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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 8, 2007 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 2007 The following are the minutes of the regular meeting ofthe City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, and Councilmember Kelzenberg Absent: Councilmember Diehm Pastoral Minister Lorraine Mell, Immaculate Conception Church, gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki requested to add Council appointment of the Council President and Council Commission Liaisons, his request to attend the National League of Cities conference, and to give information on EDA action to authorize staff to seek legislative approval to change the TIF law for Central Avenue to extend, for housing improvement purposes, the TIF district for 25 years. Peterson stated that those three items would be taken up at the next work session, as Councilmember Diehm, City Manager Fehst, and Community Development Director Streetar are not present. Peterson asked for a motion to put these items on the January 17,2007 work session meeting. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to have the discussions for TIF legislation at the next work session and it then be brought to the Council. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated that the TIF item would only be informational and requested it be discussed at this meeting. Peterson stated that he would be more comfortable with staff and Councilmember Diehm present. Mayor Peterson removed items 6F, 6G, and 6H, as the rental license requirem~nL~ hav~ be~n fuLfilled. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Peterson stated that he would be presenting a check from the Columbia Heights Activity Fund for the Afghanistan school supplies collection. The Activity Fund agreed to match the $875 raised, for a total of $1,750, to buy these supplies. Nawrocki stated that at 4341 Tyler Place, which was removed from the agenda, the back ofthe property has a lot of junk on it. The vat was overflowing. CONSENT AGENDA Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager, took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda items. Nawrocki requested to remove item #8 for discussion. 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for December II. 2006 regular City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2006 regular City Council meeting as presented. 2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes a) Motion to accept the December 5, 2006 minutes ofthe Library Board meeting. City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 2 of 10 b) Motion to accept the January 3, 2007 minutes ofthe Planning and Zoning meeting. 3) Establish Work Session meeting date for Wednesday, January 17,2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Motion to establish a Work Session meeting date for Wednesday, January 17,2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Work session items: 1. Utility Rate Study Update 2. Hart Blvd trail & trail connections/road closure (37-39th) 3. Land lease of675 37th Avenue 4. Ordinance to amend the Public Nuisance Article of City Code 5. Proposed purchase of three emergency generators 6. Council Liaison review 7. Request to attend National League of Cities Conference 8. Traffic and Park and Recreation Commission appointment review 9. Central Avenue TIF extension legislation 10. Liquor store update 4) Establish a public hearing date regarding basic service programming and equipment rates and installation charges Com cast calculated in March 2006 rate filing Motion to establish a public hearing date of Monday, February 12,2007, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to permit interested persons an opportunity to express their views on the basic services programming and equipment rates and installation charges Comcast calculated in its March, 2006, rate filing. 5) Authorization to seek bids for 2007 Miscellaneous Concrete Motion to authorize staff to seek bids for 2007 miscellaneous concrete replacement and installation project. 6) Blanket Purchase Orders for 2007 Purchases Motion to authorize staff to process 2007 blanket purchase orders in an amount not-to-exceed the 2007 budget amounts for: " u.. nA__~,.,.~...,n C"l~1+ +.n..,... c"':ll+lcH'u"'lr1~nn- ^1"'\O'f"'n+~^rtC'1 "t"'\H...."'hnnOJ-1 r\+++ko Cf.,+a r"l.+l\tf~__.....,.o:::u~rd'n Dn..........~,...H..,~__n- ..LJ""'-.1'....~~.16 ..:H..UL LV.! .,:)U.lL/It:tUU.U.l.1.l6 VP'-"LULJV,H":) pY1.\"I.1U....:>'""'U VJ.J. U.1\"..t ULU"\,.f VJ.. .l.V~.1J.ll.l\",l.;:)VLa ..I. U..l\".l1J.U.:H.lJ.5 Contract b. Fuel (unleaded and diesel) for City vehicles from the Anoka County Cooperative Agreement 7) Approve the Anoka County 2007 Residential Recycling Program Agreement Nawrocki questioned where these funds would be used. Magee stated it reimburses the City for recycling and waste abatement activities including residential recycling, drop off recycling program, and special collection of problem materials such as tires, oil filters and fluorescent bulbs. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, indicated it helps to pay for recycling at the Public Works Service Center and disposal fees. Magee stated reimbursement is for up to that amount, and is submitted twice during the year. Last year we were reimbursed $47,755.10 based on the funding formula. Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the 2007 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program to provide cooperation between the City and the County in the implementation ofthe Residential Recycling Program and to make funds of up to $45,204.72 available as reimbursement for eligible expenses. City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 3 of 10 8) Adopt Resolutions 2007-07 and Resolution 2007-08, being Resolutions declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of bonds to be issued for municipal liquor stores on Central Avenue and 37th A venue. - removed 9) Reappoint Commissioners to Economic Development Authority (EDA) Motion to approve the reappointment of Mayor Peterson and Council Members Diehm and Kelzenberg as EDA Commissioners. 10) Reappoint Commissioners to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Motion to approve the reappointment of Council Members Diehm and Kelzenberg and Commissioner Ecklund as HRA Commissioners. 11) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 8, 2007 Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 8, 2007. 12) Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 8, 2007 as presented. 13) Approve Payment of Bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 119707 through 120048 in the amount of$I,461,488.08. Nawrocki stated the bills include payment for the employee holiday luncheon. He asked why we do not hire a local tax paying business and stated he was informed that the caterer used was not the low bid. Magee stated that staff is planning the Board and Commission dinner and we are including the local caterer in the bidding. Peterson stated that Tinuccci' s has done a wonderful job for the last four years and that the low bidder may not be the best. Nawrocki stated that the caterer across the street from City Hall also does a wonderful job. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of item #8. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 11. Adopt Resolutions 2007-07 and Resolution 2007-08, being Resolutions declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of bonds to be issued for municipal liquor stores on Central Avenue and 3 ih Avenue. Nawrocki stated that this has doubled the debt ofthe community and asked the anticipated bond amount. Bill Elrite, Finance Director, stated the bonds would not exceed $5 million, but are estimated in the area of $4 million. Nawrocki stated that at the end of 2005 we put $3 million in an Activity Center fund. Since we do not know what will happen with that, we should use the liquor funds that were put in the Activity Center fund for the liquor stores. Motion by Nawrocki to not go ahead with municipal liquor store bonding and instead use what is left of the $3.9 million set up for the activity center to fund the liquor store proposals. Williams stated that funds were set aside for gym space and he does not feel it would be fair to go back on that. He asked if there are extra liquor funds available. Elrite stated there is $1 million in reserves. There was $500,000 set aside for the community center. The resolutions proposed only reserve the right to bond and do not commit to bonding. Nawrocki questioned if a consultant would be hired prior to receiving bids. Elrite stated no. The plan is to close on the properties, demolish the structures, obtain architectural bids, and come up with final costs prior to final bonding. That should City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 4 of 10 be three to four months from now. Nawrocki questioned how the land purchases would be paid. Elrite stated that the purchases would be done with current balances and intemalloans. Nawrocki questioned where the funds would be borrowed from. Elrite stated from the Capital Equipment fund. Peterson called for a second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a motion. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-07 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2007-07 being a resolution declaring the official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City for a municipal liquor store on Central Avenue. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-07 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR A MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE ON CENTRAL AVENUE WHEREAS, Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140-2 providing that proceeds of tax exempt bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain expenditures which may be fmanced temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for the purchase of land and other expenses associated with the construction of a municipal liquor store on Central Avenue and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of $3,000,000. 2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of Tres. Reg.1.50-2 and any successor law, regulating or ruling. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-08 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2007-08 being a resolution declaring the official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City for a municipal liquor store on 37th Avenue. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated he did not vote against the motion for the Central A venue bond as the majority of the Council previously voted in favor of the property purchase. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-08 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY FOR A MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE ON 3ih AVENUE WHEREAS, Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140-2 providing that proceeds of tax exempt bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain expenditures which may be fmanced temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 5 of 10 FOLLOWS: 1. The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for the purchase of land and other expenses associated with the construction of a municipal liquor store on 37th Avenue and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of $2,000,000. 2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of Tres. Reg.l.50-2 and any successor law, regulating or ruling. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Second reading of Ordinance 1519, being an Ordinance pertaining to rezoning of2101 3ih Avenue Jeff Sargent, City Planner, indicated that this property is currently zoned GB and the change is to R3, Limited and multiple family residential. Council approved the first reading on November 13, 2006. In conjunction with the rezoning ofthe property, the Comprehensive Plan was changed and the Metropolitan Council approved the amendment in December. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1519, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Ordinance 1519, being an Ordinance pertaining to zoning and development Ordinance No. 1428, pertaining to the rezoning of a certain property located at 2101 3ih Avenue NE. Nawrocki requested a review of the development and parking. Sargent stated those items would not be heard until the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. This Ordinance is just for the rezoning of the land. Nawrocki questioned the map of the area. Sargent stated there was a map included in the agenda packet that showed the rezoning ofthe property. The rezoning is consistent with the adjoining property. Sargent stated that the final plat has not yet been approved. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 1519 BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 - 37TH AVENUE NE SECTION 1: WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has indicated the Apache Theatre site as a specific area in the City to focus rprlpupl()Tunpnt pff()rt~ nn 1n ~n !:Ittpmnt tr\ h,p!.ll1t1:f" thp ritu !.lnrl pn(,,(,\l1r!.lO"P nf'\CltluP orrnlrth- !lnrl ----. -"'-......r.......-........ -"'"...""'......~ ............ ........ .......... ............-.........r... .."'" .....---.........J .........- -.....J ...........- -......-...............0- 1".....""'........ -- 0............ ........., -.......... WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes that the GB, General Business zoning does not allow the flexibility needed to accommodate successful redevelopment in accordance with the proposed development; and WHEREAS, rezoning from GB, General Business to R-3, Limited Multiple Family Residential provides flexibility in the project redevelopment, and allows for an assisted living facility and a higher density land use; and WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan, as amended by Resolution 2006-241, and is in the public interest and not solely for the benefit of a single property owner; and WHEREAS, the zoning classification of the property for the proposed development is compatible with the proposed R-3, Limited Multiple Family Residential classification, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from GB, General Business to R-3, Limited Multiple Family Residential. SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. B) Continuance of Public Hearing to consider Re-assessment for 42nd Avenue Motion by Kelzenberg, second by '.Villiams, to open the Public Hearing of the re-assessment for 233 City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 6 of 10 42nd Avenue for mill and overlay on 42nd Avenue and continue consideration to February 12, 2007 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, at the request of the party involved. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. C) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-06, being a Resolution ordering and levying one mid-block light on Van Buren Street Hansen showed a map of the area being considered. The mid-block light request is by petition. Of the eight private lots, seven signed the petition. Hansen stated that the nine properties include the city lot, which is a stonn water overflow, and would share in the assessment costs. Leroy Roll, 3946 Van Buren, stated he has lived there since 1952 and that there was a light on that pole, which was changed to the SW side ofthe parking lot. Their light was moved one block south. He stated that he has tried, since the light was moved, to have it replaced. He stated dissatisfaction with the requirements to do so. Sandy Sichak, 3938 Van Buren, stated this area is a dark hole, with problems of safety and loitering. This light will benefit the City and the residents. She stated it would be wonderful to have a light back on that pole. Nawrocki asked if we are assessing mid-block lighting in the rest of the city. Hansen stated that we do not for a single mid-block light. This request does not fall under our current policy. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, by to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-06, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2007-06, being a Resolution ordering and levying one mid-block light located on Van Buren Street, known as PIR 677-37. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-06 RESOLUTION LEVYING ANTI ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR MID-BLOCK LIGHT NO. 677-37 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvement and determining that said improvement will be made i:lHd ratifying i:lnd confIrming an oilier proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment for mid-block street light numbered 677-37 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7 :00 p.m. on the 8th day of January 2007, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 677-37 for mid-block street lighting. Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and detennines that each of the lots and parcels ofland enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvements. This Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvement to be especially assessed against each lot or parcel of land is the amount as billed annually by Xcel Energy Company. Section 3. That the assessment will be added to the utility bill prepared and mailed by the City of Columbia Heights to property owners or occupants on record with the Finance Department. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 7 of 10 D) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-01, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 5045 Johnson Street Gary Gorman, Fire Chief, stated this is a single-family house. The house has sold and the renter is still living there. There has been no response from the property owner. Mayor Peterson asked ifthere was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-01, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-01, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 5A.408(1) of the Rental License held by James Dalkeafregarding rental property at 5045 Johnson Street. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-01 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 James Dalkaf (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 5045 Johnson 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 December 4, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on January 8, 2007. 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 November 21, 2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on December 4,2006, inspection office statIreviewed 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 tound to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and failure to schedule a rental license inspection. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number U5045 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. E) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-02, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 564 Huset Parkway Gary Gorman, Fire Chief, stated the property has sold and the tenant living at the property has not responded. Kelzenberg asked if there are many rentals in this area and stated his surprised that there were rental units in this new area. Nawrocki stated the rental percentage allowed is five percent. City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 8 of 10 Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-02, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-02, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 5AA08(1) of the Rental License held by Robert Machel regarding rental property at 564 Huset Parkway. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-02 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 Robert Machel (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 564 Huset Parkway 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 November 27, 2006 of an public hearing to be held on January 8, 2007. 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 November 27, 2006, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on December I I, 2006, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3.That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and failure to schedule a rental license inspection. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number U564 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. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-03, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 656 47 Y2 A venue - Removed G. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-04, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4919- 4921 Jackson Street - Removed H. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-05, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4341 Tyler Place - Removed Nawrocki reiterated his comment that 4341 Tyler Place has junk in the back of the building. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Nawrocki questioned discussing his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference. Peterson City Council Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 9 of 10 stated that others have indicated interest in attending and it would be discussed at the work session. Peterson requested to re-address the work session to discuss moving up the time to 5:00 p.m. as two councilmembers need to leave at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to reconsider the work session time, Consent Agenda item A3. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to begin the January 17,2007, work session at 5:00 p.m. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the Assistant to the City Manager - nothing to report Nawrocki · 49th A venue, street from Grand Central Loft development, have asked for information when that was previously authorized. They built a burm along the property with tree plantings that puts an open ponding area in a person's backyard. They were told before the holidays that drain tile would be installed. There is also a steep incline on the west side of the property that should have a guardrail. This is a safety issue. If anyone would slide through the intersection they would go over the hill. Requested better information on what would be done to alleviate the resident's concerns and what were the original conditions agreed upon. · Auto repair place, 3841 3rd Street - there is a car without a valid license plate. · 4 ih Avenue - between Polk and Tyler, on the south side of the street, multiple unit buildings with dumpsters that are in bad shape. They should be cleaned up and placed further back on the property where they belong. · Home construction on Cleveland, south of 42nd, seems to be halted. What is happening there? Are we past the building permit time frame? Williams · Our ordinance states that the owners have to show progress on the Cleveland house and nothing has happened for about two months. Magee stated we would request an update from the Building /"\ rf'o . 7 n , ,..,., . . .., ~. Y T. -""'......"'.." uITlczal. relerson suggeslea speaKzng lO me lJUllazng U.!JlCzal. Report of the City Attorney -Nothing to report. CITIZENS FORUM Deb Johnson, 4626 Pierce, stated they had all the windows replaced in their home, with the permit pulled by the contractor. She stated she set an appointment to have the inspector sign off on the work. He came and checked for smoke detectors in the bedrooms and egress windows. He did not look at the new windows. Peterson asked if the inspector was there during the installation. Johnson stated that he was not. Peterson stated he would ask the inspector about the inspection process. Lee Stauch, 1155 Khyber, stated his opposition to recent property purchases and the difference in the price paid versus the property tax value. Stauch referred to his discussion with the car wash owner regarding the new Taco Bell building and his concern that people would have to walk across a drive-through to get into the building. Stauch stated that there should be a formula for any property purchased by the city to only pay a set amount above the property tax value. Stauch stated he wants to come in to the city offices and check the reserve fund balances. Peterson stated that the Finance Department has already presented that information at a public meeting, but he can get that information at City Hall. City Council Minutes Janumy 8, 2007 Page 10 of 10 COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenberg . Read from the Focus on the Values First "Value of the Month - Respect." Our Police Chief, Torn Johnson, submitted the article. Williams . There was a fire at the house across the street from his store. The owner sang the praises of our Fire Department. . Referred to a resident on Reservoir that purchased a home and then was required to make costly improvements to the property. We were not enforcing the ordinances we had, and now we are. The owner feels he is being harassed. It is unfortunate that people buying homes now have to bring them up to code. This is the reason that we need a point of sale ordinance. . Prayer for our health and respect for our citizens and one another. Nawrocki . As Council Liaison to the League of Cities, serve on the finance committee. City/League policies are available for review. Peterson . Looking forward to a good year with great things. . Don't take ourselves too seriously. . Don't forget our service men and women. . Do a random act of kindness. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. 'Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary