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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.)
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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
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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
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_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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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COUNCIL ACTION:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2000 EQUIPMENT BLOCK GRANT PURCHASES
2.
3.
4.
5.
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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