HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 25, 2006 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRA TION
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Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Robert A. Wi/Iiams
Bruce Nawrocki
Tammera Ericson Diehm
Bruce Kelzenberg
Citv Manaller
Walter R. Fehst
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (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,
September 25, 2006 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.R, Columbia Heights, MN.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611,
to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALLIINVOCATION
Invocation by Rev. Dave Briley, Oak Hill Baptist
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These
may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
4. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamation .
1) Declaring October 14th 2006 as Columbia Park Medical Group Day
B) Presentations - none
C) Introduction of New Employees
1) Dana Weigman, Adult Services Librarian
D) Recognition - none
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of
business. )
A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows:
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for September 2006 regular City Council meeting
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the September 11,2006 regular City Council meeting as
presented. P 7
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes ofthe September 15,2006 Primary Canvas City Council
meeting as presented. P32
2) Reschedule the Library budget meeting to Wednesday. October 25.2006 at 6:30 p.m. P33
MOTION: Move to reschedule the Library budget meeting to Wednesday, October 25,2006 at
Murzyn Hall, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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3) Accept U.S. Dept. of Justice COPS 2006 Secure our Schools Grant. P34
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and the Chief of Police to accept the U.S. Department of
Justice, COPS 2006 Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of$51,598, with the 50 per cent match
of $51 ,598 to be paid by the Columbia Heights School District.
4) Approve transfer of State ofMN Operation Nite funds from General Fund to Police OT Fund. P50
MOTION: Move to transfer $1,200, the total amount of money received from the State of Minnesota
for our efforts in Operation Nite Cap program from the general fund to the Police Department 2006
budget line #1020 overtime.
5) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1514, being an Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of
approx. $4,430,000 General Obligation ImprovementJUtility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A P53
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1514, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to schedule October 9,2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
for the 2nd reading ofOrd. No. 1514 being an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of
approximately $4,430,000 in General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series
2006A.
6) Approve Special Assessment System Conversion
MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Alto Consulting and
Training to provide conversion for Special Assessment system at a cost not to exceed $24,750.
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7) Adopt Resolution 2006-165, being a Resolution establishing amounts of assessments to be levied P 5 9
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-165, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2006-165 being a Resolution establishing amount of City share
and amount of Special Assessments on projects to be levied.
8) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-166, being a Resolution accepting bids and awarding 2006 Storm Sewer
Improvements P 61
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-166, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-166, accepting bids and awarding the 2006 Storm
Sewer Improvements, Municipal Project #0405, S.A.P. 113-010-12, and S.P. 0207-84, to New Look
Contracting of Elk River, MN, based upon their low, qualified, responsible total bid in the amount of
$120,147.75 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 402-50405-5130; and, furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
9) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 25,2006 p64
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September
25, 2006.
10) Approve Business License Applications p66
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 25,
2006 as presented.
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11)Approve Payment of Bills p68
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number 118549 through 118709 in the amount of $975,782.88.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Close the tabled public hearing for rental license revocation at 1207-09 Circle Terrace Blvd. P76
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license
held by Deer Meadow Holdings regarding rental property at 1207-09 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. in
that the owner has corrected the violations.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-157 being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 666-668
47 Y2 Avenue P77
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-157, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-157, Resolution of the 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 Christopher and Tracy Decker regarding rental property at
666-66847-112 Avenue N.E.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-158, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4639-41
Washington Street p80
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-158, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-158, Resolution of the 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 Tawni Traynor regarding rental property at 4639-41
Washington Street N.E.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-159, declaring property at 4559 Washington Street a nuisance and
approving abatement ofvioiations p83
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-159, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-159, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4559 Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
E) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-160, declaring property at 4440 Jefferson Street a nuisance and approving
abatement of violations P86
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-160, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-160, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4440 Jefferson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-161 declaring property at 4147 Washington Street a nuisance and p89
approving abatement of violations
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-161, there being ample copies
available to the public.
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MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-161, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4147 Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-162, declaring property at 4418 ih Street a nuisance and approving
abatement of violations P92
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-162, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-162, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4418 7th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-163, declaring property at 4915 7th Street a nuisance and approving
abatement of violations P95
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-163, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4915 7th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
I) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-164 declaring property at 4124 5th Street a nuisance and approving
abatement of violations P98
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-164, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-164, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4124 5th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 1513, being an ordinance pertaining to tobacco regulations. Pl01
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1513, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1513, being an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Sections
5.306,5.307 and 5.308 of the City Code of the City of Columbia Heights pertaining to tobacco
regulations.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-167, being a Resolution to deny a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor
Storage at 4849 Central Avenue P105
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-167, there being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-167, denying a conditional use permit for outdoor
storage for the business located at 4849 Central A venue.
B) Bid Considerations -none
C) Other Business -none
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
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B) Report of the City Attorney
9. CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state
hislher name and address for the record.
10. COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
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PROCLAMATION
DECLARING OCTOBER 14th, 2006 AS
COLUMBIA PARK MEDICAL GROUP
DAY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Whereas: in 1956 Columbia Park Medical Group started with two physicians, Drs.
Lewis Roberts, and Earl Eli, as one of the north metro areas' first primary care health
care clinic, and
Whereas: in 1960 Columbia Park Medical Group became incorporated by the United
States of America and doubled in size, and
Whereas: within 10 years, in 1966, the group had grown to six physicians, and
Whereas: by the time Columbia Park Medical Group hit its 25th anniversary, it had three
clinic locations (Columbia Heights, Fridley and Brooklyn Park), and
Whereas: in the last century, the group opened two new locations, and re-built one
building, and
Whereas: Columbia Park Medical Group has now grown to five clinic locations, a state-
of-the-art imaging center, with over 90 physicians and well over 100,000 patients in the
north metro area, with clinics in Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights and
Fridley, and
Whereas: Columbia Park Medical Group celebrates their 50 year anniversary on
Saturday, October 14th 2006,
Now therefore be it declared that I, Mayor Gary L. Peterson do hereby proclaim
October 14th, 2006 as
"Columbia Park Medical Group Day"
in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
THESE MINUTES HAVE
NOT BEEN APPROVED.
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The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, September 11, 2006, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E.,
Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO TEM/ROLL
CALL/INVOCATION
Motion by Williams, seconded by Nawrocki, to appoint Shelley Hanson as Secretary Pro Tern.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Kelzenberg, Councilmember Williams, Council-
member Nawrocki, and Councilmember Diehm.
Nawrocki objected to the recent change of council agendas not being placed on the government
channel until the day of the meeting, rather than on the Friday before, as it was done in the past.
Peterson explained that since Jean Kuehn retired, some of her duties were split among various
people and due to other work priorities such as the elections, not everything is being done in the
same timeframe. Hopefully, once elections are over, the agendas can once again be put on the
air on Fridays.
The invocation was given by Pastor Hugo from St. Matthews Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Two items were added to Public Hearings (Section 6-Q and R) for re-issuance of Rental Licenses
for 4600 Polk St and 4612 Polk Street
Two items were deleted from the agenda. Border Foods withdrew their request for a Site Plan
approval and variances for 4900 and 4910 Central Avenue (Section 7--#4) and MAT Properties
withdrew their request for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 5101 University (Section
7-- #3).
PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS - none
CONSENT AGENDA
Linda Magee, Acting City Manager, took Councilmembers through the consent agenda items.
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for August 28, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006, regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to accept the minutes of the July 25,2006, Economic Development Authority
Meeting
b) Motion to accept the minutes of the July 26, 2006, Park and Recreation Commission
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Meeting
c) Motion to accept the minutes ofthe August 2,2006, Public
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
d) Motion to accept the minutes of the September 6, 2006, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting
Nawrocki commented on an item from the Recreation Commission minutes. He thought it was
out of line to charge the Sf. All Night Party Committee for use of the hall. Peterson explained
they are charged a nominal entry fee of $15 and then $401hr for a staff member to be present
during the party. The hall rental itself is still waived.
Nawrocki also commented on an item from the Library Board minutes. He thought since the
Library had its own budget, that payment for the repairs on the exterior of the building should
be paid from that fund. He doesn't feel that money should be taken from the general fund as
Bill and Walt had previously indicated.
3) Establish date for Canvassing Municipal Primary Election Returns
Nawrocki stated that the canvas meeting cannot be held on Wednesday, September 13, as proposed
as it doesn't allow the 72 hours notice required by law. Therefore, after some discussion, the
council decided to hold the canvas meeting on Friday, September 15th at 7:30 am.
Motion to establish the Canvass of the 2006 Primary Election results for Friday, September 15,
2006 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers.
4) Authorize School Liaison Officer Contract with School District #13 for 2006-2007
Motion to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to enter into a joint powers agreement with
School District # 13 for the provision of a police school liaison officer as stipulated in the joint
powers agreement for the period of September 5, 2006, through June 7, 2007.
5) Authorize Change Order No.1 for the Huset Parkway Street. Utility. and Landscaping Project
No. 0404 - Removed
6) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-139. being a Resolution to approve a 5-foot Side Yard Setback
Variance and a 17.5-foot Comer Side Yard Setback Variance for a Deck Located at 3900 Main
Street
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-138, there being ample copies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2006-139, approving the 5-foot side yard setback variance and
the 17.5-foot comer side yard setback variance for the construction of a new deck at 3900 Main
Street, subject to the conditions stated in the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-139
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ZONING CODE FOR THE STANLEY RESIDENCE 3900 MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2006-0903) has been submitted by Bonnie Stanley to the City Council requesting a
variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site:
ADDRESS: 3900 Main Street
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Block 73, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis.
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THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: A 5-foot side yard setback variance per Code Section 9.109
(C), and a 17.5-foot comer side yard setback variance per Code Section 9.109 (C).
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on September 6,
2006;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding
the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive
Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in
the surrounding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council
accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission:
Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the
specific parcel of land involved, where strict adherence to the provisions of this Ordinance would cause undue
hardship.
The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not
applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification.
The difficulty or hardship is caused by the provisions of this Ordinance and has not been created by any person
currently having legal interest in the property.
The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the
enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, plans, maps, and other information shall become part of
this variance and approval; and in granting this variance the city and the applicant agree that this variance shall
become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval date,
subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS:
All application materials, maps, drawings and other descriptive information submitted with this application shall
become part of the permit.
7) Establish Work Session meeting date for Monday. September 18.2006 -7:00 p.m. - Removed
8) Set Budget Work Session Meeting Dates to Review the 2007 Budget - Removed
9) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-134. being a Resolution supporting MnDDT consideration ofa cost
sharing municipal agreement for street rehabilitation of the University Service Drive on T.H. 47
south of 45th A venue - Removed
10) Re-Issue Rental Housing License at 4653 Pierce Street N.E.
Move to issue a rental housing license to Richard Meissner to operate the rental property located
at 4643 Pierce Street N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been
complied with.
11) Re-Issue Rental Housing License at 1100-02 39th Avenue NE
Move to issue a rental housing license to Steve Efterfeld to operate the rental property located at
1100-02 39th Avenue NE in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been
complied with.
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12) Approve the Items Listed for Rental Housing License Applications-PULLED
13) Approve Business License Applications
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 11, 2006, as
presented.
14) Approve Payment of Bills
Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check
register covering Check Number 118419 through 118548 in the amount of$I,691,022.12.
MOTION by Diehm, seconded by Nawrocki, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the
exception of items 5, 7, 8, 9, and 12. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
5) Authorize Change Order No. 1 for the Huset Parkway Street, Utility, and Landscaping Proiect
No. 0404
Nawrocki felt the additional costs were the responsibility of the contractor and the Engineer or
Architect that bid the project. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, explained that there was
an error in the bid. The low bid included a quote for 85 s.f. of wall priced out for a modular
block wall. This square footage is only for one wall, not the four that were actually
constructed. And, they decided to go with a cut stone wall instead to better match the design
of Murzyn Hall and to provide some consistency in the redevelopment area. The contractor is
honoring the price for the one wall, but the additional costs for the other three walls are
included in this change order. Hansen recommends approval and feels the cost is justified.
Williams asked if the other contractors bid the same thing. Hansen did not know. Williams
thought it may be important before making a decision to approve the extra costs. Hansen said,
it was not important as the difference between the low bid that was accepted and the next bid
was $500,000 and these additional fees only amount to $85,000, so this company would still
have been the low bidder.
Nawrocki asked why they didn't use some of the old flag stones from the foundaries to offer a
historical perspective and which would have kept the costs down. Hansen stated they are still
working on a plan to use those old stones somewhere in the project as a historical memorial of
some kind.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Diehm, to authorize Change Order No. 1 for additional site
grading, miscellaneous utility work, temporary paving and street patches, additional 10 foot
bituminous trails, stone wall construction and site landscaping to the Huset Parkway
Improvements, City Project 0404 to Frattalone Companies in the amount of $249,720.03 to be
funded out of an LCA Grant ($122,769.23), the PIR Fund, or Assessments ($56,331.00), the
City State Aid ($66,519.80), Water Fund ($3,020.00), and the Storm Sewer Fund ($1,080.00).
Upon vote: Ayes- Kelzenberg, Williams, Diehm, & Peterson. Nay-Nawrocki. Motion carried.
7) Establish Work Session meetin~ date for Thursday, September 21, 2006 -6:00 p.m.
Nawrocki stated he thought there was an agreement not to have work sessions on the third
Mondays, as the proposed date of September 18th would be. He cited several examples of how
it's been altered in recent months to accommodate various schedules, but wants to go back to
what was originally agreed upon. After some discussion, the members agreed upon Thursday,
September 21 st at 6:00 pm for the next work session.
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Motion by Diehm, seconded by Kelzenberg to schedule a City Council work session for
Thursday, September 21,2006 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
8) Set Budget Work Session Meeting Dates to Review the 2007 Budget
Nawrocki pulled this item as some of the meetings are scheduled for the third Monday again.
He also stated he thought the Power Point presentations were unnecessary and that they were
used more as a selling tool than providing detailed information. He felt the council should be
spending their time looking at the line item figures, rather than charts and graphs that are created
to justify the proposed budgets.
After discussing the proposed meeting dates, the following schedule was agreed upon. Any
additional meetings required will be set at a later time.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm to set budget work session meeting dates to review the
2006 budget as listed. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Monday, October 2 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Monday, October 30 at 7:00 pm
at 7:30 pm
at 8:00 pm
at 8:30 pm
Monday, November 6 at 7:00 pm
at 7:30 pm
at 8:00 pm
at 8:30 pm
Library
Recreation
Fire
Public Works
General Government
Administration
Community Development
Police
Finance/IS
Liquor
Monday, December 4 at 7:00 pm Final meeting with public
9) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-134, being a Resolution supporting MnDOT consideration of a cost
sharing municipal agreement for street rehabilitation of the University Service Drive on T.H. 47
south of 45th Avenue
Kevin Hansen gave some background on the street improvements needed for University Ave.
He told the Council that the grant application is due by October 1 st and that limited funds are
available at this time. He explained that in order to apply for funding, MnDOT requires Council
support. Since funding is limited, the scope of the work has been downsized to address the road
south of 45th Avenue. This would allow the street improvements, curb and gutter work, fencing,
landscaping, walkways, and possible bike paths along that corridor as suggested by the MN
Design Team.
Nawrocki felt by doing only a portion of the roadway, it was deceiving the residents who live
north of 45th Avenue. He felt the project should be downsized to just roads and fencing so that
all of it could be done.
Hansen explained that he had broken the project down into two phases for a couple of reasons.
One is to deal with MnDOT turning over control of the roadway if the funding is granted and
the other is that Right of Way and control issues need to be resolved with the City of Fridley for
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the roadway north of 45th A venue. With funds being capped at $550,000 it would not allow for
the whole stretch to be done. Hansen thought it best to pursue this funding and do a portion of
the roadway, making all the changes that were suggested by the Design Team. Then he would
apply for funding again next year, if it is available, to finish the remaining roadway north of 45th
Avenue as Phase II. This would also allow extra time to resolve issues with Fridley regarding
the area north of 45th Avenue.
Hansen stated that if the Council chooses to do the whole stretch, that only a mill & overlay and
fence repair could be done, as that's all the funds would allow. Ifthat is the council's intent,
then it would change the scope of the application and the project itself.
Williams thought that the citizens would accept it being done in two phases, if it is done right.
Kelzenberg agreed that if we could get grant money, we can do a better job and get more bang
for our buck.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-134,
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, seconded by Williams, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2006-134
supporting MnDOT consideration of a cost sharing Municipal Agreement for the street
rehabilitation of the University Service Drive on T.H. 47, south of 45th Avenue. Upon vote: All
ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-134
BEING A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MnlDOT CONSIDERATION OF
FUNDING TIlROUGH TIlE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIlE
REHABILITATION OF THE UNIVERSITY SERVICE DRIVE ON T.H. 47, FROM 40TH TO 45TH AVENUES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights proposes to make certain street, storm sewer, trail and fencing
improvements on T.H. 47, south of 45th Avenue.
WHEREAS, the improvements will benefit both the City of Columbia Heights and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to providing the local share of the costs if the project is
selected as part of the Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City shall be
responsible for the preliminary engineering, project design, and permitting functions of said improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction costs of the improvements be shared between the Minnesota
Department of Transportation and the City of Columbia Heights; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following approval by the Minnesota Department of Transportation of plans and
specifications for said improvements, and before the contract letting for the construction of said improvements, the
Minnesota Department of Transportation shall prepare an agreement to provide for the State to pay its share of the costs
of the improvements in accordance with the latest "Procedures for Cooperative Projects with Municipalities".
12) Approve the Items Listed for Rental Housing License Applications
Nawrocki pulled this as someone called him regarding 1401 46th Ave. and said they would be
present at the meeting. However, since no one was present they continued.
Motion by Kelzenberg, seconded by Diehm, to approve the items listed for rental housing
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license applications for September 11,2006. Ayes-Kelzenberg, Peterson, Diehm, Nawrocki.
Abstain-Williams. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1512, being an Ordinance changing the street name for
sections of 39th Avenue and Jefferson Street to Huset Parkway and Madison Place to
Jefferson Street
Using a map of the area, Kevin Hansen reviewed the changes proposed. Nawrocki stated he
noticed the signs are already up reflecting this change. He did express the fact he thought it
would be confusing to take a chunk out of Jefferson from 39th to 40th and rename it Huset
Parkway and to have 39th Avenue running east of the roundabout and Huset Parkway to the
west.
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1512, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to establish a second reading of Ordinance No.
1512, being an Ordinance changing the street name of 39th Avenue from 5th Street to
Jefferson Street and Jefferson Street from 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue to Huset Parkway and
changing the street name of Madison Place to Jefferson Street for October 9,2006, at
approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
B) First Reading of Ordinance 1513, being an Ordinance Pertaining to Tobacco regulations
Magee explained that our code regarding sales of tobacco is more restrictive than State
Statute. The change proposed in this ordinance would make it consistent with the state and
would allow stores that do not allow minors, to be able to have self service rather than
require an employee to get products from behind a counter.
This change was proposed after discovering the difference in the City Code and State Statute
when a tobacco store in town was following State Statute, and was unaware of the city's
code. The Councilmembers would like Chief Johnson to be present at the next meeting
when the second reading is scheduled to take place to answer questions.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1513
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to establish the second reading of Ordinance
No. 1513, being an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Sections 5.306, 5.307 and 5.308 ofthe
City Code of the City of Columbia Heights pertaining to tobacco regulations, for September
25,2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-135, Declaring Property at 825 50 Y2 Avenue N.E. a Nuisance
and Approving Abatement of Violations
Gary Gorman, Fire Chief, stated this property had 10 violations in July and is down to 7, so
they are making progress. Diehm questioned whether his dept. would continue to work with
the property owner to bring it into compliance, and he assured her they would.
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-135, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon
vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-135, being a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 825
50 Y2 Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property
pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-135
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 Imab
Zalloum (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 825 50-112 Avenue N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 17, 2006
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 July 18,2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found ten
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 17, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that seven
violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to
the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 1, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that seven violations remained
uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)
were found to exist, to wit:
Shall clean gutters out.
Shall scrape/paint the whole house, where ever there is paint peeling.
Shall replace any tom window screens.
Shall scrape/paint around all the windows where they are peeling.
Shall repair the handrail going up to the front steps.
Shall paint the boards, covering the windows on the garage to match the color on the rest of the garage.
Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property - CHAIRS, FILE CABINET, KITCHEN GARBAGE,
TABLE TOP, MATTRESSES, HUMIDIFIER
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 825 50-112 Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights
City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 82550-112 Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2.
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D) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-144, Declaring Property at 2348 45th Avenue a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
Gorman explained this is the second abatement this year. There is a new owner of this
property and the Fire Department hasn't had contact with them yet.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
144, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-144, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 2348 45th
Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property
pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-144
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 Mortgage
Electronic Reg System (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 2348 45th Avenue N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 17,2006
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
l. That on July l4, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found five
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 1 5,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the five violations
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 5,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that five violations remained
uncorrected.
4. 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. Shall remove tree from garage and repair any damage.
B. Shall repair damaged overhead garage door.
C. Shall repair side storm door.
D. Shall repair damaged siding of porch on the NE comer of the house.
E. Shall remove any/all scrub growth from around the house.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 2348 45th Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the 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 of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 2348 45th Avenue N.E. 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.
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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
E) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-145, Declaring Property at 4017 6th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
Gorman reported that the outside storage had been taken care of as of today, so this one can
be closed as it was brought into compliance.
Peterson closed the hearing as this property is in compliance.
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-146, Declaring Property at 4231 6th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
This property was written up for outside storage issues in July. The items are still there per
Gorman.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
146, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-146, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4231 6th Street
N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-146
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 Sharon
Bates (Hereinafter "Owner of Recordlt).
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4231 6th Street N.E. ColuInbia 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 7, 2006
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 July 25, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found one
violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 7,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the one violation
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 5,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the foHowing conditions and violations of City
Ordinance(s) were found to exist, to-wit:
A. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property. Items include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO;
TARP, DAMAGED BASKETBALL HOOP, FURNITURE, MISe. GARBAGE, AND
CARDBOARD
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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).
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CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4231 6th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the 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 of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 4231 6th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-147, Declaring Property at 4236 Polk Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
This property started with seven violations, and is now down to one. The garage service
door still needs repair and the Fire Dept. will continue with the process until it is in full
compliance.
Motion by Diehm, second by Ke1zenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-147,
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Ke1zenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-147, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4236 Polk Street
N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-147
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 Al- Noor
Agil (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4236 Polk Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 8, 2006
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 May 31, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found seven
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 8, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the one violation
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 5, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. 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. Replace/repair the service door on the garage.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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).
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CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4236 Polk Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the 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 of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 4236 Polk Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-148, Declaring Property at 4349 ih Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
Gorman stated the previous abatement was for large trees and brush on the property that
were removed today. The doors seem to be secure so this hearing can be closed as the
property is in compliance with the previous orders.
Peterson closed the hearing as the property is in compliance.
I) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-149, Declaring Property at 4501 5th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
A small pile of debris has been there since July. Gorman suggests continuing with the
process to motivate the owner.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-149,
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, seconded by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-149, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4501 5th Street
N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-149
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 Timothy
Lawrence (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4501 5th Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 22, 2006
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 July 18,2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found one
violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
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2. That on August 22, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 6,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. 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. Shall remove alVany outside storage from the property - Old fencing/construction material, Pieces of
lumber/pallet.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4501 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 450 15th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2.
J) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-150, Declaring Property at 4536 6th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
This property still has tires stored on the property that have not been removed.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
150, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-150, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4536 6th Street
N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-150
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 Kim
Zimmer (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4536 6th Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 22, 2006.
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:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on July 18,2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found one
violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 22, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 6, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. 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. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property -Tires along north side of garage.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4536 6th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 4536 6th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2.
K) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-151, Declaring Property at 5011 5th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
This property was written up for a tarp between the alley and garage that covered large
pieces of concrete. The tarp is now gone, but the concrete chunks are still there as well as
tall weeds in the yard.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
151, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-151, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 5011 5th Street
N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-151
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 Bevanna
Mellema (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5011 5th Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 21, 2006
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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 July 13, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found two
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 21,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on September 1, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)
were found to exist, to wit:
A. Remove concrete chunks from along alley.
B. The tall grass/weeds (will be referred to Public Works)
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 5011 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 5011 5th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2.
L) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-152, Declaring Property at 4538 5th Street a Nuisance and
Approving Abatement of Violations
There is a problem with outside storage items.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
152, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-152, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4538 5th Street
N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to
City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-152
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 Frank E.
Oswald (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4538 5th Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on
August 16,2006
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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 July 12,2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found two
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 16,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that two violations
remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
listed in the property records.
3. That on August 31, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)
were found to exist, to wit:
A. Remove all/any outside storage from the property - Ladder, Truck topper, Exercise equipment, Hoses,
Oil pan, Bucket, Vent/grate, Bricks in back yard
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4538 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other
hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 4538 5th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this 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 463.17, subd. 2.
M) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-140, Approving Rental Housing License Revocation at 1207-09
Circle Terrace Blvd.
This property was written up for needing a new front entry door and corrections to the
condensation drainage from central AC.
Carolyn Tilletson, an agent for Deer Meadow Holdings was present. She explained they
recently purchased the property and had two bad tenants who have been removed. The two
items listed above have been fixed and she presented pictures as proof. She stated there are
piles of dirt, concrete, and debris in the yard that have been dumped there by unknowns.
She asked if there was information on how to dispose of items and what the city codes are
for refuse and rental issues.
Gorman stated he would get the information to her. Diehm told her that the city also assists
owners with the tenant screening process if she so desired. Peterson suggested she get the
license numbers of who is doing the illegal dumping, if possible, and to put up signs for "no
dumping allowed".
Gorman stated he would like to table this matter to give the Fire Dept. time to check to see
these items have been resolved.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to table this License Revocation until the next
meeting to allow time to check the status of corrections. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
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N) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-141, Approving Rental Housing License Revocation at 1340
Pierce Terrace
This property has a new owner who hasn't applied for a license or paid the fees. Nawrocki
stated there is junk stored on site also.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-
141, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-141, Resolution
of the 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 Corwin
Spears regarding rental property at 1340 Pierce Terrace N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-141
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 Corwin Spencer (Hereinafter
"License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1340 Pierce Terrace N.E., 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 August 7, 2006 of an
public hearing to be held on September 11,2006. .
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 June 19, 2006 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the 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 August 7, 2006, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by reglar 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:
4. Failure to license the rental license for the property, failure to submit the application and the fees and failure to
schedule an 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 5A.306 and
5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number U1340 is
hereby revoked,
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.
0) AdoVt Resolution No. 2006-142, Approving Rental Housing License Revocation at 3935
Polk Street.
This is a new rental property. The owner has not obtained a License nor paid the fees.
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Page 18 of25
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-142,
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-142, Resolution of
the 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 Oscar Curtis
regarding rental property at 3935 Polk Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-142
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Co!. Hgts. approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Oscar Curtis (License Holder).
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3935 Polk 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 August 18, 2006 of an
public hearing to be held on September 11, 2006.
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 July 26, 2006 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the 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 August 18, 2006, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property
remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular 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:
Failure to return the required application and fees to obtain a rental license for the property, and failure to
schedule an 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 U3935 is
hereby revoked,
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.
P) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-143. Approving Rental Housing License Revocation at 4258 2nd
Street
This property was addressed last spring. The house was vacant for a while and now has
renters living there. The owner has failed to obtain the license and to pay the necessary fees.
Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-143,
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-143, Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City
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Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Inez Muirana
regarding rental property at 4258 2nd Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-143
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 Inez Muirana ("License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4258 2nd Street N.E., 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 August 18, 2006 of an
public hearing to be held on September II, 2006.
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
I. That on August I, 2006 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the 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 August 18, 2006, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property
remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular 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:
Failure to return the required application and fees to obtain a rental license for the property, and failure to
schedule an 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 SA, 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 U4258 is
hereby revoked,
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.
Q) Re-Issue Rental Housing License for 4600 Polk St NE
The issues against this property have been resolved. Therefore, licensing can be re-instated.
Motion by Kelzenberg, seconded by Williams to issue a rental housing license to Ita Ekah
to operate the rental property located at 4600 Polk St NE in that the provisions ofthe
residential maintenance code have been complied with. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
R) Re-Issue Rental Housing License for 4612 Polk St NE
The issues against this property have been resolved. Therefore, the licensing can be re-
instated.
Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to issue a rental housing license to Ita Ekah to
operate the rental property located at 4612 Polk St NE in that the provisions of the
residential maintenance code have been complied with. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
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Page 20 of25
Additional Comments
*Nawrocki stated that after the last meeting whereby 1615 Fairway Dr was addressed, he has taken
another look at the property. It is in very poor condition. The fence is down, the water in the pool
is stagnant, and he has referred this to the Fire Dept. Even though the property is in probate,
something needs to be done to clean this up.
*There also was a discussion regarding Wagamon's property and that he didn't accept the wording
in the memo he received regarding the use of this property. He thinks it is very unsightly, and that
maybe it's time to implement a commercial maintenance code. Since commercially zoned
properties don't require hard surfaced parking, and his business involves repair of old engines and
vehicles, there are outdoor storage issues of items that wouldn't be allowed on a residential
property. Hoeft advised the council that the only issue they could do something about was the
residential property they purchased that they are using to park vehicles on.
Sargent stated he hadn't researched that property to the west of the main business location, but he
would and then report back to the council.
Peterson stated he would go out to talk to Mr. Wagamon and see if they can get him to clean up the
site in a friendly manner since he has operated his business at the location for approximately 40
years.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1) Adopt Resolution 2006-133, Adopting a Proposed Budget for the Year 2007, Setting the
Proposed City Levy, Approving the HRA LevY, Approving a Tax Rate Increase, and
Establishing a Budget Hearing Date for Property Taxes Payable in 2007
Elrite reviewed the alternatives that could be adopted by the City Council. He explained
that whatever is passed at this meeting is the maximum amount that can be levied. The
figure can be reduced once the final budget is adopted, but it cannot be increased.
Nawrocki expressed his dismay that the City Manager is not present at this meeting to
address this important issue. He didn't feel there should be any increase this year. Last year
the increase was to have been 4 ~%, but in reality turned out to be 8-9%. He stated he
thought there was money in reserve and that further cuts could be made to the budgets to
ensure the city can meet its expenses out of the general operating fund.
Williams stated the increase is only estimated to be 2.41 % this year. He pointed out that
while market values have increased by over 200% in the last 10 years, tax levies have only
increased by 13 % over that same time.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of the resolution, there
being ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2006-133 being a
resolution adopting a proposed budget, setting the General, Library, and EDA proposed levy
at $6,500,613, establishing a budget hearing date for property taxes payable in 2007 for
December 4,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, approving a tax rate increase,
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and approving the HRA levy of$176,330. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Kelzenberg,
Williams, Diehm. Nay: Nawrocki. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-133
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2007, SETTING THE PROPOSED
CITY LEVY, APPROVING THE HRA LEVY, APPROVING A TAX RATE INCREASE, AND
ESTABLISHING A BUDGET HEARING DATE FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA: that the following is hereby adopted by the City of Columbia Heights.
Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 2007 is hereby approved and adopted with
appropriations for each of the funds listed below.
General Fund
Community Development Fund
Economic Development Fund
State Aid
Cable Television
Library
DARE Project
Infrastructure
Capital Improvement
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds
Construction Funds
Central Garage Fund
Liquor Operating
Liquor CapitaI/Non-Operating
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Storm Sewer Fund
Data Processing
Debt Service Fund
Total Expense Including Interfund Transfers
Expense
8,685,591
881,386
317,228
159,828
190,074
682,060
5,375
156,055
365,500
658,760
955,000
550,169
7,225,307
6,214,700
2,148,338
1,613,395
1,391,506
369,835
268,535
1,794,926
34,633,568
Section B. The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of the City of Columbia Heights for all funds, including
pp.np.n11 ail valorp.m tax lp.vip.~ anill1~p. of nmil halan~p.~ a~ hp.rp.inaftp.T ~P.t forth fOT thp. Vp.aT ?007'
General Fund
Community Development Fund
Economic Development Fund
State Aid
Cable Television
Library
DARE Project
Infrastructure
Capital Improvements
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds
Construction Funds
Central Garage Fund
Liquor Operating
Liquor CapitaI/Non-Operating
Revenue
8,685,591
881,386
317,228
159,828
190,074
682,060
5,375
156,055
365,500
658,760
955,000
550,169
7,225,307
6,214,700
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Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Storm Sewer Fund
Data Processing
Debt Service Fund
Total Revenue Including Interfund Transfers
2,148,338
1,613,395
1,391,506
369,835
268,535
1,794,926
34,633,568
Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2007, upon the taxable
property in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following purposes:
Estimated General Fund Levy
Estimated Library Levy
Estimated EDA Fund Levy
Total 2007 Levy
5,854,967
504,748
140,898
6,500,613
Section D. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Tax Levy for the fiscal year 2007 in the amount of $176,330.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
That the public budget hearing is scheduled for December 4,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF
ANOKA, MINNESOTA: That the county auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year
2007 that is higher than the tax rate calculated for the city for taxes levied in 2005, collectable in 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the city has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay all 2007 Bond principal
and interest payments and the county auditor is authorized to cancel all Bond Levies for taxes payable in 2007.
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka
County. Minnesota.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-137, being a Resolution to approve a Conditional Use Pennit for
Outdoor Storage at 4849 Central Avenue
Jeff Sargent, City Planner, reviewed the request and a map of the site showing the location of
the storage proposed.
Nawrocki was concerned that parking spaces would be taken for these containers. He believes
it will only add to the mess currently there. The storage on the south side of the building was
discussed.
Sargent had addressed this with the manager and told him that outdoor storage along the south
side of the building is in violation of city codes and they will be cited if it continues. The
Manager said people drop off items at all hours, and each morning it is cleaned up. They are
trying to solve the problem with the proposed storage containers. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval with a 4-1 vote on September 6, 2006.
Diehm stated she had a problem approving a conditional use pennit when they currently are in
violation of the city code. The point of a CUP is to meet conditions for an allowed use, and
they have a track record of not trying to meet conditions already in place. She doesn't think
additional outside storage will help clean up the site. She was disappointed that no one from
the business was present to answer questions.
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Williams was concerned that the new housing project Grand Central Lofts overlooks this site.
He would like to see an improvement made, but doesn't want to make it worse.
Sargent explained there are conditions outlined in the CUP and those address the location,
size, and screening required. He said the process started when he called them and told them
they needed to clean up the site. The proposed storage containers would allow them about
1,000 square feet of extra storage.
Peterson thought it would be an improvement and ifthey continue to violate outside storage
issues, they need to be cited. Nawrocki asked what penalties are incurred for citations. The
City Attorney stated it is up to the judge, but it usually means a monetary fine of $50 - $500
depending on the situation. Repeat violations incur greater fines. He cited examples of other
cases in town that have gone to court and what the fines were. Hoeft then counseled the City
Council on outdoor storage issues and what approving a CUP would mean.
Williams questioned what process would be followed if they don't follow the conditions
listed. He was told they could be issued a citation or that a hearing could be held to revoke the
CUP and then no outdoor storage would be allowed at all.
Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to table this until the next meeting for further
information regarding the location of the containers and the fencing material that will be used
to ensure they will comply with the conditions listed in the CUP. Upon vote: All ayes
Motion carried.
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-138, being a Resolution to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
Outdoor Storage at 5101 University Avenue
This was withdrawn by the applicant.
Nawrocki stated he is still concerned with this site. It continues to look like a junkyard and he
is concerned with the storage of tires on site. He said it is a fire hazard.
Sargent said Mr. Trapp and Mr. Miske are the owners of the property and want to clean the
property up. They told Sargent that the tenant called today and said he couldn't comply with
the requirements so his lease was terminated effective the end of September. Mr. Trapp asked
for an additional 8 days to get the site cleaned up before a new tenant can be found. Sargent
stated he had been in contact with Cpt. Roddy in the Police Dept. to see how this can be
handled until October 8th. Mr. Trapp indicated he had received 25 citations thus far, and is
making every attempt to bring the property into compliance. The City Attorney advised the
council and staff to give the property owner a chance to do what he said he would. He also
reminded council that commercial properties cannot be abated.
Staffwill keep the City Council informed of the status as it progresses.
4) Adopt Resolutions 2006-153, 154, 155, and 156 for the Denial of Site Plan Approval and
Variances for property at 4900 Central Avenue and 4910 Central Avenue.
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Page 24 of25
The applicant, Border Foods, withdrew his application for site plan approvals and variance
requests at noon today, September 11, 2006. Copies of this request were passed out to
Councilmembers at the meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the Assistant to the City Manager
Magee had nothing further to report.
Nawrocki asked about 4152 Cleveland Street and that no progress has occurred there in the
last few weeks. He stated there was a large dirt pile in the front near the fire hydrant that
needed attention.
He also asked to have 3841 3rd Street checked, as there are unlicensed vehicles on site and
auto repair going on at the property.
He reported that he had received an email from Mark Hinrichs regarding the Silver Lake
Pavilion having holes in it and whether it is scheduled for repairs.
Report of the City Attorney
Nothing further to report
CITIZENS FORUM
No one wished to speak.
COUNCIL CORNER
Kelzenberg-
· Praised seven members of the CERT team who went to Le Sueur County to help with
tornado clean up.
e Reminded people to attend the thndraiser held for Tara from NE Ba..'1k who is
fighting leukemia. The event will be held at Murzyn Hall September 13th from 5:30-8:30
pm. The public is invited to attend. Dinner, music, a silent auction, and games will be held.
. Reminded everyone to vote in the primary September 12,2006.
Williams-
· He believes the City is continuing to improve and is headed in the right direction.
. Watch out for children now that school is back in session.
Peterson-
· Also reminded people to attend the Tara Fundraiser. She needs our prayers and financial
help.
. September 11 th is the 5 year anniversary of a great tragedy in our history. Don't forget to
thank the servicemen and women who serve to protect our freedoms.
Diehm-
. Reported that the High School was broken into over the weekend and vandalized.
. Two big events are coming up--SACA's 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 23
from 10-4 at 627 38th Avenue. Everyone is invited.
. Annual Gala at Crestview on Oct. 13th. More information will be provided at a later date.
Nawrocki-
. Anoka County had their quarterly meeting and some of the items discussed were:
- Homeland Security Function
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Page 25 of25
- A book is now available regarding the Growth Pressures on Sensitive Areas
(especially in the metro area)
· Next year will be the 150th Anniversary of Anoka County. They will be selling a
book on the history of Anoka County. A mailing will go out featuring events of
all the various communities. And an old fashioned Oxcart, reflecting its historical
importance, will be used throughout the year to attend some of the functions.
· The Northstar advisory committee set their budget. 2/3 of the cost of the Northstar
train will be the responsibility of Anoka County residents. And he doesn't see a
big advantage for Columbia Heights residents since we won't have any stations,
and the one that was planned for 61 st Ave in Fridley has been postponed. There
will be 5 trains coming into Minneapolis in the morning and 5 returning north
during the rush hour at night, with 2 other trains that will be scheduled sometime
during the day.
· Anoka County set their budget figure at 30 million. Columbia Heights pays for 4%
of this amount.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:04 pm
Shelley Hanson, Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL PRIMARY ELECTION CANVAS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
5 .~-\-b
THE:SE MINUTES HAVE
NOT BEEN APPROVED.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7 :41 a.m.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm,
Absent: Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Kelzenberg
Pledge of Allegiance - recited
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-136, Canvassing Primary Election Returns of September 12,
2006
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-
136, there being ample copies available to the general public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2006-136, being a
Resolution Canvassing Municipal Primary Election Returns. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Adjourn
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:42 a.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
Consent
~." -2.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Administration
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROV AL
ITEM: Establish Library Budget
meeting
BY: Walter R. Fehst
DATE: September 22, 2006
NO:
DATE:
The Library budget meeting was approved for October 2,2006. Following this, it was realized that
Monday, October 2,2006 is the date ofthe Special Assessment hearings at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00
p.m. Staff has indicated that the hearing may last until 8:00 p.m.
Therefore, it is recommended to change the Library budget meeting to Wednesday, October 25,
2006 at Murzyn Hall. This would be just prior to the Recreation budget meeting.
Recommended motion: Move to reschedule the Library budget meeting to Wednesday, October
25, 2006 at Murzyn Hall, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO. 'A-~
ITEM: Accept U.S. Dept. of Justice COPS 2006
NO. Secure Our Schools Grant #2006CKWX611
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
POLICE
BY: Thomas M. Johnson
DATE
BACKGROUND
In late June 2006, the Columbia Heights Police Department applied for a grant called Secure Our Schools through
the U.S. Department of Justice. Sergeant John Rogers of the Columbia Heights Police Department, with the
assistance of Columbia Heights School District Superintendent Nancy Kaldor and School District Manager of
Finance Joe Primus, wrote the grant. The grant is to be used to secure and make safe schools and students in our
district from terrorism and other forms of criminal activity. Specifically, this grant will allow for additional
security cameras in the gym area of the High School and will allow the three elementary schools to be equipped
with proximity reader security at each door. This will allow the School District to secure the schools at any given
time and will allow for access by public safety personnel as needed. This is the same system currently used in our
City Hall, so the same cards we now carry will give us access to our buildings and to the School District's
buildings. The grant is for $51,598 and requires a 50 per cent match. The match of$51,598 is being paid by the
Columbia Heights School District. The School District itself is not allowed to apply for this grant; it is a
requirement of the federal government that the grant be applied for by law enforcement. Since we could see a
direct benefit from this grant to our police and fire services, we decided to work with the School District and apply
for the money.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
On September 18, 2006, the Chief of Police was notified that our Police Department had been awarded a COPS
2006 Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of $51,598. This grant also requires a 50 per cent match of
$51,598, which is to be covered by the Columbia Heights School District. Since it was a requirement of the
federal government that this grant had to be applied for by a law enforcement agency, the Columbia Heights Police
Department worked with the Columbia Heights School District to apply for the grant. The City Council must now
approve acceptance of this grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and the Chief of Police to accept the U.S.
Department of Justice, COPS 2006 Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of$51 ,598, with the 50 per cent match
of $51 ,598 to be paid by the Columbia Heights School District.
TMJ :mld
06-170
COUNCIL ACTION:
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Office of Community Oriented ~fi(;.mg.~Si~r:Vi6es ! G H T S
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Office of the Director
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
September 11, 2006
Chief of Police Thomas Johnson
Columbia Heights
559 Mill St. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 554213822
Re: Secure Our Schools Grant #: 2006CKWX0611
Dear Chief of Police Johnson:
On behalf of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, it is my pleasure to congratulate you on
receiving a COPS 2006 Secure Our Schools grant. Enclosed is your agency's award document with a
list of special conditions (on the reverse side) that apply to your grant. The award amount is $51,598.00.
You will also find enclosed an ACH- Vendor form, a letter regarding civil rights requirements, a
Financial Status Report (SF-269A) with a Helpful Hints Guide, and a Fact Sheet regarding on-line filing
of your quarterly SF-269A.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the grant award conditions prior to signing the award
document. To accept your grant, the law enforcement and government executives listed on the
document must sign the enclosed original grant award and return it to the COPS Office within 90 days.
Failure to submit the signed award document within this 90-day period may result in withdrawal ofthe
grant without further notice from the COPS Office.
Your grant award period officially began on September 1, 2006 and runs through August 31,
2008. Extensions of time to expend grant funds may be offered on a case-by-case basis. Information on
extensions will be made available approximately three to four months before the grant period is set to
expire.
Should you have any questions regarding the award process, please contact your grant
coordinator assigned to this project at 1-800-421-6770. Congratulations again on your award. On
behalf of the COPS Office, we look forward to working with you on this important school safety
project.
Sincerely,
GJ\(kQ
Carl R. Peed
Director
Enclosures
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u. S. Department of Justice
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.App1icllnt Organization'~Legal NllIlle: C()lumbiaJ::I~ights
Vendor #: .416005069<
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City, State, Zip Code: Columbia Heights, MN 554213822
Telephone: (763) 706-3755
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U. S. Department of Justice
Community Oriented Policing Services
Grants Administration Division (GAD)
Secure Our Schools
1100 Vermont Avenue. NW
Washington. DC 20530
Memorandum
To: Chief of Police Thomas M. Johnson
Columbia Heights
From: Michael E. Dame, Assistant Director
Kevin Andrews, Grant Program Specialist
Budget Prepared By: Wanda Seawright, Grant Program Specialist
Re: Secure Our Schools Financial Clearance Memo
A financial analysis of budgeted costs has been completed. Costs under this award appear reasonable, allowable, and
consistent with existing guidelines. Exceptions / Adjustments are noted below.
OJP Vendor #: 416005069
OR! #: MN00204
Grant #: 2006CKWX0611
Budl!'et Catel!orv Pro Dosed Budl!'et ADD roved Budl!'et Adiustments Disallowed/Adiusted - Reasons/Comments
Equipment $103,195.58 $103,195.58 $0.00
Direct Costs: $103,195.58 $103,195.58 $0.00
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Grand Total $103,195.58 $103,195.58 $0.00
Grand Total: Federal Share: $ 51,598.00
Applicant Share: $ 51,598.00
Cleared Date:
8/17/2006
Overall Comments:
Prior to obligation, expenditure or draw down of grant funds for non-competitive contracts in excess of $1 00,00, grantee must submit a
sole source justification to the COPS Office for review and approval.
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Joseph Primus, CPA
Manager of Finance
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763-52.8-4411
BUSINESS OFFICE
1440 49th Avenue N E
Columbia Heights, MN 5542'
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ISO #13 Columbia Heights Security Projects
Highland Card Access Project
Valley View Card Access Project
North Park Card Access Project
Central Middle School Additional Card Reader
High School - Gym and Lunchroom cameras
26,313.79
24,885.76
24,721.69
4,597.28
22,677 .06
Total costs of Security projects
103,195.58
Columbia Heights 50% Matching Contribution
51,597.79
COPS Grant
51,597.79
6/13/2006 8:26 ArvP. 3 91s grant.xls Sheet1
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Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Bumsville, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
NAME
IDS #13
Hiehland
ADDRESS
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Brent Ohlemann
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
DATE
June 7, 2006
CITY STATE ZIP
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
FILENAME
2006 Highland.xls
FAA
Card Access
Scope of Work:
Provide Provision and Proffessional Installation of a new Card Access and Monitoring System for Valley View.
This system will consist of:
Control Equipment installed in the communications room - Card Access Controllers, Alarm Input Controllers,
Electric Lock Power Supplies. Control Panels will be connected to the LANlEthernet
Card Readers, Electric Door Locking Hardware and Door Alarm Contact Sensors at the required doors.
Cable will be installed from the Control Panel Room out to each door through the suspended ceiling in the
hallways. Conduit will be installed at the doors with hard fmish ceiling above the door where neccessary
This system will be programmed and administrated by the existing Head End Software already installed at the
High School. Communication from the software to each building will be via LANlEthernet
Door Schedule:
Door 1 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 2 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (2) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 3 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 4 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 5 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 6 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 7 - N/A
Door 8 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door - Overhead - (1) Overhead Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 9 - (4) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 10 - (I) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 11 - (4) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (I) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (l)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Required work by Customer:
Provide 11 Ovac outlet in control panel room for system power
Provide Network Connection and IP address for System Communication to Software
Thank You
Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
PAD
CITY STATE
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
NAME
IDS #13
Hi land
ADDRESS
Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Bumsville, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
Project Equipment Summary
SALES REPRESENTATIVE DATE
Brent Ohlemann
June 7, 2006
ZIP
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
FILENAME
2006 Hi hland.xls
FAX
Card Access
TIIE SYSTEM PROPOSED WILL INCLUDE:
I Quantity I
Item Description
4
1
1
]
1
1
I
2
I
1
1
4
5
4
5
19
1
4
4
Equipment & Material
IM-1270, 12 Volt 7.0 AH Battery
Plug Mold
Power Dist. panel Enclosure
Power, 24v Lock Power
Lock Pwr Supply for DSX 24Volt
Six Slot Equip. Enclosure w/Lock & Key
Power Distribution Panel
Intelligent 2 Door I/O Controller
Communications Disbribution Module
Inteligent I/O Controller (Inputs)
DSX LAN Interface
MiniProxTM Proximity Reader
EL Base Plate for V onDuprin 99 Exit Device
Power Supply for VD EL Devices
Heavy Duty Power Transfer Hinge
Brown I" Stubby Recessed Steel Door Contacts
Overhead Door Contact
Keyswitch
Best Cylinder by customer
Cable & Connectors
CP2P 22A WG 6 Cond Shielded (T A Green)
CL2P IRA WG 2 Cond Stranded Shielded (TA Green)
CL2P 22A WG 4 Cond Stranded Unshielded (T A Green)
CL2P 14A WG 2 Cond Stranded Unshielded
Conduit & Wiremold
Misc Connectors
Equipment and Materials $
Installation Labor $
Grand Total $
13,814.41
12,499.38
26,313.19
P.4l
Proposal is valid for 30 da~'s from proposal date.
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Trans-Alarnz, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
BumsvilIe, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
NAME
IDS #13
Valley View
ADDRESS
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Brent Ohlemann
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
DATE
June 7, 2006
CITY STATE ZIP
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
FILENAME
2006 Valley View. xis
FAA
Card Access
Scope of Work:
Provide Provision and Proffessional Installation of a new Card Access and Monitoring System for Valley View.
This system will consist of:
Control Equipment installed in the communications room - Card Access Controllers, Alarm Input Controllers,
Electric Lock Power Supplies. Control Panels will be connected to the LAN/Ethernet.
Card Readers, Electric Door Locking Hardware and Door Alarm Contact Sensors at the required doors.
Cable will be installed from the Control Panel Room out to each door through the suspended ceiling in the
hallways. Conduit will be installed at the doors with hard fmish ceiling above the door where neccessary
This system will be programmed and administrated by the existing Head End Software already installed at the
High School. Communication from the software to each building will be via LANlEthernet.
Door Schedule:
Door 1 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 2 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (I) Proximity Card Reader, (2) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 3 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 4 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 5 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (I) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (i)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 6 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 7 - N/A
Door 8 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door - Overhead - (1) Overhead Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 9 - (1) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 10 - (4) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 11 - (4) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (I)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Required work by Customer:
Provide II Ovac outlet in control panel room for system power
Provide Network Connection and IP address for System Communication to Software
Thank You
Proposal is val id for 30 days from proposal date.
P.42
CITY STATE
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
NAME
IDS #13
Valle View
ADDRESS
Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
Project Equipment Summary
SALES REPRESENTATIVE DATE
Brent Ohlemann
June 7, 2006
ZIP
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
FILENAME
2006 VaIle View.xIs
FAX
Card Access
THE SYSTEM PROPOSED WiLL INCLUDE:
I Quantity I
Item Description
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
19
1
3
3
Eauipment & Material
IM-] 270, ]2 Volt 7.0 AH Battery
Plug Mold
Power Dist. panel Enclosure
Power, 24v Lock Power
Lock Pwr Supply for DSX 24Volt
Six Slot Equip. Enc]osure wlLock & Key
Power Distribution Panel
Intelligent 2 Door 1/0 Controller
Communications Disbribution Module
Inteligent 1/0 Controller (Inputs)
DSX LAN Interface
MiniProxTM Proximity Reader
EL Base Plate for VonDuprin 99 Exit Device
Power Supply for VD EL Devices
Heavy Duty
Brown 1" Stubby Recessed Steel Door Contacts
Overhead Door Contact
Keyswitch
Best Cylinder by customer
Cable & Connectors
CP2P 22A WG 6 Cond Shielded (T A Green)
CL2P 18A WG 2 Cond Stranded Shielded (TA Green)
CL2P 22A WG 4 Cond Stranded Unshie]ded (T A Green)
CL2P 14A WG 2 Cond Stranded Unshielded
Conduit &.Wiremold
Misc Connectors
Equipment and Materia]s $
Installation Labor $
Grand Total $
11,987.61
12,898.15
24,885.76
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Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
NAME
IDS #13
North ark
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Trans-Alarnl, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 894- 1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Brent Ohlemann
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
DATE
June 7, 2006
. FilENAME
2006 North Park.xls
FAX
Card Access
Scope of Work:
Provide Provision and Proffessional Installation of a new Card Access and Monitoring System for Valley View.
This system will consist of:
Control Equipment installed in the communications room - Card Access Controllers, Alarm Input Controllers,
Electric Lock Power Supplies. Control Panels will be connected to the LAN/Ethernet.
Card Readers, Electric Door Locking Hardware and Door Alarm Contact Sensors at the required doors.
Cable will be installed from the Control Panel Room out to each door through the suspended ceiling in the
hallways. Conduit will be installed at the doors with hard finish ceiling above the door where neccessary
This system will be programmed and administrated by the existing Head End Software already installed at the
High School. Communication from the software to each building will be via LAN/Ethernet.
Door Schedule:
Door I - (4) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (I) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Panic Hardware on new door to
be installed. (1) Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 2 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 3 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 4 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 5 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 6 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Door 7 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 8 - (I) Alarm Contacts Sensors
Door 9 - (2) Alarm Contacts Sensors, (1) Proximity Card Reader, (1) Electrify Existing Panic Hardware. (1)
Keyswitch for enable or disable of Elect Lock.
Option:
If door I does not have new doors installed, Modifications to 1 existing panic bar and new Electrified Trim will
be needed in order to electrify the door. - add: $452.00
Required work by Customer:
Provide II Ovac outlet in control panel room for system power
Provide Network Connection and IP address for System Communication to Software
Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
Thank You
P.44
NAME
IDS #13
North ark
ADDRESS
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Trans-Alarnz, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Bumsville, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
Project Equipment Summary
SALES RE ESENTATIVE ,DATE
Brent Ohlemano
ZIP
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
FILENAME
June 7, 2006
2006 North Park.xls
FAX
Card Access
THE SYSTEM PROPOSED WILL INCLUDE:
I Quantity I
CITY STATE
Columbia Heigbts MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Item Description'
4
1
1
1
1
I
I
2
]
I
1
3
3
3
2
]
19
Equipment & Material
IM-1270, 12 Volt 7.0 AH Battery
Plug Mold
Power Dist. panel Enclosure
Power, 24v Lock Power
Lock Pwr Supply for DSX 24Volt
Six Slot Equip. Enclosure w/Lock & Key
Power Distribution Pane]
Intelligent 2 Door I/O Controller
Communications Disbribution Module
Inteligent I/O Controller (Inputs)
DSX LAN Interface
MiniProx™ Proximity Reader
EL Base Plate for V onDuprin 99 Exit Device
Power Supply for VD EL Devices
Heavy Duty Power Transfer Hinge
Door Cord
Brown ] n Stubby Recessed Steel Door Contacts
Keyswitch
Best Cylinder by customer
Cable & Connectors
CP2P 22A WG 6 Cond Shielded (T A Green)
CL2P 18A WG 2 Cond Stranded Shielded (TA Green)
CL2P 22A WG 4 Cond Stranded Unshielded (T A Green)
CL2P ]4A WG 2 Cond Stranded Unshielded
Conduit & Wiremold
Mise Connectors
3
3
Equipment and Materials $
Installation Labor $
Grand Total $
11,740.23
12,981.46
24,721.69
Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
P.4S
CITY STATE
Columbia Heights MN
PE OF SYSTEM
NAME
IDS #13
Middle School
ADDRESS
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Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Burnsvi1le, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
Project Equipment Summary
SALES REPRESENTATIVE . DATE
Brent Ohlemann
June 7, 2006
ZIP
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Bennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
FILENAME
2006 Middle SchooJ.xls
FAA
Card Access
mE SYSTEM PROPOSED WILL INCLUDE:
I Quantity I
Item Description
3
I
1
3
1
1
Eauipment & Material
IM-1270, 12 Volt 7.0 AH Battery
Intelligent 2 Door Controller
Electrified Lockset
Heavy Duty Power Transfer Hinge
Power Dist. panel Enclosure
Lock Pwr Supply for DSX-10400PDM, 24Volt
Cable
CP2P 22A WG 6 Cond Shielded (TA Green)
CL2P 18A WG 2 Cond Stranded Shielded (TA Green)
Mise Connectors
ScoDe of Work:
Instali a new Card Reader, Electrified Lockset and Power
Transfer Hinge on the back Kitchen Door.
Includes all necessary Control Equipment in the panel room,
Cable from control panel room out to the door and Labor.
Tbank You
Equipment and Materials $
Installation Labor $
Grand Total $
2,676.28
1,921.00
4,597.28
Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
P.46
NAME
CRHS
Camera Additions
ADDRESS
1440 49th Avenue NE
CITY STATE ZIP
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Brent Ohlemann
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT PHONE
(763) 528-4479
CCTV
DATE
May 5, 2006
FILENAME
2006 CHHS CCTV.xls
FAX
Scope of Work:
Provide and Install 10 new CCTV Cameras and DVR Head End Equipment for additional cameras at
CHHS.
Svstem to consist of:
(1) New 16 Channel 640 GB DVR to match existing system and to be access by existing CCTV!OVR software.
DVR will be located in the main IT room by the existing DVR's.
(1) New Multi-Camera Power Supply
(10) New Vandal Proof Mini-Dome Color/ Hi Resolution Cameras with Smoked Lens
Includes installation labor and training.
Cameras will be in the followine: locations:
(2) in the LL Lunch Room
(1) in the hallway outside the LL Lunch Room
(4) in the Gym high up on the walls for proper view of bleachers & exit doors
(3) outside the main office facing down the 3 hallways
Also re-position the current camera by the main office and also move the camera by the pool closer to the door
unless already done by Bryan H. There will be no charge for the 2 camera moves since we will already be on
site.
New cable will be installed for all cameras.
There will be room for 6 future cameras on the new DVR.
Thank You
Proposal is val id for 30 days from proposal date.
P.47
Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
BurnsvilIe, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION I PURCHASE ORDER
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INST ALLlSHJP TO:
CIllIS
Camera Additions
1440 49th Avenue NE
BILL TO:
At1n:
BILLING INFORMATION
Contact
Phone
Fax
Email
Columbia Heights
Grand Total S 22,677.06
35% Down Payment Due Upon Acceptance $7,936.97
AUTHORIZATION
S AUTHORIZ.A nON IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT ON FTI..E DATED.
I hereby authorize the above 'Description of Work' and agree to pay the Trans-Alarm invoices for the arnount(s):
Signature
Printed Name
Date
PO No.
Title
Sales Representative
Brent Ohlemann
. Applicable if an Agreement is on file.
Proposal Date
5/512006
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NAME
CHHS
Camera Additions
ADDRESS
1440 49th Avenue NE
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Trans-Alarm, Inc.
500 East Travelers Trail
BumsviIle, MN 55337
(952) 894-1700 - Fax (952) 895-3567
Project Equipment Summary
SALESREPRESENTA TlVE DATE
Brent Ohlemann
CONTACT PERSON
Bryan Hennekins
CONTACT.PHONE
(763) 528-4479
CCTV
FILENAME
May 5, 2006
CITY STATE ZIP
Columbia Heights MN
TYPE OF SYSTEM
2006 CHHS CCTV .xls
FAA
TIlE SYSTEM PROPOSED WILL INCLUDE:
I Quantity I I
Item .Description
1
10
20
]
Equipment & Material
] 6-Channel Color Triplex, Multiplexer-DVR, 640GB
Vandal Proof, Color, Hi Res., Verifocal 4-9MM, Smoked
Passive Twisted Pair Transceiver
24V AC Power Supply 8 Outputs 5 AMP Output
Cable, Connectors & Misc
Cat 5 Wire 24A WG 4PR Plenum
WiremoldlConduit for Gym Cameras
Lift for High Work in Gym
Thank You
Grand Total $
22,677.06
Proposal is valid for 30 days from proposal date.
F.49
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO. S - A ~L(
ITEM: Transfer State of Minnesota Operation Nite
NO. Funds from General Fund to Police OT Fund
#1020
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
POLICE
BY: Thomas M. Johnso
DATE September 20,2006
BACKGROUND
During the past three months, the Police Department took part in the statewide Operation Nite Cap
program. This program involved putting officers on our streets on overtime, enforcing driving while
intoxicated laws and use of seatbelts. In August, we were reimbursed by the State of Minnesota for the
overtime expended. This was in the amount of$1 ,200. The money was originally paid out of our 2006
overtime budget and we would like to reimburse these funds.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
Since the overtime dollars used to participate in this program are initially paid out of our 2006 police
budget and because according to the Finance Director, the funds received from the State to repay this
expenditure are initially considered revenue, they must be placed in the General Fund. The Police
Department would like to see these funds moved back into our 2006 Police Department budget, line
#1020-overtime, from the General Fund.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to transfer $1,200, the total amount of money received from the
State of Minnesota for our efforts in Operation Nite Cap program from the General Fund to the Police
Department 2006 budget line # 1020 overtime.
TMJ:mld
06-173
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.so
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From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Paul Bonesteel
Tom Johnson
8/9/20069:21 :01 AM
Fwd: Oper NiteCap
Chief
FYI
>>> Joseph Kloiber 8/9/20069:17 AM >>>
Paul:
We'll receive $1,200 for Oper NiteCap tomorrow.
Joe
P.51
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Paul Bonesteel
Tom Johnson
9/2/2006 4:42:57 PM
Fwd: RE: ACE
*Here is the email I received for hours worked during Ace Night Cap from The State.
Let me know if you need anything else. -Paul
>>> "Huneke, Kammy" <Kammy.Huneke@state.mn.us> 9/1/2006 8:24 AM >>>
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The $1,200.00 payment was
for 5/13 and 6/17. The original contract was for $2,100.00 (for dates
12/16/05 through 6/17/06) and was amended for a total payment of
$2,325.90. Here is a breakdown of payments per date according to the
invoices I received.
12/16/05 = $227.12
1/21/06 = $599.19
2/18/06 = $299.59
5/13/06 = $900.00
6/17/06 = $300.00
Total = $2325.90
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Kammy
Kammy Huneke
MN State Patrol
444 Cedar Street, Suite 130
St. Paul, MN 55101-5130
651-201-7113
FAX 651-296-5937
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Bonesteel rmailto:PauI.Bonesteel@cLcolumbia-heiqhts.mn.usl
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 5:26 PM
To: KammV.Huneke@state.mn.us
Subject: ACE
*1 received an emaillast week that we received $1200 for ACE Night Cap
Reimbursement from our finance Department.
Just wondering what dates they covered as I recently sent you an invoice
for $2100 that was suppose to cover 3 officers that worked on 5/13 and
the one that worked on 6/17/06.
Please let me know. Thanks
Corporal Paul Bonesteel
Columbia Heights Police Department
(763)706-3799 ext 416
P.52
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
NO:
ITEM: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMA TEL Y
$4,430,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2006A
NO:
MEETING OF: SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER
FINANCE APPROVAL
BY: WIL~lt~
DATE: SEP;(MBER 22, 2006
Several years ago the City of Columbia Heights started a process of bonding for improvement projects on a
tl1fee-year cycle rather than bonding on an annual basis. Accumulating the projects and issuing one bond every
three years results in a significant cost savings in bond rating fees and legal expenses. The last bond that the
City sold was in April of 2003. It is now time to issue another bond to cover project costs for 2004 through
2007. Attached is the ordinance drafted by Steve Bubul of Kennedy & Graven for this sale along with a
preliminary estimate of the GO bonds broken down by the various projects. Mark Ruff of Ehlers & Associates
will be available at the meeting on September 25th to explain this in more depth.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive reading of the Ordinance No. 1514 there being ample copies
available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule October 9, 2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1514 being an ordinance providing for the issuance
and sale of approximately $4,430,000 in General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series
2006A.
WE:sms
0609222COUNCIL
Attacl1f11ents:
BondingAttachments
.pdf
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.53
ORDINANCE NO. 1514
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $4,430,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2006A
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
1. It is hereby detennined that:
(a) The City has duly ordered the assessable public improvements designated as Zone 7A
2004 Street Reconstruction Improvements, Zone 7B/IA 2006 Street and Utility Improvements and
Huset Parkway Improvements (the Assessed Improvements) pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429 (Improvement Act).
(b) The City has also proposed or constructed certain improvements to the City's storm
sewer, water and sanitary sewer systems (the Utility Improvements) that will be financed with utility
system revenues pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 444 (Utilities Act).
(c) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the
City to issue General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds Series 2006A (Bonds) in a
principal amount not to exceed $4,430,000 pursuant to the Improvement Act, the Utilities Act and the
City Charter, to provide financing for the Assessed Improvements and the Utility Improvements.
2. Ehlers & Associates is authorized to negotiate the sale of the Bonds in the maximum principal
amount specified in Section 1, in accordance with terms of proposal approved by the City Finance Director.
The City Council will meet on Monday, November 13, 2006 or such other date specified by the City Manager
in accordance with the City Charter, to consider the sale of the Bonds and take any other appropriate action
with respect to the Bonds.
3. This ordinance shaH be in fuil force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: September 25,2006
Second Reading:
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
Mayor
Council Secretary
Attest:
City Clerk-Treasurer
P.54
City of Columbia Heights
Preliminary Estimates of G.O. Bonds, Series 2006
Zone 7 A - 2004 Street Reconstruction Project
Outstanding Assessments from 2004 Project
Subtotal
Zone 7B/1A 2006 Street and Utility Improvements
Assessments less 25% Estimated Prepays
Water and Storm Sewer Portion
Subtotal
Huset Parkway
Assessments less 10% Estimated Prepays
Water and Storm Sewer Portion
State Aid/TIF/Other
Subtotal
Zone 1 B, 2, 3 Utility Costs
Water and Storm Sewer Portion
Subtotal
Water Tower Rehab
2007 Costs
Subtotal
Water Cleaning and Lining Program
2006 Costs
2007 Costs
Subtotal
350,000
350,000
650,717
281 ,295
932,012
1,509,956
326,680
555,000
2,391,636
305,000
305,000
125,000
125,000
120,000
120,000
240,000
Estimated Costs of Issuance, Rounding, Underwriters' Discount
86,352
Maximum Bonding for Notice and Ordinance
4,430,000
P.55
:y of Columbia Heights
). Bonds. Summary
Year Term
Bond Information
Proposed G.O. Bonds, Series 2006
'aled Date
st Interest Pyrnt
st Principal pyrnt
1211/2006
8/1/2007
211/2008
4,360,000
4,360,000
1 r
I
Par Amount of Bonds
Total Sources
Total Underwriter's Discount (1.250%)
Costs of Issuance
Deposit to Project Construction Fund
Rounding Amount
Total Uses
54,500
35,000
4,270,000
500
4,360,000
For Discussion Purposes Only
"
, '
395,000 3.89% 227,061 622,061 653,164 . (324.891f (154;245) .'(479,'137)
545,000 3.93% 161,867 706,867 742,210 ',' (32li.891),(1:u,135), :(458.027)
550,000 3,96% 140.448 690.448 724,970 (324.891) J112.025) . (438.(17)
555,000 3,98% 118.668 673,668 707,351 (324,891) ." (90;915), . (415.007)
555,000 4.03% 96.579 651,579 664,158 ", (324,1191), '(69.806)" . (394.697)
355,000 4.08% 74.213 429,213 450,673 ; (l09,359):f (48.896) , ,'(158,055)
365,000 4.14% 59.729 424,729 445,965 ' ,(109.3591:;'(42,134) ;(151;'193)
255,000 4.19% 44.618 299,618 314,598 (109,359Fj;:~35;572) '1:';(144.932)
260.000 4.25% 33,933 293,933 308,630 '(109.359)'\'(29.011):', '(138~370)
265,000 4.30% 22,883 287,883 302,2n :.(109.359),"(22.449): '., '.. (131,009)
60,000 4.35% 11,488 71,488 75,062 i;';:l::;:}~'i~~=l'r" ,:'~:~~l
60,000 4.39% 8,878 68,878 72,322
65,000 4.43% 6,244 71,244 74,806 '(63.729);. ,,(8,240)','(71.969)
35,000 4.47% 3,365 38,365 40,283 (38.806).1,': (4,417);: Y{41;!22)
40,000 4.50% 1,800 41,800 43,890 " " (~,llO6); ;1202(8)': ';;'(39~~~4)
1""-", ," ',.'
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.... .,; . .
Total
Revenue Levy
, , .
(15,527) (13,226) (28.753) (80;379) (65.751j.{148.13O) (654,020) (856)
(16,513) (12,240) (28.753) (85,327) '(60.803) ,(146;13O) (78.077) (37.463) (115.540) (748.449) (6,240)
(17,562) (11.192) (28.753) (90.580) (55.550) , (146.130) (83.347) (32,192) (115.540) (727,339) (2,369)
(18,677) (10,076) (28.753) ',(96.158),,' (49.972) , (146;130) (88.973) (26.566)' , (115.540) (706,229) 1,122
(19,664) (8.889) (28,753) , (102.079),,: (44.051);(148;130) (94.979) " (20,581) , (115.640) (685,120) (982)
(21,126) (7.627) (28,753)(108,367) :".' '(37.763) , (146.130) (101,390) " (14.150) (115.540) (448.478) 2,196
(22,469) (6.284) (28,753) " (115.042)':, (31;088) (146.130) (1~) (7,308) , (115.640) (441,916) 4,049
(23,897) (4.858) (28,753) (122,130) ... '. (24;000)' (146.130) (319,815) (5,217)
(25.417) (3.336) (28.753) (129.656)' .:(16.474) . '(146.130) (313.253) (4,624)
(27.034) (1,720) (28,753) i (137.646) (8.484). ..(146.130) (306.692) (4,415)
(79.616) (4,554)
(75,793) (3,471)
(71.969) 2,837
(41.222) (939)
(39,014) 4,876
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: September 25,2006
ITEM: Special Assessment System
Conversion (Page 1 of 2)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
IS / FINANCE
BY: l/J
DA TE: September 22, 2006
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROV A~~
BY:~
DATE:
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO: 5~A'~
NO:
In 2001 when the City of Columbia Heights eliminated the Special Assessments department and one
fulltime and one part-time assessing position, they began the CityView project with the goal to use a
citywide property database system. The City has been successfully using the Special Assessments and
Human Resources modules (the latter was developed internally by the IS Department).
Currently, the City pays $14,600 for annual CityView licenses and support. To continue using CityView,
the City will need to eventually purchase a major software upgrade to "client-server" architecture (about
$12,000) and change the Special Assessment module (undetermined development costs). At that time the
annual support cost for CityView will increase to $17,000.
At this point, the IS Director recommends not to renew CityView licenses after their expiration on April
16, 2007 and to convert the CityView Special Assessment module into a custom-developed system based
on a Microsoft SQL server and Microsoft Access. The IS Department will develop a replacement for the
CityView Human Resources module internally. The Special Assessment module is more technical and
will need to be developed by a professional outside of the City.
An alternative for custom software development can be to use Property Data and Special Assessment
systems provided by LOGIS. The annual fee for using LOGIS applications depends on the number of
parcels with "active" assessments. For example, the ani1ual fee for 6,000 active assessments is $4,200; for
8,000 active assessments it is $8,100. However, the LOGIS systems have two essential shortcomings:
1) LOGIS imports County property and owner data only once and the City would have to update the data
manually afterwards. LOGIS is considering implementation of periodic data updates, but the
timeframe is at least 12 months.
2) LOGIS does not provide an automated way to spread total construction costs across parcels. Cities
need to provide assessment amounts per parcel themselves.
The IS Director contacted six companies to request quotes for custom development of the Special
Assessment system and received three quotes:
1. Alto Consulting and Training: Not to exceed $24,750 (275 hrs @ $90/hr).
2. IT First: from $43,050 to $86,100 (from 300 to 700 hrs @ $115-$125/hr); cannot commit to "not
to exceed" amount.
3. Robert Half Teclmologies: actual development time @ 125/hr; cannot provide time estimate;
cannot commit to "not to exceed" amount.
P.57
Page Two
Three other companies (Clientek, Digineer and Magenic) did not submitted quotes.
The IS Director recommends contracting with Alto Consulting and Training for the Special Assessment
System conversion. It is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with more than 20 years experience in custom
software development. After implementing custom-developed Special Assessment system, the City will
not incur annual license costs. The up front development cost ($24,750) will be fully offset in two years
by not spending at least $29,200 for annual support for the current CityView software.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Alto
Consulting and Training to provide conversion for Special Assessment system at a cost not to exceed
$24,750.
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060922ICOUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.S8
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 9/25/06
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MA~
NO: S' t\-I PUBLIC WORKS
V-
ITEM: ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS BY: K. HanSen~ BY: ~~
TO BE LEVIED DA TE: 9/21/0 DATE:"~f
Consistent with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the City Council annually adopts a resolution prior to the Special
Assessment Public Hearing regarding costs to be borne by the City for public improvement projects. The resolution establishes the
amount of the City share and the amount of the special assessments for projects to be levied against benefiting properties in the City
of Columbia Heights. The purpose of the resolution is to advise the general public of costs to be incurred by the City versus costs
to be incurred by benefiting property owners.
Adoption of the resolution is done annually and staff considers this a routine matter in order to comply with State Statutes and the
City Code. Staff recommends adoption of the attached Resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-165, there being ample copies available for the
public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-165 being a Resolution establishing amount of City share and
amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be levied.
KH:jb
Attachment:
Resolution 2006-165
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.59
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-165
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASESSMENTS
ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 28th day of
August, 2006, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and;
WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2006, and a portion of
the costs may be borne by the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City
Code 4.1 03, that the breakdown is as follows:
PROJECT ESTIMA TED ASSESSED ESTIMA TED
CITY PORTION TOTAL
PORTION
Zone 7B and lA Street Construction
Project 0502 $ 458,442 $ 857,337
Zone 7B and 1 A General, State Aid, and
Utility Funds $ 482,721 -
Zone lA Street Sealcoat, Project 0601 $ 33,629 $ 64,375
Huset Parkway, Project 0404 $ 1,265,063 $1,677,460 I
Dated this 25th day of September, 2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Mayor, Gary Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
P.60
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 9/25/06
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: S--/-\-'b PUBLIC WORKS BY' 1tP-
ITEM: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND BY, K.H'''se~
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CITY PROJECT #0405: DA TE: 9/2 I /06 DA TE: f Ol-~ ',t/I
2006 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
/
Background:
On June 26, 2006 City Council authorized staff to proceed with the Mn/DOT cooperative agreement to seek bids and construct
storm sewer improvements on Central Avenue from 4th to 49th Avenues. Plans and specifications were advertised for bids in the
Focus on July 20, 2006 and Construction Bulletin on July 21, July 28, August 25 and September 1,2006. Eleven contractors
requested copies of the bidding documents. Six bids were received and publicly read aloud at the September 15,2006 bid opening.
A copy of the bid opening minutes is attached.
Analysis/Con cI usions:
The low bid was submitted by New Look Contracting, Inc. of Elk River, Minnesota, in the amount of $ 1 20, 1 47.75. The bid
amount is approximately 3% below the Engineer's Estimate.
The work is mainly focused on structure replacement and repairs to this area, involving sixteen catch basins and one manhole.
Work involves the complete replacement of the structures, and where applicable, replacing castings with larger openings at the
curb, minor pipe replacement, bituminous patches and placing concrete in the median area. It should be noted that this work does
not increase the capacity of the area drainage system or solve the drainage problems of this area, it is a maintenance project that
specifically addresses severely deteriorated structures.
Staff recommends award of the project. Minnesota Department of Transportation will be contributing to the project funding with a
lump sum payment of $108,000. The remaining 12,150.00 will be State Aid Maintenance funds.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-166, there being ample copies available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2006-166, accepting bids and awarding the 2006 Storm
Sewer Improvements, Municipal Project #0405, SAP. 113-010-12, and S.P. 0207-84, to New Look Contracting of Elk River,
Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible total bid in the amount of$120,147.75 with funds to be appropriated from
Fund 402-50405-5130; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
KH:jb
Attachment:
Bid Opening Minutes
Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.61
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Minutes of Bid Opening on Friday, September 15,2006
2006 Storm Sewer Improvements
City Project 0405
Pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2006 Storm Sewer Improvements, City Project 0405, an
administrative meeting was held on September 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of bid
opening. Bids were opened and read aloud.
Attending the meeting were:
Tim Swanson, G. L. Contracting
Kathy jean Young, Assistant City Engineer
Joanne Baker, Public Works Secretary
Bids were opened and read aloud as follows:
Bidder
Total Bid
New Look Contracting Inc.
Thomas & Sons
Frattalone Companies
G. L. Contracting
W. B. Miller
Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc.
$120,147.75
$122,237.40
$142,788.00
$162,301.50
$163,700.40
$196,025.00
Respectfully submitted,
~~
Joanne Baker
Public Works Secretary
jb
P.62
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-166
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
2006 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS,
CITY PROJECT No. 0405
STATE AID PROJECT 113-010-12, STATE PROJECT 0207-84
TO NEW LOOK CONTRACTING
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 0405,2006 Storm
Sewer Improvements, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The
following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
New Look Contracting, Inc.
Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc
Frattalone Companies, Inc.
G.L. Contracting, Inc.
W.B. Miller, Inc.
Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc.
TOTAL
$120,147.75
$122,237.40
$142,788.00
$162,301.50
$163,700.40
$196,025.00
WHEREAS, it appears that New Look Contracting, Inc., 19696 County Road 72, Elk River,
Minnesota 55330 is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
1. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directcd to entcr into a contract with New
Look Contracting, Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for the 2006
Storm Sewer Improvements, City Project No. 0405, S.A.P. 113-010-12 and S.P. 0207-
84, according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
2. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders,
the deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next
lowest bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed.
3. City Project #0405 shall be funded with MnJDOT Cooperative Agreement Grant and
State Aid Maintenance Funds.
Dated this 25th day of September 2006.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
P.63
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
,- A 0.
'-> - - -,
ORIGINA TING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
NO:
ITEM:
Rental Housing License BY:
Applications
Gary Gorman
NO:
DATE: September 19, 2006
DATE:
Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met
the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing
license applications for September 25, 2006.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.64
Occupany 1.0.
30027
34010-
10029
20208
20234
30030
12029
20158
20102
20293
20295
34000
30128
20245
20129
20282
30024
10095
10049
30164
10078
12084
12021
10082
20118
10196
12083
10015
35206
10118
20422
20019
12153
10170
10036
nOf'"!'" l'"!nn~
L1CENSE_Ltr to Approve Licenses 2006
Property Owner Name
Lynde Investment Company, LLP
Jackrabbit Properties, LLC
Osama Abdel-Kermin
Ahmed AI-Beheary
Eric Betzler
Vance Blahnik
Kathryn Carstensen
Dee Coghill
Steven Efterfeld
Ita Ekah
Ita Ekah
Greg Guimont
James Hansen
Aaron Holmbeck
Joe Hoyle
Hytham Kerim
Margaret Kortas
Leslie Lindquist
Julie Marsh
Richard Meissner
Veronica Moroz
Tracy Pomeroy
Einer Rasmussen
Aaron Reed
Allen Ringate
Jose Sanchez
David Smyrak
Raymond Sowada
Raymond Spencer
Marc Spieler
Isadore Stewart
Thomas Therrien
Albert Urspringer
Steven Wickstrom
Robert Witt
P.65
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Property Address
4100 4TH
1733 37TH
5057 UNIVERSITY
4916 Tyler
1140 45TH
64737TH
4048 MADISON
4000 CLEVELAND
1100 39TH
4600 POLK
4612 POLK
43103RD
4609 UNIVERSITY
4038 MADISON
62751ST
3731 PIERCE
4308 4TH
1020 44TH
4524 MONROE
4643 PIERCE
4533 MADISON
4323 3RD
3722 3RD
3956 Tyler
130045 1/2
3915 Tyler
4004 Reservoir
4113 6TH
664 Sullivan
4205 JEFFERSON
4606 POLK
63351 ST
3719 HAYES
4336 6TH
4222 MONROE
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: 5-/\-\() License Department APPROVAL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson .,j ~ DATE:
BU~&
NO: DATE: September 21, 2006
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the September 25,2006 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2006.
At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied
Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 25,2006 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.66
TO CITY COUNCIL September 25,2006
* Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2006 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
BIdg
*T & G Drywall 2521 E. 23rd Ave, N. St. Paul
*MN Tree Surgeons 30840 N Lakes Tr, Lindstrom
* Arp's Tree Service 17845 Hanson Blvd, Andover
*Michael Waage 2275 132nd Ln NW, Coon Rapids
East Bethel Htg & Ac 19040 Dogwood St NE, Oak Grove
* Watson-Forsberg 1433 Utica Ave So #252, Mpls
Statewide Gas Services 201 W. Main St, Waconia
* Air Mechanical 16411 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake
P.67
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF: ~bb-v 20: JOOb
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY' OF ANOKA
CITY 9F COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper fuuds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number _,! ~ l?'i1 through II Cl717Q
in the amount of $ CflC;~ 7Qj,... g-~ .
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
P.68
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Purchase Order...... . ... ....
Bank....................... .
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VENDOR
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CHECK NUMBER
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GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 1
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
ARCH WIRELESS/METROCALL
B.E.M. CONSULTING
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY
DEX MEDIA EAST LLC
FARNER-BOCKEN
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
JOHNSTON/ERIK
LAABS/MICHAEL
MBPTA
MINNESOTA COACHES
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO
NAUS/KYLE
NEXT DAY GOURMET
PACHOLL/STEVE
PACIFICA INTERNET TECHNO
PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE
SAM'S CLUB
SECURE ITNET
SPECIALTY WINES & BEVERA
TUBBS/MARSHA
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
VERIZON - ATTN: PREPAY D
VERIZON WIRELESS
WINE COMPANY/THE
WINE MERCHANTS
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BAKKEN/CHERYL
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BURBANK/CATHIE
CAIN/DOROTHY
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
DICKSON/SHONDRA
EXTREME BEVERAGE
FSH COMMUNICATIONS. LLC
G & K SERVICES
GOOD WRITING FOR GOOD RE
GRAPE BEGINNINGS INC
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
GROSSE/PAUL
HOHENSTEINS INC
JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN
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118549
118550
118551
118552
118553
118554
118555
118556
118557
118558
118559
118560
118561
118562
118563
118564
118565
118566
118567
118568
118569
118570
118571
118572
118573
118574
118575
118576
118577
118578
118579
118580
118581
118582
118583
118584
118585
118586
118587
118588
118589
118590
118591
118592
118593
118594
118595
AMOUNT
719.45
27.18
500.00
40.47
236.59
50.80
1,871.05
890.61
9,100.28
500.00
100.00
75.00
425.85
509.47
500.00
1,149.14
250.00
300.00
159.75
258.65
3,596.00
2,359.10
141.73
205.00
67.75
203.92
534.35
688.47
180.08
141,778.99
6.23
4,509.00
25.00
52.00
41,998.53
13,632.50
5,758.40
232.85
640.00
58.58
122.78
362.20
908.75
25,819.22
29.95
7,457.42
4'7,693.71
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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VENDOR
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CHECK NUMBER
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 2
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
MARK VII DIST.
MN FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO
MOLINA/JAVIER
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE
POSTAGE BY PHONE RESERVE
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
SARGENT/JEFF
SCHMIDTBAUER/SUE
SELIN/ANITA
SHAMROCK GROUP/ACE ICE
TOP VALU LIQUOR
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC
ACE HARDWARE
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHIN
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIA
AMERIPRIDE
ANOKA COUNTY
ASPEN MILLS, INC.
ATLAS AUTO BODY, INC
AWARDS BY HAMMOND INC
BAKER & TAYLOR
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BAUDVILLE
BIFF'S,INC.
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
BRAKE & EQUIPMENT WAREHO
BRODART
CARLSON TRACTOR
CARTE GRAPH SYSTEMS
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
CENTER POINT ENERGY
CSC CREDIT SERVICES
DAHLGREN SHARDLOW & UBAN
DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS
DISCOUNT STEEL INC
DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORA
EDAM
EGAN OIL COMPANY
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
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118596
118597
118598
118599
118600
118601
118602
118603
118604
118605
118606
118607
118608
118609
118610
118611
118612
118613
118614
118615
118616
118617
118618
118619
118620
118621
118622
118623
118624
118625
118626
118627
118628
118629
118630
118631
118632
118633
118634
118635
118636
118637
118638
118639
118640
118641
118642
AMOUNT
15,369.62
35,360.37
150.00
153.56
171 .58
17,463.73
94.23
6,000.00
24,527.12
116.09
33.38
26.70
174.27
1,485.60
185.69
25.00
7,936.42
27.27
122.77
300.00
215.50
75.87
39.70
214.03
1,000.00
202.76
1,069.95
14.98
14,002.55
164.40
951.01
93.80
234.73
42.70
65.21
2,600.00
84.51
40.64
25.00
2,466.10
10.00
2,451.74
74.37
659.50
560.00
879.49
962.50
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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VENDOR
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GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 3
AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAIN 118643 2,447.85
ENTERPRISE NETWORK SYSTE 118644 7,602.50
FRATTALONE COMPANIES INC 118645 241,453.33
G & K SERVICES 118646 639.09
GALE GROUP/THE 118647 193.23
GENE'S WATER & SEWER INC 118648 1,180.00
GENERAL REPAIR SERVICE, 118649 454.49
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 118650 144.05
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERV 118651 1,580.00
HENNEPIN CHIEF'S ASSOCIA 118652 50.00
HILLTOP TRAILER SALES IN 118653 186.98
HOME DEPOT #2802 118654 112.31
INSTRUMENT CONTROL CO IN 118655 5,898.91
INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN 118656 160.00
KENNEDY & GRAVEN 118657 266.50
LAKESHORE 118658 111. 38
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS 118659 36,476.75
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO. 118660 430.35
MCCLELLAN SALES 118661 310.34
MEDICS TRAINING INC 118662 300.00
MEDTOX LABORATORIES INC 118663 87.60
METRO COUNCIL ENVIROMENT 118664 12,276.00
METRO FIRE, INC 118665 1,905.07
~ METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS 118666 66,210.13
'1 MIDWAY FORD 118667 620.70
IV MIDWEST ASPHALT CO. 118668 3,839.45
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT 118669 104,883.38
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. 118670 11.89
MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO. 118671 10.30
MINNESOTA TELEPHONE INC 118672 125.67
MN SPRING & SUSPENSION 118673 168.95
MORNINGSTAR INC 118674 795.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING 118675 18.71
MURLOWSKI PROPERTIES INC 118676 75.00
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC 118677 3,598.08
NFPA INTERNATIONAL 118678 198.80
NORTHERN AIR 118679 338.00
NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUP 118680 559.41
OFFICE DEPOT 118681 163.55
ONVOY 118682 59.99
ORKIN 118683 62.82
PARKVIEW VILLA RESIDENT 118684 170.00
PATCHIN MESSNER & DODD I 118685 1,132.50
PREMIUM WATERS INC 118686 30.88
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COUR 118687 18.53
RON KASSA CONSTRUCTION 118688 14,187.29
ROSEDALE CHEV 118689 71.09
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CHECK NUMBER
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ROYAL TIRE
RR BOWKER
RYDBERG/SCOTT
S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS IN
SCHERER BROS LUMBER
SCHOLASTIC LIBRARY PUBLI
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
STANWAY EXCAVATING
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA
STAR TRIBUNE
SUN PUBLICATION
TERMINAL SUPPLY CO, INC
TESSMAN CO
TKDA, INC
TRANS - ALARM INC
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT &
VERIZON WIRELESS
VOSS LIGHTING
WW GRAINGER,INC
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
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118690
118691
118692
118693
118694
118695
118696
118697
118698
118699
118700
118701
118702
118703
118704
118705
118706
118707
118708
118709
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 4
AMOUNT
891 .25
299.95
45.00
143.82
586.59
140.40
121. 39
639.00
115.02
1,347.20
153.46
94.53
2,337.14
217.80
261.76
120.35
66.15
812.93
39.38
81. 67
975,782.88 ***
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VENDOR
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CHECK NUMBER
RECORDS PRINTED - 000810
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 5
AMOUNT
975,782.88
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.70 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
101
201
212
240
261
376
401
410
415
418
420
601
602
604
609
651
701
720
880
881
883
884
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"'l'
U1
TOTAL
DISBURSEMENTS
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GENERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
STATE AID MAINTENANCE
LIBRARY
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GRANT
TAX INCREMENT BONDS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
SHEFFIELD REDEVLPMNT:NON-TIF
CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
COMMUNITY CTR CAPITAL BLDG
CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
WATER UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
STORM SEWER UTILITY
LIQUOR
WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
CENTRAL GARAGE
DATA PROCESSING
PERMIT SURCHARGE
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-REC
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-GEN
INSURANCE
PAYROLL FUND
FLEX BENEFIT FUND
ALL FUNDS
50,656.57
1,297.02
2,600.00
5,814.41
111.00
262.50
14,187.29
2,067.65
245,340.51
525.00
1,273.34
109,224.03
66,759.98
30.30
259,590.63
1,739.41
5,196.22
11,348.48
12,276.00
157.89
170.00
43,375.66
136,320.28
5,458.71
975,782.88
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
DISBURSEMENTS
----------------------------
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
975,782.88
975,782.88
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPRO V AL
BY:~
NO: Co ,1:\
ITEM:
Close hearing - Rental
License Revocation
BY: Gary Gorman
NO:
DATE: September 19,2006
DATE:
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unites) within the City
of Columbia Heights against Deer Meadow Holdings regarding rental property at
1207-09 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City
Council meeting of September 19,2006.
The public hearing on this property may now be closed in that the owner has
corrected the violations.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing regarding the
revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Deer Meadow Holdings
regarding rental property at 1207-09 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. in that the owner
has corrected the violations.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.76
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT: CITY
f') Fire MANAGER
NO: lo \') APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY~
Revocation
DATE: September 18, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-157
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Christopher and Tracy Decker regarding rental
property at 666-668 47-112 Avenue 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.2006-157, there being ample copies available to
the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-157,
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving
revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of
the rental license held by Christopher and Tracy Decker regarding rental
property at 666-66847-112 Avenue N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.77
RESOLUTION 2006-157
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 Christopher and Tracy Decker (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 666-668 47-1/2
Avenue N.E., 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 August 29,2006 of an public hearing to be held on September
25, 2006.
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 July 18, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the
property described above and noted three violations. A compliance letter listing the
violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental
Housing License Application.
2. That on August 29, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected
the property and noted three violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause
was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing
license application.
3. That on September 18, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed
a final inspection at the property and noted three violations remained uncorrected. A
statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on
the rental housing license application.
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 to correct RMC violations. The violations are as follows;
i. Shall repair the retaining wall that is next to the 672 address that is
rotted, loose and unsafe.
n. Shall remove the dead bush from the front of the property.
lll. Shall cut/trim/tall grass weeds in the back.
b. Failure to schedule a interior/exterior rental license renewal 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 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
P.78
ORDER OF COUNCIL
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F7819A is hereby revoked.
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.
Passed this
day of
2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.79
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Resolutions
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
(at
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: September 18, 2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-158
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights
is requested against Tawni Traynor regarding rental property at 4639-41 Washington
Street 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.2006-158, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-158, Resolution
of the 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
Tawni Traynor regarding rental property at 4639-41 Washington Street N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.SO
RESOLUTION 2006-158
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 celiain residential
rental license held by Tawni Traynor (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4639-41
Washington Street N.E., 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 August 24,2006 of an public hearing to be held on September
25, 2006.
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 July 13, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the
property described above and noted two violations. A compliance letter listing the
violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental
Housing License Application.
2. That on July 13, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the
property and noted one violation remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license
application.
3. That on September 18, 2006, inspectors for the City of Collli'11bia Heights, performed
a final inspection at the property and noted one violation remained uncorrected. A
statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on
the rental housing license application.
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 to correct RMC violations. The violations are as follows;
i. Shall cut the tall grass and weeds on the property.
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 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 F7500 is hereby revoked.
P.81
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.
Passed this
day of
2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.82
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Rodney Olson regarding property at 4559 Washington
Street N.E. 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 Resolution No. 2006-159, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-159, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4559
Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.83
RESOLUTION 2006-159
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the propeliy a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of
the property owned by Rodney C. Olson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4559 Washington
Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on September 6, 2006
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 July 27,2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found one violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 31, 2006, the property owner requested and received a extension time to
complete the corrections.
3. That on September 6, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause
was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
4. That on September 15, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes( s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Remove all/any outside storage from the property.
i. I-Beams
ii. Construction materials
6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4559 Washington Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of
the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
P.84
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 4559 Washington Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
Passed this
day of
2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.SS
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
~t
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: September 19, 2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-160
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Pablo Catano regarding property at 4440 Jefferson Street
N.E. for failure to meet the requirements ofthe Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-160, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-160, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4440
Jefferson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.86
RESOLUTION 2006-160
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 Pablo J. Catano (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4440 Jefferson Street
N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on September 6, 2006
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 July 27, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on September 6, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause
was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 15, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes( s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Remove all/any outside storage from the property.
i. Brush pile,
II. Old fence pieces,
111. Lawn mower.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4440 Jefferson Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions ofthe
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this 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 4440 Jefferson Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
Passed this
day of
2006
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 September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
l.of
ORIGINA TING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: September 19,2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-161
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Darlene 0 'Neil regarding property at 414 7 Washington
Street N.E. 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 Resolution No. 2006-161, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-161, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4147
Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.89
RESOLUTION 2006-161
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 Darlene O'Neil (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 414 7 Washington
Street N.E. 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 regular mail to the owner of record on August 30, 2006
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 July 20, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 30,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that three violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 18, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that three
violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall remove all scrub growth from both the front and rear yards.
B. Address numbers on the front of the house must be of contrasting color the house.
C. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property.
i. Lumber
ii. Plastic storage bins
111. Carpeting
IV. Grill parts
v. Lawnmower
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 414 7 Washington Street N .E. is in violation of the provisions of
the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
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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.
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 4147 Washington Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
Passed this
day of
2006
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 September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: ~G APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:
Abatement
DATE: September 19,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-162
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Joseph Clason regarding property at 4418 ih Street N.E.
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 Resolution No. 2006-162, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-162, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4418
ih Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.92
RESOLUTION 2006-162
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 Joseph Clason (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4418 ih Street N.E.
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 regular mail to the owner of record on August 31, 2006
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 July 18, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 31, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that two violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 18, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that two
violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes( s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall paint any bare wood trim on the garage.
B. Shall seed/sod/landscape bare area next to driveway in the rear.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4418 ih Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above,
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.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4418 ih Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
Passed this
day of
2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.94
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: &H APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:~~
Abatement
DATE: September 19,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-163
v-
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Jean Peterson regarding property at 4915 ih Street N.E.
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 Resolution No. 2006-163, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-163, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4915
ih Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.95
RESOLUTION 2006-163
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 Jean Peterson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4915 ih Street N.E.
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 regular mail to the owner of record on August 29,2006
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 July 20, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 29,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that three violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 13, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that three
violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall remove outside storage from property including pallets and mattress along
south side of garage.
B. Remove scrub growth and tall weeds from along fence and house.
C. Repair wooden fence on the south side of the property.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4915 ih Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this 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 4915 ih Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
day of
2006
Passed this
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.97
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of September 25, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
'T
0_
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: September 19, 2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-164
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Debra Paulson regarding property at 4124 5th Street N.E.
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 Resolution No. 2006-164, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-164, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4124
5th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.9S
RESOLUTION 2006-164
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 Debra Paulson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4124 5th Street N .E.
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 regular mail to the owner of record on August 31, 2006
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 July 26, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found one violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on August 31, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was
mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 18, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall replace the missing garage door window.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any 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 4124 5th Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4124 5th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest
Passed this
day of
2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
P.100
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearings
NO. - A -I
ITEM: Ordinance No. ] 5] 3 Pertaining to Tobacco
NO Regulations
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
POLICE
BY: Thomas M. Johnson
DA TE: September] 9, 200
BACKGROUND
Currently, our City Code prohibits the sale of any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related
device by means of any type of vending machine or by means of selfservice methods. Our City
Code is more restrictive than State Statute, which allows for exceptions for retail stores which derive
at least 90% of their revenue from tobacco and tobacco related products and cannot be entered at any
time by persons younger than eighteen years of age, and vending machines in facilities which cannot
be entered at any time by persons younger than eighteen years of age.
ANAL YSIS/CONCLUSION
The proposed changes to the City Code would result in our Code being consistent with State Statute.
This ordinance had its first reading on September 11, 2006.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1513, there being
ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1513, being an ordinance amending
Chapter 5, Sections 5.306, 5.307 and 5.308 of the City Code of the City of Columbia Heights
pertaining to tobacco regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION:
P.10 1
ORDINANCE NO. 1513
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 5, SECTIONS 5.306, 5.307 AND 5.308
OF THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PERT AINING TO "TOBACCO REGULATIONS"
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 5, Sections 5.306,5.307 and 5.308, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Columbia Heights which currently read as follows, to wit:
~ 5.306 PROHIBITED SALES.
It shall be a violation of this article for any person, or employee or responsible
party, to sell or offer to sell any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device:
(A) To any person under the age of 18 years.
(B) By means of any type of vending machine.
(C) By means of self-service methods whereby the customer does not need to
make a verbal or written request to an employee of the licensed premise in order to
receive the tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device and whereby there is not a
physical exchange of the tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device between the
licensee, or the licensee's employee, and the customer.
(D) By means ofloosies as defined in S 5.302.
(E) Containing opium, morphine, jimpson weed, bell a donna, strychnos,
cocaine, marijuana, or other deleterious, hallucinogenic, toxic or controlled substances
except nicotine and other substances found naturally in tobacco or added as part of an
otherwise lawful manufacturing process. It is not the intention of this provision to ban
the sale of lawfully manufactured cigarettes or other tobacco products.
(F) By any other means, to any other person, or in any other manner or form
prohibited by federal, state or other local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation.
(Ord. 1371, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see S 5.313
~ 5.307 VENDING MACHINES.
It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this article to allow the sale of
tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices by the means of a vending machine.
(Ord. 1371, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see S 5.313
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~ 5.308 SELF-SERVICE SALES.
It shall be unlawful for a licensee under this article to allow the sale of tobacco,
tobacco products, or tobacco related devices by any means where by the customer may
have access to such items without having to request the item from the licensee or the
licensee's employee and whereby there is not a physical exchange of the tobacco, tobacco
product, or the tobacco related device between the licensee or his clerk and the customer.
All tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco related devices shall either be stored behind a
counter or other area not freely accessible to customers, or in a case or other storage unit
not left open and accessible to the general public. Any retailer selling tobacco, tobacco
products, or tobacco related devices at the time this article is adopted shall comply with
this section within 90 days following the effective date of this article.
(Ord. 1371, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see 9 5.313
SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ:
~ 5.306 PROHIBITED SALES.
It shall be a violation of this article for any person, or employee or responsible
party, to sell or offer to sell any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device:
(A) To any person under the age of 18 years.
(B) By means of any type of vending machine.
(C) By means of self-service methods whereby the customer does not need to
make a verbal or written request to an employee of the licensed premise in order to
receive the tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device and whereby there is not a
physical exchange of the tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device between the
licensee, or the licensee's employee, and the customer. This subdivision shall not apply
to retail stores which derive at least ninety percent (90%) of their revenue from tobacco
and tobacco related products and which cannot be ehteredat anytime by persons younger
than 18 years of age.
(D) By means of loosies as defined in 9 5.302.
(E) Containing opium, morphine, jimpson weed, bella donna, strychnos,
cocaine, marijuana, or other deleterious, hallucinogenic, toxic or controlled substances
except nicotine and other substances found naturally in tobacco or added as part of an
otherwise lawful manufacturing process. It is not the intention of this provision to ban
the sale of lawfully manufactured cigarettes or other tobacco products.
(F) By any other means, to any other person, or in any other manner or form
prohibited by federal, state or other local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation.
(Ord. 1371, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see 95.313
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~ 5.307 VENDING MACHINES.
It shall be unlawful for any person licensed under this article to allow the sale of
tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices by the means of a vending machine.
This subdivision does not apply to vending machines in facilities that cannot be entered at
any time by persons younger than 18 years of age.
COrd. 1371, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see 9 5.313
~ 5.308 SELF-SERVICE SALES.
It shall be unlawful for a licensee under this article to allow the sale of tobacco,
tobacco products, or tobacco related devices by any means where by the customer may
have access to such items without having to request the item from the licensee or the
licensee's employee and whereby there is not a physical exchange of the tobacco, tobacco
product, or the tobacco related device between the licensee or his clerk and the customer.
All tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco related devices shall either be stored behind a
counter or other area not freely accessible to customers, or in a case or other storage unit
not left open and accessible to the general public. Any retailer selling tobacco, tobacco
products, or tobacco related devices at the time this article is adopted shall comply with
this section within 90 days following the effective date of this article. This subdivision
shall not apply to retail stores which derive at least eighty percent (80%) of their revenue
from tobacco and tobacco related products and which cannot be entered at any time by
persons younger than 18 years of age.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
September 11, 2006
September 25,2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
eetmg 0 : eptem er ,
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Resolution #2006-167 Conditional Use BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY:~tW /
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Permit for outdoor storage at 4849 Central DA TE: September 21, 2006 d::r
A venue. Case #2006-0901
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BACKGROUND:
At this time, Darren Farwell, d/b/a Savers, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow outdoor
storage at the property located at 4849 Central Avenue. The present use of the property is a strip mall,
with Savers store as a tenant. Currently, Savers is utilizing a large storage container as well as a semi
trailer to house excess materials that cannot be stored in the building. These outdoor enclosures are
considered to be outdoor storage for the business and would need to comply with the Zoning Code. The
Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage would enable the applicant to continue using the storage
containers as long as the containers are placed in a fenced in area meeting the requirements for outdoor
storage in the City of Columbia Heights.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Transit Oriented Development. The current use ofthe
property is consistent with those uses found in transit-oriented developments. Therefore, the proposed use
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
PARKING. By Code, the strip mall requires 96 parking stalls, based on 1 parking stall for each 300
square feet of retail space. Currently, there are 151 parking stalls on site. The storage containers would
occupy 7 parking stalls, decreasing the total number of parking stalls on site to 144.
The applicant is proposing to utilize a cyclone fence with either beige slats or green slats for t...l-}e screening
mechanism. The proposed height of the fence would equal the height of the semi trailer at 13'6". The
grade change would require one end of the fence to be 16'6" in height. The screening mechanism,
however, will not adequately screen the material from all adjacent uses. For this reason, the outdoor
storage use would not be designed in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or
intended character of the surrounding area, and the City Council should deny this application.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 6, 2006 and recommended that the City
Council approve Conditional Use Permit based on the stated conditions, with a 4-1 vote. Upon further
review of the application, Staff recommends denial of the application because the use is not designed in a
manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding
area, and the use is not adequately screened from adjacent properties.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-167, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-167, DENYING a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage for the
business located at 4849 Central A venue.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
P.I06
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-167
RESOLUTION OF DENIAL
FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE
FOR SAVERS, INC.
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2006-090 I) has been submitted by Savers, Inc. to the City Council
requesting a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning
Code at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4849 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On File at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.112 (D)(2), to allow outdoor storage in the MXD, Mixed-Use District.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning
Code on September 6, 2006;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the
community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic, property values,
light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that the City Council does accept and shall adopt the following findings of the Planning
Commission:
(a) The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property
is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Outdoor storage is specifically listed as a Conditional Use in GB, General Business
District in the City of Columbia Heights. The MXD District allows all Conditional
Uses that are listed within each commercially zoned district.
(b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan.
The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is met in this case. The land is designated for
Transit-Oriented Development. This type of commercial use is consistent with the
types of commercial uses in a transit-oriented development.
(c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.
The outdoor storage will not be satisfactorily screened from adjacent properties,
thus would impose negative influences on neighboring properties.
(d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
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The required setbacks for outdoor storage for the proposed CUP would help ensure
that the uses of properties in the immediate vicinity would not be diminished in any
capacity.
( e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding
area.
The outdoor storage will not be satisfactorily screened from adjacent properties,
and is not designed in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the
existing or intended character off the surrounding area.
(f) The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential
public facilities and services.
The property located at 4849 Central Avenue meets this criterion.
(g) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the
public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
The nature of outdoor storage does not and will not generate an excess of traffic,
and will not create traffic congestion. Measures will be taken to ensure that on-site
circulation is provided.
(h) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with
the cumulative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity.
The outdoor storage will not be satisfactorily screened from adjacent properties,
and will cause a negative effect with other uses in the immediate vicinity.
(i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is
located.
The proposed use will comply with all other applicable regulations for the district.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that said variance requests are denied based on the following:
1. The use is not designed in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the
existing or intended character of the surrounding area.
2. The use is not adequately screened from adjacent properties.
Passed this _ day of September, 2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call: Ayes: Nays:
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2006-0901
DATE:
September 6,2006
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
Darren Farwell, Savers
LOCATION:
4849 Central Avenue
REQUEST:
Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
At this time, Darren Farwell ("applicant") d/b/a Savers, is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow outdoor storage at the property located at 4849 Central Avenue.
The present use of the property is a strip mall, with Savers store as a tenant. Currently,
Savers is utilizing a large storage container as well as a semi trailer to house excess
materials that cannot be stored in the building. These outdoor enclosures are
considered to be outdoor storage for the business and would need to comply with the
Zoning Code. The Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage would enable the
applicant to continue using the storage containers as long as the containers are placed
in a fenced in area meeting the requirements for outdoor storage in the City of Columbia
Heights ("City").
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Transit Oriented Development.
The current use of the property is consistent with those uses found in transit-oriented
developments. Therefore, the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning Ordinance
The property located at 4849 Central Avenue is zoned MXD, Mixed-Use Development,
as are the properties to the south and east. The properties to the north are zoned
commercial and residential, and the properties to the west are located in the City of
Hilltop. The Zoning Code at Section 9.112 (0)(2) states that all conditional uses
allowed in the commercially zoned parcels of the City are also allowed in the MXD
District. Code Section 9,110 (E)(3)(h) allows for outdoor storage as a Conditional Use
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September 6, 2006
Case # 2006-0901
in the GB, General Business District. The Specific Development Standards at Section
9.107 state the criteria in which the outdoor storage shall be used. These standards
state the following:
a) The outdoor storage area shall be accessory to a commercial or industrial
use.
The storage area will be accessory to Savers, which is a commercial use.
b) Outdoor storage within the public right-of-way is prohibited.
The proposed location for the outdoor storage is located fully within the property
boundaries. A condition will be implemented prohibiting storage on the public
right-of-way.
c) All outdoor storage areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal
structure in the zoning district in which the use is located.
The Zoning Code states that the setback requirements shall maintain and
enhance the character of the neighborhood in which the development is located.
In this case, staff feels that it is appropriate to require the development to meet
the same setback requirements for the GB, General Business District. The
setback requirements for the GB District are as follows:
Front yard:
Side yard:
Comer side yard:
Rear yard:
15 feet
o feet
15 feet
20 feet
The site plan accompanying the CUP application indicates that these setback
requirements would be met.
d) Outdoor storage areas shall be located in rear yards or in the side yard
behind the front building line of the principal structure.
The site plan accompanying the CUP application indicates that the outdoor
storage area will be located in the rear yard.
e) The storage area shall be fenced and screened from adjacent uses and the
public right-of-way. Required screening shall consist of a fence, wall, earth
berming and/or vegetation no less than six (6) feet in height and no less than
80% opaque on a year round basis.
The site plan accompanying the CUP application indicates that a 6-foot tall
privacy fence will be erected around the perimeter of outdoor storage area. The
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Case # 2006-0901
fence will be required to be tall enough to screen all the materials to be stored.
f) All goods, materials and equipment shall be stored on an impervious surface.
The area in which the outdoor storage area will be located is current hard
surfaced. A condition of approval will be included indicating that at all times, the
outdoor storage materials shall be stored on an impervious surface.
g) All goods, materials and equipment shall be stored in an orderly fashion, with
access aisles of sufficient width to accommodate emergency vehicles as
needed.
h) The height of materials stored, excluding operable vehicles and equipment,
shall not exceed the height of the screening provided.
In this case, it appears as if the storage containers would exceed the 6-foot tall
fence that is proposed for the CUP. The applicant would have to erect a fence
that was tall enough to screen the storage containers.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines 9 conditions that must be met in
order for the City to grant a conditional use permit. They are as follows:
(a) The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the
property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the
Zoning Administratoi.
Outdoor storage is specifically listed as a Conditional Use in GB, General
Business District in the City of Columbia Heights. The MXD District allows all
Conditional Uses that are listed within each commercially zoned district.
(b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
comprehensive plan.
The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is met in this case. The land is
designated for Transit-Oriented Development. This type of commercial use is
consistent with the types of commercial uses in a transit-oriented
development.
(c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring
properties.
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The outdoor storage is required for the business to operate. At no time shall
any of the outdoor storage materials be hazardous or injurious in nature to the
public welfare. A condition will be added to this effect.
(d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate
vicinity.
The required setbacks for outdoor storage for the proposed CUP would help
ensure that the uses of properties in the immediate vicinity would not be
diminished in any capacity.
(e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner
that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of
the surrounding area.
Outdoor storage in a commercially zoned area would be consistent with the
character of the surrounding area.
(f) The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by
essential public facilities and services.
The property located at 4849 Central A venue meets this criterion.
(g) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion
on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of
traffic.
The nature of outdoor storage does not and will not generate an excess of
traffic, and will not create traffic congestion. Measures will be taken to ensure
that on-site circulation is provided.
(h) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in
conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity.
Being that outdoor storage is allowed in the General Business District with a
CUP, it is assumed that there would be no negative cumulative effect of the
proposed use on other uses in the immediate vicinity.
(i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which
it is located.
The proposed use will comply with all other applicable regulations for the
district.
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Case # 2006-0901
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
approve the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage for the property located at 4849
Central Avenue, subject to conditions of approval outlined below,
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage, subject to certain 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 outdoor storage shall be located within the setback requirements of the GB,
General Business District.
2. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials located on the public right-of-way.
3. There shall be no storage of hazardous materials or other materials that may be
injurious to the general welfare of the public.
4. The area used for outdoor storage shall be surfaced with a hard surface material
at all times, as approved by the City Engineer.
5. Any type of fence allowed by City Ordinance, no less than 6 feet high and 80%
opaque shall screen the outdoor storage area.
6. All goods, materials and equipment shall be stored in an orderly fashion, with
access aisles of sufficient width to accommodate emergency vehicles as needed.
7. The height of materials stored, excluding operable vehicles and equipment, shall
not exceed the height of the screening provided.
ATTACHMENTS
· Draft Resolution
· Location Map
· Site Plan
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Scp. i 331"=30'-0"
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