HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 20, 2000 Work SessionCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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ADMINISTRATION
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Donald G. Jolly
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne W),ckoff
John Hunter
City Manager
Walt Fehst
NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a work session
is to be held in the
CITY OF COL UMBIA HEIGHTS
as follows:
Meeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: NOVEMBER 20, 2000
Time of Meeting: FOLLOWING THE ASSESSMENT HEARING
Location of Meeting: CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Purpose of Meeting: WORK SESSION
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A GENDA
Consent Items
Approve changes in Joint Law Enforcement - Joint Powers Agreement adding two cities
Stipends for Participating Student & Teacher from 2000 School Based Parmership Grant
Federal Law Enforcement Block Grant for Equipment Purchase
Authorize Assistant Fire Chief to Attend the National Fire Academy
Extend Tower Moratorium
Clarification Revisions to Letter of Agreement for Legal Services Regarding Cable and
Telecommunications
Final Planned Unit Development for Transition Block
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Discussion Items
Relocation of Library to strip center at 40ti~ and Central
Authorize and seek bids for Water Tanker Truck
Authorize purchase of 1307 42"d Avenue and 4542 Washington - Storm Water Study
Consider reformatting Master Plan Committee to reconsider Huset Park recommendations
Reallocation of PERA Fire Fund
Budget Hearing
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Public Works Budget
Liquor Operation, Finance Department, IS
General Government Buildings
Wrap Up and Final Questions
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. 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: Approve changes in Joint Powers
NO. Agreement
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 27, 2000
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
CITY MANAGER
DATE:
BACKGROUND
During the past year the Joint Law Enforcement Council agreed to make some changes to the current Joint Powers
Agreement. These changes include adding the cities of Centerville and St. Francis to the Council. It also changes
the representation of the County to provide for two representatives appointed upon recommendation of the Sheriff
and two County Commissioners. The County Attorney rewrote the Joint Powers Agreement to include these
proposed changes.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
In order for these changes to take place, each City Council currently included in the Joint Powers Agreement and
the County Commissioners must approve the change. Attached is a memo from the County Attomey along with a
copy of the 1982 agreement, a draft addendure showing the changes, and a signature copy of the addendum. I am
recommending that the City Council approve the addendure and have the Mayor and City Manger sign off on it.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the attached addendum to the Joint Law Enforcement Council,
Joint Powers Agreement, which will allow for the inclusion of the cities of Centerville and St. Francis and allow
for county representation through two representatives appointed by the Sheriff and two County Commissioners.
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Attachment
COUNCIL ACTION:
ANOKA COUNTY ATTORNEY
ROBERT M.A. JOHNSON
Government Center · 2100 Third Avenue · Anoka. MN 55303-2265
attorney @co.anoka.mn.us
Administration / Civil Division Criminal Division / Investigation Division
Family Law & Mental Health Division Juvenile Division / Victim-Witness Services
(763) 323-5550 (763) 323-5586
(763) 422-7589 Fax (763) 422-7524 Fax
October 25, 2000
TO:
FROM:
Columbia Heights City Council ~1~
Robert M. A. Johnson, Chair
Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Coun
Joint Powers Agreement
The Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council is proposing several changes to the joint powers
agreement creating the Council. Substantively, the agreement adds the cities of Centerville and St.
Francis to the Council. It also changes the representation of the county to provide for two
representatives appointed upon recommendation of the sheriff and two county commissioners. The
other changes in the addendure are intended to better conform the joint powers agreement to existing
law.
In order to place these proposed changes in context, I am enclosing a copy of the 1982 agreement,
a draft addendure showing the changes, and a signature copy of the addendure. If the City Council
approves the addendum, please execute the clean signature copy and return it to the Office of the
County Attorney at the above address.
RMAJ:ds
Encs.
Affirmative Action I Equal Opportunity E= ~ployer
MASTER AGREE.~[ENT
JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL AGREEMENT
The undersigned governmental units, namely Anoka,
Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Spring Lake
Park, Ramsey, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, Circle
Pines-Lexington Joint Municipal Police Commission, and the
County of Anoka hereby recognize the need to prepare to deal
adequately with current crime problems and problems of law
enforcement which could itensify with continuing population
growth and changes and which are of regional nature and are
occurring or likely to occur within the region represented
by Anoka County.
WHEREAS, they likewise recognize that they do all have
the power to and do in fact maintain police departments and
police personnel; and '
WHEREAS, one of the stated purposes of this Council
shall be to preserve the authority and responsibility 6f
local law enforcement t6 the extent to which it is practical
and economical; and
W~EREAS, the undersigned governmental units recognize
that pursuant to the provisions of the Joint. Exercise of
Powers Act, Section 471.59 Minnesota Statutes Annotated,
that they do have the authority to enter into this agreement
where they are jointly and cooperatively exercising a power
common to all of the contracting parties, and pursuant to
this and in order to insure that a proper regional organization
be established representa.tive of the various municipalities
involved with authority and responsibility to research and
study problems of law enforcement of a regional nature,
together with the authority and power to implement such
regional services as hereinafter set forth, and that the
parties hereto do establish the following organization with
the management authority vested therein as set forth as
follows:
1. The name shall be: ANOKA COUNTY JOINT LAW ENFORCE~INT
COUNCIL.
2. That it would be subject to the management of a
council of 23 whose membership would be constituted by
appointment on an annual basis by each of the participating
governmental units of their Chief of Police together with
one other individual to be appointed by the Village or City
Council; provided, however, that the cities of Circle Pines
~nd Lexington and the Circle Pines-Lexington Joint Municipal
Police Commission shall be represented by their Chief'of
Police and the Chairman of the Joint Municipal Police Commission,
and that the County would be represented by the Sheriff and
one other individual to be appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners. In addition, the Board of County Comm.issioners
shall appoint two individuals: one to represent the unincorporated
areas with tb_e County and one to represent the incorporated
areas in the County who do not have a police department with
at least six full-time police officers. That the 23rd
person would be appointed by the Council to serve as chairman
whose responsibility would be to act as chairman of the
different meetings of this Council, whose only vote would be
in the case of a tie. That these appointments would be made
by the various councils to be effective on the first day of
each year and continuing until a successor has been duly
appointed and qualified.
And further, the first meeting of the Council
shall be called by the chief of the most populous city for
the purpose of organizing the Council and after the Council
is organized, its members shall determine the method, time,
place and frequency of their subsequent meetings. The
Council shall adopt such rules and regulations for the
conduct of its business as may be expedient and necessary
and comformable to law.
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3. That the governmental units hereby delegate to the
Council herein described that they should be empowered as
follows:
A. To undertake research and initial recommendations
for law enforcement and criminal justice programs which may
be regional in nature and regional in responsibility or that
have a common purpose which could be carried on in a more
efficient manner collectively than separately.
B. To initiate and carry on law enforcement
responsibilities which are of mutual concern to the parties
to the agreement, including the authority to hire the personnel
necessary and acquire the equipment and property that might
be called for in any one of the projects which might be
determined to be of regional significance.
C. That the area over which this Council shall
have responsibility shall be the entire County of Anoka.
D. That the Council shall have the authority to
make application for state and federal funds, to enter into
contracts with various state and federal agencies in regard
to the expenditure of such funds; the'Council shall have. the
authority to make application to and receive funds from
various foundations, organizations or individuals zo assist
the Council in carrying out its responsibilities; the Council
shall have the authority to receive funds from any local
governmental .units to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities.
S. The Council shall prepare a budget detailing
the anticipated expenditdres for each calendar year and
shall submit said budget to the County Board by September 1.
The County Board shall have authority to make such alterations
in the budget as they deem proper and necessary and shall
proceed to levy taxes as needed to fund the budget as approved.
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F. Any new programs may be initiated by the
Council upon affirmative vote of any thirteen of its members
at any regular meeting of the Council.
4. This agreement supercedes the Joint Powers Agreement
between seven of the parties hereto relating to the Joint
Law Enforcement Council.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we,.the undersigned, on behalf of
our governmental units, do hereby bind ourselves in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Its: Mayor
Its: Mayor
Dated: ~/'/' 27
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CITY OF COON RAPIDS
By: " r'. Y '~.
Rober't D. Thistle
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Its: Mayor
Dated: April 15, 1982
CITY OF FRIDLEY
Its: City Manager
Dated: April 27, 1982
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CITY OF LEXINGTON
By: ., ~.~/..<L<~.~.,
Its: Mayor
Its: Clerk-Administrator
Dated: April 29, 1982
Its: City AdministraTor
Dated: April 29, 1982
CITY OF RAMSEY
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JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM #1
DRAFT
THIS AGREEMENT ADDENDUM is made by and between the County of Anoka, the Cities of Anoka,
Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Lexington, Lino Lakes,
Ramsoy, St. Francis, and Spring Lake Park, and the Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal
Police Commission.
RECITALS:
(1)
In 1970, the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council was formed by a joint powers
agreement and was modified by an agreement executed in 1982 to add a number of cities in
Anoka County..
(2)
The county, cities, and police commission named above (herein "parties") wish to enter into this
agreement addendum to amend the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement in order to add
the Cities of Centorville and St. Francis as parties to the agreement, and to make other
appropriate amendments to the parties' agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTlES AGREE TO AMEND THEIR AGREEMENT TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
The first paragraph in Section 2 of the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement is amended
to read as follows:
That it would be subject to the management of a council of 23 26 whose
membership would be constituted by appointment on an annual basis by each of
the participating governmental units of their Chief of Police together with one
other individual to be appointed by the Village or City Council; provided,
however, that if a participating governmental unit contracts with the Anoka
County Sheriff for police services, it shall be represented by the Anoka County
Sheriff; provided further, however, that the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and
Lexington and the Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal Police
Commission shall be represented by their Chief of police and the Chairman of the
Joint Municipal Police Commission; and that the County would be represented by
the Sheriff and one other individual to be appointed by the Board of County
Conmxissioncrs. In addition, the Board eft' County Conunissioners shall appoint
t-~-o four individuals: one to represent the utfinco, porated areas with the County
and one to represent the incorporated areas ~,~ the County who do ncyt have a
police depa~ hnent with at least six f, ,ll-timc police crff~cers appointed by the Board
of County Commissioners, two of whom shall be Anoka County commissioners
and two of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the Anoka
County Sheriff. That the -2-3"~ 26m person would be appointed by the Council to
serve as chairman whose responsibility would be to act as chairman of the
different meetings of this Council, whose only vote would be in the case of a tie.
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That these appointments would be made by the various councils to be effective
on the first day of each year and continuing until a successor has been duly
appointed and qualified.
Part F in Section 3 of the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement is amended to read as
follows:
Any new programs may be initiated by the Council upon affirmative vote of any
thi~ teen fourteen of its members at any regular meeting of the Council.
Section 5 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
By the terms of this agreement, a party does not waive any limitation of liability
available to that party, including, but not limited to, Minn. Stat. Chap. 466.
Section 6 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
Anoka County will be responsible for handling funds and shall disburse funds in
a manner which is consistent with the method provided by law for the
disbursement of funds by counties.
Section 7 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
A strict accounting will be made of all funds and a report of all receipts and
disbursements will be made upon request.
Section 8 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
'Contracts and purchases made in providing services under this Agreement will be
made by Anoka County and will conform to the requirements applicable to the
County.
Section 9 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
Any party has the fight to withdraw from this Agreement by declaring in writing
its intention to withdraw effective on a specified date, which date cannot be less
than thirty days from the date of the written notice. A withdrawing party must
send a copy of the written notice to each party. Withdrawal by a party will not
result in the discharge of any legal liability incurred by such party before the
effective date of withdrawal.
Section 10 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
This agreement will terminate under the following circumstances:
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A,
There are no remaining parties to the Agreement as a result of withdrawal
pursuant to this Agreement; or
B,
All parties, or all remaining parties, mutually agree to terminate the
Agreement.
Termination of this Agreement will not result in the discharge of any legal liability
incurred by a party before the effective date of termination.
Upon termination, any remaining funds or any property acquired pursuant to the
terms of this agreement may be retained by Anoka County or by the party
acquiring the property, except as may otherwise be required to comply with any
requirement related to the source of funds used to acquire the property.
9. Section 11 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
The records and documents relating to all matters that are the subject of this
Agreement are subject to inspection, review and audit by the parties and state
officials so authorized by law during regular business hours. Records will be
retained in accordance with the provisions of Minn. Stat. Chap. 138.
10.
The parties agree that the cities of Centerville and St. Francis may participate in the Anoka
County Joint Law Enforcement Council. The City of Centerville shall participate through the
Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal Police Commission.
11.
By signing this addendum, the cities of Centerville and St. Francis agree to be bound, effective
as of the date of the party's signature, by provisions in the Joint Law Enforcement Council
Agreement signed by the other parties in 1982.
12.
All parties to this Addendum need not sign the same copy of the Addendum. An original
Addendum signed by each party shall be maintained in the Office of the Anoka County Attomey.
CITYOF
By
Mayor
By
City Manager/Administrator/Clerk/Coordinator
Dated:
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JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL AGREEMENT
ADDENDUM #1
THIS AGREEMENT ADDENDUM is made by and between the County of Anoka, the Cities of Anoka,
Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Lexington, Lino Lakes,
Ramsey, St. Francis, and Spring Lake Park, and the Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal
Police Commission.
RECITALS:
(1)
In 1970, the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council was formed by a joint powers
agreement and was modified by an agreement executed in 1982 to add a number of cities in
Anoka County..
(2)
The county, cities, and police commission named above (herein "parties") wish to enter into this
agreement addendure to amend the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement in order to add
the Cities of Centerrifle and St. Francis as parties to the agreement, and to make other
appropriate amendments to the parties' agreement.
NOW, THEEFOE, THE PARTIZS AGREE TO AIMEND THEIR AGREEMENT TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
The first paragraph in Section 2 of the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement is mended
to read as follows:
That it would be subject to the management of a council of 26 whose membership
would be constituted by appointment on an annual basis by each of the
participating governmental units of their Chief of Police together with one other
individual to be appointed by the City Council; provided, however, that if a
participating governmental unit contracts with the Anoka County Sheriff for
police services, it shall be represented by the Anoka County Sheriff; provided
further, however, that the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington and the
Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal Police Commission shall be
represented by their Chief of Police and the Chairman of the Joint Municipal
Police Commission; and that the County would be represented by the Sheriff and
four individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, two of whom
shall be Anoka County commissioners and two of whom shall be appointed upon
the recommendation of the Anoka County Sheriff That the 26m person would be
appointed by the Council to serve as chairman whose responsibility would be to
act as chairman of the different meetings of this Council, whose only vote would
be in the case of a tie. That these appointments would be made by the various
councils to be effective on the first day of each year and continuing until a
successor has been duly appointed and qualified.
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Part F in Section 3 of the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement is amended to read as
follows:
Any new programs may be initiated by the Council upon affirmative vote of any
fourteen of its members at any regular meeting of the Council.
Section 5 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
By the terms of this agreement, a party does not waive any limitation of liability
available to that party, including, but not limited to, Minn. Stat. Chap. 466.
Section 6 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
Anoka County will be responsible for handling funds and shall disburse funds in
a manner which is consistent with the method provided by law for the
disbursement of funds by counties.
Section 7 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
A strict accounting will be made of all funds and a report of all receipts and
disbursements will be made upon request.
Section 8 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
Contracts and purchases made in providing services under this Agreement will be
made by Anoka County and will conform to the requirements applicable to the
County.
Section 9 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
Any party has the fight to withdraw from this Agreement by declaring in writing
its intention to withdraw effective on a specified date, which date cannot be less
than thirty days from the date of the written notice. A withdrawing party must
send a copy of the written notice to each party. Withdrawal by a party will not
result in the discharge of any legal liability incurred by such party before the
effective date of withdrawal.
Section 10 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
This agreement will terminate under the following circumstances:
A. There are no remaining parties to the Agreement as a result of withdrawal
pursuant to this Agreement; or
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All parties, or all remaining parties, mutually agree to terminate the
Agreement.
Termination of this Agreement will not result in the discharge of any legal liability
incurred by a party before the effective date of termination.
Upon termination, any remaining funds or any property acquired pursuant to the
terms of this agreement may be retained by Anoka County or by the party
acquiring the property, except as may otherwise be required to comply with any
requirement related to the source of funds used to acquire the property.
9. Section 11 is added to the Joint Law Enforcement Council Agreement to read as follows:
The records and documents relating to all matters that are the subject of this
Agreement are subject to inspection, review and audit by the parties and state
officials so authorized by law during regular business hours. Records will be
retained in accordance with the provisions of Minn. Stat. Chap. 138.
10.
The parties agree that the cities of Centerville and St. Francis may participate in the Anoka
County Joint Law Enforcement Council. The City of Centerville shall participate through the
Circle Pines-Lexington-Centerville Joint Municipal Police Commission.
11.
By signing this addendum, the cities of Centerville and St. Francis agree to be bound, effective
as of the date of the party's signature, by provisions in the Joint Law Enforcement Council
Agreement signed by the other parties in 1982.
12.
All parties to this Addendum need not sign the same copy of the Addendum. An original
Addendum signed by each party shall be maintained in the Office of the Anoka County Attorney.
CITYOF
By
Mayor
By
City Manager/Administrator/Clerk/Coordinator
Dated:
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Work Session November 20, 2000
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 27, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO.
ITEM: Stipends for Participating Student & Teacher
NO. from 2000 School Based Partnership Grant
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
DATE: .
BACKGROUND
In 1999 the Police Department wrote a grant to analyze assaultive incidents at Columbia Heights Senior High
School. The grant included funds for the hiring of a student representative and a school representative to
participate as information gatherers and to assist the Resources/Crime Analyst. It was also included in the grant
that these individuals would be paid a stipend of up to $1,560 per year for the student and up to $5,000 per year
for the school representative. The cost of the stipends is included and approved in the Federal School Based
Partnership Grant.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
The Columbia Heights School District has assigned a teacher and a student to fill the two positions
covered in this grant. They have submitted a bill for the payment of the stipends to each of these
individuals. (See attached billing). The Police Department is seeking approval to pay this bill in two
payments--the first to be paid on December 1,2000, in the amount of $3,251.03, and the second payment
to be made June 6, 2001, in the amount of $3,251.03.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the payment of the stipends for work performed by a
student representative and a school representative to the Columbia Heights School District in the total
amount of $6,502.06. These payments are to be made in two equal payments of $3,251.03 on the
following dates; December 1, 2000, and June 6, 2001, with funding for this expense to come from the
1999 School Based Partnership Grant Fund # 279-42100-3050.
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Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
Columbia Heights
Public Schools
Independent School District #13, 1400 49th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
Telephone: (612) 586-4505, FAX: (612) 586-4508
David L. Behlow, Ph.D.
Superintendent
October 12, 2000
Michelle Steichen
Columbia Heights Police Department
City of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
Dear Ms. Steichen:
Thank you for explaining the Parmership Grant that exists between the Columbia Heights Public Schools
and the Columbia Heights Police Department.
As discussed in the meeting today, the District will make biweekly salary payments for the teacher and the
student that will be involved in the grant starting on November 8, 2000 as follows:
Student:
$60.00 every other week for 15 payment periods with the balance to be paid upon a letter
from you and or your department indicating that final payment should be made. The
biweekly payments will be $60 less appropriate state and federal withholdings. The
letter authorizing the final payment must be received by the District no later than June 8,
2001.
The total funds received by the student shall not be more than:
15 payments at $60.00 = $900.00
Final Payment June 2001 = $540.00
Total Salary paid = $1,440.00
Teacher:
$200.00 every other week for 15 payment periods with the balance to be paid upon a
letter from you and or your department indicating that final payment should be made.
The biweekly payments wilI be $200 less appropriate state and federal withholdings. The
letter must letter authorizing the final payment must be received by the District no later
than June 8, 2001.
The total funds received by the teacher shall not be more than:
' 15 payments at 200.00 = $3,000.00
Final Payment June 2001 = $1,600.00
Total Salary paid = $4,600.00
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Billings:
The District will bill the Police Department twice during the year for these payments.
The first bill be due December 1, 2000 and the balance due on June 6, 2001. The amount
billed will be:
(1,440.00 + 4,600.00)/2: $ 3,020.00
FICA @ .0765 : $ 231.03
Total Due December 1, 2000 : $ 3,251.03
Total Due June 6, 2001
= $3,251.03
Total Billed
= $6,502.06
If you have any questions please call me 763-528-4412
o~~n Bulger
ector of Business Services
CC: David Behlow
Janet Eide
Primary Applicant's Name:
ORI #: M1',10020400
Columbia Heights
Police Department
~am: M~
OMB approval 1103-0019
F..xlmral~on 3/20001
Budget Detail Worksheet
List each position by ~tle and name of employee, if available. Show the annual
salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the proiect. Compensation
paid for employees engaged in grant actvities must be consistent with that paid
for similar work within the applicant orgardzation.
Name/Position Computation Cost
Crime Analyst $28,000 $28,000
School Representative 260 hours x rate/hr (19.23) 5,000
Student Representative 260 hours x rate/hr (6.00) 1,560
Link to Problem Solvin~
See attached
Total: $ 34,560
Budget Detail Worksheet - You must return this page ms pad of your application 55
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 27, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO.
ITEM: Public Heanng, Federal Law Enforcement
NO. Block Grant for Equipment Purchase
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
DATE: November 15, 2 DATE:t~
BACKGROUND
On September 18, 2000, the City Council approved the acceptance of a federal equipment block grant in the amount
of $21,578 with a match of $2,398. This was approved at the September 18, 2000, meeting.
On November 1, 2000, a review committee made up of department members, the City Attomey, a district judge, a
junior high principal, Anoka County Corrections, the Anoka County Sheriffs Office, a local businessman, a local
pastor, and a representative from Immaculate Conception Church and School met to review this list and offer any
ideas for changes. The list was approved as stated.
On November 13, 2000, the City Council set a public hearing date of November 27, 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, to adopt Resolution 2000-81 being a resolution
to accept the U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Block Grant for $21,578 with a local match of $2,398,
and approve the list of equipment to be purchased with this grant.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AMOUNT AVAILABLE INCLUDING MATCH AND TAX $23,976
FEDERAL EQUIPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR 2001
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8.
4 each Gooseneck Lights for squad cars
4 each 35mm cameras: 2 for patrol, 2 for investigations
Units of storage shelving for the investigation area
2 each MP-5 night sights
Shelving/cabinets for range room
Computer software for bar code reading property/evidence
Speed trailer
CHPD hookup from laptops to mainframe
Sales tax
Grand Total
$ 200
$ 28O
$1,500
$ 3OO
$ 500
$ 1,734
$14,000
$ 4,000
$ 1.462
$23,976
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-81
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
BLOCK GRANT AND APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights Police Department has been granted $21,578 in
an equipment block grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of funding
equipment, and
WHEREAS, a condition of the grant is that the City provides $2,398 in local match for this
grant, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights Police Department has provided the U.S.
Department of Justice a proposal for implementation of funding this grant,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights that:
The City of Columbia Heights enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Department of Justice for the project entitled "Local Law Enforcement Equipment
Block Grant Program" for the period October 1, 1999, to September 30, 2001.
2. That $2,398 be appropriated from unexpended funds in the Police Department 2000
budget to pay the local match.
Passed this 27th day of November, 2000
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patty Muscovitz, Council Secretary
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 27, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
NO:
ITEM: Authorize the Assistant Fire Chief to Attend BY: Dana Alexon
the National Fire Academy
DATE: November 15, 2000
NO:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
DATE:
Background:
The National Fire Academy, located in Emmitsburg, MD, is a major fire-service training center operated by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Fire Academy offers many courses for
firefighters and fire service managers, including the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program. Former Fire
Chief Charlie Kewatt attended the EFO program and recommended that Assistant Fire Chief Dana Alexon
also attend this program. The City Manager has agreed that this program would be beneficial to the city and
the fire department.
The EFO program consists of four courses that are taken over a four-year period of time. Each course is two
weeks long, held at the Fire Academy, and requires a research paper to be completed following the course.
There is no cost for the courses, and the Federal government pays for all travel expenses except for meals.
Analysis:
After receiving approval from the City Manager, Assistant ChiefAlexon applied for and was accepted to the
Executive Fire Officer program. He attended the first class in the program in February 2000. The required
research paper was graded 3.9 of 4.0 possible points. He has been scheduled for the second class in the
program, called Strategic Management of Change, from January 8, 2001 through January 19, 2001. The cost
of meals will be $174.00. City Council approval is required since the course is longer than 3 working days.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Assistant Fire Chief to attend the National Fire
Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland from January 8, 2001 to January 19, 2001 and that expenses be
reimbursed from the appropriate account.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 27, 2000
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
CONSENT
ITEM:
NO:
CLARIFICATION REVISIONS TO LETTER OF
AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
REGARDING CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
In April of 1990, the City of Columbia Heights entered into a letter of agreement with Thomas
Creighton of Bernick and Lifson, for provision of legal services involving cable related
matters. Since the initial letter of agreement, two amendments to the original letter of
agreement were made, adjusting hourly rates for services rendered. The most recent amendment
was passed by the Council March 22, 1999, and was effective March 29, 1999.
In May of 2000, Thomas Creighton, along with the two other Telecommunications Attorneys with
Bernick and Lifson, Michael Bradley and Stephen Guzzetta, left to form their own firm of
Creighton, Bradley, and Guzzetta. Subsequently, we continued using Thomas Creighton, Michael
Bradley, and Stephen Guzzetta for our cable and telecommunications issues. For clarification
purposes, it is recommended that a new letter of agreement be entered into with Creighton,
Bradley, and Guzzetta.
Attached is a copy of the revised Letter of Agreement. The letter of agreement is consistent
with the current letter of agreement, with the only changes being to specify the current law
firm, clarify services to include both cable and telecommunications matters, incorporate the
current hourly rates, and include changes in hourly rates effective January 1, 2001.
At their meeting of November 16, 2000, staff addressed the revised letter of agreement with
the Telecommunications Commission. It was the consensus of the commission that the City enter
into the revised Letter of Agreement with Creighton, Bradley, and Guzzetta.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Letter of
Agreement with Creighton, Bradley, and Guzzetta for legal services provided for cable and
telecommunications matters.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
~uncilmombers
John a. Hunter
Donald G. Jolly
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
City Manager
Walter R. fehst
PLEASE NOTE: CITY HALL PHONE NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED. NEW NUMBERS ARE: MAIN NUMBER (763) 706-3600; TDD (763) 706-3692
November 17, 2000
Mr. Thomas D. Creighton
Creighton, Bradley, and Guzzetta, LLC
5402 Parkdale Drive, Suite 102
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Dear Tom:
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to formalize terms for employment of Creighton, Bradley, and
Guzzetta, LLC to represent the City of Columbia Heights as its law finn for cable and telecommunications.
The services to be provided include:
1 ) Legal representation of the City of Columbia Heights in connection with its cable and
telecommunications regulatory matters.
2) General legal advice and assistance relating to the administration of the cable and
telecommunications franchise(s).
3) General legal advice and assistance relating to items requested by the Telecommunications
Commission and/or referred to the Telecommunications Commission by the City Council.
4) Attendance at meetings.
All services and representation will be provided by Creighton, Bradley, and Guzzetta, LLC. Other members
of the firm or sub-contractors of the firm may provide backup services within the areas of their specialties.
There will be no substitution of personnel except with prior client approval. Moreover, no project will be
undertaken or service provided without the express authorization and direction of the client.
Full control over use of time pursuant to this Agreement will rest with the City Manager or his designee.
All services rendered pursuant to this agreement which involve decisions to undertake court procedures,
actual court appearances, legal opinions or interpretation decisions which are within the authority of the City
Attorney will be brought to the attention of and discussed with the City Attorney. Final judgment on legal
interpretations and decisions to proceed with legal process shall remain with the City Attorney unless such
responsibility is delegated otherwise.
THE CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASI'; Of DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNI' Y EMPLOYEr
November 17, 2000
Thomas D. Creighton
Page 2 of 2 Pages
Services rendered will be billed on a monthly basis, at a rate of:
Thomas Creighton $150/hour
Michael Bradley $135/hour
Stephen Guzzetta $135/hour,
plus direct expenses such as postage and photocopying.
Effective January 1, 2001, services rendered will be billed on a monthly basis, at a rate of:
Thomas Creighton $160/hour
Michael Bradley $145/hour
Stephen Guzzetta $145/hour,
plus direct expenses such as postage and photocopying.
The bills must be itemized by date, services rendered, time expended and expenses incurred. Direct expenses
must be itemized separately. If your work involves areas that will be reimbursed to the City by the Cable
Company or some other source such as transfer of ownership or litigation, your billing rate will be $200 per
hour.
This agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty days written notice.
Sincerely,
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
CREIGHTON, BRADLEY, & GUZZETTA, LLC
Thomas D. Creighton, Attorney
Michael Bradley, Attorney
Stephen Guzzetta, Attorney
cb
2000/194
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearings
NO:
ITEM: Reconvene First Reading, Ordinance # 1424
NO: Tower Siting Ordinance
Meetin~g of: November 27, 2000
ORIGINATING DEPT.: ~ C TY MANAGER
Community Development ~APPROVAL
BY' Tim Johnson 'Fzr' By.~~t~' ~
DA~'E: November l7, 2000 . '7
Issue Statement: This is a request for the City Council to consider adopting a Telecommunication Tower Siting
Ordinance that the City currently needs in order to address Telecommunication and Antennae requests.
Background: The project has a rather extensive background, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Telecommunications Commission have reviewed the proposed ordinance and had a chance to comment
and recommend changes to the ordinance. The City Council met on November 13, 2000, and recommended to
table the first reading of Ordinance # 1424 to allow for further review by the Telecommunications Commission.
Analysis: The City of Columbia Heights has been involved in an extensive process to update the City Zoning
Ordinance. The City' s Attorney for cable and telecommunications issues, Steve Guzzetta has prepared this
Tower Siting Ordinance for the City which has been proposed to be adopted independently, and eventually
incorporated into the new Zoning Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the draft
Telecommunications Ordinance on October 3, 2000 with staff, and the Attorney, Steve Guzzetta, and has
determined the ordinance to be consistent with new federal telecommunications standards. There is currently a
moratorium in place on telecommunications and antennae that expires December 7, 2000. Staff is recommending
that this moratorium be extended until final adoption of the Tower Siting Ordinance. At the November Planning
Commission meeting, staff and Planning and Zoning Commission members expressed some concern with
Annual Registration Requirements in Section 15 of the Ordinance 1424, pages 24-25. The concern was expressed
that staff may have a difficult time in trying to establish a monitoring system to keep track of all Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities and Wireless Communications Towers on an annual basis. The
Telecommunications Commission met on November 16, 2000, and reviewed questions posed by Ken Henke with
Attorney, Steve Guzzetta. After review and discussion, the Telecommunications Commission passed a motion
recommending that the City Council hold its first reading of Ordinance # 1424 on November 27, 2000, at 7:00
.p.m. and proceed with the second reading and its adoption.
Recommended Motions:
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance 1424, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to establish Monday, December 11, 2000, at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of
Ordinance 1424, Columbia Heights Tower Siting Ordinance.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 1427
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL FOR AN EXTENSION OF
THE MORATORIUM ON THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION OF TO~ERS
AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS FROM DECEMBER 7, 2000 to MARCH 30, 2001.
The City of Columbia Heights does Ordain:
Section 1:
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1996, ConFess enacted the Federal Telecommtmications Act of 1996, P.L.
No. 1 134-104, to deregulate the telecommunications induslry, 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
WHEREAS; the Telecommumcations Act of 1996 preserves the authority of the City to regulate the
placement, construction, and modification of towers, antenna support structures, and wireless telecornmunications
facilities in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare 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,
~ttEREAS, the City Council determines it is necessary to complete further research and analysis as to
appropriate zoning and performance standards for towers and wireless telecommunications facilities within the City
as identified within the proposed Tower Siting Ordinance, Ordinance Number 1427.
Section 2:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED THAT in an effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the public the Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes an 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 December 7, 2000 through and including March 30, 2001
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 after December 7, 2000 and extending through and
including March 30, 2001 or the effective date of the Tower Siting Ordinance, whichever occurs first.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
G:\Community Development\Ord1427Ext. Towers Moratorium
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
Items for Consideration
ITEM: Case # 2000-0408, Final PUD
NO: 825 41~' Ave NE, 4150 Central Ave NE, 4157
Jackson, and 4156 Central Ave. NE
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 27, 2000
ORIGINATING DEPT.: /~TY MANAGER
Community Development APPROVAL
BY: Tim Johnson T-r BY:
DATE: November 17,2000
Issue Statement: This is a request for conditional use approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
the construction of a 50 unit senior assisted living building and 22 affordable rental townhome units.
Background: The project has a rather extensive background which is summarized in the attached staff report.
The Planning Commission had recommended in April 2000, that the City Council adopt the Preliminary Planned
Unit Development Plan. The City Council heard the request in April, June, and November 2000, and
recommended to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Planned Unit Development on November 13, 2000. The
Planning Commission will be meeting on Monday, November 27, 2000, at 6:00 p.m to review and approve the
conditional use permit for the Final Planned Unit Development. The Planning Commission will take action on
this request at 6:00 p.m., and the City Council will then take action on the Final Planned Unit Development Plan
at the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
Analysis: The attached staff report contains a technical zoning analysis for the proposed project. In addition to
information contained in the report, there are some issues that will need resolution prior to final approval of the
development. These are summarized below.
1. On-street parking. There are 44 on-street permit parking spaces proposed along 41st Avenue NE and
Jackson Street NE. The Traffic Commission reviewed the proposal on Nov. 6, 2000, and recommended
denial of the proposal for NEI on-street permit parking. The City Council had a first reading for the
proposed parking ordinance on November 13, 2000, and decided to pass the first reading of the parking
ordinance which is scheduled for a second reading on November 27, 2000.
2. Utilities. At the April 4, 2000, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and at the November 13, 2000,
City Council meeting, a number of citizens voiced concerns about the ability of the storm water and
sanitary sewer systems to handle any increase from the proposed project. The utility plans have been
reviewed by the Public Works Department which has determined that the proposed development will not
increase the amount of stormwater runoff, and the sanitary sewer and water utilities are adequately
designed.
Recommendation: During their meeting of November 13, 2000, the City Council reviewed the proposal and
voted to recommend approval of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan subject to certain conditions
listed below. The Planning Commission will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2000, prior to
the City Council and will submit recommendations on the Final Planned Unit Development to the City Council.
Motion:
Final Plan for the Planned Unit Development
Move to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Final Planned Unit Development at 825 41s' Avenue
NE, 4150 Central Avenue NE, 4157 Jackson Street, and 4156 Central Avenue NE, subject to the following
conditions.
City Council adoption of Ordinances 1411 and 1423, rezoning the subject properties to R-4, Multiple
Family Residential District.
City Council adoption of Parking Ordinance # 1426, to allow for 44 NEI only on-street permit parking
spaces.
The final landscaping plan shall be amended to accommodate landscaping in a:d around the
stormwater pond to create an open space amenity in the area.
5.
6.
7.
The proposed public utility system shall have final review and approval by the Public Works
Department.
Final Drainage and Grading plans shall have final review and approval by Public Works Department.
The final lighting plan shall be revised to insure that the lighting plans do not exceed 3 foot candles at
the property line.
Directional changes in the public alley shall be clearly signed and marked, and a traffic impact barrier
shall be provided at the point where the alley turns away from Central Avenue to travel around the
proposed senior building, as well as a guardrail placed adjacent to Outlot B for safety measures.
Successful negotiation of a development agreement(s) between the applicant and the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority.
Alternative Motion:
Final Plan for the Planned Unit Development
Move to deny the Conditional Use Permit for the Final Planned Unit Development at 825 41st Avenue NE, 4150
Central Avenue NE, 4156 Central Avenue NE, and 4157 Jackson Street NE.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMO
TO:
Mayor Gary Peterson
FROM:
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
SUBJECT: Operating costs for 820 40th Avenue NE
DATE:
September 28, 2000
Following are the 1999 figures for operating costs at the Library:
Telephone 1,828 Greenway 70
T1 3,956 Fire extinguishers 36
Water 154 Sprinklers 175
Sewer 139 Chemlawn 100
Cleaning 17,436 Honeywell 19,605
Blinds 150 Electric(9/00)6,735
Windows 600 Gas(9/00) 2,007
Elevator 696 Towels 240
Orkin 176 Insurance 3,917
Mats 200 Public Works 4,500
The Honeywell contract charges for 1999 included all charges for electricity, natural gas,
and HVAC contractual maintenance. The figures listed above for electric and gas are
through 8/31/2000.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMO
Mayor Gary Peterson
FROM:
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
SUBJECT: First meeting (10/11/2000) with Bob Grootwassink and Mark Hotzler
DATE:
October 11, 2000
I met with Bob Grootwassink and Mark Hotzler, partners in the Columbia Heights Mall,
on October 11, 2000, to discuss the potential use of the former Marshall's space for the
Library.
Prior to the meeting, Bob had provided me with scale drawings of the space available.
Using the space needs study conducted by the City and space standards required for a
public library of our size, I did a very rough concept of how the layout could work. We
discussed the following:
1. Items needed to be added to the space by the landlord:
Items
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
What
a.
b.
C.
d.
What
a.
b.
C.
d.
Carpeting
Sheetrock around meeting room, work room, offices
Window
Additional restroom
Panic bars on two emergency exit doors
Lighting panels moved
Sprinkler heads moved
to be done by renter:
Computer cabling
Security system
Electrical powerpoles
Moving expenses
Additional furniture
is included in rent?
Building insurance, liability
CAM includes trash, snow removal, parking lot maintenance, mowing
Maintenance contract on HVAC units
Real estate taxes
is not included in rent?
Personal injury, liability, contents
Electric, gas
Telephone
Cleaning
Ftc~'
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMO
TO:
Mayor Gary Peterson
FROM:
M. Rebecca Loader
SUBJECT: Written proposal from Bob Grootwassink
DATE:
October 31, 2000
I have received a written proposal from Bob Grootwassink concerning the Library renting
the previous Marshall's site in the Columbia Heights Center. (See attached copy).
This proposal results in the following:
1. Rent for the first five years without any additional options (such as carpeting)
amortized into the rent would be $99,008 per year.
2. Rent for years six through ten without any additional options and without any
changes to CAM, real estate taxes or insurance (which would change based on
increases in charges) would be $117,208 per year.
3. Bob' s proposal does not address the installation of a window or whether the
maintenance contract on the HVAC is included.
I will be on vacation from November 2-9. I will be back in the office on November 13.
I would like to set up a meeting for you and I to talk before we meet with Bob. I am also
waiting on some information about effects on property taxes/long term indebtedness.
Grootwassink Real Estate
1
6440 Flying C oud Drive, Suite 203
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 944-1665
October 25, 2000
Joan M. Grootwassink
Robert E. Grootwassink
Becky Loader
Columbia Heights Library
820 - 40m Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Becky:
It was a pleasure to meet with you and discuss the possibility of having the Columbia
Heights Library in our Columbia Heights Center.
Our proposal is as follows:
Term: ' '
Rental Rate:
Ten years with options
Years 1 thru 5 - $2.00 per sq. f~. ' '
Years 6 thru 10 - $3.00. per sq. ft.'
Additional options - Fair market rent
Additional charges of CAM, real estate taxes, ~nsurance
for the year 2000 to be $3.44 per sq. ft.
Size of Location:
Landlord to provide the
following: -
18,200 sq. ft.
a.
b.
C.
d.
f.
Two bathrooms to code
Existing lights and electrical in good working order
Ceiling 2x4' drop-in complete, replacing all missing
and bad tiles
Existing entrances and exits to code
All demising walls to be finished, taped, sanded and
painted.
Any additional finish for tenant's needs can be finished by Landlord and amortized into
the rent pins interest. I will be happy to have our construction people look at your
preliminary plan to get an idea of the additional costs.
I will look forward in hearing from you soon. I hope you had a nice vacation.
S~ ely Z /d'~//
ncer
Grootwassink Real Estate
6440 Flying C oud Drive, Suite 203
Eden Prairie, 55344
(612) 944-1665
November 10, 2000
Joan M. Grootwassink
Robert E. Grootwassink
Becky Loader
Columbia Heights Library
820 - 40th Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Becky:
I have talked to Ken Anderson and he states that he believes the city would rather
purchase than lease. We believe this is possible. In talking with our attorney, he thinks
the property can be plotted in separate parcels to enable us to sell.
Enclosed also are new layouts showing the exact measurements and a plan showing the
building plus the parking lot with the idea of a sale rother than a lease.
I hired RC Drafting to do an exact measurement of the space showing all walls and the
bathroom that were not on your plan.
I look forward to our next meeting on the 15m.
Sincerel '
Robert E. Grootwassink
MEETING NOTES 11/15/2000
(Mark H, Bob G, Walt, Gary, Becky)
1. The real estate could be divided into four plats: daycare, City, bus terminal
("meets and bounds" area), and rest of the mall. It takes about 45 days to achieve
splitting a plat.
2. CAM quotes include HVAC maintenance contract.
3. Bob: $60 "some"/sq. ft. for purchase of area; about $15,000 to plat it.
4. Snow removal in lot can be worked out: they do it, we pay or City does it, they
pay. Flexible in how handled.
5. Post office boxes need to be located somewhere other than current site.
6. Coffee shop space adjacent? Could be--either through lease running out or ??
7. Cross-easements would be needed in parking lot.
8. Bob and Mark just got new assessment/valuation (proposed): $4 million.
9. New library construction is running $125-$130 per sq. ft.
10. TIF implications:
a. Three districts in City; how effect each and grants for deficits?
b. 2009: when TIF ends; could be extended.
c. Grants: missed first year; could be 3-4 more.
11. Three scenarios:
a. Rent
b. Lease/purchase (option to buy); could apply a lump sum discount to
purchase depending on if they do remodeling or not
c. Purchase; approx. $1.2 million if do remodeling, $1 million if not
12. Remodeling estimate: $100,000
13. Police Dept. could use existing Library building
14. Bob and Mark have hired a construction coordinator; feel free to address
questions to him.
15. Time-frame: to Monday night Council work session
16. Important to not lead them on if City is not serious.
Purchase of Property
Revenovation Costs
Purchase Cost
Total
Basic CAM
Property Taxes CAM
Total CoSt · "'.;:..
Annual cos~
Rental of Property
Revenovation Costs
Rent
Basic CAM
Property Taxes CAM
Total cost
Annual cost
City of Columbia heights
Library
Rent verus Purchase
Prepared 16-Nov-00
5 10
Years Years
15
Years
200,000 200,000 200,000
1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
228,701 457,402 686,104
0 0 0
'1.4,2.8,.70.I:!1,657~402 ~ ~,8.86,104
285,740 165,740 125,740
Years
200,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
914,805
0
2,114,805
105,740
200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
182,000 455,000 819,000 1,274,000
228,701 457,402 686,104 914,805
93,730 187,460 281,190 374,920
704,431 1,299,862 1,986,294 2,763,725
140,886 129,986 t 32,420 138,186
IFactors I
Square Feet 18,200
Rent per sq ft )
Years 1-5 2.00
Years 6-10 3.00
Years 10~15 (Estimate) 4.00
Years 16-20 (Estimate) 5.00
CAM (estimated) I
Basic CAM 2.44
Property Taxes CAM 1.00
Estimated Total CAM 3.44
Estimated annual increase in CAM 3.00%
Estimated Renovation Cost
Estimated Purchase Cost
200,000
1,000,000
City of Columbia Heights
Public Works Department
Work Session Discussion Item: ~~
Work Session date: November 20, 2000 b'~orks
Prepared by: ' , ' '
ltem: Replacement of Unit # 17, 1985 Ford C700 Water Flush Truck
Background:
Unit #17, is a 1985 Ford C700 Cab Over chassis equipped with a 1000 gallon water tank and
various water flushing equipment. The chassis was purchased new in 1985 for $ 33,710, with a
projected life of 15 years. The odometer reading is 45,000 and 6,213 hours of operation have
been recorded since an hour meter was installed in 1992. The manual transmission is very
difficult to shift and is no longer in production. The transmission linkage was poorly designed
has been replaced several times. The 2 speed differential needs to be replaced. Drive belts for the
air compressor that supplies air to operate the flush controls are no longer available. The
mechanics have rated the overall mechanical condition as fair to poor. The body condition is fair.
The water tank interior is stainless steel with a steel exterior hull. The attached spraying system
is adequate and could be reconditioned with minor valve and pipe replacements.
Unit #17 is used by the Street Dept. during street sweeping operations to rinse the streets and
control dust. It is used by the Park Dept. to flood skating rinks, water trees, sod, and ballfields.
It is used by the Sewer and Water Dept. as an auxiliary water supply for sewer cleaning
equipment.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The entire unit was scheduled for replacement in 2000 under the Capital Equipment Plan with an
estimated cost of $110,000. Public Works has obtained cost estimates and has developed three
option plans with cost estimates:
Keep Unit #17. Convert the transmission from standard to automatic, complete
the other necessary repairs to the chassis, recondition the water tank and flushing
system. The estimated cost is $30,000.
Replace Unit #17 chassis and recondition the existing water tank and flushing
system. The estimated cost is $55,000.
Purchase a new chassis, water tank and flushing system. The estimated cost is
$105,000.
Staff recommends replacing Unit #17 chassis and reconditioning the existing water tank and
flushing system. Unit #17 chassis is proposed to be disposed of by auction.
November 20, 2000 Work Session
Replacement of Unit # 17, 1985 Ford C700 Water Flush Truck
Page 2
Requested Action:
Authorization to seek bids for one (1) new Cab-over Cargo Chassis and reconditioning of the
existing water tank and flushing system. The estimated cost of $55,000 would be appropriated
from Capital Equipment Replacement Fund #431-43121-5150.
City of Columbia Heights
Public Works Department
Work Session Discussion Item: f
Work Session Date: November 20, 2000
Prepared by: Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Works
Item: Authorization to proceed with purchase agreement for single family residential
properties (2) as recommended in the 1999 Storm Water Study
Background:
An extensive engineering study was tradertaken in 1998 and completed in 1999 evaluating various
locations throughout the City with storm water problems. The largest study area, Jackson Pond,
recommended the most feasible alternative for three separate sites would be the acquisition, demolition,
and site grading of three residential properties. At their September 12% 2000 regular meeting, the
Council authorized the firm of Wilson Development to assist the City with the acquisition process. The
third property, located at 4330 Washington, has withdrawn from the process and is not interested in
selling their property as part of this process.
Analysis/Conclusions:
An independent appraisal firm, hired by the City, has performed a complete property appraisal with the
estimated market value and comparable for each property as follows:
Market Value Comparable Total
· 4542 Washington $104,000 $16,000 $120,000
· 1307 42"d Avenue $106,000 $13,900 $119,900
Comparables may be required in the event that the current owners were to move to another home in the
general area, and what the adjustment is the cost of housing for a 'comparable' home. The comparable in
each case was determined by Wilson Development. These figures do not include moving costs nor
adjustments for interest rates differences, also requirements under the law. It is the intent of this process
for the sale of property to be performed by negotiation, with the offering price indicated as negotiated by
Wilson Development.
Funding will be provided by the City' s Storm Water Utility and DNR Flood Mitigation Grant funds,
which have been awarded.
Requested Action: Authorization for purchase offers to be made for the Fair Market Value for 4542
Washington Street and 1307 42"d Avenue, as recommended by Wilson Development Services. Further
costs, such as moving expenses and interest rate adjustments are not included and would be listed as an
additional cost separately in the final purchase agreement.
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Attachments: Appraisals (2) partial.
Purchase Agreement (Sample)
LAKE STATE REALTY SERVICES, INC.
Appraisals
Fie No. 20100
APPRAISAL OF
A Single Family Residence
4542 Washington St.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
FOR:
The City of Columbia Heights
637 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
BORROWER:
owner: Johnson
AS OF:
October 31, 2000
BY:
Paul G. Schwartz
Certified General Appraiser
2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 659-0920
LAKE STATE REALTY SERVICES, INC.
Appraisals
Fie No. 20100
November 6, 2000
Mr. Kevin Hartsen
The City of Columbia Heights
637 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
File Number: 20100
Dear Mr. Hensen:
In accordance with your request, I have personally inspected and appraised the real property at:
4542 Washington St.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value of the subject property, as improved.
The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements.
In my opinion, the estimated market value of the property as of October 31, 2000 is:
$104,000
One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars
The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions,
final estimate of value, descriptive photographs, limiting conditions and appropriate certifications.
Paul G. Schwartz
Certified General Appraiser
MN ~r20002323
Lake State Realty Services, Inc. 2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Direct: 651-659.0920 and fax: 651-653-1381
2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 659-0920
LAKE S I A1 E REAL 1Y SERVICES, INC.
UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL REPORT
Property Description File No. 20100
Property Address 4542 Washington St. City Columbia Heights Slate MN Z~pCnde 55421
Legal Description Lot 3, Block 4, Gillettes Annex to Columbia Heights County Anoka
Assessor's Parco~ No. 263024420065 Tax Year 2000 R.E. Taxes $ 795.90 Special Assessminis $ 0.00
'Borr er Owner: Johnson Current 0 .... M. Johnson Occupanl: {XI Owner [ } Tenant L I vacant
ow
· · rx) I } LeaseheldIProjedType f / PVD L ) Condorninium(HUO/VAonmy} HOA$ ~o.
Pmed n hi appra~ed Fee Simple
· p ygs
Neighborhood or Proled Name Map Reference E2-92 Census Trad 515.02
Sale Pri:e $ N/A Date of Sale N/A Description and $ amounl of loan charges/concessions to be paid by solar N/A
LenderlCJienl The City of Columbia Heights Address 637 38th Avenue NE. Columbia Heights, MN 55421
ApFaiser Paul G Schwartz. Address 2140 Offer Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Location L.~ Urban [_J Suburban {....J Rural Predominant Single family housing Resent land use % Land use change
Buitup [] Over75% (~ 25-75% [] Under25% occupancy PRICE AGE Onefamly 100% [~ Notlikdy [] Likely
S (0m}
a'oMhrale E3 Rapid (~ Stable D Slow {~] Owner 85 Low 30 2-4farnly __ E3 InFocess
Properly values [] Increasing [~ Stable D Dadthing [] Tenanl 150 High 80 Multi-frdnly __ To:
Demar~l/supl~y [] Shodage [] I~bata~e F~ Oversupp"y [~ Vacanl(O.,9,~) i~/!!i;~:: Predominant :=:!!;ii~iiTi~Commucial
Marketing time I~Underarn~. Da~rn0s. C'~OverSmos. I"'lv~ri(o. 5) 125 I 65 ~ )
Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors.
Neighborhood boundaries and characterislics: See Attached Addendue.
~ Fadors lhal affect the marketability of the propedies in the neighborhood (proximity to employment and amentries, employment stability. appeal to markel, etc.):
See Attached Addendue.
_
..
_
Markel conditions in the subject neighborhood (including suppod for the above conclusions relaled to Ihe kind of properly values. demand/mjpply, and markcling time - - such as data on competitive propedies for sale in Ihe neighborhood, description of the prevalence of sales and financing concessions, etc.):
The demand/supply ratio of the subject marketplace is considered stable, with an adequate amount of properties for sale, and potential
purchasers. MLS marketing times for properties similar to the subject average less than 60 days. Due to the high demand of the
subject's marketplace, properties typically sell for something close to the list price. Seller concessions are few to none, and are
typically in the form of points. Property values continue to increase at a rate above that of the Regional CPI.
IProject Information for PUDs (If applicable) - - is the developer/builder in control of the Home Owners' Association (HOA)? L_J YES ~J NO
Approxirnate Iotal number of unils in the subject project Approximate total number of units for sale in the subject project
Describe common elements and recreational facilities:
Din~er, oions 40 x 129.15
Site area 5166 Sq. Ft. CornerLot LJ Yes ~.} No
',"" '°"'"' """"""°" "" .... =,
Highest & best use as improved: ('~ Present use I"'l Other use (explain)
Utilities Public Othor Off-site Improvements Type Public Private
Eledridly [] Street Asphalt []
Gas (~3 Curb/gutter Concrete {~3 []
Water [] Sidewa,k None [] []
Sanitary sewer [] Street lighls Some []
Storm sewer [~3 Alley Concrete
Comments (apparent adverse easemenls, encroachmerits, special assessments, slide areas, illegal or legal nonconforming zoning, use, elc.):
Addendum,
[GENERAL DESCRIPTION
No. of Units One
No. o~ Stories One
Type (Det./AlI.) Det.
Design(Style) Rambler
Exisling/~roposed Existing
Age(Yrs.) 65 Yrs.
Effedive Aqe (Yrs.) 20 Yrs.
~'.'ROOMS Foyer Living
Basement
LevI41 1
Level 2
Finished area above grade contains:
INTERIOR Materials/Condition
Rcors Carp.-VyL/Avg.
iWalls Paint./Avg.
Trirn/Finish HdWd./Avg.
Bath Roar C.TI./AVg
Bath Wainscot Pnld./Avg.
Doors Solid Cr.-Wd/Avg.
Topography Level-adj. area drains into
Size Typical for area
Shape Rectangular
Drainage Poor-area drains into
View Nothing adverse
Landscape1 Typical for area
Driveway Surface Asphalt
Apparent easements None apparent
FEMA Special Rood Hazard Area [~J Yes L] No
FEMA Zone B Map Date 2/16/93
FEMAMapNo. 270010 0005 B
See Attached
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION FOUNDATION BASEMENT
Foundation Conc. BIk. Slab No Area Sq. FI. 552 s.f.
E:deriorWails Hdbd. Cm~Space No % Finished 0%
Roof Surface Asph. Shing. Basement Part. Celing Exposed
Guttern & Dwnspts. Alum. Sump Pump Yes Walls Conc. BIk.
Window Type DbI,Hung Dampness Some noted Roor Conc.
Storm/Screens Yes Seltlement Perhaps Outs~deEnky None
Manufactured House No lnfestation None noted
Dining Kilchen Den Family Rm Rec. RrrL Bedrooms # Baths Laundry
1 1 I 2 I
INSULATION
Roof Cncld. []
Celing Cncld. []
Waits Cncld. []
Roor Cncld. []
None []
Assume typ. for age
Other Area Sq.R.
552
968
6 Rooms; 2 Bedroom(s); I Bath{s); 968 SquareFeetofGrossLivingArea
HEATING KITCHEN EQUIP. ATTIC AMENITIES CAR STORAGE:
Type FWA Refrigerator [] None [] Fieplace(s)#__ ~] None []
Fuel Gas Range/Oven ~ Stairs [] Patio Concrete [] Garage2 lolca~
Cond~iionAvg. Disposal [] Drop Stair [] Deck [] Allached
COOLING Dishwasher [] Scuffle E~ Porch [] Detached 2
Central None Fan/Hood [] Rocr E3 Fence [] Buit4n
Other None Microwave [] Heated [] Pod E3 Carpod
Condi~icnN/A Washer/Dr/or ['} Finished E~ E"] Driveway 2
IAdditicnal fealures(special energy efficient items, etc.): The subject has the following additional features: concrete walkway and patio; and a new
addition 10 years ago, which added family room and bedroom·
Condition of the improvements. depreciation (physical. functional. and external), repa~*s needed. quality of construction remadeling/additions, elc.: See Attached
Addendum.
lAdverse environmental conditions (such as, but not limited Io, hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) present in Ihe improvements. on lhe site. or in the
immediate vicinity of the subloci property: The immediate vicinity drains into the subject, therefore the subject is in the flood plain. This
cannot be readily cured. No other adverse conditions noted.
Ffedee Mac FOrm 70 &~3 PAGE 1 OF 2
Valuation Section
lEST/MATED SITE VALUE..fl.qqd ;~p.ne.ip~ .............. = $ 20,000
ESTIMATED REPRODUCTION COST-NEW OF IMPROVEMENTS:
Dwding 968 Sq. FL @$ 81.75 = $ 79,13--4
¥ Bsmt. 552 SqFt. @$ 24.50 = 13,524
.k) .
Pats 4,500
~. o
'~ 473 Sq. Ft. i;$ 24.75 = 11,707
~ Tolal Estimated Cost New ................ = $ 108,865
Less % Physical ExternalEat. Remaining Econ. Life:-40
D~m.:ial~ 33% Functional . = $ 35,925
Depreciated Value of Improvements ................... = $
'As-i' Value of Site reprovemonte .................. = $
INDICATED VALUE BY COST APPROACH ........... = $
ITEM I SUBJECT ! COMPARABLE NO. 1
4542 Washington St. 4249 NE 5th St.
Addre'~s Columbia H~igbts .... ._C_..,Iumbia Heights, .....
! 5 b:ocks southwest
~ P.ce I$ r. JlA. $
........
~tt~.A,-..!_i$ .... '~0_0__.. 123.C2_'[__.
....
Data and/~' Irspect=arl . rJLS & Dr,vehy
LAKE [S IAI E REALI Y 5L:RVICE6, INC.
UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL REPORT P.. No. 2O1OO
Comments on Cost Approach (such as, source of cost eel(male,
silo value, square foot calculation and for HUD, VA and FmHA, the
estimated remaining economic life of the properly):
While the subject has external obsolescence due to the
position in the flood plain, a separate amount is not
subtracted in the depreciation section, since the land value
reflects this condition. The subject's replacement cost is
obtained from the local marketplace. The physical
depreciation is based on the age/life method, with the subject
72,940 having an effective age of 20 years, and an estimated
6,500 remaining lifespan of 40 years.
99,400
COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3
4545 6th St. NE 4151 Madison St.
Columbia Heights
.......... Columbia Heights
! 2 blocks west 5 blocks southeast
10~3 5001 ........................._$ 119,900 $ 108.140
......... :$ .... .1.~.87:.~_1 ............ $. .... :11241 ;a
' MLS & Dnveby MLS & Driveby
Verifr,.afion Sources
VALUE ADjUSTMENTS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Concessions ~:::;i :: FHA
No concessions
Date of Sale/Time N,tA ::' ':::::::: !~i~i!!~?!::~::::~:~!~! 6/00 9 DOM
Location Urban Similar
~eeSirde Fee Simple Fee Simple
Site 5166 SqFt. Similar
View Flood Plain Nothing adverse
Design and Appeal Rambler/Avg Rambler/Avg.
Quat,/ct~ Avg. Avg.
Age 65 Yrs. 77 Yrs.
Condition Av~l. Ave.
..Above Grade Tc~4: edrms i Baths Tc{al; Sdrms ! Baths
m Ccu . .
RoD nl 6: 2; 1.00 5; 2: 1.00
Gross Living ~ea 968 Sq. FI+ 882 SqFL
Baserrenl&Fe~isJ~l 552 Sq. Ft. Similar
Roorm Below Grade Unfinished Unfinished
Fundirma/Utlity Avg. Avg.
Heating/Coding Gas FWA Gas FWA C/Air
Ene~Ermientltems Typ. for age Typ. for age
GaragelCarpod 2 De(. Garage 2 Det+ Garage
Porch, Patio, Deck, Patio None
Fireplace{s), etc.
Fence, Pod, etc.
Kit. Equip. Typical Tyeical
N~t ~,~ .~,;) .Lj ._,.... [.~.j.- ~ $.
Acijuded Sale~ Pnce i Gloss: 11 5%
~ 1% .....
d ~o~o_, .a.'.je ................... =_r!p.L....-..4.__ $
· (-)'f~l,-~l~ DESCRIPTION
FHA
NO concessions
8/00 6 DOM
Similar
Fee Simple
10,800 Sq. Ft.
-7,500 Nothing adverse
Rambler/Avg.
Avg.
47 Yrs.
Good
+2,500 5~ 3: 1.00
NMD 876 Sq. Ft.
Full Bsmt.
Unfinished
Avg.
-1,000 Gas FWA C/Air
Typ. for age
1 Det. Garage
+1,500 None
· (-) $ ,~j~tmene DESCRIPTION
FHA
NO concessions
8/00 8 DOM
Similar
Fee Simple
-5,000 Similar
-7.500 Nothing adverse
Rambler/Avg.
Avg.
78 Yrs.
-5,000 Av~l.
T~ ~ 8e-,r,s ! ~
+2,500 5~ 1 ! 1.00
NMD 962 SqR.
-2,000 FUll Bsmt.
FR, .5 bth.
Avg
-1,000 Gas FWA C/Air
Typ. for age
+2,000 2 Det. Garage
+1,500 Deck
-7,500
+2,500
NMD
-2,000
-3,000
-1,000
t,:.'.._4~ecj .......-~::1:~.. s _ 105.4c.o _~_~l.: -jo___2:~ ... s ...._9/,140
Comments on Sales Comparison (including the subject property's compalibi~ity to the neighborhood, etc. ): See Attached Addendure.
ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO. 1 COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3
Date, Price and Data N/A N/A N/A N/A
wthh year el appraisal
Analysis of any currenl agreement of sale, option, ~ listing of the subjed Ixopedy and analysis of any ~ ~lles el subjed and oDinparables wthh ~ )'ear d Ihe date oiapFais~:
The subject and comparables have not sold other than as indicated above.
INDICATED VALUE BY SALES COMPARISON APPROACH ..................................................... $ 104,000
· INDICATED VALUE BY INCOME APPROACH (IfAppf~cable) Eslimaled Market Rent $ N/A /Mo x C..oss Red Multiplier N/A = $ N/A
This appraisal is made ~ 'asia' [__) subjedtotherepaks, allerations, hspedionaarcondtionsl~edbelow LI subjedlocoq:telisaPerlolansandsPe:i~i°ns-
C<,'dliomelAppralsalc This is a summary appraisal. This appraisal is made as-is. All mechanicals, unless specified, are assumed to be in
proper working order. No liability is assumed by this statement.
Rnal Reconciiation: See Attached Addendum.
~ The lx~rpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value of the real properly thai is lhe subjed of Ihis repod, based on the above conditions and the eerttcatiml,
mr and~im~ingcundifions~andmarketvaluede~mition~hataredaledin~heat~achedFreddieMacF~Tn43~/FannisMaeFeim1~4B(Revised 6~93 ).
~ ~(1NE~EST~MATETHEMA~KETVALUE.~ASDEF~NED~FTHER.EALPR~PERTYTHAT~sTHEsU~L~ECT~FTH~SR~5R:;)RT.AS~F 10/31/2000
7,~ (ONLY IF REQUIRED):
I Y
Signature / ' " Signalure E3Did 1"3Did Not
Name Paul G Schwadz , Name Inspecl Properly
DateRepodSigned 11/06/2000 Date Repod Signed
State Cedifr..-ation # 20002323 State MN State Certifr. ation # State
Or State License # Slate Or Slate License # Slate
Fr.dd. M.,: Faro 70 e-93 PAGE 2 OF 2
Lake State Realty Services, lnc
LAKE STATE REALTY SERVICES, INC.
Appraisals
File No. 20101
APPRAISAL OF
A Single Family Residence
1307 42nd Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
FOR:
The City of Columbia Heights
637 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
BORROWER:
Owner: Kruse
AS OF:
October 31,2000
Paul G. Schwartz
Certified General Appraiser
2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 659-0920
LAKE STATE REALTY SERVICES, INC.
Appraisals
Fie No. 20101
November 6, 2000
Mr. Kevin Hansen
The City of Columbia Heights
537 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
File Number: 20101
Dear Mr. Hansen:
In accordance with your request, I have personally inspected and appraised the real property at:
1307 42nd Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value of the subject property, as improved.
The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements.
In my opinion, the estimated market value of the property as o1' October 31, 2000 is:
$106,000
One Hundred Six Thousand Dollars
The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions,
final estimate of value, descriptive photographs. limiting conditions and appropriate certifications.
Sincerely,
Paul G. Schwartz
Certified General Appraiser
MN #20002323
Lake State Realty Services, Inc.
2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Direct: 651-659-0920 and fax: 651-653-1381
2140 Otter Lake Drive. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 659-0920
LAKE SIAl E REAL1 Y SERVICES, INC.
9perty Description UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL REPORT F.. No. 20101
, Properly Address 1307 42rid Ave. NE C~ly Columbia Heights State MN Z~pCede 55421
Legal Description See Attached Addendure. County Anoka
Assessor's Parcel No. 363024240067 Tax Year 2000 R.E. Taxes $ 868.60 Special Assessments $ 0.00
Borrower Owner: Kruse C .... tO .... R. Kruse Occupant: [X] Owner (' } Tenant [ ] Vacanl
Propedy dqMs appraised [XI Fee Simple [ ) Leasehold I Project Type [ ) PUD f ) Condomini~m(HUDNA only) HOA$ /Mo.
, Neighb~hood er Proled Name Map Reference E2-92 Census Trod 515.02
Sale Price $ N/A Date of Sale N/A Description and $ amount of loan chargedconcessions to be paid by seler N/A
Lender/Client The City of Columbia Heights Address 637 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
'Appraiser Paul G. Schwartz Address 2140 Otter Lake Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Localion L~ Urban ~J Suburban L.J Rural Predominant Single family housing Present land use % Land use change
RI AGE
Suit up OOver75% E~325-75% ~]Under25% .... pancy ~P(~Io~CE O-) Onerarely 100% (~Nollldy EZ]Likdy
C, towth rate [] Rapid [~] Stable E] Slow [] Owner 8__5 Low 3J 2-4 famiy [] In Focess
Properly values E~ increasing [] Stable [] Declining [] Tenant 150 High 80 Multi4anly __ To:
Demend/suppiy E] Shodage [] inba~nco E] Oversupply (~3 Vacanl(0-8%) :~;ii;;E: Predominant i~}+~;~!:ii! Co~
Marketing time ~ Under3mos. E"I 3-6roDs. ["] Over6rnes. C"] v_.(o~.,s~) 125
Neighborhood boundarms and characterrefine See Attached Addendure "'
Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors.
·
~ Factors thai effect lhe rnarketability of the propedies in the neighborhood (proximity to employmenl and amenSties. employment stability, appeal to market, etc.):
~ See Attached Addendum.
.r
_
l l
Markel conditions in lhe subject neighborhood (including suppod for the above conclusions robled to Ihe trend o~ Fopedy vies. demand/supply, and makeling time
- - such as data on competitive propedies for sale in the neighborhood, description of the prevalence of sales and financing concessions. etc.):
The demand/supply ratio of the subject marketplace is considered stable. with an adequate amount of properties for sale. and potential
purchasers. MLS marketing times for properties similar to the subject average less than 60 days. Due to the high demand of the
subject's marketplace, properties typically sell for something close to the list price. Seller concessions are few to none, and are
typically in the form of points. Property values continue to increase at a rate above that of the Regional CPI.
tProject Information for PUDs (If applicable) - - Is Ihe developer/builder in conlrol of the Home Owners' Association (HOA)? LJ YES [__J NO
ApFoximale total number of units in lhe subloci project Approximate total number of un;ts for sale in the subject project
Describe common elements and recreational facilities:
Dimensions 50 x 150
Sitestea 7500 Sq. Ft. CornerLot ~ Yes ~ No
Highest &besl use as improved: F'~ Present use ~') Other use (explain)
Utilities Public
Bedridy []
Gas [~]
San JaW sewer []
Storrn sewer ~
Other
Off-site Improvements Type Public Private
Street Asphalt [] E~
Curb/gutter Concrete E~ E~
Sidewalk None [] E~
Sireel lights Some [] []
,eyNo.e n n
Comments (apparent adverse easements, encroachmonte, special assessments, slide areas, illegal or legal nonconforming zoning, use, etc.):
Topography Level-adj. area drains into
Size Typical for area
Shape Rectangular
Drainage Poor-area drains into
View Nothing adverse
Laedscaph3 Typical for area
Driveway Surface Asphalt
Apparenl easements None apparent
FEMA Special Rood Hazard Area L_~ Yes L.J No
FEMA Zone C Map Date :2/16/93
FEMAMapNo. 270010 0005 B
See Attached
Addendum.
iGENERAL DESCRIPTION
No. d Units On e
No. o( Slories 1.5
Type (Det.lAIt.) Det.
Design(Style) 1.5 Sty.
Eisti~g/Proposed Existing
~rAge(Yrs.) 84 Yrs.
Effedive Age lyre.) 20 Yrs.
~:ROOMS Foyer Living
Baserrent
Levd 1 1 I 1
Levd 2
Finished area above grade conbins: 6 Rooms;
INTERIOR MalerialslCondifion HEATING
Floors Carp.-Vyl./Avg. Type FWA
W~s Paint./Avg. Fuel Gas
TrimfFmish HdWd/Avg CondtionAvg.
Bath Ro~ Vyl./Avg. COOLING
Bath Wainscot None Central None
Do<n Hollow Cr.-Wd./Avg Other None
CendilionN/A
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION FOUNDATION BASEMENT
Foundation Conc. BIk. Slab No Area Sq.R. 765 s.[
Exter~ Walls StUcco & Wd. CradSpa~e No % Finished 0%
Roof Surface Asph. Shing. Basement Partial Ceiing Exposed
Gutters & Dwnspts. Alum. Sump Pump Yes Wails Conc. BIk.
Window Type DbI.Hung Dampness Some noted Roar Conc.
SlornVScreens Yes Settlement Perhaps Outside Entry None
Manufactured House No Infestslion None noted
Dining Kitchen Den Farrty Rm Rac. Rrn. Bedrooms # Baths Laundn/
3 I
INSULATION
Roo~ Cncld. []
Celi~g Cncld. []
Walls Cncld. []
Root Cncld. []
None []
Assum~ typ. for age
Other Area Sq. FI.
765
1,056
3 Bedroom{s); 1 Bath(s); 1,056 Square Feet of Gross Living Area
KITCHEN EQUIP. ATtiC AMENfliES CAR STORAGE:
__ ae,~jeralo~ [] ,o.e [] F.r.~-<s)#__ [] No.. []
__ Range/Oven [] Slake [] Patio [] Garage2 llolcal~
Disposal [] Drop Stai' [] Deck [] Artached
Dishwasher [] Scuttle [] porch [] Detached 2
Fan/Hood [] Roar [] Fence 6' privacy [] Buit4n
__ M~.o.av. E] Heuted O Po~ [] c~p~t
Washer/Dryer ['3 Finished 1"'3 ~ Driveway ample
Additional batures (special energy efficient items. etc.): The subject has no additional features. There is a temporary sleeping quarters in the
iona,.,.d,,,erna,,..epo, ..... da,.q..,,,,o, con,,rac,,o .... SeeA, ached
Addendum.
iAdverse environmen a conditions(such as, but not limited to hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) present in the improvements, on.the site. or in lhe.
immediate vicinity of the subject property: The immediate vicinity drains into the subject, therefore the subject has hydrauhc problems. Th~s
cannot be readily cured. No other adverse conditions noted.
rm,~ M,c Ft., 7o e-93 PAGE 1 OF 2 Fv, r.
Address Columbia Heights
Proximity to Subject
Sales Pdce
Rice/Gross Liv Area
Data and/or
Verilicalion Sources
VALUE ADJUSTrvlENTS
Sales or Financing
Concessions
Date of Sale/Time
Location
Leaselx~Fee Simple
Site
View
Design and Appeal
Quar~yofCons~djon
Age
"Condition
.~Above Grade
~ Room Counl
p Gross Living Area
r~ Basement & Rnished
"~ Rooms Below Grade
.~ Functional Utility
;~.Heating/Cooling
Energy Effidenl Items
~rGarage/Carport
Por~. Patio, Deck,
Fireplace(s), etc.
Fence, Pool, etc Fence
Kit. Equip. Typical
Net Adj. (total)
Adjusted Sales Price
of Comparable
Valuation Section
IESTIMATED SITE VALUE poor hydraulics = $ · 20,000
Esf,~TED REPRODUC:rI~' &8~:rj~W
Dwelling 1.056 Sq. FI. @ $~81.75 = $ 86,328
~. Bsmt, 765 Sq. FI. @ $ 24.50 = 18,743
Fence = 2,500
~ Go"age/Ca'pod 528 Sq. Ft. @$ 24.75 = 13,068
~ Tolal Estimated Cost New ............. = $ 120,639
~ Less % Physical Functional · Exlernal Est. Remaining Econ. Life: -40
iDepreciation 33% = $ 39,811
Depredated Value of Improvements ................ = $
"As-is"Value of Site Improvements ................ = $
INDICATED VALUE BY COST APPROACH ........ = $
ITEM ~ SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO 1
1307 42nd Ave. NE 4950 Washington St. NE
Columbia Heights
12 blocks nodhwest
$ N/A $ 109,000
$ 0.00 ~ $ 123.30 ~
Inspection MLS & Driveby
LAKE STATE REALTY SERVICES, INC.
UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL REPORT File No. 20101
Comments on Cost Approach (such as, sourceof cosl estimale,
site value, square foot calculationand for HUD, VA and FmHA, the
estimated remaining economic life of the property):
"While the subject has external obsolescence due to the
hydraulic problems, a separate amount is not subtracted in
lhe depreciation section, since the land value reflects this
condition. The subject's replacement cost is obtained from
the local marketplace. The physical depreciation is based on
the age/life method, with the subject having an effective age
80,828 of 20 years, and an estimated remaining lifespan of 40 years.
6,500
107,300
COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3
4119 Monroe St. NE 1214 42nd Ave. NE
Columbia Heights Columbia Heights
6 blocks southwest within 1 block
$ 115,500 S
$ 141.54 ~ $ 8b.00 ~3
MLS & Driveby MLS & Driveby
-5.000
* ( } $ Adjustment
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
FHA
No concessions
N/A 3/00 17 DOM
Urban Similar
Fee Simple Fee Simple
7500 Sq.Ft. Similar
Poor Hydraulics Nothing adverse
1.5 Sty./Avg. 1.5 Sty./Avg.
Avg. Avg.
84 Yrs. 50 Yrs.
Avg,. Avg.
6: 31 1.00 5~ 3', 1.00
1,056 Sq.Ft. 884 Sq.Ft.
765 Sq. Ft. Similar size
Unfinished Den
Avg. Avg.
Gas FWA Gas FWA
Typ. for age Typ. for age
2 Det. Garage 2 Det. Garage
None None
DESCRIPTION
Conv. Ins.
No concessions
4/00 12 DOM
Similar
Fee Simple
Similar
Nothing adverse
1.5 Sty./Avg.
Avg.
59 Yrs.
Good
4', 2: 1.00 ,,
816 SqFI.
Similar size
Den
Avg.
Gas FWA C/Air
Typ. for age
1 Dot. Garage
None
Fireplace
Fence
Typical
[' I + IX] - i $
Gross: 17.0%
· ()$Ad~l~t DESCRIPTION
FHA
No concessions
6~00 13 DOM
Similar
Fee Simple
Similar
-5,000 Nothing adverse
1.5 Sty./Avg.
Avg.
81 Yrs.
-5,000 Avg.
7: 31 1.50
+3,600 1,500 SqFt.
Similar size
-1,500 Unfinished
Avg.
-1,000 Gas FWA
Typ. for age
+2,000 IDet. Garage
None
-1,500 Porch
Fence
Typical
I ]+ FXi- iS
Gross: 14.3%
$
+2,600
-1,500
None +500
Typical
[ I +/XI- iS 3,400 8,400
Gross: 8.8%
Net: -3.1% $ 105,600 Net: -7.3% $ 107,100 Net: -11.0%
Comments on Sales Comparison (including the subject properly's compatibility to the neighborhood, etc ): See Attached Addendum.
120,000'
+ (-) $ Adjuslm~nt
-5,000
-2,000
-6,700
+2,000
-1,500
13,200
106,800
ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO. 1 COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3
Date, Pdce and Data N/A N/A N/A N/A
Se~rcefcrpr~'sales
within year of appraisa~
Analysis of any current agreement of sale, option, or listing of the subject property and analysis of any pder sales ot subjed and cornparables w~thin one year of the date of appraisal:
The subject and comparables have not sold other than as indicated above.
INDICATED VALUE BY SALES COMPARISON APPROACH .......................................... $ 106,000
· INDICATED VALUE BY INCOME APPROACF(IfApplicable) Estimated Market Rent $ N1A /Me. x Gross Rent Multiplier NfA = $ N/A
[This appraisal is made I_~] "as is" ~ subject to the repairs, alteraliens, inspections or conditions listed below ~J subjed to completion per plans and spedfications.
Condi~nsofAppraisah This is a summary appraisal. This appraisal is made as-is. All mechanicale, unless specified, are assumed to be in
proper working order. No liability is assumed by this statement.
Final Reconciliation:The sales comparison approach most assimilates a potential purchaser's expectations and determination of price. The
income approach has no reliance, since propedies such as the subject are typically owner-occupied, and no rental data exists. The
~ cost approach provides support for the value conclusion via the sales comparison approach.
~The purpose of this appraisal is Io estimate the market value of the real properly lhat is the subject of this report, based on the above conditions and the certi~cation, contjngent
_ and limiting condilions, and market value de~nitiorthat are stated in the attac~ed Freddie Mac Form 439fi:annie Mae Form 1004 B (Revised 6~93 ).
~1 (VVE) ESTIMATE THE MARKET VALUE. AS DEFINED, OF THE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJEC'OF THIS REPORT, AS OF 10/31/2000
(VW'IICHISTH ATEOFINSPECTIONA~_THE!FFEC IVEDATEOFTHISREPORT)TOBE$ 106000
' '; / '-/' L~Did ~Did Not
Name Paul wartz Name Inspect Property
Date Report Signed 11/06/2000 Date Report Signed
State Certification # 20002323 State MN State Certification # State
Of State License # State Or State License # State
Freddie Ik FOrm ~0 6-93 PAGE 2 OF 2 Fanhie Mac F~rn 1004 6-93
Lake State Realty Services, Inc
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Address:
Project
REAL ESTATE SALE/PUKCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREElvIENT, made as of the__
between ,
Seller, and the City of Columbia Heights,
referred to as Buyer.
day of
· 2000, by and
heroinafter refencd to as
· hereinafler
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller owns certain real estate situated at
· Minnesota, and legally described below; and
WHEREAS, Buyer wishes to purchase and Seller is willing to sell to Buyer said
real estate; and
WHEREAS, the panics wish to define their respective rights, dudes and
obligations related to the sale/purchase of said real estate.
NOW, THEREFORE,, in consideration of the mutual promises and the respective
agreements contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Property
The Seller hereby agrees to sell and the Buyer hereby agrees to purchase the
following desert'bed real estate located in the City of , State of
Minnesota, to-wit:
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2. Purchase trice
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The purchase price for the subject property shall be the sum of
Thousand'and 430/100 Dollars ($ ) payable at closing.
3, Closine
The closing shall be on or before or with m 30 days
after all title objections have been satisfied by the Seller, if any have been made by the
Buyer.
4. Possession
The Seller further agrees to deliver possession no later than ,2000,
provided that all conditions of this agreement have bccn complied with. All charges for
city water, city sewer, electricity, and natural gas shall be prorated between the parties as
of datc of possession. Seller agrees to remove ALL DEBRIS AND ALL PERSONAL
PROPERTY NOT INCLUDED HEREIN from the property by possession date. Any
personal propcrty not removed by the date of possession, shall be considered the property
of the Buyer.
5. Deed/Marketable Title
Subject to performance by the Buyer, the Seller agrees to execute and deliver a
Warranty Deed conveying marketable title to said premised subject only to the following
exceptions'
(a) Building and zoning laws, ordinances, State and Federal regulations
(b) Restrictions relating to use or improvement of premises withore effective
forfeiture provision.
(c) Reser/ation of any minerals or mineral rights to the State of'Minnesota.
(d) Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with present
improvemems.
(e) Rights of tenants as follows: (unless specified, not subject to tenancies)
6. Title
The Seller shall, within a reasonable time after approval oftMs agreement, furnish
an abstract oftit}c, or a Registered Property Abstract certified to date to include proper
searches covering bankrupteics, and State and Federal judgments and liens. The Buyer
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shall be allowed 15 days after receipt thereof for examination of said title and the making
of any objections thereto, said objections to be made in writing or deemed to be waived.
If any objections are so made the Seller shall be allowed 60 days to make such title
marketable. Pending correction ofthie the payments hereunder required shall bc
postponed, b~t upon correction of title and within I 0 days after written notice to the
Buyer, the parties shall perform this agreement according to its terms.
If Seller shall fail to' have said exceptions removed or satisfied within the time
provided, Buyer may elect to do one or more of the following: (a) remove or satisfy the
exceptions on behalf of Seller and at Seller's cost and expense, all of which costs and
crpenses shall be deducted ~om the purchase price at closing; (b) elect to purchase
property subject tot he exceptions; and/or (c) declare this Agreement null and void (m
which case neither party shall have any further liability or obligation to the other. In the
event Buyer elects to remove or satisfy the exceptions on behalf of Seller in accordance
with alternative (a) above, Seller shall cooperate with and assist Buyer in all reasonable
respects.
7. Real Estate Taxe4
Real estate taxes due and payable in and for the year of closing shall be prorated
between Seller and Buyer on a calendar basis to the actual date of closing.
8, SveciaJ Assessments
Seller shall pay on date of closing all installments of special assessments. Seller
shall pay on datc of closing 41 other special ~ssessmcnts levied as of the date of closing.
Seller shall provide for payment of all special as~.~smcnts pending as of the date of closing
for improveancntS tha~ have bccn ordered by the city or other assessing authorities Seller
shall pay on the datc of closing, any deferred taxes.
9. Seller Warranties
SeLler warrants that buildings, are or will be, constructed emirely within the
boundary lines of the properly. Seller warrants that there is a right of access to the
property ~om a public right of way. These warranties shall survive the delivery of the
deed or contract for deed.
Seller warrants that prior to the dosing payment in full will have been made for all
labor, rna'~erials, machinery, fixtures or tools furnished within the 120 days immediately
preceding the closing in connection with construction, alteration or repair of any structure
on or improvemere to the propert3,.
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Seller warrants upon execution of this Agreemere, Seller will not rent the property
once it is vacated by any person now occupying same-
Seller warrants Seller has executed no option to purchase, fight offust refusal, or
any other agreement giving any person or other entity the right to purchase or otherwise
acquire any interest in the p'ropeny, and Seller is unaware of any option to purchase, right
of ~st refusal, or other s'trailarfights affecting the property, except as othcvsise noted in
the title commitment for the property.
Seller has received no notice of any action, litigation, investigation or proceeding
of any kind pending against Seller, nor to the best of Seller's knowledge is any action,
litigation, investigation, or proceeding pending or threatened against the Subject Premises,
or any part thereof. -
On the Date of Closing, there will be no service coreracts in effect in connection
with the Subject Premises, except those which are terminable on thirty (30) days' written
notice.
10. Risk of Loss
fiThere is any loss or damage to the property between the date hereof and the
date of closing, for any reason including fire, vandalism, flood, earthquake, or act of God,
the risk of loss shall be on Seller. If property is destroyed or substantially damaged before
the closing date, fills Purchase Agreemere shall become null and void, at Buyer's option,
and earnest money shall be refunded to Buyer; Buyer and Seller agree to sign cancellation
of Purchase Agreement.
11. Time Qf Essence
Time is of the essence in this Purchase Agreement.
12. Accentance
Scller understands and agrees that this Purchase Agreement is subject to
acceptance by Buyer in writing.
1.3. Default
fithe title to said property shall be found marketable or be so made within said
time, and said Buyer shall default in any of the agreemems and continue in default for a
period of 10 days, then and in that case the Seller may terminate this contract and on such
termination all the payments made upon this contract shall be retained by said Seller, as
liquid~ed damages, rune being of the essence hereof. This provision shall not deprive
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either party of the fight of enforcing the specific performance of this contract provided
such coreract shall not be terminated as aforesaid, and provided action to enforce such
specific performance shall be commenced within six months after such right of action shall
arise.
~4. Environmental Concerns
To the best of the Se!ler'$ knowledge there me no hazardous substances,
underground storage tanks, ot wells except herein noted:
15. WeU Disclosure
Buyer acknowledges receipt of a well disclosure statement from Seller attached as
Exhibit A to this A&,Teement.
16. Individual Sewage Treatment System Disclosure
Seller discloses that thee is not an individual sewage treatment system on or
serving the Property.
;17, As-b-Basis
It is specifically agreed that the Real Property is being conveyed to the Buyer by
the Seller in "As-Is Condition" ("with all faults").
18. Ri~,ht of Entry
Buyer is duly authorized agems shall have the right during the period from the date
of this Agreement to closing, to enter in and upon the Premises in order to make, at
Purchaser's expense, surveys, measurements, wetland delineations, soil tests, and other
tests that Buyer shall deem necessary. Buyer agrees to restore any resulting damage to the
Premises and to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Seller flora any and all cla/ms by
third persons of any nature whatsoever arising from Buyer's right of entry hereunder,
including all actions, suits, proceedings, demands, assessments, costs, expenses and
attorneys' fees.
1.9. Brol~er~ Commissions
In the event Seller has retained the services of any agent, person, corporation or
firm to assist in the sale of the property who, in turn, is entitlecl to a commission by reason
of this Agreement and the dosing hereunder, Seller hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
Buyer harmless from any liability arising therefrom.
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20. Eqlire A.~reement
This Purchase Agreement, any attached exhibits and any addenda of amendmcms
signed by the paytics, shall constitute the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer, and
supersedes any other written or oral agreements between Seller and Buyer. This Purchase
Agreement can be modified only in writing siSned by Seller and Buyer.
2L Incidental Expenses
All expenses of ~xamination of title, transfer tax, preparation and recording of
deed, appraisal, closing fees, lot surveys, etc will be paid by the Buyer. Any cost incurred
to remove any cloud on the title to convey a good and marketable title to said premised
subject shall be the responsibility of the Setter.
22. Elif. ihle for Reloc~tion Assistnee
The Sellers are eligible for re. location benefits as defined by The Uniform Real
Property Acquisition and Relocation Act of 1970 as amended and MS. 117.52.
SELLER:
I hereby agree to purchase the said property for the price and upon the terms above
mentioned, and subject to all conditions herein expressed.
BUYERS:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 20, 2000
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO: Fire
/
NO: DATE: November 16, 2000 DATE:
The consolidation of the Columbia Heights Fire Department Paid Division Relief Association to PERA entitled
the City of Columbia Heights to a $678,958 refund.
To qualify to retrieve these funds, the City must first develop a plan for the use of the existing funds. Because
these funds were residual fire funds, they must be allocated to Fire. Staff is currently working on a plan to
dedicate these funds to Fire Capital Equipment with options to utilize some funds for building renovation. Also
part of the plan will include the purchase of an SUV for the Fire Department to be used in several capacities.
The City of Columbia Heights must also adopt a resolution and conduct a public heating.
Staff will be present at the work session of November 20 to answer any questions.
00-105
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Me~tin,g of: Novomb~r 27, 2000
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ITEM:
NO:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fir~
BY: Charles Thompson
DATE: November 20, 2000
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
BY:
DATE:
Baclc~ound:
Minnesota Law 1999 Chapter 222 entitled, "Omnibus Retirement Bill", has made substantial changes to public
employee pensions in Minnesota, including the total merger of the Columbia Heights Fire Pension Plan. One of
these changes permits the return of the excess funding from the fire consolidation amount to the local jurisdiction.
The portion of excess funding available for the return to the City of Columbia Heights is approximately $678,959.
Amdsis:
Prior to retiring these ~mds, the city must hold a public hearing adopt a resolution, and adopt a plan for the
funds. The plan for the excess funds will be used to assist the Fire Department in the funding of the Fire Capital
Ontlay Fund. Also, a pertion of the excess funds will be used to assist the Fire Department in funding the purchase
of a new SUV. This vehicle will be a 2001 Ford Expedition to be purchased undeT the State Consortium Bid for
a total of $46,254.01, plus any applicable tax and license fees ($31,247.00 for the vehicle purchase and $15,007.01
for the customization of the SUV). Vehicle will be purchased from North Central Ambulance Sales and Senrice,
Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution ~2000-82, there being ample copies
available to the public;
Move to adopt Resolution #2000-82, a resolution establishing restrictive accounts for excess fire pension residual
assets and adopting a plan for the expenditure of such assets; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for purchase of 2001 Ford Expedition under State Consortinto Bid for a total
of $46,254.01, plus any applicable tax and license fees, from Noah Central Ambulance Sales and Service of Lester
Prairie, Minnesota.
00-107
COUNCIL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-82
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIVE ACCOUNTS FOR EXCESS
FIRE PENSION RESIDUAL ASSETS AND ADOPTING A PLAN FOR ~
EXPENDITURE OF SUCH ASSETS
Whereas, Minnesota Law 1999 Chapter 222, titled Omnibus Retirement Bill, has made
substantial changes to public employee pensions in Minnesota, including the total merger of
Columbia Heights Fire Pension Plan; and
Whereas, one of these changes permits the return of the excess funding from the fire
consolidation account to the local jurisdiction; and
Whereas, the port~on of excess funding available for return to the City of Columbia Heights is
approximately $678,958,
Whereas the city of Columbia Heights has held an advertised public hearing on November 27, 2000,
at which public hearing the proposed use of the fire residual assets were discussed and a spending plan
approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, adops the
following plan for the receipt and use of these excess fund assets.
1. The excess funds may be used to assist the Fire Department in the funding of the Fire
Capital Outlay fund.
2. The excess funds may also be used to assist the Fire Department in funding the
Purchase of a new SUV.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
THIS 27'h DAY OF MARCH 2000.
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Gary L Peterson
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
SSS MILL STREET NE., COLUMmA HEIGHTS. MN 55421 OFFICE: 612-782-2830 INSPECTIONS: 6 I 2-782-2835 FAX: 612-782-2833 TDD: 612-782-2806
Use of Excess Consolidated PERA Funds
The Columbia Heights Fire Department will use the excess consolidated PERA funds to
fund the Fire Department's Capital Outlay Fund.
In 2001 the Fire Department is proposing to purchase a new SUV. Total cost of
46,254.01
In 2002 the Fire Department will replace the current BLS Ambulance. This cost could
range from 90,000 to 110,000. The life expectancy of this vehicle will be extended to 8
years.due.to the purchase of a SUV tO be utilized for daily inspections,
In 2005 the Fire Department is scheduled to replace the third out Engine. The price of
this piece of Apparatus depends on the type and style it is replaced with.
In 2005 The Fire Department is scheduled to replace it's current SCBA'S (Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus) this will exceed 50,000.
The Fire Department will possibly use a portion of these funds for future building
renovations.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER