HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 24, 2005 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRA nON
fr[al'or
Gary L. Petersoll
COllllcilmembers
Robert A. Williams
Bruce Nawrocki
Tam11lera Ericsoll Die/ull
Bruce Ke1zellberg
CifJ'MallaJ!er
Walter R. Fehst
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights. MN 5542 l -3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
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The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 24, 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. Auxiliaty 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 an"angements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Pastor Greg Loper, Christlife Evangelical 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 ofthe Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
4~ PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - none
B) Presentations - none
C) Introduction of New Employees
1) Sue Sartwell, Accounting Clerk II-Finance
D) Recognition - none
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as pati of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed ii-om consent agenda approval w111 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 October 10, 2005 regular City Council meeting P5
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2005 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2) Accept Boards and Conunissions Meeting Minutes
a) MOTION: Accept minutes ofthe August 24,2005 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. P18
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-64 being a Resolution ceriifying Petition and Waiver Assessments for
Private Water Services P21
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2005-64, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2005-64, being a resolution to celiify petition and waiver
assessments to Anoka County for collection with the nrooeliv taxes.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DI!!;CRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISA'sIUTY IN ~MPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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4) Ado?t Resolution No. 2005-61, being a Resolution to approve application to MN DEED for
contamination cleanup grant for Phase III of the Industrial Park. P25
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-61, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2005-61, being a Resolution to approve application to the MN
Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Contamination Clean Up Grant and
cOlmnitment of local match.
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-62, being a Resolution to approve application to MN DEED for
contamination investigation and RAP Development Grant Ap?lication for 39th and Central P28
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-62, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2005-62, being a Resolution to approve application to the MN
Depmiment of Employment and Economic Development for Contamination Investigation and RAP
Development Grant Application and cOlmnitment of local match.
6) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-63, being a Resolution authorizing application to the Met Council for
Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) funding for Phase III ofthe Industtial Park. P31
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-63, there being ample copies
available to the public.
Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2005-63, being a Resolution authorizing application to the
Metropolitan Council for a Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Funding and cOlmnitment of
local match.
7) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 24, 2005 P 3 3
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 24,
2005 as they have met the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code.
8) Approve Business License Applications
P36
I\10TIOl'-J: l'v1ove to approve the itelTIS as listed 011 the busllless license agenda for October 24,2005
as presented (regarding the new licenses for 2006 and the renewals for 2005).
9) 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 114583 through 114742 in the amount of$I,005,104.73.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-65 being a Resolution for Abatement at 4315,4317,4321 5th Street NE p46
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-65
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-65, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declming the propeliy at 4315,4317,4321 5th Street NE, PIN NO. 35-30-24-21-0165
a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code, Chapter
8, AIiicle II, Sections 8.201 thru 8.207
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B) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-66 being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 1213
Cheery Lane NE P 4 9
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-66,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-66, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section
5AA08(A) ofthe rental license held by Ryan Foltz regarding rental property at 1213 Cheery Lane NE.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-67 being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4643 ih
Street NE. P52
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-67,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-67, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section
5AA08(A) ofthe rental license held by Ahmed Abdullahi regarding rental property at 4643 ih Street
NE.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Business
1) Approval of Sarna's Addition Preliminary Plat. 10 foot :li-ont yard setback valiance and sign variance
- Case #2005-1001 P55
MOTION: Move to approve the Sarna's Addition preliminary plat, subject to the 21 stated conditions
as approved by the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Move to approve the 10-foot front yard setback variance for hard surface parking for
Sarna's Addition.
MOTION: Move to approve the 8-foot height variance and the 35 square foot al'ea Valiance for the
monument sign for Sarna's Addition.
2) Approve installation of a "Four way" stop sign on Lincoln TelTace and Fillmore Street P79
:MOTION: ~/Iove to recoIT'.J.nend the City Council authorize installation of four way stop signs on
Lincoln TelTace and Fillmore Street based on the configuration of the intersection and the alnount of
pedestrian traffic generated by the nearby schools based on a recOlllinendation of the Traffic
COlllillission.
(StaffrecOlllinended) ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to recommend the City Council deny
installation of stop signs on Lincoln Ten'ace and Fillmore Street.
B) Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1499. Vacating a portion of 45th Avenue NE p84
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1499, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1499, being an ordinance vacating a portion of 45th
Avenue NE.
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2) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1500, Vacation a Portion of Lookout Place P90
MOTION: Move to table the second reading of Ordinance No. 1500, vacating a pOliion of Lookout
Place until Monday, November 14, 2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
C) Bid Considerations -none
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) RepOli of the City Manager
B) Report ofthe City Attomey
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
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2005
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THESE "MINUTES HAVE
~OT BEEl'''~ APPROVED!!
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10,
2005 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Present: Mayor Gary Peterson, Councilmember Robert A. Williams, Councilmember Bruce Nawrocki,
Councilmember Tammera Ericson Diehm, Councilmember Bruce Kelzenberg.
Father Al BackmmID, Immaculate Conception Church, gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Nawrocki requested that discussion of the 2006 Budget and signage be added. Peterson placed them under
Other Business, items 3 and 4.
Peterson spoke on the passing of Anthony Maciaszek, 88 year life long resident, on October 8th. He listed
details ofthe Maciaszek service and read his accomplishments fi.'om the devotional card. Nawrocki spoke in
remembrance of his long relationship with Mr. Maciaszek. Peterson stated the Sister City luncheon and
meeting tomorrow would be rescheduled so members could attend services for their fellow cOlmnittee
member.
PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclmnations
Mayor Peterson read the Polish American Heritage Month Proclamation.
Peterson invited the Sister Cities members present to accept the Proclamation and to speak of their trip to
our Sister City in Lomianki, Poland.
Dolores Strand thm1k:ed him for the Proclamation and introduced members present.
Dorothy Penate spoke of the distribution of 240 wheelchairs to the LOll1ianki and '.tVarsaw areas.
Marie Pryzynski spoke of the memorial ceremony for the American plane that was shot down over
Lomianki, with survivors being executed. She stated that Mayor Peterson's speech "did us proud".
Gloria Bergstrom spoke of the visit to the Senior Center and their generosity, and stated that we were
treated like royalty. She stated that she has learned a new meaning offi.-eedom and democracy.
Pat Sowada spoke of the visit to the schools and the library, and the hospitality of Mayor Lucian
Sokolowski.
Ed Carlson, who was Mayor when this relationship was fonned, spoke of his pride for the long
relationship with our Sister City.
Walter Logacz, honormy citizen of Lomianki, thanked Dolores Strand for her efforts which hold this
cOlmnittee together and her initiative for the Sister City Committee to raise funds for the 240 wheelchairs.
Weare the only cOlmnunity of our size to be able to raise the needed funds without corporate sponsorship.
Logacz stated that Strand was honored with LOlnp. Ski's highest community award, the Falcon; one of six
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.people to receive this and the only non-Pole to received the award. He thanked the Mayor and
Councilmember Williams for making this tlip to assure our commitment to this relationship. He indicated
that Lech Walesa will be in the Twin Cities in November and Strand is working to bling him to Columbia
Heights.
Dolores Strand cOlmnended Patty Muscovitz for her planning of the trip. Strand showed the Falcon award
and certificate received.
Wally Logacz stated that all members of the group paid for the trip at their own expense.
Peterson stated that we are very proud of Dolores Strand and her accomplishments. He spoke of having
dinner in the home of Lomianki Sister City members Hellena and Stasch Fabcheck. He indicated that
everyone had a marvelous tlip, gaining friends there and making friends with those we traveled with.
Miscellaneous
Peterson indicated that Make A Difference Day would be October 22,2005. The Rising to New Heights
Committee will be involved and recognize those that participate. Peterson listed possible projects and
indicated those interested could contact Carole Blowers at City Hall.
Peterson read a letter of commendation fl.'om Police Chief Tom Johnson to L'1vestigator Matt Markum.
This is just one case of the wonderful work our public service officials do for our city.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Walt Fehst tookCouncihnembers through the consent agenda items.
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for September 12, 2005 regular City Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 regular City Council meeting as presented.
2) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for September 26, 2005 regular City Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2005 regular City COlmcil meeting as presented.
3) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to accept the September 6, 2005 minutes ofthe Public Librmy Board.
b) Motion to accept the October 4, 2005 minutes of the Planning and Zoning COlmnission.
c) Motion to accept the August 29,2005 IDinutes ofthe Traffic Commission.
d) Motion to accept the October 4, 2005 minutes of the Traffic Commission.
4) Establish Executive Work Session for labor contract negotiations - Mon. Oct. 24, '05 at 6:30 p.m.
Removed
5) AuthOlize the transfer of funds to Police budget to reimburse ovedime fund
Motion to transfer $2,068 received from Unique Tlnift Stores, $763.75 received from Columbia
Heights High School activities, $3,911.50 received from the Summer Academy traffic detail, and the
$716.75 collected from I1mnaculate Conception Fun Fest, a total of $7,460, from the General Fund to
the Police Department 2005 budget under line #1020 Police Overtime.
6) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-54, being a Resolution celiifying delinquent utility and miscellaneous
chm'ges for collection with property taxes payable in 2006.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2005-54, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005-54, bei.....n a Resolution to celiify delinquent utility and
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miscellaneous charges to Anoka County for collection with the propeliy taxes payable in 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-54
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
THE COUNTY AUDITOR be, and is hereby directed, to levy delinquent utility and miscellaneous delinqurnt bills on
the properties in the City of Columbia Heights as listed on page two of this resolution and filed in the Assessment Book
for 2005 totaling $14,455.72.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing amounts shall be included in the individual property tax statements for
the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments."
SAID CHARGES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and collection of State and
County taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. All delinquent utility and
miscellaneous bills with penalties as indicated thereon paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia
Heights and shall be turned over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS shall accept payments on these utility and miscellaneous bills until November
15,2005. Upon receipt of said payments, the City will remove them from the certification list sent to Anoka County.
7) Adopt Resolution 2005-55, being a resolution allowing extension of the lot split at 1600 41 st
A venue/4050 Tyler Street - Removed
F ehst stated that the extension is no longer required.
8) Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 10, 2005 as
presented.
9) 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 114464 through 114582 in the amount of$1,269,276.80.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of #4
and #7. Upon vote: All ayes. rvIotion carried.
Establish Executive V/ork Session for labor contract negotiations - Mon. Oct. 24, '05 at 6:30 p.m.
Nawrocki stated that beginning at 6:30 p.m. was a problem for him. An executive work session should be
recessed to dUling a regular meeting. Jim Hoeft, City Attomey, stated there is no action taken in an executive
session. If action were necessary, it would be brought to the next regular meeting. The topic can be indicated
at the next regular Council meeting.
Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to schedule a City Council Executive Work Session for the
purpose of discussing labor contract negotiations on Monday, October 24, 2005 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room 1. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay;
Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-56 approving revocation oHhe rental housing license for 4125 2nd Street
Nawrocki stated his understanding that the fIrst step was to schedule the hearing. Fire Chief Gary
Gonnan stated that step was eliminated last June when Council passed the inspection policy in an
effort to shOlien the process. Nawrocki requested a copy of the infonnation. Gonnan stated these
properties are under the new policy, which allows owners 45 days to fIle the application, pay the fee,
and have the propeliy inspected. Gonnan indicat<P.7he owner of the propeliies for the fIrst three
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hearings has complet~d all requirements except the inspections. He suggested upholding the
resolutions with a three week grace period.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2005-56 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-56, resolution ofthe City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article
IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the rental license held by Joe Kollasch regarding rental property at 4125 2nd
Street NE. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2005-56
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Joe Kollasch (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4125 2nd Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 19,2005 of an public hearing
to be held on October 10,2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 2, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 19, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Failure to correct violations of the residential maintenance code: Failure to submit a rental license application.
b. Failure to schedule a relicensing inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, AIiicle III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F6867 is hereby
revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the frrst day of posting of this Order revoking
the license as held by License Holder.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-57 approving revocation ofthe rental housing license for 4645 Washington
Street
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2005-57, there being ample copies available to the public.
Nawrocki questioned the 30 day time period. Gonnan stated it is now 45 days to complete the
application, fee payment, and inspection. Hoeft stated that the Fire Chief would work with the owner
to see that the inspections are completed and then the revocation would not go forward.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to aP. ~)t Resolution No. 2005-57, Resolution ofthe City
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Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the rental license held by Joe Kollasch regarding rental property at
4645 Washington Street NE. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2005-57
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Joe Kollasch (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4645 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 19, 2005 of an public hearing
to be held on October 10, 2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 2, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 19, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the owner at the address listed in the propeIi'j records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Failure to correct violations of the residential maintenance code: Failure to submit a rental license application.
b. Failure to schedule a relicensing inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDEROFCOUNClL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F6783B is hereby
revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the fIrst day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-58 approving revocation ofllie rental housing license for 4644 Washington
Street
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2005- there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-58, a Resolution ofthe
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter
5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the Rental License held by Joe Kollasch regarding rental
property at 4644 Washington Street NE. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2005-58
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Joe Kollasch (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4644 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section5AA08(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was givetp"gthe License Holder on September 19,2005 of an public hearing
to be held on October 10, 2005. .
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Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 2,2005, inspection office staff sent a letterrequesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter wa.<; mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 19, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were fOlmd to exist, to-wit:
a. Failure to correct violations of the residential maintenance code: Failure to submit a rental license application.
b. Failure to schedule a relicensing inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article ill 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F6783A is hereby
revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held
by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2005-59 approving revocation ofthe rental housing license tor 4600 4th St.
Gorman stated that he has not heard from this owner.
Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading
of Resolution No.2005-59, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
IVlotion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-59, a Resolution ofthe
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter
SA, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) ofthe rental license held by Larry Wakeman regarding rental
property at 4600 4th Street NE. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carded.
RESOLUTION 2005-59
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Larry Wakeman (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4600 4th Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 15, 2005 of an public hearing
to be held on October 10, 2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 2, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 15, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Failure to correct violations of the residential maintenance code: Failure to submit a rental license application.
b. Failure to schedule a relicensing inspection.
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4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F6619 is hereby
revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder.
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the fITst day of posting oftbis Order revoking
the license as held by License Holder.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2005-60 approving revocation ofthe rental housing license for 4515-17 Fillmore St.
Gonnan stated this is due to failure to comply.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public healing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2005-60, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2005-60, a Resolution ofthe
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter
5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) ofthe rental license held by Troy Mlenar Regarding Rental
Property at 4515-17 Fillmore Street NE. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2005-60
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Troy Mlenar (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4515-17 Fillmore Street NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article I, Section 5AA08(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 19, 2005 of an public hearing
to be held on October 10, 2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordi.,ifuices ~md regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the Cit'j of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 2, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 19, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Failure to correct violations of the residential maintenance code: Failure to submit a rental license application.
b. Failure to schedule a relicensing inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F6846 is hereby
revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking
the license as held by License Holder.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
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1. Second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 1498, being an ordinance authorizing to convey certain real estate
located at 3955 University Avenue and 3947 Lookout Place
Motion by Ericson Diehm, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1498, there being
ample copies available to the public.
Nawrocki asked the amount ofland i..llvolved. Fehst stated about one acre. Nawrocb stated this would be
about $1 per square foot and the consultant gave a land value of $7 to $15 per square foot, not including
additional property to be added. We should receive a fair value on the land.
Ericson Diehm stated the report from Ehlers indicated restaurants would pay $7-15 per foot; not
necessarily at this site. We have tried to market this property unsuccessfully in the past and should
consider this, along with work needed on the property. Fehst stated there would be an additional $75,000
work required to bury lines, etc. In previously working with other developers, this is what was determined
feasible. Nawrocki stated this would be two acres by the time the road is vacated.
Upon vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Ordinance No. 1498 being an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 1490, authOlizing to convey certain real estate located at 3955 University Avenue and 3947
Lookout Place. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; 'Williams, aye; Ericson Dielliu, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson,
aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. rvIotion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1498
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 AUTHORIZING TO CONVEY
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 3955 UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND 3947 LOOKOUT PLACE.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights, a Minnesota municipal corporation, may convey unto the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority, the real property described as follows, to wit:
3955 University Avenue- North 128 ft. of Lot 1 and also that part of Lot 1 lying West of University Ave as extended,
except North 30 ft for Hwy, Rearrangement of Block E of Columbia Heights Annex.
3947 Lookout Place- Lot 16 and that part of Lot 17, Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to Mpls, Anoka County, MN
lying southwesterly of the following described "Line 1" and northwesterly of the following described "Line 2".
"Line 1"- Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 17, distant 21.0 feet westerly of the southeast comer; thence
northwesterly to a point on the west line, said point being 100.0 feet southerly of the northwest corner and there terminate.
"Line 2"- Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 17, distant 10.0 feet easterly of the northwest corner; thence
southwesterly to a point on the west line, said point being 10.0 feet southerly of the northwest corner and there terminate.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real
estate.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
2. First reading of Ordinance No. 1499, vacating a portion of 45th Avenue NE
Jeff Sargent, City Planner, stated this request to vacate is to allow expansion of a garage and compliance
with the set back requirement. The Planning and Zoning Commission held the public healing on July 6
and recommended approval, as this request is consistent with planning and zoning standards.
Motion by Williams, second by Ericson Diehm, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1499 there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by WillialTIs, second by Ericson Diehm, P. 12ltablish a second reading of Ordinance No. 1499,
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vacating a portion of 45th Avenue NE for Monday, October 24,2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
3. First reading of Ordinance No. 1500, vacating a portion of Lookout Place
Sargent indicated that James Sarna has requested approval of a Lookout Place light-of-way. He listed the
property descliption. The second reading of this ordinance will not take place before plat approval. The
Planning and Zoning COlmnission held the public heming on this request and recOlmnend approval, as it is
consistent with planning and zoning standards.
Ericson Diehm stated that this was discussed at the Planning and Zoning Cormnission meeting, which left
the impression with the public that this item would not be considered for a while. She questioned if
concerned residents were infonned this would be considered tonight. This would apply mostly to the
preliminmy plat agenda item.
Kelzenberg asked if Sargent knows why we have not heard from Comcast. Sm'gent stated this does take
time and they have been infonned.
Motion by Nawrocki to table the reading of Ordinance No. 1500. Motion died for lack of a second.
rvIotion by Ericson Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1500, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: An ayes. IvIotion carried.
Motion by EIicson Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to establish a second reading of Ordinance No. 1500,
vacating a portion of Lookout Place for Monday, October 24,2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, with notification to be sent to concerned residents or this will be tabled at the second
reading.
Nawrocki stated this does not address the concerns of residents. Peterson stated that representatives of the
restaurant and surrounding neighbors would be notified, EIicson Diehm stated this is the first reading of
the Ordinance and agreed with tabling the preliminary plat. Residents will be giving the opportunity to
speak at the meeting. Nawrocki disagreed.
Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes-l
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Ericson Diehm stated there were questions raised that would be addressed by the Public Works
Department. Sargent stated that obviously there was a misunderstanding and it would be appropriate to
table the next item.
Other Business
1. Approve Preliminmy Plat and three vaIiances for Sarna's Addition - Case #2005-1001
Motion by EIicson Diehm, second by Williams, to table the Sarna Addition Preliminary Plat, so all
concerned parties may be notified. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
2. Approve agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban - planning Heritage Heights area
Fehst stated the work session request was to pursue an agreement for a redevelopment study of the
Heritage Heights area. Fehst stated the history ofthis area, indicating items that were not completed in
the first redevelopment attempt. He listed items to be considered by the plmmer, including establishing
a cormnunity advisory cOlmnittee.
Nawrocki asked who has reviewed this contlj?13nd how many bids were sought. Fehst stated the City
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Attomey and Community Development Director. This is the only agreement, as we have worked with
this finn on several other projects. Nawrocki stated this contract is not worth $50,000 and that our
Community Development depatiment should be able to do this work. Nawrocki commented that the
City Manager could help instead of reading the newspaper at work. Fehst indicated that was city
business. Discussion between Nawrocki and F ehst became personal and tempers flared.
Peterson stated the need to discuss the behavioral items brought back fi-om the City of Hugo,
Minnesota, at the next work session. Fehst agreed.
Nawrocki stated that compensation in the COlmnunity Development Department is over $200,000 a
year and we should use what we are paying for, especially when we do not get competitive proposals.
Nawrocki questioned where the $50,000 would come from to pay the planner. Fehst stated the 420
account, which is for community development purposes. Fehst indicated it would be shortsighted not
to consider the success of Dahlgren, Shat"dlow, and Uban to develop the best possible marketable plan.
Fehst stated that in comparing our community to others by reading metro news clips, our
accomplishments over the last three years, with limited staff, is remarkable. It would be shortsighted to
not continue on the path of redevelopment.
Ericson Diehm stated that we have an extremely talented COlmnunity Development staff. As elected
officials we are to make good choices and spend money wisely. We have given staff direction as to our
goals and would like an outside finn to give a report, upon heming from the community and staff. She
stated that this is a top notch firm and she has confidence they will not just tell us what we want to
hear, and they are fmniliar with our area. We have lemned that residents in the area feel that $50,000 is
nothing compared to continually band-aiding the area's problems. Many on this Council have
committed to the challenge and want to do it right. This is a great way to get us going.
Jill Voelker, 4549 Taylor, and block captain in the area stated she is in favor of redevelopment, but we
don't have time to wait as many people are leaving the neighborhood because of safety concems.
Nawrocki began to speak regarding the City Manager's comments.
point of order by Ericson Diehm.
Navv'rocki stated that he is accused of being anti-staff, and that the Ma.llager has made spUlious
remarks. Peterson indicated discussion should be relative to this business item. Peterson stated that
four members of Council feel that staff is doing an excellent job, and Councihnember Nawrocki is
entitled to his opinion, but requested he not make the remarks in this meeting.
Peterson stated that our community is [mally standing out and moving ahead. Residents he speaks to
want to move ahead and he does not understand these outbreaks at meetings.
Nawrocki indicated that others were allowed to speak and go on and on. He stated that Streetar does an
excellent job for the City.
Councihnembers began to speak out oftum. Peterson indicated it was time to proceed with items on
the agenda.
Sm"gent spoke regarding the COlmnunity Development Department atld their redevelopment effOlis.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Ericson Diehm, to approve an agreement between the City of
Columbia Heights and Dahlgren, Shardlow, P:-l.:l 4Uban for planning of the Heritage Heights
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neighborhood; and flllihennore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
for the same. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Ericson Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay;
Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
3. 2006 Budget
Nav:rDcki stated that only a pa.rtial budget has been received fi-om the City Manager. All budget books
were to be received by October ih. At the Library budget work session, numbers did not correspond.
Only a power point presentation was given, with no paper copies available.
Nawrocki referred to the draft budget infonnation for the newsletter as inadequate. He considers this
non-progress. Nawrocki stated that the Manager has indicated budget discussion would only be on
propeliy tax supported items. Lost state aid, increased water and sewer fees, and surplus funds should
be discussed. He read from the City Charter section on taxation and finance, which does not indicate
the budget is only for property tax funds. We, as a Council, do an inadequate job going over the
proposed budget.
Nawrocki indicated that the planning finn just approved are good consultants. But, in the past
Councilmembers have interviewed prospective consultants. Unless you get price proposals, you do not
know if you are getting the best value.
Nawrocki stated that we have not indicated when we will adopt the budget. The budget work session
set for the third Monday in November is on a date we agreed to not have meetings. The budget will
probably be adopted at the Truth and Taxation meeting, but it should be at a regular council meeting
where residents can get the infonnation by cable television. He stated the need to redo the newsletter
article to be more complete.
4. Signage
Nawrocki stated that we do a terrible job on signage control in the city. He indicated there was a
cOlmnittee that worked on a sign ordinance, but it was delayed about five years. We put $5,000,000
into Central Avenue from 3ih to 43rd Avenues for aesthetics. Nawrocki pointed out the illegal signage
at the donut shop on 50th and University that took two months to remove. They have put new signs on
the building, have pylon signs, and a truck as an advertisement. Sargent stated that the Planning and
Zoning COlllinission just discussed this and will address the policy during the winter months. There
are design guidelines in place; but they do not cover temporary signage. The current sign ordinance is
difficult to police.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
. The temporary sign violations have been discussed and are being pursued. This does take a
cOlllinitment fi.'om Council.
. The newsletter budget article will be altered and will including infonnation that water and sewer
rates increased and garbage service decreased. The Finance Director is creating altemative articles.
. Resents the inferences of Councilmember Nawrocki
Peterson requested that questions ofthe City Manager be asked in a civil manner.
Nawrocki stated he would appreciate ifthe Mayor and City Manager would be civil to him. He apologized for
tit for tat responses.
Nawrocki stated that Councilmembers should be notified when the City Manager will not be at the office.
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Peterson asked if Nawrocki had any questions for the City Manager.
Nawrocki asked for infol111ation on the repair status of 4152 Cleveland Street.
Nawrocki requested a complete financial worksheet on the industrial park. He has received infonnation on
one clean up contract. Nawrocki questioned \vhat we are calling this project, as he has heard multiple names.
Nawrocki requested a break down of building license fees, which are required by State law to be based on
actual costs incurred.
Nawrocki referred to an email fi.-om an attol11ey representing someone on 39th Avenue regarding
contamination of the Quonset hut. Requested to see the response to this email.
Nawrocki refen-ed to an email on contamination in the industrial park questioning if the contamination could
be linked to the Shoreham Yard site_
Nawrocki stated, as recommended by a citizen in the community, the City Manager should list the items he
will be working on for the coming month in his report.
Peterson stated that Nawrocki's opinion is his opinion, not the opinion oft1.e rest of the City Council.
Peterson indicated that these comments should have been made during Council Corner comments.
Report of the City Attorney - none.
CITIZENS FORUM
Cliff Shedlow, 4630 Fillmore Street, a 42 year resident, stated that we have a wonderful library, street crew,
city employees, city manager, police department, and fire department. Our paramedics are top in the world.
He stated how nice it was to hear the Fire Chief compliment his men. The negative in the city is the City
Council.
COUNCIL COR1~ER
Nawrocki
e Tired of hearing he is negative to staff. Does not think the Manager is doing the job he should, and
does not apologize for that. Basically, 'vve have a good work force in the city, but tbe City Manager
does not always use them to the best advantage. Streetar does a good job, gives honest answers, and is
cOlmnitted to the city, as are most other depaIiment people. It is not true that nothing has been done in
this city for the last 30 years. This has been a community in progress.
. The trees that were butchered by the power company on Main Street are on the State Aid system. We
have an obligation to do something about these trees. Weare using State Aid money to build the lavish
gateway; it is fair to use some ofthat money to replace the one-half dozen trees destroyed. Peterson
asked if he would like to put those addresses into a motion.
Motion by Nawrocki for the City Manager to bring a plan back to the City Council to replace the
butchered trees along Main Street, of about six trees. Peterson called for a second on the motion. Motion
died for lack of a second. Peterson stated this could be discussed at a work session.
. Received a complaint about the schools in the shopping center on 415t and Central using the parking
lot of Labelle for a playground. Fehst stated that we have looked into this and responded.
. Was told the Planning Commission was asked to COlmnent on 2 a.m. closing of bars in our city.
Ericson Diehm stated her recollection that this was referred to Planning and Zoning Commission and
Police Chief Requested infonnation on when this was discussed.
. Refen-ed to concel11S of past development with high density aI.eas becoming a problem, and concern
with the high density plans for current devel? 16mt.
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. Reminder: October 15, second half prope1ty tax payments are due.
Ericson Diehm
. Fire Fighter Open House October 1: over 400 people attended, great event, donations were listed, and
thanked those who attended.
. October 3rd: 4.2 inches rain. This is between a 75 - 100 year flood event, and there were no repOlis of
sanitary sewer backups. Tllis was a problem not that long ago.
. Attended the Crestview Gala. Glad to support this organization.
. On Saturday, attended the funeral for 8th grader, Mediha Sivic, who passed away. Offered prayers to the
family and to the middle school.
. This Friday is our high school's homecoming; support our school.
. Saturday, October 15, there will be a Halloween event at Silverwood.
. Values First: October - Values are non-violence, peace and conflict resolution.
e We live in a democracy and have a representative fonn of government. Know a large number who watch
these meetings feel helpless, as if not being represented. There is solution: it is "Rising to New Heights".
The group is committed to tllis, as a great city with positive reinforcement. Hope people that are frustrated
attend. We can change.
Kelzenberg
. Rick Anderson, Postmaster retired. Good luck to him.
e Read Green Sheet article on Officer Piehn and the excellent police work he did to solve a case.
Williams
. No comment.
Peterson
. Objects to repetitive histOlY lessons and derogatory remarks about staff. Strives for happiness everyday,
and promotes our community. Raises funds through raffling a 4x4 and hosting a holiday party. It is
through hard work that funds are raised. Lions have also raised funds. Our community is a wonderful
place to live.
e Certain things are better discussed in private, but following the actions at this meeting read part of a letter
fi'om Walker Elder Care regarding raising fees and abusive treatment by the HRA Chairman.
e Have a wonderful week and do a random act of kindness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:35 pm.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretmy
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City of Columbia Heights
Park and Recreation Commission
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Eileen Evans called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Eileen Evans; Tom Greenhalgh; Stan Hoium; David Payne;
Gary Peterson; Marsha Stroik; Kevin McDonald;
Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director;
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Excused Absence:
Jerry Foss
Absent:
None
APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve consent agenda by Stroik; second by McDonald. All ayes, motion
carried.
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
None at this time.
UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE OF P ARK WADING POOLS
Public Works Director/City Engineer Hansen reported that the yearly inspection ofthe
pools has been taken over from the state authorities to the county authorities. The
citations from the 1996 inspection stated that oUT wading pools are not up to code. In the
past minimal adjustments have been made to meet the state code in order to keep the
wading pools operating and safe for the community. One day the McKenna Park wading
pool did not pass the random county inspection because it had rained and the chlorine
levels were off. The city received a large number of calls that day asking about the pool
closure. It would cost an estimated $125,000 to reconstruct each pool and they are
looking for lower cost options.
SULLIVAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director/City Engineer Hansen spoke about Sullivan Park; the park
improvements have been delayed due to lack of funding during the Huset Park Project.
The City Council needs to review funding to decide what level of improvements to malce
to the park. Sullivan Park has the second highest level of usage next to Huset Park and it
also has the largest picnic shelter. The playground does not meet code. The concrete
under the shelter is cracked. Also, the wood pergolas need to be replaced, maybe with
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another type of shelter because the wood pergolas are a maintenance headache. It has not
been determined as to where the playground would be located when it is redone. Within
ten days the walkways will be resurfaced \vith a heavy seal coat. The tewis conrts need
to be resurfaced every 3 years; that has been kept up. The tennis fence also needs
maintenance work. Commission member Payne suggested moving the playground out
from the sand area and putting in grills so that they are not underneath the shelter.
Commission member Evans suggested placing a new playground north of the shelter
where the pergolas are because that area is not used as often as the area under the shelter.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Hansen said that the 1997 Needs Assessment
indicated fixing the walking trails and wood pergola areas.
BALL FIELD LIGHTS AT PRESTEMON PARK
Recreation Director Windschitl stated that we only have one ball field in the city that has
lights. Prestemon Park has a great ball field, but it can only be used while it is light out.
In the fall it gets dark too early therefore we can not schedule any games on this field.
The park has recently been updated with a new playground and a great trail system. He
feels that we need to add lights to this park before we start any improvements to Huset
Park. If Huset Park gets redone it may be a year or two before we can use the field again.
It would cost an estimated $80,000 for lighting this ball field. We would like to add
wiring for a scoreboard that could be added at a later date. The Recreation Director
stated that we could use funds from the 881 Recreation Donations account to cover the
expenses. Motion by Greenhalgh to recommend to the City Council to use the money
from the 881 Recreation Donations account to install ball field lights at Prestemon Park
with wiring for future use of a scoreboard. Second by Payne. All ayes, motion carried.
REPORTS
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Recreation Director \x7indscpitl thaIl-K.ed :Mayor Peterson for the sOlli'ld system for the
Youth Program, which was donated from the Columbia Heights Activity Fund. Our
Puppet Wagon and Theatre Programs will utilize this new sound system throughout the
year. The budget meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 26th at 7:00 pm. The
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting will be prior to that at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
Public Works Director/City Engineer Hansen asked the commission members who walk
the trails at Sullivan Lalce to report back to him on the condition of the trails after the
resurfacing. The Huset Road project will be starting Monday. The power boxes have
been pulled from the fields to be able to reuse them.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mayor Peterson talked about the 4-wheeler that will be raffled as a fundraiser for the non-
profit Columbia Heights Activities Fund.
Commission Member Stroik reported that city residents have asked her about the working
condition of the fountain at LaBelle Park. Stroik also indicated that the overall
maintenance needs to be improved at LaBelle Park. Public Works Director/City
Engineer Hansen said that the fountain is broken in the center and that the only way to fix
it is to dig up the whole area around the fountain. This renovation was not planned in the
2005 budget.
Commission Member Stroik stated that Ostrander is a heavily used park for family
picnics and asked if it is possible to put in a small shelter. Public Works Director/City
Engineer Hansen suggested that she get a neighborhood petition together to present to the
City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Deanna Saefke
Recreation Clerk Typist II
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 10/24/05
AGEtIDA SECTION: CONSENT
NO: 5 - A - 3
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Mii..NAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K.Hansen~ ./
DATE: 10/18/0~
ITEM: RESOLUTION CERTIFIYING PETITION AND
WAIVER ASSESSMENTS
Background:
As part ofthe water main cleaning and lining project, it was necessary to have all property owners have operating stop boxes. This
was critical in order to reopen the connection between the water service and the main as soon as the main was lined within a 1-2
hour timeframe. The City obtained bids from local plumbing contractors to perform the stop box repair work. Property owners
had the option of using the contractor retained by the City or hire their own Contractor to make the necessary repairs.
Analysis/Co nclusio ns:
The County requires a resolution to certifY petition and waiver assessments to the Anoka County Auditor for collection with the
property taxes. This resolution consists of assessing 23 property owners for a total of $19,450.00. The assessment term is 10 years
and the interest rate is 5.5%. This is consistent with water service repairs made under the 2004 street project.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motions.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2005-64, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 2005-64 being a resolution to certifY petition and waiver assessments to
Anoka County for collection with the property taxes.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-64
BEING A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY PETITION AND WAIVER ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, propeliy owners petitioned the City Council for certain improvements and waived
their rights for public hearings and appeals as provided in Minnesota State Statute; and,
WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such improvements and
has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES
Section 1:
That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and
described as "Assessment Roll for Petition and Waiver Construction Work"
numbered 2005-SP-31-001.
Section 2:
That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
November 15,2005. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for
collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year
2006. The annual principal installments, together with 5.5% accrued on the
unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten
years.
Section 3:
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Dated this 24th day of October 2005.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLillv1BIA HEIGHTS
By
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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Actual Assessment Amounts (summary)
Project 2005-SP-31-001 Special PETITIONIWAIVER CONSTR. WORK
Assessment Term (Years): 10
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Actual Assessment Amount
26-30-24-13-0060 4941 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-13-0061 4947 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-13-0094 5009 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-13-0096 5025 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0067 4839 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0073 4840 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0093 4821 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0094 4827 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0095 4833 JEFFERSON ST $ 150.00
26-30-24-42-0100 4807 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0101 4813 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
26-30-24-42-0104 4800 JEFFERSON ST $ 950.00
36-30-24-33-0095 3822 POLK ST $ 950.00
36-30-24-33-0096 3818 POLK ST $ 950.00
36-30-24-33-0115 3713 TYLER ST $ 150.00
36-30-24-33-0120 3803 TYLER ST $ 150.00
36-30-24-33-0123 3815 TYLER ST $ 950.00
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PIN Address Actual Assessment Amount
36-30-24-33-0127 3839 TYLER 8T $ 950.00
36-30-24-33-0152 3737 TYLER 8T $ 950.00
36-30-24-33-0153 3741 TYLER 8T $ 950.00
36-30-24-34-0136 3864 POLK 8T $ 950.00
36-30-24-34-0137 3858 POLK 8T $ 950.00
36-30-24-34-0139 3850 POLK 8T $ 950.00
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: C -IJ _ 1/
NO: -.J n '1
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2005-61,
Approving Application to MN Dept. of
Employment and Economic Development
for a Contamination Clean Up Grant and
commitment of local match
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
BY: Randy Schumacher
DATE: October 24, 2005
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
BY:-
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BACKGROUND: This is a request for approval of a resolution to submit a joint Contamination
Clean Up application through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
and the Metropolitan Council. In 2004, the City of Columbia Heights received $1,234,000 in cleanup
funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and
Metropolitan Council for Phase 1 of the Industrial Park. In early 2005, the city received $871,789
from the same program for cleanup in Phase II.
This application will address the clean up of Phase III in the Industrial Park, which is comprised of the
Greif Brothers property at 3700 5th Street and 317 39th Avenue and the Smith property at 450 38th
Avenue.
The engineer's estimate for building demolition and excavation of contaminated soil is $1,689,965.
As outlined in the Schafer Richardson Development Agreement the unfunded portion of the clean up,
or the 12% local match is the responsibility of the developer.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2005-61, approving an
application to DEED for a Contamination Clean Up Grant for the Industrial Park and commitment of
local match.
RECOl'vIMENDED l'vIOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2005-61, there being an
ample amount of copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2005-61, being a Resolution to approve
application to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Contamination
Clean Up Grant and commitment of local match.
Attachments: Resolution 2005-61
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.2S
RESOLUTION 2005-61
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT AND ECONO:MIC DEVELOPMENT CONTAMINATION CLEft..NUP
GRANT PROGRAM AND COlVIMITMENT OF LOCAL MATCH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City) has given their
support to a master plan for redevelopment of industrial area properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, blight, substandard
stmctures, and environmental concerns, and there exists a need (due to blighting influences) for
intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration and promote redevelopment of the industrial
area; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently identified and completed Phase I and Phase II assessments of
all industrial properties in the industrial planning area in which various potential contaminants were
identified, with the City submitting a Response Action Plan (RAP) to the MPCA for cleanup; and
WHEREAS, the total legislative appropriation for this grant program for fiscal years 2006-07 is
$4,362,000, and the DEED grant requires applicants to pay an amount equal to 12 % of the cleanup
costs from umestricted money available to the City. With the local match to be an internal loan from
the Capital Improvement Redevelopment Fund 420 and to be repaid at a five-percent interest rate; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has approved the
Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED) on October 25, 2005, by the City of Columbia Heights for Phase III of the
IndusnialPark;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor for
the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on October 25,2005, and that Walt R Fehst,
Executive Director, is hereby authorized to apply to DEED for funding on behalf of the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to
apply for fmancial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and fmancial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in
the application are committed to the project identified; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any
Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest
or unlawful or conupt practice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
referenced project(s), and that Columbia Heights celiifies that it will comply with all applicable laws
and regulations as stated in all conn'act agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Walter R. Fehst is hereby authOlized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City COlillCil of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota has approved the Contamination C1emp. 2 6rrant Application submitted to the Department of
Employment and Economic Development (DEED). I certify that the above resolution was adopted by
the City Council.
Passed tills _ day of October 2005.
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING CITY
NO: 5-A-S DEPARTMENT: Community MANAGER'S
Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2005-62, A resolution BY: Kirsten Partenheimer ~~.
authorizing application for MN Dept. of DATE: October 24,2005
Employment and Economic Development grant
for investigating contaminants and
commitment of local match.
BACKGROUND: This is a request for approval of a resolution to submit an application for the
Contamination and Investigation and Response Action Plan (RAP) Development Application in the
amount of$50,000 to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(DEED). This grant request will pay for environmental investigation of the redevelopment priority
area at 39th and Central Avenues, which includes the former Burger King site, Mady's Bowl and
Columbia Heights Rental. The resolution commits the City to a local match of 25 percent should the
City be awarded the grant.
The City of Columbia Heights will be submitting the application to DEED on October 25,2005. This
investigation grant will fund a "Phase II" site investigation, which will determine the extent of the
contamination on the properties, the most feasible method for remediation and the cost. The City has
received approval from these property owners to do a Phase II enviromnental investigation. The
additional contamination investigation funding to perform a Phase II is critical for this project to move
forward.
The requested amount ofthe investigation grant will be the maximum amount of $50,000. The grant
requires a local match of25%, or up to $12,500, the sum of which will be paid from the $50,000 Nath
Companies, the previous owners of the Burger King site, escrowed as part of the sale.
RECOl".'.Il'lIENDATION: Staffrecomrnends approval of Resolution 2005-62, approving an
application to DEED for a Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application of
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2005-62, there being an
ample amount of copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2005-62, being a Resolution to approve
application to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Contamination
Investigation and RAP Development Grant Application and commitment of local match.
Attachments: Resolution 2005 -62
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.2S
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-62
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MN DEPT. OF
EMPLOYMENTANDECONOMICDEVELOPMENT~EED)GRANTFOR
INVESTIGATING CONTAMINft...NTS AND COMl\UTMENT OF LOCi1J. MATCH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the City) has identified the
redevelopment ofthe properties at 3939,3927 and 3905 Central Avenue, known as the 39th and
Central Redevelopment Area, as a high priority for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, blight,
substandard structures and environmental concerns, and that there exists a need (due to
blighting influences) for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration and promote
redevelopment ofthe site; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently identified and completed Phase I assessments of all three
properties in the redevelopment area in which various potential contaminants were identified;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESONOT A, that the City has approved the Contamination Investigation
and RAP Development Grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED) on October 25, 2005, by the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota for the 39th and Central redevelopment site; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor
for the project contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on
October 25, 2005 and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of
Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on the behalf of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota; and
BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has the legal
authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial
nn~nb;11.-hy +^ ""II'"''''''''' "ct-""qnat"" '''\I"r\1e"t arh111nl''''tratlr\n' and"
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in
the application are committed to the project identified; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has not
violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, ldckbacks,
collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of
Columbia Heights may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
referenced project, and that the City of Columbia Heights certifies that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALL Y RESOLVED that the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota is herby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary
to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
I certify the above resolution was adopted by the City Council.
Passed this _ day of October 2005.
Offered By:
Second By:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary 1. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.30
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
:Meeting of: October 24, 2005
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2005-63, A Resolution
Authorizing Application to Metropolitan Council
for Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA)
funding and commitment of local match
NO:
BY: Randy Schumacher
DATE: October 24, 2005
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL i
BY: I )
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AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
E - A-Io
ORIGINATING DEPT.:
Community Development
BACKGROUND: This is a request for approval of a resolution to submit ajoint
contamination cleanup application through the Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization
Account (TBRA) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED). The City of Columbia Heights is cunently a pmiicipant in the
Livable Communities Act Housing Incentives Program for 2005 as detennined by the
Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make application for grant funds through
TBRA.
This application will address the cleanup of Phase III in the Industrial Park, which is
complised ofthe Greif Brothers property at 3700 5th Street and 317 39th Avenue and the
Slnith property at 450 38th Avenue.
The engineer's estimate for the building demolition mId excavation of contaminated soil is
$1,689,965. As outlined in the Schafer Richardson Development Agreement, the unfunded
portion ofthe cleanup, or the 12% local match, is the responsibility ofthe developer.
RECOMIvIENDATiON: Staff recommends approval ofthe application to the Metropolitan
Council for Contmnination cleanup through the TBRA Progrmn and commitrnent oflocal
Inatch.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2005-63, there
being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2005-63, a Resolution
Authorizing Application to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account
(TBRA) Funding and commitment of local match.
Attachments: Resolution 2005-63
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.31
RESOLUTION 2005-63
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, l\1]II.-{t~ESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL FOR TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a participant in the Livable Comniunities Act
Housing Incentives Program for 2005 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to make application for funds under the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a contamination clean-up project within the City that meet
the Tax Base Revitalization Account's purpose/s and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor for
the project contained in the Tax Base Revitalization Account application submitted on October
25,2005; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the
Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights and to execute
such agreement as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Passed this _ day of October 2005.
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION:
Concent
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV
NO:
ITEM:
5 -A-I
NO:
Approval of Rental
Housing License
Applications
BY: Gary Gorman
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: IO,;d
DATE: October 19,2005
Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications in that they have met
the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
October 24,2005.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.33
Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name Property Address
30175 Bryant, LLC 3806 Stinson Boulevard
30177 Bryant, LLC 3816 Stinson Boulevard
10038 Jim Adams 838 41ST AVE
34012 Alan Avery 4201 MONROE ST
20025 Clifford Boyum 4855 5TH ST
20097 Anthony Brown 4056 5TH ST
12007 Aernie Burns 4212 WASHINGTON ST
10026 Ricardo Cadman 3947 ARTHUR ST
10008 Heather Callier 4033 ARTHUR ST
20261 Charles Chen 120743 1/2 AVE
30053 Lester Chies 980 44TH AVE
20148 Harold Clark 4512 WASHINGTON ST
12011 Roger Collins 1077 POLK CI R
10007 Marilyn Dalseth 4607 PIERCE ST
20295 Marilyn Dalseth 4612 POLK ST
20106 Ryan Diekow 204 42ND AVE
10040 Bruce Ebner 3928 CENTRAL AVE
12055 Delanza Elliot 1124 45TH AVE
34006 Lori Fitzpatrick 626 40TH AVE
20204 Gerry Gerechi 3742 3RD ST
12203 James Graham 4409 MONROE ST
10075 Wilson Guachichulca 4951 MADISON ST
20171 Mike Herr 4650 WASHINGTON ST
20136 Keith Hoof 4040 CLEVELAND ST
20129 Joe Hoyle 627 51ST AVE
30009 Michael Juaire 4301 3RD ST
10119 TIMOTHY KLEIN 4171 3RD ST
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10085 Gina Kilgore 4542 HEIGHTS DR
3401 0- Matt Kleinjan 1733 37TH AVE
12167 Elizabeth Klenert 4957 Tyler Street
30024 Margaret Kortas 4308 4TH ST
10084 Jeffrey Larsen 80849 1/2 AVE
10024 Leon Larson 1221 43RD AVE
30012 David Lasky 4318 3RD ST
20117 Ping Luu-Wang 121445 1/2 AVE
20034 Rose Maciaszek 4401 JACKSON ST
20038 Rose Maciaszek 4400 V AN BUREN ST
20039 Rose Maciaszek 4404 VAN BUREN ST
10016 Marcea Mariani 4007 MAIN ST
10032 Marlin Maske 1012 GOULD AVE
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Occupany I.D.
12064
20320
12205
30147
10058
10132
12043-
10148
12165
20318
12136
10083
20101
20185
20020
12148
10017
30004
20019
12068
20333
12004
12186
20277
10081
30161
10/20/2005
Property Owner Name
James Nelson
Carly Nelson
Robert Odden
Terry Pease
Marlene PhillipsNavreck
Lauri Picotte
Sandra Powell
Segundo Ramon
John Ranweiler
Mahmoud Rifai
Patsy Sandsness
Peter Sax
Nelia Schaff
Riaz Shad
Leland Stauch
Gary Stockwell
Richard Stueland
Kiros Tesfaye
Thomas Therrien
Janene Unke-Hanson
John Utke
Kimberly Wegener
Weston Wiggins
Ronald Wilcox
James Woods
Myong Yi
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17:22
Property Address
1745 37TH AVE
1301 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
120342 1/2 AVE
3925 3RD ST
1827 41ST AVE
4409 ARTHUR ST
4456 WASHINGTON ST
1131 40TH AVE
4648 Taylor Street
1069 POLK PL
121443 1/2 AVE
4131 JEFFERSON ST
1203 CHEERY LN
4641 Taylor Street
4545 FILLMORE ST
683 51ST AVE
1035 45TH AVE
543 40TH AVE
633 51ST AVE
4357 7TH ST
3849 JACKSON ST
5250 WASHINGTON ST
4144 MADISON ST
4512 MONROE 8T
4254 2ND ST
4546 Tyler Street
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: 5 - A-~ ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: License Department APPROVf\L
\
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson, .~ "'0- DA~r;}e ~
L.L~
NO: DATE: October 20, 2005 BY ~ /0-"
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the October 24, 2005 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2005.
Also included on the agenda are the renewals for calendar year~006 that have been received and
approved to date. These include renewals for fuel dispensing devices, cigarette sales, and auto sales.
And listed on the agenda is the renewal of the Currency Exchange Licenses for Kwik Cash at 4639
Central Ave and for Money Xchange at 4110 Central Ave. This type of business is actually licensed by
the State of MN. However, pursuant to MN Statute 53 A.04, t.he State is required to submit the
application to the governing body ofthe municipality in which the business operates. The law further
requires the governing body ofthe municipality to render a decision regarding the renewal of the license
within 60 days. I forwarded this application to the Police Department and they see no reason to deny the
renewal of this license.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. TIns means that the data privacy foml has been sublllitted as required. If 110t subrrtltted, certain
information cannot be released to the public.
RECOIVJJ\.rnrIDED l'f[OTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 24, 2005 as presented.
Regarding the new licenses for 2006. and the renewals for 2005.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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TO CITY COUNCIL October 24, 2005
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2005 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTPACTORS LICENSES
Bldg
*Master Gas Fitters
*Full Sail Remodeling
*ESP Co. LLC
*Ebert Inc.
*Complete Co
* AI's one Hour Heating
2263 N. McKnight Rd #2, No St Paul
4043 Jefferson St, Col. Hts
622 SE 9th St, Mpls
23350 Co. Rd. 10, Corcoran
54004 Loren Dr., Mankato
3041 Aldrich Ave So. Mpls
2006 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
Zoning
M:DTOR VEHICLE SALES
Silver Lake Auto 3701 Reservoir Blvd, Col. Hts
Office only
Fire
FUEL DISPENSING DEVICES
Speedway Superamerica 5000 Central Ave
Holiday Stationstores 4259 Central Ave
Lowells Auto 4457 University Ave
Police
CIGARETTE/TOBACCO
Holiday Stationstores 4259 Central Ave
Hot Market 5011 University Ave
CURIlENCY EXCRA...l'TGE LICENSE P..ENEW AL
Police
Kwik Cash
Money Xchange
4639 Central Ave
411 0 Central Ave
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$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$300
$140
$180
$100
$300
$300
STATE LICENSE
STATE LICENSE
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEP ARTMF.NT
COUNCIL MEETING OF: O~lt 2/)Df>
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOYJJ.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number J 11..\-58'3
in the amount of$ I, Oo.G, tvt.f-.13 .
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
throngh_\ lY-ltf2
COLillABIA HEIGHTS, fuJ.d are hereby, recoffililended for payment.
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DEX MEDIA EAST LLC
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114629
300.00
243.50
87,100.00
280.00
429.00
239.07
4,958.95
5,408.52
160.00
98,318.00
48.70
6,995.40
80.00
47.32
1,553.50
4,300.01
10.31
248.82
9,272.65
17.70
39.44
42.00
69,364.30
13 .83
14,219.54
35.00
387.50
3,828.00
35.26
18.21
619.03
725.90
15.78
1,803.84
89.67
1,575.00
10,297.83
1,080.00
186.86
391. 00
97.93
91.00
75.00
1. 88
201.96
21,800.92
40.47
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10/24/2005 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NillVlBER AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO 114630 33,773.90
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 114631 39.88
HAMAN/LEONA 114632 40.00
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 114633 98,763.10
KIWI KAI IMPORTS 114634 651.95
KLOIBER, JOSEPH 114635 171. 68
KOBLAS/JOHN 114636 100.00
MARK VII DIST. 114637 24,973.70
MN DEPART OF ECONOMIC SE 114638 335.27
O'BRIEN/DANIEL 114639 83.38
ONVOY 114640 59.99
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCA 114641 300.00
PETTY CASH - MARY DUGDAL 114642 156.75
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 114643 14,923.10
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 114644 2,642.13
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS 114645 968.34
RJM DISTRIBUTING INC 114646 128.00
SCHMIDT/LORRAINE 114647 40.00
VERIZON WIRELESS 114648 200.42
XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 114649 74.66
ACE HARDWARE 114650 70.20
ALL SAFE FIRE & SECURITY 114651 111.10
;0 ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY 114652 17,902.95
ALLIED/BFI WASTE SYSTEMS 114653 89,608.45
H:::.. ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC 114654 123.54
I--'- ANOKA COUNTY - GOV'T CEN 114655 10,906.54
ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RE 114656 46.00
ASPEN MILLS, INC. 114657 563.11
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD 114658 13,842.10
BOYER TRUCK PARTS 114659 139.61
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC 114660 2,294.44
BUILDING FASTENERS 114661 177.07
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPRE 114662 630.00
CATCO PARTS SERVICE 114663 85.24
CCP INDUSTRIES 114664 199.87
CENTER POINT ENERGY 114665 11.36
CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY 114666 55.10
CITY PAGES 114667 450.00
CLARK PRODUCTS INC 114668 559.48
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 114669 15.86
CONWORTH, INC 114670 20.00
CSC CREDIT SERVICES 114671 25.00
DAHLGREN SHARD LOW & UBAN 114672 1,504.00
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C 114673 239.78
DONAGHUE DOORS INC 114674 456.00
EASTMAN KODAK 114675 1,156.00
EGAN OIL COMPANY 114676 10,175.97
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10/24/2005 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAIN
ENTERPRISE NETWORK SYSTE
FINGERPRINT AMERICA
FIREHOUSE
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GIS RANGERS
GLASS MASTERS
GOODIN CO.
GOPHER
GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING
HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL
HEWLETT PACKARD
HOME DEPOT #2802
HONEYWELL INC
IDEAL ADVERTISING INC.
INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN
INTERSTATE POWERSYSTEMS
IPC PRINTING
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS
LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDE
LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO.
MEDTOX LABORATORIES INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS
MIDWAY FORD
MIDWEST ASPHALT CO.
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO.
MOTOROLA INC.
MR ROOTER
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTIO
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC
NORTH STAR INTL TRUCK IN
NORTHEASTER
OFFICE DEPOT
PARALLEL TECHNOLOGIES
PARKVIEW VILLA RESIDENT
PC SOLUTIONS
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO.
POS PAPER. COM
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO GRAPHICS
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114677
114678
114679
114680
114681
114682
114683
114684
114685
114686
114687
114688
114689
114690
114691
114692
114693
114694
114695
114696
114697
114698
114699
114700
114701
114702
114703
114704
114705
114706
114707
114708
114709
114710
114711
114712
114713
114714
114715
114716
114717
114718
114719
114720
114721
114722
114723
2,756.25
9,287.88
798.75
356.01
30.00
721.42
644.99
6,943.64
660.00
48.46
1,424.57
839.02
582.24
1,224.75
49.97
289.59
1,671.00
150.00
10,789.52
61. 27
42,030.75
110.00
108.00
87.54
175.20
1,471.00
64,197.88
163.39
240.56
123,078.76
10.86
114.04
20,133.12
739.91
140.25
657.16
296 .34
279.00
1,317.23
14,156.09
130.00
2,408.00
229.00
17.44
348.40
19.30
12.65
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CHECK NUMBER
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES I
ROSS INDUSTRIES
SCHELEN GRAY ELECTRIC
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP
SIGN LANGUAGE & GOLDEN A
SRSI
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA
STATE BANK & TRUST
STATE OF MINN-DEPT OF CO
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO
SUN PUBLICATION
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC.
TBS OFFICE AUTOMATIONS
TWIN CITIES NORTH CHAMBE
UNITED RENTALS
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
VERIZON WIRELESS
VISIONARY SYSTEM LTD
WW GRAINGER,INC
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114724
114725
114726
114727
114728
114729
114730
114731
114732
114733
114734
114735
114736
114737
114738
114739
114740
114741
114742
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AMOUNT
4,921.60
96.34
27.29
642.80
205.65
245.92
142.90
163.51
90.16
4,000.39
318.75
391.79
10.00
32.00
286.26
390.00
6.28
4,112.78
135.49
1,005,104.73 ***
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10/24/2005 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
1,005,104.73
RECORDS PRINTED - 000767
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.70 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101
201
212
240
261
265
272
276
389
411
415
420
432
439
481
601
602
603
604
609
651
"61
. 0
fl::..1
f3Jb3
884
885
DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
STATE AID MAINTENANCE
LIBRARY
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GRANT
CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
POLICE GRANTS-OTHER
LOCAL LAW ENFORCE BLK GRANT
R8:TRANSITION BLK REDEVELOP
CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG
CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
CAP EQUIP REPLACE-SEWER
FIRE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
ANOKA JLEC:POLICE COMPTR EQP
WATER UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
REFUSE FUND
STORM SEWER UTILITY
LIQUOR
WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
CENTRAL GARAGE
DATA PROCESSING
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-REC
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-GEN
INSURANCE
ESCROW
163,172.78
186.08
18,817.42
72.59
2,106.78
2,570.44
17,941.83
3,463.60
1,925.00
54.49
19,107.85
89,487.80
10,789.52
9,287.88
6,463.06
99,178.00
66,121. 01
90,698.05
68.65
301,481.18
31,048.12
15,977.01
3,248.49
2,462.78
399.93
42,030.75
6,943.64
1,005,104.73
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
DISBURSEMENTS
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
1,005,104.73
1,005,104.73
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
6A
ITEM:
Public Hearings
BY:
Gary Gorman
NO:
2005-65
DATE: October 12,2005
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Harold Hoium regarding property at 4315,4317, and
4321 5th Street NE, PIN NO. 35-30-24-21-0165 for failure to meet the requirements
of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolutiol1 No. 2005-65 there being fullple copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2004-65, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4315,
4317, and 4321 5th Street NE, PIN NO. 35-30-24-21-0165 a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code, Chapter 8,
Article II, Sections 8.201 tlnu 8.207-
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.46
RESOLUTION 2005-65
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of
the property owned by Harold O. Hoium (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4315, 4317, and 4321
5th Street, PIN No. 35-30-24-21-0165, Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written
notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent
via certified and regular mail to the owner of record on October 13,2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on October 12, 2005, an inspection and abatement of outside storage was conducted on
the property listed above. A search WalTant was obtained and the structures on the property
were entered. Due to the large amount of debris, garbage, combustibles found inside the
structures, the Columbia Heights Fire Department performed an emergency abatement action
pursuant to City Code, Chapter 8, Article II.
2. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Ordinance( s) were found to exist, to-wit:
A. Large amount of debris, gal'bage, combustibles found inside the structures on the
property .
3. That all parties, including the owner of record alld allY occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section
8.206(A) and 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4315,4317, an 4321 5th Street, PIN No. 35-30-24-21-0165 is in
violation of the provisions ofthe Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of
Abatement attached hereto;
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice ofthis hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant,
or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4315, 4317, and 4321 5th Street, Pin No. 35-30-24-21-0165
constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this resolution/order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in
interest.
3. That any motion for summary enforcement shall be served upon all relevant parties and
parties in interest.
4. That all service provided for herein shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statute 483.17,
subd.2
Passed this
day of
2005
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION:
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPRO AL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
DA
DATE: October 19, 2005
NO: 2005-66
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Ryan Foltz regarding rental property at 1213 Cheery
Lane NE. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance
Codes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No.2005-66, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-66, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant
to Cit-j Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the rental license held
by Ryan Foltz regarding rental property at 1213 Cheery Lane NE.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.49
RESOLUTION 2005-66
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation
pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5A.4Q8(A) ofthat certain residential
rental license held by Ryan Foltz (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real propeliy located at 1211-13 Cheery
Lane NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(B), written notice
setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on October 4, 2005 of an public hearing to be held on October
24,2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the
following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 15, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of
the property to relicense the rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to
the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 15, 2005, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and
noted that the property remained unlicensed. A reminder letter was mailed by regular
mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That on October 4, 2005 a Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the
owner at the address listed in the property records.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions
and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-
wit:
a. Failure of the O\iVl1er to submit a relicensing application to the Fire
Department.
b. Failure of the owner to schedule a relicensing inspection.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5AJ06 and 5AJ03(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F6814 is hereby revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy ofthis order on the
buildings covered by the license held by License Holder;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
day of
2005
Passed this
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.51
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
laC Fire MANAGER
NO: APPRON AL
7W:'
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gonnan B' f'-J
Revocation J'
" ,r \/
DATE: October 19,2005 c E: I'V' JJ
NO: 2005-67
>'
Revocation of the license to operate a rental UJ1it witbin the City of Columbia Heights
is requested against Ahmed Abdullahi regarding rental property at 4643 7th Street
NE. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No.2005-67, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-67, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant
to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) ofthe rental license held by
Ahmed Abdullahi regarding rental property at 4643 7th Street NE.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.52
RESOLUTION 2005-67
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation
pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) ofthat certain residential
rental license held by Ahmed Abdullahi (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4643 ih Street NE,
Columbia Heights, MiImesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice
setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on October 5, 2005 of an public hearing to be held on October
24, 2005.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the
rollowing:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 15, 2005, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of
the property to relicense the rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to
the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 15,2005, inspection office staffreviewed the property file and
noted that the property remained unlicensed. A reminder letter was mailed by regular
mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That on October 5, 2005 a Statement of Cause was mailed by certified mail to the
owner at the address listed in the property records.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, t.he following conditions
and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were fOllild to exist, to-
wit:
a. Failure of the Owl1er to submit a relicensing application to the Fire
Department.
b. Failure ofthe owner to schedule a relicensing inspection.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions ofthe
City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F6780 is hereby revoked/suspended (cross out one);
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the
buildings covered by the license held by License Holder;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
day of
2005
Passed this
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.54
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORlGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 1- A-I Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Case #2005-1001, Approval ofa BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner Br/l rr!
Preliminary Plat and three variances for Sama's DATE: October 19,2005 J( : /' . JO/>t~'
Addition
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 2005
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BACKGROUND:
Mr. James Sama has requested City Council approval of a preliminary plat for the Sama's Addition, to be located at
the southeast comer of University Avenue and 40th Avenue. hI conjunction with the Preliminary Plat approval, the
applicant is also requesting approval of three variances as follows: a 10-foot front yard setback variance for hard
surface parking, an 8- foot height variance for a monument sign, and a 35 square foot area variance for a monument
sign.
The Sarna's are proposing a 6,000 square foot restaurant on the site, with approximately 74 parking stalls. The
property currently consists of 5 parcels owned by the EDA, as well as a stretch of Lookout Place. The plat is
contingent on the sale of these properties from the EDA to Sarna, Inc., as well as the vacation ofthe Lookout Place
right-of-way and the completion of the vacation of the frontage road along University Avenue. It should be noted
that the fmal plat for this development would not take place until all other criteria and approvals for this property
have been met including all vacations, the full sale ofthe property, and a liquor license.
The Planning Commission wanted some issues checked into more closely prior to the Preliminary Plat approval. The
Planning Commission wanted the following:
1. A more detailed Lighting Plan for the site, with questions whether the plan should include the
illumination of a portion of Summit Street.
A Lighting Plan is attached in the packetfor City Council review. The plan indicates the illumination
of the parking lot with sharp cut-offs, restricting the amount of light shed on neighboring properties.
2. The new alIey to be constructed prior to closing Lookout Place.
Condition No. 14 addresses this concern
3, Staff to check the condition of the existLng watermain and sanitary sewer lines under Lookout Place.
According to the City Engineer, the sanitary sewer line was constructed in 1971, with no history of
problems. The watermain was built prior to the sanitary sewer line, and also has no history of
malfunction. His opinion is that these two facilities will be adequate for the site.
4. An access agreement between the Sarna's and Mr. Gondek pertaining to the loading dock fmalized.
This agreement is currently in negotiations and will be resolved prior to Final Plat approval.
5. Comments from the Fire Chief regarding the Preliminary Plat.
The Fire Chief Gary Gorman has reviewed the plans and has no concerns. Kevin Hansen, City
Engineer, has stated that the proposed alley radii would be insufficient for the maneuvering of City
waste management vehicles and Fire pumpers. Sarna's engineer is aware of these problems and will
make the necessary changes prior to Final Plat approval.
The Planning Commission approved the site plan and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the
following conditions of approval:
1. The development agreement must reflect an agreement between the City and the developer on what utilities
and streets within the project will be the City's 1011IS-term maintenance and repair responsibilities.
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2. The Plat should identify the name of the proposed development.
3. University Avenue is a MnDOT roadway, and 40th Avenue is an Anoka County roadway. Must provide the
City with their respective review comments of the Development plans.
4. A 30-foot "turnback" from MnDOT for the University Avenue Service Drive is included in the final plat.
~.1nDOT' s position on removals, landscaping and fencing of this area needs to be clarified before fmal
platting.
5. The University Avenue Service Drive is still used for 3901 Lookout Place. Therefore, an alternate access
should be developed for 3901 Lookout and installed by the Developer prior to the removal ofthe University
Service Drive in this area.
6. All construction traffic must be controlled and shall be directed through the vehicle tracking pads, as
indicated on the SWPPP plan. All construction access will be limited off of 40th Avenue. Due to the traffic
volume on 40th Avenue, frequent street cleaning may be necessary.
7. The City standard for drive entrances is a concrete apron matching the concrete curb and gutter.
8. If any existing curb and gutter grades are less than one percent (1 %) at the driveway cuts, provide a concrete
cross gutter.
9. All erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected by the City prior to any site activities
beginning.
10. Any site grading prior to fmal plat approval will require an excavation permit, obtained from the
Engineering department.
11. An NPDES permit will be required, at the time of construction. Additional erosion control measures along
the southerly property line are recommended, due to the natural slope of the property. The City also reserves
the right to require additional erosion control measures during construction, as conditions warrant.
12. All restoration of turf areas in the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) shall be by four (4) inches of
topsoil/sodding.
13. All work within Public ROW shall be inspected by the City Engineering Department. Twenty four (24)
hour advance notice of an inspection is required.
14. The alley connection shown by the Developer connecting the existing east-west concrete alley to access
Summit Avenue is acceptable. The Final Plans shall include a design detail meeting City requirements for
alley construction. Alley access must be provided prior to Lookout Place being closed.
15. A north-south sidewalk connection has been shown extending to 40th Avenue to the north and Summit
Avenue to the south. The Final Plans shall include a design detail meeting the City requirements for
pedestrian ramps and grade.
16. All utilities (water main, sanitary sewer and stonn sewer), shall meet the City or Columbia Heights
specifications for materials and installation.
17. Discol111ect any existing utility service stubs in accordance with Public Works requirements.
'18. The final plans should include signage ror the alley change or direction.
19. All sidewalks shall meet ADA requirements for pedestrian ramps and grade.
20. At fmal plan submittal, the developer must provide plan/profile sheets for the utilities.
21. The plat must be found acceptable to the Fire Chief.
The Plmming Commission recommended the 1 O-foot front yard setback for hard surface parking for approval by a
vote of 5-0. The variance would allow the applicants to utilize more parking spaces on-site, and would further
ensure that patrons would not park in the surrounding residential neighborhood.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 8-foot height variance and the 35 squm"e foot area variance
for the monument sign by a vote ofJ-2. The applicants stated that the need for the extra height and square footage is
a function of the proximity to University Avenue, the speed of motorists traveling along the roadway, and the
topography of the area. The proposed monument sign will be the only signage directly visible from either University
Avenue or 40th Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 4, 2005 and recommended
that the City Council approve the preliminm)' plat based on the stated conditions. The Plal111ing Commission also
recommended that the City Council approve the 10- foot front yard setback variance for hard surface parking, and the
8-foot height variance and 35 square foot are variancei~5 (?e proposed monument sign.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Move to approve the Sarna's Addition preliminary plat, subject to the 21 stated conditions as approved by the
Planning Commission.
Move to approve the 1 O-foot fi'ont yard setback variance for hard surface parking for Sarna's Addition.
Move to approve the 8- foot height variance and the 35 square foot area variance for the monument sign for Sarna's
Addition.
Attachments: Planning Report, Preliminary Plat Materials
COUNCIL ACTION:
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PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2005-1001
DATE: September 21, 2005
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: James Sarna
LOCATION: Southeast Corner of University Avenue and 40th Avenue
A portion of Lookout Place Right-of-Way
REQUEST: Preliminary Plat, Vacation, Site Plan, three Variances
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
At this time, James Sarna is requesting six (6) approvals. They are as follows:
1. The Preliminary Plat for Sarna's Addition.
2. The Site Plan for Sarna's Addition.
3. A 1 O-foot front yard setback variance for hard surface setbacks from a public
right-of-way per Code Section 9.612, subd. 7.g. .
4. An 8-foot height variance for a monument sign per Code Section 9.616, subd.
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5. A 35 square foot area variance for a monument sign per Code Section 9.616,
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6. A partial vacation of the Lookout Place right-of-way as described in Appendix
A.
Mr. James Sarna -is proposing to construct a new 6,000 square foot restaurant on the
southeast corner of University Avenue and 40th Avenue. This project will incorporate 5
different properties currently owned by the Economic Development Authority (EDA), as well
as the vacation of a portion of Lookout Place. Three different variances will be needed as
well. The first is a setback variance to gain adequate parking space for the patrons. The
second and third variance requests are for the monument si~n promoting the business,
located on the southeast corner of University Avenue and 40 Avenue.
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PLANNING CONSIOERA TIONS
The project is located on the southeast corner of University Avenue and 40th Avenue, and
is located within the Design Overlay District of 40th Avenue. Properties located in this
district are subject to stricter design guidelines when discussing the placement of the
building on the lot, the height of the building, architectural details of the building, and
signage.
The design guidelines build on and complement recently completed streetscape
improvements to the Central Avenue business district. They were developed by City staff,
consultants and a Task Force with representatives from the City Council, Planning
Commission, area business and landowners, and interested citizens, and are intended on
being mandatory.
It is assumed that the intent of the guidelines should be met, however, it is understood that
there may be many ways to achieve the same design objectives. The City may permit
alternative approaches that, in its determination, meet the objective(s) of the design
guideline(s) equally well. The City may also waive any guideline when specific physical
conditions of the site or building would make compliance more difficult or inappropriate.
The property is also located in the GB, General Business District, and is adjacent to
University Avenue. Being that the project is on the fringe of the 40th Avenue Design
Corridor, and is also a focal entry point into the City's downtown business district,
enforcement of the design guidelines will be subjective to the overall design objectives that
the City would like to see enforced.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Preiiminar-y Piat
Section 9.411 (6) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make
each of the following findings before approving a preiiminary plat:
1. The proposed preliminary plat conforms to the requirements of Section 14 of this
ordinance.
Section 14 of the ordinance requires that the preliminary plat contains the necessary
information needed to approve it as such. The submitted application forthe Sarna's
Addition is acceptable to be approved as a Preliminary Plat.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area towards "Transit Oriented Development".
The Comprehensive Plan states that this classification focuses on the commuting
needs of Columbia Heights residents. As a result, a higher percentage of service-
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oriented commercial/retail development will be necessary with high-density
residential development providing the balance of the development. With the
Schaefer/Richardson and Ryland Homes project just to the south of the proposed
"Sarna's Restaurant", this type of use fits perfectly with the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed subdivision contains parcel and land subdivision layout that is
consistent with good planning and site engineering design principles.
The site layout does have some issues. They are as follows:
a) Drive aisle width. On the southeastern portion of the parking lot, the
preliminary plat indicates that one of the drive aisles only be 20 feet in width
as opposed to the City Code requirement of 24 feet. All other drive aisles
and parking stall lengths meet City Code requirements. City Staff feels that
because this will not be a major drive aisle, the 20-foot width aisle would
suffice the needs of traffic circulation throughout the site. If the developer
were to increase the size of the drive aisle to meet City Code requirements,
two additional parking stalls would have to be removed.
b) 6-foot wooden fence. City Code requires that a 6-foot tall wooden privacy
fence be erected between any new commercial developments and adjacent
residential properties. There is one portion of the property on the southeast
comer of the lot that abuts residentially zoned property. In lieu of a 6-foot
high fence, the applicant has proposed to install 6-foot tall arborvitae trees,
spaced at an interval that would in essence create a solid wall. City Staff
feels that natural vegetation would be more aesthetically pleasing than a
wooded fence. A condition will be imposed on the applicant that the
arborvitae tress planted in this area shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height.
c) On-site pondinq. The applicants are not proposing any type of on-site
ponding. The development wi!! rely on two catch basins at the south end of
the site to control rainwater runoff and carry it to the City's sanitary sewer
lines located within the Lookout Place right-of-way and adjacent alleyway.
The sanitary sewer line will be sized to accommodate a 1 O-year event, with
little intetference or ponding in the parking lot. During a 100-year event,
however, there will be some significant ponding on the south portion of the
parking lot (up to 6 inches) until the rain subsides and is carried on through
the catch basins to the sanitary sewer lines. The applicants are also
considering using the rooftop as a means of pan ding, but would rather not
pursue that option.
d) 334 - 40th A venue. The design layout of the new plat, in association with all
vacations, new sidewalks and alleyway reconfigurations6 has decreased the
access for Mr. Gondek, whom resides at 334 - 40 h A venue, into his
business. The applicant has agreed to enter into an easement to grant
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access to Mr. Gondek through the development property to gain access into
his property.
e) Enaineerina considerations. Kevin Hanson has reviewed the plat and found
that there are several technical changes typical with all plats that must be
made in order to assure that the utilities are installed properly and up to City
and State requirements. Several conditions of approval are included in the
recommendation to address Mr. Hanson's concerns.
Site Plan
Section 9.413, subd. 4 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Code requires that the Planning
Commission make each of the following findings before approving a site plan:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of the Ordinance.
As stated previously, the project site is located in the Design Guideline Corridor of
40th A venue, and is also adjacent to University A venue. The applicant wants to take
advantage of motor vehicle traffic along University A venue because of the site's
proximity to this major thoroughfare. For this reason, the site does not conform to
the design guidelines in some respects. They are as follows:
a) The buildinq does not meet the setback or orientation requirements. The
design guidelines specify that building facades should be flush with the
sidewalk or set back no more than 10 feet for at least sixty percent (60%)
of the length of the front far;ade. At intersections, these building should
"hold the corner': that is have street facades at or near the sidewalk on
both streets.
The proposed restaurant sits at an angle to both the 1/i1estern and
southern lot lines, with an approximate 1-foot setback to each property
line. The design standards would require the building to be placed at the
intersection of University A venue and 40th A venue, at a setback of no
more than 10 feet from the norlhern and eastern lot lines. City Staff feels
that because the front of the building faces University A venue, some
discretion pertaining to the setbacks can be made. In this case, the
proposed location of the building makes the most sense and would
achieve the same goals as outlined in the design standards for 40th
Avenue.
b) Buildinq heiqht. The design guidelines require that all buildings shall
have a minimum cornice height of 22 feet, to convey a multi-story
appearance even if the building has only one occupied floor.
The proposed 6,000 square foot restaurant is only one story in height
with a height of approximately 16 feet. Because of the site's location in
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relation to University A venue, as well as the function of the building, City
Staff feels that this is an acceptable height that would meet the objectives
of the design guidelines. Staff also feels that the exterior architectural
features of the building wiff offset the need for this building to appear as if
it is 2 stories in height.
c) Parking issues. The design guidelines specify that off-street parking in
the 40 A venue District be located to the side or rear of buildings, with a
maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the lot frontage being occupied by
parking. .
The placement of the building on the site makes it difficult to achieve this
specification. The site has 74 parking stalls on site, with 42 stalls located
in front of the building along 4dh Avenue (56.7%). Again, the applicants
would like the front of the building to be adjacent to University A venue.
City Staff has no problems with an extra 5 stalls being located in front of
the restaurant adjacent to 4dh A venue.
A 1 O-foot setback variance will also be required for hard surface parking
along the University A venue right-of-way.
d) Siqnaqe. The under/ying zoning (GB, General Business) allows for a
pylon sign on this site, as it is adjacent to University Avenue. The design
guidelines specify that only a monument sign may be incorporated in the
4dh A venue Corridor. The proposed monument sign requires two
variances due to the proposed height and square footage of the sign.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
The project is consistent with the general direction established in the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
A concept plan for the area has been accepted by the city and Design Guidelines
have been adopted. Staff has found the project to be in compliance with the
standards to an extent that would make this project beneficial to the City. All other
design features not in compliance with the design guidelines have also been
approved by City Staff based on the project using sound planning standards.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate
. vicinity and the public right-of-way.
The proposed 6,000 square foot restaurant is positioned away from abutting
residential uses and in an area that minimizes the impact on property in the
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immediate vicinity. The exterior building materials used on the restaurant will
compliment the design guidelines and will add aesthetic appeal to the area.
Variances
Section 9.407, subd. 6 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Code requires that the Planning
Commission make each of the following findings before approving a variance:
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration,
topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict
adherence to the provisions of this Ordinance would cause undue hardship
a) 1 a-foot setback variance for par kina. The minimum setback requirement
for parking surfaces is 15 feet from the lot line. The applicant would like
to place his parking lot 5 feet from the lot line. For this reason, a 1 a-foot
setback variance is required. The applicant stated that the extra 900
square feet that will be acquired through this variance request would
enable the restaurant to install needed parking stalls to ensure sufficient
customer access. The on-site parking would also ensure that patrons
would not park in the surrounding residential areas. The variance
request is located adjacent to University A venue where 30 feet of a 60-
foot right-of-way will be obtained from the MnDOT. MnDOT would retain
the other 30 feet, leaving 35 feet of green space between the parking lot
and University A venue. City Staff feels that this request is justified.
b) 8-foot heiaht variance for Sian. The maximum height for a monument
sign is 8 feet. The applicant would like to construct a 16-foot tall sign.
For this reason, an 8-foot height variance is required. The applicant
stated that the proposed monument sign will be approximately 35 feet
from University Avenue, and the additional height is needed so motorists
can see the sign in a timely fashion. There is also a fence along
University A venue that would completely screen the sign if it were only 8
feet in height.. The monument style sign would meet the design
guidelines criteria, and the stated hardship would justify the proposed
variance.
c) 35 square foot area variance for Sian. The maximum square footage for
a monument sign is 40 square feet. The applicant would like to construct
a monument sign with 75 square feet of sign age on both faces. For this
reason, a 35 square foot area variance is required. The applicant stated
that the larger sign is needed so it can be seen more easily from
motorists traveling quickly along University A venue. The increased size
will also keep the sign in proporlion to its proposed height. City Staff
feels that the stated hardship justifies the variance request and has no
problems with the proposal.
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2. The conditions upon which the variance(s) is (are) based are unique to the
specific parcel of land involved and area generally not applicable to other
properties within the same zoning classification.
This is a unique parcel in that it is located within the 40th A venue Design Corridor
and has frontage along University A venue. The only other parcel in the City with
these conditions is the Marathon Gas Station parcel across the street.
3. The difficulty or hardship is caused by the provisions of this Ordinance and has
not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property.
The land on which the parcel lays causes the two hardships for the variances
needed for the monument sign. The variances are needed to gain visibility from
passersby along University A venue in a timely manner so they can make the turn
onto 40th A venue, and into the restaurant.
The applicant causes the parking lot setback variance. It is possible to reconfigure
the restaurant and parking on the site and eliminate the variance request. The
current configuration is one that the applicant feels will be most economically
rewarding, as it gives the restaurant the needed parking stalls to access the
restaurant.
4. The granting of the variance(s) is in harmony with the general purpose and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
As previously mentioned, the proposed restaurant meets the Comprehensive Plan
for this area. The associated variances would help the restaurant function in a
manner that would allow the restaurant to remain at its proposed site. The
variances would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan.
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welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development, or value of
property or improvements in the vicinity.
City staff feels that the proposed project will do just the opposite. A restaurant use
in the proposed location will be an asset to the community, and will be beneficial to
the enjoyment, use and value of property or improvements in the vicinity.
Vacation
Section 9.409, subd. 6 of the Columbia Heights Zoning Code requires that the Planning
Commission make each of the following finding~ before approving a vacation of a
street, alley, or public right-of-way:
1. No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation.
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The vacation will enable the applicant to have sufficient parking for the restaurant
patrons. In this case, no private rights will be injured or endangered.
2. The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation.
Although the public right-of-way will be taken away, the project will incorporate a
pedestrian sidewalk that connects the east and southeast residential components of the
area to 4dh A venue and the restaurant. For this reason, the public will not suffer loss
or inconvenience as a result of the vacation.
Conclusion
The final plat needs to reflect any site plan changes resulting from the comments above.
Assuming those issues can be resolved, the preliminary plat can be approved. It is
expected that the final plat will need to be modified a bit between the time the preliminary
plat is approved and the final plat is submitted for approval.
It should be noted that the vacation process takes two public hearings, a first and second
reading, by the City Council until it becomes valid. The vacation does not go into effect
until 30 days after the second reading of the ordinance is approved.
Recommendation
Motion: That the Planning Commission approve the site plan based on the following
conditions:
1. A row of arborvitae shall be planted at a minimum of 6-feet in height and spaced as
to create a full screening barrier along the eastern property line abutting the
residentiaily zoned parceis.
2. Screening and/or landscaping has been shown on the plan along the entire
perimeter. Please provide a landscape plan indicating plant types, sizes and
species.
Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
preliminary plat based on following conditions of approval that have been found to be
necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the
Zoning and Development Ordinance, including:
1. The development agreement must reflect an agreement between the City and the
developer on what utilities and streets within the project will be the City's long-term
maintenance and repair responsibilities.
2. The Plat should identify the name of the proposed development.
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3. University Avenue is a MnDOT roadway, and 40th Avenue is an Anoka County
roadway. Please provide the City with their respective review comments of the
Development plans.
4. A 3D-foot "turnback" from MnDOT for the University Avenue Service Drive is
included in the preliminary plat. MnDOT's position on removals, landscaping and
fencing of this area needs to be clarified before final platting.
5. The University Avenue Service Drive is still used for 3901 Lookout Place.
Therefore, an alternate access should be developed for 3901 Lookout and installed
by the Developer prior to the removal of the University Service Drive in this area.
6. All construction traffic must be controlled and shall be directed through the vehicle
tracking pads, as indicated on the SWPPP plan. All construction access will be
limited off of 40th Avenue. Due to the traffic volume on 40th Avenue, frequent street
cleaning may be necessary.
7. The City standard for drive entrances is a concrete apron matching the concrete
curb and gutter.
8. If any existing curb and gutter grades are less than one percent (1 %) at the
driveway cuts, provide a concrete cross gutter.
9. All erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected by the City prior to any
site activities beginning.
10.Any site grading prior to final plat approval will require an excavation permit,
obtained from the Engineering department.
ii.An NPDES permit will be required, at the time of construction. Additional erosion
control measures along the southerly property line are recommended, due to the
natural slope of the property. The City also reserves the right to require additional
erosion control measures during construction, as conditions warrant.
12.AII restoration of turf areas in the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) shall be by four (4)
inches of topsoil/sodding.
13. All work within Public ROW shall be inspected by the City Engineering Department.
Twenty four (24) hour advance notice of an inspection is required.
14. The alley connection shown by the Developer connecting the existing east-west
concrete alley to access Summit Avenue is acceptable. The Final Plans shall
include a design detail meeting City requirements for alley construction.
15.A north-south sidewalk connection has been shown extending to 40th Avenue to the
north and Summit Avenue to the south. The Final Plans shall include a design
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detail meeting the City requirements for pedestrian ramps and grade.
16.AII utilities (water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer), shall meet the City of
Columbia Heights specifications for materials and installation.
17. Disconnect any existing utility service stubs in accordance with Public Works
requirements.
18. The final plans should include signage for the alley change of direction.
19.AII sidewalks shall meet ADA requirements for pedestrian ramps and grade.
20.At final plan submittal, the developer must provide plan/profile sheets for the
utilities.
Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the 10-
foot front yard setback variance for parking, the 8-foot height variance for the monument
sign and the 35 square foot area variance for the monument sign.
Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends approval ofthe requested vacation of
the portion of Lookout Place as described herein based on following conditions of approval
that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance
with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including:
1. The proposed easement for the existing utilities be extended 5 feet further west to
accommodate the existing water main line, to be approved by the City Engineer.
2. The closure and removal of the existing Lookout Street section shall be the
responsibility of the Developer.
3. The second reading of the proposed vacation will not occur until the City Council
approves the preliminary and final plats.
4. The approval of the vacation is contingent on the utiiity companies (namely
CenterPoint Energy, Comcast Cable, Qwest, and Xcel Energy) giving approval of
the vacation.
Attachments
· Figure 1: Location Map
· Figure 2: Preliminary Plat
· Figure 3: Site Plans
· Figure 4: Building Elevations
· Appendix A (Legal description of proposed vacation).
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Meeting of: 10/24/05
AGEl'IDA SECTION: ORIGIt~ATmG DEPARTl\1ENT: CITY MA~A~
NO: (- A/l PUBLIC WORKS ~ /U
ITEM: INST ALLA TION OF "FOUR WAY" STOP BY: K. Hans,nW'
SIGNS ON LINCOLN TERRACE AND FILLMORE DATE: 10/18/0 1J" Fj: I 0 / 2--t
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Background:
At the August Traffic Commission meeting, Commission members called for a Public Hearing to install stop signs on Lincoln
Terrace and Fillmore Street. The hearing notice was mailed to property owners within 300' of the intersection and others listed on
the attendance sheet at the August meeting. The request and Hearing publication was to replace the yield signs on Lincoln Terrace
with stop signs.
At the Public Hearing in September, residents on Fillmore Street and Lincoln Terrace requested four way stop signs at the corner of
Fillmore Street and Lincoln Terrace. Presently tllere are yield signs on Lincoln Terrace. Residents have observed many accidents
in this area because motorists do not pay attention to the yield signs and with the high school nearby, the age and experience of
drivers may be a factor. There is also pedestrian traffic in the area.
Fillmore is a T-intersection at 49th Avenue. There is a 4-way stop at Fillmore Street and 50th Avenue/Buchanan Place. The
distance between 49th Avenue and 50th Avenue is 740'.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The intersection of Fillmore Street and Lincoln Terrace does not meet the MMUTCD requirements for stop sign installation. The
visibility of the intersection is good. The yield signs are clearly visible. During the last 3 years, there have been 3 reported traffic
incidents, two were failure to yield.
The Police Department measured traffic speed and volume on Fillmore Street for 2 days and on Lincoln Terrace for 1 day.
results are shown below:
Fillmore: 10/13 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (9\/2 Hours)
10/17 8:45 am - 7:00 pm (101Jl Hours)
Lincoln: 10/14 8:45 am to 3:45 pm (7 Hours)
The
764 Vehicles
782 Vehicles
152 Vehicles
85th Percentile speed: 24 mph
85th Percentile speed: 24 mph
85th Percentile speed: 21 mph
Maximum speed: 34 mph
Maximum speed: 34 mph
Maximum speed: 29 mph
The 85th percentile speed is considered the speed motorists feei "comfortable" driving.
The traffic volume on Fillmore Street is somewhat higher than a normal residential street. Staff considers traffic volume of less
than 750 vehicles per day as a residential street.
Staff observed the operation of the intersection during the time children were leaving school. Traffic flowed smootWy. More than
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.79
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 10/24/05
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I AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
ORIGINATmG DEPARTl\ffiNT:
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY MA_NAGER
ITEM: INSTALLATION OF ''FOUR WAY" STOP
SIGNS ON LINCOLN TERRACE AND FILLMORE
STREET
BY: K. Hansen
DATE: 10/18/05
BY:
DATE:
two-thirds of the vehicles on Lincoln Terrace turned onto Fillmore Street, slowing to make the turn. The other vehicles on Lincoln
Terrace slowed at the intersection. There is pedestrian traffic. The high school and elementary school generated 35 pedestrians in
a one hour period.
Staff does not support adding stop signs at this intersection. To improve safety for pedestrians, staff recommends
sidewalks be constructed.
Recommended Motion: Move to recommend the City Council authorize installation of four way stop signs on Lincoln Terrace
and Fillmore Street based on the configuration of the intersection and the amount of pedestrian traffic generated by the nearby
schools based on a recommendation of the Traffic Commission.
(Staff Recommended)
Alternate Motion: Move to recommend the City Council deny installation of stop signs on Lincoln Terrace and Fillmore Street.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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on a red background. If the number of approach legs
controlled by STOP signs at an intersection is three or more,
the numeral on the supplemental plaque, if used, shall
c~ITespond to the actual number oflegs controlled by STOP
SIgnS.
At intersections where all approaches are controlled by
STOP signs (see Section 2B.7), a supplemental plaque
(R1-3 or Rl-4) shall be mounted below each STOP si~.
Compliance Date: January 17, 2004
OPTION: I
The ALL WAY (R1-4) supplemental plaque may be used
instead of the 4-WAY (R1-3) supplemental plaque.
I SUPPORT: I
The design and application of Stop Beacons are described
in Section 4K.5.
2BA.l CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT
STOP Plaque (RI-YJ)
CROSS TRAffiC
DOES NOT STOP
R1-X2
500 x 300 mm
24" x.12"
I OPTION: I
The CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP sign may be
used at intersections where geometri~, topographic or other
conditions exist and motorists approaching a STOP sign
may expect cross traffic to stop. When used, it shall be
installed on the same structure as the STOP sign beneath
ail other suppiemental plaques.
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Its use shall. be limited to those intersections where an
engineering and traffic investigation indicate a need.
2B.5 STOP Sign Applications
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STOP signs should 'be used if engineering judgment
indicates that one or more of the following conditions exist:
A Int~r~~9tioi1pf l1J~.s.s .@PP:r:tMt rQad-'wttP: a:1IfalpJ;"Qad
where application of the l?-ormal right-of-way rule
would not be expected to provide reasonable
compliance with the law;
B. Street entering a through highway or through street;
C. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area; and/or
D. High speeds, restricted view, or crash records that
indicate a need for control by the STOP sign.
May, 2005
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Because the potential for conflicting commands could
create driver confusion, STOP signs shall not be installed at
intersections where traffic control signals are installed and
operating except as noted in Section 4D.1.
Portable or part-time STOP signs shall not be used except
for emergency and temporary traffic control zone purposes.
STOP signs should not be used for speed control.
STOP signs should be installed in a manner that
minimizes the numbers of vehicles having to stop. At inter-
sections where a full stop is not necessary at all times, con-
sideration should be given to using less restrictive measures
such as YIELD signs (see Section 2B.8).
I SUPPORT: I
In many low volume situations with no unusual history of
intersection crashes, no control at the intersections is a cost
effective strategy. Research suggests that at most locations,
increasing the level of intersection control will not improve
safety (see FHWA-RD-81-084 Stop. Yield and No Control
at Intersections).
Once the decision has been made to install two-way stop
control, the decision regarding the appropriate street to stop
should be based on engineering judgment. In most cases, the
street carrying the lowest volume of traffic should be
stopped.
A STOP sign should not be installed on the major street
unless justified by a traffic engineering study.
I SUPPORT: I
The following are considerations that might influence the
decisi~ri regarding the appropriate street upon which to.
install a STOP sign where two streets with relatively equal
volumes and/or characteristics intersect:
A. Stopping the direction that conflicts the most with
established pedestrian crossing activity or school
walking routes;
B. Stopping the direction that has obscured vision, dips,
or: bumps that already require drivers to use lower
operating speeds; . .'
c." Sioppmg the dITection that has the longest distance 6"[ .
uninterrupted flow approaching the intersection; and
D. Stopping the direction that has the best sight distance
to conflicting traffic.
The use of the STOP sign at highway-railroad grade
crossings is described in Section 8B.7. The use of the STOP
sign at highway-light rail transit grade crossings is described
in Section 1 DCA.
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STOP Sign Placement
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The STOP sign shall be installed on the right side of the
approach lane to which it applies. V/hen the STOP sign is
installed at this required location and the sign visibility is
restricted, a Stop Ahead sign (see Section 2C.29) shall be
installed in advance of the STOP sign.
The STOP sign shall be located as close as practical to the
intersection it regulates, while optimizing its Visibility to the
road user it is intended to regulate.
STOP signs and YIELD signs shall not be mounted on the
same post.
There should be no sign mounted back-to-back with a
STOP sign in a manner that obscures the shape of the STOP
SIgn.
Compliance Date: December 22, 2013
I SUPPORT: I
Section 2A.16 contains additional information about
separate and combined mounting of other signs with STOP
signs.
Stop lines when used to supplement a STOP sign, 'should
be located at the point'where the road user should stop (see
Section 3B.16).
If only one STOP sign is installed on an approach, the
STOP sign should not be placed on the far side of the inter-
section.
Where two roads intersect at an acute angle, the STOP
sign should be positioned at an angle or shielded so that the
legend is out of view ,of traffic to which it does not apply.
Where there is a marked crosswalk at the intersection, the
STOP sign should be installed approximately 1.3 m (4 ft) in
advance of the crosswalk line nearest to the approaching
traffic.
I OPTION: I
At wide-throat intersections or where hvo or more
approach lanes of traffic exist on tIle si~e.~"H~p:proach,
obseDT!IDce o.f the stop contrql may pe :im.-pr,qv~gJ?Y J1l.1.'}
installation of an additional STOP sign on the left side of the
road and/qr the use of a stop line. At channelized intersec-
tions, the additional STOP sign may be effectively placed on
a channelizing island.
I SUPPORT: I
Figure 2A-2 shows examples of some typical placements
of STOP signs.
Multiway Stop Applications
I SUPPORT: I
Multiway stop control can be useful as a safety measure
at intersections if certain traffic conditions exist. Safety
concerns associated with multiway stops include
pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expec!ing other
road users to stop. Multiway stop control is used where the
volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately
equal.
The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described in
Section 2B.5 also apply to multiway stop applications.
2B.?
The decision to install multiway stop control should be
based on an engineering study.
The following criteria should be considered in the
engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation:
A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-
way stop is an interim measure that can be installed
quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being
made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
B. A crash problem, as indicated by 5 or more reported
crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to
correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such
crashes include right- and left-turn collisions as well
as right-angle collisions.
C. Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from
. the major street approaches (total of both
approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour
for any 8 hours of an average day, and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle
volume entering the intersection from the minor
street approaches (total of both approaches)
. averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8
hours, with an average delay to minor-street
vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle
during the highest hour, but . . ,
3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-
street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum
vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the
above values.
D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, bllt where
. Criteria B,HG.l,and C.2 are all- satisfied-to 80 percent
of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded
from this condition.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 200S
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration, Other
~~:inances and Resolutions '7 B )
ITEM: 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 1499, Vacating
a portion of 4Sth Avenue NE
ORIGlNA TING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
Clry MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
BY: Jeff Sargent (/
DATE: October 18, 200S dJ
BACKGROUND: The Applicants, John and Lillian Sarkinen have requested the vacation of a portion of 4Sth A venue NE for
the purpose of building an addition onto their existing garage. The land gained as a result of the vacation will serve to meet the
appropriate setback criteria to a side property line. The northern property boundary adjoins the right-of-way owned by the city
for the Minneapolis Water Treatment Facility. The portion of 4Sth Avenue NE to the west of the Sarkinen property has been
vacated, and the applicant pr9poses the continuation of the vacated right-of-way to extend across their northern property
boundary. The City requires that the utility companies effected by the proposed vacation be contacted and send a conflTIllatioll
response to the City approving said vacation. This case has been delayed due to lack of response from the utility companies. At
this time, all effect utility companies have responded favorably to the proposed vacation. Section 9.409(4) of the Columbia
Heights Zoning Ordinance requires that an application for a vacation be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission
which shall provide a report to the City Council either recommending approval or denial of the proposed lot split.
It should be noted that a vacation proposal requires a fIrst and second reading by the City Council, and does not become
effective until thirty (30) days after the City Council approves the second reading.
RECOl"MrlEl"..J"DATIOl'-l: The PImlliing and Zoning Commission l1eld a Public Hearulg for the reqllest on Jllly 6,2005 mId
voted to recommend City Council approval of the vacation as the request is consistent with City's Comprehensive Plan and
zoning standards.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1499, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to adopt Ordinance 1499, being an ordinance vacating a portion of 4Sth Avenue NE.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 1499, Planning Report to Council, Location Map
COUNCIL ACTION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1499
BEING AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 45th AVENUE NE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights hereby vacates a portion of the public street over,
across, and under the following described property, to wit:
That part of the southerly twenty (20) feet of adj acent vacated 45th Avenue
NE between the northerly extension of east and west lines of North Yi of
Lot 17, Block 2, Walton's Sunny Acres Addition to Columbia Heights
Minnesota, Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2:
The vacation of the alley described above shall be subject to the following
condition:
Section 3:
An easement is hereby reserved that prohibits the excavation or disturbance of
any land or the facilities of Xcel Energy over, above or across that part of a 10-
foot wide strip of land being 5 feet on each side of a line drawn parallel with and
25 feet north of the north line of Lot 17, Block 2, Walton's Sunny Acres, Anoka
County, Minnesota, said north line also being the south line of 45th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor- Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CSM/Deputy City Clerk
P.SS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2005-0704
DATE:
June 23, 2005
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
John and Lillian Sarkinen
LOCATION:
4446 Arthur Street NE
REQUEST:
Partial Vacation of 45th Avenue NE
PREPARED BY:
Jennifer Haskamp, Planner
Introduction
The Applicants, John and Lillian Sarkinen are requesting the vacation of a portion of 45th
Avenue NE for the purpose of building an addition onto their garage. The northern property
boundary adjoins the right-of-way owned by the city for the Minneapolis Water Treatment
Facility. A portion of 45th Avenue NE west of the proposed area has already been vacated, and
the applicant proposes continuation of the vacated right-of-way to extend across their northern
property boundary.
Planning Considerations
The proposed partial vacation of 45th Ave NE will continue the vacated right-of-way east
extending adjacent to the southern property boundary of the Minneapolis Water Treatment
Facility. The right-of-way currently is not accessible and does not serve through traffic, or
accommodate access points or garages. The proposed vacation will allow the applicant the
opportunity to consider an addition to their existing garage. Vacating the right-of-way will not
affect adjacent landowners or the existing traffic flow. All structures constructed on the vacated
right-of-way will need to meet all necessary setback requirements, and will be reviewed prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The proposed vacation of 45th Ave NE is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed vacation \,."ill not adversely impact the adjacent property owners or impact traffic flov'J.
Consistency with Zoning Ordinance
The zoning ordinance requires the property owner to have a certificate of survey completed for
the portion of the vacated right-of-way and to submit a legal description. A certificate of survey
was not submitted with the application. A survey of the proposed vacated area should be
identified prior to approval of the vacation.
The applicant discussed the proposed vacation of 45th Ave NE with the Public Works
Department, and they find no objection to the vacation of the right-of-way on 45th Avenue NE.
P.86
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
4446 Arthur St.
June 23, 2005
Case # 2005-0704
(Letter dated June 21, 2005) The Public Works Department attached a legal description of the
proposed right-of-way vacation.
Findings of Fact
The applicant has proposed the vacation of a portion of right-of-way that currently sits vacant
and does not serve any use. Portions of 45th Ave NE have already been vacated due to the
proximity of the right-of-way to the Minneapolis Water Treatment Facility. The proposed
vacation will not adversely impact adjacent properties. There are no utilities or other public
easements that are necessary on the property according to the Public Works Department. The
proposed vacation will afford the applicant the opportunity to construct an addition onto their
existing garage thereby improving the current home and lot. The proposed garage addition will
need to be verified for setback requirements prior to issuance of a building permit.
The applicant provided a legal description of the property and a list of adjacent property owners.
The applicant did not provide a certificate of survey. Prior to approval of the vacation of the
right-of-way the applicant should submit a legal survey to ensure that there is an accurate
description of the property and the vacated right-of-way.
Recommendation
Staff finds that the proposed vacation is consistent with the Columbia Heights Comprehensive
Plan and with the regulations stated in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of
the request for vacation of the right-of-way on 45th Ave NE conditional on the following:
. That the applicant submit an official certificate of survey accompanied by a legal
description.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
request to vacate the before defined right-of-way on 45th Avenue NE.
Attachments
. Location Map
o Letter from Public Works - June 21, 2005
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: PERRY THORVIG, ACTING CITY PLANNER
FROM: KATIiYJEAN YOUNG, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ~~
SUBJECT: 4446 ARTHUR STREET
DATE: JUNE 21,2005
The Public Works Department does not object to the vacation ofthat part of the 45th
Avenue right-of-way as described below:
That part of southerly twenty (20) feet of adj acent vacated 45th Avenue NE
between the northerly extension of east and west lines of North Yz of Lot 17,
Block 2, Walton's Sunny Acres AdcUtion to Columbia Heights Minnesota,
Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 24, 2005
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration
Other: Ordinances and Resolutions. "\
NO: l-~-~
ORIGINATING DEP ARTI\1ENT:
Community Development
CITY MA..NAGER'S
APPROVAL
ITEM: Second. reading of Ordinance No.
1500, vacating a portion of Lookout Place
BY: Jeff Sargent 1/
DATE: October 18, 20050>
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BACKGROUND: The second reading of Ordinance No. 1500, vacating a portion of Lookout Place, in
association with the Final Plat for Sarna's Addition, was scheduled to be heard at the October 24,2005
City Council meeting. This was contingent on the applicants having all other approvals for the project in
place.
At this time, the applicants do not have all necessary approvals granted in order to establish a second
reading of Ordinance No. 1500, vacating a portion of Lookout Place. For this reason, tins item will be
tabled to the November 14, 2005 City Council meetLng. If the necessa.ry approvals are not Ln place for the
Sarna's Addition plat at this time, Ordinance No. 1500 will need to be tabled once again.
RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends that the City Council table Ordinance No. 1500,
vacating a portion of Lookout Place for the November 14,2005 City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to table the second reading of Ordinance No. 1500, vacating a portion of Lookout Place, for
Monday, November 14, 2005 at approximately 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers.
Attachments: Ordinance 1500.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.90
ORDINANCE NO. 1500
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490 CITY CODE OF 2005,
VACATING A PORTION OF LOOKOUT PLACE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights hereby vacates a portion of the public street over,
across, and under the following described property, to wit:
That part of Lookout Place lying between two lines: the northerly line being the
westerly extension of the north line of Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis, to the easterly line of State Trunk Highway 47 and the southerly line
being drawn from the most southwesterly comer of Lot 17, Block 68, Columbia
Heights Annex to Minneapolis, to the southeast comer of north half of Lot 2, as
determined by proportional measurements along the east and west lines,
Rearrangement of Block E, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis.
Section 2:
The vacation of the street right-of-way described above shall be subject to the
following condition:
All necessary approvals for the Sarna's Addition plat shall be granted prior to the
Second Reading of this Ordinance.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
Section 3:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
IvIayor- Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CSM/Deputy City Clerk
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Leqal Description for the Vacation of Lookout Place
(As provided by Kurth Surveying, Inc.)
That part of Lookout Place lying between 2 lines: the northerly line being the
westerly extension of the north line of Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis, to the easterly line of State Trunk Highway No. 47 and the southerly
line being drawn from the most southwesterly corner of Lot 17, Block 68,
Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, to the southeast corner of the north half
of Lot 2, as determined by proportional measurements along the east and west
lines. Rearrangement of Block E, Columbia HeightsAnnex to Minneapolis.
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