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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 8, 2005 Regular CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRA TlON Mavor GGlY L. Peterson Coullcilmembers Robert A. Williams Bruce Nawl'Ocki Tammera Ericson Diehm Bruce Kelzenberg Citv Mallaf!er Walter R. Fehst 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights. MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visil auI' Websile al: 1I'1I'lv.ci.co/1II1lbia-heighls.IIlIl.!ls The following is the agenda for the regular meeting ofthe City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2005 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. 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 disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Pastor Peter Law, COlmnunity United Methodist Church, will give the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) 4. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A) Proclamations - nonti B) Presentations - none C) Introduction of New Employees 1) New Assistant Fire Chief - John Larkin 2) New Fire Captain - Dan O'Brien D) Recognition 1) Scott Linder - Retired On-Call Firefighter 5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business. ) A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for July 25,2005 regular City Council meeting MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the July 25,2005, regular City Council meeting as presented. P4 2) Accept Boards and Commissions 2005 Meeting Minutes a) MOTION: Move to accept the April 26 minutes of the Housing/Redevelopment AuthOlity b) MOTION: Move to accept the June 28 minutes of the Economic Development AuthOlity c) MOTION: Move to accept the July 12 minutes ofthe Library Board of Trustees d) MOTION: Move to accept the July 21 minutes of the Charter Commission. e) MOTION: Move to accept the July 27 minutes ofthe Park & Recreation COlmnission P 11 P17 P24 P26 P31 City Council Agenda August 8, 2005 Page 2 of3 3) Establish Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, August 16,2005, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. P 3 4 MOTION: Move to establish a Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, August 16,2005 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Upcoming Work Session Items: Budget/Levy review. 4) Establish a Hearing Date of August 22,2005 for revocation or suspension of rental property license at 1131, 40th Ave, 1336-133843 Yz Ave, 3731 Pierce St, 3726 3rd Street, 543 40th Ave., 600 51st Ave. P35 MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22, 2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 1131 40th Avenue. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22, 2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 1336-1338 43 Y2 Avenue. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22,2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 3731 Pierce Street. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22,2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 3726 3rd Street. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22,2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 543 40th Avenue. MOTION: Move to Establish a Hearing Date of August 22,2005 for Revocation or Suspension of a License to Operate a Rental Property within the City of Columbia Heights against 600 51 st Avenue. 5) Approve Business License Applications P36 MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for August 8, 2005 as presented. 6) Approve Payment of Bills P38 MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out ofthe proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 113759 through 113917 in the amount of$I,031,551.13. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Close Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1026 40th Ave. p46 MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension ofthe Rental License Regarding Rental Property at 1026 40th Avenue, in that the Property now complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions First reading of Ordinance No. 1492, a proposed change to the City Charger, Chapter 7, Section 72, Bonded Debt and Debt Limit p47 MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1492 there being ample copies available to the public. City Council Agenda August 8, 2005 Page 3 of3 MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1492 for September 12, 2005, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. B) Bid Considerations -none C) Other Business - none 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A) Report of the City Manager B) RepOli of the City Attorney 9. CITIZENS FORUM At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their COlmnents to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his/her name and address for the record. 10. COUNCIL CORNER 11. ADJOURNMENT WF Ipvm OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL JULY 25, 2005 1- f" I .;::, - l- TRESE MINUTES HAVE ~_OI BEEN APPROVEDg ..._. = The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2005 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Ericson Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg Pastor Dan Thompson, Columbia Heights Assembly of God, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki requested that the Fall City Newsletter be placed on the agenda. Mayor Peterson indicated item Cl, Other Business. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Proclamations National Night Out - August 2, 2005 Mayor Peterson read the National Night Out Proclamation. Police Chief Tom Johnson stated his pride to participate in this even, as it allows positive contact with the public in a positive setting. He stated that Corporal Bonesteel is working diligently on this event and he encouraged everyone to have a good time. It is not too late to contact the Police Department for an event pennit. Johnson also invited everyone to attend the Police Department, Fire Department and Post Office Charity Softball game on Wednesday, August 3rd at Huset Park. Stepfamily Day - September 16, 2005 Mayor Peterson read the Stepfamily Day Proclamation. Introduction of New Employees Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director, introduced Deanna Saefke, Recreation Clerk Typist II, and gave her background. Saefke thanked the City Council for tIns opportunity. Nawrocki stated that on Thursday, August 4, the Moonshoe Players will present a mystelY dinner theater. Tickets are available at Murzyn Hall. He encouraged everyone to attend. This will showcase the youth of our community. Windschitl stated the group is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. They have been working very hard on this production. Tasty Pizza will donate part of the dinner. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Walt Fehst took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda. 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for July 11, 2005 regular City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the July 11,2005, regular City Council meeting as presented. 2) Approve Athletic Boosters Club to conduct Monday night Bar Bingo at Star Bar and Grill Motion to direct the City Manager to fOlward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters conducting bingo events on Monday nights at the Star Bar and Grill, 4005 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. City Council Minutes July 25, 2005 Page 2 of? Fehst stated this event would be held one night per week. Nawrocki questioned if this is a separate rental agreement, whereby the owners would collect more money. Fehst stated he did not believe so. 3) Approve Transfer of$9,556.37 from off duty security worked from the General Fund to Police a.T. budget Motion to transfer $9,556.37 the total amount received from Unique Thrift Store, CHHS activities, and CHHS All Night Party Committee, Valley View PT A, and the Middle School security detail for off duty security worked, from the General Fund to the Police Department 2005 budget under line #1020, Police overtime. Nawrocki stated that we should not charge for the School's All Night Party. He stated concem about the untidiness at Unique Thrift Store. Fehst stated that our CSO's visit frequently requesting clean up ofthe area. Generally, they are attentive to our concems, which takes care ofthe problem for a while. 4) Approve extension of contract with Auction House to auction excess City propeliy, unclaimed/ forfeited police evidence and found property. Motion to authorize the City Manager and the Police Cmefto enter into a two-year contract (August 2005 to August 2007) with Auction Masters of Maple Grove for auctioning excess City property, unclaimed/forfeited Police evidence, and found property with the cOlmnission to be set at 25 percent of the proceeds for both years of the contract. Fehst stated this is the second year of this auction process. Chief Johnson stated the retum we receive is quite a bit more than when we held our own auction, especially on the bicycles. Nawrocki questioned the pricing. Johnson stated they would not take items resulting in less than a $35 retum to them. Fehst stated that this company has also been used to value abatement property prior to disposal. 5) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 25, 2005. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 25,2005. 6) Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 25, 2005 as presented. 7) Approve Payment of Bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 113578 through 113758 in the amount of$713,144.16. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Close the Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1134-34 45th Ave Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License Held by Shirley Apollo Regarding Rental Propel1y at 1132-34 45th Avenue NE in that the Property complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. B) Close the Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 1000 Peters Place Mayor Peterson closed the public healing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Peters Place Apaliments, LLC regarding rental property at 1000 Peters Place NE in that the propeliy owner has complied with the request. City Council Minutes July 25, 2005 Page 3 of? Fire Chief Gary Gonnan stated compliance included paper work for their license and smoke detectors in the building, which have been completed. The second process of violation correction has begun. The owner is working with the Inspection Department on these issues. Upon notification of renters, we received seven of eleven notices back as vacant. Nawrocki referred to concerns brought to the Council by residents several months ago. Gonnan stated that the complaint items have been corrected. Window violations are included in the next process of 50 violations on the building. Nawrocki requested a follow up report on re-inspection findings. C) Continue the Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of the Rental Housing License at 1026 40th Avenue Peterson stated he spoke to the owner plior to the meeting, indicating this item would be continued for two weeks. Gonnan stated the proper people were notified of the hearing, but did not received the Statement of Cause, therefore the continuation of this hearing until August 8, 2005. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to continue the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Shahdi Hosain regarding rental property at 1026 40th Avenue until the City Council meeting of August 8, 2005 so that all interested parties can be properly notified. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Bid Considerations 1) Accept bids and award contract for Huset Parkway Area Improvements Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated that five bids were opened on July 20. He indicated the bids included two alternatives: luminous rings for overhead streetlights and substitution ofHDP pipe. The low bid for rings was $9,000. Substituting HDP pipe would not result in a savings and will not be recommended. Frattalone Companies is the low qualified bidder. Their bid is 16.6 percent below the engineering estimate. Financing for the project will be less than approved at the June 16 Improvement Hearing. Hansen did recommend adding the luminous rings. The total contract would be with Alternate #2. Nawrocki questioned which of these items were part of the Livable Communities Grant (LCG) approved for submission at the last Council meeting. Hansen stated that the Grant would be for streets cape and ponds around Huset Park West. Those improvements would not be made in 2005. Nawrocki asked what impact contract approval would have on Met Council grant funding. Hansen indicated there would be no way to know if there would be any impact. Nawrocki stated that if this contract were awarded Met Council would feel we do not need the grant funds. He stated the project is being over done, and urged that the bids not be accepted. Williams stated that we should know the impact this contract approval would have on the Met Council. Hansen stated that the grant would be considered in early September. This contract has improvements not included in the grant application. Hansen stated his opinion that this would not impact the Met Council grant application. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-41, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2005-41, accepting bids and awarding a contract for Huset Parkway Area Improvements, City Project #0404, to Frattalone Companies Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota, based on their low qualified bid in the amount of$2,562,803.92 including Alternate 1 of$9,000 for the addition ofluminous rings on the street lights, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. City Council Minutes July 25, 2005 Page 4 of7 Motion to amend by Nawrocki that the amount approved be reduced, for the time being, by the items also covered in the LCG application to the Met Council. Nawrocki stated that he does not want to jeopardize grant funding. Eticson Diehm, stated that our other applications have been handled in the same way, with bids accepted ptior to receiving funding from the Met Council. She stated that we do not want this to jeopardize the completion ofthis project, and would vote for this even without possible grant funding, as we are committed to this project. She questioned if it would even be allowed to accept a partial bid. Hansen stated that the base bid would need to be accepted. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated there were 26 items tied to the grant, which would constitute a substantial change of the bid. Nawrocki stated this question could be explored over the 60 days available to accept the bid, or over the two weeks. $250,000 is a big portion of the bid. Nawrocki and Eticson Diehm discussed past bid and grant crossovers. Hansen stated that the grant application also included items outside of the current plan such as a pedestrian btidge and gazebo. Trails and plantings were part of the plan and the MLC grant application. Williams asked the City Attorney if waiting would affect the grant results. Hoeft stated that it is only a speculation by Council that bid approval would affect the grant process. Fehst questioned project delay if the bid were not approved. Hansen stated it would take three weeks to get the contracts in order. This project has a phased time fi.-ame tied into Ryland's redevelopment for Phase I, which has a completion date of this year. Fehst attempted to telephone the Community Development Director, but was unable to reach him. Peterson stated this would result in a six week construction delay. We would have no fuliher assurance in two weeks than we have now. Peterson stated that we are involved in this project and that Met Council would not punish us for moving forward. Eticson Diehm asked for the original Engineer's estimate. Hansen stated $3,750,000. Peterson called for a second to the motion. Motion to amend died for lack of a second. Motion to amend by Nawrocki, that this item be tabled for two weeks for further research. Second by Kelzenberg. Williams stated that research could be done and the City Council could meet again in three days. Kelzenberg questioned the ramifications of the wait and stated he would feel better heating from the COlmnunity Development Director on this. Fehst stated the project could be done without the grant, and that the bridge and gazebo would not be completed if we do not receive the grant. Fehst stated that the grant pOliion for landscaping would be a reimbursement. Nawrocki felt that delaying this bid award for two weeks would not cause any great problems. Fehst read from the approved City Council Minutes and Resolution of July 11,2005 regarding the Livable COlmnunities Grant application. City Council Minutes July 25,2005 Page 5 of? Ericson Diehm stated that if we would not do this project because of Met Council funding, it would show that we are not committed to this project. Peterson stated that if the Community Development Department knew the grant would jeopardize the project, they would not have come forward with their request. Hansen stated that this project was short by $250,000 and the intent ofthe grant was to find funding for the shortfall. With these bids, we are no longer short for the project. Upon the vote to amend: Kelzenberg, nay; Williams, nay; Ericson Diehm, nay; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, nay. 1 aye - 4 nays. Motion to amend failed. Upon vote ofthe original motion: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-41 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2005 HUSET P ARKW A Y AREA IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT #0404 WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 0404, Huset Parkway Area Improvements, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Total Bid $2,553,803.92 $3,140,870.51 * $3,166,435.75* $3,185,388.85 $3,756,086.40* * Denotes corrected bid WHEREAS, it appears that Frattalone Companies Inc., 3025 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN 55117, is the lowest responsible bidder. Add Alternate 1 $9,000 $9,150 $9,000 $8,235 $8,775 Add !(Deduct) Alternate 2 12,000 180 16,200 (1,432.80) 2,295 Frattalone Companies Veit & Company Forest Lake Contracting Inc. Park Construction Midwest Asphalt NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: 1. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Frattalone Companies Inc., in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for the 2005 Huset Parkway Area Improvements, City Project 0404, according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council. 2. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed. City Project 0404 shall be funded with Developer Assessments, Municipal State Aid, Utility Construction funds, and Park Development funds. Other Business Heights Happening Newsletter Nawrocki stated that the fall newsletter would not include any infonnation on the 2006 budget, as he had requested. Last fall budget infonnation was a front-page item. Residents would then not receive budget infonnation until the middle of November. Fehst stated that Council has not been presented with budget information. Nawrocki stated that budget information is required by City Charter to be presented in August. Nawrocki indicated changes just made by the Legislature on State Aid and homestead credits. Fehst stated that briefinfonnation could be included, but the newsletter must go to the printer by Friday. We are attempting to stay with in the three year budget plan. Fehst reminded Council ofthe add-backs last year and the anticipation that those items would be included again this year. Nawrocki indicated that with the state aid loss decrease and the $800,000 in reserve funds, the tax increase could be zero. Fehst City Council Minutes July 25,2005 Page 6 of7 stated that last year Council approved a higher amount than staff recommended. He stated the EDA levy would be in line with redevelopment requests for Heritage Heights and other areas. Williams stated this infonnation should be in the newsletter to infonn residents. Peterson asked if Council was comfortable with Fehst putting budget infonnation in the fall newsletter. Williams asked that Councilmember Nawrocki be allowed to review the article. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager . August 15t work session will be with the Auditor. . Spending a lot of time on the budget. . Met with Heritage Heights residents for the third time, with Council making a cOlmnitment to improve the area. Listed the Police Officer contacts in the area, which have been very successful. Contacted Commissioner Kordiak, who is involved with ACAP, and set a meeting with the two ACAP units on 47th. . August 15t work session agenda will include a request by the Charter Commission to allow refinancing bond sales by resolution rather than ordinance. Hoeft stated that Consultant Mark Rtiff explained the process to the Charter Commission, indicating the ordinance amendment time line to refinance a bond was cumbersome. . The Charter Commission would like to hold a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss voting wards versus districts. Suggested this meeting be held in October. . Listed agenda items for the joint School Board/City Council meeting on August 29. Report of the City Attorney - nothing to repOli CITIZENS FORUM Jacque Block, 4241 Tyler Street, suggested an offthe record conversation with Met Council staff on the Grant. COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenberg . 3rd annual Police/Fire/Post Office Charity softball game will be held Wednesday, August 3, Huset Park field #5. Please bring a monetary donation for SACA. . Read from the last Green Sheet regarding a call answered by our Officers. He cOlmnended the Officers for their good judgment. Williams . Excited about planning for the Heritage Heights area, and trusts we will do the job right. Nawrocki stated that not all problems can be solved. Happy with police work in Grid 8. Police are acting quickly and preventing violence. . Rising to New Heights is working on a brochure for our city. . Excited about meeting with the School Board, and getting the message out about the referendum. He will discuss the referendum at the National Night Out activities. . Continue to pray for the health and peace of our citizens. Ericson Diehm . The Library has exciting summer programs for youth. . National Night Out - most Councilmembers will visit neighborhoods. It is not to late to organize a party. Just fill out a block party pennit and get to know your neighbors. City Council Minutes July 25, 2005 Page 7 of7 . Encouraged everyone to get to know and check on their neighbors, especially during this extreme heat. Fehst stated an email he received suggested we use the reverse calling system to call those most . susceptible to the heat. The system cannot determine age. The county has a program whereby people can receive a daily call to make sure they are doing fine. Nawrocki . The county program to keep tabs on seniors is a good program. . Regarding the Charter Commission request to change the ordinance process - the ordinance process gives the public time to find out about the proposal. Concemed that ACAP not bring in more low income housing. Wards versus districts is not a new discussion. . SRA meeting this week pursued rate matters with the state, and worked the on Centerpoint rate case. There was not much success limiting the requirement to map out utility lines after the first of the year. The coming year SRA budget was adopted. . Appointed to Association of Metro Communities Financial Committee - if anyone has comments on theLeague's policies contact him. . 1055 Peters Place - how are we doing with this? . What is the work being done at the library. Hansen stated it is cleanup landscaping and leveling the sod ridge. . There will be a WWII 60th Anniversary memorial plaque dedication on Sunday, August 14, at 2 p.m. at Kordiak Park. This effort is attributed to Anoka County, VFW Post 230, and Gil Mros. . At the last meeting, the owner of the 500 Club made inappropriate comments about staff. They did two projects without pennits. Fehst stated the canopy has been removed and replaced with aflowerbed. The deck is unattached and under 30 inches, and does not require a permit. Peterson stated that the owner complied with the State Building Code. if there )1'aS extra seating, it has been removed. It is time to let this owner get on with his business. The questions were in response to resident concems. . Asked again for copies ofthe EDA or HRA minutes on TIF and the debt in the new Heritage Heights area from when the debt was initiated. Fehst stated that law now requires interest be paid if funds are borrowed internally. . Gave infonnation on donations for the Crest View Gala. Peterson . Con-espondence has been received from many residents on Stinson traffic concems. The letters have been answered and forward to the Traffic Commission. . Heritage Heights - we are in the process of revitalization for this area. We can solve problems by persistently working on them. . Received a letter from the MN Housing Finance Agency regarding the Salvation Anny tuming their two room housing into eight room housing. Weare not against this program, but in that area would be a set back. We have spoken to them and directed them to another area of the community that would be more beneficial for evelyone. Asked anyone with comments to call City Hall. Fehst indicated the information could be placed on cable T. V . Attitude is eVe1ything. Asked citizens to talk positively about our City. . Don't take ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness. ADJOURNMENT Peterson adjoumed the meeting at 9: 1 0 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretmy 5-A-2-c,- HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting ofthe Columbia Heights Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was called to order by Chair, Bruce Nawrocki at 7:00 p.m., April 26, 2005, in the Parkview Villa Community Room B, 965 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. ROLL CALL Commission Members Present: Bruce Nawrocki, Tammera Ericson Diehm, Bobby Williams, Dennis Ecklund Jr., Patricia Jindra, and Bruce Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes Motion by Elicson Diehm, second by Williams, to approve the minutes from January 25 and March 7, 2005, meetings as presented in writing. All ayes. Motion Carried. REPORT OF MANAGEMENT COMPANY Welke stated in January there were seven police calls, with 19 local applicants on the waiting list from Columbia Heights for the north building. The South building had 13 Columbia Heights residents on the list. In February there were 4 police calls and more unit turns. In March there were four police calls with the waiting list larger. Nawrocki asked from the February and March waiting lists, how many were Columbia Heights residents and what is the reason for people not taking the openings available for the south units. Welke stated some of the waiting list people for the south building were not residents of Columbia Heights and the reasons why people aren't taking the openings she will get the information to him. Nawrocki expressed his unhappiness with Welke's work at Parkview Villa and wanted to know what actions are being taken to alleviate the problems. Welke stated she is taking some classes and has been spending more time taUang with residents. Williams commended Welke on her efforts to connect with residents and to straighten out all of the problems in the building. Lyn Miner, unit 202, stated that all of the issues she has asked Dana to deal with have been handled in a timely matter and was very happy working with her. lvlarge Bruczenski, unit 410 stated she has seen big improvements to the building, it is cleaner, the garage area is clean, and the maintenance problems are handled promptly and efficiently. When she had water coming in from the electrical box at night, she called Walker and within a matter of 20 minutes the maintenance staff was there to deal with the problem. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the minutes as written. All ayes. Motion Carried. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 2 of6 RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES Jindra stated she was not available to come to the April meeting as she was in the hospital. She was concerned with the emergency pull cords not working. Nawrocki stated the minutes say walker hired a security company, what was that for? Welke stated she did hire the service as they had problems with people streaking in the building. The police could not identifY them so the security service was hired to monitor over an 8-hour period, for one weekend. Citizens Forum Lynn Miner, unit 202, asked why the cable companies are allowed to violate federal laws, they charge different people in the building different amounts, how can the City allow this. Nawrocki stated no one has come before the City Council to provide this information yet. The original cable service, the City went out for bids for a couple of years before we actually signed an agreement. In 1996 the government gave the cable companies the right to basically steal from residents, the federal government said they passed this so that they could open this us for competition. Comcast is tlying to work out some kind of deal with Time Warner, if this goes through, it will be even more of a monopoly. Miner asked if they were allowed to have dish tv in the building. Fehst stated he didn't know for sure. Williams stated other cities have an agreement that everyone has to have cable and only pay a small amount a month of like $10.00. Nawrocki asked ifwalker had any experience with this. O'Donnell stated this is possible, but everyone has to have the cable set up and pay for it if they want it or not. Nawrocki suggested this be brought up at the resident council meeting for discussion. Priscilla' Cross, unit 303, with the noise in the alley she was told to call 911. The earliest she heard noises was 4:30 am, which was a garbage truck. She asked if there is anything the City can do about this. Fehst stated the garbage service is hired by the business and we should send a letter to the owner of the business in regards to this matter and that there is a noise ordinance that this should come under. Cross also stated she was one of the organizers for the dinner the Sun Focus article addressed stating the chicken and pop were provided by Mr. Williams and that she did not realize this was provided during the campaign period and did not feel this was considered a bribe. Ruth Hillestad, unit 310, stated things are improving and that the new maintenance man is wonderful to work with. However, residents do not understand why the maintenance man has his office in with the Dana. The old maintenance person did not have their office there. She also wanted to pass along a message from Pat and Rueben Baker saying thanks for making their party so wondeiful. Elvira Stieren, Unit 421, asked why something couldn't be done with the music from Star Central, as she has called the police, but nothing has changed. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 3 of6 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Adopt Resolution 2005-03. South Buildin2 A2e Consideration Bob Alsop, Kennedy & Graven, stated the resolution tonight is for a revision in the A COP Policy to change the age requirement of residents entering the south building. The current policy only states one member has to be of 62 years of age. Therefore, this would allow children to occupy the building. The board needs to decide: 1) Do you want minor children in the building; 2) What age would you like to specifY; 3) Do you want the seniors living with minor children or extended family members and 4) What do you want to do in the meantime. Right now we have an administrative hold on rentals in the south building. Williams asked Ecklund, as resident council president, what has he heard the residents in the south building would prefer. Ecklund stated they would like 62 years of age and up. Ecklund asked how many times has this situation come up. Welke stated she has a half a dozen people on the waiting list that this falls under. Ericson Diehm stated we could set the policy at 55, with the methods a little more comfortable for us, like specifYing no children or grandchildren. Alsop stated ifwe chose 55 and over that would eliminate the children occupying the units and therefore, you would not have to specifY no children or grandchildren in the policy. Kelzenberg stated he didn't feel it was a problem to rent to the 55 year olds and over. O'Donnell stated all of the Walker units are 55 and over and they would never restrict only to spouse under a certain age, they would be setting themselves up for a law suit. Williams polled the residents from the south building in attendance to raise their hand if they preferred the 62 and over- 15 ayes, 55 with spouse-O ayes, or 55 and over- 1 aye. Ruth Hillestad, Unit 310, stated a lot of people don't want to come into this building because of the north building being attached with younger residents in it. Ericson Diehm asked if we put in place 62 and over, would we have 100% compliance. Alsop stated we would. Nawrocki polled the board on having the policy at 62 and over with no exemption- Ericson Diehm-nay, Jindra-nay, Kelzenberg-nay, Williams-nay, Ecklund Jr.-yes, Nawrocki-yes. Nawrocki polled the board on having both residents being over 55 years of age-Ericson Diehm- yes, Jindra-yes, Williams-nay, Kelzenberg-yes, Ecklund Jr. yes, Nawrocki-nay. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Ecklund Jr., directing staffto develop a policy for 55 and over and to call for a special meeting next month to review and adopt the policy. Upon Vote: Ericson Diehm-yes, Jindra-yes, Williams-nay, Kelzenberg-yes, Ecklund Jr. yes, Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 4 of6 Nawrocki-nay. Motion Carried. Annual Planned Maintenance A2reement Welke stated this is because we have no generator maintenance plan in place in the building and due to problems with the generators, and need extensive repairs. Staff recommends approval of the contract with Cummins Npower. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to Approve the proposal from Cummins Npower an amount not to exceed $1,325.44 per year, for the Planned Maintenance Agreement at Parkview Villa; and furthermore, to authorize the Chair and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried. Summer Lawn Care Contract Welke stated she obtained three bids for 6 treatments to the lawn for crabgrass and fertilizing of the lawn. Staff recommends approval of the contract with TruGreen Chemlawn in the amount of $536.76. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to Approve the lowest proposal in the amount of $536.76 (not to exceed that amount) to TruGreen ChemLawn for six (6) fertilization applications for the spring, summer and fall. All ayes. Motion Carried. Emer2enCy Pull Cord System Welke stated we have had a problem since January with the emergency pull cords and have spent a total of $3,891.69 with the Simplex Grinnell Company not being able to find the problem. At this time, staff is asking for direction from the board. Simplex has stated it could be due to the electrical system in the building, but it would be very labor intense cost to determine this. Greg Oppegard looked into a base line system that would provide a minimal system and asked if the board would like to have two in each unit, or just one in the bathroom, or just one in a central location in each unit. Parkview Villa currently has a wired system, the new system could be wireless. Nawrocki asked if it would be possible to disconnect and wire to individual apartments and has staff checked with other businesses that do this kind of system. Oppegard stated it would be possible to disconnect and wire individual units, but it would be very costly. Welke stated she has not checked with other businesses for consults as staff is recommending a wireless system and is asking for direction from the board. She also stated that she has organized presentations from Lifeline, Health East Health Alert and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office for different options to provide this kind of service to residents. O'Donnell stated Walker is involved with another building that they are only considering the wireless system as the wireless cell provides much faster assistance to residents. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 5 of6 Williams stated the Anoka County Sheriff's Office could provide the wireless phones, but wasn't sure if they could provide enough phones for all units. Welke stated she would check into this. O'Donnell stated he would recommend the board directing staff to look into the cost of a wireless system and brIng back the bids to the board for approval. Nawrocki requested other businesses like Simplex Grinnell to take a look at the current system also. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to direct staff to look into costs of a wireless system and the option of getting free phones from the County. All ayes. Motion Carried. Release of Liability to the Parkview Villa Mana!!ement Welke stated this policy was in place at the time Walker started managing Parkview and at the request of the board she has brought this item to the boardfor fitrther review. Nawrocki felt it would be a common courtesy to call the resident when a package is received in the office. Williams asked why do we need a release of liability. Welke stated this came up because a resident received a package that was addressed to Lisa at Parkview Villa's address, she assumed it was for her boss, Lisa Toms and put it into her basket. It sat in her mailbox until she opened it the following week, as she did not know it was for a resident. Lisa Lindahl, Unit 705, stated this was her package, the ups man stated it had her name and address on it, she went down to Dana for the package, but was told she could not get the package until next week. Ericson Diehm asked Nawrocki if the wording was changed in paragraph two andfive to read "we will call you", would this satisfy his concerns with the policy. Nawrocki stated it would. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Jindra, to Approve the Release of Liability to the Parkview Villa Management office with the amendment to change the second and fifth paragraphs to read as listed above. All ayes. .iViotion Carried. North BuUdin!! Exit Door Repair Welke stated during the REAC inspection in February preformed by HUD, they detected the North Emergency Exit Door off of the first floor was sighted as a deficiency due to the rust decaying the frame and creating holes on the inside of the building and the outside of the building. Staff received bids from Gardner Hardware at $2,462.45, Construct-All Corporation at $3,980 and Watson-Forsberg at $10, 342 for removal of the door, installation of the new one, re- use the panic bar and removal of all debris and caulking around the new frame. Staff recommends approval of the proposal from Gardner Hardware in an amount not to exceed $2,462.45. Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Ecklund, Jr., to Approve the proposal from Gardner Hardware Company not to exceed the amount of $2,462.45 at Parkview Villa; and furthermore, to authorize the Chair and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. All ayes. Motion Carried. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes April 26, 2005 Page 6 of 6 Miscellaneous Nawrocki stated in the packet the there was a thank you card from the bakers, they will be missed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Williams, second by Ji.i1dra, to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. All ayes. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, ~/$~ Cheryl Bakken Recording Secretary H:\HRAMinutes 2005\4-26-2005 };-A-2-!o ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 28, 2005 CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL President, Murzyn Jr., called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Don Murzyn Jr., Patricia Jindra, Bruce Nawrocki, Tammera Ericson Diehm, Gary L. Peterson and Bruce Kelzenberg Absent: Bobby Williams PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes of April 26, 2005 Financial Report and Pavment of Bills Nawrocki asked who Bruce Kortz is and why are we paying Mark Nagel's S'alary. Jindra stated Kortz is an extra maintenance man at Parkview Villa. Streetar stated Nagel is workingfor Walker and is being paid by them. Nawrocki stated he thought the employee salaries came out of' the management contract fees not Parkview's budget. Streetar stated they don't get any more money than what is in the budget, but if anyone gets sick, they have the ability to use the budget funds to cover and that he would check into this for Nawrocki. MOTION by Peterson, second by Jindra, to Adopt the consent agenda items as listed. All ayes. Motion Carried. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Goal Setting Streetar presented a Powerpoint presentation highlighting the Community Development Goal Setting process. In 2002 the Citv Council established the followin.p: .p:oals: 1) redevelop the Ind. Park; 2) evaluate the Development of S. Lomianki Park; 3) redevelop 4dh and University,' 4) Evaluate Options for Parkview Villa North/South (NE!); 5) improve the housing stock; 6) increase the tax; base,' 7) redevelop 3 ih & Central; 8) redevelop Mady 's Bowl site; 9) promote Columbia Heights and 10) redevelop the Radiator Shop at 4201 Central (Kmart) and redevelop 40th and Jackson to Van Buren (37'h and Stinson). The development hizhlights were as follows: 1) Redevelopment- a) Grand Central Lofts, with 231 units of new housing; b) Parkview-with 548 units of new housing, providing park dedication and 4.2 million dollar increase in property tax;es and c) Profile Tool, which was also a part of the Industrial Park Redevelopment project; and 2) Predevelopment- a) 39th & Central, b) 3ih & Central, c) 825 41st Avenue, and d) 4dh & University where we acquired 2 homes, a gas station, a portion of another property and a small business office. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 2 of7 Under Housing staffhas initiated thefollowing: 1) GMHC- Home Rehabilitation Rebate Program; 2) Housing Resource Center, that offers guidance to residents for such things as home improvement loans, and construction scopes,' 3) The Housing Replacement Program is funding received through GMHC and Met Council received to purchase homes in Columbia Heights for new housing; and 4) Rising to New Heights, staff assists the residential group with their annual Housing Fair. Future items include the Point of Sale Program and the Home Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Program. . Other Imoortant Achievements are: 1) Central Avenue Design Guidelines developed; 2) Planning Application Process & Fees- the fees have been updated and the forms were redone to make it easier for contractors and residents to fill out; 3) Information Handouts and Application Materials on City Web Site- Cher Bakken has done an excellent job of putting together new handouts, permit forms, and redevelopment documents for the departments portion of the City Website, which helps applicants and is time saving for staff 4' Grants Dollars taken in the past 3 years are: 1) $1, 634,500from DEED; 2) $1,376,600from Anoka County CDBG,' 3) $665,200 Metropolitan Council; 4) $145,000 from MN Housing Finance Agency; 5) $1,000 from the Economic Development Association of Minnesota; and 6) $500 from CenterPoint Energy for a total of $3,822,800. Investment- this is the lh year our budget has been on hold, in 2006 our budget will be $499,000 and in 2003 it was $503,000, which is a -$4,000. Budget reduction absorbed is -$60,000 with our labor reduction at a -433 hours. Goals- The 5 external goals are: 1) continue to provide quality services with limitedfunding; 2) to understanding and adapt to the demographic changes in the City-Cher Bakken has taken an on-line Spanish course and has been working with the residents and contractors that come in for permits and homesteading; 3) improve the City's Housing Stock-which we have already discussed; 4) attract new residents and retain existing homeowners to promote household growth and stabilize the ta.x. base, which we have done by working with the Rising to New Heights group and GMHC; and 5) continue to redevelop the City's Commercial and Industrial Property. To improve the City housing stock we have invested: 1) $15,000 with Housing Resource Center; 2) $35,000 in the Home Rehabilitation Rebate Program; 3) Zero dollars in the Home Remodeling and the Point of Sale program and Home Rehab Tax Abatement Program are things we would like to focus. Redevelooment Pro;ects {n the last 24-36 months: 1) Industrial Parkfrom 2002-2010 (8 years),' 2) 39th & Centralfrom 2003-2009 (6 years); 3) Kmartfrom 2002-2009 (7 years); 4) Point of Sale from 2005-2006 (1 year); and 5) 4dh & University from 2002-2006 (1year). Redevelooment Oooortunities and Challenzes: 1) Heritage Heights Neighborhood from 2005- 2010 (5 years),' 2) 49th & Central/Liquor Store from 2005-2008 (3 years); 3) 8254Ft Avenue(NEI) from2004-2006 (3 years); 4) 37'h & Central starting in 2006 for 2 years,' 5) 37'h & Stinson starting in 2006 for 3 years,' 6) Community Center starting in 2006 for 2 years; and 7) non-conforming Houses starting in 2006 for 7 years. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 3 of7 The board can choose one of two options for staff to work on. Option A, would be to hold the line for the Industrial Park, 39th & Central, Kmart, Point of Sale and 40th & University. With Option B, staff would work on all of option A projects, plus Heritage Heights and 49th & Central at a cost of $68,000 to hire an additiona;l staff person. Streetar asked what the board would like to do. F ehst stated he has talked with staff on the possibility of additional staff to work on these projects, felt there is a need, with the funds coming in, it would be feasible, now is the time to build on what we have started in the last couple of years. Randy's time is coming to an end with the City, we need someone that can take over, then when there is a change in staff we can keep going, and strongly recommended additional staffing. Murzyn, Jr. asked Peterson what the City Council felt about this. Peterson stated these are the priorities we need to address, the opportunities available to us. Ericson Diehm stated the $68,000 is a small cost for services to add an additional person to the Community Development Department, this is a good time to keep going with redevelopment, many developers are coming to us to redevelop sites in our City and we shouldn't stretch our staff too thin where they will want to walk away. Kelzenberg felt staff in Community Development has worked very hard and if we need another staff person the $68,000 is not a lot of money to invest into our City's future. Streetar stated the new person would write the grants we need for redevelopment projects in the City. Nawrocki stated the grants and CDBGfundingfor development should go to outside contractors for demo, and asbestos removal. Fehst stated Nawrocki didn't realize how fortunate we are to have the staffwe have, with their abilities, and quick response working to redevelop this City, in the inter-ring suburbs it is hard to get people to redevelop the area. Bruce Nedegaard, 49th & Central, stated he is also working on the Ramsey Town Center where the City has two full time people to work on the project, he is also the one that brought the redevelopment idea to City Council for 49th to 4ih., 171e first thing people ask when they come to see the Grand Central Loft models is what are we going to do with the run down areas to the south and north of the project. He realizes the City is facing a budget crunch, but if you don't hire the staff needed to accomplish this, you might as well stop here and people won't come to Columbia Heights. Ericson Diehm, agreed that we need to spend money to upgrade the City in order to keep our residents and encourage new residents to reside here. Motion by Peterson, second by Kelzenberg, to recommend City Council approve hiring an additional staff person as soon as possible for the Community Development Department. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 4 of7 Nawrocki asked what positions are currently approved, contracted, and what positions we have that aren't approved. Streetar stated that Randy, Cher, Shelley, Larry, himself, are approved positions and the planner position, which needs to be filled. Currently we have a part time contract planner. We have a reduc~ion in staff of 790 hours from lv/ark Nagel's position. Nawrocki stated Community Development has more people than the City ever had in that department and that previous staff have accomplishedjust as much. Streetar stated he has gone back in the files 15 years and did not see anywhere that we had as much grant dollars in a 3- year period, with the amount of staff we have. Ericson Diehm stated Mr Nawrocki, you have a lot that you've done for this City, you've done some wonderful things for this community and we thank you for that, but whenever our current staff does something they should be commended for, you knock them down, why can't you be in agreement with the rest of us and for once thank our staff for all of their hard work. ~-" Peterson stated the issue is clear, we need help now, when a business opportunity comes to us, we need to act on it and asked to call for a vote. Upon Vote: Jindra- aye, Nawrocki- nay, Ericson Diehrn- aye, Kelzenberg- aye, Peterson- aye, Murzyn- aye. Motion Carried. Sarna A2reement for 40th & University Redevelopment Schumacher stated at the last EDA meeting in April, developer Jim Sarna and real estate representatives, Tom and Gordy Solz, introduced a general concept plan to constnlct a 6,000 sq ft restaurant on the corner of 4 dh & University. The boards directed staff to work with Mr. Sarna to prepare a Preliminary Development Agreement. The agreement in the packet will nm for 90 days, while negotiations between the EDA and Sarna's proceed in an attempt to formulate a definitive development contract proposing economic feasibility and soundness, equity financing, cash resources, site design and engineering issues. The key issues 1) is this the type of development the board wants to see on this site 2) will it be successful 3) does it meet the economic feasibility and soundness test and 4) are the building standards acceptable. There are some residents present tonight that would like to discuss things like alley access, street access, and set backs tonight, which are good issues to discuss, however, these issues will be addressed at another meeting, tonight we are here to determine whether or not the board wants a restaurant at this location. Gordy Solz, real estate advisor for Mr. Sarna stated this is the right priced restaurant for the residents in the community, this type of restaurant would present a good facade on that corner, it will have good access, Sarna's have been in the business for over 30 years, started with gas stations, which are all sold at this time, the Sarna's work with the community by listening to their comments and concerns, they keep up their property, shnlbbery and the grounds are always keep up, they own 2 tobacco shops which are very successful (one in Columbia Heights and one on University), they haven't owned a restaurant before, but they know how to nm a successful businesst. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 5 of7 Nawrocki stated his concerns are: 1) that the basement would someday possibly be a banquet room; 2) rooftop seating, where are the people going to park when there is only about 80 parldng spots available to the site; 3) the sales price of $ 75,000 for the land is a steal, the City has already incurred expenses to buy, clear, and prepare the land for development; 4) the concerns of the neighbors is important and should be addressed upfront and 5) important to look at the residential area parking problems. Nawrocki also stated he would hope the restaurant would be successful, but certainly could not predict this. Murzyn, Jr. asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission doesn't address the issues of alley and sidewalks. Fehst stated they do and as Schumacher stated before we are only approving a Predevelopment Agreement. Murzyn, Jr. asked Peterson what amount the EDA and Williams-Peterson Partnership agreed on for the land. Peterson stated it was $75,000. ~ Murzyn, Jr. asked Schumacher if Ehlers had the chance to perform the full review. Fehst stated they did not, but we do have the ultimate choice to review these items. Schumacher stated the review done by Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers was done the same way she would with any other agreement. Peterson stated we have parking requirements in the City and the Sarna's would have to meet our requirements, there are some utilities that are on the site, there is the MGS building, who is going to pay to tear it down, the residents want an alley access, this is something that needs to be negotiated, we have a good solid proposal here and it is certainly better than the last two that we have had for that site, they have a tenant ready to move it, they have a plan, they would be good partners with the City. Ericson Diehm, agreed we didn't hurt when we signed the agreement with Haugland or Williams-Peterson, and neither one went through. Murzyn, Jr. asked Schumacher why we have Ehlers look at the proforma for us. Schumacher stated it is standard procedure. Murzyn, Jr. stated it is difficult for him to approve an agreement, as Ehlers hasn't received all of the information from the developer yet. Schumacher stated the information would come at a later date once the restaurant has been established. Nawrocki felt there is some merit to having a restaurant on this corner, it is not a restaurant, it will be a sport bar. The Star Bar started out as a restaurant, and is now an entertainment center. Fehst stated he has to go to Champs in New Brighton to get good food, which irritates him to go to another City and get a good meal. Ericson Diehm stated we didn't put Haugland or Peterson- Williams Partnership through all of these questions. Nawrocki stated he doesn't approve of a sports bar, and doesn't particularly like champs. Sarna stated if the board passes the Preliminary Agreement tonight, they want to provide a restaurant that is up to date with other restaurants somewhere between Redstone and Applebee's. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 6 of7 Motion by Peterson, second by Ericson Diehm, to Approve the Preliminary Development Agreement with James J. Sarna, James A. Sarna and David M. Sarna for the redevelopment of the City owned property at 40th & University Avenue; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an ~greement for the same. Nawrocki asked for the residents present to comment. Mike Gondek, 344 4dh Avenue, stated City Council members have been responsive to his questions, would like to see the Sarna's working a little closer with the residents. Joyce Shellito, 403 Summit Street, approximately15 years ago the Industrial Park was going to be revitalized, they fought for parking, her daughter has been partying with one of the Sarna's and told her that they are wonderful people. Residents have concerns with: 1) the possible noise; 2) will the residents be assessed for 5th Street; 3) the idea of a banquet hall, is needed in the City,. 4) the walkway is important; 5) a holding pond for water is needed and 6) wh(J will be responsible for renovation of the alley. The residents aren't against the project, but are asking the board to please look into these issues. Fehst stated he would check into the 5th Street assessing issue for her. Murzyn, Jr. stated he hoped she would tn/st the board to look into these issues. Upon Vote: Jindra- aye, abstained- Nawrocki, Ericson Diehm- aye, Kelzenberg- aye, Peterson- aye, Murzyn, Jr.- aye. Motion Carried. Set Public Hearing for Sale of Property to Huset Park Development Corporation Schumacher stated the EDA, through condemnation owns the property located at 450 38th Avenue (Steel Tech) and per the Contract for Private Development with Huset Park Development Corporation, the EDA would convey title of the property to the developer. In order to do this, the board must hold a public hearing. Motion by Peterson, second by Ericson Diehm, to set a Public Hearing for the Sale of Property to the Huset Park Development Corporation on Tuesday, July 26,2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 1. Upon Vote: Jindra- aye, Nawrocki- nay, Ericson Diehm- aye, Kelzenberg- aye, Peterson- aye, Murzyn, Jr.- aye. Motion Carried. Ryland Homes Marketinl! and Sales Trailer Streetar stated Ryland wants to put a sales trailer on the burger king site. They are requesting this because there really isn't any other spot to put it and what a wonderfitl way to market the City. The lease states through December but they called today to ask the board to extend it through January 2006. Ryland would be responsible to replace the site at the time of vacating it to its original status. The City Attorney has prepared the short-term lease agreement in the packet for review. lvlurzyn, Jr. asked if it would be likely that we have the option to move them off the site earlier than the time in the agreement. Streetar stated there is a 30-day termination clause in the contract to provide for this. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 28, 2005 Page 7 of7 Motion by Peterson, second by Jindra, to approve the lease authorizing Ryland Homes to place a temporary sales trailer at the Burger King site from June through January of2006; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. Nawrocki stated he didn't know of any other business the City would let use our property, we should charge Ryland a nominal fee. Peterson stated it is one of the cities mud holes, the developers would be putting down some blacktopping, and cleaning up the property for the City. Friendly Amendment: Kelzenberg offered afriendly amendment to the motion to change it to $1.00 per month for rental of the space. The originator agreed to the amendment. -'" Upon Vote: Jindra- aye, Nawrocki- nay, Ericson Diehm- aye, Kelzenberg- aye, Peterson- aye, Murzyn- aye. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Community Visioninl! for the CBD Redevelopment Streetar introduced Kirsten Partenheimer, an intern that has joined our staff since Kim Green left. Kirsten is helping staff out with the CBD Redevelopment and other projects like sign enforcement. Partenheimer stated she wanted to update the board on the community visioningfor the CBD redevelopment project. Two meetings were held in NJay, one with business and property owners and the other with residents. Both groups discussed their issues, concerns, and hopes for the area, which will be used to identify the prevalent challenges and opportunities to be addressed in the next planning stage. Both groups identified fasr;ade improvements, street beautification, such as trees and flowers, proper street lighting and measures to increase safety would create an area residents could be proud of Participants cited blighted buildings, too little visibility on the street and poor visual appearances as additional concerns. 39th & Central Avenue Streetar stated the real estate agent for three parcels across from 39th and Central contacted him with interest in selling the properties to the City for redevelopment. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ericson Diehm to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 pm. All ayes. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Cheryl Bakken Community Development Secretary H :\EDAm inutes2005\6-28-2005 5-A-2-c COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES July 12, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Nancy Hoium, Bruce Kelzenberg, Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson, Barbara Miller, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader. It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2005, Board meeting as mailed. Bill list dated 6/27/05 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid. The accounting was reviewed. Old Business: 1. The joint Library Board/Foundation Board retreat will be held Saturday, September 10, at the Anoka County History Center. The discussion that day will include long range planning. The retreat will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. 2. The proposed 2006 Library budget was discussed. The article in the Green Sheet of 6/20/05 concerning the budget from the Finance Department was reviewed. The following motion was moved, seconded and passed: "The Library Board requests $20,000 over and above the requested hold-the-line budget to maintain an essential level of services." This amounts to about a 3% increase from 2005. 3. Update on page positions was provided. 47 applications were received; interviews will be conducted the week ofJuly 18. 4. ILS update was provided. The article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune of 6/15/05 concerning the upgrade was reviewed. 5. The results of the Friends of the Library annual booksale were reported. The library collected $455.80 and the Friends $1,879.45. 6. Thank you letter for the three books donated by Rick Chrustowski that will be presented by Pat Sowada to the Lominaki Public Library was reviewed. 1 New Business: 1. Donations were discussed. All donations to the Library will be presented to the City Council at the end of the year for acceptance by resolution. 2. The article from the St. Paul Pioneer Press of 6/11/05 concerning possible Ramsey County Library closings was reviewed. 3. Resolution 2005-1 honoring graduating page, Amanda Blaise, was read. It was moved, seconded and passed to adopt the resolution as presented. 4. It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer $115.67 from 2170: Program Supplies to 2030: Printing and Printed Forms. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lynette Thomson Typed by: Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees. 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. 2 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2005 7:00 P.M. GAUVITTE ROOM MURZYN HALL S-A -2-c;/ niESE MINUTES ~.U\VE NOT BEEN APPROVED. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Joseph Sturdevant at 7:02 p.m. Roll Call Members present: Bob Buboltz, Nicole Druckrey, Barb Gertsema, Mike Hartel, Nancy King, Carolyn Laine, Mike Patiuk, Lori Ritzko, Joseph Sturdevant Members absent and excused: Jim Johnson, Katy Korday, Scott Kyseth, Joe Sturdevant, Dan Vogtman Members absent and unexcused: Clare Schmidt Council Liaison, Mayor Gary Peterson, was not present, as he was out of town. Also present: Mark Ruff, Ehlers and Associates; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; Carole Blowers, Recording Secretary Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2005 Motion by Commissioner Hartel, seconded by Commissioner Buboltz, to approve the minutes as submitted for the April 21, 2005, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Correspondence The Recording Secretary reported the following correspondence since April 21, 2005: . Charter updates were sent to the Mayor/Council, Division Heads, and school libraries . The signed oath of Robert Buboltz for reappointment was sent to the Chief Judge . A request was made to the League for information on "bonds" . A request was made to our Public Works GIS area for two maps showing population by quadrant . The information requested by commission members in April was mailed to all Charter Commission members on May 12, 2005 . Request was made to Finance Director, Bill Elrite, to have Mark Ruff attend the July meeting . Confirmation was received from Mark Ruff that he will be able to attend July meeting . Tonight's meeting agenda was prepared and mailed out July 13, 2005, to commi~sion members and Mark Ruff Status of Membership of the Commission The commission has its full complement of 15 members at this time. Old Business Discussion on Chapter 3, Section 19 and Chapter 7, Section 72 Mark Ruff, Ehlers and Associates, was present at tonight's meeting per this commission's request to answer any questions commission members may have about the bonding issue. Per request of the Charter Commission members in October, in January the City Attorney put together some new language which is stated below. He stated that after reviewing this issue and the city charter, Charter Commission July 21, 2005 Page 1 he feels that this change could be addressed simply by adding a sentence in the last paragraph of Chapter 7, Section 72 of the city charter. The Charter Commission passed, on their first reading in January of2005, that the last paragraph of Chapter 7, Section 72 should read as follows: Before any bonds are sold, there shall be a four-fifths vote of the council authorizing the issuance of the bonds by ordinance. However, bonds to be sold for the refinancing of any existing bonds shall be authorized by four-fifths vote of the council by resolution. Following its passage, the ordinance shall be published at least once by publication in a legal newspaper having general circulation in the city. The registered voters of the city shall have thirty days from the date of publication to initiate a referendum on the ordinance authorizing the issuance. Subsequent to the passage of the authorizing ordinance, its publication, and the thirty-day period, the bond sale shall occur within sixty days. During said sixty-day period, the City Manager shall have the authority to establish a special meeting upon at least seventy-two (72) hours advance notice to each member of the council. At that special meeting, the City Manager is authorized to receive the actual bides) or sale of the bonds to be negotiated. The actual award or sale of the bonds shall be approved by a resolution passed by a four-fifths vote of the council. The Recording Secretary had contacted the Research Department at the League of Minnesota Cities to learn how other cities word this section in their city charters, and to obtain any further information they may have regarding this issue. Once the information was received, it was mailed out to commission members in May for their review before tonight's meeting. Mark Ruff from Ehlers and Associates gave a brief presentation. He stated that he has been doing business with Columbia Heights for the past 15 years. He has worked on all our redevelopment projects. He stated Ehlers represents 150 cities, and that he himself works with 40 cities. Mark stated that the wording (the 30 day wait period) in our charter is unusual. He stated that Columbia Heights does not have a lot of debt, and bonding/refinancing does not come up very often. Mark prepared a chart which he passed out to Charter Commission members. The chart showed the revenue bond index and bond buyer index from December 2003 to July 18,2005. Mark reiterated that what triggered this discussion was the redevelopment bonds for Parkview Villa the end of 2004. Because of the 30-day wait period, Mark stated the city realized $10,000 less in savings on this particular situation. President Sturdevant asked if there is a certain percentage that makes refinancing worthwhile. Mark stated that was a good question and indicated that a good rule of thumb is that rates should drop at least 1.5% to make it worthwhile. His company "watches" the various city's portfolios and makes suggestions for changes. Then Ehlers and Associates assists cities with bond sales/refinancing by getting larger firms to bid for the bonds. They usually charge 1.5 to 2% in fees. Commissioner Hmiel asked if changing the charter language would allow for misuse in refinancing. The City Attorney stated that by changing the language as proposed, it requires a 4/5 vote to pass by the Council. Therefore, the majority of the council must feel it's a good move. Charter Commission July 21, 2005 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Buboltz, seconded by Commissioner Hartel to approve the second reading on the proposed change to Chapter 7, Section 72 indicated above, and forward to the City Council for their action. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion on DistrictslW ards This topic is ongoing from the past couple of commission meetings. In May, the Recording Secretary mailed commission members maps showing the population figures if the city was sectioned off in four sections (with Central Avenue and 45th Avenues as dividing lines). This map was prepared by the Public Works GIS area and used the 2000 census data. Using this map, the population by quadrant is as follows: NW-3,667 NE-3,659 SW-5,744 and SE-5,450. The Recording Secretary also passed out at tonight's meeting a map using Central Avenue and 44th Avenue as dividing lines. This map was also prepared by the Public Works GIS area and used the 200 census data. Using this map, the population by quadrant would be as follows: NW-4,550 NE-4,115 SW-4,911 and SE-4,994. The City Attorney stated that the map using Central Avenue and 44th Avenue brought the population figures more into line for each quadrant. An additional map using Central Avenue and 44th Avenue as dividing lines was provided tonight also, which also indicated census block populations. Commissioner Patiuk asked how close in population does the quadrants have to be. The City Attorney stated he believed it is a certain percentage governed by state statutes. If the city would be divided into four quadrants, one councilmember would represent each quadrant, and the Mayor would run at large. It was also reiterated that there has been some discussion that two more councilmembers should be added. There was discussion on the fact that it would seem unrealistic to divide the city into more than four districts. So if and when any additional councilmembers were added, they would also be running at large. Commissioner Ritzko questioned what would happen if we did divided the city into four quadrants and no one decided to run in one of the quadrants. The City Attorney stated that there more than likely would be write-in candidates, and if not, the Council could appoint the person currently serving in that district or someone new, or decide to hold a special election. Commissioner Laine stated that with development in the SW quadrant (the Industrial Park area), an increase in population from very little to possibly many new residents could make a difference in that quadrant. The City Attorney stated that perhaps 200 units will be built there in the next few years, with a possibility of about 360 additional residents. Charter Commission July 21,2005 Page 3 Commissioner Hartel stated that the population totals will also change for the NE quadrant due to the addition of The Lofts. It was estimated that an additional 380-400 residents could change the totals for that quadrant. The City Attorney also stated that other possible sites that could change quadrant totals are the redevelopment of Mady's Bowling area (75-100 additional residents) and NEI. He also stated that at this time, there is nothing on the table for the NEI site. These are all good things to talk about in discussing this issue. The City Attorney stated that he could come up with proposed wording for the City Charter to reflect a change to wards or districts. There would also be parts of the existing charter that would have to be amended/modified relating to elections. The City Attorney reiterated the procedure on proposed changes to the city charter. There are two readings at the commission level, and two readings at the city council level. The city council has the option of passing the proposed revisions unanimously (which are done by ordinance) or returning them to the commission for possible modifications. The Charter Commission can make modifications to the amendments or place the item on the ballot for the voters to decide for themselves. This fall there will be a special election held on November 8 regarding the school district's proposed levy. Commissioner Laine stated that dividing the city into wards/districts helps keep the costs down for mailing campaign literature and also allows that councilmember to focus on details of their own district, still keeping the good of the entire city in mind. The City Attorney suggested that the Charter Commission ask the City Manager to set up a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the pros and cons of this issue and get a feel for how the council feels on this issue. Such a meeting could be held in the Council Chambers so it is large enough to hold everyone from this commission and the City Council. It was suggested that a packet of information be provided to everyone ahead of the meeting, and should include all the information that the Recording Secretary has already provided Chmier Commission members to date and any other material that is put together by the Charter Commission and/or city staff. This meeting could be on a regularly scheduled work session date or a special meeting date. Motion by Commissioner Buboltz, seconded by Commissioner Hartel, to request a joint meeting with the City Council on this issue. Motion passed unanimously. The Recording Secretary will discuss this with the City Manager and report to all Charter Commission members when and where this meeting will take place. New Business Other Topics of Discussion Commissioner Hartel stated that in the absence of our Council Liaison tonight, it would have been informative to have someone else from the council present to hear the Charter Commission's discussion on districts/wards, as well as the information Mr. Ruff presented tonight and the Charter Commission's discussion on that issue. Commissioner Buboltz stated that when council liaisons cannot make commission/board meetings for which they are a liaison, they usually do not arrange for another councilmember to attend in their place. However, when there are significant items of discussion on the Charter Commission July 21, 2005 Page 4 agenda, it would be nice to have representation from the city council present at those board/commission meetings. The Recording Secretary reminded the Charter Commission members that the city council does receive copies of all board/commission meeting minutes in their agenda packets. Next Meeting Date The next regular Charter Commission meeting date is October 20, 2005, at 7 p.m. at Murzyn Hall. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Hartel, seconded by Commissioner Ritzko to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Carole J. Blowers, Recording Secretmy Charter Commission July 21,2005 Page 5 S-A-2-e.- Park & Recreation Commission July 27, 2005 1 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission July 27, 2005 THESE MINUTES" HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVEQu Jerry Foss called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Gary Mayer; David Payne; Gary Peterson; Marsha Stroik; Kevin McDonald; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Excused Absence: Eileen Evans Absent: None APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent agenda by Payne; second by Mayer. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS REQUEST FROM MIDWEST POLKA ASSOCIATION Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl received a request from the Midwest Polka Association to use Murzyn Hall at a reduced rental rate. At present they do not have a specific date in mind. Commission members stated they would like some other day besides Friday or Saturday as to not loose the high rental days. Commission Member Payne suggested a Sunday rental with a reduced rate and added that it would be more beneficial to rent the space than have it empty. Motion to offer the Midwest Polka Association a 25% resident discount rate for a Sunday through Thursday rental by Stroik, second by McDonald. All ayes, motion carried. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FENCING AT RAMSDELL PARK Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen reported that Resident, Marv Sowada called questioning additional fencing to be put adjacent to the pool at Ramsdell Park. Sowada is requesting fencing that would need constant maintenance. Hansen is not in favor of tIns type of fencing but rather a more natural landscape screening. Hansen suggested sending a letter to Resident Sowada explaining that there is unceliainty of the Ramsdell Park wading pool due to new County regulations. Motion to send a letter to Resident Sowada stating that the future use of the pool is in question at the present time by Greenhalgh, second by Payne. All ayes, motion carried. Park & Recreation Commission July 27, 2005 2 UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE OF P ARK WADING POOLS Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen reported Anoka County took over pool inspections for the Department of Health; minor corrections were made this year to enable the pools to be opened. In 1996 the Department of Health informed us that the pools were not incompliance, since that time we have made minor corrections to keep them safe and operating. Total reconstruction of each pool would cost between $75,000- $85,000. New guidelines require the bottom drain to be part of the filtration system and have more frequent water turn over. We have never had any water quality issues or health problems in the past. Commission Members felt that Huset should not be repaired, as a water splash pad is included in the Huset Park Mast Plan. It is unclear at this time where the county stands on the pool situation for next year. The City Manager would like to continue to operate the pools as we have in the past as long as they are safe. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl welcomed Deanna Saefke as the new Clerk/Typist II for the Recreation Depmiment. She started full time last week. The 2006 Recreation Budget has been submitted to the City Manager. There are not a lot of changes from 2005 to 2006. The joint budget meeting with the City COlillcil will be held in October. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl updated the Commission on the success of the summer recreation programs. The camps went very well this year with the Twins, Timberwolves and Vikings. All summer programs went well and are coming to an end in August. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl announced that Commission Member, Gary Mayer submitted his letter of resignation. Commission Member, Mayor explained that his employment is requiring him to be out of town during the next several meetings. Keith thanked him for his commitment to the Commission. The Commission Members wished him well. Commission Member, Peterson asked if it would be beneficial to have a Lion's Club Member on the Commission. Commission Member, Stroik said that they could apply just like anyone else would; she also asked if there were specific rules for replacement. Recreation Director, Windschitl said that a Lion's member would improve communications between the Recreation Department and the Lion's Club, but the new member would not need to be a Lion's Club member. Park & Recreation Commission July 27, 2005 3 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORJCITY ENGINEER Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen reported that a notice on grant funding was received; the request for funding was denied. They had 90 applications for the $2.4 million of funding and only 14 applications were awarded. On this previous Monday the City COlillcil awarded the Huset Park 2 year project to Frattalone Excavating. Commission members questioned how much of the ball fields will be affected with the development. Hansen informed the Commission that only Huset #3 would be affected, moving the backstop up 15 feet and removal of the score box. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh reported that there have been requests for more youth events during the Heights Jamboree. Requests have been made for 3-on-3 youth basketball and adult co-ed softball. Commission Member, Marsha Stroik reported a burned out street light on Hart Street. Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen said that he would call Excel Energy that area is their responsibility. Commission Member, Gary Mayer gave a report on his visit to Ramsdell Park. The bleachers are set back too far from the field and there is a small area for parking. Commission Member, David Payne thanked the Commission for the great fireworks show during the Jamboree. He also requested help on acquiring a scoreboard at Columbia Heights High School for baseball. The VFW and Tri-City were recommended as contacts for monetary contributions. Payne stated that the VFW has indicated that they do not have funding for this type of project. Commission Member, Jerry Foss, stated that we need lights at Prestemon Park before the renovation of Huset Park begins. Foss informed the Commission that without lights on an adult field we will loose teams to another city due to all fields at Huset being unavailable when improvements are being made, and once teams leave our City it will be tough to get them back. Mayor Gary Peterson suggested that it be made a matter of record to the City Council. Foss indicated that all fields would be impacted with the Huset Park Master Plan that the Commission recommended to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Deanna Saefke COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: August 8, 2005 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S NO: 5-A-3 CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL ~.. ITEM: Establish Work Session Meeting BY: Walt F ehst BY: ?,.'~ -t:?:. ~ Date for Tuesday, August 16, 2005 NO: DATE: August 3, 2005 DATE: It is recommended that a Work Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, August 16,2005 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to establish a Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, August 16,2005 begilming at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. COuNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER AGENDA c..o\r\ S e /'I-+- ORIGINATING CITY SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MANAGER 5-A.~ APPROVAL NO: Fire ~ /f & /# ITEM: Establish Hearing Dates BY: John Larkin BY I? rt:?i/-p License Revocation, Rental Properties DATE: August 3, 2005 DATE: NO: Meeting of: August 8, 2005 f- Revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental propeliy within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against the following owners regarding their rental property for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. 1. Segundo Ramon........................................................... .1131 40th Avenue 2. J emal Hassen................................................................. 13 3 6-13 38 43 12 Avenue 3. Hydahm Kerim.............................................................. 3 731 Pierce Street 4. TJ2 Holdings................................................................. 3 726 3 rd Street 5. Kiros Tesfaye................................................................ 543 40th Avenue 6. Anthony Chester ...........................................................60051 5t Avenue RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22,2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against 1131 40th Avenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22,2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against 1336-133843 12 Avenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22,2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against 3731 Pierce Street. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22, 2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental propeliy within the City of Colmnbia Heights against 3726 3rd Street. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22,2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against 543 40th Avenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to establish a hearing date of August 22, 2005 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against 600 51 5t Avenue. I COUNCIL ACTION: CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: August 8, 2005 AGENDA SECTION: Lt~ .....i ~ ~ vct- ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: S-A-- License Department APPROVAL - . !;) ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson \~~. DATE: NO: DATE: Aug. 5,2005 " - BY: BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the August 8, 2005 City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2005. At the top ofthe license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. TIus means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for August 8, 2005 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: TO CITY COUNCIL August 8, 2005 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application 2005 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA CONTRACTORS LICENSES BLDG Ultimate Exteriors ofMN * Action Heating & AC *Midwest Roofing *Gregory Construction 4508 Baxter Rd, Princeton 8140 Arthur St #C, Spring Lake Pk 313 Jefferson Hwy, Champlin 1703 39th Avenue, Columbia Hts. $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 s- - A r~ CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FINANCE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING OF: ~t;t g! 2))DS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number JI,:? 1st; in the amount of$ \, O:?,tS2J.13 through \ L 30j !l These checks have heen examined and found to he legal charges against the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment. ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM Oa/05/2005 Oa:40:19 Check History CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL050S-V06.70 COVERPAGE GL540R ******************************************************************************* * * * * C 0 U N C I L * * * * * * * * C 0 U N C I L * * * * * * * * C 0 U N C I L * * * * * * * * C 0 U N C I L * * * * ******************************************************************************* Report Selection: Optional Report Title.......oa/Oa/05 COUNCIL LISTING INCLUSIONS: Fund & Account... ... ........ thru Check Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Source Codes..... ........... Journal Entry Dates......... Journal Entry Ids........... Check Number................ proj ect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vendor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Invoice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase Order...... ........ Bank....................... . Voucher .................... Released Date........ ....... Cleared Date................ thru thru thru thru 113759 thru 113917 thru thru thru thru thru thru thru thru Run Instructions: Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI J COUNCIL 02 P4 Y S 6 Lines CPI CP SP 066 10 Y Y ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 1 BANK VENDOR Check History 08/08/05 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS BRADLEY REAL ESTATES INC BRAY/LIZ BROWN/JULIE CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS I DAVIS/JENNIFER DEX MEDIA EAST LLC DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY FARNER-BOCKEN G & K SERVICES GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO GRIGGS-COOPER & CO HEGSTAD/ROGER HOHENSTEINS INC JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. MARK VII DIST. MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F METRO CALL - ATT MESSAGIN MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC MN DEPART OF ECONOMIC SE MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO MORE DISTRIBUTING, INC NORTHEAST STATE BANK O'BRIEN/DANIEL O'LEARY/MICHELLE OFFICE DEPOT PETTY CASH - AMY JOHNSON PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE PLUNKETT'S, INC QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS QWEST COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALTY WINES & BEVERA U S POSTAL SERVICE VERIZON - ATTN: PREPAY D VERIZON WIRELESS WELLS FARGO BANK XCEL ENERGY (N S p) ALL AMERICAN PROPERTY ANOKA COUNTY TREASURER BLOOD/CHARLES & MARY BRAY/LIZ CENTER POINT ENERGY COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE 113759 113760 113761 113762 113763 113764 113765 113766 113767 113768 113769 113770 113771 113772 113773 113774 113775 113776 113777 113778 113779 113780 113781 113782 113783 113784 113785 113786 113787 113788 113789 113790 113791 113792 113793 113794 113795 113796 113797 113798 113799 113800 113801 113802 113803 113804 113805 460.00 15,520.85 39.09 199.83 315.95 432.00 3,258.40 5,548.61 13.00 154.20 43.90 5,244.81 199.27 140.02 26,807.22 43.50 1,471.20 63,191. 55 33,957.26 243.93 153.34 750.00 119.54 396.96 108.00 67,607.50 36.74 15.00 43.24 143.78 3,014.80 318.75 89.67 18,676.15 1,131.50 988.66 3,600.00 37.50 3.32 2,185.55 10,259.61 10.72 943.00 8.36 90.09 803.58 219.05 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 2 BANK VENDOR Check History 08/08/05 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT FIRST STUDENT INC GOPHER SPORT HOAG/BRAD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST KUEHN/JEAN KUETHER DIST. CO. MARK VII DIST. MOSER/PAMELA MUSCOVITZ/PATRICIA PEPIN, LAWRENCE PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL PIONEER DRAMA SERVICES POSTAGE BY PHONE RESERVE SANDBACK/MARGE STONE/JUDITH TAYLOR/STACEY VERIZON WIRELESS VIGNESS/ROBERT & SHERRI WELLS FARGO KCEL ENERGY (N S P) ABM EQUIPMENT ALTRA BLIND CLEANING ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM ARMOR HOLDINGS INC ASPEN MILLS, INC. BAKER & TAYLOR BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN BFI/WOODLAKE SANITARY SE BIFF'S,INC. BLUEMELS TREE SERVICE BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLI BOYER TRUCK PARTS BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATI BRODART BUETOW AND ASSOCIATES IN CATCO PARTS SERVICE CENTER FOR ENERGY/ENVIRO CENTRAL LOCK & SAFE CITIZENS LEAGUE CITY PAGES CLARK PRODUCTS INC COLUMBIA PARK MEDICAL GR COMPUTERIZED FLEET ANALY COORDINATED BUSINESS SYS DAHLGREN SHARDLOW & UBAN 113806 113807 113808 113809 113810 113811 113812 113813 113814 113815 113816 113817 113818 113819 113820 113821 113822 113823 113824 113825 113826 113827 113828 113829 113830 113831 113832 113833 113834 113835 113836 113837 113838 113839 113840 113841 113842 113843 113844 113845 113846 113847 113848 113849 113850 113851 113852 993.82 260.63 66.77 420.00 18.35 169,391.90 37,116.61 13 .00 25.11 198.88 145.19 120.00 6,000.00 40.00 238.17 83.51 104.98 172.70 750.00 18,445.46 2,442.79 216.00 847.74 728.33 720.00 227.00 169.45 99.13 639.60 179,570.18 452.82 9,853.91 1,875.18 797.56 2,110.00 53.49 9,591.53 131.45 125.00 13 .20 50.00 450.00 165.16 258.00 1,495.00 934.68 9,665.85 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 3 BANK VENDOR Check History 08/08/05 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT DEHN OIL DEMCO, INC. DOYLE LOCK SUPPLY EMBROIDERY & MORE EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC EMP ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEMS RES FIRE ENGINEERING FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL CO. FRATTALONE COMPANIES INC G & K SERVICES GALLAGHER & COMPANY OF M GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO GRAFIX SHOPPE HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC. HOME DEPOT #2802 HOUCHEN BINDERY LTD INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL IPC PRINTING ISANTI COUNTY EQUIPMENT JINDRA/PATRICIA KENNEDY & GRAVEN LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS LYNDE COMPANY MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO. MAC/YICK FONG MAVO SYSTEMS MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F METRO FIRE METRO WELDING SUPPLY MID-WEST INDUTSRIAL SERV MIDWAY FORD MIDWEST ASPHALT CO. MIDWEST LOCK & SAFE MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO. MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO MOTOROLA INC. NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC O'GARA/ANDREW OFFICE DEPOT PEPSI-COLA-7 UP POLYLINE CORPORATION POS PAPER. COM 113853 113854 113855 113856 113857 113858 113859 113860 113861 113862 113863 113864 113865 113866 113867 113868 113869 113870 113871 113872 113873 113874 113875 113876 113877 113878 113879 113880 113881 113882 113883 113884 113885 113886 113887 113888 113889 113890 113891 113892 113893 113894 113895 113896 113897 113898 113899 8,445.60 55.40 12.41 682.75 165.75 202.55 709.10 19.95 1,592.18 5,050.00 502.18 12,000.00 262.40 164.06 1,134.64 60.64 106.65 319.00 47.94 95.53 70.00 8,228.15 44,030.75 502.54 202.82 654.57 1,775.00 1,550.00 39.97 236.00 24.10 250.00 1,192.10 2,389.74 192.42 79,403.04 109.76 42.28 325.00 37.00 120,825.60 274.83 45.00 989.04 366.00 54.18 264.24 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 4 BANK VENDOR Check History 08/08/05 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COUR RANDOM HOUSE, INC RAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA STOFFEL SEALS CORPORATIO STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO SUN PUBLICATION THOMSON GALE TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN TUBBS/MARSHA TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE VECTOR INTERNET SERVICES VERIZON WIRELESS VICK/ANNA XCEL ENERGY (N S P) ZIEGLER INC 113900 113901 113902 113903 113904 113905 113906 113907 113908 113909 113910 113911 113912 113913 113914 113915 113916 113917 26.83 54.40 1,186.00 464.73 1,861.42 742.78 417.30 772.24 1,373.64 94.36 339.33 32.96 73.42 150.00 100.34 285.00 91. 22 455.17 1,031,551.13 *** ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08 BANK VENDOR REPORT TOTALS: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 5 Check History 08/08/05 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 1,031,551.13 RECORDS PRINTED - 000869 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 08/05/2005 08:40:22 Check History CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL060S-V06.70 RECAPPAGE GL540R FUND RECAP: FUND DESCRIPTION 101 201 204 212 225 240 261 265 272 382 387 388 389 411 415 420 431 601 602 603 604 609 631 632 634 701 720 884 DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH STATE AID MAINTENANCE CABLE TELEVISION LIBRARY TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GRANT CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP POLICE GRANTS-OTHER TAX INCR CAP APPREC OF 1990 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BOND 1999A G 0 IMPROVE/REV BONDS 2003A R8:TRANSITION BLK REDEVELOP CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL WATER UTILITY SEWER UTILITY REFUSE FUND STORM SEWER UTILITY LIQUOR WATER FUND DEBT SERVICE SEWER FUND DEBT SERVICE STORM SEWER DEBT SERVICE CENTRAL GARAGE DATA PROCESSING INSURANCE 52,643.73 8,956.45 125.00 369.89 9.72 4,127.02 3,459.68 467.54 120,825.60 750.00 8,612.50 18,660.75 52.50 9,591.53 1,806.93 17,771.53 181.04 85,691. 87 7,727.12 181,357.40 1,608.20 391,332.94 25,958.34 447.80 13,928.11 18,489.30 237.34 56,361. 30 1,031,551.13 TOTAL ALL FUNDS BANK RECAP: BANK NAME DISBURSEMENTS BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL ALL BANKS 1,031,551.13 1,031,551.13 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of August 8, 2005 AGENDA ORIGINATING CITY SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MANAGER to A. Fire APPROVAL NO: ITEM: Close Hearing BY: John Larkin BY~~ Rental License Revocation DATE: August 3, 2005 DATE: NO: ?J The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rentallmit(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against Shadi Hosain regarding rental property at 1026 40th Avenue NE. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes was previously continued to the City Council meeting of i1>.ugust 8, 2005. The public hearing on this property may now be closed in that the property owner has brought the property/building into compliance with the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by regarding rental property at 1026 40th Avenue NE in that the property now complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of August 8, 2005 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINATING CITY NO: ,-/-\- DEP ARTMENT: MANAGER'S CHARTER COMMISSION APPROVAlr /1. 1 f'r".ILP ITEM: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. BY: CHARTER BY: ti~ ;r~'if 1492, A PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COMMISSION DATE: 1 CITY CHARTER, CHAPTER 7, SECTION DATE: 7-27-05 72, BONDED DEBT AND DEBT LIMIT NO: Near the end of2004, the city refinanced some Parkview Villa bonds. Mark Ruff, from Ehlers and Associates, who handles all our bonding issues, advised the Finance Director that the Charter Commission may want to consider revising charter language to allow refinancing of bonds in a more timely fashion and allowing the city to realize financial savings due to a shorter wait period. Currently, refinancing and fmancing of bonds is done by ordinance, taking effect 30 days after passage. Therefore, this issue has been brought to the Charter Commission for discussion. The Charter Commission has studied the charter language of other cities in this area. They have also had Mark Ruff from Ehlers and Associates attend their commission meeting in July for further discussion. After consideration of all the above, the Charter Commission recommends a change to the city charter. This change only affects the refinancine of bonds. The Charter Commission recommends the addition of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph of Chapter 7, Section 72, Bonded Debt and Debt Limit: Before any bonds are sold, there shall be a four-fifths vote of the council authorizing the issuance of the bonds by ordinance. However, bonds to be sold for the refinancing of any existing bonds shall be authorized by four-fifths vote ofthe council by resolution. Following its passage, the ordinance shall be published at least once by publication in a legal newspaper having general circulation in the city. The registered voters of the city shall have thirty days from the date of publication to initiate a referendum on the ordinance authorizing the issuance. Subsequent to the passage of the authorizing ordinance, its publication, and the thirty-day period, the bond sale shall occur within sixty days. During said sixty-day period, the City Manager shall have the authority to establish a special meeting upon at least seventy-two (72) hours advance notice to each member of the council. At that special meeting, the City Manager is authorized to receive the actual bides) or sale of the bonds to be negotiated. The actual award or sale of the bonds shall be approved by a resolution passed by a four-fifths vote ofthe council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of the ordinance, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1492 for September 12,2005, at approximately 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 1492 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 72 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO BONDED DEBT AND DEBT LIMIT The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 7, Section 72 of the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit: BONDED DEBT AND DEBT LIMIT. Bonds may be issued by four-fifths vote ofthe council without the previous approval of the voters ofthe said city, but subject to the referendum powers of the people, for the purchase of real estate; for new construction; for new equipment; for all improvements of a lasting character; for the purchase or construction of public waterworks or for the enlargement of the same and for the protection and distribution of the water supply; for the establishment of public lighting, heating, or power plants, and for their acquisition and equipment by purchase or otherwise; for the acquisition or construction of street railways, telegraph or telephone lines, or any other public convenience from which a revenue is or may be derived; for the creation or maintenance of a permanent improvement fund; for the purchase or erection of needfu.l public buildings; for establishing and maintaining garbage crematories, or other means of garbage disposal; for the establishment and maintenance of hospitals, schools, libraries, museums, art galleries and cemeteries; for the construction of sewers, subways, streets, sidewalks, pavements, culverts, and parks and parkways and play grounds; for changing, controlling or bridging streams and other waterways within the corporate limits and constructing and repairing roads and bridges within two miles of the corporate limits thereof; for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds; for the purpose of funding floating indebtedness; and for all purposes which may be authorized by the laws of the State of Minnesota; the right of the city to issue bonds under the authority of any law heretofore and this section of the city's charter shall not be construed to limit the passed and adopted by the State of MiImesota, but no bonds shall ever be issued to pay current expenses or to refund emergency debt certificates. The total bonded indebtedness of the city shall never exceed ten percent of the last assessed valuation of the taxable property therein, including monies and credits, but in computing the total bonded indebtedness, emergency debt certificates and certificates of indebtedness shall not be included in or counted as part of the such bonded indebtedness, if (1) held in a sinking fund maintained by the city, (2) issued for the acquisition of equipment; purchase, construction, maintenance, extension, enlargements or improvement of street railways, telegraph or telephone lines, water, lighting, heating and power plants, or either of them, or any other public convenience, from which revenue is or may be derived, owned and operated by the city, or the acquisition of property needed in connection therewith; or for the construction of sewers, public drainage ditches, or the acquisition of lands, or for improvements of streets, parks, or other public improvements, to the extent that they are payable from the proceeds of assessments levied upon the property specially benefitted by such ditches or improvements, or (3) for the purpose of anticipating the collection of general taxes for the year in which issued. In no case shall bonds be issued to run for more than thirty years. The purpose for which bonds are issued shall be set forth in the ordinance authorizing them and the proceeds from such bonds shall not be diverted to any other purpose. Before any bonds are sold, there shall be a four- fifths vote ofthe council authorizing the issuance of the bonds by ordinance. Following its passage, the ordinance shall be published at least once by publication in a legal newspaper having general circulation in the city. The registered voters ofthe city shall have thirty days from the date of publication to initiate a referendum on the ordinance authorizing the issuance. Subsequent to the passage of the authorizing ordinance, its publication, and the thirty-day period, the bond sale shall occur within sixty days. During said sixty day period, the City Manager shall have the authority to establish a special meeting upon at least seventy-two (72) hours advance notice to each member of the council. At that special meeting, the City Manager is authorized to receive the actual bides) or sale of the bonds to be negotiated. The actual award or sale of the bonds shall be approved by a resolution passed by a four-fifths vote of the council. IS HEREWITH AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: BONDED DEBT AND DEBT LIMIT. Bonds may be issued by four-fifths vote of the council without the previous approval of the voters of the said city, but subject to the referendum powers of the people, for the purchase of real estate; for new construction; for new equipment; for all improvements of a lasting character; for the purchase or construction of public waterworks or for the enlargement of the same and for the protection and distribution of the water supply; for the eC't"bl~C'hme"t Af'pUl",l~C l~n-hi-~I'n- he"i-l"'g AI" ""A,,,,,,~,.,.l"ni-n ,,~rl f'A~ i-he;~ nn~H;nl'+l' nn anrl "'~'u;""~e~+ 1-..y L3 U. .1J...;J ill. .1..1 V.1. ULJ. .1J.6J.J.LJ. .1.0' 1. UL.1.1. , v pv VV \.1.1 }lLU u..i:I, auu. .lUJ. 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Iplll IlL U purchase or otherwise; for the acquisition or construction of street railways, telegraph or telephone lines, or any other public convenience from which a revenue is or may be derived; for the creation or maintenance of a permanent improvement fund; for the purchase or erection of needful public buildings; for establishing and maintaining garbage crematories, or other means of garbage disposal; for the establishment and maintenance of hospitals, schools, libraries, museums, art galleries and cemeteries; for the construction of sewers, subways, streets, sidewalks, pavements, culverts, and parks and parkways and play grounds; for changing, controlling or bridging streams and other waterways within the corporate limits and constructing and repairing roads and bridges within two miles of the corporate limits thereof; for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds; for the purpose of funding floating indebtedness; and for all purposes which maybe authorized by the laws of the State of Minnesota; the right of the city to issue bonds under the authority of any law heretofore and this section of the city's charter shall not be construed to limit the passed and adopted by the State of Minnesota, but no bonds shall ever be issued to pay current expenses or to refund emergency debt certificates. The total bonded indebtedness of the city shall never exceed ten percent of the last assessed valuation of the taxable property therein, including monies and credits, but in computing the total bonded indebtedness, emergency debt certificates and certificates of indebtedness shall not be included in or counted as part of the such bonded indebtedness, if (1) held in a sinking fund maintained by the city, (2) issued for the acquisition of equipment; purchase, construction, maintenance, extension, enlargements or improvement of street railways, telegraph or telephone lines, water, lighting, heating and power plants, or either ofthem, or any other public convenience, from which revenue is or may be derived, owned and operated by the city, or the acquisition of property needed in connection therewith; or for the construction of sewers, public drainage ditches, or the acquisition of lands, or for improvements of streets, parks, or other public improvements, to the extent that they are payable from the proceeds of assessments levied upon the property specially benefitted by such ditches or improvements, or (3) for the purpose of anticipating the collection of general taxes for the year in which issued. In no case shall bonds be issued to run for more than thirty years. The purpose for which bonds are issued shall be set forth in the ordinance authorizing them and the proceeds from such bonds shall not be diverted to any other purpose. Before any bonds are sold, there shall be a four-fifths vote ofthe council authorizing the issuance of the bonds by ordinance. However, bonds to be sold for the refinancing of any existing bonds shall be authorized by four fifths vote of the council by resolution. Following its passage, the ordinance shall be published at least once by publication in a legal newspaper having general circulation in the city. The registered voters of the city shall have thirty days from the date of publication to initiate a referendum on the ordinance authorizing the issuance. Subsequent to the passage ofthe authorizing ordinance, its publication, and the thirty-day period, the bond sale shall occur within sixty days. During said sixty day period, the City Manager shall have the authority to establish a special meeting upon at least seventy-two (72) hours advance notice to each member of the council. At that special meeting, the City Manager is authorized to receive the actual bides) or sale of the bonds to be negotiated. The actual award or sale of the bonds shall be approved by a resolution passed by a four- fifths vote of the council. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Gary L. Peterson, Mayor Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk