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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 14, 2007OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Call m nr~ler~ The meeting was called tc~ order by Mavor Garv Peterson at 7:22 n.m. (Cable ----- -- ----- ---- -------o -- ---- - - _. _ ., difficulties delayed the start of this meeting.) The invocation was provided by the Reverend Peter Law from Community United Methodist Church. Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to appoint Carole Blowers Secretary Pro Tem for the May 14, 2007, City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Diehm, Kelzenberg, Nawrocki, and Williams. Absent: None The pledge of allegiance was recited. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Nawrocki asked that an update on legislative action regarding the Central Avenue TIF district, an update on the YMCA study agreement, and discussion on the Comprehensive Plan be added to the agenda. Items deleted from the agenda completely were Item 6E, which was to adopt Resolution No. 2007-66, being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 4636 Washington St., a rental license held by Amina Yakubu. Item removed from the consent agenda: Item S.A.13), Approval of the liquor store site plans and building designs and to authorize Oertel Architects to seek formal construction bids was discussed after approval of all the other consent items on the agenda. Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki, to approve the agenda with the above additions and deletions. Motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Proclamations: The Mayor read the "Police Week -May 13 to 19, 2007" Proclamation and presented it to Police Chief Tom Johnson. The Police Chief announced that on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at noon at the Anoka County Government Center, fallen officers of Anoka County and the State of Minnesota would be formally honored. Tom Ramsdell will be the speaker. There were no presentations, no new employees introduced, nor any other recognition. this evening. CONSENT AGENDA The City Manager, Walt Fehst, took Councilmembers through the following consent agenda items: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for April 23 2007 City Council meetings a} MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the Apri123, 2007 regular City Council meeting as presented. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 2 of 16 Councilmember Nawrocki stated that there is no reference to his letter to our State Representative and Congressman regarding the expansion of the Central Avenue TIF District in which he was expressing his own personal opinion on this matter. 'o) MOTIOivT: iVlove to approve the iiiinutes of the April 23, 2007 Public Improvement Hearing as presented. Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes a) Accept Charter Commission meeting minutes of January 18, 2007 b) Accept HRA meeting minutes of January 23, 2007 c) Accept HRA meeting minutes of March 27, 2007 d) Accept Library Board of Trustee minutes of April 3, 2007 e) Accept Telecommunications Commission meeting minutes of April 19, 2007 f) Accept Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes of May 1, 2007 Adopt Resolution No. 2007-68 being a Resolution to reschedule the May 28, 2007 City Council meetin tg o May 29, 2007 MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-68, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2007-68, being a Resolution rescheduling the Monday, May 28, 2007 regular City Council meeting to Tuesday, May 29, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. RESOLUTION N0.2007-68 BEING A RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 28, 2007 WHEREAS: The City of Columbia Heights offices are closed on Monday, May 28, 2007 in observance of Memorial Day; and WHEREAS: The City Council has agreed to reschedule the regular Council meeting to Tuesday, May 29, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all interested parties be advised of this change. Authorize Transfer of Funds to Police Department Budget to reimburse Overtime Fund MOTION: Move to transfer $1,200 received from Anoka County and placed in the City's General Fund, to the Police Department 2007 budget under line #1020, police overtime. Authorize capital eauipment replacement of Unit #286 with John Deere 5425 Tractor and Sweepster MOTION: Move to authorize the capital equipment replacement of Unit #286 and sweeper attachment with the purchase of one (1) new John Deere Model 5425 Tractor and one (1) new OCTL Sweepster Loader Mount Hydraulic Drive Angle Sweeper in the amount of $43,612.37, from Isanti County Equipment on the State of Minnesata purchasing contract. Funding shall be from the Park Capital Equipment fund, 431- 45200-5180. Authorize capital equipment replacement of Unit #226 with Tora Groundsmaster 580D rranwer City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 3 of 16 MOTION: Move to authorize the capital equipment replacement of Unit #226 with one (1) new Toro Groundsmaster 580-D from MTI Distributing in the amount of $66,655.00 (with trade-in) plus tax from the Minnesota State purchasing contract. Funding shall be from the Park Capital Equipment fund, 431-45200-51 S0. Authorize staff to seek bids for the etner~eric~ rei~air of sanitai Y sewer a144th ar~d Central MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the emergency repair of sanitary sewer at 44th and Central Avenues. Councilmember Nawrocki asked if this repair work wozdd interfec°e with the Jamboree. Public Works Director Kevin Hansen stated it would be worked aroccnd .Iamboree. Authorize staff to seek bids for the replacement of a picnic shelter at Silver Lake Beach MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the replacement of the picnic shelter at Silver Lake Beach, based upon a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission.. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-69 being a Resolution approving CUP for outdoor sales at 3927 Central Avenue MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-69, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-69, approving a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor sales for Swenson's Greenhouse, located at 3927 Central Avenue, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2007-69. RESOLUTION N0.2007-69 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JAMES SWENSON WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0502) has been submitted by James Swenson to the City Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 3927 Central Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.110 (E)(3)(g), to allow outdoor sales or display. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on May 1, 2007; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring pr°operties. 4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. 5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. 6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and S2T'VTCeS. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 4 of 16 7. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. 8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. 9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. FTJRTHER, ;3E IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall became part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: The Fire Department will require a structure plan indicating the location of the exits and fire extinguisher placements. The Fire Department will require a flame spread certification for the membrane structure. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the Conditional Use Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up. All signage must be done professionally. Signage may not be painted directly onto the membrane of the structure. The membrane of the structure must be kept tied down and in good repair. Approve Rental Housing License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May 14, 2007. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May 14, 2007, as presented. 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 121252 through 121505 in the amount of $1,146,379.29. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to approve the above Consent Agenda items. Motion passed unanimously. The following item was removed from the consent agenda and discussed at this time: Approval of the liquor store site plans and building designs and to authorize Oertel Architects to seek formal construction bids The City Manager briefly reviewed where we are on this process. Finance Director Bill Elrite informed the coecncil that signifzcant changes have been made to the original plans for the new liquor stores. The architectural design added costs. They are not cutting back on the exter°ior appearance costs or the interior costs affecting the appearance to customers. We may need to borrow $LZ million internally, and there are rivo or three alternatives available. Councilmember° Nawrocki asked about the final site and floor plans and questioned the land costs. He also inquired about how much bonding is needed for these projects and how are we going to pay this off. Maintenance costs are extra if the rental payment we were paving covers the new loan payment only. He added, we have to add an elevator. Since we don't have the final plans, he, feels this motion is premature. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 5 of 16 Diane Oertel from Oertel Architects was present and discussed the hard estimate for both stores of $4.3 million. Resident Tim Utz stated that the city should not skimp on costs, and build some nice buildings. He encouraged the city to use union contractors. Motion by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Diehm, to approve the liquor store site plans and building designs and to authorize Oertel Architects to seek formal construction bids. Roll call vote: Ayes: Diehm, Kelzenberg, Williams, Peterson. Abstained: Nawrocki. Motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS First Reading: Ordinance 1525 Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Used Auto Sales and Rentals Jeff Sargent, City Planner, explained to the council that this ordinance deletes Sections e, h, i, and k of the current zoning ordinance No. 1 SI S, which set the standards for used cars and car rentals. Several questions were raised if this ordinance change would include sales and/or rental of vehicles and if cars also meant trucks. Jim Hoeft stated that there is no difference between cars or trucks. Tonv Preciado, frrom SI01 University Avenue and a representative from Bccdget Tracck Rental, Wally, were present for clarification on this proposed ordinance. Wally from Budget Truck Rental stated they would like Mr. Preciado to rent their trucks at the University Avenue location. Both questioned how this ordinance affects car rentals vs. car sales. The Mayor asked how about how this would affect car auctions. The City Attorney stated that auctions are not regulated by the current ordinance or this proposed change. Councilmember Kelzenberg questioned if there would be any grandfathered in. The Mayor left the council dais at 8:10 p.m. and returned at 8:13 p. m. Motion by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki., to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1525, being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki, to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1525 for Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call vote: Ayes: Diehm, Kelzenberg, Nawrocki. Abstained: Williams, Peterson ORDINANCE NO. 1525 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO USED AUTOMOBILE SALES/RENTAL The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C}(7) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Stm~ctczrds. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 6 of I6 (7) Automobile Sales/Rental, Used. a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. b) An open-aired used Fay auto and truck sales or rental lot as a stand-alone business is prohibited. c) Used cars automobiles may be sold or rented as a stand-alone business if the used automobiles and associated business is are contained within a building. d) Used Fars automobiles may not be sold accessory to businesses other than new car dealerships. a ., a: .. , ,.,. c .. ., . #3e) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of--way are prohibited. g}fj A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of--way. fig) The outdoor storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. j3h) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. lei) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. ~j) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-63 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1261-1263 Circle Terrace Blvd. Fire Chief Gary Gorman explained to the council that this property hud six violations. The property is vacant and in the process of foreclosure. Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councihnember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-63, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-63, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1261-1263 Circle Terrace Blvd N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2007-63 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 Christopher & Tracy Decker (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1261-1263 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail to the owner of record on Apri126, 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 March 21, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found six violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 7 of 16 2. That on April 26, 2007, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that six violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on May 2, 2007, inspectors reinspected the property and found that six violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City C udeS(S) were found tG exist, t0 wlt: A. Shall repair the front storm door that is damaged, on the 1263 side. B. Shall remove the vehicle from the backyard, it is parked on a landscaped surface. It must be moved to a hard surface (concrete or asphalt/tar). C. Shall repair the badly damaged driveway. Shall repair all of the potholes. D. Shall repair the damaged siding on the northwest corner of the building where a vehicle damaged it. E. Shall remove alllany junk/inoperable vehicles from the property. F. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 1261-1263 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 1261-1263 Circle Terrace Boulevard 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-64, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1611.37t'' Ave. Fire Chief Gary Gorman explained to the council that this property is vacant, there were many appliances outside, and there were many weeds. Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-64, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-64, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1611 37th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2007-64 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Mohamed M. Essa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1611 37`x' Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and. reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail. to the owner of record on April 26, 2007. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 8 of 16 Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on March 19, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found two violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on April 26, 2007, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that two violations remain uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on May 2, 2007, inspectors reinspected the property and found that two violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall install address numbers in the following location(s). On the front of the house, the current numbers are not a contrasting color. Shall change numbers to a contrasting color. B. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 1611 37`h Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 1611 37`h Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-65, being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4917 5`h St. Fire Chief Gary Gorman explained to the council that the issue on this property was address numbers. Motion by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-65, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-65, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4917 5`h a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 200'7-65 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Andrea Sakry (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4917 5`'' 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 certified mail to the owner of record on April 26, 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 foilowulg: FINDINGS OF FACT That on March 15, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found one violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. That on April 26, 2007, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 9 of 16 violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on May 2, 2007, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: m Address numbers must be a mitiirntitti of 4-inch iluiilbei-s gild must be a contrasting color from their background. 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 4917 5`h 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 4917 5`h Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Other Ordinances and Resolutions Adopt Resolution No. 2007-67, authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivvery of Revenue Refunding Bonds (Crest View project) Shirley Barnes from Crest View (serving the community since 1953) was present at the meeting, as was John Utley from Kennedy & Graven (their bond counsel). Walt Fehst, City Manager, explained that the city is charging a second fee due to the risk of having these bonds out there with the city's name on them. Ms. Barnes stated that their azlditor and investment banker advised them that it is i.musual to be charged a second administrative fee, but they recognize paying the ongoing administrative fees. The Manager asked Ms. Barnes who was their legal counsel, and she advised that Faegre and Benson were their borrowing counsel. She stated that their bond coLmsel.fees are paid by Crestview orz this bond issue. Mr. Utley stated that the resolution before the cozencil tonight allows the bonds to be issaaed and imposes a fee in the resolution. It will be three to four months before closing, so if the council decides to change their policy on this, there is time. Councilmember Diehm stated she just wanted to be sure our policy is treating people consistently the same whenever the city is charging administrative,fees. Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-67, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unaniinausly. Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-67, authorizing the issuance, sale, and. delivery of Multifamily and Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bands (Crest View project), Series 2007A, anal Taxable Multifamily and Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Crest View project), Series 2007B, payable solely from revenues pledged pursuant to the indenture; approving the farm of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the bonds, and the related doculments; and providing for the security, rights, and remedies with respect to the bonds. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 10 of 16 RESOLUTION NO.2007-67 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CREST VIEW PROJECT), SERIES 2007A, AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CREST VIEW PROJECT), SERIES 2007B, PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE Il~~TDENTURE; ^pPRO .TII`;G THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECL~"I'I01~7 AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS, AND THE RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS. WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), is a home rule city and a political subdivision duly organized and existing under its Charter and the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, particularly Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act"), the City is authorized to carry out the public purposes described therein and contemplated thereby by issuing its revenue bonds or other obligations to make a loan to fmance a multifamily housing development, including the financing of the costs of the acquisition and preparation of a site and the construction of a new multifamily housing development for rental primarily to elderly persons; and WHEREAS, a multifamily housing development may consist of a multifamily housing development and a new health care facility if: (i) the multifamily housing development is designed and intended to be used for rental occupancy; (ii) the multifamily housing development is designed and intended to be used primarily by elderly or physically handicapped persons; and (iii) nursing, medical, personal care, and other health related assisted living services are available on a 24-hour basis in the development to the residents; and WHEREAS, in the issuance of its revenue bonds or obligations and in the making of a loan to finance a multifamily housing development the City may exercise, within its corporate limits, any of the powers that the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may exercise under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462A, as amended, without limitation under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended; and WHEREAS, under the Act, the City may also issue revenue bonds for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds of the City previously issued under the Act, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest to accrue to the redemption date; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 1987, the City issued its Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Crest View Lutheran Home Project), Series 1987 (the "Series 1987 Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $4,400,000, for the benefit of Crest View Corporation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "Corporation"), formerly known as Crest View Lutheran Home, for the purpose of financing the reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation and equipping, including the construction of a building addition to Crest View Home, a 122-unit licensed nursing facility located at 4444 Reservoir Boulevard N.E. in the City ("Crest View Home"}, including the discharge and refinancing of certain outstanding indebtedness of Crest View Lutheran Home incurred therefore; and WHEREAS, on May 19, 1991, the City issued its Board and Care Facility Revenue Bonds (FHA Insured Mortgage Loan -Royce Place Project), Series 1991A (the "Series 1991A Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $2,770,000, and its Board and Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Royce Place Project), Series 1991B (the "Series 1991B Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $560,000. The Series 1991A Bonds and the Series 1991B Bonds (collectively, the "Series 1991 Bonds") were. issued to provide funds to the Corporation to finance the costs of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of Royce Place, a 50-unit board and care facility located at 151 S 44th Avenue N.E. in the City ("Royce Place"}; and WHEREAS, on March 31, 1998, the City issued its Multifamily and Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Crest View Project), Series 1998 (the "Series 1998 Bonds"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $10,130,000. The Series 1998 Bonds were issued to defease the Series 1987 Bonds and the Series 1991 Bonds, to redeem certain other outstanding indebtedness of the Corporation, and to finance certain improvements to the existing facilities of the Corporation; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2002, the City issued its: (i) Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan -Crest View ONDC I Project}, Series 2002A-1 in the original aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 (the "Series 2002A-1 Bonds"}, (ii} Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan -Crest View ONDC I Project), Taxable Series 2002A-2 in the original. aggregate City Couneil Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 1 ] of 16 principal amount of $110,000 (the "Series 2002A-2 Bonds"); and (iii} Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Crest View ONDC I Project), Subordinate Series 2002E (the "Series 2002 Note"), in the original aggregate principal amount of $200,000 (the Series 2002A-1 and the Series 2002A-2 Bonds are hereinafter referred to as the "Series 2002 Bonds" and the Series 2002 Bonds and the Series 2002 Note are hereinafter referred to as the "Series 2002 Obligations"); and WTriEREAS, file Series 2C"v2 Obiigativi'iS were iSSiicd to finai'iCe the aCgiiisition, deveiopmerit, CCiiStr'uCt2on, and equipping by Crest View ONDC I, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation ("Crest View ONDC I"), of Crest View on 42nd, a 50-unit multifamily housing assisted-living and memory-loss facility for seniors located at 900 - 42nd Avenue N.E., in the City ("Crest View on 42nd"); and WHEREAS, Crest View on 42nd is currently owned and operated by Crest View ONDC I and is expected to be transferred to the Corporation in connection with the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds, as described below; and WHEREAS, the Corporation has requested that the City issue its: (i) Multifamily and Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Crest View Project), Series 2007A (the "Series 2007A Bonds"), in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $21,500,000; and (ii) Taxable Multifamily and Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Crest View Project), Series 20078 (the "Series 20078 Bonds"), in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 (the Series 2007A Bonds, and the Series 20078 Bonds are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Series 2007 Bonds"}; and WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Series 2007 Bonds are to be loaned to the Corporation, and the proceeds of the loan are to be applied to: (i) refund the outstanding principal amount of the Series 1998 Bonds and the Series 2002 Obligations, and pay or prepay certain other indebtedness of the Corporation; (ii) finance capital improvements (the "Improvements") to certain facilities owned by the Corporation, including Royce Place, The Boulevard, a 74- unit senior housing facility located at 4458 Reservoir Boulevard N.E. in the City ("The Boulevard"), Crest View Home; and Crest View on 42nd (collectively, the "Facilities"); (iii) fund one or more reserve funds; and (iv) pay the costs of issuing the Series 2007 Bonds; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City conducted on Apri19, 2007, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring its preliminary intention to issue the Series 2007 Bonds, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Act, and subject to final agreement between the City, the Corporation, and the initial purchaser of the Series 2007 Bonds as to the terms and conditions thereof; and WHEREAS, the Series 2007 Bonds are proposed to be issued pursuant to the terms of an Indenture of Trust, dated on or after May 1, 2007 (the "Indenture"), between the City and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, a national banking association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and the proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2007 Bonds will he applied to fund a loan (the "Caen") to the Corporation pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2007 (the "Loan Agreement"); between the City and the Corporation; and WHEREAS, neither the City nor the State of Minnesota nor any political subdivision thereof (other than the City and then only to the extent of the trust estate pledged under the terms of the Indenture} shall be liable on the Series 2007 Bonds, and the Series 2007 Bonds shall never be a debt of the City or the State of Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof (other than the City and then only to the extent of the trust estate pledged under the terms of the Indenture}, and in any event shall never give rise to a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City, Anoka County (the "County"), the State of Minnesota, or any political subdivision thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA THAT: Section 1. The City acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the Series 2607A Bonds and the Series 20078 Bonds is authorized by the Act and is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds and the other actions of the City under the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, and this resolution constitute a public purpose and are in the best interests of the City. Section 2. For the purposes set forth above, the Series 2007A Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in an original principal amount not to exceed $21,000,000 and the Series 20078 Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in an original principal amount not to exceed $600,000. The Series 2007A Bonds shall bear interest at rates not to exceed five and three-quarters percent (5.75%) per annum. The Series 20078 Bands shall bear interest shall bear interest at rates not to exceed eight and one-half percent (8.50%) per annum. The Series 2007 Bonds shall be City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 12 of 16 in such denominations, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other details and provisions as are prescribed by the terms of the Indenture, in the form now on file with the City, with the amendments referenced herein. The City hereby authorizes the Series 2007A Bonds to be issued as tax-exempt bonds the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and excludable from net taxable income for State of Minnesota income tax purposes. The City hereby authorizes the Series 2007B Bonds to be issued as taxable bonds the interest on which is inciZidabie in gross iricvillc iiir Lcderai income tax piirpoScS aiid eXCiiidabic iiotri nct taxabie m%Giiic iGr ~~aw vi Minnesota income tax purposes. All of the provisions of the Series 2007 Bonds, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Series 2007 Bonds shall be substantially in the form on file with the City, which is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions (including changes to the principal amount, the maturity schedule, optional and mandatory redemption terms, mandatory sinking fund payment schedules, and other terms and provisions of the Bonds) as the Mayor and the City Manager of the City (the "Mayor" and "City Manager," respectively), in their discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Series 2007 Bonds with the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the City Manager and the delivery of the Series 2007 Bonds by the City shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. Section 3. The Series 2007 Bonds shall be special, limited revenue obligations of the City payable solely from the revenues of the Facilities pledged to the payment of the Series 2007 Bonds in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. The Series 2007 Bonds do not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City, and the City has not pledged its full faith and credit or taxing powers to the payment of the Series 2007 Bonds. The Series 2007 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. The Series 2007 Bonds do not constitute an indebtedness of the City except to the extent of the trust estate pledged under the Indenture, and do not constitute an indebtedness or liability of the County or the State of Minnesota. The City hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the Indenture and to deliver the Indenture to the Trustee and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Series 2007 Bonds in accordance with the Indenture, and hereby provides that the Indenture shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties, and agreements of the bondholders, the City, and the Trustee as set forth therein. All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the City on the date hereof, and is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with such form and as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine; provided that the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. Section 4. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby designated as the representatives of the City with respect to the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds and the transactions related thereto and are hereby authorized and directed to accept and execute the Bond Purchase Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2007 (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"), between Piper Jaffray & Co. (the "Underwriter"), the City, and the Corporation. All of the provisions of the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the form on file with the City on the date hereof, and is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with such form as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine; provided that the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. Section 5. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Loan Agreement, and when executed and delivered as authorized herein, the Loan Agreement shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Loan Agreement shall be substantially in the farm on file with the City on the date hereof, which is hereby approved, with such necessary variations, omissions; and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with such forms and as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall deternine; provided that the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. Section 6. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 13 of 16 other instruments and documents necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the Bonds are to be issued and the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, and the Bond Purchase Agreement are to be executed and delivered. The City Council hereby authorizes the preparation and filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements (with respect to the assignment of the interests of the City in the Loan Agreement and the other loan documents to the Trustee, for the benefit of the owners of the Bonds, other than the rights of the City relating to repayment of expenses, indemnity, payment of attorneys' fees, and repayment of advances of the City). Section 7. The City hereby consents to the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement with respect to the offer and sale of the Series 2007 Bonds (collectively, the "Official Statement") as requested by the Underwriter and the Corporation; provided that it is understood that the City has not been requested to participate in the preparation of or to review the Official Statement and has not done so. The City has made no independent investigation of the facts and statements set forth in the Official Statement; accordingly, the City assumes no responsibility with respect thereto including, without limitation, as to matters relating to the accuracy, fairness, completeness, or sufficiency of the Official Statement. Section 8. The Mayor, the City Manager, and other officers of the City are authorized upon request to furnish certified copies of all proceedings and records of the City relating to the Bonds, and such other affidavits and certificates as may be required to show the facts relating to the Series 2007 Bonds as such facts appear from the books and records in the officers' custody and control or as otherwise known to them; and all such certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any heretofore furnished, shall constitute representations of the City as to the truth of all statements contained herein. Such officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, all other certificates, instruments, and other written documents that may be requested by bond counsel, the Underwriter, the Trustee, or other persons or entities in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds and the expenditure of the proceeds of the Series 2007 Bonds. Without imposing any limitations on the scope of the preceding sentence, such officers and employees are specifically authorized to execute and deliver a certificate relating to federal tax matters including matters relating to arbitrage and arbitrage rebate, a receipt for the proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2007 Bonds, an order to the Trustee, a general certificate of the City, and an Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Form 8038 (Rev. January 2002). Section 9. All covenants, stipulations, obligations, representations, and agreements of the City contained in this resolution or contained in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, or other documents referred to above shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, obligations, representatives, and agreements of the City to the full extent authorized or permitted by law, and all such covenants, stipulations, obligations, representations, and agreements shall be binding upon the City. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers, and privileges conferred, and duties and liabilities imposed, upon the City by the provisions of this resolution or of the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, or other documents referred to above shall be exercised or performed by the City, or by such officers, board, body, or agency as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such duties. No covenant, stipulation, obligation, representation, or agreement contained in this resolution or contained in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement or other documents referred to above shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation, representation, or agreement of any elected official, officer, agent, or employee of the City in that person's individual capacity, and neither the members of the City Council of the City nor any officer or employee executing the Bonds shall be liable personally on the Series 2007 Bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. Section 10. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the Indenture is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person, firm, or corporation other than the City, the Corporation, and the Trustee, as fiduciary for owners of the Series 2007 Bonds, any right, remedy, or claim, legal or equitable, under and by reason of this resolution or any provision hereof or of the Indenture or any provisions thereof; this resolution, the Indenture and all of their provisions being intended to be, and being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City, the Corporation, and the Trustee, as fiduciary for owners of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution and the Indenture. Section 11. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of the documents mentioned herein, or of the Series 2007 Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds, but this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Series 2007 Bonds shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein. The terms and conditions set forth in the Indenture, the pledge of revenues derived from the Facilities, the pledge of collateral. derived from the Facilities referred to in the Indenture, the creation of the funds provided for in the Indenture, the provisions relating to the application of the proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2007 Bonds pursuant to and under the City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 14 of 16 Indenture, and the application of said revenues, collateral, and other money are all commitments, obligations, and agreements on the part of the City contained in the Indenture, and the invalidity of the Indenture shall not affect the commitments, obligations, and agreements on the part of the City to create such funds and to apply said revenues, other money, and proceeds of the Series 2007 Bonds for the purposes, in the manner, and according to the terms and conditions fixed in the Indenture, it being the intention hereof that such commitments on the part of the City are as binding as if contained in this resolution separate and apart from the Indenture. Section 12. All acts, conditions, and things required by the laws of the State of Minnesota, relating to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds, and to the execution of the Indenture and the other documents referred to above to happen, exist, and be performed precedent to and in the enactment of this resolution, and precedent to the issuance of the Series 2007 Bonds, and precedent to the execution of the Indenture and the other documents referred to above have happened, exist, and have been performed as so required by law. Section 13. If for any reason the Mayor of the City is unable to execute and deliver those documents referred to in this Resolution, any other member of the City Council of the City, or any officer of the City duly delegated to act on behalf of the Mayor, may execute and deliver such documents with the same force and effect as if such documents were executed by the Mayor. If for any reason the City Manager of the City is unable to execute and deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be executed and delivered by any member of the City Council or any officer of the City duly delegated to act on behalf of the City Manager, with the same force and effect as if such documents were executed and delivered by the City Manager. Section 14. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. There were no bid considerations. Other Business Authorize payment for one-half the cost of a 2003 Ford mini-coach bus Mayor Peterson explained the current van lased by the senior program participants is di~cult to use and the City could use a different vehicle that would serve the seniors better. Motion by Counciltmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to authorize payment of $8,100 plus tax (one-half the total cost) for the purchase of a 2003 Ford 350 mini- coach, to be owned by the city, with the city portion to come from Fund 226 Special Revenues. Roll call vote: Ayes: Diehm, Kelzenberg, Nawrocki. Abstained: Williams, Peterson. Motion passed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager The Governor vetoed the first TIF bill. Senator Chaudhary has been pushing for this bill for our area. Councilmember Nawrocki asked about the Comprehensive Plan of 2001, and since we are going out for bids for a new plan, can we work off of this plan and modify it rather than start over? The Mayor stated that the 2001 plan is to be used as a base for the new plan. Councilmember Nawrocki asked about the affordable housing unit goals, and the City Manager stated that the city's internal goals are being followed, as established Somme time ago. Regarding the YMCA study, Councilmember Nawrocki wanted to know if we asked the school to participate in this study. It was stated that the school was not asked to participate in this study. The City Manager discussed the tags that have been recently hung on residents' doors regarding the ordinance on cutting grass with some good results thus far. Residents have City Council Minutes May 14, 200'7 Page 15 of 16 five days to cut, or else the cutters come in. The City Manager discussed the buildings being demolished on 50`" and University, which is the site of our #1 liquor store. ~`~..oiinCiliiieiiiber 1`vawrocki gi.iestioned tiic repair wt'irk iii the alicy at 37`° to 39`° bci`JJeei'i Tyler and Polk. He also inquired about the portable speed bump that was discussed for this area, where people could put in the speed bump and remove it. He also stated there were numerous junk vehicles or non-licensed vehicles at 682 39t" Avenue. He again asked for a copy of MNDOT's response to the 49`" pedestrian bridge replacement, and for recycling revenues from our hauler for the past few years (not the current year). It was noted that there was trash build-up/overflow on ground at the duplex at 4644 Washington was held. Roger Strom from 630 47 % Avenue asked for clarification on cost to remove appliances from properties, and felt it was too much for senior citizens. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired who paid for the recent postcard mailing from BFI regarding appliance/TV removal costs. The City Manager stated that BFI paid for it. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that he could not find in our contract with BFI where they had a right to charge extra for the TVs and electronics. a. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report. CITIZENS FORUM Mickey Rooney from Rising to New Heights, 4303 Reservoir Boulevard, announced that there will be a clean up of Hart Lake this Wednesday, May 16`", from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This cleanup is in line with the mission of this organization-to create a better image of Columbia Heights. Everyone is encouraged to assist with this clean up. Resident Tim Utz inquired why recycling has to be put out in front and the garage out in back. Resident from 4311 Jefferson inquired about cost of removing a washer and dryer, and fears that with the increased cost to get rid ofappliances, the city may find items dropped off in alleys or parks. It was stated we have one of the most liberal garbage/recycling programs in the metropolitan area. COUNCIL CORNER Councilmember Kelzenberg: • Excellent play at the High School this past few weeks. Councilmember Diehm's son was involved, as was Councilmember Nawrocki's granddaughter. • Great team work shown by Hennepin County Deputy who assisted with a police call on May 9t" Councilmember Williams: • Great Prayer Breakfast last Wednesday, May 9`". He thanked the Mayor and his family for serving a wonderful breakfast. Seniors are using the walking path around Huset Park. Councilmember Diehm: City Council Minutes May 14, ?007 Page I6 of 16 • The School Superintendent interviews are in the final stages. • Attended the Prayer Breakfast last week and thanked for Mayor for his efforts on this event. • Was involved with the Race for the Cure this past weekend. • VaInPC Firet• RPCnnncihility . ~.~.,......,.. _,....r.......,,...~ • Get involved with the numerous summer recreational programs offered this year. Councilmember Nawrocki: • Memorial Day services: There will be a memorial service at the Anoka Memorial Gardens, 11800 University Avenue NW, Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. There will also be a memorial service at Bunker Hills Park Veterans Memorial, Saturday, May 26 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a memorial service at Columbia Heights City Hall, Monday, May 28th, at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at the VFW Post 230. • Slim Grotewold, a local businessman, passed away recently. He was a former President of the Marquette State Bank of Columbia Heights. • Tyler Shellito, son of Bruce and Joyce Shellito, who is a Special Operation Explosive Specialist, will be going to Iraq soon. • He had Anoka County do a comparison of a Columbia Heights home vs. a Fridley home; he noted the property taxes on the Columbia Heights home was $100 higher than the comparable Fridley home. Mayor Gary Peterson: • The May 9th Prayer Breakfast was well attended. He thanked Carole Blowers for all her assistance with this event. • Has received a letter requesting that we stop cable casting our council meetings. • Thanked Councilmember Nawrocki for the information on Memorial Day events. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,~ ___ ~- ,A~ x r ~ ~ ~~' '~ f. f Carole J. Blower~•~ Secretary Pro Tem