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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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Gan'L. Petersol/
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Robert iI. Williams
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Tammera EricsJIl
Brr/ce Kelzenberg
City Manager
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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,
February 26,2007 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,
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLIINVOCA TION
Invocation by Rev. Ken Ribe, Church of All Nations
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 Agenda items as follows:
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for February 12. 2007 regular City Council meeting
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the February 12,2007 regular City Council meeting as
presented.
P4
2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
Accept: Minutes Telecommunications Commission meeting of February 15,2007.
P24
3) Approve cancellation of March 5. 2007 work session P28
MOTION: Move to cancel the March 5, 2007 work session, as there would not be a quorum present.
4) Authorize County expenses P29
MOTION: Move to authorize payment of$20,413.92 to Anoka County for administering the 2006
Tax Increment Financing Laws of Mil me sot a, Truth in Taxation, and special Assessments, with
expenses being charged to the TIF Debt Services Fund and the General Fund.
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February 26, 2007
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5) Approve Contract with ProSource for the completion of supplemental investigation and
environmental clean up in Phase III ofthe Industrial Park.
MOTION: Move to approve the contract with ProSource Technologies Inc. for the completion of
supplemental investigation and environmental clean up in Phase III of the Industrial Park. Funding
will come from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development as outlined
in the grant; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
for the same.
P32
6) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 26.2007
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 26,
2007.
P39
7) Approve reissue of rental housing license for 4341 Tyler Place as it complies with City Code
MOTION: Move to issue a rental-housing license to Bo Phalgoo to operate the rental property
located at 4341 Tyler Place N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been
complied with.
P41
8) Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 26,2007
as presented.
P42
9) 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 120478 through 120617 in the amount of$777,568.99.
P44
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2007- being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4806 Monroe Street
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-29,
there being ample copies available to the public.
P51
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-29, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4806 Monroe Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions - none
B) Bid Considerations -none
C) Other Business-
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-30. accepting Feasibility Report for Zone 2 and 3 Street Rehabilitation, P54
and call for Public Improvement Hearing March 19.2007 at 6: 15 p.m.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-30, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-30, which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 2
and 3 Street Rehabilitation, City Project No. 0702 and calling for the Public Improvement Hearing
beginning at 6:15 p.m. on March 19,2007.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A) Report of the City Manager
B) Report of the City Attorney
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9. CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state
hislher name and address for the record.
10. COUNCIL CORNER
11. ADJOURNMENT
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12,2007
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THESE MINUTES HAVE .
NOT BEEN APPROVED.
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
February 12,2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Reverend Dan Thompson, Columbia Heights Assembly of God Church gave the Invocation.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm,
Councilmember Kelzenberg
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Nawrocki requested to discuss setting a joint Council work session with the City of Fridley regarding WiFi.
Peterson placed this as item 7D, Other Items For Consideration.
PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS
Presentations - Public Works Project of the Year Award
Peterson stated that Columbia Heights was honored with the Public Works Project of the Year award.
Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the City Engineers Association solicits for projects
that are "above and beyond" and they selected Huset Parkway. She presented the list of project partners,
indicating that it takes many people to complete such a project. Fehst reported on the staff project
presentation. He stated this project also won a Developers and Contractors award. The completion speed
of the project was highlighted. Peterson spoke ofthe event and of his pride in the minimal impact this
large project had on our community.
Nawrocki stated his opinion that more was done on this project than was needed, such as replacing a
very functional street. Fehst indicated that the project occurred with Pay-As-You-Go TIF financing,
where the Council is not at risk, like in the past with the office building that failed and the taxes were
lowered to one-third and still failed. This will increase the assessed marked value of the city by 13
percent.
Williams stated that the area was a polluted junk yard and as a city we have really moved forward. He
stated his great pride in this area.
Nawrocki referred to the Fratallone contract overruns.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members through the Consent Agenda items.
1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2007 regular City Council meeting
Nawrocki stated the estimated cost for Councilmembers to attend NLC conference was $1,800.
Motion to approve the minutes of the January 22,2007 regular City Council meeting as corrected.
2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes
Accept: HRA meeting minutes of October 24, 2006
Accept: EDA meeting minutes of November 28,2006
Accept: EDA special meeting minutes of December 20, 2006
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Accept: EDA special meeting minutes of January 8,2007
Accept: Telecommunications Commission minutes of January 18,2007
3) Authorize Architectural Services for Design and Construction Management of Liquor Stores -
removed
Fehst stated that the Council met Jeff Oertel, Oertel Architects, at the work session. Five RFP were
sent out. This firm had the lowest bid received and best background.
Diehm removed the item to allow a presentation from Mr. Oertel.
4) Establish 2007 calendar for Work Session meetings - removed
5) Establish the Local Board of Review meeting for Monday. Apri19. 2007. at 6:00 p.m.
Nawrocki expressed concern that one hour may not be long enough. Peterson stated that all review
items would be completed before the Council meeting would begin.
Motion to establish the date for the Local Board of Review meeting for Monday, April 9, 2007, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
6) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-20. being a Resolution canceling the Monday. March 12, 2007 City of
Columbia Heights regular City Council meeting.
Fehst stated that three Council members will be in Washington D.C. on this date attending the
National League of Cities conference.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-20, there being arnplecopies available to the
public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2007-20, being a Resolution canceling the Monday, March 12, 2007
City of Columbia Heights regular City Council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-20
BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 12,2007
WHEREAS: The City of Columbia Heights City Council will not have a quorum available for the regularly scheduled
Monday, March 12,2007 City Council meeting and;
WHEREAS: The City Council has agreed to cancel the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 12,
2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all interested parties be advised of this change.
7) Appointment to the Economic Development Authority - removed
8) Approve raffle. Little Voyageurs' Montessori School. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a raffle event to be conducted
by Little Voyageurs' Montessori School at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 825 51st Avenue,
Columbia Heights, on April 27, 2007; and furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby
waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing body.
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9). Authorize purchase of two replacement police vehicles
Nawrocki questioned what would happen to the replaced vehicles. Fehst stated that if usable, they
are moved to other departments.
Motion to authorize the purchase of two 2007 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles per the State of
Minnesota bid, with funding to comer from 431-42100 5150 in the amount of $41 ,460, and to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
10) Authorize the capital equipment replacement of Rescue 3,2001 Ford Expedition - removed
11) Contract Addendum for Engineering Inspection Services
Nawrocki stated this is $27,000 over the Huset Parkway estimate. Fehst again referred to the Pay-
As- You-Go TIF. Funds will be replaced by taxes paid. Ryland Company indicates this is their fastest
growing project in the country. Nawrocki stated that TIF does not support police, fire, and local
government services. Fehst stated that taxes on this 30 acre parcel will be up to 50 times greater than
past taxes received. Nawrocki stated that now the city wants to extend the TIF district on Central
A venue for purposes other than city services. Williams stated that we receive a ten percent TIF
administrative fee.
Motion to authorize Contract Addendum No.1 for additional Engineering Inspection Services added
by the City to Bolten and Menk, Inc. in the amount of$27,411.50 with funding out of State Aid and
Huset Parkway Phase II Development Agreement.
12) Final Payment for Huset Parkway Proiect
Motion to accept the Engineer's Report of Final Acceptance for the Huset Parkway Project, City
Project #0404; and, authorize Final Payment of $97,609.83 to Frattalone Companies ofSt. Paul,
Minnesota.
13) Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 12. 2007
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 12, 2007.
14) Approve reissue of rental housing license for 564 Huset Parkway NE. as it complies with City Code
Motion to issue a rental-housing license to Robert Machel to operate the rental property located at
564 Huset Parkway N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been
complied with.
15) Approve reissue of rental housing license for 3911 Van Buren Street N.E. as it complies with City
Code
Motion to issue a rental-housing license to Sviti ana Moore to operate the rental property located at
3911 Van Buren Street N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been
complied with.
16) Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 12,2007 as
presented.
17) 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 120237 through 120477 in the amount of $3,372,995.81.
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Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented, with the
exception of items number 3,4, 7, and 10. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Items removed for discussion
3) Authorize Architectural Services for Design and Construction Management of Liquor Stores
Peterson introduced Jeff Oertel, principal of Oertel Architects. Fehst corrected any misunderstanding
by stating that we are not adding liquor stores, but are building to supplant two we currently rent.
F ehst listed rental per square foot ratios and anticipated increases at the Central A venue store and the
37th Avenue store. He indicated that the Council has considered possible locations since 2000. It has
not been determined if the University Avenue liquor store would close. He stated that the Council
approved the land purchase on 50th and Central and then the site on 37th became available for the raw
land price. We are building two stores to replace leasing costs of over $220,000 a year. Fehst stated
that the recommendation is to design both buildings for the sum of$191,000. One store alone would
be $125,000.
Jeff Oertel indicated his excitement to establish a brand for the stores, work closely with staff, and
share designs with the City Council. He indicated that Diane, a staff member, has 25 years of
commercial experience such as this. Oertel stated that he would be happy to answer any questions.
Diehm stated that one of the concerns she raised was the hope to set the standard for Central Avenue
and the Apache area. This is a chance to redevelop areas that needs help. She stated understanding
that the future of the liquor business is undeterminable, and that the plan is to build for other possible
uses if necessary. Diehm stated that being in the liquor business has been voted on and approved by
our residents twice. It generates revenue. She reassured residents that we are not moving forward
blindly. Our Liquor Department and Community Development Department will be involved and will
look to build something we are proud of:
Nawrocki stated his support for the store on 371\ but has concerns with our future in the liquor
business referring to reductions in profits especially with the stores on Central and University. He
stated surprise that the 2006 reports are not yet available. He stated his concern that this company
has retail experience but no experience in designing liquor stores. There are special problems with
the Central Avenue site such as property elevations and how deliveries would be received. Nawrocki
stated disappointed that there was not a general bid solicitation and that Council did not get to talk to
each firm to pick their brains and get information. The process has been flawed. He stated that we
should not include the Central Avenue store.
Diehm clarified that MOM Liquor is not in Columbia Heights and is not our store. Fehst stated that
he has sent a letter to the local papers to clarify the situation. We have been unable to determine the
validity of the published negative Letter to the Editor.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Oertel Architects for architectural and construction management services based on
their proposal at a cost of $190,000.
Motion by Nawrocki to amend to delete the store on Central Avenue from the contract.
Peterson called for a second to the motion.
Diehm stated that we are getting an excellent value designing both buildings at same time, being
fiscally responsible, and doing more with less and less.
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Nawrocki indicated that the architect's overall cost is only five percent and that most architects work
at about double that cost. He questioned what we are or are not getting. There is an on going effort in
the Legislature to allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores. That would be a deterrent to
profitability.
The amendment died for lack of a second.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
4. Establish 2007 calendar for Work Session meetings
Nawrocki stated that the earlier time on the third Monday helps him. The calendar handed out makes
the dates and times easier to see. He questioned if there would be any conflict with Board and
Commission meetings. Diehm stated that the only conflict might be the Traffic Commission.
Young explained that their meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and one hour is normally sufficient.
Fehst listed work session items for February 21: community center study and presentation (the
School Board has been invited), Board and Commission reappointments and information on the road
project feasibility report.
Nawrocki stated that he would be unavailable for the meetings on the first and second Mondays in
March.
Peterson indicated his understanding that not everyone will be able to attend every meeting, but this
tries to accommodate members and allows a full year calendar to work around.
Nawrocki stated that the community center would be discussed at the next work session. He has
concerns on the way it is going. Placing gyms at the High School has not received the same attention
as the other sites. He referred to building costs and lack of discussion on operating costs. Nawrocki
stated concern that this might not go to a vote of the residents.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to accept the 2007 Work Session calendar as proposed.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
7. Appointment to the Economic Development Authority - removed
Peterson indicated there was one applicant, which Council members interviewed. This is a mayor's
appointment. His choice is to appoint the applicant, Marlaine Szurek.
Nawrocki stated that she is already on the Planning and Zoning Commission and we should have as
much input from as many citizens as we can.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to appoint Marlaine Szurek to the Economic
Development Authority for the tem1 to expire January 8, 2009. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye;
Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes -1 nay. Motion carried.
18) Authorize the capital equipment replacement of Rescue 3, 200 1 Ford Expedition
Gorman stated this would replace the Ford Expedition, which would then be used as the chief's
vehicle. The current chief's car would be used for daily inspection as this function puts on many
miles. The Department would also like to remove the 1977 pumper truck from the fleet. He stated
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that an ISO update could reduce us from a four to three. The requested truck would be a one ton
because of all the equipment it would carry. The purchase would be from the state contract.
Nawrocki stated he inspected the vehicle and there is good life left in it. He questioned if the ISO
would permit the pumper truck elimination. We need to get more life out of the equipment that we
have.
Peterson asked for confirmation that the Chief would use the Expedition. Gorman stated yes and his
91,000 mile vehicle would be used for inspections and abatements. This would extend the life of the
Expedition. Peterson indicated that the idling hours are high and very hard on vehicles.
Williams questioned if this purchase was in the budget for this year. Gorman stated that it was.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Ford F350 4x4
super duty super cab pickup truck from Elk River Ford in the amount of$22,689; and an eight foot
fiberglass utility box from Truck Utilities Inc. in the amount of $10,150; and a graphics package
from Advance Graphix Inc. in then amount of $450; and emergency lights and electrical work from
Emergency Automotive Technologies in the amount of $1 0, 1 00; and mounting brackets for
equipment from Fire Equipment Specialties in the amount of$1,500. Funding shall be from the Fire
Capital Equipment fund 439-42200-5150. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye;
Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Adopt Resolution 2007-18 regarding maximum permitted basic programming service rates and adopt
Resolution 2007-19. regarding the maximum permitted equipment and installation rates.
Fehst stated that Steve Guzzetta, our Cable Attomey, would describe the resolution requests and
indicated that their firm is negotiating a new cable contract.
Steve Guzzetta, Bradley and Guzzetta, stated his firm represents the City on cable and
telecommunications items. On an annual basis Comcast files forms 1240 and 1205, to calculate basic
rates. The company decides what determines the basic tier and the equipment includes such things as
converter boxes, installation costs, etc. Guzzetta stated that the proposed rates were filed in March of
2006. In the past, the City Council has performed a detailed review of the rates to be sure they comply
with FCC regulations. These rates were not reviewed in that manner. Guzzetta stated that the options for
Council are: A) do nothing and allow the rates to go through by default, or B) perform no review and
issue rate orders preserving the City's rights to the extent possible. The proposed resolutions preserve
the City's rights. FCC rules require this be a public hearing.
Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak on this topic. There was not.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of
Resolution 2007 -18, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2007-18, being an Order regarding the
maximum permitted basic programming service rate set forth in the Federal Communications
Commission Form 1240 filed by Comcast on or about March 1,2006. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-18
ORDER REGARDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BASIC PROGRAMMING SERVICE RATE SET FORTH IN THE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FORM 1240 FILED BY COMCAST ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1,2006
WHEREAS, under Section 623 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, 47 U.S.c. S 543, as amended, the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota (hereinafter the "City") is permitted to regulate rates for basic cable service; and
WHEREAS, the City is certified as a rate regulation authority pursuant to rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(hereinafter "FCC"); and
WHEREAS, Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. (hereinafter "Comcast"), the local franchise holder, filed with the City an FCC
Form 1240 "Updating Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services", on or about March 1, 2006, purporting to
set forth and justify the maximum rate it could charge to subscribers in the City for basic cable service (hereinafter the "2006
FCC Form 1240"); and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing to solicit the views of interested persons concerning the 2006 FCC Form 1240;
and
WHEREAS, the rate set forth herein will govern Comcast's basic service rate until Comcast lawfully implements a further
rate change pursuant to applicable FCC regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the following is resolved:
1. Comcast's maximum permitted rate for basic cable service, as calculated in the 2006 FCC Form 1240, is neither approved
nor denied. but may: (i) function as a basic service rate ceiling during the relevant rate period; and (ii) be utilized in future
basic service rate filings, to the extent permitted by and consistent with FCC rules and decisions.
2. Comcast shall not charge any rate higher than the maximum permitted rate set forth in the 2006 FCC Form 1240, nor
increase that rate, unless such rate is first filed with and approved by the City, in accordance with applicable law and
regulations, including but not limited to the notice requirements imposed by 47 C.F.R. S 76.1603, or as otherwise expressly
permitted under applicable-law and regulations.
3. Comcast may charge rates less than the lawful maximum permitted rate for basic service, as long as such rates are applied
in a uniform and nondiscriminatory way, pursuant to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The City,
however, shall not be deemed to have approved such rates.
4. This Order is based on the representations made by Comcast in its 2006 FCC Form 1240. Should information come to the
City's attention that these representations were inaccurate in any material way, the City reserves the right to take appropriate
action. This Order is not to be construed as a fmding that the City has accepted as correct any specific entry, explanation,
calculation or rate in the 2006 FCC Form 1240.
5. The City reserves all of its rights with respect to rate regulation, including (but not limited to): (i) the right to request and
review data, and documents concerning the 2006 FCC Form 1240 in order to determine the impact, if any, such data and
documents have on rates proposed in future basic service rate filings; (ii) the right to address issues raised in the 2006 FCC
Form 1240 that are relevant to any City review of subsequent basic service rate filings; and (iii) the right to request additional
information concerning the 2006 FCC Form 1240 that is relevant to any City review of subsequent basic service rate filings.
6. This Order constitutes a written decision for purposes of 47 C.F.R. S 76.936(a).
7. This Order shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the City.
8. This Order shall be released to the public and to Com cast, and a public notice shall be published stating that this Order has
been issued and is available for review, pursuant to 47 C,F.R. * 76.936(b).
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of
Resolution 2007-19, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2007-19, being an Order regarding the
maximum permitted equipment and installation rates set forth in the Federal Communications
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Commission Form 1205 filed by Comcast on or about March 1,2006. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-19
ORDER REGARDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION RATES SET FORTH IN
THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMM. FORM 1205 FILED BY COMCAST ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1,2006
WHEREAS, under Section 623 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, 47 U.S.c. ~ 543, as amended, the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota (hereinafter the "City") is permitted to regulate rates for equipment and installations; and
WHEREAS, the City is certified as a rate regulation authority pursuant to rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(hereinafter "FCC"); and
WHEREAS, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (hereinafter "Comcast") filed with the City an FCC Form 1205
"Determining Regulated Equipment and Installation Costs, 'Equipment Form'" (hereinafter the "2006 FCC Form 1205"), on
or about March 1, 2006, purporting to set forth and justify the rates it could charge to subscribers in the City for equipment
and installations; and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing to solicit the views of interested persons concerning the 2006 FCC Form 1205;
and
WHEREAS, the rates set forth herein will govern Comcast's equipment rates and installation charges until Comcast lawfully
implements a further rate change pursuant to applicable FCC regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the following is resolved:
1. Comcast's maximum permitted rates and charges for equipment and installation, as calculated in the 2006 FCC Form
1205, are neither approved nor denied, but may function as a rate ceiling during the relevant rate period.
2. Comcast shall not charge any rates higher than the applicable maximum permitted rates set in the 2006 FCC Form 1205
nor increase those rates, unless such rates are first filed with and approved by the City, in accordance with applicable law and
regulations, including but not limited to the notice requirements imposed by 47 C.F.R. ~ 76.1603, or as otherwise expressly
permitted under applicable law and regulations.
3. Comcast may charge rates less than the lawful maximum permitted rates for equipment and installation, as long as such
rates are applied in a uniform and nondiscriminatory way, pursuant to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The City, however, shall not be deemed to have approved such rates.
4. This Order is based on the representations made by Comcast in its 2006 FCC Form 1205. Should information come to the
City's attention that these representations were inaccurate in any material way, the City reserves the right to take appropriate
action. This Order is not to be construed as a rmding that the City has accepted as correct any specific entry, explanation,
calculation or rate in the 2006 FCC Form 1205.
5. The City reserves all of its rights with respect to rate regulation, including (but not limited to): (i) the right to request and
review data, and documents concerning the 2007 FCC Form 1205 in order to determine the impact, if any, such data and
documents have on rates proposed in future equipment and installation rate filings; (ii) the right to address issues raised in the
2006 FCC Form 1205 that are relevant to any City review of subsequent equipment and installation rate filings; and (iii) the
right to request additional information concerning the 2006 FCC Form 1205 that is relevant to any City review of subsequent
equipment and installation rate filings.
6. This Order constitutes a written decision for purposes of 47 C.F.R. S 76.936(a).
7. This Order shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the City.
8. This Order shall be released to the public and to Comcast, and a public notice shall be published stating that this Order has
been issued and is available for review, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S 76.936(b).
Nawrocki stated that it does not look like rates are going up, but standard service is going up by six to
eight percent and they do this yearly. Guzzetta stated that is above the control ofthe city, and
unregulated rates will be going up.
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B) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-22 adopting the assessment levy for 233 42nd Avenue. for the 2006 Street
Rehabilitation Proiect
Peterson stated this assessment hearing was previously delayed, as the owner was out of town. Young
stated that staff spoke to the owner, explaining the assessment and cost. The owner is in agreement and
will not be in attendance tonight.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2007-22, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by William, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-22 being a resolution
adopting assessment roll for 233 42nd A venue as part of the Street Rehabilitation Project. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-22
RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR 233 42nd AVENUE
PROJECT NO. 0502, ZONE 7B STREET REHABILITATION
Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said
improvements have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessments
numbered 2006-Z7-44-002, Mill and Overlay on 42nd Avenue, 2nd Street to 3rd Street, specifically 233 42nd Avenue, in Project
0502 - Zone 7B.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 12th day of
February, 2007, in the City Council Chamber, 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 improvements 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 and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an
assessment roll therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for
Local Improvements" 2006-Z7-44-002, Project 0502.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll
was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Assessment Amount". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such
improvements to be especially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the an10unt set opposite the description of each
such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before March 14th, 2007. Any unpaid
amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year
2008. The annual principal installments, together with 6% accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real
estate taxes for a period of ten years as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re-detennine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and
confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known
and numbered as Local Lrnprovement numbered 2006-Z7-44-002, Project 0502.
C) Second reading to Adopt Ordinance No. 1521. Rezoning ofa Portion of the Property at Lot 124A, Block
1. Huset Park from MXD to R-2A.
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Jeff Sargent, City Planner, stated items C and D are the same case. This is the second reading to rezone a
15 foot portion oflot 124A and part ofa minor subdivision to correct encroachment.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1521, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Ordinance No. 1521, being an Ordinance
pertaining to the rezoning of the property located at Lot 124A, Block 1, Huset Park. Upon vote: All
ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 1521
BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LOT 124A, BLOCK 1, HUSET PARK
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has indicated the Industrial Park site as a specific area in the City to focus
redevelopment efforts on in an attempt to beautify the City and encourage positive growth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes that the MXD, Mixed Use Development zoning is not consistent with
a single-family zoning classification needed to accommodate a successful property line adjustment; and
WHEREAS, rezoning from MXD, Mixed Use Development to R-2A, One and Two Family Development provides for an
opportunity to correct property line encroachment issues between a redevelopment area and as single-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and would resolve property line encroachment
issues; and
WHEREAS, the zoning classification of the property for the proposed parcel is compatible with the proposed R-2A, One and
Two Family Residential classification, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the proposed
rezoning from MXD, Mixed Use Development to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
SECTION 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-21. being a Resolution approving a minor subdivision located at Lot 124A.
Block 1. Huset Park.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-21, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to approve Resolution No. 2007-21, approving a minor
subdivision at Lot 124A, Block 1, Huset Park, subject to the conditions stated in the Resolution. Upon
vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Nawrocki stated his understanding that 5th Street and Guavitte were only blocked off for reconstruction,
but has now been told it is pennanent. Peterson indicated his understanding that these streets would be
pennanently blocked off. Sargent explained that some maps can take up to six months or longer to show
new information. The approved plats show the vacation ofthe street. Nawrocki referred to the old K-
mart project screening, which is now a mound that will allow water ponding. There is a drop on the west
side ofthe roadway that was supposed to have a guardrail. Someone keeps making changes that we are
not told about. Peterson stated that a guardrail could be placed for public safety.
E) Second reading to Adopt Ordinance No. ] 520. being an ordinance amending Chapter 8. Article I of the
City Code of the City of Columbia Heights pertaining to public nuisances.
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Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated this adds graffiti to the public nuisance ordinance and eliminates the
requirement of certified registered mail for abatements, which is costly and ineffective for our
department.
Nawrocki questioned the requirement to remove graffiti in two days. Minor offenders doing community
service cleaned up graffiti. Fehst stated that we would continue to have community service workers do
this on public property. Literature states the importance of immediate cleanup so groups are not marking
their territory.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 1520, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to Adopt Ordinance No. 1520, being an ordinance
amending Chapter 8, Article I of the City Code of the City of Columbia Heights pertaining to public
nuisances. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1520
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II,
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 8, Article II of the Columbia Heights City Code, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
* 8.204 PUBLIC NUISANCES AFFECTING PEACE AND SAFETY.
The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public peace and safety:
(R) Failure to remove or cover graffiti within two business days (Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays) of the
discovery or notification of the presence of graffiti is declared to be a public nuisance
For purposes of this section, graffiti is dermed as the unpermitted application of any drawing. inscription. figure or mark
upon a structure. wall. rock. bridge. building. fence. gate. roadway. tree or other real or personal property. either privately or
publicly owned.
fS) (I) All other conditions or things which are likely to cause injury to the person or property of anyone.
* 8.206 ABATEMENT.
(2) Notice of City Council hearing. Written notice of any City Council hearing to determine or abate nuisance shall
be served on the owner of record and occupant of the premises either in person or by certified or registered mail. If the
premises is not occupied, the owner of record is unknown, or the owner of record or occupant refuses to accept notice of the
City Council hearing, notice of City Council hearing shall be served by posting it on the premises.
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-23. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4801
Grand Avenue N.E.
Gorman stated this property had an inspection with the tenant. Revocation is for failure to submit the
license application and fees. This is a town home in Grand Central Lofts. An extension was granted,
but we have heard nothing further.
Williams stated his belief that this is in bankruptcy.
Mayor Peterson asked ifthere was anyone present to represent this property. There was not.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2007-23, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-23, 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 Ban Properties regarding rental
property at 4801 Grand Avenue N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Nawrocki questioned these units being rented. Gorman stated this is the first rental in that project.
RESOLUTION 2007-23
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 Ban Properties (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4801 Grand Avenue 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 January 22, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on February 12,2007.
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
1. That on November 7, 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 January 22, 2007, 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, 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 U4801 is hereby
revoked;
2. The City will post for the putpose 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 fust day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-24, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4502
Washington Street N.E.
Gorman stated there are three items left to complete. We have not been able to re-inspect the interior
and they have not asked for an extension on painting the exterior.
Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent this property. There was not.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No.2007-24, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-24, Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,
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Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of the rental license held by L & P Asset Holding LLC regarding
rental property at 4502 Washington Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2007-24
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 L & P Asset Holding LLC (Hereinafter
"License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4502 Washington 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 January 11, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on February 12,2007.
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
1. That on October 31, 2006, inspectors for the City of Colunlbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted
eleven 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 January 11, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted three violations
remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental
housing license application.
3. That on February S, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and
noted three violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address
listed on the rental housing license application.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Shall provide and install a cover on the electrical box on the back of the hot
water heater, shall install a door on the northwest bedroom, and shall scrape and paint the garage.
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 SA.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8l 07 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.
H) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-25. being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4544
Fillmore Street N.E.
Gonnan asked that this resolution be removed, as the property came into compliance today.
Nawrocki stated that the address on the garage is backwards.
Angelic Wilson, 4544 Fillmore, stated that she is the upstairs tenant and indicated her concern of what
would happen to her and her children if the license were revoked. Wilson listed other items in need of
repair such as a bent garage door, leaking storm windows, ice on the bedroom walls, overflowing and
blocked sinks and a dryer that is not hooked up. She indicated she was ticketed for parking on the street.
Gorman stated that this re'(/ocation dates back to eight violations from last October. There \vere exterior
violations that had a seasonal extension until spring. He stated that there can be an inspection of
additional items.
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Diehm explained the revocation process, and stated that if the Fire Department would post the building,
tenants would have 60 days for the landlord to correct the violations or for the tenants to find different
housing. She stated there is a citywide prohibition of street parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the
winter to clean streets, and this is posted at the entrance to the city. Gorman indicated he would give
Ms. Wilson a copy of the handbook for tenants.
Nawrocki described the process to withhold rent, which must go through the court system.
Peterson requested the Fire Department expect the entire apartment and the plumbing and then contact
the owner to bring the building up to code.
Nawrocki stated that in the same alley, at 4534 and 4506, there are vehicles without current license
plates, and unpaved parking at 4506.
I) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-26. being a Resolution for Rental Housinl1: License Revocation at 4341
Tyler Street N.E.
Gorman indicated there is still garbage around the dumpster.
Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent this property. There was not.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2007-26, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-26, Resolution ofthe 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 Boopendra Phalgoo regarding rental
property at 4341 Tyler Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Nawrocki stated that 970 44th has a pile of brush that needs to be picked up.
RESOLUTION 2007-26
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA,
Article IV, Section SAA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Boopendra Phalgoo (Hereinafter "License
Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4341 Tyler Place N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, 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 January 22, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on February 12,2007.
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
l.That on January 9, 2007, 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 January 22, 2007, 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.
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3. That on February 2, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a fmal 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: Shall remove any/all garbage from around the dumpster area. Including oil,
stove, tv.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this
hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
I. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8117 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.
J) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-27 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4625 Tyler Street N.E
Gorman stated there were meetings on January 5 and January 17 regarding graffiti on the buildings.
An immediate abatement was ordered to cover the graffiti.
Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent this property. There was not.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2007-27, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-27, a resolution ofthe City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4625 Tyler 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 2007-27
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 Salah Farghaly (Hereinafter
"Owner ofRecordtl).
Whereas. the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4625 Tvler 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 January 5,
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
l. That on January 5, 2007 the Fire Chief was notified that graffiti of an offensive nature existed on the structure located at
this address. Due to the inability of the City of Columbia Heights to locate a responsible person for this property the Fire
Chief ordered an immediate abatement of all graffiti on the structure.
2. That on January 5, 2007 DuAll Services spray-painted over the graffiti.
3. That on Januarj 5, 2007 notices were sent to the o\vner via regular and certified mail at the address listed on file.
4. That based upon said records oft~e Fire Department, the followiJlg conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found
to exist and have been abated, to wit: Graffiti of an offensive nature existed and was removed.
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.
K) Adopt Resolution No. 2007-28 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4633 Tyler Street N.E
Gorman stated this is also for immediate abatement of graffiti.
Mayor Peterson asked ifthere was anyone present to represent this property. There was not.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution No. 2007-28, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-28, a resolution of the City
Council ofthe City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4633 Tyler 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 2007-28
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 Salah F arghaly (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4633 Tyler 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 January 5,
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
1. That on January 5, 2007 the Fire Chief was notified that graffiti of an offensive nature existed on the structure located at
this address. Due to the inability of the City of Columbia Heights to locate a responsible person for this property the Fire
Olief ordered an immediate abatement of all graffiti on the structure.
2, That on January 5,2007 DuAll Services spray-painted over the graffiti.
3. That on January 5, 2007 notices were sent to the owner via regular and certified 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 and have been abated, to wit: Graffiti of an offensive nature existed and was removed.
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 4633 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
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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
l.The property located at 4633 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.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Other Business
1) Home rehabilitation program, home replace program. and contamination remediation program
Peterson indicated this item is informational.
Bob Streetar, Community Development Director, spoke regarding legislation to extend the Central
A venue TIF district. This would follow City Goal #3 and the City's Comprehensive Plan to promote
and preserve single family homes, support upgrading of older homes in the community, and improve
housing stock. The median year of homes built in our community is 1957; this is fourteen years older
than the rest of the metro. Improvement resources, such as CDBG funds, continue to decline and the
state loan program, This Old House was eliminated. There were 72 homes participating in that
program. Streetar stated that we currently fund a $35,000 GMHS rehabilitation program.
Streetar indicated that extension of the TIF district along Central Avenue would allow for residential
rehabilitation funds and be used to address the contamination along Central Avenue in the area of
Mady's, estimated at about $3,000,000. This area was a dump and is very contaminate. The grants
available for contamination clean up are declining. We have housing, deferred maintenance, and
contamination issues. Without intervention, it will get worse.
Streetar indicated that the A3C7 tax increment financing district is from 37th to 43rd Avenue. It
generates $650,000 a year now. Streetar suggesting extending the district for 25 years for housing
rehabilitation, replacement, and contamination cleanup. He stated that when the TIF district
decertifies we could receive less government aid. This information has been presented to the EDA
and City Council. The EDA voted 6 ayes - 1 nay to move forward. Staff has meet with our
Legislators and they are supportive. The funds would be available in 2010, but bonds could be sold
for earlier use. Streetar indicated that if the TIF district closes, the option to extend the district would
no longer be possible.
Nawrocki spoke on the history of the TIF district and bonds to build PVVS. There was to have been
an interest savings on those bonds. He stated that he has not received the annual TIF report.
Residents were told that when this TIF district ended there would be tax relief. With this, they would
not receive that benefit for 25 years. This should require better information to the community and
should be subject to a referendum. There is merit in housing rehabilitation. The contamination
cleanup should have been considered prior to the land purchase.
Streetar pointed out that there are now less service calls to the new developments. Home
improvement interest may also be tax deductible. Fehst stated that funding would be available to
families making $88,000 a year or less, and so would be available to most Columbia Heights
residents. The extension of the district to build PVVS benefited the 45 families that live there. This
has a chance to benefit the entire cornmunity.
Williams stated that the Legislature would have to approve this. It has his support. When people
understand it, it would pass.
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Kelzenberg asked if we have the support of Senator Chaudhary. Streetar stated that we have the
support of Representative Laine and Senator Chaudhary has asked for further information.
Nawrocki indicated that he would have liked to attend the meeting with the Legislators and would
like to attend the next meeting with them.
Peterson stated that this would be a good thing for Columbia Heights.
2) Approve request for donation toward the Anoka County 150th Anniversary celebration
Peterson listed the difference in the two suggested motions.
Nawrocki asked if anyone has talked to the Historical Society and if they have money in their
budget.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to contribute $100 toward the Anoka County 150th
Anniversary celebration with funding to come from the fund balance.
Peterson restated the motion for a $100 donation to the Anoka County celebration.
Nawrocki indicated he meant $1,000 in his motion. Williams withdrew his second.
Diehm suggested approving a $500 donation tonight and that staff speak to the Columbia
Heights Historical Society. If they can not contribute, the issue could be revisited.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to contribute $500 and check into the Columbia Heights
Historical Society donating $500 to the Anoka County 150th Anniversary celebration, with funding
to come from the fund balance.
Miscellaneous
Nawrocki indicated he spoke to the City of Fridley Manager regarding a WiFi system and cable
programming. A joint meeting on common concerns was suggested. A time and topics to discuss
should be agreed upon. Fehst stated that the councils may be able to meet following the Southern
Anoka County Community Consortium event at the Fridley Community Center.
Diehm suggested a separate meeting to discuss WiFi, crime and redevelopment. She also suggested a
joint meeting with the City of St. Anthony in the Fall.
Fehst referred to improvements on University from 30th to 45th as a discussion item.
Nawrocki stated that the Anoka County Historical Society book will be at our Library from March 1
to March 22.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst referred to the meeting with Minneapolis Councilmember Paul Ostrow on streetcars. He indicated
that they are currently rewriting their cable franchise and would like to have free Universal Service like
Columbia Heights has.
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City Council Minutes
February 12,2007
Page 19 of20
Nawrocki
. Why aren't the Council meeting agendas put on cable TV on Fridays like they used to be. The
public should have a three day notice. Agendas are posted on the bulletin boards, but that is not
the best way to reach the community.
. The Mill Street side of City Hall has the address number of 590, which is the 40th Avenue
address. It is not the proper way to identify the building. The 40th Avenue door is locked during
meetings, so people have to enter in the Mill Street door. Fehst indicated that the Mill Street
address probably should list the entire 4dh Street address.
. Questioned if the parkway signage letter by Adam Davis was discussed at the Traffic
Commission meeting. Kelzenberg stated that their last meeting was cancelled.
. At the work session the Recreation Director presented changes to the city newsletter. Takes
strong exception to this. Went through this discussion before. We have local printer that should
be allowed to bid.
. Council does not want to pay $1,000 to work with the County Historical Society, but spent
$1,000 to work with Kennedy and Graven to extend the TIF district for 25 years. The Legislators
have a department to develop the bills. Why pay an independent when they can have it done.
. Questioned paying $5,000 to Patchin, Missner and Dodd for 4849 Central appraisal. Streetar
stated that is for a quick take condemnation of the right-of-way at Savers. The process is not
complete and the appraisal was required.
. Questioned the Frattalone overruns on the parkway, including lead disposal and why it is
charged to the general fund and water utility fund. Streetar stated that was part of the original
agreement.
. Concerned that a printer was purchased for the engineering department at a dollar amount just
under the amount that would require Council approval.
Report of the City Attorney - none
CITIZENS FORUM - none
Peterson stated he had a request to eliminate Council Comer.
COUNCIL CORNER
Nawrocki
. Attended the Local County Elected Official meeting. Information was received that Anoka County
wants to establish their own EDA. Streetar indicated that legislation was approved last year and is
now being implemented. We should participate to indicate that we have our own EDA and should
not have to contribute, like our library.
. Metro Transit Board is lobbying for an increase in state sales tax for transportation, gas tax, license
tab adjustment and wheelage tax increase for transit.
Diehm
. There is now free tax assistance for seniors and low income qualifiers at Murzyn Hall.
. There will be a child safety seat clinic on Tuesday, February 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Fire
Department
. Immaculate Conception will host a talent show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adjourn.
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City Council Minutes
February 12, 2007
Page 20 of20
Peterson
. Meet with Minneapolis Council member Paul Ostrow regarding the possibility of streetcars serving
Columbia Heights and Northeast Minneapolis. We will next meet with Hennepin County, the City of
Minneapolis and Anoka County.
. Attended the Local Elected Officials meeting where the Department of Veterans Affairs requested
cooperation with our returning service men and women. Welcome them back. They will have some
problems with re-entrance to society. Welcome them, and make sure we show our appreciation for
their service.
ADJOURNMENT
Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
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THE MINUTES OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FROM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2007
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Delmis Stroik, Chairperson.
ROLL CALL: Members Present:
Deilllis Stroik, Brad Peterson, Bob Buboltz, Reuben Ruen, Ken
Henke, Dan Swee and Robert Peltier.
Council Representative:
Bruce Nawrocki
City Representative:
Shelley Hanson
Com cast Representative:
Kathi DonnelIey-Cohen
Legal COlUlsel:
Steve Guzzetta
The COlmnission members welcomed Robeli Peltier as the person appointed to fill the vacancy created by Dave
Mahoney's resignation. As a former field technician for Comcast, he is knowledgeable about the industry.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ken, seconded by Brad, to approve the minutes of November 16,2006 as presented. All ayes.
Alotion by Brad, seconded by Ken, to approve the minutes of January 18.. 2007 as presented. All ayes.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Channel Check
It was noted that FSN #27 was not broadcasting any programs again. Kathi DOilllelIey-Cohen will have
a service tech check this out as it may be a problem with the digital receiver.
Swee asked whether anyone else who had analog service and not using a box was having fuzzy audio on
Channel 45. Stroik said he would check it out on his set at home and get back to Swee. Kathi told Swee
to have whoever was having the problem set up a service call.
B. Correspondence Log and Follow Up on Complaints
Staff had not received any new complaints.
B. Status of Franchise Renewal
Staff and Legal Counsel met with Kathi Donnelley-Cohen from Comcast at the end of January. The
City's proposal was to renew the franchise 'as is' for a teml of five (5) years. Guzzetta explained that
because of the regulatOlY unceliainty for both sides, a five-year renewal is reasonable and acceptable to
both parties. This would put us on the same schedule to renew the franchise as other cities being served
by Comcast. He stated that Com cast is working on a counter proposal that would have some changes to
the PEG fees and possible changes in regards to the Public Access Studio.
Nawrocki questioned what types of changes were being proposed? Katr.J Donnelley-Cohen stated that
the lease is up at the Public Access Studio and they are considering other options as part of the
negotiation process. Columbia Heights is the only city with a separate studio and it has become very
costly to produce the few prof,Ifams that are actually done there. It is hoped that other arrangements can
be made for our Public Access taping and programming needs.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 15,2007
PAGE 2
Members asked what would happen to the equipment used for distribution that is now located in the
studio. Kathi explained that they would still need a small space to hold the equipment and that
distribution would still occur through that equipment. They just don't need to lease the entire facility as
they have been doing. The employees would most likely be kept on and work out of a different location.
There was a discussion again about broadcasting NASA. Kathi eXplained that Comcast does have the
technical ability to put NASA on an access channel, which has previously been offered. However, they
will not put it on an empty channel. Empty channels are reserved for progranulling that is being added
to all systems.
C. Report ons Dept. re: Streaming Video
Reuben stated that he was surprised at how costly it is to stream video on the Internet, especially the
storage fees of the video files. Members discussed the idea of having our own server, storing our own
files, and having the staff to do tins. They thought it would be interesting to know the cost involved in
hosting your own.
Hanson reminded members that this needs to be re-visited at a later time once decisions are made on
what type of services we want to provide, so that the right equipment can be purchased as we upgrade
the system, and to ensure the equipment is compatible to provide those services. It may take the
expeliise of a consultant to make sure the entire system is moving in the right direction. This will be
brought back to the commission when that process begins.
D. Other Old Business
No other old business.
NEW BUSINESS
A. 4th Quarter Franchise Fees
The franchise fees for 4th Quarter of2006 were received and a copy was enclosed in the agenda
packets.
B. Notice that SOAPNet is Being Added to Line Up
A copy of the notification that SOAPNet was being added to the channel lineup on channel 120,
effective March I, 2007 was enclosed in the packet.
That letter also notified the city that the FCC fee was being increased from $.06 to $.07 effective
March 1,2007.
C. Update of WU CW Negotiations
Kathi said tlris has stilI not been resolved, and is being negotiated at the corporate level. Comcast will not
pay an exorbitant increase to carry this programming. She had heard that Media Com had reached an
agreement with Sinclair and that their fees rose drastically.
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TELECOMMUNICA nONS COMMISSION MIN UTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15,2007
PAGE 3
D. City Wide Wireless Network Information as Presented by Unplugged Cities
This was included in the packets for infonnational purposes only. Unplugged Cities made a short
presentation at a recent Division Head Meeting. It was pointed out that the higher the density of
housing, the more affordable the service would be.
Reuben stated he thought Commission members should be present to hear these types of sales
pitches. He said this company did work for St. Louis Park and, in his opinion, made poor
recommendations on their equipment purchases. He felt that staff and the City Council need the
expertise ofthe commission members' technical knowledge before making any decisions.
E. Articles on Wireless Service
Two articles were also enclosed in the packets regarding this issue for the commissioners to review.
Swee said cities should be careful about providing wi-fi service and going into competition with
others that provide the same service. He thinks it would be financially and technically difficult for
cities to compete in this area. He recommends a "wait and see" approach on this issue.
F. Other New Business
Dennis wanted to make others aware of an aliicle he was e-mailed that was a fake sent from
Customer Central, asking for information supposedly for the Cable Company. Kathi stated she is
aware of these false e-mails and warned the others not to even open them, as it is a way for the
sender to obtain infonnation from your computer.
DelIDis also stated he had received the subscriber survey in the mail this week and that it is due back
by Febmary 20th. He thought that was a very short time frame to get many responses. There was a
short discussion regarding some items listed on the survey.
REPORTS
A.
Report of Commissioners
Education- Nothing to report
Library- Nothing to report
Public-Nothing to report
Government-Nothing to repOli
B.
Report of COl11cast-
The repOlis were included in the agenda packets for the commissioners to review.
C. Report of Cable Attorney
Guzzetta reported that the City Council accepted the recommendation of the commission at their
meeting on February 12m regarding the Rate Adjustments filed on Forms 1205 and 1240.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 18,2007
PAGE 4
He also reported that the FCC still has not released the Order they passed regarding competitive
entrance into the cable market, therefore all the details are not known at this time. There
is supposed to be a directive issued regarding the rules of this order within six months.
He will keep the members advised as information is released.
He infonned the members that MACT A and the League of MN Cities recently had a seminar. At
this time, a lobbyist told him that Qwest will try and get a statewide franchising bill
sponsored this year. He told members to stay apprised of this and to talk to legislators to
voice their opposition to such a bill being passed. He stated Qwest's bill is opposed to
any kind of build-out requirements, and if passed, would allow them to pick and choose
where they provide service. They want to target the more affluent areas. And their bill
would also take the control of Right of Ways away from local jurisdictions.
Motion by Ken, seconded by Bob to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. All ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February 26, 2007
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: 5-A-3 Administration APPROVAL
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ITEM: Cancel Work Session BY: Walter R. F ehst BY:' ~ /1: -
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Meeting Date of March 5, 2007 DATE: February 22, 2007 tV ~
NO: DATE:
It is necessary to cancel the scheduled March 5, 2007 City Council work session as three Council
members will not be able to attend. Therefore, a quorum will not be present.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to cancel the March 5, 2007 City Council work session, as there would not be a
quorum present.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
NO:
ITEM: COUNTY EXPENSES
MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 26,2007
ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER
FINANCE APPROV AL
BY: WILLIAM ELRITE
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DATE: 02/14/2007
Attached is an invoice from Anoka County for $20,413.92. Of this amount, $14,911.09 is the County's
administration charge for administering the Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota for the calendar
year 2006 as it relates to the tax increment districts in Columbia Heights. By state statute, the County is
allowed to charge the cities these expenses. This is the sixteenth year the County has charged this type of
expense back to the cities. The City of Columbia Heights is required by law to pay these expenses. The
following is a summary of the charges for the past ten years:
Year PriceIParcel PricelDistrict Total
1997 9.36 363.00 13,183.52
1998 9.48 340.00 11,422.64
1999 10.51 369.70 12,500.68
2000 11.35 377.15 13,288.95
2001 11.10 365.72 14,059.08
2002 10.29 347.09 13,465.67
2003 10.54 386.59 13,488.92
2004 9.91 379.66 13,843.91
2005 9.24 376.49 15,734.64
2006 8.60 360.59 14,911.09
In addition to billing for TIP administration, the County continues to bill for sending out the Truth in
Taxation notices, $1,936.73, and Special Assessments billing of$3,566.1O for a total bill of$20,413.92.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize payment of $20,413.92 to Anoka County for
administering the 2006 Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota, Truth in Taxation, and Special
Assessments, with expenses being charged to the TIP Debt Services Fund and the General Fund.
WE:srns
0702141COUNCIL
Attachment
AnokaCounty .pdf
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COUNTY
OF
ANOKA
DIVISION OF PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAXATION
GOVERNMENT CENTER · 2100 3RD AVENUE · ANOKA, MN 55303
FAX (763) 323-5421
www.AnokaCounty.us/prop- records-tax
. Property Assessment
. Property Records and Public Service f'GJ
. Property Tax Accounting and Research
Mr. Bill Elrite
Finance Director
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
February 7,2007
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Dear Mr. Elrite:
I am herewith certifying your City's total expenses incurred by Anoka County in administering the
Truth in Taxation Statutes, the Special Assessment Laws, and the Tax Increment Financing Laws
of Minnesota for calendar year 2006. Below are listed the total amount for each and a grand total
for your City. Please refer to the attached invoice for the breakdown of your charges.
Truth in Taxation:
Total: $1,936.73
Special Assessment:
Total: $3,566.10
TIF:
Total: $14,911.09
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
$20,413.92
*Truth in Taxation: M,S. 275.065, Subd. 4, states that the cost for administering TNT is to be
apportioned to the taxing jurisdictions on the basis of one-third allocated to the county, one-third allocated
to the cities and towns and one-third allocated to school districts. The costs will be allocated back to the
taxing districts in the proportion that their tax parcels bear to the total number of county parcels. The total
cost for providing parcel specific notices to Anoka County residents was $98,120. The notice was mailed to
121,321 property owners, an average of $.81 per parcel.
*Special Assessments: These expenses represent the recordkeeping and administrative functions
performed by county staff as prescribed by M.S. 429.061. New special assessments were billed a setup
charge at the rate of $100.00 per fund number issued and $1.00 per parcel. Existing special assessments
were billed a maintenance charge of $39.27 per fund number and $2.53 per parcel.
*Tax Increment Financing (TIF): These expenses represent the recordkeeping and administrative
functions performed by county staff prescribed by M.S. 469.174 - M.S. 469.179.
Please remit the TOTAL AMOUNT DUE by February 21,2007. If you have any questions, please
contact me at (763) 323-5435.
Sincerely,
~~
Joa{! Flavin
Property Tax Accounting
Enclosure
Affirmative Action f Equ~~ Opportunity Employer
1:\Tax Accounting\INVCEL TRDOC
INVOICE
TAXING JURISDICTION: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TRUTH IN TAXATION
Parcel Count Total Total Due
7,184 $1,936.73 $1.936.73
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Quantity New Special Assessments Total
6 Assessment Charge ($100/unit) $600.00
644 Parcel Charge ($1.00/unit) $644.00
Total $1 ,244.00
Quantity Existing Specials Total
15 Assessment Charge ($39.27/unit) $589.05
685 Parcel Charge ($2.53/unit) $1,733.05
Total $2.322.10
Total Special Assessment Charge $3.566.10
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)
Quantity TIF 10 New Districts Base Cost Add. Time Total
Quantity TIF 10 Decertified Districts Decertification Charge Total
4 N7 $100.00 $100.00
Quantity TIF 10 District Maintenance Parcel Costs District Costs Total
528 A3 $4,540.80 $360.59 $4,901.39
4 C7 $34.40 $360.59 $394.99
261 C8 $2,244.60 $360.59 $2,605.19
5 K2 $43.00 $360.59 $403.59
42 M8 $361 .20 $360.59 $721.79
41 P3 $352.60 $360.59 $713.19
1 P4 $8.60 $360.59 $369.19
10 R8 $86.00 $360.59 $446.59
11 S7 $94.60 $360.59 $455.19
102 T4 $877.20 $360.59 $1,237.79
256 T6 $2,201.60 $360.59 $2,562.19
Total Tax Increment Charge $14.911.09
TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT
$20,413.92
Please make check payable to ANOKA COUNTY and remit by FEBRUARY 21,2007. Thank you.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February 26, 2007
AGENDA SECTION:.5 A --
NO: - - - s
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
CITY MANAGER'S
APPROV AL
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ITEM: Approve Contract with ProSource for
the completion of supplemental investigation
and environmental clean up in Phase III of the
Industrial Park.
BY: Randy Schumacher
DATE: February 21, 2007
BACKGROUND: All environmental testing for the Phase H study, and the creation of the Response
Action Plan, were completed by ProSource Inc. in December of 2003. This testing process was
required in order to qualifY for Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and
the Metropolitan Council clean up funds. The City of Columbia Heights was awarded $1,091,226 for
contamination clean up in Phase III of the Industrial Park.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has approved the correction plan that outlines the cleaning
process of the contaminated soil and ground water. In addition, they required supplemental
investigation to insure that all Minnesota Pollution Control standards are met. ProSource will be
responsible for implementing all clean up phases of contamination as outlined in their contract. The
staff at ProSource has assisted the City in establishing a strong working relationship with the MPCA,
DEED and Met Council. City stafflooks forward to completing the final clean up of the Industrial
Park Redevelopment Plan and has been completely satisfied with the previous two phases in which
ProSource managed this process for the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends Approval of the Contract with ProSource Technologies
Inc. for the completion of supplemental investigation and environmental clean up in Phase III of the
Industrial Park.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Approve the Contract with Pro Source Technologies Inc.
for the completion of supplemental investigation and environmental clean up in Phase III of the
Industrial Park. Funding will come from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development as outlined in the grant, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for the same.
Attachments
COUNCIL ACTION:
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August 24, 2006
Mr. Randy Schumacher
Project Director - City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue Northeast
Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
Re: Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Environmental Cleanup
Columbia Heights Industrial Park - Phase III
Dear Randy:
On behalf' of ProSource Technologies, Inc. (ProSource), I'd like to again congratulate the
City of Columbia Heights (City) on your continued success in redeveloping the
Columbia Heights Industrial Park. You've accomplished a great deal of work over the
course of the last three years and the transformation during the last year has been a real
pleasure to watch. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you through the
completion of Phases I and II and look forward to moving ahead with environmental
cleanup and redevelopment activities in Phase III. As per your request, we've prepared
this letter to summarize the Scope of Work and Cost Estimate to implement cleanup
activities associated with Phase III.
Scope of Work
As you are aware, the Scope of Work has already been included in the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) approved Phase II Investigation Report, Focused
Feasibility Study (FFS) and Response Action Plan (RAP) dated October 9, 2003.
Therefore, I would like to briefly summarize the work and costs associated with the
forthcoming work.
In short, services to be provided by ProSource will include:
. Continuing liaison with between the City, MPCA, Schafer Richardson and/or
other applicable regulatory agencies.
. Conducting pre-demolition surveys.
· Preparing specifications and/or bid documents for Contractor services.
. Scheduling and coordination with Contractors.
. Coordination and oversight for implementation of soil and ground water
Response Actions.
. Installation of additional monitoring wells to fmiher evaluate water quality of the
regional water table and make a determination as to the need for additional
monitoring and/or remedial action.
. Reporting.
. Project Management.
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Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Columbia Heights Industrial Park - Phase III
Page 2
Project Costs
The estimated cost to complete the environmental cleanup associated with Phase III of this project is
$1,689,965. Of that, we estimate that $212,471 will go through Pro Source as labor, equipment,
expenses or subcontractors (laboratory and drilling). A breakdown of project costs is included on the
attached table, which was taken from the Phase III Grant Application submitted to DEED and Met
Council on October 31, 2005. As you know, the City was successful in their Application, receiving a
total of$1 ,091 ,281 in funding between the DEED and Met Council Grant Awards.
As a significant portion of the project costs are associated with demolition and excavation activities, we
are assuming that the City will be responsible for soliciting the bid package, as well as executing a
separate Agreement with the selected contractor (as with Phases I and II). However, ProSource will
prepare applicable portions of specifications and/or bid documents, provide scheduling, coordination and
oversight with the Contractor and review Contractor invoices to verifY quantities and costs prior to
submittal to the City. Pro Source will again be responsible for procuring contractors to provide drilling
and analytical services.
Closing
As the winter months are rapidly approaching and redevelopment within Phase III is slated to begin with
the onset of thawing conditions in the spring of 2007, we realize the City would like to begin cleanup
activities as soon as possible. As such, we are prepared to initiate work immediately. To authorize the
work, please execute both copies of the attached Agreement in the space provided below and return one
copy for our records. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me in our office at
(763) 786-1445 or on my cell phone at (763) 458-8174.
Sincerely,
ProSource Technologies, Inc.
Accepted by:
Gary L. Peterson- Mayor
James B. Crowl III, P.G.
Project Manager/Hydrogeologist
Attaclm1ents: Cost Estimate (Phase III)
Standard Terms and Conditions
Walter R. Fehst- City Manager
ProSource Technologies, Inc.
August 24, 2006
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Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Columbia Heights Industrial Park - Phase III
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. STANDARD OF CARE. Services shall be performed in accordance with the standard of professional practice
ordinarily exercised by the applicable profession at the time and within the locality where the Services are performed.
Professional Services are not subject to, and ProSource can not provide, any warranty or guarantee, express or implied,
including warranties or guarantees contained in any uniform commercial code. Any such warranties or guarantees contained
in any purchase orders, requisitions or notices to proceed issued by a client are specifically objected to.
2. CHANGE OF SCOPE. The scope of Services set forth in this Agreement is based on facts known at the time of
execution of this Agreement, including, if applicable, infonnation supplied by Client. For some projects the scope may not be
fully definable during the initial phases. As the Project progresses, facts discovered may indicate that scope must be
redefined. ProSource will promptly provide Client with an amendment to this Agreement to recognize such change, which
shall be deemed approved if not objected to within 15 days of receipt by Client.
3. SAFETY. ProSource has established and maintains corporate programs and procedures for the safety of its employees.
Unless specifically included as a service to be provided as a service under this Agreement, ProSource specifically disclaims
any authority or responsibility for general job site safety and safety of persons other than ProSource employees.
4. D ELA YS. If events beyond the control of Client or ProSource, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, explosion, riot,
strike, war, process shutdown, acts of God or the public enemy, and act or regulation of any government agency, result in
delay to any schedule established in this Agreement, such schedule shall be amended to the extent necessary to compensate
for such delay. In the event such delay exceeds 90 days, ProSource shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in
compensation.
In the event that the project is delayed by Client and such delay exceeds 30 days, ProSource shall be entitled to an extension
of time equal to the delay and an equitable adjustment in compensation.
5. TERMINATION / SUSPENSION. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the
other party. Client shall pay ProSource for all Services, including any expenses, incurred prior to termination.
In the event that either party defaults in its obligations under this Agreement (including Clients obligation to make the
payments required hereunder), the non-defaulting party may, after 7 days written notice stating its intention to suspend
performance under the Agreement if cure of such default is not commenced and diligently continued, and failure of the
defaulting party to commence cure within such time limit and diligently continue, suspend performance under this
Agreement.
6. OPINIONS OF CONSTRUCTION COST. Any opinion of construction costs prepared by ProSource is
supplied for the general guidance of the Client only. Since ProSource has no control over the competitive bidding or market
conditions, ProSource cannot guarantee the accuracy of such opinions as compared to contract bids or actual costs to client.
7. RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACTORS. ProSource shall serve as Client's professional representative for
the Services, and may make recommendations to Client concerning actions relating to Client's contractors, but ProSource
specifically disclaims any authority to direct or supervise the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures or
construction selected by Client's contractors.
8. CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT. For projects involving construction or contractor
oversight, Client acknowledges that under generally accepted professional practice, interpretations of construction documents
or field plans in the field are normally required, and that performance of construction-related services by the design
professional for the project permits errors or omissions to be identified and corrected at comparatively low cost. Client agrees
to hold ProSource harmless from any claims resulting from performance of construction-related or contractor oversight
services by persons other than ProSource.
9. INSURANCE. ProSource will maintain insurance coverage for Comprehensive General, Automobile and Worker's
Compensation in amounts in accordance with legal, and Pro Source's business, requirements, Certificates evidencing such
ProSource Technologies, Inc.
August 24, 2006
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Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Columbia Heights Industrial Park - Phase III
coverage will be provided to Client upon request.
10. INDEMNITIES. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ProSource shall indemniry and save harmless Client from and
against loss, liability, and damages sustained by Client, its agents, employees, and representatives by reason of injury or death
to persons or damage to tangible property to the extent caused directly by the willful misconduct or failure to adhere to the
standard of care described in Paragraph 1 above of Pro Source, its agent or employees.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall defend, indemnify, and save hannless ProSource, its agents, employees,
and representatives from and against loss, liability, and damages (including reasonable litigation costs) arising from or
relating to claims for injury or death to persons, damages to tangible property, or other losses, alleged to be caused by any of
the following: (a) any substance, condition, element, or material or any combination of the foregoing (i) produced, emitted or
released from Project (ii) tested by Pro Source under this Agreement, or (Hi) used or incorporated by ProSource in the
Services; or (b) operation or management of the Project. Client also agrees to require its construction contractor, if any, to
include ProSource as an indemnitee under indemnification obligation to Client.
11. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. No employee or agent of Pro Source shall have individual liability to Client.
Client agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Pro Source's liability to Client for any and all injuries, claims, losses,
expenses or damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the Project or this Agreement from any causes
including, but not limited to, ProSource's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, or breach of contract shall not exceed
the total compensation received by ProSource under this Agreement. If Client desires a limit of liability greater than that
provided above, Client and ProSource shall include in Part III of this Agreement the amount of such limit and the additional
compensation to be paid to ProSource for assumption of such additional risk.
IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PROSOURCE BE LIABLE TO CLIENT FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, INClDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
12. ACCESS. Client shall provide ProSource safe access to any premises necessary for ProSource to provide services.
13. REUSE OF PROJECT DELIVERABLES. Reuse of any documents or other deliverables, including electronic
media, pertaining to the Project by Client for any purpose other than that for which such documents or deliverables were
originally prepared, or alteration of sllch documents or deliverables without written verification or adaptation by ProSource
for the specific purpose intended, shall be at the Client's risk. Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
Pro Source from all claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable litigation costs), arising out of such reuse or
alteration by Client or others acting through Client.
14. AMENDMENT. This Agreement, upon execution by both parties hereto, can be amended only by a written instrument
signed by both parties.
15. ASSIGNMENT. Except for assignments (a) to entities which control, or are controlled by, the parties hereto or (b)
resulting from operation of law, the rights and obligations of this Agreement cannot be assigned by either party without
written permission ofthe other party. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any permitted assigns.
16. STATUTES OF LIMITATION. To the fullest extent pennitted by law, parties agree that, except for
indemnification. the time period for bringing claims under this Agreement shall expire one year after Project completion.
17. PREVAILING PARTY LITIGATION COSTS. In the event any actions are brought to enforce this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to collect its litigation costs from the other party.
18. NO WAIVER. No waiver by either party of any default by the other party in the performance of any particular section of
this Agreement shall invalidate any other section of this Agreement or operate as a waiver of any future default, whether like
or different in character.
19. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY. Nothing contained in this Agreement, nor the performance of the parties
ProSource Technologies, Inc. August 24, 2006
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Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Columbia Heights Industrial Park - Phase III
hereunder, is intended to benefit, nor shall inure to the benefit of, any third party, including Client's contractors, if any.
20. SEVERABILITY. The various terms, provisions and covenants herein contained shall be deemed to be separate and
severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any of them shall not affect or impair the validity or enforceability of the
remainder.
21. AUTHORITY. The persons signing this Agreement warrant that they have the authority to sign as, or on behalf of, the
party for whom they are signing.
Pro Source Technologies, Inc.
August 24, 2006
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COST ESTIMATE (pHASE ill)
DEED Contamination Cleanup Grant Application
Columbia Heights Industrial Park
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
ProSource Project No.: 529-00
Item Estimated Cost
11lpacted Soil (Petroleum mixed with Foul/dry Waste)
Excavation (800 cubic yards) $1,200
Hauling (800 cubic yards) $11,200
Landfill Disposal (1040 tons) $6,760
Laboratory Testing (using a 2X multiplier per sample for 24-hour turnaround time) $3,618
BackfiIl--Materials, Hauling, & Placement (800 cubic yards) $3,600
Field Oversight, Equipment, and Expenses $1,083
Subtotal $27,461
Foul/dry Waste
Excavation (42,968 cubic yards) $64,452
Hauling (42,968 cubic yards) $601,552
Landfill Disposal (55,858 tons) $363,077
Laboratory Testing (using a 2X multiplier per sample for 24-hour turnaround time) $20,111
Backfill--Materials, Hauling, & Placement (42,968 cubic yards) $193,356
Field Oversight, Equipment, and Expenses $29,099
Slag Wall Removal and Disposal $12,336
Subtotal $1,283,983
BuildilIg Demolitioll
Pre-demolition Surveys (Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, RegulatedIHaz. Materials etc.) $16,03C
Asbestos Abatement $102,861
Building Demolition $1I2,00C
Field Oversight, Equipment, and Expenses $7,736
Subtotal $238,62
Groul/d Water
Remediation
Passive Free Product Recovery in Excavations $2,300
Installation of Water Table Monitoring Well Network
Monitoring Well Installation and Oversight $96,579
Subtotal $98,8711
Other
Site survey (pre-, during, and post-excavation) $7,05C
Clearing and Grubbing of approximately 0.6 acres $5,10C
RAP Implementation Repan $12,12
Monitoring Well Abandonment $1,200
General Project Management, Liaison with City and MPCA, Specifications,
Coordination with Contractors, Etc. $15,540
Subtotal $41,015
I Total Projected Costs>>> $1,689,965 I
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AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
5-A-Co
NO:
ITEM:
Rental Housing
Licenses
NO:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of February 26, 2007
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
BY:
Gary Gorman
DA TE: February 20, 2007
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 February 26, 2007.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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Occupany 1.0.
10010
30014
30016
30032
30040
30178
1 0069
30046
20148
12000-NC
20136
30098
30042
30068
20418
30136
20172
20123
30054
10027
02/20/2007
List of 2007 Rental Licenses to Approve
Property Owner Name
Hancor Enterprises LLC
MV.A. International
M.V.A. International
Ashraf LLC
City of Columbia Heights ED.A.
Haji Azam
Anne Binczik
Mark Breiland
Harold Clark
Andrew Danko
Keith Hoof
Jim Horn
Shahdi Hossein
Donald Mikre
Carly Nelson
Maynard Nielsen
Riley Shemica
Marvin Sowada
Frank Trisko
Dan Yesnes
13:52
Property Address
48124TH
4330 3RD
4322 3RD
940 39TH
965 40TH
4935 UNIVERSITY
5055 6TH
631 37TH
4512 WASHINGTON
5037 MADISON
4040 CLEVELAND
1036 PETERS
1026 40TH
3855 JACKSON
1231 CIRCLE TERRACE
4733 UNIVERSITY
1214 CHEERY
1000 50TH
950 47TH
3854 Tyler
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of February 26. 2007
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
NO:
ITEM:
5- A-l
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROV AL
BY: -fl
Vf(f/
DATE:
Reissue of rental
BY: Gary Gorman
license
NO:
DA TE: February 20, 2007
The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unites) within the City
of Columbia Heights against the following properties for failure to meet the
requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes has been resolved.
The owner has corrected all violations and paid all fees due.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to issue a rental-housing license to Bo Phalgoo to
operate the rental property located at 4341 Tyler Place N.E. in that the provisions of the
residential maintenance code have been complied with.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: February 26, 2007
AGENDA SECTION: 5~A-'l, ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: License Department APPROV AL
ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson ft"-' DATE:./ I~
&~~~ I-
NO: DATE: February 22, 2007 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANAL YSIS
Attached is the business license agenda for the February 26, 2007 City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2007.
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. Ifnot submitted,
certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 26, 2007 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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TO CITY COUNCIL February 12,2007
*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
2007 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA
CONTRACTORS LICENSES
Bldg
*Paul Paine Masonry 6555 Co Rd 26, Mound
*Pete's Water & Sewer 800 Lowry Ave NE, Mpls
*Kline Corp dba Practical Sys 4342B Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins
*Silvemail Ent. 6603 36th Ave No., Crystal
*East Bethel Htg 19040 Dogwood St NW, Oak Grove
*Central MN Tree 480 Rice Creek Blvd, Fridley
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$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL :MEETING OF: 0b~ 20,2007
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COi:JNry OF ANOKA
CITY 9F COLillv1BIA HEIGHTS
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Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached
check register covering Check Number /2 OL[.'7 Q'
in the amount of $ 777, slo g-. qq. .
through J 2D b /7
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment.
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Check History
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/22/2007 10
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 1
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
02/26/2007 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
ADAMS/STEVE
ARCH WIRELESS/METROCALL
BOLTON & MENK, INC
CHERNIN/ALEKSANDR
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CLELAND/CHARLES
CREE/CHARLES
DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY
FRATTALONE COMPANIES INC
FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
GODI,EWSKI / SAMANTHA
HANSON/SHELLY
JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO.
MARK VII DIST.
MAYES/SONORA
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MITCHELL/PENNY
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGE
MOSER/AMY
MTI DISTRIBUTING
MUSCOVITZ/PATRICIA
NORDLUND/JOHN
OFFICE DEPOT
OLD LOG THEATRE
PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS
QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
RITZEKURA/WANGYAL
SMITH MICRO TECHNOLOGIES
ST ANTHONY SPORTS BOOSTE
ST.MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHU
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
YANGZOM/KALSANG
ACE HARDWARE
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY
ARCH WIRELESS/METROCALL
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GRAND SLAM SPORTS & ENT
HARVEY/ROBERT
LANG/ROY
LARKIN/JOHN
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICE
MEDICINE LAKE TOURS
MN CHAPTER IAAI
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
NORTHEAST BANK
OLD LOG THEATRE
120478
120479
120480
120481
120482
120483
120484
120485
120486
120487
120488
120489
120490
120491
120492
120493
120494
120495
120496
120497
120498
120499
120500
120501
120502
120503
120504
120505
120506
120507
120508
120509
120510
120511
120512
120513
120514
120515
120516
120517
120518
120519
120520
120521
120522
120523
120524
361.08
135.48
22,812.50
23.28
149,653.75
780.00
500.00
67.26
97,609.83
58.58
3.99
26.19
43,114.93
8,445.31
250.00
78,295.00
500.00
23.00
53.24
125.00
16.49
41.30
17.18
2,514.25
24,352.60
6,739.80
116.09
14.60
455.00
606.00
352.70
16,733.71
67.88
8.63
50.00
32.24
116.15
689.59
43.92
138.52
44.78
329.00
1,295.00
195.00
360.45
16,737.50
1,226.50
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02/22/2007 10
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
02/26/2007 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALIT
SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY CENT
SMITH/DOROTHY
THE REGENTS OF THE U OF
VINOCOPIA INC
WOOD/MICKEY
XCEL ENERGY (N S P)
ABC NEWSPAPERS
AEI ELECTRONIC PARTS
ALLIED WASTE SERVICES
ALLIED/BFI WASTE SYSTEMS
ALTO CONSULTING & TRAINI
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS
AMERIPRIDE INC
ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM
ATLAS AUTO BODY, INC
AWWA MINN SECTION HEALTH
BAKER & TAYLOR
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BIFF'S,INC.
BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLI
BROCK WHITE CO.
CANADA GOOSE PROJECT
CARGILL SALT DIVISION
CARLSON TRACTOR
CCP INDUSTRIES
CENTER POINT ENERGY
CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY
CLARK PRODUCTS INC
COMMERCIAL POOL-SPA SUPP
CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC
DAKOTA COUNTY RECEIVING
DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY
DEMCO MEDIA
EGAN OIL COMPANY
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC
FOUNDATION CENTER/THE
G & K SERVICES INe
GALE GROUP/THE
GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO
GOODIN CO.
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFIC
HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC.
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL INST
HOME DEPOT #2802
120525
120526
120527
120528
120529
120530
120531
120532
120533
120534
120535
120536
120537
120538
120539
120540
120541
120542
120543
120544
120545
120546
120547
120548
120549
120550
120551
120552
120553
120554
120555
120556
120557
120558
120559
120560
120561
120562
120563
120564
120565
120566
120567
120568
120569
120570
120571
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 2
AMOUNT
181.87
74.00
292.50
40.00
50.00
1,555.66
37.00
3,795.60
36.00
11.03
2,322.54
88,594.25
3,870.00
320.00
43.81
1,675.42
639.57
435.00
3,810.22
14,026.00
332.15
1,180.00
272.86
860.00
16,742.97
173.16
82.74
534.13
333.00
320.70
672.00
35.00
63.00
61.61
49.77
80.56
2,745.00
602.36
221. 50
19.02
146.05
56.55
223.17
140.00
471.10
95.00
32.28
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 3
BANK
VENDOR
Check History
02/26/2007 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
AMOUNT
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
INT'L HEALTH EDUCATION A
IPC PRINTING
IPMA - ASSESSMENT SERVIC
KENNEDY & GRAVEN
LIBRARY JOURNAL
LYLE SIGNS INC
MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT CO.
MARSHALL CONCRETE PRODUC
MEDICS TRAINING INC
MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F
METRO AREA MANAGEMENT AS
METRO WELDING SUPPLY
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS
MIDWAY FORD
MIDWEST ART FAIRS
MINN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
MINNEAPOLIS ASPHALT SYST
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO.
MINNESOTA NURSERY & LAND
MINNESOTA POLITICAL PRES
MINNESOTA'S BOOKSTORE
MN DEPT OF COMMERCE
MTI DISTRIBUTING
MUNICI-PALS
NATIONAL INFO. DATA CENT
NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUP
OFFICE DEPOT
PREMIUM WATERS INC
RAMSEY COUNTY
RAP IT PRINTING - NEW BRI
RICOH BUSINESS SYSTEMS I
RUGG'S RECOMMENDATIONS
RYDBERG/SCOTT
S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS IN
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA
STAR TRIBUNE
STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO
SUN PUBLICATION INC
TAUTGES, REDPATH, & CO.,
VERIZON WIRELESS
VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
WELSH CONSTRUCTION LLC
3M
120572
120573
120574
120575
120576
120577
120578
120579
120580
120581
120582
120583
120584
120585
120586
120587
120588
120589
120590
120591
120592
120593
120594
120595
120596
120597
120598
120599
120600
120601
120602
120603
120604
120605
120606
120607
120608
120609
120610
120611
120612
120613
120614
120615
120616
120617
200.00
945.51
145.00
4,279.43
105.50
175.71
6,297.20
6,207.03
550.00
365.53
40.00
47.73
68,308.19
350.00
16.95
75.00
801.31
648.00
11.91
219.00
44.90
200.00
60.00
250.00
25.00
89.90
248.90
840.06
19.30
1,183.30
519.77
181.09
29.95
45.00
144.95
757.23
1,044.75
45.78
1,138.50
1,669.01
89.65
8,661.00
6.10
69.22
39,000.00
6,927.18
777,568.99 ***
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BANK
VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
Check History
02/26/2007 COUNCIL LISTING
CHECK NUMBER
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 4
AMOUNT
777,568.99
RECORDS PRINTED - 000500
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ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
02/22/2007 10:05:49
Check History
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GL060S-V06.74 RECAP PAGE
GL540R
FUND RECAP:
FUND DESCRIPTION
DISBURSEMENTS
101 GENERAL
201 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
203 PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH
212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE
213 PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH
225 CABLE TELEVISION
240 LIBRARY
261 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GRANT
265 CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP
350 GO TI REFUNDING BONDS 2004A
378 MEDTRONIC - TIF (N7)
402 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
418 COMMUNITY CTR CAPITAL BLDG
420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
436 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACE-LIQUOR
601 WATER UTILITY
602 SEWER UTILITY
603 REFUSE FUND
604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
609 LIQUOR
652 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
653 STORM SEWER CONSTRUCT. FUND
701 CENTRAL GARAGE
720 DAT" PROCESSING
875 FISCAL AGENCY: GIS RANGER
884 INSURANCE
885 PAYROLL FUND
887 FLEX BENEFIT FUND
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
68,780.17
1,197.67
346.44
1,515.18
173.22
346.44
6,208.44
1,082.09
1,145.51
16,737.50
2,250.00
4,197.50
117,074.86
495.00
437.19
43,376.37
81,875.27
70,017.75
89,287.13
1,165.78
85,584.58
1,477.11
760.00
18,462.95
3,893.28
6,927.18
2,962.11
144,350.12
5,442.15
777,568.99
BANK RECAP:
BANK NAME
DISBURSEMENTS
BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ALL BANKS
777,568.99
777,568.99
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of February 26, 2007
AGENDA SECTION: Public
Hearings
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
CITY
MANAGER
APPROVAL
NO: f.oA
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman
Abatement
DATE: February 20, 2007
NO: 2007-29
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against Chokpa Penpa regarding property at 4806 Monroe 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. 2007-29, there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-29, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4806
Monroe Street 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 2007-29
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 Chokpa Penpa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4806 Monroe Street
N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article n, 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 February 2, 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 January 24,2007 the Fire Department was dispatched to 4806 Monroe Street N.E.
after receiving information that there was water flowing out of the house. The Fire
Department found that a water condition existed at the property and called for a locksmith to
assist in making entry. Entry was made by the firefighters to assess the health and safety of
any possible occupants. Once entry was made, personnel turned the water off to avoid any
more water damage due to the water condition. Firefighters on the scene restarted the furnace
to prevent any more pipes from freezing.
2. That on January 24, 2007 the Fire Department met the Public Works Department at the
property to shut offthe water, after which the property was re-secured.
3. That on February 2, 2007 notices were sent to the owner via regular and certified 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 and have been abated, to wit:
A. Shut water off and start heat/furnace to prevent any damage to the building due to
cold weather.
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice ofthis bearing 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 4806 Monroe Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant,
or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4806 Monroe Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant paliies and parties in interest
day of
2007
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: 2/26/07
AGENDA SECTION: 7e( ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS BY, 1~/4J
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2007-30 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Y oung J.{~ I--
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 2 & 3 STREET DATE: 2/22/07 DATE: I
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 0702
Please bring tlte Feasibility Study from Wednesday's Work Session.
Background:
Staff has developed preliminary plans and prepared the Feasibility Report for Zone 2 and 3 of the Annual Street Rehabilitation
Program. The 2007 Project Area is bounded by Reservoir Blvd to Stinson Blvd, from 37u1 to 45th A venues and
Reservoir/Johnson/Central to Stinson Blvd, from 45u1 Avenue to North Corporate Limit.
Analysis IConclusions:
Attached is the Feasibility Report that details the scope of work for Street Rehabilitation in Zone 2 and 3. Particular issues are
summarized below:
l. Rehabilitation Strategies:
Three treatment strategies are utilized in the street rehabilitation program: mill and overlay, partial reconstruction, and full
reconstruction. In each Zone, full and partial reconstruction or mill and overlay is proposed for the street identified on the attached
area map. A fourth strategy, seal coating, is addressed under separate engineering reports when seal coating work is proposed.
Staff uti lizes three methods in evaluating the condition of the street and determining appropriate treatment:
I. Present physical structure (cross-section):
Each street within the Zones have been excavated down to their sub-base material and the individual street
segment cross-sections are catalogued.
2. Non-destructive strength determination and condition rating:
Braun Intertec, a geo-technical engineering consultant, conducted tests on all streets at 50-foot intervals with a
dropping weight deflection test. From this, the strength of the road segment is determined. Braun also develops
their own pavement conditions index.
3. Overall Condition Index (OCI):
Staff also reviews each street segment by measuring the type and quantity of each type of cracking in the
pavement. This information along with other factors such as drainage and physical structure is used to determine
an "overall condition index".
The results are then used to determine the appropriate treatment to maximize the life of the street.
2. Utilities Replacement:
Utilities have been reviewed in Zone 2 and 3 and the attached area map represents where staff is recommending replacement of
water main. Staff utilized televising, history of water main breaks, age of water main and services, leakage testing (independent
testing), and previous engineering reports in detem1ining utility replacements. Although the water mains were installed in the early
to mid-1960's, replacement of these main is recommended due to the number of water main breaks experienced over the years.
COUNCiL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/26/07
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2007-30 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Young BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 2 & 3 STREET DATE: 2/22/07 DATE:
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 0702
Continued - Page 2
3. Assessment Methodology:
Previously, street Rehabilitation Zones I, 2 and 3 all followed the existing assessment policies for each area. Under the 1999
Alley Construction Program and in Zones 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B and lA, a "unit" assessment methodology was employed rather
than using a "front foot" rate basis. The area of Columbia Heights in Zones I and 2 is essentially a block type development pattern
with streets and avenues. The existing assessment policy for this area would involve "street" assessments and "avenue"
assessments. The "street" frontage (typical fi'ont of property or where driveway access is) would pay a particular rate for the full
frontage for that type of treatment (mill & overlay or full reconstruction, for example) used on that street. That same parcel would
pay a reduced rate for the avenue for the full frontage. The area in Zone 3 has primarily curved streets and uses only "street"
frontage.
I am a proponent of unit basis assessment methodology in reconstruction areas as it has been my experience that the court system
has accepted this rationale from an appeal basis. Going to a unit basis methodology would still create different rates for street and
avenue dependent upon the type of treatment the adjacent avenues receive,
4. Scope of Work:
At the January 23, 2006 City Council meeting, staff recommended dividing Zone 1 into two zones along 45th Avenue. Zone lA
south of 45th Avenue was included in the work done in 2006. At this time staffis recommending construction in Zone 1 B be
delayedfor at least one year due to the possible redevelopment of that area andforfinancial considerations. (It is anticipated the
infrastructurefundwill show a negative balance at the end of2007.)
Reconstruction of University Avenue Service Drive from 40th to 451h Avenues has been prioritized by MnlDOT as third for a
cooperative agreement grant. The funding for the grant will not be known until later in 2007, although staff has been informed by
MnlDOT that the City's project should receive funding. Staff recommends this project be delayed until 2008 when the Mn/DOT
financing is in place.
5. Financing: Street Rehabilitation Zone 2 and 3:
The cost sharing policy provides a 50/50 cost share for full reconstruction streets, 70/30 for partial reconstruction and 85115 for
mill & overlay.
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
I. Full street reconstruction:
2. Partial street reconstruction:
3. Mill & Overlay reconstruction:
4. Utilities:
$ 189,395.
$ 717,290.
$ 106,110.
$ **
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/26/07
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINA TING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2007-30 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Young BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 2 & 3 STREET DA TE: 2/22/07 DATE:
REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 0702
Continued - Page 3
Project funding is proposed as follows:
Assessments:
Infrastructure Fund (Construction):
Infrastructure Fund (Engineering and Admin):
Sanitary Sewer Fund:
Water Construction Fund:
Storm Sewer Fund:
$ 708,285.
$ 304,510.
$ 101,275.
$**
$ **
$ **
The costs and associated funding for utility work (**) will be further developed during the final design.
The City Council may want to consider adding a flat fee of 10% of the construction cost to the assessment amount to assess a
portion of the Engineering and Administration costs. The affect on assessment rates is detailed on sheets 5 and 6 in the Feasibility
Study. If a 10% fee was added, the funding would be revised to:
Assessments: $ 779,115.
Infrastructure Fund (Construction): $ 304,510.
Infrastructure Fund (Engineering and Admin): $ 30,445.
6. Past Assessments:
Zone 2 and 3 have areas that have had improvements assessed in the last 10 years on the proposed program area streets.
7. Concurrent Projects:
None.
8. Utility Issues:
Staff has evaluated both the sanitary sewer system and the storm sewer system for maintenance needs or improvements. The
sanitary sewer main system has been cleaned and televised by staff and the reports indicate that overall the condition of the piping
is acceptable with minor corrective recommendations by staff.
The report does provide deficiencies several catch basins in Zone 2 and 3 and minor pipe replacements. Staff is recommending
replacement of structures and piping due to deteriorated block or brick construction and concrete pipe.
Staff has also conducted an age survey of water service lines in areas where the water main will be replaced and no sub-standard
water service lines are anticipated. Staff recommends inoperable stopboxes be replaced and assessed to the benefiting properties
for the actual construction cost.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/26/07
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2007-30 ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Young BY:
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 2 & 3 STREET DATE: 2/22/07 DATE:
REHABILlT A TlON AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 0702
Continued - Page 4
9. Meeting Dates:
Staff has established the following meeting dates:
Resident Informational:
Public Hearing:
March sU" 2007
March 19th, 2007
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-30, there being ample copies available for the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-30, which accepts the Feasibility Report for Zone 2 and 3 Street
Rehabilitation, City Project No. 0702, and calling for the Public Improvement Hearing beginning at 6: 15 p.m. on March 19, 2007.
Attachments:
Resolution
COUNCiL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-30
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 2 AND 3
STREET REHABILITATION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
CITY PROJECT - NO. 0702
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-174, a report has been prepared by the City Engineer with reference
to the Zone 2 and 3 area of the Street Rehabilitation Program, and
WHEREAS, Zone 2 is bounded by Reservoir Blvd to Stinson Blvd, from 37th Avenue to 45th Avenue.
WHEREAS, Zone 3 is bounded by Reservoir Blvd/Johnson Street/Central Avenue to Stinson Blvd., from 45th
Avenue/4th Avenue to North Corporate Limit.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and cost
effective, and
Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 26,2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA
I. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment
of abutting or benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $ 1,114,070.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 19th day of March, 2007, in the City
Council Chambers at 590 40th Avenue N.E. at 6: 15 P.M. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published
notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Dated this 26th day ofFebruary, 2007.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Ro II Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz,
Deputy City Clerk
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City of Columbia Heights
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
2007 STREET REHABILITATION
IMPROVEMENTS:
Zones 2 and 3
CITY PROJECT 0702
FEBRUARY, 2007
E}/GINEERING DEPARTME1VT
637 38th Avenue lYE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-706-3700 ~:# 763-706-3701 (Fax)
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STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ZONE 2 AND 3
PROJECT NUMBER 0702
LOCATION:
ZONE 2 - AREA BOUNDED BY
RESERVOIR BLVD TO STINSON BLVD,
37TH AVENUE TO 45TH A VENUE
ZONE 3 - AREA BOUNDED BY
CENTRAL A VENUE TO STINSON BLVD,
4 7TH A VENUE/45 TH A VENUE TO NORTH CORPORATE LIMIT
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed street rehabilitation within
Zone 2 and 3.
IMPROVEMENTS: Full Street Reconstruction-
Concrete curb and gutter, granular sub-base if needed, new aggregate base and
new bituminous surfacing.
Partial Street Reconstruction -
Random curb and gutter replacement as required, granular sub-base if needed,
new aggregate base and new bituminous surfacing.
Mill and Overlay -
Random curb and gutter replacement as required, and new] Yz" to 2Y:z" bituminous
surface.
Utility Construction -
Water main construction and replacement as required to improve or maintain the
distribution system. Sanitary sewer replacements and repairs as required to
maintain the collection system. Storm sewer construction and repairs as required
to improve or maintain the collection system.
INITIA nON:
City COlIDcil in accordance with the Street Rehabilitation Policy.
OWNERS
ABUTTING
OR
IMPACTED:
Full Street Reconstruction - Zone 2
1. Ulysses Street Johnson Street to Cul-de-sac
(22)
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Partial Street Reconstruction - Zone 2
1. Tyler Street 41 5t Avenue to 42nd Avenue (20)
2. Polk Street 41st Avenue to 42nd Avenue (22)
3. Hayes Street 37'h Avenue to 41st Avenue (102)
4. Cleveland Street 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue (22)
41st Avenue to 42nd Avenue (15)
5. McKinley Street 39Y2 Avenue to 40th Avenue (11)
Partial Street Reconstruction - Zone 3
1. Fairway Drive 49th Avenue to Fairway Drive (30)
Mill and Overlay - Zone 2
1. Polk Street
2. 39th Avenue
3. 39Y2 Avenue
42nd Avenue to 43rd Avenue (16)
Cleveland Street to McKinley Street (2)
Cleveland Street to McKinley Street (9)
Mill and Overlay - Zone 3
1. Tyler Street 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue (14)
ISSUES:
The following is a study of the key project issues.
Street Reconstruction
The proposed roadway would consist of a two lane bituminous cross section with
concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width would generally match the existing
street width.
Partial Street Reconstruction
The proposed roadway would consist of a new bituminous/gravel cross section,
the width remaining the same. Existing concrete curb and gutter would be
preserved except for sections with poor drainage. Driveway openings with drive-
over curbs will be removed and replaced on a lineal foot cost at the request of
property owners.
Mill and Overlay
The proposed construction would consist of milling up to 1 W' of bituminous cross
section and paving a new 1 Yz" to 2W' bituminous mat. Existing concrete curb and
gutter would be preserved except for sections with poor drainage. Driveway
openings with drive-over curbs will be removed and replaced on a lineal foot cost
at the request of property owners.
Utilities
Water main replacement is proposed for Ulysses Street (Zone 2) and Fairway
Drive (Zone 3). Staff is not anticipating any water services will need to be
replaced, however, the type and size of water service is field verified during
construction. Any water service other than % " or larger copper is replaced.
Inoperable stop boxes \:viH be repaired/replaced.
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FEASIBILITY:
SCHEDULE:
FINANCING:
Storm sewer will be extended on Cleveland Street and 39~ Avenue from 40th
A venue to Prestemon Park. This will complete the storm sewer construction for
the Prestemon Park area.
Roadway construction will include minor modifications to existing sanitary and
storm sewer and water main utility surface structures in order to meet proposed
finish grades.
The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency with the
street rehabilitation policy, cost-effective with the inclusion of partial city
funding, and technically feasible as prescribed in the construction
recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The project and project
elements should be implemented as proposed in this study. The improvements,
once completed, will provide a benefit to the properties served.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2007, with substantial
completion occurring in the late summer of2007.
Council receives draft Feasibility Report
Council receives final Feasibility Report and orders Public Improvement Hearing
Public Informational meeting prior to Public Improvement Hearing
Public Improvement Hearing and Council orders Public Improvement Project
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids
Bid Opening
Council Awards Contract
Begin Construction
Construction Completed
February 21
February 26
March 8
March 19
March 26
May 3
May 14
June 4
August 3 I
Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties,
infrastructure fund including Municipal State Aid funds (population
apportionment), and utility funds.
Zone 2 and 3
The estimated construction costs for each option are as follows:
Full street reconstruction
Partial street reconstruction
Mill and overlay
$ 189,395.
$ 717,290.
$106,110.
Type of Construction
Full Reconstruction
Partial Reconstruction
Mill and Overlay
(Engineering and Admin)
Proposed Assessments
$ 94,710.
$ 516,250.
$ 97,325.
Infrastructure Fund
$ 94,685.
$ 201,040.
$ 8,785.
$ 101,275.
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ASSESSMENT:
Zone 2 and 3
If the City Council chooses to add a flat fee of 10% of the construction cost to the
assessment amount to assess for a portion of the Engineering and Administration
costs, the estimated costs for each option are as follows:
Type of Construction
Full Reconstruction
Partial Reconstruction
Mill and Overlay
(Engineering and Admin)
Infrastructure Fund
$ 94,685.
$ 201,040.
$ 8,785.
$ 30,445.
Proposed Assessments
$ 104,180.
$ 567,875.
$ 107,060.
Percentages proposed to be assessed for street rehabilitation are consistent with
the policy followed under each of the prior street rehabilitation zones.
Utility work performed as part of the Zone 2 and 3 project will be paid for from
the appropriate utility fund.
Assessments will be in accordance with the City's Street Rehabilitation Ordinance
and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis or a parcel basis.
Following the other Zones assessment policies, assessments would be on a Street
and Avenue parcel basis. A Street assessment would be at the developed rate for
the particular rehab strategy while A venue assessments would be at
approximately 1/3 of the street rate extending Y2 block in either direction of the
Avenue. This assumes that all parcels benefit equally for the strategy in front of
their property or abutting it, in the case of the A venue.
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2007 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NO. 0702
ZONES 2 AND 3 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(Sections 25 and 36, T30N, R24W)
I. FULL RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Construction Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
II. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Construction Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
III. MILL AND OVERLAY
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Construction Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
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$ 208,335.
$ 94,710.
$ 3,465.
$ 1,155.
$ 789,015.
$ 516,250.
$ 2,697.
$ 899.
$116,720.
$ 97,325.
$ 1,497.
$ 499.
2007 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS WITH ENGINEERING - PROJECT NO. 0702
ZONES 2 AND 3 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(Sections 25 and 36, T30N, R24W)
I. FULL RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
II. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
III. MILL AND OVERLAY
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel
Residential Street:
Residential Avenue:
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$ 208,335.
$ 104,180.
$ 3,813.
$ 1,271.
$ 789,015.
$ 567,875.
$ 2,967.
$ 989.
$ 116,720.
$ 107,060.
$ 1,647.
$ 549.
~007 PROPOSED PROJECTSI
I STREET REHABILITATION
ZONE 2 AND 3
LEGEND
Full Street Reconstruction
.. no Partial Street Reconstruction
Mill and Overlay
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Water Main Replacement
NOTE: The proposed Sanitary Sewer,
Storm Sewer, and Water Service
construction is not shown.
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
GIS I ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
February, 2007
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