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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 21, 2000 Work Session Mayor
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Councilmem bers
Donald G. Jolly
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806 MarlaineSzurek
Julienne Wyckoff
John Hunter
Please note: CiO~ Hall Phone Numbers have changed. New numbers are: Main Number (763) 706- 3600; TDD (763) 706-3692 Oi~i Man~l~r
Walt Feltst
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF COUNCIl, WORK SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a Council Work Session
is to be held in the
CITY OF COLUMBL4 HEIGHTS
as follows:
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 21, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM I
WORK SESSION
A GENDA
Consent Items
1. Acce~t donations toward rebuilding of shooting range
A. BoosterClub $1,000
B. VFW #230 $1,000
C. Tri City American Legion $1,000
Discussion Items
1. Establishing a Building Inspection Board of Appeals
e
Authorize preparation of specifications and solicit bids for ruing of 4358 NE ya Street, 828
hIE 40m Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place and 3950 Lookout Place
e
A resolution opposing the concept of allowing further proliferation of liquor sales from
dispensaries other than duly authorized off-sale liquor stores
4. Extension of moratorium regarding towers and wireless tclecommunications facilities
5. Discuss Archway/Directional Signs - City Parking lots and Deck off Central Avenue - Hunter
6. Establish work session dates for September, 2000
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the bash of disability in the admission or access to, or trealment or
employment in, its services, programn, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary
at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO.
ITEM: Accept Donation
NO.
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of August 28, 2000
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
POLICE
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL:
BACKGROUND
During the past few months the Police Department has been working at finding funding to rebuild our two-lane
shooting range. The estimated total cost for this renovation is just over $20,000. One of the resources the
department is using is through donations to the City that would be designated for this renovation. To date, the City
has received three such donations. The local Boosters Club, VFW Post #230, and Tfi-City American Legion have
each donated $1,000 to the City of Columbia Heights to be used to rebuild the shooting range.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
The generous donations by these three organizations will give us an excellent start toward raising the funds
needed to rebuild the shooting range.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept $1,000 from each of the following organizations: VFW Post
#230, the Columbia Heights Boosters Organization, and the Tfi-City American Legion, to be used to offset the
cost of rebuilding the police shooting range.
TMJ:mld
00-203
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
'! ting of:
Mee
s-2l-oo
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ITEM: Establish Board of Appeals
NO:
Backf round:
ORIGINATING DEPT.:
Community Deve .opment
BY:" Mel Collovai
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
BY: ~d~
Various Model Codes such as the Uniform Building :Code,)the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Hazardous
Buildings, the One and Two Family Dwelling Code, and the Uniform Housing Code mention the assembly and
use of a qualified Board of Appeals. The Board would be used in the situat:on where a member of the public is
entitled to a hearing to determine the validity of the action of the Building 0ffieial, Fire Official, or other staff
enforcing various codes. The board has no authority to modify specific requirements of the codes and cannot
grant exceptions to the Codes.
When elected officials act as a Board of Appeals, the position of the Board :is precarious from two points of
view: Even though the current legislative bodies of the City of Columbia Heights are proficient in the area of
codes, there is no guarantee that the trend to have a pool of candidates with, the qualifications of the current
legislative bodies will continue.
Very seldom, if ever, will the legislative body be composed of a maj~
proficient in the field of construction.
As elected officials, they are particularly vulnerable to political press
decisions.
,~ty of members who are technically
ares that tend to influence their
Those wise in political matters, as our current City Council, would probabl:
independent appeals boards and support the suggestion that all appeals born
referred to the courts.
encourage the development of
d actions should be final except those
Aaalysis:
The board should consist of members that are familiar with building constnmtion and codes. It is recommended
that the members are as follows: an architect, an engineer, a general contractor, a specialty contractor, and a lay
person to represent the layman point of view. The Building Official is a nor_voting, ex-officio member. The City
Attorney should be present at all hearings. This is desirable from at least four points of view.
Any legal questions by a Board member could be resolved immediate
The Attorney could act as a legal referee and ensure that the proceedi:
precludes a court reversal.
:ly.
.~gs are conducted in a manner that
If the appellant is represented by legal counsel and the Board is not, the appellants legal superiority could
dominate the proceedings.
4. The legal counsel forti~es the self-assurance of the Board, leaving them to concentrate on technical issues.
The formation of this Board could eliminate the accusations that Elected and appointed officials conduct
business favoring certain elements of the community.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will still serve as the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
regarding any lawful appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator..
Recommendation:
Approve this proposal to remove the Planning and Zoning Commission to be replaced by a non-political Board
of Appeals, having a genuine interest in the community, knowledgeable in codes, zoning issues, maintenance
issues, and knowledgeable in design and construction.
Recommended Motion:
Move to authorize the Building Official to solicit applications to form a formal Board of Appeals to be appointed
by the City Council in an attempt to meet the guidelines as listed in the Building Department Administration
supplied by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Attachment-Guidelines
COUNCIL ACTION:
Items to discuss:
Should this be use for Housing Maintenance Issues?
Rental Property Issues?
Repeal Language in other Ordinances referencing P & Z as appeals board?
What are Charter requirements?
Resolution or Ordinance?
Should the Housing Maintenance Code be rewritten as a Property Maintenance Code?
Point of Sale?
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ITEM: Resolution 2000-59, Requesting
Abatement of Hazardous Structures and Soliciting
Bids
NO:
Meeting of: August 28, 2000
DATE: August 16, 2000
Background:
The Economic Development Authority of the City of Colurabia Heights has purchased three substandard
properties with the intent of razing the buildings for redevelopment. The properties are the commercial
building at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, the dwelling with an attached garage at 3950 Lookout Place, and the
dwelling with a detached garage at 3944 Lookout place.
The Columbia Heights City Council has declared the dwelling at 4358 N.E. 3~d Street a Hazardous Building,
Resolution 99-15. The Building Official and City Attorney will be attending Anoka County Court on August
21, 2000 to seek the Court's permission to raze the dwelling and assess the costs to the property in the form
of a special assessment. On August 15, 2000, the City also closed on the purchase of the single-family home
with detached garage at 3855 N.E. Main Street.
The attached Resolution, 2000.59, is to direct staff to prepare demolition specifications and to seek bids for
the projects. The 4358 N.E. yd Street and 3855 N.E. Main Street projects may be funded by 415 PIR
Abatement Funds. The costs will then be assessed to the property. The EDA owned properties will use
Commercial Revitalization CDBG funds. The bid specifications will have the option of deleting one or all of
the properties from the bid. Staff would then be able to negotiate with future owners to privately pay for and
perform the razing of the structure.
Recommended Motion:
Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2000.59, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommende~ Motion:
Move to Adopt Resolution 2000.59, authorizing staff to prepare specifications and solicit bids for the razing
of 4358 N.E. 3~ Street, 3855 N.E. Main Street, 828 N.E. 40~ Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, and 3950
Lookout Place.
Attachment: Rosolution 2000-59.
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS REQUESTING ABATEMENT OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 8:28 N.E. 40TM AVENUE, 3944 LOOKOUT PLACE, 3950 LOOKOUT
PLACE, :}855 N.E. MAIN STREET, AND 4358 N.E. 3an STREET.
WIIEREAS, there are hazardous substandard structures at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue,3944
Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3'd Street, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address
hazardous and substandard structures and properties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the
following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings:
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is
manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
302( 11 ) Whenever the building or structure exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or
more damage or deterioration of its supporting mereben, or 50 percent damage or
deterioration of its non supporting members, enclosing or outside wails or coverings.
302(12) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or
flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to
children; a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to enable persons to resort
thereto for the purpose of committing immoral acts.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public
nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Officiai's conclusions that, the
structures at 828 N.E. 40 th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E.
Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~d Street are substandard and seriously deteriorated, lack
minimum standards for habitable space per 1998 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending
the structures be abated by razing the structures, authorize staff to prepare demolition
specifications, and solicit bids for the projects.
Removal of Hazardous Structure
Resolution 2000-59
Page two
Conclusions of Council
That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action.
That the structures on the properties at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950
Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main SWeet, and 4358 N.E. 3'd Street are hazardous and in
violation of many local, state and national code requirements.
That the sU'uctures cannot be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and
national code requirements.
Order of Council
1. The structures, located at 828 N.E. 40~, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place,
3855 N.E. Main SWeet, and 4358 N.E. 3'd Street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are
hazardous buildings pursuant to Minn. Stat. 463.152, 463.616.
2. Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the
City Council authorize staff to prepare demolition specifications for the projects.
3. Pursuant to the foregoing findings the City Council Authorizes staff to solicit bids for
the projeets.
Passed this
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
day of ,2000.
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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AGEMDA SECHON: CONSENT
NO:
ITEM: A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE
CONCEPT OF ALLOWING FURTHER
PROLIFERATION OF HQUOR SALES FROM
DISPENSARIES OTI'~R THAN DULY
AUTHORIZED OFF-SALE HQUOR STORES
Council Meeting of.' August 28, 2000
ORIGINATING DEPT:
FINANCE
BY:
DATE:
WILLIAM ELRITE
08/16~000~
CITY MANAGER
i~i, EAT..7?,~
Backgrolmd
Over the years there have been several attempts by liquor wholesalert, grocery stores, service
stations, and other entities to have state statutes changed to permit these retail ou~ets the privilege
of selling strong beer and/or wine. It appears that there is now another push underway for the
authorization of these entities to sell wine and/or strong beer.
Ramifications
There are several concerns in relationship to this proliferation of liquor sales. First, several of these
entities are multi-functional retail operations that do not specialize in liquor sales. Subsequently,
the training provided to their clerks may not be as adequate as training to clerks of off-sale liquor
operations that only specialize in liquor sales. Second, most of these retail operations employ clerks
and/or managers who are under the age of 21. In these cases, the clerks/managers could not legally
purchase the merchandise themselves, but would be selling it to others. The third item of concern
is that several of these operations have hours well beyond the normal 10:00 p.m. closing time and
a majority of them are also open on Sunday. Also, a tremendous number of customers in these stores
are underage. The availability of liquor products in these stores becomes more tempting to these
underage customers for both the attempted purchase and/or shoplifting. These are but a few of the
high points for being opposed to the pwliferation of liquor sales. In addition to the above, there arc
the additional policing costs and the overall effects this could have on any community to consider.
Recom_m~ndation
At the present time, both the League of Minnesota Cities and the Municipal Beverage Association
are promoting the adoption of a resolution opposing dispensing these items from stores other than
off-sale liquor stores.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive reading of Resolution 2000-58 there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMBNDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2000-58 being a resolution opposing the
concept of allowing further pro lifemtion o fliquor sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized
off-sale liquor stores.
V~/']~:srns
0008 i 65COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-58
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING Tnr~ CONCEPT OF ALLOWING FURTm~R PROLWERATION OF
LIQUOR SALES FROM DISPENSARIES OTRgR THAN DULY AUTHORIZED
Off-SALE LIQUOR STORES
WHEREAS the sale of 3.2 beer by convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and other associated
retail outlets for off premise consumption is currently allowed under Minnesota law, and
the check out clerks at the aforementioned types of retail outlets do not specialize in liquor
sales and they are not generally trained to recognize fake identification or in other alcohol
management techniques normally required for the employees of duly authorized off-sale
liquor dispensaries, and
there is a proposal before the Minnesota Legislature that, if adopted and made law, would
allow convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and other similar retail outlets to sell
wine including sweet "pop" wines, wine coolers, and associated products for off premise
consmption, and
the City of Columbia Heights is endeavoring to curtail youth access to alcohol and tobacco
products, and
WHEREAS the pmlifemtion of the types of outlets where the sale of alcohol provides additional
opporttmities for youth to have access to alcohol, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that they hereby oppose the concept of
allowing the further proliferation of liquor sales from dispensaries other than duly authorized
off-sale liquor stores.
Adopted this__
day of August, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Meeting of': August 21, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearings
NO:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
ITEM: Emergency Ordinance - 1418,
Extend Moratorium on Telecommunication
Towers
BY: Tim Johnson
DATE: August 16, 2000
BY:
ISSUE STATEMENT: Request to extend Moratorium on Telecommanication Towers and Antennae for 90
days from September 7, 2000 through and including December 7, 2000.
B/kCKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On May 18, 2000 the Telecommunications Commission reviewed the
Telecommunications Towers/Antennae section of the draft Zoning Ordinance to provide comments to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Since this time, legal consultant Steve Guzzetta has
reviewed and prepared a Draft Telecommunication Tower Siting Ordinance for compliance with all state and
federal regulations. Staff is now reviewing the proposed Draft Ordinance in anticipation of future adoption. The
timeline for adoption is expected to be October/November 2000. The ordinance will require review by the
Telecommunications Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and two readings by the City Council.
Ifa work session is necessary for Planning Commission members, the timeline could be extended further. The
City Council will review the moratorium extension on August 21, 2000, and as such will be voted on August 28,
2000. The Telecommunications Commission had recommended the extension for commercial towers only. The
draft Ordinance has not been changed to limit the moratorium only to commercial towers/antennae and thus will
apply to all towers/antennae.
This is bei;~g adopted as an Emergency Ordinance effective September 7, 2000 which is the date the existing
moratorium is scheduled to lapse. The proposed Emergency Ordinance will continue the moratorium without
interruption. When the Telecommanieation Ordinance is eventually adopted, the ordinance language should
allow for the moratorium to lapse.
RECO~ATION: Community Development staff is recommending the City Council consider extending
the moratorium for a period of 90 days for installations of towers, wireless teleeommunications facilities,
antennae, or dishes.
RECOMlVlENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Emergency Ordinance 1418, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECORD MOTION: Move to establish August 28, 2000 at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the reading of
Emergency Ordinance 1418, Being an Emergency Ordinance of the Columbia Heights City Council for a 90 day
extension of the moratorium on the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless
telecommunieations facilities within the City of Columbia Heights.
Attachments: Resolution 2000-04; Moratorium Extension of Emergency Ordinance 1414 (2'd Reading)
COUNCIL ACTION:
H:\Tim's FilesXMiscXExt. Moratorium3
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 1418
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL FOR A 90 DAY EXTENSION
OF THE MORATORIUM ON THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIHCATION OF
TOWERS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does Ordain:
Section 1:
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1996, Congress enacted the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, P.L.
No. 104-104, to dereguiate the telecommunications industry, providing a more competitive environment for wired
and wireless telecommunication services in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, increased competition in the market for wireless telecommunications services may create an
increased demand for antenna sites on towers and other antenna support structures necessary for providing wireless
service via existing and new technologies; and
WRieREAS; the Telecommunications Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate the
placement, construction, and modification of towers, antenna support sffuctures, and wireless telecommunications
facilities in order to protect the health, safety, and weftare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance currently allows public utility structures as a
Conditional Use Permit in every zoning district within the City except for the I-2, Industrial District which does not
allow public utility structures; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete the Comprehensive Plan update and
the rewrite of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and conduct further research and analysis as to appropriate
zoning and performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within the City.
Section 2:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the public the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a 90 day extension to the moratorium on the
piacement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within the City of
Columbia Heights, with said moratorium commencing and effective September 7, 2000 through and including
December 7, 2000 and recognizing said moratorium will effect oniy those applications for the placement,
construction, and modification of towers and wireless tclecommunications facilities submitted to the City after the
date of adoption of this ordinance.
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after September 7, 2000 and extending through and
including December 7, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Joe's File\Ord1414Ext. Towers Moratorium
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 1414
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COLUMBIA hEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL FOR A 60 DAY
EXTENSION OF ~ MORATORHJM ON ~ PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND
MODIFICATION OF TOWERS AND WIRELE~ TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
WITHIN TnR. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGi~S
The City of Cohrnbia Heights does Ordain:
Section 1:
WI!tREAS, on February 8, 1996, Congreu enacted the Federal Telecommunications Act of
1996, P.L. No. 104-104, to deregulate the teiecommunications'industry, providing a more competitive
environment for wired and wireless telecornmunication services in the United States; and,
WRI~.REAS, incazased competition in the mmt~ for wireless telecommunications services may
create an increased demand for anteram sites on towers and other antenna support stn~ctures necessary
for providing wireless service via existing and new technologies; and
WgEREAS; the Telecommunications Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate
the placement, construction, and modification oftowers, anllmua support structures, and wireless
telecommtmications facilities in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance eurr~tly allows public utility structures
as a Conditional Use Permit in every zoning dislrict within the City except for the I-2, Industrial District
which does not allow public utility structures; mui, ,
WIte-REAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete the Comprehensive Plan
update and the rewrite of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and conduct further research and
analysis as to appropriate zoning and performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications
facilities within the City.
Section 2:
NOW, TgEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the public the Columbia Heights City Counc~ hereby imposes a 60 day extension to the
moratorium on the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications
facilities within the City of Columbia Heights, with said moratorium commencing and effective July I0,
2000 through and including September 7, 2000 and recognizing said moratorium will effect only those
applications for the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless
telecommunications facilities submitted to the City after the date of adoption of this ordinance.
Section 3:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and aM July 10, 2000 and extending through and
including September 7, 2000.
Passed this 26s' day of June, 2000
Roll Call: All ayes
R~.SOLUTION 2000=04
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL IMPOSING A SIX
MONTH MORATORIUM ON TRE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION
OF TOWERS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1996, Congress enacted the Federal Telecommunications Act of
1996, P.L. No. 104-104, to deregulate the telecommunications industry, providing a more competitive
environment for wired and wireless telecommunicafion services in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, increased competition in the market for wireless telecommunications services may
create an increased demand for antenna sites on towers and other antenna support structures necessary
for providing wireless service via existing and new technologies; and,
WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate
the placement, construction, and modification of towers, antenna support structures, and wireless
telecommunica~ons facilities, in order to protect the health, safety, and weftare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance currently allows public utility structures
as a Conditional Use Permit in eve~ zoning district within the City except for the I-2, Industrial District
which does not allow public utility structures; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete the Comprehensive Plan
update and the rewrite of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and conduct further research and
analysis as to appropriate zoning and performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications
facilities Within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and
weftare of the public the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a six month moratorium on the
placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within
the City of Columbia Heights, with said moratorium commencing and effective the date of adoption of
this resolution, and recognizing said moratorium will effect only those applications for the placement,
construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities submitted to the City
after the date of adoption of this resolution.
Passed this 10a' day of January, 2000
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: /oily
Roll Call: All ayes
Mayor Gary L. Petenon
Patricia Muscovil:z, Deputy City Clerk
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: August 21, 2000
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ITEM: September 2000 Work Session
NO: Dates
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER 'S
BY: Patty Muscovitz
DATE: August 17, 2000
CITY MANAGER 'S
APPROVAL
BY: J~ff~
DATE:
With Labor Day on Monday, September 4th, you may want to decide when, or if, you want a work
session the first week in September.
Be advised the Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:00
p.m., because of the Primary Election on September 12th.
You could possibly meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September yh, if COnvenient.
COUNCIL ACTION:
h:~2000-8-2 1 worksession date~