HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 23, 2006 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRA nON
Movor
Gary L Peterson
Councilmembers
Robert A. Williams
Bruce Nawrocld
Tammera Ericson Diehm
Bruce Kel:.enberg
Citv Manaeer
Walter R. F,hst
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The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 23, 2006 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are
available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611,
to make arrangements. (lDDI706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALUlNVOCA TION
Rev. Janice Bornhoft, First Lutheran Church
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These
may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
4. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
A) Proclamations - none
B) Presentations - none
C) Introduction of New Employees - none
D) Recognition - none
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 A2enda items as follows:
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for October 9. 2006 re2Ular City Council meeting
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the October 9,2006 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
2) Establish the 2006 General Election Canvas for Fridav. November 10. 2006 at 7:30 a.m.
MOTION: Move to establish the Canvass of the 2006 General Election results for Friday,
November 10, 2006 beginning at 7:30 a.m. p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
3) Authorize the award of electrical service for Prestemon Park Athletic Field lighting
MOTION: Move to award the Prestemon Park Athletic Field lighting electrical service to Aid
Electric in the amount of $22,900 based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid with funds to be
appropriated from Fund 412-50607-5130; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
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October 23, 2006
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4) Approve fund transfer - General Fund to Police Department Budget to reimburse Overtime fund.
MOTION: Move to transfer $1,587.46 received from Unique Thrift Stores, $775 received from
I.C.C. Fun Fest, and $275 received from the Anoka County Predatory Offender Sweep - a total of
$2,637.46 from the General Fund to the Police Department 2006 budget under line #1020, Police
overtime.
5) Adopt Resolution 2006-214. being a Resolution authorizing application for the Met Council Tax
Base Revitalization Account for a sup-plement cleanup grant for Phase I ofthe Industrial Park.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-214, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2006-214, being a Resolution authorizing application for the
Met Council Tax Base Revitalization Account for a supplement cleanup grant for Phase I ofthe
Industrial Park.
6) Adopt Resolution 2006-215. Accepting the bid for building demolition. removal of contaminated
soils and abatement of hazardous materials in the Industrial Park (phase III)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-215, there being an ample amount of
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2006-215, a Resolution accepting the low bid from Veit &
Company Inc. for the building demolition, removal of contaminated soil and the abatement/removal
of hazardous materials in the Industrial Park (Phase III) in the amount of$914,817.00.
7) Adopt Resolution 2006-217. being a Resolution approving application to MN Dept. of Emplovrnent
and Economic Development for a contamination Clean Up Grant and commitment oflocal match.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-217, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2006-217, being a Resolution approving application to MN
Dept. of Employment and Economic Development for a contamination Clean Up Grant and
commitment oflocal match.
8) A-pprove the items listed for rental housing license applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 23,
2006.
9) Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 23,2006
as presented.
10) Approve Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number 118900 through 119070 in the amount of $614,138.38.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) 2nd Reading: Adopt Ordinance 1517. being a Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to
Swimming Pools and Portable Pools.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1517, being ample copies available to the
public.
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October 23, 2006
Page 3 of 7
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1517, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City
Code of 2005, adopting the proposed zoning amendments.
B) 2nd Reading: Adopt Ordinance 1516, Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to
Correctional Residential Care Facilities.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1516, being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1516, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City
Code of2005, adopting the proposed zoning amendments.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-208, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4244
Washington Street N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-208,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-208, 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 Scott Barrett regarding rental property at 4244 Washington
Street N.E.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-209, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 660-662
47-1/2 Avenue N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-209,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-209, 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 660-
66247-1/2 Avenue N.E.
E) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-210. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 1204-
1206 Cheery Lane N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-210,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-210, 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 Joseph Deggendorf regarding rental property at 1204-1206
Cheery Lane N.E.
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-211. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 1211-
1213 Cheery Lane N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-211,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-211, Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section
SA.408(A) of the rental license held by Ryan Foltz regarding rental property at 1211-1213 Cheery Lane
N.E.
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October 23, 2006
Page 4 of7
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-212, beinl;! a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4544
Fillmore Street N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-212,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-212, 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 Kyle Smith regarding rental property at 4544 Fillmore Street
N.E.
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-213, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4642
Tavlor Street N.E.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-213,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-213, 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 Becky Xiong regarding rental property at 4642 Taylor Street
N.E.
I) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-192, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4228 5th Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-192,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-192, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4228 5th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement
of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-193, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 233 42nd Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-193,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-193, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 233 42nd Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
K) Adoot Resolution No. 2006-194. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3853 Central Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-194,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-194, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3853 Central Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
L) Adoot Resolution No. 2006-195, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3713 Quincy Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-195,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-195, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3713 Quincy Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the propertj pursuaht to City Code section 8.206.
City Council Agenda
October 23, 2006
Page 5 of7
M) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-196. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 666 40th Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-196,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-196, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 666 40th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
N) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-197. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-197,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-197, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1401-1403 Parkview Lane N.E. a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
0) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-198. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-198,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-198, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement ofviolatioris
from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206
P) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-199. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 623 37th Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-199,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-199, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 623 37th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
Q) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-200. bein~ a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1412 Parkview Lane
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-200,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-200, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations
from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
R) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-201, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4701 University
Avenue
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-201,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-201, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations
from the property pursuant to City Code section 8:206.
City Council Agenda
October 23, 2006
Page 6 of7
S) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-202. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4015 Reservoir
Boulevard
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-202,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-202, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4015 Reservoir Boulevard N.E. a nuisance and approving
the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
T) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-203. beinll a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4338 2nd Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-203,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-203, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4338 2nd Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement
of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
U) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-204. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4208 Jackson Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-204,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-204, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4208 Jackson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
V) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-205. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4201 Van Buren
Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-205,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-205, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4201 Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
W) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-206. beinll a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4207 Van Buren
Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-206,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-206, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4207 Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
X) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-207. beinll a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3922 Van Buren
Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-207,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-207, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 392-2JVan Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
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October 23. 2006
Page 7 of7
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
Y) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-216, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4625 Tyler Street
Unit #8
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-216, there
being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-216, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4625 Tyler Street Unit #8 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 - none
B) Bid Considerations -none
C) Other Business - none
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
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
his!her name and address for the record.
10. COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 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, October
9,2006 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCA TION
Rev. Bob Lyndes, Crest View Senior Community, gave the invocation
Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg
Excused: Councilmember Williams
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Peterson removed items 6H Abatement of 3717 Reservoir Boulevard and 6N Abatement of 4409
VanBuren Street, in that the properties have come into compliance.
PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENT A TIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Proclamations
1) October 2006 Polish- American Heritage Month
Mayor Peterson read the proclamation. Gil and Jan Mros, Fran Jensen, Ester Guzik, and Marion
Bernard accepted the proclamation. Jensen, Guzik and Bernard were in traditional Polish costume.
Gil Mros indicated that Polish classes would begin soon at the Library. He indicated that he is part of
the Polish Genealogy Society and can assist anyone with questions. Peterson thanked the three ladies
for coming in their Polish attire. Peterson indicated that the clock tower was set today to play polish
music at 1 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. He encouraged everyone to stop by and listen.
2) Toastmasters Month- 820d Anniversary
Mayor Peterson read the proclamation. He thanked the Toastmaster Association for their program
and generated a around of applause.
RecognitionlInformation
1) Sister City Committee - Lomianki Children's Hospital Fundraiser
Dorothy Penate, Committee Chairperson, announced the benefit dinner next Sunday for the
Lomianki Children's Hospital. It will be a spaghetti dinner, with entertainment, an international
store, silent auction, raffle and cash donations will be accepted. A year ago our group visited this
hospital and they are very needy. They now need beds. Last year we donated 240 wheelchairs. She
thanked Councilmember Nawrocki for all the tickets he has sold. She complimented the committee
for their hard work.
2) Recreation Department - Activity Fund donation
Liz Bray, Recreation Coordinator, thanked the Columbia Heights Activity Fund and their president,
Gary Peterson for the purchase of sound and stage equipment. She indicated this is one of the many
projects the Columbia Heights Activity Fund has donated to. Patrick Lund, sound person for the
High School, stated his pleasure for this donation, for an activity such as theatre, allowing children
to continue to learn at an early age. Bray indicated that Lund would be teaching a class this winter
for lighting and sound. Peterson gave credit to the other members of the Activity Fund for their hard
work.
Nawrocki stated that we should not forget to thank the other organizations in the community such as
the Bo?sters, Lions, Kiwanis C.lub, and Par~~t0'eacher groups, and the taxpayers that pay for the
recreatIOn program and other CIty programs.
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October 9, 2006
Page 2 of 26
Nawrocki stated last Sunday was the 25th Twin Cities Marathon and we had a lady from Columbia
Heights that finished in the top 100 women. Her name is Kelly Farris.
CONSENT AGENDA
Walt Fehst, City Manager, took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda.
Nawrocki requested to remove items #3, #5, and #6 for discussion.
I) Approve City Council meeting minutes removed
a) Motion to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2006 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
b) Motion to approve the minutes of the October 2,2006 Huset Parkway Street Improvement
Special Assessment Levy Hearing
c) Motion to approve the minutes of the October 2,2006 Zone lA Seal Coating Special
Assessment Levy Hearing
d) Motion to approve the minutes of the October 2,2006 Zone 7B and lA Street Rehabilitation
Special Assessment Levy Hearing
2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to accept the minutes of the September 5,2006 Library Board of Trustees meeting.
b) Motion to accept the minutes of the October 3,2006 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
3) Establish Work Session meetin~ date for Monday, October 16,2006, becinnine: at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room 1. - Removed
4) Approval of premises permit application Class B for Boosters to conduct charitable e:amblin~
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the issuance of a Class B
premises permit for the Columbia Heights Athletic boosters Club in conjunction with activities at
Star Central, 4005 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and furthermore, that the City
Council hereby waives the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body.
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-174, being a Resolution ordering preparation ofFeasibilitv Report for
Zones IB, 2 and 3 Street Rehabilitation Proe:ram - removed
6) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-175, bein~ a Resolution ordering preparation ofFeasibilitv Report for
Zone 7 Seal Coat Program - removed
7) Approve Final Payment for Seal Coat Proiect #0601
Nawrocki indicated that people had comments at the hearing on the poor quality of work done. He
had asked if other communities had any problems.
Fehst stated that he and Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, went to St. Anthony and checked
their project. They use a different process, which is more expensive. Hansen stated that he went to
the home where the owner complained of bad work and there was a twelve inch spot that had more
emulsion than necessary, but the base was there. Hansen stated that he contacted Fridley, partner in
our joint purchasing group, and they did not have problems. Our streets were checked and they are
sealed, with a few cosmetic flaws. He described the emulsion and trap rock that is processed for seal
coating.
Peterson asked if anyone present wished to al:\dress this. There was no response.
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Page 3 of 26
Peterson stated that he brought up "if anyone had comments" because a few weeks ago a person felt
he did not get an opportunity to speak. He apologized to him and stated that everyone is welcome to
his or her opinion.
Motion to accept the work for 2006 Seal Coat, City Project #0601 and, authorize final payment of
$2,466.40 to Allied Blacktop company of Maple Grove, Minnesota.
8) Award of floor coating for main garage floor of Municipal Service Center
Nawrocki questioned the cost the last time this work was done. Hansen stated six years ago at a cost
of$22,000.
Motion to award the garage floor coating project to the Doctor Floorcoat Company in the amount of
$25,080.00 based upon their low qualified responsible bid with funds to be appropriated from 701-
49950-5120; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
for the same.
9) Adollt Resolutions. levvinl! the assessments for miscellaneous projects and delinquent utility
accounts.
Nawrocki questioned resolution 2006-172 being only a 10 year assessment and stated that we have
gone longer for repayment. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that abatement assessments could not be
longer than ten years. Nawrocki asked what the tree assessments are for. Bill Elrite, Finance
Director, stated they are for diseased tree removal. Nawrocki stated that we should do more
competitive biding for grass cutting. Hansen stated that the contract is competitively bid each year,
on an hourly rate. Nawrocki stated that $185 is a lot to cut a small lot. Hoeft stated that those
involved with abatement assessments have received notice of this meeting.
Peterson asked if anyone had comments on these items. There was no response
Motion to waive the reading of Resolutions No. 2006-191, 2006-171, 2006-172, and 2006-173 there
being ample copies available to the public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2006-191 being a resolution to Certify Petition and Waiver
Assessments, Resolution 2006-171 being a resolution for Assessment for Abatements Project No.
2006-SP-49-002, Resolution 2006-172 being a resolution for Assessment for Abatements Project
No. 2006-SP-49-001, and Resolution 2006-173 being a resolution for Certification of Delinquent
Utility and Miscellaneous Charges certifying assessments to Anoka County for collection with the
property taxes payable in 2007.
Resolutions 2006-171.2006-172,2006-173 and 2006-191 have been placed at the end of this
document.
10) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 9. 2006
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 9,2006.
11) Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 9,2006 as
presented.
12) Approve Payment of Bills
Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check
register covering Check Number 118710 thro(\gh 118899 in the amount of $992,873 .31.
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October 9, 2006
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of
items 3, 5, and 6. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
3. Establish Work Session meeting date for Mondav. October 16. 2006. beginning at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room 1.
Nawrocki stated that it was agreed upon, as three individuals have another meeting that night, to
not hold work sessions on the third Monday of the month. Fehst stated that Councilmembers
requested this date, as every other day that week was not available.
Peterson stated that members try to work around that date, but we could not meet the rest of that
week or the following week. We will attempt to keep the third Monday clear.
Nawrocki questioned Thursday evening. Diehm stated that there is a Charter meeting and
candidate forum that night. Nawrocki stated that early on the council spoke as a body on these
dates.
Diehm questioned what the work session item would be. F ehst stated an update on the
community center study and update on the liquor store. Diehm suggested we hold these meetings
prior to the Council meeting, stating that even though the time would be limited everyone would
be more available. Fehst suggested October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Peterson stated that Councilmember
Williams is out oftown that day, but agreed with October 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Kelzenberg second by Diehm to establish a Work Session meeting date for Monday,
October 23, 2006 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 to discuss community center
committee activity and update on the liquor store. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2006-174. being a Resolution ordering preparation of Feasibilitv Report
for Zones lB. 2 and 3 Street Rehabilitation Program
Nawrocki stated that people in these areas should know what the boundaries are and what the
possible assessments could be. Hansen described the 2007 Zone 3 area, which is basically east of
Central and east of Reservoir. He listed the 2006 construction costs. There was an increase to
costs because of oil and bituminous.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-174, there
being ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-174, being a Resolution
ordering the preparation of a Feasibility Report for Zones 1B, 2 and 3 Street Rehabilitation
Program. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Hansen pointed out that if the projects proceed, notices would be mailed. Peterson stated that is
normal procedure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-174
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS
ZONES IB 2, AND 3 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT #0702
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate local streets in Zones IB, 2 and 3
that have not been rehabilitated under the street program.
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Seption 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as amended),
and Section 103B.201 to 103B.251, as follows:
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2007-02 ZONES IB, 2 AND 3 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
that the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study and that he is instructed
to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as
proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2006-175, being a Resolution ordering preparation of Feasibility Re1JOrt
for Zone 7 Seal Coat Program
Nawrocki again requested to know the physical area and the possible costs. Hansen stated that
we stay one year behind the street reconstruction with seal coating, so we would be doing Zone
7B, which is both sides of University Avenue. He listed the 2006 cost for seal coating.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-175, there
being ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006- 175, being a Resolution
ordering the preparation of a Feasibility Report for Zone 7 Seal Coat Street Rehabilitation
Program, Project #0701. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-175
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS
ZONE 7 SEAL COAT REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECT #0701
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate local streets in Zone 7 have not been
rehabilitated under the street program. .
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as amended),
and Section 1038.201 to 103B.251, as follows:
2007-01 ZONE 7 SEAL COAT REHABILITATION PROGRAM
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
that the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study and that he is instructed
to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as
proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second reading: - Adopt Ordinance No. 1514. being an Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of
approximately $4.430.000 General Obligation Improvement/Utilitv Revenue Bonds. Series 2006A
Bill Elrite, Finance Director, stated the first reading of this ordinance was on September 25,2006. This
is to provide funding for city projects; the major item being Huset Parkway $2,391,000 with the rest for
street construction, utility work and water tower work.
Nawrocki asked what other outstanding bonds we have. Elrite stated that we have one TIF bond and two
public improvement bonds. Nawrocki asked if there are other commitments of funds in those bonds.
Elrite stated yes, for the storm sewer and water fund estimated at about $2,000,000 or $3,000,000.
Nawrocki referred to the chart in the council packet and asked what the five percent is for. Elrite stated
the chart was put together by our financial consultant, Ehlers and Associates and described the principal
and interest columns. Nawrocki referred to the underwriting agreements and the need to receive
competitive bids on the debt service interest. Fehst stated there was an exclusive agreement resolution
passed by Council. Nawrocki stated that he was not on the Council during some of those years. He
indicated the desire to hear what the other groups bid. Peterson stated that the council letter indicates
there would be competitive bids brought forth, mNovember.
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Peterson asked if anyone wished to comment on this topic. There was no response.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to close the public hearing and waive the reading and close
the public hearing, of Ordinance No. 1514, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm to adopt 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. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1514
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMA TEL Y $4,430,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006A
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
1. It is hereby determined that:
(a) The City has duly ordered the assessable public improvements designated as 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 win 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 shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
B. Second reading - Adopt Ordinance No. 1512. being an Ordinance changing the street name of sections
of 39th Avenue and Jefferson Street to Huset Parkway and changing the street name of Madison Place to
Jefferson Street
Peterson suggested splitting the motion.
Hansen indicated this would change the newly constructed area to be known as Huset Parkway. The
boundary is on the south side of3tb where Huset Parkway comes up to 5th Street and then from 51h
Street to 39th Avenue over to Jefferson and Jefferson would be changed to 40th Avenue to Huset
Parkway. This would stay in line with the original study. The second change would be Jefferson Street
from 3 9th Avenue to 37th Avenue.
Peterson asked if there were any comments on the Huset Parkway portion of the motion. There was no
response.
Hansen stated the Jefferson Street segment of 39th goes to the top ofthe hill and changes to Madison, so
staff recommends changing that to the continuous name of Jefferson Street. It would affect two
businesses and one residence. 3727 Madison Street owners are objecting to the name change.
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Kelzenberg stated his sympathy toward the resident. Peterson stated that if it was changed from Madison
Place to the circle we would have to notice the others affected.
Diehm asked if the Police Chief had any concerns with a name change. Police Chief Tom Johnson stated
that continuing Jefferson Street would be easier as it would be continuous and felt the Fire Department
would agree.
Nawrocki pointed out that we bought sign posts with the new names before they have been changed. He
stated that the directions of the signs are off. Nawrocki indicated that a resident was unhappy that she
did not receive notice of the first reading. They are out of town for this meeting, so they sent a letter to
Councilmembers with their concerns. Nawrocki suggested changing Jefferson to Madison Street instead.
Diehm suggested leaving it as it is now, and if and when the house goes up for sale to change it. Hansen
referred to the confusion of the street names with each ending at a hill and not at a crossing. Peterson
indicated the desire to accommodate the homeowner. Nawrocki suggested to remove section 2 and
renumber section 3 of the ordinance. Peterson agreed. Hoeft indicated that the heading would also need
to be changed.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 1512, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Ordinance No. 1512, being an Ordinance changing
the street name of sections of 39th Avenue and Jefferson Street to Huset Parkway. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1512
BEING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE STREET NAME OF SECTIONS OF 39th AVENUE AND JEFFERSON
STREET TO HUSET P ARKW A Y
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The name of39th Avenue from Sth Street to Jefferson Street and Jefferson Street from 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue
is hereby changed and shall hereafter be known and renamed as Huset Parkway, and
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
C. Adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1518. being an interim Ordinance protecting the planning process and
regulating Class "A" Liquor Licenses.
Jeff Sargent, City Planner, recommended a one year moratorium to regulate Class "A" liquor licenses.
There are two current licenses. He indicated the numerous police calls to the nightclub facility, which
requires more than one officer to respond. This request would allow staff time to find alternate solutions.
Nawrocki asked what other liquor licenses are available. Sargent stated there is a Class B license
available, which requires 60 percent of sales be food and 40 percent can be liquor. It has been the city's
preference in the past for this type of license, focusing on people going out to eat and having a drink.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Emergency Ordinance No. 1518, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1518, being an Interim
Ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of city
residents; and regulating establishments requiring a Class "A" liquor license in the city. Upon vote: All
ayes. Motion carried.
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1518
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS; AND REGULATING BUSINESSES ABLE TO CARRY A CLASS
"A" LIQUOR LICENSE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: On May 29, 2001, the City of Columbia Heights adopted Ordinance 1428, which is an ordinance relating to
and establishing a Zoning and Development plan and revised Zoning Map for the City of Columbia Heights; and,
Section 2: Ordinance 1428 and subsequent amendments is officially known as the Columbia Heights Zoning and
Development Ordinance; and,
Section 3: The Columbia Heights Zoning and Development Ordinance divides the City into five residential districts,
three business districts, and two industrial districts, one mixed development district; and,
Section 4: The three business districts are further classified in the Columbia Heights Zoning and Development Ordinance
as LB, Limited Business District, GB, General Business District, and CBD, Central Business District; and,
Section 5: The City Council determines it is necessary to undertake a land use study to determine the impact
establishments carrying a Class "A" Liquor License have on the community, including specifically defining the types of
businesses that are able to carry a Class "A" liquor license, if these types of businesses should be allowed in the City, and
if so, how close to residential uses they should be located; and,
Section 6: The Columbia Heights City Council fmds it necessary and appropriate to prohibit the expansion of existing
facilities using Class "A" liquor licenses and the introduction of new facilities using Class "A" liquor licenses within the
City, while the information is gathered regarding existing establishments with a Class "A" liquor license so as to obtain an
accurate depiction of the effects such establishments have in Columbia Heights; and,
Section 7: Minnesota Statues, Section 462.355, Subd. 4 allow the City of Columbia Heights to adopt this Interim
Ordinance to protect the planning process. The City Council finds that adoption of this Interim Ordinance will protect the
planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens while the study provided for in this Ordinance is being
conducted; and,
Section 8: The Columbia Heights City Council hereby imposes a moratorium on businesses requiring a Class "A" liquor
license in the LB, Limited Business District, GB, General Business District, and CBD, Central Business Districts effective
immediately and terminating in one year (October 9, 2007), and recognizing said time period may be shortened by
adoption of an Emergency Ordinance by the City Council.
Section 9: Activities affected by this moratorium include the establishment of businesses requiring a Class "A" liquor
license and the expansion of businesses requiring a Class "A" liquor license within LB, Limited Business District, GB,
General Business District, and CBD, Central Business Districts in the City of Columbia Heights for the purpose of
protecting the planning process pending completion.
Section 10: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-176. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4905 5th
Street
Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated there are two items left to repair.
Peterson asked ifthere was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Dielun, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-176, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Dielun, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-176, Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights alPproving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter
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5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the rental license held by As-Siddiq Enterprises regarding
rental property at 4905 5th Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2006-176
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section SAA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by As-Siddiq Enterprises (Hereinafter "License
Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4905 5th Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SAA08(B), written notice setting forth the causes and
reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 7, 2006 of an public
hearing to be held on October 9,2006.
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 July 31, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property descnbed above and noted
fifteen 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 September 7, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted six
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 October 2, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and
noted two 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 chain link fence in front that is missing a large section.
ii. Shall repair the kitchen cabinets.
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 SA, Article ill 5A.306 and SA.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F7842 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.
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-177. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 3810-12
3 rd Street
Gorman stated there is outside storage, trash and miscellaneous items.
Peterson asked ifthere was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-177, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-177, Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) ofthe rental license held by Bob Landucci regarding rental property at
3810-12 3rd Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. MqijQD carried.
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RESOLUTION 2006-177
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
Article N, Section SAA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Bob Landucci (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3810-12 3rd Street N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article N, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and
reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 5, 2006 of an public
hearing to be held on October 9,2006.
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 August 23, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted
one violation. 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 September S, 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 October 2, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia 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 remove aWany outside storage from the property.
ii. ALL TRASH, APPLIANCES, MISC. DEBRIS.
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 F7649 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.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-178. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4148 Ouincv Street
Gorman stated the landscape issue is gone, but Band C still remain.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing, remove item "A", and waive
the reading of Resolution No. 2006-178, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon
vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg to adopt Resolution No. 2006-178, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4148 Quincy 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 2006-178
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 Roman Pavon (Hereinafter
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Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4148 Quincy 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
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 August 3, 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 11, 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 October 2,2006, 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 cut down all/any scrub growth in the following locations along alley.
B. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property.
i. Wood
ii. Tire
iii. Old cooler
iv. Cardboard boxes
v. Buckets.
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 4148 Quincy 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 4148 Quincy 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
E) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-179. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1611 37th Avenue
Gorman stated the violation is for outside storage. Nawrocki questioned the garage door. Gorman
stated those items were brought to council in August and we are now obtaining bids for the work.
These are additional items.
Peterson asked ifthere was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2007-179, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-179, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1611 37th 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.
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RESOLUTION 2006-179
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 Mohamed M. Essa and
Indadeeq Omar (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1611 37th 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 September
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
I. 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 7,2006, 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 October 2, 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 remove/throwaway the construction debris in the front yard.
b. Shall remove the office chair sitting in the front 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 1611 37th 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 1611 37th 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
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-180, bein2 a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3717 Reservoir
Boulevard Removed
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-181, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3828 Ouincv Street
Gorman stated the list of items to be corrected, including outside storage.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not..
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-181, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-181, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3828 Quincy Street N.E. a
nuisance and approving the abatement ofviola!ip~~ from the property pursuant to City Code section
8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ~
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RESOLUTION 2006-181
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 Scott Uliff and Marlys
Daum (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3828 Quincy 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
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
I. That on July 27, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found six violations. A
compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on September 7, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that 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 October 2,2006, 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 Codes(s) were
found to exist, to wit:
a. Shall paint or seal or stain the bare wood on the garage overhead door.
b. Shall cut/remove the tall grass throughout the yard.
c. Shall cut/remove all/any scrub growth from along the fence.
d. Shall repair the chain link fence along the driveway.
e. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property: office chair, wood, plywood, two bike frames, and vehicle
tires
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
I. That the property located at 3828 Quincy 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 3828 Quincy 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.
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-182. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3931 Jackson Street
Gorman stated that the only item is a sidewalk that is raised from a tree root.
Peterson asked ifthere was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-182, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-182, a resolution of the City
Council ofthe City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3931 Jackson Street N.E. a nuisance
and approving the abatement of violations from:!be property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon
vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION 2006-182
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 Stephen T. Burson
(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3931 Jackson 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
12, 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 11, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found four violations. A
compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on September 12, 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 October 3, 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 repair sidewalk: where it has heaved up approx. 10-12 inches in rear of 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(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
I. That the property located at 3931 Jackson 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 bearing, and any other bearings
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
I. The property located at 3931 Jackson 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.
I) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-183, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4006 4th Street
Gorman stated this is a vacant lot and the request is to plant seed or sod in the area.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-183, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-183, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4006 4th 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 2006-183
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,-Ol1C-ity Code, of the property owned by Vladmir Yevsin (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
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Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4006 4th 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
12,2006
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 10, 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 September 12, 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 October 3, 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:
i. Shall seed/sod/landscape large bare areas of yard.
5. That an 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 4006 4th 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 4006 4th 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
J) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-184. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4064 Reservoir
Boulevard
Gorman stated the requirement is to scrape and paint the house. The garage has been completed.
Diehm asked if we are working with the homeowner. Gorman stated that the owner has received
extensions and as long as he makes progress through the fall we will not do anything.
William Wilke, 4046 Reservoir Boulevard, stated that he is the owner, is handicapped and works
full time. He has the gutters and downspouts purchased, and wants to remove all the paint so he can
prime it and paint it properly. He has painted the dormer and is replacing a window. He requested a
year to finish the project.
Peterson questioned the Fire Chief on the home's progress. Gorman stated that the process during
the last month has been fine. The original notice was in June and there was a 30 day extension.
Gorman requested that Council proceed with the hearing and the department would continue to
work with the owner. If the weather does not cooperate we will extend it to next June with a
reminder letter in April.
Diehm asked if we approve this and the weather does not cooperate, does the Fire Chief have the
ability to follow through on this next June. Gorman stated yes.
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Kelzenberg asked the owner ifhe would be able to get the work done by next June. Wilke thought
he could.
Peterson directed staff to work with the owner, allowing completion by next June. Gorman
requested that the owner continue to work while the weather cooperates. Peterson requested
reasonable progress. Diehm indicated that many owners do not even come to the meeting and do
not care if the work is done. Wilke referred to neighbor's complaints and to his boat being checked
for being on a hard surface three times. Hoeft stated that when an individual reports or complains on
another property, that is not public information.
Motion by Kelzenberg second by Diehm, to delete the garage from the resolution and to close the
public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-184, there being ample copies
available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-184, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4064 Reservoir Boulevard
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 2006-184
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 William 1. Wilke Jr.
(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4064 Reservoir Boulevard 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
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 June 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 7, 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 October 2, 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: Shall scrape and paint the house.
S. 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 4064 Reservoir Boulevard 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
I. The property located at 4064 Reservoir Boulevard N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all rele!!yu parties and parties in interest.
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Page 17 of26
K) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-185. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4108 Ouincy Street
Gorman stated this is for repairs needed to garage siding. "To match garage" should be removed
from the resolution.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to remove "to match garage", to close the public hearing
and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2006-185, there being ample copies available to the
public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-185, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4108 Quincy 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 2006-185
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 Jason Block. (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4108 Quincy 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
13, 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 August 8, 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 September 13,2006, 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 October 2, 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: Repair Northwest comer of garage. Structural members and siding will need to be replaced.
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 4108 Quincy 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 4108 Quincy 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.
L) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-186. being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4409 Van Buren
Street Removed
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M) Adopt Resolution No. 2006-188, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4949 Jackson Street
Gorman stated there was a complaint of broken basement windows. The windows were boarded up
as an immediate abatement.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2006-188, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution No. 2006-188, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4949 Jackson 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 2006-188
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 Mylappen Nagappan
(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4949 Jackson 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
20,2006
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 September 5, 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 September 20, 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 22, 2006, inspectors and contractors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained
uncorrected. The Fire Chief ordered an immediate abatement to correct the violation.
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 replace the missing basement windows on the 4949 side of the structure. There are two
basement windows that are completely missing. The contractor boarded the windows up on September 22, 2006.
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 4949 Jackson Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code
as set forth in the Compliance Order.
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 4949 Jackson 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.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Ordinances and Resolutions
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1) First reading of Ordinance No. 1515, Zoning Amendment as it relates to the GR General Business
District and Auto Lots
Sargent indicated the change to the general business district would be specifically for new and used
auto lots. In the general business district we allow new and used sales with a conditional use permit.
The proposed changes would refine what could be done in the district, allowing a new car lot with
30% for used car sales, and a used car lot if within an enclosed building. It is recommended to
rezone an area to general business automotive (GBA). This new zone would allow an outdoor used
car lot. Sargent stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommended leaving 40th
and University as General Business.
Nawrocki questioned why the south side of 45th and University Avenues was not included, as there
are a lot of residences in this area. He stated his preference to not have a GBA district. Sargent stated
it was an attempt to allow somewhere in the city for this type of business. Nawrocki stated that was
not the directive of council. We still have the business at 51 st and University that was to be cleaned
up by now. We should take action to eliminate this kind of thing. Sargent referred to the design
guidelines that are in place.
Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address this item. There was not.
Diehm stated that when the moratorium expired we put in place conditional use permits for car
dealerships of any sort. Sargent stated yes, but with this used car lots on Central would have to be
enclosed but allow open lots along University. Diehm clarified that Councilmember Nawrocki
would like University also restricted to enclosed buildings for used cars. Nawrocki agreed.
Peterson stated this recommendation was derived froin extensive discussion by the P&Z. Sargent
stated that 51 st and University would only be allowed used car sales through a conditional used
permit and a license to sell vehicles by council approval. They do not have that at this time.
Kelzenberg indicated this would allow for better control of that property. Peterson asked ifthere is
an urgency for this. Sargent stated that we have received several requests for used car lots since the
moratorium lapsed.
Diehm asked if this is more restrictive. Sargent stated it would be restrictive in the requirement of an
enclosed building.
Motion by Nawrocki to elimination of any reference to a GB-A district and waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 1515, there being ample copies available to the public. Seconded by Diehm for the
purpose of discussion.
Hoeft indicated that if this motion does pass, the second reading would not have a GBA district
reference. If there were a substantial change at that meeting, it would require a new first reading.
Peterson suggested the second reading be held at the first meeting in November when
Councilmember Williams would be present, as he has expertise in this area.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Diehm stated that P&Z member Fiorendino also questioned the total restriction, and she asked
Sargent ifhe sees any problems with this. Sargent stated that owners should be given the opportunity
to conduct their business somewhere in our city. There will not be many that can afford to build or
remodel an enclosed building for used car sales. Peterson questioned if this would eliminate sales.
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Hoeft stated there would be additional costs for operating under this condition, but would not
eliminate the possibility.
Diehm asked if this would result in any non-conforming uses. Sargent stated that he would have to
research this. Peterson stated this would include Dave's cars. Sargent stated he would have to
receive legal advise on this. Hoeft stated that if they are conforming now and are not conforming
under this, they would be allowed to continue until their license lapses or they are not active for six
months. Diehm asked if that includes renewal of the license. Hoeft stated that we accept the state
license and if they continue to qualify they will be conforming.
Nawrocki stated that the business across the street began as repair, but has now twisted to sales.
Hoeft stated the history of the property would have to be reviewed.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. ISIS for
Monday, November 13,2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Diehm stated she will contact P&Z members for their opinion and asked that residents also offer
their opinions.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
2) First reading of Ordinance No. 1516. Zoning: Amendment as it relates to Correctional Residential
Care Facilities
Sargent stated that there was a request on March 8 to place a correctional residential care facility
one-halfway into Columbia Heights next to a drug and alcohol transition facility. There was a
moratorium in place at that time. Staff is recommending an amendment to the zoning code to define
the term and permit this use in the II and 12 districts, no closer that 1,300 feet to another such
facility.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1516, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. 1516 for
Monday, October 23,2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
3) First reading of Ordinance No. 1517. Zoning Amendment as it relates to Swimming Pools and
Portable Pools
Sargent stated that with summer inspections a number of portable pools were discovered and we
received calls on how they are addressed by city code. With the current code, they would have to be
considered permanent and would require a six foot high fence. Residents did not feel a fence should
be required for a pool only used a few months during the year. Staff proposes allowing these pool
types if they are equipped with a pool cover, a ladder that is removed when not in use, and not in
place more than six month of the year.
Nawrocki questioned if they would require a permit. Sargent stated they would not. He indicated that
pools more than 3.5 feet tall or over 3,000 gallons would require a permit. Nawrocki stated concern
for child safety. Sargent referred to the pool cover and ladder requirements, similar to our hot tub
ordinance. Nawrocki asked how you would enforce this. Sargent stated we are giving parameters,
and if an owner does not comply they would be cited.
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Motion to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1517, there being ample copies available to the
public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. 1517 for
Monday, October 23,2006 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
Other Business
1) Allocate additional funds for Charter Commission dissemination of information on ballot issue.
Mike Hartel, Charter Commission Chairperson, stated the Charter Commission request for $2,500 in
additional funds to disseminate information on the Charter amendment that will be on the ballot.
Two additional bids were received, as requested by Councilmember Nawrocki, from Rapid Graphics
and Rapid Printing. The funds would be used for a one-time mailing to Columbia Heights residents
describing the action. There is presently a $1,500 limit for spending. He stated that the entire amount
might not be used.
Diehm asked when the Charter Commission began discussing the proposals. Hartel stated over one
year ago. Diehm questioned why the commission waited until now disallowing time to include
information in the utility bills. Hartel indicated the importance of this and the need for residents to
have this in hand, not overlooked with the utility bill. Diehm stated the intent is to run a cable
program on this topic. Hartel indicated there would be a public meeting on October 19th in the
Council Chambers. The mailing would be the main information distributed. Diehm questioned
possible use of the Focus and Northeaster newspapers. Hartel stated that the Focus reporter indicated
they would carry another article on this.
Kelzenberg indicated that people would be more likely to throw out a bulk mail item rather than
something in their water bill.
Nawrocki stated his disappointed that we did not put the mailing in the water bill, as we have used
them before for information dissemination. Nawrocki questioned the newspaper ad. Hartel stated the
ad would invite citizens to the public information meeting. Nawrocki suggested that we would be
better served if the news ad also included the ballot language. Nawrocki stated concern with listing
pros and cons and referred to a MN League report on public purpose and expenditures. The Attorney
General has issued an opinion that it is improper to spend money to encourage or support a vote.
Hoeft stated that he advised the Charter Commission that they could not spend public money to
advocate a position. They were aware of that and therefore looked to the pros and cons of the issue.
Hoeft stated that he reviewed the letter and the pros and cons for neutrality. Peterson questioned the
$1,500 allowed for this under the Charter. Hoeft stated they are entitled, but are still required to keep
it neutral.
Nancy King, 3717 Van Buren Street NE, Charter Commission member, stated her opposition to the
proposal. Citizens should be told passage would cost an additional $35,000. Information was ready
to send with the water bills, but members wanted a general mailing. King stated that she does not
want the funds to come from the general tax fund.
Fehst stated that on the last Charter vote the information contained pros and cons. Hartel stated that
it is a mandate that we have a fair and unbiased position. Hartel stated the importance that citizens be
informed on this ballot issue.
Peterson asked if Council has given above the allotted amount before. Diehm stated that last time the
information was sent in the water bill to ke~lthe cost below the allowed amount.
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Joe Sturdevant, 4848 7th Street NE, referred to a meeting that was set with the City Council where
only Councilmember Nawrocki appeared. The group has compiled information to maintain
impartiality and has presented all information to the city attorney for his legal opinion. He
encouraged the expenditure. Newspaper ad costs were discussed.
Peterson stated that the Council, on a I aye - 4 nay vote, is not behind this proposed Charter change.
Hartel stated that the Council indicated this was an important issue and should be decided by the
residents.
Diehm stated that additional funding should not indicate support. As council members, we are to
watch every dollar. It was the Charter Commission's choice to place this on the ballot. She referred
to other financial concerns, such as financial assistance for street assessments. Diehm indicated that
labels could be put on or flyers delivered by volunteers to homes, businesses or the library. Hartel
stated that he was the one that thought it would be important to have a stand-alone mailing and he
did not realize how much it would cost.
Kelzenberg indicated that with the proposed mailing costs, it may be better to take out three
newspaper ads.
Nawrocki suggested that envelopes would not be necessary. A flyer can be folded in half with a label
and stamp placed on it. Nawrocki stated he would support doing the mailing if the mailing did not
include the pros and cons and would strictly list the wording and state it would be on the ballot.
Nawrocki asked if we are required to have a legal notice on this. Patty Muscovitz, Deputy City
Clerk stated that the ballot would be published by the county and would include our Charter
amendment wording.
Diehm referred to the option chart and indicated a mailing without the envelopes and stuffing charge
would be under the amount allowed.
F ehst stated that printing and stuffing could be done here, but suggested only a couple of pros and
cons be included. Nawrocki stated that pros and cons could be stated at the informational meeting. A
newspaper ad would cover the language and give the meeting date information.
Diehm stated the information is important and should be sent. City staff could scan the flyer and put
it on the city's web site, but she would not support the extra expenditure of funds.
Motion by Nawrocki to authorize $2,000 for the purpose of mailing the Charter amendment ballot
language to residents. Seconded by Kelzenberg for discussion.
Kelzenberg asked if the Charter has to take the Council's advise on how to do this. Hoeft stated that
the Charter Commission could use the $1,500 for any informational purpose, as long as it is neutral.
Diehm stated that she was not in favor of allocating additional funds, but if funds are allowed,
information should include pros and cons so residents can understand the wording.
Hoeft stated any funds over $1,500 are not budgeted and would require a four-fifths vote to amend
the budget. Nawrocki stated that Prestemon lights were not part of the budget. Hoeft stated that was
a capital improvement fund.
Fehst stated that it would be a mistake to j~'Send out the banot wording without pros and cons.
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Kelzenberg stated that we could the work in house for less than this. Diehm reiterated her opinion
that if it is to be funded, it should have information not just the question.
Peterson stated he agreed with Diehm, and with Kelzenberg, that it would be more beneficial to put
ads in the newspaper. It can be placed on our web site and on our cable channel. The Charter
Commission has a budget of $1 ,500 and this would be the first time it would be exceeded. If greater
funding is necessary, the Charter should be changed to reflect this. Kelzenberg stated he would not
support additional funding.
Upon vote: Kelzenberg, nay; Diehm, nay; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, nay. 1 aye and 3 nays. Motion
failed.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, move to authorize the Charter Commission use of the
city's copier and paper to help prepare public information on the Charter amendment. Upon vote: All
ayes. Motion carried.
4) Authorize additional fmancial assistance for propertv assessments related to street rehab
Hansen stated this issue was requested from the October 2, 2006 assessment hearing. He stated that
the city contributes 50 percent of full street reconstruction, 40 percent of partial street reconstruction
and 15 percent of seal coating costs. The request was for hardship cases. The existing GMAC
program could contribute a maximum of 15 percent, but the funds were designated for private
property improvements. Hanson suggested, if financial assistance is approved, funding sources be
the water tower antenna fund or possibility utility rates, which could be handled through GMAC.
Peterson asked what this would draw from our funds. Hansen stated there is one request that
qualifies, but the Community Development Department indicates there are potentially 20 properties
that could qualify.
Nawrocki stated that Bob Streetar, Community Development Director, spoke to GMAC, and we
have a $35,000 fund, but has now been told that is depleted. Nawrocki questioned the antenna fund.
Hansen stated there would be adequate funds for this year, at about $15,000 to $17,000. Fehst stated
that the GMAC funds were designated for external use. This could be a one time use and future
funding could be reviewed, possibility adding this to the utility fees. Nawrocki stated there would
need to be some sort of control. Fehst stated the current control is for out door improvements.
Nawrocki stated that GMAC has a needs test.
Motion by Diehm authorize additional financial assistance for property assessments related to the
City Street Rehabilitation Program administered through GMAC, with funding to come first from
GMAC fund until depleted and then from the water antenna fund. Second by Kelzenberg. Upon
vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
. No confirmation received on the City Manager's November 29 meeting date.
. Expected to see someone present for the Steel Tec business, which is in litigation.
. The Charter Chairperson worked hard for the Charter amendment information to be fair and
balanced. We will work with them
. Will contact Ms. Dargay on the financial assistance decision.
Nawrocki
. 51 sf and University - nothing has changetP.1!oeft stated he received an emailfrom the Police
City Council Minutes
October 9,2006
Page 24 of26
Chief indicating the Council had been told the lease was ending in September and the property
would be cleaned up by October 8, but the lease was renegotiated allowing them another month.
The original effort given them is gone and the police will tag the owner and the leaseI'.
. What is our next move on the Savers containers and truck used for storage? Hoeft stated they are
well within the parking requirements. The trailer does not have a license on it.
Diehm
. Just received an email from a viewer asking when 2nd Street between 44th and 43rd Avenue would
be paved. Hansen stated that is scheduled for next week.
Nawrocki
. 3841 3rd street -lot full of old cars is still there. Hoeft stated that a temporary fence was erected
and the police questioned their ability to enter and tag, which they can do.
. 3808 Reservoir doing car renovation - it is debatable as the driveway and street are full.
. 43rd and Central Avenue, restaurant on NE comer, the sidewalk and landscaping has not been
finished. Hoeft stated there have been several citations to the owner and contractors doing work
without permits. F ehst stated that only upon approval of the building official can they use a
contractor.
Report of the City Attorney - nothing to report.
CITIZENS FORUM - no one came forward
COUNCIL CORNER
Kelzenberg
. Read an article on Jill Goodsell. She was one of five to receive the National Back to School award. She
received a makeover for her schoolroom and a personal makeover.
. Read from the Green Sheet regarding stray shopping carts from the Rainbow Foods store. Hope this will
help resolve the situation.
Peterson
. October 15 our Sister City committee will hold a fundraiser for the children's hospital in Lomianki,
Poland.
. November 25 will be the Holiday Kick-Off party. The raffle will be for a four wheeler.
. Attended the Homecoming game and thanked the Color Guard for their efforts.
. Appreciate our service men and women wherever they serve in the world. If you see them, thank
them.
. Don't take ourselves to seriously and do a random act of kindness.
Diehm
. Received email from Rapid Printing during the meeting that his price was accurate.
. The Crestview Gala is this Friday night, October 13th.
. Oct. 14 there is a Halloween party at the Silver Lake Park. Information on the Three Rivers web site.
. Read email regarding neighborhood football game where a police officer stopped to interact with them.
Nawrocki
. Saturday, October 14, is the Fire Department Open House from 11 :00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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City Council Minutes
October 9,2006
Page 25 of26
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-191
BEING A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY PETITION AND WAIVER ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, property owners petitioned the City Council for certain improvements and waived their rights for public hearings and
appeals as provided in Minnesota State Statute; and,
WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fIXed the cost of such improvements and has prepared an assessment roll
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES
Section I: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for
Petition and Waiver Construction Work" numbered 2005-SP-31-002 and 2006-SP-31-00l.
Section 2: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before November 8, 2006. Any unpaid
amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2007. The annual principal installments, together with 6.0% interest accrued on the unpaid balance are
due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten years.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-171
ASSESSMENT FOR ABATEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2006-SP-49-002
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving costs and charges according to the City Charter for the
following abatements performed on the real property listed on the assessment roll and determining that said abatements have been
completed and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings for Project No. 2006-SP-49-0002.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, held a public hearing for each property listed on the
assessment roll, where the property owner of record and all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect
to the public nuisance; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has approved the Resolutions listed on the assessment roll declaring the above mentioned properties a
nuisance and ordered the abatement of the violations of said nuisance in accordance with ordinance code section 8.602; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights performed abatements on each property listed on the assessment roll and has incurred costs
which have been invoiced to the property owners; therefore:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section I: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for
Abatements, Project No. 2006-SP-49-002.
Section 2: That this Council hereby fmds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll
was a nuisance in accordance with City of Columbia Heights Ordinance Code section 8.602 and did accrue costs in the amount in the
column headed "Assessment Amount". And this Council further fmds and determines that the cost of these abatements be assessed
against such lot or parcel of land.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before November 15,2006. Any unpaid amount
will be certified to Anoka County for coilectioD with the real estal&~es beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2007. The
annual principal installments, together with 6% accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a
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October 9,2006
Page 26 of 26
period of one year(s) as designated by the City Council.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine to proceed with said project, does ratifY and confirm all other proceedings
heretofore had in regard to this project, and said project shall hereafter be known and numbered as City Project No. 2006-SP-49-002.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-172
ASSESSMENT FOR ABATEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2006-SP-49-00 1
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving costs and charges according to the City Charter for the
following abatements performed on the real property listed on the assessment roll and determining that said abatements have been
completed and ratifYing and conforming all other proceedings for Project No. 2006-SP-49-00 1.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, held a public hearing for each property listed on the
assessment roll, where the property owner of record and all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect
to the public nuisance; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has approved the Resolutions listed on the assessment roll declaring the above mentioned properties a
nuisance and ordered the abatement of the violations of said nuisance in accordance with ordinance code section 8.602; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights performed abatements on each property listed on the assessment roll and has incurred costs
which have been invoiced to the property owners; therefore:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for
Abatements, Project No. 2006-SP-49-00 1.
Section 2: That this Council hereby frods and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll
was a nuisance in accordance with City of Columbia Heights Ordinance Code section 8.602 and did accrue costs in the amount in the
column headed "Assessment Amount". And this Council further f!Dds and determines that the cost of these abatements be assessed
against such lot or parcel of land.
Section.3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before November 15,2006. Any unpaid amount
will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2007. The
annual principal installments, together with 6% accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a
period often year(s) as designated by the City Council.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine to proceed with said project, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings
heretofore had in regard to this project, and said project shall hereafter be known and numbered as City Project No. 2006-SP-49-001.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-173
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
THE COUNTY AUDITOR be, and is hereby directed, to leV'f deli..'1quent utility and delinquent miscellaneous bills on the properties
in the City of Columbia Heights as listed on page two of this resolution and filed in the Assessment Book for 2006 totaling
$34,258.96.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing principal amounts together with 6% interest accrued on the unpaid balance shall be
included in the individual property tax statements for the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments."
SAID CHARGES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and collection of State and County taxes
under and in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. All delinquent utility and miscellaneous bills with
penalties as indicated thereon paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned over to
the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS shall accept payments on these utility and miscellaneous bills until November 15, 2006.
Upon receipt of said payments, the City will remove them from the certification list sent to Anoka County.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
Consent
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROV AL
ITEM: Establish Meeting Date to
Canvass 2006 General Election Results
NO:
BY: Walt Fehst
DATE: 1
DATE: October 17,2006
It is necessary to establish a date to canvass the 2006 General Election results.
It is recommended the canvass meeting be scheduled for Friday, November 10 beginning at 7:30
a.m. in the City Council Chambers.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to establish the Canvass of the 2006 General Election results for Friday, November 10,
2006 beginning at 7:30 a.m. p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 10/23/06
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
NO: 5 - A -] PUBLIC WORKS ~~~~k
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ITEM: Prestemon Park Athletic Field Lighting Electrical BY: K. Hansen'
Service DATE: 10/19/0 '
Background:
At the November 28111,2005 regular meeting the City Council authorized the preparation of a feasibility report for athletic field
lighting at Prestemon Park. At the February 13th, 2006 regular City Council meeting the Council accepted the report and authorized
a Public Hearing before the Park and Recreation on March 29tb, 2006. At the April 26tb Park & Recreation meeting the
Commission passed a unanimous motion to reconunend to the City Council to install athletic field lighting at Prestemon Park. At
the May 18th regular City Council meeting, the installation of athletic field lighting was ordered by the Council. Six (6) 60-foot
monopoles with a total of 22 I ,500-watt luminaires have been installed under a IP A administered through the City of Rogers.
Analysis/Conclusions:
The contract price, installed, for six monopoles with 22 1,500-watt luminares and Control Link controls was $62,918. The total
estimated cost of the project is $85,000, as staff had previously indicated to the Council. The last remaining work item is bringing
power to energize each of the six field lights. Staff prepared specifications for this electrical portion of this work and sent them to
four electrical contractors. Three bids were received as follows:
I. Aid Electric: $22,900
2. Killmer Electric $30,600
3. Heights Electric: $31,800
4. Hymark Electric: No Bid
The cost is over original electrical estimate due to two factors: material wiring costs have increased and the source of power is not
inunediately available at the field (transformer is located in the parking to the south of the field). The total project cost of $85,818
remains consistent with the original estimated project of$85,000. Project funding would be provided through the 100%
Contributed Projects - Recreation Fund 881. Adequate funds for the project costs are available.
Recommended Motion: Move to award the Prestemon Park Athletic Field Lighting Electrical Service to Aid Electric in the
amount of $22,900.00 based upon their low qualified responsible bid with funds to be appropriated from 412-50607-5130; and,
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same.
KH:jb
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCn.. LETTER
Meetin of October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
NO. 5 - A - q
ITEM: Transfer Funds from General Fund to Police
NO. Dept. Budget to Reimburse Overtime Fund
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
POLICE
BY: Thomas M. Johnso
DATE October 12, 20
BACKGROUND
During the past four months, the Police Department has been involved in off duty employment details
that are handled through the Department. These details were security details at Unique Thrift Store,
I.C.C. Fun Fest, and Predatory Offender Sweep.
Since this type of off duty employment is handled through the Department, officers have signed up and
worked these details since July 26, 2006. We have received a check from the following entities: Unique
Thrift Stores-two checks totaling $1,587.46, I.C.C. Fun F est-one check totaling $775, and Predatory
Offender Sweep-$275. This money is considered revenue and was placed in the City General Fund.
ANAL YSIS/CONCLUSION
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $1,587.46
received from unique Thrift Stores, the $775 received from I.C.c. Fun Fest, and the $275 received from
Anoka. County for participating in the Predatory Offender Sweep be returned to the 2006 Police
Department budget line #1020.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to transfer $1 ,587.46 received from Unique Thrift Stores, $775
received from 1. C. C. Fun Fest, and $275 received from the Anoka County Predatory Offender Sweep-a
total of $2,637 .46-from the General Fund to the Police Department 2006 budget under line # 1020,
Police overtime.
TMJ :mld
06-189
COUNCIL ACTION:
1/
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City of Columbia Heights Police Department
MEMO
To: Chief Thomas Johnson /lJ~
From: Captain William J. ROd~
Subject: Overtime Transfer
Date: October 11, 2006
Attached is a list of the overtime re-imbursement received from July 261b through
October 101h, 2006. This is income from outside sources that has been paid to CHPD for the
services of our personnel. Please request transfer of these funds to our overtime account.
Unique Thrift
INVOICE #
022 Security July 06
025 Security August 06
DATE
8-]4-06
9- ] 8-06
AMOUNT
$ 824.96
$ 762.50
Ice Fun Fest 2006
023 ICC Fun Fest
8-15-06
$ 775.00
Predatory Offender Sweep
024 Anoka County
8-23-06
$ 275.00
Total Amount to be transferred to OT Account
$2637.46
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INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
August 14, 2006
Invoice #:
2006-022
Customer Name: Unique Thrift -Attn: Mike
Address: 2201 37th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Home Phone:
Work Phone: 763-788-5250
Request for: Police Officers for: July 2006
Sat. 7-01-06 No Officer. . \ tP
Tue. 7 -04-06 0900-1500 Sc 6 hrs.*
Sat. 7 -08-06 No Officer
Tue. 7 -11-06 1700-1930 Bo 2.5 hrs
Sat. 7-15-06 1230-1630 Ok 4 hrs.
I Sat. 7-22-06 No Officer
\
Sat. 7-2-06 1430-1630 Ni 2 hrs.
BlUING INFORMATION
Number of Officers:
4
Hours:
8.5 regular OT
6 Premium
2006 OT Wage is $50.00 hr.
* Holiday Premium Rate is $66.66 hr.
Total Due:
$824.96
Make checks payable to the City of Columbia Heights.
Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Department. 559 Mill StreetNE,ColumbiaHeights. MN 55421
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Officer(s) on Duty:
32 f p'
Off Duty:
Amount Received:
Date:
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Nash Sales, Inc.
INVOICE NO COMMENT
)6 2006-022
UlloOI
DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT
.00 824.96
AMOUNT
824.96
CHECK: 011557 08/21/06 City of columbia Heights
CHK TOTAL:
824.96
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(65H 773~8077
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North St. Paul, MN
75-882-960 '
*EIGHT . HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 96 CENTS '.
DATE
08/21/06
AMOUNT
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City of Columbia Heights
City of Col. Hgts Police Dept
559 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
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INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
September 18, 2006
Invoice #:
2006-025
Customer Name: Unique Thrift -Attn: Mike
Address: 2201 37th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Home Phone:
Work Phone: 763-788-5250
Request for:
1
Police Officers for: August 2006
o . (1 t:;~ ~
C~ff 01'
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Tue. 8-01-06 No Officer.
Sat. 8-05-06 1545-1945 Ok 4 hrs.
Sat. 8-12-06 1545-1900 Sc 3.25hrs
Tue. 8-15-06 1300-1700 Ni 4 hrs
.1.1, Sat. 8-26-06 1100-1500 Ni 4 hrs
BILliNG INFORMATION
Number of Officers:
4
Hours:
15.25
2006 OT Wage is $50.00 hr,
Total Due:
$762.50
Make checks payable to the City of Columbia Heights,
Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Depanment. 559 MiIl StreetNE. Columbia Heights. MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
Amount Received:
$ fO
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Date:
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Nash Sales, Inc.
~ INVOICE NO COMMENT
f06 2006-025
AMOUNT
762.50
11682 10/05/06 City of Columbia Heights
, . Nash Sales, Inc.
3080 Centerville Rd
Little Canada. MN 55117
(651.) 773,-8077
Anchor Bank
North St. Paul, MN
75-882-960
*SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS AND 50 CENTS
City of columbia Heights
-IE City of Col. Hgts Police Dept
R 559 Mill Street NE
columbia Heights MN 55421
1110 J. J.I;B 2111 1:0111;008B 251:11 711501.11111
011682
DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT
.00 762.50
CHK TOTAL:
762.50
011682
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DATE
10/05/06
AMOUNT
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INVOICE
Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
August 15, 2006
Invoice #:
2006-023
Customer Name: Immaculate Conception Church (Attn: Fun Fest 2006 Committee)
Address: 4030 Jackson Street NE
Home Phone:
Work Phone: 763-788-9062
Request for: 1 Police Officers for:
Saturday August 12th 2006 Bugos (1700-2345) 6.75 hrs
Sunday August 13th 2006
Nightingale
Bonesteel
(1100-1545)
( 1545-1945)
4.75 hrs
4.00 hrs
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BILLING INFORMATION
Number of Officers:
3
Hours:
15.50 hours
OT wage is $50.00 per hour.
Total Due:
$775.00
Make checks payable 10 the ACity of Columbia Heights@.
Please mail paymentto:CityofColumbiaHeightsPoliceDepanment.559MillStreetNE.ColumbiaHeights.MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
Amount Received:
Ir ae:>
.:s:I>7 7 S- .-
Date:
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THE CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
For:
Invoice #
2006-023
City of Columbia Heights Pollee Dept
Date Due Date
08/15/2006 08/15/2006
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THE CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
4030 JACKSON STREET, NE.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
....Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 00 / 'j 00 Dollars.***
PAY
b~J~~ City of Columbia Heights Police Dept
OF 559 Mill Street NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
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Total:
Date:
$775.00
08/24/2006 Check:
Discount
Paid Memo
$775150 -
$775.00
Total:
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 612.379-8811
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN -763-788-9351
COON RAPIDS, MN. 763.784.3533
YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK
17-13.910
DATE
06/24/2006
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Columbia Heights Police Department
Date:
August 23, 2006
Invoice #:
2006-024
Customer Name: Anoka County
Address: 2100 3rd Ave.
Anoka MN 55303
Home Phone: Work Phone:
Request for:
1
Police Officers for:
(See attachment) Inv. Markham
BILUNG INFORMATION
Number of Officers:
1
Hours:
5 hours ($250.00)
plus mileage (40) ($25.00)
OT wage is $50.00 per hour.
Total Due:
$275.00
Make checks payable to the ACity of Columbia Heights@.
Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Department. 559 MiU Street NE. Columbia Heights. MN 55421
Officer(s) on Duty:
FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY
Off Duty:
Amount Received:
Date:
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration
NO: - - A -5
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
BYJ/~
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2006-214,
Authorizing Application for the Tax
Base Revitalization Account
BY: Randy Schumache
DATE: October 19,2006
BACKGROUND: In 2004, the City of Columbia Heights Received $1,234,000 in grant funds to
cleanup the contaminated soil for the redevelopment of Phase I of the Industrial Park.
After buildings and foundations were removed, large amounts of unanticipated contamination were
discovered. Clean up costs exceeded grant funding due to the large quantities of undocumented,
underground storage tanks, chlorinated solvents and encountering a local residential dump.
Under the requirements of the Development Agreement, if cleanup costs exceed grant funding, the
City is required to apply for supplemental grant funding to cover those costs.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2006-214, approving an
application to the Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account for a supplement cleanup
grant for Phase I of the Industrial Park.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion: Move to waive the Reading of Resolution 2006-214, there being an ample amount of copies
available to the public.
Motion: Move to Adopt Resolution 2006-214, a Resolution Authorizing Application for the
Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account for a supplement cleanup grant for Phase I of
the Industrial Park.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
h: \
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-214
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's
Housing Incentives Program for 2006 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to make application for funds under the Tax Base Revitalization
Account; and
WHEREAS the City has identified a clean-up project within the City that meets the Tax
Base Revitalization account's purpose/s and criteria; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota agrees to act as legal
sponsor for the project contained in the Tax Base Revitalization Grant application
submitted November 1. 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ProSource Technologies, Inc. is hereby authorized to
apply to the Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the City of Columbia
Heights and to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
Passed this _ day of
.2006.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ROLL CALL: AYE
NAY
Mayor- Gary L. Peterson
City Manager-Walter R. Fehst
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration
NO: 5' A-l..o
ITEM: Adopt resolution 2006-215, Accepting the
bid for building demolition, removal of
contaminated soils and abatement of hazardous
materials in the Industrial Park (Phase III)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development fc
BY: Randy Schumache
DATE: October 19, 2006
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
BY:';]"',. Lr,{!-
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BACKGROUND: In November 2005, the City of Columbia Heights applied for cleanup funds for the
redevelopment of Phase III of its Industrial Park. Phase III consists of the GreifInc. building, the Steel Tech
building, and two outbuildings, comprising a total of 65,855 square feet. The State of Minnesota and the
Metropolitan Council awarded a cleanup grant to the City in the amount of $1,091,226.00.
The City has entered into a redevelopment agreement with Schafer Richardson thus allowing the City to move
ahead with expenditure of the cleanup grant.
The City's environmental consultant, Pro Source Technologies, prepared a bid request for building demolition,
removal of contaminated soil, and for the removal/abatement of restricted and/or hazardous materials, for Phase
III of the Industrial Park. The bids were advertised and at the bid opening, held on October 19, 2006, the bids
ranged from a low of$914.817.00 to a high of$1.342.960.00. The low bid was submitted by Veit & Company
Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2006-215, accepting the bid from Veit
& Company Inc. for the demolition and removal of contaminated soil and hazardous materials
removaVabatement in the Industrial Park Phase III area.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-215, there being an ample
number of copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2006-215, a resolution accepting the low bid from
Veit & Company Inc. for the building demolition, removal of contaminated soil and the abatement/removal of
hazardous materials in the Industrial Park (Phase III) in the amount of $914,817.00.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
AO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-215
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR BillLDING DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL
OF CONTAMINATED SOIL IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (PHASE III), COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MN
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the demolition of the Greif Inc.
building, the Steel Tech building, and various out buildings in Phase III of the Industrial Park
Redevelopment Plan; bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the
following bids were received complying with the advertisement: (See attached bid spread
sheet)
AND WHEREAS, it appears that Veit & Company Inc. 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 directed to enter into a contract with
Veit & Company Inc. in the bid amount of $914,817.00 for the building demolition and
removal of contaminated soil in the Industrial Park Phase III area, according to the
plans and specifications as outlined in the bid request dated October 9, 2006 and on file
in the office of Community Development.
2. The City staff is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the
deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the
next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed.
Passed this _ day of
,2006.
Offered By:
Second By:
Roll Call:
Mayor- Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CSM, Deputy City Clerk
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Bid Opening Demolition
Phase III, Industrial Park Redevelopment
City Council Chambers
Thursday, October 19, 2006, 2:00 PM
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
P.O. Box 1086
Landwehr I St. Cloud, MN I $1,003,999 I YES
56302
2200 Old Hwy 8
Belair I NW, New Brighton, I $1,102,949 I YES
MN 55112
*Veit I 14000 Veit Place, I $914,817 I YES
Rogers, MN 55374
I I
U\
0
I
Frattalone I 3205 Spruce Street I $958,775
Companies Inc. St. Paul, MN 55117 I YES
Blue Earth
Environmental
200 West Ruby,
Mankato, MN 56001
$1,342,960
YES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
NO: ---- A-
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2006-217,
Approving Application to MN Dept. of
Employment and Economic Development
for a Contamination Clean Up Grant and
commitment of local match
ORIGINA TING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
BY: Randy Schumacher
DATE: October 18, 2006 ,
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL
BY!/~~/;v ,
BACKGROUND: This is a request for approval of a resolution to submit a joint Contamination
Clean Up application through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
and the Metropolitan Council. In 2004, the City of Columbia Heights received $1,234,000 in cleanup
funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and
Metropolitan Council for Phase 1 of the Industrial Park. In early 2005, the city received $871,789
from the same program for cleanup in Phase II. In 2006, an additional, $1,091,226 in grants were
obtained for Phase III cleanup.
This application will address the clean up of Phase II-A in the Industrial Park. Phase II-A consists of a
half-acre lot located directly north of the old foundry building at 3700 5th Street. Schafer Richardson
erroneously omitted this parcel in their original redevelopment plan.
The engineer's estimate for excavation of contaminated soil is $147,078. As outlined in the Schafer
Richardson Development Agreement the unfunded portion of the clean up, or the 12% local match is
the responsibility of the developer.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2006-217, approving an
application to DEED for a Contamination Clean Up Grant for the Industrial Park and commitment of
local match.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2006-217, there being an
ample amount of copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2006-217, being a Resolution to approve
application to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Contamination
Clean Up Grant and commitment of local match.
Attachments: Resolution 2006-217
COUNCIL ACTION:
I
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RESOLUTION 2006-217
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTAMINATION CLEANUP GRANT PROGRAM AND COMMITMENT OF LOCAL
MATCH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City) has given their support to a master plan for
redevelopment of industrial area properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that there exists conditions of deterioration, blight, substandard structures, and environmental
concerns, and there exists a need (due to blighting influences) for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration and promote
redevelopment of the industrial area; and
WHEREAS, the City has recently identified and completed Phase I and Phase II assessments of all industrial properties in the
industrial planning area in which various potential contaminants were identified, with the City submitting a Response Action Plan (RAP) to
the MPCA for cleanup; and
WHEREAS, the total legislative appropriation for this grant program for fiscal years 2006-07 is $4,362,000, and the DEED grant
requires applicants to pay an amount equal to 12 % of the cleanup costs from unrestricted money available to the City. With the local
match to be an internal loan from the Capital Improvement Redevelopment Fund 420 and to be repaid at a five-percent interest rate; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant
application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on October 23,2006, by the City of Columbia
Heights for Phase IJA of the Industrial Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor for the Contamination Cleanup Grant
Program to be submitted on November I, 2006, and that Walt R Fehst, City Manager, is hereby authorized to apply to DEED for funding on
"ehalf of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the
institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the
project identified; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to
fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or unlawful or corrupt practice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota may
enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project(s), and that Columbia Heights certifies that it will
comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Walter R. Fehst is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to
implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has approved the
Contamination Cleanup Grant Application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council.
Passed this _ day of
,2006.
Offered By:
Seconded By:
oil Call:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
Gary L. Peterson, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
5-A-~
ORIGINATING
DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
Approve Rental Housing
Licenses
BY:
Gary Gorman
NO:
DATE: October 17,2006
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 October 23,2006.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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.:cupany 1.0.
10013
1 0033
10054
10062
1 0200
30062
30106
30108
30177
10175
30015
10139
20164-
1 0076
20111
10191
20097
)008
30058-
20236
12063
1 0063
20012
20088
20066
30124
20174
12044
30036
12167
30179
30129
20180
20003
20091
..... '1157
_J092
34009-
20124
L1CENSE_Ltr to Approve Licenses 2006
Property Owner Name
Sepiku Opportunities
R. P. Management
MDC 2000 Attn: Doug Wahl
The Poseidon Companies, Inc.
Emme Management Co.
Kleinman Realty Co.
Crest View Corporation
Kleinman Realty-Attn Mark Jossart
Housing Plus Inc.
Nader Abuammo
Eric Anderson
John Andrews
Olga Antochy
Lahoucine Baujnikh
Clifford Boyum
Jerrod Brown
Anthony Brown
Heather Callier
Anthony Chester
Dennis Coppess
Rashid Fikree Abdul
Dena Froiland
Bette Harlan
Bette Harlan
Kenneth Henke
Margaret Ingle
Asad Khan
Susan Kinch
Ruth King-Smith
Elizabeth Klenert
Cynthia Klum
Herb Knutson
Kenneth Koster
Bob Landucci
Bob Landucci
Ruth Lemke
Rose Maciaszek
Dale Nawrocki
Dean Olson
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Property Address
508 40TH
131643RD
3820 Tyler
4217 Quincy
4070 MAUREEN
4650 JOHNSON
4458 Reservoir
3746 Stinson
3816 Stinson
4009 Reservoir
3947 Tyler
4344 MADISON
4000 HAYES
1400 PARKVIEW
4028 CLEVELAND
4901 5TH
4056 5TH
4033 ARTHUR
600 51ST
3861 EDGEMOOR
4415 MAIN
4721 5TH
5252 WASHINGTON
5232 WASHINGTON
44332 1/2
4347 UNIVERSITY
21242NO
1221 CIRCLE TERRACE
539 40TH
4957 Tyler
3826 Stinson
4621 UNIVERSITY
5152 WASHINGTON
4029 2ND
4509 FILLMORE
4649 UNIVERSITY
4351 WASHINGTON
133142ND
1005 50TH
P!:ln~ 1
;cupany 1.0.
30426
10193
20114
12043-
20075
10002
30122
20204
20228
20188
10165
20185
10153
20087
12024
20198
20122
1193
.:>0054
20071
30126
20048
20002
10189
20243
20110
,of 1"'\ 1.14 r'\ Ir')nr\r':'-
L1CENSE_Ltr to Approve Licenses 2006
Property Owner Name
Feriz Palic
Michael Petelin
John Pham
Sandra Powell
Tomasina Proue
Brian Roeller
David Rust
Nelia Schaff
Nelia Schaff
Ronald Schloesser
Walter Sentyrz
Riaz Shad
Kristi Shoop
Sharon Smith- Akinsaanya
Bryan Sowieja
Jeff Swanson
Joesph T ohey
Tawni Traynor
Frank Trisko
Stanley Van Blaricom
William Wall
Fletcher Wanless
Craig Wilson
Joe Yard
Mark Youngren
John Zezza
A r=.C'1
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Property Address
1035 PETERS
3820 JACKSON
170937th
4456 WASHINGTON
4631 PIERCE
3849 MAIN
4653 Tyler
37423RD
4228 MADISON
42152ND
4632 6TH
4641 Taylor
141539TH
4634 POLK
80451 ST
4530 WASHINGTON
840 50TH
4639 WASHINGTON
950 47TH
4507 Taylor
4648 POLK
1307 CIRCLE TERRACE
1161 CHEERY
4807 JEFFERSON
38163RD
4055 UNIVERSITY
P::Il1P. ?
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
NO:
.S,/\_Ot
ORIGINATING DEPT.:
License Department
BY: SheIleYHanSOn~~ .
DATE: October 18, 2006
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
DATE:
ITEM: License Agenda
NO:
BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the October 23, 2006 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2006.
Also included on the agenda are the renewals for calendar year 2007 that have been received and
approved by staff to date.
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 October 23, 2006 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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TO CITY COUNCIL October 23,2006
*Signed Waiver Foml Accompanied Application
2006 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
BLDG
*The Gopher Co.
*Vinco Inc.
* Advance Alum Supply
SNE Construction
*EMC Services
*Mathey Sign
Tom Ostertag Masonry Inc
*Sign-A-Rama
Install this Sign & Awn
*Signs by Tomorrow
2007 LICENSES
2701 36th Ave So, Mpls
PO Box 907, Forest Lk
1136 1 14th Ln, Coon Rapids
12974 So. 30th St, Afton
321 Dean Ave E., Champlin
8862 Zealand Ave, Brk Pk
18289 Everton Ct. Farmington
1506 Buerkle Rd, Vadnais Hts
5345 4th St No, Brk Center
6530 University Ave
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
FUEL DISPENSING DEVICES
FIRE Twin Cities Avanti (16) 4001 University Ave NE $200
CIGARETTEffOBACCO LICENSE RENEWALS
POLICE *Twin Cities A vanti 4001 University Ave NE $300
*Holiday Stationstores 4259 Central Ave NE $300
*Speedway Superamerica 5000 Central Ave NE $300
MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
ZONING * Columbia Hts Rental 3901 Central Ave NE $50.00
GAMES OF SKILL
POLICE *Metro Coin ofMN-Star Bar (1) 4005 Central Ave $30.00
-Denny's (1) 5025 Central Ave $30.00
-VFW (1) 4446 Central Ave $30.00
* Jubilee Music-LaCabema (4) 4952 Central Ave $75.00
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5~/\-IO
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF: Q[;fr!bw 23/ '200&
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY 9F COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listedfn the attached
through ) fC/ tJ 71J
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment
" 58 -
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15:35:41
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL050S-V06.70 COVERPAGE
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Report Selection:
Optional Report Title.......10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
INCLUSIONS:
Fund & Account. ...... .......
thru
Check Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Source Codes....... .........
Journal Entry Dates.. .......
Journal Entry Ids...........
Check Number.... ..... .......
thru
thru
thru
thru
118900 thru 119070
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
thru
Project.................... .
Vendor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Invoice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase Order. ..... .... ....
Bank....................... .
Voucher ....................
Rkleased Date....... ........
(~ared Date..... ...........
Run Instructions:
Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI Lines CPI CP SP
J COUNCIL 02 P4 Y S 6 066 10 Y Y
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 1
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
ATLAS AUTO BODY, INC
BECKETT/JASON
BELLBOY CORPORATION
BONESTEEL/PAUL
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY
DELGADO/DIMAS
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
HOHENSTEINS INC
JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
KLOIBER, JOSEPH
LARKIN/JOHN
MARK VII DIST.
MEDICINE LAKE TOURS
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES I
PURTLE/DAVID
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
SALO/ERIC
SAM'S CLUB
SAVERS INC
SHAMROCK GROUP/ACE ICE
SUBURBAN UTILITIES SUPTS
SWENDlMAN/THOMAS
TEMI INVESTMENTS INC
TOTZKE/LAURIE
WINDSCHITL/KEITH
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
COLUMBIA HGTS SISTER CIT
AARP
AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN
ARCH WIRELESS/METROCALL
ATLAS AUTO BODY, INC
BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY
BOXRUO/DALE
BRECKENITCH/LAURIE
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L
CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI
CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE
COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS I
DUGDALE/MARY
01
o
118900
118901
118902
118903
116904
116905
116906
116907
116906
118909
118910
118911
118912
116913
116914
118915
118916
116917
118916
118919
118920
118921
118922
118923
118924
118925
118926
118927
118928
118929
118930
118931
118932
118933
118934
118935
118936
118937
118938
118939
118940
116941
118942
118943
118944
118945
118946
AMOUNT
266.05
1,078.28
66.20
3,098.10
69.99
19,672.63
4,220.98
20.01
6.57
228.44
794.10
16,077.80
13,097.93
228.78
84.55
8,344.01
5,200.00
193.24
8,878.30
7,297.15
702.00
4,673.95
162.56
95.50
94.19
64.08
105.00
143.73
45.29
10.00
26.33
54.27
158,898.64
500.00
240.00
253.94
27.16
1,000.00
318.57
2.73
48.95
9,063.52
3,946.86
40.47
227.60
13,529.22
46.75
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 2
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ENGLER/JENNIFER
FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
G & K SERVICES
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRIGGS-COOPER & CO
HANSMANN/EARL
HOHENSTEINS INC
JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
KIWI KAI IMPORTS
KLINGBEIL/LEAH
LINDER'S GREENHOUSES
MELSHA/MICHAEL
MN DEPT OF HEALTH
MN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASS
NEEDHAM DISTRIBUTING CO
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE DEPOT
PETTY CASH - MARY DUGDAL
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALIT
SHAMROCK GROUP/ACE ICE
SPECIALTY WINES & BEVERA
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
VERIZON - ATTN: PREPAY D
WINE COMPANY/THE
WINE MERCHANTS
XCEL ENERGY (N S PI
ABSOLUTE CLEAN INC
ABSOLUTE TITLE & ABSTRAC
ACE HARDWARE
AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS
AMERIPRIDE
AMI
ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC
ANOKA COUNTY
ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFFS DE
ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM
ARCH WIRELESS/METROCALL
ASPEN MILLS, INC.
BAKER & TAYLOR
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BATTERIES PLUS - 028
BLUEMELS TREE SERVICE
0\
118947
118948
118949
118950
118951
118952
118953
118954
118955
118956
118957
118958
118959
118960
118961
118962
118963
118964
118965
118966
118967
118968
118969
118970
118971
118972
118973
118974
118975
118976
118977
118978
118979
118980
118981
118982
118983
118984
118985
118986
118987
118988
118989
118990
118991
118992
118993
250.00
58.58
93.25
270.46
10,286.88
4.15
3,800.25
11,403.80
25,291.10
2,014.96
215.44
1,287.39
6.09
96.00
275.00
333.65
360.66
53.18
157.85
64.00
484.00
572.58
537.00
67.75
1,161.25
413.35
5,982.49
1,214.11
142.00
105.43
887.24
2,466.40
137.00
38.19
152.50
294.59
19.50
2,466.67
93.72
1,248.44
77.74
289.12
3,333.31
29.96
13,682.00
53.23
1,486.31
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 3
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
BOLTON & MENK, INC
BRODART
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPRE
BURNET TITLE
CARDINAL SERVICES
CATCO PARTS SERVICE
CENTRAL LANDSCAPING
CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY
CITY PAGES
CLARK PRODUCTS INC
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SC
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL
CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT
CSC CREDIT SERVICES
DEMCO, INC.
DU ALL SERVICE CONTRACTO
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC
FIDELITY SERVICES INC
G & K SERVICES
GALE GROUP/THE
GENE'S WATER & SEWER INC
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERV
INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN
INTERSTATE STRIPING
IPC PRINTING
JORDAN DAVID
KIWANIS COLUMBIA HTS-FRI
KIWANIS GOLDEN K FRID-CO
LADTECH INC
LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS
LYLE SIGNS INC
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO.
MCCLELLAN SALES
MEDTOX LABORATORIES INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO FIRE, INC
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS
MINITEX - ATTN MARY GARC
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSO
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESE
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGE
MSP COMMUNICATIONS
0\
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,
118994
118995
118996
118997
118998
118999
119000
119001
119002
119003
119004
119005
119006
119007
119008
119009
119010
119011
119012
119013
119014
119015
119016
119017
119018
119019
119020
119021
119022
119023
119024
119025
119026
119027
119028
119029
119030
119031
119032
119033
119034
119035
119036
119037
119038
119039
119040
AMOUNT
14,855.50
26.71
1,276.16
630.00
11. 36
415.00
303.80
296.93
240.99
450.00
54.73
55.00
61.44
117.13
25.00
113.53
505.62
94.25
5,491.66
2,343.61
69.65
2,060.00
332.91
720.00
621.15
366.24
277.53
823.12
457.95
457.95
51.65
334.41
433.98
1,701.67
166.14
90.22
9.81
420.00
66,210.13
232.00
76,048.51
11.50
57.72
40.00
628.00
2,550.00
400.00
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
CITY OF COLQMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 4
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
MTI DISTRIBUTING
MURLOWSKI PROPERTIES INC
MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COM PAN
NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC
NORTHSTAR IRRIGATION SYS
OFFICE DEPOT
ONVOY
PATCHIN MESSNER & DODD I
PEOPLE WEEKLY
PEPSI-COLA-7 UP
POS PAPER. COM
PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES I
QUALITY RESTORATION SERV
RADIO SHACK
RANDOM HOUSE, INC
RAPIT PRINTING - NEW BRI
READY WATT ELECTRIC
RECORDED BOOKS
RICOH BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ROAD SURFACING TECHNOLIG
ROYAL TIRE
SCHELEN GRAY ELECTRIC
STAR TRIBUNE
SUN PUBLICATION
TECHDEPOT
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL
TOXALERT, INC.
U.S. BANK
VERIZON WIRELESS
WATER SHED PARTNERS
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119041
119042
119043
119044
119045
119046
119047
119048
119049
119050
119051
119052
119053
119054
119055
119056
119057
119058
119059
119060
119061
119062
119063
119064
119065
119066
119067
119068
119069
119070
~
AMOUNT
4,161.58
105.00
150.48
177.06
116.25
762.32
59.99
398.75
113.88
225.00
624.19
25,563.57
755.94
108.59
881.40
111.40
3,890.00
317.41
1,707.90
5,003.37
1,384.74
139.05
718.60
952.88
1,002.22
53.25
744.60
431. 25
34.06
1,500.00
614,138.38 ***
ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15
BANK
VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.70 PAGE 5
Check History
10/23/2006 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
614,138.38
RECORDS PRINTED - 000634
1I.CS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
10/18/2006 15:35:42
Check History
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.70 RECAPPAGE
GL540R
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
DISBURSEMENTS
101
201
240
265
350
402
415
420
601
602
603
604
609
652
701
720
883
884
885
887
GENERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
LIBRARY
CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
2004A GO TI REFUNDING BONDS
STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
WATER UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
REFUSE FUND
STORM SEWER UTILITY
LIQUOR
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
CENTRAL GARAGE
DATA PROCESSING
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-GEN
INSURANCE
PAYROLL FUND
FLEX BENEFIT FUND
53,204.03
1,655.45
9,621.56
334.41
431.25
219.00
21,986.30
36,713.63
79,803.77
67,298.49
71.49
1,559.90
166,913 . 52
250.00
11,273.14
126.71
1,698.81
2,078.28
150,749.53
8,149.11
614,138.38
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
I
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BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
DISBURSEMENTS
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
614,138.38
614,138.38
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
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AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
Other Ordinances and Resolutions 10 4 Community Development APPROV AL
NO: !
ITEM: 2nd Reading: Ordinance 1517, Zoning BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BYtd1#41-
Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to DATE: October 12, 2006 ~
Swimming Pools and Portable Pools.
M fOb 23 2006
BACKGROUND:
By conducting inspections on residential properties in the summer of2006, it has become very apparent
that residents of Columbia Heights utilize portable pools. These types of pools differ from other
residential pools in that they are not permanent structures and can be easily maneuvered on a property.
City Staff received some phone calls regarding these types of pools and how they are classified by Code.
The current Zoning Code does not differentiate between portable pools and permanent swimming pools.
For this reason, Staff has had to classify these pools as permanent, and would require portable pools to
meet the same standards as other aboveground swimming pools. These standards include the requirement
of a 6-foot tail fence and a buiiding permit required for installation.
Some concerned residents were upset that they would have to fence in their entire backyard for a
swimming pool that was not on the property permanently. The portable pool is typically installed at the
beginning of the summer and removed when the weather gets cold.
City Staff understands this concern and agrees that the current zoning code does not specifically address
this type of swimming pool. For this reason, Staff proposes a zoning amendment that would allow
portable swimming pools on residential properties, without needing to meet the requirements of
permanent pools.
P..ECOMMENDATION: The Plaruling a..l1d Zoping Corrmlission recommends th.at the City Council
approve the requested zoning amendment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1517, being ample copies available to the public.
Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1517, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City Code of
2005, adopting the proposed zoning amendments.
Attachments: Ordinance 1517 (2nd Reading), Ordinance 1517 (lSI Readin!;), and P+Z Memo.
COlJNCIL ACTION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1517
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005, RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS AND PORTABLE POOLS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby
amended to read as follows:
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
SWIMMING POOL, PORTABLE. Any temporary pool designed for easy construction
and removal with a maximum height of3.5 feet or a capacity ofless than 3,000 gallons of
water.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (C)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which
currently reads to wit:
~ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(C) Accessory uses and structures
(4) Private swimming pools and courts. All private swimming pools, tennis
courts, ball courts and other private recreational facilities are subject to the following
standards:
(a) The facility in not operated as a business or private club.
(b) The facility is not located within any required front or side yard.
(c) The facility is set back at least five feet from any property line,
including any walks, paved areas or related structures or equipment.
(d) For swimming pools, the pool itself, the rear yard, or the entire
property shall be enclosed by a non-climbable wall, fence or
combination thereof at least six feet in height, with a self-closing gate
capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled
access by children. If the only access is through a principal or
accessory structure, such point of access shall be lockable. In the case
of aboveground pools, polls sides that are vertical may contribute to
the required fencing, provided all points of access are controlled to
prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders or
stairs whenever the pool is not in use.
(e) For in-ground pools, the pool is set back at least six feet from the
principal structure.
(f) Hot tubs shall not be located within five (5) feet 'of any side yard or
rear lot line, or within artY required front yard. Such pools may be
equipped with a child-resistant, lockable cover in lieu of a six-foot tall
fence. Hot tubs are permitted on attached or detached decks if it can
be proven that the deck is engineered to be structurally sound enough
to support the bearing load of the hot tub.
(g) Lighting shall be so oriented so as not to cast light on adjacent
properties.
(h) The facility shall not be located within any drainage or utility
easement.
(i) Any accessory mechanical apparatus shall be located at least 30 feet
from any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
(j) All swimming pools containing more than 3,000 gallons or with a
depth in excess of 42 inches (3.5 feet) shall require a building permit
from the city.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
~ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(C) Accessory uses and structures
(4) Private swimming pools and courts. All private swimming pools, tennis
courts, ball courts and other private recreational facilities are subject to the following
standards:
(a) The facility in not operated as a business or private club.
(b) The facility is not located within any required front or side yard.
(c) The facility is set back at least five feet from any property line,
including any walks, paved areas or related structures or equipment.
(d) For swimming pools, the pool itself, the rear yard, or the entire
property shall be enclosed by a non-climbable wall, fence or
combination thereof at least six feet in height, with a self-closing gate
capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled
access by children. If the only access is through a principal or
accessory structure, such point of access shall be lockable. In the case
of aboveground pools, polls sides that are vertical may contribute to
the required fencing, provided all points of access are controlled to
prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders or
stairs whenever the pool is not in use.
(e) For in-ground pools, the pool is set back at least six feet from the
principal structure.
(f) Hot tubs shall not be located within five (5) feet of any side yard or
rear lot line, or within aJij Tequired front yard. Such pools may be
equipped with a child-resistant, lockable cover in lieu of a six-foot tall
fence. Hot tubs are permitted on attached or detached decks if it can
be proven that the deck is engineered to be structurally sound enough
to support the bearing load of the hot tub.
(g) Portable pools shall not be located within five (5) feet of any side or
rear lot line, or within any required front yard. Such pools may be
equipped with a child-resistant cover in lieu of a six-foot tall fence.
Any ladder or other means of entry into a portable pool shall be
detachable and placed so that no child can gain entry into the pool
without the owner's consent. Portable pools shall not be in place
longer than six (6) months in a calendar year.
(h) Lighting shall be so oriented so as not to cast light on adjacent
properties.
(i) The facility shall not be located within any drainage or utility
easement.
U) Any accessory mechanical apparatus shall be located at least 30 feet
from any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
(k) All swimming pools containing more than 3,000 gallons or with a
depth in excess of 42 inches (3.5 feet) shall require a building permit
from the city.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
October 9,2006
October 23, 2006
October _, 2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary - 69 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1517
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005 RELATING TO PORTABLE POOLS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to
include the following additions and deletions.
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SWIMMING POOL, PORTABLE. Any temporary pool designed for easy
construction and removal with a maximum height of 3.5 feet or a capacity of less
than 3,000 gallons of water.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106(C)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed
to include the following additions and deletions.
~ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(C) Accessory uses and structures.
(4) Private swimming pools and courts.
(g) Portable pools shall not be located within five (5) feet of any
side or rear lot line, or within any required front yard. Such pools may be
equipped with a child-resistant cover in lieu of a six-foot tall fence. Any
ladder or other means of entry into a portable pool shall be detachable and
placed so that no child can gain entry into the pool without the owner's
consent. Portable pools shall not be in place longer than six (6) months in a
calendar year.
fg1(h) Lighting shall be so oriented as to not cast light on adjacent
properties.
W(i) The facility shall not be located within any drainage or utility
easement.
EBG) Any accessory mechanical apparatus shall be located at least 30
feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
ffi(k) All swimming pools containing more than 3,000 gallons or with a
depth in excess of 42 inches (3.5 feet) shall require a building permit from the
city.
~ 70.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
,2006
,2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2006-1003
DATE:
October 3, 2006
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
City of Columbia Heights
REQUEST:
Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to
Portable Swimming Pools
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
BACKGROUND:
By conducting inspections on residential properties in the summer of 2006, it has
become very apparent that residents of Columbia Heights utilize portable.pools. These
types of pools differ from other residential pools in that they are not permanent
structures and can be easily maneuvered on a property. City Staff received some
phone calls regarding these types of pools and how they are classified by Code. The
current Zoning Code does not differentiate between portable pools and permanent
swimming pools. For this reason, Staff has had to classify these pools as permanent,
and would require portable pools to meet the same standards as other aboveground
swimming pools. These standards include the requirement of a 6-foot tall fence and a
building permit required for installation.
Some concerned residents were upset that they would have to fence in their entire
backyard for a swimming pool that was not on the property permanently. The portable
pool is typically installed at the beginning of the summer and removed when the
weather gets cold.
City Staff understands this concern and agrees that the current zoning code does not
specifically address this type of swimming pool. For this reason, Staff proposes a
zoning amendment that would allow portable swimming pools on residential properties,
without needing to meet the requirements of permanent pools.
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The proposed zoning amendment will not be creating any new zoning classifications.
For this reason, the proposed amendment will be consistent with the current
Comprehensive Plan.
.72.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Text Amendment, Portable Pools
October 3, 2006
Case # 2006-1003
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The City Council shall make the following findings before granting approval of a request
to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows:
a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The proposed zoning amendment will not be creating any new zoning
classifications. For this reason, the proposed amendment will be consistent
with the current Comprehensive Plan.
b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a
single property owner.
The proposed amendment would allow individuals to locate a portable pool on
their property without having to meet the same standards as a pennanent
swimming pool. The zoning amendment is for the entire City.
c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of
property within the general area of the property in question are compatible
with the proposed zoning classification.
The proposed zoning amendment will not be changing the zoning
classification of any parcel within the City.
d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in
the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since
such property was placed in its current zoning classification.
The proposed zoning amendment will not be changing the zoning
classification of any parcel within the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. This
ordinance amendment would allow for the use of portable swimming pools without
meeting the same minimum requirements of a permanent swimming pool.
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text
amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
- 73.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Text Amendment, Portable Pools
October 3, 2006
Case # 2006-1003
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
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AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
Other Ordinances and Resolutions 00 Community Development APPRO V AL
NO:
/
ITEM: 2nd Reading: Ordinance 1516, Zoning BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY:~~J( :--
Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to DATE: October 12,2006 ~ _" 2't.. ,
Correctional Residential Care Facilities.
M fOb 23 2006
BACKGROUND:
On March 8, 2006, a group called ATTIC approached the City with a request to place a halfway house in
the City . ATTIC specializes in placing ex -convicts into halfway homes in residential areas, as part of the
tra.nsition for these individuals back into society. ATTIC worked in conjunction with the t..1imlesota
Department of Corrections to locate a transitional housing unit at 1008 Gould A venue. It was discovered
that the proposed housing unit would be located adjacent to an existing residential facility used to house
people with drug and alcohol dependencies.
The Council indicated that locating these types of uses next to each other would not be appropriate in a
predominately single-family neighborhood, and imposed a moratorium regarding transitional housing on
March 13,2006 for a one-year period. At this time, Staff proposes an amendment to the Zoning Code to
address the Council's concern.
Staff proposes modifying the Correctional Residential Care Facility Section, by defining the term and
permitting this type of use in the "I-I" and "1-2" Industrial Districts through the Conditional Use Permit
process. Essentially, these types of facilities shall only be located in the "1-1" and "1-2" Districts and
cannot be located within Y4 mile, or 1,320 feet from another similar facility.
P~COMMENDATION: The Plan.Iling CL."'1d Zoning COIrJ.J.-nission recoITL.9Jlends L.l-:tat the City COlliT'jcil
approve the requested zoning amendment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1516, being ample copies available to the public.
Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1516, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City Code of
2005, adopting the proposed zoning amendments.
Attachments: Ordinance 1516 (2"d Readinfl), Ordinance 1516 (1" Reading), andP+ZMemo.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1516
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005 RELATING TO THE 1-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THE 1-2,
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby
amended to read as follows:
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, CORRECTIONAL. A licensed public or private
facility, which, for gain or otherwise, regularly provides one or more dependents with 24-
hour-a-day substitute for the care, food, lodging, training, supervision, rehabilitation, and
treatment they need, but which for any reason cannot be furnished in the department's
own home. The term includes facilities that are licensed by the Minnesota Department of
Health, foster homes, residential treatment facilities, maternity shelters, group homes,
schools for challenged children, and home for battered children or spouses. Such tenn
shall also include any facility eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Department of
Corrections.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C)(37) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which
currently reads to wit:
~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific
development standards:
(37) Residential care facility, correctional.
(a) The use shall be located at least ~ mile (1,320 feet) from all existing
residential care facilities and correctional residential care facilities, regardless
of the licensing status of such facilities.
(b) The use shall not be located in a two-family or multiple-family dwelling
unless it occupies the entire structure.
(c) The facility shall be located on a parcel meeting the minimum lot size for
single-family dwelling plus and area of 300 square feet for each resident over
six. The maximum number of residents may be specified as a condition of the
conditional use permit in order to meet this requirement.
Cd) On-site services shall be for residents of the facility only.
(e) The building and any exterior fenced areas shall meet the setback
requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(f) To the extent practical, all new-alnstruction or additions to existing buildings
shall be compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings, and
exterior building materials shall be compatible with other buildings in the
neighborhood.
(g) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be
provided by landscaping, screening and other site improvements consistent
with the character if the neighborhood.
(h) The facility shall meet all applicable housing, building and fire codes and be
licensed as required by the State of Minnesota.
(i) If the size, location, licensing or purpose of the facility changes, a new or
amended conditional use permit may be required.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific
development standards:
(37) Residential care facility, correctional.
(37) Residential care facility, correctional.
(a) The use shall be located at least Y. mile (1,320 feet) from all existing
residential care facilities and correctional residential care facilities, regardless
of the licensing status of such facilities measured from property line to
property line.
(b) The use shall only be located in the I-I, Light Industrial District and the 1-2,
General Industrial District parcels throughout the City.
(c) The use shall not be located in a two-family or multiple-family dwelling
unless it occupies the entire structure.
(d) The facility shall be located on a parcel meeting the minimum lot size for
single-family dwelling plus and area of 300 square feet for each resident over
two. The maximum number of residents shall not exceed four (4).
(e) On-site services shall be for residents of the facility only.
(f) The building and any exterior fenced areas shall meet the setback
requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
(g) To the extent practical, all new construction or additions to existing buildings
shall be compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings, and
exterior building materials shall be compatible with other buildings in the
neighborhood.
(h) An appropriate transition area betteen the use a..'1d adjacent property shall be
provided by landscaping, screening and other site improvements consistent
with the character if the neighborhood.
(i) The facility shall meet all applicable housing, building and fire codes and be
licensed as required by the State of Minnesota.
G) If the size, location, licensing or purpose of the facility changes, a new or
amended conditional use permit may be required.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.111 (D)(3) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which
currently reads to wit:
~ 9.111 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
(D) I-I, Light Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the I-I, Light Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in 9 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in 99.107, Specific Development Standards.
(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(f) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
~ 9.111 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
(D) I-I, Light Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the I-I, Light Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in 9 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in 9 9.107, Specific Development Standards.
(h) Caretaker's residence.
(i) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(j) Outdoor storage.
(k) Parking ramp.
(1) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(m) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(n) Adult entertainment use.
eo) State licensed residential care facility, correctional.
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Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.111 (E)(3) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which
currently reads to wit:
~ 9.111 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
(E) /-2, General Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the 1-2, General Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in ~ 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in g 9.107, Specific Development Standards.
(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(f) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
~ 9.111 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
(E) /-2, General Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the 1-2, General Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in ~ 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in ~ 9.107, Specific Development Standards.
(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(f) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
(h) State licensed residential care facility, correctional.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
October 9, 2006
October 23, 2006
October _, 2006
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Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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ORDINANCE NO. 1516
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005 RELATING TO THE 1-1, LIGHT INDUSTRlAL DISTRlCT AND THE 1-2,
GENERAL INDUSTRlAL DISTRlCT IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to
include the following additions and deletions.
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, CORRECTIONAL. A licensed public or
private facility, which, for gain or otherwise, regularly provides one or more
dependents with 24-hour-a-day substitute for the care, food, lodging, training,
supervision, rehabilitation, and treatment they need, but which for any reason
cannot be furnished in the department's own home. The term includes facilities that
are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health, foster homes, residential
treatment facilities, maternity shelters, group homes, schools for challenged
children, and home for battered children or spouses. Such term shall also include
any facility eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C)(37) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is
proposed to include the following additions and deletions.
(37) Residential care facility, correctional.
(a) The use shall be located at least 'l4 mile (1,320 feet) from all existing
residential care facilities and correctional residential care facilities, regardless of the
licensing status of such facilities measured from property line to property line.
(b) The use shall only be located in the 1-1, Light Industrial District and
the 1-2, General Industrial District parcels throughout the City.
W(c) The use shall not be located in a two-family or multiple-family dwelling
unless it occupies the entire structure.
fej( d) The facility shall be located on a parcel meeting the minimum lot size for
single-family dwelling plus and area of 300 square feet for each resident over ~ two.
The maximum number of residents may be specified us a condition of the conditional use
permit in order to meet this requirement shall not exceed four (4).
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E4t(e) On-site services shall be for residents of the facility only.
tet(!) The building and any exterior fenced areas shall meet the setback
requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
OO(g) To the extent practical, all new construction or additions to existing
buildings shall be compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings, and
exterior building materials shall be compatible with other buildings in the neighborhood.
Egf(h) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall
be provided by landscaping, screening and other site improvements consistent with the
character if the neighborhood.
f.8j(i) The facility shall meet all applicable housing, building and fire codes and
be licensed as required by the State of Minnesota.
tBm If the size, location, licensing or purpose of the facility changes, a new or
amended conditional use permit may be required.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.111 (D)(3) and 9.111 (E)(3) of the Columbia Heights City
Code, is proposed to include the following additions:
~ 9.111 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
(D) 1-1, Light Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the I-I, Light Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in ~ 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in ~ 9.107, Specific Development Standards.
(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(f) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
(h) State licensed residential care facility, correctional.
(E) 1-2, General Industrial District.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the 1-2, General Industrial District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in ~ 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in 99.107, Specific Development Standards.
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(a) Caretaker's residence.
(b) Outdoor sales and/or display.
(c) Outdoor storage.
(d) Parking ramp.
(e) Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation.
(:t) Salvage operation/transfer station.
(g) Adult entertainment use.
(h) State licensed residential care facility, correctional.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
,2006
,2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
DATE:
TO:
2006-1002
October 3, 2006
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
City of Columbia Heights
REQUEST:
Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to
Transitional Housing.
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
BACKGROUND:
On March 8, 2006, a group called A TIIC approached the City with a request to place a
halfway house in the City. A TIIC specializes in placing ex-convicts into halfway homes
in residential areas, as part of the transition for these individuals back into society.
A TIIC worked in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Corrections to locate a
transitional housing unit at 1008 Gould Avenue. It was discovered that the proposed
housing unit would be located adjacent to an existing residential facility used to house
people with drug and alcohol dependencies.
The Council indicated that locating these types of uses next to each other would not be
appropriate in a predominately single-family neighborhood, and imposed a moratorium
regarding transitional housing on March 13, 2006 for a one-year period. At this time,
Staff proposes an amendment to the Zoning Code to address the Council's concern.
The current zoning code directly addresses the halfway home type of housing, referring
to this type of housing as a "Correctional Residential Care Facility". The Code,
however, only addresses this type of housing in Section 9.107, which is the Specific
Development Standards section of the Code. There is no other reference to this type of
housing anywhere else throughout the code and it is also not defined in the definitions
section.
Staff proposes modifying the Correctional Residential Care Facility Section, by defining
the term and permitting this type of use in the "1_1" and "1-2" Industrial Districts through
the Conditional Use Permit process. Essentially, these types of facilities shall only be
located in the "I" and "1_2" Districts and cannot be located within % mile, or 1,320 feet
from another similar facility.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Text Amendment, Transitional Housing
October 3, 2006
Case # 2006-1002
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan would not be affected with the proposed zoning amendment,
as there will be no rezoning of any parcel in the City.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The City Council shall make the following findings before granting approval of a request
to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows:
a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The Comprehensive Plan would not be affected with the proposed zoning
amendment, as there will be no rezoning of any parcel in the City.
b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a
single property owner.
It is in the public interest to locate these types of housing units in an area in
the City that would have the least influence on the residential neighborhoods
in the City. One of the major goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to preserve
the character of the residential areas throughout the City and the proposed
amendment would help accomplish this.
c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of
property within the general area of the property in question are compatible
with the proposed zoning classification.
The proposed zoning amendment would not change the zoning classification
of any parcel in the City.
d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in
the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since
such property was placed in its current zoning classification.
The proposed zoning amendment would not change the zoning classification
of any parcel in the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. This
ordinance amendment would limit the location of Correctional Residential Care Facilities
to the Industrially zoned parcels in the City.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Text Amendment, Transitional Housing
October 3, 2006
Case # 2006-1002
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text
amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance.
Attachments
. Draft Ordinance
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions
NO:
ITEM:
L?t
ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17, 2006
DATE:
NO: 2006~208
Revocation ofthe license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Scott Barrett regarding rental property at 4244
Washington Street N.E. 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.2006-208, there being fullple copies available to the
nllhlic.
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RECOMMENDED :MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-208,
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 Scott Barrett regarding rental property at 4244
Washington Street N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-208
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 Scott Barrett (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4244 Washington
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 October 3, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on October
23,2006.
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 or about August 15, 2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the
owner of the property to re-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 October 3, 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:
a. Failure to re-license the rental license for the property, failure to submit the
application and the fees.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code, Chapter 5A, Article ill 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F7429 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;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
(yl) Fire MANAGER
NO: APPRO V AL
BY:df;tl~ I--
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman
Revocation
DATE: October 17,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-209
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 660-662 47-!/2
Avenue N.E. 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.2006-209, there being arnple copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-209, Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,
Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SAA08(A) of the rental license held by Christopher and
Tracy Decker regarding rental property at 660-66247-1/2 Avenue N.E.
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RESOLUTION 2006-209
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 Christopher and Tracy Decker (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 660-662 47-1/2
Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(B), written notice
setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on September 27, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on
October 23, 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 or about July 15, 2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the
owner of the property to re-license the rental property. The letter was mailed by
regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 27, 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:
a. Failure to schedule a license renewal inspection for the interior of the
building/rental units.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code, Chapter 5A, Article ill 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F7819B 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;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
toE Fire MANAGER
NO: APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:4~ ::...--
Revocation
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-210
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is
requested against Joseph Deggendorf regarding rental property at 1204-1206 Cheery La..ne
N.E. 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.2006-210, there being ample copies available to the pubiic.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-210, 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 Joseph Deggendorf
regarding rental property at 1204-1206 Cheery Lane N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-210
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 Joseph Deggendorf (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1204-1206 Cheery
Lane 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 October 3,2006 ofan public hearing to be held on October
23, 2006.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the
following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on or about August 15, 2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the
owner of the property to re-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 October 3, 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:
a. Failure to schedule a license renewal inspection for the interior of the
building/rental units.
b. Failure to submit a rental license renewal application and required fees.
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
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F731 0 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;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions
NO:
ITEM:
~F
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
I NO: 2006-211
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is
requested against Ryan Foltz regarding rental property at 1211-1213 Cheery Lane N .E. 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.2006-211, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-211, Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,
Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Ryan Foltz
regarding rental property at 1211-1213 Cheery Lane N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-211
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation
pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) ofthat certain residential
rental license held by Ryan Foltz (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1211-1213 Cheery
Lane N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice
setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on October 3, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on October
23, 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 or about August 15,2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the
owner of the property to re-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 October 3, 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:
a. Failure to schedule a license renewal inspection for the interior of the
building/rental units.
b. Failure to submit a rental license renewal application and required fees.
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 rentaIlicense belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F7428 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;
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first
day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
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 October 23. 2006
NO:
ITEM:
(0(;-
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
I NO:
2006-212
DATE: October 17,2006
I
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is
requested against Kyle Smith regarding rental property at 4544 Fillmore Street N.E. for
failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintena..'1c.e Codes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2006-212, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-212, 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 Kyle Smith
regarding rental property at 4544 Fillmore Street N.E.
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RESOLUTION 2006-212
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 Kyle Smith (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4544 Fillmore Street
N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice
setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on October 2, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on October
23, 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 or about September 18, 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 October 2, 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:
a. Failure to submit a rental license renewal application and required fees.
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 U4544 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.
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Passed this
day of
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
2006
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Resolutions
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
~
Adopt Resolution For
Revocation
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-213
Revocation ofthe license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is
requested against Becky Xiong regarding rental property at 4642 Taylor Street N.E. 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.2006-213, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-213, Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,
Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Becky Xiong
regarding rental property at 4642 Taylor Street N.E.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-213
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 Becky Xiong (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4642 Taylor 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 September 20, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on
October 23, 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 August 15, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the
property described above and noted six 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 September 20, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights,
reinspected the property and noted six 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 October 16, 2006, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a
final inspection at the property and noted five 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;
1. Downstairs, Shall remove the sheetrock in the southeast comer
bedroom and remove the mold from the structure.
11. Downstairs, Shall replace the removed sheetrock in the southeast
corner bedroom. Shall paint the sheetrock
lll. Outside, Shall correct the drainage problem in the front. Water is
entering the structure and causing mold. Shall install downspouts on
the structure.
IV. Shall remove the scrub growth from all around the property.
v. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property. Items
include, But not limited to,
1. Miscellaneous junk behind the garage.
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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 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 F7574 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
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23.2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
0I
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-192
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations ""ltmn the City of Columbia
Hf'yp-ht" y" rf'lllle"ted ap-aynst Robert Barron reQarding nronertv at 4228 5th Street N.E.
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for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
H..ECOI-,t1,,},,1ENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-192, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-192, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4228
5th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-192
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 Robert Barron (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4228 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 September 14, 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 August 30, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found four violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner
at the address.
2. That on September 14,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that four 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 October 16,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that four 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 any/all scrub growth from around the house and around the garage.
B. Shall repair the siding on the garage on the south side.
C. Shall scrape and paint the trim on the house and the garage.
D. Shall remove stump on north side of property near the alley. Must be ground down
to 6 inches below grade then filled in.
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 4228 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 dilly 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 4228 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
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGlNA TlNG DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: tvI APPRO V AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY/t4P4-/ V
Abatement
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-193
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Gary Dungey regarding property at 233 42nd Avenue
N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hea..ring and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-193, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-193, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 233
42nd Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-193
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 Gary Dungey (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 233 42nd Ave 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 14, 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 October 12, 2005 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 October 21, 2005, inspectors re-inspected 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. At that time, an extension
was requested and granted until September 14, 2006
3. That on September 14, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That on October 16, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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. Shall remove any/all dead trees and remove their stumps to below ground level.
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 233 42nd Ave 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 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 233 42nd Ave 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
Iot(
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17, 2006
NO: 2006-194
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against F. C. Celtic LLC regarding property at 3853 Central
Avenue N .E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance
Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Iviove to close the public hearing alld to \XJaive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-194, there being an1ple copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-194, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3853
Central Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-194
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Colwnbia 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 FC Celtic LLC (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3853 Central Ave
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 28, 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 18, 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 September 28,2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16, 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 remove all areas of scrub growth in the rear of the property near the deck
B. Shall scrape and paint house where it is peeling.
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
I. That the property located at 3853 Central Ave 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 ofthis hearing,
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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 3853 Central Ave 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
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: (yL APPROV AL
,
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:It!4/f V
Abatement
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-195
DecIaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Rory R Franzen regarding property at 3713 Quincy
Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: ?-.10ve to dose the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-195, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-195, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3713
Quincy Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-195
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 Rory B. Franzen (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3713 Quincy St 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 28, 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 August 15, 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 September 22,2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16, 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 repair holes in overhead garage doors and paint doors
B. Shall remove any/all outside storage from the property. Shall store in shed or garage.
Items include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO;
i. Tires from along side 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 3713 Quincy St 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 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 3713 Quincy St 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 October 23. 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: to (v\ APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BYlvf ;tit! /'"
Abatement
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-196
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Michael 1. Thoennes, D.D.S. regarding property at 666
40th Avenue 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. 2006-196, there being ample copies available to the public,
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-196, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 666
40th Avenue N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-196
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 Michael J Thoennes DDS (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 666 40th Ave 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 21, 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 August 10, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found six violations. A compliance(order was sent via regular mail to the owner
at the address.
2. That on September 21, 2006 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that six 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 October 16,2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six 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 downed tree branches in the back yard
B. Shall remove branches from roof of structure
C. Shall remove all brush piles from the back yard
D. Shall clean out all gutters
E. Shall cut down any/all scrub growth from NE comer of building
F. Shall install address numbers on the rear ofthe building
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
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1. That the property located at 666 40th Ave 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 666 40th Ave 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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: (0 \\1 APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BYb/4I~
Abatement
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE: I
NO: 2006-197
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Molly Hobbs. regarding property at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane 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. 2006-197, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-197, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1401-
1403 Parkview Lane N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
''''
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RESOLUTION 2006-197
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 Molly Hobbs (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane 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 20, 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 August 15, 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 September 20, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that ten 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 October 16, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that ten 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 the scrub growth from the property.
B. Shall scrape and paint the trim on the house.
C. Shall repair the loose handrail in front.
D. Shall replace the missing front storm door.
E. Shall repair all windows and screens that are damaged.
F. Shall repair the handrail on the 1403 side, in the rear.
G. Shall cut and remove all/any long grass and weeds from the property.
H. Shall repair the damaged stucco on the west side of 1401.
I. Shall repair or replace the shingles on the shed in back.
J. Shall paint the shed in back.
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 1401-1403 Parkview Lane 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 1401-1403 Parkview Lane 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: ~O APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: ~ftf/
Abatement
DATE: October 17,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-198
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Mony Hobbs. regarding property at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public heal'ing arid to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-198, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-198, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1401-
1403 Parkview Lane N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-198
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 Molly Hobbs (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1401-1403 Parkview
Lane 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 October 6, 2006
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations ofthe City of
Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 15, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found one violation that needed immediate correction. The Fire Chief called the
phone number on file and left a message ordering that the 140 I side be secured.
2. That on August 29,2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that the violation remained uncorrected. The Fire Chief ordered an immediate abatement to
correct the violation. On August 30,2006 an approved City of Columbia Heights contractor
performed the immediate abatement and boarded up the broken window.
3. That on August 39,2006 and October 6,2006, notices were sent to the owner via regular
mail at the address listed on file.
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 immediately repair the broken window in the door of the 1401 side.
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 1401-1403 Parkview Lane 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 1401-1403 Parkview Lane 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
Co~
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17, 2006
NO: 2006-199
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Je!1_11ifer Hughes regarding property at 623 37th A venue
N .E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I'.10ve to dose the pubiic hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-199, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No, 2006-199, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 623
3 th A venue N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-199
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 Jennifer Hughes (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 623 37th Ave 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 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 August 15, 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 22, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16, 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 install address numbers on the garage
B. Shall remove all scrub growth along the house and garage
C. Shall replace rotted and missing siding and fascia board on the garage and paint
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 623 37th Ave 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 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 623 37th Ave 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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
{PQ
ORIGINA TING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-200
Deciaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Edith Johnson regarding property at 1412 Parkview
Lane N .E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED :MOTION: Move to dose the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-200, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-200, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1412
Parkview Lane N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-200
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 Edith Johnson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1412 Parkview Lane
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 20, 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 August 15, 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 20,2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16,2006, 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 missing trim on the front of 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 1412 Parkview Lane 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 1412 Parkview Lane 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
GR
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-201
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Juliet Kaweesa regarding property at 4701 University
Avenue 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. 2006-201, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-201, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4701
University Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
ACTiON:
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RESOLUTION 2006-201
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 Juliet Kaweesa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4701 University Ave
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 28, 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 August 23, 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 28,2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16, 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 large tree stump from yard
B. Shall install address numbers on the rear of the property
C. Shall repair/replace the missing/damaged siding 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).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4701 University Ave N .E. is in violation of the provisions ofthe
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 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 4701 University Ave 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: I CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: loS APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY/44'.tI
Abatement
DATE: October 17,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-202
Deciaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations wit.~in the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Sammie Payton regarding property at 4015 Reservoir
Boulevard N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance
Code.
RECOM:MENDED tv!OTION: Move to close the nublic hearing and to waive the
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reading of Resolution No. 2006-202, there being ample copies available to the pubiic.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-202, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4015
Reservoir Boulevard N .E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2006-202
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 Sammie Payne (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4015 Reservoir Blvd
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 21, 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 September 6, 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 September 21, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 16, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records ofthe Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall remove any/all outside storage including but not limited to;
i. Brush piles
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 4015 Reservoir Blvd 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,
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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 4015 Reservoir Blvd 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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
~T
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-203
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Alan Gorman regarding property at 4338 2nd Street N.E.
for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOfl..1MENDED MOTiON: Move to dose the public hewing 8.1"1d to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-203, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-203, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4338
2nd Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-203
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 Alan Gorman (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4338 2nd St 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 27,2006
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 August 22, 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 September 27,2006 inspectors re-inspected 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 October 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 remove large brush pile from 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 4338 2nd St N.E. is in violation ofthe 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,
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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 4338 2nd St 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 October 23.2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: (OLl APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:d;fdv 'V
Abatement
DATE: October 17,2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-204
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations Vv1thin the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Scott W. Anderson regarding property at 4208 Jackson
Street N .E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOrvlIviEl~DED Ivl0TIOt~: tv10ve to c.lose the public hearing and to \lJaive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-204, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-204, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4208
Jackson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-204
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 Scott Anderson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4208 Jackson St 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 21, 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 August 3, 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 September 5, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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. An extension was
requested and granted.
3. That on September 21, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that two
violations remained uncorrected.
4. That on October 16,2006, inspectors re-inspected 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. Shall remove the dead tree (tree stump) in the rear of the property to within 2-4
inches below the ground level.
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 ofthe City Code Section
8.206(A) and 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4208 Jackson St 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,
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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 4208 Jackson St 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
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
NO:
GV
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-205
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Andres Aguilar regarding property at 4201 Van Buren
Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing l:'l.nd to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-205, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-205, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4201
Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-205
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 Laura Aguilar (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4201 Van Buren St
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 21, 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 August 3, 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 September 5, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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. An extension was
requested and granted.
3. That on September 21, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That on October 16, 2006, inspectors re-inspected 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. Shall remove area of bricks and garbage by the alley and shall sod/seedllandscape
area.
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 4201 Van Buren St 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 senred notice of this hearing,
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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 4201 Van Buren St 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 October 23, 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: tv \~ APPROV AL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:J~ v
Abatement
DATE: October 17, 2006 DATE:
NO: 2006-206
Dedaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Qued Soto regarding property at 4207 Van Buren Street
N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code.
RECOr-,1:MENDED lv10TION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution No. 2006-206, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-206, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4207
Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-206
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 Oued Sota(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4207 Van Buren St
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 21, 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 August 3, 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 September 6, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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. An extension was
requested and granted.
3. That on September 21, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That on October 16, 2006, inspectors re-inspected 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. Shall remove the concrete wash sink from the property.
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 4207 Van Buren St 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 pfu:ties and pfu-ties in interest have been duly served notice oftp..is hearing,
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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 4207 Van Buren St 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 October 23,2006
AGENDA SECTION:
Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEP AR TMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
toy:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 17,2006
NO: 2006-207
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Jeffrey A Droll regarding property at 3922 Van Buren
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. 2006-207, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-207, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3922
VanBuren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-207
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 Jeffery Droll(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3922 Van Buren St
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 21, 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 August 15, 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 September 21, 2006 inspectors re-inspected 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. An extension was
requested and granted.
3. That on October 16, 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 remove any/all outside storage including but not limited to;
i. Tire
ii. Plastic
iii. Wheel barrow
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 3922 VanBuren St 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 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 3922 Van Buren 8t 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 October 23. 2006
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM:
Adopt Resolution For
Abatement
BY:
Gary Gorman
DATE: October 18, 2006
DATE:
NO: 2006-216
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Salah FargA~aly regarding property at 4625 Tyler Street
N.E., Unit #8 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. 2006-216, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2006-216, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4625
Tyler Street N.E., Unit #8 a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
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RESOLUTION 2006-216
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 n, of City Code, of
the property owned by Salah Farghaly (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4625 Tyler Street
N.E., Unit #8, 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 October 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 August 22, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found two violations that needed immediate correction. A compliance order was
sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on August 23, 2006, the City of Columbia Heights Building Official inspected the
property inspected the unit after being notified of the conditions by the Fire Department. The
Building Official declared the unit uninhabitable. The Building Official posted the unit as
such and notified the tenants and the owner.
3. That on September 7, 2006 after receiving no response from the building owner the Fire
Chief ordered an immediate abatement and a contractor was hired and work to correct the
issues began on September 7, 2006.
4. That based upon said records ofthe Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall repair the drains in the property that are repeatedly backing up and causing
flooding in the unit. Shall have a professional check the drains in the unit and
provide the City with a report detailing their repair.
B. Shall properly remove all water and/or moisture from the basement. Shall properly
clean and sanitize the basement of all/any water or mold damage in the basement.
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 4625 Tyler 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 4625 Tyler 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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