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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 9, 2007CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 9, 2007 CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO TEM/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Council President Tami Ericson-Diehm at 7:02 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams to appoint Carole Blowers as Secretary Pro Tem for this meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Roil Call: Present: Diehm, Kelzenberg, Nawrocki, Williams. Absent: Peterson. Council President Diehm will preside over tonight's meeting in the absence of Mayor Peterson. The invocation was provided by Bob Lyndes from Crestview. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) Council President noted that the revocation item regarding 950 39th Avenue, which was tabled at the June 25, 2007, meeting is now in compliance. Item 6L, under public hearings, adopting Resolution 2007-109 regarding 1625 Innsbruck Parkway N.E., will be pulled from the agenda. Council President Diehm requested that Item 6Q (first reading of Ordinance No. 1527) be moved up to the beginning of public hearing section of this agenda. Councilmember Nawrocki asked that discussion on pool safety, Alexandra House, and July work session items be added to the agenda. These items will be added under 7C. T/lotion by Councilmemmber Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki, to approve the additions/deletions to the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMA T iuNS, PRESENTATION, RECOGNITION, GUESTS A. Presentation -Anoka County Economic Development Authority County Commissioner Kordiak talked to the council about the county-wide EDA initiative project and the recommendations made to the County Board. After June 12th, EDA will give power to the Anoka County HRA. This will provide a bigger pool of resources to improve Anoka Caunty's linage and communication infrastructure. Karen Skepper, Anoka County Community Development Director, presented information to the City Council. She explained there was an exploratory eleven-member committee. Various elected officials from Anoka County cities served on the committee, as well as two county commissioners. Broad representation on the coJmmittee was sought. The committee met four times to study and make recommendations regarding the economic development services in the county. The committee's options were to either recommend no changes and remain an HRA, or to forn an EDA. City C'ouncit Minutes July 9, 2007 Pale 1 oi'22 Anoka County is growing and will continue to grow. With 21 cities in the county, there is a gap in services. There are currently ten cities that have an EDA and eleven cities that do not (in Anoka County). Some communities have resources to develop economically, and some da not. There are transportation, technology, funding, and limited staffing dedicated to economic development throughout the county. It would be a plus to expand the tax base and employment opportunities. Ms. Skepper stated that based on state statutes, there cannot be multiple levies. Based upon study and review by the committee, an Anoka County EDA was created with a regional focus. Each city will have the choice to opt into the county EDA program. Advantages for cities to opt into the county EDA program would be: an additional funding source, reduction of efforts (i.e., bringing hi speed Internet into our county-a1121 communities could work together to get it, instead of each community working on it separately), grant opportunities, and business venture capital options. Ms. Skepper stated she would have a sample resolution and fact sheet for cities soon. She stated a city could opt in any time within five years. Councilmember Nawrocki wondered if this would really reduce duplication of efforts. The City Manager, Walt Fehst, asked what would be the maximum rate if we opted into the county EDA program. He also asked what was the commitment from our HRA to spend the dollars in their city. Ms. Skepper stated the HRA levy rate is .1440% and the EDA levy rate is .1813%. Councilmember Nawrocki. stated that looking back historically, the amount of funding given cities was based on a formula. Councilmember Williams stated the county has helped our city greatly with various funds. Council President Diehm thanked Commissioner Kordiak and Ms. Skepper for attending tonight's meeting and for the information presented. 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 betaken up as the next order of business.) Cotnsal!aaPanb+~~ Na~troekl asked tlxat lt~ems A and E be rerr~pved from the consent agenda. A. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for the June 11, 2007 regular City Council meeting B. Accept Minutes of the April 19 2007, Charter Commission meeting Move to accept the April 19, 2007, Charter Commmission minutes. Naw~•ocki noted that in the April 19, 2007, Charter Commission minutes, the City Attorney stated that commission members could write articles in the newspaper as a citizen, but could ~zot identify themselves as a commission member. He found that hard to believe, and wanted to know wha or w1~at states that. The City Attorney stated that it is case law. Nawrocki stated he would like more information on that. C. Reissue rental license for the property located 3959-3961 Polk Street N.E. Move to issue arental-housing license to Walter Caughey to operate the rental property located at 3959-3961 Polk Street NE in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code have been complied with. City Council Minutes 7uty 9, 2007 Page 2 of 22 D. Approve attached list of rental housing license applications Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 9, 2007. E. Accept bids and award contract to Braun Intertec for construction and testing services for Municipal Liquor Stores and 2007 Street Rehabilitation Project Move to accept bids and award contract to Braun Intertec in the amount of $34,3v0 for construction and testing services for Municipal Liquor Store and 2007 Street Rehabilitation Project; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. F. Adopt Resolution 2007-98 being a resolution supportin application for 2008 bonding for pedestrian bride G. Approve landin>; of State Patrol helicopter at Huset Park for Safety Camp on August 15, 2007 Move to approve the landing/take-off of a Minnesota State Patrol Helicopter during Safety Camp on August 15, 2007 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Huset Park. H. Approve business license agenda Move to approve the items on the business license agenda for July 9, 2007, as presented. I. Approve payment of bills Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 121990 through Check Number 122155 in the amount of $2,154,786.26. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of items A and F. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion of items pulled from the consent agenda: City Council Minutes of June 11, 2007 Councilmember Nawrocki stated that the minutes should reflect that as a matter of record at the June 11, 2007, council meeting, the Mayor removed Council Corner and adjourned the meeting without the opportunity for him to speak and ask questions. Motion by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the minutes of June 11, 2007. Motion passed. Resolution 2007-98 supporting application for 2008 bonding_for pedestrian bridge RESOLUTION NO. 2007-98 BEING A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR 2008 STATE CAPITAL BONDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TH 65 AND 49T" AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WI€EREAS, the City of Columbia Heights desires to remove and reconstruct the pedestrian bridge over T.H. 65, at 49`'' Avenue NE; WHEREAS, the improvements will benefit both the City of Columbia Heights, surrounding communities, Columbia Heights School District and the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 Page 3 of 22 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to securing other federal, state, and local funding to provide full project funding in addition to 2008 State of Minnesota bond funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City shall be responsible for the preliminary engineering, project design, and permitting functions of said improvements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project costs of the improvements not funded by 2008 State of Minnesota bonding shah be funded 'by other Federal, State funding sources and the City of Columbia Heights. The City Manager stated this resolution is in support of the state capital bonding bridge project (Central and 49th Avenue). For several years, we have been trying to get 50% of the costs by state capital bonding. We should apply for monies from the federal government as well. The project is going to take a collaboration of efforts from the state, federal, city, and school levels. The Minnesota Design Team made recommendations about these bridge improvements several years ago. Nawrocki questioned the need to replace the bridge. It's a state bridge, and they have not expressed concerns about it. The bridge is in the City of Hilltop, and there have been no discussions with them relative to the replacement, and they should be held. responsible for half of the charges. Council- member Williams expressed his support of this application. Council President Diehm stated we should seek funding from more sources. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councihnember Kelzenberg to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-98, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councihnember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2007-98, being a resolution supporting application for 2008 bonding for pedestrian bridge. Roll call vote: Ayes: Kelzenberg, Williams, Diehm; Noyes: Nawrocki. Absent: Peterson. Motion passed. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS First Reading of Ordinance No. 1527, an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of ~~roximatel~$1,000,000 General Obligation Improvement and Street Rehabilitation Bonds, fierier 2~r7 7A ORDINANCE NO. 1527 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $t,000,000 GENERAL, OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND STREET REHABILITATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN: It is hereby determined that: (a} The City has duly ordered the assessable public improvements designated as the Street Rehabilitation Program 07-02 (the "Assessed Improvements"} pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 (khe "Act"). (b} The City further plans, to undertake future portions of the Street Rehabilitation Program designated as 08-02 and 09-02 ("Future Improvements"}. City Ct~uncil Minutes .iuly 9, ?007 Page 4 of 22 (c) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City to issue its General Obligation Improvement and Street Rehabilitation Bonds, Series 2007A (the "Bonds") in a principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000, pursuant to the Act and the City Charter to provide financing for the Assessed Improvements and the Future Improvements. Ehlers & Associates, as financial advisor to the City, is authorized to negotiate the sale of the Bonds in the maximum principal amount specified in Section 1(b), in accordance with teens of proposal approved by the City Finance Director. The City Council will meet on August 27, 2007 or such other date specified by the City Manager in accordance with the City Charter, to consider the sale of the Bonds and take any other appropriate action with respect to the Bonds. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. City Manager Fehst discussed the infrastructure fund encompassing general and liquor funds. He explained that the $1,000,000 is the amount calculated at this time, but it could be less. This item will be further discussed at the work session on July 16`", and the second reading will be on July 23rd. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the amount and commented on the general obligation bond rate and how much extra cost that will add to this bond sale. This item will be further discussed at the work session on July 16t". Also, the second reading will be on July 23rd MOTION by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to waive the reading of the Ordinance No. 1527, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to schedule July 23, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1527 being an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of approximately $1,000,000 General Obligation Improvement and Street Rehabilitation Bonds, Series 2007A. Motion passed unanimously. First Reading of Ordinance 1526, being an ordinance adopting the permit fee schedule for temporary signs DRAFT ORDINANCE 1526 BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS AND FORMALLY ESTABLISHING A REFUND POLICY Section 1. Pernlit Fees. The issuance of temporary sign permits and the collection of fees shall be as authorized by the Columbia Heights City Council. Therefore, fees for permits will be assessed in the amount of $20.00 per temporary sign permit. Section 2. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. The City Manager stated this ordinance covers the size, permit cost, and time frame for temporary signage. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1526, being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 F:.,aµ S nf'77 MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1526 for Monday, July 23, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-99 being a Resolution for Rental Housing License Revocation at 1026 40th Avenue N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. A neighbor to the property at 1020 40t~' appeared at the hearing, and asked questions regarding the wall at 1026 40`'' Avenue N.E. Council President Dielun asked if there was anyone else present that wished to speak regarding this property. There being no one further, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 20Q7-99 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Shahdi Hossein (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1026 40`h Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on June 1, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on July 9, 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: FINI3ING5 OF FACT 1. That on March 5, 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 June 1, 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. 3. That on July 2, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, perfornled a final inspection at the property and noted one violation remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Shall repair retaining wall that has fallen down in back 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 SA.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8061 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. City Council Minutes Juty 9, 2007 Page 6 of 22 MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-99, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-99, Resolution. of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of the rental license held by Shahdi Hossein regarding rental property at 1026 40th Avenue N.E. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-100 being a Resolution for Rental Housing~License Revocation at 1336-1338 43-1/2 Avenue N.E. Council President Diehtn opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. Resident Ismael Omer appeared at the hearing. Council President Dielun asked if there was anyone else present that wished to speak regarding this property. There being no one further, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-100 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia FIeights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Ismael Omer (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1336-1338 43 %z Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B}, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on June 19, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on July 9, 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: FP~dDI~1GS OF FACT 1. That on December 13, 2006 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted seven violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the o~~~ner a+. the address listed on the Rental Housing L icense Application. 2. That on June 19, 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 July 2, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, perfornled a final inspection at the property and noted three violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Shall remove brush piles from the yard b. Shall remove all tree stumps in the yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level c. S17a11 cut down trees falling aver in the yard 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 Cade, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A). O E OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8119 is City tbuncil Minutes .lu€y 9, 2007 Page 7 ot'22 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-100, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-1.00, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A} of the rental license held by Ismael. Omer regarding rental property at 1336-1338 43 'h Avenue N.E. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-101 being a Resolution for Rental Housint~License Revocation at 4644 Washington Street N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-101 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Joe Kollasch (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4644 Washington Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on June 20, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on July 9, 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 May 15, 2007 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted two violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on June 20, 2007 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted two violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on June 29, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted two violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Sha11 remove the scrub growth in the rear by the fence b. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property 5. That all parties, including the License Haider 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 ILI SA.306 and SA.303(A}. City Council Minutes Juty 9, 2007 ['aae 8 of 22 ORDER OF COUNCIL The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8079B is hereby revoked. 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. 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-101, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-101, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of the rental license held by 3oe Kollasch regarding rental property at 464 Washington Street N.E. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-102 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 5030 Johnson Street N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-1.02 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 Kathy Brown (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real properly located at 5030 Johnson 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 June 20, 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 May 15, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on June 20, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that two 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 June 29, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two violations remained uncorrected. A. That based upon said records of the Fire Department. the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: B. Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property C. Shall remove the two dirt piles in the back yard 4. 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 5030 Johnson Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. City Council Minutes 3uly 9, 200'7 Page 9 of 22 2. That ail 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 5030 Johnson 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. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-102, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 5030 Iohnson S±reet N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-103 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 2126 45th Avenue N.E. Council President Dielun opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-103 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 $, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Patrick Englehart (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 2126 45`'' 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 June 1, 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 28, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found tlu-ee violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on December 18, 2006 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and found that two violations were corrected and one violation remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension was granted. The property owner was sent a extension letter with the date of the next reinspection. 3. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one 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. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall repait- or replace the deteriorated driveway 6. That ail 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}. City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 Pane i(} nf?~ CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 2126 45`" 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 2126 45`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. MOTION by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmelnber Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-1.03, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Kelzenberg, seconded by Councilmelnber Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-103, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 2126 45th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-104 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3720 2-1/2 Street N.E. Council President Dielun opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. The owner of the subject property, Kenneth Evans, appeared at the hearing. He had a siding contract in hand. He stated he wasn't going to scrape and paint his house- he has told the fire department that-he had a verbal agreement with John Larkin. John Larkin then appeared at the meeting, and stated that a written agreement with a contractor was OK, as well as a copy of a significant down payment. Council President Diehm asked if there was anyone else present that wished to speak regarding this property. There being no one further, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-104 Kesolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and appruvi~ig abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Kenneth Evans (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3720 2 '/z 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 June I, 2007 Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the Ciry Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT That on June 14, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found five violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. That on November 9, 2006 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and found that four violations were corrected and one violation remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension was granted. The property owner was sent a extension letter with the date of the next reinspection. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property Listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 Paan 11 n£"1~ remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall scrape/paint the areas on the house where the paint is peeling 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3720 2 %z 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 3720 2 '/z 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. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-104, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-104, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3720 2 %2 Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-105 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3724 2°`~ Street N.E. Council President Dielnn opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLU'T'ION ?007-TQS 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 Jeffrey Hansen (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3724 2nd Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Mitmesota. 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 June 13, 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 May 8, 2007 an inspection was conducted an the property listed above. Inspectors found three violations. A compliance order was sent via. regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on June 13, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that three violations City Council Minutes 3uly 9, 2007 Paae }? ~f?2 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 July 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: a. Shall repair the damaged stucco on the garage - on the alley side S. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of dais hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.2U6(A) and 8.206(13}. CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3724 2"d 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 Ol COUNCIL 1. The property located at 3724 2"d 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-105, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-105, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3724 2nd Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-106 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4021 Jefferson Street N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-106 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 Anita Streiff (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}. Whereas, the owner of record is the Legal owner of the real property located at 4021 Jefferson Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via. certified mail to the owner of record on June 1, 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 19, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that three violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 Page 13 01'22 the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: a. Replace rotted garage fascia boards and paint b. Shall repair hardsurfaced parking in rear near garage off the alley. Asphalt is in poor condition and weeds area growing throughout parking area c. Shall remove all/any vehicles from landscaped areas of the property. Vehicles can only be parked on concrete or asphalt/tar parking pads or driveways 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 4021 3efferson 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 The property located at 4021 Jefferson Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-1.06, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4021 Jefferson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-107 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4329 Main Street N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-107 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 Bart Mady (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4329 Main 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 June 1, 2007 Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the Ciry Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on October 4, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectars found five City Council Minutes Juiy 9, 207 Page l4 of 22 violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on February 6, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and found that three violations were corrected and two violation remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension was granted. The property owner was sent a extension letter with the date of the next reinspection. 3. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that two 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. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two violations remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall replace all missing/damaged fascia on the garage b. Shall repair the damaged roof and the damage soffit and the damaged fascia on the building 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Cade Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(13}. CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4329 Main 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 4329 Main 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-107, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4329 Main Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-108 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3704 2nd Street N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION zoa7->ios 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 Leonardo Campos Garcia (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property Located at 3704 2"`~ 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 June 13, 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 fallowing: City Council Minutes July 9, 207 Paa% i 5 nf?~ FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on May 8, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on June 13, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that three 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 July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall replace the missing storm door on the side of the house b. Shall scrape and paint the garage trim c. 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(8). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3704 2"`~ 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 ofviolations 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 3704 2"d 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-108, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-108, a resolution. of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3704 2nd Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-109 being a Resolution for abatement ofviolations at 1625 Innsbruck Parkway 1V.E (ITEM PU"Ll/ED FiKGM AGENDA] Adopt Resolution No 2007-110 being a Resolution for abatement ofviolations at 4236 Madison Street N.E Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-11.0 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 Patrick Brady (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4236 Madison Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. City Council Minutes July 4, 2007 Paae F Fi rrf ~? 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 June 1, 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 August L, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found three violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on February 6, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and found that one violation was corrected and two violations remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension was granted. The property owner was sent a extension letter with the date of the next reinspection. 3. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that two 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. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Replace rotted siding on garage and paint 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the properly located at 4236 Madison 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 4236 Madison 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. MOTION by Councihmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-110, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-110, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4236 Madison Street N.E, a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion. passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-111 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1870 Fairway Drive N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked far a tmotion to close the public fearing. RESOLUTION zoo?-itl Resolution of the City Council far the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Cade, of the property owned by Beverly Schaefer (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). City Council Minutes July 4, 2407 Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1870 Fairway Drive 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 June 1, 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 June 8, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found six violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on November 20, 2006 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and found that five violations were corrected and one violation remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension was granted. The property owner was sent a extension letter with the date of the next reinspection. 3. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one 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. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall scrape and paint the peeling paint on the fascia and soffit 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 1870 Fairway Drive 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 1870 Fairway Drive 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. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-111, there'ocing ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-111, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1870 Fairway Drive N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-112 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 2314 Maiden Lane N.E. Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Rabin Stromberg appeared before the council and stated that due to numerous personal issues, they needed more time to put the driveway in. Counciltnetnbers agreed to proceed with the abatement of violations and give the resident 90 days to comply. The residents were encouraged to contact Bob Streeter, Community Development Director, about possible funding sources. City Council MimiCes July 9, 2007 Pao SR nf'~~ Council President Diehm asked if there was anyone else present that wished to speak regarding this property. There being no one further, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-112 Resolution. of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuani io Chapier 8, r"uticie ii, ui any wuc, uL uic ~ropeiiy own~u ~y ~..,~~„ Stromberg (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 2314 Maiden Lane N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail to the owner of record on June 14, 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 May 9, 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. 2. That on June 14, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one 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 July 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: a. Shall install a hard surface driveway OR an approved landscaping material in front of the garage where there is no driveway 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 2314 Maiden Lane N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 2314 Maiden Lane N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to Ci±y Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-112, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kelzenberg, to adapt Resolution No. 2007-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 2314 Maiden Lane N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution No 2007-113 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4149 7th Street N.E. City Council Minutes .tuiy 9, 2007 PASTP 14 of 7? Council President Diehm opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. Fire Chief, Gary Gorman, stated that the property is vacant and is being foreclosed. Council President Diehm asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to speak regarding this property. There being none, she asked for a motion to close the public hearing. RESOLUTION 2007-113 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 properly owned by Roy & Pamela Villa (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4149 7`" Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, A~~-ticle H, Section 8.205, vv°ritten 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 June 1, 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 September 1, 2006 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found eleven violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on February 1, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above and noted that three violations were corrected and eight violations remained uncorrected. A seasonal extension letter was mailed to all interested parties listed for that parcel. 3. That on June 1, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that five 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. 4. That on July 2, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that five violations remained uncorrected. 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: a. Shall repair alUany damaged windows on the structure b. Shall seal, stain, paint all bare wood around the basement egress window on the south side of the house c. Shall repair the damaged gutters on the south side of the house d. The fallen tree has damaged the house. Shall repair the house to current code e. Sha11 have a yualiCied, licensed electrician repair the electrical service to ip-ie house 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4149 7`" 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 4149 7`" 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. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmernber Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-113, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 P~..o 7(1 ~.f ~~ MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-1.13, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4149 7th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Cade section 8.206. Motion passed unanimously. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -None B. Bid Considerations -None C. Other Business Public Safety facility update: The City Manager stated that more police and fire stations have been looked at in the metropolitan area. He stated TIF funds will be coming due in the future, and we should be looking at an RFP from various developers. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that he wants to be involved with the interviews of the developers; however, he feels this step is premature. We should use our current Police Department space for the Fire Department. Pool Inspections: Counciimeinber Nawrocki inquired who is doing pool inspections, in light of the recent pool incident in the metro area. The City Manager stated that Anoka County inspects the pools yearly, checking numerous items, prior to opening each season. Donation to Alexandra House: A request for a donation has been received from the Alexandra House. Discussion on county contribution to these programs was held. MOTION by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to support the City Manager regarding the denial of a request for a contribution to Alexandra House. Motion passed unanimously. Work Session Items far July 16, 2007: Councilmember Nawrocki asked what the items were for the work session of Juiyl6th. The City Manager went over these items in item 8A of the agenda. It was noted that the property at 950 39`" Avenue, which was tabled at the last council meeting, is now in compliance. S. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Work session items for July 16, 2007: • Public Improvement Hearing on Alley Lights (after actual work session) • Generator bids for Murzyn Hall, Municipal Service Center, and Water pumping station #2 • Infrastructure Fund 20 year project (funding} The City Manager stated that the Fire Department is doing a goad job on the weeds in the city. City Council Minutes July 9, 2007 t~:,a.~~~ „a'~~ Councilmember Nawrocki stated that improvements can be seen. Report of the CztyMtorney-Nothing to report 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 shah state his/her name and address for the record. 10. COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenber;;: Hoped everyone enjoyed the Jamboree parade and events. Williams: Read an e-mail from a resident about their idea to conveniently locate all city services arourtd Huset Park property, offering access and convenience to long@terYn comarrunity ser.~ices in a central govert>lnent center. Diehm: Hoped everyone enjoyed Jamboree events and others around the city, i.e., the Way Way Off Broadway presentation (offered through our Recreation Department). She also stated that Evelyn Kleine from Parkview Villa will be celebrating her 100th birthday on July 11 from 6-8 p.m., and the public is invited. RSVP's to (763) 785-2588 or (763) 706-6465. Nawrocki: He recently attended the League of Minnesota Cities meeting in Duluth. He attended various sessions on city services, financial restrictions, development, positive public perception, better information for citizens, public purpose expenditures, employee off-duty conduct, data practices, and law summaries. He offered his handouts of these subjects to anyone who was interested. Councilmember Nawrocki also conunented on the proposal for the Community Center newsletter, and asked if there were other proposals requested besides the one from Nystrom's. He stated there is a berm/drainage issue at 1.040 49t" Avenue. At 5121, 5131, and 5141 University, there are apartment units with a retaining wall issue. Regarding the comprehensive plan, the selection process used was questioned, as there were six proposals received and only two presented _fo_r consideratinn_ ~ progress report on the beeping stop light at 40th and Central was requested. Junk vehicles in the area of 39t" and 37t" need attention if we are trying to improve our community. Comments were made regarding 4631-33 Pierce. The appliance recycling phone number is 9~2-894-1448. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. City Council Rhinutes .iuly 4, 20U7 Page 32 of 22