCiROUND: In 1999 the Mmcsota Legislature enacted a new law regulating business subsidies entered into by local units of government on or after August 1't of 1999 as required in Minncsota's Statutes 116J.993 to 1161.995. The law also consists of new operation and reporting requirements. Any Govemment Agencies signing agreements to award business subsidies or qualifying for financial assistance must provide Annual Reports to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for each agreement. This applies to an agreement signed after August 1't, 1999. Because of the upcoming Transition Block Development Project, it will be necessary to initiate the process to establish criteria and policies of providing business subsidies. The Statute requires that a Public Heating be held after which time a policy identifying criteria must be approved prior to entering into any agreements to provide a business subsidy. We have attached for your information a copy of a notice which is required to be published in the local newspaper prior to the Hearing date. Staff is proposing that the Hearing be held on March 27, 2000 at appwximately 7:00 p.m. Also note, a policy must be adopted by other governmental entities potentially providing assistance to businesses. This would include the Cotmbia Heights Economic Development Authority. ltFt~OMIV!F. Nt~A~ON: Staff recommends that City Council set the Public Heating for March 27, 2000, at approximately 7:00 p.m. by approving the following listed motion. RECOtb'lVlENDED'MQTION: Move to set the Public Hearing on the adoption of a policy and criteria for granting business subaidies for 7:00 p.m. on March 27, 2000; and furthermore, to authorize the City Manager to publish the required notice in the City Newspaper. EDA ACTION: Notice of Public Hearing on the Adoption of a Poliey and Criteria for Granting Business Subsidies NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2000, at a meeting of the Council beginpAng at approximately 7:00 p.m., Central Time, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40m Avenue N'E, Columbia Heights, MN on the proposed adoption of the City of Columbia Heights Business Subsidy Policy under Minnesota Statutes, Section 1161.993 through 116J.995. All persons may appear at the public hearing and prcsent their views orally or in writing. A copy of the proposed Bnsincss Subsidy Policy may be obtained at the City's offices in the City Hall. Walter R. Fehst City Manager H:/Fomm/4-10-2000.wpd City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota Business Subsidy Policy This Policy is adopted for purposes of the business subsidies act (the "Act"), which is Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 through 11611.995. Terms used in this Policy are intended to have the same meanings as used in the Act, and this Policy shall apply only with respect to subsidies granted under the Act if and to the extent required thereby. For purposes of this policy, a subsidy is defined as any "grant, contribution of personal property, real property, infrastructure, the principal amount of a loan at rates below those commercially available to the recipient, any reduction or deferral of any tax or any fee, any guarantee of any payment under any loan, lease, or other obligation, or any preferential use of government facilities given to a business" in any amount equal to or greater than $25,000 or as may be amended by state law. A business subsidy must meet a public purpose(s). While it is recognized that the creation of good paying jobs is a desirable goal which benefits the community, it must also be recognized that not all projects assisted with subsidies derive their public purposes and importance solely by virtue of job creation. In addition, the imposition of high job creation requirements and high wage levels may be unrealistic and counter- productive in the face of larger economic forces and the financial and competitive circumstances of an individual business. With respect to subsidies, the determination of the number ofjobs to be created and the wage levels thereof shall be guided by the following principles and criteria: Each project shall be evaluated on a case by case basis, reco..,tmizing its importance and benefit to the community from all perspectives, including created or retained employment positions. In cases where the objective is the retention of existing jobs, the recipient of the subsidy shall be required to provide reasonably demonstrable evidence that the loss of those jobs is imminent. The setting of wage and job goals must be sensitive to prevailing wage rates, local economic conditions, external economic forces over which neither the grantor nor the recipient of the subsidy has control, the individual financial resources of the recipient and the competitive environment in which the reeipient's business exists. Because it is not possible to anticipate every type of project which may in its context and time present desirable community building or preservation goals and objectives, the governing body must retain the right in its discretion to approve projects and subsidies which may vary from the principles and criteria of this Policy. Page 1 of 2 A subsidy agreement must be executed between the City of Columbia Heights and the recipient businesses in accordance with applicable state law. Both the business subsidy recipient and the City of Columbia Heights shall comply with reporting requirements specified in the law and as may be established by the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. Minnesota. Date of adoption: Date of public hearing: Page 2 of 2 AGENDA SECTION: N0: ITEM: Re-authorize purchase of NO: workstations and office furnishings CITY COUNCIL LETTER Mee, tin~ of': ~Mar~,,-.~h 13, 2000 ORIGI2qATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER DATE: March 10, 2000 ~/~/~ Issue Statement: Re-authorize expenditure to acquire workstations and office furniture for staff: Bacb~ro..~ld: The Community Development Department clerical staff have reviewed several proposals to acquire workstations and other office equipment to improve the operational efficiency and ergonomies for the clerical staff. The existing layout is inefficient in that it does not permit the Community Development Secretary and the Assistant Building Inspector/Permit Lic~se Clerk to observe the public service counter. Please note that during the December 13, 1999, meeting, the City Council authorized the purchase of workstations and equipment from Office Depot in the mount of $5,584. However, having inspected the workstations and equipment, staff determined that the quality of the product is lower than anticipated, so additional options were pursued. The proposal and equipment preferred by staff has been offered by Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. These are refurbished products that have been deemed to be of very high quality. Please refer to the attached project proposal for product specifications. In addition to these products, staff is intending on purchasing a conference table for $329 plus tax and two office chairs for $435 plus tax from Office Depot. Reeemmtla~lnn: Request City Council's re-authorization to approve the funding to purchase Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. refurbished office work stations and furniture from Office Depot in the total mount of $7,849.14. Reee~m~ed Mellon: Move to award the purchase ofworkstations and office furnishings to Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. and Office Depot based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the total mount of $7,849.14, with monies to be appropriated from the capital equipment replacement fund; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Attachments: Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. proposal and proposed floor plan; COUNCIL ACTION: / 9. Z88I~ Z: 88PM ABF Business Furniture, Inc. ~sWssls Wsy~as li~o l~m psstsi, Ml~s(M~l)~yT.7~sl~ss(W~)~yy.?~l 1 I 1 1 I 2 1 1 I 4 2 3 2 2 6 1 1 I I 1 1 1 I -1 61,00 13.M 13~.00 7~.00 1~.00 41.?S 43.7S 22..10 3L,q} 171.2.5 121.00 27.00 33.00 48.00 M-SO 98.00 ?S.O0 · 170.00 41.7~ 43.75 9.~ ~:08PM ASr 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 3~w ~ ~0.556 _ Pistld'lsil~CyJyl P. sT,oss ), ~_ / COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: March 13, 2000 AGENDA SECTION: Recognition NO: 5'-D ITEM: Appointmeut and Introduction of New Board and Commission Members ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER 'S BY: Walt Fchst DATE: March 8, 2000 CITY MANAGER'S ~PROVAL .. DATE: The following individuals have been invitM to attend the meeting to be introduced and appointed to the Board or Commission as listed: CsSherine Vesley Richard Anderson Julie Wesley Gloria Holcomb Bsrb Hogan Tammy Dempsey Bradley Peterson Patrick Cullen Library Board Traffic Commission Human Services Commission Human Services Commission Human Services Commission Human Services Cornmi.'ssion Telecommunications Cornre. Park and Recreation Term will expire Term will expire Term will expire Term will expire Term will expire Term will expire T~ra~ will expire Term will expire April, 2003 April, 2OO4 April, 2002 April, 2002 April, 2003 April, 2003 April, 2002 April, 2002 MOTION: Move to appoint Catherine Vesley, to a three yearn, ending April 1, 2003 on the Library Board. MOTION: Move to appoint Richard Anderson, to a four year term, ending April 1, 2004, on the Traffic Commission. MOTION: Move to appoint the following persons to the Human Services Commission: Julie Wesley, two year term ending April 1, 2002; Gloria Holcomb, two year term ending April 1, 2002; Barb Hogan, three year term ending April 1, 2003; and Tatnmy Dempmry, three year term ending April 1, 2003. MOTION: Move to appoint Bradley Peterson, to a two year term, ending April 1, 2002, on the Telecommunications Commission. MOTION: Move to appoint Patrick CuHen, to a two year term, ending April 1, 2002, on the Park and Recreation Commission. COUNCIL ACTION: AGENDA SECTION: '_ ...... NO. {o -Pt ITEM: Public Hearing, Federal Law Enforcement NO. Block Grant for Equipment Purchase CITy COUNCIL LETTER Meet2~ of March 13, 2000 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER POLICE APPROVAL: BACKGROUND: In August 1999, the City Council approved the acceptance of a federal equipment block grant in the amount of $23,945 with a match of $2,661. This was approved at the August 23, 1999, City Council meeting. On February 15, 2000, a review committee made up ofdepamnent members, the City Attomey, a district judge, a junior high principal, Anoka County Corrections, the Anoka County Sheriffs Office, a local busin~asman~ a local pastor, and a representative from Immaculate Conception Church and School met to review tiffs list and offer any ideas for changes. The list was approved as stated. On February 28, 2000, the City Council set a public hearing date of March 13, 2000, as required by the grant. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION: The Police Department has met all of the requirements of this grant except the public hearing, which is being held today. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and approve the list of equipment to be purchased with this grant. TMJ:mld 00-77 COUNCIL ACTION: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2000 EQUIPMENT BLOCK GRANT PURCHASES 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Bo~y bunkers, 2 each Ballistic helmets, 10 each Night vision binoculars, 1 pair Ammunition for practice Spare MP5 magazines and clamps MP5 Slmunition conversion kit Blue traffic vests, 26 each Printer for squad room Range upgrade Tax Total $2,450 $2,5OO $2,595 $1,0OO $150 $150 $7OO $1,0OO $14,000 $1.729.39 $26,274.39 I~K~OJ -t rfION Nn. 99-70 BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEFrlNG LOCAL LAW ENFOP,~ EQb~ BLOCK GRANT AND APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights Police Depsrtment has been granted $23,945 in an equipment block grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of ~_e ecp,~prn~t. ~ad condition of the grant is that the City provides $2,66.1 in local match for Wlfl~.EAS, ~ City of Columbia Heights Police Depsnnent has provided the U.S. Department of Justice a proposal for implementation of funding those this grant, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia The City of Columbia Heights enter into a cooperative agreemint with the U.S. Department of Justice for th~ project entitled "Local Law Enfor,'~ment Equipment Block Grmt Progum" forthe period October 1, 1999, to September30, 2000. That $2,661 be a~i,rop~iated from unexpended funds in the Police Department' 1999 budget to paythe local match. Passed this 23'd day of August, 1999. Offered by:. Wyckoff S~onded by:. Sank Roll call: All ayes