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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA AGN 09-17-02CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn. us 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 H:\edaAgenda2002\9-17-2002 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 H:\EDAminutes2002\8-20-2002 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: Consent2 0 0 2 \Augn/s t FinRep2 0 0 2 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 H:\Resolutions2002k2002-13 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: H:\Consent2002X2003 EDA Budget and Levy Ltr 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 2 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 Look Who's Joined Our Family! We're pleased to announce our newest addition to the United Educators Credit Union Family - a new branch opening Fall 2002! Introducing our Newest Addition... Conveniently located in Columbia Heights just off 694 and 65/Central Avenue, this new branch will offer the ease and value of credit union membership to those living or traveling in the North side of the Twin Cities. The new Columbia Heights branch of United Educators Credit Union will feature Lobby Access, Drive-Up Teller, and 24-Hour Surcharge-Free Drive-Up ATM. 4111 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ...Columbia Heights Makes Three! ~· EDUCATORS G R E D I T U ~q I 0 lq ~NDER All members of Education Minnesota and their families are eligible to join United Educators Credit Union. rg August 23, 2002 ° [ETibcator. Page 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. September 2002 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Ad in Focus 29 30 Ad in Star & Tribune October 2002 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Showing Ad in Showing 12:30 Focus 8:30 4.'30pm 12:30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Showing 8:30 - 12:30 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Opening 11:30 am Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Work Session Discuss Bids 27 28 29 30 31 Council Meeting Action Date