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EDA COMMISSIONMERS
Robert W. Ruettimann
Patricia Jindra
Marlaine Szurek
Julienne Wyckoff
Gary L. Peterson
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
September 17, 2002
The following is the Agenda for the regular meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) to be held IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE HRA MEETING on Tuesday,
September 17, 2002, in the City Hall, Conference Room 1,590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
MN 55421
The EDA does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all EDA 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 EDA Secretarv at 706-3669 to make arrangements (TDD 706-2806) for deaf or hearing imoaired only.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
CONSENT AGENDA.(These items are considered to be routine by the EDA Board of Commissioners
and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion.)
A. Move to adopt the consent agenda items as listed below:
1) Approval of Minutes.
a. The Regular Meeting of August 20, 2002.
2) Financial Report and Payment of Bills.
a. Financial Statement for August, 2002.
b. Payment of Bills for August, 2002.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2002-13, Resolution of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority (EDA) approving the financial statement for August, 2002
and approving payment of bills for the month of August, 2002.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
1. Review 2003 Budget and Adopt Resolution 2002-14, Setting the EDA Levy.
MOTION: Move to Adopt EDA Resolution 2002-14, being a Resolution of the Columbia
Heights EDA Adopting the 2003 Budget of $140,569 and Levy of $140,569 and recommending
this Budget and Levy to the City Council for approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the Deputy Executive Director -Robert Streetar.
Report of the Executive Director - Walt Fehst.
ADJOURNMENT
Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director
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THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) was called to order by President Ruettimann at 7:06 p.m., Tuesday, August 20,
2002, in the City Hall, Police/Fire Training Room, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Robert Ruettimann, Patricia Jindra, Marlaine Szurek, Gary
Peterson, Julienne Wyckoff, Bobby Williams and Bruce
Nawrocki
Walt Fehst, Executive Director
Bob Streetar, Deputy Executive Director
Randy Schumacher, Assistant Community Dev. Director
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Move to adopt the minutes of the July 16, 2002, regular meeting as presented in writing.
Financial Report and Payment of Bills
Move to approve Resolution 2002-11, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the financial statements for July, 2002 and approving payment of bills for
July, 2002.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Jindra, to adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Resolution 2002-12, Recommending Setting the EDA 2003 Levy
Streetar stated that on an annual basis the EDA is required to adopt a Resolution recommending
setting the EDA Levy for the coming year. Staff recommended $140,569, which is $3,554 higher
than last year and is the maximum amount that we can levy this year under the State Statute.
Streetar stated the Budget and Levy, will be reviewed in more detail at the EDA 's, September
17~ meeting.
MOTION by Peterson, second by Williams, to Adopt EDA Resolution 2002-12, being a
Resolution of the Columbia Heights EDA recommending the preliminary EDA Levy. All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2002
Page 2 of 3
Tax Increment Financing Status Report
Streetar stated the Board requested staff provide an updated status report of the Tax Increment
Financing Districts. Revenues collected from districts A3 , C7, C8 and K2 are pooled into one
fund and are pledged to pay off obligations that include bonds issued in 1990 and 1991 and a
City Interfund Loan. In the year 2002, there is a deficit of approximately $400,000. Deficits are
anticipated from 2003 through 2008, assuming no change in current property tax laws. They are
expected to range from $123,000 to $199,000 annually and beginning in 2009 the pool will
generate a surplus. In 2000, the City received a $300,000 grant from the State to cover a TIF
deficit that occurred in 1999. Revenues collected from districts N7, M8, P3/P4, and R8 meet
current obligations and are expected to meet future obligations.
Ruettimann indicated he previously asked staff to provide a large map showing all TIF districts.
Streetar stated the GIS department is working on the maps and they will be provided to the
Board next month.
Nawrocki requested Ehlers provide documentation from the late 80's or early 90 's were a tax
break was given to the properties in the Central Business District, to determine which years the
agreement applied to.
Ruettimann requested Ehlers provide a breakdown of each TIF district: 1) why they were
developed; 2) how it impacted the City; 3) current status; and 4) their future projection.
Eldridge, Ehler & Associates agreed to provide the information.
Shelly
Ruettimann requested the Board meet with the City Council on the funds the City owes the EDA
from the Crest View rewrite and some other administrative funds that are due to the EDA for
funding the project.
Williams, asked what steps need to be taken to remove the deficit. Eldridge stated they are trying
to find the combination of options to minimize or eliminate the deficit. Some options would be:
1) obtain bonds; 2) a forgiveness of loan agreement; or 3) tax the residents.
Municipal State Aid for Redevelopment
Streetar stated at the July EDA meeting the Board requested a map showing the relationship
between potential City redevelopment opportunities and the roads for which the City receives
Municipal State Aid (MSA). Streetar explained that the maps show three redevelopment
opportunities: 1) the industrial site; 2) 39tn and Central (Mady 's); and 3) 37th and Central.
Kevin Hansen stated construction funds for 2003 and 2004 have been encumbered for the
Central Avenue project. Therefore, the MSA funds won't be available for redevelopment until
2005. State Aid does not fund items identified as local responsibilities such as sewer, water,
streetscaping or non-roadway related items.
Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2002
Page 3 of 3
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan
Streetar stated that in the meetings between staff and United Properties it was discovered they
would be hiring an architectural firm to work on the plan. Staff contacted Mark Koegler from
the Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. to work with United as they have developed the Medtronics
study and helped the City write the grant for the $50,000 to do the Industrial Park Study, which
will save the City money. Staff has started working on Phase I of the plan. The final plan should
be ready for the City Council meeting of September 9th.
Ruettimann expressed his concern that none of the developers indicated they don't have the staff
to develop the plan for the City. Streetar stated United is the best company to do the
development and to bring in companies to fill the units.
ADJOURNMENT
President, Ruettimann, adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Bakken
Recording Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of: September 17, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Financial Report and Payment of Bills BY: Bob Streetar BY:
DATE: September 10, 2002
BACKGROUND:
The bound Financial Report for August 1, 2002 Check Listing (green sheets), and draft Resolution 2002-
13 are attached for review. The enclosed Financial Report lists the Revenue Guideline (pink sheets), the
Expenditure Guideline (yellow sheets), Expenditure Guideline with Detail (white sheets), and Balance
Sheet (blue sheets), for each fund and department. The report covers the activity in the calendar (fiscal)
year from January 1 through August 31, 2002.
The Check History shows each fund with an expenditure history during the month of August, 2002. The
total disbursements by fund are shown at the top of the listing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff will be available to answer specific questions. If the report is satisfactorily complete, we
recommend the Board take affirmative action to receive the Financial Report and approve the payment
of bills.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Resolution 2002-13, Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (EDA) approving the Financial Statement for August, 2002 and Payment of Bills for the
month of August, 2002.
EDA ACTION:
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EDA RESOLUTION 2002-13
RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR AUGUST,
2002 AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2002.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which
shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the
money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's
vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its
records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statement for the month of August, 2002 and the list of bills for the
month of August, 2002 are attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statement and the list of bills and finds them
to be acceptable as to both form and accuracy.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority that it has examined the attached financial statements
and list of bills, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, and they are found to be
correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and
the list of bills as presented in writing are approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attachments are to be made a part of the
permanent records of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Passed this __ day of ,2002.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
AYES:
NAYS:
Robert Ruettimann, President
Attest by:
Cheryl Bakken, Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
Meeting of September 17, 2002
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration. ORIGINATING EXECUTIVE
NO: 1 DEPARTMENT: EDA DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2002-14, Adopting BY: Robert Streetar BY:
the Proposed 2003 Budget and Levy for the DATE: September 9, 2002
Economic Development Authority (EDA).
BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Authority promotes and improves the community through
redevelopment, promoting quality business attraction and retention, and maintaining and improving the
City's housing stock.
EDA Expenditures - The Economic Development Authority (EDA) budget is funded by the EDA levy.
The proposed budget for 2003 is $140,569. This represents a 2.6% or $3,554 increase above last year's
budget of $137,015. This budget is essentially fiat and allows the EDA to continue its pursuit of the City's
redevelopment goals such as the redevelopment of the industrial park, 37th and Central, 39th and Central
and 40th and University.
EDA Levy- The proposed EDA levy for 2003 is $140,569. This is the maximum the EDA may levy,
and represents an increase of 2.6% or $3,554 increase above last year's levy of $137,015. The EDA
levy costs a homeowner with the average taxable market value home of $116,200 - $21.07 annually or
$1.76 monthly. Every additional $25,000 of taxable value adds $4.53 annually. Please find additional
budget information in the 2003 proposed budget book.
RECOMMENDATION MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2002-14, there being ample
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt EDA Resolution 2002-14, being a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights EDA adopting the 2003 Budget of $140,569 and Levy of $140,569 and recommending
this budget and levy to the City Council for approval.
EDA ACTION:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
EDA RESOLUTION 2002-14
RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (EDA) ADOPTING A BUDGET AND SETTING THE EDA LEVY.
BE IT RESOLVED By the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota as follows:
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council established the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority January 8, 1996 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.090 to 469.1081; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has given to the EDA the responsibility for all development and
redevelopment projects and programs; and
WHEREAS, the EDA is authorized under State Statutes, Section 469.107 to levy a tax on its area of
operation for the purposes authorized under State Statues 469.090 to 469.1091, subject to consent by
the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HRA FOR THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The EDA adopts and recommends to the City Council for approval a budget of $140,569 for
year 2003.
2. The EDA adopts and recommends to the City Council for approval a levy of $140,569 for
year 2003.
The Executive Director is instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the City Manager and
Finance Director/City Clerk of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
APPROVED THIS__ DAY OF
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
ROLL CALL: AYES:
NAYS:
Attest by:
,2002.
Walter R. Fehst, Executive Director Robert Ruettimann, President
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
EDA Commissioners and HI:LA Board Members
Robert Streetar, Community Development Director
Mark Nagel, Housing Assistant
Randy Schumacher, Community Development Assistant
September 4, 2002
Community Development Monthly Update
The purpose of this monthly report is to provide EDA Commissioners and HRA
Board Members with a comprehensive update on the City's redevelopment and
housing goals and activities.
REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The City Council established the following priorities in January of 2002. The
ones in bold are the ones staff is currently pursuing.
1. Industrial Park Redevelopment
2. Evaluate development of Lominanki Park
3.40th and University Redevelopment
4. Evaluate Options for Parkview Villa
5. Improve the Housing Stock
6. Increase Tax Base
7.37th and Central Redevelopment
8.39th and Central Redevelopment
9. Promote Columbia Heights
10.40th and Jackson to Van Buren
Redevelopment
10. (tie)4201 Central Redevelopment
Industrial Park Redevelopment (Priority #1)
At the September 9, 2002 City Council meeting, unanimous support was
given to approve a contract with HKGi for the completion of the Industrial Area
Redevelopment Master Plan in the amount of $65,430. HKGi will team up
with United Properties, who was selected by the City to provide a" Market
Driven" planning process in determining the highest and best use of the City's
industrial property. The purpose of the plan is to complete a feasible
redevelopment plan that will include a building program, general design plan,
development phasing, and required public financial participation that is based
on current and future market demand. A Community Development Block
Grant will fund the majority of the project cost and completion of the document
will occur before the end of the year.
40th and University (Priority #3)
The underground tanks have been removed and the staff is preparing to solicit
bids for the demolition of the gas station located at 3955 University ,Ave. Staff
expects to close on this property probably sometime in November or early
December.
Evaluate Options for Parkview Villa (Priority #4)
The capital improvement plan is complete and will be presented to HRA Board
Member at their October 15 meeting for review, comment and approval.
37th and Central (Priority #7)
Recently staff met with two different developers that are interested in
redeveloping this site. One of the developers is working on behalf of the owner
of Puerto Vallerta, (the old Bridgemans building). Staff expects to meet again
with both developers in the next two weeks and will keep Commissioners and
Board Members informed.
Staff is preparing to solicit proposals for the demolition of the two City-owned
homes. Staff hopes to have the homes demolished by October 23.
39th and Central (Priority #8)
On September 11, staff is meeting with the development company of Schafer
Richardson. They will be presenting a possible redevelopment plan for this site.
Staff will provide the details of this meeting at the HRNEDA meeting on
September 17.
SchaferRichardson was on of the developers the City Council interviewed for the
Industrial Park Project. SchaferRichardson is a full service company providing
development, renovation, construction, and property management, leasing,
marketing and syndication services.
HOUSING UPDATE
Housing Programs Promoted
Two cable TV programs were filmed this month - one promoting the First-time
Homebuyers Program and the other highlighting the Housing Resource Center
and the new Rehab Incentive Program. These were the 3ra and 4th cable TV
promotions on housing programs for Columbia Heights residents in the past 6
months. Thanks to Special Projects Coordinator Jean Keuhn for all of her help.
Because of these programs, the Community Development Department receives
many phone calls from interested residents.
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation-Housing Resource Center
The Housing Resource Center held their Open House for their new North Metro
Service Center in Shoreview. It is a restored farmhouse at 1170 County Road I.
The City of Columbia Heights will continue to be served out of the Northeast
Office located at 909Main Street NE in Minneapolis.
Housing Websites
All three websites are good sources of information on housing programs and
issues.
www. knowledgeplex.org www.fanniemaefoundation.org www.mhponline.org
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2002 PHA Plan
The 2002 Annual PHA Plan was approved by HUD on August 15th. This means
that another $128,506 will now be available for capital improvements to Parkview
Villa North. In addition, the HRA is now current on PHA Plans due to HUD;
however, there will not be much time to rest, as the 2003 Annual Plan process
begins at the October HRA meeting. HUD suggests budgeting the same amounts
as 2002 for 2003, as Congress has not yet passed a budget for FY 2003. Early
indications indicated a possible 15% or $19,200 reduction in HUD capital
improvement funds.
Habitat Homes
Matt Soucek of Habitat for Humanity states that two of the three homes have now
been closed. The sales price for the home at 3913 Polk Street was $167,000,
while 4401 Quincy Street sold for $155,000. The other half of the twinhome on
Quincy Street is scheduled to close in September. Habitat for Humanity is "on
track" to meeting its contract obligations with the HRA in a timely fashion.
325 Summit Street
The City will be accepting bids on the sale of this single-family residence. The
City will accept bids until 11:30 a.m., October 9, 2002 at which time the bids
publicly opened and read aloud.
Parkview Villa Housing Complex
965 N.E. 40t~ Avenue, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (76~) 706-3800 ~Fa~ (7,63)788-3978
DATE:
TO:
September 10, 2002
Bob Streetar; Community Development Director
Shirley Barnes; Chief Executive Officer; Crest View Corporation
Commissioners; Columbia Heights HRA
Board of Directors; Crest View
FROM:
Anita Kottsick, Housing Adminstrator
August/September Management Report for Parkview Villa & 4607 Tyler
PHYSICAL PLANT:
On Thursday September 6th the building was without water for a few hours while public works
performed repairs. The repairs took longer than anticipated. As a result of the water being turned off,
much sediment went through the water lines. This caused problems with the hot water circulating
pump. The coupler to the circulating pump needed to be replaced. Also we have had several problems
with the sediments clogging showerheads and faucet aerators. Staff will continue to repair as needed.
Thursday evening of September 6th one of the toilet tanks in the public restroom was cracked and
much of the front entry was flooded because the water in the tank kept running until staff was alerted.
Whoever broke the tank did not report it to the office so I am unsure if it was a visitor or resident. It
did not appear to be vandalism as nothing else within the bathroom or building was damaged. Staff
has order a replacement tank.
One apartment in the south building has a window that leaks when the rain comes from a certain
direction. An outside service came in and caulked several windows in both buildings that had
problems with breakdown and separation in the caulking. All other windows that have been re-caulked
no longer leak. But apartment 220 continues to get water in driving rains. At this point I think we
should have this window assessed again to see if there may be a structural problem. Staff will call
outside contractors to get their assessments and recommendations.
The middle sidewalk has been repaired.
OCCUPANCY:
No Vacancies
Waiting list totals are as follows:
Parkview Villa North
24 CH Residents
31 Non-residents
4607 Tyler
4 CH Residents
6 Non-residents
Parkview Villa South
27 CH Resident
14 Non residents
MISC:
For informational purposes the Parkview Villa calendar and the Administrator's monthly update to
residents is attached.
William Jones has begun training with Anita on the software program, the billing process, and resident
re-certifications.
Equal Housing Opportunity Agency
Owned by the City of Columbia Heights HRA
Managed by Crest View Management Services
EQUAL HOUIING
OPPORTUNITY
PARKVIEW VILLA UPDATE
September 2002
I hope everyone had a great tbne at
the picnic!l!!
RESIDENT COUNCIL NEWS
The next Resident Council meeting
will be held on Monday, September 9,
at 7:00pm in Community Room B.
ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME!
HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The next HRA meeting will be held
Tuesday, October 22, 6:30pm in
Community Room B immediately
followed by the EDA meeting. The
HRA will now have planned meetings
on a quarterly basis. All those
interested are welcome to come.
PACKAGES
As I informed you at the August
Resident Council Meeting staff will no
longer be able to sign fol' packages
PRIMARY ELECTION
Parkview Villa Community Room B is
a polling place for the September l0th
Primary Elections.
SMOKING
Please remember there is no smoking
in the common areas of this building.
Also please remind all of your visitors
of this rule.
ANNUAL BAZAAR
The annual Bazaar will be September
28t~. For all those new to Parkview
Villa the monies earned from this
Bazaar help subsidize events
throughout the year. There is a bake
sale, white elephant items, crafts, and
food available. Anyone who would
like to contribute baked goods, white
elephant items (these items must be in
good condition- no clothes or shoes
will be excepted), or crafts, please
bring items to Community Room B the
evening of Sept. 27th (not before) as we
do not have storage space. Also please
limit the time you use the tables in
Community Room A during the Bazaar
as they will need to be used for
shoppers who chose to, enjoy the
food!l!!!
ICE CREAM & CAKE
The VFW will be providing a treat of
cake and ice cream September 1 Ith at
7pm in Community Room A.
Everyone is welcome!
NEW FURNISHINGS
On September 4th at 2:30pm in
Community Room B there will be a
final meeting on new furniture choices.
All those interested please attend.
ROOF REPAIR
A call for bids have went out for the
repair of the roof area where the two
buildings join and a new roof for the
north building. Work may begin as
soon as the end of September. When
we have a firm date we will share it
with you. As I have mentioned before
these repairs are necessary and we will
experience some odors and noise
during this process. Please be assured
that we will do everything possible to
maintain as much of your comfort as
we are able. This construction may
possible take about a month.
NEW ADMINISTRATOR
William Jones is scheduled to begin his
duties September 16th. William and
myself will be training until this date. I
will maintain a small amount of my
time at Parkview for a while to aid in a
smooth transition and follow some
projects to completion. Please be sure
you welcome William to the building
and remember you all have one new
name to memorized where William has
many!!!
BAZAAR MEETING
The last update meeting before the
Bazaar will be September 12th at 2pm
in Community Room B. All interested
please
RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2002
Meeting called to order at 7 p.m.
Anita gave the management report.
Anita gave an update on the annual bazaar progress in chairperson Renie Sufka's
absence. She mentioned that white elephant items should be brought to Community
Room B after 4pm the night before the bazaar. Also remember items should be in good
conditions -no shoes or clothing. Several people are working on crafts. Joe Goodman,
Bill Cross, and Leo Mullenmaster volunteered to help with set up and clean up. Tickets
sales are going well, those residents that have tickets and will not be able to sell please
bring back so that others can sell. Anyone that is able please bake goodies for the bake
sale.
Anita mentioned to everyone that when we have a disruption in the water supply it is best
to wait until you see the water mn clear in your faucet before attempting to wash any
clothing especially whites.
Anita showed the residents the fabric choice for the new furniture. The residents asked if
this furniture was cleanable. Anita explained that the fabric was a woven crypton, which
is stain resistant and washable.
Anita showed an incident form that she would like residents to use when any incident
happens within the building. The name and apt.# is optional. There are forms in the
office and on the bulletin boards please use them. Recently there has been inappropriate
behavior going on with visitors to the building and this documentation will help address
this issue. Also calling 911 is an important way of addressing building disruptions.
Remember you are responsible for your guest's behavior.
The bids for the roof repair will be opened soon and then we will be informed of the
timelines for the project.
The caretakers requested that anyone that has material that can be used for rags give to
them as they are running low on cleaning rags.
Secretary Report as of 8/31/02
Checking Acct balance :$5879.46
Savings Acct. balance:S2134.40
Petty Cash balance:S71.71
Bingo fund balance:$139.61
Welcome Committee Report
Yvonne Velez and Esther Linden have been welcome to the building. Neither is present
at the meeting.
Activity Report
VFW bringing cake and ice cream 7pm -9/11. Coffee will be furnished by resident
council.
Anita's farewell party will be October 18th in the aftemoon.
Sunshine Report
Betty Sheldon stated that it was a quiet month. She read a thank you note from Barb
Camp. It was clarified that a card and money was sent to residents once a year for
hospitalization.
Old Business
Priscilla Cross reported that she had contacted the 3 elementary school within Columbia
Heights about what their wish list would be for donations. Each school will provide
Priscilla with a list of ideas and Priscilla will then share these at the next meeting.
Diane Powell made a motion to give the 3 elementary schools in Columbia Heights a
donation of $100.00 dollars each. Betty Morrison second the motion. It was voted on
and the motion passed.
New Business
Ruth Hillestad made a motion for the purchase of new knifes and utensils for the kitchen.
Diane Powell second the motion. It was voted on and the motion passed.
Ruth Hillestad made motion for the purchase of new pictures for the lobby and the
library. It was decide that Ruth Hillestad and Diane Powell would research the cost and
report back to resident council.
The winners of the $5.00 drawings were: Don Camp, Richard Jaworski, Olive
Stanislowski, Ruth Borris.
Motion to adjoum was made by Marion Johnson second by Helen Myhre.
Respectfully Submitted by
Leo Mullenmaster
Anita Kottsick, Housing Administrator
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SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT
The City of Columbia Heights will be accepting bids on the sale of one single-family
residential home and property at 325 Summit Street NE. This property is offered in "as
is" condition. The City does not warrant the condition of the home as it was recently
purchased only for the reconfiguration and redevelopment of adjacent property.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Columbia Heights, Community Development
Department, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN, 55421 until 11:30 a.m.
C.D.S.T. on October 16, 2002, at which time they will be publicly opened and read out
loud in the City Council Chambers.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Columbia Heights
as obligee, or a certified check payable to the City of Columbia Height, or an irrevocable
letter of credit or a non-interest beating cash deposit equal to at least five percent (2%) of
the amount of the bid. If bidder is selected by the City and fails to enter into a contract,
then the bidder shall forfeit said 2% deposit.
The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposit of the three most competitive
bidders for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for the opening of
bids.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or a portion thereof, to
waive irregularities and informalities therein, further negotiate terms of the proposals,
and reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the City.
Intended Scope of Use:
Bids will be considered on the basis of purchase price and compliance with
City requirements.
Accepted bid shall continue to utilize the property as a an owner-occupied
single-family residential home.
Bidder shall satisfy the City by providing a pre-qualification letter from a
lending institution at least equal to the amount of the bid.
Bid packets for this property can be obtained at the City of Columbia Heights,
Community Development Department 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN
55421 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. Monday through Friday. Questions
should be directed to Tim Johnson, at (763) 706-3673.
BID PROPOSAL
FOR
The purchase of a single-family residential home and property located at 325
Summit Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Bids must be typed or prepared in ink.
Bids must be signed in ink.
All erasures or changes must be initialed.
Bids must be received no later than stated in the advertisement of bids.
Bidder information
The property is scheduled for open house showings as follows: · October 2, 2002, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
· October 5, 2002, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
· October 9, 2002, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Bidder:
Nalne
Address
Telephone
Bid Pr/ce: Minimum bid price has been established at $146,500
My bid for the property located at 325 Summit Street N.E., Columbia Heights, MN
55421, in accordance with the advertisement for bids, is in the sum of
Dollars
($ ).
Intended use of the property:
All bidding requirements as outlined in the bid documents are understood and have been
complied with, to include all necessary financial securities.
Signature of bidder Date
General Information
325 Summit Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Legal Description:
Tract A:
Lot 18 & that part of Lot 17, Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka
County, Minnesota, lying northeasterly of the following described "Line 1" and
southeasterly of the following described "Line 2". (Parcel # 35 30 24 31 0119)
Zoning: Multiple-Family Residential (R-3); Lot cannot be split or used as more than a
two-family dwelling. Home is currently set up as a single-family dwelling.
LotSize: 56S X 27.17 X 100WX 14.12 X 60NX 123.25E (8,410 square feet)
Home features: Year built 1944; Foundation size is 1,200 square feet, 3 bedroom, 1
bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Partial basement, Tuck-under 2 -car garage, newer
roof
Status of property: City of Columbia Heights purchased property in summer of 2002.
Property was recently split for parcel reconfiguration. Lot split has been recorded at
Anoka County.
Current Status: Vacant single-family home.
Regarding any future additions or alterations on the property:
· Please refer to appropriate city handouts and city codes for any future building on
the property.
Valuations: Land and property
Estimated market value for taxes payable 2002: $126,200 Taxes for 2002:$1,017.00
* Value numbers obtained from Anoka County
Note:
·
Bids will be considered on the basis of purchase price, compliance with City
requirements, and a pre-qualification letter.
Please be aware that the City has redevelopment plans for the reconfiguration of
abutting alley, Lookout Place, and General Business properties to the west and
north of 325 Summit Street NE. These redevelopment plans Do Not include this
parcel.
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